Shichi-Go-San

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▼ Shichi-Go-San

 

Who: Anyone
Where: Capricorn Park
When: The 15th of November-18th!
Summary: A strange feeling, a message sent out and darkness falls.
Warnings: Stay away if you are allergic to celebrations and fun. ...Or demons.

▼ A walk in the park...

 

Later afternoon. The townspeople were very active in the early morning, covering most of the Central Park in the Capricorn area with festive banners and colors. What remains of the Shinoto priests who helped out are now going about their rites in preparation for today.

The children of the city are going to celebrate Shichi-Go-San. Dressed in kimonos for possibly the first time in their lives, the city has spared no expense for today's celebration. There are homemade candies that can be bought, or offered to the children themselves. If you fancy something a little more traditional, thousand year candy is also available. Parents are encouraged to dress up in kimonos as well, as are Visitors, and parents-to-be are given a small garland of flowers for their hair; a sign of hope for the city's future.

As Visitors pass by, the children wave at them excitedly. To then, you've sort of become heroes, wither you like it or not. What you may notice, however is that for the entire town's population, there isn't that many wee ones running about. Sadly, it is understandable; with such a harsh city life, the stress means that not as many children are being born as people die. However your arrival has helped raised that ratio higher and while not everyone agrees on what privileges you may or may not have, most are thankful for what you have done.

While the festival is primarily addressed to children, it is a city celebration as well; of life, of friendship and of the future. Demon and humans alike are merry for a short while together, in an area together without fighting each other, and booze is passed around (RESPONSIBLY) for the adults.

What you may do here is up to you. There are numerous donation boxes. Go up to the bell and pray for the future. Have some of the sweets and try not to get too many cavities.

...But you can't help but shake off a strange feeling that something isn't right...

[Open post mingle log! The child effects will be happening tonight after a network post, so enjoy your last relaxing day!]