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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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Aww... the way Maruki's face melted into such genuine gratitude warmed Hamuko's heart, too. She could practically feel the thrum of their bond strengthening, the mutual fondness and trust building up.

He really was more honest like this. She never expected him to glow this happily from a gift.

"I thought it was special, you know? Made from the fabric that brought us into working and chatting together for the first time! I thought I'd make them long enough to put glasses in, in case you wanted to use it for that - but they're great for things like change or keeping these little token trinkets too!"

Edited 2025-05-12 18:02 (UTC)

Oh he remembered recieving gifts occasionally from Akira-kun as well- still its been a while since he's shared anything personal beyond the professional relationship he had with his patients.

This was different. Hamuko was a kind soul.

"I usually carry a small journal with me so this will be good for that," he remarked. He moved the satchel over his shoulder- letting the strap hang over his loose yukata. "Hah...now the Takoyaki feels a bit cheap."

And he finished most of his snacks with Zenkichi earlier. Ah well.

"I will figure something out."

"Don't worry about that! Friends don't keep tally," Hamuko happily chirped back, beaming in delight. "And besides - we both ended up getting each other a gift that reminds us of where we met! I think that's cute!"

"Friends, huh?"

Maruki matched her smile with his own. "I still don't get...why. When you call us that," he chuckles. She didn't want to stay away from him and if she didn't agree with his ideals...what was her goal of getting close? Curiosity? Or was he a little too pensive with the alcohol?

"I did think eventually that it was rude of me to not even offer my takoyaki as an apology for ruining the fabric," he confesses instead. "So it's not about tally. I guess um I am-" he shakes his head as he rubs his hand before glancing down at the satchel now easily resting on his lap. Compensating? Apologising again? Pleasing?

He can't find the right words.

Why is it so hard for him to choose a word and stick with it without sounding nervous and weird?
Usually he flew right through- right. His head swims. The dozen glasses.

"You're worrying a little too much, if you ask me! Overthinking. It just feels good to do something nice for someone, right?"

Was he the kind of person who needed everything to have a deeper meaning, a deeper reason? If it was then that might be part of why he feels so... compelled to change things. If not, then maybe it's a sense of guilt he has a hard time shaking?

She won't pry too hard while he's drunk.

"What kind of place should we go out to lunch for? I know a couple spots in Iwatodai, but I'm always down to try new places."

Sure. If that's how she describes it.

Something nice. Something normal. He really did not anticipate a gift coming his way.

He thought real hard on Hamuko’s question and for a moment he really pondered. Brow furrowing as he considered his choice. He knew a few spots as well, despite being all too busy with his thesis but...

"I haven't seen much of Iwatodai," he remarks. "Though its actually surprising close to Odaiba actually- from what I have seen."

Snce cognition treats things differently, he won't be able to see his palace from there, huh?

"Once the weather's a little warmer I can show you around some of the places I visit."

"That'll be nice! It's been a lot of fun exploring new places and times. If you like seafood, there's a pretty nice place called Wakatsu at the strip mall - the strip mall is where some of the few non-chain restaurants are! The beef bowls and ramen are pretty good too!"

"I don't partial like it but, its sustainable. I like to experiment as well," Takuto remarked at the idea of seafood- swaying to her direction before stopping and instead lean forward by resting his chin on his palm. "And beef bowls...ramen. I might skip breakfast and past dinner to save enough for the bill-! And for my appetite! Haha!"

Alas, drunk as he was he had also became increasingly aware of his monetary conditions.

~~Her birthday was close too...maybe he could go shopping.~~

"Money doesn't matter here, thankfully! If it did, hah, no way would I have managed to get this party together!"

"Oh."

He blinks at her. Confused for a moment before the recognition physically showed on his face.

"Good for me I suppose," he jokes easily. "More food for me without feeling guilty."

"Exactly! More food, more fun, more hobbies that are free to pick up all of a sudden...!"

"Was the bag a new hobby or-?" He gestured vaguely at the satchel in his grasp.

"Kinda! I was in home-ec club with a foreign exchange student from France - he was amazing at sewing, he made himself a whole kimono! I'm not anywhere near that good yet, but I want to pick it up more!"

"A whole kimono?!"

A guy like that...what a teacher. Maruki only knew basic sewing to the point that he could alter clothes, prolong their life or lengthen clothing occasionally when it couldn't accomodate for his height.

"..I would love to see what kind of projects you pick up," he remarks with a small smile.

"...Say, do you have another song in you?" He asks as he nods back at the stage. "If not, that's fine too. I could imagine your throat is all sore either way."

"I am worried I am going to do or say something way more embarassing otherwise so." His gaze eases. He's too conked out to stay out for long.

Edited 2025-05-14 21:29 (UTC)

"Heck YEAH I have another song in me! Come on, I'll pick the one we were both singing last time - get you awake enough to get home safe!"

"You got it! Let me get some more of that water to give us a little boost then!"

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