✿ Chapter 005. [Audio] (Day 77, a little forward dated)

[burntviolet]

[Why hello again Asgardians. There's a +1 audio post on your network, and guess who it is?]

Good morning, everyone.

... I'm sorry for occupying your time once again, but I have an announcement to make.

[Wait what.

Is that Hanako's voice just now? Because the stuttering you all were used to hear is... well, it's not there. Not completely there at least, with yet some hesitance in her speech.]

Before that, though, let me introduce myself once again to those who don't know me... my name is Hanako Ikezawa, and I live in the Sigyn House. I was given the power of Growth. That's it.

Moving on... Since I have a chessboard that was given to me from back home, I was thinking... that I might as well find some new partner to play chess with. [Someone who isn't always Hisao, as much fun as it is when she plays with him.]

Therefore, I'm asking if any of you have some knowledge of this game, and got some playing skills. You don't necessarily have to be great at it. I'd like to spend a day doing something I like with new people, that's all...

[A pause. Even with this seemingly good confidence boost, that doesn't mean she's become stronger from a day to another, enough to talk with hundreds of people over the networks. So, she needs a break.

Few minutes later...]

I will set the game up three days from now. You can find me in the Sigyn House's yard, from morning to late afternoon.

... This is all. Thank you for your time.

[The feed cuts before anything else could be said.

What happened to her...? You may wonder while listening to this post. Is this yet another confidence curse? The only way to find out is to ask her.]

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((OOC: Soooooo Hanako's leveled up! And with that also some traits of her character improved a decent deal. Namely, she's toned down on the stuttering and shakyness, but still won't show herself on video- and her self-consciouness stays intact. Feel free to be damn confused if you're one of her friends or acquaintances!

Oh, and there will be a log when the three IC days pass. /o/))

Comments

video

[highstakesgame]

Chess just so happens to be a favorite pasttime of mine.

[Audio]

[burntviolet]

[Isn't that the creepy woman she talked with weeks ago? Eeep...!

... Nope don't waver now, you can do this.]

If that's the case... will you accept to play with me?

Video

[seventeenpills]

[So. So proud.]

Wow, Hanako!

Hey, you better let some of these new people win at least once! They might not want to play if you treat them like me and just beat them every time!

[Hey. It was a joke SHE came up with. She'll get it. Hopefully.]

I'll see if the friend I mentioned wants to play you that day. Satellizer.

[Audio]

[burntviolet]

[Hisao ur not my daddy why are u proud]

I'm not that overconfident, but I will still do my best.

[Oh yes she got the joke, but you can't see her smile orz.]

If you manage to bring her in, I'll be glad to play with her too...

[voice]

[gunsgoldgirls]

Ah-- Your voice, what's up? You sound way better, good job!

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

... Rudolf Ushiromiya-san?

It's been a while since we talked. Uh... I sound better?

[audio]

[faints]

Hi Hanako--it's Roxas. From the party? I'm glad to hear you're sounding better. Did your friend show up?

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

Hello, Roxas-kun. Oh yes, he did show up in the end.

... Thanks for keeping me company, by the way.

audio

[volcanoes]

I can play.

[Sounding kind of excited, though he's trying not to.]

Sigyn house in three days?

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

Yes, in three days exactly.

... May I know your name?

[histories]

[it's always nice to see someone feeling more comfortable with herself.] Ah, Hanako. Thanks-- [blushing a little, as she reaches this part] and sorry... for the other night. I should have refrained from even drinking a sip, knowing how bad my alcohol tolerance is.

I'm not very skilled [she's a beginner, but plays like a pro... Western chess isn't really at that different with its Japanese counterpart, when push comes to shove.] with western chess, but I'd like to play with you sometime, if you don't mind.

[burntviolet]

... Oh. [Feeling awkward again.] I'm sorry for that one. I pushed you to drink after all, and made things even worse for us. Fortunately someone was kind enough to carry you back home.

And it's alright, I could teach you if anything. Do you play japanese chess?

[ audio ]

[compressed]

Hanako, did something good happen? You sound like you were really determined to find somebody to play with.

[Well, that surely cuts down on the stereotype that chess players are scary... at least he thinks so.]

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

Oh? ... No, nothing really happened. I only felt the need to play chess more and sharpen my skills.

[Oh hi Damien]

video

[airborn]

Is "growth" the one that lets you grow things?

[If so, it's fitting, fellow flower-name Traveler!]

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

Yes... precisely, it lets plants grow. That's how it is.

[Oh hey there]

video;

[this_chair]

What if I don't know how to play chess all that well?

[Audio]

[burntviolet]

It depends. Do you want to learn it?

LMFAO HOW DID I TYPO THAT ..woops

[exhunter]

It's nice to meet you Hanako. You have nothing to apologize for. I'm knowledgeable in the game of chess. Would you mind having me as your opponent?

Call me Will.

I didn't see that [dolan]

[burntviolet]

[... Oh hello stranger, your straight-forwardness stunned her for a bit. Please wait a minute.]

...

It's nice to talk with you, Will-san. Of course I wouldn't mind at all.

voice;

[predestination]

[And here's someone clapping for Hanako's confidence!]

Ah! You sound amazing today, Hanako-chan! [Clap, clap.]

Hmm... I'm sorry, I don't know how to play chess at all! But I hope you find a lot of great new friends to play with.

[Audio FOREVER]

[burntviolet]

Oh... I do? Well, I don't see much of a difference.

I would like more people to answer to my announcement, indeed. I hope so too.

video forever OwO

[titties]

I'm definitely game! Guess this means you're ready, huh?

audio forever OwO

[burntviolet]

... I suppose I am. But that will happen in three days, so there's more to wait.

audio

[wristbands]

[...huh! that's new! but Chie quickly gets over her surprise; if anything, she's really, really happy that Hanako is sounding more confident! and since she wants to show her support in any way she can:]

I... don't really know how to play, and I dunno if I'm any good at games like that, but I'd totally be willing to learn, Ikezawa-san!

[...warning, she might be kind of terrible at it. but what matters is that they'll have fun, right?]

audio forevah

[burntviolet]

[No worries, it's all game if Hanako gets to have someone to play chess with <3]

I will teach you for sure, Satonaka-san. It's good to see there are people who'd like to learn... Chess is a great game.

video;

[deputychief]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Ikezawa-san. I very much enjoy board games of all kinds, so if I could play with you, I would be grateful.

[except he's terrible at them]

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

[Aaaah all these people offering to play, it makes her feel a little fuzzy and warm]

I am the most grateful to you for accepting, sir. I'll wait for you in three days then.

audio foreveeer

[firststep]

Oh, I'll play! Though you've gotten a lot of takers already, haha.

[Audio FOREVER]

[burntviolet]

It's alright, I'm actually glad there are a bunch of people who want to play chess with me. Thank you for offering.