kyoshika magadori → catch-all (season of budding)

[believesit]

Who: Kyoshika Magadori and Friends! Maybe enemies?
When: Season of Budding
Where: So far the Lilac Couriers Loft and the Amber Knot.
What: Kyoshika has been renewed for a second season! Time to go to work.
Warnings: i don't have the prompt up yet so this is a warning about a warning. warning to come oh right the prompt is up now. yeah nsfw-adjacent stuff, but nothing Extra Spicy

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the bird prompt // early-mid march

[believesit]

[ There was something especially romantic to Kyoshika about sending a dove off with a declaration of love. It sounded like a truly beautiful way for one to express themselves, and naturally, made her wonder if this would have helped her before she arrived. Such thoughts came easily to her, but given the opportunity to distract herself with said doves, she couldn't resist!

While grooming hasn't been super easy for her (she's got plenty of scratches and marks on her hands as a result--) she has been prudent in ensuring the birds remain well fed, both in food and in spirit! ]

Mm mm, you lot certainly are working hard. It may seem like this deluge of messages will never cease. However, you must stay strong! You contain more power within your birdie soul than you could ever feasibly imagine. Work as a unit to support each other, and there is truly nothing you can't accomplish! Even you, Sir Koenma.

[ Said "Sir Koenma" appears to be a particularly smaller bird, fairly young and... looking at Kyoshika remarkably confused before hopping away to place its attention elsewhere. With a satisfied sigh, Kyoshika nods her head. ]

Another youngster set on the true path. This is only the beginning, Sir Koenma...

[ You might want to tell her to get her ass back to work. ]

[red_oni]

[The look and sound of a man who'd watched the whole thing from a perch high up while playing with his hair.]

So, is this your job? Not gonna lie, talkin' to birds sounds like it'd get old real fast.

[believesit]

Oh--

[ ah. sir dante.

it dawned on her that they'd had limited interactions since the unbirthday party, and with the new knowledge in her head about him and lady nyuu... she felt a little embarrassed!

in her head, she thinks: 'not at all, it's fulfilling to enrich the life of any living being. plus they're cute and they eat from her hand from time to time.'

from her mouth: ]

You truly have a knack for climbing.

[red_oni]

[It was a wonder that he could irrevocably alter someone's life and, so long as they hadn't died, he didn't think too much about it.

More importantly, she briefly confused him, so an opportunity to feel guilt had even less an opening to rise up.]

I jumped.

[Ahem.]

Course, what's that matter? [He was only being a little careful maintaining his balance because it was embarrassing as hell when she saw him break his neck that one time.] C'mon, are you sweet-talkin' pigeons now? Don't worry, I'll only tell everybody I know.

[believesit]

[ oh. he must be fond of jumping then! but, that's neither here nor there, he asked her a question! ]

Mm! Although you could call it less sweet-talking and more re-invigorating them! These young birds require a little more motivation to get them to take on the day! That's where I come in. Little Koenma is still learning, so hopefully by the end of this month, he'll be a professional delivery dove!

the bread prompt // ~march 5th

[believesit]

[ Welcome to the Amber Knot! You've probably come here for a nice fresh pastry or you've heard something about a special type of bread that's available for the season. You aren't alone however-- everyone's favorite samurai girl is right in front of you, eagerly excited. How long had it been since she had a limited edition anything? In fact, has she ever had a limited edition anything?? That only leaves her wanting even more.

Then, it's her turn! ]

Yes! I would like to partake in your Sweetheart Loaf, if you please!

[ Her level of enthusiasm is unmatched, even as the staff looks a little confused and... very soon, concerned. Kyoshika's excitement wanes slightly as she starts to notice how her request seems to have made the mood turn fairly awkward. ]

Is there something wrong?

[ Even assured that there's nothing wrong with having a Sweetheart Loaf by yourself, the baker's eyes are far, far away from Kyoshika's previously beaming face. Even as the exchange happens and Kyoshika has her freshly baked bread in hand, she's thanked for her patronage and is told to enjoy the season "anyway". ]

Strange... but, yes! Thank you!

[ She turns to head out, catching... ah, another advisor! She lowers her voice to whomever's behind her, and... ]

If you're getting the loaf as well, please tell me your experience with it. Something seems to be off today.

[ It's worth noting that so far today, Kyoshika's the only person to come in and buy one by herself. Oops. ]

[retethered]

[ Simran...has autism, and likes to help people out with misunderstandings. So, with no expression: ] Huh? Oh, um, I think it's supposed to be that you're supposed to get it with whoever you're dating. [ She tilts a smile toward the baker. ] Sorry, we're foreign. Also, uh, do you guys do deliveries up to the castle?

[believesit]

[ she appreciates the straightforwardness! because she can skip the misunderstandings and go straight to-- ]

I-is that so?! I, did think it strange that so many groups of two were needed to order, but I thought they were all friends!

[ oh lord her face is so goddamn red. ]

[retethered]

[ Simran's face twists in a sympathetic frown. ] Sorry... [ Then, to the bakers, who do offer delivery: Yeah, it'd be for Venus, up in the Hydrangea dorm at the castle? I'm, um, projecting here, but—yeah, yeah, that'd be great. Oh, can you attach a note or something? "From a human devil to an inhuman one"—yeah, that's perfect, thanks so much. Yeah, I'll pay on delivery—sorry, I promise I'm good for it. Thanks!

[ Hey, Kyoshika, it's the girl that Venus is turning into a devil like her! ]

[believesit]

[ kyoshika's forlorn of course, feeling completely embarrassed and now with a loaf of bread that'll taste bittersweet as opposed to actually sweet. her plan is to sulk back out...

until. she hears the name "venus." that gets her to stop right in her tracks.

"from a human devil to an inhuman one..."

ah. as venus had said. was she already... ]

Am I... already too late? Have you been corrupted already...?

[retethered]

Corrupt—

[ Simran stops and takes a deep, calming breath. ]

Corrupted by what, exactly?

[roundofavalon]

[ Oh... oh no... even if Artoria hadn't heard of the purposes of these loafs in advance, one look at the people around here is enough to give her an idea of what's going on... and her eyes don't even work on the locals here! ]

Ah, um... you're uh... supposed to give one to your sweetheart... so I haven't had a chance to try one yet...

[ Not that she wasn't tempted, but ultimately the social shame was a sufficient enough deterrent. ]

[believesit]

My...!

[ her brain's starting to overflow. suddenly, all of that made sense. she looked like someone ordering a parfait for two, for herself! but what does she say now?! her sweetheart's already rejected her and isn't even here! the holy jumonji sword isn't that big on bread!

what next?! ]

I see, I, uh...

[ and without further thought, she decides to thrust the loaf directly at artoria. ]

I-I'm not worthy of having this, accept this and forget that you saw me here today...!

[roundofavalon]

H... HUH!?

[ She was starting to feel a little bad for dropping the truth so harshly onto Kyoshika, but before she can pat her on the shoulder in sympathy or something, she's doing this!? ]

W-W-What the heck are you doing?! Y-You can't just give that out!! A-And to me of all people?! Do you realize what people will think?!

[believesit]

I-it was payment for before--!

[ or the future?! the next time the holy jumonji sword wanted to be worked on?! artoria's reaction's only adding to it, before kyoshika decides to pull it back. ]

Wait! Ah, no, you're right! You should wait for your sweetheart, they'll certainly...!

[roundofavalon]

M-My sweetheart?!

[ Does she look like she has a sweetheart?! She's not sure if she should be flattered or embarrassed!! ]

I-I don't have one, so if you give one to me, then that just means I'll be the sad girl eating one of these by herself! Just get rid... wait, no, that'd be a waste of food...!

[ Oh no, this is bad...! There's no way out of this situation...! ]

the build-up prompt // earlyish march? @ stay golden gym

[believesit]

[ For as much as Kyoshika really likes training in the grounds, she really couldn’t help but miss the training room at the Academy. There were a lot of machines, a VR headset that she couldn’t make sense of, and a lot of it was put to the side for her to focus on her romantic entanglements. So, learning there was a gym here could only help her out immensely!

And so, she takes full advantage. It’s clear that she’ll need to work on her endurance and her speed more, but right now she’s just trying to get herself acclimated. So, she’s trying a bit of everything, having changed into a tanktop and a slim pair of shorts. At the time, she can be found doing chin-ups fairly easily, countlessly until— ]

Oh, I lost track. How many was that?

[ She had placed the Holy Jumonji Sword on a stool, and while she’s hanging off of the bar, she’s staring right down with a puzzled look on her face. ]

Huh? I thought you were keeping track!

[ There’s silence, and then Kyoshika’s face grows pink. ]

Th-that’s no excuse! Going forward, please focus on my work and not on me, or I’ll have to find a different training partner!

[ With a frustrated sigh, Kyoshika goes right back to it. ]

I’ll have to do it myself, then. One… two… th-three… let’s see, after that’s foooour…!

[ It took her a little longer to do that last one, and now that she’s at four, she’s stopping again. And then. ]

Five! Yes, I know—! Urgh, fine, I’ll take a break.

[ And she lands back on the ground, stretching. ]

Phew! So, what is next?

[steel_over_blood]

Trying to bulk up?

[ Bulat has an open mind. He's willing to consider that Kyoshika might have a mental link with her sword, instead of the obvious answer of having been fixated on the sword so long she thinks it can talk. Sometimes dedicated experts go off in the head. ]

Why not try weights?

[ He's calling over from the exotic futuristic invention known as a leg press, which he's been sweating all over while Kyoshika's been at the chin-ups. ]

[believesit]

Ooh, I had considered that. Moreso, I was hoping I would be able to attempt weighted clothing, but I was talked out of it.

[ she’ll never have her namek training arc… kyoshika stretches a bit with a groan. ]

Ah, would you be willing to help me train today, Sir Bulat?

[steel_over_blood]

Well, training weights are the best for stamina - not one of your weaknesses, Kyoshika. You kept me at bay for quite some time the other day!

I'd be glad to "spot" you!

[ Gold Ship or someone modern has explained this concept to him. It appeals immensely. In his soul he is a gym bro. ]

the Bad prompt // mid-march. nsfw-adjacent, shouldn't req thread moving

[believesit]

[ A few days later…

It happened so quickly.

Kyoshika had taken her shower and was ready to decompress after working out for the day. Dressed back in her usual, she had planned to head back to meditate a bit (which, in this case, means she was going to go back and wonder where the pirate king’s journey was going after where she stopped reading), until she was stopped by her companion. Her curious companion, who directed her to the back of the gym, to a different area…

Which leads to now, as Kyoshika had instantly marched back to the front of the gym, face red as a beet, and decided to sit down to attempt to cool herself off. Mumbling to herself. ]

I mustn’t. I really mustn’t, but there’s a reason it’s there, but I’ve already worked up enough of a sweat today. I’d have to take a second shower, and… even I know that’s not a typical exercise… unless, in this world…?

[ Today, Kyoshika Magadori has learned there’s a love hotel in Rosavelle, and now she has no idea what to do with that information. ]

[prickster]

[ Chelsea has just finished her own (decidedly less strenuous) workout, still clad in her own tank top and shorts with a towel draped over her bare shoulders.

The combination of Kyoshika's unique garb and the sound of her mumbling catches Chelsea's attention, as one might expect. She could just walk right on past? Ah, but look at that deep blush and vaguely anguished body language; Chelsea knows a potential victim for relentless teasing a troubled soul in need of guidance when she sees one.

Stepping lightly, she approaches and takes a casual seat directly next to Kyoshika before casually crossing her legs. ]

Mind if I sit here? Or am I interrupting?

[believesit]

[ kyoshika nearly leaps out of her seat when someone else just goes on right next to her, face burning. she tried to scan her memory, if she recognized this new girl but nothing came up. ]

N-No, you are not! I mean, I mind— no, I do not mind, you’re not interrupting anything!

[ she’s so jumbled up! ]

[prickster]

Hm? Oh, sorry. I thought I heard you talking to someone.

[ Someone invisible? Her conscience? A team of trained hamsters she keeps concealed on her person? ]

So weird, but it must have been my imagination. Something about a second shower, and... not typical exercise? You know, personally, I think it's okay for a girl to indulge every once in a while.

[ She slowly unwraps a lollipop and gives the end a little lick. ]

[believesit]

[ oh, this girl is trouble. she can already feel it in her bones. kyoshika follows chelsea's movements, averting her eyes as her tongue makes contact with the lollipop. ]

B-be that as it may, I cannot possibly-- [ she pauses, and considers for a second. ]

Have you... seen the other rooms here?