[Yuuto's stories can be read easily in the book, often when he also browsing bookstores and trying to learn more about this mysterious short story collection. He also reads through the book a few times in search of updates, so it's very possible for him to read your story instead!
In either case, once he realizes which stories of his are in here, Yuuto's expression will darken and he seems to zone out in the middle of the story. Paling, his grip on the book shaking, and subconsciously holding his breath.]
No. None of that is true... What do I do? Everyone will find out...
YuuDash ✦
[On a more cheerful note!
Yuuto has been running a delivery service around Starsand City, which includes the option of having him make and deliver a free meal to Fallen Stars! He makes a huge portion of something new every day, then offers to let people ask for a serving through Starnet.
He'll be delivering Japanese curry, stew, spaghetti, ramen, and fried fish throughout the week. After characters make an order, a very excited Yuuto teleports to their front door within a few minutes.]
[This dumbass put Speck and his name on a lock, thinking that he was making an educated decision. Now they're both stuck holding hands with each other. It's going about as well as you might expect.
Yuuto is awkwardly holding his ex's hand, looking more embarrassed than mortified. And Speck, for all that it is worth, looks more perplexed and slightly annoyed than they do angry.]
Sorry... I think that this might be my fault.
Oh, I know it's your fault. Just hurry up and fix this. [When they notice someone looking their way, Speck shoots them a dirty glare;] You! Are you busy? Come help us!
Speck-san, w-wait-
I will do no such thing. If they have the time to watch our misfortune, then they have time to help solve it. Get your ass over here promptly.
[Elliot had meant to say hi, but his greeting dies as soon as he recognizes Yuuto's panic.]
Yuuto, what's wr-
[Before he can try and snap him out of it, Elliot is thrown into the memory. Rejection can be devastating, but this is so much worse than that. The plate crashes, the jagged pieces shattering his heart and leaving a horrible empty loneliness that won't go away.
He doesn't realize he's started to cry once the memory ends.]
[Yuuto feels dread crawl down his spine when he hears that familiar voice. There are memories that he never wants for anyone to touch. Especially Elliot. Deep down, Yuuto knows that his family is flawed and that their ways of trying to help him were wrong. That doesn’t mean that he wants for anyone else to know that his own family had hurt him.
And again: He especially fears that for Elliot. So he finds a guilty prayer in his heart: He hopes that Elliot did not read the book. Especially not the story with Satou in it.
He quickly lowers his own copy of the book and makes his way closer to his brother, eyes lighting up with concern as he notices those tears.]
[He doesn't realize he's voiced the words aloud, only jolting out of it when Yuuto approaches him with that horrible look of concern. Shouldn't it be the other way around? Why is Yuuto worried about him?
Elliot blinks and noticing his tears, scrubs at his eyes leaving them more red than they were to begin with. He sucks in a breath and straightens his posture to try and compose himself for his brother's sake. But he can't. He's only seen a glimpse of the loneliness Yuuto spoke of, but things are starting to click when it comes to Yuuto...but his family and what he saw-
Gripping Yuuto's shoulders, Elliot reacts the only way that makes sense to him, anger spilling over along with his tears.]
You were right there...you were right in front of her!
[ Ryoko herself was trying to do her research. She's come to grips with the fact that yes, her memories are on full display and there's not much she can actually do about it at the moment. That doesn't mean she can't read what she finds, not knowing how close she is to Yuuto at the moment.
The story of his sister blowing up at him, making him sound like he's a burden to her, before the world resets and nothing feels like it happened. The memory was frustrating in its own right, seeing Yuuto chewed out for something out of his control.
It was her re-reading the story in the book, and focusing in on that last line... that gets her to throw the book at the ground. ]
Screw you!
[ She doesn't know who she's yelling at, or care that she's disturbing the peace.
But the fact that Yuuto could even think that still, more than anything, pisses her off. ]
[Yuuto nearly jumps out of his skin. His panic hits a wall and he switches gears to being worried, since he recognizes that voice. And with all that has been happening lately, he’s terrified that Ryoko has had her memories shared and is in pain from it.
[She hasn't had anything that tasted like home recently, so Honami couldn't possibly pass up the chance to have it, especially coming from someone she wants to grow closer to. Sending him a request for some curry and fried fish in particular, she goes about her day in the house while waiting, playing with Shishiba the whole time.
As soon as she hears the knock, Honami sets the spirit lion on her shoulder before going over to answer it, beaming when their eyes meet.]
It's been too long, Yuuto-san. I hope you've been doing well!
Mochizuki-san! [Yuuto holds up the prepared bento boxes, his smile brightening with recognition.] I have been, thank you. How have you been?
[He offers the boxes, though he's too shy to invite himself inside. This is a dear friend of Kanade's and he really wants to get closer to her... but after a century of loneliness, Yuuto is unsure of how to start a friendship. He's only lucked into them so far.]
[Leo is incredibly fond of books, so he's been picking up copies of the 100 Fallen Stars Stories. And yes, he is picking up copies, as in multiple. Better to take these out of circulation as quickly as possible. Of course, he does occasionally pause to flip through the pages can see if anything has changed. He may very well read another's story or have his own read instead. The little story shows a brief walkthrough of his life as a child, living a quiet and inconsequential life surrounded by people who detested him.]
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[After failing his audition, Leo is repowered by spite. He wasn't particularly interested in becoming a star, but having his piano skills called into question has pissed him off.
Not that his simmering temper is easy to pick up on. Only those who are close to Leo are likely to notice how dangerously polite his smile is while he browses the music store. He listens to music through headphones and picks through piano books while being a few poor moves from snapping.
[Elliot jogs after Leo, meaning to talk to him about the audition. He stops in his tracks he recognizes the copies of the stories. He had heard about the stories circulating, and it isn't as if he wondered if there were any out there about him...but he didn't want anything to do with them. They weren't his to read, or anyone's for that matter. It's one thing if there are stories out there about him- the damage is already done. But if there are stories about Leo circulating.]
Give me those.
[He holds his hand out, eyes shadowed by a tempest and his voice barely level enough to contain his rage.]
[Leo’s smile is so bright that it’s dangerous. He lowers the book that he was holding, gaze flicking to Elliot’s face. Of course this would bother someone as positively (and negatively,) noble as Elliot.
He hands off the book without protest. Best let Elliot fight this in small ways for now.]
We’ve got quite a few to get rid of, don’t we? Any plans?
[If one should find Rika at the bookstore, they may find her thumbing through the 100 Fallen Stars Stories with a frown on her face. These memories seem quite private, for sure. Even her own memories are more revealing than she’d like. At least they don’t give her name, but…
She sighs.]
Perhaps… I am not so different from the people here after all.
[They’ve all faced so much suffering. Rika usually lets her suffering and past form a barrier between her true self and who she lets others know, but maybe… maybe it would be okay to open up a little here? Is that even something that she wants? Or would she rather let the past crumble and fade into a forgotten memory?
Of course. She isn’t expecting anyone to literally see her traumatic memories.]
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[Rika is among those newly signed talents who suffer from sudden popularity. In this case, she’s been trying to dodge a paparazzi of questions and pictures. Responding politely at first, even giving autographs and posing for pictures, she eventually finds the attention overwhelming.
One little trick later (giving her sun hat to a girl her height and tricking the paparazzi into following her instead,) and Rika is able to duck safely into an old bookstore. She waits between the musty old shelves, trying to catch her breath.]
Mii… Hanyuu. Your name is a little too popular, you know? Somehow this is your fault. [… It’s only after those low voice whispers have left her lips that Rika realizes how lonely she still is.]
[Velda's ears perk up, and she rises slowly from where she was holed up in a corner reading something that thankfully isn't 100 Fallen Stories. This time.]
Oh, uh... hi, Rika. Are you hiding in here too? The people here are a bit much, and I'm not even famous like you.
Velda… [Rika’s smile is weary, but she does her best to pull one into place.] Yes, it’s been quite overwhelming. I don’t think they have even announced that I passed my audition, and yet…
At least they don’t like books! I may be safe here. Are you also hiding?
[ By this point, they'd had a chat. The plan to proceed as an idol, utilizing the Oyashiro name... if it were anyone else, he wouldn't stand for it. But, for Rika... he knew it was deeper than that.
They'd been together far too long to be separated like this. Rika may not know it, but Rinne's known since they've met.
Though he's still a little surprised to come across Rika, in his kinda half study of these odd books. ]
[Aqua doesn’t usually have time for idle reading. Lives are short and his has a time sensitive mission, which means that he cannot be reading for fun.
(He does anyway.)
But now, for the first time since he was a child, Aqua has some semblance of freedom. He can visit a bookstore and begin browsing for books that he wants to read for fun. The problem being… He isn’t really sure what that means for him.
It certainly doesn’t mean gossip books. He only opens the 100 Fallen Stars book once or twice, just to scowl at the pages.]
… Magic and gossip tabloids really shouldn’t mix. [Especially if you happen upon his memories.]
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[Aqua doesn’t actually deal with much paparazzi attention. He’s learned how to keep his presence a secret, largely from watching his mother. So the influx of attention in Starsand does catch him off guard.
But it’s brief. And it flicks a switch in his brain. He needs to be popular, he needs power in the entertainment industry to protect Ai, and he needs to use this opportunity for his own benefit.
He smiles to the curious civilians, answering a few questions and allowing a few photos to be taken. But he’s very careful about it. This is annoying, but it’s a chance to start some buzz for his career. If he sees a fellow Rising Star talent, he’ll wave politely and try to drag them in. He’s getting tired and they can be his decoy.]
There you are. I was looking for you. [It’s a lie. He’s ready to respond smoothly and craft a good scenario for the magazines.]
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[One downside of using others to further your career is that people start “shipping” you with your fellow stars. Aqua’s schemes have backfired as a result. He has inspired a lot of locks with his name on them to be attached to the Shrine of Love gate. Which means that he’s often being drawn to random people and compelled to take their hand.
It’s getting tiring. When he finally finds the other half of this magical magnetic attraction, he has a more dry and less falsely sweet question:]
[ As Bonnie went about her days, she had noticed on occasion her name popping up on some of the locks. Naturally, a cute, bright face would only lead to crushes or "ships" coming forth. Obviously, it was more evidence of her popularity since she joined this agency!
The more people talking about her, the easier it would be to get noticed without blowing her cover. As long as she can do that, the Facility'll come knocking.
Right now, as she's skipping along, she's surprised to find her hand taken by somebody! Her first instinct was to just smile and immediately beat the shit out of whoever did it, but... he seems annoyed by it too. Hm. ]
Oh! It's good to meet you, I'm Bonnie! Gosh, you're moving really fast, aren't you?
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[Yuuto's stories can be read easily in the book, often when he also browsing bookstores and trying to learn more about this mysterious short story collection. He also reads through the book a few times in search of updates, so it's very possible for him to read your story instead!
In either case, once he realizes which stories of his are in here, Yuuto's expression will darken and he seems to zone out in the middle of the story. Paling, his grip on the book shaking, and subconsciously holding his breath.]
No. None of that is true... What do I do? Everyone will find out...
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[On a more cheerful note!
Yuuto has been running a delivery service around Starsand City, which includes the option of having him make and deliver a free meal to Fallen Stars! He makes a huge portion of something new every day, then offers to let people ask for a serving through Starnet.
He'll be delivering Japanese curry, stew, spaghetti, ramen, and fried fish throughout the week. After characters make an order, a very excited Yuuto teleports to their front door within a few minutes.]
Special delivery! Careful, it's still hot!
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[This dumbass put Speck and his name on a lock, thinking that he was making an educated decision. Now they're both stuck holding hands with each other. It's going about as well as you might expect.
Yuuto is awkwardly holding his ex's hand, looking more embarrassed than mortified. And Speck, for all that it is worth, looks more perplexed and slightly annoyed than they do angry.]
Sorry... I think that this might be my fault.
Oh, I know it's your fault. Just hurry up and fix this. [When they notice someone looking their way, Speck shoots them a dirty glare;] You! Are you busy? Come help us!
Speck-san, w-wait-
I will do no such thing. If they have the time to watch our misfortune, then they have time to help solve it. Get your ass over here promptly.
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She flips up her visor, staring at this... mess.]
Yuuto, what did you do?
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[She pinches the bridge of her nose.]
To clarify, do you need me to go smash the lock, or figure out a different plan? I have another idea if we have to, but...
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[Before he can try and snap him out of it, Elliot is thrown into the memory. Rejection can be devastating, but this is so much worse than that. The plate crashes, the jagged pieces shattering his heart and leaving a horrible empty loneliness that won't go away.
He doesn't realize he's started to cry once the memory ends.]
I...
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And again: He especially fears that for Elliot. So he finds a guilty prayer in his heart: He hopes that Elliot did not read the book. Especially not the story with Satou in it.
He quickly lowers his own copy of the book and makes his way closer to his brother, eyes lighting up with concern as he notices those tears.]
Elliot? What’s wrong?
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[He doesn't realize he's voiced the words aloud, only jolting out of it when Yuuto approaches him with that horrible look of concern. Shouldn't it be the other way around? Why is Yuuto worried about him?
Elliot blinks and noticing his tears, scrubs at his eyes leaving them more red than they were to begin with. He sucks in a breath and straightens his posture to try and compose himself for his brother's sake. But he can't. He's only seen a glimpse of the loneliness Yuuto spoke of, but things are starting to click when it comes to Yuuto...but his family and what he saw-
Gripping Yuuto's shoulders, Elliot reacts the only way that makes sense to him, anger spilling over along with his tears.]
You were right there...you were right in front of her!
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The story of his sister blowing up at him, making him sound like he's a burden to her, before the world resets and nothing feels like it happened. The memory was frustrating in its own right, seeing Yuuto chewed out for something out of his control.
It was her re-reading the story in the book, and focusing in on that last line... that gets her to throw the book at the ground. ]
Screw you!
[ She doesn't know who she's yelling at, or care that she's disturbing the peace.
But the fact that Yuuto could even think that still, more than anything, pisses her off. ]
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He moves to find her almost immediately.]
Ryoko? Are you okay?!
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In which, she instantly jolts from where she is to immediately just about rush Yuuto and angrily hug him. At least, as much as one can angrily hug. ]
If you really think that, you're wrong! You're wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong! I'll tell you as many times as you want!
[ ma'am really they're in a public place-- ]
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Yayoi will spot Yuuto who is visibly upset about this book.]
Yuuto? What's wrong? Do I need to burn that for you?
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I… No. I’m fine.
I’m sorry for worrying you. These books… seem to be Rumors, that’s all.
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YuuDash
As soon as she hears the knock, Honami sets the spirit lion on her shoulder before going over to answer it, beaming when their eyes meet.]
It's been too long, Yuuto-san. I hope you've been doing well!
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[He offers the boxes, though he's too shy to invite himself inside. This is a dear friend of Kanade's and he really wants to get closer to her... but after a century of loneliness, Yuuto is unsure of how to start a friendship. He's only lucked into them so far.]
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Leo ✦
[Leo is incredibly fond of books, so he's been picking up copies of the 100 Fallen Stars Stories. And yes, he is picking up copies, as in multiple. Better to take these out of circulation as quickly as possible. Of course, he does occasionally pause to flip through the pages can see if anything has changed. He may very well read another's story or have his own read instead. The little story shows a brief walkthrough of his life as a child, living a quiet and inconsequential life surrounded by people who detested him.]
Music Store ✦
[After failing his audition, Leo is repowered by spite. He wasn't particularly interested in becoming a star, but having his piano skills called into question has pissed him off.
Not that his simmering temper is easy to pick up on. Only those who are close to Leo are likely to notice how dangerously polite his smile is while he browses the music store. He listens to music through headphones and picks through piano books while being a few poor moves from snapping.
It's an ideal time for him to meet new people.]
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[Elliot jogs after Leo, meaning to talk to him about the audition. He stops in his tracks he recognizes the copies of the stories. He had heard about the stories circulating, and it isn't as if he wondered if there were any out there about him...but he didn't want anything to do with them. They weren't his to read, or anyone's for that matter. It's one thing if there are stories out there about him- the damage is already done. But if there are stories about Leo circulating.]
Give me those.
[He holds his hand out, eyes shadowed by a tempest and his voice barely level enough to contain his rage.]
I'll get rid of them.
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He hands off the book without protest. Best let Elliot fight this in small ways for now.]
We’ve got quite a few to get rid of, don’t we? Any plans?
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Can’t see my icons so I hit RANDOM. WHAT’LL IT BE?
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Rika Furude
[If one should find Rika at the bookstore, they may find her thumbing through the 100 Fallen Stars Stories with a frown on her face. These memories seem quite private, for sure. Even her own memories are more revealing than she’d like. At least they don’t give her name, but…
She sighs.]
Perhaps… I am not so different from the people here after all.
[They’ve all faced so much suffering. Rika usually lets her suffering and past form a barrier between her true self and who she lets others know, but maybe… maybe it would be okay to open up a little here? Is that even something that she wants? Or would she rather let the past crumble and fade into a forgotten memory?
Of course. She isn’t expecting anyone to literally see her traumatic memories.]
02. so this is stardom
[Rika is among those newly signed talents who suffer from sudden popularity. In this case, she’s been trying to dodge a paparazzi of questions and pictures. Responding politely at first, even giving autographs and posing for pictures, she eventually finds the attention overwhelming.
One little trick later (giving her sun hat to a girl her height and tricking the paparazzi into following her instead,) and Rika is able to duck safely into an old bookstore. She waits between the musty old shelves, trying to catch her breath.]
Mii… Hanyuu. Your name is a little too popular, you know? Somehow this is your fault. [… It’s only after those low voice whispers have left her lips that Rika realizes how lonely she still is.]
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Oh, uh... hi, Rika. Are you hiding in here too? The people here are a bit much, and I'm not even famous like you.
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At least they don’t like books! I may be safe here. Are you also hiding?
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They'd been together far too long to be separated like this. Rika may not know it, but Rinne's known since they've met.
Though he's still a little surprised to come across Rika, in his kinda half study of these odd books. ]
--are you alright? What's going on?
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[Aqua doesn’t usually have time for idle reading. Lives are short and his has a time sensitive mission, which means that he cannot be reading for fun.
(He does anyway.)
But now, for the first time since he was a child, Aqua has some semblance of freedom. He can visit a bookstore and begin browsing for books that he wants to read for fun. The problem being… He isn’t really sure what that means for him.
It certainly doesn’t mean gossip books. He only opens the 100 Fallen Stars book once or twice, just to scowl at the pages.]
… Magic and gossip tabloids really shouldn’t mix. [Especially if you happen upon his memories.]
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[Aqua doesn’t actually deal with much paparazzi attention. He’s learned how to keep his presence a secret, largely from watching his mother. So the influx of attention in Starsand does catch him off guard.
But it’s brief. And it flicks a switch in his brain. He needs to be popular, he needs power in the entertainment industry to protect Ai, and he needs to use this opportunity for his own benefit.
He smiles to the curious civilians, answering a few questions and allowing a few photos to be taken. But he’s very careful about it. This is annoying, but it’s a chance to start some buzz for his career. If he sees a fellow Rising Star talent, he’ll wave politely and try to drag them in. He’s getting tired and they can be his decoy.]
There you are. I was looking for you. [It’s a lie. He’s ready to respond smoothly and craft a good scenario for the magazines.]
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[One downside of using others to further your career is that people start “shipping” you with your fellow stars. Aqua’s schemes have backfired as a result. He has inspired a lot of locks with his name on them to be attached to the Shrine of Love gate. Which means that he’s often being drawn to random people and compelled to take their hand.
It’s getting tiring. When he finally finds the other half of this magical magnetic attraction, he has a more dry and less falsely sweet question:]
… And who might you be?
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The more people talking about her, the easier it would be to get noticed without blowing her cover. As long as she can do that, the Facility'll come knocking.
Right now, as she's skipping along, she's surprised to find her hand taken by somebody! Her first instinct was to just smile and immediately beat the shit out of whoever did it, but... he seems annoyed by it too. Hm. ]
Oh! It's good to meet you, I'm Bonnie! Gosh, you're moving really fast, aren't you?
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[But given how Aqua physically cannot get his hand to let go of hers, he suspects this is magic. He wonders if it only affects him.
Either way. Magic is troublesome. Not a fan.]
I’m Aqua Hoshino. I saw you at the auditions, Ms Bonnie.
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