Last Chapter - The CPUs all agreed to get an article about them published!
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Italics represent Rouge's thoughts.
Rouge's POV
We stop walking and Dengekiko turns to us.
"Here we are! OK now, If I could get a word from each of you before we begin... Hm... Noire?"
Noire jumps, "Ah? M-Me?"
Dengekiko nods and Noire takes a deep breath.
"OK. It's time to set the bar for you four. I hope it's not too high." She chuckles.
I call out, "ARGH! SHADDUP, NOIRE!"
Noire growls and she clears her throat, "I am pleased to be apart of this interview. I will do my best now and in the Quests to come."
She flips her hair and grins.
So she's the formal persona.
"Dude, Noire, way to sound extremely boring. Stiff as a bored board. Loosen up and act like a living thing." Neptune says.
I laugh.
Noire crosses her arms, "Like a little chipmunk. Rouge, shut up. You're one to talk, Neptune. Let's see YOU do better."
Neptune shoves Noire out the way, "If you insist. I'll show you how a sound bite is meant to sound. Biting."
Neptune stands there for a while and then she takes a deep breath.
All of a sudden I feel this aura protruding off of her.
Is this what they call... "cuteness"? Aw...
She throws a peace sign, "Howdy, Gamindustri! How's the haps? It's-a me, your one and only idol of idle idoling, Neptune! Peace out!"
She's the cute persona.
"That went pretty well." I nod in approval.
"I... disagree. You aren't being recorded... and please don't do any of that "peace out" stuff unless I say to." Dengekiko sighs.
She bonks herself on the head and sticks out her tongue, "Oops! Well, you can edit that part out. Just keep the "it's-a me" part because that was comedy gold."
I stroke my chin, "Isn't that just the slogan of that one plumbing company?"
Vert steps up, "My, what poor examples you two have set. Although, I expected no better from Neptune."
She makes her chest jiggle (to my enjoyment), "Allow me to show you how it is done."
I eagerly wait for Vert's so called "best" example.
"I shall show you all what it takes to ensure Gamindustri's continued peace. Watch me shine as your wisest CPU!" Vert giggles.
She's definitely the "I'm Smart But I have Tits" persona.
"I beg to differ... but good job." I smile.
"...Not bad." Noire places her hands on her hips.
"My go!" I cheer.
I step up and I give a thumbs up.
"Ha! What's up everyone, it's your friendly neighborhood Killer Queen, Rouge! If you root for me, I'll send nudes of the other goddesses! Make it count!"
Vert lightly chops the back of my head, "No, no, no. You can't play dirty like that, Rougey."
Neptune simply laughs.
"Of course YOU'D say something so disgusting."
Blanc steps up, "Is it my turn? I better put my best foot forward here..."
I cheer, "Yeah! You got this, Blanc! I believe in ya!"
She smiles, "Coming at you with her brightest smile is me, Blanny-Blanny-Bii! I'll do my Blanny Best, so please cheer me on!"
I feel myself dying on the inside. She's... the awkward persona?
"G..Good job, B...Blanc..." I put on a fake smile.
"...Um"
"Huh...?"
"Blanc... are you OK? That personality switch was...um... OK! It HAS been a while since our last Quest. Do you need to nap?" Neptune jokingly asks.
Blanc blushes, "If you say that now, it makes what I said appear even more phony."
She clenches her fist, "But this is a war on character stereotyping. Noire is normal, Neptune is casual, Vert is formal, Rouge is the popular one. In order to stay relevant, I had to appeal as the cute one."
"You could have done the emo kid. Wait! I want that one!"
"Tch. I underestimated her again... But it's obvious that my popularity will be impacted by this article, so..." Noire trails off.
I snicker, "In your dreams! If I send your nudes then your popularity will be just a number!"
Noire pounds my chest, "Stop it, Rouge! Those are for your eyes only!"
"I see... the Quests are not the challenge, the other CPUs are!" Vert says.
Noire jumps, "WHA?! Th..Then Dengekiko, I demand a retake!"
Dengekiko leans back, "N-Noire relax! That was just a lead-in, so it really isn't a big deal. Also, don't get too critical yet. I for one, think it was great to see your unique personalities come through!"
She pumps her fist, "Come on! Let's begin before it gets dark out. I'll be cheering you all on from the sidelines!"
Noire sighs, "Fine. I'll be wining anyways so this'll get things back on track."
"We're going to show off our fancy-pants moves on this Quest, right ladies?" Neptune cheers.
I whisper, "Cheer for me and I'll reward you... thoroughly..."
Dengekiko blushes, "What... could you mean by that?"
Noire yells at me, "Rouge! Stop it, now!"
I wave my hand, "Oi, I'm just kidding..."
I whisper back to Dengekiko, "I'm not. Trust me, I'll make it worth your while."
The girl, bright red, simply nods and waves me off.
I stretch my muscles before I begin.
"Time to show Gamindustri why I'm the top female!... Uh... top futanari..."
Next Time! - We Don't Need Clothes!
Thanks a lot, reader!
Just by reading this story, you make my day!
-Rosemarie "Skull"
