video; un: vforvenus

[reloves]

Hey, hey, everyone..! Guess what month it is? It's Valentine's Month!

[ That is literally not how it works. But.. you know, this is Minako. She's got the kind of exuberant charm to pull it off, not to mention the endless outward projected confidence. ]

And yet there's so few messages about that, and more messages about.. weird things! [ The stabbing. She mostly means the stabbing, but she is actively trying to push that message down in favour of something a little more positive here, okay. Lest more people get ideas about that. ]

So.. I think it's about time for everyone to pay tribute to the goddess of love and beauty herself, Minako-sama, over here! Give me all of your latest and hottest love gossip! Is someone sneakily dating? Do you suspect something might be blooming between two people? Any crazy Valentine's Day plans? I must know!

[ So nosy. ]

I'll even accept it if you want to tell me about it anonymously, I am a generous goddess, after all.. The only rule is no love confessions aimed at me! [ She sighs. In the most melodramatic way possible. ] Yes, yes, I am well aware that everyone is lining up to have a shot with me, but unfortunately Iiiii am already spoken for this Valentine's Month! And every month after that!

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video; un: saxitup

[saxsongs]

Sono ancora felice per te.

[Someone's on italian mode today.]

[reloves]

[ .. apparently, huh.

Then again, nothing is unexpected when it comes to #1 top idol Ren.. though it still manages to catch Minako by surprise for a moment, blinking at the screen. ]

Sorry..?

[ She sure doesn't speak Italian. ]

video; un: jean

[rustyhonesty]

Weird things?

[reloves]

Yes, weird things!

[ Does Minako feel way more seriously about this than she's indicating right now? Sure. But she's being overly dramatic on purpose, since the last thing she wants to happen here is some sort of mass panic. ]

Surely you've noticed it too..!

Video | un: robin

[wolfhunted]

Valentine's Month? I thought St. Valentine's was just the one day.

[reloves]

Ohoho! Now that is a common misconception.

[ More like, now this is something Minako is making up entirely.. by herself.. But she figures it can't hurt if there are a few more days of love! ]

How could the very concept of love ever be contained to just one day? It'd be cruel!

video; un: bluesaber

[excalibeam]

[ Minako being just as Saber remembers from the ball... ]

Ohh, I'm sure whoever is speaking for you is quite the fortunate fellow indeed.

[ Still, putting aside the stuff about the goddess of love and beauty... or even the fact that it's Valentine's Day not Month, she is right about one thing... we need less messages about stabbing.

Oh, what? Gossip? Ah right that is the point of this message... yeah Saber has nothing. ]

[reloves]

[ Yup, Saber, this is just it. You truly got the ideal first impression of Minako to prepare you for her for all eternity..

But while Minako proudly smiles at the compliment the other is giving her, there's one thing she just.. can't help but notice.

You won't get away this easily, Saber. ]

So.. where's your hot gossip?

Audio; un: dust

[mithrarin]

Guess things turned around for you after the mistletoe incident, huh.

[reloves]

Well, I at least know I won't have to repeat that again next year!

[ Minako is a faithful girl, after all. ]

How about you? Did you explore any mistletoe-related shenanigans after that? Do you have a date for Valentine's Day?!

video | un: tsum.tsuki

[tsumtsuki]

[ Though he doesn't have much to offer in terms of gossip (at least, that he's presently aware of), he can at least say this: ]

Oh! I'm happy for you, Minako-chan. If you'd like, I'd be happy to help you pick out some flowers. [ Because obviously the goddess of love is doing something special with her partner on Valentine's Day, right? ]

[reloves]

[ Tsumugi...

How come you're both the best boy, and also so disappointingly not sharing any hot gossip with her? Tsumugi surely spends so much time around other cute boys, and yet there's not even a single shred of love-related gossip hanging around them?!

She refuses to believe that. ]

Well.. That'd be nice.. [ Hence why her voice trails off. ] But do you really not have more to share with me, Tsumugi-kun?

Video | un: pikohammerhero

[pricklybloom]

Aww, you're dating someone? Congratulations!

So, I know it doesn't really count as gossip or anything, but um...would it be okay if I ask for some advice?

[reloves]

Hehe, thanks!

[ Guess who's just beaming a proud smile over here. It's this girl. She's definitely still not out of the gushy phase - and who knows if she'll ever be, let's be real. It's still Minako we're talking about. ]

But of course! The goddess of love and beauty herself is always here to provide some advice about her expertise! What's troubling you?

video | un: maruchan

[fujimaru]

I've never heard of a goddess of love named Minako.

[ She says it with a completely straight face, wide-eyed and mild. It's too bad that she doesn't actually have any kind of hot gossip to supply to follow up the joke, but at least she does have this: ]

I'm already working on the girichoco I have to make this month, I don't even want to think about if I had to deal with anything like honmei chocolate. I'd have to buy a mold or something to make them cute.

[reloves]

[ Okay, hold on here, hold on!

It's not even that Minako doesn't think chocolate is worth talking about. It's an important part of Valentine's Day, of course she wants to know more! But first she clearly has to set a misunderstanding straight, before this other person gets any strange ideas about her goddess status. ]

Hold on, hold on! How come you never heard of me?! [ One can audibly hear the whine in her voice. ] How about Venus then? You've heard of that, right?

Video | UN: koko1010

[scriptwriter]

I've got a hot date with a Valentine Day's gacha event to play! I've gotta roll for the beloved Sara-chan coming soon!

[That's going to be the highlight of his day. He would love to get chocolates, sure... But he's hyped to obtain a pretty 2D girl!]

[reloves]

...

[ Kotarou, please. Look, he's even managed to stun Minako of all people into stunned silence for a moment - and that's quite the feat, considering how ridiculous she is by default. ]

Hey.. Are you saying that you're going to spend all of Valentine's Day only with 2D girls..?

video | un: mc.bb

[ichibukuro]

Congrats, Minako-sama. [Yup, still calling her that. Though he'll stop if it's no good now that she's spoken for ~ ]

Do you have any crazy plans?

[aka you gonna ask for the hot gos and not give anything up yourself?]

[reloves]

[ Ichiro is clearly the ONLY boy that matters. Look how respectful he's being towards the goddess of love and beauty!

(Minako might be letting out a happy squeal over here.) ]

Of course I do! I'm going to spend all of Valentine's Day with my girlfriend! I'm not going to lose her out of my sight, not even for a moment..!

video | un: kaz.PIKO

[natsupiko]

Alright I'm about to spill some SCALDING HOT tea! [Kazunari takes a deep breath, really building up the anticipation.

And then he exhales and his expression becomes super bummed.] And it's that I'm all out of tea. [Or none that he can share. Miss.fortune has a strict privacy policy!]

People need'to start acting up!

[In a sexy way. Not a stabby way.]

[reloves]

[ The worst part?

Minako falls for it. Kazunari has the perfect dramatic delivery, which means Minako is totally holding her breath after he announces what he's about to do. She is ready to soak up every single drop of gossip.

.. except.. then nothing follows. There has never been greater disappointment on anyone's face ever, honestly. ]

W-Wait, what do you mean?! Are you seriously trying to tell me you have nothing to share?! [ She refuses to believe it!! ]

video; un: jade

[mushroomaficionado]

Well, I am sure everyone is saddened by your lack of availability, myself included. But I hope the day is a splendid one for you.

[reloves]

[ Doesn't he know just the perfect thing to say. Minako's smile is beaming. Her eyes might be starting to sparkle a little. ]

Hehe, I know, I know.. Although I'm very happy in my relationship, I do feel very guilty that I'm taking the goddess of love and beauty herself off te market! It must be devastating to our community as a whole!

[ Sure, Minako. ]

.. how about you though? Have you already found some sort of dazzling love to spice up your youth with?

text; un: maou

[owarifool]

i plan to take all these cupid arrows

convert them into bullets

load them into the Maou Gun

and see what kinda fires i can start

[reloves]

[ .. well.

No one can say that's not a wild plan, at least? It makes Minako pause for a moment, her mental scale trying to weigh the beautiful chaos and passion up against any potential hurt.. ]

wait a second!!!

are you going to make sure it's only good for people? no one will get hurt, right?!

Anon - text

[resistetmords]

i heard that if u buy belgian chocos from the trappist cafe and give em 2 ur crush theyll fall head over heels 4 u

[reloves]

[ Wow, what a totally non-suspicious anon message. Certainly not a trace of any secret self-advertising!

By which I mean: Minako is totally oblivious enough to fall for it. ]

wow, really?! those have to be some special chocolates!!!

i will clearly have to tell everyone to get theirs from there!!!

Video; UN: Roseofdawn

[beautyrest]

Well, I'm in an official courtship, and I want to happily announce it to my friends.

[reloves]

Well then, go right ahead!

[ Minako sure doesn't mind when others gush about their love life. It's exactly what she was asking for people to do, after all - hence why she greets the other's statement with nothing but a huge smile on her face. ]

I'm all ears..!

video; un: 7😆H!TA1

[arf]

Right!? It's the most important time of the year and they barely even know about it here!!

[ Geh, wait-- ]

You're a goddess!?

[reloves]

Of course! [ Minako says it so easily - without missing a beat.

She's even smiling as she says it. Why, of course she's a goddess! Isn't it obvious, she seems to be saying with every single bit of her body language. ]

Who wouldn't recognize a goddess right away when they see one?

Audio; un: smoking_bomb

[bakudan_bambino]

I’m blessed to be courting/in a romantic relationship with two people currently.

[He’s not sure how his lovers would feel about him outing them publicly.]

[reloves]

Wooow, two people! That's going to be a busy Valentine's Day!

[ Hey, it's not like she knows the exact nature of this relationship. It could be a threeway sort of thing, but for all she knows, it could just be open love with him being allowed to just date whoever he wants.. Minako isn't judging! Love is love!

Hence why she's just smiling. There's even a playful wink, reflected in her tone. ]

Do you have any special plans for it yet?

video - un: sephiroth

[sefirot]

You are not a goddess.

[There is no way ...]

[reloves]

Of course I'm a goddess!

[ Despite the fact that Minako looks every single inch a teenage girl, she says it with the sort of ease and confidence that most people wouldn't have.

Like she isn't making some sort of ridiculous claim here. Like this is, instead, something really valid she's saying. ]

Why wouldn't I be?

video; un: 14th Moon

[plenilunium]

[Jyushi prepared his scene for this video call. Minako deserves the whole works, background and dramatics! She seems to really like it when he does this so it's no problem. With the candles in the background, the video opens up with him swirling a glass of grape juice--not wine because he doesn't like wine. But the aesthetic is enough!]

Ah, it is time I paid my tribute to the goddess of love and kindness. My apologies, my fair maiden, for not doing so beforehand. I wish I had tales of love to give but my heart...as it battles with the darkness...! Could love be its true shining savior...?! Wretched night!

[He's got love problems going on but has no plans right now to act on them. It's too complicated! However, he's here for the drama of it all.]

[reloves]

[ Oh, god.

Look at Jyushi. Just look at him! Has there ever been a guy who's understood a maiden's hearts and desires better than him? Minako sure doesn't think so. Especially when she herself is just theatrical enough to realise that he's got to have put some effort into that set. It's the complete picture! ]

No way..! Does that mean that the prince of darkness himself will have to find a date this month for his heart to finally be relieved?!

[ Don't worry, dude. Minako would run all over town to find someone. She's so whipped for these dramatics - there's practically sparkling eyes on her end here. ]

video: un: li_min

[kiss_it_better]

Is Valentine's Month a holiday celebrated where you're from? And it is one dedicated to love?

[It sounds vaguely like a holiday from the West...perhaps he'll ask Walter about it later.]

[reloves]

It sure is!

[ .. okay, so maybe Minako is just stretching up Valentine's Day a little to cover an entire month.. But ssh, ssh, it's for everyone's good! She can't imagine a month's worth of love could be bad for anyone, especially people who haven't even heard of Valentine's Day itself. ]

I know they don't celebrate it here, and they probably don't celebrate it in some other worlds either.. But I thought it'd be a nice tradition to uphold here! After all, isn't love the absolutely most precious thing in the world? [ The girl smiles widely as she says it. ]

Audio; un: Caster

[colchismagecraft]

"The Goddess of Love and Beauty", hm? Quite a bold claim.

[Please say this wasn't actually Aphrodite for goodness sake. If there was one person other than Jason she did not want showing up, it was Aphrodite. Minako was not a name she'd heard before, though, so maybe this was just someone using the title?]

[reloves]

Well, it's not bold if it's true, right?

[ Minako laughs - happily, even. She seems weirdly confident about all of this. Even without video, it's obvious from her tone of voice alone. ]

I am the goddess of love and beauty herself, after all! It is me, Venus! [ Sorry, Caster, we operate on Roman standards here, apparently. ] That's why I felt like it was important for me to make a message for everyone during this important month of love..!