[The video feed turns on, and suddenly shakes a little as Iori lowers her arms. Without her hands to block the image, the camera reveals Iori sporting two (2) bouncy pigtails, different from her usual style of letting it down to her waist.]

Hmm... Does it really look good? Hey... [She asks someone off-screen, not even aware of her bracelet turning on. Regardless, she has a slightly embarrassed look on her face.]

[If the loud, excitable voice that responds wasn't a good tip off as to who this other person was, the little flash of orange hair bouncing in from the side might help.]

It looks really good!! You should wear it like that more often, Iori-chan. It's really cute and it keeps your hair out of the way! [Yayoi gently pulls a little at the other girl's pigtails, entertaining herself with the way they spring back into place.]

R-Really? My neck feels too cold though... [The camera swerves out to conveniently capture Yayoi's presence too, in case you still couldn't guess! However Iori is more preoccupied with the way the girl bounces her pigtails, tsuning blushing harder.] Hey, that's not a toy. Geez...

[Well despite her efforts, Iori can't help but smile.]

You should let your hair down sometime, Yayoi. You'd be able to style it more.

Eh? My hair? [Yayoi backs off from Iori's hair to inspect her own.] I don't know if it would look pretty the way yours does... Iori-chan's hair looks pretty no matter what!

Nihihi~♪ That's because I take good care of mine all the time. But yours can look good too. Here.

[As Iori reaches up to undo one of Yayoi's pigtails, she realizes her bracelet's been recording this whole time!! And everyone saw her in this embarrassing state that only Yayoi's allowed to exploit!!! Staring incredulously into the camera, Iori flies back as if she was electrocuted, her pigtails bouncing along with her.]

This was on?! Wha- Why didn't anyone tell me?! Stop it- shut it off alreaaaaady!!

[Iori swats at the camera several times like a fly before this video post, in tsundere fashion, finally ends...]

(ooc: font colors are iori and yayoi)

[Enma stares at the bracelet for a good, long while. He looks uncertain, tense, nervous, like he's trying to muster up the will to say something but hasn't come up with much yet. You wouldn't be able to tell from the way he absently fidgets with the cuffs of his jacket and picks at a bandage on the back of his hand, but he's been doing a lot of thinking lately. He's been here for three weeks, knows he needs to get home, knows he has things to do, and he can't shake the feeling of complete helplessness. He hates it. Can't bear it, and underneath all the nervous energy is frustration and anger that just needs a bit more agitation before it boils over.

He wants to ask if anyone's gone home yet, or has thought of a way to leave, or has figured out more about what the gods want from them, but instead all he manages to say is:]

Wonder if they'll let us leave if we just paint the walls for them....

[It takes a short moment for him to get the sense that what he just said was insufferably dumb, and he nervously claps one hand over his face, slaps at his bracelet, and switches the feed off]

Excuse me.

There's something I want to ask you.


Generally speaking, what kind of males do females like? Romantically, I mean.

I don't have any idea. I may be too dense to figure this one out on my own.

[Pause.]

I just that...I don't want to believe that all females prefer handsome men with cocky faces.

[He's just assuming that because he is pathetic and he knows.]


Sorry for taking up your time with pointless questions.

[the video starts up to show a short-haired girl, looking curiously right at the viewer—from her perspective, she's just checking out and poking at her bracelet. after bringing her arm up and down to inspect it from different angles, she finally settles on a comfortable and more natural position.]

So, uh... I guess this thing is on now? People can see this, right?

[she waves her hand at the screen and gives a smile... before realizing that, right, she's not exactly broadcasting live. with a small chuckle, she scratches the back of her neck, then continues.]

...Right, you guys can't respond until I finish this. Whoops! Anyway, uh, the name's Chie—Chie Satonaka! If it wasn't obvious, I pretty much just got here, and I'm still kinda confused about... well, everything. The girl that brought me here didn't exactly explain much, and I kinda figured that asking other people that were brought here would be a lot more helpful in the long run. So, yeah! I'm not really picky; any tips for a newcomer like me would be awesome. Buuut I guess if I had to be specific... is there any place to get some cheap, decent food around here? I'm starving, and I could seriously go for some steak right now.

[she laughs again as she's about to go, but right before she goes to end the feed, she remembers one more thing.]

Oh, and if you've ever met or run into anybody from a place in Japan called Inaba, would you mind telling them that I'm looking for them? Thanks a bunch!

[ greetings, asgard. how has your day been? ai's? oh, well, just peachy, thanks for asking. except for, you know, everything! ]

There's been some kind of mistake.

[ let's not even bother with the pleasantries right now. someone has made the grave mistake of wronging her, and she is not about to stand for it. at least she's being fairly civil about it. for now. ]

You see, I don't belong here. [ and before you get all up in her case about nobody belonging here, she's not referring to asgard in general. jerking a thumb to the scene behind her, one can quickly deduce from the colors of the draperies that she is in one, house of loki. and looking very displeased about it. ]

This? This is a frat house. A boy's club. A sorry excuse for lodging where everyone smells, smiles at you funny, and never gives you a straight answer! I demand a reassignment!

[ kidnap her from home? fine, whatever. but if you're claiming to be an ally and not an enemy, give her some housemates that don't drive her up the wall!

and sheets with a decent thread count! ]


[ ooc; housemates or anyone around loki house are free to harass bump into her! ]

They have some nice games here. Since everything here is pretty much provided for us, I've gotten a chance to relax away from dealing with work all the time in ways I never even dreamed of before. It's nice. I'm sure the gods thought of that and that's why they're doing this. But, uh, that isn't what I wanted to talk about. Well, it sort of is sort of isn't. I know not everyone is like me...

What I really wanted to ask about is the presence of a police force. I mean, everything seems pretty calm and peaceful now, but that's because we're all still getting our bearings. It's not like everyone brought here is going to be calm and peaceful all the time. So, I guess what I'm asking is if anyone had any thoughts about that?

And government, too, this place seems like it's just waiting to become a City-State or something along those lines. Maybe we should start looking at things more in the long-term, since we're all apparently stuck here for the rest of our lives. I mean, all right, maybe even if we ourselves have peace our whole lives, what about any children that are produced? And their children? We might want to look at setting something up for the future.

I'm Adachi, for anyone who doesn't know. I know I haven't made my presence all that clear on this thing before, so for formality's sake: everyone, it's nice to meet you.

Ohoho! Greetings, Asgard! Once again, it’s Santa Mami! Here today, she has a very special show for all of her fans! It’s time for...Meet 765 Pro: Asgard edition! Let’s start with our first idol...

[And she runs up to a table where five girls are just sitting and eating. They are all used to Mami’s shenanigans, so they only look for a second before continuing their conversations.]

First up, is our very own Yayoicchi! House, Sigyn! Character type...“Uuu~uuu! Let’s all work hard and raise money for our breakfast, yaaay!"

[Yayoi looks up in surprise as she hears her name.] Eh? Was that me? I don't have to raise money just for breakfast...

[Still, she smiles and waves at the camera.] Um, hi everyone! I'm Yayoi Takatsuki! I don't know how much I can do, but I'll do my best with everyone to help bring all the color back! It looks too sad to leave it the way it is, right? So let's all continue to get along!

Don't forget, everyone! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! And next up, we have MikiMiki! Her angelcakes are lovely like always! House, Freya! Character type...“Hello, honey! Are you going to eat that onigiri? Can MikiMiki have it?”" Ufufu...we all know where that food goes, MikiMiki!

[ And Miki stops chomping on a pastry for a moment when she hears Mami direct her. She's still got a bit of chocolate on her cheek.. ]

Ah, ah.. Mami! Did you say Onigir-- [ OH CAMERA HELLO Miki smiles and waves, hurriedly rising from her seat and waving excitedly. ]

O-Oh, hello, everybody! I'm Miki Hoshii! But you can just call me Miki-chan, hehe. Miki likes to sparkle, eat, and sleep. And her breasts are really big, like va-va-voom! Um, and Miki guesses.. that's it.. Bye!!

W-well said, MikiMiki! Truly inspiring! Uwoah, and next we have Forehe—ah, Iorin! Please don’t look at Mami like that! House, Freyr! Character type, "Bonjour, everyone! I-it’s not like I want to introduce myself, but hello!"

[Iori flusters at her friend's impression of her, glaring at Mami immediately. Though it seems like her sudden aggression is only to cover up her apparent embarrassment.]

I-I don't sound like that! Besides, what was that you almost said-?! Erm...

[Oh wait, we're still filming. Iori, as if flipping a switch, nervously smiles at the camera in a most saccharine manner. Was she really yelling at Mami just a second ago...?]

Ah... Um... Hello! My name is Iori Minase, leader of the super idol unit Ryuuguu Komachi. I'm honored to be chosen by the Gods to help restore their homeland. A smart and pretty idol like me will definitely bring color and happiness to such a gray and dingy place. Trust in the world's most beautiful Super Idol to brighten everyone's hearts, okay? Nihihi~♪

Ah...is she done yet? Quickly, let's move on! We also have a very special Ohimechin with us today! House is top secret! Character type is top secret princess! Ufufu~. Maybe she’s an alien from the moon she loves so much!

[ Takane glances mildly up after dabbing at her mouth with a napkin, the perfect picture of poise. Indeed, she's already sporting a faint smile. ]

Mami, you must take care with presumption, lest it prove your thoughts unfounded.

[ the gaze turns more direct now, though the smile remains. A small nod of the head. No, it really doesn't look like she's going to deny any of Mami's claims. INFORMATION, WHAT IS THAT. ]

To the inhabitants of Asgard, may the day find you well. I am Takane Shijou. I, too, shall strive to invoke a colorful presence, while remaining as constant as the elegant sphere that blesses us with a soothing light from on high.

It's secret-code! Always reliable! And next to last, we have Chihaya-oneesan! She’s in house Freyr, just like Ohimechin! ...Oops! Character type; “My chest may be flat...but my heart and melodies are even bigger!

[ It takes ALL of Chihaya's willpower not to choke on the biscuit she'd been nibbling on, but a short, strangled sound escapes her throat anyway- she's better after one quick drink of water later, but If looks could kill, Mami would be a living popsicle by now. ]

M-Mami-!!

[ Mindful of the fact that they're on the air, Chihaya recovers admirably and give a restrained, polite nod, even though she's flushing bright red and her eyes are just... not meeting the camera. ]

... Chihaya Kisaragi. I... will do what I can to help everyone out, so if there's anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask.

Well-said! Chihaya-oneesan has a great singing voice! And last, but definitely most important, we have...Mami Futami! House is Loki! Character type is sexy big sister type! Also, the top idol! She's the leader of the party, and her levels are out of this world!

[Well, Mami has completely ruined this peaceful dinner if the background is to be believed. Iori is huffing at Yayoi, Chihaya's red in the face...at least Takane and Miki are the same always!]

Thank you for tuning in, everyone! Once again, this was your Sexy Goddess Host, Mami Futami! Please watch for 765 Pro in the future, ufufu...

[ooc; OKAY! Six way intro. Yellow is geminidol, orange is hitouch, blue is sora_wo_koete, green is sleepyidol, pink is rabbitdere, and carmine is classifidol! Mami will reply to every/almost every tagger in this entry, but you'll get an additional idol or two for your trouble!]

[Conan beams. Pure, unadulterated, cheerfulness might not be enough to distract from the drab, gloomy interior of Hel's hall, but he's trying hard.]

Ne -- I was thinking! I've heard a lot of people wondering why we were here -- not the reason in the letter. Why us and not anyone else! So that got me thinking -- maybe we'll find out the answer sooner if we ask questions to a lot of people at once!

I've got one for everyone -- sorry if it's a bit weird, but try and answer the best you can, okay? I bet it'll be useful in the long run. Anyway -- how important are you in your world?

I'll be waiting for your answer -- thank you!

[And clicking the feed off, Conan lets out a sigh, massaging sore cheek muscles. Tch ... this better work ... ]

[Ayumi bows slightly to the recording before she starts speaking, apparently in her room.]

Greetings everyone, it's nice to meet you all. I'm Ayumi shinozaki, from Kisaragi High. I don't know how many people know about Japan, but that's where I'm from. My hobbies are ghost stories and drawing, and... this is turning out to be a pretty ordinary introduction, isn't it? Well, I know a good way to fix that up.

[And with that, she covers the curtains to her room and pulls out a candle.]

Why don't I tell you all a ghost story, right now! A good idea came to me not too long ago, so I kind of want to try it out as soon as possible.

[And with that, she happily lights the candle, and cuts out the lights.]

So, has anyone around here heard of doppelgangers? It's said that somewhere out there, there's someone that looks exactly like you. According to myths, seeing your doppelganger is an omen of death: That meeting a doppelganger means that it will kill you and take your place.

However, the ones around here work a little differently. If you listen really carefully, you can hear your own voice on the wind. If you follow the source of the voice, you'll come across it: The doppelganger. And then, the doppelganger will steal your voice. No, not merely your voice, but the air itself from your body will be sucked out by it, as though it's eating your soul... And perhaps it is.

So if you hear your own voice singing, calling out to you, don't head towards the voice. If you're foolish enough to investigate it... Well, you can't be saved, can you?

[And with that, she blows out the candle, waits a few minutes, and turns the lights back on, beaming.]

So? What do you think? Not bad, huh?

[You can probably tell just by looking at him that Kovu has been struggling with getting his bracelet to work for a while now. With his lips snarled and his teeth bared, he lets out a weak, all-too-human growl.

[...and then he realizes that it's finally, actually working.

[Whoops. For a second there, he actually looks a little embarrassed with himself...

[It isn't long before he's back to his old self, though, offering the network an irritated glare.]

Does anybody know where I can get some antelope around here?

[That's right. Asgard's resident lion is getting hungry, and apparently this human food just isn't gonna cut it.]

Is this how it works...? Geez, why couldn't they have just given us normal phones?

I never thought my first time off the island would be like this. [A sigh can be heard following that statement and then some shuffling. It takes a few moments, but eventually the screen shows a young girl looking mildly happy with herself after getting the device to work, but also a bit confused as should be expected from someone who's just arrived.] Then again, I never really thought I'd be able to leave the island.


So, um, hi everyone. I guess I should probably introduce myself - I'm Wako Agemaki, it's nice to meet you all. I've been here for a few days now, but I'm still trying to get the hang of how this bracelet. That welcome letter was kind of weird, too. I wonder why we have to be the ones to preserve this place...


[Here is where her expression will become a little more solemn. She doesn't know if asking like this will work, but if she can find out where Takuto and Sugata are she would feel much better.] Oh, and if Takuto Tsunashi or Sugata Shindo are here, it would make me really happy to know where they are. I haven't seen either of them, yet and I'm kind of worried...


[The next sound to come from the video is a bit strange. It almost sounds like thunder, although the clear skies obviously indicate that is not what that sound is.] I guess I'm kind of hungry.

[A strange face appears close to the screen, as Johnny inspects it. The face and hair are scraggly and snow white, and light blue eyes with no pupils blink as he puzzles over this device. He pulls back after a moment, muttering to himself at first.]

This is some real trippy Minority Report shit right here.

Uh. So. I ain't totally convinced this isn't a dream yet, but I guess I'm supposed to be introducing myself. My name's Johnny D'Amico. I don't really have time to stick around here 'n' play action movie super hero, so if anyone has found a way for people to leave yet, that would be great. If not... can someone tell me what's really goin' on here, or what I need to do? Otherwise I'm gonna hit the kitchen for now.

Oh yeah. Is there like, a list of people who live here or anythin'? Cuz I'm looking for someone.

[ The teenage boy on the screen seems calm enough. He's not panicking or angry or anything. Just thoughtful. When he speaks, his voice is clear but has a soft, quiet tone to it. ]

Talking to people got me thinking. How many people here have saved the world before? Or maybe done something not as dramatic but still very important?

[ There's a pause, as if he's expecting immediate replies. He blinks when there are none. Right, time to continue. ]

It seems like many of us are from different worlds. But some of us are from the same world, but different times. Is there is anyone from Iwatodai or Port Island, Japan? If so, speak up and let me know what the date was when you left, please.

[ He nods once, goes to shut the feed off, then seems to think better of it for a moment. ] My name is Minato Arisato. Nice to meet you all.

[ The smile the video feed catches is more relieved than particularly welcoming. Maybe soon he'd be able to get some answers. ]

[ hello, citizens and colorful characters. You have been subjected to the steady gaze of a young woman with an absolutely unreadable expression.

Nothing but silence, until she slowly lifts one arm above her head, joined by the other in what could only be described as the pose of a ballerina about to start pirouetting.

Thankfully, she doesn't. Instead, she tilts her head this way and that, and in a perfectly calm and serious voice, says the following: ]

In order to usher color into this dreary landscape... I should like to meet the assembling colors that are to be responsible for a hopeful masterpiece.

If your emotions remain clouded, however, I am content to wait. Meetings are best approached with a calm and patient heart, after all. We must not take a single one for granted.

[ you'll find her not far from the castle or making her way to the Freyr District, if you're so inclined to meet this oddball idol. ]