jigokulogs | March 2022 IC Mingle

1. WELCOMING COMMITTEE

cw: optional aphro in Tamamo Clan prompt

The influx of Lost Souls means the factions need to have a little welcoming party of sorts. The leaders of each faction each send a message to their new recruits, telling them to meet at their respective headquarters.

The Shuten Clan directs their new recruits to the Arena. There’s plenty of food and booze to go along with the exhibition matches from the toughest fighters they’ve got. Enjoy the view or get involved in an arena fight, if you’re feeling spicy. If bloodsport isn’t your cup of tea, there’s a number of gambling games to partake in, too – don’t worry, your money isn’t at stake here, unless you want it to be.

The Tamamo Clan recruits are sent to the brothel Mizukume. Hosts of all sorts are there to fill your every need. If you’re not one to be doted on, there’s also exotic dancers in every state of undress for you to look at. You may be tasked with being a host or a dancer yourself. If you’re not in the mood for that, there’s plenty of food from Tamamo-controlled restaurants to eat and seemingly endless drinks. The drinks may or may not have a little something extra in them, so check the labels carefully.

The Sutoku Alliance meets at the nightclub Konoha. It’s truly a celebration with an enormous amount of fast food from every joint in their district and an equal amount of cheap drinks. Sing your heart out with live band karaoke – don’t worry about them not knowing your song, they seem to have a depth of knowledge beyond this world. Once that settles down, there’s plenty of dancing to do or you can be a wallflower, whatever suits your mood.

The Department of the Enma meets at a meeting room on the top floor of Kaigo no Bou. The room is uncomfortably opulent and wouldn’t be out of place in a Heian imperial court. Fine silk tapestries cover the walls, richly lacquered wood is inlaid with gold, and it all feels like it was decorated by someone with more money than taste. There’s fine food and even finer drink available. Various multi-armed youkai play in a jazz band, playing their instruments in a much more complicated manner than strictly necessary. Stretch your legs and dance. Take a peek out the window for a bird’s eye view of the city. If the interior is too stuffy for you, escape to the roof for some fresh air – just be careful not to fall off.

2. PARTY TIME

CW: optional aphro

After everyone’s had their fill of food, drink, and entertainment: the party isn’t over. They’re told to make their way to Konoha with the instruction to show their faction’s pride. That’s a careful way to tell them to raise hell. Upon arrival, all recruits are provided with an advance on their pay by The Enma. Food is provided by the Shuten Clan, a variety of all sorts of meaty foods. Drinks are provided by the Tamamo Clan, but be wary because some may have that special Tamamo kick to them (read: aphro). It’s technically a neutral meeting place, but there’s almost certain to be a fight sooner or later. Entertain yourself, meet the other factions, and raise some Hell.

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[ She's still recovering a little, but she's got a water bottle in hand and she'll pull it away from her mouth to offer a quick but enthusiastic bow before she speaks. ]

I was for a little while. I haven't danced like that for a few years. I'm glad you liked it, though!

[ She's quite an enthusiastic one, is she not? Yae can't help but makes a small smile at that. If it's her, she can probably help her make the case... ]

The pleasure's all mine. Ah, such performance is stirring me. If only I had my stuff with me... [ She continues to mumble again in a barely audible voices before she realizes: ] Ah, forgives me for forgetting the basic manner. My name is Yae and I happen to be very new to this clan. To whom do I owe this pleasure?

[ The pink haired lady courtly bows her head a bit, tugging the hem of skirts like she's some sort of a princess or sort. It's...quite an old fashioned way, to be fair. Not that there's anything wrong with that? ]

[ Of course there's nothing wrong with that. It's kind of amazing to watch; she's so regal! Haruka smiles and gives a less courtly but a little more energetic bow in return. ]

Sawamura Haruka. It's lovely to meet you, Yae-san. I'm glad my performance moved you.

I'm new to the clan too. [ Wait, maybe she's not Tamamo? It's been a wild series of parties... ] I-I mean the Tamamo Clan.

[ Oh my god she's adorable. She's a bit older than Sayu, one of her younger ~~patting target~~ friend, but Haruka definitely got all the showings of one from her eyes. Well, it might be a little disrespectful for her if she were to say it out loud, so Yae opts to just let out a hearty chuckle instead. ]

Ara, there's no need for all the formalities. After all, I'm just as new here despite our differences of age. We're on the same rank, are we not?

[ Alright, so now that the introduction's out of the way, time to get into the matter on hand immediately. ]

Say, Haruka-san. What's your stance on 'reading'? [ A short pause. ] -No, are you aware of literatures? In general and not necessarily the ones in this place.

[ There's a long look for a moment at the question and then she's nodding enthusiastically. ]

Oh yes, I've heard of literature. And I like reading. I haven't gotten the chance to do a lot of it, but I love stories.

[ A pause. ]

...people have 'stances' on reading?

[ Ah yes, she likes that response. ]

No, normal people usually don't. Usually. [ She lets out a short laugh. ] Youkais, unfortunately, are not too adamant about encountering a piece of paper filled with thousand of words on it and we're apparently in a world full of them.

[ She can vouch for it considering, you know, she's a youkai herself. They might differ a bit here and there compared to the one in Jigoku, but in general, they act rather similar: Just a bunch of morons, honestly. ]

Anyway, Haruka-san, may I know your favorite genre when it comes to a book if it's not too personal?

[ KYP. Know your personnel. Know your consumer first. ]

[ She takes a moment to think about it, fingers on her cheek as she sways back and forth. Finally, she bounces as she comes up with an answer. ]

If I had to pick, I would have to say romance. I like stories where things end happily with everyone together.

[ Fucking perfect. ]

Ah, the unbeatable classic. We all love that, don't we?

[ So should she go blunt right here or- Nah, it's better to take it safe here. She looks like those authors that she can't afford to lose already especially compared to some other people here. Yae lets out a friendly snicker. ]

If it's not too personal for me to know, I take you've experienced a love story on your on own?

[ She blinks and then her cheeks go a little pink as she glances away, glances back, and bounces on her feet just a little. ]

I... I definitely had a romance, yes.

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