Beauty Pageant

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WHO: Contestants: Ira Gamagori, Dark Adonis Vyers (Midboss), Zeref, Naoto Shirogane, Sun Wukong, Betelgeuse, Captain Hammer, Minako Aino, Karla, Weiss Schnee, Kano Kirishima, Shiro, Yukihime, Orihime Inoue
Judges: Renge Houshakuji, Mavis Vermilion, Suigintou, Lucifer, Gildarts, Battler Ushiromiya
Audience Participation: Yang Xiao Long, Raye Hino, OPEN!
WHAT: Beauty pageant! Winners get charms! Hooray!
WHEN: June 26, 2014 - Evening
WHERE: Genessia City Auditorium
NOTES: There will be two main threads: Men's Competition and Women's Competition. Beneath that there will be three subthreads for each event: Swimsuit Competition, Talent Show, and Evening Wear/Interview. Participants, comment under each of these events with your character's entered name. In the body of the comment, put the MC's introduction and a description of what your character does. Judges, once a character's intro to each event is posted, comment with your character's reaction and score. For the interview, each judge asks one question to which the participant replies. The score is then tallied accordingly.

Swimsuit: 10 points
Talent: 10 points
Interview: 20 points (10 for appearance, 10 for the interview)

Participants also get to cast their votes at the end for Mr. and Miss Congeniality, so there will be one extra comment for that.


Genessia City might have been small in overall area, but it was also compact. The turnout for the pageant was immense, and the auditorium was abuzz with voices as people filtered into the aisles to take their seats. Some were nicely dressed. Others came with painted faces and big signs meant to root on their favorite participants. Catchy pop music filtered through the speakers, until it was time at last for the main event. The lights dimmed, and spotlights swam up to the red velvet curtains, which parted for the Master of Ceremonies. He greeted the cheering crowds with a hearty wave, then bowed to the judges who were seated comfortably on the stage's right.

"Ladies and gentlemen!" he announced in a clear tenor. "It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you all to Genessia City's very first beauty pageant! The winners crowned tonight will hold their title for a full year, and receive a very special, very rare charm. Please put your hands together for our entries: LADIES FIRST!"

The crowd, accordingly, went nuts.

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WOMEN'S COMPETITION

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MEN'S COMPETITION

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Part One - Swimsuit Event

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Part Two - Talent Show

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Part Three - Interview

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Part One - Swimsuit Event

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Part Two - Talent Show

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Part Three - Interview

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FINALE - Winners and Miss Congeniality Announced

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At long last, the scores were tallied, and the contestants lined up to shine like bright stars in their evening gowns. The host returned, wearing a big smile as he gave his microphone a toss and strode gallantly onto the stage.

"Wasn't that a great show, ladies and gentlemen? I think it's time for the big finale! Are you rrrrrrrready!"

"Yaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy!" shouted the enthusiastic crowd.

That's what he thought. Drawing out an envelope, he unsealed the flap and drew out a card.

"The second runner-up, receiving a $500 gift certificate for a shopping spree at Hamete Strip Mall iiiiiis... Miss Weiss Schnee!"

Several attendess bounced in their seats, some holding up signs bearing the snowflake insignia to mark her as their favorite. A handsome man in a tuxedo stepped forward to deliver a bouquet of white roses into her arms along with her prize.

"And our first runner-up, receiving the gift certificate and 1000 red bills... Miss Orihime Inoue!"

The girl blinked, stunned as the spotlight swam onto her face, then blushed and grinned before bowing deeply to the audience. She too received a bouquet of roses, pink and yellow, along with her prize.

"And now...to announce to you your new Miss Genessia...the winner of the gift certificate, the cash, and a very rare charm of Fayren..." A drumroll thundered as the crowd held their breaths collectively.

"MISS! MINAKO AINOOOOOOO!"

Fireworks burst overhead as the crowd went wild, waving signs and banners as Minako was escorted to the center of the stage. An elegant crown of silver and amethysts was placed on her brow along with a large bouquet of plump red roses. Congratulations, Minako!

FINALE - Winners and Mister Congeniality Announced

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[kiryuin_shield]

[Initially, when Gamagori heard someone had signed him up for such a ridiculous competition, he had intended to beat the tar out of people until his name was taken off the list. However, his duty to Satsuki saw him getting an update on the situation in their world instead. So here he was, determined to show everyone the superiority of the Honnouji Academy Elite Four, even if it meant taking part in this. When his name was called he marched out onto the stage, wearing nothing but speedo that left very little to the imagination. After all, it IS the most hydrodynamic of swimsuits and thus superior.]

[soldierofloveandbeauty]

[When Minako enters the stage after her name is called, she enters with grace. Walking much like a model would. The bikini she wore was one that was very suited to who she was as an individual. She was someone who loved, love even if she were to never get it herself. When she reached the centre, she stopped, turned and turned her head back to give a little wink. She knew what she was doing and she was having fun while she did it.]

[soldierofloveandbeauty]

[She was called to the stage to perform her talent. She took a deep breath, her hands gripping the microphone. She knew she could do this, and with that in mind she made her way to centre stage. The spotlight was soon placed upon her as she smiled.]

Hey everyone~ This song is about never losing faith in love no matter what happens. If you believe enough, it will come to all of you eventually and I, Minako Aino, the Goddess of love will remind you all of that tonight, so enjoy~

[She closed her eyes as soon the music started to play, she took a deep breath and started to sing, putting in all her emotion into the words. She hoped her singing and the words could reach the audience and judges and get them to feel something, after all that is what a idol would do. Once the song had finished, she felt happy with it and gave a small smile and a giant wave.]

Thank you for listening, you are all such a great audience~!

[soldierofloveandbeauty]

[Minako had never been that god with answering questions, but these ones couldn't be anything like those you get at school, right? That would just be extremely silly. So walking on in her beautiful yellow gown that reminds her of what she might have worn when they lived on the Moon Kingdom. Her hair was somewhat styled for once and it really made her feel like a princess. Once she reached the end, she gave a twirl, to show of the dress at al angles before she looked at the judges.

She was ready for their questions, that she knew. She was most curious about a certain judges question in particular though.]

[solar_flare]

[Yang's dream had become a reality. Seriously, that's exactly what he wore in her dream! Putting his name on the contestant list might be one of the best ideas she's ever had.]

Woooooooooooo! GO GAMAGORI!

[Yang holds up her sign. Of course she brought a sign. It says 'WE ♥ IRA' with a little grumpy cartoon Gamagori face underneath it, frowning stoically.]

[kiryuin_shield]

[Ira's eye twitches a bit when he hears Yang's voice, and - momentarily forgetting he wasn't wearing his uniform - he jerks his arm in her direction as if to whip the sign out of her hands. ...Of course all he manages to accomplish is strike a bit of a pose, flexing as he does.]

Sun Wukong

[monkeystowaway]

[You know, when Sun saw these swimming trunks, he just had to have them. He was certain that anyone who knew him that saw the trunks wouldn’t be surprised at all that this was his choice. He wasn’t sure if this was the kind of thing a guy was supposed to wear in this sort of event, but what the hell. It probably wasn’t something that matter all that much and he was just over thinking it. Like the rest of his clothes, he had to modify the back with a little hole for his tail.]

Sun Wukong

[monkeystowaway]

[Talent contest..Sun hadn’t been entirely too sure what to do for this. He thought longer and hard on what to do, it took him a day to finally decide. But now on the stage he stood with his staff. Then he started up a routine with it, twirling and spinning with the staff like it was a part of him. He maintained control of it easily.

As he reaches the end of the routine that he prepared for the staff, he suddenly breaks it down into two nun-chucks/shotguns, flowing from that routine to this one easily. He holds one of them with his tail and works with just one at first. Then he seamlessly integrates the second.

Though some of of the twirls and flourishes of his nun-chucks/shotguns, he pulls their triggers and fires them. Though no pellets or anything actually comes up, it just fires of a colored shot, each blast a different color just to add more flare to the routine. Some shots are done with just one of the gun, but quite a few are done with both when he had them simultaneously level in front of him. And when his routine ends, he is satisfied. He'll be even happier if he entertained at least one person.]

Sun Wukong

[monkeystowaway]

[His evening wear was something a certain blonde huntress helped him pick out, as Sun didn’t have too much experience with this kind of thing. When he arrived, he knew there was a dance or ball or something where people could get all dressy and attend, but he opted not to go.

But yes, had he gone, he would have worn something like this. It wasn’t too constricting and it didn’t feel at all like it was entirely too dressy. It played well with Sun’s look. At least that’s what he had been told. And just like with his swimming trunks and the rest of his clothes, he had to have the pants modified for the tail. Though he had the store that he got them from do it instead of taking a knife to them himself.]

[weavemyownfate]

[Guess who else is here? Satsuki arrives feeling a little out of place- She's not dressed up for anything formal, just her usual militant uniform.

She actually has no idea how Ira ended up in this madness, but what was worse was that she was also at a loss on what kind of strategy to go in with. So... He's on his own.

But that didn't mean she wouldn't be here to support him, and she seems a bit surprised to hear some blonde over nearby calling out to him.

Her opinion on the bathing suit? Efficient. Extremely efficient. Looks she's not a fashionista, ok. Ragyo's 'fashion sense' never rubbed off on her.]

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[ohoho.... battler is already crossing his arms and leaning back as he watches her enter. he's nodding!]

I see I see... this girl right here, she knows how to enter a room properly. There's style here, totally someone that is experienced when it comes to how to put on a show! I approve, I really do! Let's see....

[and he points!!] A 9!

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Hmm... I feel it, I can feel your feelings as you sing! Aah it almost brings a tear to my eye!

[truly, battler was moved! he had enjoyed her singing, and he has to close his eyes while he thinks, almost trying to see the number in his head. her singing about love is a sure way to get his approval, honestly. his entire game had been based around the same concept.]

Love is strong, and so is my decision! A 9.5! [seriously her singing about what he has been about for so long really bumped up his answer.]

[chestboard]

[appearance, nice! battler had already seen the kinds of displays she could put on so he had expected this much from her. but as for questions... well, he was all about stuff like this. putting people on the spot was something he had done for a long time as a game master.]

I have a simple question, but it's probably one you'll be able to answer just fine. Do you think that love can change a person's outlook on life? In other words.... do you think that love could brighten up the colors around a person, like allowing them to see the ocean as grey to seeing it as blue?

[metaphorically, of course.]

Orihime Inoue

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[Orihime didn't have half the confidence that Minako had. She was just thinking how strange it felt to wear a swimsuit indoors like this. It was perfectly natural at the beach or the pool, but standing in line like this...it feels almost like she's in her underwear. She waits backstage for her turn, absently thumbing the strap of her yellow beaded bikini with the green floral print. There's a swatch of blue cloth on her left wrist. A personal effect? Or just an accessory? Who can say.]

[But it's her turn now, as the emcee calls her name. She stands straighter, blinking away her surprise, and takes a breath before stepping out onto the stage. She almost flinches at the brightness of the spotlight, but smiles just the same. Somewhere out there, her friends are watching and cheering her on. Hopefully they're having fun!]

Next up is Orihime Inoue! Twenty years old, she hails from Karakura Town in Japan before spending three years in the reality-altering city of Nautilus! She enjoys baking, sewing, and spending time with her friends!

[She walks to the spot at the forefront of the stage to pause, as she was instructed, and then turn. Her long chestnut hair swishes with the movement.]

She dreams of being an astronaut, a baker, and a teacher. And if she could have any superpower, she'd choose laser beam eyes!

[Orihime can't help but laugh a little sheepishly at that, rubbing the back of her head. She's pretty sure she didn't tell them that, but it's true. She bows, then moves to walk off stage to give the next contestant a turn.]

Orihime Inoue

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[As the stage is cleared, a couple of stagehands work quickly to set up for the next act. There's a spiral staircase wheeled in, a long rope hanging in front of an open window that isn't fixed in any walls, and...a chandelier lowered from the rafters? What could this be?]

[Then there's a rousing symphony of high adventure, flutes piping and violins stirring wildly. Orihime, wearing a black suit and matching cape, swings on a rope to leap through the window. She tucks and rolls as she comes up, drawing a plastic-tipped rapier.]

Ah HA!

[This is something she picked up from none other than V himself, having begged him to teach her the essentials of swashbuckling. He'd been only too happy to teach her. A plumed hat sits on her head, but it flies off pretty quickly from the sheer vigor and energy of her display. Her face is flushed as she gleefully fences invisible opponents, backing up the spiral staircase. When she gets to the top, she puts the rapier in her teeth and makes a wild leap to swing on the chandelier.]

[It's probably the most fun she's had in a while, let's be real. She thought about singing, but while she can carry a tune, her voice isn't exactly beautiful. She can't sew or bake onstage, nor can she play any instruments. So swashbuckling it is!]

[After she leaps over crates, swings on ropes, and duels the invisible into submission, she sweeps a courtly bow, and dashes gallantly off the stage with her cloak billowing behind her.]