Author note: I don't own Yakitate! Japan. I do own the Carnie versions of the characters, though.

This is basically a collection of drabblish-oneshots centered around the Carnie universe of Yakitate! Japan that I made up for my oneshot 'Misfortune Teller.' I had an urge to continue it, so it resulted in this. It'll be a bit more light-hearted than my usual fics, and I hope you enjoy.

Warning: AU, implied Carnie!MeisterxCarnie!Kuroyanagi, other various pairings, violence

Constructive Criticism would be great, and I hope you readers read, review and enjoy! Thanks!

Yakitate! Japan: The Carnie Collection

1. Identity Switch

Summary: Sylvan comes to terms with having no choice but to stay at the Carnival, and makes an identity switch from Sylvan Kirisaki, General Manager of Pantasia, to the Doll of the Carnival, Miss Fortune's most beloved plaything.

Characters: Carnie!Meister (now known as Miss Fortune or the Fortuneteller), Carnie!Kuroyanagi (the Magician), Carnie!Yukino, Carnie!Tsukino, Carnie!Mizuno (those three being the Acrobats-will also be called by their usual names when not together), Carnie!Meister (the one who is not Miss Fortune, and will be addressed as Sylvan or the Doll in this fic), Carnie!Suwabara (the Strongman/Firebreather), Carnie!Pierrot (the Clown), Carnie!Shachihoko (the Knife Thrower), Carnie!Kawachi (the official Firebreather) and Carnie!Monica (the Ringmaster)

Pairings: Implied Miss FortunexMagician, implied Miss FortunexDoll, implied Miss FortunexMagicianxDoll, a little StrongmanxRingmaster

Sylvan Kirisaki eventually came to terms with him being forced to stay here at the Carnival. Well, he didn't have much choice in that. He should have known that his fate was sealed as soon as he kissed Miss Fortune that one time.

The thing that was most uncomfortable for him at first, however, was not Miss Fortune claiming him as her, no, his plaything, his doll.

The thing that was most uncomfortable was the fact that he was constantly pampered with all sorts of exquisite clothing that Miss Fortune liked to sew for him. Put into the equation that the clothing mostly consisted of dresses made from whatever rags Miss Fortune could find when roaming outside the Carnival, and that took a dent to whatever masculine pride Sylvan had left.

Sylvan knew he had no choice but to swallow his shattered pride, and go along with what he had put upon himself.

The orange-haired Ringmaster seemed to be pleased that there was a new carnie, and same with the other carnies as well, but there was something that bothered her, and she complained it right away to Miss Fortune.

"Out of all the people out there you had to choose to be a new carnie, you had to choose an alternate version of yourself from another world?"

Miss Fortune had protested to this quite quickly.

"He was the most vulnerable out of everyone that was available at the time. And he was cute when he panicked as the Acrobats attacked him, you have to admit that! And he's a good kisser and he didn't mind kissing me, either!"

The Strongman/Firebreather had laughed at this statement, and responded with something witty of his own.

"So, you liked him and chose him because of how 'cute' he looked like when he panicked while being attacked and that he was a good kisser? Seriously? I pity your sanity..."

Miss Fortune simply stomped on his foot and yelled at him, obviously irritated by the Strongman's remark.

"Don't make fun of my choices, okay!?"

The poor Strongman could only nod, and he grimaced as he rubbed his sore foot. The Ringmaster just let out a sigh, before giving the Strongman a quick peck on the cheek and making the decision that Miss Fortune could keep the Doll.

Everyone tried to help their newest carnie get used to life at the carnival, but sometimes things went the opposite.

The blond Firebreather and the Strongman tried to impress Sylvan with their skills, but nearly set Yukino on fire three times in the process. The two ended up getting beat up by Mizuno and Tsukino, and Ringmaster was face-palming herself in the ridiculousness of it all.

The Clown tried his best by doing a couple tricks himself and scaring the others, too, but Miss Fortune put an end to that as soon as he noticed his Doll getting a little too freaked out by the Clown's creepy antics. The pony-tailed Knife Thrower offered to use Sylvan for a knife-throwing act, but Miss Fortune refused to let that happen, either, saying that he didn't want his beloved doll getting any scratches or bloodstains on his clothes, yet.

Sylvan really didn't want to know what Miss Fortune meant by 'yet.'

The Magician, though, had some success with some completely harmless, not emotionally scarring magic tricks (although some tricks like the sawing-a-person-in-half-and-then-putting-them-back -together trick was a bit scary), and as a reward Miss Fortune allowed him to spend some time at a tea party with the both of them.

The party started with quiet chatter over cups of pure white tea and ended with giggles, more laughter, and drunkenly-sweet nothings whispered into Sylvan's ears, as the three seemed to truly fall more enchanted with each other through the madness of the carnival. It was wonderful, alluring, and enthralling all at once, and the Doll couldn't help but feel a bit sad when the party finally ended.

But, just because one party ended didn't mean that another one couldn't start.

He wasn't sure when exactly he made the identity switch for himself.

He did know, however, that he wasn't Meister Sylvan Kirisaki, General Manager of Pantasia in Japan.

No, he was the Doll of the Carnivale Mortiferous, Miss Fortune's most-beloved doll in the collection.

There was no turning back now.

He could never turn back, because he was now one of the carnies of this insane carnival.

Author note: So, this kicks off the Carnie Collection! Yay! XD

Hopefully, the next one in this collection will be a bit longer. Oh, and here's identifying who's who (only doing the Carnies that were not in 'Misfortune Teller.' For more information on the carnies not mentioned on this list, please read 'Misfortune Teller.').

Shachihoko-The Knife Thrower-I don't know why I decided to put him in this position, honestly. But I suppose the idea of him wielding knives would be interesting.

Kawachi-The (official) Firebreather-Hey, he has the Solar Gauntlets! That's definitely one reason why. And I feel like he would be the best with the fire stuff. Or maybe the worst, if he makes any mistakes...(cringe) Let's hope that doesn't happen to any of the carnies...

Meister Kirisaki-The Doll-I know I already have an alternate version of him as Miss Fortune (aka the Fortune Teller), but since the time in 'Misfortune Teller,' this Meister pretty much assimilated into the lifestyle of the Carnivale Mortiferous, with the help of the other carnies (-Almost. There's a few things that he still needs to get adjusted to...).

Monica-The Ringmaster-Had to. Just had to, so I could ship the Ringmaster with the Strongman. XD I can imagine her with a top hat, a cane, and being the one running the carnival. I can also imagine her trying to sort out feuds between the official Firebreather and the Strongman.

So...Hope you readers like this, and hope you review! Thanks! :)