Autumn Festival (OPEN)

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Who: EVERYONE
Where: Virgo Ward
Summary: Autumn Festival Log! You're all invited!
Warnings: MELONS
Ahh Autumn. The time for harvest, and the normal national holiday that falls on the 24th and 25th. Demons? Angels? Magic? Well nothing's been put on pause, but even the Anoli need to relax once in a while...

With that free time, what's a newcomer like you to do?

Well Hinoto-Ri has much to offer! As they seem to be the only standing city in...well, anywhere, they've tried to merge and adapt as many festivals around the world as they can.

Ergo this Fall festival is a mixture of everything the world could offer. Corn on the cob, Pumpkins, Yaki Imo (Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes), Ramen stands, Falafel, caramelized apples...

A giant dragon is tied down in the middle of the waters. At night, you can see a few pixies hover close to it, keeping other monsters at bay. The streets have been decorated as well.

But most importantly, the upper Virgo Ward has been turned in a giant festival area...even more so than usual! Now the millions of stalls don't just try to sell things to you, they sell things to you thematically with this fall! Giant pumpkins and fresh produce made in Libra and Capricorn..did you know that Capicorn has an amazing giant apple orchid, protected by the office of Wands and Swords? Try out some free samples! One taste is enough to convince you that having Persona to irrigate the fields ass a crispness to the fruit..right? Winter outfits...hats are in this year! Listen to some of the new music groups, and get pumped for the upcoming movies!

There is giant mooncake in the middle of all the tents and stalls. Don't worry about the money! Everything's free today! It is a time for sharing and family and...

...being thankful for what you have. No matter how small it might be.

For a city of survivors, Hinoto-Ri is certainly trying to have a good time.

You should join them.

Comments

[empressive]

Man, Minako's voice is still unfamiliar to her, but it's hard to mistake the 'Senpai' comment. "Good evening, Arisato." She's got a lot in common with her brother, judging from that skewer in her hands. Minato always liked anything to do with food.

"I have yet to try the activities, but it seems at least that plenty of others are enjoying themselves. What about you?"

[greatseal]

Minato could probably out-eat her if he tried, but she has to agree... food is pretty great.

"I've been having fun! It's a lot bigger than the festivals back in Iwatodai." More like a city-wide event than just a simple shrine festival.

[empressive]

"It is." She keeps up the smile for now, but it reminds her of a lot of key differences between her home and this world. Her father's presence, and even the girl in front of her, and the lack of other SEES members. She can only hope that Yukari and the others are okay.

"They certainly are making great use of the space in the city for this. But I wonder how everything can still be free here..."

Yup, gonna get stuck in her business mindset.

[greatseal]

"It's probably the advertising..." Any place giving out stuff here is also getting a boost to their visibility, not to mention the loud banners hanging up talking about other companies and products. "And not everything's free, anyway. There's lots of places still making money."

[empressive]

"It would provide a lot of exposure, particularly for us newcomers. Hopefully, their sales will profit from this." Her eyes trail to the skewered chicken in her hands, and Mitsuru can almost hear her stomach faintly growling. She hasn't had anything to eat yet, and this might be a good opportunity to get to know the other girl better.

"What would you recommend I do first here, Minako?"

[greatseal]

"Well... it looks like you're hungry." Even if she can't hear Mitsuru's stomach over the people around, she can tell from the look. "We can go find something for you to eat?"