★ 001 | Video

[unbreaker]

[When the broadcast begins, the young man onscreen (sporting a perfect pompadour with not a single strand of hair out of place) tucks away a comb and reclines upon the front step of one of the government houses, presumably the one he's been assigned. He seems to consider for half a second more what he's going to say, one eyebrow cocking upwards, a strong indication that there's a question brewing, while his lips pucker in a vague showing of frustration.]

Alright...

[Here we go.]

So, I'm digging all the free stuff that people seem to wanna hand out in exchange for photographs with us and whatever, and the hoverboards are really, really awesome. That said, I might actually like these new phones even better, though? They're pretty great! Slim, stylish, lightweight...pocket size. Anyway, all that's nice, but something's been bothering me and I've gotta ask...

What the actual fuck is up with these glow-in-the-dark tattoos?

[His jaw sets stubbornly, blue eyes fixating on something that lies out of view of the camera. Probably the tattoo in question.]

I mean I know what they're for, or what we're being told they're for, but like...

Shit, is this even legal?

[Actually, he's a hell of a lot more concerned with the fact that he wasn't even asked if something could be done to his body, especially as he can't fix it. Talk about invasive. Makes a guy wonder what else was done without his knowing.]

And on that note...I'm kind of curious about this whole registration deal! Anyone got a solid argument for it or against it? 'Cause right now I'm right in the middle and uh...from what I hear, that means my roommates can put me out?

What kind of asshole would do that, though?

Anyway, that's it. That's all I gotta say!

[He reaches forward as if to turn the device off but stops.]

Oh, and the name's Josuke! [Best to get it out now so he's not repeating it a hundred times later.] Josuke Higashikata!

[Click!]

Comments

[goldenlegacy]

Registering provides security and housing and other assorted benefits.

[...]

Missions, I believe? There doesn't seem to be any harm - if they're tracking you, then rest assured they already are, whether you register or not.

[unbreaker]

Yeah, that part doesn't sound like a bad deal, but what about those missions? Are those mandatory?

[goldenlegacy]

I wouldn't know, I'm afraid. Being a relatively new arrival, myself... I've yet to get one. Indeed, I daresay there's yet to be one.

[That he noticed.]

Of course, it could be worse. You could simply sit around doing nothing.

[unbreaker]

Nah, I'm not worried about that. It's easy finding stuff to do as long as you're proactive about it.

[goldenlegacy]

Just so. I agree.

Well, I've yet to have a mission forced on me, so I suppose that speaks well enough for the system.

[Not that he trusts it, because he does not. in fact, in a twisted way, that's why he registered to begin with.]

You can always change your mind if you prefer things the other way around.

[unbreaker]

Oh yeah! I forgot about that.

[He rubs the back of his head.]

I mean, it's probably not as simple as just changing your mind, but...the option's there, at least. It's a bit easier to come to a decision when you're not permanently stuck with whatever you choose.

Anyway...you made a pretty good point about the tracking before. Probably doesn't matter what we do, they're gonna keep tabs on us either way. I wonder if it's the same level of surveillance either way, though?

[goldenlegacy]

Precisely. Don't allow yourself to be confined.

Why exist in a constant state at all, really? How dull.

[Yeah. Giorno shrugs.]

Anyway, whether they do or don't apply the same level of surveillance... I'm not certain anyone knows that. But it's safe to say that even if they don't, they certainly can.

Indeed, it may even be the other way around. Aren't the unregistered more likely to have something to hide?

[No. But let's pretend they are.]

[unbreaker]

Sounds like you're suggesting getting a feel for both?

[Which isn't a bad idea, not really. But the more Josuke thinks about it, the less he feels like registering, after all. Not after all he's heard.]

Anyway...

[He thumbs his chin before finally shaking his head.]

The way I see it, registering'll probably attract just as many people to look out for as not registering will. I mean, look at all the positions of power in the world and how many are occupied by corrupt assholes. Most of the time those jerks can't pass up that good an opportunity to take advantage of things and stir up trouble.

[goldenlegacy]

Then don't register. You can change your mind about that as well, after all.

[unbreaker]

I know that, I know!

[Sheesh, Giorno. He's just talking with you, not asking you to make up his mind for him.]

Hey, registration aside, did you get assigned a bogus job when you showed up?

[goldenlegacy]

[Geez, why are you so high-strung. You remind him of Joseph taking offense like that.]

I work at a men's suit shop. Why do you ask?

[unbreaker]

Wanna trade?

[You can't trade jobs, Josuke. That's not how it works.

...but the employee discount would be awesome! If not for suits, then at least for buying expensive shoes and socks there.]

[goldenlegacy]

It doesn't work that way.

But what have you been assigned? Out of curiosity.

[unbreaker]

My file says something about hosting fancy parties? I'm thinking I'll just...host some normal ones instead. Hey, you wanna come, you can!

[YOU NEED TO LIGHTEN UP ANYWAY, GIORNO.]

[goldenlegacy]

I don't party.

[So automatic. That said...]

I probably would have found that job more comfortable than mine, actually. I dislike pushing sales. Fortunately, that can only go on so long.

[unbreaker]

[Jeez, Gio, all the more reason to trade! NOBODY WILL KNOW THE DIFFERENCE...?

Yeah, if only. Sure they both have great hair, but the similarities come to a halt right there.]

What, you looking for other work, then?

[goldenlegacy]

[Well, one of them has great hair, anyway.]

In a sense. You can call me an entrepreneur. I dislike taking orders from other people.

[Mostly because they're usually corrupt, but nevermind that.]

[unbreaker]

[ASFAKSDFHS YEAH, THIS GUY RIGHT HERE.]

...oh, yeah?

[Wow, sounds lofty. YOU SOUND SO LOFTY, GIORNO. Get down off that high horse. Remember: YOU'RE STILL A HIGH SCHOOLER.]

That's not saying much, but whatever. I guess what's important is that you like what you do? ...and that it pays well. Is it gonna pay well?

[goldenlegacy]

[oops, wrong bizarre haircut choice.]

[Anyway, you have to actually ATTEND HIGH SCHOOL to count as a high schooler so he may as well be an old man.]

I suppose that depends on how many people enjoy gambling.

[So, yes is what we're saying here.]

[unbreaker]

[W O W, Giorno. Just...wow. Hey, if he sounds older than Josuke's old man, would he be up for signing him out of classes sometimes? ...it's not like it'd be a regular thing! Josuke likes school well enough. When he's not running into crazy ass Stands there that like to jab pencils in peoples eyes.

Wait, what did he just say?]

...you're getting into gambling?

[Must be some kinda underground thing, Josuke thinks. Because, again, GIORNO'S YOUNGER THAN HE IS WHAT THE HELL.]

That's...actually pretty cool. What gave you that idea?

[goldenlegacy]

[yeah sadly, maturity is not a measure of legal rights, but hey just ditch like him.]

I wouldn't say "getting into" exactly.

It was part of my business at home.

[unbreaker]

Do you just not go to school wherever you are, then?

[It's not a serious question, evidenced by his tone and grin, but...well, he does wonder if he'll ever see Giorno around the campus.]

What'd you do back home, then? Were you involved with some kinda underground thing?

[He's guessing it was underground because Giorno's young. Can't get too official like that, at least not in his experience.]

[goldenlegacy]

[Giorno chuckles but actually no, he doesn't go to school anymore sorry too busy running the mafia. And why bother going here, honestly what a waste of time.]

Well, I ran a multi-faceted business. We were involved in casinos, yes, but also hotels and real estate....

[unbreaker]

Impressive!

[What, it is! Anybody who can handle all that deserves mad respect.]

Thinking you'll expand to do all that here, or just focusing on the...hey, wait, did you say casinos? Aren't you kinda young?

[goldenlegacy]

I'm fifteen.

But why be confined by the edicts of time and society?