Exorcism Research Meeting

[jumpedtheshark]

[There's notes slipped under everyone's door's that night.]

Meet in the lobby for an research meeting on exorcism. - Shirogane Tsumugi

[Said lobby has stacks of manga on one of the tables, organized by series. There's a lot there. On another table is her sewing machine, supplies, and an assortment of red and white fabrics.]

Right! Some manga and anime refrence exorcism, like Inuyasha, or revolve around it, like Twin Star Exorcists. I've brought out both of those, Gegege no Kitaro, Blue Exorcist, Natsume's Book of Friends, Yu Yu Hakusho, and more. I think that by referencing them... we could find exorcism methods to try. While they are fictional... we are too, so... it might still work, right?

[She nervously fiddles with her tape measurer.]

I'll be working on Miko costumes for the exorcism... but I'd appreciate it if everyone here read through at least one series and wrote down the methods you find, so we can prepare for them.

Oh, and umm... one last thing. If you want to look for more related manga or watch the anime of any of these series... I'm giving you free reign to check the shelves in my room and watch on my computer.

[She's trusting you all to not look under her bed, okay. That's where all the... stranger merchandise she has has been relegated to.]

So... let's do our best to save Niijima-san, Cinque-san, and whoever the Jorogumo is...  okay?

Comments

[moonlightbeast]

[He's looking at that Bleach manga, because of course he is.]

This looks like a fashion manga, not a ghost manga.

[But wow look at all those pretty people in pretty clothes on the splash pages. He's as bisexual as ever right now.]

[jumpedtheshark]

Well... The characters do tend toward more flamboyant designs. There's barely anyone plain in here.

[Noticing his looking, she puts her current volume down, searches for the first one, and holds it out to Atsushi.]

But... it is the series Kurosaki-kun and Granz-san are from. So it makes sense, right?

[She says that like that should explain it all.]

[moonlightbeast]

...is it?

[He is. Definitely grabbing that first volume. And staring at the cover.]

This is what he looks like?

[Or, well. A heavily-stylized manga-version of him, but details.]

[jumpedtheshark]

It is!

[An enthusiastic confirmation. She's happy to wing woman someone she considers a friend, or at least is extremely fond of, even if she hasn't said it outloud.]

Or... at least that's how he looks drawn in the Bleach style.

[moonlightbeast]

[It certainly is stylized, but it's still somewhat handsome? Enough to make Atsushi even more curious about what Ichigo actually looks like.]

Ha, look, they even got his scowl down. It's perfect.

[He's amused by it, at least? And he's leafing through it.]

You know, part of me wonders if anything about my life is here. I'd love to see how they draw me.

[jumpedtheshark]

It is, isn't it?

[A perfect replica...]

Well... you could look through my Manga collection and see if there is later tomorrow Atushsi-kun. I umm... don't mind letting you in my room as long as you let me know before you go in.

[So she can make sure nothings slipped out from under the bed.]

[moonlightbeast]

Ah? Is that so?

[He can happily comply with that, but.]

Wouldn't you know if I was in there already? Since it's your collection.

[jumpedtheshark]

[A tiny shrug.]

Well... it was given to me by the Staff. I could have missed something on my first look through.

[Unlikely, but who knows.]

[moonlightbeast]

I'll come look next week then, thank you Tsumugi-san.

[jumpedtheshark]

It’s not a problem Atsushi-kun. You’re a... friend.

[Saying that out loud... it feels dangerous. But it’s true.]

[moonlightbeast]

I'm glad you still see me as a friend, even after everything. You're my friend too, you know?

[Punch them in the friendship, that will work.]

[jumpedtheshark]

There's no reason I wouldn't consider you a friend, Atsushi-kun.

[He's done nothing to her. Wow. She did not expect that warmth at being called a friend back, genuinely. Huh.]

[moonlightbeast]

Still, it means a lot to me. I treasure our friendship.

[He's too genuine with his feelings whoops.]