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Re: In Defiance Of Transience (Tenshi Quest)
« Reply #180 on: May 13, 2024, 11:06:28 AM »
> One doesn't simply make such an elaborate outfit within a few hours. We've only known each other for so little time, might she be a..... secret admirer?
> Anyone she invites over?  The dress is awfully specific to us...

>W-well the gifts and outfit she gave were way too specific for "Just being nice". Who just gives someone perfume and an entire custom outfit for "Just being nice"?
>But what would you even do if she liked you? You've never had any experience in anyone liking you this much.
>Then again, maybe she would like it if you approached her. You are a brave and headstrong Celestial! She probably likes that aspect of you, if anything. Yeah, you're gonna do it!
>In fact, why would she not like you?!

> "Can you please show me the right stance then?
> Readjust our stance based on Youmu's advice to better take advantage of our lower body strength and focus on such strength for our next swing.

>Youmu adjusts your body physically while explaining the reasoning behind the stance.
>"Lean forward a bit and raise your head, this will allow you to prepare your movements faster while keeping your view straight on your adversary. Keep you sword in an upper guard with your left foot in front, this is called Hidari-Jodan-Gamae. It's main advantage are the reach and speed of your strike, though it has poor defensive measures due to multiple key body parts being open. Though with your unique body and willingness to fight, you'll probably live any blows and scare off any enemies trying to get close."
>"And now... Swing downwards from your stance. You want the blade to go through the target and your body follows to add more force. Though... considering your blade, you might not need extra force. Even with my Roukanken, to which the things that it cannot cut are close to none, I use extra force in case I meet that extreme outlier."


>You space yourself from the Couch Grass and swing downwards with your body following through.
>You Sword of Hisou cleaves the root in twain with nary a problem. Youmu then picks it up and throws it into a bucket of destroyed weeds.
>"Great job!" Her smile seems genuine. "Now we can practice attacking while moving, that will be very useful due to the nature of Spell Card Duels and speed up this whole thing. Though... do you want to take a break? Your face is very red and your breathing is heavy."
>What is she talking about?! You're not blushing! Wait she didn't say you were blushin-
>Let's just get on with it!
>_?

Re: In Defiance Of Transience (Tenshi Quest)
« Reply #181 on: May 13, 2024, 01:01:11 PM »
> "I'm f-fine thank you very much. Let's just move on okay?"

> Adopt the Hidari-Jodan-Gamae stance and start walking through the garden.
> Once we see any weeds, give them a good strike while moving.

Tom

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Re: In Defiance Of Transience (Tenshi Quest)
« Reply #182 on: May 13, 2024, 03:03:39 PM »
> Ask Youmu if a particular type of weather could be helpful.

> Think of ways we could approach miss Saigyouji.

Re: In Defiance Of Transience (Tenshi Quest)
« Reply #183 on: May 14, 2024, 10:21:07 PM »
> Ask Youmu if a particular type of weather could be helpful.

>"...A clear, blue sky. Or Spring weather, like a light sprinkle."

> "I'm f-fine thank you very much. Let's just move on okay?"

> Adopt the Hidari-Jodan-Gamae stance and start walking through the garden.
> Once we see any weeds, give them a good strike while moving.

>You calm your nerves from thinking of your sweetheart host and move while keeping your stance.
>At first it feels very stiff, like you're holding back your range of movements just for decorum. But eventually you get used to moving while keeping the stance and starting to see what Youmu is talking about.
>You move faster on the ground than before, somehow, and your swings go muc h further than before. Originally you would've had to extend your blade to hit at the ranges you are now, but it just feels like the regular range for your Sword now. Your vertical swings are fast and oppressive, overwhelming the enemy force of weeds.

> Think of ways we could approach miss Saigyouji.

>How to approach that ever-blossoming cherry blossom...
>You could just walk up to her normally and ask her out c-confirm if she really is an admirer of yours, of course!
>You could give her hints with a gift, just like she's likely doing with you. But what kind of gift? Could you even procure one right now?
>You could invite her to a gathering or a party? Maybe to a secluded location for a talk? Though that might look suspicious.
>Or you could flirt, but flirting is something that you've never done and probably never will do. You tell people if you like or hate them, you don't tip-toe around it.
>This is all assuming she says yes likes you is ready to accept your proposal... Wait that sounds worse!

> Youmu dumps another set of Weed Carcasses into her bucket. "We're almost done here. Prepare yourself, this next part is probably the roughest. It will help you integrate flying into your swordplay however. Another key adaptation to make in Gensokyo."
>_?
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Tom

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Re: In Defiance Of Transience (Tenshi Quest)
« Reply #184 on: May 15, 2024, 12:33:49 AM »
> Let's try to combine both of Youmu's suggestions and summon a 'sunshower'!  A clear blue sky with a light drizzle to soften the ground.

> Yuyuko clearly loves her gardens, so how about summoning and maintaining the perfect weather for growing flowers while we're here!
> Try summoning such weather in the gardens outside the area we're working in.

Re: In Defiance Of Transience (Tenshi Quest)
« Reply #185 on: Today at 10:23:30 AM »
#This is the longest I've been absent and I apologise. My glasses suddenly broke and I had to get them replaced.

> Let's try to combine both of Youmu's suggestions and summon a 'sunshower'!  A clear blue sky with a light drizzle to soften the ground.

>>"Summon the weather in that area over there." She points to a sectioned off area where the largest Cherry Blossom tree you've ever seen is. Unlike all the other plants around here, it's not blossomed and it looks like it hasn't in a while.

>Right, a Sunshower. The border between Rain and Clear sky, or Sudden Rains during clear skies. You know of a Gap Hag with such a weather. And thankfully you still have some power left so you won't have to slice open a person's Spirit.
>Your Sword of Hisou changes color into a Sunset Red, it glows similarly to dappled sunlight and you raise it to the sky.

[ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ] Weather: Sunshower
Effect: All Defences are greatly lowered but stamina recovers faster. Incorrectly blocking an attack may lead to injuries. Extracting power from Spirits becomes easier.

> Yuyuko clearly loves her gardens, so how about summoning and maintaining the perfect weather for growing flowers while we're here!
> Try summoning such weather in the gardens outside the area we're working in.

>Right! She'll  certainly appreciate making her life easier in this aspect.
>Now... Good weather for Gardening...
>The Hakugyokurou, and the Netherworld in general, doesn't suffer from fluctuating weather. So you should make sure this sticks. A light Drizzle ought to do it.

>You cut yourself on your Sword a bit, you're running out of Power and you don't want to harm any Spirits, then your blade changes into a white, cloudy hue. Then you point it upwards, and a Drizzle pops into existence from clear skies.

>"Our next step is to deal with the Saigyou Ayakashi. This is treacherous despite the fact that it hasn't bloomed in ages. You're going to need to fly for this and you'll see why soon."
>_?

Re: In Defiance Of Transience (Tenshi Quest)
« Reply #186 on: Today at 01:05:13 PM »
> Let us move on from this weather summoning. We ought to do a good job in order to impress Miss Yuyuko and win her heart have Youmu tutor us properly.

> "What do you mean by treacherous? it's just a tree right?"
> Fly over to see what she's talking about.