entertainment industry au

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ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY AU In another world, another time, the sword boys are fighting hard in a different sort of war. In the harsh battlefield known as… show business. Whether as musicians, idols, dancers, performers, actors or whichever roles they’re contracted to do, they’re all working hard to produce a Great Success and bring in fame to their agency. All while being supported by their agency and friends, the same people who might be their saniwa(s) or master(s) back in our world. In this meme, they are normal humans in the tough, fast moving industry that is entertainment. NOTE: Masters and saniwas can be presidents/producers/managers of the swords. For example (and you don’t HAVE to follow it), Nobunaga Oda can lead the successful Oda Agency, where performers like Yagen have produced hits. Or a saniwa can help manage the schedule and seeking job offers for the swords. POSITIONS MUSICIANS - Pop, rock, classical, blues, enka, whichever genre you perform, your music is both your life and your livelihood. SINGERS - Like musicians, your voice is your most important marketable skill. Hopefully, you can rise to stardom and sing to the hearts of many! ACTORS - TV shows, movies, stage plays, your acting skill is your worth in performing and move the heart of many. Many of the younger (read: tantou) workers in the industry can find themselves starting off as a young actor, if they can keep up with the demanding schedule. IDOLS - A mixed role with a focus on being a popular media personality, idols can work a variety of different roles from singing, acting and modelling for advertisements. STAFF - Behind the scenes and supporting them are the many staff members. From producers to managers and even the president of their agencies, these people are what helped their charge get promoted and finding job opportunities! Hopefully, they make things easier to handle in this stressful industry... PROMPTS 1. Recruitment: You’ve been scouted! Whether you pass an audition or got the attention of an agency’s staff member, your life is about to change from normal to something more. Once you accept it, going back won’t be easy. 2. First Meeting: Time to meet your coworkers and boss! Whether you’ll be working together as an idol group or following orders from your manager, you’ll have to get along or else life would be rather awkward. 3. Rehearsal: Time to rehearse! For whatever you’re rehearsing for, you better get it right or else you’ll be a laughing stock in the industry. No pressure. 4. First Job: Got the jitters? Clear them out, because this is what rehearsal was supposed to prepare you for. Go out there and blow their minds away! 5. Song Writing: You have to write a new song together, but can you even agree on a theme and the lyrics? Better figure it out before the deadline comes... 6. Fanmails: You hit it big! Big enough to get…fanmails. What kind of letters you received together? Either adorable, silly or sometimes, outright...creepy. Ew, they want to what with you? 7. Free Time - Finally! Work have been so busy, that you can finally have a break or even a day off. How will you spend it? Hopefully, you can spend your break in peace without being seen by fans... 8. Rivalry: You’re not the only one making it big. Other performers and agencies are out there, working hard to get the same job offers as you do, competing for the same audience and customer’s money. Do you get along with your rival? Or do you clash? 9. Scandal: Gasp! Scandals! Whether it’s true or not, your reputation is on the line and unless you do something about it, your life in this industry will be ruined! (Are you sure you’re not sleeping with that person…?) 10. Press Conference: There’s a press conference. What was it about? An important announcement? Chat about it before or after the conference… 11. Fired: For whatever reason, you’re fired. Time to say goodbye? How will you explain this to everyone? 12. Retirement: It’s been a good, long run, but it’s time for you to step down and let the youngin’ to take the stage. Or maybe you’re retired from singing and acting, but you’re open to other ventures… Talk shows? Becoming a manager or producer? Starting your own agency? 13. Wild Card: GO WILD. There’s probably another scenario I’m missing from above.

Prompts by sonica. Image source from here

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[aslyfox]

[ How lucky is it that this tall, white-haired man is assigned to work with the extremely popular and successful Mikazuki Munechika? Very lucky, in fact, he is fortunate that he fit the minor role being offered. At the audition, they said he came in looking exactly the part, too, as a 'messenger of Inari' with the fox ear-esque locks of hair and the strong looking body.

He approaches the experienced actor with confidence, seeming so easy going and relaxed. ]

Mikazuki-san? I am excited to have this opportunity to act with you. [ As he bows, his 'tail' hangs from his shoulder, neatly tied with a blue and yellow ribbon. ]

[heiancrescent]

[Oh, a new co-actor. Meeting new people was always fun, like a breath of fresh air after following his manager's instructions all day.

A simple pleasure, but its on the set where he can freely talk to others.]

Greetings, it's a pleasure to be able to work with you too. My, the costume suits you perfectly. You look just like a fox spirit.

[You have to give credit to the costume designers. The old story of Kokaji was going to be brought to life as a fantasy blockbuster.]

[aslyfox]

[ They casted the role so well, with the best actor for the job. Supposedly, the directors needed a big name and this was definitely the name they deserved.

He smiles warmly toward the professional, pleased by his words. ]

I'm proud to have gotten the part. It'll be one of my first serious roles. Before this, I did a lot of commercials. "Kitsune Udon, served by a fox!" [ And he presses his ring and middle fingers to his thumb, making the signature gesture for the restaurant. ]

I fear they may be typecasting me for fox-related roles. [ A nervous laugh. ]

[heiancrescent]

Ah, I have seen it. I want to drop by one day, but I never get the chance to.

[Being driven around from studio to radio broadcasting station and here and there never gave him the luxury of free time. He started out the same way as well, along with taking jobs as extras in dramas.

Mikazuki puts a few fingers to his chin, and checks his colleague out from head to toe.]

You do seem very fox-like, if I do say so myself. Especially your hair, it looks nice and soft to touch.

[Not a very dignified response, but they are his honest thoughts.]

[aslyfox]

You must visit one sometime. The tofu is fried perfectly, and it's fun to watch customers gawk and point and double-take.

[ He's awfully amused by the reactions of patrons and tries to be nice to the managers and workers when he goes to one, especially as mascot of sorts.

Kogitsunemaru smiles brightly at the mention of his hair and fox-ness, taking a second to brush some off of his shoulder so it could flow evenly down his back. ]

Thank you. It took me a long time to grow it out this far... you see, it's all natural. [ A quick shake of the head, with the 'tail' swinging side-to-side. ] You can touch it, if you'd like!

[ Ha, dignity. He's happy to get the honest opinion of a master actor like Mikazuki. ]

[heiancrescent]

I should have my manager drop by for takeout. Fufu.

[And probably get way too much. The bigger the portion the better, isn't it?

And once the approval is given, he helps himself to Kogitsunemaru's hair. It runs between his delicate fingers like white silken threads, and you can see this veteran actor drop all his professional image completely in an instance.]

Ah, it feels nice to touch. I could do this all day if I could.

[He's serious.]

[aslyfox]

Must be nice to have a manager. [ He chuckles lightheartedly, knowing that he'd prefer to do things himself if he could. That way, he knows the things he needs doing get done in the way he wants.

He doesn't normally let others near his hair because it was a process to get it right, so even letting the other man do so was a risk but definitely worth taking in this case. And because Mikazuki has such a gentle and thoughtful touch as his fingers grace the longer strands of his white hair, Kogitsunemaru can't help but relax his shoulders and let out a sigh. ]

I'd let you do this all day, if I could.

[ He's also serious, though it might stop him from having a real career... unless this could be one. ]

[heiancrescent]

In a way, though I don't have much time for myself personally. [Not that he minds, after all being taken care of is fun.

He seems to take care of it well, it feels even smoother than his own. It isn't his own hair, so he just enjoys the fleeting sensation before Kogitsunemaru might get annoyed. Besides, they should get into their outfits soon, since filming might begin soon.]

Hahaha, how very generous. I need to know your secrets.

[Professional fluff. He would pay him.]

[aslyfox]

[ The way that Mikazuki plays with his hair, there'd be no annoyance. Besides, who else could then say that they had their personal grooming habits complimented on by such a star? No one, that's who. So he'll let the other actor do what he wishes for a while, though he too knows that dressing room time would be soon.

Not like it'd be hard for him, he's already dressed partly. All he's missing is the outer layer of yellow and the various ornamental accessories. ]

The secret is a lot of the right shampoo, conditioner, some time, and a great brush. [ It really is that simple, except having to do it himself every morning. Trust is hard to find when it comes to this kind of thing.

Professional fluff, huh? Pipe dream... ]

[heiancrescent]

I see. Most of the time I'm being taken care of by others, I do not know much about dressing up, actually.

[He's sincere, and a little endearingly straightforward in his words. Like a grandpa, if you would say. Haha.

Only part of his outfit had been donned. Now for the more troublesome outer layers.]

Could you help me a little?

[There's an extra smile just to forward his case. Famous actor, actually hopeless.]

[aslyfox]

[ It's refreshing to hear Mikazuki speak honestly. Too many actors place too much emphasis in their appearance, words, and representing a false and idealistic persona. Perhaps if it were anyone but the experienced actor, Kogi would've been a little annoyed, but that grandfatherly air allows some understanding.

It's equally reasonable that having many others assist him on a regular basis that he may not be able to completely dress himself. No worries, Mikazuki, he will assist you! ]

Of course. It'd be an honor.

[ What a smile he has... but all in all, it just looks like extra layers. It's not too difficult slipping the last few things on the 'old man', gently directing his arms into sleeves, and doing some tying. ]

[heiancrescent]

[It is a lot less glamorous than it sounds. While he could afford it, needing others to take care of his daily needs was more of a necessity than a luxury. To put it bluntly, he's pretty (and) useless without his staff.]

Ah, thank you. If you aren't here I would end up a tangled mess, hahaha.

[He would share stories of how some costumes almost got ripped, and some which got ripped. More or less, there were frustrated victims.]

[aslyfox]

[ And he would listen with hungry ears, enjoying the stories which make him more cautious regarding his approach toward dressing Mikazuki. He doesn't doubt the other actor would be a tangled mess, given how intricate some of the knots ended up having to be and how difficult it ended up being, but he makes do. Failing in front of Mikazuki was not an option! ]

... so what's it like, having all of those fans? [ He asks as he finishes, though his hands linger on the blue-clad man's waist, in order to help himself up from the crouching position he took. ] Does it get tiring?

[heiancrescent]

[On the other hand he should feel embarrassed needing to ask a junior actor to help him, but when you're this useless that shame is no longer that much of an issue...]

Ah, it's nice to see so many adorable admirers.

[He remains calmly still, despite the contact.]

It would be nice to be able to get closer to them, but you know how it can be.

[aslyfox]

[ There's no shame in this. When everything is done for you for the longest amount of time, it's like not knowing something, and there's no harm in lacking knowledge.

Besides, surely at one point Mikazuki had to deal with the day-to-day issues that plagued him? It probably was easier to have others do the things for him because acting! Reading! Emoting! ]

Haha, well... as an actor and someone who has loved your work... it is mind-blowing, getting to meet you in person.