Ebisu's Inbox

[chibisu]

[For anyone who is familiar with Ebisu in person, they might be expecting the sound of a cute child on the answering machine.]

[They do not get a cute child's voice.]

[Instead, it's the voice of a young man, speaking calmly and professionally.]

Hello. You have reached the personal phone and temple of Ebisu, one of the Gods of Fortune. He and his shinki are currently busy right now, so please leave a message and someone will respond back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you, and have a nice day.

Comments

text | after Hinamatsuri

[subtract]

There's something I'd like to discuss with you. It's related to god and shinki disappearances. When can we meet?

[chibisu]

[!!!!!!]

Greetings. This is Kiwami speaking on the young master's behalf. He requests that you please give him an hour. Would you prefer to meet here or elsewhere?

[Ebisu is already running around trying to reorganize things so that he can disappear for this.]

[subtract]

I can meet at his temple. Expect me in an hour.

[And he really means that, because of course he's just going to let himself in.]

19th March- voice

[swordofzero]

Good afternoon. It's Kururugi Suzaku we met at Lady Amaterasu's meeting. I also met one of your shinki, Unmi at the New Year. I helped him replace a car battery. He gave me a card in case I was ever looking for employment. I was wondering if that offer was still open. I seem to have engineering knowledge but am happy to help out in any capacity.

[He sounds slightly awkward, even more so than usual.]

March 23rd - Email, Takami

[unlucky7]

Takami,

On a scale of 1-10, how bad of an idea is it to post an ad on the network looking for part-time workers among the new shinki and gods?

Thanks,
Jitsumi

[chibisu]

Jitsumi,

We need all the help we can get. I'm sure Ebisu-sama would be more than happy to see new people. I would leave the department assignments to him, Kunimi, and Unmi.

Hope you're well,
Takami

[unlucky7]

Takami,

I'll speak to them. If things stay as they have been, we're due for new arrivals in the next few days. It'll be a good time to recruit.

Thank you,
Jitsumi

March 23rd - Email, Ebisu, CC Kunimi, Unmi

[unlucky7]

Sir,

If the trend of the last few months hold true, we are due for new arrivals within the next few days. With your permission, I would like to distribute flyers at the training session and post an ad on the network seeking part-time workers.

Please let me know if I should proceed.

Sincerely,
Jitsumi

[chibisu]

[Since Ebisu is often busy himself, it's one of his shinki who answer- Aomi for today, who seems a lot more smooth and calm compared to Suzaku's awkwardness.]

"Hello, this is Aomi speaking. I've alerted the young master to your call, but he is somewhat busy, so it may take a little while for him to respond to you in person. However, his temple is always interested in part time workers.

Since you helped Unmi-san, would you say that your engineering knowledge works best with cars, or are there other areas you would prefer?"

From: Ebisu

[chibisu]

Jitsumi,

That sounds like an excellent idea. I haven't wanted to give an impression of being too opportunistic, so I have been holding back on such a thing for the most part. However, I think now might be a good time to try it.

Do you already have a design and information ready?

Ebisu

From: Unmi

[chibisu]

jitsumi

if you don't have any particular information ready, i would be more than glad to help you out with compiling a list and suggesting other things worth noting to outsiders. (ὸ⍸ό)✧

we can also rope in takami and kimi to help since this sort of thing is why they work in the depts they do. ヾ(о-ω･)ﾉ⌒★

let me know what you think!
unmi

[unlucky7]

Unmi,

I spoke with Takami earlier for advise on the matter. Once I have the text figured out, I was going to ask Kimi's help with recording something. It's not very known I'm a part of this temple. While I can use the angle I'm a part-time worker here, it'll also add some legitimacy with a statement from one of you.

Here is my first draft of the text:

Looking for part time work? Interested in assisting with prayers across Japan? The God of Fortune, Ebisu, is hiring for multiple positions at his temple. Applicants with skills and/or knowledge in office support, customer service, technical support, languages, agriculture, manufacturing, and fishing are highly welcome, though all skill levels are welcome to apply.

Hours are flexible, pay starts at 4000 yen/hour. Higher rates can be negotiated depending on skills/knowledge. No naming required. Additional benefits include on-site meals, travel options across Japan, and training in shinki spells.

Questions can be asked here or directed to Ebisu. Interested applicants should contact Ebisu directly to set up an appointment.

Thanks,
Jitsumi
(*•̀ᴗ•́*)و ̑̑

[unlucky7]

Sir,

I have a first draft for the information. I'll attach the file for you to look over. Once I have a few designs I'm looking at for the flyer. Once my text is finalized, I'll put it together. I also plan on speaking with Kimi for assistance with the network post.

Thank you,
Jitsumi

[networkad_draft1.doc]

[Because look you don't need me to copy/paste everything twice.]

[swordofzero]

Hello Aomi. [He still sounds awkward. He knows little about Ebisu but what he does know is the god and his shinki are always busy and always in need of more help.]

Cars do seem to be something I know quite a bit about. I was able to help with the issues with the lights in Tokyo as well. [Though that was a little harder. Without memories it is difficult but he is pretty sure from the little he has remembered and the general knowledge he has that in many ways the technology in his world is in some ways more advanced and in many ways different than in this world.]

From: Ishtar/Chris

[trustheart]

Uh, hey. You're Ebisu, right? I'm Chris Yukine, or Ishtar here. I'm one of Ginia's gods, and she alerted me to a job opportunity. I'd like to apply.

As I told her, I'm pretty experienced. I've been involved in student government and worked for a government agency. I'm just seventeen, but I have a lot to offer, as far as experience goes, and could be a big help in the field of security, office work, media, and general support. If you're willing to grant me an opportunity, I'd much appreciate it.

[Attached: A list of Chris's responsibilities at her school, Lydian Academy, clubs and organizations she belonged to (archery, student government, festival planning committee), and a very very generalized list of what she did at her "government job", including "physical training", "minor espionage", and "threat response", "search and rescue" as well as things like "skill with firearms and other projectile weapons" and "acrobatics".]

[Luger definitely helped her write this.]

[chibisu]

Jitsumi,

It all looks very clear and concise. It has my approval, although I will defer to the others if there is anything that needs to be added.

Good work,

Ebisu

[chibisu]

[Wow, that sure is some serious murder stuff put in along everything else. Ebisu would be concerned, if he was a normal child... or even a normal god. Listen, it's fine. The resumes of other gods around are much more bizarre.]

Ishtar,

It's a pleasure to meet the other god of one of my shinki! I would be very interested in meeting you properly over this, even beyond hiring you on as an employee.

I like to assign work based on both skill and interest. While it sounds as though you would be good for a few different departments that I can think of, are there any in particular that would have your attention? I have both media and tourism departments which I believe would gladly accept your help. However, if you are good at math, I can name many others.

I'm interested in hearing from you.

Ebisu

[trustheart]

I got top marks in all my studies, and I was looking into applying to an overseas music academy for when I ended up graduating. I could definitely do most of the stuff involving math and media related matters, but I also, like, need to keep my skills sharp. So those things, and anything involving security or emergency services, are my preferred areas.

[Luger is, again, dictating a lot of this. Chris knows how to write properly, but she also doesn't want to take any risks applying to her first job.]

From: Susanoo / Tsubasa

[beyondtheblade]

Greetings. My name is Kazanari Tsubasa, and I have taken notice of your shinki Ginia's job posting. Particularly as I am new to this place, I would like to submit my interest.

[With 100% less "awkwardly staring at you before realizing who you are," this time.]

By trade, I am a performer. A singer. Before you ask, yes - I have inquired to Shikyoin Hibiki in that department. But I need more to work with, in the meantime.

Beyond that, I am quite skilled in a number of other fields.

[Attached, Ebisu is going to find a resume that ... turns out to be very, very similar to Chris above. With an addition of her singing career and a prowess as a mechanic, sub out "skill with firearms and other projectile weapons" with "skilled in swordsmanship" and it's nearly identical, in fact. She didn't need her shinki to help write it, though.]

Ginia seemed to think something in media, manufacturing, or tourism may fit, but should you decide to take me on, I shall leave such things to your discretion.

[chibisu]

Greetings, Kzanari Tsubasa.

Your skills would certainly be more than welcome here at my temple. I prefer to assign people to jobs that I know they will not be unduly bored or disinterested in, so are you certain that there is not a department in particular which you would prefer?

However, if you truly have no preference, then I believe our tourism department would be glad for the extra assistance.

Thank you for contacting me and I look forward to hearing from you again soon,
Ebisu

[chibisu]

"I see. Then it sounds as though you would definitely be able to help the industry department considerably. What times would be convenient for you to come in? I can be there to introduce you into the department and get you started on some basic things to help familiarize you with it all."

[chibisu]

I understand your concerns. Then would you be interested in working in the tourism department? Many of our prayers involve math and matters regarding media, mostly in getting the word out. However, due to the nature of things, it would take you all across Japan to protect certain sites from ayakashi, along with any offices on the Near Shore which are being affected by them. Does that sound agreeable to you?

[swordofzero]

"I could come tomorrow if you wished." He doesn't have that much in the way of a schedule, training and jobs around the temple and then what ever Saber wishes him to do, and more often than not that is being dragged to watch a film or a documentary on subjects that Suzaku only sort of understands. Not that he minds, but he is also sure that Saber will not mind him not watching things with it, if it is for something like this.

[trustheart]

That sounds exactly like what I'm looking for! I could definitely work with that.

[beyondtheblade]

I rather like to think I have a wide variety of skills, [And she's never had a normal job.] so I cannot say I really have a preference, no.

[After all, nothing can be worse than the variety and quiz shows Ogawa put her on.]

The tourism department would likely be fine. I'm used to dealing with both the government and media, so I suspect that should not be too difficult to get the hang of. As well, my concerts back home were fairly big attractions, and marketed the world over so I am rather used to some things in that vein.