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The Portal of Zeta: iDOLM@STER Neo Vision
ZetaFlare:
--- Quote from: Amazing_Grace on April 27, 2014, 05:37:20 pm ---I really like Setsuna's story, and not just because Eri Kitamura. :P I've always had a soft spot for "kuudere" types, and I loved being able to read through Setsuna's journey to slowly opening up to Kenji and her partners, and watching her conquer her "curse".
Poor Seishiro, though! :'( I've lost a grandfather myself, so that part really hit home for me. I'm glad Setsuna was able to conquer her sorrow and keep on singing.
Looking forward to more!
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Thanks. I thought you'd like it. When I created Setsuna as an anti-social lone wolf character, I really wanted to allow her to make a dramatic transformation. To restore her faith in the people who once feared and hated her.
I'm sorry about your grandfather. :( That was meant to be the tearjerker moment I mentioned earlier...passing on just a second after Setsuna entered the room...right before her eyes. I wanted to add an event that would reignite the curse rumors and thought something like this might be perfect.
I'll do Jun's story next (since Liza requested it).
Amazing_Grace:
--- Quote from: ZetaFlare on April 28, 2014, 10:18:49 pm ---Thanks. I thought you'd like it. When I created Setsuna as an anti-social lone wolf character, I really wanted to allow her to make a dramatic transformation. To restore her faith in the people who once feared and hated her.
I'm sorry about your grandfather. :( That was meant to be the tearjerker moment I mentioned earlier...passing on just a second after Setsuna entered the room...right before her eyes. I wanted to add an event that would reignite the curse rumors and thought something like this might be perfect.
I'll do Jun's story next (since Liza requested it).
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I've always loved dramatic journeys from anti-social-ness to being more "open". Maybe it's because it reminds me of me? :P
Anyways, great job on Setsuna's story. :3
Thanks for your sympathy. I appreciate it.
It was certainly a tearjerker, "here come the feels" moment, that much is for sure.
Oh, so it was Seishiro...I couldn't remember which one, and either I didn't bother going back to check, or when I did check, I could have sworn it said Seichiro.
Ah well.
ZetaFlare:
You thought die-hard otakus could never become idols? Think again!
Mitsurugi Jun’s Route
Kenji first meets Jun just outside the office playing a video game. Jun looks a bit shocked when she looks up to see Kenji right in front of her. “Whoa! Enemy soldier approaching!” She points at Kenji as if she’s about to shoot him. He is just about ready to defend himself until Jun laughs at his reaction and claims it was just a joke. Kenji laughs along, recalling the president informing him about her sense of humor. As soon as Jun receives the news that the President has appointed Kenji as her producer, her eyes burn with excitement. She has been chosen to represent ZetaPro in the war of the entertainment world! She will become an awesome idol heroine and triumph over evil! I fight for my fans! Fight on, Jun-chan! Never say die, Jun-chan! For great justice, Super Idol Jun-chan will not lose!
Jun does have a bit of a problem. Her debut is in one week and yet she can’t seem to focus or put her game away during important conversations and lessons (mainly during breaks). Jun’s partners think she might be a slacker. How can someone like her become an idol?
While naming their unit, Jun suggests a few silly parody themes ranging from tokusatsu to magical girl.
The day of the debut audition arrives. Jun is stoked and eager to make a big first impression, but Kenji fears she isn’t ready. He even asks her if she wants to spend a bit of time and run through the routine, but she says she’s fine. After she was fooling around during the last two lessons, Kenji and the others aren’t so sure. During the audition, everyone is surprised to see Jun perform brilliantly as if she knows her every part by heart.
After their TV debut, Kenji wonders how Jun could have learned everything in such a short amount of time despite putting almost no effort into last week’s lessons. Jun claims it just came to her. She only had to hear the song and watch the dance once before she knew them by memory. Kenji finds this skill impressive and hard to believe. Normally it takes him a few tries and several hours of practicing to nail a song he wants to play. Still, Jun and her partners are full-fledged idols now. She’ll have to put in more effort if they want to succeed at this level. In other words, less game time, more practice and promotion time. Jun understands and will try her best.
(to be continued)
ZetaFlare:
Mitsurugi Jun's Route, cont.
While Jun’s natural talents are so-so at best, her keen memorization abilities allow her to perform well and bolster her fan base. One evening after work, Kenji decides to chat with Jun about her special skills. Jun tells him her memory goes beyond her idol work. At school, she will only need to hear a lecture or read through a part of her textbook once before it’s hammered into her brain. Sometimes, she will attend review lessons just to make sure she’s doing it right. Because of that, her grades are well above average. Outside of school, she can perfectly recite lines from her favorite anime and video games. When advertising for commercials or learning the lyrics for a new song, it just carries over. Kenji’s trust for Jun grows with each successful job. Still, she really likes to play her games a lot during breaks, but she is starting to appear less and less like a slacker to her partners and producer. Jun knows that outside, she doesn’t appear to be idol material at all with her otaku aura, but she can really get the job done, especially when it matters the most.
After Jun’s first festival, Kenji has been noticing a slight flaw in her recent performances. While Jun’s lyrics and dancing have been spot-on, she seems to neglect a few minor yet important parts of the performance such as dynamics (volume), accents, expressions, etc. Once Jun learns a song, she will often fall into a comfort zone and rely on the style she used to learn the lyrics. If this keeps up, people may think Jun’s singing is bland. These “little things” are part of what makes an ordinary performance extraordinary. Kenji suggests another run-through of the sheet music for Jun’s song. As Jun reads through the music, she never noticed all those extra markings and cues before. Kenji informs her that they are all meant to embellish a song and give it color—like where to sing loudly or softly, what notes to emphasize, etc. Jun also has to pay attention to the lyrics. What is the meaning behind them? What kind of vibe do they give off? Jun is surprised, never realizing she was missing so many important parts of her songs. It’s like neglecting all the side quests and hidden treasure to get a 100% completion rate in a game. She thanks Kenji and will make sure she looks over her parts more carefully in the future.
At the Sunny Beach Festival, Jun encounters a familiar face in the form of Maya. The unit is a little concerned, but Jun manages brightens the mood of her unit before taking the stage. Maya dances up a storm and utterly mops the floor with them. She’s a little disappointed with ZetaPro for not putting up much of a challenge. Jun’s eyes sparkle when she realizes this girl really is the dancing sensation Maya Nikaidou. She has heard of her through Internet articles. Jun is a big fan of her dance videos and has learned quite a few moves by watching her. Maya is pretty glad to face an avid fan of hers. She looks forward to her next encounter with Jun once her unit gets a lot better.
Back at the office, the mood is a little restless after realizing their opponent is a member of NAZO. Jun, however, maintains her positive attitude and tries to brighten the mood. Facing Maya reminds her of those unwinnable battles in RPGs. Eventually, the heroes get a lot stronger, face the enemy again, and win. Jun thinks maybe this logic will work the next time they face Maya. Depending on who is in her unit, her partners might not be too happy, thinking the games she plays have gotten to her head and she’s not taking her job seriously. No amount of coaxing in the world from Jun could cheer them up. Jun feels a little uneasy about her partners being angry at her. However, she’s not going to let a little setback like this stop her. If she knows her anime well, all it will take is a little time and teamwork to rebuild their trust.
(to be continued)
liza94:
Jun's story is great! ;D Animes and VNs will someday save the world! :) Thank you, ZetaFlare!
--- Quote from: liza94 on February 13, 2014, 10:24:51 pm ---My favourites are Miku, Jun, Shiori, Emi, Hotaru, Karen and Setsuna, I'm looking forward to their stories! ;)
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