Showing posts with label Fabulous Summer Host. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fabulous Summer Host. Show all posts

Friday, January 3, 2025

Fabulous Summer Host Epilogue (Abridged)

Gabriel and Nyarlathotep: Radio show time!
Gabriel: Hey Nyarly, they're almost done with the summer event thing with the Tycoons!
Nyarlathotep: that was a thing?
Gabriel: Yes??? It's why we're doing this radio show! Well anyways they tallied all the sales and are annoucing the winner later. Who could it be?
Beach Bar
Y'golonac is staring into the distance.

MC: Good work, old man. Good times, but...
Y'golonac: Yeah I was worried about how I'd do with y'all at first, but we did good. Still dunno who won yet, but still. We did good.

Later
Hakumen: OHOHOHO, thank you all for coming! Thanks for making soooo much money!
It's the announcement ceremony!

Perun: Why are we doing all this? We obviously won.
Sarutahiko: Stop tempting fate!
Barong: Believe, Sarutahiko! Believe like I do!
MC: We'll be fine! / oof / I wonder how it'll go?
Tsukuyomi: We did out best, now we wait.
Y'golonac: Yeah, but I'm still gonna cry if we ain't winnin'!
Tetsugyuu: I can't go back emptyhanded after ev'ryone at school came to see us!
Shino: Neither can I! I must give all that I am and more for those pups!
MC: Don't cry, old man / You'll be fine, Tetsugyuu / NO SHINO DON'T DIE

Y'golonac: It cool. Like Tsukuyomi said, we did our best. Mosta us ain't even host before and we got this far!
The party nods.

MC: Nice, we can all be proud. / Praise me!
---
(C) Y'golonac: Ya worked the hardest of us! Gwehe, do me next!
---
Perun: Look, it's announcement time! We win, hahaha!
Hakumen: Okay, I'm reading the winner now. Drum roll!
Panning shot of so many people!

Hakumen: The winner is...ME!
Party: WHAT
MC: Wait, Hakumen had a project going!? ...I guess she would.
Hakumen: This event, rigged? Well I guess you'd doubt me, but it was actually a toss up a few days ago! The Fabulous Summer Host project really kicked in that second half, like wow.
The party didn't win. Cheers are happening elsewhere.

Y'golonac: W-we didn' win...?
Y'golonac is dissociating a little. Everyone else looks down too.

Perun: How about I buy off the winning team and win that way?
Okay everyone except Perun seems down. Perun picks up his phone.

Y'golonac: No wait stop! ...it sucks, but don' do that.
Perun seems ready to argue but rethinks it after looking at Y'golonac.

Perun: Huh, really? Why are you stopping me? Giving up your identity?
Y'golonac: ...naw. It's cuz I AM Y'golonac.
The cult leader Foreigner Y'golonac was the one who synched and possessed people. He'd never lose sight of his desires out of anyone.

Y'golonac: It ain't about me. It's about how we tried makin' our thang the best. We didn' win, but I know we won in the inside. Y'all the best!
MC: Y'golonac... / yeah, thanks guys / (still kinda salty)

Y'golonac: I think y'all number one, so be proud o' that!
Bael: That doesn't mean much from Kabukicho's number 2.
Y'golonac: WHAT I'll TAKE IT BACK I SWEAR
Bael: I kid. I also think it's significant we didn't actually win.
Y'golonac: Oh my god you changed??? Maybe ya oughta stop being the devil host!
Barong: Now girls, stop fighting. If we didn't make it to number one, that means we can keep going on. but you two are already number one to me!
MC: what about me? / stop flirting dammit / what does number one mean anymore
(A) Barong: (whispers) Super number one!

Sarutahiko: Still...maybe we coulda done something?
Y'golonac: Stop bringin' the mood back down!
Sarutahiko: I can't help it, I keep thinking when it drags out like this.
Y'golonac: Stop, ya makin' me saaaad! Waaaah, MC hug meeee! (glomp)
Barong: Wait, me too!
Tetsugyuu: Me three?
Shino: ...Lord MC I would appreciate some attention as well.
Hug time!

Tsukuyomi: I still think you all shone, even if we didn't win.
Tsukuyomi thinks this is hilarious and trying to hide his laughing.

Sarutahiko: Waaah, MC pat me on the back!
Barong: I'm sad too!
MC: this is getting awkward / (hug everyone) / You're not getting in on this, Bael?
(AB) Y'golonac: Aww Bael, not gonna jump in? Gwehehe.
(C) Y'golonac: Meh, leave Mr. I'm Not Telling Anyone How I Feel alone, gwehehehe.

Bael: Okay FINE! Yes, I'm mad. Happy!?
Bael jumps into the pity party too.

Y'golonac: Wow, I actually thought you was gonna go "I'm too important to stoop to that."
Bael: I do my best when going for number one in anything! How DARE we lose!
MC: mmm, side perks / aww... / help I'm boiling alive
Hey look it's Ophion.

Ophion: Stop that crying this instant, Y'golonac!
Y'golonac: wait why are ya suddenly here with all the other Tycoons
Ophion: So you didn't hear. Fine, I shall let this slide. Let's repeat this for them, Hakumen. You said there's prizes for people besides the number one winner?
Hakumen: Correct. I thought you were informed the main point of this event wasn't to be number one. It was to make my resort even better! And now we're good as that resort over in Edogawa, hohoho! Since everyone did so well, everyone's a winner! And as the resort owner, I'm here to present your prize!

The party is too surprised to react much, so a suit drags Y'golonac up on stage.
Ophion: Give it to him, Hakumen. He's my representative.
Hakumen: Maybe you should give it then. (hands Ophion a certificate)
Ophion: Ahem. Congratulations on giving so many people a fabulous time this summer! Your thoughts, Y'golonac?
Y'golonac: It's kinda weird getting an award when we didn't actually come out as number one.
Ophion: What kind of ruler would say that? Do you not hear the people's cheering?
Mobs: YOU'RE SO COOL / i wanna sniff your pits!
Ophion: Do you still believe this award to be worthless? (laughs in proud dragon)
Y'golonac: ...nah. That's what we accomplished this summer.
Ophion: No need to thank me. I got to see my WIIIIFE in a host suit!
Y'golonac: Man do you ever NOT talk 'bout yo wife?

More special prizes given in the meantime!
Y'golonac: why were we competin' so hard if it came to this
Ophion: Trying hard pushes you that much more. Every project gained its fans, and it pushed you all into the spotlight.
Y'golonac is touched as he looks at the party and at the fans in the crowd. Both are places where he belongs.
Ophion: I called you up because it was fitting you be rewarded.
Y'golonac: Aww, thanks! I'mma treat you to my heart attack ramen bowl one o' these days!
Special prize handouts done. Hakumen pics up her mic again.

Hakumen: Okay, can everyone hear me? Let's start with the Fabulous Summer Host group. How was the event?
Y'golonac: It was awesome! Thanks babies! I also wanna thank--
Perun: You are boring the people! I'LL get on the mic now! (steals mic)

Perun: I am the number one emperor host, and I will sing you one last song! Now lend your ears and be ready to cry in joy!
Mobs: YEAAAAHHHH / noooo, king! / i wanna lick your feet!
Bael: Perun, stop being shameful!
Perun: But the people want to hear me sing! We can do a duet!
Mobs: YEAAAAHHH BAEL / look evil! / I wanna touch your tail!
Bael: !?
Bael: Well I suppose I must then. You too, MC.
MC: Yeah! / can I just not / (wave to the crowd)
Shino: Do I really need to stand in front of such a crowd...?
Bael: Look sharp, mad dog.
Barong: Tsukuyomi, we should get up too!
Tsukuyomi: Well I suppose so.
Sarutahiko: Oof, I'm getting cold feet.
Tetsugyuu: Heh, wanna hide behind me?
Everyone gets on stage and the cheering intensifies! Apparently Amaterasu is out there. And maybe Sarutahiko's boss? Someone's boss anyways.

Y'golonac: Y'all here? One last song! ...oh wait, I know! Gotta give the babies a show!
Sarutahiko: NO WAIT STOP
Y'golonac: Purge button, goooo!

Later
MC: That was fun / I wanna sing more / (stare out at sea)
Y'golonac: Kinda sad it's over, but we gotta get back to things.
Y'golonac and MC are sitting on the beach. A voice comes from the beach bar!

Barong: Hey you guys! They're ready for the afterparty!
Y'golonac: Be right there! Come on, lesgo baby. (holds out hand)
MC: You're not gonna bite me with that, are you...? / (grab his hand) / No, you already call other people baby!
---
(A) Y'golonac: Gwehehe, ya better watch out if ya ain't cool with that.
(C) Y'golonac: Hehe, sharp. So whaddya wanna be called then?
---
Y'golonac and MC stand up. Y'golonac brushes some sand off MC, and then both head over to the beach bar.

Later
Sarutahiko: Cool, we're all here! Now, cheers!
Everyone toasts.

Bael: So MC, would you like some BBQ? I can grill it!
Barong: Whoa! I want some of that meat then!
Bael smacks Barong's hand!

Bael: That one isn't perfectly ready yet.
MC: (ask Bael to grill something) / spoilsport! / Aww, chill!
Bael: Have some standards like you do on the job, Barong. I know when it's ready.
Barong: Oh my god you're right!
Y'golonac: Bael stop messin' with the poor baby. It's all the same goin' down!
Barong: What? Ruuuude.

Meanwhile...
Perun: MC, come over here! Sarutahiko, you too! We shall provide background music!
Sarutahiko: Ain't that the set piece? I thought you hated it.
Perun: Barong begged me, so I learned it out of imperial grace! I shall even dance!
Sarutahiko: Aren't you the one who says only clowns dance? Whatever, I'm in!
The afterparty's starting! And now here come the Outlaws!

Y'golonac: Y'all took yer sweet ass time! Welcome to mah summer castle!
MC: Hey, welcome to Fabulous Summer Host! Great seeing you!
Tetsuya: Hey MC, nobody tried anything funny to you did they? No need to stab a bitch?
Gyoubu: Shino, Tetsugyuu, how have you two held up doing something different?
Tetsugyuu: It's been fun, and we made it somehow. How about I host you?
Gyoubu: Okay. Shino, aren't you going to host me too?
Shino: Fine, I'll show you!
Marchosias: I apologize for not making it earlier.
Bael: It's fine. If you came earlier, I'd have assumed things were an even bigger farce than it had been. Are you planning on selecting me? I have very high prices, you know.

Suzuka and Ibaraki look pissed as they go to Y'golonac.
Ibaraki: There you are, bitch! I heard what you did!
Suzuka: Gangsters take care of their own, one way or another. Maybe we should eat you.
Y'golonac: Noooo, I'm the bad kinda fat, y'all!
Tsukuyomi: Now now, Y'golonac worked hard. How about some appreciation?
Ibaraki: Oh right, I heard you actually worked in the daytime. You dumped all that work on us, King Dick!
Tsukuyomi nonverbally goes oof and looks to Y'golonac for help.

Y'golonac: Whaddya lookin' at me for? I can't argue 'gainst that.
Tsukuyomi: Aww, but I had to try so hard too!
Ellie: So did we, back home.
Suzuka: You really took to it when you tried, even when you decided to do it for funsies.
Ellie: Thanks Suzuka. Oh wait, Eboshi. This code name thing's annoying. Oh well, I'll do it again if I feel like it. So how'd you do MC?
MC: It was awesome! / Good times. / can I lie down yet
(AB) Ellie: That's good then.

Ellie: Good job guys.
The rest of the Outlaws give their congrats too.

Y'golonac: Whoo, that's all done with. BBQ time!
Ophion: Hello Y'golonac. Go eat your fill at this banquet tonight.
Y'golonac: Whoa, you here too?
Ophion: Of course. It is the duty of those who stand above to recognize the efforts of those below. And now that you have shown me the value of my WIIIIFE in a host suit...
Y'golonac: ...wAIT.
Ophion: Yes! We shall do the Fabulous Autumn Host next!
Y'golonac: I know y'all can do whatever, but maybe you oughta NOT be taken over by your desires???
Ophion: That sounds perfect! I shall put my WIIIIFE in all the outfits!
Y'golonac: You gonna get yerself hurt one o' these days, I'm tellin' ya! Also I'm feelin' a lil sad now, so maybe I'll go talk to everyone else.

Later
Bael: What do you MEAN we're continuing onto the next season!? I have lawyer work to do! ...but okay, I suppose I can play along some more if you need me that much. Heh.
Later
Sarutahiko: WHAT? I mean, cool but...I can bail out? Don't be like that, I'm in! Hehehe...
Later
Y'golonac: Okay, that everyone? If we're goin' bigger we gonna need...
Perun: FOOL! You forgot me!
Barong: And me!
Y'golonac: Can y'all just not scream in my ears? I already counted ya since I knew you'd come even if I didn't say anything.
MC: Nice, we're all together again. Should we ask more people to join?

Barong: How about I get a dance lined up?
Perun: Hahaha, I shall practice my singing then!
Sarutahiko: Hmm, I wonder if the bathhouse will be okay with me going again.
Bael: This time, I'll make those nosy demons work for ME!
Tsukuyomi: Sorry to interrupt, but aren't you guys forgetting something? We were competing for the summer event, but we also need to see who did best on the one-on-one hosting.
Last match for the Fabulous Summer Host, at the afterparty! Time to see who will win!

Y'golonac: Get ready to lose, Tsukuyomi. We got an extra member, so we can't be losin' now!
Tsukuyomi: Good luck pulling the trophy out of my hands.
Bael: Would you like to turn this into a bet? Winners get to order the losers to do one thing.
Perun: Sounds good, but I'm missing out if I'm on the same team as MC!
Sarutahiko: Damn, you ALREADY think you've won!?
Shino: (blushes)
Tetsugyuu: You're thinking it's fine if you're with or against MC, weren't you?
Shino: N-NO!? No impure thoughts here!
Barong: Awesome! MC, you think you're gonna win?
MC: Yep! / Not really... / Maybe we can split it?
---
(A) Y'golonac: Nice!
(B) Bael: Now now, did you forget all that money you made off the World Representatives?
(C) Sarutahiko: Sounds nice!
---
The summer evening arrives, when hosts bring their special services. If they made you happy, tell them how fabulous they were. And one day, maybe the Odaiba hosts will come again to bring you these dreams...
The End

Sunday, December 29, 2024

Fabulous Summer Host Episode 6 Part 3 (Abridged)

Let's repeat a bit of that last part for some reason!
Tsukuyomi: Congrats on making it to number one.
Perun: Haha! Okay fine, you win today.
Barong: Next time let's win together!
Y'golonac: Is this what I wanted? I mean I did wanna be number one but...
Y'golonac turns around and sees someone calling him!

Y'golonac (narrating): Damn, I never thought someone would call me...hey this is [REDACTED] calling me...
Y'golonac: ...oh there ya are. Couldn't hear without a head. Or ears. Kiddin'...let's go home MC! And I'll make some heart attack ramen bowls!
Suddenly headbonk!

Present
Back in Tokyo!

MC: I'm gonna try headbonking him again and plot sword his desires!
Y'golonac: ...MC, whatcha doin'?
MC: I'M NOT FALLING FOR THAT SHIT AGAIN / (whoops too late)
Y'golonac: (bonked) OW WHAT WAS THAT FOR
He looks himself again.

MC: Oh Y'golonac, good...for real this time, right? How's Perun?
Still fighting.

Y'golonac: What? Y'all shouldn't fight now ya hear?
MC: It's your fault! Perun got bit, so do something!
Y'golonac: what???
Y'golonac looks at his hands. Still traces of Mental Corruption having happened.

Y'golonac: Oh no I gotta do somethin'!

Thunder crash! The party members fighting Perun are on their knees!
Perun: Beg for your lives! Let me sit on you and maybe I shall spare you!
Bael: Piss off actually! You kneel before ME!
Y'golonac: Perun, STAAAWP!
Y'golonac runs in!

Perun: You think Tackle will stop me? Really? What a--WHAT
Bael uses his wings to kick up a dust screen!

Y'golonac: Get bit! Defiler's Hand Bite!
Y'golonac pins Perun's arms down and stuns him since he was the original source of Mental Corruption!

Barong: Sarutahiko, get him!
Sarutahiko: Right, you ain't getting away this time!
Perun gets covered in bubbles!

Perun: WHAT... oh right I went to save MC from Y'golonac. Did you regain your sanity yet?
Y'golonac: Okay cool, everything good now?
Bael: Ugh, you are such a pain in the--who's that coming over? Oh no!

It's the cops!
Horus: There you are, Bael. We heard things have changed, so we came to see what was up about this Vampire Incident apparently repeating itself in Odaiba.
Nobumichi: We're just here to ask questions, no need to get punchy.
They SOUND calm, but everyone's ready to shoot swing artifacts if it comes to it.

MC: No, wait, please! / (wait and see)
Horus: I'm sorry Uncle, I can't let a dangerous factor hang around you unsupervised anymore.
Masashi: Yeah, we got to uphold the rules of society!
Y'golonac: Okay yeah my bad, but it ain't happenin' again, pinkie swear for realsies! I dun' wanna leave everyone! Pleeease?
Horus: BAAAAD INFLUENCE!
Bael: If I may, objection.

Bael steps forward.
Masashi: Thanks for investigating, we can take over from here.
MC: Bael, you traitor! / Welp, saw this coming.
---
(C) Bael: WHAT? Have a little faith in me!
---
Bael: Relax, I am on your side. Lord Horus, Lord Shinbei, no credit stealing.
The party groups up.

Bael: Time for an impromptu casual trial where I prove Y'golonac doesn't need to be arrested!
Flashback!
Tsukuyomi stops his Shadow Realm trick.

Bael: Tsukuyomi, I don't know what you expect me to do with this all by mys--
Tetsugyuu: You guys! Big trouble!
Tetsugyuu explains how the rest of the party went to save Y'golonac. Bael walks over to Governor P.

Bael: So I heard you want to save Y'golonac? Do as I say and I'll help you.

Present
Elsewhere

Enigma: Status report, situation resolved. Is this acceptable, Master?
Turing: Yes darling, good enough for me. Now let's get back to vacationing!
Beach Mall
Bael hands his phone report to Horus.

Horus: What? ...a person of interest written testimonial?
Bael: Yes, from one of the victims of Y'golonac's fangs. In short, it was consensual servicing and everything else that happened was an unforeseen side effect. Also Y'golonac was with us the whole time at the beach bar, yes?
Bael signals Y'golonac to play along!

Y'golonac: Y-yeah! My bad about the off menu service thing!
Horus rechecks the testimonial. Nothing about pressing charges.

Bael: So, do you have a case? At most, all we can do is watch and guide the host club.
MC: Yeaaaah, get him Bael!
Horus: ...well you seem different.
Masashi: Well Bael's a terrible person.
Bael: Bold of you to speak like you know me. A demon of me just doesn't like following your orders.
Horus: You cozied up to Uncle like that, didn't you!?
Bael: Enough of that. And you aren't doing any of this again, are you?
Y'golonac: Nah man, I'mma turn a new leaf!
MC: Love you, Bael! / I'm still punishing you, Y'golonac. / (stand in front of Y'golonac)
---
(A) Bael: I know. And I love that you love me.
(B) Y'golonac: Whatever lets me stay with y'all!
---
Still a chance this might break out into a fight, but then...

Masashi: ...fine. Let's pull out, Horus.
Horus: ...very well. Bael, this is your responsibility, yes?
Bael: Of course. Y'golonac's power is dangerous, but the power of people's desires is wonderful. I'll be the consultant on how to better use it.
Horus: Alright. One more condition and we'll go...

Beach Bar
Somehow things are holding up despite the party running out to handle a crisis.

Ophion: I can't believe I have to host people myself.
Simurgh: Heh, you have to protect the nest for the family to get back...hmm? You want to dance with me, customer? Sure, how bold of you.
Tetsugyuu: You guys, everyone's come back!
MC: Hey we're back! / can I call in sick? / Thanks for holding down the fort.
Y'golonac: Aww MC baby, were ya scared? I'll treat ya right!
Perun: Tired from battle? Because of, well...
MC: I'm good / I'll get you guys for that
Bael: Lord Perun, you don't seem guilty at all for all the pain you caused us.
Perun: Hmph, that's your fault for being weak.
Bael: How DARE! I should have recorded you on phone while you were insane!
Sarutahiko: Haha, it's kinda nice to see your evil side pop up like this Bael.
Hey the cops are here too.

Shino: Faith, Benevolence!? Why are you two here?
Masashi: Not for you, Father. MC, come host and entertain me!
MC: Business arrangements call. / You too, Horus / Headpats for you, Masashi
(B) Horus: You look good in that host suit you apparently have, Uncle! I will order a bottle.
(C) Masashi: Wait, don't call me that...but if I get headpats I guess it's okay.

Y'golonac: Gwehe, welp I'm back, baby.
Tsukuyomi: Not to rain on your parade, but we were busy while you were out so you have to make up for it. You're supposed to be number one, right?
Y'golonac: W-wait, it won't count since it was my babies who came in, okay!?
Barong: Pffft, they can't all be that way! (points at customers lining up)
Governor P and Friends: Sorry about earlier, we came to help you be number one!
Y'golonac: What? You guys aren't under mind control or Mental Corruption anymore!
Sarutahiko: Haven't they always liked you?
Governor P and Friends: Yeah, we want to thank you for all the times you spent with us!
Bael: Heh, there's still time for you to grant their wishes. You owe them for being able to walk free.
Y'golonac looks over. The mobs are begging silently.

Y'golonac: ...alright, guess I'll keep at a lil longer. Can y'all help?
Perun: Pffft, I'm winning today.
Barong: Not if I have anything to say about it!
And so the host contest gets back on track.

A group of drone pilots walk in.
Tsukuyomi: Welcome. You're new, I think? We got all kinds of hosts, so maybe we'll find one you like.
Later
Tsukuyomi: There's Sarutahiko. He's on my team.
Sanzou: Oh my god Sarutahiko, are you trying to seduce me like that!?
Sarutahiko: No, calm down geez. Want a drink?
Hanuman: I want the fresh squeezed Setagaya orange juice! And ice cream and--
Nezha: Do they have yakisoba buns?
Sarutahiko: Okay so we ain't a real restaurant, but we got snacks and stuff. How 'bout a salad?
Motosumi: Damn, you got used to all this, huh? What's good then?
Some customers look on jealously, so Tsukuyomi smiles.

Tsukuyomi: I suppose I should also show you someone on the other team too, fair's fair.

Later
Tsukuyomi: That's Perun. He's hosting some friends he met this summer.
Gabriel: Wow these fruits are so fresh!
Aizen: (gasp!) I sense LEWDNESS!
Perun: I know what you really want... you want to let loose, don't you, you little freak?
Aizen: N-no, I just can't handle these sorts of...
Perun: HA! Ask the Foreigner, he'll help you loosen up!
The customers up front seem to like Perun.

Barong: Oh, new customers? Wanna dance with me?
Bael: Stop being pushy, Barong. Excuse him, how about I show you inside?
Tsukuyomi: Now now, you two. Let the customers speak. Anyone you'd like?
One of them points at Y'golonac.

Y'golonac: Gwehe, me? Sure, we gon' have a good time! ...you want one more host? Wow, yer a greedy one for a first timer. Welp! Hey MC, they callin' you too!
MC: Hey there and welcome!
And so the hosts' summer dreams go on for a bit longer...

End of Episode

Fabulous Summer Host Episode 6 Part 2 (Abridged)

So like the Foreigner Y'golonac used to be buried behind some brick wall before he came to Tokyo. Also he had no head. All he wanted then was to mess with stuff outside using his priest, so he dumped some book near someone like him and then possess them when they opened it up and had their minds blown. But after a while their minds get so blown out that they actually blow up and fall apart on themselves from sheer psychic damage. Kinda sucks, but that was his only way of outside contact.
Y'golonac (narrating): I stopped needin' that once I got to Tokyo. Lotsa good foods, and new friends! But what's an old man like me want anymore? Dunno, but if I can do anythin' here, why not want it all?
Later
Store's closed, Y'golonac flops onto some couch in the Kabukicho bar.

Y'golonac: Man I'm bored and hungry, and I just et!
Tsukuyomi: ...so Y'golonac, you're studying management on your way to being a host. You'd be good at both, but is there anything you want to do then--
Y'golonac: Heh, you tryna kick me out?
Tsukuyomi: Nah, you doing that stuff helps me a lot. But if you ever want to see what the outside looks like, go for it.

Later
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs reference! Old news to Y'golonac.

Barong: Y'golonac what are they talking about?
Suidocho, the business school for working students. Someone poking Y'golonac in the back and whispering to him is new to him.

Y'golonac: Pffft. What part don't you get?
Barong: I want to make customers happy! What are non-physiological needs?
Y'golonac: Huh. Show me yer notes so I can explain.
Y'golonac got food, friends, and a home after coming to Tokyo, so after that he met MC.

Y'golonac: what, what's wrong wit' you? Why you just lyin' down there?
And then suddenly one of Y'golonac's desires got fulfilled without him knowing he ever wanted it. But what does he want next? If he used to be a slave to his desires, then what is he slave to now?

Present
Randos B and C: Haha, go back to being the old Y'golonac! Go back to needing us!
Y'golonac: (Well shit I been beat so bad I'm forgetting what I care about...actually maybe I never knew what I wanted...)
Y'golonac: MC...+$&<&yomi...$!@...
Bright happy memories turn dark...

MC: GET AWAY FROM HIM
Y'golonac barely reacts...

Randos B and C: It's your fault our community went to shit!
Sudden flood of randos!

Sarutahiko: Oh my god they all feel dead inside! I think they've been possessed or brainwashed or something!
Barong: They're affected by Divine Possession! Kinda different from what my home world does!
Sarutahiko and Barong hold the mobs off from attacking MC!

MC: Thanks guys!
MC runs for Y'golonac!

Sarutahiko: ...huh. They're really just letting MC through.
Rando B: To make them our greatest sacrifice! But anyways, look!
Mobs are biting at Barong! Barong doesn't seem phased.

Sarutahiko: Dude, what!?
Barong: Oh. Stop that.
Rando C: Ha, fool! Now you'll be a zombie stan like the rest of us!
Sarutahiko: Dammit, that other stan told us to watch out for that!
Rando C: And now it's your turn!
Sarutahiko: OH NO

Meanwhile
MC reaches Y'golonac!

MC: You okay!?
Y'golonac looks like hell and can only moan.

MC: wait what? / (something's wrong with him)
Y'golonac: Mm, you look tasty...
Y'golonac sounds serious. And then suddenly three mouths open up!

MC: WHAT
Perun runs in and saves MC!

Perun: Pffft. Bit by your own power and now you're trying for MC?

So back to Sarutahiko being attacked by not-zombie minions!
Sarutahiko: AAAAAA
Tsukuyomi and Bael beat down the mobs!

Bael: Well this is a pickle.
Tsukuyomi: ...guess I can't let this affect my customers.
Sarutahiko: You guys, thanks! Barong got bit!
Bael: What? Barong, Y'golonac's ability isn't supposed to work on you.
Barong gets up and checks himself.

Barong: Oh right, I forgot I asked him to bite me once and nothing happened!
Sarutahiko: What!? Stop playing with me, jackass!
Barong: Bael, why'd you know that about me?
Bael: Let's talk about that never. Now, onto this plan I came up w--
Barong: Aww, don't be like that! You coulda said something and I could do something special for you! Come on, hug me!
Bael is getting pissed. Sarutahiko and Tsukuyomi notice.

Bael: ...shut up, we are in the middle of something. Sarutahiko, this plan is centered on you.
Sarutahiko: Wait, what!?
Bael: Your power. It can remove the brainwashing.

Flashback!
Shino: wait what was I doing
Present

Tsukuyomi: Oh is that what happened?
Bael: I think so. I believe they felt things were so good that it was wrong, and Sarutahiko cleans off what's wrong. Also I heard Y'golonac's power might be some sort of Cosmic Horror, which makes it sort of like a curse or faith, which then means it wouldn't affect Barong.
Sarutahiko: Oh okay...wait why do you know that about me and my power!?
Bael: Because I know this one giant brat great detective.
Barong: Nice! So what do we do?
Bael: You, get out there. (kicks Barong out to the not-zombie mobs)

Barong: Ow, stop biting little kitties!
Bael: Your turn, Sarutahiko.
Sarutahiko: What kinda demon are you!? I'm coming, Barong!
Bael: I'm just using what traits we do have between us. Besides, I thought Barong liked offering himself up for others.
Tsukuyomi: ...I'm surprised you haven't been thrown into prison.
Bael: It's fine, I stick with the word of law!
Sarutahiko: Magic bubble spray, activate!
Barong: Ow. How you feeling, kitties?
Rando B: wait what's going on? Wait, oh my god Barong? Sarutahiko? Tsukuyomi???
Rando C: Holy shit is this for real?
The present party members smile.

Later
Perun: Ha! You Foreigners call yourselves ex-rulers with that sort of showing?
It's Y'golonac vs. Perun and MC!

Y'golonac: Ooh. I'll give you more power if you join me.
Perun: Fool, beg for mercy!
Perun is winning!

MC: Perun, wait! He can't take much more! Y'golonac, snap out of it!
Perun: I am not one to hold back. His minions are already losing themselves, so I may as well crush them. I don't even know if they can be fixed.
Y'golonac's down on his knee! Perun's about to blast him!

Y'golonac: ow wait what, stop, old men like me don't like pain!
Perun: Wait, have you regained your senses? ...oof!
Y'golonac: Ha! I see how empty you are inside! Mental Corruption, go!
Perun: How dare!? UGH I would have been fine if I had my shoulder pad!
Battle end!

MC: Oh no! / Wow you look good when your ass gets kicked / What kinda World Rep are you?
---
(BC) Perun: Silence! I just wanted to see what would happen since I never seen this before!
---
Perun: Who just said "how is Perun any different now"!? Torture, torture for you!
Perun seems to be in pain!
MC: Oh no, he's surrounded so I can't get close!
Y'golonac: You know I never met anyone with this weak a self before. This crazy emperor act is something you copied off someone else? Oh well, go enjoy your new vitality!
Perun: HNNNNGH
Perun throatgrabs MC and lifts them!

Perun: Where are you going? You're staying with me!
MC: OOF

Y'golonac: Huh. Whatever he feels for you, nice.
MC is starting to black out! But then they get saved by the rest of the party and Tsukuyomi!

Barong: Perun, what is with you?
Sarutahiko: MC, you okay!? I'll fix you!
MC: oof, thanks / (can't speak)
Tsukuyomi: So Y'golonac got Perun? We still have numbers but damn.
Bael: Sarutahiko, we'll buy time. Can you do it?
Perun: Huddle all you like, weaklings!
Sarutahiko: Dammit, how'd we come to this?
Barong: You okay, MC? We can handle this while you sit back.
MC: They aren't that easy / I'm okay now / (shake head)
Tsukuyomi: Welp, this is going to be a toughie.
Bael: Maybe, but we still have to do this. Let's go!

Battle on!
Bael: Oof, I suppose a World Rep must be strong to be one!
Perun: Lick my feet, weaklings!
Bael: Oh fine, I'll play decoy. Sarutahiko!
Sarutahiko: Right, Pure Bubble Spray!
Zap!

Sarutahiko: OH MY GOD HE BLEW THEM UP
Perun: Pffft. Were you doing something, sheep? You wouldn't last a day in Kitezh!
Perun used Thunderbolt!

Bael and Sarutahiko: AAAGH
Oh no, the party is spiraling!

Tsukuyomi: Wake up, Y'golonac!
Y'golonac: Ugh, shut up already.
Barong and Tsukuyomi are tanking for MC!

MC: Uhhh, what do? Bael, contract and give me your wisdom thing!

Bael: MC come closer, I can't move.
Bael is pretty bad off.

Barong: You okay? You look like you've been through hell.
Bael: Because I am, obviously! ...anyways if Sarutahiko is out, then you and Barong are our last hope.
Barong: Sure, I'll help save him.
So Barong's artifact blocks evil and is the symbol of the border of good and evil.

Barong: I'll give you my artifact, MC. I can't match Y'golonac alone, but maybe we can together.
Barong ties his artifact around MC's head.

MC: But won't this make you vulnerable? / thanks

Barong: I'll be fine. Focus on saving Y'golonac. I can blow you a good luck kiss at most if you want it.
Barong winks and blows a kiss!
Tsukuyomi: A little help, please?
Barong: Right, thanks for stalling. Let's stop Perun somehow.
Bael: (gets up) Wait, I'll help too.
Sarutahiko: (gets up) Same.
Perun: Are you weaklings done planning yet? I'll capture you all and make you my servants!
Y'golonac: I'm hungry. Don't touch my sacrifice, you hear me?
MC: Let's go, guys!
BATTLE START (more happens after)

The rest of the party is tanking Perun and Y'golonac!
MC: Thanks guys, I'm going after Y'golonac! (swings sword)
Y'golonac: Oh? You're approaching me? Hmm, reminds me of my time stuck in that brick wall... (guard breaks MC)
MC: Goddammit!
Y'golonac: Got you now!
Y'golonac used Bite! Barong's artifact stops additional effects!

Y'golonac: Huh. Well whatever, I can just crunch you up. You know, people normally like it when I bite them! Too bad for you it's just going to hurt.
MC: Wake up!
Y'golonac: It's useless. Just entertain an old man until you hit the end.
MC: You calling yourself an old man means you're still in there! Y'golonac!
What do...? MC's eyes fall on Barong's artifact.

MC: Welp, Hail Mary. (wraps it on Y'golonac's arm)
Time to go all in!

Mindscape Depths
Y'golonac: ...y'all, where am I? MC? Tsukuyomi? Oh gawd did I get Shadow Realm'd behind a brick wall again? Somebody, help...?
Nothing's around. No scents. Total isolation...and then a light in the distance!

Y'golonac: Somebody there? Helloooo?
Y'golonac runs into a memory of the Kabukicho Night School!

Y'golonac: wait what
Halloween Ellie and Tsukuyomi!

Y'golonac: Y'all! Wow, nice costumes.
Guy A: Wow, Ellie looks cool but I'm afraid to talk to her.
Y'golonac: She IS cool, go on, talk to her.

Memory of Kabukicho's streets!
Y'golonac: Sum fest goin' on? Oh look, Suzuka and Gyoubu.
Guy B: I wanna give this takoyaki to Gyoubu. Actually I wanna feed it to him...
Y'golonac: Pffft, you could feed ME! Wonder why all the kids like Gyoubu so much?
More memories come back! Now for the summer host bar, except not a memory!

Tsukuyomi: Congrats on making it to number one.
Perun: Haha! Okay fine, you win today.
Barong: Next time let's win together!
Y'golonac: Is this what I wanted? I mean I did wanna be number one but...
Y'golonac turns around and sees MC!

Y'golonac: I dun' care about that anymore. I just wanna be with y'all! Gwehehe, let's go home MC! And I'll make some heart attack ramen bowls!
A hand reaches out for him, and a face approaches his. A sweet dream, and Y'golonac turns his entire self around to meet it...

End of Episode part

Fabulous Summer Host Episode 6 Part 1 (Abridged)

Flashback! Actually, not really!
Randos: Look at us Senpai Emperor!
Perun: Okay, hahaha! Beg, and I might give you whatever!
Hot crowd! Proud Y'golonac.

Y'golonac: Aww, ya really DO know how to work a crowd for an uppity bitch who barged in all ofa sudden. Nice.
Present

Y'golonac: Who the hell doin' some historical revisionism here!?
Almost time to open for the day.

Sarutahiko: It's too early for screaming and crying, what's going on?
Y'golonac: I jus' realized I never managed to get number one so far!
MC: Yup. Even I got 1st place at least once. / Me neither.
(AB) Y'golonac: I'm still #2 back in Kabukicho. Is this really all I can do without my power...?
(C) Y'golonac: You were gettin' there until Bael did his shenanigans, heh.

Bael: ...heh. Want me to tell you how to be number one?
Y'golonac: Clonin' ain't a REAL way of bein' number one! I mean I could be if I were six people, but still. I was told not to use my power and I just get used by ev'rybody.
Bael: Ouch, I didn't expect to get clapped back like that.
Sarutahiko: Nooo fighting! Bael, can't you just help without making it all complicated? Also things are different if you judge by total sales! You're good!
Y'golonac: Pfffft. Easy for you to say, Mr. I Won Before. (flicks Sarutahiko with his pinky)
Sarutahiko: OW WHAT
MC: You stop that right now! / Chin up, boss! / Let's just keep at it, okay?
(A) Y'golonac: But y'all keepin' me outta the winners club, it feel like...

Y'golonac: Weeeh, I wanna be number one without makin' any efforrrrt!
Sarutahiko: Damn, you really ARE a huge loser off the clock.
Here comes everyone else.

Barong: Hey Y'golonac, I'll help you get to number one!
Y'golonac: boy you are on the other team
Perun: Ha! Just take anything offered to you.
Y'golonac: Sounds like a bad idea in the host business...
Sarutahiko: Hey, we're all on the same team for this workplace!
Y'golonac: But I'mma be a failure as a Foreigner if I get to be number one with help.
MC: no way / I will slap the taste out of your mouth if you keep bitching / but they're offering

Tsukuyomi: You don't get to the number one spot on your own.
Bael: I can.
Sarutahiko nudges Bael.

Tsukuyomi: I said you could ask us for help if you needed it. Even for personal stuff. We all have our ways of nosing into people's business.
Tsukuyomi smiles at everyone.

Tsukuyomi: You shine your way, we shine in ours. Like we have already, right?
Y'golonac: I guess...but I got so much going on wit' management and stuff!
Tsukuyomi: Oh, the whole "you gotta work your part" thing? I think you've done good enough if you believe me.
Everyone smiles.

Bael: I...was planning on ditching right away, but I stayed because I felt your work here had meaning.
Y'golonac: Aww, you like me Bael? Keep it comin'!
Bael: I'LL SUE FOR HARRASSMENT, LOSER (stomps off)
MC: You really should stop that / You ruined the moment with Bael! / Bael's cute when he blushes

Y'golonac's elbow relaxes a smidge.
Y'golonac: ...aww, y'all really do care 'bout me. This what Tsukuyomi was talkin' 'bout? Right, I'mma be number one today!
Barong: Awesome! Let's collab when this is all over!
Y'golonac: Stop ruinin' the moment with that shit again, god!
Barong: It's not like that. I noticed lotsa stuff doing this job.
MC peeks over Y'golonac's shoulders and makes eye contact with Barong.

Barong: I'm up for giving my whole self up, but there's people here who'll give everything to me. Kind of my thing so that was an identity crisis, but that means I've got a ways to go to reach my peak. Maybe more's out there, so I'm gonna learn your style of making things hotter!
Y'golonac: ...wow, thanks, but I'mma come on like ziiip.
Barong: Maybe it's weird for me, but I can't help it if my wants boil up.
Y'golonac: Oh fiiine I'll think about the collab, mkay? But you better help me be number one!
MC: Yeaaaah, get 'em old man!
Perun: Rejoice, the beach host club being number one helps ME!
Sarutahiko: You better get Bael to come back first. Also we oughta get Shino and Tetsugyuu in on this.
Y'golonac: Uhhhh, can ya do it for me, Sarutahiko? I suck at--
Sarutahiko: Move your ass!
Y'golonac: But I'm so olllld...
And so Sarutahiko pushes Y'golonac to go after Bael.

The whole bar's rallying for Y'golonac! Time to do a classic commemoration thing!
Y'golonac: Cool, my new original drink bottle and champagne towers are good to go! ...yup!
Tsukuyomi: Heh, unusual to see you nervous Y'golonac.
Y'golonac: Well yeah, I can't be trippin' NOW.
Tsukuyomi: You always take on too much. Just do it like always.
Y'golonac: (slaps his own cheeks) ...cool, we got this tod--
Y'golonac is about to open the door when it gets kicked open and mobs flood in!

Randos: Y'GOLONAC!
Y'golonac: OH MY GOD WHAT
Randos: LET US PICK YOUUUU
Sooo many Y'golonac stans coming in!

Y'golonac: Why are y'all comin' in all at once!? Y'all coordinate or sumthin'?
Randos: Nope!
Y'golonac: Huh. Welp, come on in then gwehehehe!
Tsukuyomi: ...Sarutahiko, we haven't actually made any announcements yet, right?
Sarutahiko: Yeah. We got things ready, but no one said anything yet.
Tsukuyomi: Why are they all here then? Hmm...

Elsewhere
Turing: So, did that stamp rally actually do anything? Enigma, status report if you would please.
Matrix data stream!
Enigma: ...apologies, data leak detected.
Turing: Show me? High risk, hmm? ...Repeat of Vampire Incident? Summer Minion Warning???
Beach Host Bar
Y'golonac: Whoo! Okay that was a LOT of mah babies to talk to, like what. Break time! Gwehehe, I'm totally number one today.
Bael: Excuse me, I have a question.
Tsukuyomi's here too.

Y'golonac: Huh? What? Sumthin' up with my babies?
Bael: Not that. Y'golonac, did you use your power again?
Y'golonac: N-no??? Ain't all this happen cuz of my charms and your help?
Bael: ...Sarutahiko says he senses some sort of Cosmic Horror Mental Corruption going on.
Y'golonac is startled. He clearly knows something.

Y'golonac: N-no, it ain't me I swear to god! I mean yeah most of them are my babies, but they were like that comin' in!
Bael thinks.

Bael: ...understood. We will talk more later, but for now can you stay here and not do more of anything suspicious? I can't say what my colleages will do.
Tsukuyomi: So Bael, you really are...?
Bael: Yes, the judicial police put me up to this.
Y'golonac: I swear I didn't really do anythin'!
Bael: I've seen how things go so many times in court. Unfortunately I can't let a risk factor go unsu--
Tsukuyomi takes Bael to his Shadow Realm!

Tsukuyomi: Welcome! Would you like a champagne tower?
Bael: A memory attack? This constitutes obstruction of justice, you know?
Tsukuyomi: Ruuude. This isn't an attack, I just wanted to remind you of things and ask you to recheck. What did Y'golonac do, and did he really do this?

Later
Y'golonac: (frowns)
Sarutahiko: Oh, back at it already? Table over there's waiting for you.
Y'golonac walks out.

Sarutahiko: Wait what's up with that?
MC: Huh, was he crying? He seemed off. Oh well maybe he'll come right back.
Beach Mall

Y'golonac: (looks back at the beach bar) Sorry Tsukuyomi. I dunno what to do now that we're here. I ain't even do anything...
Y'golonac thinks of MC and the Outlaws.

Y'golonac: I can't be arrested here, but I can't cause problems either so...
Y'golonac is trying to think, but he can only focus on his next step.

Governor P: Lord Y'golonac?
Y'golonac: Ain't I seen you before somewhere? Uhh...
Flashback!

Governor P: ACCEPT MY OFFERINGS LORD Y'GOLONAC
Present

Y'golonac: Oh right you that one baby. Sorry I'm in the middle o' sumthin' here...
Governor P: It's okay, we'll come with you.
A bunch of (or just two) other mobs pop up!

Y'golonac: WHAT
Y'golonac knows the general conditions as to how powers work in Tokyo, but how come he's got so many minions now? He doesn't have the faith for that. He's one of the more minor Foreigners, so it takes everything to hold onto a tiny group. This shouldn't be possible unless some other power is hijacking things.

Elsewhere
Enigma: Reading article. "Summer conspiracy theory? Return of the Vampire Incident with vampire Y'golonac spreading minion plague through minions." Researching...high probability of demagogy faith hacking.
Beach Mall

Governor P: I preached the word of my lord and master Y'golonac, and then I got all you all these new followers! I'll do my best to help you be number one!
Governor P seems to be hoping Y'golonac will notice him and be happy.

Y'golonac: DUDE WHAT THE HELL, YOU'RE RUININ' MY HOME
Governor P's face falls!

Governor P: ...can't we be your home? Can't we help you get what you want?
Y'golonac: W-well...I used to want that and made so many minion babies when I was stuck in that brick wall...
Welp, Governor P was just trying to stick to his beliefs and incited other people's desires to help Y'golonac.

Y'golonac: Y'all did to others what I did to y'all? I'm sorry...
Governor: W-wait why are you apologizing!?
Y'golonac: It ain't enough for me anymore...
Y'golonac now wants all the things! Rando Stans B and C seem mad!

Stans B and C: Faker! Pretender! You said you'd love us if we became minions! You aren't the REAL Y'golonac!
Governor P: wait what
Stans B and C: Shut up, you!
Stans B and C feel useless and now want to attack Y'golonac!

Governor P: Wait stop, no! Lord Y'golonac, I didn't mean for--
Y'golonac: It's cool, this is me payin' what I owe for the incitement shit. At least this way I'll stop botherin' the Kabukicho peeps and make y'all happy.
Stans B and C: Okay! (attacks Y'golonac)

Beach Bar
Sarutahiko: Okay where the hell did Y'golonac go? Did he chicken out?
Shino: Doubtful, but it's strange. Maybe something happened.
MC: I'm worried...I'll go look for him!
Perun: Hahaha, so I can be number one today?
Barong: Wait, you guys. Bael and Tsukuyomi aren't here either!
Tetsugyuu: What, now? Do I gotta go draggin' them back?
People are getting worried.

Governor P: Help, please! Save Lord Y'golonac!
Shocked event cast!

MC: wait what
Governor P: I-it's all my fault!
End of Episode part

Sunday, December 22, 2024

Fabulous Summer Host Episode 5 Part 2 (Abridged)

Perun thought of Veles as someone who became eternal via disappearing from everywhere. On another note, Kitezh is the world with the System of Diffusion, trying to achieve eternity by assimilating with a greater entity. A person's body may decay and become soil, but as long as the earth exists that person is believed to be immortal. Theoretically, that meant Perun should be the best with his magical pestle thing being able to mentally dominate anyone. Whoo, total nondefinition of the self! Which led to him ordering book burning since that would define and confine him. But as powerful as he was, Perun wasn't able to listen to the words of a dead poet. Veles was like a jester, the only one in the realm able to tell Perun what a dick he was. And then Veles denied Perun's all-mightiness by dying and being the only one to never listen to him. Perun reciting a poem that would go nowhere started after that.

Present
Q'ursha: Uh, who said a million is a statistic and a single death is a tragedy? Whatever. Point is, we take in what hurts us and carry it for the rest of our lives. Why am I even talking about this? Hey guys, let's play basketball!
Later

Gabriel: Hello, nice rehearsal! ...what's up, Nyarly?
Nyarlathotep: bored now. Where's the fuuuun stuff?
Gabriel: But you got fans waiting to hear your sick beats!
Nyarlathotep: Fu--oh wait I almost said the exact same thing I said the past few days!
Gabriel and Nyarlathotep are taking five. Someone frowns hard from the editing booth.

Aizen: How DARE Nyarlathotep make a mockery of my Summertime Slut-Shaming Radio Show! But it's impressive Gabriel simplified my three days' worth of work to thirty minutes. Don't you agre--
No one is there. Someone is supposed to be there.

???: No wait, p-please stop it's almost time for us to be on air!
???: Hahaha, try and stop an emperor if you dare!
Bam! Perun!

MC: Oh no this is awful!

Nyarlathotep: Huh. Attack of the crazy stan?
Gabriel: I just heard MC! ...did you do something, Nyarly?
Nyarlathotep: Nope! I'd be jazzing it the fuck up more than this if I did!
Perun: Hail, peasants! This is a takeover!
Echo: I-I'm sorry, I tried to stop him!
MC: sorry Echo / quick, backstab the bitch / I can't believe we're literally hijacking the show!
Nyarlathotep: Niiice
Gabriel: This isn't anything new anymore but come on, we're about to start!
Aizen: WHAT!? ...wait, you're the ones working with Ophion at the Fabulous Summer Host! Get out, back to the waiting room for you! Employees only!
Perun: I just sponsored the radio station. How about that? Also, Aizen was it? Servant of Ophion? We're here as Summer Hosts, but go ahead, kick us out! See what happens!
Aizen: Are you suggesting Lord Ophion ordered you here? Without evidence!? I reject your--
Gabriel and Nyarlathotep pop out of the sound booth.

Gabriel: Why don't we hear him out? If he came all this way he must have a plan, right?
Perun: Heh. Of course!

Later
Echo: (stares)
MC: I'm so sorry / wow, you're an audio girl now! / what just happened guys
---
(A) Echo: O-oh, no it's okay...
(B) Echo: I-it's not that big a deal! I just learned from doing announcements at school...
---
Aizen: There's smooth-talking happening about this takeover somehow!
Echo: Apparently he really IS radio staff according to the paperwork.
MC: what, no / I guess he WOULD make a good DJ / He listens to the radio while farming
Echo: Oh, I just thought so because Perun brought his own radio program like this one radio drama I liked. Most people don't know it, so maybe he listens to it all day?
MC: He doesn't seem like it / maybe because he likes poetry? / virality...
Echo: Well, it feels really poetic? He seems like a person who'd do great talking to himself in a booth. I wish I was as energetic as him...
Echo looks at Gabriel and Perun vibing.

MC: Could do without the storm tho / no, don't be like him / I know that feel, sorta

Echo: ...hee hee. I better get back to work soon, I'll make it great. (smiles and walks over to audio equipment)
Gabriel: Echo, can I talk to you for a sec?
Echo: Oh, o-okay! Uh...we can swing that.
Perun: Hahaha, yes! Pave the way for me, serf!
Echo: U-UM OKAY
Showtime!

Nyarlathotep: T minus 10 seconds! And counting...!
Boop

Perun: HEAR YE HEAR YE, COMMONERS! It's time for the Emperor Host's program hijack!
Rando A: WHAT
Rando B: But I was looking forward to Gabriel talk!

Gabriel: (wait we're already going off script!? Uh, we can fix it!)
Gabriel nods to Echo to start playing elevator music like mood music for the beach host club.

Gabriel: Yay, this is always so fun! I'm your dead end show host girl next door Gabri--wait that sounds too heavy on the moe.
Perun: (Girl, you're throwing out the script too!?)
Gabriel dramatically winks! Echo smiles.

Gabriel: So I was listening to this old radio drama of a host hijacking the air. Then I decided to visit the host club, but no one was as cute as me. Boo, who could that host beeee?
Perun: Girl you showed up, put on headphones, and didn't ask for anyone.
Gabriel: OMG it's Perun!
Perun: Indeed! Rejoice at my presence, lass!
Gabriel: Gasp, rude! I-it's not like I'm happy or anything!
Perun: I like them stubborn, but honest is better. You see this?
Perun slaps down some piece of paper! Echo adds sound effects to the show.

Gabriel: What? A map of...all the other Tycoon projects? A stamp rally, what?
Perun: Yes, a map of exhibitions of the VIPs in Odaiba. The world is bigger than you see, so seek them out if tedium rules your lives! And if that STILL does not satisfy you, come see me.
Gabriel: What if I never come back?
Perun: Oh you'll come to me. It is inevitable.
Gabriel: ...you're the last spot on the rally, aren't you.
Inhale noise.

Gabriel: Hi guys, surprised? Stamp rally's tomorrow!
Perun: Yes! And I do indeed have the last spot! Our collaborators are offering discounts and special services, and I of course will give the royal treatment for anyone who has seen them all.
Gabriel: Ooh, maybe I'll go too. Check them out, everybody! Okay, time to end the show today with a medley of my song--
Perun: No, MINE

Later
Show's done, Perun and MC are going back.

Perun: Yes, I AM a genius who has managed everything just as planned. You've done well to keep up with me. Now tell me how ingenious I was to finagle customers and profits from all of Odaiba!
MC: wild day today / nice job, methods aside / are we really going to win this way?
Perun: All profits go to the host club because of contract clauses! Child's play!
MC: and people agreed to that???
Perun: You saw, no force or duress was involved here. Plus, if they break contract there's less advertising happening for them. The discounts and special services are up to them. I actually worry no one will come to challenge us.
Getting near the beach host club. About time to announce today's winning host.

Perun: Remember, you are mine when I make the beach host club the winning project.
MC: I wasn't a part of that decision / nah / okay
(AB) Perun: But I said so!
(C) Perun: Ha, so you've fallen for me!

Perun: ...having said that, talk is cheap. You always did disregard my will, irritating me better than anything.
MC: chaos, chaos! Chaos is other people, and I'm never following your orders.
Perun: Ah yes, the insolence I've come to expect. Well, see my imperial wrath!
Perun yeets MC into the sea!

MC: EXCUSE ME WHAT
Perun catches MC at the last second!

Perun: HA! Did you think I would actually let you go!?
MC: (punch his stomach) / you are such an asshole!
---
(A) Perun: Is violence your love language now? Hmm...
---
Perun smiles while looking at MC.

Perun: (I never did remember what you said at the end. It can't have been important. These memories will fade away too one day...)

MC: Hello, Earth to Perun, come in Perun / (splash his face) / Are you trying to think up poetry?
---
(AC) Perun: !!
Perun: Nothing. How about we play in the water?
(B) Perun: HOW DARE! Fine, I shall dominate you here then!
---
Perun: Time to make new memories! ...wait why do I have to make those memories myself?
MC: what. Can I just leave then?
Perun: It should be me, the emperor carving new memories into others!
Hmm. Headache?

Perun: Hmph, whatever. I do as I please. Prepare yourself MC, it's time to faff about!

Later
Y'golonac: ...so y'all been splashin' around all day?
Perun: Jealous? Haha!
Y'golonac: N-naw...jus' thinkin' whether I gotta say more stuff to MC.
MC: No? / (blush) / (spank his ass)
---
(AC) Y'golonac: Tee hee, kidding.
(B) Y'golonac: Aww das cute.
---
Y'golonac: Oh wait it's almost time to declare today's number one!
Perun: Well whoever it is can thank their stars we were out today!
Tsukuyomi: Okay, time to announce today's number one people. We got TWO winners actually! Shino and Tetsugyuu!
Dramatic spotlight entrance!

Shino: Ha, very well!
Tetsugyuu: Thanks, guys!
MC: wait what / yeah! / (side-eye Y'golonac)
(C) Y'golonac does the guilty whistle!

Y'golonac: Ahem. We tried hard for y'all.
Perun: Heh. Tomorrow's stamp rally will blow today out of the water.
Y'golonac: Now now, I helped them out a lot today too.
Shino and Tetsugyuu notice MC is back!

Shino: MC! You came to see my glorious triumph! Might you come closer?
Tetsugyuu: Boss, come whoop it up here with me!
A bunch of mobs carry MC over to the stage!

MC: wait WHAT / Yeaaaah! / Noooo~
Perun: What, how DARE
Shino: Silence, loser! WE won!

Suddenly, help arrives!
Sarutahiko: Hold up, something is wrong with these guys!
Bael: Yes you two won, but that doesn't give you the right of free rein!
Sarutahiko and Bael block the way!

Tetsugyuu: Move or I'll kill ya, Sarutahiko!
Sarutahiko: What, you ain't like that! ...mostly?
Bael: I see we must open your eyes by force. Barong, help me!
Barong: Eh, this is fine isn't it?
MC: NO??? / I guess / HELP
---
(AC) Barong: Oh okay, I'll help then.
(B) Barong: See? No problems then.
Sarutahiko and Bael: YES THERE IS
Barong: What? Are you guys jeal--
Bael: SHUT UP AND HELP! This is going to bother the customers!
Barong: Hmm, makes sense. Okay, I'm in!
---
Shino: Ah, so you want to die then?
Tetsugyuu: Boss, we gonna kill sum dicks!
Perun: ...heh.
MC: Huh, you're less bothered by this than I figured you'd be. / (stare)
Perun: I do not sing for just anyone, but I might if it's just you. (starts singing) Hear this peerless love song!
BATTLE START
(more happens after)

Shino: Uh, what were we doing?
Battle over, Shino and Tetsugyuu are sane again.

Tetsugyuu: Ayo? Sarutahiko, why are you sitting on the floor?
Sarutahiko: Dude you were swinging your ax at me! At least you're sane again...
Y'golonac: Nice, you two are back to normal!
Bael and Tsukuyomi grab Y'golonac by the ears!

Bael: So! Care to explain what happened to them?
Tsukuyomi: You aren't going to use the five year old's argument of "well they aren't customers," are you?
Y'golonac: N-no? My Mental Corruption ain't sumthin' you just slap outta someone. Also YOU CAN'T PROVE ANYTHING
Shino and Tetsugyuu seem confused.

Bael: Okay just to remind you, your power is dangerous. If I see you using it casually, I will arrest you.
Tsukuyomi: Bael? Are you--
Bael walks off. Tsukuyomi seems to get it, sighs, then calls Shino and Tetsugyuu over.

Y'golonac: (bonked) OW
Shino:(bonked) OW
Tetsugyuu: (bonked) OW what was that for!?
Tsukuyomi: Okay it's good this didn't blow up too bad, but it could've been serious.
Shino: Wait, this was my idea. Well I know I wasn't disciplined enough but that feeling of desires being released--
Shino looks off to the distance. Everyone gets it.

Tetsugyuu: Felt good though!
Tsukuyomi: Oh you two. Well get up there, the people are waiting. And wow I really suck at managing people.
Y'golonac: Well I like that part of ya.
Tsukuyomi: !!
Tsukuyomi: You can be so cocky. But thanks.

Later
Tetsugyuu: Okay sorry about that, peeps. Let's get to singing!
Shino: MC, please forgive our forcefulness earlier. Also, would you sing with me? I've sung in front of an audience, so.
MC: Okay / Fiiiine / No I suck too!
---
(C) Tetsugyuu: Aww, too bad. I'll sing with you Shino!
Shino: At least stay nearby please, MC!
MC: oh well okay then!
---
Shino: ...okay. I'm going to sing about the Hakkenshi now!
MC: what
Cheering crowd! And one shifty guy.

Perun: Hmph. So one must be seen by the commoners to make an impression.
Y'golonac: Bro what are you plottin'?
Perun: Ah, Y'golonac. Come help me with my project.
Y'golonac: Meeeh. Can I just not?
Perun: Oh okay I'll ditch all my plans and take MC then.
Y'golonac: Oh FIIIINE I'll hear ya out at least.

Next day
Even bigger crowds!

Rando A: Last stop for the stamp rally! What's the emperor host gonna give us?
Rando B: Wow, this is the same place Gabriel went too!
Sooo many people.

Rando C: All the stamp rally places were cool!
Perun: Of course! Now which one was the best?
Rando C: Uhh...the VR game? The musical?
Perun: !?
Perun: Hmm, I misheard you. Which. Was. The best? (lifts Rando C's chin)
Rando C: Umm, you? Oh wait will you step on me if I say something else?
Perun: How...transparent of you. I can do so, but which is it?
Rando C: I'm sorry, it's you!
Perun: Ha, I knew you'd say that. Hold out your glass and I will reward you by pouring you a drink!
So many bottles being poured. Perun's pretty much winning today.

MC: Wow, it worked! / He's motivated today / OMG he's actually serving drinks!

Y'golonac: Gwehehe, hey MC? Noticed how Perun changed? Feels like he finally at the startin' point.
MC: You had to train him last night huh? / Wow, he did. / Must've been rough.
Y'golonac: Bro 'pparently wanted to go for Number 1 and sing after seein' Shino and Tetsugyuu up there last night. He been practicin' singin...sumthin' or other. Called it a poetry readin', wanted to read to you.
Applause from Perun's table!

Rando D: I finished the stamp rally, Perun!
Perun: Well that was fast. Kneel before me!
Perun makes Rando D sit and pours one out for them.

Perun: Well done indeed!
Perun looks for MC and walks over.

Perun: Come over and get on the mic with me!
MC: but why tho / Okay! / man I'm so popular
(A) Perun: The set's incomplete without you. Don't think you'll get away.

Perun: I'm going to pick a new song today.
MC: did you even sleep last night / no bragging songs / huh, okay
---
(A) Perun: What kind of pleb do you take me for? I am extremely bus--(yawn)
(B) Perun: I'm not that much of a one-trick pony. I have just the thing!
---
Perun turns on the karaoke machine.

MC: (a the-one-that-got-away song?) / (a song about being tied down?) / (it's Perun's brag track)
---
(C) Perun: Oh, wrong one!
---
Perun: Here, a pop song about love. Perfect for summer.
Perun drags MC up on stage.

Perun: Hear my words and rejoice, peons!
Randos: Yaaay, Perun!
Cheering! Perun looks at MC and whispers.

Perun: I will only sing this song once. As emperor, I must take everything! Now, sing with me!
And so the song begins as the day comes to an end.

End of Episode

Fabulous Summer Host Episode 5 Part 1 (Abridged)

Y'golonac: WHAT
Hey it's almost been a week of summer host shenanigans.

Ophion: I said we got the project sales ranking yesterday and ours is nowhere near the top.
Y'golonac: But we been tryin' so hard! I know it's weird o' me to be sayin' so!
Ophion: I know. Which is why I also said not to worry about it.
Analysis time!

Ophion: We're doing better than expected in sales with the competitive team service, and I'll agree with Tsukuyomi you have great management skills. You've all grown, and we simply just aren't in first. That's it. We can just keep going as is with doing our best. On that note, my WIIIIFE looks amazing as a host! Be proud of that!
Ophion leaves Y'golonac to frown and goes to MC.

Y'golonac: ...how come we go so hard and still ain't number one in this thing? 'specially after Sarutahiko did his turnaround for all us.
Perun (offscreen): Hmph. That makes it sounds like we've hit a ceiling.
Suddenly Perun's next to Y'golonac, arms folded!

Y'golonac: Oh, it's you. Mind not tellin' e'ryone else yet? Gotta keep morale up and all...
Perun: Coward.
No denials, but also no acceptance.

Perun: Okay fine, but only if I get some carte blanche to act. My time has finally come!
Y'golonac: You WHAT
Flashback!

Perun: Okay so that clown MC was...
Yellow: Um, that's nice but I also wanna hear more about you, Sir!
Perun: I'm getting to the good part!
And so Perun keeps talking until closing time.

Yellow: check please

Present
Y'golonac: How did ya fumble that so BAD?
Perun: ...pffft. An emperor has little to say about themselves.
Y'golonac: Excuse me, what? And that ain't even the only problem! Ya take forever to sing when someone orders a champagne tower, ya won't let customers leave in the middle, and they aren't even real songs! How in HELL didja come up with over ten songs with the only lyrics bein' "Perun" and "la la la"!? Have you been brainwashin' these poor folks ta make them babble like crazies!?
Perun: Wellll, I may have done a little psych imprinting. If Barong has dancing, I have faith invasion!
Perun sees absolutely nothing wrong with this. Y'golonac sighs.

Perun: You seem to be holding back for some reason, but this is war. The host with the most faith won from customers wins and everyone else is a loser who can freeze in the snow telling themselves "I could have made it!"
Y'golonac: (Okay so I did something like he did before, but hmm...)
Perun: Never fear, I shall lead you to victory! And when I do, how about you give me the management position and the right to be MC's roommate?
Y'golonac: WHAT
Perun: Ha! No coward can win against an emperor who conquers and takes by force! If you don't like it, show me how you got to be Kabukicho's Number 2, haha!
Y'golonac: ...but I wanna be number one with everyone here.

Later
Perun: The time has come for ME to lead with the tomfoolery!
He's certainly in a good mood as he stands in the sun.

Bael: Not so fast, Perun. I must step in to stop any illegal abuse of magical powers with my super high school level prosecution skills.
Perun: Oh? You're going to stop me?
Bael: Oh the police are with me. They'll be here soon.
Perun: They will, will they? Oh right, you guys have an ulterior motive for being here. We Invaders know with our espionage skills!
Bael: Go ahead, tell everyone and ruin the summer host program. I wonder what MC might think of you doing that?
Staring contest! Perun blinks first.

Perun: Fine, I'll play along more with the host shenanigans.
Bael: wait where are you going

Later
Ophion: WIIIIFE! Call me "dear" or "husband!"
MC: (indulge him) / (regular customer treatment) / (ignore)
---
(A) Ophion: Yessss, I shall hold you close.
(B) Ophion: This is fine too.
(C) Ophion: You're the only one who can play these games with me. I'll make you look at me!
---
Ophion tries to pull MC in! He misses!

Perun: MINE! Now, to conquest!
The other hosts are surprised!

Ophion: Hands off, my WIIIIFE is MINE!
Y'golonac: Oh my god Perun what are you DOING
Perun: I changed my mind like a good whimsical tyrant and decided to do something more fun! Oh, I'll still lead you to victory. I'm just taking my prize upfront!
MC: HELP / well okay then / (FLAIL SO HARD)
Y'golonac: But it's almost opening time, where you goin'!?
Perun: We're bailing for the day. Bye! (runs out with MC)

Beach Mall
Perun: Okay they shouldn't bother coming this far away from work.
MC: Why ARE we here?
Perun: Leading those fools to victory! You expected me to accept a loss? Now then, what do we need to bring up our situation?
MC: Hmm...
Perun: Hostile takeovers! Monopolize the competition! ...well we need not go so far for this. We just need to make some other point of contact.
Perun and MC walk over to...

Arachne: Oh, MC? You here to see my new swimsuit?
Gyumao: Hey, beach star! I was thinking of visiting soon!
Perun: Ha, rejoice in my decision to personally visit you!
Gyumao: A business proposal, right? Sorry, you need an appointment for--
Perun flaps some flyer at Gyumao.

Gyumao: ...a stamp rally?
MC: a what now / you made Volkh make that didn't you? / OMG an actual plan!?
Perun: Now let us do the dramatic wipe away so I can give you the details offscreen!

Beach Host Club
Y'golonac is trying to stop Shino and Tetsugyuu.

Shino: We're supposed to be MC's bodyguards, so we must go.
Y'golonac: But we need y'all to keep the bar open!
Tetsugyuu: What's Perun's big idea anyway?
Y'golonac: Uh...
One explanation later

Shino: ...Perun's taking MC if he makes the summer host project the number one winner? I should cut your head off for this!
Y'golonac: I know, but dude's the toughest of us! He could stomp us all and just take MC if he felt like!
Shino: Urgh...
Y'golonac: He playin' along with us so we gonna handle it somehow. And he said he make us number one, and he can't be blowin' smoke up our asses. Maybe his power like mine, sorta.
Tetsugyuu: So we SHOULD go over and steal Boss back?
Shino: OR we can win this without him! What else can we do? Plus you just said you had a power like his, Y'golonac!

Elsewhere
Perun: Haha, get behind me MC!
Pichun!

Enigma: You are dead. Please come again.
Perun: WHAT
MC: But this is a video game. But if Enigma is here...
Turing: Good day, love! Enjoying my Edo VR game?
Tsathoggua: Hi MC, want to go get honey sweets together?
Perun: Ah yes, the managers. Rejoice, for I have a proposition!
One stamp rally explanation later

Turing: Hmm, cross promotion to bring in and share customers and boost rankings?
Tsathoggua: And you've already spoken to a lot of people.
Perun's gone to Ifrit and the band too offscreen.

Perun: We accept you, one of us! Join us!
Turing: Sorry, our sponsor's not that interested in sales.
Tsathhoggua stopped paying attention and is playing with Enigma.

Tsathoggua: Hakumen put me up to this, so I figured I'd work with Turing for a video game. I'm not working any harder than this.
Turing: But thanks for coming!
Pichun!

Tsathoggua: Dang that was frame perfect of you.
Enigma: I'm impressed you held up so well against an AI like me.
MC: Whoa! / aimbot too OP pls nerf / Perun let's just go
Perun thinks.

Perun: ...what if I have my school make the best quality honey sweet for you?
Tsathoggua: I'M IN
Perun: Yessss, market dominance!
MC: Really? / this is just bribery / I want some too!
Perun: Okay, one last stop to get to!

Back at the beach host club
Shino: I accept your love! Behold my doggy tricks!
Shino used to deal one on one, but now he's juggling multiple customers at once! Something's up.

Bael: S-Shino are you okay?
Shino: Whatever do you mean, Bano-G? We do what we must to win! So I shall debase myself and bring my customers down with me!
Mobs: YAAAAY
Shino: Ahahaha, I shall win today!
Later

Tetsugyuu: Say it straight, I'm too dumb to get hints.
Mobs: Toast! / Hug! / Belly rub? / Smile for me!
Tetsugyuu: Aww, thanks you guys! I wanna be number one again and pay y'all back! So stick with me until the end!
Super loud cheers!

Barong: Wow, you're motivated today. Keep it up, Tetsugyuu!
Sarutahiko: But bro's suddenly breaking character! This ain't right!
Barong: Whatever makes things more exciting!
Sarutahiko: Uh, feels like they've loosened up tho...
Sarutahiko senses UNCLEANLINESS.

Flashback!
Y'golonac: Boy are you sure!? Mental Corruption kinda makes yer desires blow up ya know.
Shino: I already ruined my dear liege before, and I'll be damned if I let MC be taken by that criminal!
I'll be number one, and t-then MC and I will...I mean I'll protect MC!
Y'golonac: I heard that boy. Then again it doesn't seem too bad so okay. Sheesh, ya change when it comes to MC, heh. You still want this too, Tetsugyuu? Not too late to back out.
Tetsugyuu: I'm just as good as Shino at whatever this is!
Y'golonac: Tsukuyomi told me not to use this but...well he said don't use it on customers so okay...?
Y'golonac has to think on it some more but gives in to Shino and Tetsugyuu's staring.

Y'golonac: Fiiiine, I'll do it. And when ya guys do, y'all gonna work hard for me mkay? Let's get to it!
Shino: Heh. You think you can tame me? I belong to my liege!
Tetsugyuu: I only got one Boss!
Y'golonac: Welp, lessee how Mental Corruption changes y'all or not then!

Ding!
Y'golonac: So! How y'all feelin' now?
Shino: You think this would change me? Hah!
Y'golonac: ...ooh, big boy likes it when I pet him, huh?
Shino: N-no!
He says, tail wagging. Shino notices this.

Y'golonac: Tee hee. You LIKE that, huh? It's okay, cast off your chains o' shame with corruption! Just make the customers happy from the bottom of your heart like a good host!
Tetsugyuu: But I wanna be pet too!
Shino: What are you SAYING!?
Tetsugyuu: W-wait what? huh?
Y'golonac: Welp, good luck out there with the babies!

Present
Y'golonac: oh god I'm so dead if people figure out what I did. Gotta make sure no one snitches...
Tsukuyomi: Hey Y'golonac, you have any idea why Tetsugyuu's acting so weird all of a sudden?
Y'golonac: NUH-UH! NOPE! Nada! No ideas here, nope!
Tsukuyomi: Well that's not suspiciously different of you or anything.
Ring ring!

Perun: HEAR YE HEAR YE, PEASANTS!
Perun's on air throughout all of Odaiba!

End of Episode part

Monday, December 16, 2024

Fabulous Summer Host Episode 4 Part 3 (Abridged)

The next day.
Rando A: Hey have you heard? Has anyone told you? The Fabulous Summer Host club is doing another event! But the club's reviews are bombing so I'm unsure about going even if it's for Shino.
Rando B: Let's go anyway! Might be fun to mix things up.
Lots of people are coming because they heard "special event!"

Hei Long Yi Quan: Wow, Sarutahiko! I'm gonna use my influencer status to turn attention your way!
Flashback!
HLYQ: Life's full of stuff you can't do anything about...
Sarutahiko: Hei Long Yi Quan, I need your help! And your star power! I'll pay later after it works!
Later on
HLYQ: Heyo! Since you're asking me to edit, you okay with letting me fill in the video's subject matter?
Sarutahiko: Sure!

Present
Shino: Hello. I've missed you.
Rando B: OMG Shino???
Shino: What? I was thinking I wouldn't see you anymore.
Rando B: NO I NEED YOU MASTER SHINO, I'LL BUY ALL THE DRINKS
Shino: ...just Shino is fine. Call me that, please.
Rando B: EEEEE
Elsewhere in the bar

Y'golonac: Hey baby, thanks for askin' for me again! Today's my turn to make YOU happy!
Rando A: Um, c-can I call you Y'golly?
Y'golonac: Sure can! Ain't it a bit too cute for someone my age tho?
Rando A: Yaaay!
So much screaming and crying! Happy screaming and crying!

Hei Long Yi Quan: Whoa, what a change!
Bael: Well well, if it isn't you. I heard from Sarutahiko.
HLYQ: Hi! You said this was a shuffle event? Nice!
Bael: Oh you haven't seen everything yet. How about I sit with you until then?

Later
Team Tsukuyomi is in on this shuffle event too.

Barong: Hey kitty. You up for THAT today?
Blue: OH GOD YES I'll try to make you happy!
Barong: Ooh, nice~.
Blue: It's great doing something for you for once.
Barong: Aww! No promises about what happens next.
Blue: GAAAASP!
Switching things up for today!

Tsukuyomi: Isn't this nice?
Y'golonac: Why are ya standin' there smiling by yourself? Think you won already?
Tsukuyomi: Oh hi, don't mind me, business as usual. Game's still up in the air.
Y'golonac: ...ya really sure about helpin' us?
Tsukuyomi: Yep! This does help us too, you know. Plus I told you to not use your power. Go ask for other help all you like. Honestly I was glad when I heard you agreed to Sarutahiko's idea. You take too much on yourself, you can ask your guildmates for help.
Y'golonac: O-oh...
Tsukuyomi: Everyone helps me during the day, and you help so much with the management.
Y'golonac: Y-ya gotta do a little better as the boss about town, Tsukuyomi!
Tsukuyomi: wait is that what we're talking about?
Mermaid A: Hi excuse me Tsukuyomi, is Sarutahiko not in today?
Tsukuyomi: You're that one girl who's a customer of his, right? He's getting ready in the back.
Mermaid: Oh good. So I need to talk about something and...

Later
People are way more excited today than they have all event! So many good vibe reviews!

MC: Problem solved? / Sarutahiko was right / I wish I was a customer!
Perun: HA! He could've just agreed to serve us, but it is good how happy the customers are. You may have whatever you desire, Sarutahiko!
MC: Still uppity I see / Can you actually host like normal? / Are you NOT doing your bossy host thing?
---
(BC) Perun whistles badly. Hmm...
---
Tetsugyuu: (grabs mic) Hey you guys, having fun?! Wondering why I'm in a swimsuit? Hit it, Sarutahiko!
So many bubbles flooding the bar!

Sarutahiko: Hey guys, bubble party! Who wants to sink into my bubbles and love?
SCREAMING AND CRYING MOBS!

Sarutahiko: Love you guys! (looks embarrassed shooting rainbow bubbles)
Perun: WHAT
Tetsugyuu: We got bubble guns for everyone too! Shoot a bubble heart and hit a host, get something Really Nice!
Everyone takes interest. Everyone.

Bael, Perun and Y'golonac: Hmmmm...
MC: (hmm, who to shoot) / this cannot end well / I gotta get out of here!

Y'golonac: Oh noooes, ah just slipped mah fingers tryna shoot mah babies and now I shot at MC!
MC pops the bubble!
Perun: Pffft, you couldn't hit a snowflake in a Kitezh blizzard. Behold the emperor's Imperial Privilege-powered marksmanship!
Y'golonac: Back off bub, MC's MINE
Bubble heart bullet hell time!

MC: OH NO
Y'golonac: MC, you can shoot me if ya want~!
Perun: No, ME!
MC: ...oh whatever! / (shoot at them) / (shoot at customers)
(AC) MC shoots at the customers.
(B) MC misses and the shots go towards the customers.

Bael: Look out! (bodyblocks for a mob) Okay good, it should be ME shooting for your heart, cherie. But oh my, what is this Really Nice something or other you want, MC--
Perun: HA! You haven't been hit at all, Bael!
Y'golonac: Oh no, I wiped off the bubble because I thought ya had sumthin' spill on ya, whoopsies~!
Bael: (wait what, when!?)
Standoff! ...and then truce as the three point bubble guns at MC!

Bael: First to hit MC while evading the customers wins?
Perun: Simple enough. I'll just take you all!
Y'golonac: MC, just take a fall for me already mkay?
MC: Nooo~ / what if I give you all attention later / GODDAMMIT
Bael, Perun and Y'golonac: GET EM
BATTLE START (more happens after)

Sarutahiko: Now what do we have to say for ourselves?
Sarutahiko has Bael, Perun, and Y'golonac doing the Japanese Sitting of Shame.

Sarutahiko: Y'all ever think there might be a reason the customers review bombed you guys?
Perun: Sorry...
Sarutahiko: ...well as long as you get it. Go on, have fun with everyone in the bubble party.
Bubble party's still going on with everyone else.

Shino: S-stop! I am no pet!
Pet bathtime play!

Barong: Love all you guys!
Barong is getting buried in bubbles!

Tsukuyomi: Aww, don't just stand there...you want me to cover you in bubbles? Hmm, maybe I will then.
MC: I think people are starting to forget the goal, but eh, whatever's fun! / SHINO IS MINE

Y'golonac: Meh, fine. I'mma big boy, shoot me all ya like!
Bael: Let's go Perun. We shouldn't let Team Tsukuyomi get ahead again.
Perun: Hmm. Very well. Servants, I permit you to wash me!
Sarutahiko smiles as Team Y'golonac gets back into things.

MC: Thanks, Sarutahiko. Sorry my team's such a pain. / (shoot him)
(AB) Sarutahiko: It's cool. Let's get back in there too!
Just as Sarutahiko turns to go...

(C) Sarutahiko: WHAT? Okay you're in for a bubble gun fight now!
Just when Sarutahiko gets really close...

Tsukuyomi: Order up, three champagne towers for Sarutahiko! Come on over!
Sarutahiko: Holy shit they're huge!
Biggest towers yet.

Mermaid A: Surprise! A gift from all your stans!
All of his regulars are standing by the towers!

Mermaid A: Figured we had to do this when we heard you were helping the other team. We stan that selfless kindness!
Sarutahiko: B-but it ain't that big a deal!
Sarutahiko's fans all yell thanks at him! One of them calls him cute.

Sarutahiko: WHO SAID THAT
Tsukuyomi: Aww, isn't that nice? Your fans saw how hard you worked and now you're number one today. You know what that means, right?

Tsukuyomi gives Sarutahiko a crowned rubber ducky. Sarutahiko steps up.
Sarutahiko: Oh my god thanks guys. I never thought I'd have so much support, seriously.
The fans cheer him on. Gone is the accused, lonely traitor guide.

Sarutahiko: Well shit I might cry. Let's keep bubble partying, cheers!
MC: (toast to him) Cheers!
Y'golonac: Holy shit that tower???
Perun: How DARE you use us!?
Sarutahiko: N-no, that's not--
Bael: I hope you know what's coming.
Sarutahiko: NOOOO
No beatdown comes. Instead, Sarutahiko gets lifted up.

Y'golonac: Heh, naw we ain't doin' that. Congrats!
Barong: Good for you, man!
Perun: Heh. Okay, you managed an impressive takeover. It's not happening again!
Bael: Oh, so we're not dropping him on his head?
Sarutahiko: P-please say psych...
Bael, Perun, and Y'golonac: (stares)
Barong: It's okay, I'll catch you Sarutahiko!
The teams are getting to be closer friends!
Later

Yellow: Aww man, I missed the summer host blame train and now people are shittalking ME!
Someone sneaks up from behind...
Yellow: whomst--wait what are you...AAAAAHH
End of Episode

Fabulous Summer Host Episode 4 Part 2 (Abridged)

Day 5 of the event! Team Tsukuyomi has taken the lead.
Mermaid: Hey Saru it's me again! Look at this!
It's that same mermaid girl who talked to Sarutahiko on Day 1, and she's showing Sarutahiko a pic of her smiling with someone.

Mermaid: I took your advice and now we're friends!
Sarutahiko: Yay for you!
Mermaid: Thanks to you! And you remember our promise?
Sarutahiko promised to talk about his past.

Sarutahiko: Oh, right. Don't tell anyone okay, it's my cringe period.
Flashback!

Bathhouse Boss Oni: Oh you woke up? Stay down, you been beat to hell and back.
Sarutahiko: Piss off old man, nobody asked you for help!
Sarutahiko tries to leave Saru no Yu. Boss Oni grabs him.

Sarutahiko: OW, IS THIS HOW YOU TREAT HURT PEOPLE!?
Bathhouse Boss Oni: Boy, you think you can waste people's work trying to help for free?
Boss Oni writes something in his ledger and shows Sarutahiko something with a lot of zeroes.

Sarutahiko: Bitch, are you ripping me off!?
Bathhouse Boss Oni: What, no money? You can pay in other ways...

Present
Mermaid: Wait, did he make you do THAT!?
Sarutahiko: Old Man worked me sooo hard. But he really knew his stuff and knew how to handle a dude like me. I was a huge bitch but he stayed patient and never gave up on me. And how he talked is how I learned to talk with you, ducky.
Mermaid: Wow, I wish I were there to pick you up back then.
Sarutahiko smiles and thinks about how that would have been a TERRIBLE idea back then. But then, people change. And as a guide, Sarutahiko hopes he can at least guide those around him towards something better.
Mermaid: Oh yeah, how's the other team doing? Reviews are bad.
Mermaid shows Sarutahiko the reviews online. Yeah, they're p bad.

Sarutahiko: (Oof. Wish I could help, but we're competing and I doubt they'd want my help...)
Sarutahiko is thinking. Mermaid waves her hand in his face.

Mermaid: Hellooo in there. Maybe I shouldn't have asked?
Sarutahiko: Oh, sorry. I am pretty worried, but thanks for worrying about me. I'm...just not sure I can go talk to them though...
Mermaid: Come on, you should try to be number one yourself! I want you to get there!
Sarutahiko: ...aw thanks, I'll try.
And then Sarutahiko sees her off and thinks about what she said and how he showed how out of it he was.

Meanwhile...
Y'golonac: WHAT
Y'golonac is looking at reviews. People are harsh on Team Y'golonac and particularly on Y'golonac himself.

Y'golonac: "dude's totally in it for getting faith"? "he ain't got no leadership skill"? "The Foreigner can't even help me get away from reality"!? Get in the car, boys! We gonna find eacha these peeps and goin' on a raid!
MC: NO WAIT STOP / you can do that!? / I'm in
---
(A) Bael: No, we should go about this legally. With lawsuits!
(B) Y'golonac: Heh. I can SMELL spite over da internet!
Bael: Huh. Interesting.
(C) Bael: Stop.
---
Perun: Crush all dissention! Round them all up!
Okay they're mad, but it's pretty clear there's a growing customer popularity gap.

Shino: Stop, or I shall cut you both down.
Bael: ...well well. How bold. MC, we should ignore them all.
Shino: Oh, you wanted to be first? I'm happy to oblige!
MC: Nooo, we should be working together!
Y'golonac: Maybe we should quit and go home? Expanding business was a bad idea?
Perun: What? Give up and cement our losses?
Y'golonac: But winnin' people back is gonna be hard! Bad reviews spread easier! Not like we got some good news to push all that way.
And then the circular argument starts cycling.

Later
Sarutahiko: uggggh
Barong: Wow, who rained on your parade?
Sarutahiko watched Team Y'golonac fight and Barong noticed Sarutahiko frowning.

Sarutahiko: Oh, uh, it's nothing. Come to think of it, you don't seem to worry about anything huh?
Barong: I guess! Customers say they like that about me.
Sarutahiko: Must be nice. I worry about every little thing.
Barong: But that's what's good about you! You get the little details covered. Thanks for that.
Barong headpats Sarutahiko. Sarutahiko disapproves.

Barong: Why not go help them then?
Sarutahiko: Would they even listen?
Barong: I think it'll be fine. Oh, duty calls!
Sarutahiko: Oh my god, stick it out if you were gonna give me advice!
Barong: You'll be fine. Tell me how it goes, kthnxbai~!
Sarutahiko: ...welp. Guess that's how he's popular as a host.

Sarutahiko heads back to work and hears randos talking.
Mermaid A: Dude, the other team is floundering sooo hard.
Guy B: Inorite? I just bailed on them!
Sarutahiko: Heeey duckies, you shouldn't go talking about the other team when you're with us hehe.
Mermaid A: Oh my god, Sarutahiko! Have you heard? Did anyone tell you?
Welp, subject change failed. The tea was too hot to not talk smack about together, but still...

Sarutahiko: Yeah, I get it with wanting to make comparisons and looking at the bad. But that's exactly why I want you to see the good. Try it on me!
Guy B: Ooh, trying to be like Barong? I'll list everything I can!
And so Guy B starts rattling Sarutahiko's good points off.

Sarutahiko: (...what DO I do with Y'golonac's team?)
Sarutahiko refocuses when he realizes he's drifting. Except there's a commotion happening now.

Bael: Pardon me, Sarutahiko. Do you have a moment?
MC: Hi excuse us / oof we stand out / (wink)
Sarutahiko: !?

Later
Bael: So...we'd like some advice for our team.
Sarutahiko: Huh. I didn't peg you to ever ask for advice.
Bael: Unsurprising. And I believe in the power of collective problem solving.
MC: HEEELP (grabs Sarutahiko's hands)
Sarutahiko: I mean I want to, but what about Perun and Y'golonac?
Bael looks away. Sarutahiko understands.

Sarutahiko: Meh, why not? I've been thinking about it the whole time!
Bael: ...thank you! Any ideas?
Sarutahiko: Nope! I was just thinking you guys are screwed!
Bael: ...MC I think we asked the wrong person for help.
MC: It'll be okay, somehow! / yeah... / Quiet, he'll hear you!

Sarutahiko: I HEARD THAT! But this is still a competition and I won't do some things so...
Bael raises an eyebrow as Sarutahiko whispers something.

Bael: Ah, not a totally terrible idea. Might actually stop the bad rep if it works, except both teams would have to work together. Don't you think that's impossible?
Saruathiko: Yeaaaah...I don't think Y'golonac would ever take Tsukuyomi's help.
Bael: There's also the fact that your plan won't help your team at all. Do you think you can talk them into it? What if they call you a turncoat?
Bael starts right at Sarutahiko. Sarutahiko goes doki-doki!

Sarutahiko: I-I'll do it! I want you guys to do better! And...
Sarutahiko smiles when he thinks about his team.

Sarutahiko: I get the feeling they'll tell me to go for it.
Bael: Uh-huh. You do know we're royally screwed if it doesn't work? Except I agree with you actually.
Sarutahiko: Welp, that means MC needs to talk the rest of your team into it then.
Bael: I'm sure Shino will agree. Perun and Y'golonac will oppose though.
MC: Me!? / Hmm... / I got it!
---
(A) Bael: Why are you surprised? You're closer to them.
---
Bael: Show them the Charisma you've been grinding here so far!
Sarutahiko: Okay this could blow up, but good luck MC!
MC: Right! / no promises

Later
Y'golonac: Co-op with Team Tsukuyomi? Are you freakin' serious??? Why would they even agree!?
Welp.
MC: pleeease? / Think of our position! / (aww...)
---
(A) Y'golonac: Y-y-ya better not think that'll work on me! Look, you got customers! Chop chop!
(B) Y'golonac: But I AM! I'm still Kabukicho's number two host!
---
MC isn't hopeful as they go to Perun next.

Perun: Cooperation? They're going to be our servants? FINALL--wait what do you mean that wasn't it?

Later
MC: No dice.
Bael: Well that was predictable.
Sarutahiko: Wait, maybe I can try!
Bael: How can that possibly go any better?
Sarutahiko: You never know!
Bael: MC, maybe you should debase yourself for this and sell your soul. Would you like to contract with me?
MC: NO / what if I granted your wish? / My soul's worth something?
---
(B) Bael: Hmmmm...
(C) Bael: Oh you sweet summer child.
---
Sarutahiko: At least PRETEND to be supportive! Watch, I'll make our teams work together!

Later
Sarutahiko and Y'golonac are being awkward around each other.

Sarutahiko: (wait what do I even say)
Y'golonac: So like I'm kinda busy here... (distrustful side-eye)
Bael: He didn't have a plan!?
MC: We gotta help Sarutahiko!
Bael: Fiiiine, we can give him a hint. Here, make a cue card.
MC: (write "talk about the weather") / (write "find common ground") / (write "make a joke")
(A) Sarutahiko: (That'll just make things MORE awkward!)
(B) Sarutahiko: (Oh right, thanks!)
(C) Sarutahiko: (Goddammit, no MC!)

Y'golonac: Can I leave yet?
Sarutahiko: Wait! Uhh, I wanna ask you about MC!
Y'golonac: Can't you just go talk to MC instead then?
Sarutahiko: I can't ask them directly! Besides, MC talks about you a lot!
Y'golonac: Really? Awesome, gwehehe!
MC: cringe / LIES / cute
Bael: Quiet, MC! Also, wow Sarutahiko actually found an in.
Y'golonac: And that's how that one time with MC went!
Sarutahiko: Aww man I wish I was there then! But then this one time, at the bathhouse...
MC: OMG STOP / what are they talking about / Sarutahiko, the goal!

Y'golonac: ...so anyways, did Tsukuyomi put ya up to this?
Sarutahiko: UHHH, NO? Naw man, just wanted to be better friends even if we're on different teams, haha...
Y'golonac: Bro you suck bad at this lyin' thing. Maybe I oughta teach ya a lesson...
Y'golonac licks his lips and brings his hand up to Sarutahiko!

Sarutahiko: OH MY GOD WHAT THE HELL IS UP WITH YOUR HAND
MC: No, stooop! / Y'golonac what the hell
---
(AB) Y'golonac: Okay finally ya come out. What the hell were ya doin'?
(C) Y'golonac: That's what I wanna ask you. Seriously what?
---
Sarutahiko: oh god thanks MC
Bael: Y'golonac I assume you've figured as much, but Sarutahiko came to discuss helping us.
Y'golonac: You were SERIOUS!?
Sarutahiko: Well yeah! I mean, the bar as a whole isn't doing good...
Sarutahiko looks sincere.

Y'golonac: ...fine, I guess I can hear ya out.
MC, Sarutahiko, and Bael smile.

Bael: Wow, you actually look much cuter when you open up and be honest Y'go--
Y'golonac: OH GAWD DON'T SAY IT
Sarutahiko: Heh. Sorry to interrupt, but here's the plan...
End of Episode part

 

Fabulous Summer Host Episode 4 Part 1 (Abridged)

Recap!
So the Outlaws are doing a summer host club on the beach of Odaiba! The bar's called the Fabulous Summer Host by the way. Day 1 had Barong winning things for Team Tsukuyomi, Day 2 had Bael winning things for Team Y'golonac with the golem copies. Day 3...?

Tsukuyomi: Hey stars, I shine thanks to you all.
Night King Charisma! Look at all them damn champagne towers he sold! He's ready to cast Essence of Champagne Wave!
Tetsugyuu: Holy shit, you're out of your element and ya still did all that!
Shino: Oh no!
Welp.

Present
Perun: HOW
Y'golonac: Uh, Tsukuyomi saw this comin' somehow. Seems like we gotta use our numbers advantage to get back ahead.
MC: Wow / We can still make it! / We gotta try...!
Perun: Well what are you waiting for, Number 2? Do something!
Y'golonac: B-but I can't use my power...
Bael: Now now, it's only been a day. We can fix this.
Shino: But how...?
Perun: We should use Bael's turnover strategy!
MC: Boo!
Perun: Y'golonac, ideas? You know this thing best!
Y'golonac: Uhhhh, giving out fanbook of revelations pages for every ten visits for repeat customers?

Tsukuyomi is listening in on Team Y'golonac's meeting and looks displeased.
Sarutahiko: Uh, something wrong?
Tsukuyomi: Oh, I was worried Team Y'golonac was going to try something problematic. Kinda reminds me of this one time where I hoped we could be allies.
Sarutahiko doesn't get Tsukuyomi. And so Team Y'golonac DOES try something iffy.
Later

Bug A: ...I've been coming every day but I don't feel so special anymore.
Guy B: I know right? They're getting too focused on their contest when we're paying customers!
This happens sometimes after the contest was announced.

Guy B: The bossy host actually took the lead for me earlier!
Bug A: service sucks, 1/whatever, would not come again. And posted.
Sarutahiko and Tetsugyuu notice the customers leaving!

Tetsugyuu: Damn, are they struggling over there?
Sarutahiko: I guess. It's a reminder we gotta keep focused on our customers.
Tetsugyuu: Did the Night King see this coming? He coulda said something.
Sarutahiko: Who knows what celestials are thinking? But he might've said something earlier?

Sarutahiko and Tetsugyuu go back inside.
Reverse Amanojaku: Sup jackasses, I was about to bail since you took so long!
Qinglong: And for once this morning you kept yelling about wanting to come here.
Reverse Amanojaku: (gasp!)
Amanojaku: Why'd you have to say that, you jerk!?
Sarutahiko: Hey you two. Huh, did I ever say I'd be working as a host here?
Girimekhala: Hotei's been yelling about it everywhere.
Tianzun: Hmm, you boys have been very naughty for keeping a party like this a secret. Verrry naughty.
Sarutahiko: Dammit I forgot to gag him! I bet he thought he was helping!
Sarutahiko looks around worried his other friends are here.

Girimehkala: It's cool, the other Asakusa peeps said they'll come later. We were worried it'd look like a gang war if we all came together.
Sarutahiko: Shit, they're probably right. But why are teachers here too? That's gonna be SO awkward!
Qinglong: Now now, I just wanted to see my students working hard. Oh! Peach juice! Tetsugyuu, a bottle of that please...okay?
Amanojaku: Let's share!
Qinglong: You should pick something you like. They have fruit platters so...ooh, how about this one with a whole peach?
Amanojaku: ...no, you'll let go too much.
Tetsugyuu: Heh, coming right up babe!
Qinglong: Wow it feels so weird being called that.
Sarutahiko: Shaaame! SHAME!
Tianzun: Now now like I always say, sometimes going with the flow is how you win. Come on, Girimekhala! Order something, our treat.
Girimekhala: Really? Cool! Uh, Sarutahiko what's this Bubbly Special whatever?
Sarutahiko: (GASP!)

Sarutahiko: uhhhh...it's a special thing for customers who pick me...
Reverse Amanojaku: Which means you want us to order it right? You DO, huh? RIGHT?
Sarutahiko: Just get a normal drink okay!?
Qinglong: But why? How about I order one since Tianzun pays?
Tianzun: I'm not paying for you.
The Umamichi folk go order Tetsugyuu and Sarutahiko's specials!

Reverse Amanojaku: Hey look, we ordered it! So, whatcha gonna do about it? Make him do it, Girimekhala!
Girimekhala: UHHH
Sarutahiko: GODDAMMIT FINE
Sarutahiko suddenly hugs Girimekhala.

Sarutahiko: Hey ducky, how about you make a toast with me with your trunk?
Girimekhala: O-oh my god???
Sarutahiko kneels a little so he looks up at Girimekhala as he comes in. Girimekhala steps back and slips!

Girimekhala: oop--AAAAAHH (flump)
Sarutahiko: Oh god are you okay!? I'll pull you up!

Some time later, Tsukuyomi walks over.
Tsukuyomi: Hey Barong, Sarutahiko? There's a customer I wanna send to you guys.
Sarutahiko: Okay!
Sometimes customers pick one specific host, and sometimes they shop around.

Hei Long Yi Quan: Wow, it's nice in here again! Well what do you expect with the Night King, eh?
Barong: Welcome kitt--oh hey it's you again.
HLYQ: Hi! Wow you remember me even though I picked the other team last time? Tsukuyomi asked me to come today, and I wanted to come when you guys officially opened. Also the BEL48 thing blew up on the net!
Sarutahiko stares at HLYQ in deja vu until he recognizes him.

Sarutahiko: Holy shit, Barong we gotta talk!
Barong: What?
Sarutahiko: That's Hei Long Yi Quan! He's a huge influencer! Tsukuyomi's gonna have our asses if we mess this up!
Tsukuyomi notices Sarutahiko looking at him and winks.

Sarutahiko: This is a huge--wait Barong where'd you go
Barong: Hey kitty, nice bod. Wanna dance with me?
HLYQ: Ooh, nice. But next time! I'd derail the video if I did.
Sarutahiko: GODDAMMIT BARONG
Barong: What? He's still a customer, influencer or whatever.
HLYQ catches Sarutahiko's eyes and starts putting on a voice.

HLYQ: Hey, you're...Sarutahiko? Can we talk? Pleeease?
Sarutahiko: Uhhhh okay?
Sarutahiko sighs and thinks about what Barong said.

Sarutahiko: Welcome! Mind if I call you ducky?
HLYQ: Sure! I call everyone in chat Master, so that's about the same thing.
Sarutahiko: Okay, hold out your glass while I pour you a welcome drink.

And so Sarutahiko and Hei Long Yi Quan have a talk and drink. Nice times.
HLYQ: Thanks guys, I had fun!
Barong: I'm glad you look so happy!
Sarutahiko: Are you going to go ask for Tsukuyomi and Tetsugyuu next? They'll be opening new tables soon.
HLYQ: Ooh, slick! But sorry, I'm scheduled for the bossy host next.
Sarutahiko: !!
Sarutahiko Doomer Vision activate!

HLYQ: So I tried the bossy host and he's good if you're into that!
Chat: "Yeah!" "he sucks" "I want HLYQ" "okay captain obvious" "i'm out bruh"
Present
Sarutahiko: (oh god that could happen)
Sarutahiko Memory Trigger!

Takamagahara Peeps: "TRAITOR" "shaaame" "what a JERK"
Bathhouse Customers: "oh my god a punk" "freaky" "I'm taking my business elsewhere!"

Present
Sarutahiko: Uh, how about you pick me again? I wanna talk some more.
Sarutahiko slips character for a second.

Hei Long Yi Quan: Whoa! I shouldn't stay with one person for too long though, so how about we play Tug A Yi Quan?
Barong: Oh my god Sarutahiko, you can't just stop customers from going around!
Sarutahiko falters from self-aware possible overthinking, but his Insight says he has to stop him!

Sarutahiko: Pleeease, ducky?
HLYQ has an idea.

HLYQ: How about we have a dance off for my video then? If you get the most Likes/tips, then I'll go with you again.
Barong and Sarutahiko: !!
Sarutahiko: Stacking the deck much with a dancer here!?
HLYQ: Well I'm no dancer either. So you in or out?
Sarutahiko: ...okay fine! Dammit, I shoulda got more dance tips from Barong!
Sarutahiko gives a "throw me a bone" look to Barong.

Barong: Uh, what? Anyways, I'm going all out!
Sarutahiko: Oh FML! FIIIINE, I just have to win, right!?
HLYQ: Why not go for do better? Hey chat, here comes our Beasty Boys Gone Wild time!
BATTLE(?) START (more happens after)

The customers are going wild over the three-way dance off! Obviously Barong is doing the best. Sarutahiko is fighting for his life, and Hei Long Yi Quan...
HLYQ: Oh nooo, I tripped again~. Guys, pick me up? ^3-
Randos: OMG WE STAN
Barong: Whoa, this is a whole new dimension of excited in here!
HLYQ: Well it's the difference between your normal stage and having multiple cameras. And I'm a pro at working those clever, innocent, and flirty angles!
Sarutahiko: !!
Sarutahiko: ...right, no need to compete the same ways.
HLYQ: You guys are great! I think I'm gonna get a whole new world of fans! Thanks for going with my surprise video performance, I'll pick you next time Sarutahiko! (hands Sarutahiko a ton of tips and heads over to the other team)
Barong: Nice he likes you, whoever he is!
Sarutahiko: Uh, I didn't really want customers or tips tho.

Later
Hei Long Yi Quan: ...oh, you came to walk me over? Did you want to be my Master too? ...kidding.
Sarutahiko is surprised!
HLYQ: I bet you're worried about the other host team that's been getting talked about. It's alright! Everyone worries about getting blasted in reviews and stuff, but at least I won't. But why are you asking me this now?
Sarutahiko: What? We're on different teams, but they're still basically my coworkers.
HLYQ: Oh. But weren't you worried about getting review bombed for trying to stop me?
Sarutahiko: oof okay that was wrong of me but I didn't think that far!
HLYQ: Hehe, sorry about teasing you. But you know what? No one knows how things might turn out tomorrow. You might end up being the sole survivor of a shipwreck. Ask me how I know.
Sarutahiko: !!
HLYQ's phone rings. Streamer friend message alert!

End of Episode part