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( r6 ) talking-head: minami.
Minami is invited to take a seat right in front of the cameras, while the overseer smiles at them brightly and waves.
And asks them questions, of course.
They don't have to answer truthfully, but they should be aware that every single last thing they're saying might very well end up in the final cut.
Have fun!
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there may be someone suitable here for him in most of the sense, but if they're just as stubborn as the guy currently causing him the most Upset Tummy of all time that's no good. and he doesn't have much time to win them over given the sound of what he's sure is seiya throwing aside all his other work in hell to track him down. and that's not even counting the very real possibility that he's matched with someone who is basically seiya in a wig.
he needs a good, pure, soul who's open to fudging this way or that way just a little bit, whether it's due to selfishness or something else. someone who's entirely resolute? they'd just make his stomache even worse. but they can't be too soft either, or they'd spoil before soothing his stomach. what he's looking for is basically impossible, but it's all he has. his very existence depends on it.
but of course minami conveys none of this. he watches and smiles as tsukasa connects the dots, "yes, good.", as he flusters and yells. ]
Tsukasa-chan. [ his voice is lower, not the terrifying low tone he took when he walked out of here the very first day but more than his usual. enough to show that he's serious about this, one way or another. ]
Not everyone will find love here—at least in the way it's been arranged. Maybe some of them will work out, but what if they wind up hating each other? Because of a misunderstanding, or because it was set up that way for the drama and viewership. What if a match results not in the perfect love but in the most perfect of friendships?
I'll still play, I'll swear it.
There's some people who have decided to be exclusive already you know, completely cutting off any chance they might have with anyone else.
I'm not asking for that, but for something to look forward to. Isn't that happiness too?
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... Right. It's fine. Minami will continue to play the game, continue to pursue his happiness, and Tsukasa is in the business of making people smile.
It doesn't feel right to disappoint Minami here, with that in mind.
(The fact that he's totally fine with the idea of it being a date, all complications of the show and situation aside, does not even cross his mind. Tsukasa is a responsible guy, sometimes to his own detriment, so he would never lead someone on.
Maybe he'll realize it properly later, and actually have to face what that means.)]
... Well, I guess I can't argue with that...
[Future happiness, getting to experience a theme park for the first time, (date?!?!?!?!), seeing a show at Wonder Stage...!! All things worth doing.]
Then it's a deal. After this is all wrapped up, it'll be a date.
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but enough about that business. this is good! great, cause it means that even if he blows up everything with the rest of the house (likely) he's not shit out of luck. mmm maybe it's too good? maybe he should give some of this good back so he doesn't break out in hives. ]
Mmmn. But you should still make me swear that I'll play as best as I can. I can be pretty moody.
[ he is trying to throw tsukasa a bone here- ]
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(Even though Tsukasa just promised earlier. It's fine. Don't worry about it.)
He tilts his head, frowning lightly in contemplation.]
Swear it, huh... [Hmmm...] But you've already said you'll continue to play, so...
[He believes Minami obviously???]
If you're already going to swear to something, why not something more fun? Like... ah, I've got it! You could promise to try to have a good time! [sparkles]
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If you don't want me to swear then how about I tell you a secret instead?
[ please accept something that benefits you tsukasa his arms are getting heavy already from purely positive(?) things already. ]
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Very well then, a secret! I promise to keep it close! [He is a loud-mouth but.
He'll probably be good at his word even if he has to shove his entire hand into his mouth to keep himself from spilling.]
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-it's going to come out soon anyway, because he's had Enough.
-he's not ashamed that he's a demon either. if anything, he's proud of it.
he tugs their hands to pull tsukasa closer to whisper into this ear. (most likely production knows considering where they had to take him from But just in case they don't~) ]
I'm a demon. I won't tell you what type yet, but if you want to guess I'll give you free guesses until I get bored.
And I'm not here to find someone who will protect me, or look out for everyone, or save the world.
But I do like you. You're fun, Tsukasa-chan. And pretty cute. I could just eat you up~.
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It sends a chill down Tsukasa's spine, even as he smiles uncomprehendingly at Minami. He remembers this. That tone is--
--just like at the end of their last interview.
That glint in his eye is--]
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Tsukasa didn't believe in things like other worlds, and magic, and demons. Sure, he has a SEKAI, and that would imply that there's some weirdness going on--but that can be waved away as technology, right? Right?! He honestly just stopped thinking about it at a certain point.
But.
There are people from other worlds here. That's been confirmed for him now. Lessing isn't human either. Nor is Will.
So demons... which he's familiar with from back home--
Why shouldn't demons also exist? But to think he'd be staring one in the eye like this, to think he'd be tugged close and be told--
I could just eat you up.
(Of course he's afraid. Who wouldn't be, told that by a demon?)]
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Ah.
Right. So that's why...
... He drags in a slow, shaky breath. He's--not sure what to do with things like demons and magic and other worlds. But he is Tsukasa Tenma, soon to be a world-wide star, and he doesn't go back on his word.]
... I'll-- I'm still going to put on that show for you. I promised... a-after all.
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what there is, is strangely a sweet floral scent that tickles at tsukasa's nose. it won't really soothe his nerves any but it will help him breathe easier. tsukasa's given minami many gifts today after all, not the least of which is fear because he is an incubus who causes nightmares and if souls are his sustenance, fear is like water to wash it all down with. ]
So what do you think of me now? Do you hate me? Do you still want me to be happy?
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For all of the adrenaline, and all of the confusion, and yes, the healthy dose of fear (and scent of flowers...?), Tsukasa still finds himself answering that question immediately.
He pulls back enough to look Minami in the eye, expression oh-so-frazzled and yet still fierce.]
Of course I do! I said everyone should leave here smiling, didn't I? That still includes you!
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[ he loosens one of their hands to just poke tsukasa on the nose. he's giggling. ]
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It helps that Minami's tone is not near as scary right now.]
That's right! As you should!
[If he bravados it up enough, surely he'll even start to believe it himself? Besides... performing for a demon... surely that's something not many actors have gotten to say?!]
I'm Tsukasa Tenma, the soaring Pegasus born to rule the showbiz world! And I'll put on a show that impresses you more than you'd ever expect!
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So they have Pegasus in your world? I thought they went extinct a while ago. [ maybe he's also believing too much right now. ]
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[hhh
wait.
WAIT.]
If demons exist, why not pegasi? [holy SHIT]
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Do you wanna see one?
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[Like a physical manifestation of his dream.]
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—maybe you'll get to see one, one day. But how do they relate to your name?
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[He clears his throat, straightening. And, theatrically (though he can't make his usual princely gestures while his hands are captured):]
Right!! My first name is written with the character for ruling, and second with the characters for pegasus. That is what makes me a soaring pegasus, actor second to none!
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minami is going to break out in hives
but he's still smiling. ]
Liiiike this? [ writing the (correct) kanji using his finger on tsukasa's palm. ]
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But he nods eagerly.]
Yes, that's it exactly! You've got it!
[A beat.]
Wait. Does that mean you are a Japanese demon? With the name Minami, I suppose that makes sense, but...
[??]
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Hehe, I knew it~. [ that was actually a guess because that's one thing he hasn't been able to cheat on with his dreams. ]
And yup, I am! The "mi" is written with the kanji for fascination and bewitch. The rest of it is just katakana.
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"Fascination"... and "bewitch"...
[...............]
I--I see!
I can... see why! It suits you. [He is certainly fascinating... (and...?)]
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Can you? I actually didn't choose it because of that, I just like the way it sounds!
Hey, will you say my name? Pleaaase ☆.
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