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[jigokumods]

[ The video takes place inside Toraguma's office at the Arena. His sunglasses are on, cigar between his lips, and the tall bottle of mineral water suggests he's... probably recovering from Nishitani's party, still. Best not to mention it.

He grumbles, rubbing at his cheek, pausing for a moment before he remembers what he was going to say. ]

So the bitch beat me to the punch. Well. I had better shit to do. [ A small chuckle ]

Either way, you heard it right. The grand opening of Sai no Kawara is gonna be on Tanabata, and there's a whole big fuckin' festival planned.

Our casino operation down there will be catering to the deepest pockets in all the realms, so I expect my boys to be out there leaving a damn good impression.

Full dress code. Look your best, or don't bother fuckin' showing up. Keep bringin' in all the Stardust you can get your hands on, too.

[ He opens up the bottle, chugging like... a full half of it before speaking again. ]

As for everyone else, I'm sure you got money burning in your pockets and some "wishes" to make. Maybe you'll strike a big win, eh? GYAAA HA HA HA~! [ He slaps the desk, snatching away his sunglasses and staring down the camera. ]

We'll show this city, once again, how the oni throw a party! There might even be a live execution or two if that Sakamoto guy doesn't make good on his promise!

See you there, Jigokucho... [ A lower chuckle as he reaches to sign off.... until he remembers something. ]

Oh and if you text back on this post I ain't respondin' to that shit today. Talk or don't.

Comments

[jigokumods]

Exactly.

[ Mostly it's just a force of habit, but, again, too hung-over for semantics. ]

So you're new to the lifestyle? I'm hoping the tenured guys are showing you the ropes.

[empression]

[ One day in the future, Haru brightly waving an arm going over her head and going, "Yes, that's me! I'm one of the boys!!" ]

Yes, that's right. My placement in this faction appears to be surprising a great deal of people when they hear about it, but the more experienced members have been more than helpful. Majima-san taught me how to tie a tie and Lio-san explained things a little more and I've been trying to figure out ways to be useful during training.

[jigokumods]

Those two are good ones to learn from.

But truth is, if anyone questions your placement, you're free to just kick their ass about it.

THAT is the Shuten way, gyaaa ha ha ha! [ He laughs heartily... until he starts coughing, having to take another swallow from the bottle. ]

[empression]

Yes, well, if I must prove myself in such a way, I do believe it's better to show that I'm not quite as deli--

A-are you all right??

[jigokumods]

Long night. Don't worry about it.

[ Please don't worry about it, he's hung over enough as it is. ]

[empression]

I-- all right. Please don't push yourself too much.

[ sir, she's concerned. ]

[jigokumods]

Hey, I just said don't worry about it.

[ Don't tell him what to do! He's a grown-ass man! ]

[empression]

I will do my utmost to worry only the minimal amount, sir.