🌸 teen hanami mixer 🌸

[the_fourteenth]

WHO: The population of Outsiders ages 19 and under (and equivalent)
WHAT: A sakura viewing party!
WHERE: One of the choicest of picnic spots
WHEN: Afternoon of March 17th
WARNINGS: TEEN SHENANIGANS. If necessary this will be updated!

For those Outsiders on the younger side, Raidou has sent out a blanket text message to one and all inviting them to a hanami picnic at a park near the base. Everyone is encouraged to bring whatever snacks and entertainment they like, but it's not a requirement. Yukata are also encouraged but not required. This isn't anything formal, just a chance for everyone to hang out, for the newbie kids to get acquainted with their fellow Outsiders, and to get a little comeuppance on the adults who got to go out on a bar crawl without them all. The only rule is that adults will be turned away from sitting with them! Sorry, folks.

Raidou Kuzunoha is not exactly a person known for his social aptitude or party planning skills, and it's a miracle he's even come up with this idea, so it's definitely a good idea for people to bring want: food, drinks, games. Someone needs to sneak in the sake, because this straight-laced kid will not be. Not to fear if you come empty-handed though, as there are plenty of snack stalls nearby. Most of his efforts have gone into finding and securing the perfect spot for them to hang.


This log is for mingling top level comments for any kind of hanging out and activities. Whether you want your characters affected by the sakura hay fever is up to you. Have fun!

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Raidou Kuzunoha XIV | Devil Summoner | OTA

[the_fourteenth]

🌸 001.
[If you look like you're one of the newer recruits, or perhaps just someone who looks unsure about what to do or where they are, a boy in a dark blue yukata and old-fashioned, almost military-looking hat will give you a little wave for your attention and then gesture to the open spot next to him on a picnic blanket. He gets it; he frequently feels lost in social gatherings like this, and not very long ago he was new too.]

Welcome. Thanks for coming. it's best we enjoy these sights while we can, yeah?

[The unfortunate reality of living under the kaiju threat. Every day everything stays on one piece is a precious one.]


🌸 002.
[Raidou didn't come empty handed; as a matter of fact, he brought cake! A cake he made himself, with some help at first. Turns out Bakugo is a good baking teacher, and Raidou is a good student. It's a coconut snowball cake, dark chocolate with cream and coconut icing that's the same pink as the sakura trees. Everyone is welcome to it, but the first piece is going to Yuji - it's his birthday in a few days, and while he said he didn't want to do anything for it, Raidou wanted to at least make something. He doesn't plan to tell anyone else that's what it's for, but hey, if someone overhears...

If you've brought any snacks or especially sweets yourself, you'll find Raidou there soon enough. This event has his not-so-secret sweet tooth in full effect.]

Did you make this? It looks great.

2

[saudadist]

I made the onigiri, sandwiches, and...the cookies.

[ The bright pink cookies shaped like sakura blossoms are the easiest to tell are handmade. Mostly because their shape is just a little too blotchy at times to be something from a store. ]

You can have whatever you want, by the way.

[the_fourteenth]

[He knew he could count on her to bring something good, and it all looked great. He's definitely trying a cookie.]

Thanks. I didn't have time to make much myself, so I appreciate it. How's the izakaya going?

[He won't be starting until after school ends next week, and it's only been open a few days now, but hopefully things are off to a good start.]

1;

[heroforall]

[Izuku brings with him only a blanket and a handful of bento boxes he collected from the snack stalls. It's not much, and he didn't make any of it himself, but he didn't want to show up empty-handed either. Maybe one of these days he'll have to learn to cook. It would definitely be the cheaper option.

He smiles brightly at Raidou's greeting and takes the offered seat.]

Yeah. And thank you for the invite. I think this is a great idea.

[It's a good opportunity for him to get to know his fellow peers age-wise.]

[the_fourteenth]

[Precisely why Raidou wanted to have such an event. He's made some very good friends in his short time here, more than he'd ever thought he'd have in a lifetime. Life here can be difficult, so it was best to enjoy it in the brief times they can.]

Of course. Thanks for coming. I'm glad that we're able to do this, really. Despite the flooding, the trees have still bloomed beautifully.

002.

[eyescar]

[ Yuji had come with some of the onigiri he had made for the main festival and left them on the small table, bubbling with excitement as he places it down and looks at all the other food that people had brought. It's nice, to have all these quiet, fun moments, especially knowing that it can't be too long until they're sent off on another mission.

He's ready for it, just... Anxious. A little worried.

Noticing Raidou is easy for him, aware of the other boy on the edge of his senses, and he turns to greet him with a bright, excited smile. He's always so happy to see him. ]

Johei! I was gonna come and find you!

[the_fourteenth]

[Raidou is having a good time, even if he is being his normal, quiet self. He occasionally stops to chat with the others there, thanking them for coming. He really has no idea how to be a party host, but he also doesn't really feel like he is one here. This was something for everyone, like his Valentine's dinner. He'd be keeping to the food table to fuss over things in an effort to have to talk too much. What's important is that everyone else seems like they're enjoying themselves, and that's enough for him.

When Yuji approaches, however, anyone else looking might think a switch was flipped in Raidou. Yuji is greeted with a warm, genuine smile reserved only for him.]

Yuji, hi. Funny, as I was about to do the same.

[He had to make sure he saved a piece of cake for him before it was gone, after all.]

001

[newphew]

[ hunter is very unsure and is slowly and very uncertainly walking around, trying to figure out what's going on and why he was invited to this. he looks incredibly out of place here and feels it. just skulking around, really ]

Sure.... so, this isn't secretly training or something?

[ he has no idea what a picnic is. ]

[the_fourteenth]

[Of all the people to approach, then, Raidou is a good choice. Not exactly Captain Extrovert himself, this whole thing was still his idea. He's not been to too many picnics in his life, either. Not a lot of time for that in his line of work.

Raidou seems slightly amused by the question, only because it sounds exactly like something he would think if he was in Hunter's shoes. He shakes his head.]

Not here, not today. We may not get many chances to enjoy the outdoors, and we're very lucky to have so many blooming trees after everything that's gone on here. So please, sit. Make yourself comfortable.

Lucy | Elfen Lied | ota

[saudadist]

[ Parties are certainly not her in any way. But Lucy isn't going to turn up her nose immediately. No, instead she plans. Plans and cooks and, when she can't cook anymore, she buys. It's just a one-time thing, right? And besides, Kiritsugu went to the trouble of getting her this nice yukata and everything, so why not use it?

The spread she brings is quite the sight. Her picnic blanket is covered with the many tiers of a fancy lunchbox, five in total. Two are packed full with onigiri and sandwiches, one with two rows of skewered odango, one with pink daifuku, and the final one is just...well, a wide arrangement of sushi but especially big futomaki rolls. There's also a plate with homemade cookies shaped like cherry-blossoms, and bottles of alcohol-free sake.

Both Lucy and Nyuu can respond for this! Nyuu will be much more responsive and eager to have people eat with her. Lucy...well she won't stop you if you sit down but she's been silently sipping away at a suspicious bottle of sake she's been keeping for herself. ]

[heroforall]

[Izuku doesn't hesitate to take the free seat next to Lucy, instantly seeking out a familiar and friendly face. And...okay maybe her towering lunchbox holds a bit of appeal as well, especially once she begins opening it up to display what's inside.]

Wow, you really made a lot. It looks delicious.

[saudadist]

[ Instinctively she tenses a bit as Izuku draws near to sit. She eases up again when she realizes who it is, but she doesn't meet his gaze. Mostly to hide the pink stain creeping up on her cheeks. ]

I only made some of it. [ She vaguely gestures to the onigiri, sandwiches, and the plate of cookies. ] The rest is from the store.

[ She clears her throat. ]

Go for whatever you want.

[eyescar]

[ Yuji is dressed in his own simple yukata, definitely enjoying the chance to see the flowers and have a bit of a break from the intensity of the missions and White Day all mixed up together. He's come with an armful of onigiri, all with pink and red ingredients decorated them, and he places the small container of them on a side table before he turns to greet Lucy.

He recognises her from their brief conversations before, so he lifts a hand to wave happily. ]

Hey! Do you want one of these? I promise they're not too bad.

[saudadist]

[ Oh, that's Itadori. She remembers him from other times they've spoken, but now...well, she won't tease him about seeing him and Raidou together. Not yet anyway. ]

Oh...mm. Sure. [ Between her own lunch and what others are bringing, they're going to be stuffed with so much rice. Well, it's not a bad thing. ] Did you make these?

elan ceres | gundam: witch from mercury

[gundemn]

[ Someone less straight-laced has snuck sake into the party, but if you ask him, he is going to deny responsibility. Elan appears a carefree presence, mingling and helping himself to dishes that others have brought. Later on, he gets a mischievous glint in his eyes and proposes a game of truth or dare to liven up the festivities. So how about it?

After extroverting hard for an evening, he takes up a quiet spot away from the crowd, leaning against a blossom tree and looking contemplative. All this partying isn't unenjoyable, presumably it's what normal teens do, but he needs a break before he starts to feel like he's just going through the motions.]

[eyescar]

Truth or dare...?

[ Yuji frowns, crossing his arms a little. ]

... What if I don't want to answer?

[gundemn]

You can't pass! That's against the rules. You're not a rulebreaker, are you?

[ Oho? What big secrets does he keep? Now Elan is even more curious. Yuji doesn't strike him as the type to have skeletons in the closet. ]

[peripheries]

What's a dare?

[The game is going so good!!]

[gundemn]

[ Buddy...

On one hand, Elan has a feeling it will be nigh impossible to embarrass Kaworu (because isn't that the goal here). On the other hand, this is his chance to mold him into a formidable (in other words, annoying) truth and dare player. ]

When someone picks dare, you tell them to do something for you or do something they don't want.

[thundercrashes]

Truth or dare, huh?

[Manjoume considers the proposal, before he shrugs.]

Fine. I'll pick truth for the first round.

[gundemn]

Were you scared of the kaiju?

[ Sorry Manjoume, Elan's decided to be annoying and we're back to this topic again. ]

Bakugō Katsuki 💥 Boku no Hero Academia

[blastedass]

🌸 001.
[For someone who isn't social adept, Raidou's certainly been the host or impetus for a few social gatherings already. He wonders what keeps prompting the guy to do these things. If it's another person, they should step up instead of getting Riadou to do it... or it could just be Raidou. Whatever. Bakugo had been planning on going out today to view the cherry blossoms anyways. Dressed in a dark yukata with red and grey designs, he's comfortable among the warming weather as he lies off to the side beneath one of the trees a bit away from the other kids around his age.

It reminds him a little of his class back in U.A., listening to their chatter while he's keeping himself separated from the bunch so he doesn't get wrangled into their shenanigans. Lost in a mixture of nostalgia and rest, and probably in a strange place to try and take a nap beside the din, that looks like what Bakugo's doing. A few sakura petals fall on his chest, get caught in his spiky hair, and one even balances right on the tip of his nose.

At least it was, until he puffs out a breath to blow it off.]


🌸 002.
[At least no one's tried to make trouble for their group; fights have already broken out over some choice spots throughout the past day or two of the festival. Bakugo's put a stop to two of them (and gotten into one) because he's a police officer and a teenager. Go figure. When he does leave his rest on the outskirts, it's usually to get something to eat.

Due to all the soft and sweet things people usually bring to Hanami parties, Bakugo eschewed the confections he's been assisting a few others in the kitchen with, and instead brought onigirazu filled with plain white rice, teriyaku salmon, asparagus (or peppers), and a sakura petal inside, a all wrapped in pickled sakura leaves instead of traditional seaweed, which makes for a salty, savory bite.

Apart from the food, Bakugo can get wrangled into a game, usually playing one of the numerous kinds with Hanafuda cards, or casting dice for a game of Farkle (aka: Greed, Hot Dice, Zilch, etc), and being his overly competitive self who loves to win.]

Manjoume Jun | Yu-Gi-Oh! (GX)

[thundercrashes]

[Manjoume doesn't actually know Raidou that well, only really having seen him around in passing, so he's a little surprised when he gets an invite to come to this picnic with other kids his own age. But, the duelist shows up nonetheless, and while his yukata is a simple one, he does seem to be relaxed in comparison to his usual moody tsundere demeanor that you might have seen him typically wielding like a second skin.

He didn't bring any cooking (trust us, this is a good thing as he has little to no experience with preparing food) but he did bring his Duel Monster cards as he leans against a tree and shuffles his cards between his hands to give himself something to do, until someone approaches him.]

Oh, hey. What's up?

[heroforall]

[Izuku attends the party eager to meet more people his age. His time at U.A. has gotten him used to constantly being surrounded by peers, and although these teens aren't his classmates, he's hoping to make some meaningful connections with them. They're all here in the same boat, after all.

He notices Manjoume standing off to the side, shuffling cards in his hands, and decides to approach out of curiosity. The backs of the cards don't look like any he's ever seen.]

Hi. What game are those cards for?

[peripheries]

What is that? A game?

[Kaworu is not wearing a Yukata, though if he knew where to get one, perhaps he would. The traditional clothing is curious to him, though he tends to just wear is school uniform.

He kneels down, almost like a child looking at a bug on the ground.]