week four | dates

[showhost]

You worked up your courage and asked someone out on a date! Good job!





Now you have to hope the producers are kind re: where they send you.

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minami & anna

[showhost]

Minami and Anna have been sent to... Takeshita street! It's the perfect place for them to find all sorts of cute and alternative fashion to vibe with.

Highlights:

- TONS of cute crepe shops and the like along this street
- They've each been given enough money to buy uno (1) outfit
- It's hopping here! So many people trying on so many different kinds of clothes and the like

[makeine]

[ wow.... it's The Takeshita Street... anna's eyes are sparkling at the fashions and the like, and if minami thinks to gravitate to one of the crepe shops she's gently stopping him with a fruitless hand on his arm. ]

We gotta strategize. Takeshita Street is like, the place to be in Harajuka for fun fashion and delectable desserts, and there's no way we're gonna be able to nab both with the funds we got. I've wanted to go for-e-ver.

So. How's this. One of us is in charge of food, and the other sacrifices for an outfit.

[ she's so deadly serious. wearing this and so serious. ]

[inparfait]

[ minami absolutely starts to wander to one of the crepe shops because hello, those look so good? but he does stop! and laughs, actually. ]

Nooope, I don't think so. I want both! And we can get both, just leave it to me. [ > do you trust a demon?

his fit is this more casual getup, clearly they both got the memo about shirt windows today. ]

minami & tsukasa

[showhost]

Minami and Tsukasa have been sent to... a shrine! It's very traditional and serene, though it's quite chilly today to be outside.

Highlights:

- Everything you'd expect at a traditional Japanese shrine is here
- They can pull fortunes here or buy charms!
- It's very quiet. They're basically the only ones here

[inparfait]

[ minami is holding tsukasa's hand, because he is always holding tsukasa's hand when they're going anywhere. given that they didn't get their glamping experience (boo!), he doesn't think they're going to be sent anywhere that can be classified as dinner either, but that's fine, they can always go after.

he was not however, prepared for a shrine. it's been four weeks of literally nothing the show has tossed at him throwing him off, but that's about to end.

minami just stares upward at the tori gate, oddly silent. his grip on tsukasa's hand has gone limp. ]

...

[aspirings]

[So here's the thing.

Tsukasa likes shrines. He especially enjoys going with his sister and his family, or his friends and troupemates and classmates...

So he perks up a little upon seeing the familiar scenery, partially because it's nice to get out of the house again, and partially because he's pleased with the destination.

Minami, however... he does notice when that grip grows slack, and he glances over with a tilt of his head.]

Minami?

[........... OH. DEMON. RIGHT.]

Ah. Should we not enter?

will & anna

[showhost]

Will and Anna have been sent... to a high end jewelry store!

Highlights:

- It is very quiet and hoity-toity in here. Behave yourselves
- there's every type of jewelry you can imagine here, and it's all very classy
- They've been given enough money to buy one piece of jewelry. One singular. Between the both of them. Josuke has been burning through this show's budget with his fits, okay

[makeine]

[ look who is lowkey matching her boyfriend today for their date... her hair is in curls today, loosely draped around her shoulders and paired with a simple white beret on top. always stylish. but she is doing her best to make sure will doesn't feel out of place.

... still. anna's leaning over to will to whisper as they stand in front of a case of necklaces-- ]

Doesn't it feel like production's running a little tight on money? Like, even last week they were really keeping the budget in check...

[ and who's fault is that, anna. surely not her and josuke's. definitely not. they're innocent. ]

[willandaway]

[she's so cute. . . her efforts are appreciated, subtle as they are. but right now, Will is kind of staring uncertainly at those necklaces as they sparkle beautifully in the light]

I don't know, Anna. . . the prices on some of these are a little--

[heart-stopping]

[and not in the good way!]

asa & steve

[showhost]

Asa and Steve have been sent... camping!

It's peaceful, serene, and quiet. It'd probably be really nice, but they absolutely were just given the gear, driven out here, and told to figure it out themselves. Hope you know how to pitch a tent.

Highlights:

- The weather is nice, at least
- There's some good, classic, camping meals to make over the campfire
- The camerapeople do not help you pitch your tent

[newlugers]

[ if you saw his date with anna last week you'd know he's an expert at pitching tents smh ]

Finally! We can get away from that stupid house for a while.

[ Steve seems mildly enthusiastic, for once, and even pumps his fists in a way that's either endearing or embarrassing. Maybe both. He's overpowering his hangover headache for this. ]

Don't worry, Asa - I'm a pro!

[warhawks]

[ cuts his dick off ]

I wasn't worried. [ She was 100% worried. ] Since you know what you're doing, I'll let you handle the tent.

[ While she just. Stands and watches him. ]

asa & sanji & anna & will

[showhost]

The double daters have been sent... to the Maritime Reptile Zoo!

Yeah, it's a zoo but it's dedicated to reptiles of all kinds.

Highlights:

- There are so many reptiles
- Every kind of reptile
- There is a reptile-themed gift shop

[willandaway]

[standing in front of a tank with a bunch of colorful lizards in it! he seems fascinated, but also mumbling underneath his breath]

At least you aren't trying to kill me.

[Will failed the "be normal" challenge right out the gate]

[warhawks]

[ Thanks to Anna, Asa's in a slightly nicer outfit than usual, with even basic makeup done to match. It's a good start... right until Will stops in front of the chameleons, and she opens her mouth. ]

Actually, chameleons are completely harmless to people. They rely on their camouflage to hide from predators, though contrary to popular belief, its main purpose is for mating displays and temperature regulation.

It's easy to understand. They have four layers of skin — first, an outer layer for protection. Under that, there are two layers that contain different colour pigments, and finally one that reflects white. The exact colours they can display depends on the species, but the process is always the same. It works by dispersing or concentrating pigments...

[ This will go on for a while if nobody interrupts her. All in the dullest monotone imaginable. ]

kat & steve

[showhost]

Kat and Steve have been sent... to a street festival (American)!

There are tons of stands with food, games and prizes to be won!

Highlights:

- Delicious street food
- If you're good at the games, you can win some plushies or something like that!
- The atmosphere is excellent. You might even end up with some bead necklaces. Alcohol is flowing freely

[newlugers]

[ it's hard for Steve to be particularly excited about going on any dates, the way things are looking, but he might as well try his best. It's not Kat's fault that he keeps being the third wheel. She's nice! And he's got to be a better date than Akechi, at least, right...? ]

You like stuffed animals? I'm a crack shot.

steve & dorothea

[showhost]

Dorothea and Steve have been sent... to a street festival (Japanese)!

There are tons of stands with food, games and prizes to be won!

Highlights:

- Delicious street food
- If you're good at the games, you can catch a goldfish or something
- The atmosphere is excellent. Buy yourself a sentai mask or something like that!

[rosethorns]

[Production sure seems determined to make sure the two of them are well fed, huh? Well, Dorothea won’t be complaining—she’s already acquired a stick of dango to munch on from one stall as they explore the rest of the festival offerings.

With a gentle hand to Steve’s arm to get his attention, she motions over to one bustling area with a point of her snack.]

Shall we take a look over there? Seems to be a lot of excitement.

[The games appear to be getting a fair amount of attention.]

kat & josuke

[showhost]

Kat and Josuke have been sent... to a taco bar!

... Well. Listen. At least it's all-you-can-eat.

Highlights:

- There are both hard shell and soft shell tortillas for tacos. The height of luxury
- There are also multiple levels of spice for the salsa
- idk, at least it's a chill place to go

[gravkitty]

[It might not be the most luxurious of dates, but hey! Kat's eyes are sparkling as they approach the spread of shells and fixings.]

Everything smells so good! Oh... I can't want to stuff mine full of meat.

[Aaaaand yeah, that'll be a great starting point for their date.]

kat & dorothea

[showhost]

Kat and Dorothea have been sent... to watch the sunrise!

They are woken bright and early, long before the sun has risen, told to bundle up, and driven to a place where they'll have a nice view.

Now they wait.

Highlights:

- It's pretty chilly without the sun
- There's not a lot to do until it rises
- But when it does rise, it'll be stunning!

[gravkitty]

I'm soooooo sleepy...

[Kat definitely dozed off on the drive a little bit, cushioning her cheek on Dorothea's shoulder if she would have let her. Now that they're getting set up on their little blanket overlooking the horizon, which is just starting to purple, she looks about ready to faceplant again.

As she blows into her palms and scrubs them together, however, Kat cracks a small smile into her hands.]

Looks like we ended up with an amazing view again, huh? It feels like I've seen a lot of pretty things with you, Dorothea.

tsukasa & will

[showhost]

Will and Tsukasa have been sent to a Miku-themed cafe!

Of course they have.

Highlights:

- The menu is cute and vocaloid themed
- There are drinks, meals and desserts
- They get Miku merch with everything they order

[willandaway]

[who the balls is Miku]

The food here is so. . .

[a beat. how does he put it]

[AESTHETIC??]