I've had bigger portions before, so I can clean this up, no problem! But I was thinking we could also share some if you wanted to try any of these. We can also take them along as a snack too.
[And indeed, most of them are more like finger foods that would be pretty easy to pack up to-go, like vegetable cutlets or small kebabs and the like.]
Alright, then. I'll take you for your word...and taking the leftovers back as a snack sounds good, too.
[ He leans back in his seat and folds his arms over his chest casually. ]
I've been curious about what your version of Japan is like, actually. I know someone who came from a Japan with nothing left. Mine is the opposite of that...so what's yours?
[There's definitely a surprised blink at the part about a Japan with nothing left, but it shifts easily to something a little more considering at the question.]
It's kind of hard to describe it without knowing what your Japan is like, but I suppose I'd call it normal? We have idol groups like yours, and there are computers and cell phones... But one thing that seems to be different is that the year is 1999 for me.
[Of course, there's also some of that other... stuff that's been going on, but she'll pause on mentioning that until she figures out where his frame of reference is. There's plenty of people even in her own Japan that don't know what's going on behind the scenes, after all.]
1999? That's over a decade before my time. The year's 2016 in mine.
[ Interesting. They aren't from the same "timeline", after all. The thought is sill pretty strange and foreign to him, but he's not afraid of it, either. ]
I'd say my Japan is similar, then. Things like magic, vampires, powers – none of those exist where I'm from. It's really ordinary, actually.
[I'm gonna be perfectly honest, P2 never explains how the party can fight zombie DJs or whatever in the middle of a music store and not have people run away screaming about demons, but the city also isn't in an uproar about it, so!!]
I think anyone can see demons, but we don't usually go out of our way to hunt them. Most don't seem to attack ordinary people, so it's not as dangerous for the general populace as it sounds. It's also easier to negotiate with them than you'd think.
Ahahaha... Well, it only started to get this interesting a little while ago, actually. If you asked me the same question a few weeks ago, I think I would've said the same thing you did.
[Plus or minus a couple of things of course, but overall it was an ordinary world she'd been living in.]
But now I'm wondering if your version of the future's different from the one I've heard about already. Got any flying cars yet?
No flying cars. Nothing like that. If you think the cleaning robot's advanced technology, I'd say that's one of the better things we've developed in recent years. That, and computers.
[ Even if he doesn't use them nearly as much as his group members do! ]
[Dang, no flying cars!! She would've wanted to give one a spin if they existed, but alas. She hums in consideration at the rest of the information though.]
Computers, huh... I only use mine for work, so I'd rather get a Musashi Mk. 2. Oh, and a better stereo system, if those have improved too.
Probably. Stereos come with pretty deep bass adjustments now. People seem to like that.
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You're a fighter, though. That's pretty cool. I guess our versions of Japan are pretty similar, minus the paranormal things you have... Do you think you can use your skills here, too?
Anyway, there's a shake of the head when he asks.]
When we first started practicing magic, I actually tried to see if I could do the same things I could back home. But since it didn't work, I'll probably have to build it up from scratch again.
I'd be glad to help! Besides, I bet there's plenty I could learn from you too. I'm sure you could come up with ideas that I wouldn't have even thought of.
[As helpful it could be to have prior experience in a field, that experience could act as restraints if she relied on it too much.]
[Okay but if the curses are extremely stupid... fingerguns]
I think that's something to be glad about, honestly. I've gotten used to it by now, but I was pretty surprised when I had my first run-in with a demon! I was also lucky that one of my friends was with me at the time and recognized what we were looking at.
I can imagine, especially if your life was ordinary up until that point. All of this has been a lot to take in as is, so I guess it's the closest thing I have to what you went through back then.
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If this is too much to ask, feel free to decline to answer. I'm just curious if you miss the life you used to have.
[That's an interesting question, really. She takes a minute to consider the question, because it's not something that can be expressed as a simple yes or no.]
Well, it's not like I had stopped living the life I had before. I still went into the office, did my errands... at least, up until I arrived here.
But if I had to pick an answer, I'd say no. A lot has happened since then... Even if not all of it has been good, I wouldn't trade those memories for the world.
[ He can respect that. He feels similarly, actually -- his life after becoming an idol...well, he should probably just say it, shouldn't he. ]
I get it. A lot of things that've happened since becoming an idol have been stressful, and at times, almost incomprehensible. Almost like it's a life I didn't think I'd ever lead, but I wouldn't trade those memories for anything, either.
[ Even if he probably should. ]
And now, we're here. I don't think I'd trade the memories I've made here for anything, either. Would you?
[She might not know exactly what sorts of experiences Yamato has gone through as part of the idol business, but it still makes sense--there's always going to be parts that someone finds overwhelming or difficult. Given that, she can also see the parallel with their current situation.]
Well, I wouldn't be able to say I met an idol if I did, would I?
[Even if it wasn't ideal that she ended up here in the first place, the company is something she can certainly appreciate.]
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But once they're seated, he'll give her a curious look. ]
You ordered a lot of food, huh? Sure you can finish all of that?
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I've had bigger portions before, so I can clean this up, no problem! But I was thinking we could also share some if you wanted to try any of these. We can also take them along as a snack too.
[And indeed, most of them are more like finger foods that would be pretty easy to pack up to-go, like vegetable cutlets or small kebabs and the like.]
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[ He leans back in his seat and folds his arms over his chest casually. ]
I've been curious about what your version of Japan is like, actually. I know someone who came from a Japan with nothing left. Mine is the opposite of that...so what's yours?
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It's kind of hard to describe it without knowing what your Japan is like, but I suppose I'd call it normal? We have idol groups like yours, and there are computers and cell phones... But one thing that seems to be different is that the year is 1999 for me.
[Of course, there's also some of that other... stuff that's been going on, but she'll pause on mentioning that until she figures out where his frame of reference is. There's plenty of people even in her own Japan that don't know what's going on behind the scenes, after all.]
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[ Interesting. They aren't from the same "timeline", after all. The thought is sill pretty strange and foreign to him, but he's not afraid of it, either. ]
I'd say my Japan is similar, then. Things like magic, vampires, powers – none of those exist where I'm from. It's really ordinary, actually.
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[Well, putting the actual universe or whatever they're in aside.]
But that's probably for the best. Things can get pretty crazy when you get demons and weird rumors tossed into the mix...
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What do you mean by "demons"? Literal ones, or...?
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You asked about the guns earlier, right? That's why. I didn't really mean to hide it, but most people back home don't know that demons actually exist.
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[ Maya is so badass hello?? ]
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I think anyone can see demons, but we don't usually go out of our way to hunt them. Most don't seem to attack ordinary people, so it's not as dangerous for the general populace as it sounds. It's also easier to negotiate with them than you'd think.
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None of these happen where I'm from.
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[Plus or minus a couple of things of course, but overall it was an ordinary world she'd been living in.]
But now I'm wondering if your version of the future's different from the one I've heard about already. Got any flying cars yet?
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[ Wait, wait. Hold on. ]
No flying cars. Nothing like that. If you think the cleaning robot's advanced technology, I'd say that's one of the better things we've developed in recent years. That, and computers.
[ Even if he doesn't use them nearly as much as his group members do! ]
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Computers, huh... I only use mine for work, so I'd rather get a Musashi Mk. 2. Oh, and a better stereo system, if those have improved too.
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You're a fighter, though. That's pretty cool. I guess our versions of Japan are pretty similar, minus the paranormal things you have... Do you think you can use your skills here, too?
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Anyway, there's a shake of the head when he asks.]
When we first started practicing magic, I actually tried to see if I could do the same things I could back home. But since it didn't work, I'll probably have to build it up from scratch again.
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Then we're on the same page. I think you'll do well, maybe better than you'll realize.
[ Especially since she has, from what he can see, a lot of conviction and determination. ]
I might even ask you to help me out here and there. What do you say to that?
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[As helpful it could be to have prior experience in a field, that experience could act as restraints if she relied on it too much.]
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[ So...curses? Maya wants to learn curses? Understood- ]
You've been through a lot in the combat department, haven't you? Haha, my life wasn't that eventful.
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I think that's something to be glad about, honestly. I've gotten used to it by now, but I was pretty surprised when I had my first run-in with a demon! I was also lucky that one of my friends was with me at the time and recognized what we were looking at.
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I can imagine, especially if your life was ordinary up until that point. All of this has been a lot to take in as is, so I guess it's the closest thing I have to what you went through back then.
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If this is too much to ask, feel free to decline to answer. I'm just curious if you miss the life you used to have.
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Well, it's not like I had stopped living the life I had before. I still went into the office, did my errands... at least, up until I arrived here.
But if I had to pick an answer, I'd say no. A lot has happened since then... Even if not all of it has been good, I wouldn't trade those memories for the world.
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I get it. A lot of things that've happened since becoming an idol have been stressful, and at times, almost incomprehensible. Almost like it's a life I didn't think I'd ever lead, but I wouldn't trade those memories for anything, either.
[ Even if he probably should. ]
And now, we're here. I don't think I'd trade the memories I've made here for anything, either. Would you?
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Well, I wouldn't be able to say I met an idol if I did, would I?
[Even if it wasn't ideal that she ended up here in the first place, the company is something she can certainly appreciate.]
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Heh, that's true. And I can officially give you some details to help you get ahead in your job. It works out.
[ Of course, she's more than just a journalist in his eyes, but he's not wrong, either. ]
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