( 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

[curingidiocy]

Why not? [ Said with the raise of an eyebrow, but a subtle twinkle in his eye that only those familiar with him would know to be his amusement showing. ] They are quite magnificent, if I do say so myself. Accurate and true to life.

[ So many think he's narcissistic. So few ever think to analyze any further. ]

I suppose trade is not always the safest on such a devastated planet, is it?

[ Putting aside his identity as a Masked Fool, there must be a reason he behaves the way he does. He remembers what March told him about Sampo. That he'd kidnapped her and the other Astral Crew members and brought them to an underground area of the city. Scamming people there and even here. ]

I have not had the pleasure of visiting Jarilo-VI. What it is like?

[lovebombing]

If you say so...I mean, you are a sight for sore eyes. Ehe...

[It doesn't FEEL like Dr. Ratio would do this just to stroke his own ego, but maybe its all about the human form in art or something. He's no artist. He won't pry.]

Oh, of course not. I mean, just to get supplies in and out under the watchful eyes of the authorities...its a risky business. [His expression actually sombers a bit, even if he's still smiling. It's in the eyes.] Mm. The last bastion of humanity, fighting against all odds...a city surrounded by a perpetual snowstorm. Not the easiest place to live, but the people there are hardy like nothing else.

[curingidiocy]

[ His lips curl up subtly but he doesn't say anymore. Sampo is free to believe what he likes.

Ratio observes Sampo carefully, noting the slight change of expression. So by business he meant of the illicit type. But the scholar is not here to judge. He hardly cares for such things unless it is actively causing harm. What's more interesting is— ]

You sound fond of the place.

[ If it really is his home world, that would make sense. And if he isn't acting, because that is also a possibility. ]