( 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!

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[aspirings]

[I think Tsukasa is older than Ryuji too which makes it even funnier.]

It is going quite well on my end. And for yourself? Did you enjoy the gathering last night?

[boneface]

[ IT SURE DOES. ]

I did! It's like we talked about, it was kind of... nice. Celebratory in a way. Chill. No one got too upset and the vibes weren't bad. It'd be nice if it could always be like that.

[aspirings]

[wouldn't it just... be nice...... wouldn't it be nice if a teen round had previously been like that..........]

I am really happy to hear that. Truly. You all only have a week left together--it would be best if there could be no regrets about how that time was spent.

[boneface]

[ DON'T.... MAKE HIM FEEL... JEALOUS OF THE LAST TEENS......... ]

No regrets, I think. It doesn't feel like Akechi will throw the game anymore, so that's... good? I couldn't stomach it if he did, I'd feel guilty as hell.

So, now I'm mostly just wonderin' how I'll keep talkin' to Wednesday after the show is over. I really wanna date her for real, but she's in America and I'm in Japan. I don't even know English...

[aspirings]

[Right.....]

Long-distance relationships can be tricky, but you both have a very solid base to build off of. I imagine you'll find a way.

[Ryuji's gonna have to ask Ann for help studying English so he can talk to his girlfriend... she'd be thrilled.]

What are a few studies when compared to what you've found here?

[boneface]

[ He absolutely is and she is going to be. Something. Thrilled is definitely a word. ]

I guess you're right. Maybe — maybe that can be my wish? I'll wish I can know English so I can speak to Wednesday after the show is over.

[ Because he's already decided he's going to ask Josuke to heal his leg. And the other idea would be money but that seems dangerous too. So... English. ]

[aspirings]

[Oh.

That's such a cute thing to use a wish on??? It's small, but in a very endearingly sincere way.]

I think that's a great idea. Besides, I think Miss Addams would appreciate the thought and the effort as well.

[She'd be charmed? Surely??]

[boneface]

[ She would be! He wants to believe it! Though he wouldn't be doing this with the purpose to charm her, just to keep talking to her. ]

Awesome. Then... that's what I'll use it on.

[ Whoa, butterflies in his stomach at the decision. ]

This means I gotta get Josuke to break my leg again.

[ Ryuji??? ]

[aspirings]

[...........]

Huh?

[boneface]

[ Don't worry, it's not that violent actually!! ]

I was gonna use my wish to fix my leg or for money. But Josuke said with his powers he could fix my leg, he would just need to break it again to fix it properly. He said it would happen super quick and I wouldn't even feel it but it kind of... scared me a little?

But I want my wish to talk to Wednesday, so I need to do this. If he can really fix my leg, that's what I want.

[aspirings]

[.................]

... Huh?

[i'm so sorry for this tag but

i mean

really]

[boneface]

[ Tsukasa!!! How much clearer does he have to get? ]

... You know about Josuke's superpowers, right?

[aspirings]

... Josuke has superpowers?

... Actually, given the circumstances, I'm not sure why I'm surprised--

[boneface]

[ A sage nod here. ]

Exactly. Don't be surprised. He has superpowers and they're like, healin' powers. But since my leg's already healed it needs to be rebroke so it can heal the right way. Apparently his superpowers can do that within seconds.

[aspirings]

I see...

... If it was anyone other than Josuke, I'd be more concerned, but--he is one of the more reliable people here.

[So............ uh. Good luck with that?]

[boneface]

[ Exactly, exactly!! ]

Yeah, I... wouldn't do this if it wasn't Josuke.

[aspirings]

Understandable...

[He does not have any of the background or context for this, but--]

I assume it will help. [An injury, maybe...?] I look forward to your new health.

[boneface]

[ Bless. Ryuji assumes he does. Once again still thinking Tsukasa has more of a handle on this show than he actually does. ]

Thanks, man! I think it'll be a good thing. For sure.

[aspirings]

I'm glad to hear it.

Then--I suppose I don't have any more questions for you. This was your final interview, so... thank you for your patience and willingness to participate, Ryuji.

[boneface]

[ ... Oh! Ryuji looks a little shocked by that. ]

This was our final one?!

[ Ahh! Did he... say everything he needed to say? Do everything he needed to do? Oh man, he feels so unprepared. ]

S-Shit, well, thanks for everything too, Tsukasa. You've been a great host!

[aspirings]

[oh my god Ryuji, calm down.

Tsukasa blinks at that, a little surprised--and then he laughs, grinning.]

I'm very glad to hear that, of course! [Less emotional and taken off-guard by it now because he's heard Ryuji say it before, but equally as glad as before.]

I'm afraid it is. Our time here has nearly wrapped up.

Is there anything else you'd like to say before you go?

[boneface]

[ Ryuji is quiet for a moment as he considers it. What are his last words? Hm. ]

I guess... just... thank you for givin' me this chance. I wouldn't have met Wednesday if I didn't come here or any of the friends I met here too. I'm just really, really, really grateful for my time here. So, thanks.

[aspirings]

[Tsukasa is assuming this is meant for the camera/show/etc more than him, so he just shoots Ryuji a thumbs up and an eager nod.

Excellent last words for the show!! Nailed it!!]