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Destiny Strings Mods ([personal profile] stringmods) wrote in [community profile] destinystrings2013-05-05 09:41 pm

Cherry Blossom Festival (May 4-6)

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!]
doesasordered: (hmmm?)

there was supposed to be a question mark up there 8|

[personal profile] doesasordered 2013-05-07 02:26 am (UTC)(link)
Is that so? Ah... Well, I suppose giving it a try couldn't hurt. Thank you.

[Nik's not always the most exciting when it comes to food, so this is pretty different for him. He buys himself some takoyaki then... and a soda to go with it, just in case.]

Sushi I've had, but nothing like this.
terminally_clever: (small smile)

[personal profile] terminally_clever 2013-05-07 01:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, the king of the street. Good choice.
doesasordered: (ergh)

[personal profile] doesasordered 2013-05-08 04:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Is that what people call it...?

[Well, here goes nothing. He takes a bite of one, and after a moment or two, he tries to surpressed a grossed-out expression.]

Ah. Well. I have to agree with your assessment. The taste isn't bad, but...
terminally_clever: (small smile)

[personal profile] terminally_clever 2013-05-08 04:50 pm (UTC)(link)
It's a popular street cart offering in Japan, especially in the cities. I suppose the most appropriate comparison in American culture would be a hot dog cart.
doesasordered: (hmmm?)

[personal profile] doesasordered 2013-05-09 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
I see... [Sorry Japan, he's got to disagree with you on that one. He hands out what he has left to Fumi.] It's yours, if you want it.
terminally_clever: (Default)

[personal profile] terminally_clever 2013-05-09 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
I don't mind.

[She takes it, having become somewhat fond of the dish in recent months back home.]