['Lo there, Asgard. Yet again, it's one of those friendless losers on the feed. Shiage is looking amazingly chipper and filled with goofy smiles. Looks like something good has finally happened to him.]

Heh heh heh! Man, I never thought that I would be seein' everything in color again. I was getting really bored of everything bein' in black and white. I'm still getting used to looking at things normally again, buuut... There's even more good news!

Kisaragi Chihaya is my girlfriend!!! Sorry, guys. But the best idol in the world is off the market. The rest of them are all fair game, though~ I'll wish you all luck in your future romantic adventures! [Yup. Reaaaaal mature, Shiage. He might as well be doing a dance and singing about it. It's obvious that he's super happy, but then he realizes something--]

Wait a minute! If the color came back, then that means--

[Annnd cue him bending over with a mock spotlight over him.]



Ngggh... It can't fuckin' end like this! It's like getting "Ultima Weapon" on a video game and not usin' it on the final boss! It's horribly anti-climatic! They're just tossing the colors everywhere and callin' it a day!? IT'S AS IF THE ADVENTURE UP TO THIS POINT MEANT ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!

I mean... There's still a lot that I wanna do here...! So, what if we really do haveta go back?

[You should never cage a wild animal, especially not one like Kagura. Patience isn’t something he’s known for. Agitated like trapped wolf, Kagura is less than polite when he turns on the device. His whole posture seems to emanate annoyance and aggression. Shoulders are hunched, tension clearly vibrating through that frame. Teeth are bared. He's gearing up for a battle and he's ready to take down whoever dares to oppose him.]

Izumo!

[The word is growled between gritted teeth as those amber eyes glare at whoever is watching. Messy red hair partially obscures one of his eyes. He’s not happy that much is clear.]

Where’s my wench?

[He raises his chin and sniffs the air and almost instantly a scowl reaches his face.]

All of these smelly wenches!

[He turns to look once again at the screen, seeming even angrier than before.]

Where the hell is she?!

She’s mine! You’d better not touch her!

I will tear through anyone who stands in my way. Even the gods will become my prey!

[Another growl and the feed cuts off abruptly.]

[ After a certain fairly horrible conversation with a certain dirty perverted dog whose name may or may not be Shiage Hamazura, Chihaya hasn't really been at her room in Freyr much, nor has she been all that responsive to calls. So where has she been these past couple of days? ]

[ Holed up inside one of the theater's practice rooms, that's where, because there is totally no better way to cope with FEELINGS than to isolate yourself from human contact and sing until your throat is raw. And- normally, it would actually do an okay job of getting Chihaya's mood back to an even keel... ]

[ But while nothing she sings sounds off or different or even any less proficient than usual, Chihaya's literally stopping every half a minute to start over again. Nothing sounds right to her ears, and she's pouring everything she's got into correcting mistakes or flaws that only she can hear... she just can't get it together. ]

[ Chihaya's weary, frustrated, and looking like a mess, which means that she's triggering accidental video feeds every now and then, which (in turn) often ends with her muttering darkly, shutting off her bracelet, and going back to her practicing. ]

... once more from the top.

[ BOTHER/TALK/REPRIMAND YES/NO? ]

[So if you've been looking for Shiage today, he hasn't been out and about much. In fact, it looks like he's holed himself up in his (completely cleaned up) room. And what has he been doing all of this time? It looks like he's been playing video games. Dating sims, in fact. There's nothing harmless about this, right?

Obviously... When you've had your kokoro crushed, the most rational option is to close it off and dive into a place where you think everything is sunshine and rainbows. There's going to be a "Kyaaaaa!" and a "BAD COMMUNICATION" from the TV and Shiage mumbles something under his breath before he speaks more clearly.]

... Dammiiiiiit! If I only I had built up more affections points on Day 3, then maybe I could've tried jumping for Sakura-chan's route! Ahhh, but I can't resist the Class President's charms either! I really wanna clear her route too... Man, there's a lot of cuties in this game! [He still looks like ridiculously happy, though. Can't say it's the "healthy and normal" happy.]

But isn't that festival coming up soon? Heh heh heh~ Maybe I could rebound for the super moe Kisarag--Um, Sakura-chan before then! That could work out as long as I work hard enough. After I clear this game, what should I play next? Maybe I could go for an RPG! Whatever. I've got all the time in the world 'til my soul burns out!

... [A beat.] 'Least nothin' can you hurt you when you're in the 2D world.

[Yeah, something sounded off about that last line there. Guess who became a gamer NEET overnight.]

[Text: Filtered to Iori Minase, Chihaya Kisaragi, Takane Shijou, Miki Hoshii]

♫ヾ(^o^)ノ＼(´▽｀)／"ヽ(´□｀* )ノ"ヽ(´△｀)ﾉヽ(○´∀`)ﾉ♪

[Video: Unfiltered]

Mmmhmm! It looks like we've got a bunch of new people coming in! Never fear, 'cause Mami from 765 Pro is here to give a big warm welcome! If you have any questions, feel free to ask her! 'Cause she knows a lot of things about this place, like where you want to go to avoid the lunch rush and where to find the best video games!

[Like always, it's just a shiny video from Mami. She's all smiles! She has a bandage visible on her arm from where the faeries attacked, but it's mostly healed, anyways. But there's something just a little bit off. It makes more sense when she delivers her second message.

When she starts, she lowers her head a little and her smile fades. It's as if she's lost in thought.]

This is a special request, though, for everyone. If you see someone with Mami's face, it's definitely Ami Futami! So if you see her, tell her to come to House Loki right away, because that's what house she'll be in. Or tell Mami right away so she can come find her! Thank you.

[ Chihaya doesn't seem TOO busted up from the recent slew of fairy attacks; her hands are bandaged, but that's about it. When she speaks UP, though, her voice sounds rather hoarse... but that's neither here nor there, as she cuts straight to the chase. ]

I'm sorry for bothering everyone, but I have a few questions. First, does anyone know if the recent disappearances are related to the fairy attacks in some way? I know that people have been disappearing before they occurred, but it just seems... strange.

[ She pauses a bit awkwardly. ]

Second, does... does anyone know what day it is? I've lost track. Other than that... I hope everyone's doing okay. I'm curious to hear what powers were the most effective against the fairies; if anyone has any information on that, please let me know. Oh, and-

[ And then because she's mildly tech-challenged, she completely fails her following attempt to filter this to Shiage Hamazura: ]

Hamazura, are you free right now?

[ With that ambiguous last message, Chihaya cuts the feed. ]

[Whether you notice her in fighting the faeries, or whether you heard her screaming in the distance- you may notice her when she cries for help over her bracelet's video feed.]

G-Go away...! Geez, these creepy things won't leave me alooone!

[As for where Iori is... she's hugging onto a tree branch for dear life. But she isn't falling. In fact, her feet are floating... weightlessly dangling in midair as if they were trying to carry her even higher.

Yes, she's in a pickle. She can't attempt to land because of the ice faeries trying to get at her, but she doesn't really have control of her power in the first place. Even as she kicks at the cold air, her movements are sluggish. It's quite troublesome.]

Shoo! Begone! You're pissing me off! Ahhh...!!

[Help...]

Attention, soldiers! Cutie Librarian Strategist Mami is here to support you. Worry not! ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ

Our opponent today: the fierce fire dragon! Here is all the information you'll need!

-Dragon Type
-May be weak against ice, water, or both
-Has wings, may be weak against projectile weapons
-Has scales, may be weak against piercing weapons
-Recommended battle party members: Dragoons, Clerics, Archers/Rangers, Knights
-Likely has high stamina/magic stamina; bring plenty of healing potions
-May be weak against other dragon skills
-May revert to human or have a second form

[And, look! The video is switching to Mami, who looks very serious for once. It's also clear she's outside, since...fires...dragon...yup. She salutes the camera.]

Mami won't be much help in the battle, but she's here for all of your support needs! Good luck, team! Everyone, fight!

[And the video feed cuts out.]

[The video feed turns on, and suddenly shakes a little as Iori lowers her arms. Without her hands to block the image, the camera reveals Iori sporting two (2) bouncy pigtails, different from her usual style of letting it down to her waist.]

Hmm... Does it really look good? Hey... [She asks someone off-screen, not even aware of her bracelet turning on. Regardless, she has a slightly embarrassed look on her face.]

[If the loud, excitable voice that responds wasn't a good tip off as to who this other person was, the little flash of orange hair bouncing in from the side might help.]

It looks really good!! You should wear it like that more often, Iori-chan. It's really cute and it keeps your hair out of the way! [Yayoi gently pulls a little at the other girl's pigtails, entertaining herself with the way they spring back into place.]

R-Really? My neck feels too cold though... [The camera swerves out to conveniently capture Yayoi's presence too, in case you still couldn't guess! However Iori is more preoccupied with the way the girl bounces her pigtails, tsuning blushing harder.] Hey, that's not a toy. Geez...

[Well despite her efforts, Iori can't help but smile.]

You should let your hair down sometime, Yayoi. You'd be able to style it more.

Eh? My hair? [Yayoi backs off from Iori's hair to inspect her own.] I don't know if it would look pretty the way yours does... Iori-chan's hair looks pretty no matter what!

Nihihi~♪ That's because I take good care of mine all the time. But yours can look good too. Here.

[As Iori reaches up to undo one of Yayoi's pigtails, she realizes her bracelet's been recording this whole time!! And everyone saw her in this embarrassing state that only Yayoi's allowed to exploit!!! Staring incredulously into the camera, Iori flies back as if she was electrocuted, her pigtails bouncing along with her.]

This was on?! Wha- Why didn't anyone tell me?! Stop it- shut it off alreaaaaady!!

[Iori swats at the camera several times like a fly before this video post, in tsundere fashion, finally ends...]

(ooc: font colors are iori and yayoi)

[ there's certainly been a lot of grumbling about cupcakes recently, and Takane has... words.

... She also has an apron, her hair pulled back into a ponytail, and a mango in her hand that she's concentrating on peeling. Yes, dear audience, she may be addressing you, but the mango has her attention. ]

A solicitous greeting, current inhabitants of this plane. May your expeditions both in the realms of culinary and culture venture forth with favorable results.

[ peeeeeeel. ]

I had hoped you would reach an understanding by your own merit, but I will offer you this thought.

Would you, perhaps, care to ponder what the salvation of a world and the baking of exquisite treats share?

((OOC: Work in fifteen, so tags will come tonight! Also making mango cupcakes, awwyeah. She'll happily welcome taste-testers.))

[ When Battler first appears on the feed ] …. W, What the Hell is this?! … I don’t know what kind of weird trick that damn witch is up to now, but I can’t really stick around here. I have a game to go back to!

Though, isn't this still Rokkenjima...? [ He pauses before grinning ] Hey, Beato! You've shown me magic that was much more awesome and impressive than this! Is this the best you can do? Weirder letters then usual? An illusion of an entire new setting...? Ahh, it's useless, it's all useless! Even this twisted and weird place can be explained by human means!

But, if this is another one of your weird challenges--then, sure. I’ll play. This kind of tasteless prank definitely suites you perfectly.

[When the video feed turns on, Mami is holding a handheld gaming device next to her face, one her fellow idols would recognize from her home. It shows "Last of the Fantasies 8" on the screen, with a completion percentage of 100 and a playtime of seventeen hours.]

Ufufu...once again, Mami defeats the evil wizard! In record time, too! Ami's record never stood a chance! This is her third time beating it since she arrived! Hmhmhm...it was definitely worth skipping work for! They won't be too mad, right?

[Mami holds her arm out away from her, revealing that she's wearing a waitress's outfit. She's modified it so that it's cuter, more akin to maid cosplay. Her skirt is shorter, and it's now sleeveless.]

Mami has been working as a waitress! Won't you all come please visit Mami while she's working? It can get really boring~! She'll even greet you with "Welcome back, master! Mami's been waiting for you!" if you want!

[There's a pause before she remembers something else she wanted to ask.]

Hey, hey, is it too cold for squirt-guns? Mami thinks we should all be out having fun!

Things are really getting into the Christmas spirit, aren't they, lady? They kinda caught me off guard... I haven't had the chance to do any Christmas shopping, and I'm strapped for cash.

What? Is this just some sort of subtle way to beg me for more money again? Who would a guy like you even buy a Christmas present for to begin with? [ she sighs. ] Besides, if these weird snowmen are supposed to be 'the Christmas spirit' I think it's just bothersome.

[ busted. ]

Hyahahha, I'm hurt... I was thinking of getting you one. Now you can't complain if all I can afford are tissues... [ hm. ] The snowmen, huh? They're pretty cool, aren't they? [ he holds up the pair of gloves he managed to score off of his own; if anyone is good at ass kissing, it would be amakusa. ] Did you manage to win a prize too?

[ something very faint that's almost pouty manages to break through ange's deadpan expression at that question, especially when she stares at the gloves he already managed to obtain. ]

Ridiculous. Why should I listen to a snowman who asks me to smile? I don't see the point of any of this nonsense.

What's wrong with giving it a little smile? [ he smiles quite broadly to demonstrate. ] It's not like you lose anything. Where is that thing anyway? I'll give him as many smiles as he wants. You do it too, lady. It's not healthy to always be pouting like that.

Ah, you'll never change, will you? Even when it's snowmen of all things giving out free stuff, you're still first in line to steal away their entire supply. Great to see that even in a place like this a man like you won't change, Amakusa. [ she's quite obviously just avoiding the subject though, her own expression still stuck on a slight pouty frown. ] And I'm not going to smile for some stupid snowman. And that's final... In fact, if you want me to smile so badly, why don't you make me, huh? Come on, give me your best joke.

There's nothing in this world better than free stuff. [ unfortunately ange can't get out of this that easily. ] Oh, is that a challenge? Can I bring a smile to the face of this frighteningly cold lady? Alright, I accept!

[ and with that, he clears his throat dramatically. ]

What's the difference between snowmen and snowladies? [ ... ] Snowballs!

[ at first, there's a long pause in which her expression doesn't change a single bit. but just at the point where it would normally turn into an awkward silence, there's a slight snerk and there's no denying that she definitely does look amused, a thin smile on her face. ]

Now that is the worst joke I've ever heard.

Hyahahhaa... but it worked, didn't it? [ that was sort of a smile. ] I'm glad I got it on camera. [ at that he holds up his bracelet that's been... recording... ]

[ there's a moment where it almost looks like she doesn't understand, but then her mouth drops open a little in shock before the frown returns worse than before; there's something clearly embarassed in all of it which turns into tsun anger. ]

Listen up, at this rate I'll definitely be cutting your pay in hal-- [ her own line is cut off as she smacks his bracelet, turning the feed off. ]

(( OOC: Grey is selfsatisfying, Red is endofdaydream! Both will respond. If Amakusa is still alive long enough to, anyway. ))

Ohoho! Greetings, Asgard! Once again, it’s Santa Mami! Here today, she has a very special show for all of her fans! It’s time for...Meet 765 Pro: Asgard edition! Let’s start with our first idol...

[And she runs up to a table where five girls are just sitting and eating. They are all used to Mami’s shenanigans, so they only look for a second before continuing their conversations.]

First up, is our very own Yayoicchi! House, Sigyn! Character type...“Uuu~uuu! Let’s all work hard and raise money for our breakfast, yaaay!"

[Yayoi looks up in surprise as she hears her name.] Eh? Was that me? I don't have to raise money just for breakfast...

[Still, she smiles and waves at the camera.] Um, hi everyone! I'm Yayoi Takatsuki! I don't know how much I can do, but I'll do my best with everyone to help bring all the color back! It looks too sad to leave it the way it is, right? So let's all continue to get along!

Don't forget, everyone! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! And next up, we have MikiMiki! Her angelcakes are lovely like always! House, Freya! Character type...“Hello, honey! Are you going to eat that onigiri? Can MikiMiki have it?”" Ufufu...we all know where that food goes, MikiMiki!

[ And Miki stops chomping on a pastry for a moment when she hears Mami direct her. She's still got a bit of chocolate on her cheek.. ]

Ah, ah.. Mami! Did you say Onigir-- [ OH CAMERA HELLO Miki smiles and waves, hurriedly rising from her seat and waving excitedly. ]

O-Oh, hello, everybody! I'm Miki Hoshii! But you can just call me Miki-chan, hehe. Miki likes to sparkle, eat, and sleep. And her breasts are really big, like va-va-voom! Um, and Miki guesses.. that's it.. Bye!!

W-well said, MikiMiki! Truly inspiring! Uwoah, and next we have Forehe—ah, Iorin! Please don’t look at Mami like that! House, Freyr! Character type, "Bonjour, everyone! I-it’s not like I want to introduce myself, but hello!"

[Iori flusters at her friend's impression of her, glaring at Mami immediately. Though it seems like her sudden aggression is only to cover up her apparent embarrassment.]

I-I don't sound like that! Besides, what was that you almost said-?! Erm...

[Oh wait, we're still filming. Iori, as if flipping a switch, nervously smiles at the camera in a most saccharine manner. Was she really yelling at Mami just a second ago...?]

Ah... Um... Hello! My name is Iori Minase, leader of the super idol unit Ryuuguu Komachi. I'm honored to be chosen by the Gods to help restore their homeland. A smart and pretty idol like me will definitely bring color and happiness to such a gray and dingy place. Trust in the world's most beautiful Super Idol to brighten everyone's hearts, okay? Nihihi~♪

Ah...is she done yet? Quickly, let's move on! We also have a very special Ohimechin with us today! House is top secret! Character type is top secret princess! Ufufu~. Maybe she’s an alien from the moon she loves so much!

[ Takane glances mildly up after dabbing at her mouth with a napkin, the perfect picture of poise. Indeed, she's already sporting a faint smile. ]

Mami, you must take care with presumption, lest it prove your thoughts unfounded.

[ the gaze turns more direct now, though the smile remains. A small nod of the head. No, it really doesn't look like she's going to deny any of Mami's claims. INFORMATION, WHAT IS THAT. ]

To the inhabitants of Asgard, may the day find you well. I am Takane Shijou. I, too, shall strive to invoke a colorful presence, while remaining as constant as the elegant sphere that blesses us with a soothing light from on high.

It's secret-code! Always reliable! And next to last, we have Chihaya-oneesan! She’s in house Freyr, just like Ohimechin! ...Oops! Character type; “My chest may be flat...but my heart and melodies are even bigger!

[ It takes ALL of Chihaya's willpower not to choke on the biscuit she'd been nibbling on, but a short, strangled sound escapes her throat anyway- she's better after one quick drink of water later, but If looks could kill, Mami would be a living popsicle by now. ]

M-Mami-!!

[ Mindful of the fact that they're on the air, Chihaya recovers admirably and give a restrained, polite nod, even though she's flushing bright red and her eyes are just... not meeting the camera. ]

... Chihaya Kisaragi. I... will do what I can to help everyone out, so if there's anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask.

Well-said! Chihaya-oneesan has a great singing voice! And last, but definitely most important, we have...Mami Futami! House is Loki! Character type is sexy big sister type! Also, the top idol! She's the leader of the party, and her levels are out of this world!

[Well, Mami has completely ruined this peaceful dinner if the background is to be believed. Iori is huffing at Yayoi, Chihaya's red in the face...at least Takane and Miki are the same always!]

Thank you for tuning in, everyone! Once again, this was your Sexy Goddess Host, Mami Futami! Please watch for 765 Pro in the future, ufufu...

[ooc; OKAY! Six way intro. Yellow is geminidol, orange is hitouch, blue is sora_wo_koete, green is sleepyidol, pink is rabbitdere, and carmine is classifidol! Mami will reply to every/almost every tagger in this entry, but you'll get an additional idol or two for your trouble!]

[ hello, citizens and colorful characters. You have been subjected to the steady gaze of a young woman with an absolutely unreadable expression.

Nothing but silence, until she slowly lifts one arm above her head, joined by the other in what could only be described as the pose of a ballerina about to start pirouetting.

Thankfully, she doesn't. Instead, she tilts her head this way and that, and in a perfectly calm and serious voice, says the following: ]

In order to usher color into this dreary landscape... I should like to meet the assembling colors that are to be responsible for a hopeful masterpiece.

If your emotions remain clouded, however, I am content to wait. Meetings are best approached with a calm and patient heart, after all. We must not take a single one for granted.

[ you'll find her not far from the castle or making her way to the Freyr District, if you're so inclined to meet this oddball idol. ]