( video )

[nihonkoku]

[ when the feed flicks on, it's to japan seated neatly in a chair, hand withdrawing from the phone to curl in his lap. he offers a bow, straightening with a slightly uncertain expression. ]

Good afternoon. My name is Japan-- [ a slight waver there; it still feels a little strange to introduce himself this way to strangers. ] --and it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I've chosen to address the network largely for the purpose of asking advice, which I suppose is a time-honored tradition among internet users. As there's no Twitter here to turn to, well.. [ he trails off, then spreads his hands in a small shrug.

anyway. ] As a nation, my government has generally provided for me for quite some time. I do a fair amount of volunteer work, but well.. it's not the same thing as holding employment. Particularly not on another planet. [ a beat. right, get to the point. ] I would like to work for [ er. ] one of the moonblessed? If possible, that is. I've heard that there are some few that may be opening businesses of their own. If not.. it would be nice to hear about where you're working. If you are, that is. Perhaps it will give me some ideas.

[ he sighs, shoulders dropping slightly. ] Though.. I'm not eager to begin just yet. It's been quite a long week, hasn't it? With the dragons, that is. [ a beat, then he perks up slightly. ] As the little ones have been returned to their parents now, though, if you have photos that you'd like to share, I'd like to see them. The dragonlings that I saw over the last few days were all very unique. It's interesting, how they took on traits of us. Don't you think?

Comments

Video

[600kanandscrolls]

[Japan? The actual nation of Japan? Well, you have his interest. He smiles as he responds.]

To answer your question about employment, I actually started a host club, similar to what one might find in Japan, with the help of one of the locals here. It's been quite helpful in providing me with funds and even allowing for an easier way for those to enjoy some quality time with another.

[Moonlacing made easy basically.]

Was there a sort of job you were interested in trying?

[nihonkoku]

[ his face goes a little warm, but he tilts his head in question. ] A.. A host club, I see. [ well, that makes sense as a business goes, doesn't it?

he hesitates, touching fingers to his mouth. ] I'm.. not really certain. Something familiar, I suppose. I'm quite a good home cook, I suppose, but I wouldn't compete on a cooking show or anything like that.

( VIDEO. )

[herocomplex]

JAPAN!! Holy shit, dude, I was just thinking about you the other day, brah! Just making sure you settled in a-okay and everything! It's funny you mentioned needing a job 'cause I need employees! My business is about to open up in about a week, so I've been looking for folks. Actually, there's a perfect position for you!

_{[ Funny how he's being vague about what the job is. ]}

[nihonkoku]

[ he jumps a little at the sudden sound of america's voice, but finds himself smiling helplessly anyway. ]

I suppose I've settled as best I can. [ considering.. everything. he hesitates, though, brows lifting. ] What sort of business is it?

[Video]

[lightthedarkness]

Your parents named you Japan?

[Not... entirely impossible, but unique to be sure.] I've been job hunting too! Though I didn't know moonblessed could open anything here.

And I really miss my Tsukiko, she was so cute!

[nihonkoku]

[ his lips part, then shut. .. ah. ] Mm, no. I was named over the course of several centuries. [ he'd been 'wa' at first, after all. ] I'm a nation, not a human. [ but he leaves it there, instead focusing on the rest. ]

I was doing some reading up on things, and it seems that we are allowed. In fact, I've already spoken to two moonblessed that are doing so.

text

[ciao]

ciao! ciao!!

you should open up a cat cafe
oh wait
but you need money for that first too tho
don't you?

i've been playing esports with my gaming captain
it's been a really funn job because we get to hang out
and play all the time
and i even made him ramen

aren't you proud of me japan??
all the things you've taught me are coming in handy
i could cook for people that want food from your home

[nihonkoku]

[ oh.. ] A cat cafe would be so relaxing.. Or perhaps it could be a bunny cafe. But you're right, that does take capital, which is somewhat difficult for me, given that I'm not especially physically affectionate. [ well, there's his odas, of course. and italy. but it applies in general.

but warmth blooms in his chest as he reads the rest of the message, hopelessly fond. for as confusing and alarming as italy's been at times in his past, he does love him. ]

I'm very proud. I think that you can probably cook anything you set your mind to, though.

video

[thedarkbond]

[And over here is a man with rather long red hair, who waves cheerily at the camera from his own curved chair. That's basically all that can be seen of his backdrop, though, for whatever reason.]

Oh, I was wondering if there'd be a Japan after those other guys explained all the "embodiments of countries" stuff. It's nice to meet you~

I haven't really been working myself, but I've been seeing about starting something of my own for a bit...I'll mostly need artists and people who are good with computers if I go ahead with it, though. Is there any particular kind of job you were interested in?

[nihonkoku]

[ a small sigh. ] Mm, yes, I saw that America-san had done so. [ it wasn't very flattering, but what can you do? ]

Artists and, mm.. programmers..? [ is that what he means by 'good with computers'? he's admittedly curious about what this could be now. ] I've learned a little of everything over the years. [ including programming, but he's not really sure he wants to do that for a living here. maybe? ] I suppose that work is work to some extent. Yes?

[Video]

[saigawa]

[... Japan?

While the concept is nothing new to him—hell, that's how he exist—the fact that there's a personification of his... homeland even made him pause in surprise.]

Are you really Japan?

[There's a good deal of skepticism here, before he seems to relax for a moment.]

I do have some photos I don't mind sharing of my dragon. [Actually please give him a chance to show off.]

[nihonkoku]

[ he dips into another bow. ] I am, hello, it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I suppose it would be a strange thing to joke about.

[ but then he brightens in interest. ] I'd like to see them. Did you give them a name..?

text

[codecmoment]

Are you one of those "country" people, like America? I'm a big fan of your media.

[nihonkoku]

I am, yes. And thank you very much, I'm very proud of how creative my citizens are known to be.

video

[hoasen]

[No matter the look she has when she sees him, all starry-eyed and relieved, she's still going to do. Talk like it's not affecting her. Because EMOTIONS.]

Brother! Where are you now?

[nihonkoku]

[ his eyes widen, straightening like a shot. ] Oh, thank goodness. I wasn't certain how I was going to find you! [ wandering the city, he supposes.. if she was even here with this dragon group. asking around on the network? ]

I'm in the quarters I was assigned. [ a beat. ] In the, ah, dragon city. Are you also here?

video

[ateaist]

[He receives a few photos of her dragon. It seems to be about the size of the average dog.]

I'm glad to be rid of her, but she certainly looked cool, didn't she? Wahahaha! Even I couldn't let a firey looking thing like that go without a few photos.

[nihonkoku]

[ he sucks in a breath. ] Oda-dono, she's going to grow up to be a terror! [ but maybe in a good way? she certainly does resemble oda-dono in her way.... ]

Actually, though.. she's a bit cute.. [ also kind of like oda-dono.. ]

Video

[the_archivist]

Curious. You're another Genius Loci?


[And he's attached a picture, of a blue-green dragon with eyes that stare deeply into whoever looks t it.]

[nihonkoku]

I apologize, I'm not certain that I know what you're asking. [ genius loci?

but the picture means he pauses for a few moments to look at it, smiling a bit helplessly. ] They're quite a lovely dragon, aren't they? Were they much like you, did you notice..?

[systembreaker]

I'm going to open the ultimate fetishism cafe! Not just maids, but zettai ryouiki, nurses, cat ears - you name it, it'll be there. Oh, and a gacha system since people love the dopamine rush that comes with a rainbow!

[nihonkoku]

[ oh gods. ]

That's quite a lot to cover.
Though people do love a gacha, I suppose.

[video]

[tomate]

Oh, Japan! Mi amigo, I didn't know you were here too! How have you been, it feels like it's been forever since I've spoken with you.

[nihonkoku]

[ he straightens like a shot in surprise, eyes widening. ] Spain-san! I, too-- That is, when did you arrive? You look well, I'm glad to see that you seem to be managing fine thus far.

video; hope this isn't too late!! sorry, work has been swamped X(

[grylls]

[ The video starts with Riou, fully tensed up and a reverent expression on his face. This is the spirit of Japan. Vietnam's brother, as she put it, but more importantly, the personification of the nation he fought for before the military was abolished. Damn straight he looks like he's stiffened up in the presence of a celebrity. ]

Anything you need, sir!

[ He looks so proud to say that again. He's even going to properly salute in the video.

Japan might find it a little odd that he's still wearing his military fatigues?? Even though they're not in Japan. Look, he wears them day in and day out even though he's no longer in service officially. This is his life. ]

bless him, what a good boy

[nihonkoku]

[ japan actually jumps a little at the smart response, eyes widening faintly. .. JSDF, maybe? judging from the uniform, anyway. but why is he still wearing it here? had more people arrived in the last day or so..? maybe he doesn't have enough yet to buy new clothing.

well, it's not.. really his business, he supposes.. ]

Thank you, you're very kind. [ he offers a small smile that he hopes is reassuring. ] I suppose that your name would be a good start..