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MetalPredat0r:

--- Quote from: ZetaFlare on June 03, 2014, 03:29:16 pm ---I'm thinking about writing up some silly skits involving my characters from time to time in order to show how I really write my fanfics.

As for Story Mode routes, I'm kind of stuck on who to do next. I am thinking of doing Asuka's to finish the Main Character Trio, but I'm also thinking another Vocal specialist like Reika, Nozomi, or Yoshino.

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I'd be cool with the comedic skits. I might actually do some for my Wrestling game.

As for who's next, Asuka. Just to get main characters out of the way.

ZetaFlare:
Thanks for the suggestion. It's decided...I will do Asuka's route next.

I'm still looking for a couple of skit ideas. I think I have got one involving measurement differences between the girls.

ZetaFlare:
Now to finish off ZetaPro's Main Character Trio with Asuka.

Tendou Asuka’s Route

Kenji first meets Asuka in a dimly-lit room upstairs playing the piano. Having been close friends with her for many years, he is well aware of her talents in music. As Kenji opens the door, Asuka immediately recognizes his face, stops playing, and welcomes him with a bow. She’s very happy to see Kenji again, but is even happier to discover that one of her best friends has been selected to be her producer. Having performed with Sakura over the past few years, she is ready to show what she has learned.

As Asuka and her newly-formed unit pass their debut audition with flying colors, people overhear the name Tendou and begin whispering. Sure she’s got the musical skills, but others say it’s probably just a coincidence that this new idol’s family name happens to be Tendou.

One week after the events in the White Lotus Festival, Asuka, feeling a little gloomy, decides to stick around and chat with Kenji before going home for the evening. Her recent activities got her reminiscing of her time performing with Kenji and Sakura in their little amateur group. Everything they taught her in the past really helped her become more comfortable with her idol work. She had no idea how well-versed idols are in the entertainment community. So that’s why Sakura not only staged performances, but fan-made advertisement videos and gravure photoshoots as well. Asuka feels even more comfortable with Kenji as her producer, seeing how he is very friendly and reliable. As Asuka packs up and prepares to leave for the evening, she hears a familiar song on the radio. Kenji, seeing her interest, tells her it is a very well-known song written by a talented musician named Akihito Tendou. Asuka gasps. That’s the name of her father! Kenji is shocked. He had no idea Asuka has a famous father. Perhaps some of his musical talents have been passed on to her daughter. Asuka herself knows quite a few of Akihito’s songs and has learned to play them on the piano. Amazed, Kenji believes that perhaps this inherited talent of hers will carry her a long way in her idol career.

(to be continued)

Let's see if you can guess who Asuka's main NAZO rival will be...

ZetaFlare:
Yeah, it's Kagura.

Tendou Asuka's Route, cont.

The weather is hot on the day of the Sunny Beach Festival. Worried about Asuka, Kenji asks Kaito to urge the concert management to bolster the AC. Asuka is slightly startled upon catching a glimpse of her opponent but is ready to face her anyway. After ZetaPro gets blown out of the water, Asuka walks off stage red almost out of breath. Her fears are soon confirmed—her opponent is none other than Kagura Ichimonji, a fellow member and student leader of her school’s choir. Kagura finds it hard to believe that Asuka, of all people, decided to become an idol. To her, Sakura must have tainted her mind with her pathetic view of singing…about how it is fun and makes all who listen happy. She is well aware of Akihito’s legacy. “Where is your pride? Your family honor?” If Asuka is not willing to take her idol career seriously, she will go nowhere and only serve as a burden to her unit. As Kagura takes her leave, Asuka begins to feel groggy, breathe heavily, and cough a little. Nearly stressing out, Kenji urgently asks the stage crew for a bag of ice and asks Kaito what happened. It turns out the stage’s AC blew a fuse during the performance, unbeknownst to management. Kaito and the crew apologize for the mishap and will make it a priority to repair the AC ASAP. Lack of stage AC especially on a hot day like this could prove dangerous. On the way back to the office, Asuka rests with her ice pack over her head and the window open to let in some fresh air.

Once the group arrives back at the office, Asuka is feeling much better. She blames herself for the unit’s loss to Kagura not only because she believes she is nowhere near Kagura’s level, but also because of her “issues.” Even though Kagura is incredibly talented and a member of the super-popular NAZO, Asuka claims she could have performed better if she didn’t almost get sick during the performance. Kenji then asks her to tell everyone her secret. It turns out she has does not have the strongest constitution in the world. She is not very athletically skilled and gets sick more easily than others, causing her to miss school quite a bit. However, she does manage to keep up in her classes by receiving assignments from her teachers via email and lessons from private tutors. Kenji and Sakura are usually in charge of turning in completed assignments to her teachers. The President and the other two idols feel sorry for Asuka. Asuka starts to feel depressed. She really wants to continue to work hard for the sake of her friends, but she is starting to believe that what Kagura told her could be true. Kenji tells her not to let Kagura get into her head. Asuka is very talented in her own right and her weak condition has been a burden to no one…not Sakura’s amateur music group and not her idol unit. Asuka thanks everyone for their support as the unit goes home for the evening.

Meanwhile, Kagura is talking to a mysterious man (you know who). She is well familiar with her recent opponent, so, rest assured, this unit will not give them any problems on their way to the top.

One day after ZetaPro’s showdown with 961Pro/Ryuuguu Komachi, Kenji gets a call from Asuka. She’s home sick with a slight fever and really wants his company. After receiving directions, Kenji swings by Asuka’s apartment. Nobody else is home, so Asuka has to get the door herself. It’s very quiet in her home, but she’s used to it. Akihito is a famous composer who travels the world, but he has been away for so long it’s almost as if he disappeared. To make ends meet, Asuka’s mother works several jobs, often late. Because of her family’s situation, Asuka does not often see either parent…she was only three years old last time she saw her father. While she does maintain a cheerful yet gentile nature around her friends (like Sakura), she is often very unhappy and lonely, especially at home. Kenji and Sakura hold a special place in Asuka’s heart for being her first two friends and giving her a spark of happiness she had long forgotten. As Sakura was developing a passion for singing, she discovered Asuka’s talents and soon became a big influence in helping Asuka get involved in music too. While usually playing a passive role to the more energetic Sakura, Asuka really began to enjoy singing and playing the piano. Then there’s Kenji, who has been very kind and supporting of Asuka not just in music, but in her classes as well. Even if she had to miss a couple of classes due to illness, Kenji would always be there to help her study and catch up. He’s almost like a brother to her. Still, despite all the years he has known Asuka, he had no idea she essentially lives by herself. He decides to prepare a glass of cold orange juice for her to help with her fever. Asuka thanks him with a hug…there’s that kindness he has always shown her again. To her, being around Kenji and her friends is so special it more than makes up for the lack of time with her parents.

(to be continued)

Stay tuned! Someone from 765Pro will soon have a bit of involvement in her storyline...

ZetaFlare:
Tendou Asuka's Route, cont.

Their little meeting did not go unnoticed. Yamato’s spies have been eavesdropping, hoping to turn Asuka’s constitution problems into a scandal that could possibly destroy her career. Some gossip magazines have articles saying she could be a delinquent who frequently skips school, often using her “sickness” to her advantage. Is she secretly part of a gang? Or some kind of prostitution ring? Then there’s her “heartless” father who essentially abandoned his wife and daughter for his own selfish desires. As Asuka reads the slander-filled articles, she becomes upset almost to the point of crying. How could they make jokes about her poor constitution, but humiliate her father’s name like that? Fortunately for her, for every fan she loses, she gains another ten or more. Her talents more than make up for any of those sick rumors going around.

Asuka is in tip-top shape on the day of the IU prelims. Once she discovers that ZetaPro will compete in the same competition block as NAZO, she begins to lose confidence. Kagura appears before her along with the other two members of NAZO. Apparently, Asuka hasn’t learned her lesson yet. Kagura may have to dominate Asuka’s unit with NAZO’s full force in order to prove her point. Kenji and the others manage to get Asuka’s confidence back before heading out to perform. Much to the surprise of both Asuka and Kagura, ZetaPro manages to pass the audition by placing second, though the gap between them and the first-place NAZO is immense. Kagura figures the legacy of Asuka’s father is finally showing itself, but still she will never be a match for Kagura. To her, Asuka will only burden her unit because of her weak constitution and her beliefs that music is just fun and games. With her frail body and tendency to easily get sick, Kagura is surprised Asuka is able to keep up. The only reason her unit is popular is because of her father’s name and legacy. She should just save the rest of ZetaPro a load of trouble and quit now while she’s ahead.

As ZetaPro proceeds to exit the convention hall, everyone notices that Asuka is looking down in the dumps. She is starting to think that what Kagura said earlier was true. Kenji claims that Kagura is only trying to get into her head. Besides, Asuka has gained all that popularity not because of her father’s name alone, but because of her own talents and perseverance. Still, Asuka is worried that her illnesses will eventually cause her to miss work, lessons, performances, etc. and hold her unit back. For the sake of Kenji and the other idols, Asuka is considering calling it quits. All of a sudden, ZetaPro hears a familiar voice interrupt them. It is none other than 765Pro’s singer extraordinaire Chihaya Kisaragi, whom Asuka has admired ever since her idol debut! Chihaya could not help but overhear their conversation and is highly disappointed with what Asuka is saying. Giving up on her talents because of her issues, even if it’s for the sake of her friends, is just selfish. In fact, Chihaya has heard some of her recent recordings and was very impressed. Just by hearing her voice, she could sense Asuka’s passion for singing. The reason why Asuka has become so popular is not because of her father’s name…not because of following Sakura’s shadow…but because of her own skills and determination. Plus, she should not let personal problems hold her or her friends back…something Chihaya herself has learned recently (getting over the loss of her brother). To her, Asuka really has the potential to become a superstar. She just has to follow her own heart and keep utilizing and enjoying her talents to the fullest. It’s what’s best for her and the rest of her unit. Feeling empowered, Asuka profusely thanks Chihaya for the pep talk as she takes her leave. Asuka tells the unit to forget about what she said about quitting her idol career and apologizes if she caused them any trouble. Kenji claims she has never been a burden to him or her friends even with her poor constitution. Getting to know her better really helps allow the unit to bond. Asuka returns to the van feeling much happier.

Over the next few weeks, Asuka can really feel the progress she has been making since her debut. As soon as ZetaPro receives a challenge to face NAZO at the Harvest Moon Festival, she feels ready to take on Kagura. Unfortuantely, a pyrotechnic malfunction cancels the performance. To make matters worse, Asuka, taking a while to get off stage, cannot take the intense heat of the flames and collapses. Kenji is shocked as she is immediately rushed to the infirmary. All of a sudden, Yamato shows up and proceeds to mock ZetaPro for their shortcomings. The fact they hired such a sickly girl is proof of how low common-class entertainment companies will stoop to make money. They probably used Akihito’s legacy as a selling point. They are probably working her to the bone without even caring about her constitution. Asuka is so pathetic she really brings shame not only to ZetaPro but to the Tendou family name. Kenji angrily strikes back against Yamato’s statement. He and the others do care about Asuka’s well-being. Despite her issues, it was her own talents and passion that allowed her and her unit to come this far. Akihito had nothing to do with it—Asuka became her own musician. Yamato just laughs at Kenji’s defense of Asuka and leaves with NAZO, claiming that keeping Asuka around will eventually sink ZetaPro.

Kenji and the others immediately head towards the medical station. According to the doctors, Asuka will be just fine. They were able to get her away from the flames and cool her off right away. Kenji and the other idols are relieved. It is normally very hard for Asuka to take this kind of heat, mainly because she gets fevers more easily than others. She awakens later that evening and groggily returns to the van with the rest of ZetaPro. Kenji offers her a popsicle to help her cool off and as a treat for such an amazing performance (before the fire), which she quickly accepts.

(to be continued)
Last part coming tomorrow!

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