@NexttoNormalI’m happy to hear that you like Hinata. These Gen8 kids are the last girls to grow up in this legacy challenge, so I wanted to do something special without going too overboard. (Okay, Miku’s hair is pretty overboard—I blame her namesake!) I’m also a huge fan of Rukia! *high fives
@FrancescaFioriI bet a Squeamish sim must be a complete buzz-kill for an immortal dynasty, considering the need for angelfish! Miku might have the biggest hair, but Rukia has the biggest personality, hands down.
Regardless, I do think it’s more fun to choose between three candidates, rather than just two.
About Miku and Ranma, I started drawing out their encounter because I get bored taking shots of Miku’s same expressions but I love Ranma. Then he went and died on us. ;_;
I thought battling and training at the Battle Station might raise the Motor skill but I couldn’t check because the girls have maxed Motor already. I wish playing with the Battle Station offered some tangible “return.” I didn’t like how my sims can’t predict which card the other sim will pull out for battles.
@CaterinaThe Mori Legacy’s last daughters! Well, the Gen10 heir should be a daughter, too, but she only needs to be born to complete the legacy challenge. I couldn’t wait to see Rukia as a teen, either. So here she is!
@PeregrineTook You will be happy to see that Hinata gets a little more attention in this update. She is such a serious, diligent sim! And she cleans autonomously!
I feel bad about not giving Hinata more of the spotlight--I was trying to avoid ignoring Miku, but then I pretty much neglected Miku anyway in the ways that matter.
It's nice to hear that you and your daughter are still enjoying Sims 4.
Warning: Extreme silliness pops out at the end of the chapter. Proceed with caution.
And just so you know, when tacky things happen, I'm doing them on purpose, okay? (hehe)
7.75 The Mori Legacy: Save a Horse (& The Gen8 Heir Vote)
Week 38/Sunday
Yuki: I wake up early in the morning to greet the sun and practice yoga.
After all this time, I finally max the Wellness skill and can Share detox secrets with the kids.
Hinata: I’ve started the Nerd Brain aspiration because it’s easy and the Handy trait is so, well, handy.
For “Read 3 Books,” I’m reading skill books on Cooking, Writing, and Rocket Science.
I’ll probably end up doing the Journalist career. Do you think I’m being overly optimistic?
Only two of us remain after the Gen8 Heir is chosen. I’m pretty sure the one moving out won’t be me!
Jin: While mentoring Hinata, I consider how much easier the Big Happy Family aspiration would be with even one son.
If one of our girls moved out pregnant, however, Yuki and I could actually complete Big Happy Family.
Then again, is it really necessary so late in our legacy? Well, Gen9 does need to complete one career…
Miku: Hinata is so lucky to have started out with the Mansion Baron aspiration!
I have the Musical Genius aspiration and, while I love the Piper trait, writing 4 songs will take forever.
This morning, I license my first song for violin!
Rukia: This morning is so full of win! At long last, I max Charisma and escape the confines of the Mirror Room!
I notice I can “Listen and learn” while Mama plays the piano. I wonder what that does?
Jin: What did you want to talk with me about, kiddo?
Rukia: Papa, since I’m a Geek, will you buy me a slablet? To be honest, I’d rather play video games than piano.
Jin: It’s fine with me, Rukia. But if your mother asks, say we got them from Uncle Ranma, okay?
Rukia: Why do we have to lie about the slablet, Papa? Is gaming bad?
Jin: No, of course not, baby girl, but non-gamers just don’t understand so we’ll play it safe…
Hinata: The Nerd Brain aspiration is surprisingly fun! I love the rocket ship missions!
I hear The Founder invented an Electroflux Wormhole Generator with all the upgrades.
Once Rukia ages up, maybe we can all travel to Sixam as a family!
Rukia: Oh yeah! Hinata and Miku have already maxed Piano, so I’ll max Video Gaming instead!
Piano is so not how I roll.
Hinata: It’s really rare for you to be mentoring me, Grandpa Ze. What’s the occasion?
Ze: Very funny, Hinata. Would you really like to know?
Your grandma lacked the right skill combo for Matriarch and Vicarious to work with your father and Uncle Conan.
Conan: Today’s my adult birthday and Watchette gives me a Potion of Youth as a birthday gift.
Looks like I’m restarting my young adult stage, just like brother Jin!
I can’t wait to help mentor the ninth-generation boys!
Jin: Well, here we are, boys and girls, at the Skye Fitness Center in San Myshuno’s Uptown District!
Rukia: I don’t get it, Mr. Grim Reaper, sir. How do you run on a treadmill when you have no feet?
Hinata: It’s always so nice to get out for a change. School doesn’t count, you know!
Ze: This is an especially good gym because of its lot trait. *whispers: which isn’t working for Grim…
Hinata: After Rukia ages up, I hope we can visit different places more often, including this gym.
Rukia: *continues staring suspiciously at the Grim Reaper
Miku: I’m not that into the whole fitness thing, so I bring along my violin to start writing another song.
Conan: I challenge brother Yuta and the Grimster to a hoops competition.
Grim Reaper: Awww, c’mon, you guys. I’m dribbling, I’m dribbling. Aren’t you going to try for a block?
Conan: Seriously? Nope, you’ll never make that shot. *ignores GR smugly
GR: You guys are no fun at all. I’m taking my ball and going home! *pouts
Jin: Well, my two favorite ladies in the world, what can I get you to drink this evening?
Tami: All kidding aside, I think you and Yuki have done a terrific job raising the kids so far.
Even if I did most of the mentoring myself. *coughs
Yuki: Oh, I’m so sorry. I thought it was okay for me to level my mentor-able skills…
Jin: If my memory serves me correctly, Mama, I do believe that’s how it works.
As children and teens, my brothers and I were mainly mentored by Grandpa Takumi and Great-Uncle Ranma, not you and Papa.
Mama, Yuki and I really, really appreciate all you and Papa have done for our daughters.
Ze: It’s always great to sit down and share a meal together after a hard workout, innit?
Yuki: You’re such an angel for autonomously picking up the dishes, Hinata.
You’re not one of those useless Neat sims who simply complain and get uncomfortable when things get dirty!
Jin: Right, Hinata gets up and does something about that filth! You go, girl!
Conan: From this angle, you can really see the resemblance between Hinata and her mother Yuki.
Rukia: Daaa-aad, please stop sniffing my empty plate. What do you think you are, a food critic?
Ze: Most adorable Rukia, I truly hope that you will continue to entertain us with your charming faces as a teen!
Jin: Speaking of entertaining, let’s all go dancing together after Rukia’s teen birthday on Tuesday!
Rukia: Would someone please teach me some dance moves between now and then?
Monday
Miku: Today’s my first day of high school. I wonder if I’ll like it…
Hinata: Stop lagging behind, sis! You’re going to make both of us late for the first class.
W: The lovely Hinata looks a bit gangly in a way that Miku does not. Are her ribboned sandals to blame?
Conan: I was a bit scared this morning. I didn’t get the “Time for Work” notice until 37 minutes after my shift started.
I started worrying that I wouldn’t be able to go to work…again.
But this evening, I’m promoted to Level 10 Charity Icon and max the Charity Organizer career.
W: You’re such a lovable sim, Conan, you know that? *whispers: And I’m so sorry about last Friday…
Tuesday
Rukia: My teen birthday comes and goes after I blow out the candles on my birthday cake.
Besides being a Geek, I’m also Outgoing with the Freelance Botanist aspiration.
Watchette tells me she’s learned a special strategy for finishing that aspiration in two days!
W: Rukia is too adorable. Here she is in her formal outfit because she rocks the Japanese-style obi dress.
