[OPEN] Intro/July Catch-all

[hansha]

♥ Who: Yuuji Itadori and YOU!!!
♥ Where: All over Havenwell
♥ When: The whole of July (Lasdia)!
♥ What: Yuuji's arrival and what he does throughout the month
♥ Rating: PG-13 (in case of language)
♥ Note: If you have any preferences for prose, brackets, or any other styles/tenses, throw it at me and I'm more than willing to match you.

001: ARE YOU READY, BUDDY?
(Taken from here, combination of Prompt II and V)

"I'll leave it to you!!" That was the only thing that was said to both you and Yuuji before one of the robot priests push you against him. No further explanations but a firm clack of the door lock, meaning the two of you are on your own now. In your pockets were a tiny sheet of paper that said, 'Get to Know the City: The Great Havenwell Hunt!', followed by a short instruction on how to access the network page of the Scavenger's Hunt. "Welp, 'guess we just gotta do it then. Maybe we can sightsee as we go?" Yuuji offers a stupid grin as he says so.

When you both access it, you'll see a list of missions given to you. Select up to 3 quests, from the following list (indicate in your tag which missions you decide on OR you can also reveal it as we go):

MISSIONS

01.	Take a picture with your buddy in front of where the offworlders saved our city. We would not be alive without you! *
02.	Eight arms outstretched to protect our home, take a picture with you and a friend emulating their poses.
03.	A magical helmet only the offworlders can use. Put it on and find yourself somewhere completely new! Bring the receipt of a game played to complete this item.
04.	Though they fly in the sky, they drop not feathers but scales. Take a picture with one to complete this quest!
05.	Small but mighty, don't underestimate their strength in numbers. And they do have the greatest numbers. Take a picture with five or more of these cute little creatures to complete this quest!
06.	Their piercing blue gaze can see the purity of your heart and their wings can help you reach the heights you deserve. Take a picture with one of these in order to complete this quest!
07.	Languid though they may seem, these cunning beasts can become mighty hunters in an instant. But they seem rather weak to things that swish. Take a picture with two or more of these animals in order to complete this quest!
08.	A brand new world may reside in what seems like a small box. Sit down and enjoy the ride - make sure to keep the receipt!
09.	Life imitates art, or art imitates life? Get a pen and paper, and emulate the beautiful creatures of Havenwell (min: two).
10.	Any other ideas for missions? Go ahead and add one (or more) of your own! You can also run them through me first if you'd prefer to. Feel free to PM this account of PP @ tsubo!

* Presuming only those who were present during said event would know what this is about, it'll be easier to solve if it was someone who was there at the time. Of course, if you'd like them to figure it out somehow anyway, or don't mind them failing the mission, anyone's more than welcome to select this one!

HUNT ANSWERS

01.	Go to the slightly off-colored section of the city wall toward the south where the breach from the October event happened.
02.	Pose in front of the the main town square's statue fountain that depicts the four gods of Havenwell.
03.	Go to any of the city's the VR cafes in the Entertainment Districts and play a game with a friend. They'll send an electronic receipt to your communicator to prove you participated. Find more information about the VR offerings here.
04.	Go to Rawna's temple and take a picture with a dragonling.
05.	Go to Ainea's temple and take a picture with five or more mice.
06.	Go to Diacht's temple and take a picture with a white and red crow.
07.	Go to Ohma's temple and take a picture with two or more of the cats. It cannot be the cats from Affurgato!
08.	Watch a movie at the theatres! You will receive an electronic receipt on your communicator after you leave the theatre.
09.	Go to one of the zoos or the botanical garden, and draw at least two different kinds of flora and/or fauna that you find interesting!

002: YOU'RE STUCK WITH ME, I GUESS
(Taken from here, Prompt III)

[ Ah yes, nothing quite like getting into a sticky situation with a stranger (a friend, or maybe an acquaintance, if you will) in a warm weather. You may be just minding your own business when Yuuji bumps into you. You may be just trying to get them doras by randomly holding a passerby's hand (which happens to be Yuuji's). It could be anything, but you're just... inconveniently stuck with this sunshine boy which makes it even swelteringly hot. ] Haha! What's this? A Havenwall prank?

003: WEST TIGER TO THE RESCUE!

[ It's one of those days when things don't seem to work well for you. Maybe you have too many things in hand to handle on your own. Maybe you spilled something on your own shirt. Maybe you're in the middle of some eating contest and really need to win. It can be whatever, but your character seems to be obviously (or not) troubled. Yuuji will notice this and try to interfere! ] Sup! Need some help there? [ Feel free to shoo him away, but he's here to help it you need it! ]

004: TANGERINE SUNSET

[ Even for someone who's usually loud, Yuuji has times when he just wants to sit and stare into nothing. You may find him at different places at different times. It's usually sometime before when the sun is about to set - it can be at the roof of his own house, or one of the taller buildings in town. He's just sitting there, watching the orange-tinted sky, and when he notices your presence, he'll talk to you. His responses will vaguely change, depending on how you're entering the space: ] "....." Hey there. The sight up here's real pretty, right? Haha, I've never thought it could be so relaxing just to looking at the sun setting. "What are you doing up here?" Just looking at the sunset! It's pretty, right? Wanna sit here with me? "Get the hell off my roof/building!!!" Whoa! So, sorry! Give me 5 minutes? I'll get off here after that!! "This is my space." Oh, sorry... Can we share? Just for today!

005: WILDCARD
Any other prompts you'd like to play out with me? Yuuji himself will always be exploring the town and going everywhere, so if you have any ideas where your characters might find him, feel free to PM this account or PP me @ tsubo! I'll be happy to start! Alternatively, we can also plot at the CR meme if it's something you'd like!

Comments

[zapdope]

Isn't... lightning in brought daylight a sign of bad luck...? Are you trying to freak me out again?

[ Because it's already doing a good job! Why is Zenitsu so dumb... ]

[hansha]

Is it? Wahaha, then maybe you've got a pretty bad luck then, huh?

[ There, there. A condolence pat on his shoulder. ]

Donmai.

[zapdope]

[ That's not helping!!! ]

No!!! Don't say stuff like that, please?! I don't want to get hit by a lightning strike again!!!

[hansha]

Again? You mean you've gotten hit by one before?

[ Seriously? Cuz that's pretty cool... ]

[zapdope]

[ Oh snap! Zenitsu hesitates for a moment before slowly nodding. ]

Y-yeah...? It was by accident, though... While I was trying to avoid training...

[ It's just scary, he almost died, etc.... He clears his throat nervously to change the topic, because it's always awkward talking about himself.. ]

A-anyways! Uhm, what did the scavenger hunt hint say to do here...?

[hansha]

Heehh!! Cool!!

[ Yuuji wanted to ask more because it's always fun to learn about people, but-- that's right!! They were on a mission!! There'll be another opportunity to ask him! ]

Oh yeah! Uh... "Take a picture with you and a friend emulating their poses", it said here! How do we take a picture with both our hands stretched up?

[ Like it was timed perfectly, an innocent passerby walks past them. Of course Yuuji immediately runs up to them!! ]

Hello!! Can you help take a picture for us?!

[ The robot nods and takes the tablet in their hands, directing Yuuji and Zenitsu where to stand like some pro cameraman. A little to the right, keep your arms straight, don't smile, etc etc. ]

Let's do it Zenitsu!!

[ Excitedely, he beckons Zenitsu as he stands with his back facing the other boy. ]

[zapdope]

[ Take a picture... Zenitsu's rarely done photo-taking even after being stuck here for more than just a couple months... He's a little unsure but as Yuuji calls out for him, Zenitsu complies and moves over to where he is.

What is smiling like a normal person for this kid though... Even after getting up to the other's side, he looks gloomy as usual. ]

[hansha]

[ Well, it works this time, because they're supposed to look as cool as the gods, right? That's what the robot told them too - no smiling! So gloomy works! Yuuji, in the meantime, is trying his best not to crack up a smile. Cool face, cool face! Channeling his inner Fushiguro!

Snap! "One more time!" The robot calls out, following with another snap!, and they're done! ]

Thanks!!

[ The robot hands Yuuji back the tablet and pardons themselves out of the way, to which Yuuji happily returns with a wave. Alright! That's one mission down. But they should at least check if it's taken properly, right? ]

Zenitsu, let's check it out! [ Navigating to the photo gallery, Yuuji opens the latest photo and, ] Geh. [ The photo is alright, it covered their whole pose. It's just, he looks. Weird. Gestures at icon. What's this expression. Even if it's from his profile, it's obvious he's making a weird face.

Zenitsu, on the other hand...? ]

[zapdope]

[ If he were from the modern alternate universe, he'd definitely make a fuss about their faces looking weird.

But Zenitsu is from Taisho era where he isn't as vain, so he tilts his head in confusion when he hears Yuuji's reaction when checking the photos. ]

Did they not get the statues in?

[hansha]

No, they did, but--

[ Wait a min, Zenitsu looks cool!! (Note: Only in Yuuji's eyes.) ]

UOOOOHH!!! Oi oi, Zenitsu, look! You look really cool here!!!

[ He pulls the blonde closer to him to have a better look at the picture. ]

Big difference than how you usually look, huh! Maybe you're photogenic?!

1/2

[zapdope]

Huh?

[ Zenitsu blinks because he has no clue what he's talking about, even after looking at the picture... ]

[zapdope]

[ ...But Yuuji's compliments get the better of him as he starts giggling in his usual weird giggles, blushing. ]

R-Really??? Do you think I'd be popular with girls if I give them a picture of myself then??

1/2

[hansha]

Hmm... nah.

[ それはないな。 ]

[hansha]

I think you did a good job channeling the statues, but I don't think girls like that!

[ Honesty is the best policy. ]

What, you wanna get popular, Zenitsu?

[zapdope]

[ oUCH. Thanks. You hurt his poor heart. His happy, light feelings are now dragged straight down to hell. ]

Wha--you didn't mean it?!? I don't wanna be a statue, what the heck!!

[ As for popular... ]

Well, it'd be nice to be liked by a lot of people, wouldn't it??

[ He sure doesn't know how it feels to be popular. It must feel nice.

Zenitsu himself knows there are so many flaws about himself, that being popular won't be a thing in his life. But one can't help but wish that, you know? ]

[hansha]

Eh, why? Isn't it cool?

[ What's the definition of 'cool'. ]

Hmm, you're right.

[ He likes being surrounded by people too, so he understands that! Being around people makes him feel warm, and that's-- that's what his grandpa wants for him, isn't it? ]

Well, if anything, I like you!

1/2

[zapdope]

Eh?

[ It takes a moment for Zenitsu to register what he hears just now because no one exactly expresses positivity towards him about Zenitsu himself. If any, it'd be more likely for him to be the one expressing that to others instead. ]

You like me?

[zapdope]

[ ..Does this mean they're friends?! This is great! He's got another friend in this world now!! ]

Reaally? Well, I like you, too!! You seem like a really nice guy, even though you can be brutal with your comments sometimes!

1/2

[hansha]

[ Yuuji's always surrounded-- no, Yuuji always surrounds himself with people. It makes him at ease being around the others. There was never really a need to communicate affections because, he knows they like him, and they know he likes them. But it doesn't mean he'll shy away from the opportunity to vocalise it should it come up.

All these times, whenever it happens, people will get bashful and brush him off, or tell him to shut up, or that he's embarrassing. And it's perfectly fine! To him, those are positive reactions and he knows they don't mean it. But he hardly ever, or maybe never, had someone say it back to him like this, so earnestly, so directly. ]

Zenitsu... You're really a good guy!!

[ He puts his hands over Zenitsu's shoulders firmly. Who knew getting it back like this would be so touching!! ]

[hansha]

[ ...Eh? ]

Brutal? Me? Did I say something?

[zapdope]

[ Oh... He said those words without even thinking about them, didn't he? Zenitsu gives an exasperated look in response for a moment. In a way, it reminds him of how Tanjiro would act. And if it's anything close to how his best friend is, Yuuji probably wouldn't understand no matter how much he'd try to explain. ]

...Nevermind...

[ Either way, the photo has been taken! Hopefully, that is the correct answer to the question. ]

...So are there other questions for the scavenger hunt...thing?

[hansha]

Eh?

[ At the perfect timing, Zenitsu brings up the scavenger hunt back, completely derailing Yuuji's train of thought and attention on what they were talking about earlier. ]

Oh... Yeah! It says here, "A magical helmet only the offworlders can use. Put it on and find yourself somewhere completely new! Bring the receipt of a game played to complete this item." ...Magical helmet?

[ He ponders. ]

'Find yourself somewhere completely new'... [ That sounds like what they'd say in TV commercials for-- ] Wonder if they're talking about the VR? It's sorta a helmet, right? What do you think?

[zapdope]

[ When they first met, he kept getting reminded of Tanjiro's sounds, but now Zenitsu's also getting reminded of Inosuke as well.

...That's kinda awkward. He's going to stop thinking about that and focus on the next question. ]

Well... There are a bunch of VR cafes here. They're scary because everything makes it look and feel real. I get so thrown off with the sounds.

[hansha]

[ Are they scary? Then again Zenitsu has never seen TV... It's probably quite a trip. Yuuji can't imagine how it'd be like if he's in Zenitsu's shoes. ]

Sounds? Like because they're noisy?

[ VR cafes it is! He'll just proceed towards the entertainment district as they discuss. ]

[zapdope]

[ Zenitsu takes a moment to consider how to explain his ears. ]

Well... kinda? It completely blocks out everyone else's sounds when I put the helmet on, so I can't hear anything until they're right next to me. Usually, my ears can pick up people's sounds even from super far away...

I mean, it's scary to hear other sounds when the helmet is showing me different things, but if someone tries to talk to me when I can't hear them it's just as scary.

[ Yeah. ]