[Enter scene: Reader, Random, Glitched Crying Child to the Stage, and Actors 11-15 to the Stage]
All that's left is to get to the dock.
[Exhausted from the first scenario, they both stand up proudly looking up at each other, for no particular reason there appears to be blinding white light around their faces, but they don't question it, they are too grateful for their lives to do so]
Hm?
"What's wrong?"
"Just cringing over 'end scene'…
did we really say that?"
This guy—
"We? It was an idea belonging to yourself, buddy,"
"Haha— yeah I guess it was."
Hmph~
- You are the 56th being to make a splash in the Star System! Earning the title, "Celebrity" please check your info screen for more information -
I was hoping for at least under 3rd to get the [Star] title, well it's something nonetheless.
"Open title: 'Celebrity'"
_______________________________________
Celebrity
Description: Legendary,
Awarded to the first hundred people
who've made a splash
within the Star System
Passive effect: Gains the affection of people
Title use: Use this to bring
one friend out of their scenario
and into yours.
No requirements
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I remember the first and second from the Acts, and Books as well, one of which suicidal, and the other on the brink of death because of old age, both are Preformers of the Star System, and phenomenal people however. I got 56th though? I believe those were the only two to be under 10 minutes, something must've changed.
We're going to have to ally with one of those two, or the third one which I haven't familiarized myself with.
"Alright Random, whatchu get?"
Even if it's only ten seconds late — he might not get it because of what happened.
"I got Celebrity, you got the same thing right?"
"Yeah I got Celebrity as well, cut it real close though, with 92nd place."
"Thank goodness,"
[Random who fails to follow instructions is intrigued, but happy you're looking out for him,]
Usually scenarios get more complicated the further and further you go, and that is the reason for the distribution after ten minutes.
- Your notoriety is spreading throughout the Hotel Checking Area -
Just the [Checking Area] for now,
"Alright, c'mon now tell me about yourself!"
"First off, my name's Kazuma,—"
Damn… I kind of feel bad about calling him that now,
"Second, my name's not Random, don't worry about it though, you were probably thinking of something else,"
"Thank you, Kazuma,"
"Now tell me about this hotel, now that our notoriety is spreading there I'm excited to check in! I fear that it might be far, no?"
"We're, actually heading there right now,"
sigh…
"—Unfortunately the only thing exciting there is gossip, although it does have its moments sometimes."
The question is probably coming isn't it.
"Ahh- that's a shame. I guess I should introduce myself now, although it might not be as exciting as yours but whatever,—"
[Random looking inspired as ever, runs a little bit forward turns back and strikes a pose]
My name is Kazuma Vanderbilt, considered one of the Greats in my generation! Who, with a little help from my dear author, revolutionized modernity!
And one of the eight greats in this world!"
- Some higher beings take another look at you two -
- Three higher beings have taken a liking towards you two -
[A family walks by and waves back at them, jubilant, Reader and Random excitedly wave back]
"Well, that's certainly quite the introduction, Kazuma Vanderbilt, here's mine, my name is Yulihan Yeogsaga, considered one of the most decorated in my field, owning to arguably one of the greatest feats of humankind, and also only one of five in my field, I present to you, the great historian Yulihan Yeogsaga!"
[A few people eavesdropping the introductions start clapping a bit]
- Some higher beings detest you -
- Another higher being glares at the others -
[Reader and Random join him]
- two others join him -
What are the Higher Beings? Higher Beings are representatives for your own species, however later on people just replace the term "species," with "team," and "people," with "traveler" now, it just fits better that way. In the first round of scenarios, the first higher beings chosen are just defaults chosen by the system, so most people who earned Celebrity have earned the right to represent.
– Act ???, ???, Excerpt ??? –
[The people are absolutely livid, the Higher Beings have no clue of what to do, the Hotel promises safety but there are those ready to go ballistic even after hearing that]
- Your names echo throughout the Hotel for a few seconds -
[Random starts laughing a little]
"You must've been more important than I thought, I thought you were just a good journalist?"
"Why thank you I am that great, Kazuma,"
That question is definitely coming.
"So great you even had to say your name twice,"
[They both smile widely and chuckle a bit]
[They seem to get along very well]
"The docks are in sight, ready to get to the Hotel?"
"Hm?— Oh-, yeah, I'm ready,"
Man he really doesn't listen…
[Before Reader says anything Random brings up a puzzling question]
"Wait, are we really only famous at the Check-in Counter, and only throughout the whole Hotel for a few seconds?
It almost seems laughable,"
"Even getting into the Checking Counter is a big deal, we might even get another title"
"I know you said it's not a very exciting place but it sounds extremely exciting to me,"
"It's rather more of a place to relax, than progress through scenarios, it's why it's extraordinarily difficult to get notoriety there,"
"I see. Also you seem to have already been in this situation before?"
Ah. Here it is, fortunately I'm already two steps ahead of you in every direction, although it may not work due to him being so intelligent, however, I can just tell from his vibe how much so he is.
"Government secrets."
[Hearing this Random could not hold back his laughter back]
"Alright! Keep your secrets then government-agent-guy."
[Reader thinks to himself: At least it was true before, and smiles a bit]
[A few minutes pass while they walk silently, Reader is calculating possibilities, Random is only thinking about the Hotel]
"Yulihan?"
"Yeah?"
"What about that kid that's following us?"
[Reader takes a look back at Glitched Crying Child]
"If he had stopped glitching that must mean he'd have to stay here in this hellhole, but since he still is, there's a chance he may glitch somewhere else."