[OPEN] witty title here (April 6th)

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Who: Miyako Hotsuin (capitalbackup), Yamato Hotsuin (drakenguard) and you.
Where: Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio
Summary: After gathering answers on her anonymous post, Miyako set out to do some hands on research into a number of “hobbies”...with her brother’s help.
Warnings: N/A

Miyako had received a fair number of answers to her questions. She sorted through her notes, circling and crossing out what’s possible and not possible, and brainstorm some ideas from them. By the end of it, she’s ready to do some research and practice on the field.

But if she’s going to help William be more social, and possibly find an hobby, she would need to practice how to actually...well, help someone.

Out of all the people she knew in Hinoto-Ri, there’s one person she can call upon on. With that thought, she typed up a message and sent it.

Meet me in Cancer District as soon as possible.

After meeting up with Yamato and telling him her plans, Miyako forced her brother to come along and aid her. By aid, it really meant help her figure out how hobbies work and which one might be enjoyable to do.

In other words, Miyako’s more or less dragging her brother around the city to try a number of things. The twins can be found in the tech-filled Cancer District, the general shopping area in Virgo District and the artsy Scorpio District. The hobbies they’re trying out range from simple and normal to, well, less common ones.

(OOC: You can ask for a three way thread (your character -> Miyako -> Yamato, or whichever order we’re comfortable with), or just ask for one of the twins in the subject!)

Comments

[terminally_clever]

Well, if you're really interested, there's a Para Para Paradise machine in the corner. It's not exactly the same thing, though. In fact, in some ways you might say it's a little more advanced.

[A CHALLENGER HAS APPEARED?]

[drakenguard]

[Okay, that was new. Yamato frowned at Fumi, eyes narrowed contemplatively]

Dance Dance Revolution, Miyako... [replies absently] What is Para Para Paradise?

[capitalbackup]

[Judging from the name, she can safely assume Dance Dance Revolution is a dancing game.

But it's hard for her to imagine without seeing the machine for herself.

Miyako give Fumi a mildly curious look, waiting for her to explain this Para Para Paradise.]

[terminally_clever]

Instead of pressure sensitive sensors that trip when you step on them with your feet, this game employs an array of five infrared sensors that you trip by waving your arms.

[drakenguard]

So essentially you flail like an idiot - in public.

[Yamato scoffs a bit over these words]

[capitalbackup]

[She raise a brow.]

And that's more challenging?

[Challenging vs looking like an idiot...]

[terminally_clever]

More than you'd think. I've heard the kids from the city are rather good at it. If such dregs of society with their inferior capabilities are able to clear most of the songs on the machine, then surely even the ones at the highest difficulty should be simple for a member of the Hotsuin family, don't you think?

[drakenguard]

[Oh ho ho, he knows what game you're playing Fumi. Yamato just sniffs, turning his nose up slightly in a clear sign of disinterest]

That much is obvious, but I'm not so insecure that I feel a need to prove myself against such plebs. [A huff] It sounds ridiculous, anyway.

[capitalbackup]

[She saw that and look a little unamused.]

I will keep that game in mind, Kanno.

[Whether she would go for it on that "date" is another thing.]

[terminally_clever]

[Fumi just smiles back at Yamato.]

It's all right, Chief, I understand. Everyone has things they can and can't do. It's noble of you to admit your shortcomings.

[drakenguard]

[Glaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaare]

You're not going to goad me into trying it, Kanno.

[capitalbackup]

[Back him up or get him to try it. Hm.]

From what you told us, it sound like a game that requires quick reflexes. Only the quickest succeed, isn't it?

[Yes, she went there.]

[terminally_clever]

That's right. But it's much more than simply speed. There's also the matter of hand-eye coordination and timing. It's quite a challenge.

[drakenguard]

...!! Are you trying to imply that my reflexes and coordination are subpar?!

[capitalbackup]

Oh, are we?

[Yes they are, and Miyako's enjoying herself far too much at his expense.]

Are you saying it's true, Yamato?