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Catherding 3: Match ceremony edition

[rosethorns]

[While everyone’s mingling and celebrating the auspicious perfect match, Dorothea, of course, can’t help but think of the future. There’s one match down, but so many more to go, and there’s opportunities for more right on the horizon!]

That went well! We’ve certainly got an eye for this, don’t we? [Because, you know, this was all the result of a super coordinated effort. Totally! The cats have been herded successfully once, so—]

I suppose this bodes well for the match ceremony tomorrow. Has everyone thought about who’s caught their eye for the vote? If anyone’s feeling shy, we can put our heads together to brainstorm who would make the cutest couples~

[makeine]

Of course I'm set! There's no one else I'm picking besides Will-kun!

[ she said confidently because the cameras are still rolling. ]

But I'm all for pairing people off~. I mean, I've got some ideas... of the people who look good together.

[singurarity]

Is this about the hair colors again...?

[makeine]

It's about the hair colors again!

[ a victorious point. ]

But this time, we'll add in the addition of "comfort"! I think couples who can sit together quietly are the bomb!

[rosethorns]

Ah, that’s right, you and Will did seem to hit it off awfully fast. [Not being judgmental there, not really, just thoughtful.] And that will help everyone else narrow things down too.

[So hey, great! That’s what they’re here to do. And of course she’s leveling a delighted look of curiosity Anna’s way.]

I’d love to hear your ideas, though. We’ve got to start somewhere, right?

[makeine]

[ yeah it's youthful love at first sight, ]

Totally. Ritsuka-chan and Josuke-kun are my top pick, and then...

[ ...

the fact she's gotten to know some of these people now, and also... knows some of their likes... makes this harder... she wants to say some pairs, but knowing how things are between them at the moment... ]

Well, it's only fair to know if they'd prefer a guy or girl as their partner. I don't wanna say a match and get something as simple as that wrong.

[haircared]

Brainstorming for the cutest couples sounds a little embarrassing...

[ Fond complaint.... because she's just joking around, right. Right-- ]

As for me, if I have to pick tomorrow... I'll probably pick Ritsuka or Mark...? I'm still thinking it over. How about you?

[titlecard]

[ overhears, blushes a little ]

I was, uh... thinking about you and Ritsuka too...

[ probably a good sign?? ]

[haircared]

[ Aw, Mark is so cute.... he puts a hand on his shoulder, which is easy because they are up here in a similar altitude. Mark has a nice guy disposition like him, but seems a little more shy somehow, so he doesn't mind nudging things forward. He's friendly and cuddly like a carebear... ]

Oh, seriously? I was worried for a second you might have felt it was outta nowhere, but I like you, man.

[ That's a relief!!! ]

I guess the three of us are all pretty similar — friendly types. I bet any combination of the three of us is a good one.

[makeine]

[ YESSSSSSS YESSSSSS YESSSSSS HER THOUGHTS ARE COMING TRUE!!!!!!! SHE KNEW IT!!!!!!! WOMEN'S INTUITION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LEAVE IT TO HER MII-CHAN SHE'S TOTALLY ON POINT!!!!!! NO ONE DOUBT HER!!!!!! ]

You and Ritsuka-chan do get along super well.

[haircared]

[ He sees your conniving little expression, miss Yanami... ]

Yeah, I like her a lot.

[ simply and plainly, because it's true! ]

But I think we both agree it's too early to shake out for either of us... my feelings aren't gonna be hurt if she picks someone else.

[rosethorns]

Oh, but a little embarrassment’s part of the fun!

[She’s just teasing. Right?

She does tap her chin a little thoughtfully at his picks.]

You know, I can see it, yeah. Definitely compatible energy there.

[A little sigh, though.]

But I’m still thinking it over myself, to be honest. Sanji might be in the running, though…

[haircared]

[ His eyes light up a bit in approval when he hears Sanji's name. ]

Sanji's a good guy — he has good principles, even if he tries to hide them.

[ By saying he's pirate all the time or playing it off... ]

If all the girls somehow get picked before he and I are up, I'd probably pick him, [ BUT THEN AND ONLY THEN BECAUSE WHAT ABOUT SANJIS GIRLYPOPS ] Otherwise, I dunno who else I'd pick... Kat's really nice, and I want to talk to you more, too.

[singurarity]

[ Holds up a hand for a high-five, smiling weakly. ]

You already got it down to two. I've gotta step it up.

[haircared]

[ High fives her, but then also snaps his fingers once: ]

Well, I have other plans, since I don't know the order or who will actually get picked.

[ There's too many variables.... over 1.5 million variables, actually, if he calculates it. ]

If there were no girls left for him to pick, I'd probably pick Sanji... I wouldn't mind being paired up with Kat this week, either. I like Yanami and Will too, but I'd rather not think about that until we know for sure.

[singurarity]

[ Ritsuka, slowly massaging her temples because she's gone so hard on support this week that thinking about herself is a pain. Literally. ]

I've thought about it, but narrowing it down is an entirely different thing...

[rosethorns]

[Ritsuka truly carrying the game on her back…]

I’m feeling a bit of the same of that myself. We’re already having to choose and it feels like it’s been no time at all…

[gravkitty]

What about you, Dorothea?

[rosethorns]

Truth be told, I’m still trying to narrow it down myself. There’s one I was considering that I might be rethinking after this morning, though…

[It was hard to miss the showdown between Anna and Akechi during the Truth Booth reveal…]

[titlecard]

[ Dorothea is so right for this. They've still got some work to do to make sure they win this!

But... ]

It's kind of tough, isn't it? I mean, it's only been a few days.

[ And it's absolutely wild that they already got one match! He's hopeful that they can build off the momentum, but it's almost like there's more pressure now? ]

[singurarity]

We might have a better idea next week, but we have to get to it first...

[ The second hurdle is fast approaching... ]

[makeine]

And love can spark in those few!

[ sorry it's

the resident love lover. she's sidling up to mark. ]

We haven't really had the chance to talk, Mark-kun, so let's get to know each other more. You're friends with Ritsuka-chan and Josuke-kun, right? Have you had any relationships in the past?

[ right to the point ]

[rosethorns]

That’s why I figured we could use a little nudge to help each other out. We only have so much time so far, and some of us do seem a little shy…

[Which can be endearing, but not exactly conducive to figuring out pairs at the breakneck pace they’ve been set on!]

We’ve had some luck with our first pair already, so surely this is a group with good instincts.

[inparfait]

[ you might have noticed that minami was quiet at the watch or return, but he's still here! for better or worse. he hums before speaking. ]

Hmmmm ♪. Will!

[makeine]

[ she knew he'd say that.

... ]

I mean, obviously. Will-kun's a great choice for almost anyone no matter how you slice it.

[ ... she's... trying. her face may not say she's trying but she is. because she told ryuji she would. ]