( r6 ) talking-head: ryuji.

[showhost]

Ryuji 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!

Comments

[boneface]

[ More positive things! Like... the goth girl. Hm. Wednesday would probably not want to be considered a positive thing, Ryuji thinks. ]

It's dope! Super chill. The food is great and it's comfy and cozy. It's been great havin' the space with Wednesday to like, talk and shit. Feels like I know her even more now. She really is so cool.

[aspirings]

[NOD NOD NOD. GOOD. THIS IS ACTUAL DATING SHOW FOOTAGE. WOW.]

Good! I'm glad to hear it! I hope that you're both able to continue to getting to know each other as the days continue to pass.

[Ahem, let's see...]

Ah, is there a pair you're hoping will join you both there soon?

[boneface]

[ HE'S HELPING!!! ]

Me too!! I want to take her on a date this week if I can. Somewhere that's her vibe.

[ But oh!! Hmm. ]

I know who I want to see matched up but I got no clue if they're a pair. Like, I wanna see Mark find his perfect match but I have no idea who it could be. I really liked Mark! And I wanna see Ritsuka actually have feelings for someone. She's so cool, she deserves it. It'd be cool if they were a pair but I don't think they are.

[aspirings]

And you should! There should be some excellent opportunities ahead of you for incredible dates.

[So! Hooray!

Also yeah these names all track.]

Oh--you don't think so? So you think they're paired with other people? Why do you say that?

[boneface]

[ He looks a little alarmed to be question, wondering if that's a hint. No, Tsukasa wouldn't be hinting that they're matched, would he...? ]

Just... they're pretty similar, aren't they? Josuke too, the three of them are the same kinda person. The go-getter, help anyone type. Which, I dunno, can be nice romantically but a little boring too.

[aspirings]

[rest easy, Ryuji, Tsukasa doesn't know shit.]

Ahhh, I see. They'd be a very different match than you and Miss Addams, then.

It's true that some people could maybe be too similar to be a good romantic match.

[boneface]

[ thank GOD ]

I don't think everything's gotta be like me an' Wednesday! [ he's blushing, he's blushing again!!! ] But there's gotta be some push and pull to make it fun, right?

[aspirings]

[he has no idea, he's a total oblivious loser when it comes to love.

But he can buy it!]

I suppose it also matters if the audience thinks they make for a good match too, if they're aiming to have the audience feel satisfied by the end...!

[boneface]

[ There's a nod here and then a pause, curious. ]

Does the audience really matter that much?

[aspirings]

Well, it is a TV show, after all.

If the audience leaves dissatisfied, or if any of you leave dissatisfied, then it can't be considered a success.

[THINK OF HIS CAREER, RYUJI.]

[boneface]

[ oh yeah, his career. ]

So, we gotta make sure everyone's matched no matter what. If it's about the audience.

[aspirings]

[... well.

There's probably a sizeable chunk of the audience that would enjoy seeing people fail on a reality tv show.........

... BUT THIS AIN'T ABOUT THEM.]

Leave worrying about the audience to me. For now, you should focus on your own happiness, and that of your fellow competitors. That is also pivotal to our success, after all.

[boneface]

[ Ryuji nods, grateful for the instruction. He's feeling a lot and this is all kind of overwhelming, but if he can narrow his focus onto just this. Then maybe it'll be okay. ]

I'll help 'em out, Tsukasa. I'm happy I found my match but this ain't just about me. I want everyone to figure it out and everyone to get their wish.

[aspirings]

Ah, that's honestly very reassuring to hear!

[Go get 'em, Ryuji.]

Then I'll be counting on you to help me make sure everyone is able to leave here with that wish, and with their chance at happiness.

[boneface]

[ you know this has just given him fodder to get in everyone's business forever and also keep trying to bug akechi, right...... ]

Hell yeah! Then I'll do just that. Thanks, Tsukasa!

[aspirings]

[ryuji bouncing off of akechi constantly......]

No need to thank me! We are in this together, after all.

[hmmm...]

Let's wrap up with one more question. Are you having a good time?

[boneface]

[ He looks a little surprised at the one last question but then laughs, a little off the cuff as he smiles brightly as Tsukasa. ]

There are some lows and highs but I don't regret comin' here. I'm really happy I met all these people and I'm really excited to see what happens in the next few weeks.

[aspirings]

[hm cute. good. very good. excellent footage, let's pack it up, team, we can just end on that note and all will be good and perfect--]

Excellent! And hopefully the next few weeks will surpass all of your expectations.

[For now... that seems like a nice, light note to end things on.]

Thank you for your time, Sakamoto!