audio; @bluebird

[exfine]

[ It's Tsumugi's first time to make his own post on the network, so why not start with something simple?

Also this is on audio since he still hasn't figured out how to turn on the video -- either that or he's still rather shy at talking to strangers eye to eye. Who knows. Anyway:]

Good day, everyone. I've always wondered ever since I came out of that portal last month and stumbling upon the library which is rich with literature that came from other worlds...

What are your worlds like, if you don't mind me asking? Mine is pretty mundane, as I only come from Japan and I go to this specialized school for idols, but it seems that most of you even come from worlds with technology and magic that I've only read from books? Please, enlighten me! I want to hear all about it. ♪

[ ... ]

Ah, my name is Tsumugi Aoba, by the way! Thank you for listening!

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[exfine]

Actually, she is... The school became a coed just recently, and she was the first one to be enrolled in the producer course to look after us idols. Most of the students are male too before she arrived.

But gosh, I'm very sorry for you. I'm glad that you've found an outlet despite all of that, though. Racism in Japan is still a rather controversial topic, but I like hearing other people's views on it as well.

[ she seems nice enough! she really is a saint... ]

[threatenwithcuteness]

That can't be easy for her...

*Whole school full of guys, that'd get weird. At least there shouldn't be much wait in the bathrooms.*

I met someone else after him, that also didn't work out either. But now I'm here and they aren't, so it's kinda good I can date who I want.

I kinda just figured it was what it was, when kids were weird about me in kindergarten. But I learned a lot trying to help Tiny with his suspension, and looking over all the school rules for equality.

[pulledpunches]

I guess that's the question! Hmm. I'm not sure how big the headlines are outside of our area, but issues with.. apathy syndrome have been going on on Port Island. Oh! Does the Kirijo Group exist for you? They're just a big trading company, but it seems like they've got a hand in everything.

[anthropophagite]

I'm certain that's not true. [ kaneki doesn't know how popular people are ok ok, he never cared about such a thing and honestly still doesn't. But an idol thrives on popularity, right?, so it'd be something Tsumugi would want, even if Kaneki doesn't ]

I'm a bit boring, I don't think you'd want to become like me. [ except, you know, someone turned him into a monster and all ]

[willinglychanged]

Its cool, don't worry 'bout it! [He laughs a little nervously.] Damned if I know.. ain't like we're gonna have the same pop culture considerin' its the normal kinda crap back home.

[500gallontank]

[ Okay, he has to ask, since the guy mentioned being old. ]how old are you

?

cutthroat is an understatement. they sent ninjas to kill me.

[exfine]

what they cannot do that you can...

ahaha, i apologize for underestimating someone as young as you, then. you really are amazing, ciel.

[exfine]

I know, right... Anzu-chan is a stronger girl, but I can't help but worry for her as well. Then again it's always been my nature to fuss over people.

[ she can't see it, but he's nodding as he listens to her spiel. ]

Ah, I wish you good luck on your love life here! I can't offer you actual advice since I'm no good with them, but maybe I can whip up some lucky charms for you if you're interested! It's kind of my specialty...

[sweetlies]

there is nothing to apologize for. it is not unusual for someone my age to be overlooked or considered incapable. in truth, it serves me.

[exfine]

Oh, I'm eighteen by the way! I was just being facetious; what I meant was that I act too much like an old man--

[ but uh, what did he just say ]

N-Ninjas?! What the heck did you do?

[exfine]

That's interesting! I thought it'd also be viewed as something supernatural, but if it's the norm back at your world...

Does that mean vampires and witches also existed for you? Are there any sorts of injustices and fights between them?

[ someone's reading way too many books of that genre ]

[exfine]

Apathy Syndrome? Is that a disease?

[ akihiko can't see it, but tsumugi's blinking confusedly at this. ]

And no, I've never heard of the Kirijo group before. Then again I'm not too familiar with trading companies... Maybe when they start hiring idols for promotional work or something? [ a light laugh. ]

[exfine]

Wh-What are you talking about, Kaneki-kun? You're not boring at all! You love books and making coffee, and I think that's very nice!

[ don't depreciate yourself here, only tsumugi gets to do that!!! ]

[exfine]

it... serves you? what do you mean?

[willinglychanged]

I mean our supernatural stuff its like... [There's a pause while he thinks.] Like there's this one show about a werewolf who has to balance his time between his family an' his career, he's a detective who uses his abilities to solve crimes. Or there's like the siren singing contests where sirens go into these auditions where they're not in the same room as the judges to see if they can still work their stuff without their powers. [He could go on, the man binge watches TV.]

Between the supernaturals? Hell no, we're like one big happy community. If they hadn't all bonded an' grouped together there never woulda been equal rights. [Shock horror, the vampires and werewolves actually get along in this tale.]

[anthropophagite]

[ kaneki laughs lightly ] But it's nothing exciting like being an idolt.

it's okay, though. I don't mind having a boring life. [ until he got turned into a cannibal monster, buuuut that's a whole different subject ]

[500gallontank]

eighteen
[what. the. fuck. At least Frankenstein was nearing the old age bracket. ]

i kept winning races. that's all.

[sweetlies]

very few people expect someone my age to be anything but harmless..

so no one ever sees me coming.

[threatenwithcuteness]

I worry about my friends too, it's a good thing to do.

Ohh! I would love a good luck charm, I have a charm bracelet I was given and it could use more charms!

*She's very excited. But she's always excited.*

[pulledpunches]

[ he gets a short laugh in reply. ]

Fair! I guess it does help they're headquartered in our town, so that's not a good gauge. To your question though, it looks a bit like it.. people have been falling catatonic and the news doesn't really know why. Some people have recovered, though!

[ it sounds like the explanation clips a little short for the cadence of the words, but he pauses as he seems to think about whether or not to elaborate. he's not exactly used to not technically having to dodge any information, but what's to hide in a place with as many people wielding powers as not? ]

..There is, uh, a kind of "magic" where I'm from, but most everyone doesn't know about it, so I guess that's probably the big difference! Not that you couldn't have it too, though. [ this multiverse thing is gonna be the death of him. ]

[bluechampion]

[Link looks surprised. No monsters? That was a thing?]

I never imaged there'd be worlds out there that didn't have monsters. It must be pretty nice there. What kind of animals does your world have?

[Then the comment about people being monsters. Tsumugi had a point though.]

I guess so, though maybe most of them still don't belong on the same level as a moblin.