Maidens of the Kaleidoscope
~Beyond the Border~ => Rumia's Party Games => Topic started by: Nekomata-chan on December 14, 2011, 08:54:05 PM
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Well, I'll start this simply, freestyle, yeah~!
>You are Yuyuko Saigyouji.
>...
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>Where is Youmu?
>What are we doing?
>Where are we?
>Are we hungry?
>Inventory
>Relationships
>Quests
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>Skills/abilities.
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>You can see Youmu, she is sat beside you.
>We are sitting on the porch, looking out over the Nethworld.
>We are in the Netherworld.
>You are always hungry.
>Inventory: A fan and an empty plate of dumplings rested beside you.
>Relationships: Youmu Konpaku - your gardener. Yukari Yakumo - a friend of yours. The Prismrivers - regular performers in the Netherworld. Saigyou Ayakashi - the youkai cherry tree in your garden.
>Quests: Youmu is very quiet, restless and almost panicky today. You must find out why, solve it, eat whilst doing so, and hopefully do some other stuff.
>Skills/Abilities: The ability to invoke death in mortals and have batshit-insane danmaku.
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> Is something supposed to happen today? maybe Youmu is worried about that.
>Any recent events of note worthy happen?
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>Nothing you reckon important is going to happen today.
>A past event was a threat letter from an unknown source, saying something along the lines of "be ready for an attack", but you cannot remember the rest. You remember you were puzzled at Youmu's [scared] reaction, and you wondered why a girl in her league would worry in that way.
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Maybe its because she is afraid of ghosts?
Whats the most recent incident in Gensokyo we have heard of?
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>Afraid of the ghosts? Youmu? She's a half-ghost herself.
>The most recent incident was all of the divine spirits emerging. Reimu, bless her, came to the Netherworld suspecting you, but ended up talking to some Taoist girl.
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>"So, hmm, you seem to be awfully worked up."
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>Are we still trying to figure out who the person under the Saigyou Ayakashi is?
>Are there any other realms connected to the Netherworld other than Gensokyo?
>Do we like tea?
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>Youmu jumps at your sudden question. She pats down her hair and sighs. "Yeah, it's just... it's nothing, Lady Yuyuko, I'm fine..." Youmu murmurs stoically. This will be a tough thing to crack into, you think to yourself.
>No, you found out who was under the Saigyou Ayakashi quite a while ago. Your own corpse. Hooray.
>You cannot remember if anything is permanently. Occasionally, Yukari will gap herself into the Netherworld from outside of Gensokyo, which means that sometimes the Netherworld is temporarily connected to the outside world (when Yukari visits).
>Of course you like tea. You like anything edible/drinkable.
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> How do we feel about Yoshika challenging our position as biggest eater?
"We never did find a dragon to eat."
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>You don't mind about being challenged, as long as you still get to eat.
Youmu raises an eyebrow at your odd statement, but doesn't chase it up.
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"Maybe its time for another double's night."
"Youmu, did you forget my birthday?"
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>Youmu sighs, "I guess maybe it is." She doesn't look enthusiastic.
>Youmu is cut short and stares at you, "Y-your birthday, Lady Yuyuko?! A-already?!" she stutters, wide-eyed.
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> "Youmu, I see you have a long ways to go. Playing with your swords, running away to talk to Taoists. Forgetting important information! What will the neighbors thing?"
> "Its the routien isn't it. Its too much for a young woman like you. The same thing day in and day out, cooking, cleaning up after me, gardening, cooking some-more, cooking. When you could be out there! Finding your true love! Braving foul monsters! Winning fame and respect, and terrifying parents with your hansom figure!"
> "You just cant stand it, being cooped up in here with boring old me." *snif*
>wipe our eyes on our sleeve.
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>Youmu stutters, "I didn't mean to, Lady Yuyuko..."
>"I don't want that, I love it here!!" she's nearly as close to tears as you are.
> Youmu stands up, grabbing your arms, "Lady Yuyuko, it's not like that at all! You aren't boring, you are the most diverse person I ever know!!"
>Your tears leave a stain on your sleeve.
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"Oh, Youmu!" hug her. She's so cute when shes upset.
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>Youmu blushes, blinking away the pool of tears before leaning away from the hug. Myon spirals around above her head lazily.
"Yes, so... is there anything specific you want for your birthday, or can I surprise you?" she gingerly asks.
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"Surprise me!" Make sure to give Myon a hug too! "So, should we throw a test of courage? Reimu-chan thew the last one. Come, I want to tour the gardens with you."
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>Youmu nods, smiling as you hug Myon.
>Youmu stands up in determination, "I will win the test, Lady Yuyuko!" she smiles and nods at your 'request'.
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"My shining knight!" start walking the garden paths. "What part of the gardens would you recommend?"
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>Youmu blushes, scurrying to catch up to your headstart. "I-I guess I would recommend the... um... I don't know, maybe the gardens around the Saigyou Ayakashi?" she curiously inquires. You smile at her request.
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"Really? Any reason?"
Let her catch up.
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>Do youkai cherry trees have souls?
>Can we call up phoney-looking ghosts to scare Youmu?
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>Not since the incident in the past where you used the essence of spring. After that, the Saigyou Ayakashi swayed peacefully and independently as any contented being would.
>You can call some of the scarier-looking ghosts in the Netherworld, some that make even you feel unsettled on occasion.
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>Try summoning a less scary ghost. Right now.
>Remind Youmu that we're still waiting for an answer if she doesn't answer.
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>One of the more startling than downright-disturbing ghosts materialises at Youmu's side, before floating away ahead of her. Youmu, desperate to keep up her swordsman-like tough exterior, she doesn't let out the scream you can tell is brewing in her.
>Youmu stutters, "Not any particular reason... I guess it's just pretty... almost like centrepiece, you know, really quite magnificent.." and under her breath you hear words she did not mean to say, "..like you, Lady Yuyuko..", you simply raise a hand and giggle, letting her know you heard it. Youmu looks mortified.
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"When one sits in the center the surrounding gardens are so beautiful!"
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>Youmu looks surprised at how you didn't follow up to her "comment". She nods in agreement anyway, but it's not long before she looks as if there is something important she forgot, or she is expecting something. She keeps looking over her shoulder.
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>Don't look back.
>At the top of our mind, why could she possibly be doing that? Did something happen before that makes her do that?
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"Is there something we should know about int the head of our gardens?"
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>You stay looking ahead.
>Now you begin to remember something.. Youmu received a letter which she refused to show you or tell you about, saying it was just a prank letter from some random person.
>Youmu murmurs, "Can anybody get into the Netherworld, Lady Yuyuko? You know, without dying?" you sigh at her forgetfullness. There was that human that tried to stop you reviving the soul in the Saigyou Ayakashi. It's amazing Youmu forgot!
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"Sure, remember the gate that the prismrivers like to hang out near?"
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>Youmu looks startled, as if she's worried about somebody visiting... she left that letter on the porch, maybe you could ask her to wait here, distracting her whilst you go looking for it.. fingers crossed one of the ghosts hasn't moved it.
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(OOC Note - If anyone finds this a drag, don't worry. Stuff will get going soon, I promise!)
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(Don't worry. Mostly its just I find writing Yuyuko intimidating. Fun. but Intimidating.)
"Are we expecting guests? Maybe they brought some dragon!"
Start walking towards the gate.
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>Youmu leaps in front of you, panicking, "L-Lady Yuyuko, don't! W-we are about to host some very hostile visitors, I don't want you harmed! I don't know how they are, but the manner in which they presented themselves in the letter I received was very disturbing!"
>You hear a call, almost a mocking one, "Oh, Yuyuko~" and you recognise it instantly to be Yukari. "Youmu, you honestly need to learn to recognise my handwriting. I said specifically that I was going to come and spend some of my waking hours here. I worded it as 'to while away the hours to the demise of the waking eye.' By that, I did not mean I was going to murder anybody~" she trills in a tangent to herself. "Oh, and Yuyuko, Reimu may be dropping by just about..." You see the miko fall out of a gap at your feet. "..now?"
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>We take that they'll be here until they are literally asleep?
>Do we know what Yukari thinks of us?
>"Why, hello, Reimu, so nice of you to drop by!" Corny joke FTW!
>Help her up.
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>They probably will. Reimu may stay longer or shorter, depending on how annoyed she is.
>Yukari is your friend, obviously. You've been friends for awhile now, but like people say, she is youkai not to be trusted.
>Reimu grumbles into the floor, "Not like I wanted to.. Dammit, Yukari, I was just about to have an afternoon nap, too!! Grr..
>The red-white miko dusts her outfit off as she stands, still scowling at Yukari.
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"Well its not like you have to stay awake here. I wonder if we have any pomegranate (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rape_of_Persephone)seeds."
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>Yukari just laughed. "Yuyuko, you are such a tease. You don't want me to stay for awhile, I take it?" she puts on a falsely sad face, "I picked this face up from Chen. It works on Ran like a drug!"
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"Well I am just glad I didn't have to kidnap Chen to get you to come visit me! Or maybe I should see if one of those Oni would kidnap me?"
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>Reimu and Youmu exchange confused looks, but Yukari is unfazed. "A lot of them would struggle to tie a knot, yet alone kidnap the invoker of death herself. Don't tempt fate, Yuyuko, and keep your hands off Chen. That's a warning from Ran, not me." the youkai giggles.
>Reimu leans to Youmu and whispers, "Is this normal conversation between these two?"
>Youmu gives a solemn, almost tired nod. Reimu looks jumpy.
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"Ah, She doesn't want Chen missing her math homework! Youmu, is the plum sake ready yet? Do we need to go get Miss Tenshi for the Angel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenshi)food cake."
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>Youmu nods, "The plum sake's been ready for ages, you left it on the porch.. and I can collect the angel food cake from Tenshi for you, if you want. Reimu, want to come?" Reimu shakes her hands, "No! I am not going near that masochistic celestial again!" Youmu just shrugs and gives a bow to you and Yukari, before disappearing as her supernatural speed kicked in.
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"Didn't you meet a strawbery youkai or something once Yukari? Or was that Reimu?"
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>Yukari shrugs, "Do you mean Okazaki Yumemi? Oh, I think that was Reimu. I haven't seen anyone from the Probability Space Hypervessel in several years." she shoots a glance at Reimu, who looks totally confused.
"Don't expect me to remember! All I remember is that she was freaking obsessed with red!"
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"So how has life in the living world been? I haven't seen you in a while, Reimu."
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>Reimu sighs. "Well, Yuyuko, the whole problem is I have had, yet again, no donations to my shrine!" Yukari simply waves her fan in front of the miko's mouth to quieten her.
"Reimu-chan, don't state the obvious~! You should see the Moriya Shrine, they're almost getting too many donations. I saw Sanae-chan in the village on a shopping spree. Oh, she was buying so much, it was quite a sight~!" Yukari sings. Reimu looks as if she may explode.
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"What and remilia drinks all your tea too! Tsk, tsk."
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Reimu shrugs, "That's usually Marisa, Remilia doesn't like regular tea. Sakuya has to prepare hers specifically." the miko babbles as Youmu returns with the cake from Tenshi. She looks disturbed. "Reimu, now I know what you mean by Tenshi being a masochistic celestial, as she wouldn't let me leave until I slapped and hurt her. Ugh.."
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>"Oh-hohoho, perhaps you should have been rougher with her then."
>hide a smile behind our fan.
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>Is Youmu ever a loose cannon?
>"And if you ever see her again, tell her I said 'hi!'"
>What authority do we have regarding death outside of the Netherworld?
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>As you speak, Youmu looks gradually more frazzled and... is that embarrassment you see on her face?!
>Youmu isn't usually, but maybe she has a dark side she hasn't told us about~
>She shakes her head, "I hope never to see that blue-haired pest in my life!!"
>Unless you are there yourself, you cannot really have much authority over death. You probably could if you strained yourself, but you don't want to try too hard~
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>Okay, we're pushing it too far. Let's quit teasing Youmu for now.
>"Youmu, would you mind preparing the cake? I'm sure our guests our very hungry."
>To Yukari: "So, how have you been the past few (days, if Yukari visited recently; weeks, if the visits aren't so frequent)? Have I missed anything fun in Gensokyo?"
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>You cease the teases, much to Youmu's relief. She escapes to prepare the cake, Reimu shuffling after her to avoid Yukari.
> Yukari sighs, "From what Reimu has told me, the Palanquin ship lot and those Taoists are in a war. I was just watching a fight between them, and all of Gensokyo seems to like it. It's all theu talk about~!"
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>"Oh dear. I hope they keep the fights on their own turfs."
>Do we know who the concerned parties are comprised of?
>If we do:
>>"Is it really like Byakuren and Miko to fight?"
>>Is it really like them to fight?
>"I hope that isn't all the news you have."
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>Yukari just laughs, "You are kidding me, right? Ahaha~, no, in all serious matters, their fights occur whenever paths cross. Earlier today I saw little Nazrin fighting Futo! The poor mouse-girl lost, of course, but she won in determination!"
>The parties are as follows: On the Palanquin Ship side there is Byakuren, Shou, Ichirin, Murasa and Nazrin. Unzan possibly counts too. On the Taoist side there is Miko, Futo, Tojiko and Seiga. Seiga's little friend Yoshika may count on occasion, but not usualy.
>Yukari just laughs, again, "Oh, Yuyuko, you have no idea, do you? Miko-chan is very territorial, and since the Myouren Temple is right above her, she feels like the people inside it are, status-wise, above her too. She's very.. how do you say.. competitive. The others don't mind for the most part, yet most of the fights occur because of unrelated personal matters like teasing. But for the Palanquin Ship bunch to be so determined in fighting, even Byakuren herself, is quite a surprise. There's probably more to it.."
>"Now you mention it, there is more. You know of Sakuya, the chief maid to Remilia Scarlet? Well, word on the street is 'tea' supplies are low in the mansion, so at night she freezes time and drains 'tea' from folks in the Human Village. When Kamishirasawa-san found out, oh, she was fuming! The poor woman is chasing down that maid with every ounce of strength left in her. It's a full moon tonight, however, so maybe Sakuya has more on her plate.. from what Reimu told me, Sakuya was going to hide here because you two are on neutral ground, but..." she just shrugs. Youmu and Reimu return with the cake, and it looks like they have had an argument...
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"Interesting. I'm not sure we are that kind of natural ground, and why the euphemism? Or is she really stealing tea?"
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>"I'm simply putting it the way Miss Izayoi herself told me. Basically, the girl found a random person, drained their blood and left them to die. From what I overheard Keine telling Mokou, it wasn't a one-off situation. Remilia-chan has such a light appetite, it is surprising!" Yukari muses, half to herself. Beside her, she opens another gap and steps through it without a goodbye, yet Reimu remains. The miko still looks angry at Youmu.
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>"Cat caught your tongue, Reimu?"
>Do not look at Reimu, but fiddle with our paper fan.
>Prepare for volatile volley of words.
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>Reimu shoots a warning glance at Youmu, one that says "Don't you dare interrupt me!"
>Youmu doesn't look at Reimu either, Myon having a little rest over her shoulder.
>"Basically, your gardener pointed out that my shrine needs a better image, like the Moriya or Myouren ones! My shrine is off the beaten track, though.."
Youmu just giggles, looking away as she murmurs "Nobody wants to worship a deity if their shrine is tended by a lazy miko that isn't even there half of the time!"
Reimu heard it.
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>Do we see Reimu getting really angry or about to take action?
>>If yes: "Take your fight some other time, we still have cake to eat!"
>Mental notes: Yukari might have gone to pick up Sakuya. Yukari might have attended to an emergency. Yukari might have remembered something and went to get it.
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>Reimu does look rather irate but.. she looks like she's doing the deep-breaths-and-count-to-10 method. Clever.
>You never know with Yukari. Hopefully she'll be back soon, you don't want her to miss out on the cake!!
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>To Reimu: "Good girl!"
>To Youmu: "I believe you have some cake to serve?"
>>If she asks about Yukari: "She left for a while. I believe she went to fetch some tea." Make the latter sound irrelevant.
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>Reimu looks confused. "Uh.. thanks...?"
>Youmu stutters. "U-uh, y-yes, I.. just... yes!!" she then gets to work serving the cake.
>>Youmu asks about Yukari. Obviously. "Oh, right.. well.. let's hope she returns quickly." she responds. If timing wasn't perfect enough, another gap opens, Sakuya Izayoi herself spilling out of it as well as Yukari looking rather out of breath.
"My, my, you are a quick bunny." Yukari giggles. Sakuya picks herself up, looking rather confused.
"Um.. where am I?" she asks.
"The Netherworld." Youmu, Reimu and Yukari answer at once. Sakuya, again, looks confused.
"Uh... Yukari, I'm not here for interrogation about providing food for Lady Remilia, is it? Everybody seems to be after that today. I only just escaped some nattering tengu. Aya, I think her name was." Sakuya sighs, wiping her forehead.
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>"Well, I guess we could spare a slice for our guest here, can't we, Youmu?"
>To Sakuya: "Come, sit! Make yourself comfy. You seem to have had a rough day.
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>Youmu repositions the cake cutting knife to allow a slice for Sakuya, without a word.
>Sakuya politely takes a seat, rubbing the bridge of her nose. "A rough day is so much of an understatement, Yuyuko."
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>"Whatever the case, just relax for a while. No one's going to interrogate you. Yet."
>"Aw, Yukari-chan's out of shape!"
>Do we recall Yukari ever being physically fit? Do we have memories of her when we were still alive?
>(This should have been asked earlier, but it slipped my mind.) Do we have any means to communicate with the Saigyou Ayakashi, or has it devolved into a mindless tree?
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>Sakuya sighs in relief, but she doesn't seem even half as out of breath as Yukari is.
>Yukari raises her hand, shaking her head, "Oh, no, no, my muscles were just a little locked up from my sleeping habits.
>You have oh-so-vague memories of Yukari being quite the self-sufficient woman, but only snaps of pictures and no complete memories or pictures, for that matter.
>You don't have any means of communication. Occasionally you feel as if it has something to say to you, but you don't understand anything it tries to tell you. It's probably still got a bit of youkai trapped in that odd looking tree... poor thing.
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>"Which is the same thing~"
>Begin eating cake once it is served.
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>Yukari scoffs, "Oh, you can talk. I'm chasing down people and you're eating cake!!"
>You start eating the cake. It's quite a decadent cake... yum!!
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"Yes, but the cake is delicious cake! Are the people you chased down delicious?" *twinkle*
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>Reimu and Sakuya force back giggles. Yukari knows why. "Well, for fun last night I chased Mystia Lorelei~" she teases.
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>"Oh, but did you do it all willy-nilly?"
>Did we really eat Mystia during that Incident?
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>Yukari shrugs, "Had I known that I were to visit you, I would've brought her with me~"
>You had tried to. You managed to have a nibble on her arm, but Youmu prised you away. Siiiigh..
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>Something made her come?
>Make a thoughtful "hmm."
>Now we leave Yukari to whatever she was going to do with Sakuya.
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>Obviously. Of course, Yukari has random thoughts of visiting anybody in Gensokyo, but judging by the random visitors she's bringing, it's something more~
>Hmm~
>Yukari looks over at Sakuya, smiling, "So... do you know why I brought you and Reimu here?" she asks.
"Nope." comes the reply from both Sakuya and Reimu. Yukari sighs.
"Well... Youmu, you were worried earlier, right?" she says. Youmu nods awkwardly, "That is the whole reason I'm here."
Suddenly, she turns serious.
"What..?" Reimu stands up, confused.
"Well, the Myouren temple group and the Taoist lot are.. how can I say this without sounding odd.. planning their next fight here. They know that you can inflict death, so each one is trying to recruit you, Yuyuko." Yukari waves it off dismissively, but Reimu and Sakuya look confused.
"What does this have to do with Reimu or myself?" asks Sakuya.
"I could've brought Sanae, as she helped out with the incident with the Taoists not too long ago, but since I brought Reimu first I didn't want anything else to get scary~" Yukari giggles. Reimu growls a little.
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"Right, too many cooks spoil the pot, after all, and it isn't time for Christmas yet. Is it, Youmu?"
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>"What about Marisa?"
>How much do we restrain ourselves when it comes to our ability to invoke death?
>Mental note: Reimu, Sakuya, and Youmu are here.
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>Youmu shakes her head, "Christmas is far away, Lady Yuyuko."
>Yukari looks shocked, "I forgot her? Oh.. well, I don't want her destroying everything.. it's best she not be here."
>You can restrain yourself very well, but when you get rather angry (N.B: very unlikely) you do have problems controlling it.
>And..? You take a look at the guests, who all are almost frozen with concentration and interest.
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Start deciding what foods wold color coordinate with their outfits best, oh wait more guests are coming.
"Miss Sakuya, Youmu, Buddhism is from northern India, and Taoism was imported from rural China. So I think we will be having Ramen and Curry!"
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>Sakuya stands, a little peturbed. "Yuyuko, how can you even think about food when there could be a large problem here? Although your religious geography is interestingly good.."
Reimu nods in agreement, unsure as what to say.
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>"Because I'm hungry."
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>"And besides, food brings people together! Like a recipe for something tasty!"
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>Is there leftover cake?
>>Eat it. No sense in prolonging the wait. Hope Yukari gets the message to spill whatever she knows.
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>Sakuya murmurs under her breath, "What else is new.."
>"I have no answer to that..."
>There is leftover cake - you eat it.
Yukari sighs, "Tch, for such religious people they are late!!" obviously referring to the Taoists and Buddhists/Myouren Temple lot. "Shou told me the fight was scheduled here exactly five minutes ago! Honestly. I'll bring them myself. Bye~" she disappears into one of her gaps.
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"Oh, that's too bad. It would have been nice to greet our guests with food."
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>Mope just a bit.
>"Even Youmu couldn't fix the food quick enough..."
>Smile in that same teasing way we always do, while subtly glancing at Sakuya. "If only we had enough time, Hmm?"
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>The others just exchange glances.
>Youmu looks about to step closer, but thinks otherwise.
>"I'm sorry...?" she cautiously and quietly apologises.
>Sakuya groans, "How much more time do you need? I can slow or stop time around us, so make your choice..." she murmurs, raising her fingers to her forehead... "I bet Lady Remilia will be rather angry at my absence.. I'll just reverse time and fix it when their asleep. Time paradoxes..." she sighs, speaking to herself.
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>How much time would be needed to make udon and curry at the same time?
>Tell her the time for that.
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I had to Google this, It would take about 45-50 minutes, if they were both at the same time.
>Sakuya sighs, "And you want about an hour of time? I can slow time around Youmu, so it'll look like it can be done in less time. I'll just do that." she takes out her pocket watch, and within seconds it looks like Youmu is travelling and nearly light-speed. It takes her only a matter of seconds. She then stops beside Sakuya, in normal time, with large servings of curry and udon on a large tray. Even she looks confused. "You're welcome." Sakuya murmurs, sitting back down next to Reimu, who is drifting in and out of sleep on the ground.
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>"Thank you Sakuya, you've made this much easier. I shall have to remember to send a gift after everything's calmed down and is back to normal~"
>Muse a bit. "Though I do wonder what your mistress would enjoy? Perhaps one of Hakugyoukurou's finest wines would suffice? They're quite nice. I was intending to bring one to the festivities back during the Gathering Mist Incident, but Yukari got in my way that time~"
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>Sakuya bows her head, "You're welcome,"
>"Unless the wine is blood wine you've got no chance!" Reimu jokes. Sakuya quietens her with a look as sharp as her knives.
>You hear collected screams as three gaps open, one spilling the Taoists, another spilling the Buddhists and Yukari walking out of the third one.
"Sorry for the delay~" sings Yukari, whilst shared utterings of confusion pour from the newcomers.
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>"Well, hi there!"
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>"I heard you were going to have a magnificent feast here, so I prepared my own share!"
>Gesture to the curry and the udon.
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>"Not feast.. a fight." corrects Mononobe no Futo. Toyosatomimi no Miko, Yoshika Miyako, Seiga Kaku and Soga no Tojiko all nod in agreement.
"Well, anyway, greetings to you. You are... Yuyuko Saigyouji, am I correct?" Byakuren speaks in a tender manner. Shou gets up to her side, with a neutral face.
"Is everybody here?" demands Yukari, smiling. Byakuren and Miko perform head-counts.
People here:
Toyosatomimi no Miko, Mononobe no Futo, Soga no Tojiko, Seiga Kaku, Yoshika Miko,
Byakuren Hijiri, Shou Toramaru, Murasa Minamitsu, Ichirin Kumoi, Unzan and Nazrin.
Reimu looks up, and is startled by the amount of people.
"..So, whilst we're here, we may as well complete what we were about to start." Shou brushes herself down.
"Shou, please, we have to fight fairly, at least!" Nazrin pleads.
"Anyway!!" Murasa interrupts.
"We were going to ask if you would take sides with us, Yuyuko." Miko asks.
"No, take sides with us!" Ichirin reprimands, shooting Miko an angry glare.
"Quiet!!" Yukari stops them, "Let Yuyuko speak, if you wish her to answer!!" she looks to you.
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>"Oh, it's a gathering by any other name! But as your host, you are obligated to answer me. Might you all have something to eat before you get in each other's faces?"
>If they get near you and force you to answer them, we'll summon those scary ghosts and whack them silly.
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>That stops them in their tracks. They confer between each other. Before long, the "leaders" turn around and speak in unison,
"If it's not an inconvenience, we haven't eaten all day because SOMEONE fought with us." Byakuren and Miko say at the same time, before looking at each other confused. At a glance, everyone in the two opposing parties looks exhausted but determined to come out superior.
>Reimu nudges Youmu in the shoulder, smirking, "Looks like you're going to be busy!" she says, chuckling at her terrible joke. Nobody laughs or pays attention to her joke, much to her dismay.
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>Is there enough food for them? If not, have Sakuya do the time thing for Youmu again.
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Start asking them about their lives, particularly about rarities and delicacies they have eaten. Start talking about how much you like food. And how much work it takes to find new dishes. And how you traveled all over Gensokyo looking for food when the Night incident happened.
Also mention how the poor shrine maiden here really shouldn't have to be here, but if she flips out from hunger..well we can understand.
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>As you speak, people answer in turn, laughing and listening intently to everyone and even forgetting what they were fighting about.
"So... I take it you don't eat human much then..?" Nazrin had asked.
"Humans taste nice!!" Yoshika had interrupted her.
"I remember some of the ships I used to sink had a lot of cool food on.." Murasa had mused.
"I don't go out much for food.." Seiga once bursted out, nobody had listened.
"Miko, didn't you say that you had lots of ancient cookbooks?" Byakuren asked her nemesis with all of the politeness of two long-lost sisters.
"Yes, they were destroyed in a small accident however, I remember a lot of recipes..." Miko had replied.
"I am definitely here by choice!!" Reimu insists. Everyone laughs. She's obviously getting a little delirious.
"Yuyuko, you are a genius.." Yukari whispers into your ear.
"How... they're just talking like old friends... not like... arch rivals.." Sakuya stutters.
"Yes, Lady Yuyuko, you always were able to calm people.." says Youmu.
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>"Never underestimate food."
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>Reimu's going crazy? She was pretty fine a while ago.
>Still be on the guard if someone starts the fight.
>Say, what do we remember from our past when we were alive? Did we like food as much?
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>Yukari exclaims quietly, looking over to the group.
>I guess the imminent fighting and suddenly-forgotten tension has driven her a bit loopy.
>You stay on guard, Yukari, Sakuya and Youmu all taking the hint too.
>All you can remember is that you liked exotic food tastes, but not in such quantities as you do now. Maybe death increases one's appetite~..
>"Oh, my!!" Byakuren cried. All eyes turned to the fact that Futo had just shoved Murasa after a minor argument. Their respective team "leaders" separate them and quickly apologise to the other leader and returned to the conversation they had been having.
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>Of course, part of it may be that since we're dead, we don't exactly have to worry about staying healthy.
>Continue to observe.
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>Eat some udon!
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>True, so true. You never see a fat ghost, do you?
>On observation of the group, you can see how tension is high, yet everyone is desperate to keep a polite outlook. Murasa and Futo, however, look ready to claw at the other's throat the second the opportunity arose.
>Yummy udon~..
>Does tiredness make humans loopy? Reimu has fallen asleep and is sprawled out in a star-shape. Sakuya is keeping away from everyone, ready to step in the second a fight starts. Youmu is with her, and the pair are exchanging awkward pleasantries in the form of forcibly necessary small-talk.
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start talking with Murasa.
"Murasa dear, I have some books on ship building, but they don't seem to agree with each other, one of them says I could use Sakura-wood, but the other one insists on Oak."
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>Murasa is distracted. Yay!
"Oh, that's a matter of choice," she says, "Oak is good for big, passenger-filled ships on long-haul journeys. Sakura-wood is better for smaller, stylised boats as it's a much lighter wood. I always think oak is better, though..."
Futo is distracted by poking Reimu in the stomach with Nazrin, both of them laughing loudly as Reimu twitches in her sleep.
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"Well, we don't have too much need for large ships here...I am thinking of digging out a pond in the gardens, but it would probably just be for me and Youmu."
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>"Well, I'd love to help if you struggle! I'll have to visit and see it when you're done."
>Miko stands up, smiling, "Well, Yuyuko, thanks for the hospitality but.. Who will you side with? This fight will happen with or without you, however, but with you it will be quicker. I have a busy schedule which I don't wish to interrupt."
Everybody looks at her, in silent agreement. Sakuya and Youmu have stood up, moving Reimu and shaking her awake.
"So much for a pleasant gathering..." Yukari sighs.
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>This was obvious.
>If we sided with either, the fight would still happen. If we sided with no one, the fight would still happen. But what if we sided with no one, but decide to spank all of their bottoms?
(OOC: Does anyone want the last option?)
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"Ahh, well but that would make it boring. Danmaku isn't really a team sport.."
((OOC: Does anyone want the last option?))
(It is tempting..)
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I say we go for it.
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Mabe we should make people play capture the flag..only we are the flag? That could be fun!
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Or we can do this:
>"Why do we need violence? I think there's a better way."
>Look at Youmu.
>"Whoever catches Youmu first wins."
>"You should start running, Youmu."
>"Oh, but if I catch Youmu first, you all have to stop fighting."
>"Yukari, Reimu, Sakuya, you can be the judges."
>"Go!"
Yes, we're solving a millenium-old dispute by playing tag. Why?
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>"No spellcards, either!"
Yes, we will be playing tag!
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Best solution!
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>It was almost too obvious.
>Everyone falls silent and looks to you.
>Youmu looks back at you.
>"W-what?!" the half-ghost girl shrieks, sending a panicked glance at the others. It caught her off guard~
>Youmu nods, "Good luck, everyone," she says before setting off at an impossibly high-speed run.
>"Sounds good enough." Byakuren sighs.
>Yukari takes a seat in between Reimu and Sakuya, a smile on her face.
>Everyone splits into different directions, desperate to catch Youmu.
>"Okay!!!" the shouts of the 'competitors' echo throughout the Netherworld.
You see a glimpse of Youmu, speeding right out of the grasp of Ichirin and Unzan, Futo, Seiga and Nazrin all at once, culminating in a rather large and groan-filled pile.
(OOC: Sweet memories of using tag to decide who got the last piece of cake. Nostalgia!)
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>After that half-ghost!
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Send a burst of broad range danmaku behind us..not trying to hit anyone so much as slow them from following.
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>No spellcards includes no danmaku. Override the above order, and call up some harmless ghosts instead to slow them down.
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Gah! Good catch.
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>You take off, knowing that Youmu would probably hide under something. Myon may be a giveaway now~
>You send out a broad "barrier" of harmless ghosts to slow down anyone behind you. Unlucky for Shou, who had suddenly passed behind you and shrieked as she got slowed down by the sudden appearance of spirits.
>"Damn you!!" you hear someone shout. Youmu runs out of one of the buildings, Seiga Kaku following out of the wall behind her, "I will not be outwitted!!" shouts the hermit. You see her zombie-servant, Yoshika, hopping along awkwardly behind Youmu, rather quickly for a stiff corpse.
"Seiga, corner her!!" Futo shouts, busy climbing over Byakuren and jumping down from one of the rooves in hot pursuit of Youmu. Murasa grabs Miko, throwing the Taoist behind her as she runs alongside Futo. Futo glares at her, and the pair exert themselves to speed ahead. Murasa dives ahead, hands aimed at Youmu's head. She misses, and lands in a pile. Futo laughs, but Nazrin cuts her up and attempts a grab at Youmu. Futo kicks the mouse-youkai out of the way and leaps. Shou, recovered from the ghost "attack", skids in front of Futo, tripping her over and grabbing for Youmu's foot. She grabs at her shoe, but Youmu struggles free and her shoe ends up, empty, in Shou's hand.
"Close enough!!" Byakuren giggles, speeding up alongside Youmu. "Nice day, isn't it?" she asks, before leaping. Youmu disappears into air as she uses her superhuman speeds to escape Byakuren's grasp. Byakuren falls over into Yukari, before apologising and leaving in an embarrassed hurry.
Nobody is catching Youmu anytime soon. The most anyone got is a shoe.
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(OOC: Just so everyone doesn't get bored - massive plot twist planned. Be prepared :3 )
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>Find a place to hide.
>Summon some ghosts and use them to herd Youmu towards us.
>When Youmu gets close, jump out and grab her.
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>You choose a nook between two rocks and a wall, out of view of everyone.
>No need for the ghosts, Youmu has ran down here to escape Yoshika and Ichirin.
>She yelps as you grab her, Ichirin and Yoshika stopping as they see.
"Yuyuko caught Youmu, everyone!" calls Ichirin. You hear sighs of annoyance and failure from everyone else, as well as a few snatches of applause.
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>Wait for the judges to confirm.
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>Reimu looks to Sakuya and Yukari, "Verdict?"
"It was Yuyuko, I saw." Yukari closes the gap she had been using to view the entire chase. Sakuya nods.
"Absolutely. Well done, Yuyuko." the maid congratulates with her usual blank-slate face. Reimu looks back to you.
"The winner is Yuyuko, it looks like..." she concludes, clapping her hands together once.
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>"Yay!"
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>"So, what happens now?" Tojiko shrugs, looking to answers from her allies - without results.
"Maybe we just have to kick your Taoist asses without the unnecessary advantage, no offense to you, Yuyuko, but we would win with or without you," boasts Murasa, coaxing feeble exclamations from her own allies.
"No wonder you carry an anchor, your head's so high in the clouds that something has to keep you on the ground." Miko retorts, causing Shou to step forward to Murasa's aid,
"Oh, please, Miko, don't go spanking everyone with that crappy little twig of yours. You and your little shut-ins just scoot off to your little Mausoleum." she taunts.
"My, my, Byakuren, you might want to have that tiger declawed!" giggles Seiga.
"Want us to put that cute zombie of yours out of its misery, let her rest in peace?" pipes up Nazrin.
"Nah, I'd rather have a nibble on Mousey-girl!" cheers Yoshika.
"Just like we'd rather smash you scoundrels to dust!" Ichirin growls,
"Such mean words from a nun, and a poorly dressed one, at that!!" Futo splutters,
"You can talk, you're wearing an upside-down shoe on your head and you look androgynous!" hissed Byakuren,
Everyone is busy taunting, mocking and griping at each other. At least they're not FIGHTING, just... arguing...
"That chase was productive..!" sarcastically calls a new voice from behind Sakuya. Everyone turns around to see Keine Kamishirasawa, arms folded, surveying the scene before her. "Yakumo-san, please make sure to keep track of who comes through your gaps, I've been hiding whilst trying to figure out where I was!!" she screeches, giving Yukari a jab in the shoulder. Sakuya edges away slowly. "Not so fast, Izayoi." Keine says flatly, grabbing Sakuya's arm.
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>"HEy, you hold on a second."
>Turn back to the arguing teams.
>"I said tht if I caught Youmu first, you had to stop fighting. So cut it out. What are you fighting over, anyways?"
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>Keine folds her arms patiently,
>The two teams trail off, looking at you.
>Byakuren and Miko sigh in unison.
"A new abandoned building opened up for refurbishment, and ever since then we've been competing for it..." Byakuren says sadly, as if it were futile to fight,
"If we don't get it, then the Moriya Shrine will take it and then cut all of us AND the Hakurei Shrine out of the picture, for good..." continues Miko, ominously. Reimu looks pretty interested at THAT development.
"We're also in a fight against the Moriya Shrine... that's why Yukari didn't bring Sanae, because it would just cause more fights than necessary," concludes Byakuren in an apologetic voice.
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>"You've been fighting like this over a building?"
>"Where is this building?"
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>"Not just a building!" Nazrin insists,
>"It's a building between Kourindou and Nameless Hill, a bit off the way but not so much as to deter visitors..." explains Ichirin
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>"But Byakuren dear, don't you already have a temple set up by using the ship your friends used?"
>Cover the lower half of our face with our fan, like usual.
>"Besides, I would think you'd want Miko and her group to not be too close to your group, so as to dissuade any more fighting, so wouldn't that building be perfect? They'd be out of your way, Moriya wouldn't have it, and Miko and her group get to get away from you, and get their own place to do what they wish. Everyone wins~!"
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>"Y-yes, but another branch of the temple would bring our religion to more of the masses..." Byakuren tries to explain.
>Byakuren giggles awkwardly,
>"The ghostly vacuum has a point.." Murasa admits.
"I guess.. All Miko's lot have is the underground Mausoleum thing.." Shou agrees.
"Then it's settled?" Nazrin questions timidly.
"Yeah. Enjoy the building, Miko, make sure the Moriya Shrine keep off your back." Byakuren concludes with a small smile.
"Now that's settled, back to the subject of Sakuya and the Human Village massacre!" Keine hisses, lacking patience.
"That kind of rhymes.." Points out Sakuya,
"Shut it, you murderer!!" Keine slaps her around the back of the head. EVERYONE is staring.
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>Think for a moment.
>"Wait, that doesn't rhyme at all."
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>"Sakuya rhymes with massacre. Vaguely." Keine hisses, whilst Sakuya takes the opportunity to shuffle to her left. "Stay still or there will be no history of your existence by the time I'm done with you!!"
"Okay! Okay! I'm staying still." Sakuya smirks, as she then disappears. She reappears behind Byakuren. "See? I haven't moved whilst time is moving."
"You're pushing your luck, Izayoi..." Keine growls, cracking her knuckles. You hear a few disgusted groans. It was quite a loud crack, after all.
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>Well, time to get serious.
>"If you two don't calm down, you may find yourselves having a rather longer stay here than you planned~"
>Stare at them with that same serene grace we've become known for, but with a thinly hidden(and none too small) edge of seriousness/danger, showing that we won't tolerate things like this.
>Then smile. "Now please, be seated you two, and let's see if we can't resolve this problem as well~!"
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>The two stop. Sakuya shuffles over for a better view. "Well, that would definitely be inconvenient, right, Ke~ine?" Sakuya smiles sweetly, but you can definitely tell she's faking it.
>Keine and Sakuya look at each other, realising that they're in the company of someone that could end them. They calm down.
>They sit down between Reimu and Yukari, who are nearly doubling over with laughter at the scared looks on the faces of Keine and Sakuya.
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>"Now then, let's get down to...Ah, how did those people refer to it Yukari? 'Brass Tacks'?"
>Is there any food left?
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>"That's the one. I remember it took me a few centuries to convince someone to explain that to me." Yukari sighs.
"I thought you were only seventeen," Reimu teases.
"I thought you had money." lashes Yukari, hiding her smirk under her fan.
"Aww.. that's harsh..." Reimu sighs, turning away.
>There is a bit of food left. Still quite a lot of it though.
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(OOC: Prepare to intervene! Big fight actually going to happen soon!
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>Eat!
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>Keine murmurs out of the side of her mouth to Sakuya, "Don't think you're off the hook, I detest you more than I thought possible."
Sakuya murmurs back, "The feeling's mutual."
>An awkward silence befalls everybody as you eat. Who cares about that? Yummy food~!
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>"Eat, you two. That's an order."
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>"A-Actually I had lunch before I came here.." Keine tries to excuse herself.
"And I'm not hungry either..." Sakuya bites awkwardly on her lower lip. Again, another awkward silence.
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>"So?"
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>"This is supposed to be a festive discussion, so eat~!"
>Anything will do, so just push some random food their way.
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>"Uhh.." stutter Sakuya and Keine simultaneously.
>"A festive discussion...?!" whispers Keine to herself.
>The pair look at each other, shrug weakly then gingerly eat a little.
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"See. Much better."
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>"Not... really. Still doesn't pump stolen blood back into the veins of the person it was stolen from, right, Sakuya?!" Keine hisses. Sakuya folds her arms with a small frown on her face. Reimu and Yukari are close to tears from suppressed laughter.
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"Sakuya, theft, really? Why were you that desperate?"
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>"Stocks were running low and the appetites of both Miss Remilia and Miss Flandre have grown considerably. Neither Reimu or Marisa agreed to donate, and Miss Remilia refused to take my own, so the Human Village was the only place I thought of. It was only little amounts, and I accelerated time in their bloodstream so as to quickly rejuvenate the blood cells. It would have been no problem, had Miss Kamishirasawa not altered history so she could find out who. I had to stop time and escape, or Keine would've fetched her immortal girlfriend." Sakuya's eyes dart to Keine, who is flushed red.
"Mokou is not my girlfriend!!!" Keine squeals, but Sakuya ignores her.
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"Keine, Tut, tut, you can't skip to the boss like that. And Sakuya, we have a system for this sort of thing, if you make it so only Keine can know about it, then this is what happens."
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>"And what system would that be? I tried to keep discreet." Sakuya raises one eyebrow.
Keine is still blushing.
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"That's the problem. Humans should be descreet, or sometimes old tricksters like gap-chan. But you are a servant of a Youkai lord, Youkai should be noisy, like ghosts. You should have kidnapped a hansom man.l
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(we need to make Keine blush more..ideas?)
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>"Kidnapped a handsome man? Miss Remilia is not a courting type, nor does she have any interest in romantic situations as of yet... and she prefers to keep to herself. Of course, should someone break in she would never resist toying with their fate, but nothing serious."
(An idea to make Keine blush: Have Yukari fetch her.. "special someone")
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>Smile with our fan over the lower half of our face.
>"My dear, I was talking about for you~! Certainly even the 'Perfect Maid' must have certain...'things' that must be done~?"
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>Yukari and Reimu usher themselves away to stop themselves interrupting you with their giggling.
>"W-What are you saying?! I have.. never needed to... um... do those... 'things' of which you speak.." Sakuya blushes, looking down into her lap. Now Keine and Sakuya have one thing in common: their bright red faces.
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>Chuckle a bit. Feels good to tease mortals doesn't it?
>Send an average, unassuming ghost to bring Yukari over.
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>Absolutely. They always get flustered and all bothered.. it's funny.
>Yukari almost floats over, with a cheeky smile, "Mhm? You.. uh, called?" she smirks confidently, awaiting your reply with curious eyes.
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>Whisper to her; "I think I have just the plan to get those two redder than even Youmu when I put her on the spot."
>Then whisper to her a plan to gap in their significant others, and have them fall right into their laps.
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>Yukari looks eager, "Whatever it is, I am definitely in!"
>She simply smirks, sends a chilling glare to Keine and Sakuya, as two gaps unseen to them opens up above them. Out of them tumble Fujiwara no Mokou and Remilia Scarlet.
Yukari looks at you, "These are the right people, yes? I've heard Sakuya-chan often gets pervy little nosebleeds over that loli vampire! I can't wait to see.." Yukari directs her gaze to Keine and Sakuya.
"Sakuya!! Explain this situation this instant!!" Remilia ordered. Sakuya covers her face to hide a stream of red from her nose and a flush of red to her cheeks.
"Keine, do me a favour and tell me why the hell I'm in a massive garden? Did you suddenly transport me to a party?" Mokou kicks back and relaxes comfortably in the confused Keine, who is now housing most of the blood in her body in her face. Reimu splutters, pointing at Sakuya and Keine and laughing so loudly she almost chokes herself to death.
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>Do our best to disguise a laugh.
>Whisper back; "That was perfect!"
>Then turn to them with a welcoming and charming smile. "Welcome, to my humble abode. May I interest you in some food? It's still warm~"
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>Get the feeling that we're playing into some sort of master plan.
>Wink at no one in particular.
>Ask Youmu for drinks. We're pretty sure that everyone's thirsty.
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>You disguise a laugh perfectly, so it just looks like a warm smile.
>Yukari winks, "Pleasure doing business with you."
>Mokou and Remilia look to you, Mokou hosting a lax smile and Remilia with a confused pout.
"Sure, what do you have?" Mokou pokes her tongue out.
"Yes, please.. Yuyuko, am I correct?" Remilia folds her arms.
>Not just a "some sort of master plan". It is "THE master plan".
>Nobody really picks up on the wink, but they don't ignore it.
>Youmu bows, before rushing into one of the buildings and rushing back out with two trays full of tea for everyone balanced perfectly on each hand.
"Yo, maid girl, you've got the little sword-wielder giving you a run for your money!" Mokou jeers at Sakuya, who lifts a knife showing the same glare as her eyes. Mokou giggles nervously and puts her arm around Keine's shoulders, "Of course, nobody's perfect as lil' Keine~!" she jokes, much to the flustered protests of her hakutaku companion.
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>"Ah, that's right. I believe we met once during the Gathering Mist Incident, did we not?"
>What do we have left that we haven't already devoured?
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>"Why, yes we did." Remilia's eyebrows furrow a little. Obviously she's a little uncomfortable in the sunlight, but she's not burning to death, at least.
>There's still curry and ramen left, as well as some extra bread that Youmu decided to bring out because she felt like it. Luckily there seems to be just enough for them.
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>"It was a rather enjoyable time though, I must admit. Not very many people I've faced were capable of putting up a good fight~"
>Close our fan sharply. "As for the food, there's not an entirely large amount left after my previous guests, but we have plenty of curry and ramen, as well as bread."
>Smile cheerfully. "Simple fare, but I find that when it's prepared correctly, it can even rival the cooking of Imperial Chefs~"
>"You and Miss Fujiwara are welcome to have as much as you like, just be considerate of the other~"
Should we leave Remi there for more teasing of Sakuya? Or invite her into the shade with us? What do you guys think?
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>"Well, I am descended from Dracula, so it's only natural I'll be good." Remilia boasts. A lie, obviously.
>"Wow, I haven't had bread in ages.. it's random stuff like bread that you miss when you're immortal.." Mokou slams her hand on Keine's back, smirking, "Eh, Keine?" she yells, not even caring if Keine answers.
>"Absolutely~.." Remilia giggles.
>"I'm a light eater." the vampire almost boasts. Is that even something to boast about?
"And I never eat much anyway." Mokou pokes her tongue out.
"Ladies first." Remilia sends a sideways glance at Mokou, who simply laughs.
"You're more of a lady than me, kiddo." the immortal girl jeers.
"You're older than me!!" Remilia shakes her head in confusion.
"But hey, someone who's descended from Dracula obviously IS a proper lady.. or am I wrong?" Mokou cuts the conversation short with her comeback. Remilia growls a little, before looking at Sakuya who is busy wiping the blood from her upper lip with the dark part of her maid outfit so the blood doesn't show.
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>"Now now you two, play nice~ Otherwise there won't be any dessert, and I'm rather looking forward to having that~"
>Turn to Youmu. "Youmu~! What's~ for~ dessert~?"
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>"You sound like Keine dealin' with the school kiddies.." Mokou scoffs with a small smirk.
>Youmu stutters, looking for inspiration. "Uhh.. uhm.. dessert is... oh, yes! Chocolate gateau!" Youmu looks gratefully to Yukari, who had mouthed it to her without a single bit of discretion.
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>Smile at Youmu in a way that's sure to keep her off balance.
>"That's our Youmu~! Always on top of things~"
>Turn to look at Remilia. "I daresay your maid is also always on top of things? You know, without her, this food wouldn't have been fixed in time~ It's a shame I can't have her around all the time just yet~"
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>Youmu returns a shaky, sweet smile. Adorable!
>"I do try.." she mumbles.
>"Just yet? Oh.. yes, when she dies." Remilia giggles. Sakuya gives a small startled squeak. "Sakuya would still be perfect, dead or alive. If she turns up here after her demise, send me a letter or something."
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>"But of course~ You'd obviously want to come visit often wouldn't you?"
>Put on a big smile. "Aaah, this place will certainly become more lively when that happens~"
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>"Definitely. I'd have to check to make sure Sakuya doesn't take death as an excuse to slack by visiting somebody else when her employer needs her!!" Remilia raises her voice, indirectly shouting at Sakuya. Sakuys cowers and looks to Keine and Mokou, the latter of which is laughing uncontrollably.
>"It seems..! It seems lively enough!!" Mokou splutters as her laughs subside.
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>It's getting rather difficult to keep our laughing disguised isn't it?
>"It's only lively because there are more people from the world of the living~"
>Come to think of it, we never did get to finish the battle with Remilia back in the Gathering Mist Incident did we?
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>Possibly. Laughter is extremely contagious..
>"Shame I'll never get to live here. I'll have to check on Keine if her ghost turns up.." Mokou sends a falsely mournful face at Keine, who stutters awkwardly.
"Mokou.. I'm still rather young.. I-I'll be around much longer, don't worry!!" she reassures Mokou, who smirks and looks back to you, still sat in Keine's lap.
>We actually never did! No time like the present, though?
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>"Indeed, but we aren't all that different either. After all, those who are dead cannot die again~ While you are neither living, nor dead."
>Smile. "A pleasant little riddle for the ages~"
>Motion them to the food and free plates. "Now, please enjoy this meal that dear little Youmu put her heart and soul into making~♥"
>Youmu is so adorable when she's flustered~
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>"Uh... Yeah!! I'm not.. alive, obviously but not properly dead, I.." Mokou stutters. You confused her. Keine sighs.
"Mokou, don't hurt yourself.." she sighs.
>"Ahhhh.. I wouldn't call that 'pleasant'.." Mokou sniggers.
>Youmu blushes as Mokou and Remilia go to try some of the food.
>She is indeed~!
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>"Well? How is it~?"
>Be sure to say this with a very warm and cheerful smile.
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>"It's amazing!" Mokou cheers, almost ready to give Youmu a standing ovation.
"Yeah, it is.." Remilia looks a little surprised, but she wears a sweet smile.
>Smile, smile, smile~! It's definitely contagious!
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>"The food of Hakugyoukurou is always quite delectable~ Perhaps I should loan you Youmu for a day so she can broaden her experiences~"
>Be sure to look at Youmu when we say the last part, just to see what sort of reaction we get.
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>Remilia looks like she is seriously considering the offer. Mokou just shrugs it off as a joke.
>Youmu looks nervous, looking down at her shuffling feet.
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>"Oh Youmu, you do need to get out more often. See the world, learn it's sights, sounds," Big ol' grin "And tastes~!"
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>"But.. I..." she stutters, "I've seen enough of it for my liking, thank you." she sends a dirty look at Yukari, who covers her smirk with her fan. Looks like Yukari's spiriting-away habits are still going strong. That explains why Youmu knows a lot about Gensokyo, as Yukari gaps her around it during the night!
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>Fake pout towards Yukari.
>"Aww~ If you were going to be sending little Youmu out all over hill and dale, the least you could have done was send me along too~"
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>Fake pout towards Yukari.
>Yukari just giggles.
>"Aww~ If you were going to be sending little Youmu out all over hill and dale, the least you could have done was send me along too~"
>"Oh, please, it was just a few little trips... besides, Youmu would've found it embarrassing for you to see what she got up to, isn't that right~?" Yukari teases. Youmu blushes a little.
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>Fake pout once more, but with just a hint of actual pouting.
>"Awww~ Now you've got me even more interested~!"
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>Fake pout once more, but with just a hint of actual pouting.
>Youmu looks nervous.
>"Awww~ Now you've got me even more interested~!"
>"Youmu, let's tell her." Yukari sneers. Before Youmu can reply, she carries on. "Basically, Youmu's been having little adventures around Gensokyo with a cute little buddy of hers. Who is that buddy, again, Youmu? I forget.."
"I-It's Sanae.. Sanae Kochiya.." Youmu stutters. Yukari clicks her fingers decisively.
"Ah, yes, the embodiment of the divine wind herself, no doubt. So you two are the green-duo I saw slaughtering fairies by the Scarlet Devil Mansion... quite a reputation you stacked up there..." Yukari giggles.
"It was Sanae's idea! She wanted to see how strong I was without actually fighting me!" Youmu blushes again.
"Is she your girlfriend?" Yukari teases. Youmu shakes her head frantically.
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>Fake pout towards Youmu. "Aww~ A fairy-blasting contest, and you didn't invite little ol' me~? Whatever am I going to do with you~?"
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>Fake pout towards Youmu. "Aww~ A fairy-blasting contest, and you didn't invite little ol' me~? Whatever am I going to do with you~?"
>"I'm sorry! Had I known that Yukari was going to do this then I would've done but she gives me no time to react!" Youmu stutters, her face flushing red in an apologetic manner
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>So adorable~♥
>"Well then.."
>Turn to Yukari with a look of mock sternness. "You should have told me that you were going to be sending little Youmu off on a fairy-blasting contest."
>Actual pout. "Poo. I really did want to go and enjoy myself Yukari...."
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>So adorable~♥
>Indeed she is.
>"Well then.."
>Turn to Yukari with a look of mock sternness. "You should have told me that you were going to be sending little Youmu off on a fairy-blasting contest."
>Yukari simply returns a conclusive smirk, "Well, it was my way of seeing her agility after all these years.. it's amazing how quickly you forget these things. Next time.. I'll possibly have to send you along too.." she giggles.
>Actual pout. "Poo. I really did want to go and enjoy myself Yukari...."
>"So does everybody else, but you have all the time in the world to do that. I mean, do ghosts need to hurry?" Yukari flicks her fan curiously, looking at you with one eyebrow raised.
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>"That still doesn't make it any better that I missed an opportunity~"
>Cover our mouth with our fan. "Besides~ I do want to see just how miss Kochiya can match up to myself~"
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>"That still doesn't make it any better that I missed an opportunity~"
>"Oh, please, at least we told you~" Yukari giggles.
>Cover our mouth with our fan. "Besides~ I do want to see just how miss Kochiya can match up to myself~"
>"That is a match I would pay to see! From what I hear, she's not as strong as Reimu. That would be rather a cakewalk for you, hm?" Yukari replicates you, covering her mouth with her fan.
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>Ah, we've left them to their own devices long enough, let's see how those four we brought here are shall we?
>Maybe Mokou and Remilia will have gotten into a battle~!
>Smile towards Yukari. "And one I would be quite happy to provide~"
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>Ah, we've left them to their own devices long enough, let's see how those four we brought here are shall we?
>You check on Sakuya, Keine, Remilia and Mokou. The former two are... are they drooling?
>Maybe Mokou and Remilia will have gotten into a battle~!
>Unfortunately, no. The daggers they're staring at each other indicate that a battle isn't far away~!
>Smile towards Yukari. "And one I would be quite happy to provide~"
>"I'm sure you would," Yukari returns the smile with a hint of her signature ominous aura.
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>Turn to Remilia and Mokou. "Dear me, did someone eat the last slice of bread perhaps~?"
>Wave a hand. "Aaah, but I'm rambling now aren't I~?"
>Drooling eh? I do wonder why~
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>Turn to Remilia and Mokou. "Dear me, did someone eat the last slice of bread perhaps~?"
>"No, not at all..." Remilia says slowly through her teeth, "Just that Fujiwara here says that she would beat me in a fight.."
"Even if you did beat me to the point of death, I'd come straight back!" Mokou growls. Remilia tuts and flickers her hair.
"Yes, we've all heard that line before. Just keep quiet and keep your fire away from me." the vampire hisses.
"Why, I thought it was garlic that you didn't like~" Mokou teases.
"Oh, please, keep your beak shut. Fire is uncomfortable for anybody." Remilia concludes, turning away.
>Wave a hand. "Aaah, but I'm rambling now aren't I~?"
>"No, not really.." Mokou shrugs.
>Drooling eh? I do wonder why~
>Their "special" ones are literally STILL sat on their laps. Bless them~
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>"Hm...Yes...Fire is rather uncomfortable..."
>"Beak? Why Mokou, I didn't know you were a bird~"
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>"Hm...Yes...Fire is rather uncomfortable..."
>"See! Yuyuko agrees with me!" Remilia gestures in your direction, looking at Mokou. Mokou just giggles.
>"Beak? Why Mokou, I didn't know you were a bird~"
>"It's something to do with the phoenix-y stuff. I'm not part-bird or anything." Mokou pokes her tongue out.
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>"Phoenix..."
>Idea!
>"So then, if you were to burn to ashes, you'd simply be reborn as an adorable little girl~?"
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>"Phoenix..."
>Idea!
>"So then, if you were to burn to ashes, you'd simply be reborn as an adorable little girl~?"
>Mokou laughs, "No, no, if I were to burn to ashes then I'd just come back as I am now. That's the whole Hourai elixir crap. I can have my head chopped off and it will bounce back on as if nothing happened. That doesn't mean I won't feel the pain, though."
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>"Aww...I really was hoping if you'd be reborn as an adorable little girl...~"
>Smile, then cover our mouth with our fan. "I daresay Miss Kamishirasawa would be rather interested herself~"
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>"Aww...I really was hoping if you'd be reborn as an adorable little girl...~"
>"Pfft, if you want to see me as a little girl, I have pictures. Well, portraits, but as accurate as anything!" Mokou winks.
>Smile, then cover our mouth with our fan. "I daresay Miss Kamishirasawa would be rather interested herself~"
>Keine stutters, "N-no! I've seen the pictures! I-I wouldn't.. be that... interested... i-if that... happened..." she panicks. Sakuya looks at her with a confused and freaked-out face.
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>That's one, now for the other~
>"Though I do wonder how Sakuya looked as a little girl as well~"
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>That's one, now for the other~
>"Though I do wonder how Sakuya looked as a little girl as well~"
>"M-me?!" Sakuya stutters. Remilia looks at her curiously.
"Have any pictures, Sacchan?" the vampire asks with a cute voice and deliberately sparkly eyes. Sakuya looks away and flushes a deep red.
"No.. I'm sorry, Miss Remilia.." she stutters.
"It's okay~, Sakuyaaa~!" Remilia smiles a cute, cat-like smile and tilts her head. She really knows how to act adorable.
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>Smile disarmingly.
>"Oh come now, couldn't you just temporarily reverse your own time to show it in person~? I daresay you'd be rather adorable~"
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>Smile disarmingly.
>"Oh come now, couldn't you just temporarily reverse your own time to show it in person~? I daresay you'd be rather adorable~"
>"I assure you, that.. um... isn't true. I wasn't a cute child by any means..." Sakuya stutters, trying to make up an excuse. Poorly.
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>Smiles more. "Oh come now, everyone was adorable as a child~!"
>Glance towards Remilia. "And in the case of some who never truly aged, still are~"
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>Smiles more. "Oh come now, everyone was adorable as a child~!"
>"Wonder if you were, Yuyuko.." Mokou butts in. Remilia jumps, having half-forgotten that the fiery immortal was still there.
>Glance towards Remilia. "And in the case of some who never truly aged, still are~"
>"Tch.." Remilia hisses, but you can see that she took that as a compliment.
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>"Smile in a completely honest way. "To be honest, I don't even remember~!"
>"That's the funny thing about being a ghost of my sort, you forget much of what your life among the living was like."
>Glance towards Yukari. "Though I assume that Yukari might know, she seemed to have known me already when we first met~"
>Ah, it certainly is fun to mess with the living~
>Fistpalm, with a look of realization. "I wonder what Keine looked like as a child~?"
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>"Smile in a completely honest way. "To be honest, I don't even remember~!"
>That's the funny thing about being a ghost of my sort, you forget much of what your life among the living was like."
>Glance towards Yukari. "Though I assume that Yukari might know, she seemed to have known me already when we first met~"
>Yukari smirks, "Ah, yes, Yuyuko as a child. You were chubby and very short. You had the cutest big eyes, too! Not to mention your hair was a dark brown to match your eyes, and of course you had that sickly sweet smile that screamed 'hug me or die of cuteness overload'! Seeing you as a child again would be something amazing..." she fans herself, a reminiscent smile on her face.
>Ah, it certainly is fun to mess with the living~
>Fistpalm, with a look of realization. "I wonder what Keine looked like as a child~?"
>Keine jumps, "W-what? Me? As a child?!"
Mokou nudges her with a comical leer, "Oh, yeah, Keine as a little child? She was really tall for her age, not to mention her hair was a little darker, and her eyes weren't as dark either. She looked about double her age. Which explains why she looks so old now... not to mention she didn't have such big boobs!!" she splutters, nudging Keine in the chest a little too sharply, not even caring about her own flat chest. Keine winces.
"Mokou, until your chest grows larger you will never understand, but DON'T DO THAT!!" Keine screeches. Mokou clicks.
"Oh yeah, she was really bossy and a bit of a loner too!!" Mokou grins sneakily, as Keine slowly dies of embarrassment underneath.
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>Idea!
>Beckon Yukari over.
>Whisper to her; "I have the greatest idea I've had yet today~"
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>Idea!
>Beckon Yukari over.
>Yukari walks over with an expectant smile, "Yes?"
>Whisper to her; "I have the greatest idea I've had yet today~"
>Yukari giggles, "What is it? If it's bringing someone here, I'll do it. Just say the word, Yuyuko-chan~"
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>Whisper; "Actually, my idea was to, for the day, have you flip around Sakuya's border of child and adult, so that we can all see how adorable she was back then~"
>"Ooh, we could have her wear one of Youmu's dresses if her clothes don't fit~ I'd be willing to wager she'd be positively adorable~"
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>Whisper; "Actually, my idea was to, for the day, have you flip around Sakuya's border of child and adult, so that we can all see how adorable she was back then~"
>"That's amazing!" Yukari whispers back, "Should I leave it for a while then take them all by surprise? There's nothing funnier than seeing everybody wide-eyed~"
>"Ooh, we could have her wear one of Youmu's dresses if her clothes don't fit~ I'd be willing to wager she'd be positively adorable~"
>"She would indeed~! Wonder if she could handle those knives as effectively with tiny little-girl hands~!" Yukari giggles quietly, sending a quick glance to Sakuya who is currently looking up at the sky with a flushed face.
Mokou and Remilia must be comfy. They are still sat on their significant others' laps.
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>Clap our hands together. "And Youmu could coach her on doing so again if need be~"
>Smile enigmatically. "On my signal, yes?"
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>Clap our hands together. "And Youmu could coach her on doing so again if need be~"
>"I doubt she'd forget, but maybe if she was chubby as a child it would be... interesting~" Yukari splutters. She seems just as excited about this plan as you are.
>Smile enigmatically. "On my signal, yes?"
>"Absolutely. Just give the signal and before you can say 'Killer Doll', Sakuya will be around 6 years old. Unless you want her younger, I just thought of 6 as being sufficient." Yukari shrugs.
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>"No, a mite too young, I was thinking around 7 to 9. 8 perhaps?"
>Time to execute the plan~
>Beckon Remilia over.
>"Remilia my dear, would you like to see something rather interesting~?"
>When she expresses interest, give the signal.
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>"No, a mite too young, I was thinking around 7 to 9. 8 perhaps?"
>Yukari nods, "8 will be fine." she winks.
>Time to execute the plan~
>Beckon Remilia over.
>Remilia strolls quickly over, a childish look of curiosity on her face.
>"Remilia my dear, would you like to see something rather interesting~?"
>"Hm..." she gives a small smile. She's hiding it, but she is definitely interested.
>When she expresses interest, give the signal.
>You pass the signal to Yukari, who simply looks at Sakuya. Within around half a second, Sakuya has shrunk to about 1/2 her original size, possibly shorter, and her maid dress is too big and she struggles to keep it up.
Her hair is still silver and in plaits, just a little messier and shinier. Her eyes are bright aquamarine. Her skin seems a little more coloured than usual, but then again, that is the case with a lot of children. The one thing you take into account makes you giggle...
...Sakuya as a child... is quite... chubby. Not to mention short. And adorable looking.
>Remilia looks over her shoulder and nearly jumps out of her skin with a minor yelp as she sees her maid as a child. Similar yet more frantic reactions occur in Mokou and Keine, who shuffle away from little Sakuya~. Sakuya looks at herself, gasping and whimpering in confusion.
"W-what happened to me? I'm.. I look all different and.. I'm short? Am I a kid? That's impossible!!" Oh, she has a lisp!! Too cute!! She tries to look dignified which is impossible as her outfit is falling down her arms and piling into a ruffled heap on the floor.
Quite a sight.
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>Glance to Yukari with a look that say, 'Now let's try for Keine~'
>"Ah, Mokou, could you be a dear and come over here for a moment~?"
>When Mokou comes over, give Yukari the signal to whammy Keine too!
>Call to Youmu. "Youmu, would you be a dear and help our 'young' friends here~?"
>Glance to Remilia. "Aren't they simply darling~?"
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>Glance to Yukari with a look that say, 'Now let's try for Keine~'
>Yukari winks at you, keeping her face unreadable.
>"Ah, Mokou, could you be a dear and come over here for a moment~?"
>Mokou strolls over, hands in her pockets and her hair-bow bouncing. "Yep?" she asks.
>When Mokou comes over, give Yukari the signal to whammy Keine too!
>Yukari gets the signal, and just like Sakuya, Keine shrinks into the form of a child.
>Like Youmu's hairstyle, it's short and straight with a neat fringe. She's only an inch or so taller than Sakuya, and her hair is a dark greyish-turquoise, as well as her eyes are bright and big. Her blue dress has fallen to her ankles, leaving her clutching at the underclothing. The large blue house-shaped hat has fallen down and is hugging her head just above her eyes. She looks very similar to Youmu in some respects, though shorter and chubbier.
>Call to Youmu. "Youmu, would you be a dear and help our 'young' friends here~?"
>"Um... okay..." Youmu stutters, still not recovered from the shock of seeing a child Sakuya. She dashes away then dashes back with clothes in her arms, pulling them over the heads of Sakuya and Keine.
>Sakuya's dress is light blue and frilly, with white bows down the front. The sleeves are short and puffy with white frills. There is an embroidered white cherry-blossom pattern around the bottom of the dress, which hangs below Sakuya's knees.
>Keine's dress is exactly like Sakuya's, design-wise, although it is light pink with yellow bows, frills and patterns.
>Glance to Remilia. "Aren't they simply darling~?"
>Remilia's wide eyes sparkle, "Oh, they look adorable!! Keine should have her hair like that more often, and Sakuya is just cute enough to eat!!"
Sakuya squeals, quivering. Looks like her mature demeanor has turned child-like as well!
"Metaphorically, of course!" Remilia giggles.
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>So adorable~
>"Yes, shame it's only for the day~"
>Float over and ruffle kid sakuya's hair with a smile.
>"Aren't you just the most adorable little maid~?"
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>So adorable~
>"Yes, shame it's only for the day~"
>Remilia smiles, "Shame, such a shame..."
>Float over and ruffle kid sakuya's hair with a smile.
>"Aren't you just the most adorable little maid~?"
>Sakuya flushes and whines a little, "Nyuuh, stop it~!!"
>Keine edges away slowly, dodging to hide behind Mokou. Mokou is now almost double Keine's height and looks like Keine's older sister.
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>So adorable~!
>"Now I'm really wondering how I looked when I was younger~!"
>Smile at Yukari. "Though I'm also rather interested about how you looked as a child as well~"
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>"We could find out~?" Yukari giggles.
>"Oh, me?" hurriedly speaks the gap youkai, "S-surely you'd prefer to see Reimu as a child?"
>Reimu jumps and stands up, "Oh, no, Yukari, you're not shrinking me into a kid! Somebody else! I don't know, like, like... like... Marisa!! O-Or Sanae!"
>Reimu obviously didn't like being a child. Wonder why~?
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>.......Slowly smile.
>"Time for everyone to take a trip back to the past~"
>Glance at Remilia. "Oh, but don't worry about yourself dear, you're already adorable enough as it is~!"
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>Reimu and Yukari share worried looks, and Mokou looks rather nervous also.
>The vampire blushes heavily, staring at Sakuya as if expecting her to say something.
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>Smile honestly. "Oh come now, I think it would be rather fun~!"
>Glance to Reimu. "And if there was anything bothersome about your childhood, you wouldn't have to deal with it here would you?"
>Smile more. "Besides, it's only for the day~! How often do humans get to relive their childhood anyhow?"
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>Smile honestly. "Oh come now, I think it would be rather fun~!"
>Reimu scoffs, "Yeah, right."
>Glance to Reimu. "And if there was anything bothersome about your childhood, you wouldn't have to deal with it here would you?"
>"That's besides the point!!" Reimu blushes, looking down at her feet.
>Smile more. "Besides, it's only for the day~! How often do humans get to relive their childhood anyhow?"
>"She has a point, Re~imu~" Yukari pats Reimu on the back firmly, winding her.
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>"Here we go then~!"
>Send Yukari the signal to whammy everyone but Remi and Youmu.
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>"Here we go then~!"
>Send Yukari the signal to whammy everyone but Remi and Youmu.
>Yukari winks, and within the blink of an eye, all but the little vampire and the half-ghost gardnener herself are all little children.
Now you know why Reimu didn't want to return to being a child. She was quite chubby. Not cute-chubby like Sakuya, but a little more.
>Reimu's miko clothes almost fit due to her size, but they are a little too long. Her hair is down to her waist, and a little wavy.
>Yukari's hair is short, dirty blonde-brown and in two pigtails, and she is extremely short. Her white dress has fallen down but it is bunched around her ankles and shoulders. Her eyes are purple, large, and rather innocent looking.
>Mokou's hair is short and dark brown, and she is about the same height as Keine. Her eyes are brown, too, instead of her usual red.
>You are a different story. Not only are you stick-thin, you are about a head taller than Keine. Rather tall, despite you have been returned to the same age as everybody. Your hair is the same length and style as usual, but a deep chestnut-red to match your eyes.
>Reimu blinks with embarrassment, her face flushed red as she attempts to straighten up.
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>Smile, then laugh.
>"Everyone gets to enjoy their youth again~! Though I can sorta see why Reimu didn't want to~"
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>Smile, then laugh.
>"Everyone gets to enjoy their youth again~! Though I can sorta see why Reimu didn't want to~"
>Reimu whines, "D-don't say that!! Y-you're mean!!"
>Sakuya pokes her tongue out briefly, "Yuyuko, you're really tall..."
>Keine is busy staring at Mokou, eyes sparkling. Mokou, however, is oblivious and is trying to keep her trousers up.
>Remilia and Youmu cast each other amused glances, and dote over their respective people. For Remilia: Sakuya. For Youmu: You. Yukari is busy poking Reimu's belly, giggling.
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>Laugh more. "Oh Reimu, I think it's rather cute~!"
>Look to Kid!Sakuya with an amused/puzzled look. "You think so?"
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>Laugh more. "Oh Reimu, I think it's rather cute~!"
>Kid-Reimu stutters, "Sh-shaddap!!" she burbles so fast that she trips over her own words.
>Look to Kid!Sakuya with an amused/puzzled look. "You think so?"
>Kid-Sakuya nods admiringly, smiling at you. Keine and Mokou just giggle at her.
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>"Walk over to Youmu, let's see how we stack up to her height-wise.
>"Youuumuuu! New Clothes!"
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>"Walk over to Youmu, let's see how we stack up to her height-wise.
>You are about an inch or so shorter than Youmu.
>"Youuumuuu! New Clothes!"
>Youmu dashes off and returns with three dresses: one each for you, Yukari and Mokou. She hands them out to you three and a of you don them almost instantly.
>Mokou's is a small red pinafore with a white blouse underneath, with a little white bow on the front of the pinafore.
>Yukari's is a deep aubergine with long sleeves and long white cuffs and a lot of white petticoats, almost like a long-sleeved version of her old favourite dress before she decided to wear the flowing white one she is usually seen in today.
>Yours must have been picked out especially for you. It is a similar version to you regular attire. It is a long deep blue dress with pink and white flower decorations all over, finished with short wispy pink and white sleeves.
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>"Yaaay~!"
>Puzzled look. "...What now?"
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>"Yaaay~!"
>Puzzled look. "...What now?"
>Everyone looks around, before Reimu finally waves her hands in the air (and a lot of her... arm-flab), "I say we go freak some people out!! Like Marisa!! Odds are she's drunk around now, 'cos that was what she said she planned to do tonight!"
>Yukari tilts her head, "Yeah, but didn't she say she was also planning to experiment with her magic? Since we're all kids, our danmaku abilities are probably weakened so we'll all be turned to dust if we do."
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>Who all do we know of that would be the most shocked by all this?
>"Yukari! Let's see how those Shikigami of yours would react!"
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>"Also, why would our powers be weaker? You only changed our bodies."
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>Who all do we know of that would be the most shocked by all this?
>"Yukari! Let's see how those Shikigami of yours would react!"
>Yukari claps her hands together, "That would be amazing! I'd just have to make sure not to have Chen so confused that she freezes up."
>"Also, why would our powers be weaker? You only changed our bodies."
>Yukari folds her arms, "Nnnnnnot exactly... I didn't change our bodies, I reverted them back to their childhood state. Most of us didn't really have the strength or control over our powers like we do now. Don't panic, if worst comes to worst I can change everybody back."
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>"Awww...But she's so adorable when that happens~!"
>Look to Mokou.
>Fistpalm in realization. "And in some cases, didn't even have said powers!"
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>"Awww...But she's so adorable when that happens~!"
>Yukari giggles, "Yes, but Ran nearly caves her heart in through panic when it does..."
>Look to Mokou.
>Fistpalm in realization. "And in some cases, didn't even have said powers!"
>Mokou blinks, "O-oh yeah!! Damn it...!" she folds her arms, flickering her fingers experimentally. Nothing happens.
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>"Ran's rather adorable when she's flustered though~!"
>Fistpalm again. "We should see how she was as a child too~!"
>Look to Mokou.
>"Don't worry though, you'll be safe with us, just as long as I remember not to use my power~!"
>Thoughtful expression. "I don't think I was that skilled with it as a child in life as I am these days. But then again, that's the funny thing about death, you never remember the details of life."
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>"Ran's rather adorable when she's flustered though~!"
>Fistpalm again. "We should see how she was as a child too~!"
>Yukari giggles, "I've already seen her baby photos. As a child around the age we are now, she only had three tails."
>Look to Mokou.
>"Don't worry though, you'll be safe with us, just as long as I remember not to use my power~!"
>Thoughtful expression. "I don't think I was that skilled with it as a child in life as I am these days. But then again, that's the funny thing about death, you never remember the details of life."
>Mokou sneers discreetly, "Eeeh, I wouldn't know..." then, all of a sudden, her eyes widen, "I didn't have the Hourai elixir as a kid!! If Kaguya finds me like this... I'm dead!!"
Sakuya blinks, "And I couldn't control time, either. Keine, what about you?"
Keine smiles triumphantly, "Oh, I could control history from birth, there's nothing to worry about~!"
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>"Well bring them in! Let's see how she'll react to being a kid again! I wonder how Chen will react to her precious teacher being a kid again?"
>"History....History...."
>Blank smile. "Thought I had an idea there, but nope~!"
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>"Well bring them in! Let's see how she'll react to being a kid again! I wonder how Chen will react to her precious teacher being a kid again?"
>Yukari smiles, then gaps in Chen and Ran. Chen immediately notices the abundance of... children, and nearly hurts herself trying to understand it. Ran just stares at Yukari in confusion.
>"History....History...."
>Blank smile. "Thought I had an idea there, but nope~!"
>Keine sighs. Is that relief...?
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>Give Yukari the signal to whammy Ran now too!
>"Hellooo~ We're having a little trip to the past~ Glad you could join us along the way~"
>Fistpalm. "Aha! That's what it was~!"
>....Blank Smile again. "Nope, there it goes again~"
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>Give Yukari the signal to whammy Ran now too!
>"Hellooo~ We're having a little trip to the past~ Glad you could join us along the way~"
>After what seems to be a slight pause, Ran shrinks down to about the same height as Chen and Sakuya. Chen is nearly in tears from the confusion, and is flushed bright red.
"Yu-Yu-Yu...Yukari-sama!! W-what's going on!?" she wails. Ran seems just as puzzled.
"I.. what... this... what?!" she stutters, her voice dripping with a childish lisp to match her new childish form.
>Fistpalm. "Aha! That's what it was~!"
>....Blank Smile again. "Nope, there it goes again~"
>Keine, Sakuya, Mokou and Remilia give you an odd glance.
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>"I know I had an idea...But what was it..?"
>"Youmu, get her some clothes too would you?"
>Float over to Chen with a smile, and try to hug her. See if we can sweep Kid!Ran into it too.
>"It's only for the day now, I thought it would be nice to revisit earlier days~"
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>"I know I had an idea...But what was it..?"
>Keine pats your shoulder, "Don't hurt yourself."
>"Youmu, get her some clothes too would you?"
>Youmu dashes and brings Ran a dress similar to Yukari's, yet in a dark blue with yellow patterns. Ran pulls on the dress and sighs as she looks down to her now non-existent bust.
>Float over to Chen with a smile, and try to hug her. See if we can sweep Kid!Ran into it too.
>"It's only for the day now, I thought it would be nice to revisit earlier days~"
>Chen blinks once in unison with Ran.
>Remilia and Youmu look at each other with exasperated expressions.
>It looks like Reimu has just fallen asleep... and Sakuya isn't far behind.
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>Oh my, this won't do at all will it? Can't have everyone falling asleep before we've had the chance to have some fun can we?
>Let's send a small danmaku at Reimu, nothing too big though. Just aimed so she'll get woken up by the graze.
>"We haven't even gotten to have fun with being young again yet Reimu! Wakey-wakey! Nyahahaha~"
>We sure are enjoying ourselves today aren't we?
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>Oh my, this won't do at all will it? Can't have everyone falling asleep before we've had the chance to have some fun can we?
>Let's send a small danmaku at Reimu, nothing too big though. Just aimed so she'll get woken up by the graze.
>Reimu jolts awake and sits up, taking deep breaths before sending a small glare at you.
>"We haven't even gotten to have fun with being young again yet Reimu! Wakey-wakey! Nyahahaha~"
>We sure are enjoying ourselves today aren't we?
>"Shut up." Reimu murmurs.
>We are indeed~
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>"Now then, let's go surprise some people~!"
>Float around randomly in whatever direction we feel like.
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>"Now then, let's go surprise some people~!"
>Float around randomly in whatever direction we feel like.
>Everybody stares at you, making no attempt to follow.
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>"Come on! Let's go!"
>Stop, and land.
>Puzzled expression. "...Who should we surprise first?"
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>"Come on! Let's go!"
>Stop, and land.
>Puzzled expression. "...Who should we surprise first?"
>Everybody exchanges glances, before Mokou actually raises her hand!
"How about we go surprise Sanae Kochiya and her lot at the Moriya Shrine?"
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>Clap. "Good idea~! Let's do that! If you would, Yukari?"
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>Clap. "Good idea~! Let's do that! If you would, Yukari?"
>Yukari slowly opens a gap to the path outside the Moriya Shrine. Everybody, including you, steps through, Ran, Chen and Yukari being the last to follow.
>"Have you all come to pray, kiddies?" coos the gentle voice of none other than Sanae Kochiya, not recognising any of you. "Aren't you all just adorable?"
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>"Hello again Sanae~!"
>Can we still manifest that fan thing without using our power or a spellcard? if so, then do it, just to show her it's someone she knows.
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>"Hello again Sanae~!"
>Can we still manifest that fan thing without using our power or a spellcard? if so, then do it, just to show her it's someone she knows.
>"Again?" Sanae tilts her head.
>"Oh!" she fistpalms, "Are you Yuyuko's daughter?"
>She points at Sakuya and Remilia, "Hey, Remilia Scarlet! Is that Sakuya's little sister or her daughter?"
>Sanae then points at Youmu, "Youmu!! Hello again!"
>She stares at Keine blankly, as well as Mokou, but when she looks at Reimu she narrows her eyes, "I didn't know Reimu had a daughter..." she looks at Reimu's pudginess, "...but you don't strike me as... miko-material..."
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>"Oh Sanae, you silly girl, it's everyone! I just had Yukari here mess with the border of Child and Adult for the day~"
>Smile charmingly. "Though I had Youmu and Remilia be exempt, because they're already adorable enough~"
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>"Oh Sanae, you silly girl, it's everyone! I just had Yukari here mess with the border of Child and Adult for the day~"
>"I see!!" she sighs at her own stupidity, but then points at Keine and Mokou, "But who are these two?"
>Smile charmingly. "Though I had Youmu and Remilia be exempt, because they're already adorable enough~"
>Sanae winks, "They sure are! So, um... please don't turn me into a child, Yukari!!"
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>Smile enigmatically. "Oh, just some friends who also got roped into the fun~"
>Laugh adorably. "Oh Sanae, you silly girl~"
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>Smile enigmatically. "Oh, just some friends who also got roped into the fun~"
>Laugh adorably. "Oh Sanae, you silly girl~"
>Sanae backs away nervously, looking fearfully at Yukari, "Okay, then..."
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>"Don't worry, I wasn't planning on having you join us~"
>Float around in a seemingly aimless manner, and then suddenly loop around into a tacklehug on Sanae!
>"Nyahahaha~ We just decided to pay a visit to see what would happen~!"
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>"Don't worry, I wasn't planning on having you join us~"
>Sanae sighs in relief, "Thank goodness..."
>Float around in a seemingly aimless manner, and then suddenly loop around into a tacklehug on Sanae!
>"Nyahahaha~ We just decided to pay a visit to see what would happen~!"
>Sanae yelps, trying to prise you off to no avail, "Please, Yuyuko, stop it! If Kanako-sama or Suwako-sama were to see this they would think something fishy was going on!!"
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>Grin adorably.
>"Everyone pile on Sanae~!"
I am having just too much fun with this. :3
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>Grin adorably.
>"Everyone pile on Sanae~!"
>After a small pause, Reimu leads on by leaping on Sanae. Everybody follows and soon Sanae is completely swarmed with little kids, Youmu and Remilia included.
"Sanae... what are you doing?" comes a voice from behind you all.
I am having just too much fun with this. :3
Don't worry, I am too :V
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>Who's the voice? Is it Suwako? Or maybe Kanako? Or could it be Aya?
>Giggle adorably.
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>Who's the voice? Is it Suwako? Or maybe Kanako? Or could it be Aya?
>Giggle adorably.
>It's Kanako. Sanae looks mortified.
>"Hey! Sanae, I'm talking to you! What are you doing?!" insists a very angry Kanako. Sanae whimpers and attempts to prise everybody off her.
>"Cat got your tongue?" contributes the voice of Suwako, who gestures to Chen with her arm accidentally over Sanae's mouth.
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>"Uh-oh~! Kanako's mad~! We should let go of her now everyone, I think that's enough hugs~!"
>Disengage with a typically childish laugh.
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>"Uh-oh~! Kanako's mad~! We should let go of her now everyone, I think that's enough hugs~!"
>Disengage with a typically childish laugh.
>Kanako and Suwako stare as everybody disassembles and Sanae falls to her knees in relief, almost grovelling to the two gods.
"Kanako-sama, Suwako-sama, I'm so sorry!!" she murmurs.
"...Before we let this get out of hand, Kaaa~nako, how about we learn who the kids are?" Suwako giggles. Kanako rolls her eyes.
"Fine..." Kanako folds her arms as Suwako strolls around. She stops in front of Reimu with a face that would make even Youmu dissolve into panicked tears.
"So~, kid, what would your name be?" Suwako giggles, poking Reimu in her slightly outward-standing belly. Reimu can't answer and instead just whimpers.
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>"Oh come now Suwako my dear, don't we look even the slightest bit familiar~?"
>Make a little butterfly danmaku hover around us, just to give them a hint.
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>"Oh come now Suwako my dear, don't we look even the slightest bit familiar~?"
>Make a little butterfly danmaku hover around us, just to give them a hint.
>Suwako looks over, "Hi, Yuyuko."
>She shuffles over to Sakuya, pulling on her cheeks, "And this must be Sakuya! I recognise how clingy she is to Remilia!"
>She then points at Keine and Mokou, "Don't know 'em, don't need to." and then she gestures at Yukari, "And Yakumo is here too? Wonder what you're all doing here of all places.."
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>"This was mostly my idea, I thought that it would be nice for some folks to relive their youth for a day~!"
>Beat panel.
>Look to Suwako and Kanako with a cheerful smile. "You two want to have a trip to the past too~?"
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>"This was mostly my idea, I thought that it would be nice for some folks to relive their youth for a day~!"
>Beat panel.
>Suwako shrugs, "I guess being a ghost gets boring."
>Kanako sighs, "Don't be so blunt, Suwako..."
>Look to Suwako and Kanako with a cheerful smile. "You two want to have a trip to the past too~?"
>The two gods glance at each other, "No thanks", the both say, deadpan.
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>Giggle childishly. "But sometimes being blunt is important~!"
>Mock look of sadness, close to tears and all. "Awwww.....You suuuure~?"
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>Giggle childishly. "But sometimes being blunt is important~!"
>Suwako pokes her tongue out at Kanako, the latter of which rolls her eyes.
>Mock look of sadness, close to tears and all. "Awwww.....You suuuure~?"
"Well..." ponders Suwako.
"We're sure. No blast from the past for us!" Kanako interrupts. Suwako sighs.
"Ever the killjoy, Yasa~ka-Ka~nako!" sings Suwako, who is then silenced by a slap to the back of the head.
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>Glance over to Yukari with a slight smile. One that says 'You thinkin' what I'm thinkin'?'
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>Glance over to Yukari with a slight smile. One that says 'You thinkin' what I'm thinkin'?'
>Yukari returns a sleepy, clueless smile. Even as a child, she's lazy!
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>Mentally facepalm. This could take some doing.
>...Idea! Let's do the same thing we did with Reimu earlier!
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>Mentally facepalm. This could take some doing.
>...Idea! Let's do the same thing we did with Reimu earlier!
>Kanako interrupts your train of thought. "You know, Yuyuko, it's nice you decided to drop by with your little buddies, but would it ki-... I mean harm you to go and pester someone with time to spare?"
Sanae and Suwako stare.
"And you said I was blunt.." snickers the froggy-goddess.
"Y-Yuyuko, what she means is that being a god is tricky business and she's probably worn out from old ag-" Sanae begins.
"What was that, Sanae?" Kanako demands. You see every inch of Sanae's dignity fade as she attempts to crawl away to a safe hiding spot.
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>Smile charmingly. "At least she's young, she should enjoy it while she can~!"
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>Smile charmingly. "At least she's young, she should enjoy it while she can~!"
>Suwako snickers, "Believe it or not, she's younger than me!!"
Kanako nods once, "Froggy's right. She was really old at the time of the Great Suwa War. I was young and in the prime of life! Which is probably why I won.."
That struck a nerve. Suwako growls, "I let you win!!"
"There was no alternative!" Kanako sneers.
"I could've cursed you to oblivion had I not been so bored enough to welcome a change in routine!" Suwako cracks her knuckles.
"Only because you couldn't do anything else!" Kanako rebounds.
...It seems their argument may carry on for a while, but at least Yukari isn't falling asleep anymore.
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>Smile. "Girls, Girls. Why don't we solve this in the typical fashion of Gensokyo~?"
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>Smile. "Girls, Girls. Why don't we solve this in the typical fashion of Gensokyo~?"
>"What, solve it over an endless supply of tea and sake? No thank you." Kanako blinks, obviously sarcastic. Suwako smirks.
"That was funny." the frog goddess murmurs.
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>Laugh adorably, in a disarming manner.
>"No, with this~!"
>Send out a few waves of butterfly danmaku all over. Who cares about collateral when you're a kid?
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>Laugh adorably, in a disarming manner.
>"No, with this~!"
>Send out a few waves of butterfly danmaku all over. Who cares about collateral when you're a kid?
>Unfazed, Kanako smirks, "A danmaku fight? Interesting..."
Suwako readjusts her hat, "Hey, even though you're all kids, do you all have good skills? How about you all fight one another and the person that wins them all fights Sanae? If you beat her, we'll even lend her to you until you return to your normal ages!!"
"I'm not a commodity!!" Sanae protests.
"To a goddess, you are." Kanako shrugs.
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>Grin like one would expect from a child. "I was meaning for you two to solve your problems that way, but this idea's more fun!"
>Gesture towards Mokou and Keine. "Though these two should sit things out, wouldn't want them to get hurt as they are now you know~"
>Smile at Mokou and Keine in a way that says 'Just sit back and enjoy the show~'
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>Grin like one would expect from a child. "I was meaning for you two to solve your problems that way, but this idea's more fun!"
>Gesture towards Mokou and Keine. "Though these two should sit things out, wouldn't want them to get hurt as they are now you know~"
>Everybody stares at Mokou and Keine, who look so relieved they could pass out.
"We could be the judges, or something.." Keine suggests, giggling. Mokou shuffles her feet to hide her relieved smile.
>Smile at Mokou and Keine in a way that says 'Just sit back and enjoy the show~'
>The pair go and sit on a small stone out of the way, squashing together in a manner which would be impossible now. They wave over at you.
>"So, we ought to pair everybody up... Sakuya, fight Yukari! Yuyuko, fight Remilia! Youmu, fight Reimu! We'll pair up the winners." Suwako orders, with a smile.
"Don't be so forward, you'll pull a muscle." Kanako sighs.
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>"Oh~ It looks like we'll get to resolve our old fight from the gathering mist incident after all~! Don't think that just because my stature is changed, that I'm not capable still~"
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>"Oh~ It looks like we'll get to resolve our old fight from the gathering mist incident after all~! Don't think that just because my stature is changed, that I'm not capable still~"
>Remilia flicks her hair, "Oh, please~! I'm going to win, no matter what!!"
>Sakuya and Yukari are staring daggers at each other, each preparing their forms of attack. Sakuya still looks quite adept with knives for her age, though not as much as usual. Yukari has her usual careless air about her.
>Reimu looks an inch away from freaking out, and Youmu seems to look like she may take it easy on the kid shrine maiden.
>Suwako raises her hand, "Remember, this is a danmaku fight, so no physical stuff like punches! Everybody is allowed three spellcards each, and once your last one breaks, you lose!! Get ready, and begin!!"
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>"Well, let's begin then!"
>Alright then, let's start with something simple, Deadly Dance 'Law of Mortality -Demon World-'.
(Her second Lunatic-Level spellcard from PCB.)
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>"Well, let's begin then!"
>Everybody fires at each other, but Remilia just awaits your frst move.
>Sakuya has begun to hurl knives at Yukari, who matches it with kunai-spamming.
>Reimu fires her paper charms, Youmu deflecting them easiy with her Roukanken blade.
>Alright then, let's start with something simple, Deadly Dance 'Law of Mortality -Demon World-'.
(Her second Lunatic-Level spellcard from PCB.)
>Your spellcard activates and Remilia dives another 10 metres away, firing handfuls of red shard bullets. Fairly weak shard bullets at that.
>The barrage of blue and purple butterflies edges menacingly at the young vampire, who dashes along the shrine path frantically, still hurling red shards that, for the most part, miss you by a long shot. She starts to get hit several times as the indigo bubble bullets curl around and slam into her, trapping her.
"Whaa!! Yuyuko!! For a kid you're impossibly strong!!" she whines.
>Yukari started up her Border of Wave and Particle spellcard, which grazes Sakuya's leg very slightly as she continues to throw very well-aimed knives. Youmu is firing her multicoloured arrow-head bullets, which slam into Reimu just as she summons her Hakurei charm-box bullets. It seems Sakuya and Youmu are winning so far.
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>Smile charmingly. "This is the power of the Lady of Hakugyoukurou~! I used this card ages ago during the Spring Incident~!"
>Keep it up until it times out, or until Remi drops, whichever comes first.
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>Smile charmingly. "This is the power of the Lady of Hakugyoukurou~! I used this card ages ago during the Spring Incident~!"
>Remilia pants, "No kidding... it looks like you practised!!"
>Keep it up until it times out, or until Remi drops, whichever comes first.
>Your spellcard keeps going, but before long it times out. Just before Remilia drops, no less, and she raises a spellcard of her own.
"Divine Punishment - Young Demon Lord!!" she screeches, and her spellcard kicks in.
>Light blue lazers encase you in position, and waves of small blue bullets and large yellow bubble bullets slowly but assertively edge towards you.
"I used this during the Scarlet Mist incident! Witness the power of the Scarlet Devil herself, ghosty!!" she taunts, looking rather smug.
>From what it looks like, Sakuya has already used a spellcard, Yukari has used two. Youmu has one left, like Yukari, and Reimu hasn't even announced one yet. It's a tight fight.
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>Let's just move slowly and carefully, we'll keep in the lasers for now, and just time out the card.
>Once it times out, follow up with something she's not expected! Flowery Soul 'Butterfly Delusion'!
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>Let's just move slowly and carefully, we'll keep in the lasers for now, and just time out the card.
>Remilia seems angered by your slow, almost serene movements.
>Once it times out, follow up with something she's not expected! Flowery Soul 'Butterfly Delusion'!
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>It times out, and Remilia growls, awaiting your move.
>The spellcard activates, and Remilia crouches for momentum, then leaps into the sky.
>The star-like pattern of large and small bullets confuse her, but she stays still. Then, the homing butterflies kick in and she panics. Remilia is hit several times, having been caught unawares, and she falls to the floor, on one knee.
>Yukari's last spellcard breaks, declaring Sakuya the winner. Youmu and Reimu are in a deadlock, both on one spellcard left. Reimu has gotten into the swing of the fight, and Youmu looks a little out of her depth.
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>"Oh my, it seems you need more practice Yukari~! Or were you not even playing seriously~?"
>Jokingly chide Yukari. "Shame on you~"
>Oh yes, can't forget about the spellcard~! We'd best keep this one up to the timeout point as well!
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>"Oh my, it seems you need more practice Yukari~! Or were you not even playing seriously~?"
>Jokingly chide Yukari. "Shame on you~"
>Yukari just smirks, "Tch, I'm currently a child. I didn't have all the practise and besides, Sakuya's a speedy little critter!"
>Oh yes, can't forget about the spellcard~! We'd best keep this one up to the timeout point as well!
>Remilia looks worn out as she attempts and fails to dodge most of the bullets hurled at her.
>Your spellcard times out, and in the clearing dust you see Remilia gasping and she raises another spellcard.
"Scarl-... Scarlet Genso-...-kyo!!" she weakly calls, as a wave of purple bubbles followed by medium-sized red bullets span out around her. "You're going down, Yuyuko!!" she says, vaguely intimidatingly.
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>"Oh my, you are taking this seriously, aren't you dearie~?"
>Well, let's just take it easy, and dodge carefully, pitching a few lazy butterflies her way as we go along.
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>"Oh my, you are taking this seriously, aren't you dearie~?"
>Well, let's just take it easy, and dodge carefully, pitching a few lazy butterflies her way as we go along.
>Remilia growls as you dodge every single bullet, and she even gets struck with the butterflies. She keeps it going quickly.
>Her spellcard times out. Both of you are down to one spellcard each.
>Meanwhile, Reimu has beaten Youmu, the latter of which looks a little disappointed with herself.
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>"Aaah~ This is rather enjoyable, even better than our battle during the mist incident~!"
>Glance at Youmu. "Youuumuuu~! You need more training~~! Go do nine-thousand laps around the mountain at full speed~! On the ground~!"
>Return our gaze back to Remilia. "Well then, Who will use their last spellcard first I wonder~?"
>Let's keep it simple for now, just send out a large spread of butterflies, with a few large bubbles mixed in. Typical non-spell.
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>"Aaah~ This is rather enjoyable, even better than our battle during the mist incident~!"
>"Don't treat this so lightly, Yuyuko!!" the vampire growls, "You shall be defeated before you know it!!"
>Glance at Youmu. "Youuumuuu~! You need more training~~! Go do nine-thousand laps around the mountain at full speed~! On the ground~!"
>Youmu straightens up, "Right away, Lady Yuyuko!!" she calls triumphantly, before dashing off in the opposite direction at breakneck speed. The wind caused by her speed nearly knocks Keine and Mokou over.
>Return our gaze back to Remilia. "Well then, Who will use their last spellcard first I wonder~?"
>Let's keep it simple for now, just send out a large spread of butterflies, with a few large bubbles mixed in. Typical non-spell.
>Remilia growls, leaping into the air and raining hopelessly aimed shards at you, which miss without you needing to dodge them. She gets hit several times in confusion and disorientation. Her own anger and determination seems to be costing her.
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>"You should take this fight a little less seriously yourself dear, you're starting to get rather sloppy~!"
>Keep it up, and she'll probably get mad enough for the last one~!
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>"You should take this fight a little less seriously yourself dear, you're starting to get rather sloppy~!"
>"I'll show you sloppy!! Wait... I'll show you the exact opposite!!" the vampire stutters.
>Keep it up, and she'll probably get mad enough for the last one~!
>Indeed, it worked. Remilia lifts a spellcard, and in her haste forgets to say it right. "Red Nightless the Castle!!" she shouts. Nothing. "Damn it, I mean 'Red the Nightless Castle'!! I think.." she mutters. It works, as she is surrounded by bright red energy. Just before she is engulfed, you see her face contort as she realises her mistakes. One is that the spellcard she just announced was not only her last one, but a short one. Also, she was nowhere near you!! You watch as her spellcard times out on its own, Remilia stood on the ground and staring at it too. Suwako raises her hand.
"Remilia Scarlet is out of spellcards!! Yuyuko Saigyouji is our last winner!!" she declares.
"Hey, Yuyuko!" calls Kanako, "Wasn't there someone else with you? Silver-white hair, green dress, swords... where'd she go? Run away in shame of being defeated by a pudgy shrine maiden?"
Reimu scowls and then insists "Am not pudgy!!"
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>Float over to tacklehug Remilia in an adorable, childlike manner! "See what I meant, Remilia? You should learn to relax and take it easy sometimes~! Well, we can do that now y'know~"
>Blink a few times and look over to Kanako. "Ah, Youmu? I ordered her to train more."
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>Float over to tacklehug Remilia in an adorable, childlike manner! "See what I meant, Remilia? You should learn to relax and take it easy sometimes~! Well, we can do that now y'know~"
Suwako interrupts you with a deliberate cough. "Ahem. We still need to decide who gets to borrow Sanae for the rest of the day~!" she says, before folding her arms and having a good long think. "There's only one thing for it! Whoever catches her first, wins!! No abilities except flight are allowed!!"
>Blink a few times and look over to Kanako. "Ah, Youmu? I ordered her to train more."
>"I see." Kanako shrugs, "Just wondering."
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>Oh well, nothing for it then, let's go after her!
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>Oh well, nothing for it then, let's go after her!
>Sanae dashes off at a speed you didn't think she could reach, but she was running. Reimu was struggling with her pudginess, and Sakuya kept tripping over her own feet. You all head after her, all determined. The miracle-working shrine maiden leaps and dives over you all, escaping the grasps of Reimu and Sakuya with quite a bit of elegance. In the background, you see Kanako looking rather surprised, and Suwako wearing a rather smug grin.
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>Well, Suwako said we could fly so....Let's take off!
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>Well, Suwako said we could fly so....Let's take off!
>You begin to fly after Sanae, who also took the hint and kicked off from the ground. Sakuya and Reimu, who both fly but are hindered by their child forms, disperse and find a good ambush spot.
It is just you and Sanae now, above everybody else. The miracle-girl looks over her shoulder.
"You're very enthusiastic!!" she smiles, before commencing a steep dive down to the earth to throw you off, pulling up at the very last second to fly inches away from the ground.
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>"Of course, because it's fun~!"
>Let's keep a close follow on her as best our speed will allow!
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>"Of course, because it's fun~!"
>Let's keep a close follow on her as best our speed will allow!
>Sanae weaves around obstacles, determined to get away. Just as she heads for a wall, she pulls up and flies upwards right by your face, throwing you off. The shrine maiden smiles,
"Then at least keep up!" she taunts, heading around the mountain.
>Youmu dashes underneath you at an impossible speed, muttering.
"4074...!" she murmurs, counting her laps.
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>Let's speed up! Who cares if we'll probably be sore? We can just have Youmu tend to us~
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>Let's speed up! Who cares if we'll probably be sore? We can just have Youmu tend to us~
>You speed up after Sanae. Not long after, you see Sakuya and Reimu hove into beside you. Sanae looks over her shoulder and notices the two. As you speed past a building, you see Aya Shameimaru taking pictures and furiously scribbling in her notebook.
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>Well, this will likely be in the news then won't it? Let's give her a good article then shall we?
>Let's push even faster! Full speed ahead~!!
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>Well, this will likely be in the news then won't it? Let's give her a good article then shall we?
>Let's push even faster! Full speed ahead~!!
>You speed up, and catch up with Sanae. Side by side, both of you are at full throttle.
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>Alright, it's now or never! Let's feint, and then grab her when she's off balance!
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>Alright, it's now or never! Let's feint, and then grab her when she's off balance!
>You perform a steady feint, disorientating Sanae. You leap on the opportunity and seize her. Underneath, you hear Suwako shout.
"And Yuyuko Saigyouji is the ultimate winner! Sanae is your personal servant for the rest of the day!!" she calls. Sanae whines in defeat, and you both head to the Moriya Shrine courtyard.
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>Let's keep hanging onto her, because it was fun!
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>Let's keep hanging onto her, because it was fun!
>Sanae tries to shake you off, squealing.
>Youmu dashes past you, "4999!" she utters.
>Everybody else applauds you, including Sanae and even Remilia.
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>"Nyahahahahaha~!"
>She's gonna have to try harder than that to get us off~!
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>"Nyahahahahaha~!"
>She's gonna have to try harder than that to get us off~!
>Sanae resorts to using her free arm to clobber you over the head with her gohei, "Get off me!!" she squeals.
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>Oh fine. Let go.
>...Then fake crying in a convincing manner, good enough that most would be taken in...Well, all but Yukari at least. "Sanae....you're mean..."
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>Oh fine. Let go.
>...Then fake crying in a convincing manner, good enough that most would be taken in...Well, all but Yukari at least. "Sanae....you're mean..."
>Yukari smirks, but everybody else looks at Sanae with a shocked face.
Sanae gasps and kneels to your level, hugging you apologetically, "Oh, I'm so sorry! I guess you just caught me off-guard!"
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>Return the hug, with interest. And be sure to smile in a convincingly real way.
>You're forgiven~ Just don't swing that Gohei around so recklessly, it hurts y'know!"
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>Return the hug, with interest. And be sure to smile in a convincingly real way.
>You're forgiven~ Just don't swing that Gohei around so recklessly, it hurts y'know!"
>Sanae smiles, "Okay. Again, very sorry!"
Yukari has a quiet giggle-spasm.
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>Hug tighter, and try to climb onto her shoulders too!
>"Whee~!"
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>Hug tighter, and try to climb onto her shoulders too!
>"Whee~!"
>You climb onto her shoulders, and she sighs quietly.
>Everybody "awwh"s and "ahh"s and giggles, everybody except Sanae who just sways at the sudden over-balancing.
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>Giggle too! Today's been fun!
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>Giggle too! Today's been fun!
>Suwako literally hops over and points at you enthusiastically, "So, champion, how do you feel about winning Sanae for a day?"
Kanako facepalms heavily, "Suwako, are you so bored that you feel the need to auction off the Moriya shrine maiden?"
"Duh, that's why I did it!" the frog goddess giggles.
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>"Feels good~ I had fun too, especially when I got to face Remilia again~"
>Smile at Kanako in that typically enigmatic way. "Boredom's a terrible thing you know~"
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>"Feels good~ I had fun too, especially when I got to face Remilia again~"
>Smile at Kanako in that typically enigmatic way. "Boredom's a terrible thing you know~"
>Kanako rolls her eyes, and Suwako hops away from you. Yukari steps forward.
>"Who shall we freak out next?" she asks, giggling sadistically.
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>Smile enigmatically. "How about the Taoists? Or perhaps the Buddhists? Certainly not Eientei though, not with who two of our group are at least."
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>Smile enigmatically. "How about the Taoists? Or perhaps the Buddhists? Certainly not Eientei though, not with who two of our group are at least."
>Everybody cheers, "Let's go troll the Buddhists!!"
>Without hesitation, Yukari opens a gap leading to the Myouren Temple, "After you~" she says to everyone.
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>"Come on Sanae, you're coming too~!"
>Let's go!
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>"Come on Sanae, you're coming too~!"
>Let's go!
>Everyone heads through the gap and appear in the grounds of the Myouren Temple, much to the surprise of Nazrin and Kyouko. They both exchange confused looks.
>Last minute, Youmu falls through the gap, muttering. "7000... finally..." she sighs, having completed the 'training' you set her.
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>Giggle. "Youumuuu~ I said 9000~"
>Giggle some more. "But I'll let this slide for now. In return though, you had best cook extra helpings of my favorite when we go home for the night~!"
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>Giggle. "Youumuuu~ I said 9000~"
>Giggle some more. "But I'll let this slide for now. In return though, you had best cook extra helpings of my favorite when we go home for the night~!"
>Youmu bows once, barely even out of breath, "O-of course!!"
>Byakuren Hijiri walks out of the temple, and smiles and waves to Sanae and Youmu.
"Sanae! Youmu! How nice to see you again! Did you bring these kiddies here on a little trip? How sweet~!" she dotes, bowing down to everybody's average level.
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>Smile at Yukari in an enigmatic way. One that says 'Should we have her rewind too~?'
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>Smile at Yukari in an enigmatic way. One that says 'Should we have her rewind too~?'
>Yukari yawns, again. One would think all the gap-hax stuff she's doing is tiring out her frail child form~
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>She sleeps so much already, being this active is sure to be good for her~!
>Besides, we aren't even worn out in the least are we? We almost feel...alive perhaps~?
>"Good (insert applicable time here) Byakuren~"
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>She sleeps so much already, being this active is sure to be good for her~!
>Besides, we aren't even worn out in the least are we? We almost feel...alive perhaps~?
>Yes, indeed. You feel rather invigorated, but that is possibly because of your new-found childhood. The same cannot be said for everybody else, however...
>"Good (insert applicable time here) Byakuren~"
>Byakuren turns to you.
>"Oh? Good afternoon to you, too... uh..." she stops, not knowing (or maybe recognising) you. Sanae facepalms.
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>She doesn't recognize us? How amusing~!
>"I guess you could say I was recently reborn in a way~ Though I'm not sure if that is the case or not, borders are a strange thing~"
>Let's send a little Butterfly danmaku into the sky, that oughta clue her in.
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>She doesn't recognize us? How amusing~!
>"I guess you could say I was recently reborn in a way~ Though I'm not sure if that is the case or not, borders are a strange thing~"
>"Awwh, aren't you precious?" Byakuren coos, still not recognising you, and taking your words for child-like babbling.
>Let's send a little Butterfly danmaku into the sky, that oughta clue her in.
>She steps back, "Well... I- uh... Yuyuko... hi." she giggles awkwardly, "And, uh... who are your... little friends?"
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>Smile enigmatically. "Oh come now, surely you can recognize them~? Here's a hint; Accessories and Clothing are the key."
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>Smile enigmatically. "Oh come now, surely you can recognize them~? Here's a hint; Accessories and Clothing are the key."
>Byakuren stares at everybody thoughfully.
>She points to Reimu, "Ah, Reimu, nice to see you again!"
>She looks to Sakuya, who was stood by Remilia, "Hello, Remilia and Sakuya!"
>Looking to Yukari, she smiles widely, "Yukari, nice to see you!"
>"Wow, Hieda no Akyuu, nice to see you again!" she smiles at Mokou, who facepalms hard. "And did you shrink Yuuka to be a child too?" she looks at you, pointing to Keine, who joins Mokou in a dual-facepalm.
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>Slightly thoughtful expression, then shrug, and glance towards Mokou and Keine."You got two wrong, but that's fine~ The two you got wrong want to be careful, so I'm sure you can understand~"
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>Slightly thoughtful expression, then shrug, and glance towards Mokou and Keine."You got two wrong, but that's fine~ The two you got wrong want to be careful, so I'm sure you can understand~"
>Byakuren blinks once, "Oh, I got them wrong? My apologies, if you could tell me your names I would make a point to remember."
>Keine hides a smirk, "Keine Kamishirasawa."
>Mokou quits the facepalm, "Fujiwara no Mokou."
>Byakuren fistpalms, "Oh, yes!! I just didn't recognise you. Sorry~!"
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>Smile charmingly. "All this happened because I was wondering what some people looked like as a child, and then things ended up how they are now~"
>"Still though, aren't we adorable~?"
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>Smile charmingly. "All this happened because I was wondering what some people looked like as a child, and then things ended up how they are now~"
>"Still though, aren't we adorable~?"
>Byakuren nods, "Indeed, indeed, excuse me a moment. Shou!! Ichirin!! Murasa!! Come here and see this!!" she calls inside the temple. After several seconds, Shou Toramaru leaps out of the Myouren Temple on full hostile alert, with Ichirin Kumoi and Murasa Minamitsu backing her up.
"What's going on?" Shou asks, preparing lasers. Byakuren waves her hands.
"No, no! Just we have visitors!!" she squeals. The trio calms down and looks around awkwardly.
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>Giggle cutely. "As excitable as always, Toramaru."
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>Giggle cutely. "As excitable as always, Toramaru."
>Shou exclaims in surprise and waves, "Hi, Yuyuko!"
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>Smile back. "Been eating well~?"
>Wonder if the Taoists are watching?
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>"You're the first one to recognize me without prompting. How'd you know?"
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>Smile back. "Been eating well~?"
>Wonder if the Taoists are watching?
>Shou giggles, "Uh, sure, why not?"
>You wonder if the Taoists are watching... They probably wouldn't recognise you.
>"You're the first one to recognize me without prompting. How'd you know?"
>Shou just laughs, "We heard what Byakuren said. And not to mention, your eyes are a dead giveaway... I mean a really big giveaway!!"
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>"Really, Shou? Just my eyes?"
>Blink adorably.
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>"Really, Shou? Just my eyes?"
>Blink adorably.
>Shou giggles awkwardly, "Uh, yeah, sure."
>Byakuren claps, "Well, what brings you all here?"
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>Smile enigmatically. "Can't I visit with a few friends~?"
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>Smile enigmatically. "Can't I visit with a few friends~?"
>"I guess you can, I was just curious!" Byakuren giggles awkwardly.
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>Smile charmingly. "You'll learn that in Gensokyo, some of the higher-ranked sorts like ourselves get bored easily. And thus, do something for an important reason, or simply because they wanted to~ Naturally, I am of the latter."
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>Smile charmingly. "You'll learn that in Gensokyo, some of the higher-ranked sorts like ourselves get bored easily. And thus, do something for an important reason, or simply because they wanted to~ Naturally, I am of the latter."
>"I... guess I see what you mean. I guess I was just raised to think everything happens for a specific reason... but every rule is made to be broken, I suppose..." Byakuren murmurs awkwardly, "B-but enough of the cryptics. Are you just passing by or would you all like to come in?"
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>Think for a moment, then give a big ol' smile.
>"Suuure~!"
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>Think for a moment, then give a big ol' smile.
>"Suuure~!"
>Byakuren smiles and steps aside, "After you."
>Ichirin disappears into the Temple with Murasa following, calling, "I'll get some tea brewing!!"
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>Let's go!
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>Let's go!
>You all enter the Myouren Temple, where Murasa directs you to a large, stylised tea room.
"Make yourselves comfy!!" she grins, before barking at Ichirin to hurry with the tea and nearly getting slammed by a nyuudou-fist in the process. She hurries off to have an apparent argument.
>You all sit down on the small mats around the tea-table, and immediately Mokou blinks in confusion.
"The hell was that pink fist thing?!" she whispers.
>It is just your little group in the room, nobody else. At least, that's what you think.
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>Whisper back to Mokou: "I heard that a Nyuudou also resides here, in the service of one of the residents. He must be rather handsome, if the old legends are correct~"
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>Whisper back to Mokou: "I heard that a Nyuudou also resides here, in the service of one of the residents. He must be rather handsome, if the old legends are correct~"
>"A Nyu-... anya-... do-... that thing you just said." Mokou sighs.
>Ichirin enters with Unzan and two trays of tea, "Tea's here!"
>She places the trays on the table with a smile, "Help yourself, there's a lot more."
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>Let's enjoy the tea then!
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>Let's enjoy the tea then!
>You help yourself to tea, and Keine suddenly speaks up.
"So... what time does this child thing wear off at? I have classes to teach tomorrow..." she murmurs.
"Round 3am. Or whenever I can be bothered. Be funny to see a kid teaching kids." Yukari chuckles.
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>Giggle like we always do. "Indeed it would Yukari~ Of course, Keine here is currently much smarter than any child in Gensokyo...Short of perhaps us at the moment~"
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>Giggle like we always do. "Indeed it would Yukari~ Of course, Keine here is currently much smarter than any child in Gensokyo...Short of perhaps us at the moment~"
>Yukari nods, "And possibly Akyuu. Smart little snippet, that one."
>You hear Reimu snore, and see that she has fallen asleep with her head on Sanae's arm. Sanae looks unnerved.
>"Awkward, awkward, awkward, awkward!!" Sanae mutters as Reimu mumbles and flails weakly in her sleep.
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>"Indeed, Akyu is rather sharp. I think that if her time ever comes completely, no more rebirths and such, she'd be rather welcome in Hakugyoukurou, we do need intelligent sorts after all~"
>Smile at Sanae. "That just proves she's comfortable with you now~"
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>"Indeed, Akyu is rather sharp. I think that if her time ever comes completely, no more rebirths and such, she'd be rather welcome in Hakugyoukurou, we do need intelligent sorts after all~"
>"I'll be sure to tell her next time I swing by!" Yukari smiles.
>Smile at Sanae. "That just proves she's comfortable with you now~"
>Sanae whines, "But it doesn't mean I'm comfortable with HER!!"
>Outside, you see Aya taking pictures through the window, specifically of Reimu and Sanae, with a devious grin on her face.
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>"Yukari. I think a certain reporter wants to join in on the fun."
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>"Yukari. I think a certain reporter wants to join in on the fun."
>Yukari looks to the window, and gaps Aya inside the room. The tengu reporter falls flat on her face, absent-mindedly taking a picture of the "area" under Sakuya's skirt. Sakuya doesn't notice.
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>"If she's so eager to know about this, perhaps she ought to experience if for herself."
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>"If she's so eager to know about this, perhaps she ought to experience if for herself."
>Yukari grins, "I've seen pictures of her. Yuyuko, prepare for a cuteness attack!"
>Aya shrinks down into a child. What is immediately noticeable is that she is now the shortest here.
>Her hair is longer than usual, but quite wavy and down to her shoulders. Her eyes are big and bright red, too. She is extremely thin and pale-skinned, as if she were ill at some point and hadn't fully recovered.
>Aya takes one look at herself and panics. "Whatwhatwhat?!"
>Her voice is so lispy and high-pitched it shouldn't even be considered legally cute!!
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>"Awwww~ Isn't she just precious?" Turn to Youmu. "Youmu! You know the routine by now. But do finish your tea first, it's only polite~"
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>"Awwww~ Isn't she just precious?" Turn to Youmu. "Youmu! You know the routine by now. But do finish your tea first, it's only polite~"
>Youmu, having already finished her tea, quickly excuses herself from the table and runs off at an immeasurable speed. She's so obedient~!
"Yukari, what did you do to meee~?!" Aya wails, her voice trailing up into a high squeak.
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>Giggle. "Oh come now Aya, it's only for the day. Or not, I suppose it depends on when Yukari remembers~"
>Smile. "But on the upside, you do look rather adorable~"
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>Giggle. "Oh come now Aya, it's only for the day. Or not, I suppose it depends on when Yukari remembers~"
>Aya whines, "Yukari, is this payback for me taking pictures of your shikigami naked?"
>Yukari blinks, "You did that? Count this as payback, then."
>Smile. "But on the upside, you do look rather adorable~"
>Aya folds her arms and hunches over a little, her chin being level with the table.
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>Amused look. "I wonder if it was Ran? It must have been, since even I've heard the rumors~"
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>Amused look. "I wonder if it was Ran? It must have been, since even I've heard the rumors~"
>Aya laughs, "Well, she was in the photo, just not the subject of it. Lucky me, I caught Chen on bath day!!"
>Yukari pokes Aya in the cheek, hard.
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>Grin. "That must have been quite the sight, as I hear she hates water with a fervent passion~"
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>Grin. "That must have been quite the sight, as I hear she hates water with a fervent passion~"
>"You bet!! I got several pictures. She was screaming, clawing and struggling like you wouldn't believe. Some of the poses I took pictures of were a little incriminating. I got rid of them, though, because Ran tracked me down and held me at laser-point to dispose of them. Funny day." Aya babbles. Yukari just rolls her eyes with an attempt not to laugh.
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>Giggle. "Well, that is rather understandable~"
>Have we finished the tea and cookies? We should get on that.
>"At any rate Aya, it seems you've joined our little walk down memory lane~"
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>Giggle. "Well, that is rather understandable~"
>Have we finished the tea and cookies? We should get on that.
>There are one or two cookies left. You make short work of them, as well as your tea.
>"At any rate Aya, it seems you've joined our little walk down memory lane~"
>Aya frowns, "So, how come you have Sakuya, Yukari, Reimu, Keine, Mokou and yourself as kids, yet with Youmu, Remilia and Sanae still normal?"
>As of on cue, Youmu returns and pulls a red dress over Aya's head. "Sorry for the delay. I ran into Marisa Kirisame and Alice Margatroid on a little date and had to fight my way past the stubborn lovebirds."
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>"Sanae asked us not to, Youmu's cute enough as she is, and Remilia already looks like a kid."
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>"Sanae asked us not to, Youmu's cute enough as she is, and Remilia already looks like a kid."
>Aya shrugs, "Yeah, but I bet Reimu asked you not to, as well!"
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>"She was one of the first. Didn't know it was coming. And the others were all too surprised when it started to say anything in time."
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>"She was one of the first. Didn't know it was coming. And the others were all too surprised when it started to say anything in time."
>Aya exclaims quietly, "Mind if I publish this in the 'Random Events' section of Bunbunmaru?"
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>Chuckle a little. "Just make sure to run it past me before you print, okay? I'd like to add a few things myself~"
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>Chuckle a little. "Just make sure to run it past me before you print, okay? I'd like to add a few things myself~"
>Aya grins, "Yah, sure, whatever you say!! I'll come and give you a call when I draft it!"
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>Giggle lightly. "Just be sure to not die of overwork before that, otherwise you might end up having a rather indefinite stay~"
Fun Fact: That is indeed a common cause of deaths in Japan. Businessmen/Salarymen are often the most affected. Too much stress builds up, and they just drop.
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>Giggle lightly. "Just be sure to not die of overwork before that, otherwise you might end up having a rather indefinite stay~"
>Aya smirks, "Oh, please! I don't ever get overworked! My job is fun~!"
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>Giggle a bit more. "Oh come now, even if it's fun, surely you must feel drowned in all that work sometimes~?"
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>Giggle a bit more. "Oh come now, even if it's fun, surely you must feel drowned in all that work sometimes~?"
>Aya thinks for a while. "Mm... nope!! Sure I'm often really busy with chasing up scoops, but it's all so fun!!"
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>Smile. "Well, you are still young for a Tengu, so I suppose so~ Well, your current situation excluded~"
>Have we gotten to finishing our tea and such? We should do that, Can't have cold tea!
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>Smile. "Well, you are still young for a Tengu, so I suppose so~ Well, your current situation excluded~"
>Have we gotten to finishing our tea and such? We should do that, Can't have cold tea!
>Aya shrugs, "Yeah, guess so."
>You've finished the tea and such.
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>Smile in that same enigmatically devious manner. "Come to think of it, I wonder what everyone else here looked like as children~? I daresay Byakuren's hair would be just as impressive as it is now~"
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>Smile in that same enigmatically devious manner. "Come to think of it, I wonder what everyone else here looked like as children~? I daresay Byakuren's hair would be just as impressive as it is now~"
>Ichirin pokes her head it, "It wasn't."
>She leaves.
>You hear her whispering frantically to Murasa, saying something along the lines of "Hide if you don't want to be a child!!"
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>Smile endearingly. "Come to think of it, that Nyuudou friend of yours would probably be quite handsome if he were a shade younger~ Not to say that he isn't already~"
>Smile. "Though I do also wonder just how charismatic Murasa would be as a man? Perhaps she'd turn out like that Captain Harlock fellow I've heard of~!"
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>Smile endearingly. "Come to think of it, that Nyuudou friend of yours would probably be quite handsome if he were a shade younger~ Not to say that he isn't already~"
>Smile. "Though I do also wonder just how charismatic Murasa would be as a man? Perhaps she'd turn out like that Captain Harlock fellow I've heard of~!"
>Everyone bursts out laughing, and you hear Murasa running away with a yelp, "I want to stay a girl, damn it!!"
>Ichirin watches after her, murmuring, "It's not as if you don't look androgynous already.."
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>Smile in an uncharacteristically devious way. "...Should we surprise her with a half- hour long visit to the male side of things~?"
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>Smile in an uncharacteristically devious way. "...Should we surprise her with a half- hour long visit to the male side of things~?"
>Everyone raises their hand in agreement, even Ichirin. Aya looks more excited.
>Murasa walks into the room, picking up an anchor in the corner, "I knew I'd left it in here."
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>Glance to Yukari with a grin. "Remember, half an hour~"
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>Glance to Yukari with a grin. "Remember, half an hour~"
>Yukari smiles, "Of course~!"
>In an instant, Murasa undergoes a small transformation. Since she was rather tomboyish-looking to begin with, the only thing really that changes is a not-too-noticeable shrink in her chest, her voice lowering several octaves, her face becoming a little more angular and her hair shortening.
Murasa looks down to his/herself and lets out a small yelp, then covers his/her mouth when he/she notices the difference in tone.
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>"Hmm.....Needs a cape, or a long coat. Yukari?"
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>"Hmm.....Needs a cape, or a long coat. Yukari?"
>Yukari smirks, opening a gap and reaching into it. After a while, she pulls out a long brown overcoat.
"This okay?"
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>"Hmm....needs more captain-y stuff. I think you made mention of Captain Harlock one time, I think that was back when you were fascinated with space operas. Try a coat like his!"
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>"Hmm....needs more captain-y stuff. I think you made mention of Captain Harlock one time, I think that was back when you were fascinated with space operas. Try a coat like his!"
>Yukari smirks, "Oh, give me a second!"
>She continues to rummage around in a gap, before pulling out a black cloak with red on the inside. Then, she opens two gaps, one beside her and one beside Murasa, reaches in and drapes the cloak over Murasa's shoulders.
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>"...That's rather handsome, I must say~"
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>"...That's rather handsome, I must say~"
>"Shut up!!" Murasa growls. He/she flinches again as he/she hears his/her new voice.
>Sanae giggles, "My, my! Ichirin, it looks like you have a potential boyfriend for the next half an hour!"
>Ichirin blushes, "EH?!"
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>Smile enigmatically. "Don't worry dear, it's only for the next half hour, and I believe that a bit of time has already passed. Five minutes have gone by already I believe?"
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>Smile enigmatically. "Don't worry dear, it's only for the next half hour, and I believe that a bit of time has already passed. Five minutes have gone by already I believe?"
>Yukari looks inside a small gap, "Five minutes and twelve seconds."
>Murasa facepalms, hard, "And here I was hoping to have a quiet day today..."
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>Smile charmingly. "Oh, don't worry, it should settle back down after it wears off~"
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>Smile charmingly. "Oh, don't worry, it should settle back down after it wears off~"
>Murasa scoffs, "Yeah, sure."
>Ichirin seems as if she can't stop looking at Murasa, though she is desperately trying not to stare. She is even blushing.
>Shou enters the room, "Oh, Ichirin! There you are! And-..."
>She looks at Murasa, hardly recognising the gender-bent captain. "A-and... u-uh..."
>It seems she is struggling to look away from Murasa, too, even blushing too.
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>Smile and wave. "Hello again Shou~"
>Smile enigmatically. "Charismatic, isn't he? You'll never guess who it is~!"
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>Smile and wave. "Hello again Shou~"
>Smile enigmatically. "Charismatic, isn't he? You'll never guess who it is~!"
>Shou gives a small smile to Murasa, not even trying to guess, "H-hi! Can I.. help you this... fine... day..."
>Ichirin smirks at Shou's naive attitude, though since Shou has only seen Murasa from the back, it's understandable that she doesn't recognise the "mysterious stranger".
>Shou blinks at you, "Who is it? Do you know him?"
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>Smile enigmatically. "Oh, you already know him~ Well, in a way~ Perhaps you should get a look from the front dear~?"
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>Smile enigmatically. "Oh, you already know him~ Well, in a way~ Perhaps you should get a look from the front dear~?"
>Shou grins, "I meet many people, maybe I have already met him?"
>Murasa turns around, and Shou immediately turns pale. "A-Ah... M-Murasa... h-how nice to... see you... again."
>Murasa frowns, glaring at Shou, "Took ya' long enough, ya' dumb tiger!!"
>Shou suppresses a giggle, "Loving your compliments, Mr Suave!"
>Ichirin is still attempting not to look at Murasa, a blush still evident.
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>"Isn't Murasa positively handsome~? I think so~"
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>"Isn't Murasa positively handsome~? I think so~"
>Shou raises her eyebrows, fully examining Murasa, "Yeah... I guess so."
>Ichirin suddenly bursts out, "Y-yeah, definitely!!!"
>Everyone stares.
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>Giggle. "I know Murasa's handsome now, but should you really take it that far dear~?"
>Nothing like a little teasing~
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>Giggle. "I know Murasa's handsome now, but should you really take it that far dear~?"
>Nothing like a little teasing~
>Ichirin blushes, and retreats to the corner of the room.
>Shou laughs out loud at her. "Murasa!! Ichirin fancies you!! I always knew that girl had feelings for you, even as a female! I guess it just took some manly charm to bring her to admit it, right?"
>Murasa groans, "Yeah, yeah, of course.."
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>"Aaah...today has certainly been a fun one~!"
>Pull out our fan and unfold it sharply, then start fanning just a bit.
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>"Aaah...today has certainly been a fun one~!"
>Pull out our fan and unfold it sharply, then start fanning just a bit.
>Keine gives a sarcastic exclamation of agreement, "Yeah, definitely(!) Abandoning all the important stuff to be done today to take a sweet trip down memory lane, how fun(!)"
Mokou giggles and shuffles away, "Uh-oh, Keine's getting her sarc' on!"
Keine sends a sharp look at Mokou, before sending a similar one at Sakuya, "Especially when the one you had to deal with joins you in said trip!!"
Remilia looks at Sakuya, "What's she on about? Have you been flirting with girls behind my back?"
Sakuya yelps, "No, no, no!! I'll... explain later..."
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>Giggle. "Hey now, hasn't this little trip also brought us all closer together?"
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>Giggle. "Hey now, hasn't this little trip also brought us all closer together?"
>Sakuya and Keine smirk and look away from each other, their respective "special ones" looking rather confused.
>Reimu is still asleep on Sanae, and drapes her chubby arms over the miracle-maker's shoulders, hugging her. Sanae blushes, patting Reimu's head.
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>Smile contentedly, who knew that our little trolling session would help everyone bond~?
>Well, us and Yukari certainly did, but we're not telling~
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>Smile contentedly, who knew that our little trolling session would help everyone bond~?
>Well, us and Yukari certainly did, but we're not telling~
>Murasa shudders, "Oi, Yukari, how much longer?!"
>Yukari giggles, "About fifteen minutes, but if you keep acting so mean and unhappy I'll have to extend the time~!"
>Reimu murmurs in her sleep, "Uhh~... girls... tea... Yukarin~ I love you too~..."
>Everyone stares at her. The awkward silence drags on for about twenty seconds.
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>"...Well, that was quite the non-sequiter, no?"
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>"...Well, that was quite the non-sequiter, no?"
>Everyone, including Yukari, laughs extremely loudly.
>Reimu stirs from her sleep, "What-I-miss~?"
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>Giggle. "Oh, just Murasa getting turned into a rather handsome man~"
>"Personally, it's a shame that isn't Murasa's true gender, I might be tempted to steal the good captain away for myself if that was the case~"
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>Giggle. "Oh, just Murasa getting turned into a rather handsome man~"
>"Personally, it's a shame that isn't Murasa's true gender, I might be tempted to steal the good captain away for myself if that was the case~"
>Reimu shrugs, takes one look at Murasa and drops off to sleep on Sanae's arm again.
>Murasa looks up at the ceiling, avoiding eye contact due to extreme embarrassment. Ichirin looks a little sad, maybe because she knows that Murasa won't stay a man forever~!
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>Smile. "Isn't she just precious? Awake one moment, then not the next~ Reminds me of a certain friend of mine~!"
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>Smile. "Isn't she just precious? Awake one moment, then not the next~ Reminds me of a certain friend of mine~!"
>Yukari laughs, "Oh, don't be silly."
>Sanae cringes as Reimu drools on her shirt, "I wouldn't say precious, per se..."
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>Giggle. "Oh come now, don't you hibernate~? Remember, to one who doesn't really age anymore, the years are like mere dots to me~"
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>Giggle. "Oh come now, don't you hibernate~? Remember, to one who doesn't really age anymore, the years are like mere dots to me~"
>Yukari just laughs, giving you a gentle prod to your shoulder, "Every foodstuff is like a mere dot to you. Besides, I do sleep. I'd go mad if I didn't."
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>Giggle. "Just as I would if I didn't eat~"
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>Giggle. "Just as I would if I didn't eat~"
>"And I'd go mad if I-... I've got nothing to finish that sentence with.." Mokou's contribution grinds to a halt. Keine smirks, looking away.
>Sanae manages to prise Reimu off of her and lie her head on the table, "So, what are you planning to do once you become adult again?"
>Murasa mutters, "Ten more minutes..."
>Yukari nods in agreement, "Eight and a half, to be precise, but yes."
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>Smile enigmatically. "Plans~? I was thinking a full-course meal, of course~"
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>Smile enigmatically. "Plans~? I was thinking a full-course meal, of course~"
>Sanae blinks, oblivious, "A full-course meal...?"
>Youmu and Yukari both turn away, disguising small smirks at the naive Sanae.
>Remilia leans back, looking at Sakuya, "I was thinking of having a full-course meal back at the mansion, you know, Sakuya~"
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>Fistpalm. "I just had another splendid idea! We should all have our meals together~! After all, aren't meals better when you share them with friends~?"
>Glance at Remilia over our fan. "Besides, I daresay that sister of yours would like to make more friends and get out more often, no? And she can't really destroy that which is already dead~"
>Remove the fan to reveal a charming smile. "Besides, it must be terribly lonely, being locked away like she is."
>Gauge everyone's reactions.
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>Fistpalm. "I just had another splendid idea! We should all have our meals together~! After all, aren't meals better when you share them with friends~?"
>Everyone exclaims quietly, nodding in agreement at each other.
>Yukari winks, "And the majority, no, all of us agree!"
>Glance at Remilia over our fan. "Besides, I daresay that sister of yours would like to make more friends and get out more often, no? And she can't really destroy that which is already dead~"
>Remove the fan to reveal a charming smile. "Besides, it must be terribly lonely, being locked away like she is."
>Gauge everyone's reactions.
>Remilia blinks rapidly, awkward, "I-I guess... it's not so much that as... uh... the building damages..."
>Sakuya gives an awkward sigh.
>Yukari is smiling with you.
>Youmu is keeping a forced polite smile.
>Keine, Mokou, Ichirin, Shou, Murasa and Sanae look a little confused. It seems they aren't understanding what the conversation is now about.
>Reimu is asleep. That's probably a good thing.
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>Giggle. "Oh come now, damages can be repaired you know, I'm not worried in the slightest~!"
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>Giggle. "Oh come now, damages can be repaired you know, I'm not worried in the slightest~!"
>Remilia takes a sharp breath, "We'll have to arrange it, then..."
>Sakuya gulps, "Yes, we will."
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>Smile disarmingly. "You should know by now that if neither I, nor Yukari are worried, then things will turn out fine~!"
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>Smile disarmingly. "You should know by now that if neither I, nor Yukari are worried, then things will turn out fine~!"
>Remilia returns a small smile, "I guess so."
>Yukari looks at Murasa, "Three minutes left, darling~! You won't be male again, so why don't you bless one of your friends with a kiss? It'll be cute~!!"
>Murasa gulps, "Uh, no, thanks..."
>Yukari turns to you, "What do you think, Yuyuko? Shall we have Murasa kiss one of the girls here? I was thinking the ones that we haven't pulled back to childhood, or it'll be rather odd. That leaves Sanae, Youmu, Remilia, Nazrin, Shou, Ichirin and Byakuren~!"
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>Smile. "No, I think we've put the dear captain through enough for one day. After all, Murasa is a fellow ghost after all, even if she...well, currently he, is of a different sort."
>Smile in that same enigmatically devious manner. "Although, it would be rather amusing for it to be Byakuren~ I do wonder how that would turn out~?"
>Glance at Yukari with a look that says 'Taoists next, and this is gonna be a fun one.'
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>Smile. "No, I think we've put the dear captain through enough for one day. After all, Murasa is a fellow ghost after all, even if she...well, currently he, is of a different sort."
>Yukari laughs, "Anyway, I'm sure Murasa's got enough girls after her.. or him, for now.
>Smile in that same enigmatically devious manner. "Although, it would be rather amusing for it to be Byakuren~ I do wonder how that would turn out~?"
>Glance at Yukari with a look that says 'Taoists next, and this is gonna be a fun one.'
>Yukari shrugs, "Maybe she'd shout 'Namusan!' or whatever her little cute catchphrase is..."
>She winks back at you. "Only one and a half minutes left. I wonder if Murasa has any last words as a man~!"
>Murasa smirks, "Not likely."
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>Hmmm...Maybe we can do this with the Taoists too~? Wasn't there someone much like Murasa among them as well?
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>Hmmm...Maybe we can do this with the Taoists too~? Wasn't there someone much like Murasa among them as well?
>There was Mononobe no Futo, who rather likes boats and is fairly male-looking anyway. So yes, possibly her. Actually, any of them would make suitable candidates for Yukari's genderbending.
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>Smile enigmatically. "Well, it seems it's worn off now hasn't it?"
>We've finished the tea, we've had our fill of trolling the buddhists. Though perhaps we should leave Byakuren with a temporary parting gift just for the heck of it~?
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>Smile enigmatically. "Well, it seems it's worn off now hasn't it?"
>We've finished the tea, we've had our fill of trolling the buddhists. Though perhaps we should leave Byakuren with a temporary parting gift just for the heck of it~?
>Yukari looks inside a gap, "Time's up, Murasa."
>Murasa's face changes to a mix of excitement and relief, and undergoes the not-so-noticeable change of becoming female again.
>"Freaking FINALLY!!" Murasa sighs, smiling as she hears her voice back to normal again.
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>Smile charmingly, then hide the smile behind our fan. "Well, wasn't that quite an experience dear~?"
>Hmm...just about time to hop over to the taoists for a visit now isn't it? But first, a little more fun is in order~
>"Ah, Shou, would you be a dear and get Byakuren for us~?"
>Glance over at Yukari with that same look we gave her when she zapped Murasa. That look that says. 'Once more, same effect, better target.'
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>Smile charmingly, then hide the smile behind our fan. "Well, wasn't that quite an experience dear~?"
>Hmm...just about time to hop over to the taoists for a visit now isn't it? But first, a little more fun is in order~
>Murasa shudders, "At least it was something I'll be able to tell kids one day. Something to freak 'em out, I guess."
>"Ah, Shou, would you be a dear and get Byakuren for us~?"
>Glance over at Yukari with that same look we gave her when she zapped Murasa. That look that says. 'Once more, same effect, better target.'
>Shou smiles, "Absolutely!"
>She leaves, calling for Byakuren at a rather disturbingly loud volume.
>Yukari looks at you, with that enigmatic smile that means she knows exactly what you mean. A smile that says, 'You read my mind'.
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>Keep up that serene, yet mysterious smile.
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>Keep up that serene, yet mysterious smile.
>Shou returns - with a grin - and Byakuren follows with a sweet, polite smile.
>"Yes? You called for me?" Byakuren asks, still with that sugary smile.
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>Smile in that same enigmatic way. "I wanted to thank you for the tea, as well as tell you about some of what's happened today~"
>Hide our smile behind our fan. "I also wanted to inform you that Murasa can be rather handsome at times~"
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>Smile in that same enigmatic way. "I wanted to thank you for the tea, as well as tell you about some of what's happened today~"
>Hide our smile behind our fan. "I also wanted to inform you that Murasa can be rather handsome at times~"
>Byakuren smiles, "You're quite welcome!"
>She tilts her head, "Handsome, I-..."
>Shou leans in and whispers what happened to Byakuren. The latter, instead of looking confused, looks down as her shoulders twitch violently from laughter. Murasa doesn't look too happy.
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>"Rather amusing, isn't it~? But I must admit, even I had trouble holding myself back~ Though dear little Ichirin seemed to have the same problem as well~"
>Glance towards Yukari with that look from before, but one that says 'Not just yet, let her be off guard, then strike~'
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>"Rather amusing, isn't it~? But I must admit, even I had trouble holding myself back~ Though dear little Ichirin seemed to have the same problem as well~"
>Glance towards Yukari with that look from before, but one that says 'Not just yet, let her be off guard, then strike~'
>Byakuren sends a small glance at Ichirin, causing the latter to cower slightly.
>"I can honestly say I'm not surprised." Byakuren smirks.
>Yukari winks discreetly at you, leaning back in a lazy, careless way.
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>Smirk back. "I think I can speak for everyone when I say that Murasa was rather handsome, it's a shame you missed it~"
>Glance at Yukari with a look that says 'Should we do a repeat performance, just to see how Byakuren would react~?'
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>Smirk back. "I think I can speak for everyone when I say that Murasa was rather handsome, it's a shame you missed it~"
>Byakuren smiles, "I'm sure it was a rather interesting event. But I don't mind whether I missed it or not, because Murasa is rather androgynous already, so-"
>Murasa gulps, "Ahem!!"
>Byakuren giggles, "Oh, come on, Murasa, I'm not going to sugar-coat it!"
>Glance at Yukari with a look that says 'Should we do a repeat performance, just to see how Byakuren would react~?'
>Yukari shrugs, with a look that says, 'Whatever~!'
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>Smirk a bit. "Though I must admit, she was much more definitive in one direction with it."
>Glance at Yukari with a look that says 'Do it then~ But for a much shorter time~'
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>Smirk a bit. "Though I must admit, she was much more definitive in one direction with it."
>Glance at Yukari with a look that says 'Do it then~ But for a much shorter time~'
>Byakuren smiles sweetly, "You wouldn't be able to re-do it, would you? Only for a minute or two, my curiosity is getting the better of me!"
>Yukari grins, "Oh, but we can!"
>Everyone suddenly looks at Murasa, who attempts to escape the room. She can't, obviously, as Shou has barricaded the door with her own body.
>You see the minor transformation from female to male as Murasa tries to prise Shou off of the door.
"Get off!!" Murasa squeals, her voice sinking very low, very fast. Byakuren watches with a small smile on her face, looking quite entertained.
"Wow, I agree. Murasa, admittedly the male persona suits you!" Byakuren smiles. Shou just smirks evilly as Murasa accepts defeat and leans against the wall.
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>Smile elegantly, yet with a hint of mischievousness. "You see~? Murasa's rather handsome, isn't he?"
>Glance over at Yukari with a look that says 'Let's try Shou now~ We'll get Byakuren last~'
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>Smile elegantly, yet with a hint of mischievousness. "You see~? Murasa's rather handsome, isn't he?"
>Glance over at Yukari with a look that says 'Let's try Shou now~ We'll get Byakuren last~'
>Byakuren smiles, "Aww~!" and begins to dote over Murasa, who stands there with a rather annoyed look.
>Yukari grins, and then looks to Shou.
>Shou's chest shrinks (noticeably), and her hair grows ever so slightly shorter. Her body becomes less curvy, and she also has a little muscle definition in her legs. It seems Shou's "transformation" is slightly more noticeable...
>Byakuren looks at Shou, and squeals in laughter, "Shou! You too!"
>Shou groans, blinks as he/she hears his/her own voice at a much deeper pitch than it was.
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>"My~"
>It seems that Byakuren is quite given to laughing~ Shall we give her more to laugh about~?
>Look to Yukari with a look that says 'Now then, let's flip things around for Ichirin and Unzan~'
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>"My~"
>It seems that Byakuren is quite given to laughing~ Shall we give her more to laugh about~?
>Look to Yukari with a look that says 'Now then, let's flip things around for Ichirin and Unzan~'
>Yukari struggles to hide her giggles, as she looks to Ichirin and Unzan.
>Ichirin actually grows facial hair - which is the first noticeable change - and Unzan loses his cloud-beard. Unzan starts to become a bit smaller, starting to look very girly. Ichirin becomes a little more buffed and man-like.
>Byakuren is nearly in tears, she is laughing so much.
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>Get up from our seat, float over to Unzan, and administer headpats. "Isn't Unzan simply adorable~?"
>Aaah, nothing like trolling the heck out of people~
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>Get up from our seat, float over to Unzan, and administer headpats. "Isn't Unzan simply adorable~?"
>Aaah, nothing like trolling the heck out of people~
>Unzan doesn't seem to mind. He/she's staring at Ichirin.
>Indeed, trolling is such a childish hobby, but childish is the only way to be!
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>Float over to Ichirin, and hold up one of His/Her arms. "My, aren't these rather well-toned~"
>Look to Yukari with a look that says 'Now for that mouse that's always hanging out with Shou, I bet we'll hear her surprise from anywhere in here~!'
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>Float over to Ichirin, and hold up one of His/Her arms. "My, aren't these rather well-toned~"
>Look to Yukari with a look that says 'Now for that mouse that's always hanging out with Shou, I bet we'll hear her surprise from anywhere in here~!'
>Ichirin rips his/her arm away, "Don't say anything."
>Yukari grins, just biding her time.
>You hear a small pair of feet running past, and then a small yelp that suddenly lowers in pitch.
>Shou looks outside, "Nazrin?!"
>Nazrin walks inside, almost in tears from confusion. Her hair has shortened severely, and her legs became a little more muscly, as did her arms. That... seems to be the only difference.
>Byakuren has tears streaming down her cheeks from the laughter.
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>Float around with a blank and clueless smile, getting a closer look at the victims of our trolling.
>And slip in a look to Yukari that says 'The coup de grace, if you please~'
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>Float around with a blank and clueless smile, getting a closer look at the victims of our trolling.
>And slip in a look to Yukari that says 'The coup de grace, if you please~'
>Everyone in the room stares at you. Except Byakuren, she's staring at Shou, Ichirin, Murasa, Unzan and Nazrin. And laughing.
>Yukari leans forward, sending a quick glance to Byakuren.
>Byakuren's transformation seems to be one of the more striking.
>Her chest shrinks dramatically into nothingness, as do her curves. She seems rather upset by that.
>Her hair shrinks also, into a short and choppy-cut version.
>Byakuren's entire build and manner seems to become rather masculine too.
>The room falls silent.
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>Smile brightly. "I must admit, you all look rather dashing and handsome~!"
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>Smile brightly. "I must admit, you all look rather dashing and handsome~!"
>Byakuren gulps, "Uh, thank you."
>Ichirin just huffs.
>Murasa laughs. Quietly.
>Shou and Nazrin both look at each other with an exasperated sigh.
>Yukari grins, "I think we temporarily doubled the male population of Gensokyo."
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>Grin. "Oh come now, you know that there's plenty in the village at least~ Although, none of them are Youkai."
>Fistpalm. "Oh! Yukari, didn't you have a poster or something for that 'Captain Harlock' thing you were interested in a while back? Back when you were a big fan of those 'Space Operas'. I just had a marvelous idea!"
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>Grin. "Oh come now, you know that there's plenty in the village at least~ Although, none of them are Youkai."
>Fistpalm. "Oh! Yukari, didn't you have a poster or something for that 'Captain Harlock' thing you were interested in a while back? Back when you were a big fan of those 'Space Operas'. I just had a marvelous idea!"
>Yukari gives a small smile, "Indeed I did. I think I still have it lying around, you know, why?"
>All the genderbent ones in the room look... "on edge".
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>Murasa's still got that cape-thing on yeah?
>"Good good! Bring it out, and then we can compare Murasa to him~!"
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>Murasa's still got that cape-thing on yeah?
>"Good good! Bring it out, and then we can compare Murasa to him~!"
>Murasa still has the cape-thing on.
>Yukari reaches into a small gap and pulls out a poster, with a small smile. "Right, now for the comparison..."
>She opens another gap beside Murasa, reaching through and holding the poster next to the captain. It's almost a spitting image!
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>Clap! "Murasa looks just like him~~!! The eyepatch and scar are missing, but this is good enough~"
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>Clap! "Murasa looks just like him~~!! The eyepatch and scar are missing, but this is good enough~"
>Yukari smiles to everyone else, "Do you all think so?"
>Most of the others nod vaguely in agreement, but some others shrug.
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>Pause. "....Yukari, I forgot where I was going with this~"
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>Pause. "....Yukari, I forgot where I was going with this~"
>Sanae interrupts, "D-Did you know where you were going with it in the first place? I mean, you seem like an airhead... pretty much all the time, or is that just me... in all honesty, maybe being dead does that to a person, I wouldn't know, though! Although, it's not like you'll resurrect, so let's get used to you being an airhead."
>Youmu facepalms, as does Remilia, Keine, Mokou and Yukari.
>"For such a renowned 'good girl', Sanae, your honesty is beyond the point of brutal..." Youmu groans.
>Sanae yelps, with wide eyes, "Eh? Did I say something wrong?"
>Youmu growls, "Are you that dense...?"
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>Oh dear, seems she stepped in it this time~
>Look to Yukari obviously, with a look that says, 'Hit Sanae with both whammies, if you please~?"
>After the look's given, but before Yukari does the whammy, fix Sanae with that same look we game Keine and Sakuya earlier, that look everyone knows to be the 'You just stepped in it now~' look. "You know, you should be more respectful to your elders dearie~ I do believe a little punishment is in order~"
>Then once the whammy hits, smirk evilly. "They did say you were mine for the day, after all."
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>Oh dear, seems she stepped in it this time~
>Look to Yukari obviously, with a look that says, 'Hit Sanae with both whammies, if you please~?"
>Yukari grins, sending a quick wink at you before fixing a serious and almost shocked look at Sanae.
>After the look's given, but before Yukari does the whammy, fix Sanae with that same look we game Keine and Sakuya earlier, that look everyone knows to be the 'You just stepped in it now~' look. "You know, you should be more respectful to your elders dearie~ I do believe a little punishment is in order~"
>Then once the whammy hits, smirk evilly. "They did say you were mine for the day, after all."
>Sanae stutters, "I-I didn't mean that!! W-was I thinking out loud?! I-I'm sorry, I guess it just... slipped out..."
>You see an evil flicker in Yukari's eyes before something rather curious happens.
>Not only does Sanae shrink into a child, she also shrinks into a boy. A rather adorable one, at that. Her hair has gone boyishly short and her skin is extremely pale (almost a rival to Remilia's, you notice).
>Reimu, still asleep, rolls off the table from the lack of support from Sanae and lands on Sanae, with a cheeky, sleepy smile that makes even Youmu struggle to stop from laughing.
>Yukari leans back, "Aaw~, that's cute. Keine, Sakuya, Mokou, would any of you like to take the same route? I'd ask Reimu but... she's way too comfy..."
>Yukari points at Reimu, who has draped her arms over the whimpering boy-child-Sanae.
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>Smile. "Well, it seems she's almost as pale as you are, Remilia~"
>Fistpalm with a look of realization. "Come to think of it, I bet you'd be even more charismatic as a boy!"
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>Smile. "Well, it seems she's almost as pale as you are, Remilia~"
>Fistpalm with a look of realization. "Come to think of it, I bet you'd be even more charismatic as a boy!"
>Remilia slowly giggles and slithers under the table and puts Sakuya in between you and her.
"I'm fine as a girl, Yuyuko."
>Yukari smirks, "Are you sure, Remilia~?"
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>"Well, if you think so. But remember, the idea's always out there~"
>Smirk ever so slightly. "And I daresay you'd be rather handsome~ That is, if your current charisma is anything to go by."
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>"Well, if you think so. But remember, the idea's always out there~"
>Smirk ever so slightly. "And I daresay you'd be rather handsome~ That is, if your current charisma is anything to go by."
>Remilia shudders and scowls at Sakuya as if expecting her to say something. Sakuya doesn't of course, and just tries to keep the forced smile on her face.
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>Shrug, and put on a convincing look of disappointment.
>"You're already charismatic enough then I guess...But right now, Murasa, Byakuren, and the others, have you beat~ Even little Sanae as well~ Or perhaps we should call him Sano now~?" Headtilt in that typically bubbly-yet-ditzy manner.
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>Shrug, and put on a convincing look of disappointment.
>"You're already charismatic enough then I guess...But right now, Murasa, Byakuren, and the others, have you beat~ Even little Sanae as well~ Or perhaps we should call him Sano now~?" Headtilt in that typically bubbly-yet-ditzy manner.
>'Sano' sighs, "Anything you want, just get this wide load off of me!!"
>'Wide load' referring to Reimu, who is currently glomping Sanae/Sano in a rather indecent manner. It looks funny enough.
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>Fake a look of realization, but make it look real. "Oh yes, I had almost forgot~!"
>Let's try and help out shall we~?
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>Fake a look of realization, but make it look real. "Oh yes, I had almost forgot~!"
>Let's try and help out shall we~?
>You 'try' and help out, managing to roll Reimu away into a corner to finish her 'nap'. 'Sano' sighs in relief.
>"For a shrine maiden that can barely scrape enough together in adulthood, how she was fat as a child escapes me."
>Youmu smirks, "Brutally honest, even as a child..."
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>Smile in that typically bubbly manner. "Well, 'she' is a he for the time being, and boys are always like that, blunt and to the point~ It almost reminds me of dear old Youki...I wonder where he's gotten himself to these days?"
>"As for Reimu's weight, who knows~?"
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>Smile in that typically bubbly manner. "Well, 'she' is a he for the time being, and boys are always like that, blunt and to the point~ It almost reminds me of dear old Youki...I wonder where he's gotten himself to these days?"
>Youmu shrugs, "I wouldn't know..."
>"As for Reimu's weight, who knows~?"
>'Sano' laughs awkwardly, "I guess I ought to stay on Reimu's good side, or she'll eat me!!"
>The room falls silent.
>Yukari laughs, "Oh, jokes are just NOT your forte, are they?"
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>Chuckle. "Well, I for one found it rather amusing. Albeit for different reasons~"
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>Chuckle. "Well, I for one found it rather amusing. Albeit for different reasons~"
>Ichirin suddenly cuts in, "Hate to interrupt the party, but us lot are still male! Fancy, uh, changing us back?"
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>....Fistpalm! "That's right! With Murasa, there was a 30 minute time limit! Yukari, if you would?"
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>....Fistpalm! "That's right! With Murasa, there was a 30 minute time limit! Yukari, if you would?"
>Yukari smiles, "Of course!"
>In seconds, the Buddhists return to their original female form. All but Unzan are relieved. It seemed Unzan liked being female...
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>It must've been the headpats~
>Look to Yukari with a look that says 'Taoists next~' "Well, it was rather interesting, seeing you all again. And in more ways than one~"
>Look to everyone else. "Alright then, let's move on to our next destination~!"
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>It must've been the headpats~
>Look to Yukari with a look that says 'Taoists next~' "Well, it was rather interesting, seeing you all again. And in more ways than one~"
>Look to everyone else. "Alright then, let's move on to our next destination~!"
>Everyone gets to their feet, but 'Sano' grabs your attention, "What do we do with Reimu? I can't carry her..."
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>.....We hadn't thought of that had we?
>....Wait, brainspark! "Yukari, I do believe you can fiddle with Reimu's border of light and heavy, correct? I believe that should be helpful enough~"
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>.....We hadn't thought of that had we?
>....Wait, brainspark! "Yukari, I do believe you can fiddle with Reimu's border of light and heavy, correct? I believe that should be helpful enough~"
>Yukari smiles at 'Sano', "Pick Reimu up! Go on!"
>'Sano' reluctantly attempts to lift Reimu, and shows evident shock when Reimu can be lifted with one finger.
>The Buddhists step aside, leaving the doorway clear.
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>Glance to Byakuren before fully departing. "It was rather enjoyable, you're always welcome to visit for lunch~ And even though I am repeating myself, you were rather handsome~ Well, farewell~!"
>Let's get going to the Taoists now!
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>Glance to Byakuren before fully departing. "It was rather enjoyable, you're always welcome to visit for lunch~ And even though I am repeating myself, you were rather handsome~ Well, farewell~!"
>Let's get going to the Taoists now!
>You exit the Myouren Temple, and Yukari walks ahead.
>Yukari opens a gap, "It's hassle to get there normally, everybody go through the gap!!"
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>Nod with an oblivious-seeming smile. "Ever the forward-thinker Yukari~!"
>Let's get going through the gap!
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>Nod with an oblivious-seeming smile. "Ever the forward-thinker Yukari~!"
>Let's get going through the gap!
>You all head through the gap..
>... right into the flight path of none other than Seiga Kaku herself.
>The hermit raises an eyebrow, "Sorry..."
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>Bow politely with our usual airheaded smile. "Think nothing of it, how was I to know you would be there~?"
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>Bow politely with our usual airheaded smile. "Think nothing of it, how was I to know you would be there~?"
>Seiga blinks as the gap behind Yukari closes, "Did you just... come through thin air? Are you a hermit, too?"
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>Smile in that typically ditzy manner. "Hermit? Ah, I suppose you could say that after a fashion, but no, I'm afraid not~"
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>Smile in that typically ditzy manner. "Hermit? Ah, I suppose you could say that after a fashion, but no, I'm afraid not~"
>Seiga raises an eyebrow, "So what brings you to the Hermits' Dojo, then? If you're looking for Toyosatomimi no Miko, she's just down the hallway~.."
>Seiga points down the hall, at the end of which is an ornate wooden door.
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>Keep on smilin'. "I actually came to visit everyone here, along with bringing my friends~"
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>Keep on smilin'. "I actually came to visit everyone here, along with bringing my friends~"
>Seiga gives a small smile, "Ah, that's nice."
>"Seeeeee~iga~! Master Seeee~iga!!" calls a rather... odd-sounding voice. Out of apparently nowhere, a girl hops over, struck with what seems to be rigor-mortis and has a seal on her forehead. Her arms are out in front of her.
>Seiga sighs, "I don't think you've met Yoshika, have you...?"
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>Headtilt adorably. "No, I don't think I have~ But she seems to have a little difficulty in finer movement, it must be hard for the poor dear~"
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>Headtilt adorably. "No, I don't think I have~ But she seems to have a little difficulty in finer movement, it must be hard for the poor dear~"
>Seiga sighs, "Well, she is a Jiang-shi. A zombie, if you will. But rather well-preserved, and more loyal than your green-clad gardener."
>Youmu mutters without moving her mouth in a noticeable enough manner, "I beg to differ."
>Yukari raises an eyebrow, "Oh, so you recognise us?"
>Seiga shrugs, "Not at first, but it didn't take long for me to make an educated guess based on appearance."
>She points to Keine and Mokou, "These two, however, I don't know."
>Keine and Mokou sigh, "Nobody ever knows us..!"
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>Smile. "Well, I suppose that skips the introductions then~"
>Look over to Keine and Mokou briefly. "Well, people can't be blamed for that, you two look remarkably different from your usual after all~"
>Float around Yoshika, looking her over, occasionally poking random spots. "A Jiang-shi hmm~? ....I wonder if they taste any good?"
>Headshake, followed by folding our arms with a thoughtful-seeming headtilt. "No...probably a mite moldy...Aaah, this is just too much to figure out~!"
>Throw up our arms with a carefully falsified look that says 'screw trying to figure this out anymore!'
>Then smile adorably. "Since I've given up on trying to figure that out, I think I'll just have some tea instead~"
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>Smile. "Well, I suppose that skips the introductions then~"
>Look over to Keine and Mokou briefly. "Well, people can't be blamed for that, you two look remarkably different from your usual after all~"
>Keine and Mokou both shrug acceptingly.
>Keine looks at Mokou, "Byakuren was right, you do look like Akyuu..."
>Float around Yoshika, looking her over, occasionally poking random spots. "A Jiang-shi hmm~? ....I wonder if they taste any good?"
>Headshake, followed by folding our arms with a thoughtful-seeming headtilt. "No...probably a mite moldy...Aaah, this is just too much to figure out~!"
>Throw up our arms with a carefully falsified look that says 'screw trying to figure this out anymore!'
>As you poke Yoshika, she doesn't actually seem to mind and carries on smiling, completely oblivious to what you're saying.
>"Even if you were to try, you'd be sick for a while," Seiga smirks, "I've seen it happen, it's not pretty.
>Then smile adorably. "Since I've given up on trying to figure that out, I think I'll just have some tea instead~"
>Seiga smiles, "Follow me, then~"
>She floats down the hallway, going to hold the door open at the end of it.
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>Let's follow then! "Hmm-hmm~♪"
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>Let's follow then! "Hmm-hmm~♪"
>You follow Seiga, and she leads you through a door into a tearoom, before gesturing for you all to sit down.
>"I'll go prepare some tea, and alert the others that you're here." Seiga smiles, before passing through the wall.
>Mononobe no Futo pokes her head around the door, "Seiga? Oh, she's not in here. Swore I just heard her. Oh well... oh, hey, Yuyuko!"
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>Smile brightly. "Hello~ She went to make some tea."
>"I thought I'd come for a visit, and bring some friends~"
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>Smile brightly. "Hello~ She went to make some tea."
>"I thought I'd come for a visit, and bring some friends~"
>Futo blinks, "Seiga making tea? This is a first."
>She leans over her shoulder, "Tojiko!! Seiga's gone to make tea, make sure she doesn't explode anything!!"
>Miko leans around the door, "Wondered what all the noise was. I heard Seiga was making tea and came to check nobody had died yet."
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>Giggle. "Oh my, that reminds me of the time we tried to make hotpot, Yukari~ We were cleaning onions out of the walls and celing for weeks afterwards~ It's a good thing I have Youmu around~"
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>Giggle. "Oh my, that reminds me of the time we tried to make hotpot, Yukari~ We were cleaning onions out of the walls and celing for weeks afterwards~ It's a good thing I have Youmu around~"
>Miko laughs awkwardly, "Yes, well, just prepare your mouth and stomach for something worse than vomit mixed with ash and spoilt apples.
>Seiga floats through the wall with a tray full of tea for everyone, "Tea's ready~!"
>She places a cup in front of everyone, and when she places a cup before you...
>Inside the cup is some sour-smelling greyish-green gunge with a soot-like collection of grainy black lumps floating about in it.
>Yukari confidentally goes for a sip and you see some of the colour drain from her face, "Deli-...-cious..."
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>Well, we're already dead to begin with, so why not? Can't be worse than the cooking we tried with Yukari.
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>Well, we're already dead to begin with, so why not? Can't be worse than the cooking we tried with Yukari.
>You try some of the tea...
>It's vile. It's like that chewing tobacco that Yukari brought back once. The black grainy stuff scrapes past your mouth like metal, the liquid surrounding it stinging your tongue like acid. The taste... well, think of burnt grass mixed with stale bread.
>Everyone else has tried the tea and is doing a remarkable job of disguising their sick feelings.
>Miko and Futo are watching in shock, "They... survived!"
>Seiga smiles, "It seems like you all like it!"
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>Smile. "It wasn't so bad. Though there's always room for improvement when it comes to cooking~ I believe Youmu can help you improve." We do have to be polite after all.
>Smile adorably. "Besides, I'm already a ghost, and you can't die twice~"
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>Smile. "It wasn't so bad. Though there's always room for improvement when it comes to cooking~ I believe Youmu can help you improve." We do have to be polite after all.
>Smile adorably. "Besides, I'm already a ghost, and you can't die twice~"
>Seiga smiles, before directing a forced smile at Futo and Miko, "I wonder what you told them~"
>Futo giggles, "What we told them? We said nothing."
>Yoshika hops into the room, "Surely I heard ya' sayin' about Master Seiga exploding stuff and people dropping dead?"
>Miko exclaims to drown out the Jiang-shi, "Yararara~! Ha, I've got a cough coming!!"
>Seiga turns away, with that same forced smile, "Dirty bloody liars."
>Yukari, quickly, changes the subject, "So!! Seiga, how long have you known Yoshika?"
>Seiga frowns, deep in thought, "You know, I'm not quite sure."
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>Nod with a smile. "I tend to forget things that happened a long time ago myself~ Though if you ever need help on improving cooking ability, Hakugyoukurou is always open and welcoming~"
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>Nod with a smile. "I tend to forget things that happened a long time ago myself~ Though if you ever need help on improving cooking ability, Hakugyoukurou is always open and welcoming~"
>Seiga smiles, "Oh, I wouldn't want to be a bother. Besides, Byakuren said that her and I should have a cooking contest. For some reason, that Shou girl immediately looked as if someone had just said they planned to leap from Youkai Mountain without any safety net or ability to fly."
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>Smile charmingly. "Oh, come now dear. You wouldn't be a bother at all! I'm always happy to have guests~"
>Fistpalm. "Oh yes, I just remembered something interesting~!"
>Look towards Miko. "But don't Futo and some of the others call you 'Crown Prince'? I must say, it's rather hard to believe that a young lady as charming as yourself could ever be mistaken for a man~"
>Headtilt. "Though that does make me wonder, just how would you look as a man~? Minamitsu looked just like Captain Harlock~! I wonder if Futo would resemble Nazrin~? Or perhaps that one fellow I read about, Err...what was his name again? 'Gin' or something? Why would you name your child after an alcohol I wonder~?"
>Big ol' grin. "Though I daresay it must be rather common among the oni, seeing as how a certain troublemaker of an oni is called 'Suika'. And as we all know, that means Watermelon~!"
>Look of inspiration, accompanied by a fistpalm! "Ooh, Youmu! I-d-e-a~~!! Go fetch us a Watermelon! I'm hungry for a Watermelon meal~!"
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>Smile charmingly. "Oh, come now dear. You wouldn't be a bother at all! I'm always happy to have guests~"
>Fistpalm. "Oh yes, I just remembered something interesting~!"
>Look towards Miko. "But don't Futo and some of the others call you 'Crown Prince'? I must say, it's rather hard to believe that a young lady as charming as yourself could ever be mistaken for a man~"
>Miko gives a weak shrug, "Well, it's because nobody told them. And since my hair is pretty short to begin with, it's only natural. Besides, Crown Princess sounds like something directly from folklore, and I am no fairy tale."
>Headtilt. "Though that does make me wonder, just how would you look as a man~? Minamitsu looked just like Captain Harlock~! I wonder if Futo would resemble Nazrin~? Or perhaps that one fellow I read about, Err...what was his name again? 'Gin' or something? Why would you name your child after an alcohol I wonder~?"
>Everybody shrugs.
>After a few seconds of silence, Yoshika speaks up, "Who's Captain Harlock?"
>Big ol' grin. "Though I daresay it must be rather common among the oni, seeing as how a certain troublemaker of an oni is called 'Suika'. And as we all know, that means Watermelon~!"
>Look of inspiration, accompanied by a fistpalm! "Ooh, Youmu! I-d-e-a~~!! Go fetch us a Watermelon! I'm hungry for a Watermelon meal~!"
>Yukari mumbles behind her hand, "But Suika is no watermelon... flat as a board, that one..."
>Youmu stands up, and politely excuses herself before dashing out of the room. After a while, you hear a door shut.
>Seiga blinks, "Oh, so she found the way out."
>After a minute or two, Youmu returns with a sliced watermelon on a tray.
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>Big smile. "Yay~! Watermelon, watermelon~!" Dig in!
>Between bites. "Yukari, show her that poster would you?"
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>Big smile. "Yay~! Watermelon, watermelon~!" Dig in!
>Between bites. "Yukari, show her that poster would you?"
>You tuck into the watermelon, and Seiga is still looking at Youmu with an impressed smirk. Probably because Youmu found the proper way out.
>Yukari digs out the Captain Harlock poster and holds it in front of Yoshika.
>"Ohh... still never heard of him!!" the Jiang-shi laughs.
>Miko smiles, "So, if I've heard this correctly, you just visited Byakuren and her rabble?"
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>Pause in the nomming to respond. "Ah yes, that is true~ I thought to visit some people outside of Hakugyoukurou with everyone else~ After all, since so much is happening outside my little world, I should become more involved~!"
>Set down the watermelon for a fistpalm, then look to Remilia. "I just had a brilliant idea dearie~! I do wonder how your charisma would improve if you had a form more like mine prior to all this fun~? Not a ghost, but older-looking~"
>Give Yukari a look that says 'Surely we can give her that much~? We have turned her maid back into a child after all, so it's only fair~!'
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>Pause in the nomming to respond. "Ah yes, that is true~ I thought to visit some people outside of Hakugyoukurou with everyone else~ After all, since so much is happening outside my little world, I should become more involved~!"
>Futo shrugs, "I guess it's good to be 'in' with the times. There's nothing I hate more than being the only one that misses out on the good stories."
>Set down the watermelon for a fistpalm, then look to Remilia. "I just had a brilliant idea dearie~! I do wonder how your charisma would improve if you had a form more like mine prior to all this fun~? Not a ghost, but older-looking~"
>Give Yukari a look that says 'Surely we can give her that much~? We have turned her maid back into a child after all, so it's only fair~!'
>Remilia laughs, "No, no, I think I'll be okay. You don't have to worry!"
>Seiga finally lets her curiosity get the better of her, "I never actually knew this, so I'll ask... when were you killed?"
>Yukari and Youmu both assume a synchronised facepalm position.
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>Srsfaice. "That was quite a long time ago, but nobody did that. From what I've learned, I apparently did it myself. According to Yukari, I had the same power back then as I do now."
>Cluelessly adorable headtilt, complete with smile. "But y'know, I don't like being all serious all the time~ It's too boring!"
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>Srsfaice. "That was quite a long time ago, but nobody did that. From what I've learned, I apparently did it myself. According to Yukari, I had the same power back then as I do now."
>Cluelessly adorable headtilt, complete with smile. "But y'know, I don't like being all serious all the time~ It's too boring!"
>Seiga, open hearing the truth, stops and looks away in awkward embarrassment, "Oh... right... I see... sorry for bringing it up!"
>Yukari rolls her hand, "Yeah, you've always had your power, Yuyuko. In fact... wasn't that the reason that all of you here as well as Byakuren's lot were fighting in the first place? Because you wanted to recruit Yuyuko to your "side"?
>Miko suddenly exclaims, "Bara~! Maybe!! But-"
>Yuyuko cuts her off, "Don't interrupt~!"
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>Isn't this just lovely~? "Well, at least I solved the matter in an efficient way~! And I didn't have to resort my power either~"
>Put on a devilish smile that sharply contrasts with our usual goofy smile. "I remember that last obstinate group of souls who tried that~ You remember them Yukari? I don't think we could find them afterwards, even in Hakugyoukurou~!"
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>Isn't this just lovely~? "Well, at least I solved the matter in an efficient way~! And I didn't have to resort my power either~"
>Put on a devilish smile that sharply contrasts with our usual goofy smile. "I remember that last obstinate group of souls who tried that~ You remember them Yukari? I don't think we could find them afterwards, even in Hakugyoukurou~!"
>Miko, Futo and Seiga all stare at you with eyes full of fear, but Yoshika still has her signature dumb grin.
>"Did ya ever find 'em?" Yoshika asks, with her dumb grin still prominent.
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>Mirror her smile. "Nope~! I think I may have poofed them a bit too hard~"
>Thoughtful expression. "I really should ask the Yama about that sometime, I've been wondering about that for a while."
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>Mirror her smile. "Nope~! I think I may have poofed them a bit too hard~"
>Thoughtful expression. "I really should ask the Yama about that sometime, I've been wondering about that for a while."
>Seiga raises her head with a puzzled face, "The Yama? Who's that?"
>Miko grins, talking through her teeth, "This is why I'm always telling you to read more..."
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>"Shikieiki Yamaxanadu, the Highest Judge of Paradise. Normally, when a being dies, they're judged by her. Of course, my power is the exception to that, as you automatically end up in Hakugyoukurou no matter what~"
>Glance at Yoshika. "Even if you're rotten to the core~"
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>"Shikieiki Yamaxanadu, the Highest Judge of Paradise. Normally, when a being dies, they're judged by her. Of course, my power is the exception to that, as you automatically end up in Hakugyoukurou no matter what~"
>Glance at Yoshika. "Even if you're rotten to the core~"
>Seiga tilts her head, exclaiming curiously, "Ohh, wow. That's true, I do need to read more."
>Futo grabs a sheet of paper and a pen and is quickly taking notes, "Shikieiki... Yamanatra.. Judge of... Paralysis... Power... Netherworld no matter what..."
>Miko leans in and reads what Futo is writing, "Yeah, I wonder where your brain disappeared to, today."
>Yoshika pipes up randomly, "Apparently my brain is rotten!!"
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>Float over and see what she's writing down. "It's paradise dear. Do keep that in mind, she's a mite touchy about people getting her title wrong~ Of course, she also dislikes it when people escape death through unconventional means, but that's to be expected from her job~"
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>Float over and see what she's writing down. "It's paradise dear. Do keep that in mind, she's a mite touchy about people getting her title wrong~ Of course, she also dislikes it when people escape death through unconventional means, but that's to be expected from her job~"
>Futo grins, "I know..."
>She discreetly scribbles over what she originally wrote, with that same grin.
>Remilia all of a sudden exclaims, "Damn."
>Sakuya flinches, "What's wrong?"
>Remilia laughs awkwardly, "Well... I forgot to tell anyone where I went. I think Patchouli and Meiling must be freaking out, I do hope they don't come looking..."
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>Fistpalm, then look to Yukari with that typically enigmatic smile. "Yukari? I think you know what needs to be done~"
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>Fistpalm, then look to Yukari with that typically enigmatic smile. "Yukari? I think you know what needs to be done~"
>Yukari winks, but she is interrupted when what sounds like a yelp comes from the area of Sano/Sanae and Reimu.
>It seems Reimu has woken up and is currently attempting to comprehend where she is, who she's with and why.
>Yukari looks at you with a smile.
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>Float over. "Good morning Reimu~! Ah, there was quite a lot of things that happened while you were asleep, it's a shame you missed them~ Though you won't miss this next event~"
>Glance at Yukari with a look that says 'They should join the parade too shouldn't they~? I daresay they wouldn't want to miss Remilia's 'upgrade'~'
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>Float over. "Good morning Reimu~! Ah, there was quite a lot of things that happened while you were asleep, it's a shame you missed them~ Though you won't miss this next event~"
>Glance at Yukari with a look that says 'They should join the parade too shouldn't they~? I daresay they wouldn't want to miss Remilia's 'upgrade'~'
>Yukari grins, with that look that says 'Definitely,'.
>Reimu edges away from Sano/Sanae, giving him/her a crazy look.
>"What?! If you don't recognise me then you're just dumb." Sano/Sanae murmurs.
>Yukari opens two separate gaps, through which Hong Meiling and Patchouli Knowledge fall through in a rather undignified manner.
>Meiling immediately snaps out of what seems to be a nap, jumping around in a kung-fu pose.
>Patchouli begins coughing from the sharp intake of breath due to shock, and Sakuya gives her a few helpful pats on the back.
>"'Kay, I'm no expert but I was just outside the Scarlet Devil Mansion and now..." Meiling begins, trailing off as she fails to finish her sentence.
>Patchouli coughs, "I think you'll find we're in the Hermits' Dojo or the Mausoleum..."
>Remilia stares at Yukari, "You know... by 'I hope they don't come looking for me'... I didn't mean drop them through thin air."
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>Wink at Yukari. 'Now's as good a time as any, let's see it happen~ I bet everyone will be shocked~!"
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>Yukari raises a finger just to ask you to wait, with a wink.
>"Say, Meiling... do you recognise everyone in here? With the exception of the new Taoist faces, of course..." Yukari asks, with a small grin.
>"Ah, yeah. There's Sakuya, Mokou, Keine, Youmu, Remilia, Patchy, Yuyuko, Reimu, Sanae and you. Question is, why is Sanae a boy and why is everyone else kids?"
(I'm holding out because I forgot what you're asking Yukari to do. Feel free to call me a nein-ball for eternity - I was born on September 9th, or Cirno Day to most, it's only natural I should be dumb :derp:)
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(It was to give remi a little age-up, to contrast sakuya's age-down.)
>Giggle. "Sanae was a bit too frank, so I thought she should cool her head with a little punishment~"
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>Giggle. "Sanae was a bit too frank, so I thought she should cool her head with a little punishment~"
>Meiling laughs out loud, and doubles over, "She stated the obvious and got turned into a boy?! Someone has to tell the Yama about this punishment!! Reincarnation is gonna be hilarious!!"
>Patchouli stares, deadpan, "Right... I'd like to see you waltz over there yourself and do it... or are you simply too lazy to attempt it?"
>Meiling retreats into a corner in mock depression, "So harsh, Patchy..."
>Yukari turns back to you with a decisive wink, one that says 'Let me know if this messes up!!'
>She looks at Remilia, after which Remilia seems to grow in height considerably.
>She grows a bust, and actually seems to develop definition. Remilia's hair grows a lot longer and a little darker in shade. Her eyes go a little more mauve-coloured for some random reason.
>Sakuya stares with wide eyes. Maybe kid's don't have pervy-nosebleeds... either that or she only has that with Loli-Remi.
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>"Hmm....I knew it~ It really did do wonders for you~"
>"Youmu dear, go and fetch one of my spare kimonos for her would you? I daresay things must be rather tight for little Remilia now~"
>Once Remi's changed into it, float over to be beside her. "Yukari, could you get a mirror for her~? I think she'll like to see how she's improved~"
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>"Hmm....I knew it~ It really did do wonders for you~"
>"Youmu dear, go and fetch one of my spare kimonos for her would you? I daresay things must be rather tight for little Remilia now~"
>Youmu dashes off to fetch a kimono.
>She returns a minute or so later with a kimono similar to that which you always wear, except in a deep scarlet instead of baby blue.
>Youmu hands it to Remilia, who quickly and discreetly changes into it after thanking Youmu.
>Once Remi's changed into it, float over to be beside her. "Yukari, could you get a mirror for her~? I think she'll like to see how she's improved~"
>Yukari passes Remilia a mirror, and when the latter looks into it she is stunned.
>"Wow." is all Remilia says, with a voice several times more sophisticated than usual, "This is... bizarrely brilliant~!"
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>"You see dear~? I knew it would be an improvement~!"
>Smile in a childishly confident way that wouldn't be out of place for Cirno, or any other fairy to use. "You should trust me on things like this, I've been around for quite a while longer than most after all~"
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>"You see dear~? I knew it would be an improvement~!"
>Smile in a childishly confident way that wouldn't be out of place for Cirno, or any other fairy to use. "You should trust me on things like this, I've been around for quite a while longer than most after all~"
>Remilia leans on the table, still fixated by her own image, "Wow."
>Yukari grins, "I can see that you're impressed!"
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>Giggle. "Isn't it obvious~? She should just be careful that she doesn't let it all go to her head~ Remember the last time something like that happened with someone? I think it was someone from the underground~"
>.... (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Beat)
>". . . We should visit there next~!"
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>Giggle. "Isn't it obvious~? She should just be careful that she doesn't let it all go to her head~ Remember the last time something like that happened with someone? I think it was someone from the underground~"
>....
>". . . We should visit there next~!"
>Yukari fistpalms, "Yeah!!"
>Everyone else seems to agree.
>Futo looks up, having finally finished writing, "Are you just visiting everyone in Gensokyo today?"
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>Giggle. "Maybe~? Who knows for sure~?"
>Fistpalm. "Oh, but Yukari, you should do something about that mind-reading power I heard about. It wouldn't do to have anything we come up with to be revealed would it~?"
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>Giggle. "Maybe~? Who knows for sure~?"
>Fistpalm. "Oh, but Yukari, you should do something about that mind-reading power I heard about. It wouldn't do to have anything we come up with to be revealed would it~?"
>Yukari smiles, "I'll just manipulate the border between a readable and an unreadable mind. But we'd just have to be extra-wary of the little sister. Subconscious manipulation. It'd take some extra work on my part, but I think we'd get that sorted~!"
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>"Oh good~!"
>Then pass Yukari a glance that says 'But before we go, I think we should leave these kind people with a proper 'Crown Prince' for a half-hour~'
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>"Oh good~!"
>Then pass Yukari a glance that says 'But before we go, I think we should leave these kind people with a proper 'Crown Prince' for a half-hour~'
>Yukari winks at you.
>"Say, Miko..." Yukari begins, to catch Miko's attention.
>"Yeah?" asks Miko, putting on hand on her hip.
>Yukari winks, "You're welcome."
>Miko blinks, and then suddenly transforms into a male.
>Her hair grows shorter and a little darker in tone, as do her eyes. Her body becomes more muscular and masculinely-angled, and she grows around about two inches taller.
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>SMile sweetly. "Enjoy being a true 'prince' dear, it'll only last a half an hour~ We'll leave you to decide what to do first, now that there are more options for you to consider~"
>"Yukari, if you would?" Once Yukari opens a portal to The Underground, let's take everyone through.
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>SMile sweetly. "Enjoy being a true 'prince' dear, it'll only last a half an hour~ We'll leave you to decide what to do first, now that there are more options for you to consider~"
>The Taoists are too busy staring to even hear what you just said...
>"Yukari, if you would?" Once Yukari opens a portal to The Underground, let's take everyone through.
>Yukari opens a gap that leads to the Ancient City, and after you walk through, everyone follows.
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>"Well, so this is the underground~? Where should we go first? The palace? Or perhaps somewhere else~?""
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>"Well, so this is the underground~? Where should we go first? The palace? Or perhaps somewhere else~?""
>Yukari shrugs, "Don't know. Seems... lively, anyway."
>There is nobody else around, save for your little group.
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>"...You always did have a strange idea of 'lively', Yukari~ But enough of that, to the palace~!"
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>"...You always did have a strange idea of 'lively', Yukari~ But enough of that, to the palace~!"
>You all head to the Palace.
>When you arrive, nobody is outside.
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>"Oh my, there's nobody here~? What a twist~"
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>"Oh my, there's nobody here~? What a twist~"
>Yukari smirks, "Ju~st wait."
>You hear someone running into the balcony, and the person that pokes their head over the railings is none other than Koishi Komeiji.
>Koishi waves down at you, before running off, "Satori!! Satori, we have visitors!!"
>Directly behind you, you hear a voice.
>"Huh? So many kids...?"
>On closer inspection, you see it is Utsuho Reiuji.
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>Glance at Yukari with a playful grin that says 'Shall we drag her along on this little parade as well~? I suspect she'd be quite adorable~! But let's wait until the Komeijis have joined us~ You should set that little barrier thing up right away if you haven't already though.'
(Her being okuu.)
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>Glance at Yukari with a playful grin that says 'Shall we drag her [Okuu] along on this little parade as well~? I suspect she'd be quite adorable~! But let's wait until the Komeijis have joined us~ You should set that little barrier thing up right away if you haven't already though.'
>Yukari winks back at you. She got the message.
>Koishi runs out of the front door, Satori walking close behind with a puzzled look on her face.
>"Told you!!" Koishi taunts Satori, "I wasn't just making up stories!!"
>Satori nods once, "Okay, sorry."
>The pair of them examine the group in front of them, and they seem to recognise everyone there (based on their thoughts, of course) but they stop when they look at you.
>It seems Yukari has put up that mental-barrier already. It has the Komeiji sisters completely confused, but pay it no mind.
>"Would you all like to come in for some tea?" Satori asks, with a small smile.
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>Smile adorably. "Of course~"
>Follow them in when they indicate to do so.
>Glance at Yukari with a look that says 'Do it during tea dear~'
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>Smile adorably. "Of course~"
>Follow them in when they indicate to do so.
>Glance at Yukari with a look that says 'Do it during tea dear~'
>You follow the Komeiji sisters inside, and they lead you to a tea room in which a small black cat is sat near the warm fireplace.
>Satori gently nudges the cat awake, "Orin, wake up. We have some guests! Would you go and prepare some tea, please?"
>Orin wakes up, meows demurely and bounds out of the room. As she turns the corner, you see her grow into her human form.
>Koishi directs you all to sit down with a smile.
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>Let's have a seat then!
>"So, how have things been in the underground lately~? Busy I assume~?"
>"You know, I heard about that festival you're hosting, it sounds positively delightful~!"
(Hooray for referencing other continuities!)
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>Let's have a seat then!
>"So, how have things been in the underground lately~? Busy I assume~?"
>Satori, Utsuho and Koishi take seats at the table too.
>Satori sighs, "Unfortunately, no. Things have been somewhat of a dead end lately. The only form of entertainment or interest any of use have had was Orin getting stuck under the floorboards yesterday."
>Orin, who is stood at the door with a tray full of tea, flushes red in embarrassment as she walks in.
>"I-I... I thought I heard a... mouse!" Orin stutters in an attempt to find an excuse, serving the tea to everyone.
>"But there aren't any mice here." Utsuho states with a rather clueless head-tilt.
>Koishi grins, "Duh. Orin just fell through the rickety one and couldn't get back out!"
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>Giggle. "I remember when Youmu did that once~ Such an amusing time that was~"
>Let's enjoy the tea. We've certainly had quite a lot today haven't we?
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>Giggle. "I remember when Youmu did that once~ Such an amusing time that was~"
>Let's enjoy the tea. We've certainly had quite a lot today haven't we?
>Youmu and Orin lock eyes, raise their shoulders and their eyebrows in a hopeless gesture, then begin their tea.
>You start on your tea. It's considerably more flavourful and sweeter than the others you've had today - maybe a special Ancient City brand of tea leaf?
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>Blink a few times with an impressed look. "This tea's rather nice, and I've had quite a lot today. Is it some sort of special blend you can only get down here in the underground?"
>Tea is serious business.
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>Blink a few times with an impressed look. "This tea's rather nice, and I've had quite a lot today. Is it some sort of special blend you can only get down here in the underground?"
>Tea is serious business.
>Satori smiles, "Yes, it's one of the special Oni blends you can buy from the upmarket tea-stall. It takes a while to find, though. Once you do, however, it's definitely worth it."
>Koishi tilts her head, "You've had a lot today? Have you been visiting everyone in Gensokyo~?"
>Yukari smirks, but keeps it hidden well, "Oh, we've been on a little travel today. It's nice to visit people once in a while, isn't it? Chat, have fun, relive old... childhood memories..."
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>Oblivious smile. "In more ways than one~!"
>"So, things have been slow and tedious lately hmm~? Perhaps you need to do something special to liven things up~ Like say, a party~"
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>Oblivious smile. "In more ways than one~!"
>"So, things have been slow and tedious lately hmm~? Perhaps you need to do something special to liven things up~ Like say, a party~"
>Koishi exclaims in quiet excitement, "A party? Sounds like fun!!"
>Satori shrugs, "It would be good to break the routine once in a while, I guess!"
>Yukari looks over her shoulder, pretending to look into the fire, and murmurs in a half-to-herself, half-to-you manner, "Well, the routines of many people don't consist of shrinking into a child or becoming a man for a short period of time..."
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>Smile in a slightly devious manner. "'Break the Routine' you say~? I believe I know something that could do that~!"
>Glance at Yukari with a look that says 'Give Satori and Koishi the same thing we gave Remilia, and then bring Okuu and Orin down to us~'
>It's good to have a friend that knows us so well~
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>Marvel at how much information we can convey with just a look.
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>Smile in a slightly devious manner. "'Break the Routine' you say~? I believe I know something that could do that~!"
>Glance at Yukari with a look that says 'Give Satori and Koishi the same thing we gave Remilia, and then bring Okuu and Orin down to us~'
>It's good to have a friend that knows us so well~
>Satori and Koishi tilt their heads in unison, both rather curious.
>Yukari winks at you, before shuffling to achieve a more comfortable position at the table. Then, her magic begins its work!
>Satori and Koishi both age quite a lot, and look rather like young to average adults. Their hair grows longer and a lot darker, like Remilia's did, and their eyes go darker too. Their skin even goes more tanned... for whatever reason.
>Orin and Okuu both shrink into kids. Orin's hair is still in plaits, but the short length of it means that the two scarlet plaits are sticking out in the air. She is a whole head shorter than Kid-Okuu.
>Okuu's hair is short and choppy, rather like Satori's former hairdo.
>The animal-like appendages (ears, tail and wings) of Orin and Okuu are both there, just... ridiculously oversized on their childlike forms.
>An awkward silence falls, cut briefly by a meow of shock from Orin.
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>Smile blithely. "Well, you two look rather impressive now~! Mirror for them now dear~"
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>Smile blithely. "Well, you two look rather impressive now~! Mirror for them now dear~"
>Yukari hands a mirror to Satori and Koishi, and another mirror to Orin and Okuu.
>Small yelps of surprise, and exclamations of curiosity erupt from the quartet.
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>Float over and snatch Okuu up in a big ol' hug while cuddling her. "Isn't she just adorable~~?"
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>Float over and snatch Okuu up in a big ol' hug while cuddling her. "Isn't she just adorable~~?"
>Satori and Koishi both stare.
>Another awkward silence falls.
>Satori clears her throat, "Just to clear this up... what the heck did you do?"
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>Smile obliviously. "Oh, just a little upgrade~ I think it suits you two~ And of course, your pets as well, since they're positively adorable~!"
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>Smile obliviously. "Oh, just a little upgrade~ I think it suits you two~ And of course, your pets as well, since they're positively adorable~!"
>Satori gives a small smirk, "I must admit, you could bring a lot of money in doing this... I've read that there is a large business for this kind of rejuvenation in the outside world."
>Koishi blinks, "I still think my hair is too long."
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>Smile adorably. "I think it suits you dear, long hair is a sign of charisma and elegance~! Even dear little Remilia agrees~"
>"Well, you know what they say, 'all good things must come to an end', and sometimes that thing is life itself. I'm 'living' proof of that~ Or not, as the case may be~"
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>Smile adorably. "I think it suits you dear, long hair is a sign of charisma and elegance~! Even dear little Remilia agrees~"
>"Well, you know what they say, 'all good things must come to an end', and sometimes that thing is life itself. I'm 'living' proof of that~ Or not, as the case may be~"
>There is a small pause, and several awkward giggles.
>Yukari suddenly giggles, "I wonder how many people there are left to visit after this...? Maybe those at Eientei, but I can't think of any more groups of people off of the top of my head~"
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>Count them off on our fingers with a free hand as we go. "Let's see...We're in the underground, we've got the Scarlet Devil Mansion with us for the most part...We've been to the Myouren Temple, and the Taoist Dojo...And the Moriya Shrine....."
>Fistpalm! "What about the Mountain Youkai? I daresay that watchdog I've heard about would be a positively adorable pile of fluff~"
>Beat.
>...We're forgetting someone aren't we? Someone close to Remilia.
>Srsfaice. "...Oh dear. This just now dawned on me dearie, but if Sakuya is here, and so are Remilia, miss Knowledge, and the Gatekeeper....Who's watching The Younger Sister?"
>Oblivious smile. "We may as well bring her along with us as well, she'll be in good hands that way~"
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>Count them off on our fingers with a free hand as we go. "Let's see...We're in the underground, we've got the Scarlet Devil Mansion with us for the most part...We've been to the Myouren Temple, and the Taoist Dojo...And the Moriya Shrine....."
>Fistpalm! "What about the Mountain Youkai? I daresay that watchdog I've heard about would be a positively adorable pile of fluff~"
>Yukari giggles, "Ah, yes, the Aki sisters, the kappa, that misfortune goddess and the tengu! Momiji is extremely fluffy, indeed!"
>Beat.
>...We're forgetting someone aren't we? Someone close to Remilia.
>Srsfaice. "...Oh dear. This just now dawned on me dearie, but if Sakuya is here, and so are Remilia, miss Knowledge, and the Gatekeeper....Who's watching The Younger Sister?"
>Oblivious smile. "We may as well bring her along with us as well, she'll be in good hands that way~"
>Remilia gulps and looks to Sakuya, "Didn't think that one through, did we?"
>Sakuya gulps too, "It seems not..."
>Yukari grins, "Well, no matter."
>She opens a gap next to Remilia.
>After a small pause, Flandre falls out of the gap with a small yelp.
>Everyone stares, and you can see Flandre try and process the current situation.
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>Smile cheerily. "Hello~ I thought you might be lonely with nobody around, so I had my friend bring you with us~"
>Fistpalm. "Oh, if you're wondering who this person that looks like your older sister is, it is her~ She just got a little...'Boost', per se~ Would you like to as well~?"
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>Smile cheerily. "Hello~ I thought you might be lonely with nobody around, so I had my friend bring you with us~"
>Fistpalm. "Oh, if you're wondering who this person that looks like your older sister is, it is her~ She just got a little...'Boost', per se~ Would you like to as well~?"
>Flandre waves, smiling just as cheerily, "Hiya!"
>She stares at Remilia for a while, then giggles cheekily, "No thank you, I think I'll be fine!~"
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>Smile back. "Well, if you insist~ Though surely you agree that it's an improvement~?"
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>Smile back. "Well, if you insist~ Though surely you agree that it's an improvement~?"
>Flandre grins cheesily, "Remi looks pretty cool!"
>She takes a small look at everyone, "And so does everyone else..!"
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>Smile sneakily. "Would you believe that that cute little boy over there is really Sanae~?"
>Let's do our best Noblewoman's Laugh, complete with fan. Hell, let's ham it up with that for a change!
>Then smile warmly. "You know dear, if you had chosen to go through with it, I had this darling kimono I would've loaned you~"
>Thoughtful expression. "It's strange though, I seem to have outfits that suit everyone~"
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>Smile sneakily. "Would you believe that that cute little boy over there is really Sanae~?"
>Let's do our best Noblewoman's Laugh, complete with fan. Hell, let's ham it up with that for a change!
>Flandre looks at Sano/Sanae, and after a while she bursts into hysterical laughter.
>Sano/Sanae looks hurt, and looks down with a small pout.
>Then smile warmly. "You know dear, if you had chosen to go through with it, I had this darling kimono I would've loaned you~"
>Thoughtful expression. "It's strange though, I seem to have outfits that suit everyone~"
>Flandre giggles, "I can't remember when I ever wore a kimono..."
>Yukari grins, "So would any self-respecting member of the upper-class such as yourself... and maybe others~."
>Yukari sends a small cheeky grin at Remilia, who growls quietly.
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>Snap the fan shut with a smile. "Well dear, the option's always out there, even if you don't want it right now~"
>Giggle. "After all, tedium is the enemy of all who live~! I myself don't always look how I do now you know~"
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>Snap the fan shut with a smile. "Well dear, the option's always out there, even if you don't want it right now~"
>Giggle. "After all, tedium is the enemy of all who live~! I myself don't always look how I do now you know~"
>Flandre looks at you with a grin, "I know! You look a lot different than you do now!! Remi told me about you... you had bigger boobs in her description..."
>Remilia yelps and slams a hand over Flandre's mouth, "She doesn't know what she's saying! I didn't mention anything about that! Hahaha..."
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>Giggle. "Well, it's only to be expected, given that I must appear to be wearing a pair of overinflated balloons when compared to the less-endowed souls~"
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>Giggle. "Well, it's only to be expected, given that I must appear to be wearing a pair of overinflated balloons when compared to the less-endowed souls~"
>Everybody blinks.
>Orin suddenly grins, "I know the feeling..."
>Satori splutters, "What?"
>Orin grins cheekily, "What? Spirits don't even have chests!"
>Satori leans back, defeated, "That's... true, I guess."
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>Put on a look of mock depression. "But I'm a spirit of sorts, and I have one~"
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>Put on a look of mock depression. "But I'm a spirit of sorts, and I have one~"
>Orin stutters, "I-I meant the evil ones down here! The ones that I keep in control!"
>She laughs awkwardly, and nobody follows.
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>Smile charmingly. "Well, since you understand your mistake~"
>...Time for more shenanigans~ Let's pull flan off to a side, this might be worth it to see Remi's reaction if this works out. "Flan, could I speak with you for a moment~?"
(Once we've got her with just us.)>"Now, I just had a wonderful little idea~ But of course, it involves you. I was thinking that it might be rather amusing to see your older sister's face when you end up outdoing her in looks if you were to 'upgrade'~"
>Smile. "After all, that does seem to be a constant, the younger sibling outdoing the older~"
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>Smile charmingly. "Well, since you understand your mistake~"
>...Time for more shenanigans~ Let's pull flan off to a side, this might be worth it to see Remi's reaction if this works out. "Flan, could I speak with you for a moment~?"
>Orin laughs awkwardly, and turns away just as Okuu bursts out laughing at her.
>Flandre smiles and shuffles over to you to talk to you, "Yeah?"
(Once we've got her with just us.)>"Now, I just had a wonderful little idea~ But of course, it involves you. I was thinking that it might be rather amusing to see your older sister's face when you end up outdoing her in looks if you were to 'upgrade'~"
>Smile. "After all, that does seem to be a constant, the younger sibling outdoing the older~"
>Flandre grins cheekily and whispers, "That sounds amazing!! I'm in!"
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>Smile right back. "Alright then~!"
>Beckon Yukari over.
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>Smile right back. "Alright then~!"
>Beckon Yukari over.
>Yukari shuffles over.
>Flandre directs her cheeky grin at Yukari, who matches it.
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>Match them. "I believe you know the drill by now~? And like her sister, she's consented to it too~"
>Beckon Youmu over as well. "Dear, would you go fetch that one Kimono? The white one with red trim, and the multicolored jewel print?"
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>Match them. "I believe you know the drill by now~? And like her sister, she's consented to it too~"
>Beckon Youmu over as well. "Dear, would you go fetch that one Kimono? The white one with red trim, and the multicolored jewel print?"
>Yukari grins, and works her magic.
>Youmu excuses herself and dashes out of the room at her signature speed.
>Flandre then grows older, like her sister. It is evident immediately that her beauty has surpassed that of Remilia's.
>Her hair is about twice as long, and has become more shiny and voluminous. Her skin has become a lot shinier and prettier, too. The only different is that Flandre's eyes have become a brighter and richer red, not mauve like Remilia's.
>Also... Flandre has grown a large bust.
>"Wow..." Flandre says, and gives a small yelp at her new, sophisticated, fluid-sounding voice.
>Youmu returns with the requested kimono, and hands it to Flandre.
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>Smile brightly. "It's just as I suspected~!! I'd say you surpass her quite easily~ Now, go hide while you change into that dear, I'll keep you sister occupied until we can surprise her~ Yukari dear, I leave it to you to notify me when she's ready~"
>Let's head back to the group, and keep Remi distracted with typical chatter. "Well, that was rather illuminating, who knew that basements were that tedious? I suppose it's a good thing that my own home doesn't have one, otherwise I would die of boredom~"
>Look of realization. "Oh, wait. I'm already dead~"
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>Smile brightly. "It's just as I suspected~!! I'd say you surpass her quite easily~ Now, go hide while you change into that dear, I'll keep you sister occupied until we can surprise her~ Yukari dear, I leave it to you to notify me when she's ready~"
>Flandre nods and quickly dives behind a cupboard to get changed. You see her arms moving, but that is all you can see.
>Yukari has assumed a casual seat in front of the cupboard.
>Let's head back to the group, and keep Remi distracted with typical chatter. "Well, that was rather illuminating, who knew that basements were that tedious? I suppose it's a good thing that my own home doesn't have one, otherwise I would die of boredom~"
>Look of realization. "Oh, wait. I'm already dead~"
>Remilia looks at you with a smile, "Well, you seem too much of a free spirit... besides, can't ghosts pass through walls?"
>She giggles, "Technically, I am too. Just a different kind of dead..."
>Okuu blinks, "There's more than one kind? I wonder what kind I'll be!"
>Orin yelps, "Two things!! One, you're as dense as rock! Two, you'll be waiting a long time to find out, but I'll be sure to tell you once you end up in my wheelbarrow, just be sure to remind me(!)"
>Okuu sighs, "But I'll be a corpse! Corpses can't speak!"
>Orin grins and looks away, "E~xactly.."
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>"...You know, I don't ever recall trying to see if that was the case for me~"
>Grin. "Ah, even as children, they still go at it like that~"
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>"...You know, I don't ever recall trying to see if that was the case for me~"
>Grin. "Ah, even as children, they still go at it like that~"
>Remilia laughs and gestures at the wall, "No time like the present, though."
>Satori sighs, "They've always had their little tiffs. But I know they love each other, really."
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>Fistplam. "Good idea dear~! I'll try it!"
>Let's try it! Surely even we can go through a wall!
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>Fistplam. "Good idea dear~! I'll try it!"
>Let's try it! Surely even we can go through a wall!
>You attempt to go through the wall.
>...You can.
>The wall you passed through leads to... the kitchen!! And where there's a kitchen... there's food. Lots of food.
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>...As much as we like to eat, it just wouldn't be right to~
>..Ah, what the hell, let's sneak a riceball if we can find one. We've only had tea and a few light snacks, and some watermelon after all~
>After that, let's head back to the other side of the wall again. "Well, I didn't know that the kitchen was on the other side of this wall~ I'll have to visit it again sometime~"
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>...As much as we like to eat, it just wouldn't be right to~
>..Ah, what the hell, let's sneak a riceball if we can find one. We've only had tea and a few light snacks, and some watermelon after all~
>You sneak a riceball that you found in a small packet in one of the cupboards. It's surprisingly sweet, just like the tea.
>After that, let's head back to the other side of the wall again. "Well, I didn't know that the kitchen was on the other side of this wall~ I'll have to visit it again sometime~"
>Everyone stares as you float back through the wall.
>Remilia just chuckles to herself, "Thought you could."
>Yukari winks at you, letting you know that Flandre has finished changing. Since Flandre has never worn a kimono before, it's only natural she should have taken so long.
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>Wink back, and give her a look that says 'Send her in then~'
>Then, wait to see Remi's reaction at seeing her 'little' sister one up her.
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>Wink back, and give her a look that says 'Send her in then~'
>Then, wait to see Remi's reaction at seeing her 'little' sister one up her.
>Flandre takes the signal, and slowly strolls back into the room with a small smile.
>Remilia's jaw nearly plummets straight through the floorboards as she sees her new-and-improved "little sister".
>"F-Flandre.. w-wha... wha-..." Remilia murmurs. Flandre plays it up and giggles in a lady-like manner.
>"Don't you like it~? Heehee, I knew you would react in that way~!" Flandre smiles.
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>Giggle. "And before you ask dear, it was mostly her idea~"
>"But still, isn't she positively stunning? Then again, you two do come from the same stock after all, so it's only to be expected~!"
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>Giggle. "And before you ask dear, it was mostly her idea~"
>"But still, isn't she positively stunning? Then again, you two do come from the same stock after all, so it's only to be expected~!"
>Remilia just stutters, "I-... wha-... so... wha-... I... Flan-... you..."
>Flandre giggles, "Aww, lost for words~?"
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>Giggle. "It seems that the little sister isn't so little anymore~"
>Smile cheerily. "Do you like the Kimono dear? I hope it fits well~"
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>Giggle. "It seems that the little sister isn't so little anymore~"
>Smile cheerily. "Do you like the Kimono dear? I hope it fits well~"
>Flandre twirls around in it for effect, "I do love the kimono, thank you~! It fits perfectly~!"
>Remilia faceplants the table, "Showed up by my little sister... today my dignity dies a painful death..."
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>Unfold the fan, and smile. "It's yours then. Since you like it so much~"
>"Besides, that pattern clashed too much with my hair anyhow~"
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>Unfold the fan, and smile. "It's yours then. Since you like it so much~"
>"Besides, that pattern clashed too much with my hair anyhow~"
>Flandre looks down at the kimono, then back to you with a smile, "Thank you ever so much~!"
>She looks at your hair for a while, then grins, "Yes, but your hair is awesome. I wonder if there's a way to change my hair colour to pink..."
>Yukari grins, "I don't think they do pink permanent hair-dye in the outside world~!"
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>Smile. "They probably don't, and you would know~!"
>"And think nothing of it dear, consider it a gift to commemorate our meeting~"
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>Smile. "They probably don't, and you would know~!"
>"And think nothing of it dear, consider it a gift to commemorate our meeting~"
>Flandre smiles, "Well, thank you anyway~!"
>Satori clears her throat, "Since I can't actually tell... somehow... is this basically how you have spent your day?"
>Yukari looks innocent, "You can't read our minds? Huh~..."
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>Smile cheerfully. "In a word, yes~"
>"Would you believe that this all started with a thought on how Sakuya, Keine, and Mokou looked as children~?"
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>Smile cheerfully. "In a word, yes~"
>"Would you believe that this all started with a thought on how Sakuya, Keine, and Mokou looked as children~?"
>Satori shrugs, "I guess one thing always leads to another."
>Keine all of a sudden sits up straight, looking a little flustered, "Wait!! What day is it? What time is it?"
>Mokou chuckles into her hand, "Sudden realisation that you're late for class?"
>Keine scratches the back of her head, "Possibly."
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>...Kid!Keine teaching class....
>"....So adorable~♪"
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>...Kid!Keine teaching class....
>"....So adorable~♪"
>Satori blinks, thinking for a while, "I think it's around early afternoon."
>Keine sighs in relief, "Ah, phew! Classes end around now, it wouldn't be worth going now."
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>Mock pout. "Awwww..~ I was looking forward to seeing how things would go if you went to teach them in your current state~"
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>Mock pout. "Awwww..~ I was looking forward to seeing how things would go if you went to teach them in your current state~"
>Keine giggles, "Well, I'm sure some of my students may lose respect for me... in my current state. Besides, they may not believe that I AM WHAT I AM, I DON'T WANT PRAISE, I DON'T WANT PITY~ that I am who I say I am. I'm not entirely recognisable, am I?"
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>Smile. "Parhaps, but perhaps not~ That force of presence is rather unmistakable dear~"
>Turn to Youmu. "Dear, would you fetch the myon-print kimono?"
>Once she departs, look at Yukari with a look that says 'When she gets back, let's give dear little Youmu a reward for being so loyal~ I think it's time that she enjoy being the older one for a change~'
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>Smile. "Perhaps, but perhaps not~ That force of presence is rather unmistakable dear~"
>Mokou laughs, "Yeah, but those kids are cute. It'd be funny to see Keine tryin' to teach them all now!"
>Turn to Youmu. "Dear, would you fetch the myon-print kimono?"
>Once she departs, look at Yukari with a look that says 'When she gets back, let's give dear little Youmu a reward for being so loyal~ I think it's time that she enjoy being the older one for a change~'
>Youmu excuses herself once again, then dashes off to fetch the kimono you requested.
>Yukari winks at you, "This ought to be good."
>Koishi stops fiddling with her hair, "So, what's it like being in the Netherworld? Is it like a sort of above-ground version of down here? With all the spirits dancing about, and not many people besides?"
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>Smirk, and look to Yukari. "Indeed~"
>Then turn to Koishi and nod. "Essentially, yes. There's a lot of cherry trees all over, and it's Youmu's job to keep them all in proper condition~"
>Srsfaice. "But there's one tree that nobody goes near, short of myself. It's sealed though, so it's still mostly safe but..."
>Back to cheerfully smiling. "And silly little me once tried unsealing it to see whose body was sealing it~ But who knew that it was my own~? Well, Yukari knew, but that's beside the point~"
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>Smirk, and look to Yukari. "Indeed~"
>Then turn to Koishi and nod. "Essentially, yes. There's a lot of cherry trees all over, and it's Youmu's job to keep them all in proper condition~"
>Koishi looks at the door through which Youmu had just went through, "She seems nice. Quite short though."
>Satori blinks, "Koishi! A person's stature doesn't matter!"
>Koishi frowns, "Yeah, but she is!"
>Srsfaice. "But there's one tree that nobody goes near, short of myself. It's sealed though, so it's still mostly safe but..."
>Back to cheerfully smiling. "And silly little me once tried unsealing it to see whose body was sealing it~ But who knew that it was my own~? Well, Yukari knew, but that's beside the point~"
>Koishi listens intently, and once you're done she speaks up, "That's similar to the nuclear thingy down here! Nobody really goes near it except Okuu and Orin, and not to mention there was that thing a year or so ago in which Okuu lost it a little bit. Then Orin sent all the spirits up above ground to lure down some youkai to sort Okuu out!!"
>Okuu stares at Koishi, "Wait, that was what happened?!"
>Orin faceplants the table, "For goodness' sake, Okuu, I've told you before!!"
>The hell-raven stares at Orin, "You have?! When?!"
>Orin lifts up a hand, counting on her fingers, "Last night, three weeks ago, about eight months before that, not to mention when the incident itself happened, and about two months ago, too. Ya' birdbrain."
>Youmu returns with the myon-print kimono, "I'm back."
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>Clap our hands together with a smile and a nod. "Good~! You'll be needing it~!"
>Give Yukari the signal.
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>Clap our hands together with a smile and a nod. "Good~! You'll be needing it~!"
>Give Yukari the signal.
>Youmu blinks, but then her face goes straight as she sees Yukari's expression, "Ah."
>Yukari winks at Youmu, and the transformation begins.
>Youmu's hair grows down to reach her waist, and grows a little darker in colour. Her eyes become a bit brighter and more sleek-looking, too. She becomes only a little taller, but her bust grows a considerable amount too.
>She blinks at Yukari, "Okay... how did I know that was going to happen?"
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>Smile. "It's because you know us so well~!"
>"Now, you should put that on dear, since it's only proper for you to wear something like it~"
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>Smile. "It's because you know us so well~!"
>"Now, you should put that on dear, since it's only proper for you to wear something like it~"
>Youmu edges out of the room, "Excuse me..."
>You hear a little rustling, and she returns with the myon-print kimono. It's a dark forest green with white ghosts on it.
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>Smile. "...I think this is a much better look for you than the usual~ It's a shame I'll have to wait for a while for you to reach that look naturally~"
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>Smile. "...I think this is a much better look for you than the usual~ It's a shame I'll have to wait for a while for you to reach that look naturally~"
>Youmu laughs quietly, "I-I... guess so. Haha... naturally."
>Under her breath, she mutters, "I'm sure I'm just a slow developer.."
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>Smile. "Well, we all have plenty of time~"
>Headtilt with a slightly puzzled/downcast expression. "Though dear little Reimu will probably have died of old age by then..."
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>Smile. "Well, we all have plenty of time~"
>Headtilt with a slightly puzzled/downcast expression. "Though dear little Reimu will probably have died of old age by then..."
>Reimu sits up with a determined expression, "Oi! I've got some years left in me! Heck, I may even have perfected an immortality thing... or stolen some from Eirin."
>Mokou laughs out loud, "Good luck. She ain't got any left."
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>Clap our hands together with a smile. "I just remembered two people we're forgetting~!"
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>Clap our hands together with a smile. "I just remembered two people we're forgetting~!"
>Yukari grins, "Those at Eientei, by any chance?"
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>Shake our head with a playful smile. "Nope~! Those two magicians from the forest~"
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>Shake our head with a playful smile. "Nope~! Those two magicians from the forest~"
>Yukari fistpalms, "Alice and Marisa! I imagine they were just as cute as kids~!"
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>Smile. "Yes~! Now, let's open a little gap to watch them, I have just the plan~!"
>Smirk playfully. "First, if they're not already in the same place, we'll drop Marisa on Alice~! The fallout from that alone should be worth watching~!"
>"Next, you do the same to them as you've done to Reimu, as well as ourselves~!"
>"And finally, drop them both here~!"
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>Smile. "Yes~! Now, let's open a little gap to watch them, I have just the plan~!"
>Smirk playfully. "First, if they're not already in the same place, we'll drop Marisa on Alice~! The fallout from that alone should be worth watching~!"
>Yukari opens a wide gap to show Alice outside her house, sweeping leaves.
>You see her open another gap, and the silence is broken by Marisa shrieking.
>"MAKE WAAAAY!!!" she yells, and collapses right on Alice.
>Alice blushes, "Marisa!! What the heck do you think you're doing?!"
>Marisa grins and props herself up, "You always come across as the dominant one, what am I doing on top?"
>Alice shrieks, "You pervert!!"
>"Next, you do the same to them as you've done to Reimu, as well as ourselves~!"
>"And finally, drop them both here~!"
>Yukari transforms them both into children.
>Marisa's hair is just a little smaller and lighter blonde, as well as being a lot smaller.
>Alice's transformation is just as boring. She just becomes child-sized.
>Yukari drops them into the corner of the room, and Alice lands on top of Marisa this time.
>Marisa rests her hands behind her head and grins, "That's better!"
>Alice sighs, "Marisa, have you even noticed that we have suddenly changed location AND AGE?"
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>Float over to them. "Welcome to the 'parade'~"
>Snap back to Youmu. "Youmu, fetch them outfits as well!"
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>Float over to them. "Welcome to the 'parade'~"
>Alice looks up, sees everyone staring and rolls away from on top of Marisa with a blushing face.
>Marisa giggles, "Cheers! Wait.. doesn't look much like a parade, ze.."
>Snap back to Youmu. "Youmu, fetch them outfits as well!"
>Youmu excuses herself yet again, and runs off to fetch two of her dresses.
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>Smile, and gesture towards Flan and Remi."Now, can you guess who the two winged beauties are~?"
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>Smile, and gesture towards Flan and Remi."Now, can you guess who the two winged beauties are~?"
>Marisa grins, "Hells, yeah! It's Flan an' Remi! Look a bit different, though. Did ya' pull some creepy agin' spell on 'em, ze?"
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>Smile with a giggle. "Just an upgrade to see what they'd look like older~ Youmu, Satori, and Koishi all got the same treatment~"
>Smile. "But you two have joined some of the rest in a trip to our childhoods~!"
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>Smile with a giggle. "Just an upgrade to see what they'd look like older~ Youmu, Satori, and Koishi all got the same treatment~"
>Smile. "But you two have joined some of the rest in a trip to our childhoods~!"
>Marisa grins, "Aw, cool."
>Alice sighs, "How can you find this cool..?"
>Youmu returns, and hands two dresses to Marisa and Alice.
>Marisa's dress is white with black trim, and Alice's is white with pink and blue decorations.
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>Smile. "Isn't it obvious, Alice dear~? Unlike Reimu, it's clear that Marisa has good memories of her childhood~"
>Fistpalm. "Oh! You see that boy with the green hair~? You'll never guess who he really is~!"
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>Smile. "Isn't it obvious, Alice dear~? Unlike Reimu, it's clear that Marisa has good memories of her childhood~"
>Fistpalm. "Oh! You see that boy with the green hair~? You'll never guess who he really is~!"
>Marisa stares at Sano/Sanae intently.
>Then, she points dramatically, "SANAE KOCHIYA!! GENDERBENT!!"
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>Clap our hands together with a nod and a bright smile. "Ding ding ding~! We have a winner~!"
>Beat.
>"Yukari dear, I just had a brilliant idea~!"
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>Clap our hands together with a nod and a bright smile. "Ding ding ding~! We have a winner~!"
>Beat.
>"Yukari dear, I just had a brilliant idea~!"
>Yukari grins, "What is this idea~? You're having so many of them today, aren't you going to run out soon?"
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>Smile. "You know me dear, whenever I get on a roll there's no stopping me~! Remember the Missing Spring Incident~?"
>"But anyhow, I just had a pleasant little idea. Reversing the ages of your two shikigami to see their reactions~! I do wonder how dear little Chen would react~?"
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>Smile. "You know me dear, whenever I get on a roll there's no stopping me~! Remember the Missing Spring Incident~?"
>"But anyhow, I just had a pleasant little idea. Reversing the ages of your two shikigami to see their reactions~! I do wonder how dear little Chen would react~?"
>Yukari grins, "Ah yes! Chen and Ran certainly would be surprised~!"
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>Clap. "Well then dear, what are you waiting for, a formal invitation from the dragon emperor~?"
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>Clap. "Well then dear, what are you waiting for, a formal invitation from the dragon emperor~?"
>Yukari grins, "Maybe."
>She opens a gap, through which Ran and Chen walk through.
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>Tacklehug Chen! "Cheeen~! How've you been dearie~?"
(It can't be said that Yuyuko isn't The Glomp after all. xD)
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>Tacklehug Chen! "Cheeen~! How've you been dearie~?"
(It can't be said that Yuyuko isn't The Glomp after all. xD)
(YAAAH! GLOMP!!)
>You tackle-hug Chen, and Chen smiles.
>"Yuyuko~! I've been fine thankyou~! Ran-shama was right, you do look cute as a kid!!" Chen grins her cat-like grin.
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>Return the grin as best we can. "Chen dear~? Have you ever wondered what it would be like if things were different for you and Ran~? Specifically, if the roles were reversed~"
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>Return the grin as best we can. "Chen dear~? Have you ever wondered what it would be like if things were different for you and Ran~? Specifically, if the roles were reversed~"
>Chen thinks for a while, "Hm... not really, but now you mention it, it would be fun~!"
>Ran laughs, "Hm.. I think I know where this is going, Master Yukari."
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>Disengage from Chen, and slip Yukari the signal.
>Once it's happened, tacklehug Ran! (and snuggle her tail/tails too!)
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>Disengage from Chen, and slip Yukari the signal.
>Once it's happened, tacklehug Ran! (and snuggle her tail/tails too!)
>Chen re-adjusts her hat, which was knocked from the tacklehug.
>Yukari accepts the signal, and swaps the ages of Chen and Ran.
>Chen has grown a large chest, become extremely tall and very womanly in figure. Ran has gone exactly the opposite way.
>When you tacklehug Ran, she squeals.
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>"Aren't you just adorable~~?"
>Look of realization. "Ah! You two should switch outfits!"
>Disengage to give them the opportunity to.
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>"Aren't you just adorable~~?"
>Look of realization. "Ah! You two should switch outfits!"
>Disengage to give them the opportunity to.
>The pair of them giggle, then slip out of the room and change.
>When they return, they look almost like the other except for the animal features and the hair and eyes.
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>"So adorable, the both of you~!"
>Smile. "To be honest, I was considering having Yukari do it without saying anything to you two, to see how you two would react~"
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>"So adorable, the both of you~!"
>Smile. "To be honest, I was considering having Yukari do it without saying anything to you two, to see how you two would react~"
>Ran smiles, "Honestly, Master Yukari does a lot of border-manipulation with Chen and I. I've just grown to accept whatever happens."
>Yukari grins, "Indeed, not much fazes Ran anymore, you know.
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>Smile. "I must admit though, you've become quite the looker, Chen~ As they say, 'If looks could kill'~"
>Fistpalm. "Oh! I just remembered someone else we're forgetting! What was her name again....Hotate..? No, that can't be it, that's scallops~ Tasty scallops~"
>Pause. "....Ah! Hatate! That's it!"
>Float over to Yukari and whisper. "I hear that Aya and Hatate are rivals of a sort, so i wonder what would happen if we brought Hatate here and did the same thing to her that we did to Aya~?"
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>Smile. "I must admit though, you've become quite the looker, Chen~ As they say, 'If looks could kill'~"
>Chen blushes, "Um.. thank you!"
>Fistpalm. "Oh! I just remembered someone else we're forgetting! What was her name again....Hotate..? No, that can't be it, that's scallops~ Tasty scallops~"
>Pause. "....Ah! Hatate! That's it!"
>Float over to Yukari and whisper. "I hear that Aya and Hatate are rivals of a sort, so I wonder what would happen if we brought Hatate here and did the same thing to her that we did to Aya~?"
>Yukari raises her eyebrows, "Ah, the spirit photographer~! I think we should. Maybe drop her on top of Aya, too~!"
>Reimu laughs out loud, "Scallops? They're disgusting..."
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>Clap. "Perfect idea! let's do the same thing we did earlier for Alice and Marisa~! Viewing gap please~?"
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>Clap. "Perfect idea! let's do the same thing we did earlier for Alice and Marisa~! Viewing gap please~?"
>Yukari opens a large gap to show Hatate Himekaidou flying through the skies of Gensokyo.
>She opens another gap below Hatate and above Aya, but neither of them notice.
>She then shrinks Hatate into a child, and the resulting shock causes the tengu to plummet through the gap and land on top of Aya.
>Hatate's hair is in a side-ponytail as a child, and it's a lighter brown than it once was. She is still a similar size, just a little more pint-sized.
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>Headtilt puzzledly. "...I expected a bit more vitriol, like with Alice and Marisa."
>Smile. "Well, no matter~"
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>Headtilt puzzledly. "...I expected a bit more vitriol, like with Alice and Marisa."
>Smile. "Well, no matter~"
>On further inspection, it seems that Aya has fallen asleep, and Hatate is frozen in shock.
>Yukari sighs, "Aw, that's just not fun..."
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>Headtilt with a slightly disappointed expression. "Yes...This wasn't as much fun as I thought it would be."
>Look to Youmu. "Youmu dear, would you wake Aya up without moving Hatate?"
>THen look to Yukari with a grin. "This should be worth it though."
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>Headtilt with a slightly disappointed expression. "Yes...This wasn't as much fun as I thought it would be."
>Look to Youmu. "Youmu dear, would you wake Aya up without moving Hatate?"
>THen look to Yukari with a grin. "This should be worth it though."
>Youmu pulls out her sword and jabs Aya in the cheek with the handle of it.
>Aya yawns and wakes up, and when she sees Hatate her face twists into a mixture of confusion and horror.
>"What the heck?!" she screeches, and drops the shock-frozen Hatate off of her and on to the floor.
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(Now watch this have contributed to her breakdown in Reimu Quest. :V)
>Giggle. "Glad to see you've rejoined those of us who are awake dear~"
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(Now watch this have contributed to her breakdown in Reimu Quest. :V)
>Giggle. "Glad to see you've rejoined those of us who are awake dear~"
>Aya stares at you, "Yeah, okay, what just happened?"
>Hatate stares at herself, then everyone in the room, "Um... w-wat.. happ-... why... who..."
>Aya clocks her over the back of the head to bring her back, "I don't know either, just shut up and act natural and you'll be okay..."
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>Smile obliviously. "Oh~ I just remembered someone we were forgetting, that's all~"
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>Smile obliviously. "Oh~ I just remembered someone we were forgetting, that's all~"
>Hatate blinks, "Forgetting?"
>Aya facepalms, "Ugh.. they're basically going around and annoying everyone. Okay?!"
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>"Smile. "It seems our number has increased by seven~!"
>"Now, how about we all visit another place everyone~? I have just the place in mind~!"
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>"Smile. "It seems our number has increased by seven~!"
>"Now, how about we all visit another place everyone~? I have just the place in mind~!"
>Everyone quietly agrees.
>Satori sighs, "Do the four of us here have to join you too?"
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>Smile. "If you wouldn't mind coming along~? I'm certain you'll find it all somewhat enjoyable~ Even the Unmoving Library herself,, Patchouli Knowledge, has joined us on this escapade~"
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>Smile. "If you wouldn't mind coming along~? I'm certain you'll find it all somewhat enjoyable~ Even the Unmoving Library herself,, Patchouli Knowledge, has joined us on this escapade~"
>Koishi and Okuu cheer, "Yeah!!"
>Orin and Satori both shrug, "Okay, then."
>Patchouli blinks, "It seems I have, yes..."
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>Clap. "Yay~! More party members~!"
>Beat.
>"We were going to visit some of the folks lower on the mountain, like Nitori, right?"
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>Clap. "Yay~! More party members~!"
>Beat.
>"We were going to visit some of the folks lower on the mountain, like Nitori, right?"
>Yukari nods, "Yes, I think we were."
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>"Oh, but before we go..."
>"Hatate, do you see that young boy over there? The one with green hair? You'll never guess who it is~!"
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>"Oh, but before we go..."
>"Hatate, do you see that young boy over there? The one with green hair? You'll never guess who it is~!"
>Hatate stares for a while, then gasps, "That isn't Sanae, isn't it?!"
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>Smile. "B-i-n-g-o~! She was a little too blunt about some things that she really should've known better, so she's under a little penalty game~"
>Grin. "I must admit, though, Sanae could've been rather handsome if she had been born a male~"
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>Smile. "B-i-n-g-o~! She was a little too blunt about some things that she really should've known better, so she's under a little penalty game~"
>Grin. "I must admit, though, Sanae could've been rather handsome if she had been born a male~"
>Hatate blinks, "I think I shouldn't have any more sake for the rest of my life..."
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>Let's have a nice laugh. "A Tengu~? Swearing off drink~? I don't think I've ever seen the day~!"
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>Let's have a nice laugh. "A Tengu~? Swearing off drink~? I don't think I've ever seen the day~!"
>Hatate cracks her knuckles, "I bet I could drink you under the table!"
>Aya facepalms, "Hatate, you can't even drink yourself under the table. Who was it you lost to last week, hm? Oh, yes! You lost to Hina, who can't even look at sake without getting tipsy!!"
>Hatate growls, "Did not! It was her first drinking contest, I thought I ought to be fair!"
>Aya smirks, "By doing what you always do and not even try? Clever!"
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>Smirk. "A drinking contest eh I shall have to take a rain check on that sadly, due to our condition for the day~"
>Smile. "Don't worry, you'll only be a child for the day~"
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>Smirk. "A drinking contest eh I shall have to take a rain check on that sadly, due to our condition for the day~"
>Smile. "Don't worry, you'll only be a child for the day~"
>Hatate raises an eyebrow, "Aw, you serious? But it's so early... early bird catches the worm and all, but having to stay like this all day makes me wish I'd stayed in bed..."
>Orin grins cheekily, "Early bird catches the worm? Early cat gets there first~!"
>Hatate yelps.
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>Giggle. "Ah, this is the sort of thing an old spirit like me missed out on, the joys of youth~!"
>Smile brightly. "Well then everyone, let's go visit those people on the mountainside~!"
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>Giggle. "Ah, this is the sort of thing an old spirit like me missed out on, the joys of youth~!"
>Smile brightly. "Well then everyone, let's go visit those people on the mountainside~!"
>Yukari opens a large gap and escorts everyone through it.
>When you all walk through it, you leave the gap right at the foot of the mountain.
>"Whoa!! I think this stuff is kicking in!!" a voice shrieks.
>It's Nitori Kawashiro. Having an afternoon drink. At least she isn't in a total drunken stupor... yet.
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>Smile and wave. "Hello~!"
>This oughta be good for a laugh, she probably thinks we're drunken hallucinations~!
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>Smile and wave. "Hello~!"
>This oughta be good for a laugh, she probably thinks we're drunken hallucinations~!
>Nitori waves, "Yo!! What brings ya' here?"
>She takes another swig of sake, grinning.
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>"Oh, just a visit~ I thought I'd go around Gensokyo today~!"
>Let's give Yukari a look that says 'Let's have her join most of us as a child, hmm~?'
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>"Oh, just a visit~ I thought I'd go around Gensokyo today~!"
>Let's give Yukari a look that says 'Let's have her join most of us as a child, hmm~?'
>Nitori gives you a thumbs-up, "Yeah! You're quite lucky, actually. The Aki sisters are startin' to come around a bit more. If ya' lucky you'll see 'em today. Hina just passed by, y'know, shame you didn't drop by earlier."
>Yukari winks at you, and looks back to Nitori.
>Nitori's hair grows down to her waist and out of it's two pigtails. She becomes pint-sized, almost like a toddler size. Her hair becomes a little lighter, as do her eyes.
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>Smile. "Well then, I suppose that is a good thing then, since I planned to find them as well~"
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>Smile. "Well then, I suppose that is a good thing then, since I planned to find them as well~"
>Nitori doesn't seem fazed by the transformation, "Myeh~! I can get 'em for ya', if you wanna say hi..."
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>Smile. "Please do~"
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>Smile. "Please do~"
>Nitori grins and stands on top of the tree stump she was leaning against.
>She takes a deep breath and yells, "HINA!! MINORIKO!! SHIZUHA!!"
>Silence falls for several seconds, then the smell of freshly-cooked vegetables comes onto the scene as Minoriko and Shizuha Aki arrive.
>Hina arrives shortly after.
>They all look at Nitori's child form.
>Hina yelps, "Nitori! What happened?"
>Nitori grins, "I got drunk is what happened! This lil' group of travellers wanted to see ya'!"
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>Smile and wave cheerfully. "Hello~! Rather nice smell isn't it~? In fact, I'm getting a tad hungry because of it ~"
>Let's slip Yukari a look that says 'Let's see how Hina would look as a child~ And let's 'Improve' the Aki sisters~ I'm certain they'll be able to get even more faith that way~!"
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>Smile and wave cheerfully. "Hello~! Rather nice smell isn't it~? In fact, I'm getting a tad hungry because of it ~"
>Minoriko yelps, "Eat Shizuha, not me!!"
>Shizuha sighs, "You always say that, but you expect me to look after you..."
>Hina giggles, "But, Minoriko, you do always smell like vegetable casserole. Maybe you should change it to the scent of autumn leaves, like Shizuha has."
>Let's slip Yukari a look that says 'Let's see how Hina would look as a child~ And let's 'Improve' the Aki sisters~ I'm certain they'll be able to get even more faith that way~!"
>Yukari grins and looks back at the three to prepare the transformation.
>Beat.
>The Aki sisters grow in height considerably, and in shape. They become a lot more feminine-looking, too.
>Hina shrinks a lot, but she is still taller than Nitori. Her hair becomes choppy and short, quite like Satori's former hairstyle, and lighter in colour, too.
>The three of them look down and gasp in surprise.
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>Smile. "Perhaps the scent of a garden would be more suitable~? When I think of gardens, I think of two things. Beautiful flowers, and delicious vegetables ready for pickling~"
>Grin. "Do you like the little 'upgrade, dears~?"
>Let's float over to Hina with a cheerful and bright smile. "And aren't you simply adorable~?"
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>Smile. "Perhaps the scent of a garden would be more suitable~? When I think of gardens, I think of two things. Beautiful flowers, and delicious vegetables ready for pickling~"
>Grin. "Do you like the little 'upgrade, dears~?"
>Shizuha shoots a glare at Minoriko, "I told you the scent of autumn vegetables wasn't a good idea."
>Minoriko shrugs, "Who cares? Look at us, we're gorgeous!!"
>Let's float over to Hina with a cheerful and bright smile. "And aren't you simply adorable~?"
>Hina blushes, "I hate to say it, but I'm detecting rather high amounts of misfortune from your little group... particularly from the children... especially that little green-haired fellow."
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>Smile. "Oh, him? You four will never guess who he really is~! But I will tell you this, he's undergoing a little punishment game for being a mite too blunt~"
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>Smile. "Oh, him? You four will never guess who he really is~! But I will tell you this, he's undergoing a little punishment game for being a mite too blunt~"
>The four of them think for a while, but Shizuha works it out first.
>She stutters, "That's not... Sanae Kochiya, is it?!"
>Hina frowns, "It can't be! The gods at the shrine wouldn't have just let her get transformed like this."
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>Smile. "Ding~! We have a correct answer~! The reason for this being that Sanae joined us because I won her for the day in a contest~ It was their idea to have the contest to begin with~!"
>Grin. "But don't worry, it's only for the rest of the day~ Besides, it's harmless anyways, unless you count possible mental and emotional damages~ But everyone in Gensokyo's mad in some form or another~"
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>Smile. "Ding~! We have a correct answer~! The reason for this being that Sanae joined us because I won her for the day in a contest~ It was their idea to have the contest to begin with~!"
>Hina blinks, "Won her...?"
>Shizuha gulps, "People can do that?"
>Minoriko laughs, "Unlucky, Sanae, but what can you do?"
>Grin. "But don't worry, it's only for the rest of the day~ Besides, it's harmless anyways, unless you count possible mental and emotional damages~ But everyone in Gensokyo's mad in some form or another~"
>Hina sighs, looking at Nitori, "Indeed..."
>Minoriko grins, "I bet the Moriya Shrine's fallen to bits without their miraculous shrine maiden! Shizuha, get your spellcards, we're going conquering!"
>Shizuha yelps, "Minoriko, are you mad?! We have nothing compared to those two! We'll get disintegrated..."
>Hina nods, "She's right, Minoriko."
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>Smile. "Well, Suwako was bored, and Kanako just wanted us out of their hair~"
>Grin. "Also, even I would caution you against such a foolish plan dear~ After all, they're both easily a match for myself, and even in our current states, you wouldn't be much of a problem for me~""
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>Smile. "Well, Suwako was bored, and Kanako just wanted us out of their hair~"
>Grin. "Also, even I would caution you against such a foolish plan dear~ After all, they're both easily a match for myself, and even in our current states, you wouldn't be much of a problem for me~""
>Minoriko shuffles her feet, "It was just a thought, I wasn't actually going to do anything."
>Shizuha smirks, "Yeah, and I'm a fairy."
>Hina blinks, "I've heard of a fairy that has a seasonal power. An ice fairy, I think she is... not too bright, I don't think."
>Nitori stands up, "But yeah, how come if you'se is stronger than a *hic* goddess, you aren't a *hic* goddess yourself?"
>Hina facepalms, "Oh, dear, even reverting back to a child didn't remedy her alcoholism..."
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>Smile. "In a way, I'm closer to the Yama in terms of position~"
>Thoughtful expression. "Hmm...I wonder if doing 'that' would be any improvement for that fairy, or would she just end up all looks and no brains?"
>Fistpalm. "Idea! Yukari, open a viewing gap so we can see what that fairy's up to~!"
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>Smile. "In a way, I'm closer to the Yama in terms of position~"
>Thoughtful expression. "Hmm...I wonder if doing 'that' would be any improvement for that fairy, or would she just end up all looks and no brains?"
>Yukari shrugs, "You can't improve what doesn't exist, can you~?"
>Nitori raises her fist, "ZING!!"
>Fistpalm. "Idea! Yukari, open a viewing gap so we can see what that fairy's up to~!"
>Yukari opens a viewing gap to show Cirno at the bank of the Misty Lake, freezing frogs and having a bit too much fun doing it.
>Hina and Shizuha both take a deep intake of breath, "Suwako will not be happy..."
>Minoriko shrugs, "So what? If she gets angry, we can calm her down with autumn vegetables and Hina can just pull out her misfortune. Everybody wins."
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>Smirk. "Now, work your magic Yukari dear~ Let's see if she improves any~"
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>Smirk. "Now, work your magic Yukari dear~ Let's see if she improves any~"
>Yukari grins.
>Cirno immediately grows. She becomes almost double her original height, as do her curves. Her hair becomes wavy and reaches down her back, as well as darkening subtly.
>The sudden growth and surprise causes her to over-balance and fall face-first into the lake.
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>Giggle. "That was worth it. But let's watch to see if she's improved in other ways~ Yukari, audio as well please~?"
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>Giggle. "That was worth it. But let's watch to see if she's improved in other ways~ Yukari, audio as well please~?"
>Yukari alters the gap, to act as a one-way sound conductor too.
>As Cirno gets up, she sighs, "Dumb pranksters!!"
>...It seems her voice hasn't changed much at all. It's just as annoying as it once was, even if just a tone or two lower. Not really noticeable.
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>Smirk. "Now let's drop that fairy friend of hers on her. Eh, what was her name again? Daiyousei?"
>Grin. "And then give her the same little gift~ I daresay the following events will be worth watching~"
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>Smirk. "Now let's drop that fairy friend of hers on her. Eh, what was her name again? Daiyousei?"
>Grin. "And then give her the same little gift~ I daresay the following events will be worth watching~"
>Yukari grins and opens another viewing gap to show Daiyousei going about her business by flying around the lake like the empty-headed little thing she is.
>Yukari opens a gap below Daiyousei, and the latter doesn't notice.
>Daiyousei suddenly grows a lot taller. A LOT taller. She definitely becomes more shapely, like Cirno, but her hair stays rather short and straight, just a little darker and... shinier.
>The sudden shock causes Daiyousei to drop through the gap below her and land butt-first on Cirno's back.
>Cirno yells, "Daiyousei!! What-... whoa, what happened to you?"
>Daiyousei yelps, "Ci-Cirno, what happened to YOU? Your hair... y-...YOU! You're... older..."
>Cirno shrugs, "Wait, what?!"
>Looking in the lake, she sees her own reflection and dives back a pace or two. They both look pretty shocked.
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>Chuckle. "Now drop in those three pranksters and do the same~! The resulting fallout should prove to be most hilarious~!"
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>Chuckle. "Now drop in those three pranksters and do the same~! The resulting fallout should prove to be most hilarious~!"
>Yukari opens a gap higher up and drops the Three Fairies through it, whilst aging them up at the same time.
>Luna Child becomes the tallest of the group, but with the shortest hair and least... womanly... figure. Her hair becomes considerably darker and straightens out, but it also... shortens.
>Star Sapphire becomes the average in the trio, height-wise, but she still has the longest hair, which becomes lighter and curly, and the biggest bust.
>Sunny Milk is the shortest between them, and her hair grows down past her shoulders and becomes wavier. Her figure is more obvious than Luna's, but not as big as Star's.
>The three of them land on Cirno and Daiyousei, and a massive fight breaks out without even a word being said beforehand. Tiny lasers, stars, bullets and ice shards are thrown along with punches, kicks and snide remarks.
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>Let's have a good laugh! "Dear me, this is more entertaining than that pay-per-view thing you showed me that one time~!"
>Beckon everyone over to watch! "Look at this dears, it seems those fairies are at it again~! Though they had a little help~"
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>Let's have a good laugh! "Dear me, this is more entertaining than that pay-per-view thing you showed me that one time~!"
>Beckon everyone over to watch! "Look at this dears, it seems those fairies are at it again~! Though they had a little help~"
>You and Yukari laugh loudly, but thanks to her gap-alteration, the fairies can neither see nor hear you.
>Everyone crowds around, looking quite amused at the little show. Especially Minoriko and Nitori, for whatever reason.
>After several seconds, your group in it's entirety is laughing at the performance they are enjoying.
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>Chuckle. "You think this would be a good way to bring in funds Reimu dear~? I bet some of the men from the village would pay to watch things like this~""
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>Chuckle. "You think this would be a good way to bring in funds Reimu dear~? I bet some of the men from the village would pay to watch things like this~""
>Reimu blinks, "Uuh... maybe."
>She grins darkly, "Remind me to call you if I'm short on cash..."
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>Giggle. "We'll see dear, we'll see~"
>"Now, drop that herald of spring into the mix and do the same~!"
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>Giggle. "We'll see dear, we'll see~"
>Reimu smirks, still with that dark grin, "Damn right."
>Sano/Sanae whines, "She's scary when it comes to money..."
>"Now, drop that herald of spring into the mix and do the same~!"
>Yukari pushes Lily White through the gap and transforms her into an adult.
>Lily's hair becomes almost silver in colour, and not as long as before. Her green eyes become a lot lighter, too. Lily's skin becomes more tanned, and her legs grow a lot longer. Also... her bust is the biggest out of the fairies in a ruckus below her.
>She falls down into the fight and gets beaten up in the mayhem along with Daiyousei, the latter of which looks as if she has now lost the will to live.
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>Giggle. "Spring certainly is a 'bountiful season', isn't it~? Let's bring poor little Daiyousei here to rest~"
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>Giggle. "Spring certainly is a 'bountiful season', isn't it~? Let's bring poor little Daiyousei here to rest~"
>Yukari drops a gap under Daiyousei, and she falls through it to land in the middle of your group.
>"What..." she murmurs, "...just happened? Why.. what... where... how... wait!!"
>She notices the gap, and still sees them fighting, "How did I get through there? I was just there, now I'm here, and I didn't even see you!! I'm so confused, my head's going to explode!"
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>Float over and administer headpats~
>"Now now dear, everything's quite alright~ I saw the fight thanks to a friend's help, and had her bring you here~"
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>Float over and administer headpats~
>"Now now dear, everything's quite alright~ I saw the fight thanks to a friend's help, and had her bring you here~"
>Daiyousei shakes her head, "Yeahyeahyeahyeah, but that doesn't explain why I suddenly grew to... woman-ness!"
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>Smile. "Consider it a little gift~ Are you impressed~?"
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>Smile. "Consider it a little gift~ Are you impressed~?"
>Daiyousei stutters again, "I-I..."
>She grins, "I'm more than impressed... wait, I'm not going to stay like this forever, am I?"
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>Giggle. "No, it's only for the day~"
>Grin. "Unless that is, you want to~?"
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>Giggle. "No, it's only for the day~"
>Grin. "Unless that is, you want to~?"
>Daiyousei sighs in relief, "As nice as it is, I don't think I'd be able to live with it for longer than today!"
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>Smile and nod. "Well, if you ever want to enjoy it again sometime, feel free to send a letter to me at Hakugyoukurou~"
>Smirk slightly. "I can always arrange for it~"
>Gesture back to the viewing gap, and look to see what's going on though it. "Would you like to watch with us? I do wonder how that little friend of yours is faring~?"
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>Smile and nod. "Well, if you ever want to enjoy it again sometime, feel free to send a letter to me at Hakugyoukurou~"
>Smirk slightly. "I can always arrange for it~"
>Daiyousei grins awkwardly, "I'll definitely... wait, where is that?"
>Yukari pats her head, "Just find Reimu and tell her, she'll let me know and I'll give you a lift if you wish."
>Gesture back to the viewing gap, and look to see what's going on though it. "Would you like to watch with us? I do wonder how that little friend of yours is faring~?"
>Daiyousei gets to her feet and watches in curiosity.
>You can see immediately that Lily White has been frozen and kicked aside by accident. The real fight is between Cirno and the Three Mischievous Fairies.
>Cirno is outnumbered, but she seems to be winning.
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>Chuckle. "That poor messenger~ We should bring her here as well, so she can unthaw~"
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>Chuckle. "That poor messenger~ We should bring her here as well, so she can unthaw~"
>Yukari sighs, "Spring is my favourite season, too."
>She grabs Lily White through another gap and yanks her through, and she slowly begins to thaw out.
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>Fistpalm, then float over to lily!
>"Is it spring yet dear~?"
(If this doesn't motivate her outta the ice, nothing will. :V)
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>Fistpalm, then float over to Lily!
>"Is it spring yet dear~?"
>As you speak, Lily immediately breaks out of the ice and flies around you, yelling.
>"It's SPRIIIIIIIIIING!!" she screeches as she showers a thick curtain of red and blue bullets over everyone.
>Minoriko yelps, "She's really thick, it's just near the start of autumn!"
>Shizuha screams, "Try telling her that!!"
>Minoriko grabs on to Lily's ankle, "It's autumn, you daft thing!"
>Lily shakes her head and kicks Minoriko off with another wave of bullets, "No, it's SPRIIIIIIIIING!"
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>Chuckle. "Well, she certainly has spirit, if a tad easily confused~"
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>Chuckle. "Well, she certainly has spirit, if a tad easily confused~"
>Yukari laughs with you, "Indeed."
>Lily stops in mid-air and only now notices her little 'transformation', "Wait... have I been asleep for... ages?"
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>Giggle. "No dear, We just thought you'd like a little...'Upgrade'~ After all, isn't Spring one of the more 'bountiful' seasons~?"
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>Giggle. "No dear, We just thought you'd like a little...'Upgrade'~ After all, isn't Spring one of the more 'bountiful' seasons~?"
>Lily grins, showering another wave or two of blue and red bullets, "Damn right it is! Hooray for SPRIIING!"
>Nitori sighs, "Sweet mother of mercy, that kid does not shut up!"
>Hina nudges her, "Be nice, it's just her personality. People call you eccentric or just downright bonkers."
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>Smile. "That is true dear~ Though I must say Nitori, you've become rather adorable~ Yukari, would you be a dear and give Daiyousei and Lily mirrors so they can see just how impressive they've become~?"
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>Smile. "That is true dear~ Though I must say Nitori, you've become rather adorable~ Yukari, would you be a dear and give Daiyousei and Lily mirrors so they can see just how impressive they've become~?"
>Yukari pulls two mirrors from a gap and passes them to Daiyousei and Lily.
>The pair of them immediately gasp in surprise, then marvel at their new appearance.
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>Giggle. "You two are quite beautiful, aren't you~?"
>Float over and poke at Lily's chest. "I must admit dear, you might even rival myself in my normal state~"
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>Giggle. "You two are quite beautiful, aren't you~?"
>Float over and poke at Lily's chest. "I must admit dear, you might even rival myself in my normal state~"
>Lily yelps, "Whoa!! Back off, kiddo! Keep your hands off spring!"
>Daiyousei coughs, "You aren't spring itself, Lily, remember? We discussed this..."
>Lily shrugs, "True... I'm closer to spring than you are, though."
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>Giggle. "And I once borrowed it for a plan~ But who knew that 'that' was what was sealing the tree~? Well, I get the feeling Yukari knew, but oh well~"
>Smile. "At any rate, let's go back to watching the little scuffle those fairy friends of yours have gotten themselves into~!"
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>Giggle. "And I once borrowed it for a plan~ But who knew that 'that' was what was sealing the tree~? Well, I get the feeling Yukari knew, but oh well~"
>Smile. "At any rate, let's go back to watching the little scuffle those fairy friends of yours have gotten themselves into~!"
>Lily tilts her head, "You can borrow spring?"
>She turns around to everyone else with eyes like fire, "Hands off!"
>Everybody looks back to the fight... which is over.
>The Three Fairies have been frozen and are floating in the lake, whilst Cirno has gone... somewhere.
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>Giggle. "More like the 'Essence of Spring'~ I haven't bothered to do that since then though, and there's no reason to~"
>Blink a few times. "Oh dear, seems that even in their improved states, they still lost. Yukari dear, if you would~?"
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>Giggle. "More like the 'Essence of Spring'~ I haven't bothered to do that since then though, and there's no reason to~"
>Blink a few times. "Oh dear, seems that even in their improved states, they still lost. Yukari dear, if you would~?"
>Yukari grins and pulls the fairies through another gap, and unfortunately brings several gallons of water along with them.
>"Damn." Yukari sighs, squeezing out her sleeves, "Not full of dexterity this way, am I?"
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>Shrug. "Neither am I dear, but we were all like this in the past~"
>Smile. "At any rate, let's thaw these poor girls out somehow, shall we~?"
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>Shrug. "Neither am I dear, but we were all like this in the past~"
>Smile. "At any rate, let's thaw these poor girls out somehow, shall we~?"
>Mokou steps forward, "Allow me!"
>She holds her hands towards the fairies, preparing to thaw them out.
>Nothing.
>She blinks, "I forgot how to do it."
>Keine facepalms.
>Patchouli steps forward, "Amateur..."
>She raises a spellbook and casts an extremely weak fire spell on the ice, and it thaws in no time.
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>Pull out our fan and give each of the three fairies a sharp tap on the head!
>"Wakey-wakey dears~"
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>Pull out our fan and give each of the three fairies a sharp tap on the head!
>"Wakey-wakey dears~"
>The three fairies sit up.
>"What the heck happened?!" Sunny gasps.
>Luna pats down her damp clothes, "I think we were frozen.."
>Star grins, "No kidding! We were fighting Cirno, we got frozen and these nice people helped us out."
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>Smile cheerfully. "Yukari dear, mirror again~?"
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>Smile cheerfully. "Yukari dear, mirror again~?"
>Yukari deals three more mirrors to the fairies.
>When they all look, they are entranced by their new image, close to the point of drooling over themselves.
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>Giggle. "Well, seems they like it as well~!"
>"Hmm...I wonder where Cirno went off to though~?"
>Grin deviously. "Yukari dear, if you would open a monitoring gap so we can watch her go about things~?"
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>Giggle. "Well, seems they like it as well~!"
>"Hmm...I wonder where Cirno went off to though~?"
>Grin deviously. "Yukari dear, if you would open a monitoring gap so we can watch her go about things~?"
>Yukari opens another viewing gap to see Cirno inside the Scarlet Devil Mansion.
>"Nobody's here!" she cheers, "This place is MINE now!"
>Remilia growls, "She wishes..."
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>Smirk deviously. "Yukari dear~? I believe you know what to do~!"
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>Smirk deviously. "Yukari dear~? I believe you know what to do~!"
>Yukari says, "Don't tempt me, because in the outside world there is a train passing very close by~!"
>Daiyousei yelps, "Don't squish Cirno with a train!"
>Lily shrugs, "So what? She's a fairy, she'll just respawn or something."
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>Giggle. "That wasn't it dear~ I was suggesting that you gap her to us~"
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>Giggle. "That wasn't it dear~ I was suggesting that you gap her to us~"
>Yukari shrugs, "Both would be funny~!"
>She drops a gap under Cirno, and she falls through it and lands directly on top of Daiyousei.
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>Giggle. "Perfect aim~! Also, mirror for her as well~"
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>Giggle. "Perfect aim~! Also, mirror for her as well~"
>Yukari hands Cirno a mirror, and she becomes enthralled with her own appearance along with the Three Fairies.
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>Giggle. "Well, aren't you four pleased~?"
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>Giggle. "Well, aren't you four pleased~?"
>Cirno grins, "I'm drop-dead gorgeous! But... wonder how? Did I just not look in a mirror for, like, ages?"
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>Giggle. "Seems that way dear~ Why don't you take a look at Lily and the others~?"
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>Giggle. "Seems that way dear~ Why don't you take a look at Lily and the others~?"
>Cirno stares at Lily and Daiyousei for a while.
>She bursts out laughing, pointing at them,
>Lily growls "How dare you laugh at SPRIIII-"
>Daiyousei cuts her off, "Just don't draw attention to it, she'll tire herself out..."
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>Giggle. "And Cirno, you see that little boy with the green hair~? You'll never guess who it is~!"
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>Giggle. "And Cirno, you see that little boy with the green hair~? You'll never guess who it is~!"
>Cirno stares at Sano/Sanae for a while, then grins, "You turned Wriggle into a kid? And Wriggle is a girl, not a boy, unless you finally sorted THAT out..."
>Daiyousei, Lily and the Three Fairies simulatenously facepalm.
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>Chuckle. "No dear, it isn't Wriggle. Although, that does give me an idea~!"
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>Chuckle. "No dear, it isn't Wriggle. Although, that does give me an idea~!"
>Cirno blinks, "It isn't Wriggle?"
>She thinks for a while, "Is it Sanae?"
>Yukari looks at you, "And what is this 'idea', then~?"
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>Clap. "Yep~! Adorable, isn't he~?"
>Float back over to Yukari and whisper; "I just had the idea to bring those friends of hers here, and see how they would react to being given the same little 'gift'~"
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>Clap. "Yep~! Adorable, isn't he~?"
>Cirno smirks, "Yeah... sure..."
>Float back over to Yukari and whisper; "I just had the idea to bring those friends of hers here, and see how they would react to being given the same little 'gift'~"
>Yukari laughs, quietly, "Sounds perfect! I think this will certainly be a day to remember, we've altered the age of a lot of people in Gensokyo!"
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>Grin back to Yukari. "If only for a day~ But what a day it has been so far~!"
>"Now then, about the plan~?"
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>Grin back to Yukari. "If only for a day~ But what a day it has been so far~!"
>"Now then, about the plan~?"
>Yukari nods, "Leave it to me."
>Opening a gap just beside you, you can see Rumia, Wriggle and Mystia just messing around in the Forest of Magic.
>Yukari opens a gap underneath them.
>The "magical transformation" happens. Rumia becomes the tallest, and her hair becomes long and quite curly, in bright golden ringlets. Wriggle becomes the most womanly-looking, with long albeit straight dark-green hair. Mystia becomes the shortest and most androgynous looking of the trio, not growing much of a bust or much longer hair, just a few inches taller.
>The shock of the sudden transformation causes the three girls to plummet through the gap and fall through another one just beside Cirno.
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>Grin. "Hmm~ I think I have just the outfit in mind for dear little Wriggle~!"
>"Yukari, remember that one outfit I wore a few years back during new year's? The one that looked rather ravishing? The kimono that I ended up having to wear hanging off my shoulders~"
>Fistpalm. "Come to think of it, that was one of the few times I wore something that wasn't some shade of blue~!"
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>Grin. "Hmm~ I think I have just the outfit in mind for dear little Wriggle~!"
>"Yukari, remember that one outfit I wore a few years back during new year's? The one that looked rather ravishing? The kimono that I ended up having to wear hanging off my shoulders~"
>Fistpalm. "Come to think of it, that was one of the few times I wore something that wasn't some shade of blue~!"
>Yukari thinks for a while, "Was that the burgundy one?"
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>"No dear, the green one. Remember?"
>Thoughtful expression. "Though it was quite a while back if we use a human's sense of time..."
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>"No dear, the green one. Remember?"
>Thoughtful expression. "Though it was quite a while back if we use a human's sense of time..."
>Yukari thinks for a while, then taps her own head, "Ah, yes... I was thinking about another one of your Kimonos... forgetful me. I think this child form has had an adverse effect on my memory."
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>Smirk. "I do believe that dear little Wriggle would look quite fetching in it, wouldn't you think~?"
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>Smirk. "I do believe that dear little Wriggle would look quite fetching in it, wouldn't you think~?"
>Yukari looks at Wriggle, then back to you, "Absolutely!"
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>Nod with a smile, then look to Youmu. "Youmu dear, you remember that one green outfit I wore at a new year's party a while back? 'The Courtesan'? Go fetch that and pass it to Wriggle would you~?"
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>Nod with a smile, then look to Youmu. "Youmu dear, you remember that one green outfit I wore at a new year's party a while back? 'The Courtesan'? Go fetch that and pass it to Wriggle would you~?"
>Youmu nods, with a small twitch of her facial expression which reads as 'Excellent choice'.
>She dashes off.
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>Smile. "Now then Yukari, would you pass those three mirrors as well~?"
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>Smile. "Now then Yukari, would you pass those three mirrors as well~?"
>Yukari deals Rumia, Wriggle and Mystia a mirror each.
>Mystia sighs and lowers her mirror, "Yes, I just grew a few inches. Amazing..."
>Rumia blinks, "I'm so tall!!"
>Wriggle winces, "Oh, dear... I have massive boobs..."
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>Float over to them. "Now look at your friends Cirno and Daiyousei~!"
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>Float over to them. "Now look at your friends Cirno and Daiyousei~!"
>In unison, all three of them look at Cirno and Daiyousei.
>And jump out of their skin.
>Mystia is the first to speak, "How did this happen?"
>Wriggle grins, "I don't know, but nobody can call me a boy anymore~!"
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>Smile in a playfully devious manner. "Oh, just a little gift~"
>Giggle. "And now look at Lily, and the Three Fairies~!"
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>Smile in a playfully devious manner. "Oh, just a little gift~"
>Giggle. "And now look at Lily, and the Three Fairies~!"
>The three of them look around.
>Mystia turns to you, "Are you mad?"
>Wriggle and Rumia stare at her.
>Youmu returns with the outfit you requested and hands it to Wriggle.
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>Giggle, then pull out the fan and cover our mouth with it. "I've been called that before~ But I find that tedium can be ever so bothersome~!"
>Fold the fan and point it at Wriggle. "You can change into that dear, I do believe you'll find it quite nice, if a bit more seductive than your usual~"
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>Giggle, then pull out the fan and cover our mouth with it. "I've been called that before~ But I find that tedium can be ever so bothersome~!"
>Fold the fan and point it at Wriggle. "You can change into that dear, I do believe you'll find it quite nice, if a bit more seductive than your usual~"
>Mystia stares at you with an unimpressed expression, "Uh-huh."
>Wriggle discreetly edges away to a hidden location and quickly but carefully changes.
>When she emerges from her hiding spot, she looks pretty proud, even giving a small twirl as she walks back to Mystia and Rumia.
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>Clap. "Rather nice~! I always did find that that outfit was good at accentuating one's womanly charms~"
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>Clap. "Rather nice~! I always did find that that outfit was good at accentuating one's womanly charms~"
>Wriggle gives another twirl, "I couldn't agree more!"
>Mystia taps her on the head, "Wriggle, just because you changed your outfit doesn't mean you should change your personality with it!"
>Wriggle grins, "Oh, come on, Mystia! You're just jealous~!"
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>Giggle. "Mystia dear, perhaps you would prefer to be more adorable instead~?"
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>Giggle. "Mystia dear, perhaps you would prefer to be more adorable instead~?"
>Mystia shrugs, "Maybe-... wait, what are you hinting at?"
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>Smile enigmatically. "Oh, just wondering mostly~"
>Slip Yukari a subtle look, the usual one. 'Let's see how adorable she can get~!'
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>Smile enigmatically. "Oh, just wondering mostly~"
>Slip Yukari a subtle look, the usual one. 'Let's see how adorable she can get~!'
>Mystia nods suspiciously, "Sure."
>Yukari winks at you, "Just watch."
>Slowly but surely, Mystia shrinks. Her hair becomes paler, and quite frizzy. She is extremely short and very cute looking, and her wings are disproportionate to her body - a little too big.
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>Squee, then tacklehug! "So adorable~~!!!"
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>Squee, then tacklehug! "So adorable~~!!!"
>Mystia yelps as you tacklehug her.
>Everyone around laughs as she overbalances and topples over.
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>Hold her in the air as we rebalance!
>"Those wings~! So adorable~"
>Smile enigmatically. "You're so adorable that I could just eat you~"
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>Hold her in the air as we rebalance!
>"Those wings~! So adorable~"
>Mystia stays quite still, but she's quivering with a possible mixture of embarrassment and confusion.
>Smile enigmatically. "You're so adorable that I could just eat you~"
>That freaks her out.
>She begins squirming, "Please don't eat me!! I'll make you blind!"
>Wriggle laughs, "Nice try, Mystia, but somehow I don't think that'll work."
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>Set her down, and administer headpats. "Figure of speech dear~ Although, coming from someone like me, that's rather hard to tell~!"
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>Set her down, and administer headpats. "Figure of speech dear~ Although, coming from someone like me, that's rather hard to tell~!"
>Mystia nods, "Indeed..."
>You see a sudden flash, probably from a camera.
>Aya laughs, "Bunbunmaru says thank you!"
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>Blink a few times. "Ah, I had almost forgot that you were here Aya, you were being awfully quiet after all~"
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>Blink a few times. "Ah, I had almost forgot that you were here Aya, you were being awfully quiet after all~"
>Aya waves her camera around, "Just waiting for the ultimate moment! Besides, I was quiet because I had to exchange the film in my camera~!"
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>Giggle. "I should have guessed~"
>Fistpalm. "Ah, that's right! We never did find Momiji~"
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>Giggle. "I should have guessed~"
>Fistpalm. "Ah, that's right! We never did find Momiji~"
>Aya thinks for a while, "Considering the time of day, she'll be outside the Tengu Village. I can easily get her away, though. I'll just take her sword and fly away~!"
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>Giggle. "Just remember that you're still in your child form~"
>"But do be sure to lead her here~"
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>Giggle. "Just remember that you're still in your child form~"
>"But do be sure to lead her here~"
>Aya nods, "Will do!"
>She flies off at a high-speed up the mountain.
>She returns, with a rather bewildered Momiji.
>Aya passes Momiji her sword, and Momiji is frozen in place with shock as she looks around.
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>Wave cheerily. "Hello dear~!"
>Slip Yukari the usual look.
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>Wave cheerily. "Hello dear~!"
>Slip Yukari the usual look.
>Momiji waves, "Oh, hello."
>She looks around, "Should I even ask what happened here?"
>Yukari shrugs, "Technically, it's what is 'happening', as I don't think it's over yet."
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>Smile cheerfully. "Isn't little Mystia simply adorable~? And look at Aya and Hatate, simply darling~!"
>Smirk slightly. "And you see that green-haired lad~? You'll never guess who he is~!"
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>Give Yukari a look that says 'you missed your cue'.
>Wonder how we're able to tell Yukari as much as we have been just by looking at her.
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>Wonder how we're able to tell Yukari as much as we have been just by looking at her.
Yuyuko and Yukari have known each other for ages, is it really that much of a surprise?
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>Smile cheerfully. "Isn't little Mystia simply adorable~? And look at Aya and Hatate, simply darling~!"
>Smirk slightly. "And you see that green-haired lad~? You'll never guess who he is~!"
>Momiji nods awkwardly at everyone, "Yes, sure... definitely, uh... adorable."
>She looks at Sano/Sanae and then frowns at you suspiciously, "I don't want to sound rude, but how did Sanae become a boy?"
>Give Yukari a look that says 'you missed your cue'.
>Wonder how we're able to tell Yukari as much as we have been just by looking at her.
>Yukari gives you a quick apologetic look.
>She murmurs, "I've been altering gaps all day, I'm a little off."
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>Look to Yukari. "It's alright dear, we all make mistakes~"
>"Besides, we've all got plenty of time~ And as for Sanae's current state of affairs~? Let's just say she's under a little 'punishment time'~"
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>Look to Yukari. "It's alright dear, we all make mistakes~"
>"Besides, we've all got plenty of time~ And as for Sanae's current state of affairs~? Let's just say she's under a little 'punishment time'~"
>Momiji frowns, "I must be missing something here because... if she was under a 'punishment', then I'm sure that the goddesses at the shrine would have administered that..."
>Aya grins, "Don't mind Momiji! She's always on-guard and suspicious!"
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>Smile. "Oh, I suppose you haven't heard, but for the day, Sanae is under my care~ She's been having quite a lot of...'experiences'~"
>Slip Yukari a look that says 'Let's see how adorable little Momiji will be~!'
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>Smile. "Oh, I suppose you haven't heard, but for the day, Sanae is under my care~ She's been having quite a lot of...'experiences'~"
>Momiji nods slowly, "I don't want to ask."
>Slip Yukari a look that says 'Let's see how adorable little Momiji will be~!'
>Yukari nods.
>Momiji suddenly shrinks. A lot. To about half a head less than Aya's height.
>Her hair sticks out in weird angles, like a permanent bedhead... and it's curly.
>Momiji's eyes have gone slightly brown, instead of their usual red. And quite large.
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>Let's borrow a mirror from one of Cirno's friends, and show Momiji her new look~
>"I do believe you're having a similar one dear~ A pleasant little trip to our childhoods~"
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>Let's borrow a mirror from one of Cirno's friends, and show Momiji her new look~
>"I do believe you're having a similar one dear~ A pleasant little trip to our childhoods~"
>Mystia hands you her mirror.
>Momiji looks in the mirror for the while, then blinks in shock.
>She growls quietly, "What a waste of a day, when you could be doing something productive..."
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>Giggle. "To one who has been around as long as I have, anything is productive, as it wipes away tedium~"
>Smile. "Besides, you're rather cute~"
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>Giggle. "To one who has been around as long as I have, anything is productive, as it wipes away tedium~"
>Smile. "Besides, you're rather cute~"
>Momiji blushes a bit, "Um, thanks..?"
>Aya throws her arm around Momiji, looking a bit like an over-confident elder sister, "Yeah, you are, aren't ya'?"
>She jabs Momiji's cheek lightly, causing the latter to squeal a bit.
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>Stare at the sword with an oblivious smile. "My, such a large weapon for your current size~ That just makes you all the more adorable~!"
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>Stare at the sword with an oblivious smile. "My, such a large weapon for your current size~ That just makes you all the more adorable~!"
>Momiji lifts up her sword, which is actually a little bit bigger than she is, "Oh, dear..."
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>Squee. "Ooh~! Seeing you try to lift your sword is just so adorable~~! Good thing you're a Youkai, hmm~? Or to be more precise, a Tengu~"
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>Squee. "Ooh~! Seeing you try to lift your sword is just so adorable~~! Good thing you're a Youkai, hmm~? Or to be more precise, a Tengu~"
>Momiji gives her sword a rather clumsy but quick twirl and plants it into the ground, blade-down, beside her, "Sure. Adorable."
>Aya sighs, "Aww, Momiji, always a buzzkill."
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>Smile. "Well, at least you're cuter this way~"
>Beat.
>"Yukari dear, doesn't she remind you of that blonde fellow from that one series? Er, what was his name again, Cirrus? I recall that it was something like that at least~"
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>Smile. "Well, at least you're cuter this way~"
>Beat.
>"Yukari dear, doesn't she remind you of that blonde fellow from that one series? Er, what was his name again, Cirrus? I recall that it was something like that at least~"
(Oh for the love of all that is innocent, don't ever Google 'cirrus blonde guy'... ugh, I'm scarred)
>Yukari nods, "Yes, a bit... the name rings a bell, but the series escapes me."
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(It wasn't meant as something to google, just a typically Yuyuko way of talking. :V)
>Smile cheerfully. "Me too~"
>Beat.
>"Did we ever get Marisa and Alice in on all this? I forget."
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>"Wait, I know! Let's go pay Shiki a visit! She's always so serious; maybe being a kid will help her lighten up a bit."
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(It wasn't meant as something to google, just a typically Yuyuko way of talking. :V)
>Smile cheerfully. "Me too~"
>Beat.
>"Did we ever get Marisa and Alice in on all this? I forget."
(Yes, well, I was curious so I Googled it. A bit of a big mistake, really...)
>Yukari grins, shaking her head, "No, we didn't."
>"Wait, I know! Let's go pay Shiki a visit! She's always so serious; maybe being a kid will help her lighten up a bit."
>Yukari raises her eyebrows in mild surprise, "Nice idea... maybe we could drag Komachi into that, too..."
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>Beat.
>"We could flip things around for them! Have Komachi be the adorably tiny one, and Eiki be the tall and imposing one~!"
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>Beat.
>"We could flip things around for them! Have Komachi be the adorably tiny one, and Eiki be the tall and imposing one~!"
>Yukari fistpalms, "Awesome idea!"
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>Grin. "Let's go do that then~!"
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>Grin. "Let's go do that then~!"
>Yukari opens a gap, gesturing towards it for you to go through.
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>Let's go!
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>Let's go!
>You head through the gap, and you arrive on the bank of the Sanzu river, where you can see Komachi sat against a rock and looking pretty content with herself.
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>Float over quietly and stealthily, and then tickle her!
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>Float over quietly and stealthily, and then tickle her!
>You float over.
>Komachi is unaware of your presence.
>You tickle her. Quite vigorously.
>Komachi bursts out laughing, writhing and yelling.
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>Okay, that's enough tickling for now~
>"Hello~"
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>Okay, that's enough tickling for now~
>"Hello~"
>Komachi grins, "Hey, it's... uh... it's you! How are you... uh... you?"
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>Smile cheerfully. "Oh, just fine~"
>"Been up to a little of this and that, the usual anti-boredom techniques~"
>Beat.
>"Which usually consists of me doing whatever it is I want~"
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>Smile cheerfully. "Oh, just fine~"
>"Been up to a little of this and that, the usual anti-boredom techniques~"
>Komachi nods, and it is definitely evident that she doesn't remember or probably even know your name.
>"Yeah, sounds good. There's not many people dying lately, so I've had it easy for a while."
>Beat.
>"Which usually consists of me doing whatever it is I want~"
>Komachi grins, "Yeah, that sounds like, uh, you."
>Yukari is cracking up behind you, but is making a good effort to keep it quiet.
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>Giggle. "Death's never a fun thing dear, so is it any wonder that people actively avoid it~?"
>Smile. "At any rate, how is she doing dear~? As much of a workaholic as ever I take it~?"
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>Giggle. "Death's never a fun thing dear, so is it any wonder that people actively avoid it~?"
>Komachi grins, "Yeah, but seems people are a little too careful. I've only had one soul to ferry across this week, and usually I have several a day."
>Smile. "At any rate, how is she doing dear~? As much of a workaholic as ever I take it~?"
>She tilts her head lightly, cracking her neck, "Well, yeah. You don't just stop being a workaholic, but you can try."
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>Giggle. "Well, perhaps she'll be able to take some time out of her busy schedule for an old friend~?"
>Smirk slightly. "You still don't recognize me do you?" Casually fling a few butterfly shots off to one side.
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>Giggle. "Well, perhaps she'll be able to take some time out of her busy schedule for an old friend~?"
>Komachi grins, "Busy? Nah, she's almost been bored."
>Smirk slightly. "You still don't recognize me do you?" Casually fling a few butterfly shots off to one side.
>Komachi laughs awkwardly, "Oh-oh, it's you, Yuyuko! I didn't recognise you like that! Is this a new fashion trend amongst the dead? Becoming a child?"
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>Giggle. "No dear, just breaking the tedium~"
>Smile. "And since you said that even Eiki has been bored lately, she might welcome something to liven things up~"
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>Giggle. "No dear, just breaking the tedium~"
>Smile. "And since you said that even Eiki has been bored lately, she might welcome something to liven things up~"
>Komachi raises her eyebrows, "Even though she's a complete stone-face, I'm sure she wouldn't object to something to liven the place up. What were you thinking?"
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>Smile. "Oh, I'd rather tell you about it when we're all together, seeing as how it also involves yourself~!"
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>Smile. "Oh, I'd rather tell you about it when we're all together, seeing as how it also involves yourself~!"
>Komachi grins, before getting up and walking over to the bank of the river and leaning forward slightly.
>"Hey, Shiki! Come over here, you have visitors!" Komachi yells at a volume you didn't even think was possible for her.
>Eiki shouts over from the other side, "Visitors? At this time? I'll be there in a second! And try to be more polite when you shout for me, Komachi!"
>Komachi cringes, "Sorry!"
>After a while, Shikieiki Yamaxanadu flies over the river, holding her Rod of Remorse as usual.
>She notices you, puzzled, "Oh, hello, Yuyuko. I'm surprised to see you here."
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>Smile. "It's been a while, hasn't it~? I heard from Komachi that things have been quite slow today, only one soul~? You must be somewhat bored dear, so I decided to share in a method of breaking the tedium~!"
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>Smile. "It's been a while, hasn't it~? I heard from Komachi that things have been quite slow today, only one soul~? You must be somewhat bored dear, so I decided to share in a method of breaking the tedium~!"
>Shikieiki blinks several times, "Well, it has been fairly slow lately. I thought Komachi was just slacking off more than usual, but it seems she has more of an excuse to do so, lately.."
>She aims her Rod of Remose at Komachi, frowning, "Oh, by the way, you actually have a backlog of souls to ferry over. So you ought to get to work, if you don't want them to be stuck there forever. I didn't know you were so cruel."
>She turns back to you, "A method of breaking the tedium? Well, I must say, that would be quite welcomed. I have had almost nothing to do, lately, and it hasn't been very pleasant."
>Komachi grins, "You're the only one that thinks having nothing to do is unpleasant."
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>Giggle. "Oh come now Komachi, although there is something to be said for having nothing to do, it can easily become quite tedious~"
>Flash Yukari the signal to flip them around.
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>Giggle. "Oh come now Komachi, although there is something to be said for having nothing to do, it can easily become quite tedious~"
>Flash Yukari the signal to flip them around.
>Komachi shrugs, "Yeah, guess so."
>Yukari winks at you.
>Shikieiki is the first to transform. She grows about a head taller.
>Her hair cascades in shiny ringlets all the way down to her waist, the sudden growth knocking her hat off-kilter.
>Her bust grows a little larger than Komachi's, but enough for it to be noticeable.
>Komachi stumbles back in surprise just as she begins to transform.
>Her hair becomes frizzy and lighter in shade.
>She shrinks to a very miniscule size - probably the smallest of everybody that has experienced the same treatment today.
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>Smile, and hold our hands together in a happy way. "My, isn't little Komachi adorable~? And you Eiki, look at you~! Every inch a regal judge~! Not that you weren't already though. But I must say, this is quite an improvement~!"
>"Yukari dear, mirrors for them please~?"
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>Smile, and hold our hands together in a happy way. "My, isn't little Komachi adorable~? And you Eiki, look at you~! Every inch a regal judge~! Not that you weren't already though. But I must say, this is quite an improvement~!"
>Shikieiki looks down, blushing, "How..?"
>Komachi grins, "...Everything is so tall, now..."
>"Yukari dear, mirrors for them please~?"
>Yukari pitches a mirror each to Shikieiki and Komachi.
>They both look at themselves.
>Komachi puts down the mirror after long, pouting.
>Shikieiki smiles modestly, rather impressed.
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>Awww, pouting Chibimachi is adorable~ Administer headpats! "I think you're rather cute this way dear~"
>Smile a bit. "Impressed, no~? You aren't the only one to be impressed by this little 'Upgrade'~"
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>Awww, pouting Chibimachi is adorable~ Administer headpats! "I think you're rather cute this way dear~"
>Komachi stops pouting a little, "But Shinigami aren't supposed to be cute!! That's the whole point..."
>Shikieiki raises an eyebrow, "But surely people wouldn't be so scared of death if it came for them like that."
>Smile a bit. "Impressed, no~? You aren't the only one to be impressed by this little 'Upgrade'~"
>Shikieiki nods, "Although I can't say I condone altering your image instead of living your life as it is, naturally... I must say this is quite impressive."
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>Giggle. "Sometimes, one has to change their image to feel better about things~"
>Smile. "And sometimes, to simply break up the tedium of everyday life~"
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>Giggle. "Sometimes, one has to change their image to feel better about things~"
>Smile. "And sometimes, to simply break up the tedium of everyday life~"
>Shikieiki nods, "I guess that's true... but I'm sure people may object to that. It may be your idea of fun, but please take into consideration whether others would care to join you in the... tedium-breaking."
>Komachi snickers quietly, "Always finding a way to lecture."
>Shikieiki frowns, "I just want to help people, Komachi. If they live their lives in sin, there's no point in living it."
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>Giggle. "Well, some people are stubborn in how they choose to live, it's not like we can stop them from living how they choose to~"
>Smile warmly. "After all, Youki was the sort who would say things like that."
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>Giggle. "Well, some people are stubborn in how they choose to live, it's not like we can stop them from living how they choose to~"
>Smile warmly. "After all, Youki was the sort who would say things like that."
>Shikieiki nods, "True..."
>Komachi grins, "Besides, Shiki-shi~, in my current state I can't really ferry across souls, so I'll just kick back and wait it out..."
>Shikieiki frowns, "What is with you and devising odd nicknames for me? Yesterday you called me Eiki-shiki Xanadu-yama. Today it's Shiki-shi..."
>She turns to you, "Just how long will Komachi and I be like this?"
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>Smile. "Oh, only for the rest of the day really~ Unless dear little Yukari forgets that is."
>Giggle. "That is, unless you want to stay like this~? I must say, you look much more charismatic this way~"
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>Smile. "Oh, only for the rest of the day really~ Unless dear little Yukari forgets that is."
>Giggle. "That is, unless you want to stay like this~? I must say, you look much more charismatic this way~"
>Komachi grins, "Phew, so I won't be a kid for the rest of my life..."
>Shikieiki nods, "Yes... as impressive-looking as it is, I just can't see how this form is practical or even following my better judgment..."
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>Giggle. "Well for one, you don't need to fly to reach high things anymore~"
>Smile. "There's other things, but I can't think of them right now~"
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>Giggle. "Well for one, you don't need to fly to reach high things anymore~"
>Smile. "There's other things, but I can't think of them right now~"
>Shikieiki frowns, "I never had to fly to reach high things. Because I don't keep things I need at high levels."
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>Smile. "Well, what about in the kitchens? Youmu sometimes has to fly to get into the higher cabinets. Though that's likely because I always stock plenty of food~"
>Giggle. "Though if I have guests, it would be pointless to not share~ Because food is better when you enjoy it with friends."
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>Smile. "Well, what about in the kitchens? Youmu sometimes has to fly to get into the higher cabinets. Though that's likely because I always stock plenty of food~"
>Giggle. "Though if I have guests, it would be pointless to not share~ Because food is better when you enjoy it with friends."
>Komachi shrugs, "As far as I know, Shiki-shi never reaches for anything. Since she's short anyway, she can't put anything high up so she doesn't need to reach for them."
>Shikieiki facepalms, "Komachi..."
>Komachi grins, "Sorry, sorry... since she is "petite"... jeez."
>Shikieiki frowns strictly, "Not that."
>Komachi shrugs, "...'since she is petite and therefore never needs to put anything high up?'"
>Shikieiki growls, "I give up with you. I was referencing the 'Shiki-shi' nickname. Please refrain from using it."
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>Look between the two of them for a few moments, then giggle.
>"You're just like an older sister~"
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>Look between the two of them for a few moments, then giggle.
>"You're just like an older sister~"
>Komachi bursts out laughing.
>Shikieiki stares. It seems she doesn't see the funny side.
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>Sigh amusedly. "It's because of your current states, and your insistence with her~"
>Giggle. "Come to think of it, a Yama and Shinigami aren't that far removed from each other are they~?"
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>Sigh amusedly. "It's because of your current states, and your insistence with her~"
>Giggle. "Come to think of it, a Yama and Shinigami aren't that far removed from each other are they~?"
>Komachi grins, "No, not really. A Yama is basically a really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really strong Shinigami with lots of different powers."
>Yukari grins, "Sounds legit."
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>Smile cheerfully! "Then it's almost as if Eiki is your big sister for the day~!"
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>Smile cheerfully! "Then it's almost as if Eiki is your big sister for the day~!"
>Komachi grins, "Hey, hear that, Shiki-shi? Si-Shiki?"
>Shikieiki facepalms, "Don't..."
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>Smile, and sigh wistfully. "Ah, too bad I don't have a little sister myself~"
>But then again, we have Yukari and Youmu~!
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>Smile, and sigh wistfully. "Ah, too bad I don't have a little sister myself~"
>But then again, we have Yukari and Youmu~!
>Komachi shrugs, "Apparently it's not all it's hyped up to be. Around Gensokyo, it's usually the little sister that's the stronger one. I don't think you'd want anybody stealing your spotlight."
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>Giggle. "It would be great for breaking the tedium though~"
>Smirk slightly. "Besides, the last incident I was ever remotely involved with was the Taoist Incident when they first woke up~"
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>Giggle. "It would be great for breaking the tedium though~"
>Smirk slightly. "Besides, the last incident I was ever remotely involved with was the Taoist Incident when they first woke up~"
>Shikieiki nods, "I heard about that. They live in that Mausoleum under the ground now, don't they?"
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>Nod. "Yes, but they've taken rather nicely to an abandoned building...Uh, Yukari, wasn't it somewhere between Muenzuka and the Human Village?"
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>Nod. "Yes, but they've taken rather nicely to an abandoned building...Uh, Yukari, wasn't it somewhere between Muenzuka and the Human Village?"
>Yukari nods, "Somewhere near there. I don't go down there as often as I should, as it's evident that some fun stuff happens down there."
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>Nod. "That's the place~ Now I remember~!"
>Smile obliviously. "There was quite a to-do over that building earlier today, I helped resolve it~"
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>Nod. "That's the place~ Now I remember~!"
>Smile obliviously. "There was quite a to-do over that building earlier today, I helped resolve it~"
>Komachi grins, "What happened? Not tryin' to resurrect another saint, were they?"
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>Gigle. "Nothing of the sort~ They were actually having a dispute over the occupancy of it with the Myouren Temple group~"
>"You see, Myouren Temple wanted it, but so did the Taoists. But given how it was out of the way, and the Myouren group already have their temple in the village, I decided that the Taoists should have that abandoned building, so that they wouldn't be having territory disputes with the Myouren group as bad as they usually do."
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>Gigle. "Nothing of the sort~ They were actually having a dispute over the occupancy of it with the Myouren Temple group~"
>"You see, Myouren Temple wanted it, but so did the Taoists. But given how it was out of the way, and the Myouren group already have their temple in the village, I decided that the Taoists should have that abandoned building, so that they wouldn't be having territory disputes with the Myouren group as bad as they usually do."
>Shikieiki facepalms, "Fighting over territory is silly. If they fought over it, then neither of them should have had it."
>Komachi shrugs, "Who cares? At least they're not havin' arguments any more, eh?"
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>Chuckle. "Yes, well, they were both rather spirited about it, you can tell that they genuinely believe in their way. Rather admirable really, not too many have that much conviction anymore~"
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>Chuckle. "Yes, well, they were both rather spirited about it, you can tell that they genuinely believe in their way. Rather admirable really, not too many have that much conviction anymore~"
>Komachi nods, "S'religion, though, isn't it? Some are really adamant in what they believe, and all."
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>Nod. "Indeed~ Though people with such spirit and determination are quite rare these days~"
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>Nod. "Indeed~ Though people with such spirit and determination are quite rare these days~"
>Shikieiki nods, "A rare breed, but contagious. I've found that such focus can often be contagious. It wouldn't hurt for some people, would it, Komachi?"
>Komachi grins sheepishly, "Maybe~"
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>Sigh slightly. "Maybe it's difficult because when one is essentially death itself, there is very little for one to become that passionate about~"
>Smile. "Which is why I busy myself with various means of breaking the tedium of unlife~"
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>Sigh slightly. "Maybe it's difficult because when one is essentially death itself, there is very little for one to become that passionate about~"
>Smile. "Which is why I busy myself with various means of breaking the tedium of unlife~"
>Shikieiki disguises a grin, "Oh, I beg to differ. Komachi is very passionate about her afternoon slacking sessions. Aren't you, Komachi?"
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>Giggle. "Sometimes the best way to escape tedium is to sleep~"
>Sneak an aside glance at Yukari. "Wouldn't you agree dear~?"
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>Giggle. "Sometimes the best way to escape tedium is to sleep~"
>Sneak an aside glance at Yukari. "Wouldn't you agree dear~?"
>Yukari nods, yawning, "And of course... sleep is good... for many other things~"
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>"...So anyways, what should we do now dears~? I was thinking perhaps that the individual who resides in that lovely little Garden would be a nice one to visit next~"
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>"...So anyways, what should we do now dears~? I was thinking perhaps that the individual who resides in that lovely little Garden would be a nice one to visit next~"
>Yukari blinks, "You on about Yuuka?"
>She yawns, loudly, "Urr, I'm going to drop asleep, soon~..."
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>Nod with a smile. "That's the one~!"
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>Nod with a smile. "That's the one~!"
>Yukari opens a gap, leaning on it and yawning, "Next stop... Yuuka's Garden of the Sun..."
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>Look back to Eiki and Komachi. "Are you coming~? You don't have to if you don't want."
>Smile enigmatically. "But wouldn't you like to see Yuuka as a child~?"
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>Look back to Eiki and Komachi. "Are you coming~? You don't have to if you don't want."
>Smile enigmatically. "But wouldn't you like to see Yuuka as a child~?"
>Komachi grins, "Eh, I think I'll stick around here."
>Shikieiki smiles apologetically, "Yes, I think I'll stay here, too. You have fun."
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>Slight mock-pout. "Awww...It would have been rather fun, but if that's what you want~"
>Let's head through the gap!
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>Slight mock-pout. "Awww...It would have been rather fun, but if that's what you want~"
>Let's head through the gap!
>You head through the gap.
>You arrive in Yuuka's garden, in a clearing. Just opposite Yuuka, as it happens.
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>Blink a few times, then smile cheerfully. "Oh, hello~!"
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>Blink a few times, then smile cheerfully. "Oh, hello~!"
>Yuuka smiles in her usual manner, "Hello, Yuyuko~! How are you doing today?"
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>Slight pout. "Aww...you could tell it was me~?"
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>Slight pout. "Aww...you could tell it was me~?"
>Yuuka grins, "The voice is a dead giveaway, dear~! If you'll pardon the pun."
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>Giggle. "Comedy is a good thing, isn't it dear~?"
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>Giggle. "Comedy is a good thing, isn't it dear~?"
>Yuuka winks, "Certainly is. Is it a little boring in the Netherworld, then?"
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>Giggle. "Oh, just a wee bit~"
>Fistpalm. "Oh! I just remembered something~!"
>Beat.
>Then smile blankly. "...Nope, looks like it wasn't as important as I thought~"
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>Giggle. "Oh, just a wee bit~"
>Fistpalm. "Oh! I just remembered something~!"
>Beat.
>Then smile blankly. "...Nope, looks like it wasn't as important as I thought~"
>Yuuka grins widely, "Oh, but it's a slow day~! Everything is important, isn't it? Do share that little 'something'~"
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>Smile. "Well, Today I've been going around seeing how the older sorts, such as myself, looked as children~ And in the case of the younger sorts, such as the Scarlet Sisters, how they would appear if they were to age well~"
>Smirk. "I must say, the younger scarlet was rather impressive~"
>Grin. "I also paid a visit to the Taoists, and gave them 'A Real Crown Prince'~!"
>Beat.
>"I wonder how that turned out~?"
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>Smile. "Well, Today I've been going around seeing how the older sorts, such as myself, looked as children~ And in the case of the younger sorts, such as the Scarlet Sisters, how they would appear if they were to age well~"
>Smirk. "I must say, the younger scarlet was rather impressive~"
>Grin. "I also paid a visit to the Taoists, and gave them 'A Real Crown Prince'~!"
>Beat.
>"I wonder how that turned out~?"
>Yuuka grins, "My, that does seem like a fun day. I've never met the Taoists myself, but the article about them in Bunbunmaru was quite the funny piece to read."
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>Giggle. "Ah yes, that was rather amusing~"
>Smirk. "They were absolutely speechless when myself and the little entourage I've built up over the day departed~ You see, I had Yukari take their leader's boundary of male and female, and reverse it~!"
>Beat.
>"That reminds me, Murasa, one of the Myouren Temple group, looked so much like Captain Harlock when her border was reversed~! And was rather handsome due to that~"
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>Giggle. "Ah yes, that was rather amusing~"
>Smirk. "They were absolutely speechless when myself and the little entourage I've built up over the day departed~ You see, I had Yukari take their leader's boundary of male and female, and reverse it~!"
>Beat.
>"That reminds me, Murasa, one of the Myouren Temple group, looked so much like Captain Harlock when her border was reversed~! And was rather handsome due to that~"
>Yuuka blinks, impressed, "Really? Well, I can certainly see the resemblance between the two. Shame I wasn't there, really, could have been fun. But, alas, if I had been there I would have missed the little incident that happened a little while ago."
>She points at a squashed sunflower over her shoulder, "Poor little thing. Some fairy came buzzing around here looking for someone to play with. She landed right on top of that sunflower and smooshed it. Didn't put up much of a fight, either. Exploded like a firecracker after no more than a light slam to the face. Shame, really, she was rather adorable."
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>Giggle. "Oh dear. But at least they'll respawn, so who knows? You may run into her again~!"
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>Giggle. "Oh dear. But at least they'll respawn, so who knows? You may run into her again~!"
>Yuuka smiles darkly, "Oh, I hope I do. I never forget a face... so I may go and find her to 'play' again... oh, if only I could remember her name... I think it was Cirno, I can't remember for sure."
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>Pause. "Blue hair, wings that look like Icicles?"
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>Pause. "Blue hair, wings that look like Icicles?"
>Yuuka winks, "That's the one. A right darling, she was. Her manners were... let's say a little 'shabby', but a sweet little fairy nonetheless."
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>Smirk. "Well dear, you're in luck, as she was one of the people I swept up into my little parade of fun and chaos~"
>Giggle. "I must say, were fairies to age, she would age rather nicely~"
>Did we bring everyone with us?
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>Smirk. "Well dear, you're in luck, as she was one of the people I swept up into my little parade of fun and chaos~"
>Giggle. "I must say, were fairies to age, she would age rather nicely~"
>Did we bring everyone with us?
>Yuuka grins, "Oh, lovely~"
>Everyone is with you. Just staying silent and avoiding the sunflowers.
>Except for Cirno. She somehow took the hint to fly around like a maniac, yelling at the top of her lungs.
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>Beat. "She's flying around like the adorable little airhead she is~"
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>Beat. "She's flying around like the adorable little airhead she is~"
>Yuuka watches Cirno with that sadistic grin that comes with it's own forewarning, "Indeed, she is~!"
>Cirno looks and notices Yuuka, "Holy crap, it's that flower lady!!"
>She waves like a spaz, "Yo!! Wha's the name, 'gain? Yuuma, was it?"
>Yuuka winks, "It's Yuuka, actually, dear, but thank you for trying."
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>Giggle. "This should be fun to watch~ I wonder if her border being twisted will stick when she respawns~?"
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>Giggle. "This should be fun to watch~ I wonder if her border being twisted will stick when she respawns~?"
>Yukari shrugs, yawning again, "Eh, should think so~... but evidently not... (yawn) permanently... unless she asked."
>Cirno flies down in front of Yuuka, "So, darl, how's the weather?"
>Yuuka bashes Cirno over the head with her parasol, sending the latter tumbling to the ground, "Fine, actually, How's the dirt?"
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>Giggle. "Fairies never were good at retorts were they~?"
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>Giggle. "Fairies never were good at retorts were they~?"
>Yuuka twirls her parasol around, "Seems not."
>Cirno sits back up, "That all you got? I have worse during warm-ups!"
>Yuuka grins, "Good, because I haven't even entered the warm-up room yet!"
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>Let's keep watching!
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>Let's keep watching!
>Cirno dances around Yuuka, trying to annoy her.
>"Come on, ya' creepy flower-creep! What are you going to do? Laser me?" Cirno yells.
>Yuuka sighs, looking at Cirno, "It's a waste of a pretty face, Cirno, but it's your call."
>She splits into two, and aims two simultaneous lasers at Cirno.
>Cirno, uh... 'explodes' and disappears. Pretty fast.
>Yuuka merges back into one of herself, sighing, "Like I said, she never put up much of a fight."
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>Sigh amusedly, then look around at the others. "Well, show of hands as to who saw that coming~?"
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>Sigh amusedly, then look around at the others. "Well, show of hands as to who saw that coming~?"
>Everybody puts their hand up, and some people giggle quietly.
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>Giggle. "Well, seems it was a unanimous thought~!"
>Smile. "You know, I've always wondered what you looked like as a child. I'd be willing to wager that you were quite adorable, like a little flower~"
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>Giggle. "Well, seems it was a unanimous thought~!"
>Smile. "You know, I've always wondered what you looked like as a child. I'd be willing to wager that you were quite adorable, like a little flower~"
>Yuuka grins, "Well, fire away. I surely wouldn't object to joining your little parade down Memory Lane~!"
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>Look to Yukari. "Well Yukari~? You heard the dear~"
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>Look to Yukari. "Well Yukari~? You heard the dear~"
>Yukari clicks her fingers, "Indeed I did~"
>Yuuka suddenly shrinks, but not by much. She remains quite tall, but still rather pint-sized compared to her regular self.
>Her hair grows long, almost down to her thighs, and it becomes quite wavy. Her eyes lighten up to pink instead of red, and her skin becomes a lot paler than it usually is.
>She is also quite chubby.
>Yuuka twirls around, smiling, "Well, how is it~?"
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>Giggle. "As expected~!"
>Float over and poke at her playfully. "Though Reimu has you beat in the plumpness department~"
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>Giggle. "As expected~!"
>Float over and poke at her playfully. "Though Reimu has you beat in the plumpness department~"
>Yuuka grins, "It certainly wouldn't be a flattering place to excel in, would it~?"
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>Grin back. "Of course not~! Though there is something to be said about it adding to one's adorableness as a child~"
>Beat.
>"Oh, you see that green-haired little boy? You'll never guess who he is~!"
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>Grin back. "Of course not~! Though there is something to be said about it adding to one's adorableness as a child~"
>Beat.
>"Oh, you see that green-haired little boy? You'll never guess who he is~!"
>Yuuka grins, "Oh, just wait and see~"
>She twirls over to Sano/Sanae, patting his head and inspecting him.
>He blurts out, "Stop that!!"
>Yuuka clicks her tongue, patting his head decisively, "It's Sanae."
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>Smile cheerfully. "Yep~! Isn't he cute~?"
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>Smile cheerfully. "Yep~! Isn't he cute~?"
>Yuuka grins, "Indeed. But I know Sanae, she would never agree to this. Let me guess, surprise gender-bend?"
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>Giggle. "More like a little punishment game~"
>Smirk. "You know how the younger sorts have to toe the line around us Elder Youkai after all~"
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>Giggle. "More like a little punishment game~"
>Smirk. "You know how the younger sorts have to toe the line around us Elder Youkai after all~"
>Yuuka grins, "Indeed. Kids are always told to respect their elders, aren't they?"
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>Giggle. "Well, Sanae, or rather, Sano as he currently is being called, was quite blunt and tactless about referring to me as an airhead~"
>Smile. "Though he wasn't too far off the mark, he still displayed a lack of tact that would be more suited to a young boy~"
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>Giggle. "Well, Sanae, or rather, Sano as he currently is being called, was quite blunt and tactless about referring to me as an airhead~"
>Smile. "Though he wasn't too far off the mark, he still displayed a lack of tact that would be more suited to a young boy~"
>Yuuka blinks, "Sano? That's such a cute name~! Certainly carries that recognisable charm~"
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>Giggle. "Doesn't it~? I came up with it myself~!"
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>Giggle. "Doesn't it~? I came up with it myself~!"
>Yuuka smiles, "It does, indeed! You always were quite creative, if a little bizarrely so."
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>Giggle. "Wasn't I always dear~?"
>Smirk. "But look at the others, especially dear little Wriggle~ Doesn't she look positively charming~?"
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>Giggle. "Wasn't I always dear~?"
>Smirk. "But look at the others, especially dear little Wriggle~ Doesn't she look positively charming~?"
>Yuuka notices Wriggle, smiling, "Ah, Wriggle! A long time, no see, dear! My, you do look quite gorgeous!"
>Wriggle blushes, "Uh, thanks, Yuuka..."
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>Giggle. "And look at the Scarlet Sisters, don't they look nice~?"
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>Giggle. "And look at the Scarlet Sisters, don't they look nice~?"
>Yuuka giggles, "Indeed they do! Everybody looks particularly lovely~"
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>Float over to Mystia and hug her from behind with a big ol' smile! "And isn't little Mystia here cute enough to eat~?"
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>Float over to Mystia and hug her from behind with a big ol' smile! "And isn't little Mystia here cute enough to eat~?"
>Yuuka grins rather cruelly, "The temptation is almost too much to resist~"
>Mystia yelps, "Not you, too!"
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>Giggle. "You thought so too, hmm~?
>Let's play with her a little. Open wide and chomp down on top of Mystia's head! Gently now though, and in a playful way~
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>Giggle. "You thought so too, hmm~?
>Let's play with her a little. Open wide and chomp down on top of Mystia's head! Gently now though, and in a playful way~
>Yuuka grins, "I think everybody does, they're just too polite to mention it~"
>You bite down gently on Mystia's head, causing her to freak out and flail.
>"No, no, no, no!!" Mystia wails, "Please don't eat me!"
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>Disengage, then giggle. "Awww~ but you're cute enough to eat, and rather tasty too~"
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>Disengage, then giggle. "Awww~ but you're cute enough to eat, and rather tasty too~"
>Mystia whines, "Well, can't you just eat some regular chicken..? I assure you, it's the same..."
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>Giggle. "But you're a night sparrow~ Night sparrow has a completely different flavor map than chicken~"
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Giggle again and say "Besides, it's more fun this way ~"
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>Giggle. "But you're a night sparrow~ Night sparrow has a completely different flavor map than chicken~"
>Mystia facepalms, "Maybe you can't tell the difference when you're blind..."
Giggle again and say "Besides, it's more fun this way ~"
>She groans, "Fun, only for one, Yuyuko."
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>Poke Mystia's nose playfully. "Silly bird, sight has nothing to do with taste~!"
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>Poke Mystia's nose playfully. "Silly bird, sight has nothing to do with taste~!"
>Mystia whimpers, "Maybe you'll leave me alone if you can't see me!!"
>Wriggle pats her on the head, "Go along with it~"
>Mystia squeals, "Don't act like them just because you look all sexy, now!
>Wriggle blushes, falsely, "M-Mystia~? You think I look sexy~? Oh, thank you~"
>Mystia facepalms.
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>Giggle. "Well, she is almost a match for myself at normal~"
>Smile. "I'd say she's rather deserving of the title 'Queen of Insects' now, wouldn't you say~?"
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>Giggle. "Well, she is almost a match for myself at normal~"
>Smile. "I'd say she's rather deserving of the title 'Queen of Insects' now, wouldn't you say~?"
>Yuuka grins, "Seems fitting, really~"
>Wriggle blushes, "Queen of Insects... hehe~"
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>Giggle. "Well, you certainly look the part now~ Especially with that rather nice kimono~"
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>Giggle. "Well, you certainly look the part now~ Especially with that rather nice kimono~"
>Wriggle grins, swaying her arms for effect, "You think so~?"
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>Giggle, and nod. "Of course~! Perhaps you'd like to stay that way~?"
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>Giggle, and nod. "Of course~! Perhaps you'd like to stay that way~?"
>Wriggle thinks for a while, "Maybe not.. I still haven't gotten entirely used to this, yet. But I'll let you know if I change my mind~!"
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>Giggle. "Well, take your time, and enjoy it while you can for now~"
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>Giggle. "Well, take your time, and enjoy it while you can for now~"
>Wriggle grins, "I will~"
>Yukari yawns loudly, "Urr, I wonder what the time is..."
>Yuuka giggles, "Exactly twenty-five minutes past five, in the evening. Quite late already, really."
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>Giggle. "Oh dear, it is just about time for you to go to bed, isn't it dear~?"
>Smile. "But we still haven't visited Eientei yet~"
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>Giggle. "Oh dear, it is just about time for you to go to bed, isn't it dear~?"
>Smile. "But we still haven't visited Eientei yet~"
>Yukari yawns, "How many other people did you have on your list..?"
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>Giggle. "Oh, just Eientei and the two magicians from the forest are left~"
>Beat. "I think?"
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