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TEST DRIVE # 06

Whether you're trying to figure out how your character would fare in this setting, trying to get some samples together, or just dipping your toes in the water, you've come to the right place! The Test Drive is here to make your life easy by letting you see what the game is like without actually joining it first. So here is how it works:

1: Post a starter with your character, including whether they are a god or shinki in the subject line.
2: Act like your character is established enough in the setting to allow your thread to go places.
3: Take on any god/shinki of your choosing, as long as they're not already in the game!
4: Comment around to the other people on the meme.
5: Have lots of fun!

To get you started, here are some ideas for thread-starters! Feel free to come up with your own ideas if these don't strike your fancy, though.

Zombie Zoo

A local zoo is having a very serious problem. Specifically, a large number of its dead animals have suddenly come back to life! These animals have all died sometime in the past, over several decades, but now they're crawling out of their grave sites to join the other other animals in the zoo. It's not that they're causing any trouble, they act exactly as they did in life. It's just... really creepy, honestly.

Arctic Arcade

A popular arcade is under siege by restless spirits. No matter how warm the owners try to keep the gaming areas, it's like an arctic tundra inside. The cold is starting to mess with the gaming systems and very few patrons are willing to deal with subzero temperatures just to play some dumb video games. It's quite likely there's an ayakashi plaguing the store, but it's a matter of finding out where exactly it's hiding.

Baby Boxes

Japan is taking some initiative to adopt a new system for the young people being born into their country! Much like Finland, they are starting a tradition where each new baby has a box of essentials gifted to their parents, which can also serve as a crib while the baby is still small enough to fit inside. You've been enlisted to help put these boxes together! Have fun with all the baby food and diapers.

Calling Card

Every god needs to be promoted, how else will they get followers, right? So that's your job! Go promote your god or, if you're a god, promote yourself! Whether your calling card is literally a card with your phone number or some graffiti sprayed onto every bus in Tokyo, it's all fair game. Just make sure it's going to bring in the customers.

Desperate Doggy

An odd spirit has started following you around. It's the spirit of a dog, who is very intent on getting back to its master. Apparently its master really needs the dog in order to keep living a happy life, that's what you've gathered from all the barking and shoving at least. Whether you decide to help the dog find its master or help it reach the next world is up to you.

If you're uncertain about anything, feel free to check out the Premise, Rules, and FAQ posts. And don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have on the FAQ!
When and if you're ready to join the game, check out the Taken Characters before throwing in a Reserve and starting on your Application
Have fun!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[Hmm....]

The alcohol, not the water.

[Dew drops are water??]

You have no grasp on the finer things in life.

[Please... He slides it over again.] Try it with your fingertip, if you must.

[Sipping is too dangerous.]

[Stick his hand... in the glass...??]

I've never heard of that method of drinking before... [But he'll do it... Stick his finger in the drink and then lick it off, so lewd, Jae-Ha.

Hmmmmmm. Still not getting any dew-dropped roses.]

Well, it's somewhat sweet.

[It's not lewd, but he did watch it with interest. This is fine.]

Isn't that what I said? [He reaches over to slide that cup back to himself. He'll take it, thanks.]

[That's lewd?? Stop.]

I don't know what you were trying to say. [It was too weird. And goodbye, glass.] You're still going to drink that, even now?

[Even if his hands are pristine, that's still gross.]

[Holds it up to his lips seductively. He's not lewd!]

Why not?

[unsanitary and lewd]

Ah. [Drink it normally??]

Never mind. You must be thirsty.

[Fact number one: Jae-Ha is always thirsty.]

I wouldn't waste such perfectly good alcohol. [So here he is, drinking it slowly. It's fine. He even gives a satisfied little sigh afterwards!]

It's delicious, as always.

[DRINKS WATER, DOESN'T UNDERSTAND...]

Do you often come here on your own?

[do you DRINK ALONE like a LOSER?]

[Why does he have to ask it like that... His lonely heart aches.]

I've only recently found this place myself, but yes. I usually find my own company once I get here.

[Only usually... then-!!]

I will accompany you from now on! Having water like this is fine for me!

Ah— [Is this pity?] I don't think that's a good idea. I don't mind going alone, really.

[It's bonding, but he can call it what he wants.]

But— I would like to go. [This is all the reason he needs, let him come.]

[What... no... don't be pure at him?? Jae-Ha is surprised by that, covering his mouth with his hand as he thinks.]

You would?

[What part of comrades does this guy not understand? Come on now.]

Of course. I enjoy our time together very much.

...

[Well, if he sticks to water it's fine. Especially if Jae-Ha is there to look after him, probably.]

I suppose some company wouldn't hurt.

[~*Bonding*~]

Then please, come to me whenever you need support! I will be there!

[As much as he wants to dislike this person... He's so sweet.]

You're quite stuck on trying to help me. [He'll go to Kija whenever he needs a lightweight.]

[Yeah, that's right... Not that Kija gets that Jae-Ha might be trying to keep him at a distance or dislike him at all. This is pretty much what he wanted out of drinking camaraderie, so it's fine.]

You are my comrade, so of course. [Hmm...] And... you did help me up from the floor and bring me water, so I'm sure being your ally is the correct choice.

[Take care of him once: Kija will now die for you.]

Is that why?

[Kija... If this is how he chooses allies, Jae-Ha worries for him a little. But there's no mistaking that white hand is terribly similar to his own monstrous leg. He's curious himself, he has to admit.]

Why don't we head back? [Now that he's finished both of their drinks for them.] This time, we can look at something other than the butterflies.

[He is a simple man... A simple man who is enthused by the prospect of going somewhere else. And without bugs?!]

Alright, let's go! [This time when he gets up, he isn't wobbling too much... he can stay upright. Success!!]

So, which animals shall we see?

[There's that whole... zombie problem, but they can worry about that later. In the meantime, he slaps down some money or something and they can be on their way!! As he makes sure Kija doesn't get wobbly.]

[Thank you, he's trying. Now then...]

That reminds me... Jae-Ha, perhaps you can answer my question. What is the purpose of caging all those animals? Are they being held before they are to fight?

[what is a zoo for, jae-ha]

[Jae-Ha, who probably dislikes zoos for overdramatic reasons. His smile falls as they walk.]

For the entertainment of everyone who comes to visit. Their freedom is stripped away for the purpose of showing them off. [fuck zoos, can they free the animals?? can that be their new mission?]

Not to fight, but to live each day caged, unable to explore the wild as they normally would.

[So he doesn't get to see some tigers, is that what Jae-Ha is saying...]

Keeping a pet is one thing, but this seems tasteless and cruel. [time to break open the whole zoo, best buddy.] If you would like that place leveled to the ground, simply say the word.