Cherry Blossom Evening Party

[wipingallout]

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Throughout the week, Hamuko has messaged the vast majority of people she's met so far - and eagerly invited them to come meet at Inokashira Park starting at 5pm.

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You're invited to an evening sushi-party-turned-hanami-picnic-party! I've organized a bunch of cognitive chefs and performers to come to that park on the listed date/time.

I've sent this to you because you were part of one of the three teams that helped with fighting Fatalis or rescuing Falcon and Wolf (or are Falcon and Wolf themselves!!) - we've all busted our butts a lot lately, so I think we deserve to have something nice together too!

Of course, the party is open if you have any +1s or more. But before spring turns into summer, let's celebrate what we've all accomplished together!




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The Venue...


Inokashira Park has a lovely river and trail and a phenomenal collection of cherry blossom trees. They're in the tail end of their season, filling the air with petals like snowfall.

In a large open area, Hamuko's arranged a ton of picnic blankets for people to claim and sit down on, though each blanket is HUGE to accommodate people sitting with as many people as they can handle! There are cozy pillows for sitting on too, stacked neatly to be borrowed.

There's a truly humongous row of tables laid out with an impressive amount of sushi presented. With a few trucks nearby, it seems there's a few sushi chefs making fresh platters of it to lay out through the night.

Similarly, there are food carts along the trails if you're not in the mood for sushi and would rather have some more traditional fare like dango, taiyaki, matcha, takoyaki... it's got the place lively and smelling fantastic! There's sake for the adults, and some cherry-blossomed themed mocktails for minors.

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Activities

There's a few set out activities besides just chowing down and socializing or walking along the lantern-lit trails under the cherry blossoms! Inoshikara Park has always had cute little swan pedal boats or regular rowboats for 'rental' (not that money matters here).

The area is SO pretty, perfect for taking pictures to have as keepsakes. There's even a booth to claim a yukata and privately change into it, if you want to go the extra mile!

Finally, in lieu of a traditional band or modern concert, Hamuko has picked out a large set of speakers connected to a small karaoke stage and screen - menace the party with your sing-along! Get a little boost to your Guts!!

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[unit_8910_wolf]

Zenkichi moved back and forth in a light sway at the rhythm of his song- pumped up as the beat built.

He raised a brow behind his mask at Phoenix's statement (or a supposed warning?) like he was going to explode at the sensation of music or whatever musicals incited. Right now his heart was buzzing and itching to vent out all the tight screws in his body.

So he only laughs, now tapping his foot on the ground. "I used to be a mortal. Now I am a...an engineered bot with meat- I think I will be fine." Not to mention this isn't his first time being drunk or being drunk multiple times over the job. Long live his vice-! The amount of times his unannounced rage has been carefully countered with the slowing inhibitors that come with alcohol have been life-saving. Just as they are life-changing. He will be fineee.

"What-? You getting stage fright, kid?"

[herewardbound]

"If you're certain... then so be it."

The lights went out.

[herewardbound]

The lights came on.

Zenkichi had been joined, in that brief moment, by Phoenix onstage- who then pointed skyward. "Once more with feeling."

And the song returned, not from tinny speakers but all around, as though the band were right there, invisible and just out of reach.

♪ Mamaaaaa, ooooo...
I don't wanna die!
I sometimes wish I'd never been born at all! ♫

lemme know if you want me to just transition to the next bits of the song

[unit_8910_wolf]

Zenkichi grinned loosely at the glimmer of challenge in the young man (demon's(?)) eyes as he shifted to the side so that he and Phoenix could share the spotlight. "Throw me all the feelings you got, Phoenix."

And just like that the speakers turned on. Again. Although it was clear what Phoenix said wasn't for show and shit man, his heart lurched in his chest- excitement clambering through at the sound. "Haha-! Oh my god, it's like I am in a live concert!"

He wanted to go to one when he was younger. Especially the times when they toured in Japan but really- with the tight bills it wasn't possible. After his deadbeat father left, Zenkichi never got around to find time to indulge himself to that degree.

Keeping the microphone near his mouth, he smoothly sung in the background for Phoenix.
♪~any way the wind blows...

And just like that the music built up again. He tapped his foot against the ground when the tone straight up shifted, slightly upbeat.

♪♫ I see a little silhouetto of a man!♪♫

The stage's wall behind them suddenly posed a heavy shadow of them, painting two silhouttes.

♪♫ Scaramouche, Scaramouche, will you do the Fandango-?♪♫