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catncore Ā· 8 months ago
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he is very careful in which places he attends because he prefers places that have dedicated clientele but also arenā€™t super packed. he wants to be able to go sing in dim lighting. when he goes to sing in these clubs, that are usually jazz clubs, he tends to dress up a bit and make himself look more fitting to the area. because CAT jumps genres with music, its extremely unlikely to pin down that its actually him; though he does tend to bring in more of a crowd when he does sing. in most cases, he will set an imprint so that way no one recognizes him.
hes just some anonymous song bird.
Ā similar to when a noise is erased on a person in the RG, his voice affects RG and UG denizens by giving them a rush of euphoria and raises spirits. he also just really loves to be able to sing because he doesnā€™t get to do it as much anymore. he doesnā€™t tend to tell anyone when hes going out to these clubs. he just changes his look up a bit from that of his cafĆ© uniform to something more upscale, shaves (sometimes) and styles his hair; then goes to serve his usual spots.Ā 
itā€™s one of the few things he does thatā€™s entirely self-indulgent.Ā 
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crazed-tales Ā· 3 months ago
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The Cast
In the Underworld you will meet many characters each with their own motivations and lore. Here you will be given the basic lore and details on what these ā€œcolorfulā€ cast will look like and their personalities. The Underworld is not a very welcoming place and you should be fully aware of that. Once Monsters were kind and were ruled by the King and Queen with two children. However after humanity sealed them away, a dark presence seemed to always linger in the Underworld, it wasnā€™t until Monsters were given a special gene known as the ā€œB.M.G.ā€ or Boss Monster Genetics. This was intended to make monsters strong enough to take on humans but it grew out of control with monsters becoming far strongerā€¦and more easily susceptible to something we know as ā€œThe Rageā€. Seemingly and without reason, monsters are more easily giving into their worst desires, committing atrocities not even they knew they were capable of, it was chaos until Asgore, the All-Father began to instill his views and rules on the Underworld as a way to ā€œsubdue the chaosā€.
Marcus (Faith)
Nabstablook (Despair)
Dalv (Fear)
Toriel (Anger)
Sans (Comedy and Tragedy)
QC (Survival)
The Clusters (Egodeath)
Martlet (Ignorance)
Papyrus (Arrogance)
Grillby (Emptiness)
Monster Kid (Innocence)
Mad Mew Mew (Desire)
Undyne (Brutality)
Temmie (Euphoria)
RG-01 and RG-02 (Love)
Red (Morality)
Gerson (Bloodlust)
The Riverperson (Wisdom)
Flowey (Sadism)
Chara (Absolution)
Frisk (Curiosity)
Burgerpants (Dissociation)
Mettaton (Narcissism)
Muffet (Greed)
Catty and Bratty (Gluttony and Envy)
El Bailador (Frenzy)
Dina (Apathy)
Ceroba (Grief)
Starlo (Delusion)
Axis/Chujin (Inhumanity)
Alphys (Intelligence)
W.D. Gaster (Limbo)
Asriel (Dreams)
Asgore (Vengeance)
The Rage (Madness)
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rena-te Ā· 4 years ago
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I also have Thoughts about Humans, Players, and Reapers getting possessed by Noise and what that means. Specifically after that first anime episode.
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The Secret Report has it being a sort of unknown for Players and Reapers....
But that first episode shows what happens when a Player and Reaper get possessed.
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After the Noise gets removed, Neku just looks really drained from it. Which is interesting compared to the human reaction to it.
And Reapers on the other hand....
Interesting enough, the tech is a Reaper in the anime. And he doesnā€™t have much of a reaction to the Noise here. Just shrugging off his bad mood and returning to normal.
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Compared to the game counterpart, where heā€™s just human and has the ā€œrush of euphoriaā€ reaction.
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So looking at it all, Humans in the RG get that rush of energy, Players in the UG feel very drained by the Noise, and Reapers (who travel between RG and UG) have a sorta neutral experience with it. Thatā€™d make sense. (We have yet to see how the anime portrays a Human in the RG getting freed by the Noise, but this is just the assumption based on the game.) It makes sense that eventually weā€™ll also see the human reaction with Ai and Mina.
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kyzveryown Ā· 4 years ago
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Observations ā€” Excerpts from TWEWY's Secret Reports
Some interesting excerpts from The World Ends With Youā€™s secret reports Iā€™ve read so far. These are from the first seven secret reports. Although TWEWY is a separate game series from Kingdom Hearts, there are some concepts within the game that could actually work within Kingdom Hearts.
Given the introduction of Quadratumā€™s universe (not calling it Unreality), the not-so-subtle nod to the TWEWY in Quadratum, the Versus XIII parallels and the description on the back of Verum Rexā€™s box art, there could be a possibility that TWEWYā€™s lore might be the blueprint for Quadratumā€™s universe. This is simply just an observation. Nothing more and nothing less.
"Upon becoming a Reaper, one's physical body changes, gaining incredible strength and an extended lifespan".
"As Reaper and Player alike progress through the Game, engaging in Imagination-driven combat, their Soul is refined".
"Soul is abstract matter revealed through Our research into life and death, and a component in the makeup of the atmosphere, humans, will, thought-all phenomena".
"Normally, the psych manifestations of pins are determined by one's Imagination. Thus, by analyzing the pin, the user's Imagination-or rather, their true intentions - are revealed".
"Reaper or Player, those erased within the Game disperse the mind and spirit housed within their flesh in the form of Soul. Thus, they are erased only from visible existence: their Soul persists in the UG until gathered and tied together according to a new code. This new code is, essentially, Imagination. Given sufficient Imagination, any form is possible, be it a pin or a Reaper. Variations in this code cause the Soul to manifest in different forms. In other words, humans, Reapers, and Noise are all entities formed of Soul. The only difference is their code".
"And what are Noise? Entities without conscious will, only the drive to multiply. Thus, they constantly thirst for Soul, attacking Players and possessing humans in the Realground".
"Soul consumed by Noise is destroyed, even if the Noise is erased. Thus, possessed humans often exhibit a rush of euphoria immediately after the Noise is removed. Though untested, the same would likely hold were a Player or Reaper possessed".
"The Realground and Underground are planes of existence. Conversely, there exists an even higher plane than the RG and UG. That is where I am from, the plane of the Angels".
"Today, the proxy's partner, one Shiki Misaki, freed herself from her defining value - envy".
"Normally, the Composer possesses a certain degree of clairvoyant foresight. His current down-tuned state, however, limits his abilities, clouding this super-temporal vision. For one, his outward appearance. He looks younger than he would at full vibe frequency within the UG".
"As the Composer predicted, the proxy has won the Game. So, what happens to those who survive the week? Those whose Imagination is less than outstanding are broken down into Soul, while those with excellent Imagination become Reapers. The most talented of these may travel to the next plane, inhabited by us Angels".
"Now, a what if... This may sound odd, but one may also choose to be reincarnated. Well, the word "reincarnation" is not quite accurate, for the humans of the UG are not truly dead. They merely possess different Soul code, and have been tuned in to a different plane".
"We Angels do not consider it a loss if a talented Player elects to return to the Realground, as their superior Imagination will inspire other humans. Upon returning to life, the exceptional Player's creative activities soon make their mark upon society. His art, music, and other output become a part of culture, spreading and persisting through time, refining people's Imagination even without personal contact with the Player".
And lastly, this could offer some insight and give us an idea of what's to come for Neo: The World Ends With You. I know it's not technically a sequel. It'll be a sequel to the re-imagined anime series but whatever. I still want to know who Tsugumi Matsunae is. She didn't show up for no reason.
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blogseoadda Ā· 4 years ago
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abdulsharif11 Ā· 4 years ago
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artificialqueens Ā· 7 years ago
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But I'm A Cheerleader! - Chapter 18 (Aja x Farrah) - Millie
A/N: Iā€™m going on holiday for three weeks on Sunday, so updates will probably be irregular because Iā€™ll be in a different time zone + for one of the weeks I wonā€™t have wifi. But donā€™t worry, when Iā€™m home theyā€™ll be all back to normal!!
Aja couldnā€™t stop smiling. It was stupidly late and Farrah had drifted off long ago, but she was still wide awake. After last weekā€™s unplanned sleepover, both of them had implicitly decided that sleeping in the same bed was actually an okay idea, and there was way more room. Plus, Farrah had admitted that sleeping on Ajaā€™s floor was like trying to get comfy on a bed of nails.
Although they hadnā€™t been friends long, and Aja had only liked her a short amount of time, sheā€™d certainly fallen fast.
Unable to sleep, Aja was stuck to mindlessly scrolling through social media until she was tired (as one does). She wasnā€™t paying that much attention until she came to one photo on Instagram that Kandy had just posted: a photo of herself, Momo, Dahlia, and Aja. They all had smiles on their faces and were squeezed in together so they could all fit in the photo. The picture mustā€™ve been over a year old. The caption read, ā€œ#TBT. My best friends!ā€
Aja remembered posing for that photo, partially because they had so much fun that day, but mainly because it was the last time her and Dahlia were proper friends. Looking at it filled her with a sickly feeling, and her previous ecstasy was cut short. She clicked on Dahliaā€™s tag on the photo and briefly looked through her account, but it was just the same old stuff.
Farrah rolled over and rubbed her eyes, interrupting Ajaā€™s sudden drop in mood. Seeing her there wrenched her heart even more, as she realised the similarities between her feelings for Farrah and Dahlia. Both were (or at least used to be) her close friend, both occurred during high school. Okay, they were pretty vague and common similarities, but the worry she felt towards them was just the same.
ā€œYouā€™re still awake?ā€ Farrah croaked.
ā€œNo, I can look at Instagram with my eyes closed,ā€ Aja snapped, although that wasnā€™t her intention. ā€œYes, Iā€™m awake.ā€
ā€œItā€™s late,ā€ Farrah said. ā€œYou should really sleep.ā€ Her voice was soothing, and Aja found herself becoming more drowsy with each word.
ā€œAlright,ā€ she said simply.
She turned off her phone, the pitch black of her room greeting her instead of the harsh light. Farrah nuzzled her head into the crook of Ajaā€™s neck and sighed contentedly; Aja silently freaked out. She closed her eyes and rested her head on top of Farrahā€™s. Several minutes passed, and just as Aja thought she was about to drift off, Farrah spoke again.
ā€œCan you stroke my hair?ā€ she asked.
Despite being pissed for being woken up, Aja wrapped her arm around her so she could reach her hair in a more comfortable fashion. Eventually, they both fell asleep in that position, Aja stroking Farrahā€™s hair until she was too tired to do so.
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That Tuesday was the final game of the season. Everyone was on edge, bracing themselves for what was to come. The Glamazons and The Bombers were neck and neck at the moment, and this game could go in any direction.
The cheerleaders always became the most patriotic when it was the last game. Many of them painted their faces with their team colours, as well as writing its name on their arms and legs in hopes of catching the attention of one of the guys. This year, the Glamazons had opted for a giant, purple flag with a silver RG sewn on gratuitously by Miss Visage and the textiles teacher, and they managed to place it at the top of the stadium where the wind would blow more fiercely and show it off. The Bombers had friends in the audience holding up makeshift posters and signs, most of them covered in demeaning terms meant for the other team. Miss RuPaul didnā€™t seem to notice, but if she did, she didnā€™t say anything for the sole reason of drama and competitiveness.
This week was also the last rehearsal before the West Hollywood Cheerleader Tryouts, and it was safe to say that all of them were absolutely shitting themselves about it. Their routine was pretty much complete now; they just needed to go over it a few more times and itā€™d be perfect. The worst part about it was not knowing what they were up against, and they had to create new routines even faster than usual. Theyā€™d only find out if they got in at the end of August, and if they didnā€™t make it then tensions were bound to rise between the teams.
The end of the game was fast approaching, but it was still unclear as to who would reign victorious. The cheerleaders had stopped doing their supportive routines and were now just standing there attentively, closely observing the footballers. The scores only had a couple of points between them.
ā€œWeā€™re in the lead!ā€ Sasha whispered loudly to Aja at one point, indicating to the scoreboard. She noticed that there were only a few minutes left.
A huge, goofy grin appeared on her face. ā€œWe better win,ā€ she replied.
Sasha nodded.
They all continued to watch the game unfold, and the Bombersā€™ cheerleaders began to panic; Aja could hear the scared whisperings behind her. The Glamazons had the ball at the moment, and were inching towards another goalā€¦ before one player from the Bombers tackled them. The crowd blew up into cheers and praise now that the Bombers had taken control again, and within a few speedy seconds, theyā€™d scored another goal. Ajaā€™s smile dropped.
The few remaining minutes of the game were concentrated on with even more intensity. Mr. Mathews had his hands clasped together as her watch with them, his mouth close to the microphone to announce the winner at any minute. Those anticipated moments passed quickly, and the time was running out.
ā€œ3ā€¦ā€ Mr. Mathews shouted into the microphone, ā€œ2ā€¦ 1ā€¦ā€ He blew his whistle and the footballers froze. ā€œAnd the winners areā€¦ RuPaulā€™s Glamazons!ā€ he announced before anyone could even look at the scoreboard.
There was a second-long delayed reaction filled with shock and euphoria before everyone erupted into screams and claps, even the people in the audience who were rooting for the Bombers. By only one game win, RuPaulā€™s Glamazons had taken the crown (or rather, trophy). Although disappointed about losing this year, the B-52 Bombers footballers still clapped.
All the Glamazonsā€™ cheerleaders brought each other into a group hug, holding one another tight. Despite not even playing, they felt like theyā€™d just won, too. Now, all that was left for them was the crowning of Cheerleader Of The Year at the end-of-year assembly, and they all had their fingers crossed that they would win (although, it could always be a Bomber).
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ā€œCongratulations!ā€ Farrah exclaimed when she found Aja waiting for her outside school. She hugged her tight.
Aja beamed at her. ā€œTechnically, we didnā€™t win; it was the footballers,ā€ she said.
ā€œWell, youā€™re my winner.ā€ She smiled in return. ā€œHey, I was thinkingā€¦ Iā€™m seeing my friends from the LGBT club straight after I get home. Do you want to come? Obviously you donā€™t have to-ā€
ā€œSure,ā€ Aja cut her off. ā€œIā€™d love to.ā€ Besides the fact that sheā€™d get to know some probably pretty cool, new people, Aja figured that if Farrah did like her, even just a little bit, she could tell by the othersā€™ reactions to her coming.
They set off to Farrahā€™s house, adrenaline from the game still coursing through their veins.
ā€œSo, who do you think it going to win Cheerleader Of The Year?ā€ Farrah asked.
Aja didnā€™t really know. Over the course of the year, sheā€™d seen so much development in everyoneā€™s performance - anyone stood a chance.
She shrugged. ā€œIā€™m not sure,ā€ she said. ā€œShea, Trinity, and Valentina stand out the most to me. What do you think?ā€
Farrah noticeably winced at the mention of Valentina. ā€œI agree,ā€ she said. ā€œAnd maybe even Sasha or Eureka.ā€
Aja nodded. ā€œThey can turn it out.ā€
As always, it only took a matter of minutes before they reached Farrahā€™s house. She quickly went inside and grabbed a sweater for each of them as they were starting to shiver in their less-than-conservative outfits.
ā€œWhere are we meeting them?ā€ Aja asked, pulling Farrahā€™s sweater over her head.
ā€œOh, just the park,ā€ she said. ā€œItā€™s actually the one that James and Chuck do community service at. Itā€™ll be nice to see it clean.ā€ They both laughed.
Soon, they were at the entrance of the park, and peering in, Aja could see a group of people huddled together by one of the benches. Butterflies began to swarm her stomach, but it wasnā€™t the good kind.
ā€œYou okay?ā€ Farrah asked her before they entered.
ā€œYeah, yeah, just a bit nervous, I think.ā€
ā€œCome on - youā€™ll be alright.ā€ She held Ajaā€™s hand and pulled her forward. ā€œLetā€™s go.ā€
After walking a few steps, a couple of the people by the bench turned around and greeted them, and they all followed suite.
ā€œHey, guys,ā€ Farrah said, both of them walking over. ā€œThis is my friend, Aja.ā€
Aja plastered a smile on her face, and they did the same in return. ā€œHi.ā€
Farrah looked up at her and beamed. ā€œSo,ā€ she said, squeezing Ajaā€™s hand. ā€œThese are some of my friends from the club.ā€
The group waved and said hi to her. Everyone was noticeably cold, and it occurred to all of them that a park in the evening was not the best gathering place, even if it was the end of May.
ā€œIā€™m Trixie,ā€ one girl introduced herself. ā€œAnd this is my girlfriend, Katya.ā€ She motioned to the girl stood beside her. Katya was a combination of sexy Russian gymnast and blind fashion designer. Trixie had veryā€¦ prominent makeup, to say the least, but it suited her well. They looked like complete opposites.
ā€œNice to meet you,ā€ Katya said in a soft Russian accent, smiling. ā€œWeā€™ve heard lots about you.ā€
Ajaā€™s eyes lit up. ā€œGood things, I hope.ā€ She chuckled nervously.
ā€œIā€™m Alaska.ā€ A tall, thin girl came forward and spoke with a low, rough voice. Her platinum-blonde hair was packed on top of her head into a messy bun (although messy was an understatement) and she smiled widely. Aja smiled back at all three.
One of three boys spoke up. ā€œIā€™m Derrick,ā€ he introduced himself, ā€œand these are my boyfriends, Mac and Nick.ā€
Aja recognised Trixie, Katya, and Derrick as past students from Tuckahoe High School, and Farrah informed her that Alaska and Mac were there just before Aja and Farrah were freshmen.
ā€œYou should totally join the LGBT club, Aja,ā€ Katya piped up. ā€œAnd thereā€™s a load of other people if you get tired of us.ā€ She laughed.
ā€œI mightā€¦ā€ she replied hesitantly. It would be a great opportunity, but the only problem was that she wasnā€™t out to her mother yet. What would she tell her? She always saw straight through Ajaā€™s lies.
ā€œPlease, please, please,ā€ Farrah insisted, gazing up at her with what looked like complete adoration.
ā€œIā€™ll think about it.ā€ Aja smiled. Sheā€™d try her best to resist Farrahā€™s ā€˜beggingā€™ face.
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That evening consisted of random small talk that Aja mostly couldnā€™t follow, but soon she began to settle in. Everyone invited her into the conversation and were overall very welcoming. When she was with them, she felt an air of acceptance that sheā€™d never felt around other people. Now, Farrah and Aja were on their way home; itā€™d just got to 9:30pm, and Aja had figured that her mom would want her home by now.
ā€œIf it ever came down to it,ā€ Farrah spoke up, ā€œyou could date one of the people from the LGBT club. Alaskaā€™s recently single.ā€
It took everything Aja had to not grab Farrah by the waist, bend down and lean in close, look deep into her eyes, and tell her how fucking oblivious she was. She didnā€™t want to date Alaska - hell, sheā€™d only known her an hour - or anyone else, for that matter. Aja wasnā€™t exactly through her any hints, but the frustration still resided within her. She only wanted Farrah, and she wouldnā€™t settle for anyone less until she knew the other girlā€™s feelings.
ā€œNah, Iā€™m okay for now,ā€ she said through gritted teeth.
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catncore Ā· 4 years ago
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kathleenseiber Ā· 5 years ago
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Targeting euphoria may curb cocaine addiction
A new study explains how cocaine modifies functions in the brain. The work reveals a potential target for therapies aimed at treating cocaine addiction.
Researchers have demonstrated that a key receptor for dopamine, called D2 (D2R), intervenes in the mechanism through which cocaine modifies functions in the striatum.
The striatum is a region of the brain responsible for the psychomotor and rewarding effects of drugs like cocaine, directly involved in the process of addiction.
ā€œIn our study, we show that D2R signaling over cholinergic interneurons (ChIs) and acetylcholine (Ach) release exerts a major control in the striatum, which is required for the normal functioning of striatal circuits,ā€ says Emiliana Borrelli, a professor of microbiology and molecular genetics, pharmaceutical sciences, and member of the Center for Epigenetics and Metabolism at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine.
The picture shows striatal cholinergic interneurons (cell body in yellow) whose neurites (in red) make multiple connections to surrounding neurons. Dopamine through D2R has an important modulatory role on these connections in response to cocaine. (Credit: RG Lewis/UCI School of Medicine)
ā€œCocaine use drastically elevates dopamine levels in the striatum, and causes the dopamine D2 receptor (D2R) to inhibit striatal acetylcholine signaling, resulting in cocaine-induced changes in behavior and the striatal genomic response,ā€ says Borrelli.
ā€œBy genetic ablation of D2R in cholinergic interneurons, we disrupt the dopamine-mediated inhibition of these neurons and reduce the addictive effects of drugs like cocaine.ā€
The study indicates that D2R activation in cholinergic interneurons is indeed central to the control of striatal neuronal circuits and significantly affects the motor and cellular responses to cocaine.
ā€œOur study emphasizes the importance of the dopaminergic control on striatal responses to psychostimulants and may pave the way for future therapeutic strategies to treat substance use disorders,ā€ says Borrelli.
Cocaine is a psychomotor stimulant that when ingested stimulates the central nervous system increasing motor activity and producing euphoria, excitement, and a feeling of reward. Understanding how psychomotor stimulants modify striatal functions is critical to fighting addiction to this drug.
According to the American Addiction Centers, nearly a million American adults (over age 12) struggled with a cocaine use disorder in 2017. The Foundation for a Drug Free World, states cocaine is one of the most dangerous drugs known to humans.
Physically it stimulates key receptors (at nerve endings that sense changes in the body) within the brain that, in turn, create a sense of well-being to which users quickly develop a tolerance. Only higher dosages and more frequent use can bring about the same effect.
The study appears in Cell Reports.
Support for the research came from the Institut de la SantĆ© et de la Recherche Medicale (INSERM). First author RG Lewis received support from a UCI School of Medicine Deanā€™s Fellowship and the Dr. Lorna Carlin Scholar Award.
Source: UC Irvine
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even though he is anonymous under CAT, he will actually frequent late night clubs to be able to sing. he is very careful in which places he attends because he prefers places that have dedicated clientele but also arenā€™t super packed. he wants to be able to go sing in dim light. when he goes to sing in these clubs, that are usually jazz clubs, he tends to dress up a bit and make himself look more fitting to the area. because CAT jumps genres with music, its extremely unlikely to pin down that its actually him; though he does tend to bring in more of a crowd when he does sing. in most cases, he will set an imprint so that way no one recognizes him. hes just some anonymous song bird.
Ā similar to when a noise is erased on a person in the RG, his voice affects RG and UG denizens by giving them a rush of euphoria and raises spirits. he also just really loves to be able to sing because he doesnā€™t get to do it as much anymore. he doesnā€™t tend to tell anyone when hes going out to these clubs. he just changes his look up a bit out of his cafe uniform and styles his hair; then goes to serve his usual spots.Ā 
itā€™s one of the few things he does thatā€™s entirely self-indulgent.Ā 
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