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[winterblossom]

 [Ai is quite calm about the whole "new arrival" ordeal. He's absorbing the information and cataloging it appropriately, making note to check up on some specific questions later. He looks down at the device in his palm, questioning whether or not he should use it. If it's a public broadcast, then there's a chance he might come across a fan... and Ai doesn't want his fans to worry about him when he's confused and unsettled.

So for the first few hours, Ai won't be touching the video device. He'll be going to the commons, unloading his pockets and bag, then making a list or what he does and does not have with him. When he's done, Ai can be found wandering Genessia City. Particularly, he's trying to buy his own groceries and then sitting down on a random bench for a while.]

Everything appears normal enough. I can understand the text and speech here without running any translations. [He also still has his beginner's pamphlet, which he reads blatantly while on the bench.] ... I'm going to miss my photo shoot.

[video]

Good afternoon. I will make this quick: If you recognize me, then don't worry. I've settled well and will begin producing music shortly. Thank you all for your patience and support. I'm sorry to hear that my fans got caught up in this. If there's any way I can make the situation more tolerable for you, you're welcome to contact me. [He's even smiling. Wowow. Frame that, because Ai won't smile as much from here on out. He also won't be as nice.]

For those of you who do not recognize me, that's fine. This isn't Japan. My name is Ai Mikaze, and I'm an idol in my... 'world.' I would like to resume work promptly. Who are the music specialists here? I am looking to buy a piano to start, but I will need access to a mixing bay in the future. I understand there to be a difference between those with and without pendents, and would prefer to support fellow pendent wearers with my purchases.

I would also like to hire a photographer for headshots and talk to a talent agency about representation. Don't bother offering if you're not good at what you do. 

[Action Note: Ai is a robot. He's a very well disguised robot at that, so please hmu before your character automatically knows.]

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[video]

[saxsongs]

Well, this is certainly a surprise. Welcome to Genessia, Ai-senpai.

I likely shouldn't be surprised at your eagerness to get right back to work. Should you still wish for a tour, let me know.

[winterblossom]

Ren.

[Ai's eyes light up with recognition. He is glad that it's Ren, of all people, that he's stuck with. Quartet*Night would probably drive him insane, and his Kouhai are such a handful.

Gaming buddy is much preferred.]

Mm, I can't waste time. Are you the only member of Star*ish here? Are you keeping up with your work? Did you have the music Nanami composed reproduced for you here? [Tour later. Work now.]

[saxsongs]

[Of course. Work is important. Even if Ren wants to sigh or laugh.]

I am. No one else has showed up in the two weeks I've been here. I did sign up for Fama Talent Agency, in Nova City, so you could say my work here continues.

And no, I haven't yet gotten to that. I should, to have some music to start with.

[winterblossom]

You’ve had two weeks.

[And AI has only been here like six hours. He’s already scolding people. He isn’t even required by the agency to be a senpai here, but it’s such a habit now.]

Are they a good agency? And do you have copies of your music? Once I have access to a mixing bay, we will get to work on producing your signs.

[That wasn’t an offer: It’s an order.]

[meikyuubutterfly]

Ren might be the only one, who knows you here. [ Hi. What are social skills? Also if he managed to bring his fans along somehow, this competitive girl wants to know how. ]

[winterblossom]

That’s fine. I can start from zero again.

[That said:]

Are you a fan of Ren?

[meikyuubutterfly]

As we all do. [Or well, unless someone really brings fans from home or has some here to begin with... whatever. More importantly, she could say that yes, she's a fan of Ren but she's much more too.]

His fiancée, actually. [Hello!]

[winterblossom]

Are you an idol with this Nova City agency?

[BIG FROWN. Is she a professional, or one of those weird fans who thinks they are engaged to their favorite idols just because they have a body pillow?]

Video

[riddlemehiss]

[A music specialist? His time has come!

The feed opens to a pair of eyes and teeth, which Ches plays a short tune with.]

[winterblossom]

[Excuse you, but what the hell?

Ai is trying to process what he sees on the screen. The lighting and movements are all so fluid and realistic. If this is CGI, it’s verybwell done. He doesn’t immediately consider this display could be real.]

... Is this meant to be part of a television commercial? Your CG quality is fine, but your ability to compose a compelling scene with music alone is severely lacking.

Ches has no offended icons :|

[riddlemehiss]

[Well excuse you! Never mind the majority of that sentence flying right over his head, but Ches thinks his music sense is most frabjous!

Cue an over-exaggerated gasp of offence and a magenta stripped feline fading into view.]

How very rude!

Shares some of Ai’s frown power

[winterblossom]

[Repeating that cry of whaaaat the hell???

Purple cat? Animal abuse? Or... Well, let’s be real: It’s impossible for an idol to not recognize the Cheshire Cat. Do you know how much his industry beats Alice in Wonderland into the ground?

Ai actually looks startled.]

... No, it’s honesty. Where is your real face? How are you using a computer generated model over the public network?

[phoenixstrut]

If you're looking for a killer talent agency, I really can't say enough about how great Fama has been. [she grins, tossing her hair back.]

[winterblossom]

[Another signed talent. Ai isn’t going to mark his judgments as fact yet, but he gets the impression that she may be a model.]

“Killer” isn’t a word I’ve heard to describe a talent agency before. [Sounds like a word Syo might use, though. You’ve been docked 5 points for using Syo vocabulary.] What do you know about their application process?

[phoenixstrut]

[Bingo.

She laughs softly and shakes her head.] It's just an expression.


The process seemed retty easy compared to others I've done back home, but they are pretty thorough. They had someone on staff ready to take polaroids and everything when I arrived, so that was nice, but so far as music talent goes, I'm not entirely sure. I'm sort of currently exploring that side of things myself, but they've been very helpful and... almost overly prepared, so far as I've been concerned.

[winterblossom]

I see. That’s good to know. I won’t need to hire my own photographer for the application, then?

[That will mean more money to spend on his music and setting his roots here.

He is confident that he will pass the music portion of the process flawlessly. Music is literally why he’s alive.]

You haven’t told me your name yet.

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[whiteas]

I suppose there are some people who can't take a break from music even if they're thrown into another world.

[ Though she can't really talk- she sings for people even after she's quit for an entirely other vocation. ]

It may take some time to save up and purchase your own equipment, but you're welcome to use my piano if you can't find one in the meantime. I'd head to Fama in Nova City if you're looking for a talent agency. I've worked with them to organize a few events.

[winterblossom]

If I would be able to use your piano, I would pay you for your hospitality. I intend to profit off of my compositions, so it's the least I can do.

[Ai may enjoy sharing his music, but he knows his talent can be sold. And he does recognize that his own equipment will be costly.]

That's good to know. I will certainly look into it. I suppose any world can be tolerable, so long as I'm able to sing. Where I'm working isn't the issue.

[whiteas]

Donate to the GSRF once you get on your feet and we'll call it even. Just recognize that the piano was a gift from two very important friends after I lost my voice some time ago, so if you damage it in any way I will find you.

[ Look, she doesn't know what kind of music he performs and she knows some musicians are not nice to their instruments. ]

Understand?

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[innocent_royal]

[Anastasia was leaving school after a fine fun day with class. She doesn't need to pick up anything from the library this time, but she was carrying her phone and reading a text she got.]

"Please pickup-" [Incoherrent mumbling. She then begins to tap out a reply.] I... Don't, have, Nido, but... I, will, manage...

[Anastasia glances up and realizes she strayed off course and was on a collision course with this sharply-dressed man. She managed to side-step in time.]

Ah!
P-pardon me, Sir.

[winterblossom]

Hm?

[Ai notices Ana approaching. He had ample time to dodge her, but something weird called 'being considerate' stops him from letting a kid get hurt. He puts his hands out to steady her, relieved when she avoids him on her own.]

No problem. Watch where you're going, hm? [His age might be more apparent when he speaks. Ai is only about fifteen years old, even if he dresses like his old man unit members.] Maybe you should stand still while you text?

[innocent_royal]

Yeah... Again, I'm sorry.

[Its a good thing. Satsuki would probably be upset if Anastasia ruined her school uniform on her second day.

This was quite embarrassing. Normally she is just a little more careful. But when she got a good look at him... Well, he's definitely charming, but it's not the main reason why she turned shy.]

Um... Hi... Are you new here?

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[gamerrep]

[Chiaki had been making a few changes. First of all, she had quit one of her jobs. The other is she had decided after so long to actually be part of a talent agency. She still earned pretty much the same with that one than she had being freelance so there wasn't much difference there.

But the reason she was out and about was, in fact, the biggest change of all. She had been wandering around the city putting up poster all of which simply stated 'Level Up your Pokemon today at Level Up! Grand Opening 16th of June. PS Also come for all the wonderful video games. New games every month,'

She had placed to another before she paused looking over having seen something or someone out the corner of her eye.]

I don't think I've seen you around before. Are you new?

[winterblossom]

[The posters do catch Ai's attention. He doesn't realize that these 'Pokemon' are real, but sees the words 'Level Up!' A video game, maybe? There is a mention of video gaming on the poster.

For the second time, someone has picked up on the fact he's new.]

Mm. I arrived a few hours ago... [His gaze wanders back to the poster.] What are you advertising?

[gamerrep]

[She kept the posters in her arms when she was focused on him. Right now she didn't need to put any up, but always the possibility of making a new friend was always a good reason to stop what one was doing.]

So, you're just like us. Those who come from the pods. [She looked down at the posters.]

I'm advertising a combination of an arcade and a gym for Pokemon.