In the Diary of Ino

Meanwhile, Ino was also deep in thought, for an entirely different reason.

'Okay, assuming that this has all been real, and not some super elaborate Genjutsu, which isn't out of the question... I mean we're up against freaking Madara Uchiha! But if this is real, I need to figure out what's going on and how to get back home.' Ino thought, reaching over to a bedside table as she pulled out a notepad and pen. It was a habit drilled into her by both Tsunade and her father when she was training her medical and interrogation skills.

'I'll start with that angel, Cam. Either he's an illusion formed by an attack by Madara Uchiha, or I've really been teleported to this cozy mountain village for the express purpose of seducing some guy. A lot of what Cam says doesn't make sense, and anything I've seen can be put down to Genjutsu, but... if Cam really did transport not just me, but the others as well, through both time and space to another universe, then he's insanely more powerful than he acts.' Ino tapped the tip of the pen against her notes.

'Which is part of the problem... if Cam is really as powerful as he suggests, then what is his end goal? Is he testing us, judging us, trying to learn about humans? I think I remember one of the helpers mentioning an audience, so others are watching us. It doesn't make any sense to go this far for what seems like a dating show, and for what, to just give out a wish at the end of it all. If that's true, then there has to be more to this competition than he's letting on.' Ino rolled over, laying on her stomach as she kicked her legs in the air, twirling a loose strand of pale blonde hair around her finger.

'Unless the audience he mentioned isn't real, Cam didn't seem the most mentally stable, the audience could be a reference to voices in his head, possible schizophrenia, although if he's actually an angel, his biology could be vastly different to what we're taught about. Not to mention it seemed like those two cherubs, Alex and Elly, were part of him, mitosis I believe they said, which is certainly different to how humans reproduce. t would also explain the voices, if he could literally separate out each individual voice, and give it his or her own body and will, it would certainly be an interesting case study.' Ino flipped the page, already taking notes for such an occasion, it wasn't everyday she got to study someone having multiple bodies and identities fused together, unless you could several different shinobi... maybe it wasn't as impressive as she thought.

'It's not as if this is weird to me, nope, totally normal... just think of it like any other honeypot mission, seduce the target, get him to fall for you, only maybe don't kill or capture at the end. In which case, I should probably figure how best to approach Trevor? My date with his tomorrow after all. Dark hair tousled by hand and wind, pretty eyes, although he seems sad for some reason. A bit scruffier than I'd normally go for, but that can change. Decent muscles, but not super athletic if the game today is the benchmark, although he's roe than likely a civilian, so judging him against me, a kunoichi, Ryuko, a first responder who rescues people in the mountains, or Ty Lee, who I believe is a circus performer, she certainly has the temperament for it. Regardless, right now I should focus on Trevor.'

'Clothes clean, and moderate quality, but not crisp, suggesting he's worn them several times already. He answers concisely when addressed, but doesn't seem to speak up otherwise, although he's definitely paying attention, his eyes are usually focused on whomever is speaking, so well-mannered. Hmm, he could be depressed, being kidnapped will do that to a civilian, or possible anxiety due to the unfamiliar environment, new place, new people, he definitely seems withdrawn, I'll have to observe him more tomorrow.'

Ino sat up, looking at the closet set into the wall, if Alex and Elly were to be believed, it should be full of her clothes.

"So, what sort of outfit would work best for a first date with someone I barely know. Okay Ino, just think of it like a blind date, minimal information to go on. Hair up, hair down? First dates usually involve fancy meals, in an effort to impress, although I don't know if those kinds of things are available, so maybe no fancy jewelry, although some studs should be okay. Heels? Sexy, but no, my feet are still killing me after today, although it would be a good gauge about physical contact, something minimal like a foot rub or handholding would help me judge how comfortable he is with the idea of something more physical. Now the most important part, dress or blouse and skirt, or maybe he's more into the tomboy look and he'd like pants? I could go more form fitting with pants... probably not though, none of the other girls, besides Ty Lee, were wearing anything but skirts and dresses, although both that dead girl and Bitch, I don't know why Mom and dad adopted such an obvious whore! Daki, gotta remember that she's not my sister, still a bitch and a whore, though. They were both wearing legwear, well that one girl was in some kind of uniform, with thigh-high boots, and Daki had stockings, and little else.'

Glancing at her Memory Card in hand, Ino smirked. "That could work."

"What could work?" He roommate asked, having entered the room while Ino was staring at the closet doors.

"EEEP!" Ino shrieked, jumping into the air as her until now silent roommate, Mafuyu.

"Oh sorry, I didn't mean to scare you, you just looked like you were really deep in thought, and I didn't want to interrupt you." Mafuyu explained as Ino tried to calm herself down. How quiet was this girl that she could sneak up on a trained kunoichi, or was Ino really that distracted that she didn't notice her enter the room.

"It's fine, my fault for not noticing you sooner. Did you just get back from your job?" Ino said, looking at the clock on the bedside table, "It's just past 11, if they keep you all day, it's going to be really difficult for you to keep up in the competition."

"No, it's fine... my first day went a little, well, really long, had to introduce all the other workers and explain the system, but at least they let me stay on the clock for it, and I got a bunch of tips so between my day's pay and that, I got around 1000 BP." Mafuyu brushed off Ino's concerns.

"Besides, assuming what Cam said is true, and we are all competing for Trevor's affection, then I'm already so far behind that I'm not going to worry about it." Mafuyu said, unbuttoning her blouse as she headed for the bathroom, feeling a **** need to clean off.

"Really, that seems like a rather negative viewpoint." Ino said through the door, something wasn't adding up, or maybe Mafuyu was just that sort of pessimist.

"Ehh, I mean, if he has to pick between a bunch of gorgeous ladies and me, I feel confident in him choosing one of you girls, which is why I have to compete in my own way. Maybe you didn't notice, but a lot of the shops and places are locked off unless you pay to get in, and then there's the prices, so while you might have gotten more money from the Poll, and might keep doing so, I've got a more stable income that will eventually give me the edge." Mafuyu said it in such a matter-of-fact tone that Ino almost believed her... almost.

But the sound of the shower turning on, and the desire to preserve Mafuyu's privacy turned her away for now as she went back to her bed, the shorter girl's words rattling in her head. 'She's right about one thing, for my plan to work, it'll take quite a bit of my BP, but it'll be worth it to get a good gauge of Trevor's tastes.'