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, 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.

[bondsofsuffering]

Well, how about you start now?

C'mon, try giving me your best smile!

[capitalbackup]

Right now?

[What.]

[bondsofsuffering]

Why not? The weather's good, there's great food and company [meaning himself obviously]... There's plenty to smile about!

[capitalbackup]

I can think of only a handful I can consider as "good company".

[Is that a jab at Hizumi, or unintentional...]

But those are valid enough reasons. [Pfffft, genuinely smiling. Good one.]

[bondsofsuffering]

Oh? Then I'm honored! [Because clearly he's one of those people, right, right?]

--But you're still not smiling.

[capitalbackup]

I never said you're one of them. [Eh, he's wavering on and off her list.]

...And?

[bondsofsuffering]

It's okay, you don't have to say it. I already know it's hard for you to speak of these things.

[Hizumi, what.]

But anyway, like I said! There are lots of reasons to smile, so you should give it a shot! I mean, if it's someone skilled like you, even if you aren't used to it a simple smile should be easy enough to achieve, right?

[capitalbackup]

You're not one of them.

[Work harder, man.

...But his words got her attention.]

You're insistent on seeing me smile, Mizushiro. [It's like you're nudging her on...!]

[bondsofsuffering]

So cold-!

[Oh well.]

Can you blame me? You hardly ever smile, and when you do it's too reserved!

[capitalbackup]

It's because I hardly have a reason to be required to smile.

[And her brother's hardly the most happy feely type.]

It have to be something quite strong to make me...smile more than that.

[bondsofsuffering]

...

So if we added in even more yakiniku...?

[capitalbackup]

...Yakiniku, really?

[Why would he even jump to that possibility.]

[bondsofsuffering]

It was a joke, a joke!

But anyway, you shouldn't be required to smile. You should do it because you're happy!