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[demachi]

[The video opens on a blue-haired man in black and white standing on a small sound stage. It's decorated like a disco, appropriate to his outfit, and the lights turn and shift while his long braid sways. He's grinning, moving gently to some rather catchy music that, no, doesn't match his outfit. It fades as he waves at the camera and adjusts a headset mic.]

Greetings, Lunatians and off-world friends alike! I'm your very own Wataru Hibiki, and I'm delighted to be here representing my beloved idol group, fine. As you've well seen from our leader's promotions, we're a group of young men from far, far away, who want nothing more than to bring dreams to you! Now...

[He raises his hand in a flourish, then lowers it as some interesting tapestries drop behind him. He walks up to the first one.]

As you know, we're rather fond of philanthropy. We're here tonight to request donations to the Arts Fund, and in return... you'll get... Fufufu, me.

[He gestures to a set of... yep, those are dakimakura. Hug pillows. And he's on all of them. Walking by each in turn, he explains.]

Model one can be yours for a generous 200 chroma donation or equivalent. It features my first cover story's centerfold, just a touch of fanservice for everyone... It's one-sided!

Model two, for those with more delicate tastes, features my debut play's "Yulieta" costume, with full fanservice and bedroom eyes. Oh, I can't show you the back on live video! There's a bit of skin! This glorious design can be yours for 2000 chroma!

Lastly, for the most daring, the most Amazing, a duo deal! Myself and my dear, lovely Eichi, entwined in love's secret embrace! [He gestures to a larger pillowcase, and. Yep. It's them.] These are of limited quantity, so act quickly to reserve yours for a mere 4000 chroma!

[The tapestries rise up, and he returns to the center with a twirl that is... somehow sensual? Again, his braid sways.]

There you have it! Charitable contributions will be accepted throughout the month; please mention fine in your donation and send proof to me at the business address below to request your very own Wataru Hibiki! Don't forget our upcoming three-night concert series, featuring special guests each night. You won't want to miss it. I'll also be co-starring in "My Lover is an Arthropod" at the Seaside Theater in two weeks. Won't I see you there?

[W i n k]

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[hagrides]

And you did not invite me to your arthopod performance? For shame, Wataru.

[demachi]

Dear Grimm, did you not think I got you tickets? Why, this once in a lifetime role must be shared with as many small creatures as possible!

[hagrides]

I would hardly call myself a small creature, but you are forgiven. Shall I invite my insectoid friends as well?

[demachi]

Indeed, I'd hoped you would, hence my saying small creatures~

[hagrides]

Some will be quite displeased should you call them that to their face.

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[riptidequeen]

[She sat through that whole thing and...]

Are we supposed to be excited for those things?

[demachi]

You know, some people really are! I daresay it's a little more intimate than a handshake event, to take a little piece of your idol home~

[riptidequeen]

It's not really a piece of you though. It's a pillow, a piece would be like... Hair.

[demachi]

Hair... I see your angle. Normally I'd call that "creepy" but for you, anything.

Would you prefer a bit of hair? I can certainly arrange that for a suitable donation amount!

[riptidequeen]

... I don't want your hair, or a pillow.

[huaisang]

My Lover is an Arthropod?



What is the plot about?

[demachi]

It's about forbidden love between two people, one of whom takes on certain animal characteristics at certain times! I play the one who isn't affected, so I may have an easier role, though I do end up crying a few times and it's rather rough on the voice. I live for the thrill of the stage, though! Won't you come see it?

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[huaisang]

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[huaisang]

It sounds a little strange but, I don't know... I should come and support you, right?

[demachi]

I'll let you hold Jeanne while I perform~☆

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[huaisang]

[huaisang]

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[accurately]

[ Midorima had been all but ready to ignore this. He's not against charity, but he doesn't respond to requests for donations. He's more or less the type of person to do it behind everyone's back and deny he cares at all.

He's also selfish in his own way, or at least he intends on making sure everyone perceives him as such. ]

I'll take all of the limited quantity ones. Don't provide them to anyone else.

[ No, he does not have the chroma to afford all of those at once. Eichi is going to have a lot of work to do in generating chroma. Didn't he promise him that he wasn't going to shove him being with other people in his face?

Though Eichi didn't actually do it so he can't hold him directly responsible... he's still going to punish him for this, somehow. ]

[demachi]

[Wow, this guy's pretty serious. Wataru doesn't know why (perhaps fortunately), but he's got an answer for everything. Grinning, he covers his face briefly.]

Oya...? I'm afraid that's impossible! We've decided to limit them to one per donor for fairness' sake! If you're that big of a fan of me, I'll happily provide the other two for you as well!

[accurately]

Who are you again?

[ he's 100% not going to acknowledge that Wataru.. introduced himself. He's a butt, sorry. ]

Then I'll ask if you have legal permission from Tenshouin to sell these or if you did this without his consent? This conflicts with an agreement he and I have. You can either sell them to me and raise money for your cause or cause him trouble.

[demachi]

I'm fine's Wataru Hibiki. And I'm a little insulted that you think I'd do this without Eichi's blessing. Our relationship is of the utmost importance to me.

[Color Wataru confused and slightly angry, though he says this all with a characteristic smile and a laugh.]

Who are you, then, to be so possessive of my dear Emperor? His secret manager?

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[kayssistant]

Wataru...? [She blinks. Yeah, she's not interested in the dakimakura. More like she's interested in meeting him.] Um, do you know a Natsume Sakasaki? I think he said you were his mentor.

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[demachi]

Fufufu, of course I know Natsume-kun~☆ He's as dear a friend as I can imagine.

[Now get a dakimakura...]

How rare, to meet a fellow person of taste!

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[kayssistant]

[Don't you guys have bromides or glossy pictures or even little figurines...]

He's really cool! I even offered to help him test his magic stuff in his shop!

...Oh yeah, I'm Kay. Kay Faraday.

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[demachi]

Fufufu, it warms my heart to hear such things!

[He takes an elaborate bow, which looks a bit out of place in his outfit, but oh well!]

It's very good to meet you, Little Assistant-chan~!