( open; ) summer episode part 2?

[uncourteous]

WHO: Any Outsider is more than welcome!
WHAT: Dating shows... I was bullied.
WHERE: Between Okinawa & Neo Tokyo.
WHEN: Throughout the remainder of July (listen, it's a production)!
WARNINGS: Partial nudity, alcohol, potential suggestive topics, and will update 'em as I see 'em!

Throughout the city of Neo Tokyo and even Okinawa, there will be advertisements posted by the hundreds (and spam mail to your oculars by an equal number), desiring candidates for a show. While the aftermath of vegas and other bleak instances might have led way for people practicing some semblance of moderation— opposite to that, the people also need their entertainment, don't they?

Fortunately, there will be an influx of dating shows looking for people to appear. They are offering a fairly decent amount of money and are even offering luxury experiences for free for participants. In this economy and food shortage??? Okay, the food may be lacking, but they do make up for it in various activities they have planned, where people can kick back, relax, and romance?

While there will be any number of shows looking for interested parties, these are the main shows/premises:

  SPEED DATING  

As the label suggests. People will be expected to sit down and switch through several partners. In their hands will be a card labeling who they encounter and a place to leave a check mark. They will also be given a list of questions that can be answered.

  PARTNER SWAP  

People can be on a show and swap partners. This doesn't necessarily need to be romantic, either. Have a friend you want to show up with, cool. The only rules are that the pairs who enter together cannot stay together during the duration of the show.

  SINGLES INFERNO  

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be trapped on a deserted island with other hot singles? Well, now you no longer have to wonder. They will need to cook and fend for themselves here with minimal activities or distraction— but, isn't that the point? All you need to focus on is each other! (* They will be ferried to an outer island by Okinawa). While on the island, which they label as inferno, it's also a rule that one cannot speak about their age, occupation, or any such personal details. All of this will be reserved for "paradise." To go to paradise, two individuals will need to pick one another, and if they do — they are able to go on to completed various luxury experiences together.

For those who would rather find paradise in inferno together, you can presume there are tents that act as shared dormitory quarters where contestants will stay together.

  DATE ME  

People are free to use this for just general dates. Maybe, you just want to finesse the system and enjoy a fun all-expense-paid for date in which you get to eat like relative kings and enjoy various experiences. Feel free to use anything in the setting to your desire.

  SKINSHIP STARTER  

... a show where you get paid the more skinship you do. Don't do anything you wouldn't do in a Wendy's though. (That's not how the saying actually goes).

  COMMENTARY PANEL  

Every good dating show needs those who simply sit and commentate, right?

* It can be assumed any of this is just open to general CR you want to spend time with, too. This is just supposed to be a silly log for chances for characters to get to know one another! Characters are more than welcome to assume they stumble upon this by accident, think it's just a basic job and can't leave, film or unfilmed (minus the commentary prompt), and whatever else! Feel free to tag freely, threadjack, etc!

Comments

[wheft]

[ LMAO ]

Well, you've got to be more specific. I don't want to just talk about other people you're not invested in.

[rikugan]

You think I'm invested in Fushiguro?

[ that's just insulting. ]

Or do you think I'm invested in you, Mothmon? [ he is 100% poking her in the cheek with the end of his mic now. ]

[wheft]

Could've fooled me.

[ SHRUG ]

Are any of your kids participating?

[rikugan]

I don't know.

[ he did see maki, but she was only here to spectate. ]

Yuji is dating Raidou and Megumi isn't the type. Maybe Nobara.

[wheft]

I see... Least they're safe from all this nonsense.

[ except for the aforementioned girl. maybe. ]

I can't name names, though. But there are a couple from our team already. And if some of us from Brimstone can commit, maybe you can get lucky too.

[rikugan]

[ ok now he's just staring at her blankly ]

Like... fuck?

[wheft]

[ scowls at him. ]

Not just that, dumbass. I meant actual relationships.

[rikugan]

What makes you think I want to be in a relationship?

[wheft]

It's not just that.

[ also she's very sure they'd talked about that before??? maybe. she's been talking about gossip lately that it's starting to blur... ]

It's about being invested in other people that aren't just in your usual circle. Friends, basically. I don't think everyone who's participating are actually taking the dating prompts that seriously, anyway.

[rikugan]

[ and yet she won't hot goss with him smh ]

Is this your roundabout way of sayin' you wanna be friends with me?

[wheft]

[ he might use the hot goss against her, rip...... ]

I mean, I wouldn't be opposed to it.

[ she sips her drink. ]

I'm probably too ordinary in your eyes anyway.

[rikugan]

[ wow ye of little faith???? ]

You're weak, but I wouldn't call you ordinary. [ ordinary would be a civvie. ] Normal people can't turn into a Digimon. [ he taps the mic on his lap, his expression mildly amused. ] You're cute, so I'll take your request into careful consideration.

[ he's teasing her. ]

Just don't get your hopes up. I'm not interested in the power of friendship. [ ✨ ]

[wheft]

How many times do I have to tell you, they're called Abnormalities...

[ SIGH ]

Trust me, I don't believe in that corny shit either. You just seemed pretty lonely, is all.

[ yep, she lacks that much faith in people. she's learning, tho. ]

[rikugan]

I know. [ but he's still going to call her a digimon. ]

That's the second time you've said that to me. Do I really seem that lonely to you?

[wheft]

Maybe. I'd ask if I'm wrong about that, but you'd just deny it anyway.

[rikugan]

Ha. [ well, she isn't entirely wrong. ] I'm not as lonely as I could be.