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[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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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.]

[eyescar]

[ Anyone in the world would be able to tell there's something going on between these two boys with how they're reacting to one another; Yuji brightens just as much, excited to see his - well, excited to see Raidou every single time the two of them see one another. It bubbles inside of him and makes him want to reach out and grab him, but he stops himself.

It's probably a little too public, isn't it? He can wait. ]

Well, I'm right here!

[ He does reach out, though, letting their fingers brush gently, fond. ]

Everyone looks like they're having fun.

[the_fourteenth]

They do. I'm glad.

[Raidou felt lucky there were trees blooming at all after the flood damage, but thankfully it all could have been much worse without the Outsider's efforts. They earned this day.

He does quickly take Yuji's hand for a moment, giving it a quick squeeze before reaching for something on the table.]

... I made you something. For your birthday. I know you said you didn't really want to do anything for it, but... [He shrugs a little.] I guess I did.

[Yuji is handed a plate with a piece of the chocolate and coconut cake on it, with icing the same shade of pink as the cherry blossoms. Maybe even reminiscent of Yuji's hair color.]

A little early too, I guess, but, happy birthday Yuji.

[eyescar]

[ A squeeze? In public? That's a big deal, and Yuji recognises it for what it is. He's happy.

He had said that he hadn't wanted to do much - he didn't feel like it was worth making a big deal about, and he didn't really feel too much like celebrating that much with how rough things are when he thinks of 'home' and 'birthdays' it just makes him a little bit sad.

This is okay, though. Something simple, not drawing too much attention to him, and his expression softens just a little as he reaches out to take the plate. ]

Johei... [ It's cute, and pink, and he can feel his cheeks heating up. He really, really wants to kiss him. ] Thank you. I love it.

[the_fourteenth]

Try it first, hmm?

[A tease, naturally. He nods.]

You're welcome. People seem to like it, so have some before it's gone. [Half of it's already vanished.] I made sure to do a practice one first, since I've never really done any baking. I'm guessing people thought it turned out well.

[eyescar]

[ Yuji would say he liked it even if he didn't, but he does grab a fork to take a bite out of it, just to prove the point. ]

You practised? I wouldn't be able to tell this was your first real go, it tastes great!

[ Another bite, so clearly he's enjoying it. ]

I really appreciate the effort.

[the_fourteenth]

Cooking was a necessity at home. Baking... [He shakes his head. That'd have been more of a hobby, and Raidou Kuzunoha XIV didn't have time for such a thing.]

I'll do it again sometime. I had gotten Bakugo to help me. He's quite good at it.

[eyescar]

Yeah, it was the same for me. That's why the chocolates I made you were kind of...

[ Well, wonky is the best word for. Even if he had tried his best to make them look nice. ]

Bakugo did his best with me, too, though I don't think I was a good student.

[the_fourteenth]

He did? [Oh. Hmm. He considers that a moment, mind going back to the conversation he and Bakugo had while working in the kitchen. Bakugo has done nice things for others too, not just him. And he's always done nice things for him. Raidou really needs to return the favor, he owes him.]

It just takes practice. Maybe we can try to make something together sometime.

[eyescar]

Yeah! I was doing it all wrong, apparently. [ Bakugo saving the day for everyone, it seems… At least Yuji knows he’s paying him back in future.

Tilting his head, he smiles, a little excitement showing through. ]

Yeah? Maybe we can make a nice dinner.

[the_fourteenth]

[He loves his idea, giving it an enthusiastic nod.]

That would be great. I could use the practice for the izakaya kitchen... I hope you like ramen enough.

[He'll be starting in the kitchen there a couple of nights a week after graduation, next week. Got to supplement those shrine studies somehow.]

[eyescar]

I do! It’s one of the first things I had here when I arrived.

[ Easy enough to get and familiar, so Yuji was happy to try it. He thinks about going and spending a few hours with Raidou, cooking and relaxing, and feels a little giddy. ]

And don’t forget, I still owe you a proper dinner too.

[the_fourteenth]

[Yuji will get to be his taste tester, then.] Good. I want to make sure I have things just right for the restaurant.

[Oh, he hasn't forgotten. As Raidou cleans and arranges things on the table, he shoots Yuji a coy look over his shoulder.]

I know. I have a surprise planned for that too. You'll meet me outside the base on Saturday evening then, yes?

[He's been practicing his motorcycle skills off base, doing his best to make sure Yuji doesn't find out. He's wanted to make sure he can actually drive it with confidence before telling too many people he has it yet.]

[eyescar]

I bet you have nothing to worry about! If this cake is anything to go by, then you'll be amazing.

[ Ahh, that look... Yuji can feel himself going a touch pink, even as he grins back. A really fancy date, huh? ]

You do? [ He does like a surprise, as long as it's a nice one. ] I'll meet you, definitely! Should I wear anything in particular?

[the_fourteenth]

Thank you. Baking is quite different from cooking, so I've learned. I'd like to practice more of that. Ah, if I have the time. [His schedule is always pretty full. As nice as it was to finally try all these hobbies, training and work still always come first. Well, and Yuji time too now.]

Mm. Something nice. Nice-ish.

[As much as he wishes he could afford somewhere super nice... Give him a few weeks after graduation.]

[eyescar]

It's really hard, isn't it? I didn't think it would be so difficult, but apparently you need special chocolate!

[ He went through so much effort to make you the kitty chocolates, Raidou...

Nice-ish... Is he going to have to ask Kugisaki for advice again... ]

Right! I'll figure it out, promise!