@tomoe.mikage

[jinshi]

I need advice on how to pretend to be human.

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[impede]

[The idea of Tomoe as an idol—Akechi started out with the whole vow of silence, but now he's having fun with the idea.]

Do you believe you could make it as an idol? The public is very cruel in how it treats its celebrities sometimes. I know first hand. And you don't strike me as someone to avoid the truth, even if it's not what anyone wishes to hear.

[Goro "Don't Troll Me" Akechi.]

[jinshi]

Oh? The tengu always complains that it's a more complicated life than it appears, but I assumed that was his own incompetence. Is it truly cruel? I've only ever seen others treat him with adoration.

[impede]

Imagine having eyes on you constantly. They revere you, but expect you to behave in a manner that best suits their own image of you. The moment you fall out of favor, it's easy for that all to slip away.

Are you used to such attention? Perhaps it wouldn't be a problem for you.

[jinshi]

I represent a god, so I'm accustomed to behaving in a particular manner and being judged on it. My master's reputation depends on my perfection as a host and servant.

But, that's in a world that I understand. I've never had any interest in humans, so I wouldn't know how to charm them.

[impede]

Your reputation depends upon your ties to that god, rather than your actions all on your own.

No idol can call upon a god to bolster their reputation. They still have to market themselves well to build it from scratch.

[jinshi]

And how does one do so, Mr. First Hand Experience?

[impede]

Is this a path you truly intend to take?

[jinshi]

Perhaps I'm only curious. Consider it a lesson about human behaviour.

[impede]

To answer your question, I believe it would come down to money and a rather persistent agent.