<Nocturnal Harmonia>

[Bloodedge]

It seemed Shutara didn't want to see the superior way of putting Miko into a... calm and submissive state, as Yugi might put it. No matter. By the time they were in the music room ready to have a more private conversation, Shutara was showing a more-than-casual interest in the 'lesbian shit' Yugi mentioned. She thought she would have been included in something like that. Miko didn't have to be the one answering; Yugi would do so himself. "You can be included in the threesome if you want," he stated unabashedly.

Just as Shutara thought, Yugi did know her measurements ─ or at least what they were a year ago. Right now, she seemed to have filled herself in a little bit more than he recalled. Ah, but that wasn't important. What Yugi considered important was how easily Shutara figured out something other than a missing persons case was at play here. The way she pieced missing bits of information together made her kindred in a way that wasn't normally shown in her public appearances and references. "Wow~" Yugi said, a more appreciative reaction than he managed to give 99.9% of humanity. "I think my brain just got an erection," he commented. She even showed an ability similar to what she possessed in Air Gear, which in this case helped her figure out the oddities around the Players. "... My otaku is hard," he added to the previous clause. The 'weird vibes' she got were spot-on, but Yugi was currently more concerned with his own vibes.

Meanwhile, Gojo was checking his phone from the System. He noticed the other two items when taking it out of Inventory, but he'd not produced them yet. No, Gojo instead checked that message...

Paused...

Remained paused...

Lifted his blindfold...

Paused again...

... and finally, turned his phone toward Makima with an expression of pure curiosity on his face. "Makima-chan," was all he said. Those items would be produced for the chairwoman, but what Gojo saw littering that text took absolute precedence.

[Apollymi]

Placing Miko into a calm submissive state was something often discussed between Shutara and another individual. She had every reason to already understand what was meant, but that wasn't a thing for now. Not that Shutara wouldn't casually observe such a situation if it happened in front of her, she was far from shy about such things at this point. Miko offered the girl inclusion in her list of women and Yugi also offered her a spot in a threesome. "Threesome, eh? Already gone that far?~ I told ya' I'm only here on a layover, don't mind the offer though. And the honesty~" Shutara mentioned. "Could take you up on it later though, if Miko-chan actually doesn't mind sharing~" Shutara said still minding the girl's boundaries not quite certain of what they are but needing to test them a bit. "We all know I don't mind sharing, I also fully vouch that the dick is top tier. I've had a ocuple of S-ranks too and I still like it best!~ But take what's offered. If I go back to a plate you aren't getting any until I'm done♪~" Miko added with a pout that was all too familiar, another laugh came from Shutara. "Bwaaah~ Stop!~ It's all good know know at least you're not putting me in the firing range~" she said almost rhetorically. It would have been quite problematic to go back and tell a certain moody person about a committed monogamous Miko. "Oh, and you don't have to worry. He's a genius, figured me out when he met me, so for him who I am isn't a secret. Kaya also knows, but not the blonde stiff," Mko added looking a sheepish about it. "Oh? Big brain too? Love it!~" Shutara mentioned seemingly amused.

Ah but there were a lot things going on. She could also be counted as a member of the 'big brain' club. Though her public selves ere calm and idealistic, and she gave off 'girl next door punk tomboy' she was in fact clever and calculating. "Oh? One of those kinds of brains, got it~" Shutara said still relaxing. "Oh? I got the brain boner and the otaku boner, I'm doing good today. Though most people don't get to know this me so that makes sense, but if Miko-chan trusts you I feel alright about doing so~" Shutara added. "It's awesome that you got the strings!~ I'm using the name Aoyama Misaki in public so you avoid scaring anybody or getting yourself on a watch list. And yes you will be put on a watchlist, as we are now under the protection of the Chairwoman of the Japanese Hunter Association," Miko stated earnestly. "As for what happened, a lot more than I can explain. Cut and dry, something weird happened one day. I ended up making an agreement with my partner there to see it all the way through... we took a leap of faith, ended up in another place, something like an instance version of a dungeon. We trained did a daily life arc and we have very odd powers. Also for the record, it's only been two days for us. All the time that has passed for the rest of you, this is my day two. I last saw you from my own perspective day before yesterday, and was waiting for Sunday," Miko admitted. Shutara listened to the girl. Her eyes widening as the truth spilled from her lips. "Wow, you two talk to each other like you've known each other all your lives. Still, that's crazy. if it hasn't been that long for you... you're still going through a lot to have gotten all the way to threesomes and open relationships," Shutara said with a general understanding. "What's your rank?" she asked of the girl who smiled brightly "We're E-rank!" Miko confirmed which only left Shutara shaking her head from left to right. Those strings from her finger tips extended tapping each of them and then shaking back to her hands at such a rapid frequency her hands were going numb. It was a visual representation of her disbelief. "You're False Rankers and this isn't a normal reaction, but if Shido-kaicho is looking after you, you're relatively safe," Shutara decided.

At the same time, a text had been delivered along with a message that had Gojo looking at his phone screen in the oddest way. Makima's brow rose slightly. Why was he bothering to turn that screen towards her, after so many dramatic motions and such quiet? Well, Makima was soon reading another text and remembering her initial reaction. Several more of those strange emojis and a general understanding of tone and squeals had already become present in her mind. But that wasn't all, "Kyahahaahaa~" she laughed. Not hysterical or maniacal but good natured. "In all the other crazy stuff they've been doing today, I forgot she sends such colorful text messages~" Makima said.

[Bloodedge]

Shutara kept reiterating the fact that she was on a layover. Yugi took that information a very specific way after the second time it was mentioned. She thought to take the offer at some later time, provided Miko entertained the idea of sharing. "Been waiting for that part. You're not hiding the 'damn I wish I could switch flights' thought process very well," Yugi interjected. Shutara could have the brain boner, the otaku boner and the physical boner if she wanted. In fact, Yugi had a certain desire because of a situation like this. "We gotta get teleportation or something. It'd make life way easier. Probably S-rank shit though," he mumbled, seemingly to no one in particular. Miko went on to give a very safe amount of information about them, revealing the truth in such a way as to avoid unnecessary, dangerous details. Yugi thought Shutara was a safe one to know, but he dared not jump the gun for fear of being biased as a fan. When their official rank was spoken however, he figured the reaction was obvious. "Not gonna buy it," he muttered only for Shutara to immediately deem them False Rankers. "We're only partially False Rankers. We'll be properly ranked... at some point. All you need to know is, we're in hiding. Also building harems. Since you're obviously open and admittedly interested, it'd be nothing for you to join the ride... or just go for a ride. I'm not too picky. No time in the layover for an onsen trip, huh?"

At the same time, Gojo was turning his phone toward Makima to receive an outburst of laughter. He didn't laugh himself. Perhaps he'd even seen that message as something... too outlandish and hilarious to even laugh at. It was baffling to see such neurosis bleeding through text. Makima called those messages 'colorful' of all things. "That's one way to put it. Doesn't matter. I've got a new pair of shades coming. Oh, and here~" Just then, Gojo produced from his personal Inventory an elegant, even eccentric, makeup set that had no color variation at all ─ in fact, it was all clear. He also dropped a rather large box beside Makima's desk, clearly more than a shopping cart full of those cigarettes she wanted.

[Apollymi]

Shutara wasn't the type to not do things that interested her. She'd been at the 'open relationship' style behavior for more than a couple of years now. And while most people didn't catch her interest there was something intriguing about the lad who'd managed to bring her closeted friend outside in the open with everyone else. "Yeah, I really do wish I could switch it up. And if I didn't also have a shoot in the morning I likely would. I have a bet going and everything~" Shutara admitted to an interesting little open wager between her and another person about the girl known as Iino Miko and her eventual future. The way she was now, it seemed like everyone would win. "Definitely S-rank, or it's going to come off something that's so hard to kill I'm going to have a heart attack," Miko murmured. Soon after she was giving a relatively safe version of events, if only so that Shutara could answer truthfully if she was asked something but wouldn't have any details that put her life in danger. By the end there was an acceptance of information but an obvious check of their abilities and a call from Yugi that she wasn't going to believe the lie of their E-ranked status. "I know... I just wanted to see how she'd react♪~" Miko chirped wiggling her eyebrows at Shutara. "Oh? Is that it?~" Shutara asked deviousness popping into those green eyes. Of course, she'd be holding that for a moment as it was declared that the pair was building harems and the like. "Hm, harem life with Miko-chan and her new hot boyfriend? I could see it~ I'm a sweetheart, can't turn into one of those prima donna types... Lost Galaxy is circling back though, even ahead of schedule~ Picture and a quick make-out before my final warning, either of you? Both of you?~" Shutara said with a cheeky smirk. A System Notification would be showing up to solidify her place in the roll, currently anyways. Including a bit of a bonus for trust in the group dynamic.

[BOND ROUTE UNLOCKED]

Bond Route: Senjumaru Shutara

Intimacy has reached 30%.

Route Activated: Silk Queen’s Thread

Objective: Deepen connection with Senjumaru Shutara.

Current Progress: 25%

Reward Unlocked:
- Skill: Veil of Many Eyes (creates temporary illusory duplicates that can distract or confuse enemies)
- Passive: Weaver’s Insight (greatly increased thread and fabric manipulation, including the ability to weave mana into clothing for temporary armor or weapons)

Accept Invitation?
[ACCEPT] / [DENY]

Meanwhile, Makima had seen the little girl's neurotic behavior in action all day. Seeing it spill out into text was simply cute by her own standards. One like Gojo could hardly talk given how odd his own neurotic behavior got. "What's wrong Toru-pyon, too stimulating?~" Makima teased as if the whole of the situation was amusing. Still, there was soon a makeup box of ornate nature sitting in front of her along with a case of cigarettes at her side. It would be in these moments that a few of her other plans were set in motion. "What good kids they are!~ Still, I'm surprised you wouldn't at least try the ones out of the Shop, the shoes I got feel even better than a broken in pair of Chioriya Reds," she said happily. Something like the powers these two possessed would have made them grand assets for under-the-table work. Now, they were simply becoming far too convenient for Makima to dream of giving them up. Especially when they so freely presented themselves to her.

[Bloodedge]

"I bet you do. Easy table," Yugi said, having a few ideas as to what the 'bet' Shutara spoke of might be. He could at least easily figure out what said bet involved, or rather... who it involved. Whatever the case, Yugi had no problem freely inviting Shutara to the harem lifestyle they were living; she seemed quite suited to it already. It went without saying that she had an atypical relationship going with popstar Dreameater already. Since Yugi had long since figured out Miko's connection to that man and some other related celebrity musicians, moving forward was simple. The end result was an agreement, an offer of pictures, an offered makeout session, and... a Bond Route with a high start. "I accept~" Yugi spoke with a wide grin, patting Miko's rear to urge her forward first.

All the while, Gojo was back to staring at that phone, trying to figure out why Miko bothered with such excessive and complex emoji use in her texts. Makima seemed more amused than anything by it. In the end, he supposed it did no harm... though he wondered where she even found the time to put them all in place. "Just... weird," he said. As for the glasses he could try from the System Shop, Gojo was both wary of different pairs and dedicated to what he had going already. Makima may have felt even better in those heels than she did in a pair from Chiyoriya Boutique, but he wasn't so sure about sunglasses. "You seen Blue Lotus? I gotta respect the real paper-chasers. Every time you put on a pair of Blue Lotus special editions, it's like putting Blue Lotus's fat ass on your face. And those cheeks smell like a million bands♥~"

[Apollymi]

An easy table, Yugi called the bet that Shutara had admitted to. The cleverness of the lad couldn't be more straight-forward, though Miko had indeed warned about it. She smirked, "Maybe, but some people can't see the forest, you know, a big tree is right in front of them~" Shutara said jokingly. Miko's face showed obvious confusion which made it obvious to Shutara the fact that the girl still wasn't clear about both members of that tour bus being interested in her. "Not quite there yet," Shutara said in a tone that Miko was quite familiar with, it made her pout, just a bit. "I feel like you're picking on me," Miko uttered when a pat on the butt and an acceptance let her know that Yugi had gotten his route which was part of the reason this introduction was made specifically. "Nothing like that~ Just don't rub it in when you see him~" Shutara added as she leaned forward into the girl's mouth. Miko would be standing up on tippy toes. A slow meeting of lips would become a pair of swabbing tongues and Miko's hands unable to stay still, sliding up exposed midriff teasing soft flesh and putting all those years of dexterity into use. Shutara's eyes widened, as she could feel those finger tips as if they were plucking at the threads she used magically making her body vibrate just a bit. By the time their mouths separated Miko's tongue was still traveling but she was leaving space for two people taller than herself to engage with each other. "I did say make-out didn't I?~" Shutara asked a bit stunned but opening arms for Yugi as well.

Meanwhile, Makima was getting another of those odd reactions from Gojo. He found Miko's emoji use odd for some reason. Makima could imagine it was because of all those extra coded bits. She wondered if the girl spent time learning them or simply typed them as she felt them? It was something to ask, "Maybe, but I get the feeling it's so very her," she said of Miko. As for the sunglasses, apparently the pickiness was partially because of how his eyes worked and partially respect. Brand-loyalty was being taken to quite the extreme in his case, as his description. "I have seen her, and she is quite lovely... I respect loyalty. That's a little extreme though... speaking of," a button was pressed on her phone and a voice message was being sent. "Kaito, look into the credit card records of Shirogane Miyuki. Find out what onsen he frequents and book me a suite. And send Hi-pyon the video from the Dungeon Break," Makima gave that order knowing that she was making a choice here and now. "Hi-pyon, I'm taking a couple of vacation days, watch home while I'm gone?~" Makima gave a teasing smile.

[Bloodedge]

Some people were utterly incapable of perceiving a forest because they let themselves get too caught-up in the single tree in front of them. That descriptor was so absolutely Iino Miko, it could have been written on her epitaph. As he processed that, Yugi snorted his way into a light fit of laughter. "Sou ka. That'll be interesting later," was all he said. Well, he wasn't going to be the one giving away secrets. He was more keen on giving away something else, particularly to Shutara at this juncture. First came the kissing of both girls, which Yugi watched intently, Sharingan active and following every movement of lips and limbs. It didn't take too long for them to wrap up the start, but the height difference between both of hem had Yugi approaching from Miko's rear. By the time they separated, Yugi was pressing himself behind Miko and looking into Shutara's face. "Makeout session, sandwich... same shit~" he said while reaching out to Shutara's hips with both hands. He'd aim to squish Miko between them, cock against her rear while seeking Shutara's lips right over the brunette's head. This was the esteemed Senjumara Shutara as well, so... he wouldn't hesitate to try working his tongue across her bottom lip and right between her teeth to brush over her tongue.

Makima understood and respected Gojo's version of brand loyalty, though she found it quite extreme. Gojo could only shrug. If he was going to dedicate himself to one thing, he'd only be choosing between Blue Lotus and Chioriya Boutique fashion. That was a rather difficult choice. "Bury me in a Blue Lotus jumpsuit and Chioriya Boutique accessories," he announced. The man being called 'Hi-pyon' chuckled from across the room, where he'd been looking through his phone for the local news of late. While Makima awaited the onsen frequented by Shirogane Miyuki, he was being ordered to take charge of the association during a coming... vacation for the chairwoman. "Torucchi, are you sure that's the right order? Bury me in Chiorya everything. Blue Lotus is nice, but... well, my brand loyalty is a little more personal," he said. He intended more, but Gojo interjected without hesitation. "But you'd hit that too though~" he said with a slight upward inflection. "Like a Blackjack deal~" the vice-chairman answered. "Kimacchi, I'll try not to be offended that you're going to some random onsen instead of the Crest. I get it though. Take all the time you like. I'll try to catch up on the goings-on before anything major comes up. Asucchi should be bringing me the briefing soon."

[Apollymi]

Miko was indeed a person blinded by what was in front of her. She wasn't the sort to look deeper than her initial perception in the types of situations that led to romance of herself. Basically, if one wasn't straight-forward in their interest with her initially, she might not ever realize that someone was flirting with her. Oh well, she'd get there eventually, at least that was how Shutara saw it. With her having an active boyfriend and an active sex-life, she would at least begin to understand when someone was flirting with her directly and perhaps that would be the thing to lead to the conversation. A cheeky smirk joined Yugi's laughter as she thought it over. "It really will~" she added to the idea of something being interesting later. Beyond that point a kiss between her and Miko was being watched intently by a lad who had the eyes to see every detail. That wasn't something that Shutara minded, and it definitely wasn't something Miko minded either. No that kiss was intense, welcoming and a little bit flirty until it broke, and when Miko freed the mouth of Shutara, the girl would find herself sandwiched between her 'older sister' type and her boyfriend. Watching as two mouths met and she felt the sturdiness of his manhood against her cheeks. To contradict that feeling her face would be found underneath soft breast her tongue flickering over soft muscles. "You keep saying things that make me hungrier♪~" Miko chirped. A sandwich physically was great, a sandwich for eating would be lovely too. For now, she'd be swaying her hips and also squeezing Shutara's bottom. For Shutara's part in this, her lips were met and soon enough he was seeking entry into her mouth. She had no reason to deny him, and thus opened and allowed him in. The sounds between the two bodies had Miko squirming between them. "Aaah♪~ That's a fucking great sound♪!~" she chirped. Just the same one of Shutara's hands was found behind Yugi's head keeping him close and the other was molesting Miko's new found chest very directly. For his trouble in this and his ability to include others, Yugi would see an increase of another 5 percent in his intimacy with Shutara. She really did like her group dynamics. Still because she was already used to the sorts of distractions caused by dealing with Miko, even platonically, this interaction would have an alarm ringing at the 20 minute mark of her entering this house, which would put an end to the makeout session some 10 minutes deep. "Woooh!~ That's really great. Definitely gotta catch that again, quick pics?" she postured willing to take a few with both of them, though she did need one with just Miko for a certain someone.

Meanwhile the Associations normal higher ups were getting into a more normal set of conversations. Extreme brand loyalty was something that apparently ran with both of Makima's adult male pets. "I'll make a note in your file, Toru-pyon~" Makima said, whether she was kidding or not was completely left up in the air. At the same time the one called Hi-pyon was making known his desires, that was rather interesting. "Sou ka, you two are fun~" Makima decided. No matter if they wanted to bang it out with the creator of Blue Lotus, Chioriya Boutique or anyone else, she only wished them happiness in their endeavors. "Well, I am still planning on visiting the Crest. No need to be offended. I'm probably going to bring the little one with me, since Kyoka is still expected to be out for a few more days. This trip to somewhere I normally wouldn't go is for Aura Farming purposes and to connect with the youth a little," Makima mentioned. The main point being she was trying to get access to System Inventory. There was no way she could let go of her new pets with their current powers. No, she needed them completely locked in. Speaking of the files, it'd taken the better part of the past hour, but Miwa Kasumi had reorganized the front desk and gathered the files of the last week. She had a bit of a backlog to take care of as she finished, but she'd managed all of the reports from a week ago to now. She had them in two separate and labeled folders ready to present to the vice-chairman. In fact, she was now ringing the bell outside of the office, only to draw Makima's attention. "Sorry to disturb. I have the reports that Daikichi Fuku-kaicho asked for," she asserted. "Enter." Makima said through an intercom which she also used to make a small opening in the door for the girl to slip through. This room was full of intimidating energy her eyes quickly swept around but she kept any stray opinions to herself. She walked straight to the vice-chairman and presented the files. "These are the reports you asked for. Anything else?" she asked wanting to escape this room with haste.

[Bloodedge]

And so began a three-way makeout session for the ages. For ten minutes, lips were smacking, tongues lashing, heads tilting up, down and across for momentary switches. All the while, Yugi ensured Miko was kept pinned between himself and Shutara. When it was the Players' turn to lock lips, he simply approached from the side of her face. Ten minutes saw a lot happening, but also only a little. Of course Yugi wasn't going to keep his hands limited to Shutara's hips; the opportunity to squeeze her ass from both sides was too good to pass. In time though, there was an alarm. Assuming that to be a personal time-keeper for Shutara, Yugi went for a thought he'd been resting on for about five minutes. His trousers disappeared, allowing his cock to occupy the space between Miko's thighs. With that, he rubbed between her folds and reached Shutara's inner thigh on the other side just as she was talking about pictures. "Catch what now?" he questioned cheekily, attacking the taller woman's lips with enough intensity to take her bottom lip between his teeth.

Gojo saluted when Makima spoke of his file. He didn't expect any seriousness, and the salute itself was a joke. As if he'd ever be buried. As for Makima in regards to 'Hi-pyon's' joking disappointment, there was still a plan to visit the 'Crest' he spoke of. She'd be bringing that brunette Player with her, apparently... because Kyoka wasn't expected back for some time yet. "Eh?! No Kyoppi?!" he exclaimed, turning to face Makima with the most aghast expression on his face. "How am I supposed to live?!" he asked further. He would have questioned her use of the term 'Aura Farming'... but Gojo existed and was already grinning about its use. Whatever the case, the vice-chairman supposed he'd have to sate his impending boredom by means that didn't involve Kyoka during his charge. As luck would have it, the skittish new receptionist appeared with perfect timing, bringing with her the file he'd asked for earlier. "Asacchi♥~" he called out during her approach. Reports in hand, he was immediately asked if there was something else he needed. He looked to the young woman with a sly, yet warm, grin. "As luck would have it, I do need something else from you. I'm being left in charge for a couple of days, and my preferred acting vice isn't back yet. Congratulations on your temporary promotion. You get to be my Torucchi for now♥~"

[Apollymi]

Over the course of 10 minutes, saliva was swapped between three individuals in various combinations. Such a transfer would see, lime green lip gloss slathered across two pairs of lips that didn't previously have them, with smudges existing around their mouths as well. No matter, hands traveled where they wished and both Miko and Yugi took full advantage of the exposed form of Shutara who welcomed both with happiness. Still, that timer went off and she 'snoozed' it while asking something and had something strange happen. Miko felt the familiar pulse of Yugi's tool between her exposed thighs and then saw the head of it peeking through to slip towards the gap in Shutara's legs. He'd catch her lips and a gentle moan would escape her, "That's not fair~" she sighed. But that wasn't all she'd get. With Miko below her, she'd find that girl's thumb gently rolling over her numb through those pants. "Umm~ Fuck~" that one little swear and it's accompanying moan made Miko smile. "That's a great sound too♪~" Never one to leave out anyone her hips shifted back and she grabbed Yugi's shaft and worked a firm but delicate grip up it as well, "You two are terrible. And one was bad enough even platonically. I really can't miss this flight~" Shutara complained. Still she'd flick her tongue into Yugi's lips again free her lip and then peck him and Miko once more. Soon after holding up the phone for a trio selfie first. Then by the time they actually managed to separate she'd get one with Miko as well.

Meanwhile, Gojo gave a playful salute for the oddly morbid joke given. But it truly was a joke, the likelihood of Gojo actually being killed was rather low. Makima further explained she'd be visiting the other establishment he meant with the little brunette girl in tow. This of course had the man giving a dramatic response because one of his favorites was thusly out of commission. "Don't be so dramatic, you know she has to go out occasionally and she waited until the last minute this time. Besides, I needed her to look into something for me," Makima had a good reason to send Kyoka out, and knew the girl would take care of herself. To sate his boredom during his time with 'busy work' apparently the new receptionist, would be his target. Makima didn't think it'd take him long at all to break that one in, and by the time he was greeting the blue haired girl, Makima was assured of his plans. She watched with amusement as he set a honeyed tone onto the girl. He claimed he did need her and she expected some sort of administrative task... what she heard was, that for the duration of Makima's 'vacation' she'd be promoted to his 'Torucchi? She paused, glanced her brain coming to understand that he meant for her to fill whatever role Gojo did for Makima. "WHAAAAT?! I have know idea what Gojo-sama's job is but I'm grossly underqualified for anything of the sort!" she said quickly bowing her head and hoping to get out of whatever she was being signed up for.

[Bloodedge]

Unfairness was the name of the game, as Yugi saw it. He was here to win by whatever means necessary, his prize of choice being a harem beyond what even existed in fiction. The Players had the Shadow Army. It was only right that they double-down on establishing the kingdom that army should serve. Actually... that sort of thought brought Yugi to another. What was the point of an army at their command, and concubines and the like surrounding them, if the army only served the monarchs? It didn't make any sense. As such, Yugi found himself focusing on Shutara's shadow around the time she was taking that picture. One Shadow Infantry was taken from the Players' shared storage as it slipped into another shadow by his will. 'Huh. That's fucking broken,' he thought before addressing Shutara's flight that apparently couldn't be missed. "Well catch your flight, if you want to be boring and miss the first night of onsen. You said your group is coming back early though, didn't you? I'm guessing that includes you. So here..." Pausing there, Yugi produced one of the extra System Smartphones he'd purchased to offer the young woman. "If a picture involves me, it goes to this. Nobody sees it, or there are going to be a lot of problems. We're in a weird, technical renegade situation."

Daikichi Hiruko, Vice-Chairman of the Japanese Hunters Association, was an extravagant man. He reserved the right to be dramatic in these moments around Makima, particularly as it involved a certain few people. "I needed her to look into something for me too. I wanted to go for a joyride in the new Lamborghini, and I told her I wouldn't buy it until she could come with me~" Hiruko stated, playfully pouty about the missing woman. Well, there was nothing to be done about it now, and he wasn't going to have Gojo Satoru as his temporary assistant; they wouldn't actually get anything done together. As such, one Miwa Kasumi became his target. Without even knowing what Gojo's job truly entailed, the blue-haired woman believed she wasn't qualified. Hiruko disagreed. A quick once-over was given, and he decided she was plenty acceptable. "You're not underqualified at all, Asucchi. Torucchi doesn't know what his actual job is either," he asserted, only for Gojo to look proud about the claim. "The only job I know is getting money and fu─" No, Hiruko thought, interrupting right there. "See? No earthly idea. Just do what I say, when I say. Everything will be fine. There shouldn't be anything major happening either, so for the most part... just sit there, look pretty, and keep me company. You can easily do that for me, right, Asucchi?♥~"

[Apollymi]

The Players were indeed inherently unfair. But that didn't mean they wouldn't be having fun. They would be taking on new conquests and going on about their day with each being happy about their next conquest. No matter, but what did matter was apparently the idea that Shadows didn't have to exist just in the shadow of the Monarchs. Miko's eyes and ears were trained, she saw the movement of that shadow from their collective into Shutara's Shadow. 'That is beyond fucking broken!' she looked up at Yugi flabbergasted. Whatever the case Shutara was to go and catch her flight and be boring, but she accepted it even as she put down her other one and looked it over. "This is so weird. But I can respect it. Anything to keep everyone safe. If you need to leave the country sometime, just hop out with us~" she offered freely knowing that such an extension would be offered for Miko's sake regardless. And taking into consideration the oddity surrounding her parents she'd log that away as a potential necessity. No matter, those pictures ere taken on her new device which apparently already had both the Players' phone numbers. "I have questions I'm not sure I want the answer to... so I'll move on and ask when we have more time..." Shutara mentioned. "I sat your songwriting book on the piano when I got here. You left it over a year ago... and while someone didn't read it. I did, and you should record that one~" she said with a smile. "Also... a warning," she looked at Miko directly. "Be very careful when you see him next. He hasn't been in a good place for a while now... so much so that Mitty seems like the emotionally stable one," Shutara told Miko. That girl's brows furrowed immediately, "He did seem a bit mad when I called him, but I didn't think it'd be that bad. Oh and could you apologize to his PA for me. It sounded like he might have been scared out of skin when he said my nickname," Miko added sheepishly. "Yeah, that's something you'll have to talk to him about... but I'm sure you could figure it out on your own, if you thought about it a bit~ I'll chat up the PA as well~" she offered the girl a smile and a more platonic hug with a few pats to her back. Her regular alarm going off again, as she headed for the door of he music room. "I will be back soon, we should hang then? If the onsen thing doesn't hit... I'll take you somewhere so much cooler. Let you finally take advantage of being famous~ Secretly of course~" she added with a wink. "One more thing~" Shutara said, she'd use the strings to lift the lid of that piano, showing Yugi that perfectly inlaid mural of a slightly younger Dreameater staring off into the clouds. "WAAAH♪!~" Of course this was done only so he would understand how much the girl didn't see the forest for the trees. Miko hopped back to close the lid while Shutara slipped off cackling like she'd done something hilarious. "Thanks for letting me drop by. I really do have a flight to catch though. I'll hook you two up with those concert tickets though, just tell her when you're up for one~" Shutara claimed as she headed for the door, two phones on her person and a whole lot of new information to share with a very specific target.

Meanwhile, Makima was left to be amused by likely her most extravagant pet, while he whined about a different one being missing. "As if you need an excuse like that to buy a new car, and help her skip out on curfew," Makima said with a casual eye roll. Still, she often allowed quite a few antics on the parts of her favorites. At the same time, Miwa Kasumi was being sweet-talked into a job she knew she didn't deserve. Daikichi Hiruko was the kind of man who could make any girl feel way more important than she ever did. Kasumi knew she was an 'average' person at best, C-ranked Mana and all... but here and now, he made it sound like she was the best suited for the job of keeping him company. He'd even pointed out that Gojo's job was basically taskless personal assistant. Though that did come with a hiccup or two that had the girl peeking at Gojo sheepishly. But soon enough her attention was back on Hiruko and she was blushing furiously and bowing again. "Well, I mean... if that's all it is. I can't really say no. I'll do my best!" she affirmed. What was keeping a Vice-Chairperson doing paperwork company and being paid for it? Nothing really and so her new duties were assigned and settled. "Hm, that took even less time than normal~" Makima observed almost absent-mindedly. Given how easily the girl caved, she wondered what kind of scene she'd walk back into when she was done dealing with her newest pets.

[Bloodedge]

A few notes were exchanged between Shutara and Miko regarding the man whose attentions the latter obviously overlooked. Yugi already thought that would be an interesting reunion, but now... he thought it might be a bit tenuous as well. No matter. That was a massive personal situation he had nothing to do with currently, so he looked over it completely. What he couldn't overlook, was Shutara's effort to flip the lid of Miko's special, overpriced piano to reveal an image of Dreameater from some time ago. Miko freaked out as anyone might expect her to. Shutara found much amusement in her own antics, which Yugi agreed to... but beyond that, he thought to comment on the mural itself ─ specifically while using Ruler's Hand to lift the lid again for another look. "That's actually really good," he stated. Ah, but with Shutara taking her leave, Yugi was content to reequip his pants and put another rush on the onsen trip. At some point during said rush, he had something else to say. "Oh, Sensei agreed to a house call. Gotta make up for that threesome that didn't happen. Twice."

In that same time, Hiruko managed to get himself a temporary personal assistant. He needed no such thing to perform his duties as acting chairman, but much like Makima, he desired companionship and... some occasional entertainment. Kasumi wasn't going to keep denying the idea. Surely she'd be doing anything but, whenever a few more things about her 'job' became clear. "Of course that's all. You'll do fine. And agreeing without too much hassle? That's a good look~" he declared. Makima thought the whole ordeal of getting Kasumi onboard was even quicker than normal. "Of course. You want that vacation, right? Go on. We'll take care of things just fine while you're gone. Just send word if there's anything extra you need~" he told the chairwoman. By then, she would indeed have a message from Kaito about the onsen. This is the only onsen Shirogane Miyuki has appearing on his statement. The timeframe is consistently a follow-up to every successful Raid he signs to. Pricey but on the lower end. Fancy enough. You have the top private suite, patio and such.

[Apollymi]

Miko currently had no placement for understanding the kind of danger she was walking into when it came to Dreameater. As far as she knew they were friends, musical soulmates who had a fundamental disagreement about the nature of music. Still, she didn't imagine him being in such a bad way. She'd be careful for his sake, she didn't want to cause any harm, she never wanted that. A cackling Shutara was about how the young woman always left, it was a part of the rhythm of the relationship between Miko and her big sister type friend. She didn't even take it personally, aside from being very embarrassed about her painting magnum opus being shown off with out it being her intention. It'd been her instinct to shut the top, and so she was quite surprised when a use of Ruler's Hand came with a compliment of her work. That blush went nowhere, but she softened a bit, "Thanks, I found myself in art instead of entertaining the idea of joining the school orchestra. This was my big end of the year project. It's just embarrassing because well, it's such an obvious show of my neurosis," Miko admitted. She wouldn't have shown anyone, Kaguya had seen it, her mother likely had, and so had Shutara and maybe one other friend. But she truly didn't mind Yugi seeing it. As she made sure she wasn't flashing panties or anything like that she heard a that they'd be getting a housecall. "Chii♪~ Working on a best day ever♪!~" she chirped about the doctor's house call. Beyond that she received a little caring text from Shutara while she sat in the back of that car headed to the airport. That mural is excellent. So is the song, you shouldn't be os terrified of your work. Keep comin' out of your shell, love you♥! Miko saw the text and smiled softly. You're still a meanie Shu-nee (˶˃⤙˂˶) But I love you too, safe travels ( ˘ ³˘)♥︎ All the while they were joining the others, getting ready for this trip. And Miko was fitting her phone into it's new case with her credit card, all the while, she had a smear of green lip gloss all over her lips and face.

Meanwhile, Makima was watching one of her earliest pets work his magic and creating his own pets. Miwa Kasumi was average by most standards, but that didn't mean she wasn't worth a bit of investment. Even Makima understood the nature of a solid role player overall, which is how she ended up with someone like Aki among her personal assistants. Kasumi for her part in this was already being buttered up beyond reason, "If you say so!" the skittish girl acknowledged. She had no idea what she was truly signing up for, but it seemed Makima was being rushed along on her vacation. Luckily for Hiruko she was receiving a bit of imformation. "Well, well, it looks my reservation is ready. So I guess I'm clocking out. Be good while I'm gone!~" Makima said almost playfully before recording a voice message and sending it straight to Kaito. "Good boy~"

[Bloodedge]

The Players parted ways with Shutara, and Makima parted ways with the Hunters Association. Some very important pieces would be entering their daily life arc... even if that arc included a bit of scheming on some parts. In due time, the Players were sitting in the back of a low-end luxury sedan being driven by Miyuki. Yugi was none too pleased about the trip itself, but he supposed it was better than being dragged around by Gojo. From within the back seat, he thought it would be best if there was a better way to communicate. Thinking about that, he remembered to craft another set of that special makeup he'd now given both Kaguya and Makima, dropping it in Miko's inventory. He could always speak silently enough to only be heard by her, but Yugi didn't have super-hearing himself. As such, he'd make it so that wasn't even necessary. "New batch of makeup. It's the stuff that'll hide your voice from anyone you don't want hearing it with a little bit of mana. Can't think of a way to do it for me, but I'm not too worried about it," he whispered.

Makima was also gone, leaving Hiruko in charge for the time being. Gojo didn't care to stick around, nor did Hiruko care to have him working. Did Gojo Satoru even officially work for the Hunters Association? Most didn't know the truth, but that didn't matter. Hiruko spent a few minutes skimming over news from the past week in the area, now gesturing for Kasumi to take a seat. "That's a lot of Gates for one week. Guess my luck ran out; I wasn't here for any of it. A whole Dungeon Break covered by Ishigami Daisuke early this morning too? Wow. Asucchi, were you involved in any of these Dungeons lately?"