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I Can't Believe This but We're Going Shopping [Invite]
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Post by karin on Mar 28, 2021 2:45:47 GMT
From: Takamiya Karin To: Miyu Feng
That was the message that Karin sent to Miyu about three days ago. The blond haired girl is currently... wearing thick jacket, a black tank top with pink rose pattern, and a thick jeans. She's wearing a boots for shoes. Honestly, this is probably not quite a "girl hang out" clothes that most people would be thinking when it comes to clothes. This looks more to "girl trying to looks cool" clothes... but Karin personally doesn't care. THis is her style. Beside her is a blond haired lady in her mid twenties. She's wearing a blouse that exposed her shoulders and long skirt, giving her quite the dignified look, especially when her hair is braided.
Compared to the former, the latter looked more natural, especially with the simple string-tie and star shaped brooch. Those who have no idea would never know that this lady is in fact a Digimon.
"There's no need to be nervous, Ojou," Freya commented.
"Nervous? Who? I'm pretty much fine."
"Is that so? Fufu, I guess you're fine indeed."
"If anything I'm more annoyed with people looking at you like that..." Karin glared at some college aged students who clearly looking at Freya like they're trying to gauge their chance to woo her. The momet they looked at Karin tho they quickly cancelled their intent.
"Fufu, but those people aren't quite important. We're here for having girls day out, right?"
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Post by Miyu Feng on Apr 3, 2021 2:13:34 GMT
Sure! I'll be there in a minute! Was the answer Miyu gave to her friend, It's been a while since the girl had time for herself, making and selling food wasn't an easy task for just one person but it was something that she enjoy and it was paying well, more importantly she just had a quick encounter that pull her back to the digital world and while it was a forced call for adventure and she had no option but to answer she is thinking about maybe jump back soon After a couple of minutes organizing some stuff in the house and telling her partner about the hangout both move towards downtown Shibuya, this time the Chinese girl decided to change her outfit a bit wearing a long sleeve orange blouse with a line of triangles of contrasting colors, a pair of black leggings and since her hair is growing again she decided to tie it as a side ponytail. As for her partner the Palmon is wearing her normal holosuit but rather than wearing the kimono she's often seeing with this time she's wearing a classic Sailor Fuku school uniform, main reason being she doesn't really know how other girls dress normally and she's not taking fashion advice from Miyu, so she's playing it safe and besides she feels confortable wearing it almost as if it was meant to be and it fits the young girl appearance of the holosuit. "Nice to see you again!" Said Miyu opening her arms to hug her friend Bloom on the other hand just smiled and wave her hand at both girls, unlike her tamer she knows about personal space, but at this point they should be use to the Chinese friendliness
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Post by karin on Apr 3, 2021 9:28:46 GMT
What minute!? Karin thought as she got the message. She was worried that Miyu would immediately go to her from overexcitement and waited for whole day only for her to not appear (she sent it three days prior after all! No way that she would appear three days prior to the appointment! At most just one hour prior!)
But thankfully they managed to clear the misunderstanding and now the other girl appeared right on time. "It's very nice to see you two, bars the time in the house of course." Freya would comment. "I hope all the cooking doesn't tire you two out. I'm not that much of a cook, honestly."
"And I'm a walking kitchen disaster. Hello you two, glad to see someone's still normal as usual."
She pretty much resigned herself to the hug and made a show of sighing loudly. But Miyu probably have already guessed that this girl is pretty much a tsundere. "Anyway, uh, first thing first, where to go? It's still early and I think we have quite a lot that we can explore on. Personally I'm not all that famished yet, but if you want something to eat, we can grab some crepes or something... if you're hungry, then I guess we can go visit some fast food place or something."
"If you're fine just going in, then let's go in and browse some clothes!" Freya suggested. "We're going to get something fancy and trendy! by the way, how are you two doing? Anything new?"
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Post by Miyu Feng on Apr 10, 2021 2:57:00 GMT
"Oh don't worry about it, any excuse to have my friend out of the kitchen is a good reason to hang out" Bloom said smiling "I'm beginning to think that the Kitchen is her natural habitat"
Miyu ignore the comment and just keep hugging her friends, they see each other often but not everyday they have an actual hang out so it's a special day, it's weird it's been a couple of years since Miyu lives in japan but she barely recalls making plans with people to hang out, most of the time she meet with friends is by sheer coincidence, so this was a very special day for her!
"We've been fine, you know the usual me! Making friends and food" Said Miyu laughing "As to where to go first? I don't know, I'm not too hungry if I'm honest"
Well whatever they decide both girls won't complain it surely will be a nice day nonetheless, and who knows maybe Miyu will get some new clothes and maybe get a new style, one always need to reinvent themselves and keep your style fresh, specially if you want to keep people's attention on you as Miyu loves to do
"We can look around and probably give us a couple of fashion ideas, I want to try something new and can you believe Sumire didn't want to accept advice from me?" The Chinese girl pointed at her holo suited partner
"Excuse me for wanting to be normal for one day, besides what's wrong with the sailor uniform? Many girls use it"
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Post by karin on Apr 10, 2021 19:42:07 GMT
"You really should try something else than cooking... gardening or something..." but then she looked at Bloom. Oh right, this plant doesn't like someone raising plant to be eaten or something like that. "...Or you know, fashion designing. How does that goes?" Karin asked.
Not too hungry, then that's fine. She could pretty much roll with anything.
Fashion ideas? Huh. "...Hmm, well sailor fuku is nice and all," Karin mused. "But honestly? I wouldn't think that it's the best clothes to use outside like this. Feels like you're saying that your school is strict. It's pretty good to use if you don't want to get hit on, that's for sure. Usually people doesn't hit on girls that wear school uniform in their day out because their school rules."
But new looks? "....I guess we can try. Here, then."
Contrary to most people's guess, Karin would bring Miyu and Bloom to a normal looking store that caught her attention.
"Alright first and foremost... if you try to dress like me, I don't think it'll suit your image at all. Bloom, you're cooler type, but at the same time you're more to the refined, cool type. So we'll get something breezy, yet at the same time traditional for you. Miyu, you're passion type. Passion type like you should be more active and athletic looking I guess. You wear clothes that looks comfortable, but if you're interested in getting more guys to look at you, let's break that looks of "I'm your best friend" first impression, shall we."
And first she works with Miyu. Her choices for Miyu involves....
"First, let's see if it looks more natural for you if we forgoes the ponytail and just let your hair flows naturally. Secondly, let's give you sleeveelss clothes for change. Your usual ones have long sleeves, and a bit more conservative looking, so it definitely gives off air of a naive girl. Whiel it's kind of your true nature, sometimes looking less naive will deter people from trying to steer you into bad direction."
What she picked was an orange sleeveless shirt..
'Attractiveness wise, I couldn't find any fault in your base figure. However, I can understand if you would feel uncomfortable if I suddenly tell you to wear clothes like mine,so we'lll take it slowly. First, this. This one only exposes your arms and neck, a little bit of collarbone action too. Long pants, let's change it with short pants. If you're uncomfortable with how short it is, use this hot pants. If you're still uncomfortable with that too, here, white capris. but honestly no long pants for today.
Shoes, change with some trendy flip flops or sandals. Sandals would look good. Here," she offered a white sandals with sunflower decorations. Then she added sporty bracelets for Miyu's arm, and a simple teardrop shaped necklace.
"And I'm done! The orange top will emphasis on your upper body curves more than your old clothing. It gives spunky feel don't you think? The pants, I'm letting you choose because our focus this time around is the upper body. Sometimes by making certain parts plain and other parts trendy will make people look at you in the place with more effort."
Karin have gone full fashionista mode it seems. "Sometimes simple is best, and I picked what I think fits you most. Orange feels like it's a good color for you. Sunflower for motif also how I see you. Active, cheerful, but now with more" Karin snapped her finger "daring look I guess. It looked like someone who's ready to try a lot of new things."
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Post by Miyu Feng on Apr 11, 2021 2:42:12 GMT
"But I don't want people to hit on me, this plant is already taken" Said Bloom with confidence
"Having a crush on someone who save us years ago in one of our first adventures does not count"
"Oh you don't want to play this game with me" Answer Bloom with a big grin on her face
Miyu understood quickly that it would be better to not keep talking and just move on with the day, as they walk looking for a store Karin started talking about what kind of types the girls are and base on that what kind of clothes would suit them best and so far the descriptions sounded accurate something that both girls agree, until of course Karin said "if you're interested in getting more guys to look at you,"
"Wait wait wait, who said anything about getting more guys to look at me!" Said Miyu in a bit of panic, while it may have not been her intention, with Bloom's prior comment the Chinese girl is a bit defensive
But OK maybe deep down that could be a possibility (not that she would say it out loud) in any case it would be best to move on and follow Karin's advice, first getting rid of the pony tail which was kind of a shame since now that her hair is growing back she thought it woudl be a good moment to go back to the pony tail but Karin is the expert so hair down goes, secondly and the important part the clothes, she did as her friend say and tried everything she drop at her and of all the options for pants she chose the white capris, she did like the sandals especially for the floral motive it does fits her in a way thanks to her partner being mainly a plant.
"I didn't know you enjoy playing dress up that much" Miyu chuckled "I pick the capris because I felt I was already showing a bit much with the sleevless shirt, all in all I feel a bit odd but I like it!"
"See? Dressing normally from time to time it's not that bad!" Bloom smiled
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Post by karin on Apr 12, 2021 18:18:57 GMT
"Ara, taken already? That was fast. i can see why there's a need for balancing weight in the scale then," Freya mused. Of course this is her way of poking fun at Miyu too. "Well, then, while Ojou is picking clothes for Miyu, why don't I pick something for you? Let's see.. for you, considering we first met while you're with Kimono, how about we try these?"
She pulled a dress with patterend edges, on the arms and on the hem of the skirt. "It's a bit different than usual, but basically the idea is you're wearing this simple looking clothes as insidewear and outside of it..." she took out what looked like an apron or sort, it's one that matches with the dress. "Like this it will gives illusion that it's a layered dress. Tie the two with a sash like this... and then let's give you a scrunchie and hairband combo. Slip in a flowerlike pendant on one of the side for extra bling and there you go! Something new, refreshing, but not too alien. It's also gives you cool image."
"Hmm, that was as good as I expected," Karin mused as she looked at Bloom. "Your taste is good as usual."
"Ara, I just think that while Bloom is playing safe, she plays it safe too much. So while this is still "safe", I think it shifted her image and shows freshness."
"I don't think a sudden shift in look would suit her anyway."
"That is the case indeed."
"Well anyway, are you two satisfied? If you are, then time to pay..." Karin pulled out her credit card. Yes, it's one under her own name. She had this ever since she turned 18 last year. It's been a few month since then, but she was proud of her decision to get a credit card evetually, as she can pay this finally.
As for the price, it goes to around 50000 yen for two of them. Something that she paid quite readily. All in all, 50000 yen for two sets of clothes is quite a steal. Comparatively a Burberry coat goes as high as 290.000 yen (she swore she coughed blood inside her mind as she saw the price tag the first time.)
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Post by Miyu Feng on Apr 18, 2021 3:06:25 GMT
"Uh... Sure" Said Bloom not expecting to be dragged into the new look game, but won't complain after all between Freya and Miyu she will trust the former when it comes to fashion
Luckily Freya show that knows her and gave her a nice dress with what it look like an apron and sash to tie both together, it was simple and safe but at the same time confortable and fashionable just as the Palmon expected from the Floramon, unlike her partner Bloom doesn't want the spotlight 24/7 on her so colorful clothes aren't her cup of tea, this tho? This is just perfect!
Both girls were pleased with their new clothes and very thankful with their friends, just one thing was in the middle and that was Karin wanted to pay for them something that Miyu didn't want it at least at first "Oh no, no no no, don't, let me pay for us af─" Bloom cover her mouth before she could keep talking
"No, no feeling bad for friends spending on you, accept the good faith you deserve it" With no other option the Chinese girl just sighed and nodded
"Thanks, Karin" Showing her friend a respectful bow
"See? It wasn't that hard" Said Bloom giving a soft pat on her partners back "Alright, whats the next step on Operation "Helping Miyu be noticed by guys"?
"SUMIRE!" The Chinese girl raise her voice using the plant's fake name almost in a scolding tone mixed with shock and surprise, today definitely feels like "let's tease Miyu day"
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Post by karin on Apr 18, 2021 8:06:26 GMT
Karin have heard that in China apparently when someone gives you money, it's only polite to reject them several times before finally accepting, apparently that goes the same with gifts. But in her case, she personally don't care. Once she makes up her mind, she'll do it. She'll think it as building good karma, she guess. Once she signed the papers for the credit cards and all that, Karin just smiled... Though, she wasn't expecting that it suddenly became another kind of shopping altogether...
But since they're here already...
"Let's pick up some simple cosmetics. Nothing too flashy for you, nothing to make you cakey, just simple ones that you can buy and use all the time, you two are already good looking anyway. Afterward, let's get a perfume or two. Nothing the kind that's too adult of course, jsut a refreshing one. Citrus ones came to mind. It'll be a game changer for you. Come."
"Ara, she probably did not realize that it's only a tease..." Freya mused, quite happy with the development. "I'm sorry you two, but I think you need to follow her whim for a while until she's satisfied. This is a great destressing time"
In the cosmetic shop, Karin would immediately chat with the saleswoman and asked for something that would accentuate more natural side of her friend's look. She's given a simple foundation and lip balm, also a peach colored lipstick. Karin smiled and turned at Miyu.
"Let's do some patch test first shall we?"
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Post by Miyu Feng on May 1, 2021 2:53:53 GMT
Miyu hoped that Karin would pick up on the teasing and move to something else but it seemed that took it to face value and now they were moving to make up and cosmetics, even if it was just something simple Miyu felt a bit awkward because while she does be the focus of attention at the same time she doesn't like when people spend much on her but Karin was too happy she couldn't say no and she had the feeling that her friend wouldn't accept a no for answer either
"I'm ready when you are" Said the Chinese smiling back at her friend
Bloom on her side couldn't help but giggle at the whole scene especially Miyu accepting her fate, she didn't expect to Karin to follow up and double down but she's glad she did, the Palmon has this feeling that Miyu hasn't being her usual self lately so this girls day was the perfect chance for not only help her ease a bit but also maybe get a boost in confidence with a new look and if anything they will have a good day full of fun and laughs that was for sure
"Don't apologize, I can tell Karin's having as much fun as me and surely Miyu will enjoy it as well" Said Bloom to Freya "Tho I wonder if I went too far with the whole "Operation Helping Miyu be noticed by Guys" thing" The plant laugh once more
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Post by karin on May 2, 2021 17:29:51 GMT
"Right, first, remember how to do this because it'll be important in the fuutre if you want to buy cosmetics. First, test the effect on your skin. Somewhere easily felt is the best. Don't put on your face immediately. Try on your arm usually. For perfume, ask for sniff sample instead. If they spray it DIRECTLY ON YOU, get the fuck out. THat is a business loss on them. That's usually sign of a bad salesperson.
If you want to try it also ask if you could first apply it to your skin because perfumes are still chemicals. If your skin reacted badly to it, best not buy it. You should do the same, patch test I mean. Make sure that all your cosmetics fits you, alright? If you got any allergic reaction, try different brand of cosmetics. The allergic reaction usually is very fast so we can easily wipe it off in case it starts getting itchy."
Karin is definitely enjoying this. After she made sure that neither the cosmetic or the perfume is irritating to Miyu, she applied it the simple foundation. She also applied the lip balm. "You're wkring a lot in the kitchen so here," she slipped an extra. "Skincare tonic. Use this before you're going to sleep, alright? Use it on your face and your hand. Also, use lotions now and then."
After more paying, Karin slipped her card back to her wallet.
...Now that she goes here already... Karin suddenly have the brightest of idea.
"......Let's go to salon after this. No trimming or anything, just haircare and massage. Let's wipe these foundation too for the meantime and check how it would look after the massage. Anyway, I'll be paying. Four of us!"
"....Well there she goes. I'm sorry, but I think at this point, it's impossible for you to escape. Ojou rarely have any sort of use for her abundant money, so don't worry. But in this case I'll pay for me and Bloom. Ojou, please treat Miyu instead."
"hmn, that doesn't sit well with me, but alright. Now let's go. Think this as investment for my modelling gig too!"
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Post by Miyu Feng on May 3, 2021 2:31:31 GMT
Miyu listened and nodded her head to what Karin was saying, taking mental notes of every advice especially the "get the duck out" when a salesman just sprays you with perfume, as her friend apply the cosmetics the Chinese girl could only think that this was more complex than what she thought it would be it's not just apply and be done, Karin also gave her a skincare tonic to apply at night before sleeping to keep her skin soft and hydrated.
"Are you sure?" She asked when Karin suggested going to the salon "I truly appreciate you help but we were here for your stuff too"
More surprisingly was the Karin offer for the four of them while Bloom wouldn't complain like Miyu she was a bit concerned about the holosuit and stuff, the last thing the plant would want is to be having a massage and then "poof" instead of a young girl there's a lizard potato plant in the room, but Freya didn't seem to mind so it should be OK for them right?
"If it doesn't affect the holosuit in anyway I'm down, you humans need a lot to take care of yourselves and me just dirt, water and sunlight!" The disguised plant chuckle "But I am curious about this stuff so please lead the way"
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Post by karin on May 4, 2021 18:44:36 GMT
Being beautiful is such a hard work, yes. But at the same time you must enjoy it, otherwise it won't be good for your health either. Balancing between skincares and your own mental wellbeing is the key, or at least that's what her mother who's in her fourties says as she still looked like someone in mid twenties. But then again she have never seen her not smiling or even sighing. To be that sort of superwoman is definitely hard for Karin. But her mother just says "follow your heart and let it all go" like it was the easiest thing ever.
"Don't worry, let's just say it's my way of destressing, shall we?"
Karin wiped off the makeup on Miyu's face with toner remover. She nearly forgot to buy one, and thank god she remembered to buy it after thinking that it would be probably better to go to salon with no makeup on. Either way...
"Oh don't worry, if that's what we need then all we have to do is to go to different store than what is in this place. Ojou, have you gotten any casual, home clothes for yourself?" Freya asked.
"...Ah drats, I forgot," Karin admitted. She was being too happy and pulling Miyu everywhere! ...Could this be a chance for Miyu to counterattack?
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Post by Miyu Feng on May 9, 2021 1:57:00 GMT
Well if Karin says not to worry Miyu won't, if anything this is a win win situation for everyone, Miyu gets a much needed new look and so does Bloom, but also Karin gets to "destress" and well being honest this is the most fun Miyu has had in a long while so why not keep going? She will repay it later for sure she will make sure for real that she will pay for the food or she will make the food as she always does!
"What's wrong with your clothes? Aren't casual enough?" While yes Miyu and Karin have totally different styles the girl doesn't see a problem "Do you need them ASAP or can you wait? I may be able to sew something if you want, if not I could drag you around here looking for cute stuff" Said smiling even if she had the chance to take advantage it's not on her to drag her friend in revenge
"I'd take that offer, sewing is another of her passions, I just hope you have patience to be a model" The disguised plant commented with a smile
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Post by karin on May 30, 2021 2:37:21 GMT
"...Hmn? Oh, this?" Karin twirled a bit on place. "No, this is not... something I'd say casual. This is something that I wear if I go out or something, you know. The kind of "feeling cool, gonna go out" sort. But if I want to be comortable I'll just put on whatever pajama I have or maybe some kind of cat onesie... yeah, that'd be what I call "comfortable" and homewear. This one... no, not really. A little bit too much effort, but honestly? It's not that I don't like it, I like it, but it's not suitable for relaxing. These makes me feel sharper if anything."
Sewing something out... "...Well if you can sew a cat onsie, sure I guess. More clothes can't hurt. I'll get some of the casual clothing here though."
"In that case, why don't we get you some camisole?" Freya asked with a clap.
"..........Ugh, summer is coming soon too... Yeah I guess we can get some camisole. I don't really like summer. It's hot, and I sweat a lot too. Everything gonna end up sticky and if I turn on my AC I'll have to pay some huge amount of bill. If I could get out of this funk and just create a new album maybe I can survive for a whole year or something...."
Patience to be model? "I don't mind her taking my measurement... well, I have been actual professional model since a while now. Last time gig was... I... wear some sort of elegant party gown? Come to think of it, I still have that gown. I don't think I'll wear them anytime soon... but it was pretty nice."
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