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perfectmatch2025-06-23 11:37 am
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week four | dates
Get dressed up, go on the town, this is your last week for romance!
Edamura and Rom are taken to a scenic hillside at night. They're given some warm blankets and a picnic basket with a thermos full of coffee. They're also given a telescope!
Highlights
- There is very little light pollution.
- They'll be able to see the whole milky way through the telescope.
- If they fall asleep there, production will come collect them.
[this!! is exactly what Edamura had wanted!! a nice, quiet place on the outskirts of the city, with the sky stretched above them and the cover of night hopefully giving them a bit more privacy]
[. . . and yet, for some reason, he seems a little put out as he side-eyes the cameramen (who are. . . sticking a little bit closer this week, for some mysterious reason), picnic basket tucked underneath one arm]
. . . I thought it was a pretty damn good deal. . .
[GRUMBLE GRUMBLE]
[. . . and yet, for some reason, he seems a little put out as he side-eyes the cameramen (who are. . . sticking a little bit closer this week, for some mysterious reason), picnic basket tucked underneath one arm]
. . . I thought it was a pretty damn good deal. . .
[GRUMBLE GRUMBLE]
Edamura and Shoko are taken to an onsen. It is the same one everyone went to last week, of course!
Highlights
- The staff will remember them.
- They can get sushi again.
- The water is still perfect.
[two onsen trips!! in two weeks!! is Shoko soaking in the nude again. . . because if so, since it's just the two of them this time and she seems pretty comfortable with him, Edamura might join her]
[either way, he's definitely completely laid out in the water, sunk in all the way up to his chin this time as the stem envelops them]
And we didn't even have to ask for the sushi. . .
[either way, he's definitely completely laid out in the water, sunk in all the way up to his chin this time as the stem envelops them]
And we didn't even have to ask for the sushi. . .
Edamura and Poppy are taken to IHOP. Enjoy their many syrups!
Highlights
- There is coffee flavored maple syrup.
- Their special is tiramisu pancakes.
- They have ice cream?!
Edamura and Odile are taken to a shinto shrine so they can give their prayers. It's peaceful and not during a holiday so there's way less crowds.
Highlights
- They will be given some money for their offering.
- There is a little tea stand nearby with some snacks.
- They can dress up as well for their prayers.
Edamura and Luka are taken to a vintage record store. It's a little dusty and musty but the staff are friendly, at least.
Highlights
- There is a record player in the shop for them to try out records.
- There is sooooo much music, anything you can think of.
- Maybe even music from your home worlds?!
Luka and Maya are taken to a bakery cafe. It's both cute AND chic.
Highlights
- There are tons of matcha flavored items on the menu.
- There are egg sandos, of course.
- The food is really good.
[ luka's fit is extra cozy today, and minus the sunglasses. he has her hand in his of course, as they enter. ]
Do you think they'll have the coronet snake here?
Do you think they'll have the coronet snake here?
Luka and Yi Sang are taken to a mirror maze. It's a little spooky but with some teamwork, they should be able to make it through.
Highlights
- It's in a carnival with this being the biggest attraction.
- It's large and spans a great distance.
- If they get stuck, the staff will come help them.
[ ha, luka didn't ask for this location but he thinks it's great. ]
Isn't this a fun little spot?
Isn't this a fun little spot?
Luka and Yingying are taken to go stargazing. In a pretty open field, with no light pollution at all.
Highlights
- They're given some blankets and thermoses of hot drinks to stay warm.
- The camera crew dim their lights to not ruin the atmosphere.
- It really is scenic.
[ one last time for the fans.
stargazing, huh... ]
Do you like stars, Yingying? [ ever the gentleman as always, he'll make sure she's all snug in the blankets before joining her. ]
stargazing, huh... ]
Do you like stars, Yingying? [ ever the gentleman as always, he'll make sure she's all snug in the blankets before joining her. ]
Luka and Shoko are taken to a rock climbing gym. It's a pretty nice spot and not too crowded. They'll be fitted up and the walls vary from easy to difficult.
Highlights
- There will be an instructor nearby if they need to be taught.
- Gym clothes will be provided.
- It's pretty chill all in all.
[ luka's in something not flashy for once, because workout clothes are about functionality! look at all this no skin, though in white.
he looks up at the rock wall with a slight huff. ]
This reminds me of training. What else do we need to do besides climbing?
he looks up at the rock wall with a slight huff. ]
This reminds me of training. What else do we need to do besides climbing?
Aventurine and Nico are taken to a nighttime farmer's market. It's like a regular farmer's market, but after dark.
Highlights
- There's a few cool booths when you can win a goldfish and things like that.
- Otherwise it's just cute farmer's market fair.
- There's a crepe stand!
Aventurine and Edamura are taken to a mahjong parlor. Because everyone knows how to play mahjong, right? H-hahaha.
Highlights
- Despite all the yakzua video games I have played, I do not know how to play mahjong.
- But it's supposed to be a good time regardless!
- There are some old grannies here who will beat your ass at this game.
Aventurine and Maya are going axe-throwing. It's safe, it's harmless, no one will get hurt.
Highlights
- No open toed shoes!
- Don't fool around with the axes!
- Try to get a bullseye!
Aventurine and Yingying are taken to a local drag show. It's lively, it's fun, the audience is very rowdy.
Highlights
- It's Disney themed!
- The Queens are Queening.
- The show is interactive.
[ Disney themed... SHE LEARNED ABOUT THIS AT DISNEYLAND!!!
Which is to say, she actually knows what's going on when they start to find their place amongst the crowd: there's a Queen who's on the stage right now performing Let It Go. In an Elsa costume. Very glittery, and there's even fake snow falling on them all in the audience. ]
It's one of the characters from Disneyland, [ She informs Aventurine at her side, very enthralled by the showmanship and drama of the performance already. ] Did you know? She's a princess from a far away country in the tale.
Which is to say, she actually knows what's going on when they start to find their place amongst the crowd: there's a Queen who's on the stage right now performing Let It Go. In an Elsa costume. Very glittery, and there's even fake snow falling on them all in the audience. ]
It's one of the characters from Disneyland, [ She informs Aventurine at her side, very enthralled by the showmanship and drama of the performance already. ] Did you know? She's a princess from a far away country in the tale.
Aventurine and Yi Sang are taken to a KBBQ place. Because we really want to see Yi Sang cook more food, right.
Highlights
- There is meat!
- There are potatoes?
- There are veggies.
Yi Sang and Poppy are taken to a generic theme park. This is not Disneyland. :(
Highlights
- Yi Sang + Rollercoaster?!
- Please eat funnel cake.
- They can win a giant stuffed animal at the fair games!
[They enter the theme park to a chorus of distant screams, fair game music, and children excitedly exclaiming about desserts. It's overwhelming and Yi Sang hasn't a clue where to begin, so he turns to Poppy once they're given the reins to go as they please.]
Well, which attraction shall we visit first?
Well, which attraction shall we visit first?
Yi Sang and Shoko are taken to a dog park. Yep, just a simple little dog park.
Highlights
- Production will give them a dog to have in the dog park so they're not two weirdos without dogs sitting there.
- It's a poodle.
- Her name is Poppy (no relation).
[ . . . ]
Poppy the Poodle...
[ Anyway, she's holding onto Poppy by the leash (help me) for now, but lets the poodle roam over to Yi Sang for an introduction before they properly enter the dog park. ]
We seem to keep ending up doing dog-related activities, huh?
Poppy the Poodle...
[ Anyway, she's holding onto Poppy by the leash (help me) for now, but lets the poodle roam over to Yi Sang for an introduction before they properly enter the dog park. ]
We seem to keep ending up doing dog-related activities, huh?
Yingying and Yi Sang are taken to Disneyland. Yep, now we have the budget.
Highlights
- Yi Sang in Mickey ears, please.
- Take a picture with Goofy!
- Ride It's A Small World!
[ Their first real date being at Disneyland... how fun. Even though she has no idea what a theme park is supposed to be. The important part is she's dressed cutely for her date and tried to rest as much as she could between their other filming obligations so that she wouldn't get drowsy while they're here.
Right now, they're perusing a gift shop at the request of some of the camera people, who said Yi Sang in Mickey ears, please. There's a lot of variety of plushies and headbands for them to choose from... but of all of them, she's first drawn to Eeyore in particular, lifting up a sizeable plush of him. ]
He looks just like you!
[ Look at his tired eyes, but how sweet and harmless he seems... she even flicks her gaze between the plush and him briefly, comparing the two. ]
Right now, they're perusing a gift shop at the request of some of the camera people, who said Yi Sang in Mickey ears, please. There's a lot of variety of plushies and headbands for them to choose from... but of all of them, she's first drawn to Eeyore in particular, lifting up a sizeable plush of him. ]
He looks just like you!
[ Look at his tired eyes, but how sweet and harmless he seems... she even flicks her gaze between the plush and him briefly, comparing the two. ]
Yingying and Poppy are taken to VR laser tag. Like regular laser tag, but VR!
Highlights
- They will be fitted with headsets and controllers.
- Best of three wins!
- Don't bump into each other.
[ The laser taggening hasn't even started yet, because she is still trying to get acclimated to wearing this helmet.... she is holding onto Poppy for a sense of where she is, since viewing the imagery inside is so disorienting. ]
It really feels like we're somewhere else, somehow...
It really feels like we're somewhere else, somehow...
Odile and Messmer are taken to build a snowman. The weather has always been spring or summery since arriving to the game but for some odd reason, the production will bundle them up and take them to a snowy field in the middle of the woods.
Highlights
- They get a picnic basket full of a warm food and two thermoses of hot cocoa.
- The snakes get little knit sleeves to put over them so they stay warm.
- Scarves for everyone!
[ No..... Not the sneeves so they don't sneeze...... Odile will put them on his snakes if he allows, otherwise fine do it yourself big guy.
... ]
How do you fair in the cold, Messmer?
[ Honestly, the wind is going right through her, so she's very much tucking her scarf as best she can for warmth. ]
... ]
How do you fair in the cold, Messmer?
[ Honestly, the wind is going right through her, so she's very much tucking her scarf as best she can for warmth. ]
Shoko and Poppy are taken to a fancy steakhouse. It's very upscale, very nice, and there are no prices on the menu. Yikes!
Highlights
- Get the wagyu with the lobster tail for true luxury.
- There is also caviar on the menu.
- The wine selection is top tier.
[ More steak... certainly an upgrade from Outback Steakhouse last week, though. She won't complain.
Shoko is dressed in a dark cocktail dress that cuts a low line in the back and the front, and some jewelry that only seems to accentuate the fact. ]
No prices on the menu... It's a good thing we're not the ones footing the bill, heh.
Shoko is dressed in a dark cocktail dress that cuts a low line in the back and the front, and some jewelry that only seems to accentuate the fact. ]
No prices on the menu... It's a good thing we're not the ones footing the bill, heh.
Messmer and Serpilia are taken to a lake nearby for a lakeside picnic. They have a chef-curated picnic basket, some pillows and blankets, and a portable radio to play light music.
Highlights
- There can be wine if you want it.
- They can also go for a swim too if you want!
- But mostly the highlight is the picnic.
[ It's a very, very nice spread, and because the offer is there, Serpilia will be taking out the bottle of wine, thank you.
She'll even grab out both glasses, though she holds one up still empty in a silent question to Messmer.
Out loud she'll ask her real question. ]
So I think before we make any big choices about who we'll be picking next match ceremony, we should probably establish that you would be looking for in a partner if you were looking for one. Work hypotheticals here with me.
She'll even grab out both glasses, though she holds one up still empty in a silent question to Messmer.
Out loud she'll ask her real question. ]
So I think before we make any big choices about who we'll be picking next match ceremony, we should probably establish that you would be looking for in a partner if you were looking for one. Work hypotheticals here with me.
Furina and Shoko are taken to high tea at a local fancy hotel. It's very posh, there are cute little tea sandwiches, the waiter talks in a British accent.
Highlights
- There will have to dress up fancy.
- The camera crew is horrendously awkward in this environment.
- The tea is very lovely.
[Dress up fancy, you say? Furina looks so at home at this high tea that she might as well be living here. The little tarts and scones are the current fixture of her delighted, sparkling gaze.]
Ahh, now this is more like it! A spread and service worthy of having at one of my own tea parties. Are you sure I can't get you to reconsider your opinion on these exquisite sweets?
[She's joking, especially after their first shared encounter with cake. At least there are little sandwiches on the bottom tier of the server for Shoko to enjoy.] Hmm... Though I'll settle for you sharing a little of what you've been up to lately!
Ahh, now this is more like it! A spread and service worthy of having at one of my own tea parties. Are you sure I can't get you to reconsider your opinion on these exquisite sweets?
[She's joking, especially after their first shared encounter with cake. At least there are little sandwiches on the bottom tier of the server for Shoko to enjoy.] Hmm... Though I'll settle for you sharing a little of what you've been up to lately!
Furina and Yi Sang are taken to the ethical petting zoo. There are bears and tigers and other predator animals here but they're super sweet and chill, okay.
Highlights
- But there are also goats and lambs and a bunch of regular petting zoo animals.
- There are bunnies hehehe.
- There are... eagles and other birds too?
Ehehehe! They're so cute, aren't they?
[There's no way that even someone as dour as Yi Sang can continue to keep his rigidly depressed face when surrounded by the cute animals at the Ethical Petting Zoo.
Furina, aware of her somewhat anemic reputation when it comes to getting animals to like her, is in search of the quietest and most docile creature who might flop there and let her pet it. She's also putting in effort to control her volume and generally extravagant movements, to varying success.]
Ahh--I'd just like to make friends!
[There's no way that even someone as dour as Yi Sang can continue to keep his rigidly depressed face when surrounded by the cute animals at the Ethical Petting Zoo.
Furina, aware of her somewhat anemic reputation when it comes to getting animals to like her, is in search of the quietest and most docile creature who might flop there and let her pet it. She's also putting in effort to control her volume and generally extravagant movements, to varying success.]
Ahh--I'd just like to make friends!
Rom and Maya are taken to an aviary. It's big and lush and full of birds of all kinds!
Highlights
- The birds are sweet and one may land on Rom's hat.
- There are a few birds of prey around though.
- There are flamingos!
Well now ... this is quite different.
[ Rom has a hand at his hat to tweak the brim of it as he starts ambling down the path, gazing up at all the birds flitting about. ]
Do you like birds, Amano-san?
[ Rom has a hand at his hat to tweak the brim of it as he starts ambling down the path, gazing up at all the birds flitting about. ]
Do you like birds, Amano-san?
Rom and Shoko are taken to a conveyer belt sushi restaurant. It's a pretty chill place with a good vibe.
Highlights
- The fatty tuna is the best thing on the conveyer belt.
- They have mochi ice cream for dessert!
- Production is paying. :)
It's always nice eating on someone else's dime, isn't it? Haha!
[ Yeah, he's just gonna be fucking shameless about it as he takes a seat on his side of the booth and sets about getting tea for them both. The producer on set is definitely giving him an exasperated look, but he doesn't even care. ]
I think if I miss anything about participating in this game, it's going to be that. How about you, Ieiri-san?
[ Yeah, he's just gonna be fucking shameless about it as he takes a seat on his side of the booth and sets about getting tea for them both. The producer on set is definitely giving him an exasperated look, but he doesn't even care. ]
I think if I miss anything about participating in this game, it's going to be that. How about you, Ieiri-san?
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