Track 002 ♫ video (backdated to 15th)

[creativedifferences]

Gooooooooood evening ladles and jelly-spoons! This is your Ibuki Mioda here, reporting live from - well, you'll just have to wait and see, won't you?

[Ibuki might just be in a good mood. It's not clear where she is for how close she is to the screen, though there are certain bells and whistles that anyone who's been to an arcade around here might recognise. That's probably not why she's looking so pleased with herself, though; that's coming right about now.]

Anyway, where Ibuki is right now doesn't matter. Ibuki has a huuuuuuuge announcement to make. Hold onto your hats, hold onto your seats, grab your loved ones, whatever it takes because Ibuki is not responsible for any injuries or other illnesses because people didn't prepare themselves well enough.

[She will even pause obligingly for people to ready themselves...for a few seconds.]

Okay! Ibuki won't tease any longer. You are now looking at the new hottest thing to grace this city, the rock star from the peak of hope who'll grace you all with her one true sound. Ibuki has been working hard to produce her debut album and now she's about to put on her very first show. So clear out your diaries, because the first weekend in October, Ibuki will be performing for all her loving fans!

But wait! That's not all! Because Ibuki's moving houses too, and at first she thought, wouldn't a housewarming be neat? But then Ibuki thought, wouldn't it be even better to turn her housewarming into an after-party too? So, keep an eye on your inboxes because as soon as the guest list is finalised, Ibuki will be sending out invitations to the privileged few she wants to come along.

["Privileged few" basically meaning anyone Ibuki's spoken to a few times and hasn't ended up disliking.

She's still not done though. Instead, she briefly pans the camera to show more of the arcade and a certain girl utterly absorbed in her gaming.]

One last thing. This here is Chiaki Nanami-chan, seen in her most natural environment.

[Gotten a good look at her. Good, because Ibuki's back in focus now and there's a rare seriousness to her expression.]

Chiaki-chan is Ibuki's friend so everyone be nice to her or I'll come kick you in the shins. This is my first and only warning.

[And after that brief moment of serious sentiment, she flashes a cheeky grin and wave before ending the feed.]

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[gamerrep]

[Chiaki was still rather focused on the game, she as slowly nearing the end of it, the high score bypassed a good while back. So when she was against the final boos was then that her stomach was starting to grumble. It had been a while since she had anything to eat, but she really , really wanted to finish the game first.

With a few more jumps and clicks she finished, giving off a little sigh of relief before turning her head slightly. She could see Ibuki on her device.]

Mioda-san... Are you talking to people?

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[creativedifferences]

Hmm?

[Ibuki looks up, setting aside the device because that can wait for right now. Truthfully, she might have been trying to distract herself with it anyway because she's immediately moving to drag Chiaki off for lunch.]

Aah, you finally came up for air! Time to get our lunching on before something else sucks you in.

[And she's not risking that it can wait. Device people can wait, food is now.]

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[gamerrep]

Yes. Though I only played so you could get out your announcement, but I guess I ended up getting caught up in it.

[She smiled sheepishly. She felt bad but she had been wanting to let Ibuki do her thing at least and announce it. She was happy for her after all.]

Do you have the place in mind for our... lunching?

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[creativedifferences]

Of course, of course. You do love your gaming, after all!

[Which is partly why it had been such a great setting for Ibuki's announcement-making.]

Well. Hopefully there's somewhere here...or at least somewhere close. All that hype has got Ibuki's tummy rumbling.

[And Ibuki's not really so fussy so long as she gets to eat so the closer the better.]

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[youfool]

"Hello Chiaki!" [Waves. Probably can't hear him, but this was the first he'd seen of her.]

"And I'll be looking forward to it, Ibuki. Nice of you to stop teasing."

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[creativedifferences]

Well, like they say. Things taste better if you have to wait for them.

[Well. Maybe not exactly like that but Ibuki's saying it now. That counts, right?]

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[highprices]

[Crystal laughs softly as she turns on the video.]

I look forward to seeing you.

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[creativedifferences]

It'll be quite the sight to see. Ibuki guarantees it.

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[highprices]

If you need any help from me please ask. Otherwise I'll be there.

[dives_through_rock]

It's good to hear someone actively standing up for my co-worker, thanks.

[creativedifferences]

Eh? You work with Chiaki-chan? Huh, didn't even realise she had a fixed job yet. That mean you game for a living too?

[Because what else would Chiaki do?]

[dives_through_rock]

Just her being at Aphrodite's Love Matching And Arcade attracts a lot of people. She may as well be working here, for the amount her presence has brought!

... We prolly should start paying her formally, huh.

[creativedifferences]

Aha well she is super-cute and super-talented. No wonder she draws a crowd wherever she plays.

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[sonicosuper]

*Sonico gently claps her hand once Ibuki has finished her video. It was highly entertaining and Sonico couldn't look happier for her friend*

Congratulations on your debut album! I can't wait to hear it!

*But she's a little more shy when being introduced to Ibuki's friend, but gives her a small nod of greeting*

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[creativedifferences]

You should definitely go check it out, Sonico-chan. I expect you front row and knowing all the words by the show!

[She doesn't really, but of course she's going to tease about it.]

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[sonicosuper]

*Teasing or not, Sonico knows that she will surely try, so she smiles and gives an encouraging nod*

I will do my best! And I'll bring glow sticks too!

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[meteorrains]

Kicking someone in the shins doesn't sound that threatening.

[Cloud why are you encouraging her?]

Congrats on making it big.

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[creativedifferences]

Oho? Maybe Ibuki should demonstrate on you next time she sees you, Cloud-chan.

[Clearly Cloud has not learnt his lesson about encouraging Ibuki. Besides, it's not like she has many other threats to offer.]

Buuuuut then you wouldn't be able to enjoy the show. So maybe I'll hold off for now.

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[meteorrains]

Guess you'll have to wait until it's over.

[Thankfully, there are no innocent funnel cakes to be harmed by too many condiments this time.]

I'll mark it on my calendar.

[The thins he does for his friends.]

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[dominantprince]

Congratulations on your upcoming concert. [He will finally be able to see what this ultimate musician can actually do when given a proper stage.]

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[creativedifferences]

Thank you, thank you! It might not be what you're used to hearing but Ibuki hopes you'll enjoy it all the same.

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[dominantprince]

As long as you possess passion for what you do, I'm sure I will enjoy your performance even if I don't like your genre of music.

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[alwaysimpaled]

You got a band backing ya?

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[creativedifferences]

We'll probably get some backing musicians in. Ibuki might be a solo star now but even she can't do everything. Wouldn't call them a band, though.

[Mostly because to her, calling someone a band member is on the same level as calling them family if not an even bigger deal.]

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[alwaysimpaled]

You've gotta have someone backing you though, right? Just saying, Nevan and I are open if you need someone.