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jigokulogs2022-05-07 08:29 pm
harimaya) wrote in jigokulogs2022-05-07 08:29 pm
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Who ⬀ Hizen Tadahiro & you
What ⬀ Catchall for May & June
When ⬀ May
Where ⬀ See prompts
Content Warnings ⬀ N/A for now
SUBSTORY 1: MOON MEDICINE
SUBSTORY 2: VEND ME A DREAM
SUBSTORY 4: HANIWHAT?
GENERAL: SHUTEN TERRITORY
OPEN TOP LEVELS
WILDCARD
What ⬀ Catchall for May & June
When ⬀ May
Where ⬀ See prompts
Content Warnings ⬀ N/A for now
SUBSTORY 1: MOON MEDICINE
(It was just mochi. How dangerous could mochi be? There's a reason why mochi is up high on Hizens' list of favorite foods and it's because mochi has never done him wrong.
β¦ Yeah, this definitely isn't his brightest moment and in his defense, he never pretended to be particularly smart.
It's a warm, sunny spring day but Hizen is bundled up in his hoodie and a scarf. No matter what does, he can't fight off this chill and even being out in the sun isn't helping. Desperate, he tries to buy a hot drink from a vending machine if only so he can have something to warm his hands with and
it just takes his money without giving him anything. He tries one more time and gets the exact same result! He can be found sticking his arm up the slot, shaking the machine, or punching it. Sensitive to being watched, he turns his head to see you. Yes, you and snaps, teeth chattering,)
What?! (He's defensive,) Stop looking!
(And please don't perceive the fact that he's literally shaking while he yells at you.)
SUBSTORY 2: VEND ME A DREAM
(They had to retrieve a photograph of a certain host and then bring a hitobashira some takoyaki from a particular vendor that required waiting in an obscenely long line that never seemed to move. After getting the takoyaki, they had to go to a cafe and find a kitsune who was actually a very offended tanuki who asked them if they tried the vending machine alley on the other side of the city. When they get to the alley, they find a strange vending machine in the place that should have had the vending machine they were looking for. It looks like it's been replaced with one that just gives ominous mystery items instead.
His body is small and can only hold so much frustration before he explodes. He lets out a yell when he sees the vending machine,)
Aaaaaaaah! (He kicks at it which makes it beep and flicker,) Where the hell is it?!
(An entire floor full of vending machines and the right one isn't even here.
Maybe you were already with Hizen on his quest. Or maybe you were also led to the hall of vending machines. Or you just heard about this weird place and want to try your luck for unrelated reasons.)
SUBSTORY 4: HANIWHAT?
(He isn't the most sensitive person, even back home when he knows what to look out for. It's easy for most things to slip past him if he isn't paying attention, especially in Jigoku-cho where there are so many things happening, a strange occurrence here and there can be overlooked. But these dolls are strange. He isn't an expert on them but he recognizes them for what they are. They're old; far beyond in his time or knowledge. At first, he hadn't thought much of them but the more he noticed them, the more uncomfortable he became.
These things just feel bad to him. They make him uncomfortable and put him on edge and when he hears that the Enma are calling for them, he's relieved. Good riddance. He has no idea what they're up to but it isn't going to be his problem.
But everyone is so nosy. Everyone wants to push their luck and see what they are. They touch them, they move them around, they treat them roughly, and it just makes him feel anxious. When he sees you checking one out, he snaps,)
Oi. Leave it alone.
(He's clearly irritated,)
You're gonna get in trouble if you keep messing with it.
GENERAL: SHUTEN TERRITORY
(Hizen can be found checking out some of the weapons stores in Shuten territory. He isn't looking for a new weaponβ he's perfectly content with his own sword, thank you very much. But when your true form is your sword, weapon maintenance is important. He's shopping for oil, cloth, and other things to take care of himself and he's also asking around to see if anyone can recommend a good smith but no one really wants to give out their source. Instead, they keep trying to sell him a new sword,)
I told ya already, I'm not interested.
(Yeah, but they really don't want to give out their suppliers. It's bad for business, you know?)
I don't give a shit about that. I'm just looking for a guy that can fix things.
(Well, if your sword is broken then might they recommend this one here? It's quite popular with the new recruitsβ)
I'm not broke!
(Kind of a weird thing to yell but yeah.)
OPEN TOP LEVELS
I'll be adding more top-levels and linking them here so they don't end up lost in the other comments,
β‘ Post-Intro Mingle: (It's raining, it's pouring)
WILDCARD
β If you have another idea for a prompt or would like to plot anything out, let me know
β Plotting comment here
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Easy there, what if someone wants that machine?
[And they'll never get whatever that vending machine offers because it's broken. Unless they try to literally break in. Actually, can you even break into them?]
It must be something special for our client. [Even if their "contract" is just a verbal agreement.] Or it's all a silly game for everyone we met.
[The first few youkai they met? He could see them as accomplices if he goes down that line of thinking. But the more fetch quests they went on, the harder it is to believe it.]
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(Not really but that's how it feels. )
If it's some game, I'm gonna kick that damn shirime's ass!
(The whole ass demon. He'll do it.)
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[Yeah, he doesn't mind overseeing Hizen kicking their client's ass.]
If the vending machine was here, we should try looking for clues. Such as evidence of removal, or leftovers of whatever it gives out.
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What clues?! There's no one here!
(And somewhere in the dark shadows... a vending machine begins to flash and beep.)
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Is that... flashing light coming out from the shadows?]
... Maybe our clue is over there.
[The timing is either oddly convenient or very coincidental.]
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(And it beeps and flashes again in response(?). But whatever, they can head over to the machine in question and it is... a mystery machine that sells random things wrapped in things like newspaper and giftwrap with weird messages like "for The One Who Follows Trends" and "to The One Who Must Make Dinner Tonight." It's all random and the boxes are different sizes but still small for a vending machine.)
I bet it's all junk.
(It beeps angrily(?).)
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[Is he... yes, Norimune is pulling out his wallet. He put in the money into the vending machine with a smile.]
Let's hope I get something good.
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...
(Hizen taps the glass.)
What the hell do you want?
(The lights around the money slot flash and go beep beep beep. It wants... money.)
... How much?
(The vending machine is about half full... and all of the available items light up. THey have to buy the whole machine out.)
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He looks up to see Hizen communicating with the vending machine. A quick glance at all the available items, doing some quick math. He might be a little off, depending on how many items are in stock...]
If we buy it all, will you tell us about the vending machine we seek?
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5,000?!
(What the hell in this machine could possibly cost 5,000 yen?! It's a vending machine? Hizen grabs the machine and gives it a shake! It beeps in distress.)
Now I gotta pay up too?!
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Oh my.
[Even if they split the costs, it's still surprising to see such a big name? He watches Hizen shake the machine for a moment.]
I'll take that one, Hizen. You can go for the other items.
[It's fine. It's fine. At least he got promoted a while ago, so he got a little more money!]
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Hizen, meanwhile, rummages through his wallet for change. He ends up with a pack of flavored cigarettes, an idol magazine, a hell pepper chip, a cellphone charm, and barbecue crickets )
...
(As if he wasn't ending up with enough junk, the machine even has the audacity to eat some of his coins. He makes his last purchase and out comes a roll of... edible lingerie. )
... Is this food?
(He's reading the label but he has literally never seen these two words together? Norimune???)
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[So at least the price does seem to worth it. He can share these with Hizen, and maybe bring some to work. He could
bribereward some of the lower ranks with these.He looks over when it's Hizen's turn. A mixture of junk, and decent thing things to use. Or eat.
Or... eat? Norimune blinks and curiously lean closer for a look. "Edible lingerie"?]
Well, do you want to eat it?
[He visited the Tamamo District a few times before, and occasionally see interesting things on those trips. But edible lingerie is rather new to him!]
1/2
(It's hard to tell if he's being wary or seriously considering it. It says you can eat it but it is definitely a thong? He doesn't want that? But he's also never turned down food.)
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And he yells,)
Stop lookin' at me!
(NORIMUNE YOU'RE MAKING HIM ANXIOUS.)
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[With a chuckle, he take a step back to give Hizen some space.]
Are you going to keep it?
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(Does Norimune want to... set him free?)
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[He's not going to use it... or eat (?) it.]
If you don't want it, you can throw it.
[There's the option of "giving it away", but......]
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Seems like a waste...
(Please, he's so used to being poor. He isn't used to throwing away things easily. He keeps everything until they're no good anymore. Which is also why he hates getting useless things.)
... I'll figure something out.
(Ah, but they've bought everything in the machine and the machine beeps again. While they were talking, it looks like it's restocked a single item in A5.
It's a map and the machine is charging... an extra 5,000 yen.)
You're kidding me!
(HIZEN GRABS THE MACHINE AND IT BEGINS TO BEEP FOR ITS LIFE)
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He nods in understanding. No need to embarrass his comrade any more on this point. Anyway, back to the machine...? Norimune blinks, raise a brow and cross his arms.]
Machine-san, this will be the last one? If we have to buy another one after this... Well, we'd be quite annoyed.
[He's not stopping Hizen.]
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Ya lost you're damned mind if ya think I'm payin' that much for a piece of paper! (Shakes violently. Desperate beeps,) Already wasted a shit ton of money on a bunch of junk! What am I even gonna do with this?!
(Whacks it with the edible lingerie pack,)
I ain't payin' no more! Spit it out!
(And he punches the glass. The machine beeps very loudly. It's high pitched and a bunch of short beeps like it's begging Hizen to stop.)
I SAID SPIT IT OUT!
(And... the map tumbles down and Hizen
B R E A T H E S)
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Thank you. And I believe we can get going, Hizen. This map have directions for us to follow. Hopefully, this will be the end of our journey.
[If it turns out to be false, he'll allow Hizen to trash the vending machine.
He waits for Hizen to calm down first, and acknowledge his words.]
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Yeah that's what he fucking thought.)
Where is it? It better be it or else.
(He'll follow Norimune!)
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Right over... there.
[Until they stop in front of a particular vending machine. And the items on display? They're all essentially adult magazines.]
Oh my.
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(
No. He sees what it is and he stops. He's calm right now but... Norimune should know Hizen is just processing what he's seeing,)
This can't be it.
(He... he didn't go through all of this trouble for this.)
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