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

[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...

[capitalbackup]

Is that a problem, Mizushiro?

[Look at all the fucks she give.]

[bondsofsuffering]

You're young and healthy and you have a whole life ahead of you, but you aren't even trying to go out and experience new things at least once...

It just seems like such a waste.

[capitalbackup]

Depending on the subject, I may consider trying them. Being "cute" is not one of them.

You would have to pick another topic.

[bondsofsuffering]

If not cute, then maybe... energetic?

[capitalbackup]

[Raise a brow.] "Energetic"?

[bondsofsuffering]

Aaah, you know, like... I've seen you pleased before, but you're always so reserved! It's okay to show when you're happy about something, you know!

[capitalbackup]

I have no experience in expressing myself like that, or whatever you're thinking of.

[While there might be simple joys in her childhood with Yamato, it's harder for her to see her brother being "happy". How can she even emulate it?]

[bondsofsuffering]

So why not start now? You can't gain any experience if you don't try it at all.

[capitalbackup]

[There's a slight pause.] I might, once I know how to begin.