002 ✽ Come back! Even as a shadow, even as a dream

[giglio_madonna]

Who: Everyone stuck in Virgo HQ
What: This happened, and now we're all stuck here.
When: Nov. 1 - 5
Where: Virgo HQ
Warnings: Honor system, I'm trusting everyone to put warning in the subject lines if it comes up in their threads!

So.

Press events? Not happening. Concerts? Cancelled. Going out at all? N o p e.

Everyone- well every newbie- is ball and chained to Virgo Entertainment's headquarters for the time being. What's the emergency? No one knows, but you're all stuck here regardless.

> What will you do?

Comments

[goateeocracy]

So definitely.

[Telling him to date within his species probably wouldn't go over well, as much as he needed to be reminded of it.]

Who's your manager? Shouldn't they be keeping an eye on you?

[yellowcopycat]

Okay, so what? It's not like Virgo has anyone near my age. [Ivan? Maybe? Honestly he hasn't really spoken to the shamishen player all that much. Weasel he guesses but he's not found of him atm. And Yan, you're obviously way too old for him!]

Yama trusts me not to make an ass of myself unless it makes money.

[goateeocracy]

Maybe Yama needs a crash course in dealing with kids.

[The way he says it seems to imply that he's willing to administer it himself, though it's kind of questionable what actually gives him that sort of authority. He doesn't have siblings or kids and he's never been in a band with anyone more than a few years younger than he is, and yet he's pretty sure somehow that he could write a book on this stuff. It's weird.]

If you can't find anyone your age here, date outside the industry. Just stay clear of Pride rejects.

[yellowcopycat]

[An eye roll from Ryouta]

Well, yeah. He had no idea how to deal with Kaworu. I'm pretty sure that's why Kaworu's gone.

[He's bitter. Kaworu was... an odd kid, and obviously Yama couldn't deal with him]

They're not all bad. The guys in Flashstep are cool. [At least the three he's friends with, he doesn't know about B or Yousuke]

I... Don't know if I'm comfortable with that. I've been stalked before and I'd really rather not repeat the experience.

[goateeocracy]

So don't date some crazy fan. There are people out there who have no idea who you are, trust me.

[It wouldn't make for much of a story to date one of them, but that's probably for the best. It's easier to maintain the image they want you to maintain if you can keep your personal life, your real personal life, out of the spotlight.]

[yellowcopycat]

It's very hard to find anyone who doesn't know me. Anyone my age, that is. I, uh, I've kinda been in the spot light since I was seven. Well, not spot light, but in fashion mags and and blogs.

[goateeocracy]

And I can guarantee you there are plenty of kids who don't give a shit about any of that. You really think most guys read fashion shit?

[Considering how Yan usually dresses, it's pretty clear he doesn't. Never has and has no intention of ever starting.]

[yellowcopycat]

[Clearly. Ryouta is judging his outfit as we speak]

Well, no. But it'll come up.

[he gives a sigh and looks dejected. Romance is complicated without being famous]

That sort of thing would always come up. And it would only put strain on them.