Test Drive Meme

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Test Drive Meme

Prompts Arrival: So you've just arrived in Nyoi-Cho. Congratulations! You must be so excited about having your wish granted. Or maybe you're upset that the result wasn't quite what you expected? If that's the case, then that's too bad! There are no take backs and no redoes, so you're stuck with what you have! Maybe you should have been more careful about how you worded that wish... Oh well. There's no use in dwelling on it. You're a magi now, and that means adjusting to a whole new lifestyle! Maybe one of the townspeople can help you out. Only... they're acting a bit strangely, aren't they? They're all too happy to show you around, but there's something unsettling about the way they're behaving. Almost cheerfully dissonant. Any questions about the history of the town are met with blank stares and brief silence, before they plaster a smile onto their faces and change the subject. Any attempts to tell them about your duties as a magi or anything else that relates to the magical will get similar reactions. Isn't there anyone normal here that you can talk to at all? Home Improvement: The houses that the magi are given access to really are something, aren't they? There's almost no limit to what they can do! Why don't you create the house of your dreams, or maybe recreate and relive your favorite childhood scenes? Invite some spectators over to marvel! A Corrupted Soul Gem: You neglected to take care of your soul gem, and now you don't feel quite yourself anymore. You feel like you're losing your sense of self - all you seem to be able to focus on is your old regrets and past failures. What's happening to you? A Successful Mission: Congratulations! You met up with your first Witch, and you fought valiantly. For your efforts, you've been awarded a grief seed - and with it, access to a brand new power! What sort of power did you get? Is it a useful one, or is it not so useful? Maybe you've mastered it beautifully, and now you're showing off to all of your friends. Maybe you're having a hard time keeping it under wraps, and now you're wreaking havoc across the town without meaning to! A Dreadful Nightmare: You had an absolutely horrid day. As you drift off to sleep, your mind dwells on all the injustices you've had to endure. In response, your bed swallows you up, and your room shifts into a horrific Nightmarescape. What sort of Nightmare are you? What kind of Nightmarescape do you create? Hopefully your fellow magi can stop you before you cause too much damage! Wildcard: Feel free to use any information from the FAQ or the World Info page to make your own prompt!

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[tunedere]

[ This is getting kind of stupid.

He fishes out a handkerchief from his pocket and offers to to her. ]

Use this. And yes, I did. You shouldn't project at random into people's heads, you know.

[ It's rude. Especially if it's unnecessary. ]

[offshoreigner]

Ah, thank you! [Kongou smushes the handkerchief onto the seat, soaking up her unfortunate spill.] And I'm not doing it on purpose! A lady knows when to keep her thoughts to herself.

[She smiles sheepishly.] But new abilities are hard to get used to, you know! [Kongou gets up, wringing the tea-soaked handkerchief.] Hm, you're a nice gentleman! If only you smiled more.

[tunedere]

[ Not doing it on purpose, you say... Right.

Her question, though, is a little jarring. ]

And this concerns you because...?

[ He isn't going to smile more if there isn't a reason to. ]

[offshoreigner]

It's a big shame, you see?

[Kongou puts a finger on each side of her lips.] Girls like boys who smile more! I mean, Admiral smiles at me all the time. [She presses the sides of her lips up, making a kinda grotesque smile.]

Go on, just try.

[tunedere]

[ Kongou, you're ridiculous. ]

I'm not here to pick up girls. [ Admiral? Why would a young lady like her be involved in the military? ] I have my own charm points, they work fine on their own.

[ But didn't he just say he isn't here to pick up girls?? ]

[offshoreigner]

[It's such a shame... 8')

But in any case, Kongou pouts and puts down her hands.] Every Prince Charming has a smile! You're not here to date, but who knows?! Sometimes, the opportunity arises!

[There's a strange sparkle in her eyes... why...?] Just give it a try. I'm curious too, you see?

[tunedere]

[ If this was any other situation, Tokiya might have objected. But he can't really object, since he needed it to become a successful idol, after all. ]

Fine. Just this once, only because you asked. [ I-its not like he really cares about this or anything!!

He settles himself and eases his breathing before adjusting his hair ever so slightly. When he does smile, it's definitely not as bright as hers - a slight one, more mysterious than outrightly cheerful. He even put in the effort to make his eyes look less intimidating and a little more inviting.

The wish probably helped, but. Idol mode has been put on. ]

[offshoreigner]

[HUFFS... SHIT, IF KONGOU KNEW HE WAS AN IDOL-- but no, her heart belongs to the Admiral alone!! She will remain staunchly loyal! Kongou does stare for a moment, though, eyes widening in surprise as her mouth falls into an 'o' shape.]

...Wow! [She actually begins clapping. She's impressed, okay?!] You've got the mysterious charm, too!

[Maybe he can sing a duet with her in her upcoming album!!

(what, its legit)]

[tunedere]

[ Unfortunately for Kongou, his smile disappears as quickly as it comes. He's back to his usual serious self in a flash. ]

Of course. I'm going to be a professional, it's only natural.

[ Yep, girls sure do love an ice prince... some girls, anyway. A significant portion of girls. ]

[offshoreigner]

[Wh... ice prince sucks!!! Admiral ftw--]

Eh? Professional? [Kongou tilts her head a little.] What do you mean, professional?

[tunedere]

[ It's okay, you're just one girl. ]

I'm an idol. [ Sure doesn't look like one, does he? ] I'm training to become a professional.

1/2

[offshoreigner]

[She's more than one girl! She's a boatgirl!!]

An idol? Oh, Naka would love to meet you! [Kongou makes a V-sign with her hands before winking.] But if you're training to be an idol, I have a few tricks of my own!

...

[Pause.]

2/2

[offshoreigner]

Except I don't have my sisters here to perform them with...

[SUDDEN DEPRESSION. S-sorry, Tokiya. It's okay, it's not depressing enough to cloud her soul gem.]

[tunedere]

[ Boatgirl is still a girl. Plus, she isn't even a boatgirl here, is she? ]

What can you do? [ You're so weird. ] Who are you, even?

[ His current impression of her is 'inappropriately dressed and ditzy tea-loving miko wannabe'. ]

[offshoreigner]

Ohhh, you'll be shouting amazing! at what I can do.

[Well, maybe? Maybe??? Nah. In any case, Kongou realizes she's failed to introduce herself.] It's the English-born returnee, Kongou! Nice to meet you!

What's your name?

[tunedere]

I won't until I see proof.

[ Tokiya isn't easily impressed, that's one thing. But he's willing to give her a chance.

Her name, though. ]

Ichinose Tokiya. I'm from Tokyo. Are you Japanese?

[offshoreigner]

You'll know soon! I just need more people to sing a duet, that's all. Or a quartet!

[Kongou puts a finger to her chin, before shaking her head.] I was built in England, but lived in Japan! In Kure Naval Base, far away from Tokyo.

[...Built...]

[tunedere]

[ eyezooms to 'built'.... ]

I think you mispronounced 'born.

[ Naval base, though... ]

[offshoreigner]

Eh? Oh, no, no! You see, I'm not just any ordinary girl!

[She strikes a pose, and if she was still transformed, would probably summon cannons to fire in the background.] I'm Kongou, the nameship of the super dreadnought battleship class!

[Whoosh!! She smiles smugly to herself.

IMPRESSED YET,]

[tunedere]

[ For a moment, Tokiya just stares.

Sure, he's read up enough about history to recognise the name. But her claim is still outlandish enough for him to not fully believe. ]

I'm assuming you wished to become sentient?