Nakahama

Rather satisfied with how her day had gone, Taraka decided to take a stroll down the board walk. The lights were on, and the Nakahama Koku shone like a beacon of wealth. Taraka decided to stop near one of the famous 10 zeni stands to take a moment to consider how bright the future shone and how it felt to almost be able to touch it.

Nonoko continued to take photos for inspiration at the harboufront. She noted the Yasuki that helped her some days ago. She walked over to the stand where Taraka was buying hoping she remembered her. "Yasuki san!" The Lion called.

Ikoma Nonoko wrote: Sun Nov 23, 2025 8:59 pm Nonoko continued to take photos for inspiration at the harboufront. She noted the Yasuki that helped her some days ago. She walked over to the stand where Taraka was buying hoping she remembered her. "Yasuki san!" The Lion called.

As a matter of fact she did. She hadn't seen the Ikoma for awhile, but so rarely did she look down.

"Good evening, Ikoma-san. It's nice to see you again. How goes your hunt for the perfect photos for your games?" she asked.

She could see the camera around the Ikoma's neck. "The hunt continues. I need to take a picture of the sunset at the harbor. It is amazing." The Lion smiled. "This place is amazing when the weather permits their inhabitants to admire the beauty."

Ikoma Nonoko wrote: Mon Nov 24, 2025 12:02 am She could see the camera around the Ikoma's neck. "The hunt continues. I need to take a picture of the sunset at the harbor. It is amazing." The Lion smiled. "This place is amazing when the weather permits their inhabitants to admire the beauty."

Taraka nods.

"True words indeed, Ikoma-san." Taraka agreed

She pointed out the Ferris Wheel.

"Make sure you get some shots of the Nakahama Koku when it's lit up at night, the glow is amazing."

"I don't know if the lights are going to look good on the development of the camera it isn't the best quality for that. And I know very little about photography." She looked at the horizon. "If there is no rain tomorrow... not that I know about the weather. I will give it a try."

Ikoma Nonoko wrote: Mon Nov 24, 2025 5:10 am "I don't know if the lights are going to look good on the development of the camera it isn't the best quality for that. And I know very little about photography." She looked at the horizon. "If there is no rain tomorrow... not that I know about the weather. I will give it a try."

Taraka considered the problem, glancing over at the 10 zeni stand.

"Hmmm, which do you prefer, Ikoma-san: custard, red bean, or cheese?" she asked.

"Depending on the craving... right now I not in the mood for sweet so cheese would be the best option."

Ikoma Nonoko wrote: Tue Nov 25, 2025 5:24 pm "Depending on the craving... right now I not in the mood for sweet so cheese would be the best option."

Taraka nods.

"Then let me buy you a little inspiration." she said, going over to the 10 zeni stand, and acquiring 1 sweet 10 zeni, and 2 cheese 10 zeni.

She walked back over to the Lion and handed over the two cheese ones.

"It's a tradition here to take photos of the koku while holding up a 10 zeni. You can have one for inspiration and photography, and one to eat." she explained.

"Could you pose with both for me?" Nonoko smiled.

Ikoma Nonoko wrote: Sun Nov 30, 2025 7:46 am "Could you pose with both for me?" Nonoko smiled.

Taraka nodded.

"I'd be happy to, Ikoma-san." she offered.

She thought a moment about which pose to offer, but smiled a bit deciding upon a classic.

She moved a bit to align with the Ferris Wheel. She put the pastry in her right hand, and stretched out her left hand.

If the Lion angled the shot right, it'd look like Taraka was reaching out to seize the ferris wheel, and capture it like the pastry already in her hand.

"How's this?"

"The left hand just a tad lower." As the Yasuki followed her command the Ikoma took pictures at various angle. "Perfect...will you take one of me?" She asked politely to the Crab.

Ikoma Nonoko wrote: Sun Nov 30, 2025 10:12 am "The left hand just a tad lower." As the Yasuki followed her command the Ikoma took pictures at various angle. "Perfect...will you take one of me?" She asked politely to the Crab.

Taraka grinned.

"Sure, thing Ikoma-san." she offered. She put the pastry in her mouth and held out a hand to take the camera.

The Ikoma held the two pastries as if they were fans from a fan dance, one atop of her head and one covering her chest. "Nya..." She smiled.

Ikoma Nonoko wrote: Sun Nov 30, 2025 8:10 pm The Ikoma held the two pastries as if they were fans from a fan dance, one atop of her head and one covering her chest. "Nya..." She smiled.

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"Very nice, Ikoma-san. Wanna do a couple more? You could put them in front of your eyes, or take a big bite of one." she suggested.

Nonoko smile and stroke another pose. The young woman smiled. She found it fun to be doing this kind of modeling. "Thank you Yasuki san." She giggled

Ikoma Nonoko wrote: Fri Dec 05, 2025 6:45 am Nonoko smile and stroke another pose. The young woman smiled. She found it fun to be doing this kind of modeling. "Thank you Yasuki san." She giggled

Taraka offered a small bow.

"Of course, Ikoma-san. As a member of the host clan, it's the least I could do, to ensure you have more than the memories of your time with us." she said, handing the camera back.

She took another bite out of her pastry, looking at the Coin.

"So have you any thoughts on what game you'll be using the photographs you've been taking for?" she asked, curious.

"I am thinking about it as a background... a name came to mind for a game. And an idea... it is nice to be taking these pictures." She smiled. "Could be fighting game or maybe an adventure? I am still thinking."

Ikoma Nonoko wrote: Sun Dec 07, 2025 7:32 am "I am thinking about it as a background... a name came to mind for a game. And an idea... it is nice to be taking these pictures." She smiled. "Could be fighting game or maybe an adventure? I am still thinking."

Taraka nodded.

"Are those the sorts of games you typically work on Ikoma-san?" she asked.

"It all depends on the demand... but no... I love making RPGs but i have to be diverse. Telling stories and letting people decide what path to take. Having a good ending, a bad ending... and the unexpected one." She nodded. "I can do that for other kinds of game i know that... but many players don't go for the story... they prefer the gameplay and how close it is to something real."