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[recollecters]

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[liberal_arts]

I'm not sure if 'authority' is the word for it, as I have no official designation besides 'Cultural Ambassador' from City Hall, which they hand out to a lot of people. But I do have clout.

Ah, forgive me, these conversations are mostly anonymous now, so I've gone all this time and not clarified my position. I'm Kasen Kaneda, this is basically my job, the whole organizing exhibits and whatnot. A pleasure to meet you! Assuming this is a meeting and I haven't been talking around a friend this whole time, ha ha!

[clothes]

[ oh holy fuck mom ]

I see.

Kasen Kaneda. I see. No, surprisingly, we have yet to meet. I am Akutagawa. My label and I are using your studio here, which has allowed me to continue making music while I'm here in Recolle. The pleasure is mine.

[liberal_arts]

Ah.

Yes, I'm familiar with your work. I sat in on one of your sessions. I left before you were out of the booth, of course.

[clothes]

Is that so? I wasn't aware of this. What were your thoughts?

[liberal_arts]

You're a talented vocalist.

[ and that's... all he says. ]

[clothes]

[ ...that's it? he's a talented vocalist? well duh. akutagawa waits for the rest-- praise, getting slammed, praise-- anything really.

but when nothing comes, he's like bITCH,,,,,,,, ]

...Thanks.

[ ]

[liberal_arts]

Forgive me if this is a poor assumption on my part, tone is so difficult to convey over tone and all, but it sounds as if you were expecting more.

[ He might be doing this on purpose. ]

[clothes]

I'm used to stronger opinions, and it would be in my best interest to impress the person whose studio I'm using. However, I don't care what anyone but my fans think. I'm not the sort of person who thrives on praise.

[ shut the fuck up akutagawa yes you are ]

[liberal_arts]

Good.

Then I won't be giving you needless praise.

[ He's definitely doing it in purpose. ]

[clothes]

That's fine with me.

[ THIS...MUSTY B*TCH..... akutagawa, poor emotionally stunted little thing that he is, has no idea how to parse the level of offended he is. why does he even care this much? it's not like he lied, he doesn't care about anyone but his akutagawaPs' opinions. but he cares now??? sweet little boba tea baby balls, this is distressing.

for now akutagawa just tells himself he needs something to be pissed off at today and this vague and insufficient "praise" will have to do. at least that makes him feel a little. whatever he's feeling right now. (cheesed?? tiffed??? something like that.) ]

[liberal_arts]

I hope it is. The work will speak for itself.

I'll be personally producing your next recording. I'll speak with your label representative in the morning.

[ Because now he's interested. Aku's responses have definitely piqued his curiosity. ]

[clothes]

Is that so? That's fine with me. If you can convince my overbearing producer to let you watch over me in her stead, then you're free to do as you please. My ability as a vocalist, lyricist, and composer can never be denied, no matter the circumstances. I will make you acknowledge me for more than just my raw talent.

[ he knows he just said he didn't thrive on praise. the kasen kanesada isn't someone to be trifled with though, he knows his shit. that, on top of suddenly deciding to be his temporary producer-- akutagawa can't lie and say he wasn't caught off guard, but he won't let the man see him sweat. ]

[liberal_arts]

Ah, there's a much more honest answer, finally.

I look forward to seeing how far you're willing to go to do so.