video;

[accurately]

I have no intention of falling behind on my studies simply because I'm in another world. I have a particular interest in chemistry, so we'll be starting with that. Those interested in a group should reply so we can discuss a time.

[ He really does mean chemistry, this isn't some kind of ass-backward call for moonlacing, please study science with him. ]

I also need a haircut. Are there any recommended, licensed stylists available?

[ Someone talk him out of the haircut he has zero taste it will go badly. He pushes up his glasses as if he's confident this is the clear path.

Also, in the background of the video there is a ominous looking chair. He does not feel the need to address it. ]

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[slyguy]

That's dedication.

[Someone that exacting is not likely to fall for a cheap trick. Pity. Gen wants to try at least one more angle, though, before giving up. Since Midorima is only interested in the luck side of divination, he needs to make it sound like he has some mysterious well of luck at his disposal.]

I said mentalist, not just palm reader, did I not? I could use my skills to help you develop a luck-focused attitude to open your mind to ambient luck.

[There is no such thing.]

[accurately]

No one has a more luck-focused attitude than I do.

[ He pushes up his glasses. This man means business. No one is more dedicated to luck than Midorima Shintarou. He was born on 7/7. His luck lives and dies by his horoscope. He almost lives and dies by his luck sometimes. He gets his lucky item every single day without fail, even across multiple planets, no matter how ridiculous it is or how impossible and rare. It's part of doing everything he can to succeed.

Rather than being immune to such a declaration, he is convinced that his attitude is 100% the most effective means to increase his luck because he will do so much weird shit to achieve it. ]

[slyguy]

[That is an absolutely ridiculous statement, but Gen can appreciate someone with intense focus who knows what they're about, whether it's rebuilding society with primitive resources or gaining as much luck as possible.]

If you're sure... I'd hate to think you've passed up an opportunity to increase your luck.

[He can appreciate them while still doing his own thing because he knows what he's about, too.]

[accurately]

[ So would he. ]

Tell me.

[ He at least will hear this out. ]

[slyguy]

[OK, he mentioned ambient luck already, so he needs something about drawing in the energy around you...]

Are you familiar with the idea of the 8 chakras? It may be different where you're from.

[The lies flow smoothly once he's settled on his angle. Despite his unusual circumstances right before ending up here, he lived 19 years in a standard, modern Japan. There are only 7 chakras.]

But as I learned it, the 4th chakra is the luck chakra. Between the solar plexus and the heart chakras because it draws on gut feelings and the knowledge of your heart in equal parts.

[accurately]

[ Yeah he's not super familiar with chakras, especially on other planets, so he doesn't have much reason to disbelieve that part. Unfortunately, his other favorite subject is biology. ]

Your guts are located below the solar plexus.

[slyguy]

You really know your stuff!

[A little flattery helps smooth any pitch.]

The solar plexus chakra is associated with the stomach and digestive system.

[A "Hey, I didn't make the system" shrug.]

[accurately]

[ He's still not sure if he buys what's going on. But the entire idea of luck and learning to draw luck to you is based on the idea that there are things in the universe beyond one's control. ]

And your point with this chakra is?

[slyguy]

If this chakra isn't open, then luck won't flow through you. To clear it, there are some guided meditations I could lead you through as well as acupressure techniques I can use.

[Always trying to work in some bonus chroma generation through unnecessary touch.]

If you choose to take advantage of my services.

[accurately]

[ This dude wants to touch him... he's more than a little conflicted here. But if it's professional he will consider it. ]

What's your price?

[ If it's a service, after all. He already knows that he's way too in tune with his own luck, but if he could absorb more than he wouldn't complain, and acupressure doesn't sound bad as long as this guy doesn't pull anything strange. ]

Hope vague is okay because I don't have a good sense of what things cost here

[slyguy]

[Gen takes a few minutes to look up prices for similar (except real) services and then quotes him a rate that is slightly higher than average to imply quality but not so high that he might be instantly turned away if he's careful about money.]

totally fine!

[accurately]

[ Under normal circumstances, Midorima would have no problem throwing away money on anything that would get him luck. He's throw away 50,000 yen on a lucky item for a friend without asking before, it's no big deal to him.

Buuuut he's not coming from a well-off family here, he has to earn his chroma. So he has to consider his budget. ]

Is there a discount if I bring someone?

[ He'll drag Tsumugi into this. Tsumugi probably wants to hear about it anyway, but maybe he can get them a deal... ]

[slyguy]

The more the merrier!

[accurately]

I'll be discussing this with Aoba and get back to you. How much is the discount for two?

[ He just wants any discount. He's pushing for it. ]

[slyguy]

Not a big Chroma producer?

[It's not good to taunt a potential customer, but he can't help it. He tosses out a decent discount to make up for it.]

I'll have to check with my manager, but I should be able to give you both 25% off.

[accurately]

I'm not.

[ He's not ashamed of it. He doesn't like strangers touching him!! It's hard to get chroma when your only sources of it are somehow both famous. Or Aoba, which he's worried about getting awkward because they're roommates. ]

That's agreeable. I'll get back to you.

[slyguy]

You know where to find me.