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[saxsongs]

[Ren has set up the camera so that he's visible from waist up. He's smiling a perfect smile, fit for an entertainer.]

Hello, everyone. My name is Ren Jinguji. I'm an idol back home and I was also in the business in Lunatia, where I was before coming here.

I was curious to know if you think being a singer would be successful here in Camelot? I am planning on joining the theater, but I wish to sing as well. Of course, I could just sing for the sake of it, but I want to spread the joy of music around as much as I can.

[Maybe that's a bit cheesy and more what Ittoki or someone else from STARISH would say, but he does feel the same way.]

Also my magic here is Healing. If anyone would like to practice together, I would appreciate it. Or if anyone happens to need healing, I can at least try my best.

Comments

[happyberry]

Ah... So you’re not from the Glitter Planet, then... Unless you’re on the down low, too, huh...

[ She mutters the last bit to herself. Maybe even on this planet, the Glitter Planet natives need to keep a low profile. She’s never actually talked to Seiji about his foreign origins or the source of his natural sparkle, after all... There could be much more than meets the eye. What if below the shimmering surface there’s a covert intergalactic operation going on?! And if this guy, who looks so remarkably like a redheaded long-lost Kisaragi cousin with that natural sparkle himself, could be in on this secret mission?! Maybe he can’t speak of the Glitter Planet, just like Seiji-sama... Or maybe he’s just Japanese and cute like he says... Could that mean the same of Seiji? This certainly leaves Miwako with a lot to think about. On her own, though, because this is aaalllllllll her and her pet theories. Better to keep things hush-hush for fear of risking the handsome young men’s possible secrets, or, yknow, her social life and reputation as a semi-sane person.

Either way, she looks rather put out by Ren’s response. ]

Seiji-sama is a famous hair stylist, even overseas... You’re sure you haven’t heard of him? He’s one of the best makeup artists in Japan! Do you live in Tokyo? Surely you’ve crossed paths! He does photoshoots for idols, models, runway shows... He even works with famous fashion brands like Happy Berry! I’m sure you’ve seen Happy Berry ads in magazines, at least... like Zipper, FRUiTS, GLB... y’know. The name doesn’t ring a bell at all...?

[saxsongs]

[Everyone is welcome to have their theories, even if they wouldn't be true. Ren smiles in apology.]

Unfortunately no. It could be a case of even though we're both from Earth, we're still from different worlds. It has happened before... where we have so many similarities, but some things are different.

[happyberry]

Ehhhh... I’ve heard this, but— Different worlds are easier to understand than different Japans...

[saxsongs]

I admit, it was a confusing thought at first. But you get used to the idea... just think of the other Japan as a different world as well.

In a way... you can think of me as a very handsome alien.

[happyberry]

Haaah!! You’re right! A handsome alien! I guess everyone I meet here is a handsome alien, in that case, huh — I mean, if they’re handsome, that is...

[ Clearly easy to stun this girl. She’s ready to be in awe at all times. ]

[saxsongs]

[Ren chuckles.]

Well, I seem to be talking with a beautiful alien in return.

[happyberry]

[ It's also easy to thrill her. She takes a compliment well, a bright smile and slight blush. ]

Hehe~ I try! I'm no idol, though, wow~ Must be so exciting! What a cool job! How'd you get discovered?

[saxsongs]

[Then thrill her he shall, any moment she likes or least expects it.]

I went to a school called the Shining Academy. The goal there is to debut as idols and then get work with the Shining Agency, the headmasters' company.

[happyberry]

[ The Shining Academy? Glitter Planet idol under-cover, c'mon, seriously. Conspiracy theory privately confirmed. ]

That's amazing!! There's an entire school for becoming an idol?! That makes sense, it's so much work involved, wow~! What did you study?

[saxsongs]

Composing lyrics, singing, acting, modeling... all sort of things an idol must know how to do.

[happyberry]

Haaa, and Miwako thought Yaza Arts was so well-rounded! Wow! Did you take normal classes, too, like maths and languages and stuff? Was this a high school? University? Vocational school...?

[ She's gotta ask the nitty-gritty questions. ]

[saxsongs]

I would say it's closest to a vocational school, but no, we didn't have "normal" classes. Most of us have attended high school, however.

[happyberry]

Ahh, like— a finishing school to get famous! So glamorous~!

[saxsongs]

You got it. Our teachers even were active idols and our headmaster a former idol. It was rather glamorous, I have to admit.

[happyberry]

That sounds amazing, wow~! Miwako's jealous. It sounds like living in an anime, hehe~!

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