pishirogane | prismatica

You're right. I'd keep worrying about Level 3 but watch as everything bleeds into 1 n' 2.

I thought about my own business, honestly, but... Chromawear just kicks ass. It's got a monopoly. Hell, back home we had an edge against Junes, but this is like a Mega Junes.

I think you could edge above Chromawear, though. It can be anything, but it's a drain on Chroma to use. I'd rather save it for the right occasion, so having casual or formal clothes I don't have to worry about abruptly losing would be nice.

[She... had a point. He'd use his Chromawear and feel a little drained after so many changes, and about half the time he just wore what he'd made for himself. Could there really be a market for regular clothes...? It'd help the newcomers, certainly. He'd seen Yosuke earlier, fresh off the vine, not a drop of Chroma in him.]

Hmm. I'll... see about what it takes to work from home, maybe, save on renting a building.

Our lease is up soon, too. Guess instead of just a place we could live in together we should look into a couple extra rooms for like... a study-slash-office for you and a studio for me, too.

[Whatever happened, she figures it would work out. Even if clothing didn't take off, he could still do custom jobs or... lingerie.]

That sounds perfect. I myself might start making... toys. To help alleviate Iris needs.

[Toys? ...Oh. Now that he thought about it, it was basic motors all wrapped up in squishy material.

He lowered his voice and smiled.]

Hittin' the shops can be pretty stressful, yeah.

[It was tougher for them than they thought. But an idea occurred to him.]

I paid off those parts I kinda... stole as a dragon, by the way. Hey, you think stuff you'd need would all be in there?

You tell me... but next time, don't run in yelling the whole time, okay?

[She laughed softly under her breath.]

Hm, I saw quite a number of useful parts. The only thing is I've never really constructed anything of the sort. Until I know what I'll try making, anything might have its potential use.

[He blinked. Then, he gaped at her. SHE WAS THERE!?]

[But he pulled his collar and jacket closer to him when she continued. Okay. Okay, he needed to maybe be more attentive to his surroundings. Good job, Kanji, you jackass.]

S-s-so maybe we should buy a couple and you could take 'em apart. Sorta reverse-engineer it, yeah?

[Yup, she was there.]

[Flushing, she bowed her head.]

... Yes, that should work. I'll need a... control. Just to know what adjustments will need to be made.

[He slouched against the table thoughtfully, tapping the skewer against the tray.]

R-right. I'm in. Name a time and a place.

[A cheering began to grow from an attached chamber to the casino. At his wrist, his C*M bleeped with a reminder.]

... Perhaps we could start some testing... during one of the cycles. We could during yours - keep you occupied that way. I'll have to test the control against the first modification during my cycle later.

[The cheering was growing. Was it time to begin?]

[Toys, used on... him? He'd never really used anything before. He wondered what it'd be like.]

That... that sounds good. I'm up for somethin' like that, kinduva self-discovery kinda thing.

[He blinked.]

Er- uh-oh. I think I need to get goin'. Heh. Gotta Takeshi again, I guess.

[She nodded. Hm... she could use it as an opportunity to make something for him as well. Something that could be perfected before the Holidays.]

Alright.

[Back to being Yamamoto herself then.]

Remember, Takeshi: show them what you're made of.

[He turned to her and deeply bowed, just as professional as any business meeting back home.]

Yes, Yamamoto-sama. I'll bring back an ear!

[But rather than stand, he remained stooped, grin a little lopsided to her, a dust of pink over his face.]

I-I'll take a little edge in Chroma, though, just in case.

Good.

[Why an ear though? Wouldn't a finger be better to suggest?]

Hmmm... I guess I should give you that.

[And sneaking a quick glance around, she pressed her lips against his cheek, keeping it brief.]

[Brief, but effective. He felt like a billion yen! He stood again and gave his neck a quick crack.]

Thanks! I'll seeya later!

[More beeps. Jeez, alright, alright, he's coming...]

See you from the audience!

[Not immediately, but she'll be there eventually. For now... time to further investigate.]

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