jigokulogs | July 2022 IC Mingle

1. ITADAKIMASU!

After the harrowing incidents involving the curse last month, unity is the theme for welcoming the new influx of Lost Souls. The factions are still busy with cleanup efforts and making sure their personnel are in fighting shape. What’s more, most of the usual spots that would play host to the factions’ parties are either closed until they’re repaired, or in no state to be hosting parties that big.

Thus, an agreement has been reached. All of the factions will hold their mingles together and host a food truck/yatai festival in the blocks surrounding Theater Square, in the Sutoku Alliance’s territory. This gets money into the hands of the local vendors, and allows the community to spend time together in relative peace. It’s still Jigokucho, there are punks prowling to start fights and steal wallets, like they always are, but it’s a breath of fresh air after everything that’s been happening lately. Just keep your wits about you and enjoy the food. Takoyaki is one of the most popular items and competition between the carts motivates chefs to make them flair and style!

Kushiten, yakitori, dango, croquettes, senbei, onigiri, yakisoba, taiyaki, you name it, it’s probably represented here in some form. There are even any number of your favorite treats from home, even if your home isn’t Earth. It might take a little poking around to find them, but isn’t that part of the delight of exploring a city’s food?

The falling Stardust has made its way into the food as well. You may notice that some vendors are grinding up the glowing stellar fragments and putting them into the food itself as a spice. Are… you supposed to eat that?! Oh well! When it’s time to party, you can’t go wrong with a little Stardust.

2. MUSIC GOT ME FEELIN SO FREE

In the center of Theater Square, surrounded on all sides by the many colorful food stalls, they’ve set up a stage for local artists to perform on. There are a great variety of acts who come and go to play a few songs. The music reaches all throughout the square and may be little more than background noise, until just the right tune catches your ear.

Jenny⁣ – This all-girls story of hidden love should be hitting all the ladies in the crowd a certain kind of way. Have you been admiring a friend or coworker and just never taken the plunge? Now’s the time for that kiss, the music is playing.
KONNANじゃないっ⁣⁣ – This sweet idol bop about striding bravely towards your best future fills you with inspiration and hope for the future. You may feel compelled to bring your hopes and dreams into every conversation. The future is bright!
Running Up That Hill⁣⁣ – As the singer performs some kind of interpretive dance, she sings about her frustrations with never truly being able to see from another person’s perspective. What would you do to show your true self? Maybe it’s time to iron out that ongoing misunderstanding you’ve been circling.
Love Warriors⁣⁣ – A simple act with a guitarist and singer, she sings a mellow piece about the true value of love. What a beautiful message. Your heart might begin to overflow with feelings of care and affection. Will you finally spill those all-important three words? I-love-you.
One More Time⁣⁣ – The last act of the evening is lively, colored lights flashing out across the square. They begin to play an impossibly catchy beat that no one can resist dancing too. Dance like no one is watching and enjoy the sweet catharsis of a good dance session. You’ll feel better for it tomorrow.

(Players are more than welcome to use their own song and effect. 💖)

3. BIRD BOMBS

At some point during the festivities, the Daitengu takes the stage. They’re in exceptionally high spirits. They give a shout-out to Toraguma and Tenkohime for helping to make this happen. As usual, The Enma is not present. However, the Daitengu forgoes any snide remarks, although they do seem a bit let down. Hope springs eternal, one supposes.

Next they would like to announce that they have even more reasons to celebrate: a truce has been declared between the Shuten and Tamamo clans. The war for the Underground is over (for now) and new construction has started on a new casino and adult entertainment complex in the once-contested territory. They hope that this will lead to an ongoing era of financial cooperation between the three factions.

They thank Sakamoto Ryouma for making all of this happen and give him a shoutout in the crowd. Word has spread all over the Alliance about their deeds, and what they managed to pull off; a blessing and a curse. It becomes obvious that not every tribe within the Sutoku Alliance was okay with putting the Alliance itself up as collateral to make this happen. The Kasasagi Tengu Tribe, in particular, has decided to let their protest be known by storming the party in a flood of aggressive magpies. They vulture the food, they pick at jewelry, they’re an absolute menace.

Good luck shooing them away. The vibes are counting on you to deal with these feathered buzzkills.

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Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[What was a girl to do here? She could understand Aerith's frustrations and yet, it was probably dangerous to attack birds in the middle of festivial!]

I know but maybe we can figure something out!

[With so many birds attacking the people, she had to think of something fast. This wasn't any different from what she had to do during her time at the beach. Trying to think of something, where was the largest place in the Sutoku area that she could place a bunch of people in?]

I suppose we could try to get them to a bunch of department stores until everything settles down. I think the owners would understand we are currently under an attack of birds!

[Pause]

And it'll keep people from being bored in the meantime right? [Just saying!]

[ Ahh, the economy. While Hu Tao thinks of ways to jumpstart businesses following the disaster, Aerith is already in agreement with her. ] Right. [ Nodding, she kicks a chair back up, and then arranges it so she can stand upon it. ]

Everyone! [ Waving her hands, Aerith calls out with a chipper tone; the confidence she's got now cannot be understated. An alright plan is better than no plan, you see. ] Please follow us down the nearest street to locate businesses willing to take us all in while the birds are dealt with!

[ Looking over her shoulder, she smile down at Hu Tao. ] My lovely assistant will lead the way!

[Just as Hu Tao was ready to follow along with whatever Aerith was planning, that's when she found herself staring at the older woman. Well then...!]

Lovely assistant? Goodness, I wasn't expecting such high honors already!

[She said before waving her hand out herself to get the people to come closer to her. As the crowd gathers around her, she couldn't help but chuckle.] To think, I just met you!

[ The crowd goes with the flow. There's no immediate danger, after all, and the woman with a staff who can make roast chicken out of the birds if they come back is, you know, probably the person you want to bring up the caboose. As such, Aerith stands on the chair and waits, waving to Hu Tao. ]

And now they know!

[ She's teasing— although a few festival goers look on in confusion. ]

[Now that there was a crowd, Hu Tao wasted no time in gestured them to follow her.]

Any reason for such the special title?

[Not that she mind being called that, it was a nice reminder of what she called the Traveler and Paimon back home. What she was more shocked about?] I know I am helping but it is nice to declare it to openly.

[ With a thought hum, Aerith keeps herding the majority. Once it seems like everyone's been cleared out, she hops off the chair (it does, naturally, topple over afterwards, but details!) before rushing over to Hu Tao's side. Looking behind them, she sees it's a decent crowd, but... not too bad, right? ]

Reason...? Well, you're helping, aren't you? Pretty special.

[As much as she wanted to say something, she found herself opening her mouth before immediately closing it back up. Shaking her head, she knew she probably shouldn't be saying this out in the open. Not when there were people who needed help.

Instead, she'll smile before waving one of her hands by her head.]

Even so, it's still not something I expected! It is rather difficult when you are the director of your own business!

Hmm, Hu Tao... I think you need to meet some more people.

[ Surely, a cute girl like her has to hear a lot of compliments? ]

Gonna have to ask you about that business... maybe later.

[ A few people are getting the idea and entering shops at they go, wandering down the streets. Aerith leans over from the back to look over at Hu Tao, smiling easy and free. ] Right now, disaster relief is going pretty smoothly... If I may say so.

I have to agree, perhaps I should! I have to admit, it is rather nice to meet various people from different worlds such as yourself!

[With that, she couldn't help but chuckle to herself. With so many people here that didn't judge her for her background, it was rather nice...]

Not only that, I also get to incorporate what I already know from my world! And I have to say, people sure do love their magic!

July 2022 IC Mingle

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