I'm seriously back this time.

[the_awakened_idol]

[There's another familiar face returning to the Chalice after the previous mission. Nebula looks rather lonely without his siblings with him but Miki herself seems to be enjoying herself.]

Ah, there's nothing quite like coming back to this place.

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[alwaysmyturn]

Neppu? I'm pretty sure it ain't just me...

[She brings a hand up to her chin.]

It can't be anything else...this cologne-like fragrance that's completely natural: a brimming confidence, with a hint of shyness, too. This is the kind of thing that drives men to line up for hours to buy overpriced concert tickets and merchandise!

Absolutely! It smells like...

[Epic pause as she suddenly gazes in Miki's direction.]

...Idol.

[There's a bunch of other things she's forgetting about herself here that people -might- want to remind her about.]

[the_awakened_idol]

That's Idol MASTER.

[alwaysmyturn]

Small diff'!

You're not getting my Shares...not this time!

[Wut.]

[the_awakened_idol]

What?

[alwaysmyturn]

I know what you're up to! There's no way I'm gonna let it--

[And then she suddenly finds her mouth covered by a hand.]

Mmmmfhfhgmhfhmm!

[The person standing behind her looks frantic.]


Cut it out, Neptune! You said it yourself: things work differently here. Besides, this person was on this ship before!

[the_awakened_idol]

What's wrong with her?

[Also why does this twintail girl sound so familiar...]

[alwaysmyturn]

[Not willing to give up without a fight, Neptune flails...very hard.]

MMMFFNNNMMMM!!

[Noire shakes her head. Her voice sounding very familiar must be your imagination, Miki.]


It's probably better if you don't know. We've got enough to handle thanks to this girl already! I'll just keep her out of your way!

[And somehow, she musters enough strength to drag the shorter goddess along with her!]

Sorry about this!

[curse_u_reflexes]

Miki!

[Yeah, Julia's happy to see her friend again. Last time involved that stupid triple Colony Drop and a lot of craziness. Not this time though!]

Welcome back!

[the_awakened_idol]

Ah Julia!

[She waves energetically at the Irgelion.]

It's good to see you again.

[curse_u_reflexes]

I just wish we didn't have to rely on colony drops as an excuse to see you or any of the others.

You're probably going just taking the chance to unwind and then it's back off to Fuso again, right?

[the_awakened_idol]

Actually, I just talked with the boss man. Since Haruka suddenly went up in popularity they want me to stay on the Chalice to deal with any future drops.

So I'll be staying for a while.

[curse_u_reflexes]

That's great! Both the bit about you staying and Haruka getting a break like that, I mean!

... It really does take me back though. Hard to believe I stopped being part of the mascot business more than two years ago.

[the_awakened_idol]

If you ever miss I could find you a gig.

[curse_u_reflexes]

Maybe... but all things considered I'm on a different career path now.

[the_awakened_idol]

Maybe just a photo-shoot then.

[fermionprincess]

Welcome back! Truly, a bond established on this vessel is not so easily broken.

Have you brought returning gifts?

[the_awakened_idol]

It has some weird magnetism that keeps bringing us back doesn't it.

...I don't suppose my presence alone counts as a gift does it?

[fermionprincess]

For the time being it shall suffice.

[the_awakened_idol]

Glad to hear it.

I thought you were off the ship also though Alessa.

[fermionprincess]

Well.

I just stated the bonds made on this ship are not so easy to break, are they not? They called for the Champion's assistance, and so she arrived!

[emorangerpink]

Miki!

You're not wrong, but I wonder if you mean that in a good way or...

[the_awakened_idol]

I think with this ship...it's a bit of both.

I missed you guys a lot though. Somehow just being a Top Idol isn't quite as fun as being a member of the Chalice.

[emorangerpink]

I'd heard the idol industry was cutthroat, but that just sounds worrying.

So, not that I'm not glad to see you, but what brings you back all of a sudden?

[the_awakened_idol]

Things lined up rather well, 765 wanted to give Haruka a bigger push since her popularity started to skyrocket so I figured I'd take a backseat on the Idol stuff for a while. Turns out that Mondenkind wanted to have an iDOLmaster back on the Chalice. Soooo here I am.

[emorangerpink]

So it sounds like you'll be here for a while! That's great news! And it's good to hear about Haruka, too.

[Does that mean Miki's popularity is lagging? But if that's so, Laura doesn't want to be insensitive about it.]

[the_awakened_idol]

[Yes, but Miki will never admit it.]

She's been working really hard. I'm glad it's finally paying off.

[emorangerpink]

I hear it's rough, though, the idol lifestyle. Pressure, scrutiny. I imagine it's good to be able to let your hair down here. So to speak.