Jamil: Hahh… finally got the last of the prom outfits to the dorm.
Jamil: I don’t even wanna think how long that would’ve taken if Demetria-senpai hadn’t helped me.
Jamil: And now, Kalim won’t stop bugging me to get a date with—
Jamil: Ah, Iris. Good afternoon.
Iris: Oh, hey.
Jamil: How is prom planning going? I hear you’re putting in a lot of effort.
Iris: Yeah, so annoying. I didn’t even want this.
Iris: But at least I can be creative with my role.
Jamil: Is there anything I can help wi—
Iris: NO!!
Iris: Don’t put more work on yourself!
Jamil: R-right, sorry…
Jamil: By the way, I wanted to apologize again for what happened at Scarabia and involving you in my mess.
Jamil: I know you have your own things to worry about.
Iris: I already told you that I understand, so stop worrying about it.
Jamil: I just feel bad for causing you troubl—
Iris: I SAID I UNDERSTAND!!!
Jamil: Gah! Okay, I get it.
Iris: Although, there is one thing you can help me with.
Jamil: Sure, anything.
Iris: So, tons of random guys have been bugging me for a date, but I’m not interested in them.
Iris: And you, well, I’m sure Kalim is worried about you not having fun while he’s doing music all night.
Iris: Though I imagine that not taking care of him will be the most fun you can have…
Iris: Anyways, I came to the realization that we could make a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Jamil: You… want me to be your date?
Iris: Exactly. You’re a reasonable guy, and you’re good looking.
Iris: So if we go together, you won’t embarrass me, guys will leave me alone, and Kalim will leave you alone.
Iris: So? Do we have a deal?
Jamil: Hm.
Jamil: I can’t say I hate the idea of having the date that everyone else wants.
Jamil: And Kalim was urging me to try to get a date with one of you girls, so I wouldn’t be “lonely.”
Jamil: I assumed you would all be taken by now, but this is a pleasant surprise.
Jamil: Alright, Iris. I’ll go with you.
Jamil: But, I like to dance, so I expect you to dance with me.
Jamil: There’s no point in having a date to a dance who won’t dance with me.
Iris: Making demands of me already? We’re not even married yet.
Jamil: Oh? You think the date will go well enough that I’ll want to marry you?
Iris: Obviously. You’ll be in love with me by the end of the night.
Iris: I don’t really know any couple’s dances.
Iris: Got time to give me a dance lesson?
PART 2
JAMIL’S ROOM
Iris: Ahhh… dancing with someone else is hard.
Iris: It’s hard enough to stay coordinated on my own.
Iris: You’re a living wall for me to keep bumping into.
Jamil: Maybe we should try a slower song.
…
……
………
Iris: Dammit! Why is this so hard??
Jamil: Well… you’re better than when we started.
Jamil: You need to let me take the lead more.
Iris: Right. I have a hard time giving up control.
Jamil: Let’s try again.
Jamil: Take my right hand…
Jamil: Put your other hand on my shoulder…
Jamil: That’s the right position.
Iris: I—
Iris: Ugh, my head.
Jamil: Are you okay?
Iris: I got dizzy. I need to sit for a little while.
Jamil: That’s enough for today.
Jamil: We still have time to practice, so don’t push yourself too hard.
Iris: Yeah, I’ll bring a sports drink next time so this doesn’t happen.
Jamil: Let me bring you home for now.
RAMSHACKLE DORM - LOUNGE
*KNOCK KNOCK*
Jamil: I’m coming in.
Iris: Hey! You—
Iris: …..
Jamil: …..
Iris: You look…
Jamil: Y-you’re…
Iris: *ahem*
Iris: You look very handsome.
Jamil: So do you.
Jamil: I mean, you look beautiful. Not handsome.
Iris: Yeah, I got you.
Iris: S-so, the plan is to be about half an hour late.
Iris: We’ll leave in another hour.
Jamil: I don’t really get it, but I like not having to rush for a change.
Iris: Since you came with your makeup done already, we can just relax until then.
Iris: Come sit on the couch with me.
Iris: Shit! Why does he look so good? Was he always hot!?
Jamil: She’s really gorgeous tonight… People will stare at us.
Iris: A-ah, Demetria’s calling me…
Iris: Everything good over there?
Iris: Yeah, Valkyrie is leaving now.
Iris: Althea left a few minutes ago with Ace.
Iris: Jamil is here with me. We’ll be on time to be late.
Iris: Okay. See you.
Jamil: Demetria-senpai is working especially hard, isn’t she?
Iris: Yeah. I won’t be surprised if she sleeps for a week straight when this is done.
Iris: Oh, you like birds, right?
Iris: I saw this bird video I wanted to show you…
PROM VENUE - INSIDE
Iris: Whoa, if River didn’t snap us out of it, we probably would’ve been watching bird videos all night.
Jamil: Our dance practice would’ve gone to waste.
Iris: We ended up only perfecting one dance, though.
Jamil: That’s fine. We can choose one song to do our routine to, and the dance casually to the rest.
Jamil: And I can dance by myself while you’re taking videos of everyone.
Iris: Okay. Which song do you wanna dance to, then?
Jamil: It should be a faster son—
Jamil: Oh, this one is perfect.
Jamil: Kalim must have picked it.
Jamil: Let’s go!
Iris: Wait! I didn’t even have a second to prepare myself!
Iris: Jamil!!
PART 3
PROM VENUE - INSIDE
Iris: That dance was…
Jamil: E-everyone is looking at us.
*APPLAUSE*
Iris: I guess I did okay, then.
Jamil: Uh, yeah. You were perfect.
Demetria: You guys! That was amazing!
Demetria: If you’re looking for your viral moment in the prom video, you have to include a clip from that dance!
Demetria: River recorded it all.
Iris: I can’t believe everyone stopped dancing to watch us… I don’t want this in the video.
Jamil: Me neither. Don’t put something so personal online!
Demetria: You and River are the ones making the video, so leave it out if it makes you uncomfortable.
Demetria: But I saw nothing for either of you to be embarrassed about.
Iris and Jamil: You wouldn’t understand.
Jamil: I’ll get us something to drink before you go off to film…
Demetria: Hehe! He’s blushing, Iris.
Iris: He’s just flushed from breaking a sweat on the dance floor.
Demetria: Right, and so are you.
Iris: I get worn out easily!!
Demetria: Mhmm~
Iris: Tch. I gotta go film!
Demetria: But your date hasn’t gotten back with your drink yet!
PROM VENUE - INSIDE
Jamil: You disappeared for a while.
Iris: Sorry. Had a lot of footage to capture.
Jamil: You look like you need a snack. Have these empanadas.
Iris: They’re not the ones with meat, right?
Jamil: No, I made sure the filling was potato only.
Iris: Thanks.
*Munch*
Iris: So good! Ryder and Demetria did so well with the food.
Jamil: Your friend’s boyfriend has been hovering around the snack table all night. It was a miracle anyone else got anything to eat.
Iris: Hmph. That damn hyena…
Iris: Forget I said that. I’m trying to be nicer to him.
Iris: Were you able to have any fun on your own?
Jamil: Yeah, actually. I danced most of the time.
Jamil: Demetria-senpai even danced with me for a bit.
Iris: Girl’s trying to steal my date!
Jamil: Heh. Don’t worry, she ran off to spend time with Malleus-senpai not long after.
Iris: Right. I saw those two on the roof.
Iris: Can’t say I’m surprised it ended up that way.
Iris: There’s about an hour left. I can’t do another choreographed routine, but I can dance casually like you said earlier.
Jamil: Sounds perfect. Come enjoy the rest of the night with me, Iris.
RAMSHACKLE DORM - OUTSIDE
Iris: I think we’re the first ones back.
Jamil: I need to be getting back to Kalim, so it makes sense.
Jamil: Just wanted to make sure you got home safe after working yourself so hard.
Jamil: Please get proper rest. I’ll cook a high sodium dish for you and bring it to you for lunch tomorrow.
Iris: I told you not to make more work for yourself!
Jamil: And I’ve told you that helping you out is like a vacation compared to Kalim.
Jamil: Think of it as a thanks for being my date. I had fun with you.
Iris: Me too. I definitely made the right choice coming to you.
Iris: Alright, but if you’re gonna thank me with food, I’m gonna thank you my way.
Jamil: And how’s that?
Iris: A kiss on the cheek.
Jamil: W-what!? That’s so sudden!
Iris: A good date should end with a kiss, even if it was a date of convenience.
Iris: But I’m too much of a lady to give you one on the lips.
Jamil: O-okay, then, go ahead…
*KISS*
Jamil: *ahem*
Jamil: Thanks again for tonight.
Iris: If I ever need a safety date again, I’ll call on you.
Jamil: I look forward to that day.
Jamil: Goodnight, Iris.
Iris: Night, Jamil.
*DOOR SHUT*
Jamil: I hope no one saw that…
Jamil: My face feels too hot!
Jamil: I can’t be thinking like this. I don’t have the time to have a crush.
Jamil: I need to go take care of my duties to get my mind off of this.
*RUN RUN*
Iris: He’s gone…
Iris: That was way too scary!!
Iris: My heart is racing even faster than usual! I seriously might faint!
Iris: I didn’t think it would feel that good just to kiss someone on the cheek!
Iris: Ahhh… now I’m all flushed and twitchy! I need to splash my face with cold water and calm my breathing before someone comes home and sees me like this!
I was really hoping to be back home before my birthday… I can’t imagine what people are saying online in my absence!
Summon: If I have to be here, I might as well make some effort to enjoy this particular day.
Groovy: I always go to bed early, so I have plenty of time to get ready in the morning. What eyeshadow should I wear…
Set Home: If I don’t sleep enough, I could end up getting sick during the day.
Home Idle 1: River and I bought this loungewear from a trendy company with some sponsor money. No way in hell we’re wearing these on camera, though!
Home Idle 2: Ruggie gave me some art supplies. Well, he shoved them in my arms and mumbled a “happy birthday” to me. I guess this is an olive branch of sorts.
Home Idle 3: Ramshackle dorm is a mess, but I turned my room into something livable with a little hard work. I have a decent recording setup in here.
Home Login: Honestly, I always preferred smaller parties for my birthday, even if the last two were made into big events for social media.
Home Idle Groovy: Jamil really took the time out of his busy day to cook an absolutely delicious pineapple curry for me as a gift. I have to think of something awesome to get him next year… not that I plan on being in this damn world by next year!
Home Tap 1: Vil gave me some pricey foundation and lipstick. Finally, someone who understands the assignment.
Home Tap 2: Jade of all people wished me a happy birthday and gave me a coupon to that little diner in Octavinelle. I’ll probably give it to one of the other girls.
Home Tap 3: My birthday post went pretty viral, but not as viral as they went back home.
Home Tap 4: I have to take extra care of my hair since I dye it so often. Luckily, the hair care products in this world are the one good thing about it.
Home Tap 5: I’m used to attention, but today was extra draining. The boys here have too much energy.
Home Tap Groovy: I’ll check my Magicam one more time before bed. Ah, River and I finally cracked 50k followers. It’s a fraction of what we have back home, but it also took us way longer to hit this milestone back then.
Duo Magic:
[IRIS] Jade, how exactly did you know it was my birthday?
