Isiri Pudireach
Predictive text can go duck itself
The one problem with videogames with immutable stories. When you actually can just one shot the "forced loss" or "cutscene loss" bosses.
Puella Magi Megami Tensei
950: Laid Bare.
[X] Pat, pat!
You instantly reach over to pay her on the back. She doesn't object, simply letting you do your thing.
"Ever since then, I've just been... Existing." Kyoko stares forward again, "I was alive, but it sure as hell didn't feel like it. I ate what I could, fought what I could, and stole what I could to survive. So, I guess I kinda... Made that my way of life. I was doomed to be a Magical Girl for the rest of my life, and I figured I'd eventually get unlucky in a fight, and then I'd die. But you just had to screw that up." She half heartedly attempts to joke, "But in the end, I made my Wish, and I told Dad. It's all on me."
"No." You vehemently shake your head, "You were tricked into signing a contract you didn't fully understand the consequences of. That's a far cry from knowingly making a Faustian Bargain, or selling your soul to the devil or whatever."
"Doesn't change the result, though." She sighs, "Maybe I just needed to blame someone so I wouldn't lose it, so I ended up blaming myself. Couldn't blame Mami, couldn't blame Kyubey, couldn't really blame Dad..."
She most certainly could blame Kyubey, and she would be right.
"After I met you, and you started being all friendly and shit, I honestly thought you were either dumb or naive. My original plan was to use you for a few meals, then make myself scarce. Then, all of the shit at the hospital happened, and you had me protecting Yuma and Nagisa..." Kyoko smiles a little, "...So that kinda fell through. After that, I started to... Get attached to Yuma, and you got me out of a few tough scrapes, and..."
You don't interrupt her, simply listening to Kyoko as she figures out what she needs to say.
"...Then, that whole thing with that dickwad "priest" and my Soul Gem." Kyoko stops, staring at the ground again.
"...I'd imagine that brought back a few bad memories, huh?" You ask, turning to her.
"...Yeah, and that's putting it lightly." Kyoko turns to you, a calm confusion in her eyes, "You've dragged me, kicking and screaming, back to my life. How the hell am I supposed to repay you now?"
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You instantly reach over to pay her on the back. She doesn't object, simply letting you do your thing.
"Ever since then, I've just been... Existing." Kyoko stares forward again, "I was alive, but it sure as hell didn't feel like it. I ate what I could, fought what I could, and stole what I could to survive. So, I guess I kinda... Made that my way of life. I was doomed to be a Magical Girl for the rest of my life, and I figured I'd eventually get unlucky in a fight, and then I'd die. But you just had to screw that up." She half heartedly attempts to joke, "But in the end, I made my Wish, and I told Dad. It's all on me."
"No." You vehemently shake your head, "You were tricked into signing a contract you didn't fully understand the consequences of. That's a far cry from knowingly making a Faustian Bargain, or selling your soul to the devil or whatever."
"Doesn't change the result, though." She sighs, "Maybe I just needed to blame someone so I wouldn't lose it, so I ended up blaming myself. Couldn't blame Mami, couldn't blame Kyubey, couldn't really blame Dad..."
She most certainly could blame Kyubey, and she would be right.
"After I met you, and you started being all friendly and shit, I honestly thought you were either dumb or naive. My original plan was to use you for a few meals, then make myself scarce. Then, all of the shit at the hospital happened, and you had me protecting Yuma and Nagisa..." Kyoko smiles a little, "...So that kinda fell through. After that, I started to... Get attached to Yuma, and you got me out of a few tough scrapes, and..."
You don't interrupt her, simply listening to Kyoko as she figures out what she needs to say.
"...Then, that whole thing with that dickwad "priest" and my Soul Gem." Kyoko stops, staring at the ground again.
"...I'd imagine that brought back a few bad memories, huh?" You ask, turning to her.
"...Yeah, and that's putting it lightly." Kyoko turns to you, a calm confusion in her eyes, "You've dragged me, kicking and screaming, back to my life. How the hell am I supposed to repay you now?"
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Isiri Pudireach
Predictive text can go duck itself
[X] "By not giving up. Make the most of your life so my actions weren't in vain. Of course, if you want a more concrete goal, how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
[] "Well, to start with, don't waste that life. Otherwise, what was all of that for?"
-[] "On a more serious note, help me keep them safe. Kyubey already dropped a Witch on Yuma because I didn't do what he wanted me to, and in all likelihood, the only way I'm not going to wind up doing something he doesn't approve of again is if something goes well and truly wrong before I get the chance. And when I do, I expect he'll once again decide that killing my loved ones will somehow make me more willing to follow his orders and not try to screw him over out of spite."
Not entirely sure about this, but it's what I've got.
EDIT: Isiri's vote is also pretty good.
-[] "On a more serious note, help me keep them safe. Kyubey already dropped a Witch on Yuma because I didn't do what he wanted me to, and in all likelihood, the only way I'm not going to wind up doing something he doesn't approve of again is if something goes well and truly wrong before I get the chance. And when I do, I expect he'll once again decide that killing my loved ones will somehow make me more willing to follow his orders and not try to screw him over out of spite."
Not entirely sure about this, but it's what I've got.
EDIT: Isiri's vote is also pretty good.
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[jk] Vtuber Kyo-chan
[] "By not wasting it looking for a reason to die..."
-[] "Make the most of your life so my actions weren't in vain. Of course, if you want a more concrete goal, how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
Bit of both, though this could probably use some refinement.
[X] "Well, to start with, don't waste that life. Otherwise, what was all of that for?"
-[X] "On a more serious note, help me keep them safe. Kyubey already dropped a Witch on Yuma because I didn't do what he wanted me to, and in all likelihood, the only way I'm not going to wind up doing something he doesn't approve of again is if something goes well and truly wrong before I get the chance. And when I do, I expect he'll once again decide that killing my loved ones will somehow make me more willing to follow his orders and not try to screw him over out of spite."
--[X] Mutter, "...how that thing has managed to make it however many centuries without someone Wishing it into irrevocably having a true sense of guilt over its actions, or something, I do not know."
-[X] "For something more short-term... how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
-[] "Make the most of your life so my actions weren't in vain. Of course, if you want a more concrete goal, how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
Bit of both, though this could probably use some refinement.
[X] "Well, to start with, don't waste that life. Otherwise, what was all of that for?"
-[X] "On a more serious note, help me keep them safe. Kyubey already dropped a Witch on Yuma because I didn't do what he wanted me to, and in all likelihood, the only way I'm not going to wind up doing something he doesn't approve of again is if something goes well and truly wrong before I get the chance. And when I do, I expect he'll once again decide that killing my loved ones will somehow make me more willing to follow his orders and not try to screw him over out of spite."
--[X] Mutter, "...how that thing has managed to make it however many centuries without someone Wishing it into irrevocably having a true sense of guilt over its actions, or something, I do not know."
-[X] "For something more short-term... how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
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BethofDeath
Girls just wanna have pun
- Location
- Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha
- Pronouns
- She/Her
[X] "Well, to start with, don't waste that life. Otherwise, what was all of that for?"
-[X] "On a more serious note, help me keep them safe. Kyubey already dropped a Witch on Yuma because I didn't do what he wanted me to, and in all likelihood, the only way I'm not going to wind up doing something he doesn't approve of again is if something goes well and truly wrong before I get the chance. And when I do, I expect he'll once again decide that killing my loved ones will somehow make me more willing to follow his orders and not try to screw him over out of spite."
--[X] Mutter, "...how that thing has managed to make it however many centuries without someone Wishing it into irrevocably having a true sense of guilt over its actions, or something, I do not know."
-[X] "For something more short-term... how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
-[X] "On a more serious note, help me keep them safe. Kyubey already dropped a Witch on Yuma because I didn't do what he wanted me to, and in all likelihood, the only way I'm not going to wind up doing something he doesn't approve of again is if something goes well and truly wrong before I get the chance. And when I do, I expect he'll once again decide that killing my loved ones will somehow make me more willing to follow his orders and not try to screw him over out of spite."
--[X] Mutter, "...how that thing has managed to make it however many centuries without someone Wishing it into irrevocably having a true sense of guilt over its actions, or something, I do not know."
-[X] "For something more short-term... how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
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Solarstream
It's all in the cards
- Location
- Zombie World
- Pronouns
- He/Him
[X] BethofDeath
I think she'd actually stab us if we said this lmao.
I think she'd actually stab us if we said this lmao.
In retrospect, i think she wouldn't understand. Youtube just started or something and she doesnt have easy access or time for internets. The closest thing would be vocaloids at this point.
She probably still stab us for getting her to act cutesy per "-chan" part. heh
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Isiri Pudireach
Predictive text can go duck itself
So a more time period accurate take would be:
[JK] "I'm starting up an idol agency, and want you to be my lead."
(Cut to a month later and we purify Walpy via Kyoko's pure hearted singing in her debut concert)
- Location
- Sea of Souls
Didn't Mami become an idol in one timeline?
[X] "By not giving up. Make the most of your life so my actions weren't in vain. Of course, if you want a more concrete goal, how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
I believe that was the bonus route of Portable.
Kyoko: No.
Yumi: C'mon, just give it a try!
Kyoko: No.
Yumi: Just one song, all I'm asking--!!
Kyoko: Fuck off.
I'm gonna scream.
[] "By not giving up. Make the most of your life so my actions weren't in vain. Of course, if you want a more concrete goal, how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
VS.
[] "Well, to start with, don't waste that life. Otherwise, what was all of that for?"
-[] "On a more serious note, help me keep them safe. Kyubey already dropped a Witch on Yuma because I didn't do what he wanted me to, and in all likelihood, the only way I'm not going to wind up doing something he doesn't approve of again is if something goes well and truly wrong before I get the chance. And when I do, I expect he'll once again decide that killing my loved ones will somehow make me more willing to follow his orders and not try to screw him over out of spite."
--[] Mutter, "...how that thing has managed to make it however many centuries without someone Wishing it into irrevocably having a true sense of guilt over its actions, or something, I do not know."
-[] "For something more short-term... how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
Everyone here knows the drill, right?
VS.
[] "Well, to start with, don't waste that life. Otherwise, what was all of that for?"
-[] "On a more serious note, help me keep them safe. Kyubey already dropped a Witch on Yuma because I didn't do what he wanted me to, and in all likelihood, the only way I'm not going to wind up doing something he doesn't approve of again is if something goes well and truly wrong before I get the chance. And when I do, I expect he'll once again decide that killing my loved ones will somehow make me more willing to follow his orders and not try to screw him over out of spite."
--[] Mutter, "...how that thing has managed to make it however many centuries without someone Wishing it into irrevocably having a true sense of guilt over its actions, or something, I do not know."
-[] "For something more short-term... how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
Everyone here knows the drill, right?
[X] "Well, to start with, don't waste that life. Otherwise, what was all of that for?"
-[X] "On a more serious note, help me keep them safe. Kyubey already dropped a Witch on Yuma because I didn't do what he wanted me to, and in all likelihood, the only way I'm not going to wind up doing something he doesn't approve of again is if something goes well and truly wrong before I get the chance. And when I do, I expect he'll once again decide that killing my loved ones will somehow make me more willing to follow his orders and not try to screw him over out of spite."
--[X] Mutter, "...how that thing has managed to make it however many centuries without someone Wishing it into irrevocably having a true sense of guilt over its actions, or something, I do not know."
-[X] "For something more short-term... how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
Unless we need someone else...
-[X] "On a more serious note, help me keep them safe. Kyubey already dropped a Witch on Yuma because I didn't do what he wanted me to, and in all likelihood, the only way I'm not going to wind up doing something he doesn't approve of again is if something goes well and truly wrong before I get the chance. And when I do, I expect he'll once again decide that killing my loved ones will somehow make me more willing to follow his orders and not try to screw him over out of spite."
--[X] Mutter, "...how that thing has managed to make it however many centuries without someone Wishing it into irrevocably having a true sense of guilt over its actions, or something, I do not know."
-[X] "For something more short-term... how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
Unless we need someone else...
BethofDeath
Girls just wanna have pun
- Location
- Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha
- Pronouns
- She/Her
[X] "Well, to start with, don't waste that life. Otherwise, what was all of that for?"
-[X] "On a more serious note, help me keep them safe. Kyubey already dropped a Witch on Yuma because I didn't do what he wanted me to, and in all likelihood, the only way I'm not going to wind up doing something he doesn't approve of again is if something goes well and truly wrong before I get the chance. And when I do, I expect he'll once again decide that killing my loved ones will somehow make me more willing to follow his orders and not try to screw him over out of spite."
--[X] Mutter, "...how that thing has managed to make it however many centuries without someone Wishing it into irrevocably having a true sense of guilt over its actions, or something, I do not know."
-[X] "For something more short-term... how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
I have a terrible feeling it's just gonna land even again, lol
-[X] "On a more serious note, help me keep them safe. Kyubey already dropped a Witch on Yuma because I didn't do what he wanted me to, and in all likelihood, the only way I'm not going to wind up doing something he doesn't approve of again is if something goes well and truly wrong before I get the chance. And when I do, I expect he'll once again decide that killing my loved ones will somehow make me more willing to follow his orders and not try to screw him over out of spite."
--[X] Mutter, "...how that thing has managed to make it however many centuries without someone Wishing it into irrevocably having a true sense of guilt over its actions, or something, I do not know."
-[X] "For something more short-term... how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
I have a terrible feeling it's just gonna land even again, lol
Isiri Pudireach
Predictive text can go duck itself
[X] "By not giving up. Make the most of your life so my actions weren't in vain. Of course, if you want a more concrete goal, how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
[X] "Well, to start with, don't waste that life. Otherwise, what was all of that for?"
-[X] "On a more serious note, help me keep them safe. Kyubey already dropped a Witch on Yuma because I didn't do what he wanted me to, and in all likelihood, the only way I'm not going to wind up doing something he doesn't approve of again is if something goes well and truly wrong before I get the chance. And when I do, I expect he'll once again decide that killing my loved ones will somehow make me more willing to follow his orders and not try to screw him over out of spite."
--[X] Mutter, "...how that thing has managed to make it however many centuries without someone Wishing it into irrevocably having a true sense of guilt over its actions, or something, I do not know."
-[X] "For something more short-term... how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
-[X] "On a more serious note, help me keep them safe. Kyubey already dropped a Witch on Yuma because I didn't do what he wanted me to, and in all likelihood, the only way I'm not going to wind up doing something he doesn't approve of again is if something goes well and truly wrong before I get the chance. And when I do, I expect he'll once again decide that killing my loved ones will somehow make me more willing to follow his orders and not try to screw him over out of spite."
--[X] Mutter, "...how that thing has managed to make it however many centuries without someone Wishing it into irrevocably having a true sense of guilt over its actions, or something, I do not know."
-[X] "For something more short-term... how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
Doctor_Hayden
Plant-Katto
- Location
- Morioh, 1999
- Pronouns
- He/Him
[X] "Well, to start with, don't waste that life. Otherwise, what was all of that for?"
-[X] "On a more serious note, help me keep them safe. Kyubey already dropped a Witch on Yuma because I didn't do what he wanted me to, and in all likelihood, the only way I'm not going to wind up doing something he doesn't approve of again is if something goes well and truly wrong before I get the chance. And when I do, I expect he'll once again decide that killing my loved ones will somehow make me more willing to follow his orders and not try to screw him over out of spite."
--[X] Mutter, "...how that thing has managed to make it however many centuries without someone Wishing it into irrevocably having a true sense of guilt over its actions, or something, I do not know."
-[X] "For something more short-term... how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
-[X] "On a more serious note, help me keep them safe. Kyubey already dropped a Witch on Yuma because I didn't do what he wanted me to, and in all likelihood, the only way I'm not going to wind up doing something he doesn't approve of again is if something goes well and truly wrong before I get the chance. And when I do, I expect he'll once again decide that killing my loved ones will somehow make me more willing to follow his orders and not try to screw him over out of spite."
--[X] Mutter, "...how that thing has managed to make it however many centuries without someone Wishing it into irrevocably having a true sense of guilt over its actions, or something, I do not know."
-[X] "For something more short-term... how about helping me make sure everyone in the group is properly able to handle this world we live in?"
Here's hoping it's not tied anymore!