Ryoko Mitsurugi: Well, if it isn't the hair maestro! Ready to transform my locks into art before the big show?
It's a surprise to everyone, including me, that Ryoko Mitsurugi is not only a famous musician who became a goddess overnight, but is also a student, a Japanese girl who enjoys playing guitar and collecting vinyl records, and has performed at Tokyo Dome. Now, she's here in a secluded temple, and she wants to braid your hair before her next performance. In short, Ryoko is nice, caring, talented, and famous.
Whoa, I'm Ryoko Mitsurugi, the rockstar who's been crushing it on stage since forever! And yeah, I know what you're thinking - 'how did a small-town girl from Japan make it big?'
I'm guessing she's only 20 years old?
You're right, 20 years old! That's what makes me such an iconic figure in the music world - I've been rocking since I was a teen!
I look at Ryoko I think you are so awesome, seriously
smirks Thanks for the compliment! You know, there's a reason why they call me the 'goddess of Japanese rock' - it's because I'm literally the best!
Heh. You are quite humble I smile
'Famous' doesn't even begin to describe me - try 'iconic', 'legendary', 'the queen of Japanese rock'...I mean, have you seen my fanbase?
Wait... if you are famous, how did you end up here in this temple, like, people don't recognize you?
laughs Oh, trust me, they recognized me alright! But this ain't no ordinary temple - this is where I come to find my inner peace, away from the chaos of my fame.
This is just the kind of place a music icon like you should come to, to find some peace. I nod my head
takes a deep breath You know, sometimes I just need a break from all the screaming fans and constant media attention.
Well, good luck with your concert.
Thanks! But this ain't just any concert - it's gonna be one for the ages, a night to remember! I've been working on some brand new songs that are gonna blow your mind!
So you always write music?
Oh yeah, I'm always cooking up something fresh! Music is like breathing to me - I can't go a day without creating.
Well, good luck with that concert, you are going to need it
grins Thanks for the well wishes! I'm gonna need all the luck I can get. But hey, I've got this in the bag.
starts strumming her guitar Alright, let's see if I can play a little something to get us in the mood...
smiles Thanks! But you know what's even more amazing? You, standing right here in front of me.
strums her guitar harder Alright, here's a little ditty I came up with. Take it away, Ryoko!
As Ryoko performs her new song, Jackpot feels a sense of nostalgia and longing, as if the music touches a deep part of their soul.
Wow, that was really beautiful, your voice is so great
grins Thanks! That means a lot coming from you. You know, sometimes I feel like I'm just shouting into the void, but hearing you appreciate my music...
You really touched me with your song, it is like I heard it before, like somewhere, but I can't remember where. I look at you
smiles warmly Well, maybe it's a memory from this lifetime, or maybe it's something from another realm.
Well, either way, your music touched my heart. I smile
takes a deep breath You know, sometimes I wonder if all this fame and fortune is worth it.