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... Broken ribs hurt, to say the least, but, that was definitely a powerful One-Two Hit. But that wine was... odd. Something was off about it. It... tasted, I don't know... Coppery?

Hrm.

Deck Tests seem to be working well after recovering from Shiyoko.

Hrm. Does anyone have any suggestions of what to do if you're trying to start to look into Pro Dueling.

And why would someone call me a "Friend of the Night"?

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I got a pro contract because I beat a bunch of people street dueling and someone made a sexist comment and I tried to beat them into a coma with a tire iron, and apparently my manager was looking for that.

... So you'd recommend I duel people in the city and then beat the crap out of them with a blunt object whether I win or lose?

...nnnnoooo.

I'd recommend you find some way to let a manager see your unique traits and skills.

That. Might be difficult.

Without attracting a "Sleazeball".

A lot of people start with sleazeballs and then find better managers.

I'd try to get you an interview with my manager but he's a lunatic and I'm afraid of what he'd do if he had another female duelist on his roster.

I mean the bad kind of really bad sleazeball.

Sadly. I think my gimmick options are limited to "Merciless Knight Templar" or "Girl of 1000 Faces". Or creepy doll girl.

Either of the latter two would be successful.

My manager is. Half a sleazeball.

...How bad is it if you address a high school with "I just drank a bottle of Tequila, my wife doesn't know I'm here, any of you girls over 18?"

Oddly my deck would fit the Knight Templar part more. But I do look the doll more so. But I'm definitely concerned about the second option without being ultra careful.

Sounds like Eusebius, except if he were a hundred times Sleazier.

If you go the Knight Templar route, you might be stuck dueling, uh. 'heels'.

Ones that everyone hates.

Or be made one.

How tiresome. But, I'll have to look into it.

... So, you'd suggest tapes?

I hear managers and scouts do occasionally go into bars. Hrm. Difficult.

I'd send them tapes entirely 'in character' so to speak.

Your best bet may be trying to uh. 'reinforce' yourself, like you said.

... Wonder what in character I should go with.

Try a bunch?

All I'm coming up with is "Bitchy Rich Girl", sadly. I'm not that imaginative.

Make a video of the knight templar arguing with the spoiled rich girl?

It would work with your "impression of yourself" suggestion.

I'll see what I can do.

But definitely will need to be careful.

..The prospect of you assimilating into either of those roles is unsettling.

Exactly.

Because I was the Templar before my therapy, and... I think we've all seen enough obnoxious rich girls.

Yes.

If I act like either, and we haven't confirmed I can step out of it, DeRay, do feel free to slap and torture me and claw at my face until I snap back out.

Will do!

Thank you. Much appreciated.

... Why do you have broken ribs?

Haitayuu hit a bit harder than I expected him to.

... Can you explain why he was hitting you in the first place?

Or am I going to have to snap his arms?

Friendly Sparring Match. He punched me in the gut, knocking me into the air and then punched me into the ground.

The force of his blows and his armor broke a few ribs. He was quite apologetic on the matter.

... Are you feeling alright, at least? Have you seen a doctor?

Much better since last night.

And I don't like doctors.

... At least you're feeling better. Though broken ribs, of all the things...

I'm fine.

Well, apologies, but usually this is something people worry about, at times.

And I'm not most people, Shikou.

... If you say you're fine, then I'm glad you're fine.

But it's still not very... Pleasant to hear about, no matter what actual circumstances are involved in it.

I've suggested we try unarmed combat next time.

... That wine was still odd.

... How was the wine odd? Could you tell?

The grape taste was... definitely unusual.

But what struck me most, is how much it tasted like my own blood.

... Ah...

... Maybe I should try it. I'd probably be able to tell if it's that or not.

Ask Haitayuu to take you.

I can come with you, if it would help keep you at ease.

... Though, weren't we supposed to be going to more rural locations? Though, I suppose DA's woods work.

I still have to find a time to go away for a while. I still plan on us doing so, yes, but I think May might be the best time for it.

Though, it would be nice if you came with to even try this wine, especially if it's, ah... Like that.

Ah. I should have no troubles in May.

Oh?

Good.

A bit uneasy, but I'd probably be able to confirm it quicker than most would be able to.

Then we should try to contact Haitayuu.

Also, I plan to be doing practicing for possible Pro League situations.

Shiyoko has permission to slap sense into me if anything stupid happens. Is that alright?

... Yes, that's alright. Just... Make sure to try to keep yourself, yourself, alright?

I very much like you, yourself. I'd hate for that to change.

That's the entire point.

That I can be someone else, and control it.

I... don't want to be lost to my own mind anymore.

... Good. I'm proud of you for that, Shiroko.

And you have the right to slap me out of it and be mad at me if I get myself trapped.

... Personally, I think even slapping you might be a bit harsh, but I'll keep that in mind.

Take it this way: You are given all rights to reclaim my mind and personality if I've accidentally trapped myself inside my own head.

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