Masami Gakki Awakening

Masami always knew this day would come. Or at least, she hoped she would get here on her own talent alone. Still, a little help from a pop star didn't hurt. The rocker was as ready as she could be. She carefully picked her outfit, and even her guitar to match. She had a few of her recorded tracks prepared too. Sure they weren't studio quality, but they were something. She was going to be ready for anything. Or at least, she thought so.

She stood a moment outside of the doors, taking a breath with a confident smile. "Let's go, Masami. You deserve his." She proudly stepped through the doors and noticed the man waiting there, probably for her. She gave a slight wave before approaching him. "Yo, are you..." she looked down at the note that Katsu! had written. "Mr Guido?" she asked, looking back up to him. "Name's Gakki Masami"

Masami moved up alongside him, not really used to a business setting. She looked around, trying to cover up her curiosity. When they reached the elevator, she moved up alongside him, as opposed to standing at his back. She liked to be able to look at someone she was talking to. Or more accurately, she liked them to be able to look at her. "Why? Well crap, I'm not a philosopher or psychologist or whatever if that's what you're getting at. I've just always loved it. The pulse, the excitement, the rush, the attitude, the power that music has over your audience." She smirked, giving him a sidelong glance. "Can't really demonstrate it today, but believe me. When I'm onstage, I own it." She gave him a proud look. "Point is, it doesn't matter where I started, where I am, and where I'm headed is what's important, right?"

She wasn't scared or intimidated at all, or at least, that's what she kept telling herself to maintain her attitude. She was a rocker, if he didn't like her music, she wouldn't be leaving quietly. If he wasn't sure, she'd have to turn up the charm a bit. But she somehow knew it wouldn't come to that either. She had the strangest feeling like everything's already been decided.

The man continued to smile, as the young woman explained herself and her motivation. When the elevator doors would open, it'd reveal a small recording room. On the walls were various gold records, and members of various artists Mr. Guido had helped reached the big leagues. Even Katsuro's picture was on the wall, with his band mates. "I am glad to see you're so resolved, Gakki Masami. You have the makings of a star already." The dark haired man would walk out of the elevator and into the room, flicking on all the lights and revealing the recording booth to their right. Walking over to a chair, he'd take a seat, and gesture for her to take a seat aswell. "So I believe Katsuro has told you to bring in some sample music for us to listen to, yes? Would you mind letting me hear one. Or better yet.." Guido placed his fingers together, and tilted his head forward slightly. "Why don't you play live for me now, seeing as you've brought your instrument with you. If I'm impressed, I will not waste any time signing you to our label. We're always looking for motivated musicians here." The business man leaned back in his chair and proceeded to wait for an performance.

Masami grinned. Good, he appreciated her straight shooting. She always hated having to put on an act when she didn't have to. Then again, she shoudn't be surprised, seeing as he has to deal with Katsu! on a regular basis. 'the makings of a star already' really put a grin to her face and she nodded in agreement.

She sat in the offered seat, but only for a brief moment, because before long, she was already standing up again and pulling her guitar out of her case. "Mr. Guido, I thought you'd never ask." She winked and took a moment to double check that everything was in tune before strumming a few chords, then looking up with a smirk before suddenly breaking into an elaborate and impressive song that she wrote herself. Wouldn't do any good to show off someone else's work, would it? After a long intro, she started singing as well, making sure that neither her voice nor her guitar overpower each other.

After the first verse, she finally was comfortably into the rythm, and started showing off a bit, swaying to the music, giving a little twirl or an exaggerated strum on the guitar where appropriate, plenty of smiles and winks to her one-man-audience. She didn't care if she was onstage or if her crowd was small. Like wanted to prove she could own the stage and enchant a crowd.

When he stood to applaud, she knew she was in. She slug her guitar over her back and gave him a satisfied smirk. She crossed her arms curiously, and was about to uncross them to shake his hand without a thought. "Special benefits huh? Sounds pretty awesome to me." But something made her freeze, her hand stopped halfway to shaking his. "A favor? Loyalty to the cause? Don't tell me you're actually pulling the 'sell your soul for rock n' roll' cliche on me. I heard enough of that already lately." She chuckled with a little smirk. She left her hand out there, hesitating to shake his. "I may not have the head for business... but I know better than to agree to something before hearing you out one hundred percent..." She retracted her hand and crossed it back over her chest. "You've got my curiosity, so go ahead and spill. I like the way this is sounding so far...."

The manager kept his easy smile, even when the woman pulled her hand away. Placing his own extended hand into his pocket nonchalantly, he'd continue to smile. "Someone has been watching too many movies, it seems. I couldn't care less about having your soul, Gakki Masami. It already belongs to your music." Mr. Guido spoke with a calm tone like her comment had not fazed him whatsoever. This was true, however. Guido didn't care much about taking souls, he simply believed in loyalty. "When I speak of loyalty, I am simply saying you will give it your all for the record label, and will listen to what I tell you. As long as you agree to this, I will guarantee you that your popularity will skyrocket. You could say your music will become a supernatural hit for millions across the world. Of course, starting in our very own Ueitawa." The Manager would press his shades back up onto the narrow of his nose, while keeping his easy smile in place. "Ultimately the choice is yours, Gakki Masami. But if you refuse, I wonder how long it'll take for you to regret one of the most important decisions of your life.. After all, the music industry is one of the hardest to succeed in. If you do not take this offer, we could easily find another. That, sadly, is how business works in this day and age. I'll ask one last time, would you like to do business here?"Guido would remove is hand from his pocket and extend it towards the young woman once more. Now it was her decision. She could take the deal or refuse it.

She grinned at his reply. "Really? That's all? Hell, you could've just said that in the first place." She smirked and almost immediately shook his hand the next time he extended it. "You've got yourself a deal, Mr. Guido. I just wanted to know all the details is all. Lets face it. I came in here today to try and convince you that I was worth your time, not the other way around. So, how do we get started?" She keept her grip on his hand as long as seemed necessary. She may not know much about business, but she gots the feeling that Mr. Guido was the kind of man who appreciated a strong, firm, and dedicated handshake when making a deal like this.

The moment she shook his hand and the deal became official, Gakki Masami would feel a strange sensation throughout her body. It was almost like a heat flash, as she'd feel rather faint through the next few seconds. She would be able to hear a voice within her skull, not belonging to that of the Manager. No, this voice belonged to her newly bestowed Persona that was implanted with just a shake of a hand. Another side effect of this handshake would be the potential to see the doorways to Limbo, and as such the young woman would be able to see the open doorway slightly behind that of Guido's frame. Throughout this whole event, the dark haired man kept his usual smile upon his face. "Welcome to our family, Gakki Masami. Allow me to show you around your new home." Taking a step back, the man would walk into the doorway leading into Limbo and would await the female to follow. From here, he'd explain things about the alternate world, and about the strange power she had gained from becoming partners with his industry. Guido expected her to be rather surprised, but little did he know this wasn't the first time she had been within Limbo. His explanation would be used to simply fill her in on the world that she didn't already know. He would also make sure to tell her how this new power of hers could enhance her music aswell. One thing was certain though, she was no longer just another artist looking to make it to the big leagues.

[We can end it here and have him explain this all off screen. I don't want to waste your time. You have your Tainted Persona now, and the potential unlocked]