It would seem people would be willing to play the game. The words from the Kohana equation of the collective Chikamatsu were interesting, and if nothing else entertaining. He knew, however, not all would find such a demand as interesting. So he would raise his hand up to Itsuke to keep the director calm, Yukina probably would have needed a similar reaction as she might have gotten a little chirpy in response as well. For him it wasn't as big of a deal. It was a valid question.
"Unfortunately, the targets and goals have been premade and are intentionally targetting non-competitors."
There was some consideration for making targets fellow competitors, but the reality of that proved to be a sticking point based on a couple of considerations...
"In a situation where all competitors attended this meeting, which means they would be aware of the game, the incentive to speak, and speak truthfully, would be skewed."
That was the big one, and while the game did not lose its full purpose in that reality, it did open the game to becoming one of distrust and silence, which meant the remaining time in the house would be rather miserable.
"In a situation as we have here, where some competitors are aware and others are not, there are still the possibilities of the limitations first mentioned, but there is also an air of ingrained inequity. You are already at different places point-wise, but you have gained that from your efforts, your actions--you had a choice to attend this meeting or not--to incorporate an aspect of the game that heavily favors others, more so than this currently does, feels less appealing for the culture I wish to see."
This led to his final thought.
"I also didn't want you all turning your sights on one another at this point either. There will be time for that, but if you wish to explore your fellow competitors, whether assigned as a target or not, that is not only your prerogative but also isn't forbidden as part of the game."
This round of the game, this house, could have easily been an opportunity to drive distrust between the competitors, to establish the have's and have not's. But the reality was that at the end of this game, no matter the outcome, most would go on still being members of the same community and shinobi of the same military.
"I don't know if I see a world yet where I am dismissive of who could or couldn't become a Sennin--but, Kohana, I don't think that means you shouldn't be looking or taking a vested interest in such a thing. My Sennin should have a focus and understanding on the village and its people, and the reality is that most in this competition won't be a Sennin by the end, so... then what? Is that the end. Do those not chosen retreat? Retire? Go back to the same old, same old? A lot of interesting things to think about. A lot of interesting people to get to know in this house. Benefits or drawbacks, it is very much a way to look at this side game, or even this whole game tonight, but I do always wonder if there is more to it than just that."
He didn't like being vague, he'd rather just tell people straightforwardly what he was thinking and how he felt. This game, that he concocted, however, required more ambiguity.
"Once Itsuke passes out your folder, you are free to check and seek out your target. Kohana and Shin, if you wish to accept a target knowing now my response to your question, awesome. If you choose to forgo the side game and just continue playing as you see fit, also awesome. I look forward to seeing how you all do by the end of the night."
MFT - 631
"Unfortunately, the targets and goals have been premade and are intentionally targetting non-competitors."
There was some consideration for making targets fellow competitors, but the reality of that proved to be a sticking point based on a couple of considerations...
"In a situation where all competitors attended this meeting, which means they would be aware of the game, the incentive to speak, and speak truthfully, would be skewed."
That was the big one, and while the game did not lose its full purpose in that reality, it did open the game to becoming one of distrust and silence, which meant the remaining time in the house would be rather miserable.
"In a situation as we have here, where some competitors are aware and others are not, there are still the possibilities of the limitations first mentioned, but there is also an air of ingrained inequity. You are already at different places point-wise, but you have gained that from your efforts, your actions--you had a choice to attend this meeting or not--to incorporate an aspect of the game that heavily favors others, more so than this currently does, feels less appealing for the culture I wish to see."
This led to his final thought.
"I also didn't want you all turning your sights on one another at this point either. There will be time for that, but if you wish to explore your fellow competitors, whether assigned as a target or not, that is not only your prerogative but also isn't forbidden as part of the game."
This round of the game, this house, could have easily been an opportunity to drive distrust between the competitors, to establish the have's and have not's. But the reality was that at the end of this game, no matter the outcome, most would go on still being members of the same community and shinobi of the same military.
"I don't know if I see a world yet where I am dismissive of who could or couldn't become a Sennin--but, Kohana, I don't think that means you shouldn't be looking or taking a vested interest in such a thing. My Sennin should have a focus and understanding on the village and its people, and the reality is that most in this competition won't be a Sennin by the end, so... then what? Is that the end. Do those not chosen retreat? Retire? Go back to the same old, same old? A lot of interesting things to think about. A lot of interesting people to get to know in this house. Benefits or drawbacks, it is very much a way to look at this side game, or even this whole game tonight, but I do always wonder if there is more to it than just that."
He didn't like being vague, he'd rather just tell people straightforwardly what he was thinking and how he felt. This game, that he concocted, however, required more ambiguity.
"Once Itsuke passes out your folder, you are free to check and seek out your target. Kohana and Shin, if you wish to accept a target knowing now my response to your question, awesome. If you choose to forgo the side game and just continue playing as you see fit, also awesome. I look forward to seeing how you all do by the end of the night."
