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Are you my best friend?

Alice
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Yuuki
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Total votes : 15

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Sanghyeok
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Are you my best friend?

Postby Sanghyeok » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:06 pm

Sparkle Up Diary! I became a Magical Girl fighting evil!
スパークルアップ日記!悪と闘う魔法少女になった!

Episode 3: Are you my best friend?

This is the third episode of "Sparkle Up Diary! I became a Magical Girl fighting evil!"
Please see following links and episodes for episodes one and two:
Episode 1: To be a child forever?
After another day filled with the same everyday life, Murahara Miya saves a cat from a pack of dogs. To her surprise, the cat (named Nozomi) is magical, and as thanks for saving him, offers two choices: a pink wand that will bring her back to childhood and allow her to remain there forever, or an azur wand that lets her remain a normal human. Miya chooses the azur wand.

Episode 2: Will you sign my contract?
Three years after meeting Nozomi, Miya is heading home from a day of work, getting ready for a new year. As she gets home and rests on a pillow while sipping tea, she spots her old azur wand, and reminisces of the time three winters ago when she made the decision not take the pink wand. Suddenly, another cat appears, this one named Koko. It asks her if she wants to sign one of two contracts to become a Magical Girl. Miya accepts the first one, letting go of her past 30 years of memories to become a Magical Girl fighting evil.


Note: Although I wanted to use everyone's votes to decide which direction the plot will go, I didn't expect everyone to reject both Nozomi and Koko's offers. Because at least one is essential for the plot, Miya will be choosing Contract (A) in episode 2. Please accept my apologies.



Morning. The sunlight entering your window tells you as much, and you open your eyes to see the blue sky, a few clouds drifting about, and a bed above you.

Oh? There's a bed above you? You think for a moment, before recalling: That's right! I'm a Magical Girl, you tell yourself. You had signed contract (A) that Koko had offered you, and in exchange for fighting evil you've become everything you've dreamt of since childhood: A real life Magical Girl, fighting evil. Today is the third day of training, and just last night you had moved into the dorms- or so Koko tells you. Unfortunately, your memory isn't quite clear on it, so you have to take her word for it.

"Good morning!" calls a voice next to you. A bright and cheery face appears, belonging to a girl named Yuuki. Koko told you a little bit about her: she's extraverted, emotional, outgoing, and has great potential in healing magic. You'd know Yuuki's an extravert even without Koko's explanation, of course. According to Koko, Yuuki chose contract (B), the one that will prevent her from getting new memories after 10 years from now.

As you climb out of bed, still sleepy, you spot the girl in the bed below yours. Alice, you remember her name was. Introverted, logical, and with powerful offensive magic, she rarely says more than two words at a time. According to Koko, Alice chose contract (A), the one that like yours removed all previous memories. Also, her brother is in BTS and would probably date you if you're friends with her.

The three of you head to the dining hall, and you order your usual breakfast, or at least what Koko said you usually order. It's a good balance of protein and carbohydrates, and you're ready to eat. There's just one problem though: there are four seats to a table and three of you. Since Alice and Yuuki are already sitting down, you can only choose to sit next to one of them, and diagonally across from the other.

Whichever girl you sit next to will become your duo partner, so you know you should choose carefully.

You consider for a while, and decide to take the seat next to...

Remember, you don't know your own magical abilities at this point, and you chose contract (A). Choose wisely.



Please vote before looking below!

I choose to sit next to Alice. It would be pretty bad if both members of the team are only specialising in defensive/healing magic, and I also think Yuuki having chosing contract (B) might be impact our missions.



Sparkle Up Diary! How I became a Magical Girl fighting evil!
Episode 4 Preview: To cleanse a non-sinner
That day, we saw the moral boundaries of our world fall apart.
That day, we realised there was more than just black and white, for there was also blurry grey.
That day, we'll never forget.
Last edited by Sanghyeok on Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:51 pm, edited 2 times in total.
どんな時も、赤旗の眩しさを覚えていた
Magical socialist paradise headed by an immortal, tea-loving and sometimes childish Chairwoman who happens to be the younger Ōmiya sister

Mini custard puddings
And fresh poured Darjeeling
Strawberry parfait so sweet and appealing,
Little soft plushies and baths in hot springs
These are a few of my favourite things

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Azur Deutschland
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Postby Azur Deutschland » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:30 pm

I would sit next to Alice.

One specific reasoning is that she's just so much like the me I am now. An introvert with book smarts who has a hard time getting out more than just a couple of words unless the topic is something I'm passionate about. It might be hard to get the friendship started (it might be hard to get two introverts to actually converse with each other, lol), but I'm sure that once it's begins, it'll be a tight bond.

Even if our magical powers wouldn't mesh very well, I still think I would like someone more close and similar to me in terms of mannerisms.

Though, I would still hope to be friends with Yuuki, I think I would want my best friend and partner to be Alice.
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"Rozen der Hoffnung. Für das Vaterland."
A world of magic and wonder, created by the twin magical azure roses who saved and rebuilt the Fatherland.
Aurelia Dellamorte is very fond of saying "ara ara" - Magia German Cover - Sylvia and Julienne miss Oomiya Sakura

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Postby Rwekazaland » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:32 pm

Idk you. Would you like to?
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Postby Nevertopia » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:34 pm

You think for a moment, before recalling: That's right! I'm a Magical Girl, you tell yourself.


dreams can come true.

my choice is Yuuki, magical girls are glass cannons by nature so healing wouldn't be as effective as you'd think.
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So the CCP won't let me be or let me be me so let me see, they tried to shut me down on CBC but it feels so empty without me.
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Postby Twicetagram and JYPe » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:40 pm

I Can Be Your Friend- VeggieTales

Rather choose Alice because you know. Yeah.
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Sanghyeok
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Postby Sanghyeok » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:42 pm

Rwekazaland wrote:Idk you. Would you like to?


We can be friends, if you want.
どんな時も、赤旗の眩しさを覚えていた
Magical socialist paradise headed by an immortal, tea-loving and sometimes childish Chairwoman who happens to be the younger Ōmiya sister

Mini custard puddings
And fresh poured Darjeeling
Strawberry parfait so sweet and appealing,
Little soft plushies and baths in hot springs
These are a few of my favourite things

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Postby Nevertopia » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:43 pm

really? You're all going for a healer? You're a MAGICAL GIRL you guys! If you're taking damage you're already dead! Pure DPS all the way!
So the CCP won't let me be or let me be me so let me see, they tried to shut me down on CBC but it feels so empty without me.
Communism has failed every time its been tried.
Civilization Index: Class 9.28
Tier 7: Stellar Settler | Level 7: Wonderful Wizard | Type 7: Astro Ambassador
This nation's overview is the primary canon. For more information use NS stats.
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Postby Azur Deutschland » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:44 pm

Nevertopia wrote:really? You're all going for a healer? You're a MAGICAL GIRL you guys! If you're taking damage you're already dead! Pure DPS all the way!

Alice is the DPS girl though.
✠ The Magische Rozenreich of Azur Deutschland ✠
"Rozen der Hoffnung. Für das Vaterland."
A world of magic and wonder, created by the twin magical azure roses who saved and rebuilt the Fatherland.
Aurelia Dellamorte is very fond of saying "ara ara" - Magia German Cover - Sylvia and Julienne miss Oomiya Sakura

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Postby Sanghyeok » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:44 pm

Azur Deutschland wrote:I would sit next to Alice.

One specific reasoning is that she's just so much like the me I am now. An introvert with book smarts who has a hard time getting out more than just a couple of words unless the topic is something I'm passionate about. It might be hard to get the friendship started (it might be hard to get two introverts to actually converse with each other, lol), but I'm sure that once it's begins, it'll be a tight bond.

Even if our magical powers wouldn't mesh very well, I still think I would like someone more close and similar to me in terms of mannerisms.

Though, I would still hope to be friends with Yuuki, I think I would want my best friend and partner to be Alice.


I like your argument of choosing someone similar to yourself to improve the friendship, even if it's completely different from mine. One reason I like Alice is because she's logical and methodical, whereas I am too emotionally controlled. Therefore, being with Alice can bring some reflection and better decision making to our team.
どんな時も、赤旗の眩しさを覚えていた
Magical socialist paradise headed by an immortal, tea-loving and sometimes childish Chairwoman who happens to be the younger Ōmiya sister

Mini custard puddings
And fresh poured Darjeeling
Strawberry parfait so sweet and appealing,
Little soft plushies and baths in hot springs
These are a few of my favourite things

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Nevertopia
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Postby Nevertopia » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:45 pm

Azur Deutschland wrote:
Nevertopia wrote:really? You're all going for a healer? You're a MAGICAL GIRL you guys! If you're taking damage you're already dead! Pure DPS all the way!

Alice is the DPS girl though.


D:
So the CCP won't let me be or let me be me so let me see, they tried to shut me down on CBC but it feels so empty without me.
Communism has failed every time its been tried.
Civilization Index: Class 9.28
Tier 7: Stellar Settler | Level 7: Wonderful Wizard | Type 7: Astro Ambassador
This nation's overview is the primary canon. For more information use NS stats.
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Postby Twicetagram and JYPe » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:46 pm

Nevertopia wrote:really? You're all going for a healer? You're a MAGICAL GIRL you guys! If you're taking damage you're already dead! Pure DPS all the way!

We can’t be too sure of our insurance
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Postby Sanghyeok » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:48 pm

Twicetagram and JYPe wrote:
Nevertopia wrote:really? You're all going for a healer? You're a MAGICAL GIRL you guys! If you're taking damage you're already dead! Pure DPS all the way!

We can’t be too sure of our insurance


>.<
I think when you return from your missions you can get healed.
どんな時も、赤旗の眩しさを覚えていた
Magical socialist paradise headed by an immortal, tea-loving and sometimes childish Chairwoman who happens to be the younger Ōmiya sister

Mini custard puddings
And fresh poured Darjeeling
Strawberry parfait so sweet and appealing,
Little soft plushies and baths in hot springs
These are a few of my favourite things

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Sanghyeok
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Postby Sanghyeok » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:49 pm

Nevertopia wrote:
You think for a moment, before recalling: That's right! I'm a Magical Girl, you tell yourself.


dreams can come true.

my choice is Yuuki, magical girls are glass cannons by nature so healing wouldn't be as effective as you'd think.


Yuuki is the healer.
どんな時も、赤旗の眩しさを覚えていた
Magical socialist paradise headed by an immortal, tea-loving and sometimes childish Chairwoman who happens to be the younger Ōmiya sister

Mini custard puddings
And fresh poured Darjeeling
Strawberry parfait so sweet and appealing,
Little soft plushies and baths in hot springs
These are a few of my favourite things

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Postby Azur Deutschland » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:51 pm

Sanghyeok wrote:I like your argument of choosing someone similar to yourself to improve the friendship, even if it's completely different from mine. One reason I like Alice is because she's logical and methodical, whereas I am too emotionally controlled. Therefore, being with Alice can bring some reflection and better decision making to our team.

That's a good point too. Someone who knows how to keep a cool head could really balance out someone who's too into their emotions.
I get very emotional too, even though I try to not let it show much. So, that would be another plus for me, personally, to pick Alice.
✠ The Magische Rozenreich of Azur Deutschland ✠
"Rozen der Hoffnung. Für das Vaterland."
A world of magic and wonder, created by the twin magical azure roses who saved and rebuilt the Fatherland.
Aurelia Dellamorte is very fond of saying "ara ara" - Magia German Cover - Sylvia and Julienne miss Oomiya Sakura

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Postby Sanghyeok » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:55 pm

Azur Deutschland wrote:
Sanghyeok wrote:I like your argument of choosing someone similar to yourself to improve the friendship, even if it's completely different from mine. One reason I like Alice is because she's logical and methodical, whereas I am too emotionally controlled. Therefore, being with Alice can bring some reflection and better decision making to our team.

That's a good point too. Someone who knows how to keep a cool head could really balance out someone who's too into their emotions.
I get very emotional too, even though I try to not let it show much. So, that would be another plus for me, personally, to pick Alice.


That makes two of us, doesn't it? I find that most of my friends tend to be logical, although some of my best friends are just as emotional as I am. I think it's important to have both, since sometimes you need to be calm and step back, but in other times you need empathy and emotions. I need to work on the first part.
どんな時も、赤旗の眩しさを覚えていた
Magical socialist paradise headed by an immortal, tea-loving and sometimes childish Chairwoman who happens to be the younger Ōmiya sister

Mini custard puddings
And fresh poured Darjeeling
Strawberry parfait so sweet and appealing,
Little soft plushies and baths in hot springs
These are a few of my favourite things

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Nevertopia
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Postby Nevertopia » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:58 pm

Sanghyeok wrote:
Nevertopia wrote:
dreams can come true.

my choice is Yuuki, magical girls are glass cannons by nature so healing wouldn't be as effective as you'd think.


Yuuki is the healer.


D:
So the CCP won't let me be or let me be me so let me see, they tried to shut me down on CBC but it feels so empty without me.
Communism has failed every time its been tried.
Civilization Index: Class 9.28
Tier 7: Stellar Settler | Level 7: Wonderful Wizard | Type 7: Astro Ambassador
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Postby Twicetagram and JYPe » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:59 pm

Nethertopia internally combusting
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Postby Sanghyeok » Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:03 pm

Twicetagram and JYPe wrote:Nethertopia internally combusting


Overheard in NSG after another post

“They got me,” Nevertopia said of Twicetagram's dunk over them. "That f***ing Twicetagram boomed me."

Never added, “They're so good,” repeating it four times.

Never then said they wanted to add Twicetagram to the list of posters they reply to this summer.
どんな時も、赤旗の眩しさを覚えていた
Magical socialist paradise headed by an immortal, tea-loving and sometimes childish Chairwoman who happens to be the younger Ōmiya sister

Mini custard puddings
And fresh poured Darjeeling
Strawberry parfait so sweet and appealing,
Little soft plushies and baths in hot springs
These are a few of my favourite things

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Azur Deutschland
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Postby Azur Deutschland » Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:06 pm

Sanghyeok wrote:That makes two of us, doesn't it? I find that most of my friends tend to be logical, although some of my best friends are just as emotional as I am. I think it's important to have both, since sometimes you need to be calm and step back, but in other times you need empathy and emotions. I need to work on the first part.

Yep. :)
I need to work on calming my emotions more too. Though, I think I also need to work on articulating my emotions more.
✠ The Magische Rozenreich of Azur Deutschland ✠
"Rozen der Hoffnung. Für das Vaterland."
A world of magic and wonder, created by the twin magical azure roses who saved and rebuilt the Fatherland.
Aurelia Dellamorte is very fond of saying "ara ara" - Magia German Cover - Sylvia and Julienne miss Oomiya Sakura

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Postby Rwekazaland » Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:15 pm

Sanghyeok wrote:
Rwekazaland wrote:Idk you. Would you like to?


We can be friends, if you want.

k than
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Postby Sanghyeok » Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:21 pm

Rwekazaland wrote:
Sanghyeok wrote:
We can be friends, if you want.

k than


Everyone wins.
どんな時も、赤旗の眩しさを覚えていた
Magical socialist paradise headed by an immortal, tea-loving and sometimes childish Chairwoman who happens to be the younger Ōmiya sister

Mini custard puddings
And fresh poured Darjeeling
Strawberry parfait so sweet and appealing,
Little soft plushies and baths in hot springs
These are a few of my favourite things

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Sanghyeok
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Founded: Dec 29, 2016
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Postby Sanghyeok » Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:28 pm

Question to those who picked Yuuki: What is the main reason? Is it her personality, her abilities, or her decision to sign contract (B)? Or is it because of something you didn't like about Alice?
どんな時も、赤旗の眩しさを覚えていた
Magical socialist paradise headed by an immortal, tea-loving and sometimes childish Chairwoman who happens to be the younger Ōmiya sister

Mini custard puddings
And fresh poured Darjeeling
Strawberry parfait so sweet and appealing,
Little soft plushies and baths in hot springs
These are a few of my favourite things

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Postby Twicetagram and JYPe » Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:05 pm

Sanghyeok wrote:
Twicetagram and JYPe wrote:Nethertopia internally combusting


Overheard in NSG after another post

“They got me,” Nevertopia said of Twicetagram's dunk over them. "That f***ing Twicetagram boomed me."

Never added, “They're so good,” repeating it four times.

Never then said they wanted to add Twicetagram to the list of posters they reply to this summer.

LMAO now I want to see that
Rwekazaland wrote:
Sanghyeok wrote:
We can be friends, if you want.

k than

Friendship goals :heart:
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Postby Jabberwocky » Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:10 pm

Yuuki, mostly because Alice's brother is in BLT...uh, I mean, BTS. I'd like to keep my distance because I'm a blues girl!
'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gambol in the wabe.
All mimsy were the borogoves
And the mome raths outgrabe.

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