AN: (italics) designates sound effects, think cheesy sitcom laugh tracks.
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"Onee-chan, you have to go. I won a spot on the show and all contestants get a $100 gift card. But it's on the same day as my entrance exams."
"Fine, I'll go. Maybe I'll be able to win some more prizes. What kind of game show is it?"
There was silence. Suzuna had already left.
"What is this? No way! I'm not participating in this, this…"
"Don't worry, this is only a pilot. We're just shooting this to pitch the idea to the network executives. And don't forget, all participants get a $100 gift card."
"Well, ok…"
"Let's get started!"
"Today's contestant is a lovely young woman, affectionately known as the…" (long pause) "Demon president? That can't be right…"
"Just read the script."
"With long dark hair, beautiful amber eyes, and… inhuman strength and speed?"
"Keep going."
"Let's welcome Misaki!"
(raucous applause)
"Are you excited to be here?"
"Uh…"
"Alright, are you ready to meet your bachelors?"
"Um…"
"Love that enthusiasm!"
"Bachelor #1 is an enthusiastic, hardworking, former athlete!"
(applause)
"Bachelor #2 is a wealthy young gentleman, soon to be heir to a powerful company."
(applause)
"Bachelor #3 is a talented, yet reserved, genius with stalker tendencies!"
(confused applause)
"You get to ask them 4 questions! Take it away Misaki!"
(reading the first card)
"Question #1: Where would you take me…for dinner on our…d-dream d-date?"
"Bachelor #1?"
"An all you can eat buffet!"
(polite applause)
"Bachelor #2?"
"A high class restaurant, although your pallet might lack the refinement to fully appreciate the meal."
(silence)
"Bachelor #3?"
"My apartment where I'll cook for you so you can taste all my flavors."
(Wooooh!)
"Question #2: What animal best describes you?"
"Bachelor #2?"
A tiger, I'm a very aggressive predator and always get what I want.
(small applause)
"Bachelor #1?"
"A dog, I'm very dedicated and loyal!"
(applause)
"Bachelor #3?"
"An alien."
(crickets)
"Question #3….. I'm not asking that!"
"You need to ask the questions. That's how the game is played."
"But these questions are stupid or just plain embarrassing."
"Fine. Pick a different one."
"Uh, um, uh… ok. This one isn't too bad, I guess…"
"Question #4: If I was your favorite dessert, what would I be and why?"
"Bachelor#1?"
"Do I have to pick just one? I love all desserts… candy, cakes, cookies, pie, brownies… there's just so many that I can't choose!"
(laughter)
"Bachelor #2?"
"Crème Brûlée. I love to watch the sugar melt and burn under the hot, torturing flame."
(gasping applause)
"Bachelor #3?"
"A Tootsie Pop. I'll lick and lick and lick until I get to the sweet center."
(whistles and catcalls)
"All right. Last question."
"No."
"What do you mean, no?"
"That's it. I'm not asking any more questions."
(fierce glare)
"O-ok, fine. Time to choose who will take you on the dream date. Will it be Bachelor #1? Bachelor #2? Or…Bachelor #3?"
"Um… Do I have to choose?"
"Yes!"
"Then I choose none of them!"
And with that she grabbed the gift card and stormed out of the studio.
AN: Nothing against Valentine's Day, but I just find it over-hyped. If you love someone, or really, really like them, or even just like them a little, don't wait for a specific day. Let them know at every opportunity. Grand gestures are great, but small ones multiply over time! Now I'll get down off my soap box.
