Cherry Blossom Festival (May 4-6)

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Who: EVERYONE
Where: Central Park (Capricorn Ward)
Summary: Open - Post-event log for everyone!
Warnings: Nothing

The battle was over, and the city was busy licking its wounds and trying to repair for the next few days. Amidst all of this commotion, however, Golden Week continued and with it, the weekend and next Monday was a day off to enjoy the Cherry Blossoms. And despite the fighting that had been going on, Hinito-Ri continued to adapt, and enjoy what little time that they could.

After all, fighting for such beauty did make you a lot more appreciative of it.



Tens of thousands of trees dotted the park's landscape, but it was the Cherry trees that were the stars of the weekend, the pink petals creating a heavenly smell only enhanced by the small stalls that were busy selling hot yakitori (grilled chicken on sticks), takoyaki (octopus balls on sticks), shioyaki (Salty grilled sea bream on sticks ) and kakigori (Shaved ice with syrup, not on a stick).

The prime picnic places were being taken and families grouped together to eat homemade lunches and bento, but there were still many spots and trees to go under should you wish to do so with friends. Townsmen would nod towards you, knowing that you had helped last week, young couples walked hand in hand, and many young students sat under the trees, reading books or playing games.

In the central area, Shinto monks had set up a O-Mikuji area, where you could-- for a mere 10 yen-- hope that questions on love, family or fortune would befall you favorably.

The danger had passed for now. Life continued to flourish.

Enjoy it well.

[OOC - And don't forget to add your character's tag!]

Comments

[bondsofsuffering]

What are you, some kind of health nut?

[His tone is teasing, here.]

You only live once, you know! It's not bad to stay healthy, but at least try to enjoy yourself a little, too!

...Well, unless you're immortal or something like that, I guess.

[capitalbackup]

If being healthy and fit for battle is a "health nut", then yes.

[A bit dry, as she took a moment to understand the context.]

And no, I'm just as mortal as any other humans. [A fact she knows very well because. Reasons.

Also, she didn't respond to his line about enjoying yourself.]

[bondsofsuffering]

If you're careful to exercise right after you eat it, I don't think branching out to different foods are going to hurt you too much. Besides, you like fried foods, right? [Assumptions are go!]

What's the harm in eating them every once in a while? As long as you don't overdo it, it's not going to do too much to you in the long run.

[capitalbackup]

I haven't find myself disagreeing with the fried food I tried so far.

[She like them, but it doesn't mean she likes all kind of fried food. Miyako knows there's a lot she haven't try a bite yet.]

But I will keep that in mind.

[bondsofsuffering]

Good! It would be a shame if a cute miss like you didn't enjoy herself more!

[~Wink~]

[capitalbackup]

[Bliiiinks. Then raise a brow.]

I'm sure the world wouldn't notice one less "miss" in the festival.

[bondsofsuffering]

Well, no. The world is a big place, so of course something like that would be insignificant.

But your presence still has an effect on the people you know, doesn't it?

[capitalbackup]

I don't see how it would.

[While she did live here as herself, Miyako haven't entirely shaken off Yamato's shadow.

Beside, she doesn't see how being here would affect anyone she knows. Yamato can handle stuff without her, as would Fumi.

Aoi? She's doesn't think her presence matters that much to the other girl.]

[bondsofsuffering]

Well, think about it. Even if you don't really interact with people that often, you probably have some kind of routine set up, right?

But one day, you're not there. Maybe it doesn't change anyone else's routine, but there's a gap. They might not think too hard about it, especially if they didn't know you too well, but they'll probably wonder for at least a little what happened to make you stop coming.

Humans aren't always the most observant, but even something like that can be noticed by just about anyone.

[capitalbackup]

[She's silent at that. When even strangers would notice her absence, and not just her brother's...well, it's something she should get used to.]

...In that situation, I won't argue against your point.

[In Hinoto-Ri, she have some more freedom than before. But certain points, such as this, haven't sink into her yet.]

It's odd to think my presence is noticeable enough to factor into anyone's routines.

[You know, ignoring how she may have gotten some looks due to people finding her attractive.]

[bondsofsuffering]

Well, you're a cute girl, so it's only natural that people would notice you!

[ｗｗｗｗｗ]

[capitalbackup]

[With a blink, she give him a surprised look before a frown replace it.]

I'm not cute.

[bondsofsuffering]

Uwah- that was a fast response!

((OOC: Two can play that game.))

[capitalbackup]

Is it that surprising?

[bondsofsuffering]

Well... do you really think that? I bet a lot of guys would disagree.

[capitalbackup]

"Cute" is not the impression I want to give to people. [It would undermine her authority, if her personality didn't already cause people to give her space.

If people see her as cute, that means they're also calling her brother "cute".]

[bondsofsuffering]

Why? What's wrong with being cute? Is it a matter of losing intimidation?

[capitalbackup]

Yes. My authority is second only to the chief. Being cute have no value to me.

[bondsofsuffering]

Well, why not "for fun", then? It's one thing if you don't enjoy it, but your duty can't have followed you all the way to this world too, could it?

[capitalbackup]

[It's true. She have no obligation to this world, so why would she uphold them? Beside pride in protecting information.]

I might keep that in mind. I suspect if I act "cute", it would make people more suspicious.

[Particularly her brother.]

[bondsofsuffering]

Even that kind of a reaction would be fun to see though, don't you think?

[capitalbackup]

If I have nothing else to do.

[Yeah, good luck convincing her to give it a try.

Also, pride.]

[bondsofsuffering]

What, you aren't curious?

[capitalbackup]

No.

[That's a quick response.]

[bondsofsuffering]

...Wow. Way to be boring...