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[pinkfox]

[ Video posted before the kidnapping, right at the start of the party week.

And to the video comes one (1) fox girl. Surprise, there is a new furry in the house. Nazuna smiles and after a second to collect herself, she begins, with a very pop/idol-like voice and tone ]

Hello everyone~! I'm your new idol, Nazuna! Even if you read it backwards... it's still Nazuna!! [ she winks playfully and strikes a pose. And once she is done, Nazuna laughs a little ] This celebration comes just in time, what's a good celebration without music after all?

So, so-! [ she claps her hands together ] I will be performing a couple of songs at one of the hotels, please drop by and enjoy, everyone!!

[ and with another wink and with a small V sign, nazuna ends the feed. She will add the name of the hotel, too, in case someone wants to hear some J-pop. ]

Comments

[Text; UN: gentlebreeze]

[gentledawn]

If I read that backwards, it is Anuzan. Unless I am mistaken?

I would like to hear you perform, regardless.

[pinkfox]

That's if you are using Romaji. Nazuna is written なずな, so if you read it backwards and it's the same.

But you should come! I promise I sing veeeery well :)

[gentledawn]

Oh I see! How clever! Either way, I like the sound of it.

I trust your word. :) I enjoy music.

[pinkfox]

It's a perfect name for an idol! Very catchy.
And thank you for dropping by~

By the way, what's your name? I'm new here so I don't really know anyone.

[gentledawn]

I wouldn't know; I've never met an idol.

I'm Xiao Xingchen and I'm happy to share what I have learned about this world to make your time easier.

[pinkfox]

Really?
Do you know what an idol is, at least?

I'd appreciate that! I know a bit about Kizuna, but I've been wondering about how easy it is to make it. [ basically, she doesn't want to go around getting close with strangers. ]

text; un: contender

[problemagus]

Sounds relaxing. I suppose I could drop by.

( He doesn't know what he's getting into. )

What kind of music do you perform, might I ask?

[pinkfox]

Please do!


It's J-pop, if you are familiar with it. I prefer softer yet uplifting songs, to inspire others.

[problemagus]

I cannot say I'm up to date with modern J-Pop, ( Kiritsugu, being a product of the 1990s notwithstanding,) but I can appreciate any kind of music.

( Which is to say, he's at least passingly familiar. )

I play some piano, myself.

( He wouldn't call himself a musician by any stretch of the imagination, but. It's within his capabilities. )

[pinkfox]

That's alright, I can show you then!

[ oh- piano! ]

Piano? That's amazing.
I can't play any instruments at all.

[problemagus]

Would you be interested in learning? I'm sure it could help with your songwriting capabilities.

You could be like Mariya Takeuchi!

( Kiritsugu, is that the only J-pop idol you know? ksjdhiajkdh )

[pinkfox]

[ Nazuna is a bit wary of strangers in general, but she also feels like this could be a great opportunity. Plus, she needs to make friends doesn't she?

And lucky for Kiritsugu, she also knows who Takeuchi is because Plastic Love is very popular but... that's old. ]

I can't say no that! You are right, it could be really nice, a lot of idols have other tricks up their sleeves.

If you want, we can talk a bit more. I'm currently at the Ramen Hotel.

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[problemagus]

( He did forewarn that his J-pop knowledge was outdated, and tbh, probably limited to whatever his son listens to. )

I wouldn't mind that. I can meet you there in about 30 minutes. I'll be wearing the blue yukata.

( That's about all he wears these days, if for no other reason, consistently feeling like death. But he is true to his word. Waiting for Nazuna in the hotel lobby, slumped against one of the seats. )

action!

[pinkfox]

Thank you! [ Nazuna realizes she didn't ask for a name. She should have, but she was a bit excited about adding a piano to her act.

But still, she waits at lobby of the Hotel, sipping some juice, until she sees that someone wearing a blue yukata. It's an older man. Her fur stands up a bit, at the thought she might have gotten herself into something bad yet again, but at the same time, she knows better now, doesn't she? It's not like she has issues with older men - just one in particular, in fact - and she can handle herself.

She always has handled herself before. It's fine.

So she gets up from her spot, leaving her drink behind, and approaches with a warm smile ] Hello. Are you "Contender" from the network?

[problemagus]

( He'd been dozing off when she found him, only looking up when he heard the cheery voice from nearby. It's unsettling in his mind. No, not Nazuna, but the fact that he used to be more observant. More aware of his surroundings. Even with his curse lifted, his body had become accustomed to such a relaxed state. It's something he'd have to work on.

He loses that train of thought when he sees her face. Perhaps he's simply hypersensitive to the emotions of others, but apprehension in her eyes-- the hair standing up on her neck. Oh, had he scared her?

He folds his hands in his lap, careful not to make any sudden movements. )

Yes, that would be me. ( Giving her a weak smile, it dawns upon him she never asked for a name. ) Feel free to call me Kiritsugu, or Mr. Emiya if you prefer.

[pinkfox]

[ honestly, she appreciates it. This place isn't at all like Anima City; it's too new, there are a lot of people, and she is ultimately alone. Due to past experiences, doing all of this isn't that easy to her, even if she uses her idol-persona whenever possible.

She nods at Kiritsugu and decides to take that option ] Kiritsugu-san. [ she repeats ] You already know my name. Nazuna Hiwatashi. [ she doesn't mind if he calls her by her name, though ]

I'm from Japan, back in my world. Anima City.

[problemagus]

It's good to meet you, Nazuna.

( Anima City, huh? It's not anywhere he can say he's heard of, even if they have Japan in common. He'd be interested in learning about all the variations of his world, but he pushes that thought to the back of his mind for now. )

I'm from Japan, myself. A place called Fuyuki. Although I spent the past few years living in Germany-- near The Rhine.

[pinkfox]

[ she can't say she knows Fuyuki either. But then again, different worlds and all that, right? But she has heard of the Rhine.

nazuna taps her chin, and she can't help to smile just a little ] Despite different worlds, there are still some similarities in the end.

Do you have people like me? [ she points at herself and the ears twitch. She might as well address the (pink) elephant in the room ]

[problemagus]

( He had to confess, it was something he was curious about. But he simply opted to not address it, wanting to avoid being rude or othering her. )

I cannot say that we do, no. ( But, he can probably bet what "Anima City" refers to. ) Although, I should probably tell this upfront: I'm a mage.

( Considering magus society is kept secret from ordinary humans-- in his own world, Nazuna might this fact to be shocking, he thinks. )

[pinkfox]

[ nazuna tilts her head to the side ] A mage...?

Someone who can do magic, you mean? [ after learning a bit more about this place and knowing she can also learn magic herself, nazuna supposes she is not THAT surprised about magic anymore ]