jigokulogs | (open) do you have love for humankind?

1. ITADAKIMASU,

[Her typical haunts consisting of well known tea shops and westernized cafes are nowhere to be found in this maze of steaming mobile food trucks. She isn't dissuaded, however, and easily navigates through the crowds of new and established Lost Souls. She's dressed a bit differently this time around, thanks to the generous donation of a well-known notorious clan. A mingling of youkai and oni also walk alongside her as faces peer into each truck and leer at the tasty treats offered up to the public. There are endless snacks and sweets abound, but for some reason she's slightly more peckish than usual and soon stops at one stand that offers sukiyaki to go.

It's far too warm for a typical pot of sukiyaki— something she would probably prefer more in the colder months, but the thin slices of beef and various aromas call out to her regardless. She orders a bowl to go, and after a few moment of waiting hears her order being called.] Ah.

Thank you very much. [She smiles at the chef (a tenjōname) as he hands her a small bag with her bowl inside. With a brief nod she's about to slip away from the crowd when he suddenly cries out: "Wait!

Don't forget your cotton candy, lady!"]

Eh?

[Shinobu blinks slowly as the tenjōname hands her a stick... of bright fluffy cotton candy. Her smile gradually becomes uncertain.] My apologies, but I didn't order this.

[The tenjōname snickers with a row of sharp teeth.

"It's for your sukiyaki, lady."]

... Oh.

["Hey, don't knock it 'til you try it!"]

2. BIRD BOMBS,

[Her outfit— cute as it is and much to her tastes— was bound to become slightly askew at some point during her night. She just didn't expect that birds would be the culprits. They already tried taking one of the bright pins in her hair and are becoming bolder by the second! As persistent as they are, though, she still refrains from swiping or accidentally injuring one. If she had her dear En perhaps she could have distracted them while she escaped but, well...]

I suppose there are worse places to hide.

And yet I don't feel lucky...?

[She's currently taking refuge under a hideously bright neon sign, hoping the birds will avoid the lights and move onto easier pickings. It's working so far, but how long is she supposed to wait... not to mention all the couples going in are giving her odd stares.

She sighs, glancing off into the street. Perhaps she could just... sprint home.]

[Oh everyone had best believe that Ibaraki was making rounds through the food stalls. Taking her sweet, sweet time with it all. There was just way too many to try!

The speed and rush she was in is actually kind of impressive, given what she's currently wearing. A folded fan clutched in one hand and the remains of a meat skewer in another. Quite the paradise for an oni with an endless gut!

And does that person have cotton candy!? Where did she get it? Can she steal it?

Those questions die as she gets closer and sees who it is.]

Geh...!

[It's that woman from before, the one she keeps running into! Ibaraki, for a moment, gains a faint blush on her cheeks. Prompting her to flick open her fan and hold it in front of her face with a certain amount of practiced grace and noble air. The design showing a red oni and burning city.

Should she change form? Change into what? Shinobu could probably already see her anyway, it'd be hard not to! She calmly walks closer in smaller steps.]

Mm... good evening....

[Still blushing and hiding her face, fanning away small embers that seemed to radiate out from her.]

[Shinobu meanwhile had been idly staring at the cloud of cotton candy in her hand while her sukiyaki sits steaming in its portable bowl. This was definitely new to her and while she wasn't opposed to trying it out it suddenly seemed like more food than she could muster down. The option to take it home and ration it out was always an option...

... but it seemed the gods were looking out for her either way.]

Ah...

[Is the only noise she can manage as her vision is suddenly filled with bright hues and gold. That bright flaxen hair is hard to miss, but the intricate decorative hair pieces and flowing kimono just scream opulent.

And of course those dark horns are also very familiar. She takes in the sight for a second longer before composing herself, a light smile affixing itself on her lips.]

Ibaraki-san... good evening.

[Such conflicting emotions rushing through her suddenly— how was she meant to handle this gracefully? It somewhat helps when the oni is currently half-hiding behind a fan!] It seems you're right at home here among the festivities, hm? Are you having a pleasant time so far...?

[Despite keeping her voice kind she can't help but wonder if the oni resents her for the mess that had occured before. If their situations were reversed perhaps she might feel some of that old distrust as well.]

[She retains as much trained grace as she's able, still half-hiding her features behind that decorative fan. Grr... maybe she had gone overboard at the shop. But free was free, and the more ornate and fancy looking the better! Even so, such clothing didn't really fit her in Ibaraki's mind.

At least Shinobu is focused on it like certain other, non-Shuten, people. And even Shuten would make her feel self-conscious about it. Perhaps more so.]

Mm, oni live for fun and fanciful activities such as this. [Her speech pattern remained formal to better match the clothing. With a hint of her usual energy beneath.]

When drink and food flow, treasures and trinkets are put on display, and beautiful women roam the streets, you can be certain an oni will be attracted. [She was still trying to save some face here and retain that image that she saw herself as. A terrible oni that's come for fun, trickery, and to steal and cause trouble. It helped to calm and root herself. Turning her head she gave the barest hint of her usual smirk from behind her fan and glancing at Shinobu from the side.]

Umu, and what of you, human? It seems as though you've been enjoying the festivities.

[Not that she cared, of course! Just that... this one had been nice to her like that man who had given her a bunch of food. So it was only proper that, as a prideful oni, she returns the favor! Fuhahaha!

Even if she herself doesn't really understand why Shinobu is being nice to her. She should be running, praying, or cursing, or attacking her. Not... helping her... hm-]

['—you can be certain an oni will be attracted.'

The jarring differences between Ibaraki and the oni of her world are so black and white Shinobu wonders for a second if the woman before her truly is an oni. Oni simply didn't hold cohesive conversations with humans like this— or sound as elegant as she did. They didn't appreciate human food, human festivities or the reason why humans gathered and celebrated together under the stars.

They only lived to terrorize those very humans. So why was this oni so... strange? Even if she was a legend she assumed the oni of old were the same as their predecessors She takes a moment to consider her answer before lifting the plastic bowl in her hand.] ...

Ibaraki-san.

Have you ever had sukiyaki with cotton candy before?

[Nevermind that she didn't answer her question!!]

[In the meantime, Ibaraki was rather oblivious to the woman's thoughts. Maybe she is acting a bit too friendly right now. Dressed as she is, causing minimal, public disturbances and such. But such a thing was to be expected during a festival!

Her eyes to wander down towards the bowl being lifted, then towards the candy. Part of her is thinking of stealing it.]

I've never had them together, no. But I have had both.

[Slowly, she lowers her fan and closes it for the moment. Calm, composed, cocksure of herself. Yep, that's the image she was going to put on! That of an outright cool, and beautiful oni!!]

Could this be... an offering?

[Grr... if Ibaraki was Shuten she would absolutely prod her over that question! But... she isn't, and there's food being flaunted in front of her. Shinobu already knows how to play her like a fiddle!!]

1. Jigokucho's Mr. Libido

[Shinobu— to some extent— considers herself someone who is compassionate enough to look through one's flaws and reconcile with them before passing judgment. That is to say... unless they happen to be oni.

And additionally... if they happen to be Mr. Libido.

She's none too amused by his never-ending undulating motions and the way he just... stands in front of various stores doing just that, but she does have to admit that his phrases were pretty interesting as far as horrible innuendos go. But she isn't here to listen to him going on about "slamming the salmon" or any of that. She's here at the request of a few concerned store owners.]

Mr. Libido— [Huh, why does he gyrate even more when she says that—] Should you continue to... loiter near this place, I'm afraid you'll have worse problems on your hands than just one Enma officer.

["Ohhh," He swoons, or something close to that. "What're you gonna do, honey? Punish me~?"] ...

That's exactly right. [She beams- very promptly whipping out her sword.

This might be escalating too fast!]

2. It's in the stars...

[As the festivities gradually dwindle away and the lights of the main streets drown out in the distance Shinobu finds herself exploring the various rooftops and houses dwarfed by Kaigo no Bou. Upon these slanted rooftops she finds small particles sparkling between a few of the tiles, and soon has a small handful of "stardust". They glint in her palm like foggy diamonds, almost chalky save for the way they glow and feel. She's only found about this much, but something tells her that the higher she sets her sights, the more she might encounter on her way home.

One will find her bounding from roof to roof, untethered as though she were back home. A sparkling piece of dust escapes her hand and she gasps, watches as it tumbles down to earth once more... probably right towards you.]

Ah!

[What's better than one Enma officer? Two of them!

Norimune did hear about one strange, perverted fellow known as "Mr. Libido" going about. And it seems like they're still at it, judging from the concerns he overhear. The various businesses might cater to adults, but they're all consensual. They definitely didn't consent to this strange fellow outside of their stores.]

Oya, oya, who do we have here, Miss Shinobu?

[Is it him, or does Mr. Libido look rather... excited at seeing Norimune's approach?]

[Ah, it seems there's a guardian deity watching over the precarious Mr. Libido, and he appears in a flash of blond hair.] Ah, Norimune...

That's a very good question, isn't it? [And she also notices how the fellow seems all too pleased that Norimune has joined the conversation. She reluctantly lowers her sword, stifling another sigh as she looks up at her fellow Enma officer.]

Either he's had too much indulgence in the past couple of days... or he's had too little.

["Ugh, don't talk about indulgence! I'll lose my cool- especially with two hotties right in front of me...!"

Ah, he's dancing... again.

Shinobu gives Norimune a somewhat concerned glance.] Would it be too cruel to suggest moving him by force...?

We could, but it won't solve the problem. He'll just come back, and we might find ourselves here again.

[From the look of it, Norimune can see that Mr. Libido is particularly... focused. Or unfocused? He watches him dancing, before looking at Shinobu.]

We can remove him for now, so everyone can get back to business around here.

[Honestly, he's considering knocking out Mr. Libido. But the pervert will just wake up and come back here.]

Ember,

[Shinobu's ember post here! Might use this for an overflow tbh.]

I'm fond of them as well, and missing them terribly. As far as I know there isn't any rules prohibiting us from training strays here. Although I wonder if training crows in Hell is harder than usual?

As for your answer... I'm afraid it's slightly off.

[Gasp!]

I'm more fond of fish... goldfish to be exact. Perhaps I'll be able to keep one here someday.

Ehe, I believe it's your turn, Rengoku-san.

We should try! Kanroji spoke of adopting rabbits, in this place, so I thought of our dear crows.
Would you like to be part of this undertaking with me? (＠＾◡＾)

Goldfish, is it!! I have been defeated!!
☆(＃××)

My question is... What do you admire most about me?

I think you'll say you admire my skill with a sword.

What I admire most about Rengoku-san... you're actually:

Correct!

There is actually more to say on that, but that can wait for another time.⭐ ( ´ 艸｀)

And yes, that sounds like a wonderful idea.

A secret... How mysterious!

I will remember for later!

And what do you think that I admire most about you, Kocho? Make it a good guess!

(open) do you have love for humankind?

mingle, ota

Itadakimasu~

lets do it

approaches lets go

jojo pose approaches lets Go

no subject

substories,

mr libido...

u picked the danger path...

no subject

no subject

to rengoku

no subject

no subject

no subject

(open) do you have love for humankind?

mingle, ota

Itadakimasu~

lets do it

*approaches* lets go

*jojo pose approaches* lets Go

no subject

substories,

mr libido...

u picked the danger path...

no subject

no subject

to rengoku

no subject

no subject

no subject

approaches lets go

jojo pose approaches lets Go