Arcanestars + Oneshots

🦁 Eye of the Tiger

Vi sat where her and Bill eventually decided to go. A Yakisoba vendor. "I heard Legoshi and his bunny girlfriend once ate here. They said it's great." Bill gave a smile, the two beginning to eat. "How did you become so strong?" Bill finally asked. "I had to be. The strong uphold peace." She could see Vander's appetite in him, unable to hold back a smile. She didn't want to admit, but she found someone else quite attractive. She had been enthralled by an okapi she'd seen in the Black Market when Silco was dragged through. She was gorgeous, a blush creeping over Vi's face. In fact, she was just a couple tables over.

I get the sense you like someone else, pinkie. Bill gave an awkward smile, glancing to where Vi was staring. "You like her?" Bill asked, Vi quickly looking over. He got up, hearing Vi quietly protest. He had seen this Okapi around before, in fact he had gone to one of her shows. "Miss Cosmo." He greeted, catching the Herbivore off-guard. "My friend, Vi, has a bit of a crush on you. We were having a date, but I think she would prefer to eat with you, if you don't mind." He gave a wink, the okapi looking at Vi. Her ears immediately got red, slowly making her way over. "You two have fun, just don't make out." Bill waved goodbye, taking his noodles home in a to-go box.

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Jinx gave a huff as she saw herself in the frilly dress. "You'll get used to it, kid. Who knows, you might enjoy it." Mugi offered her some props. Heart-shaped balloons on sticks. "Alright you two! Time to be cute!" Jinx looked up, her eyes wide like a puppy as she held the balloons up. "The kid is a natural!" The cat cried out, tears welling in his eyes. "Hold that pose! Mugi, come here and help me. You got a good eye."

Jinx was internally screaming, watching the dressed up dog walk over. "Tilt your head to the side slightly... There we go! You're a natural, kid. Look at that adorable face, society could just eat you up!" Mugi cooed, now working on the next shoot.

Jinx liked working on the October calendar, slowly getting into the pumpkin with a skull pattern painted on her face. Next, the pumpkin was filled with candy, Mugi instructing her to throw the candy into the air. She put on her best 'im so cute teehee' face and threw the candy into the air, watching the sugar cascade around her. Bright candy wrappers glittered, her expression softening to wonder. Then, a flash. "We have to make this the cover. Look how cute that expression is!" The cat cooed, showing Free. "Look at you, Fuzz-ball! Going to run Mugi off the shelves!" He cheered, the Shiba Inu scoffing. "If anything, I'll be the one taking the pictures. I've been a model for years now." He feigned superiority, laughing. "But in all honesty, it's nice to be the photographer and not the model for once." Jinx listened to them, lifting herself out the pumpkin and getting ready for her next outfit. She understood why she was taking the pictures, an adorable face sells, but she wanted to be running around shooting.

When the shoot was finished Jinx fell out of the large present box, red and green streamers flittering about. Free ran over, helping her up. "You okay?" "Yeah... Heyyy. Ekko!" Jinx called over, seeing him stop in his tracks. "Let's get Ekko to join the photoshoot. He's adorable too." She suggested. The cat and Mugi looked to Ekko, quickly lifting up outfits as they rushed towards him. "This would look absolutely adorable on you! Oh, this suit really brings out your eyes!" "Quick! Get changed, you're going to be a star!" Jinx grinned as she saw Ekko look around in excitement. "Someone get this boy something from Star Bucks, and make sure it's sweet like him!" The cat called out, someone running out.

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Vi found herself smitten with Cosmo, finding herself working out more and working harder in her classes. So much so that she was made the Drama Club Officer by Sanu and Bill.

When going into the city, she found posters everywhere. New! Ekko and Jinx calendars! The Absolutely Adorable Faces of Society! She stared at their faces, haunted by her decision to leave. They look like they're having fun. She bought a couple, wanting to at least keep their faces around.