Here you are, like many times before, breaking a sweat in front of a grill — doing what you do best. That’s right, you’re cooking some burgers! The most special kind. A recipe of your own creation. One that surpasses every other single one. But you can’t boast yet without every single one of your hobos’ approval! You’re nothing without them, and if they don’t enjoy it, there’s no reason to do this. That’s why you called Ruby and Suan De back to the apartment. One quick testing session before everyone arrives. Your teammates are stuck in traffic so there’s time to prepare everything for the party AND get those two’s consent for your nameless burger. Then Matilda will be next! You’ll show her the superior burger!You’re not naming the burger based on the team (You don’t apologize to Bubbles.) It’s a placeholder. The name you came up with was rejected, and the hobos’ suggestion was so offensive that you won’t give it the dignity to list it here.Regardless, your judges have arrived...“I meant to arrive early, but I was delayed. My apologies.” Suan De bursts in like she’s about to do the most important assassination mission she ever had. “What’s the emergency?”“Johnny, I’m here as well. Whatever you need us for, we are ready.” Ruby hurries inside.“Good. I need your opinion on these.” You show off the incredible hamburgers your twisted mind has prepared.“That’s the emergency…?” Suan De feels cheated. “It’s a never-done-before special recipe.” You state. “I’m sure you two are going to love it, but I’m a little unsure. Help me out, please.”“With the party looming, no wonder this felt so urgent.” Ruby gets you. “And of course. I’m a little full, but one bite isn’t going to be the end of the world.”“It’s a hamburger. There’s no way you of all people could mess one up.” Suan De continues to feel cheated.“Johnny is allowed to be a little self-conscious.” Ruby argues.“He’s using this as an opportunity to brag.” Suan De crosses her arms. “If so, that’s a good reason to give it a try. It’s gonna be delicious.” You wiggle your eyebrows. “Suit yourself…” Suan De agrees to do this after a sigh. She’s out of arguments.“Thank you for playing along. We’re ready!” Ruby reinforces the Slob Dragon’s good behavior. It’s time to show your effort in the best way possible! Bradford Jr. cheers you on!What do you do?>Hand feed the burger Ruby. She’s gonna find this adorable! She’s gonna have so much fun!>Hand feed the burger Suan De. She won’t like that, but you’re sure it’ll make for a better experience.>Don’t be a weirdo, let them enjoy the burgers normally.>Write In.What’s the proper name of the burger?>Hubboburger.>Melting Cheese (heart) burger.>The Nautical Cheese Patty. (This prompt is going to fail.)>Write In.
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>>6386353>Don’t be a weirdo, let them enjoy the burgers normally.>The Heart-throbbing Hamburger Classic
>>6386353>>Hand feed the burger Ruby. She’s gonna find this adorable! She’s gonna have so much fun!>>The Nautical Cheese Patty. (This prompt is going to fail.)
>>6386353>Don’t be a weirdo, let them enjoy the burgers normally.The opinion must remain untainted >The Nautical Cheese Patty. (This prompt is going to fail.)
>>6386353>Hand feed the burger Ruby. She’s gonna find this adorable! She’s gonna have so much fun!>The Nautical Cheese Patty. (This prompt is going to fail.)
I change to feed our hobo to continue
>>6386358>Hand feed the burger Ruby. She’s gonna find this adorable! She’s gonna have so much fun!>Write-in. The charisma burger. Because it’s a power up.
You’re going to show them how much the Nautical Cheese Patty means to you, and they are surely going to feel bad enough for you to go along with the name. And to do that, you must make this moment special. You know this can’t fail…“Here they are!” You put the two burgers on the dining table, right in front of them.“Woah, they’re much bigger than I thought…” Ruby meant it when she said she can only take one bite.“They remind me of an old diner I used to go to. Not a fine place.” Suan De says it as a positive, somehow. You’ll take it.“Well, I don’t think I emphasized it right, but it’s my own recipe. I called it The Nautical Cheese Patty™!” You grab one of the burgers to show it off. “I prepared it with all of you in mind. Something that you can enjoy at your pace, but filling like no other. Do you see it? You can tell it’s special!” You point at its greatness.“I-I see it.” Ruby is both amused and confused by this presentation.“Now a special little burger like this one can only be enjoyed one bite at the time. Here, give it a shot.” You sit by the redhead’s side, and gently bring the burger towards her mouth.“Y-You’re feeding it to me? You’re so sweet.” Ruby is pleasantly surprised as she closes the distance even more between you. “How about I return the favor after my bite?” She wants you to work together to beat this juggernaut. She’s more excited about feeding you back, than eating the burger...“Sure thing!” You accept these terms.“Here I go!” Ruby rejoices in her small bite! Another smile for your pic collection…“How is it?” You’re not made out of stone, you want to brag.“It’s superb, Johnny.” Ruby cleans her mouth with a napkin. “I would say as always, but this is as special as you said it was going to be.”“You mean The Nautical Cheese Patty™ is indeed a very special dish?” You act like you’re in an ad for a burger joint.“S-Sure, what you just said…” Ruby halfheartedly humors your poorly written dialogue. “May I have another bite?”“I thought you didn’t have space for more.” You smugly throw her words back.“W-Well, I always break my limits for you…” Ruby gets playful.“Here you go then!” You let the redhead keep tasting your golden ticket! Nobody can wipe your goofy smile off your face. You got another hobo’s approval!
>>6386467The nectar of glory left you distracted, and Ruby snuck on your lap. Thankfully, you experienced something similar during your trip back, so your knees are ready! This is an easier position to feed her in too. So all is well.“...Johnny, you know how much I missed you, don’t you?” Ruby doesn’t want to let you go as she whispers next to your ear…You caress Ruby’s hair with one hand, and help her more with the burger with the other. Huh, you don’t know what to do. She appears to be afflicted with unforeseen side-effects of such a nautical dish.“What’s going on?” Suan De notices the redhead acting funky as she makes progress on the other burger at her own accord. She was silently enjoying herself until Ruby appeared on your lap.Hmm, you need to find a way to deal with this situation.What do you do?>“Did you like it?” You need the final approval before moving on. You’re a serious chef.>“Huh, nothing.” Let them enjoy their food, then send them on their merry way. You’ll deal with the side-effects later.>If Snackos, a salty snack, somehow stopped the cake's side-effects. As the inventor of the burger, you believe a cold beverage will temporarily subdue the side-effects of this one. Give them something cold to drink!>Write In.(Last Reply of the day, we continue tomorrow!)
>>6386468>“Did you like it?” You need the final approval before moving on. You’re a serious chef.>“Huh, nothing.” Let them enjoy their food, then send them on their merry way. You’ll deal with the side-effects later.
>>6386477This
>>6386468>“Huh, nothing.” Let them enjoy their food, then send them on their merry way. You’ll deal with the side-effects later.
>>6386477Also this.
>>6386477Supporting
Hold your horses, aren’t you jumping the gun acting as if the burger has anything to do with how Ruby is behaving? She’s always been pretty friendly since the beginning. And more importantly, the other hobos didn’t act out of line. Kobashi’s part of the cake lineage is what makes them get friendlier! And that’s only if they feel lonely! Are you going to presume you’re as good a chef as Kobashi? Yes, but in this exercise, you shouldn’t. For now. You only need their approval!“Huh, nothing.” You’re keeping an eye on them, but you’re not going to admit fault. It’s a great burger, but not a magic one.“…Ruby, behave.” Suan De further examines the situation and comes to a different conclusion: This is what Ruby is like. “Huh? D-Did I do something inappropriate?” Ruby snaps out of it, the tints of red continue to be all over her face. “Not really.” You like having her around! “Did you like it?” “Not as much as I like you...” Ruby flirts, then acts all coy as if she didn’t mean to be so forward. “Y-Yes, it’s wonderful.”“How about you, Suan De?” You wonder.“Hmm?” Suan De lost focus.“What do you think?” You need her approval no matter what or else this experiment will be a failure.“About you or the burger?” Suan De asks back.“The burger.” You clarify as you raise an eyebrow. “…” Suan De slightly blushes as she takes a moment to answer. “...It’s a good one.”“Hooray! Thank you very much, you two!” You release your tension by pumping your fist! “Now, I don’t wanna take more of your time, so feel free to take your leftovers if you want. Or I can leave them in the fridge.”“I’ll take mine.” Suan De doesn’t want to part with the burger.“Oh, I, uhm, I’ll… take mine too.” Ruby finally has it in her hands. “Goodbye, Johnny…” She heaves a sigh. “Come on. We’re leaving.” Suan De has decided she can’t trust the redhead and makes sure the two leave promptly. The former hit-woman downs her drink as she’s feeling oddly under the weather, and believes cooling off will help.“Meow.” Bradford Jr. waves goodbye to his roommates. He gets a pet from both of them before leaving. You wave goodbye too, but get no pets. Life is unfair.You hope nothing bad happens to those two! Their help was invaluable for your purposes. Speaking of, you better continue preparing everything for the party before everyone arrives. Bradford Jr. will assist in every way he can.With all the gadgets, cookware, and miscellaneous — you have everything ready for the team’s arrival!A smoothie is soon to arrive…
>>6387085What’s next?>As planned before, you’re going to feed Matilda your premium burger! It’s the moment you were waiting for!>There’s nothing better to come home to than lasagna. You’re going to make Celia’s bittersweet day become better with her favorite meal!>You went through all the trouble to get Odetta’s favorite ready. She’s gonna eat that first!>Enjoy your smoothie. You deserve it.>Write In.
>>6387086>As planned before, you’re going to feed Matilda your premium burger! It’s the moment you were waiting for!>There’s nothing better to come home to than lasagna. You’re going to make Celia’s bittersweet day become better with her favorite meal!>You went through all the trouble to get Odetta’s favorite ready. She’s gonna eat that first!>Enjoy your smoothie. You deserve it.I feel greedy on a Sunday
>>6387103>As planned before, you’re going to feed Matilda your premium burger! It’s the moment you were waiting for!>Enjoy your smoothie. You deserve it.On second thought sip smugly as Mat enjoys our meat.
>>6387104This
For a moment, you thought about deviating your plans, but that’d be silly — Matilda must taste your Nautical Cheese Patty. That’s not what the party is about, but — god damn it — you put your heart and soul into this recipe the same way she did with hers, and she gave it to you when you needed it the most during that awful day at the clinic. You gotta return the favor!“Welcome, welcome!” You open the door like the greatest host to ever live. The Host-age be damned. “You guys took your time, huh?”“Smells like you took advantage of that.” Crossbill uses her large nose to detect your treats. You wink back. She then pets Bradford Jr., Brilliant.“Guess who’s to blame. I dare you. If you guess wrong, I’m gonna leave.” Odetta glares at Lydie. The answer is Lydie. The answer always seems to be Lydie.“That’s right, my star! I’m responsible for our voyage to sink to newer lows! I saw our ship’s potential as a submarine, and opened it to a new world!” Lydie admits it despite sounding like she’s bragging, and even if the wording doesn’t go along with her intention. She didn’t want to risk Spooky escaping.“I don’t get what you’re trying to say anymore, and I still hate it.” Vera grumbles. She’s on her crutches now. You imagine going through the stairs was easier like this, but you would’ve loved carrying her here for old time’s sake!“What Lydie means is that we bought smoothies! Yippie!” Liu shows hers. You already saw everyone having one. Yet, you remain empty-handed.“And don’t worry, we bought a ton for everyone!” Aurora is super excited about this smoothie intake.“These so-called smoothies are plainly delightful. You should slurp one through oral means.” Newest Sasha has like four of them in between her arms.
>>6387175“Naturally, as I heeded your request for its sweetness, here’s the perfect one for you!” Lydie blames you for their drift. That’s rude.“I guessed you’d like a milk banana one, so here you go.” Celia took an educated guess and hands an elegant paper bag over.“Then I disagreed with her and brought you a Spinach and Kiwi one.” Matilda hands you a healthier mix…“I have one over here if you think those two are nasty.” In an odd moment of niceness, Odetta brought one too. It’s likely she picked a flavor she didn’t like and she’s pushing it to you.They are both waiting for you to take theirs, so you grab them both, because you can’t go wrong with smoothies. “Thanks, everyone!” You smile at the team for another job well done. “I have treats of my own.” You wiggle the wigglers on top of your eyes.“Pick one.” Celia wants you to choose a smoothie of the two. Both Matilda and her pressure you with their stares.“Why? I can have them both.” You question Celia’s logic.“That’s right, my glittering throne. Be greedy. You must take everything within your grasp…” Lydie applauds your worst behavior. “Besides, I paid for them!”“We’re going to pay attention to which one you drink first.” Matilda has a petty thing going on with Celia.“What if I do *this*?!” You drink the smoothies through both straws! They must feel the power of your level 5 Knowledge!“...Damn it, smart guy.” Celia snaps her fingers.“T-That’s clever!” Liu is in awe! “Hehe, an older sibling tactic...” Aurora approves.“Relying on a cop-out? I thought better of you.” Saltilda won’t let this slide.“It’s rude to put someone on the spot like that. Besides, if you think you can do better, it’s your turn! I have a special treat for you, Mat.” You walk back to get another plate for your Nautical Cheese Patty. “*Ta-dah!* I know you’re the burger expert, so I wanted you to try my own recipe. It’s called the—” “Looks unhealthy. Greasy. Uneven. Bloated.” Matilda starts examining it.“Since when burgers are supposed to be healthy, you mushroom head?” Odetta shouts from the couch as she continues watching TV.
>>6387176“I showed him the perfect hamburger before. I imagined he would’ve taken some notes.” Matilda points out.“He made it from scratch. I can tell. Its form mocks me.” Vera has a sharp eye, she knows the cheese is a key component. “Mat, it’s a juicy burger, just go ahead and eat before we do it for you!” Aurora encourages her to eat it.“...Or are you scared?” Celia teases Mat too.“My newest rival can’t be scared by such an awe-inspiring hamburger. Don’t be ridiculous! It doesn’t have googly eyes!” Lydie eggs Mat on.“Eat the burger, Mat.” Crossbill pokes Matilda’s face. “At what moment did I ever imply I wasn’t going to?” Matilda rejects all forms of teasing! “I’m giving it a proper assessment. It’s the least I can do after Johnny laid out the challenge.”“But it might grow cold...” Liu points out.“Fine, I’ll eat.” Matilda can’t handle it anymore and chomps the burger. She gives it a good taste. The others begin discussing if she’ll end up liking it or not, with each second adding to the drama. Her usual stoic demeanor gives them no clues as the anticipation grows. Some say that another bite doesn’t mean anything, as she’s the type of person who’d eat the entire thing out of respect. Some wonder how true that is, and a second tasting seals the deal... You begin drinking the smoothies with a smug grin on your face…Matilda grabs another bite without muttering a word……What do you do?>“You loved the Nautical Cheese Patty, didn’t you?” Tease Matilda in front of everyone.>“Did you like it…?” Act like a nervous participant in a terrible cooking show that both looks under and over budget somehow.>“Wanna help refine the recipe with me in the kitchen?” Give her an out with dignity. Also, this is how the cake got as strong as it did.>Keep drinking the smoothie. Let Matilda answer everyone’s concerns at her own pace. Or let her explode in praise. Both would be nice.>Write In.(Last Reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow. Well, if this site ain't a bitch that blocks my IP again.)
>>6387177>Keep drinking the smoothie. Let Matilda answer everyone’s concerns at her own pace. Or let her explode in praise. Both would be nice.>“Wanna help refine the recipe with me in the kitchen?” Give her an out with dignity. Also, this is how the cake got as strong as it did.
>>6387177>“You loved the Nautical Cheese Patty, didn’t you?” Tease Matilda in front of everyone.Make her be honest with her feelings
>>6387177>Keep drinking the smoothie. Let Matilda answer everyone’s concerns at her own pace. Or let her explode in praise. Both would be nice.>“Wanna help refine the recipe with me in the kitchen?” Give her an out with dignity. Also, this is how the cake got as strong as it did.Like a dignified tea ceremony, but with a cheeseburger and a smoothie.
>>6387286+1. Can’t wait to see Johnny wear the silly court hat.
In this dignified smoothie ceremony, you’re going to let the play continue without interfering. All pieces are in place. You leave it all to the winds of fate…Silence engulfs the room.Tension rises. Nobody wants to say a word. All eyes on Matilda.Matilda indulges in another bite.Her face cheeks tint redder.No clear verdict.Her munching goes faster.Face turns rosier. In the blink of an eye, the burger is all gone.She licks her fingers clean while giving you a defiant look......Without blinking.She takes a piece of paper, ink, and a brush from her pocket.She writes the word [b]‘delicious’[/b] in a few strokes, and passes it over to you.Gasps are heard among the room.You continue drinking your smoothie without giving it a second glance....Then Matilda face plants on the table. She was overwhelmed by the flavor. How dramatic.[b]Matilda admits your Nautical Cheese Patty is amazing.[/b]Liu gulps. She understood what happened better than anyone here. Some of your food has that effect...“Ohohoho~! Wonderful! What a display!” Lydie claps for your victory. Despite experiencing the same thing yesterday as Liu, she doesn’t get what happened. “Did she fuckin’ die…?” Odetta shouts from the couch. She can’t see shit.“No way! Don’t say stuff like that, Oddie! It was only a really yummy burger. It happens.” Aurora reprimands. Vera, Odetta, and Celia share a look. They know this isn’t normal. They won’t ever eat at a place Rora suggests.You place your hand over Matilda’s very toned shoulders. You don’t poison people, she’s fine. She’s just being a Nariko. “Wanna help refine the recipe with me in the kitchen?”“...[b]Absolutely[/b].” Matilda jumps out of her seat. Tomato mode on full display, eyes on the target. She grabs your hand and drags you to the kitchen.“Okay, everyone, let’s get busy while they are working. They have board games over here…” Crossbill claps and distracts the rest of the party to give you some space.Matilda shuts the door behind her… It’s only the two of you in this not-so-cramped kitchen…“So I was thinking that —” You begin brainstorming, but...“[i]I’ve been waiting to have you all for myself…[/i]” Matilda is looking a little too excited…Y-You have a party to manage![b]What do you do?![/b]>“Mat, I really want you to help me make the burger better.” Priorities. >“No funny business just yet. We have a party to deal with. I promise I’ll do what you want, but first, I need you to help me out.” Get serious but understanding. There are too many ladies here who you have to cheer up! Sorry, Mat!>“Here, cool off.” Give her a cold glass of water. This will help somehow!>Write In. (Only reply of the day, we continue tomorrow. Still banned...)
>>6387610>“No funny business just yet. We have a party to deal with. I promise I’ll do what you want, but first, I need you to help me out.” Get serious but understanding. There are too many ladies here who you have to cheer up! Sorry, Mat!
>>6387610>“No funny business just yet. We have a party to deal with. I promise I’ll do what you want, but first, I need you to help me out.” Get serious but understanding. There are too many ladies here who you have to cheer up! Sorry, Mat!But we should still flirt with her the entire time
>>6387675I’ll second the flirting
>>6387610>“No funny business just yet. We have a party to deal with. I promise I’ll do what you want, but first, I need you to help me out.” Get serious but understanding. There are too many ladies here who you have to cheer up! Sorry, Mat!>“Here, cool off.” Give her a cold glass of water. This will help somehow!
Woah, Matilda needs to cool off! Her very distracting and effective tactics won’t stop you from preparing the best party ever. You must stay strong. You went out of your way to get everything ready. And there’s one thing you’re known for, and that’s delivering when it matters the most! Matilda knows it too!“No funny business just yet. We have a party to deal with.” You place your hands over her shoulders.“…” Matilda is not particularly deterred, but she’s listening. “I promise I’ll do what you want, but first, I need you to help me out.” You propose a truce. She’s receptive to those!“...You have more restraint than I thought.” Matilda has mixed feelings about this. “And you have less than I thought. I like this side of you anyhow.” You wink.“You better.” Matilda won’t take her eyes off you. “I’ll do what you want, you better keep your promise.”“I will! You know me better than anyone!” You give her a glass of water. “Here, cool off.”“…” Matilda drops the water on top of her head, and whips her hair with both hands… “I’m ready.”“...Let’s get rolling then.” You adjust your glasses at this steamy sight…With your powers combined, you two refine your hamburger recipe to greater heights! It’s quite amazing that it had this powerful of an effect on her. Perhaps, you inadvertently tailor made this recipe for Matilda! She’s the burger girl, right? Even if it was Nariko inspired. Well, her reaction is one or two nudges below Nariko’s. Regardless, this new prototype will have bigger effects.Matilda is effectively acting as your cooking assistant. Your very clingy cooking assistant. The kitchen feels as cramped as it was before the renovations, she’s not respecting personal space, and keeps taunting you…But you remain strong!>>What’s next?>Matilda ate first, now it’s Celia’s turn. Cook her favorite (Lasagna)!>Matilda ate first, now it’s Odetta’s turn. Cook her favorite (Takoyaki)!>Matilda ate first, now it’s time to share the newest burger with someone else! (Write-In who.)>Write In. (Only reply of the day, we continue tomorrow!)
>>6388157>>Matilda ate first, now it’s Odetta’s turn. Cook her favorite (Takoyaki)!
>>6388157>Matilda ate first, now it’s Odetta’s turn. Cook her favorite (Takoyaki)!
>>6388157Unff, Matilda a best
Matilda’s hazardous behavior helps encourage you to keep being around. And there’s nothing more fun to do in the kitchen than to cook. You’re truly beginning to appreciate the cooking assistant even when they get in the way. A little friction is fun…A snack can be appropriate after a big meal, and there’s one girl’s favorite that is exactly that. You went out of your way to get the cookware for it. Odetta is gonna get her takoyaki! You and Matilda can figure this one out easy. They are as tricky as you imagined, but you can do anything that is spherical. This is not dancing with Kata, but it has more friction somehow, you don’t mind the contact with Mat at all…Ehem. The minced octopus snack boats are ready to be served.…They’re playing Drawtionary without you. Not the strip one. Wait, there’s no strip one, you made up those rules. Or was it Yu Yan? Your memory is fuzzy. Whatever, they’re all by the couch as Liu is drawing Matilda’s butt. Err, some kind of butt, you guess.“S-Stop saying it’s my face! It couldn’t be further from the truth!” Lydie taps her feet in front of the sitting ghost.“Have you looked into a mirror lately?” Odetta raises an eyebrow.“Every single day since I was born in this world.” Lydie has never been more sure about something in her life. “Deny my beauty all you want, I’m not going to rest until you admit that I’m gorgeous!” Defiantly, she places her chin between Odetta thighs and glares upwards — right into the grinning girl’s eyes. “My beauty will bring you joy no matter what.”“Just indulge her once and she’s gonna stop bothering you.” Vera shares her tried and true tactic. “I have a backbone, thank you.” Odetta sarcastically retorts.“Hmm, if Lydie’s plan brings you joy, you should play along, Oddie! I wanna help you smile too!” Aurora encourages by getting closer to Odetta. “These blondies will be the end of me...” Odetta shakes her head. “It’s a peach!” Crossbill guesses.“G-Gah, we’re still playing?!” Celia didn’t realize.“Correct!” Liu applauds. “God damn it, you all distracted me.” Celia grumbles.“Sucker.” Crossbill grins.“Yes, sucker.” New Sasha is learning bad behavior.
>>6388693“Little O, I have a surprise for you!” You plow through with the takoyaki in hand and interrupt their game. “Ta-dah! I heard you like these!”“Wha? *You* made this...?” Odetta stares down in confusion.“Mhm! We made it together, really.” You adjust your glasses.“Why are you wet...?” Celia notices Matilda’s appearance.“Johnny’s doing. This usually happens.” Matilda doesn’t elaborate and nudges you with her hip. Most of the girls silently stare at you. Only exceptions are the takoyaki girl and the demon girl.“Not even subtle, huh.” Crossbill thinks you’re a menace.“She’s joking, she’s Ms. Innuendo. Besides, you’re taking away the spotlight from the food.” You hip attack Matilda back! Mat has never been called that before and seems taken aback. You’ll ignore it for now. “C’mon, Odetta, grab a bite! I made them specially for you! I have surprises for everyone, but this is your moment.”“Why…?” Odetta feels uneasy.“You helped us today, silly. Besides, we’re pals, aren’t we? That’s what I do!” You smile.“Putting smiles on everyone’s faces!” Aurora gets bubbly too. Liu nods.“But how did you know I like these…?” Odetta is pretty perplexed, but then… “Oh, Jaylene, that fuckin’ cockroach…” Odetta forgot that her sister is alive. So many trials and tribulations to bring her back, and she wants to kill her already.“Shouldn’t you be happy she helped him out?” Crossbill doesn’t get Spooky’s vitriol.“Eat one, you coward. I’d eat anything someone went out of their way to make for me.” Celia nudges the ghost girl.
>>6388694“I propose everyone to grab one ball, and offer it to the picky girl!” Lydie stabs the takoyaki with a toothpick. Every other single team member does the same (including you (and even Vera)). And offer it simultaneously. Odetta is surrounded!“Come on, Oddie! We know it’s, like, your fav now!” Aurora is having fun teasing.“D-Don’t be nervous!” Liu encourages.“We know you can’t eat ‘em all, so pick your favorite.” Crossbill grins. “And we know who you are going to pick, so get it over with.” Matilda acts a little sadistic. “Eat my hot ball, human.” Better Sasha demands it. “W-Why do you all have to make it weird...?” Odetta couldn’t have a second to process this before it turned stupid.“I ask myself that question everyday.” Vera feels a kinship with the ghost girl. “Now eat!”“Lamp post, c’mere.” Odetta wants you closer, you oblige — she snatches the takoyaki from your toothpick, and eats it! “Fug you.” She says between munches.“Did you like it?” You wonder.“Do you really expect me to say no?” Odetta likes it, but she’s mad.“We don’t expect you to *say* yes, girl.” Celia says.Odetta looks away. “Then yeah, it’s good…” S-She didn’t allow you to take a pic! She’s a monster! You know she smiles all the time, but it’s not the same!But…But Odetta liked it!This is huge! Like, Magumbo huge!>>What do you do?>“I’m glad you like it!” Sometimes the real smile comes from within.>Grab someone’s takoyaki and feed it to Odetta. You’re going to get that smile.>“I can’t believe you girls were playing without me…” Act offended for not playing Drawtionary. You’re like the king of that shit! >Write In.>>Who is next?!>Time for Celia’s favorite! She has to smile for you too!>Prepare the Nautical Cheese Patty V2 for everyone here!>First a meal, then a snack, and now it’s time for a dessert...>Write In.(Only reply of the day, we return during the weekend!)
>>6388695>Eat my hot ball, humanlol>"I'm so glad I didn't make them with dog food inside like Jaylene told me to."Then disappear into the kitchen before she can respond because it's >Time for Celia's favorite! She has to smile for you too!
>>6388789Absolutely this
>>6388789Supporting
Another beautiful smile you’re gonna treasure! Your motivation is rocket high, and you must continue this streak with another wonderful meal. There’s another gal having trouble communicating who is going to get their signature dish.The crew cheers as Odetta shamefully admits she loves her favorite food. You might be a group of assholes. But this isn’t where the surprises end, and you’ll let them know...“Stop acting like you cooked it yourself, motherfuckers.” Odetta doesn’t like whimsy OR joy around her.“I helped.” Matilda grins. She’s not as much of a menace as the others, but she’s having her fun.“And the guy who cooked it is dancing, so…” Crossbill points at you humbly dancing.“I’m so glad I didn’t make them with dog food instead like Jaylene told me!” You pump your fist!“Wait, what the hell did you say?” Odetta’s usual grin turns upside down. And her cockroach sister weeps in the distance.“Meow.” Bradford Jr. repeats your words for you since you disappeared into the kitchen, leaving no trace behind…“Y-You girls don’t think there’s a possibility he served us dog food at some point, right…?” In a strange sober moment, Lydie sounds concerned.“He’d never do that to me.” Vera remarks. “Because he thinks I’m a rat…” She sighs… At least Celia and Odetta laughed. Liu pats her mousy back...Back at the kitchen, it’s time to get this lasagna going! You’re gonna guess the type that Celia likes, you feel like you have a good eye for that nowadays. The ingredients are on the kitchen counter…“Don’t forget about me...” Matilda’s hands sneak from behind you, to grab some stuff from the table. She’s pushing her body onto you to do it. Your assistant really wanted you to notice she’s here!“We’re doing lasagna.” You wiggle your eyebrows. Matilda nods. She’s ready to make some tomato sauce! (Is this gore?!)*After a bit, the party lasagna has been completed!*Outside the kitchen, the girls are enjoying a different game, they are playing poker — this feels like stolen valor… “A-ha, who is the sucker now?!” Celia beats her enemies! She seems to have won this hand!“Fine, keep the chips! I’ll keep your hat in exchange!” Crossbill becomes an unofficial beaniesaur through thievery.“…Screw you.” Celia managed to find a fourth beanie... “Say it to the beak bitch, demon gal.” Odetta nudges New Sasha.“Sucker! Sucker! Sucker!” New Sasha happily insults the bird. Crossbill is planning to steal something from them too, but…“Agent Trash Girl, I have a surprise for you! I heard this one is your favorite!” You push the stupid poker chips away to put the lasagna in the middle of the table. “WOAAAH!!! That looks super amazing!” Aurora is 100% into this cheesey goodness. “I-It’s the meal of a champ.” Celia tries to maintain her cool, but she’s moved! “He knew I’d win.”
>>6390280“He didn’t know we were playing.” Vera remains the absolute queen of raining on someone’s parade.“And more importantly he’d bet on me, meaning he would’ve served a banquet fit for a queen and her peers!” Lydie laughs.“No way, you’re awful at this, you immediately went all-in and lost to Liu.” Vera recalls the story. “Who somehow managed to squander her lead.”“I-I’m sorry!” Liu feels bad about it.“I went beyond expectations! That’s my way of life!” Lydie argues.“Going all-in turn 1 is the most dumbass Lydie move I ever heard, and I met you today.” Odetta deadpans.“D-D-Dumbass?!” Lydie doesn’t like insults.“You. Pay attention to the food we worked hard on.” Matilda wants everyone to focus on what’s important.“But half of it has been consumed, round head woman. Enough attention has been given.” Better Sasha points at Celia having no shame and eating her piece.“It’s damn great, what can I say?” Celia is tremendously overjoyed, even if she’s trying to hide it. “’sides, I gave a plate to Rora. She looked like she was starving.”“Oh my god, it’s the best thing I’ve ever eaten…” Rora is beyond happy too!“Hehe, I’m glad you two loved it!” You’re the most satisfied man in the world after taking pictures of their smiles.“...Why is your phone out though?” Celia wonders mid-chomping.“Oh, nothing.” You chuckle.“He likes taking pictures of everyone smiling while they eat!” Aurora smiles for the next pic. You instinctively snap a photo…“Ohohoho~! Feel free to take pictures any time!” Lydie is ready to pose.“And yes, you all look really stupid in his pics.” Vera crosses her arms.“W-W-We do?!” Liu didn’t expect this part. She tried to pose yesterday and was ineffective! Well, to you it was more adorable, but...“…” Matilda, Celia, and Odetta don’t look pleased.“Don’t be so self-conscious, ladies. It’s all in good fun!” Crossbill snickers. She has seen the pics, somehow. “D-Delete my pic! There’s no way I look good in it...” Celia starts turning redder than ever!“This guy’s head works all wrong, no matter how you look, he’ll think you look cute.” Vera says very matter of factly. “Which is true with me, but I don’t know about you all.”“Let me look.” Matilda needs to know if you took one with her eating the burger…“I didn’t see you take a pic, but…” Odetta wants to know Huh, these three girls have bad intentions…>>What do you do?>Tell them they’re beautiful. There’s nothing to be ashamed of.>Tell Pet-Vortexia to hide the pics. You’re not losing shit!>Now it’s time to make food for everyone! >Write In.(Only reply of the day, we continue when we can!)
>>6390281Tell them they’re beautiful. There’s nothing to be ashamed of.>Tell Pet-Vortexia to hide the pics. You’re not losing shit!
>>6390281>>Tell them they’re beautiful. There’s nothing to be ashamed of.>Now it’s time to make food for everyone!
There’s no way you’re going to be pressured into losing these pics. You type a quick message to Pet-Vortexia to backup the photos. This will be the first virtual assistant to ever do something useful! But more importantly, they have nothing to be embarrassed about! They’re beautiful!“There’s no need. You’re all beautiful, there’s nothing to be ashamed of.” You adjust your glasses. There’s no moment better to flirt than when you’re in danger. That’s the action hero’s motto. You don’t like those types of movies, why are you like this?But your shameless attempt to quell their anger works. Matilda and Celia’s heart skip a beat, even if they want to shake it off. Odetta doesn’t care, and pickpockets your phone. “Gimme that.” Odetta takes Pet-Vortexia’s home base from your warm, alive hands. “What’s your pass?” She can’t get through your 9-dot pattern security combination. She needs to know the enigmatic shape that you came up with. Which is impossible.“Ha! You’ll never know my secrets!” You try to get it back, but it’s tricky, Odetta is used to bullying people out of their stuff.Odetta taps the screen for a second, then draws a J to unlock it. Oh no…That is certainly what your Knowledge tried to warn you about when you put that in. What a swell guy. Why do you act like you’re two different entities and not the same person?Self-identity issues beside, Little O is scavenging your photos! Not even Pet-Vortexia can stop her! Odetta has literally been in your phone multiple times, you don’t know what the big deal is!“Where are the fuckin’ pics?” Odetta can’t find them. “Who even are these people?”“Odetta. That’s Beth. We saved her from prison.” You deadpan. Matilda and Celia recover from their paralysis and get into examining the pics with Spooky. These are all captures from yesterday’s cake greatness! Celia notices how dangerous the prisoner’s hugs can be and gulps.“That’s the creepy nurse…” Odetta goes past Kata’s pic (which Mat doesn’t approve of, but Celia feels intimidated by), then Liu’s. The screen stops for a moment. Everyone stares at the actual Liu, and shakes their heads. Liu is deeply affected. “Pirate girl is here.” Odetta remembers Sally for some reason. Well, she has the most memorable outfit out of the bunch! Celia can’t believe there are so many dangerous huggers in the wild.“My beautiful friends, you seem to have passed mine without making a single comment! Was it a mistake?” Lydie peeks from behind the trio. “I look splendid if I do say so myself! Your thoughts, my dear Celia?”“Why are you in a bikini?” Celia raises an eyebrow. She doesn’t recall this happening yesterday.“You already know why...” Lydie laughs as she disappears. They were at the pool party together after all.
>>6391345“Who’s that...?” Odetta furrows her eyebrows upon laying her eyes on Nina...“Our shameful teacher, Ms. Nina Uccelli.” Matilda doesn’t approve of the way she’s munching. To her, her Pet-Nina is so much better...“Her again?” Celia remembers her wish granting force times… “I never noticed those…” Celia is afraid of the teacher’s hugs now.“Huh, small world…” Odetta doesn’t show clear good or bad connotations from her response. Lil’ O keeps scrolling to spot Kushi. “Who is this even...?” The girls shrug. Celia notices there’s not one girl who isn’t a hug threat. This is the perfect moment to snatch your phone back!“Gimme that.” You pinch your phone away from her ghostly hands. “That was very rude, Lil’ O. Very rude.” You scold!“Bite me.” Odetta shows you her tongue. “The only thing anyone will bite is the main course I’m preparing!” You act like you’re still upset, but you’re only announcing more food. “...You like slaving away in the kitchen, huh?” Celia doesn’t understand you. “Tell me that isn’t husband material! I dare you!” Lydie loves this from you. She’s likely to appreciate everything you do.“He should take it easy; he’s done enough, ya’ know? Pass the baton, and let us deal with this.” Celia doesn’t want you to cook forever. Matilda nods in agreement.“You’re totally right! It’s our turn to make him smile!” Rora is very into the idea. “I’m out, no way I’m cooking.” Odetta isn’t into this at all.“Coward.” Matilda can smell it. The ghost rolls her eyes back.“If you don’t wanna be in, you don’t have to.” Celia crosses her arms. “That goes for everyone.”“Hmmm…” Vera is thinking about it.“Hey, I know what we can do in the meantime.” Crossbill found the karaoke machine……That ain’t good. >>What do you do?>Cook the Main Course for everyone!>Let them cook for you. It’s only fair.>Don’t sing. For the love of god, don’t sing.>Write In.>>One of the girls wants a 1-on-1 chat with you. Who will indulge first?>Liu.>Odetta.>Aurora.>Celia.(Only reply of the day, we return tomorrow!)
>>6391346>Let them cook for you. It’s only fair.>Don’t sing. For the love of god, don’t sing.>Write In.Proceed to sing>Odetta.
>>6391346>>Let them cook for you. It’s only fair.>>Odetta
>>6391346>>Cook the Main Course for everyone!but if they want to help, let them.>Odetta.
Oh no, not the karaoke, that is a coin toss of complete despair, or delayed despair with an air of triumph! Wait, you don’t own that thing. Where did it come from? Did one of the hobos buy it? Why didn’t anyone tell you? Regardless, Crossbill found it, and its presence can mark danger… because you may want to sing...“Rora, Mat, you’re in on this?” Celia makes sure her team is willing and ready to strike.“Oh yeah! Leave it to me!” Rora gets super excited with the idea.“Are you okay with all of us meddling in your kitchen?” Matilda asks for permission.“Go ahead. I can’t say I don’t feel a little emotional over the gesture.” You get dramatic like an Edamura. Who said you can’t learn a thing or two from your hobos?“You’re going to be in tears when you get to eat what we have in store.” Celia gets cocky.“Well said.” Matilda agrees.“And we totally mean it in a positive sense.” Aurora nods. “I can’t wait.” You love presents and genuine gestures! You have the many trinkets Ajna and the others have given you in a display in your new room.“Are you with us, Vera?” Ms. Dewitt asks the wheelchair gal.“No way we all fit in there. I’ll do my exceptional piece later… hehe...” Vera isn’t part of ragtag group of individuals. To be fair, the trio is as odd as it gets from all possible combinations.“Then join me in an exceptional singing duo performance, my dear Veranica!” Lydie hands over the second microphone to the mousy lady.“You know what? Let’s do this.” Vera is in a good mood. “Liu, grab the tambourine.”“T-Tambourine ready!” Liu shakes it!“Double ready!” Not-Sasha has her own!“Hold it, holsters. I don’t know how to plug this thing...” Crossbill wants to kick it, but that won’t work.“Do I have to do everything here…?” Vera grumbles, and that tiny group starts dealing with this archaic machinery.“Meow.” Bradford Jr. approaches with the intention of singing...…One slob hobo comes to mind with an archaic taste. You wonder if she’s the owner of this monstrosity.
>>6391794“Mind coming outside with me? I need some air.” Odetta nudges as she beelines the exit.“Huh, sure.” You guess you aren’t helping with the music for now.Odetta leans on the railing, and looks up to the stars as the night sky shows barely any of them. “Shit vista. I’m used to this type of disappointment by now.” Odetta looks up and down, desperate to find something to stare at.“Rent is cheap for a reason.” You leave the door open in case someone wants to join. This is a party!“I’ve seen worse trade-offs.” Odetta stretches. “I bet I could land my shoe into that trash container.” “I could be a dick and disagree to see you try.” You join her in the railing leaning. She’s aiming at Ichie’s former buffet.“Hand me yours and I’ll call my shot again.” Odetta grins.“Maybe next time. I don’t wanna risk gathering the wrong attention under a curfew.” You say as a police car goes by.“You could blow up their whole station. Why do you care, Mr. Invisible?” Odetta eggs you to unnecessary violent encounters.“Because I’m not an asshole. And I don’t want to disappoint our police buddies.” You adjust your glasses like a nerd.“That’s fair. You’re not a turd, I’ll give you that much, boss.” Odetta grins as the reflective light of a bus passing by shines on her face.“Is this what you wanted to talk about?” You enjoy the chit-chat, but she wouldn’t drag you out here without a reason. “Nah.” Odetta looks the other way. “Everything you all did today for me? That deserves a big thanks. So, here you go, tall boy: Thanks.” It wasn’t big. What the hell?“You’re part of the team, Odetta. Of course, we’re going to help you.” You remind her she’s part of the Nameless as much as you, Bubbles, or Rora are!“Today is different...” Odetta gazes upwards. “I feel like *he* doesn’t hate me anymore… What choking a bitch with all your strength does to you, huh?”“Who exactly?” You wonder.“Sasha. The real one.” Odetta laughs.“I meant the other person.” You say.“I know you did, moron.” Odetta turns to you with a simple smile.
>>6391795“And you’re not going to tell me? That’s mean of you.” You wanna know.“Not now, big guy.” Odetta shakes her head, and places both hands on your shoulders. “We have a long life to suffer through together.” She slaps your shoulders twice, then grabs you by the neck. “Exciting shit, isn’t it, bud?”“You bet.” You put your arm around her back, then lift her.“E-Ey, knock it off!” Odetta doesn’t like being pulled upwards.“There’s stuff you’re going to get used to around me too.” You smirk as you make her spin for no reason.“C-Crap, I forgot you’re fucking nuts!” Odetta regrets this moment. “It’s a long ass life, Lil’ O! You’re gonna love it!” You laugh.“S-S-Stop calling me that, you bitch lamp post!” Odetta grits her teeth. “Now stop it!”“Alright, alright!” You slow down the spinning. “I had to drill this into your head in some way.” You’re part of the team!“You think I’m dense or something?” Odetta pretends to not appreciate this at all. “I’m only letting you get away with this today, you hear me?”Odetta is glad to have you around…(QM Note: There are going to be more 1-on-1 interactions!)>>What do you do?>“Loud and clear, Odetta!” Get away with the ultimate move: a hug! >“So you really understand that you can always depend on me for anything, right?” You wanna hear it from her! Tease this shy girl!>“Just me? Or everyone? Because I heard Rora has some ideas…” Plant terror in Odetta’s mind for fun.>“By the way, what are you planning to do with Sasha?” You want to know! It’s Odetta’s responsibility after all!>Write In.(Only reply of the day, we continue tomorrow!)
>>6391796>“So you really understand that you can always depend on me for anything, right?” You wanna hear it from her! Tease this shy girl!
>>6391796Odetta needs to get laid…>Write-In“It’s not just me you can depend on, Odetta. You and I both know that everyone in that apartment and some people outside it too have your back, all you have to do is ask.”Then give her a big hug.“But depending on me is good enough to start. Also, if you’re only tolerating this for today then you’ve signed yourself up for me to take advantage!”
>>6391796>>6391916+1 to this
>>6391916supporting
>>6391796Due to an unexpected event, we will post tomorrow instead! Sorry! But at least it'll be earlier than usual!
There’s much more to be said, and much more credit to be shared. You’re her pal. Her good friend. But you’re sure there are so many people in here who’d have done the same to help her out. She’s among friends.“Just me?” You raise an eyebrow. “It’s not only me you can depend on, Odetta. You and I both know that everyone in that apartment, and some people outside it too, have your back, all you have to do is ask.”“Yeah, right. I’m not planning on testing it.” Odetta believes you’re nothing but a naive goof, even if you mean well. “Depending on me is good enough to start.” Since *slowing down* doesn’t mean *letting her go*, you twirl her once more, then catch her into a big hug. “W-What do you think you’re doing, you damn doofus…?” Odetta panics as she’s being embraced, hands slapping the air like you’re surrounded by imaginary flies.“Well, if you’re only tolerating this for today, then you’ve signed yourself up for me to take advantage!” You grin without malice.“Is the secret to cooking a damn fine ‘yaki to have all the screws loose in your head?! I swear I met some street vendors as nuts as you people, and it tasted like ass.” Odetta appears to not hold her uncle in as high regard as you thought. “Hehe, more damn fine ones are on their way in the near future.” You say as you continue hugging! She hasn’t returned it back, but you’ve noticed something peculiar — but not rare from the people you know... “Odetta, are you nervous…?” She’s wobbling like Ajna!“Wha—? No! Why would I be?” Odetta didn’t notice her own body acting erratically until now. “Shit, I must be tired. This body is givin’ up on me. I forgot how long this day has been with all the nice crap we’ve done today.” “You sure?” You raise an eyebrow in suspicion as you pull her back from you.“D-Damn sure. I lost my body for a year, boss, I’m not used to being normal again.” Odetta is blushing… Was it from the teasing or the hug? You don’t know.It does sound like an excuse, but maybe you’ve pushed enough of Odetta’s buttons. Unless…>>What do you do?>“Then don’t worry! I’ll carry you around!” Carry Odetta back to the couch! Leave her comfortable.>“Then what’s up with the blushing? Why didn’t you hug me back? Hmm? To me, you look nervous.” Continue teasing Lil’ O.>“If you need help with that, we can work on getting you into shape.” You have been trainer and trainee! Of course you can help Odetta!>Write In.
>>6392634>>“Then what’s up with the blushing? Why didn’t you hug me back? Hmm? To me, you look nervous.” Continue teasing Lil’ O.
>>6392634>“Then what’s up with the blushing? Why didn’t you hug me back? Hmm? To me, you look nervous.” Continue teasing Lil’ O.>“If you need help with that, we can work on getting you into shape.” You have been trainer and trainee! Of course you can help Odetta!
>>6392634>>“Then don’t worry! I’ll carry you around!” Carry Odetta back to the couch! Leave her comfortable.Odetta backpackOdettapack!
>>6392637+1, give her the tease and then the out
Odetta said it herself, this is the only day she’s going to tolerate your nonsense, you must make it count. This is a lesson all your loved ones must learn.“Then what’s up with the blushing? Why didn’t you hug me back? Hmm?” You make a couple of acute observations. “To me, you look nervous.”“A-And to me, you sound desperate! You got all your cheerleaders inside in there for that, don’t bug me!” Odetta barks back. “Hmm, yeah, you’re definitely bashful…” You shake your head. “It’s cute though.”“You ain’t as slick as you think if you believe for one second that I’m gonna turn around and do it — just to prove you wrong.” Odetta won’t fall for your supposed tricks.“Alright, as long as you feel supported and loved without it, Rosy Cheeks.” You declare this your victory.“Oh my god, you’re so fucking corny…” Odetta covers her face with both hands to hide her shame. “Do people often think about killing you?”“I don’t think so.” You pause for a moment. “But seriously, if you need any help in your situation, we can work on getting into shape.”“Don’t bother. It’s my fault that I’m like this. I pretty much ignore the damn routine I have to follow.” Odetta is strangely humble. There’s an air of guilt for disappointing someone.“I wouldn’t offer it if I didn’t mean to see this through.” You gently grab her arm. “I bet you need some gentle reminders, and some encouragement!”“We’ll… We’ll figure something out.” Odetta doesn’t want to feel the way she does. It has gotten so bad, she’s willing to throw you into the mix. “I’m back to the couch, and thank you again…” She sounds genuine as she pats you on the back after you let her go.You really feel like Odetta is do-or-die for you! She has been since she officially joined the team, but there’s something different about this moment that confirms it beyond a shadow of a doubt.>>Who tags-in now?>Liu.>Aurora.>Celia.(Last Reply of the Day, we return during the weekend! See you until then!)
>>6392700>>AuroraHuge tonal shift
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>>6392700>Aurora
