La Chanson de la Vie

Hello, my name is Celestia Ludenberg, the SHSL Idol. Every idol needs their own persona after all.((Part of shsl-talentswap))

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[ OPEN RP ]

"Ah, no good…"

Komaeda had woken up that morning to find that he was sick with a cold. It was pretty ironic, huh? A nurse who was sick. Komaeda would have laughed at the situation if it didn’t make his cough worse. But the fact still stood, he was sick, which wasn’t good news for anyone. Especially not Komaeda himself.

"I really hope this doesn’t affect my patients… Now let’s see. Where did I put my antibiotics?"

He quickly retrieved a small bottle from the cabinet before shaking two into his hand, swallowing them with a sip of water from a paper cup, and walking into the hall. 

[victorianidol]

Celestia had been walking down the hallway when she heard a faint sniffling. Oh dear, it was that time of year, where everyone was probably sick with some bug or another. The time where the healthy ones pretty much drank hand sanitizer.

"Oh, hello, Komaeda. How are you feeling today?"

[victorianidol]

Auditions- Open

[mekankoshi-blog]

Granted, she was wondering if it was a good idea to be here now. In fact, she was hesitating once again. Why am I trying this out again? The pressure of having an actual idol in front of her… And as if someone judging her actions wasn’t enough of a pressure to her. She swallowed, uncertainty welling up on her.

But her words were encouraging enough. She was going to fail anyways, right? Might as well give it her best to help with her mistakes if she makes any. Which she probably was going to make a lot. 

"E-Excuse me if I’m not v-very well-versed at singing….!" 

Then she took a deep breath, and began to sing…. A surprising choice of tune. 

Set the voltage, love me Don’t shock me without any notice Don’t crash into me but slightly avoid me Protect me from this sudden changing world

It wasn’t a remarkable performance. It wasn’t particularly eye-catching. There were stammers here and there, showing her tension, but she seemed to try to recover every single time and continue on as if nothing happened, just like she practiced since she decided to go onto this audition. It was unclear if she actually had confidence or simply decided to not care for the duration she sang, and let her memories take control of her like a machine, like a record. After the three minutes of singing, she let out a sigh, shuddering, glancing up at Celes. 

"H-How was it…?" 

[victorianidol]

Celestia's face lit up. Her voice was lovely, despite little tremors here and there. Those were just nerves, things that could be fixed with practice. Her voice was a ball of raw potential that could be shaped into glorious talent with the idol's assistance.

Soon, the song had ended and Celes was still focused on Tsumiki. She certainly had a pleasant and captivating aura to her. It was something the group needed. She would be great.

"You're singing is lovely, Tsumiki. You seem a bit nervous, but I suppose that's to be expected. Now, if you can memorize a dance routine, you should be good."

She paused in her speech for a second. She didn't want the mechanic to be too confident. "Just remember, you don't have a guaranteed spot yet and can be replaced so I suggest you come to practice to learn. If you want, I can give you a few simple eight counts to practice now. Just to see if you can really do it."

[victorianidol]

Auditions- Open

[mekankoshi-blog]

There was some hesitation from Tsumiki’s part when it came to auditioning. She had done it before, though the last time she had done it was for a middle school’s play. (Which went surprisingly well, but then, she was dressed as a tree for the entire play, so what’s not to judge?) For an idol’s group? That was new. 

Granted, she had little to no talent in music by itself, but singing along the tune of music she already knew… couldn’t be too hard, right? She did practice it for the past three hours on that karaoke machine she fixed and couldn’t sell until she got a hundred points on it…. So maybe she’ll be alright? 

"A-Ah… H-Hello! I-I’m Tsumiki Mikan… I’m h-here for the audition…!" 

[victorianidol]

Celestia looked at the mechanic, an expression of slight shock on her face. Tsumiki had always seen so shy and meek. Celes would have never expected her to want to become a school idol. Nevertheless, Celes was thrilled to have her here.

Tsumiki was adorable and captivating, the audience would simply adore her. Meek and shy girls had been idols before, so why not this one?

"Excellent. I'm delighted to have you. Now, can you sing for me? It can be any song you like," the idol told her.

[mekankoshi-blog]

melody || open

"Hnnnnnng…" Tsumiki groaned as she looked at the simple gears and cogs made of brass that she had laid next to her as she looked at the small music box in front of her. It was another find in the scrapyard that she visited in order to get things that she thought she could salvage. Parts that were often overlooked since the whole was broken…. To be rebuilt and reused, and sometimes, she found treasures such as this one. 

"Let’s see….. this goes here…. along with this…." 

A light half-turn with the screwdriver told her that she had it wrong. This wasn’t how it was supposed to turn out. Did she mess up at some point? How fast was this thing supposed to turn? Sure, the revolving cylinder was damaged along with the steel comb, and she had been trying to fix the darned thing, but with Tsumiki’s lack of talent with music made her impossible to know how she should fix this one music box. 

The last one she had fixed only had to have a replaced key and cogs. This one, the fundamental pieces had been scraped off, and that just made it an impossible task. Perhaps that was why she brought it to school in the first place, fixing it there instead of her workshop… Perhaps to ask a teacher, or someone who has talent for music… Or anyone, really. 

Another attempt, letting out some off-key tinkling of the steel comb resounding against the quickly mended cylinder…. “Do I have to redo this again…?” 

[victorianidol]

Celestia had enjoyed the aura of such places. Broken down potential, that's where you'd find it. That's where she spotted Tsumiki, tinkering with something. Then, she heard the discordant tinkering of what sounded like a music box set off tune.

"Oh dear... it seems I'm not alone. People usually aren't here..." she mumbled. "Do you need any assistance with that? I have quite the fine ear for music."

[victorianidol]

Auditions- Open

Celestia had posted announcements all over the place. Bikutoria was looking for new members from Hope's Peak. She was to host a try out, in order to find new people.

"Alright, guys. Auditions are commencing now. I request that the first one come up. Who is it going to be? I'm almost shaking with excitement."

[piercedphotographs-blog]

mistletoe mischief || open

» "Hm, hm, hmm~"

{ It’s relatively quiet. Well, if you didn’t count Ibuki’s constant humming and occasional singing. Sometimes, depending on where they were, it would echo. }

{ They weren’t exactly sure if they were allowed to hang mistletoe up around the school or not, and it sure did take a while to do so considering how big the school was, but they did it anyways. One was up in every major doorway, like the gym and the art room, the cafeteria and the pool, and so on. Some classrooms had mistletoes nearby, but not all of them. That would be way too expensive. }

» "This is gonna be totally awesome,"

{ The photographer steps down from their stool they carried around with them. Some of the places were a little too high for them to reach normally, thanks to her short height. No matter. That wasn’t going to stand in their way. That was the last mistletoe. People should be smooching in no time! }

{ They skip happily down the hallway, making their way towards the library. They had gotten the stool from there and now it was time to return it. They ended up bumping into someone underneath one of the mistletoe they had hung up earlier. Oops. Hopefully they didn’t mind being kissed. }

» "Whoops! Ibuki’s way sorry about that!"

[victorianidol]

Celestia thought the decorations were rather nice. Not too flashy or tacky, although one did have to be... careful about the mistletoe everywhere. It had just been put up. The idol had seen Ibuki setting it literally everywhere, and someone was bound to be caught under it.

Celes gasped as she felt someone bump into her. Under the doorway, under the mistletoe. Goddammit.

Oh, dear! Ibuki... it seems that we've found ourselves in... a predicament, haven't we?

She merely faced the photographer and laughed nervously. "Hello, Ibuki..."

[victorianidol]

Weather Report? Open for shslts

Celestia looked outside at the light grey, cloudy sky. It was rather cold outside as well. Some sort of storm looked like it was going to come... Fantastic. She was never a big fan of storms, they seemed to slow things down a bit. Granted, the rain created a nice atmosphere when one didn't have to be in it.

Oh dear... I hope it doesn't rain soon. I was planning an outside performance. I really hope not to have to cancel... does anyone know if it's supposed to start to rain soon?"

[victorianidol]

The Music Within- Sonia & Celes

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"You heard that!?" 

      Immediately, Sonia is turning away from the piano to face whoever had come upon her within such a private moment. Luckily I didn’t leak anything there, I had just been singing Lucille again. She sighs, pressing her palm against a burning cheek. It is embarrassing to be found so vulnerable, but she should have expected this meeting. The music room doesn’t belong solely to her. 

Oh! Sonia recognizes Celes as soon as she allows herself to notice the girl in front of her instead of just the outline of a person. A smile perches itself on her lips as she stands to curtsy to greet her. “Oh! Hello! I’m so sorry, if I had recognized you sooner, I wouldn’t have been so rude!”

[victorianidol]

Celestia definitely heard the singing. It was such a beautiful melody that rang throughout the room. That voice was one that could get stuck in your head. One that would play inside your mind so peacefully until you fell asleep at night. It was... lovely.

Oh yes, I heard you. Such a beautiful voice you have there. Sonia Nevermind, the Super High School Level Musician. What a delight to be able to hear such a lovely talent."

She curtsied to her as well. Sonia surely fit a necessary aesthetic needed for the group. In fact, she was nearly perfect. Such a voice would stun the crowds. The idol had to remind herself not to get too far ahead.

[victorianidol]

Good Publicity- piercedphotographer

[piercedphotographs-blog]

{ Ibuki nods at the idol’s requests. That sounded easy enough to do. }

» "Ibuki’s fine with starting whenever!"

   » "But yeah, sooner would be better in case either of us get any projects or major homework or somethng and we wouldn’t have any free time,"

{ They think for a moment. What would be a few good places? Maybe hanging out with friends in the courtyard? Or looking stylish while studying in the library? }

» "Would shots of you in hallways talking with your friends be good while you have books in your hands?"

   » "Or maybe in still-flattering gym clothes holding a volleyball or something?"

[victorianidol]

Celes paused in thought as she pondered the photographer's suggestions. Sooner would be better than later-- that was certain. At the last suggestion, she let out a gasp.

Gym clothes? Certainly not... I don't really participate in gym. It's so unnecessarily physical. I'm afraid the only exercise I enjoy is dancing. And those clothes? They lack such... finesse. So, certainly not any gym class photos."

At the other suggestion she nodded. There were plenty of other places to do the shoot, after all.

Oh, the other places would suit us just fine. The hallway would do well. But, perhaps we could also consider out here in the courtyard? It's such a lovely place, you know."

[perspective-origin-blog]

black treacle | hinata + celestia

Hidden among the shelves and treasure troves of books in the library was a vaguely familiar face. He couldn’t quite remember who it was, but he doubted he’d be forgetting any time soon - the decorative dress they were wearing were definitely the type to stick in your mind for a while. If he remembered right, they were some sort of idol. Unfortunately, he’d never paid too much attention to the idol scene (beyond just hearing news and songs on radio stations) and never learned any names.

He approached them, coughing lightly to catch their attention.

"Is it weird if I say that I think I know you? Because you look familiar to me, sort of…"

[victorianidol]

Celestia let out a small smile. It would have been stranger for him not to know about her. After all, the idol was a great performer and had a very distinctive appearance. It was never difficult to spot her. Currently, she was in the middle of reading. It was some sort of French literature, a bit too complex to understand in a simple skim.

"I mean, I assume I'd look at least slightly familiar. I'm part of a rather famous idol group. You've probably seen my face somewhere dealing with Bikutoria. Who are you exactly, if you don't mind my asking?"

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Love and Live [Celes & Ryoko]

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Ryoko’s eyes widened and her smile grew. She was glad Celes was available to sign her autograph diary. Maybe they could even talk. As Celes signed the book, she took out her own notebook and started writing. Maybe it was a bit crass to do so, but she didn’t want to forget this moment.

Then she realized Celes had asked her a question.

"Oh. Otonashi Ryoko."

[victorianidol]

Celes nodded as she finished signing and handed it back to the girl. Fans were always such a delight to see, according to the idol. She thrived in the idea of being loved by an audience.

"Well, then it's a great pleasure to meet you, Otonashi Ryouko. I mean, I assume you already know who I am."

[malchancevilain]

"What are you supposed to be?"

"I should be the one asking you that. I’m guessing by your outfit that your talent is SHSL Circus Clown?”

[victorianidol]

"Idol, actually. Far more famous than you'll ever be. I mean, at least I have a talent besides pure, dumb luck. I mean, you're certainly not anyone of great talent. I would have recognized you."

[victorianidol]

Good Publicity- piercedphotographer

[piercedphotographs-blog]

{ Ibuki nodded excitedly once the lolita was done talking. That sounded like a wonderful opportunity! It’s not everyday that someone got an offer like this, especially not them! That made them all the more determined to make this great. }

» "Of course! Ibuki would love to!"

{ Ibuki shook Celes’s hand, but tried not to make it too vigorous or anything like she wanted to. }

» "When would you want to start?"

   » "Oh, and are there any shots in particular you would like them to get?"

[victorianidol]

Celestia smiled softly. The fact that Ibuki complied with the idea and would help her do it was good news to the idol. After all, other rising idol groups always had some sort of constant publicity and she wasn't going to lose her footing near the top.

You make a fair point, Mioda-san. I'm unsure of when you necessarily wish to start. However, the sooner, the better, I believe."

She paused for a second and looked at her surroundings. The school was lovely, the lighting seemed to be nice as well. Anywhere would be a suitable spot.

I'd prefer a bit more natural, slice of life photographs rather than something that looks like an arranged photo shoot. Make it seem authentic, yet flattering."

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Love and Live [Celes & Ryoko]

Patrolling the halls was certainly different when there were a number of celebrities around. Ryoko didn’t consider herself famous in the slightest (more infamous if anything), but everyone else around her were certainly stars!

And there was one such star that shone the brightest…

"Celestia? Celestia Ludenberg!" she called out. "I’d like to talk with you, if that’s okay." She approached the other girl when she was presumably on her way to her dorm.

Ryoko held out what looked like a signature diary — the kind you’d get at a theme park. “I was wondering if you could sign this?” she asked. “You see, I’m a very big fan!”

[victorianidol]

Celes was caught by surprise as Ryouko approached her. Seeing fans around was always flattering; however, it always meant she had to be able to switch back into her idol persona easily. It was no problem for her.

She took the book and opened to a blank page, before taking out a rather exquisite looking feather pen and smiling softly.

"Of course, my dear. It's always such a pleasure to see fans of my music. To whom do I make it out to exactly?"

[ecriterreur-blog]

"I think I saw you on TV or the news before. Are you famous?"

"What?" Tanaka was taken aback. As far as he knew, his identity as the semi-famous author hadn’t been leaked, nor had he ever made any public appearances. Of course, attending Hope’s Peak was a bit of a giveaway; however, there was no way this person could know who he was.

"You are much mistaken, curious one.. Perhaps the one you saw merely looked like me; an unfortunate clone.."

[victorianidol]

Celes looked at him and furrowed her brow in confusion. She'd definitely seen him before. "You write, don't you?"

She'd seen some sort of book ad, that was it! Definitely. "I think I must've seen an advertisement of one of your books or something of the sort."

[rpmememaker]

"Good morning!"

"Good evening!"

"Excuse me, but have we met?"

"You look familiar…"

I’m lost, can you please tell me where I am?”

"Mind telling me where I am?"

"Where the hell am I?"

"You look like you need some help."

"Excuse me, but do you need any help with that?"

[victorianidol]

Good Publicity- piercedphotographer

[piercedphotographs-blog]

{ Ibuki glanced over when they heard their name. To their surprise, they were greeted by yet another famous person! First a musician, then a prince, now an idol? This was amazing! }

» "Woah, Celestia Ludenberg! Ibuki is way pumped to meet you!"

{ They couldn’t stop from grinning ear to ear. The photographer that everyone raves about? They were complimented several times on their talent, but they were never told that people raved about them. }

» "Sure! What’s it about?"

[victorianidol]

Celes looked at them and smiled softly. Ibuki seemed glad that the idol had noticed them and their talent.

Well, I was thinking. Perhaps my idol group could use a bit more publicity. I mean to say, what better way of showing how the group is than simple, everyday casual shots of the center at her own academy? The daily school life of a pop star. It'll benefit both of us."

Celes extended a hand to Ibuki, as if making a deal.

So, what do you say?"