Week 2 Mingle

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WEEK 2

With the nature of this 'game' out, the resort might not look so welcoming anymore. The staff are still ready to jump in and serve guests in any way they can, provided a request doesn't make them short-circuit, and the resort itself seems as warm and cheery as usual. But everyone knows the truth now. This resort is hiding some pretty big secrets, and it's only a matter of time before someone else turns up dead.

The weather is holding steady, at 'cold but still safe for outdoor activities'. The temperature seems to be dipping lower each day, though, and the previously-blue sky is starting to stay grey more often than not. Could that signal an approaching snowstorm? Who know. There is still music playing in the halls, and the cover songs continue with some low-key music for the week.

On Monday morning, another memory is returned to everyone. Another piece to the puzzle, one step closer to finding the truth of this place. But it might not be enough to put everything together yet, that might take some more time.

Most importantly, everyone needs to get to know each other. This 'game' is one of 'know your enemies', and your very survival depends on knowing when someone is acting odd.

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[jumpedtheshark]

[Early in the day, Tsumugi can be found in the morning talking to the Staff.

Later in the day, it's clear what exactly she got, as the rumbling sound of a sewing machine can be heard hard at work in her room. It looks like she forgot to close it in her haste to get started on... whatever she's working on. The door is open, but do you dare enter the domain of an otaku?

Even if you didn't dare enter the realm of Shirogane Tsumugi, her influence is soon apparent past midday, as mixed in with the unclothed rats are rats in what appear to be tiny cosplay outfits from far too many different manga, anime, and video games to count. The number of cosplay rats seems to be increasing every hour at least.

The source of the rats in cosplay can be found in the lobby. Tsumugi has set up her Rent-a-Manga stand from last week again, but is off to the side of it and focused on the rats. There are a multitude of carefully crafted tiny rat sized cosplay outfits layed out around Tsumugi. She's currently cooing to and putting the finishing touches on Ratusne Miku. There's at least a few different versions of Hatsune Miku out there already, but all different costumes/skins. This appears to be the OG one though.]

cccccosplay

[dereban]

. . . why Miku?

[ She can't help but ask, eyeing the cosplay rather curiously. ]

[jumpedtheshark]

Well, why not?

[Tsumugi is just adjusting the skirt on the rat right now. Otherwise, it's pretty much done.]

It's a nice challenge too. Miku has so many versions of her... it's plain fun to carefully recreate each one!

[This is honestly less serious than her usual cosplay endeavors... but this is actually really relaxing in a way?]

[dereban]

You couldn't have picked the other Vocaloids? Like Luka, maybe?

[ who has the better English voicebank tbh ]

[jumpedtheshark]

She's already running around with the other Vocaloid rats. You might see them around if you're lucky!

[Tsumugi has been hard at work.]

I've only done the most well known ones though... I haven't gotten around to ones like Oliver, Fukase, VFlower, or the other less recognizable ones...

[dereban]

You're really fast...

[ Does she have cosplaying abilities that make her do fast cosplay. Is this what's happening here. ]

Implied NDRV3 Spoilers

[jumpedtheshark]

[/Looks at the end of NDRV3. Probably.]

Well, I am the Ultimate Cosplayer... but, I had a little help this time. I never would have guessed that Gerome-kun knew how to sew.

Rats

[geckodad]

...do you grab 'em to measure their bodies for the clothes or what?

[As if Tsumugi has been chasing some rats around, grabbing them and then taking measurements with a short ruler. She's already going insane, he figures]

[jumpedtheshark]

They've actually been plain cooperative!

[The rats actually seem to be enjoying this. They're better at staying still than some cosplayers she's dealt with in the past.]

[geckodad]

I'm havin' a hard time believing rats are into cosplay.

[Iwai, just look at them and you'll see they like it]

[jumpedtheshark]

Well... it's plain to see they are.

[Tsumugi finishes up adjusting Ratsune Miku's costume. As soon as Ratusne skitters off, another rat takes their place. Said rat is now getting dressed up as Ranma.... Ratma.]

See?

[geckodad]

...okay, I'm pretty sure that's not normal. [These rats really are something!] ...wait...maybe this can come useful...

[Looks like this is giving Iwai an idea]

[jumpedtheshark]

Umm.... you're thinking of attaching a small camera to one, right?

[Or at least that what she's guessing he's thinking of.]

otaku room \o/

[maskarang]

[ ... a sewing machine? He hasn't seen a modern version yet, but he is quite familiar with sewing. Enough to recognize the sound when he passes by the room. To look or not to look, hm.

Look, obviously. Peering into her room and walking in like it isn't weird. ] Are you mending something?

[jumpedtheshark]

[Tsumugi freezes for a split second before relaxing. She's working on what appears to be a maid outfit. There's a large amount of small, rat sized, costumes and costume parts on another available surface. The only other thing of not is that Tsumugi's hair is splayed out in a few odd places around her workspace.

Oh, except for the edge of a nsfw Archer Dakimakura peeking out from under her bed. That's pretty odd.

Tsumugi bolts from her workspace, past her computer, past the shelves chock full of manga, and past the shelves full far too many figurines and memorabilia to count, to stand in front of the Archer dakimakura to nudge it with the back of her foot under the bed to where the rest of it's kind are hidden. ]

A-aaaaah...! Umm...! I was... sewing a Ciel Phantomhive maid outfit. Yeah.

[.... Yeah he probably saw that. Still. She's not commenting on it if he won't.]

[maskarang]

[ The saddest part of this is—if she never bolted for the dakimakura? He never would have noticed it. His mask limits his field of vision pretty substantially so he's not always the best at noticing small details.

For the longest time, he doesn't say anything. He just stands as still as can be in place staring in her direction. He has utterly no idea how to process somebody trying so hard to hide something like this. Or somebody having it in the first place. ]

... I don't know what that is.

[ He means a Ciel Phantomhive maid outfit but, honestly? This is real vague. She can take it to mean either the dakimakura or the outfit. ]

[jumpedtheshark]

[Rest in peace Tsumugi. She meets his gaze, not budging from her spot.

Oooooh boy. This one... based on his looks, he's from pretty far back. How to explain this... After a few moments thought, Tsumugi starts explaining.]

... It's an replica of a character in a story's outfit. The character is Ciel Phantomhive and the outfit is a maid outfit.

[What dakimakura? There has never been a dakimakura here. We are not acknowledging the dakimakura.]

[maskarang]

[ When she explains, he turns his attention to the sewing machine and circles around it curiously. Looks like she made a wise choice!

Sorry, dakimakuras. He doesn't know what you are either but he sure doesn't know if he's ready for a talk about you. ]

I see. Are you making a doll based on the character, then? [ He sounds intrigued by this idea, actually. ]

[jumpedtheshark]

[Oh thank god. Tsumugi internally releases a sigh of relief and answers his question. She is a-okay with steering this conversation elsewhere.]

I could if I wanted to... but not this time. No, I'm making the things necessary to become that character. To bring the fictional into reality... that's what cosplay is about!

[A pause. She should probably clarify.]

Um... not literally of course. It's more... in a roleplay sense.

rats

[winter1982]

Are you sure it's a good idea to dress up the rats?

What if one bites you?

[He's a bit concerned??]

[jumpedtheshark]

They seem to like it.

[The rat she's currently dressing as snow hatsune miku seems perfectly content with it's circumstance. There's practically a line for the rats to get dressed.]

They've been sweeties so far, I think it'd be plain my fault if I got bit 'cuz I made them uncomfortable.

[winter1982]

Fair point.

[Points to Miku Ratsune.]

What are you dressing them up as, by the way?

[jumpedtheshark]

Hatsune Miku. The Vocaloid.

[Said with the air of someone expecting you to know what they are talking about.]

[winter1982]

The vocawhat?

[He's a 38 year old man from 1982, Tsumugi.

He doesn't... really... get it?]

[jumpedtheshark]

Umm... they're a synthetic voice program. You can make songs with them... and the characters representing them are treated as idols.

[A nervous adjustment of her glasses.]

Hatsune Miku is the most iconic Vocaloid.