A short conversation, mostly between canon character accounts, posted on Paradox Tribe in the leadup to Battle of Unity Round 2 (KARMA), between Rokuta and the members of The Cat's Whiskers, on January 22, 2025. I've excised and summarized all of the fan comment replies and left in only the canon character interactions here!
Ryu - 17:02
To all of the chosen chumurists: this is Licky-lickymaru speaking. I am a pillbug who has left my beloved earpick in the dungeon. Today I will wrap each and every one of you up in lettuce.
"Shiki" - 17:03
And you may call me Duct Tape Shinichiro. I've been striving away every day at my goal of turning well water into cola. Cats are great, aren't they?
Shiki - 17:04
I'm very sorry, everyone. Ryu was trying to pull a prank using my smartphone. I hope you're all doing well today.
Yohei - 17:04
Something ain't right with him. Any rate, how are all of you doing?
Rokuta - 17:05
I'm doing great~! 'Cuz I just had a really big snack!
Ryu - 17:05
Kyaaa!!! It's Rokuta-channy~!!!
Rokuta - 17:05
I wanna join in too~!
Shiki - 17:06
Rokuta-kun, you're here too?
Yohei - 17:06
Saimon and I got no complaints about it
Rokuta - 17:07
Thaaanks! I saw everyone's photos! They were all so cool! What was taking them like?
Saimon - 17:08
It was quite the difficult shoot. The photography staff had to wrap all of us up in ribbons.
Shiki - 17:09
It was hard to take the photos without the ribbons unravelling.
Ryu - 17:09
spinny spinny wind it up
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Rokuta - 17:10
I see~! It looks like it was tons of fun~! Was Ryu-kun able to sit still long enough to stay wrapped up too?
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Saimon - 17:12
Shiki was able to capture Ryu's attention for long enough for us to get a good photo. I won't lie, I was very relieved at the time.
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Shiki - 17:13
We almost ran out of our allotted time in the studio, but I'm glad that we were able to take the photos successfully.
Rokuta - 17:13
So that's what it was like! I guess Ryu-kun was on a bit of a rampage, huh?
[User comment reply; Ryu is being Ryu. He implies that Shiki managed to hold his attention with a stuffed T. Rex.]
Ryu - 17:15
If you praise me that much I'll get all embarrassed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yohei - 17:15
That ain't praise
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Saimon - 17:17
Now, now. Has everyone had the chance to see the cover photos?
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Rokuta - 17:18
What do all of you guys think? I thought the photos were super cool~!
[User comment replies; everyone in TCW responds to general questions and comments of support and feedback on the CD jacket cover, and Rokuta responds to general comments. Saimon remarks that it's hard to be aware of your expression while you're being photographed, some people speculate on what the 1Nm8 cover will be like]
Yohei - 17:32
We're about out of time. We gotta go get the bar ready to open.
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Saimon - 17:32
Ah, yes, I think it's about time. I think we can call it here.
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Rokuta - 17:33
Hey, hey, wait! I wanna know, what kinda song are you gonna be making for your battle?
Ryu - 17:34
For the next battle, everyone will be peeling cabbage leaves while singing a counting song about how many leaves are in each head of cabbage.
Yohei - 17:34
What kind of song are you planning on making??
Shiki - 17:35
We made this song using a slightly different approach than we usually do.
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Yohei - 17:36
It's got a nice jazzy atmosphere that gives it a real good feel. It's gonna be a different listening experience.
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Rokuta - 17:37
Wow~! I wonder what kind of song it's gonna be?
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Saimon - 17:38
"Cold rain on a sunny day, but you can still feel the warmth of the sun on your skin". That's the kind of image we had in mind making this song.
Ryu - 17:39
That's right. Splashy splashy
Shiki - 17:40
Our core style isn't going to change, but the strength in the steps we take will be increasing. This is a new battle style, so we have to change gradually.
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Saimon - 17:41
It truly is a timeless trend. I hope you'll all enjoy TCW's sound as our sound continues to evolve while keeping our core the same as it ever was, just as Shiki said.
Rokuta - 17:42
I kinda dunno what all of that means, but I'll be sure to ask Kei-chan about it later! I'm sure everyone's song is gonna be super cool! I'm really looking forward to it!
Saimon - 17:43
Thank you very much. I hope all of the heads will look forward to it as ell. I have heard that the two members of AMPRULE will be coming here tomorrow. With that: until we meet again.
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Ryu - 17:43
Bye-bye!
Shiki - 17:44
Thank you very much for taking the time out of your day to come talk with us.
Yohei - 17:44
See you later.
Rokuta - 17:44
Thanks, everyooooone! As for me, I'm gonna go get another snack~!