[ Rinne nods in very deep understanding. Rinne and Niki often talk like this, immediately getting what the other means without any need to explain. This time, it's because... ]
Ahhh, 'cause he's the sexy one, right? You're the sexy one, Prez. That's exactly what I was tellin' Bambi here!
You gotta listen to this guy, Bambi. [ This guy being Niki. ] See, since me and Niki are fucking geniuses, we worked it out. Every group's gotta have the sexy one, yeah? In Crazy:B, it was Merumeru. But if I'm the scary one and Niki's the cute one, then obviously Prez has gotta be the sexy one.
You agree, right, Niki? By the way, I'm buying you snacks later.
You don’t all have to tell me I’m good-looking at the same time. I'm already well aware of that. Believe me.
( modest. the banter helps ease the anger he didn't want to feel. )
But you're all cute to me, so I don’t see why we need to make distinctions. Besides, I’ve always dressed a bit more casually than the rest of you right from the start. What would going shirtless do that my usual get-up can't?
Which, you didn't even explain why you had to wash your shirt, by the way. Don't leave me sitting at the edge of my seat now. Which, I'm literally at the edge. This couch isn't very big.
She got my shirt dirty after I got the jump on her. Anyway, [ ANYWAY?! ] I called 'cause if it ain't Malkuth's idea, then I had a hunch it was Prez's. Apparently, Niki, he doesn't even know he's the sexy one 'cause he was too damn busy thinking about it.
East Sophia's revitalization plan.
[ This isn't why he called. It's just convenient. But doesn't it sound so legit? ]
( the whiplash of everything either irritating him or being funny in this video call.
he's got half a mind to toss his syntrofos behind the couch, but it wouldn't be... very... professional. whatever.
takasugi looks a little sullen over the call, gaze flitting away briefly and back. )
There hasn't been a moment since I arrived in this world that I haven't been thinking about something. You want me to be the "sexy" one in the group? Fine. I'll show you moves from Choshu that'll amaze even the most puritanical Karterian and leave them begging. But... I don't know anything about this revitalization project.
[ ... he is a good guy. malkuth smiles wider, pulling out of frame to continue her sketching. niki is so cute. ]
There's no new positions. He made me mad so I threw dirt at him, I put it in the wash and invited him over to hang out until it's done. The revitalization project is all my idea, kinda on the same lines of taking advantage of Patho-Gen's good will -- East Sophia will see a return of profits, and we'll carve out a space for 3kon in the same timeline. I'd like to everyone's ideas since you've all been here longer than me.
I dunno what Bambi's got planned, but... Kyaha! You've got a good eye, Prez. The new hire's got the great Rinne's seal of approval!
[ He plays an annoying guitar riff. And, since Niki's actually paying attention for once... ]
Whatever she's doing with her idea, she's making ramen. The revitalization's the broth we gotta simmer, but everyone's gonna be coming for the chashu. But no one's gonna eat the chashu if we throw it in plain hot water, yeah?
Shiina-kun, your phrasing. And Amagi-kun, your analogy is confusing. Well. Maybe not for the one it's meant for.
( he isn't getting proper answers to his questions that have nothing to do with work. he'll remember that. )
But I always knew she had the potential for this kind of insight when she came on board as my housewarming gift, so we both deserve some credit for it. Probably.
[ and SHE'S going to remember this. all of this, good and bad. malkuth sighs loudly from the side, coming back to sit. not close but nextish to rinne with a notebook. bigger than the one she had before for yana's benefit.
though she does still seem tense, sorry, this will not be solved and her soul Is bemoaning her letting a stinky predator into their den. ]
I don't think you can take credit for a gift that was handed to you, Takasugi. But the analogy isn't a bad one if Niki understands it.
[ which it seems old hat between them so!!! okay. she'll hold up the page she was working on, cute handwriting... maybe or maybe not showing clearly her words it's fine, she's dictating too. Let's Move On. ]
The base idea is that by improving the living conditions of those inhabitating East Sophia, we'll be able to turn a failed ambition into something worth staying in. I'm studying to be an architect [ loosely ] and I took a look around at some of the properties with a friend just to see what kind of work needs to be done, and... I mean, it's a lot, but by tackling the humanitarian needs first we'll be in a better position of having the people there help us in return.
They don't seem particularly against the Augmented either, so I figure it's a good foundation to build up from.
[ ... she's flipping the page, and it just says "3KON PROMOTIONAL PLAN" on it for now with some cute doodles of foxes. ]
That's the ramen and broth -- what I'll build off of and let soak into the noodles, while you three handle the toppings by being the toppings. One important factor of humanity is our ability to create things, from art to music to recipes, things we can leave behind and bring forth memories when they're interacted with again. There's plenty of graffiti artists in East Sophia, making their marks on the walls and abandoned lots, and a huge scrapyard full of old cars that've seen better days. Plenty of spaces we can clear and make something of if you aren't scared of a little physical labor. And plenty of people who want for something more, which is an idol's speciality to offer. Right?
[ ... right? this is the first time she's pausing sorry they're going to have to get used to her talkativeness, which... this might the most she's ever talked with any of them so far... ]
Yeah, I thought it was a pretty good analogy. [He's just biased?! He's pretty happy about it, though. Rinne always makes things so easy to follow!] That makes perfect sense to me. We can feed two people with one meal. [That's not how the saying goes.] Or lots of people, in this case.
It'll definitely look good for us if we can do something for the people who live here.
But that's right, Bambi. Naturally, I'm on board with everything. Karteria ain't exactly the funnest place to be, so let's bring the fun to 'em.
[ For Malkuth's sake, he doesn't make any sudden movements. Honestly, he's just glad they're not talking about the other reason he had to call. But that sure is bigger than her guide to making friends... She must be serious about this. ]
I mean, East Sophia's a blank slate. Whatever we do, it's gotta be crazy. Maybe we can build a big thing there to keep people coming, just like what they did with Vegas. Not that I've ever been! I just wanna see it.
[ He just wants to gamble. The lights, though... ]
Oh, right, right. Another thing: from what I hear [ read: researched several weeks ago for an unrelated reason ], their healthcare's the pits. If we can do something about that, we got 'em dancing in the palm of our hand♪
[ Does that sound shady? He obviously doesn't have anything planned on that front, but he's not sorry. ]
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Date: 2025-08-14 04:41 pm (UTC)he props his syntrofos back up, trying to be normal about this. )
Wait, wait, wait. What do you mean, "new positions"? Could you clarify on that, actually?
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Date: 2025-08-14 04:43 pm (UTC)I don't wanna see this in the work group chat.
Please put your shirt back on. The only one who should be shirtless in here is Prez.
[Because he's the sexy one. Obviously. (This has nothing to do with him.)]
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Date: 2025-08-14 04:45 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-08-14 04:51 pm (UTC)[ she's leaning into view hi ]
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Date: 2025-08-14 04:53 pm (UTC)Ahhh, 'cause he's the sexy one, right? You're the sexy one, Prez. That's exactly what I was tellin' Bambi here!
You gotta listen to this guy, Bambi. [ This guy being Niki. ] See, since me and Niki are fucking geniuses, we worked it out. Every group's gotta have the sexy one, yeah? In Crazy:B, it was Merumeru. But if I'm the scary one and Niki's the cute one, then obviously Prez has gotta be the sexy one.
You agree, right, Niki? By the way, I'm buying you snacks later.
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Date: 2025-08-14 04:56 pm (UTC)[nvm Niki has been appeased]
Yep, yep, the rest of us can't do it, so it has to be Prez.
Jeez, I can't believe we had to be the ones to tell him. I thought he already knew.
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Date: 2025-08-14 05:02 pm (UTC)You don’t all have to tell me I’m good-looking at the same time. I'm already well aware of that. Believe me.
( modest. the banter helps ease the anger he didn't want to feel. )
But you're all cute to me, so I don’t see why we need to make distinctions. Besides, I’ve always dressed a bit more casually than the rest of you right from the start. What would going shirtless do that my usual get-up can't?
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Date: 2025-08-14 05:08 pm (UTC)niki is so easy though... but that does make sense. she can apply this to her own asiyah layer. who's the sexy one of them...? netzach? ]
I didn't know you were so shy, Takasugi. Don't you know that an opened button up is the height of appeal?
[ this is bullshit she doesn't know that ]
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Date: 2025-08-14 05:17 pm (UTC)( malkuth? I TRUSTED YOU ? ? ??? )
Which, you didn't even explain why you had to wash your shirt, by the way. Don't leave me sitting at the edge of my seat now. Which, I'm literally at the edge. This couch isn't very big.
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Date: 2025-08-14 05:19 pm (UTC)But why ARE we here?
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Date: 2025-08-14 05:26 pm (UTC)East Sophia's revitalization plan.
[ This isn't why he called. It's just convenient. But doesn't it sound so legit? ]
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Date: 2025-08-14 05:28 pm (UTC)[Sorry?]
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Date: 2025-08-14 05:41 pm (UTC)( the whiplash of everything either irritating him or being funny in this video call.
he's got half a mind to toss his syntrofos behind the couch, but it wouldn't be... very... professional. whatever.
takasugi looks a little sullen over the call, gaze flitting away briefly and back. )
There hasn't been a moment since I arrived in this world that I haven't been thinking about something. You want me to be the "sexy" one in the group? Fine. I'll show you moves from Choshu that'll amaze even the most puritanical Karterian and leave them begging. But... I don't know anything about this revitalization project.
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Date: 2025-08-14 05:44 pm (UTC)[Yay. ☆]
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Date: 2025-08-14 05:47 pm (UTC)There's no new positions. He made me mad so I threw dirt at him, I put it in the wash and invited him over to hang out until it's done. The revitalization project is all my idea, kinda on the same lines of taking advantage of Patho-Gen's good will -- East Sophia will see a return of profits, and we'll carve out a space for 3kon in the same timeline. I'd like to everyone's ideas since you've all been here longer than me.
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Date: 2025-08-14 06:11 pm (UTC)[He remembers what Takasugi said when they first met, about what he wanted to achieve here, so that makes sense to him.]
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Date: 2025-08-14 06:16 pm (UTC)[ He plays an annoying guitar riff. And, since Niki's actually paying attention for once... ]
Whatever she's doing with her idea, she's making ramen. The revitalization's the broth we gotta simmer, but everyone's gonna be coming for the chashu. But no one's gonna eat the chashu if we throw it in plain hot water, yeah?
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Date: 2025-08-14 06:22 pm (UTC)( he isn't getting proper answers to his questions that have nothing to do with work. he'll remember that. )
But I always knew she had the potential for this kind of insight when she came on board as my housewarming gift, so we both deserve some credit for it. Probably.
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Date: 2025-08-14 06:55 pm (UTC)though she does still seem tense, sorry, this will not be solved and her soul Is bemoaning her letting a stinky predator into their den. ]
I don't think you can take credit for a gift that was handed to you, Takasugi. But the analogy isn't a bad one if Niki understands it.
[ which it seems old hat between them so!!! okay. she'll hold up the page she was working on, cute handwriting... maybe or maybe not showing clearly her words it's fine, she's dictating too. Let's Move On. ]
The base idea is that by improving the living conditions of those inhabitating East Sophia, we'll be able to turn a failed ambition into something worth staying in. I'm studying to be an architect [ loosely ] and I took a look around at some of the properties with a friend just to see what kind of work needs to be done, and... I mean, it's a lot, but by tackling the humanitarian needs first we'll be in a better position of having the people there help us in return.
They don't seem particularly against the Augmented either, so I figure it's a good foundation to build up from.
[ ... she's flipping the page, and it just says "3KON PROMOTIONAL PLAN" on it for now with some cute doodles of foxes. ]
That's the ramen and broth -- what I'll build off of and let soak into the noodles, while you three handle the toppings by being the toppings. One important factor of humanity is our ability to create things, from art to music to recipes, things we can leave behind and bring forth memories when they're interacted with again. There's plenty of graffiti artists in East Sophia, making their marks on the walls and abandoned lots, and a huge scrapyard full of old cars that've seen better days. Plenty of spaces we can clear and make something of if you aren't scared of a little physical labor. And plenty of people who want for something more, which is an idol's speciality to offer. Right?
[ ... right? this is the first time she's pausing sorry they're going to have to get used to her talkativeness, which... this might the most she's ever talked with any of them so far... ]
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Date: 2025-08-14 07:24 pm (UTC)It'll definitely look good for us if we can do something for the people who live here.
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Date: 2025-08-14 07:29 pm (UTC)[ He's just glad Niki's still part of the conversation. ]
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Date: 2025-08-14 07:32 pm (UTC)[ For Malkuth's sake, he doesn't make any sudden movements. Honestly, he's just glad they're not talking about the other reason he had to call. But that sure is bigger than her guide to making friends... She must be serious about this. ]
I mean, East Sophia's a blank slate. Whatever we do, it's gotta be crazy. Maybe we can build a big thing there to keep people coming, just like what they did with Vegas. Not that I've ever been! I just wanna see it.
[ He just wants to gamble. The lights, though... ]
Oh, right, right. Another thing: from what I hear [ read: researched several weeks ago for an unrelated reason ], their healthcare's the pits. If we can do something about that, we got 'em dancing in the palm of our hand♪
[ Does that sound shady? He obviously doesn't have anything planned on that front, but he's not sorry. ]
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