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Artix posted:That's right, Itsuki, you're the in-house therapist. Strap in, motherfucker. Suffer for our enjoyment, itsuki. 
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Yeah, I'm pretty sure the medical term for spending your youth trapped in a disorienting nightmare world where you're not allowed to eat is "being an idol."
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Artix posted:We're gonna be taking a short break before starting Chapter 2, so no Thursday update this week. I've got something like 3 hours of video to sift through for updates, plus a lot of Nier Automata to get through. It's been a while... Too much NieR? 
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I've had some personal stuff crop up and I don't want to start updating again until things are in the clear.
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It's cool. There's no rush, just mind the thread doesn't fall into the archives and all that.
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So welcome to the first intermission! After you complete each dungeon, the game gives you a breather period where you can just kinda gently caress around, do sidequests, and catch up with everyone without the pressure of the plot. You don't have to do this, mind you. As Maiko said, you can head to Barry's studio to hop back into the plot, and you can abandon the plot at any time to go do sidequests. But since the game was so kind to offer it, let's use the time to catch up with some friends. First though, Kiria has officially joined the party, so let's see what she brings to the-  ...Oh. Oh dear. Is that...is that a pirate Miku outfit? Really? Sweetie, we need to have a talk, and it begins with changing back into your street clothes yesterday.  If it wasn't obvious from the stat spread, Kiria is our dedicated black mage. She starts with Ice and Dark magic, but she'll eventually pick up everything except electric spells, including the almighty family. Much like Teddie in Persona 4, her problem tends to be that she has too many tools to work with - you just don't have enough skill slots to properly kit her out in Fire/Ice/Wind and Concentrate for maximum damage potential and give her Megidolaon for emergencies and keep her up to date with status ailments. Anyway, let's go do some sidequests. We unlocked Touma's first one in the last dungeon, so let's start there. quote:
Well that's just right across the street! Let's go see the show.   This is uh...kind of a joke. You can tell which quests require you to fight things because they'll have a recommended level, and 7 is about six levels too high for this one.  That's the spirit! All right, let's head there right away! It's gonna be at the Toubo Department Store in Ikebukoro. And sure enough, we have a new location on the world map.  There's a nice little cafe here and a handful of folks to talk to, but nothing really worth showing off.  Masqueraider Raiga, Part 1   It's a bit late to ask this now, but what's Raiga? I told you so much about it and you don't remember?! He's a hero, man! A live-action hero that I can't love enough! Uh-huh. There's gonna be an audition for the TV series soon, not just one of these live shows. I gotta watch this to get hyped! You seem pumped up. Of course I am! The whole reason why I got into this industry is to become a hero! Clad with lightning's might, the fangs of justice shall crush the nefarious Valhalla Pharmaceuticals! I am- Oh, looks like it's starting. ...R-Right.   Yaaaaaaaaay! Lightning Systems, all green!   Gwaaaaaaaargh! All right! It was good. No wonder you're so into it. Right? Right!? Wasn't it worth coming to see!? It was all... Masqueraider Raiga! ...Excuse me. You're in the way. The hell'd you say!? ...Wait. Who're you? Does that really matter? Don't you feel dumb for getting all into this fake show? Then why'd you come see it? Didn't you like the show too? Not one bit. I'm just here to kill time. Besides, all that stuff about friendship and justice and victory is irritating. Those things are fake and only exist in made-up stories.Oh good, we found a nihilist child. I can't wait to see what kind of sick burns he drops on Touma for liking a children's show that he's way too cool and mature for. Wha- There's no way heroes even exist. Isn't it time you grew up? ... ...Hey, why're you so gloomy? I'd be happy to listen if you waan talk about- Do I look like I care? It doesn't involve you anyway. ...I'm going now. ...Whatever. *leaves* ... Why the lie? Auditions haven't even started yet, right? I just couldn't leave him be when I saw that loneliness on his face... Making children smile...that's what real heroes do. Still... I can't believe I blurted out something so ridiculous. Then you just need to get that part, no matter what. Yeah! I'll make it happen! Will you come train with me? I still dunno about the sharpness of my moves for action scenes. I wanna brush up on them before the audition. I suppose I should. I can't let you become a liar, after all. I owe you one, Itsuki! I'll be sure to think of a training regimen.Well that sounds like a plan to me. As we try to leave the rooftop, Touma gets a little more specific about his "training". quote:
So yeah, the game wants us to be L7 to fight five blobs. A real vote of confidence there, game. Anyway, the way this quest (and similar ones later on) works, is that Touma *or* a session that Touma is part of has to kill the blobs or they don't count. Against blobs, this really isn't a big deal, but later on the enemies will get a bit trickier and it'll be harder to work certain party members in.  And you know what, let's take Kiria for a spin. It's not like we're going to need Tsubasa's combo potential to deal with L2 enemies. Training Begins   I still cannot grasp the reason behind this fixation on becoming a "hero". Is a hero not defined by their action? Simply striving to become one seems...odd. Just watch me. I'll show you what a true hero's passion is like! Well, if you wish to train, I suppose I have no reason to object. Good! Let's do this, Cain!There's really nothing interesting about killing five blobs, especially since even a basic attack would one-shot them several times over. However, it does give me the opportunity to talk about an interesting quirk of weapons.  Namely, the first skill for any given weapon takes...if not literally 0 EXP, then certainly very close. The best I can tell is that there's a very very low threshold, and as long as you clear it, you'll instantly get the first skill no matter how weak the fight was. And when I say a low threshold, we're talking "two blobs didn't do it, but two blobs and a dark mage or two did" levels. These are L2 and 3 enemies with appopriate experience drops, and Kiria is L15.   Yeah! I think I've figured it out! Sharp moves in an action scene involve fast footwork... timing... proper breathing! And going all in! Touma Akagi's soul as an entertainer has achieved a new awakening... Touma's inspiration has taken form as a new Performa: Mind of a Hero! *gasp* This radiance...! Heh, I 've got this down now! Thanks, guys!And that's a wrap for Touma's quest. Let's head back to the bloom palace and finish up. Meeting Tharja  Huh? I did not realize one could actually vocalize staring, but I suppose Tharja would be the one to make it happen. quote:
  And what's wrong with just staring from a distance? It's much more fun to talk to someone face to face! Do you...think so too? If it's okay...yeah, I'd prefer to talk a little more directly. ...Fine. Tharja's a Dark Mage mirage. She's a little...weird, but when it comes to magic, she's unbeatable. Yes. Uh, I'm Itsuki Aoi. Nice to meet you. Charmed. ... Um...? Is there something on my face? Just curious. Kiria talks about you sometimes. I have high hopes for you... I'd appreciate it if you help Kiria out. She can be a little...reckless, sometimes. Hmm... I know I get a lot of help from Kiria, but I really don't think she needs much help from me... I'm counting on you... *leaves* Really? Mhm! I think she thinks you're interesting. So you should come visit and talk to her from time time.Well that was...interesting. Despite her weirdness, Tharja is still probably the least interesting of the mirages. Anyway, let's do the thing we actually came here to do.   Chrom has a new sword we can grab, and Kiria has a whole bunch of Radiant Skills to pick up. We've seen EP Fitness before, but Lightoma (reveals traps in dungeons), Bewitching Desire (increases EP recovery from items and spells), and Endless Song (Survives a lethal blow once per battle) are all new.  And of course, the man of the hour. Unlike most Radiant Skills, the sidequest Performas don't directly unlock anything (like how EP Fitness gives you an immediate MP boost), but they *do* have some nifty rewards that we'll see soon.  Oh man, I'm getting nervous... If you succeed, you shall be able to take your place on this...television business as a hero. Yeah! Just watch me! I'll teach you what a hero's passion is! I look forward to it. Now, Touma - go and show them the fruits of your training in full! Right! Make sure you cheer me on! Masqueraider Raiga, Part 2   ...Somehow, I don't think this is quite what Touma had in mind for the audition.  Too slow! Whaaaaaat!? He dodged my Raging Stampede!? Lightning Systems, all green! Full boost! Raiga Kiiiiiiiick! Graaaaaaaagh! *gasp* Uh, oh no! Ack! Goddammit Touma, you had one job. One job!   Right!? Wasn't it awesome? Did you catch it? I sure hope you did! The way that I reeled back when I got hit with the Raiga Kick! If there was a national reeling-back competition, that one I did today would've been in the top four! Easy! Your headpiece came off though. *sigh* I didn't get the part for the show and got this gig instead... But to think it'd be the villain... Ahaha... Didn't that director introduce you to this job though? He said he wanted you to get more experience. I don't think you should be so bummed out about it. But even so... Even so! Is it about that kid? Urk! That's...well... The next time I see that kid, I'll just have to honestly apologize to him... Life rarely happens the way we desire. You must use this experience as impetus to push yourself to greater heights. Y-You're right! Yeah! My legend as a hero is just beginning! That's the spirit, Touma. And one day, show me what a true "hero's passion" is like. Touma Akagi has grown as an entertainer and has become "In the Kaiju Suit"! Artix fucked around with this message at 04:34 on Apr 4, 2017 |
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Tharja actually has some reasonably interesting supports beyond her Robin fixation. She certainly wasn't the most one-note of Awakening's cast. She's only in this one because she was high in a character poll, mind you.
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Not as such, no. That scene was just the game introducing Tharja to the player (and Itsuki), and all of the Mirages except Chrom, Caeda, Cain, and Tiki have one, because they're directly introduced to the player through plot. But they are an important part of their Master's character development and side stories, and they hang around in the Bloom Palace, where you can talk to them and get their opinions on recent developments, which usually amounts to the latest plot point or their Master's most recent event.
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Rogue 7 posted:Tharja actually has some reasonably interesting supports beyond her Robin fixation. She certainly wasn't the most one-note of Awakening's cast. People actually liked Tharja, ugh? When picking characters for this game, you know who I want to play as, a creepy stalker 
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If this game had characters from Fates, I think Touma and Arthur would get along famously. Also, Tharja's cool because she is a good person who does a lot of nice things for people but she tries really hard to seem like a bad person. Unfortunately, the stalker half of her character is easier to market and duplicate. Edit: dang, beaten to the punch
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Make a child believe in Kamen Rider.
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Touma wants to be a Kamen Rider. That's brilliant.
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You don't have to imagine if tharja just being a stalker would be bad because rhajat exists
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W.T. Fits posted:
He's probably the type of kid who says "video games are for kids, grow up already" if he sees an adult playing them. Also, Tharja is one of my least favourite characters. She does have some good supports, but everyone has some good supports.
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Since one of the horns on Touma's costume is broken, could Cain conceivably shoot out of that in Lance form and turn him into a Motorcycle-Headbutt-Bull? Or are video games not ready to be that good?
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It's certainly possible, but I wonder if this Fire Emblem-y game has, like, Beaststone equivalents in it, or a character who uses that "weapon type". I don't want to think that we've just seen the game's impetus for Beaststones, because that would be too good for this world.
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 After Touma's sidequest we get dumped back in the Bloom Garden, and wouldn't you know, Tiki's got a quest for us too. Before we do though, there's a couple quick topics to check. First, Tsubasa is...having some problems, shall we say. quote:
Well that's reassuring. I'm sure Maiko would never do anything shady in this line of work. Additionally, now that we have Touma's first quest done, his profile has been updated: In the Kaiju Suit posted:dammit, i didn't get Aw, don't feel bad Touma. You'll get there one day! Anyway, let's see what Tiki wants. I'll Tiki-Tiki You (For Reals), Part 1  There's someone I want you to check up on... That...certainly is a quest name. Tiki's whole quest line in general has some very...unique names and characters.  You got married? N-No! That's just a username! Like a nickname! Th-That's all! This person composes songs with the Uta-loid program "Tiki" and is referred to online as a god. That's amazing. But you know, it seems like they haven't been making any songs lately. I was looking forward to Tiki=Waifu's songs too, so I'm worried that they suddenly stopped composing... Got it. So, I need to go look for this Waifu person. Yup! Thanks, big brother! I'm counting on you! I've heard rumors that Tiki=Waifu uses a laptop with a "Tiki" sticker on it, and composes at the same cafe every time. A cafe, huh? Okay, I'll keep an eye out.Before we go any further, I just want to affirm that yes, the game is asking us to go hunt down someone who goes by Tiki=Waifu. Let no one ever say this game is lacking in self-awareness. We could head straight to the cafe (there's only one, after all), but we might as well hit up the other mirages while we're here. It's important to touch base with everyone, even the ghosts that turn into swords. Cain For all his efforts, he could not become a hero. I hope he does not give up from this... Then again, Touma surely would not.Chrom  Itsuki, you've done it! Tsubasa must be relieved indeed to have her sister back.Caeda  It seems the greatest unease in Tsubasa's heart disappeared when her sister was rescued... We have you to thank, Itsuki.And Tharja just asks us to look after Kiria like in the last update. About what you'd expect, all things considered.  Back out in the real world, let's see what's going on in the- quote:
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 Hrmm... It's faint, but I do sense a human's Performa. ...Hm? What is that...? What's wrong? I don't know, but I sense another presence, too...a powerful one. What in...? We'd better be on guard then. Let's go, Chrom.So this is...strange? I don't know why this conversation is here - to make you think you're going to have to fight a miniboss or something? Because if you were paying attention, there's no recommended level for this quest. In fact, you don't have to fight anything unless you actively go out of your way to do this in a really inefficient way. You could scour the place from top to bottom, but realistically the only places that we need to check are the 4F midboss room and the boss arena on the roof. Spoiler, we're looking for the former.  And there she is. At least this is a quick and easy one. TikiIsMyWaifu    Yes. What about it? I didn't think you were a girl... There was the phrase "my waifu" in the name, so I assumed... Tiki is still my waifu. My love transcends gender and dimensions. G-Gotcha... And when I came to, I was in this weird place...Itsuki told her where the exit is... You can get to a safe place from here. A safe place? So you're saying where we are now isn't safe? Y-Yeah. Ahh, so this place was dangerous after all. I can guide you there if you're nervous about going alone. That won't be necessary. I made it here, so it's only natural I can make it back. R-Right. Thank you for saving me, Nameless Kind Person. I'll be taking off then. *leaves* On our way here, I thought I sensed an odd presence. ...Maybe it was just my imagination.quote:
I wonder what's up with Tiki... I guess we should head back to the Bloom Palace and check on her.That's...odd. Usually Tiki is on top of things. Guess we should go so see what's up with her. I'll Tiki-Tiki You For Reals, Part 2  No, that's not it... (I'll wait and see what happens...) It's not working...Aw, she's practicing her poses for taking a carnage form.   Um! Big brother! Th-This isn't- It's not what- This is- I-It's not what it looks like! So what in the world were you doing? Um, you promise not to laugh? I won't. You promise promise? ...Um, I was practicing taking on a Carnage Form. What would you do that for? I thought that if I could take a Carnage Form like everyone else, I could fight by your side...and save Tiki=Waifu too. Listening to her songs cheers me up so much. I wanted to repay her somehow... Tiki... Tiki... we're already companions though. Huh? There are things that only I can do, but the same is true with you, Tiki. I think true companions are those who can complement each other. You mean it? Am I really being useful for you and everyone else? Of course. You're fighting a battle for us here. It's fine that you don't take on a Carnage Form. I see... You're right. Okay, I'll keep doing my best at what only I can do! Thanks, big brother! Tiki has become Troubled Uta-loid thanks to Itsuki's influence!  Tiki acquired the backup skill Idola_Safety.exe! Now this is more interesting. Since Tiki and the other support folks can't fight, instead of unlocking new skills and abilities, they tend to give you passive buffs for completing their sidequests. In this case, Idola_Safety.exe makes it so that skills and items that have field effects (like Kiria's Lightoma and Touma's Estoma) will last longer. Not particularly useful if we're being honest, but it is her first skill so  The last thing of note in the Intermission is this laptop at the office. By using it, we can check to see when everyone's next sidequest opens up. Tsubasa, for example... It is too soon for you to being Tsubasa's next side story. You must progress further in the main story before it will become available. So even if we *did* have her at the appropriate stage rank, we can't do her first quest until we get a little further in. Kiria, on the other hand: You must increase Kiria's Stage Rank before her side story will become available. This means that it is available right now, we just don't have her at a high enough rank to do it. Generally speaking it's pretty easy to keep track of this stuff since the Stage Rank screen literally tells you "Yo you unlocked this person's next side story," but it's nice to have everything all in one place, especially for Barry, Maiko, and Tiki who unlock strictly through plot.  Anyway, that's gonna be it for Intermission 1. Let's see what the hell Maiko has planned for us and head on to Chapter 2. Personal Training   That was pretty tough, huh? You seem pretty...into this, Tsubasa...I can barely keep up. Now that I've got my first song coming up... I'm just really fired up, you know? Are you guys finished with your lesson already? I decided I'll be your personal coach. I don't plan on going easy though. Think you can keep up? Of course! If you're the one asking me, I'll go through any training! How about you, Itsuki? Huh? Me too...? Naturally. All right, you two. Let's get to it. Yes, ma'am! Coach! Miss! Tready for raining!
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Artix posted:especially for Barry, Maiko, and Tiki who unlock strictly through plot. Wait, if Barry never joins the party and gets to wear a sweet idol costume, what are we even doing here?
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Explosions posted:Wait, if Barry never joins the party and gets to wear a sweet idol costume, what are we even doing here? I hope his ridiculous outfit is like something from GWAR.
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Rigged Death Trap posted:I hope his ridiculous outfit is like something from GWAR. I'm personally hoping for something more akin to Lady Beard but to each their own.
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Martian Buddy posted:I'm personally hoping for something more akin to Lady Beard but to each their own. Well yeah I was thinking hed squeeze into something like that but I went for GWAR just for the contrast, really.
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Artix posted:So this is...strange? I don't know why this conversation is here - to make you think you're going to have to fight a miniboss or something? Because if you were paying attention, there's no recommended level for this quest. In fact, you don't have to fight anything unless you actively go out of your way to do this in a really inefficient way. You could scour the place from top to bottom, but realistically the only places that we need to check are the 4F midboss room and the boss arena on the roof. Spoiler, we're looking for the former. Explosions posted:Wait, if Barry never joins the party and gets to wear a sweet idol costume, what are we even doing here?
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Blademaster_Aio posted:I laughed at that name though. I remember seeing someone in the Games thread for this game (orenronen maybe?) complaining about the way that the Tiki=Waifu handle was translated into English, but I think it seems to fit her character. I remember her Japanese name has a "P" at the end of it (you can hear it when characters in the video are speaking her name), to fit the convention that most of the prominent composers who make Vocaloid songs append it to the end of their handles, standing for "Producer". Tiki=Waifu is perhaps my favorite non-party side character (support characters not included), especially in how deadpan her personality of a serious otaku Vocaloid fan is. It'll come out a lot more in later side missions, but you do see bits of it here in this side quest. She's really a great character.
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So when you're partially fused with a computer, can you generate an infinite number of emoji stickers?
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He's trying. God bless him, Touma is loving trying. But alas, nothing can pierce Itsuki. He's just that goddamn dense.  (She's wearing a different colored uniform... Is she an employee here? She's standing at the register, but the "Register Closed" sign is on display...)Anyway, as we try to leave the Hee-Ho Mart, we get called over to this second clerk.  She sells the more "traditional" SMT items, if you're so inclined on picking some up. Having a few Smoke Machines on hand in case you get ambushed by a savage enemy is a good idea, but nothing else is really worth the yen unless you're dying to pick up some extra elemental coverage. Anyway, a new chapter means new Topics to catch up on. And wouldn't you know it, we just got a new party member, so let's see what Kiria's been up to. quote:
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She's the main character, Touma. We're stuck on this train until she runs out of tracks. Like, not everything is about her, but she's going to be getting the most screentime out of everyone. A couple characters even remark on it later on! Anyway, let's go check up on Tsubasa and Barry. Yashiro Tsurugi  G-Got it! Awright, stop. That'll do it for today! How's everything going? Going good! After all that stuff with Aya, I just feel like a huge weight's been lifted off my shoulders... I'm enjoying every moment of dancing and singing, now! Tsubasa’s improved a whole ton from before! Going by Dia Witch terms, I'd say I’d rank her at abooouuut...episode seven. I... have no idea what that means. poo poo! Well, anyhow, I'd say you're good to go now. I have to hurry and get in line for the midnight release! All aboard the hype train! Choo choo! So...wait. Was he actually praising me, or...? I...think so...????: Are you done in here? Oh, sorry. We were just- You know him, Tsubasa? Wh-Wh-Wh-What!? Know him!? ...I asked a question, if you don't mind? O-Oh, right. Sorry about that. Her lesson just finished, so we'll be out soon. Lesson...? It looked more like children at play than anything else. It's not play. Tsubasa's giving it her all. Hm...? I'm only giving you my honest appraisal. ... In any case, you two are getting in the way of my own training. If you wish to play your little games, do it somewhere else. This is a training room for professionals, not an amateurs' playground. Fortuna... ...And that would make you a member of Fortuna as well? Huh? What's this all about? Once again, answer my question. I'm not really a performer or anything like that... But I am a member of Fortuna. ...You're a rather strange one. It's complicated...and none of your business, anyway. Perhaps. Pictured: Itsuki's serious business face. He's a natural. Hm...? Just a moment. You. Have we...met before? M-Me!? N-No... I...don't think we have... I mean, maybe seen on TV, but... ...Never mind, then. You can go now. Y-Yes, sir! He's the one who started it! So that's Yashiro Tsurugi... Because of that Mirage attack, we never saw him at that joint concert... But the show he's starring in right now, "Labyrinth of Love," is this season's number one hit. And he even sings the main theme! He's an amazing person! He's always at the top of the charts as a singer, and as an actor he's called the Prince of Ratings! Wish I could've seen him perform... if he's as good as you say he is. Heh heh heh... Tadaaa! I got them from Ms. Maiko. I've got one for you too, Itsuki! She told me that as a Mirage Master and a member of the entertainment business, I should try to experience all the good things. That's pretty generous of her. Let's go watch it together! Oh, I just remembered! I need to head to the office now! I'll see you later, Itsuki!Well that was...sudden. Let's see what's going on. quote:
drat, Maiko's getting sassy. I suppose we'd better head back as well. Mamori Minamoto  Huh? Oh, hi. I heard about you from Ms. Maiko. You're Mr. Itsuki Aoi, right? Yeah, that's me... And you would be...? I'm Mamori Minamoto. So if you're here... Are you... Ms. Maiko's daughter? Wh- N-No! I'm a member of Fortuna Entertainment, just like you! Oh, I see. Phew... I wasn't expecting that. You're kind of a strange person, Itsuki. I don't really think so... Oh, but that means you've been here longer than me. Should I refer to you as Ms. Minamoto, then? Oh, no! Just Mamori is fine... Um, I hope we can be friends! Of course. If you don't mind, could you tell me more about yourself? Sorry, I don't really watch TV... Oh... really? Yeah. But if you're in the show, I'll try giving it a watch. Thank you. Please tell me what you think about it once you do. Um, and I also like ballads a lot... I'm an aspiring singer - or, well, I've already made my debut as a singer... Wow, that's amazing! N-No, it's really nothing that great! I-I did release a CD, but it hasn't...um...sold very well... Oh, but that doesn’t mean I’ve given up! I'm still trying very hard so that I can get more job offers that involve singing! I'll be cheering you on, then. Thank you very much!Well that was a little random, but I suppose we've already introduced one new character this update, so what's another one? I don't know why they intro Mamori now, because her payoff isn't for another, like, two or three chapters, but you do you game! Anyway, we can chat with some of the other folks in the office (Kiria, Aya, etc) but no one really has anything to say, so let's see what was so important for Tsubasa to hear. The Next Gig  ... Are you nervous, Tsubasa? Yeah... I mean, I'm going to have to model for "Nan-No". That was...a famous fashion magazine, wasn't it? Tsubasa, that's great! "Feel" was a huge hit! I keep getting new offers from big publishing companies! How could I pass this up? You'll be fine, Tsubasa! Everyone starts somewhere! Just walk on in, a newbie full of confidence, and OWN it! *sigh* That's easier said than done... It'd be fine if it was just singing, but being a fashion model...? There's no way I can do this... I don't actually know which of these boosts her affection more, but any opportunity for Itsuki to shove his foot in his mouth is a good one in my books. I think you'd look great in anything, so I don't think you have anything to be embarrassed about... Y-You think so...? Well, that's... nice to hear from you, Itsuki... Yeah. No matter what you wear, you always look great. I-um-u-uh-s-s-stop! I don't know how to deal with you saying that! Huh?  Ms. Maiko wouldn't have signed you up for this if she didn't believe in you, right? Oh...I guess you're right... Okay. I'll do my best! Good luck. Thanks, Itsuki. You helped me sort my thoughts out.Aww, he's dumb as a brick but his heart is in the right place.   As for the photographer... well, he's certainly skilled, so I'm sure the pictures will turn out great. Well, good luck on your first photo shoot. O-Okay! *leaves* You know the photographer, Ms. Maiko? Mhm. Nobu Horinozawa... He's a pretty famous photographer in the industry. They call him a man of true talent. Knows the perfect angle and timing to bring out the true beauty of his subjects... Or at least, that's what they say. If you ask me, it's all thanks to the model. The model...? That's right. Before all this, I used to be a fashion model, you know. Wh-What? Really? Mhm. I worked with Horinozawa quite a bit back then, but he was pretty mediocre... mm, a bit above average. Of course, he could have improved since then. So he may well be the top-class photographer they say he is now. Top-class... But if he's such a good photographer, why did you look so worried earlier? ...Worried? Itsuki, don't be ridiculous! I've got nothing to worry about. Oh, I almost forgot... Hm? What's wrong? What kind of article? Apparently a lot of models have been going missing. Something about this seems suspicious. Hm. You might be right... There's a chance Mirages are involved in this. I'll use some of my connections and look into it. Thanks. After this, though, I'm a little more worried about Tsubasa. Could you head to where she's working and play bodyguard? She'll be at the Daiba TV main building, the one with Daitama Observatory. Her shoot should be in the studio nearby. Got it. I'm counting on you to look after Tsubasa.A photo shoot with an old friend and mysteriously disappearing models? I'm sure absolutely nothing bad will happen when we go play bodyguard next time.
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I wonder who those two will have as Mirages. Yashiro seems like a Jeorge or a Virion type design, but I got no ideas on Mamori.
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