Fifth Curse

[bondsofsuffering]

[Video]

So, has anyone else noticed that the network's been performing slowly lately? Unless it's something wrong with my COMP...

It's a little irritating, to be honest. I've run a few scans, but my antivirus isn't catching anything. Anybody happen to know someone good for checking out these things? There shouldn't be any files on here that would cause it to go so slowly all of the sudden.

[With a light shrug, he ends the feed there...]

[Video; FAIL!Filtered to men]

[...Only to start up another "filtered" one.]



So now that Tanabata's over with...

Men of Hinoto-Ri! I invite you to gather around and begin nominations for "cutest in a yukata." Nominations can be whoever you want, but... well, this is filtered to the men only, so it might be a little awkward if you aren't careful! Of course, anonymous nominations are possible as well if you want to take that route!

Voting starts in 24 hours, so get your nominations in before that!

((OOC: Yes, anyone can see the filtered portion. And anonymous posts are welcome, so you can simply indicate such in the subject line! Of course, assuming the virus hasn't killed your character's ability to filter/anon or anything...))

Comments

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[lighter_flick]

Honestly, I think getting everyone to gossip about it is a little annoying, but don't let me stop you.

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[shibuyasmusic]

[Joshua looks a little surprised by this.]

I'm ê—•\ðÚ¹ garbled? That's strange, you're ɐkɐˈzʲæ HÃ⁠¤Ã fine for me? What's šðèæ\—• problem with my żŘ§Ů�ĽŘš?

[He checks his watch's setting, trying to spot the problem, without much luck.]

[helenchanted]

[Probably punches a little less hard, at least. but that's not much to go on, considering the Sanadas.]

Don't tell me to relax while you guys are nominating girls for no reason!!

[otakuro]

Hm... That would work, but...

What if they think it's an insult based on their age or something?

[Video]

[silvercoins]

I'm not a very good photographer, but I could try for you.

[Video]

[papillonmagique]

Just simply point and click, it is simple. Plus I am very photogenic, so that shall make things easier for you too.

[Video]

[silvercoins]

I'm sure you are.

[Video]

[papillonmagique]

Ooooh, are you doubting me?

[hasleveledup]

This is supposed to be taken as a compliment!

[hasleveledup]

You can't forget 'hottest alien' and 'cutest robots'. There's enough for their own category I'm sure!

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[bondsofsuffering]

Then I won't!

--But seriously, it's all just in good fun.

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[bondsofsuffering]

I can hardly understand what you're saying. Some of your words are totally unintelligible.

[...Is it the same problem at the root? Or did they just end up with different ones at the same time by coincidence?]

[Video]

[bondsofsuffering]

It doesn't need to be anything special. As long as everyone can see how it looks!

[bondsofsuffering]

Actually, if you looked around town you'd find more than you think. These days, there are a lot of casual gamers, so meeting a person who plays MMOs without being too attached isn't so rare.

[bondsofsuffering]

Well, it's up to you, but don't blame me if the voting doesn't go so well for her!

[bondsofsuffering]

But having their own category would be good in its own ways, don't you think? Young girls wearing cute yukata is one thing, but there's definitely a special charm of an older woman in more subdued colors...

Trying to lump them all together just doesn't feel right.

[bondsofsuffering]

Cutest robot might work, but hottest alien could be difficult... After all, aren't all of us considered aliens in this world?

[tyrantball]

"No wonder the voting public is so ignorant! The corrupternment must be keeping them pacified with MMOs! And here Desco was thinking they were completely incompetent!"

[otakuro]

That's a bit like what I was getting at with the 'elegance', but... How about 'under 18' and 'over 18' age groups?

[Yukata judging is serious business.]

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[leadthebeats]

Maybe it broke.

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[trainwrecking]

This isn't the type of thing for a contest!

[Otonashi: guardian of the self-image of girls in yukatas everywhere.]

Everyone looks nice in a yukata anyway.

[Text; a while later]

[silvercoins]

How is this?

[Video]

[silvercoins]

No, no, not at all.

[bondsofsuffering]

Corrupternment? Well, any government is going to have its corruption, but...

I don't think the MMOs are directly a part of the government's plan here.

[bondsofsuffering]

Younger girls can be elegant, too. It just has a different feel from a real woman!

[Oh Hizumi, the things that spew from your mouth.]

--I suppose there's no choice! Alright, I'll split it into age groups.