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(OVERFLOW) AUGUST 2022 TEST DRIVE
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1. SHUTEN TERRITORY - Muscling In
art by tohdraws
In the aftermath of the curse crisis, the Shuten Clan forgave a bunch of protection payments in the region, and helped cover the costs for rebuilding. Unfortunately, some of the street gangs in the area are much less civically minded. They have used the Shuten's relaxed policies as an opportunity to turn their own screws on the local business owners. These unaffiliated youth gangs have been much rougher with the locals, and have been asking for even larger collection fees. This has pissed off the folks who are just trying to get their lives and businesses back on track!
Unfortunately, the opening of Sai no Kawara in the underground drew so much of the clan's focus and manpower, that the issues up top just slipped through the cracks. Until now! Toraguma is in a bad mood and is looking for people to take it out on: the youth gangs will do just fine.
Volunteers are being solicited to join the regular Shuten enforcers in driving these interlopers out of Shuten territory. The gangs are wise to the usual Shuten tactics, though, and they're prepared for a fight. They are also appealing to the influx of Lost Souls: they act as though they're the victims of the factions' power struggles! They propose that taking up arms against the Shuten Clan will win them favor with the other groups in the city. (It will look less good with the Shuten Clan, should you be assigned to them.)
Fight with the Shutens, or with the gangs. Either way, a fight is coming.
2. TAMAMO TERRITORY - Throat Goat (NSFW)
at by akai riotThis prompt is overtly sexual in nature. Please use the proper NSFW labelling in your top levels and threads.
While the Palace of Sai in the underground is doing well, that doesn't mean the other businesses in the Tamamo Clan's collection have been slacking. One of the least "classy" soaplands has decided they're going to hold a contest to drive up business for themselves! They are partnering with some of the other sex clubs in the area for the sleaziest of events.
The Hyottoko Cup is looking for volunteer participants! The competition is pretty straightforward: a ruler is drawn on the throat of each participant and an array of members is presented to swallow. Whichever contestant can take the guests deepest and longest will take home the "coveted" Hyottoko Cup! Ok, there's a little judge favoritism involved too, so put on a show.
The guests have likewise been pulled in as volunteers, with instructions that they don't have to make this easy on the participants. Guests are provided with special seals that they can use for the length of the competition to enhance their natural assets. For those lacking the equipment entirely, there's a seal for that too.
Have fun and play nice.
3. TAMAMO TERRITORY - Strike a Poise (GEN)
Other businesses looking to jump start this month's earnings are also getting in on the spirit of competition! Businesses less oriented towards sexual service have come together as a means to draw in the high dollar clients, and one local club has proposed something old school.
Sign up for the Poise Contest, where contestants are placed into more and more ridiculous geta while tasked with serving drinks to the guest. Spills are expected, and the guests are cheerfully kitted out with cheap club-branded ponchos to protect their clothes. (Marketing, am I right?) While spills are expected, the contestant will lose points for each of the spilled drinks. Try to keep your balance as you attend to increasingly absurd drink orders. The intensity of the traditional footwear will only make your job that much harder.
Do you have what it takes to pour a champagne fountain while wearing teetering tengu geta? Prove your balance and dexterity is the best and the take home prize is some sweet cash. For Lost Souls freshly in the city, the chance to win some extra money can't really be passed up, huh…
4. SUTOKU TERRITORY - Jigokucho's Got Talent
Ever since Moonday's beloved singer – Ringo-chan – was kidnapped at the Tanabata festival, the band has had to cancel all of their scheduled gigs. Unfortunately, they were a hugely popular act, booked solid in most of the Sutoku Alliance's various nightclubs. This has left a ton of empty spots that need to be filled quickly, before the crowds get upset and demand… refunds.
That's where you come in, Lost Souls! Desperate promoters and talent bookers are literally grabbing Lost Souls off the street and begging, pleading, with them to perform a set for the night. They just need to have something to fill the space Moonday would have otherwise occupied. At least give the crowd something to see!
Acts do not need to be of the musical variety. Any performing talent is accepted, no matter how esoteric or bizarre! If it can fill out a 15-30 minute set, the club owners will be happy and the customers will at least see something interesting; even if it's a bad kind of interesting. So get on stage and show this city what you've got!
( Help us fill our time slots, please! We're desperate! 😩)
5. DEPARTMENT OF THE ENMA - Sticky Paws II: Outta the Bag
The Enma Department is busy: they have a kidnapping to investigate, a primordial god to pin down, and the crisis of their ever-shifting public image to manage. However, crime never sleeps and is always there to add to the troubled Department's workload. Worse still, we thought this little crime spree was over six months ago! But here it is again, much to the Enma's chagrin.
Cat cafés are a popular tourist attraction all across Jigokucho. About six months ago, a gang of bakeneko infiltrated several of the cafés to rob customers occupied with kitty bliss. Wallets, jewelry, and anything else those sticky paws could snatch away were being picked in droves. The cat capers are afoot once more!
Are you a hapless victim of these furry thieves, or are you helping the Department of the Enma track down these cat burglars? Unfortunately, the bakeneko are exceptionally clever and are using a seal to disguise their secondary tails. This makes them look just about like any normal cat. Better make sure your lead is good, or you'll be chasing down an ordinary Felis Catus. Soft to pet, but not going to return your pilfered cash.
Of course, the café staff might be in on this caper too… It's never easy to tell who's getting a cut of the profits. Be careful who you trust out there.
6. ALL OVER - The 100 Billion Yen Man (PLOT RELEVANT)
The local TV news has been announcing that Kaberou Kannazaki – the legendary finance wolf and the father of kidnapping victim, Ringo-chan – will be making an announcement this week. People have flocked to television sets throughout the city; at the squares, around TVs in bars, electronic stores, each other's phones, and any other venue with a connection. The kidnapping has been a highly public ordeal and the talk of the town. Many of the locals were present at the festival and witnessed the crime. They want to hear what the word is!
The public doesn't have to wait long. Wolf-eared Kaberou sits at a press desk, surrounded by microphones, and dazzled with flashbulbs. He clears his throat and, as he begins to speak, he is direct and to the point; not unlike a wolf lunging for the throat."As of today, I am issuing a bounty on the man known as the Iron Bear, who has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping of my daughter, Ringo Kannazaki. The payout to the party responsible for bringing me Iron Bear, dead or alive, is 100 Billion Yen. Individuals or groups, I don't care. Just bring my daughter back to me, and the money is yours."
Well! The Department of the Enma's hopes of an orderly investigation have been dashed, but this is certainly an opportunity for anyone brave enough – or, more accurately, stupid enough – to traverse the Wasteland. Maybe one of you out there will find the legendary Iron Bear and bring him to some form of justice.
Local businesses are quick to leap at this opportunity, too. They begin to aggressively push sponsorships at would-be bounty hunters. Weapons? Armor? Survival gear? All at discount prices! Each faction has their interest in collecting the massive bounty as well. They will all be putting a lot of pressure on recruits to get ready to head out to the Wastes.
If you just got here? Well, it would definitely be in your interest to start finding gear, and finding people willing to collect that bounty with you. It could mean a big step forward toward your eventual contract, after all.
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unimportant, however. childishness aside, his cheeriness at bay, it's tokyo manji's invincible mikey posture, and the charisma leaking from every word, every gesture. keeping himself together gives way to ease, smiles pulling from the corners of his lips once he stands up proudly.)
I can only thank you, and there is no way I could ever want to escape you or my obligations. Tokyo Manji's my all, and it has always been, and it always will be.
(hahahaha.)
Here, we'll stand one for all and all for one as we have always had, but our numbers clearly have taken a hit, and I've seen people be capable of shit that no human should be. We can't take chances. If it feels like trouble, call me immediately and make sure you'll be able to find each other easily. I decided we should pool our money to find a house we can all be in. All in agreement?
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It true, a traitorous voice in the back of Takemichi's brain supplies, but not in the way Mikey means it. He hasn't met a single adult Mikey who wasn't detrimentally obsessed with Toman. It's scary to think about because it makes him doubt whether he's even capable of saving him.
He can't afford to look scared right now, so he doesn't think about it. It's so much easier to just focus on actions. He'll think when he's dead.
Toman House, it is!]
Can we have bunkbeds?
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doesn't think he'd really want to, despite it all. ]
A house, already...aiming pretty big, as always.
[ and to think, several weeks ago he was apartment hunting. how much can two 18-year-old's, one 16-year old, and a 15-year-old provide in terms of house money...? an interesting thought, that flies out the window a few seconds later. ]
Bunkbeds...? [ mitsuya is blinking, leaning over to get a better look at the younger's face. bro??? ] Oi, Takemitchy...we're a bit old for that, don't you think?
[ not to mention, he grew up with siblings and fully understands the need for a room to yourself, thank you. ]
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[Draken looks disgusted by the idea.]
But Mikey’s idea of a house isn’t bad. We will need to figure out where to get it though. Any ideas who to ask to buy one?
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(wait, but so much happened in that span of time since he said they should all live together. buying a house, bunkbeds, protests... one thing at a time.)
... I don't think we can buy a house. I'm broke as fuck, and it takes time to get enough money for that. There's also the faction issue. If we can't get a single house due to being divided, we will have to share with those in the same faction as the other.
(breathe... WHY IS HE SO LAME HE'S A CAPTAIN FOR FUCK'S SAKE)
... And then, it depends on your roommate, if that happens, Takemitchy... But I'd rather chew my fucking arm off than sleep on a bunk bed.
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Takemichi's shoulders sag in defeat.
Then the meaning of what Mikey's just said hits him.]
Wait, we can't stay in the same house if we're in different factions?
[Someone let a whole lot of the introductory spiel sail right over his head.]
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mitsuya at least lets an almost pitying smile tug at his lips at the look of defeat takemichi's sporting; he's got the enthusiasm, at least, as he always does. it's just not directed at the right thing. ]
Yeah, they did mention that...something about all the factions having different housing. People in a different one than you ain't supposed to be allowed in your own place.
[ unfortunate, but maybe they'll get lucky. it would suck to have one person be the odd one out and have to live by themselves, but what can you do. ]
Nothing against intermingling, though, so even if we get separated, there's nothing stopping us from gathering up as usual.
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Draken nods, agreeing with Mitsuya.]
We could always get a home that touches all factions somehow. But no matter what, we won't be stopped.
[He was going to say something like 'Toman never dies' but stops himself. He thinks of the jacket he has in his tiny borrowed room.]
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(no reason to get all nervous about it right now. they still have to get sorted, and then they'll figure out what can be done.
furthermore;)
Next, I've decided to go to the Wastelands. That means - we're going to the Wastelands.
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What if he wakes up one morning, and they're all gone again?
He wraps one hand in his other, squeezing them tight between his knees. The pressure distracts him from his fear.
It's fine. It's okay.
Besides, if they can't bunk together, they can at least camp out in the wastelands together.]
That girl needs help, right? We'll have to pack fast.
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part of him feels it would be far better. to keep the other two at his side, so he can make sure they stick around- the way the future had ought to be.
a glance to his side, and he can see the light squeeze of takemichi's hand- nervousness. if there's one thing that's important, it's that the two of them are privy to things the other two are not, and it makes it all the more important.
he reaches over, and casually gives the other a nudge. a smile, like the good-natured teasing they always do. 'i know'. ]
Eager to play the hero again, Takemitchy?
[ that's all he's ever been, after all. jumping in without a thought of the consequences, always putting everyone else before him. he says he doesn't have mikey's charisma, but one could definitely argue that. ]
I've got my stuff sorted already, so you just gotta give me the word. 100 Billion'll go a long way, after all- gotta afford that brand new sewing machine.
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[Draken nods along, he's been waiting for this.]
I talked to a guy earlier, he recommended short blades as a weapon and so I got some.
[He has them in his belt, behind him, under his jacket. So he shows them off without taking them out.]
If we can get that much money we'll be set, that house won't be a faraway dream.
[He kinda does want a room to himself, and he's gone fight for it.]
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(the girl. it shouldn't come as any surprise that the story doesn't particularly move mikey. his heart is in front of him, not himself - he couldn't give less of a shit to the well-being of a girl he has never even seen or exchanged a word with. of course, the others are much nicer than him, much kinder, and that's always been something on the back of his mind.
tokyo manji is too good for him. he kind of sucks as a person. but alas, once more, ignore self-loathing, and pay attention to the tension on takemichi's knees against the hands. he's probably scared, isn't he? mikey can't feel an ounce of fear even if he tried.)
Hah! It's actually on the top of my list of things to buy, Mitsuya. I'm saving some money to get you one. Don't ruin my gift.
(because, well, naturally, but he's laughing as a punctuation - busted, isn't he? he might be shitty with money, but the priorities and needs of the men in front of him are more important than anything he might want to buy himself.
and then, draken shows the daggers, and mikey's eyebrows frown. they aren't ones to use weapons, the satisfaction comes from their own wrists and fists.)
Only use them if inevitable, and I mean really inevitable, Kenchin.
(he doesn't believe in weapons!!!!!! hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha..............)
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Geez, why does he have to be so easy to read?
Luckily, Draken lifts his jacket to reveal his short blades, and all attention immediately jumps from Michi to him. Michi himself almost can't believe what he's seeing. Of course, the blades look cool on someone like Draken's waist, invoking the image of a modern day samurai. But the nonchalant way he shows them off also feels ominous, like the air in the room just turned cold.
He won't have to use them on anyone. Right? Draken won't have to kill anyone. Right?
Takemichi had felt embarrassed while roaming the weapons displays earlier and hadn't made a purchase himself, but should he now? Should he hide something in his bag just in case?
He gulps.
This would be so much easier if he could check the future.]
We'll need a lot of other stuff too, right? I met Mitsuya while he was looking at clothes, and we'll need camping stuff, food, and water too.
[Or, at least everyone but Mitsuya will. He assumes Mikey hasn't even packed a pair of socks, and Draken's probably been too busy making sure Mikey has what he needs.]
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well...it's a bridge they'll just have to cross when they get to it, and hopefully they'll have plenty of time to prepare to do so.
mitsuya can't stop the distaste in his features at the metal in draken's coat- he's never had a taste for weapons, be they steel pipes or steel blades. it's always felt better to feel the crunch of your opponent's bones beneath your knuckles, feel the burn of splitting knuckles and aching muscles. far, far better.
he has seen too much death to even consider killing at this point. he doesn't want to be like a certain pink-haired psychopath who lugs a katana to a street gang brawl. ]
Pass. I'll suit up against them, but putting a knife in my hand'd feel too weird.
[ he's had two friends get stabbed now (three, if you count takemichi's hand), and they're not exactly pleasant memories.
unfortunately, this is not a street gang brawl, and he know he's probably putting himself in more danger...all the more reason to gear up properly. a prepared man is an alive man, and it looks like only two of them are following that principal right now. ]
I'm not going to fork over all my stuff if you forget, you know, so you'd better get prepared. We dunno how long we're going to be out there with everyone else.
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[Draken knows it's hard to win with just his fists and feet, they're in Hell, after all. He's not trained on using daggers, but in a situation of life or death he'll prefer to live, it's all.
The father of the kidnapped girl fears this.... beast enough to put a bounty on him, and if they want to get to a fight and get out alive, they need to get as much help as they can. Hopefully the enemy doesn't have guns or other weird thing that can beat them though.
He sighs, thinking of all the stuff they need in order to make a trip of unknown time, battle, then make their way back with (hopefully) a girl.]
We need so many things. Can a big tent fit four?
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(and go buy it too, but alas.
it's not like mikey to think of these things. he doesn't even do his own hair. his role is to solve things magically by simply Being Himself TM. it's not like he'll have enough brains to do any of these things.)
Do we have anything else to discuss?
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He shakes his head to their leader, though he's already asking himself how the hell he's going to get a job under these circumstances. That's something he's going to have to figure out on his own. His skill set is, um, somewhat different from everyone else's here.]