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yuji "old man whisperer" itadori. ([personal profile] eyescar) wrote in [community profile] synflux2025-07-17 06:34 pm

🎉 TANABATA FESTIVAL 🎊

WHO: Everyone in Neo Tokyo
WHAT: Tanabata festival! 🎉
WHERE: In the centre of the park
WHEN: 17/07 onwards
WARNINGS: N/A

NEO TOKYO TANABATA
aka operation festival funtime
As the middle of July opens, the streets outside of Neo Tokyo seem to get decorated almost overnight. Colourful origami banners hang from the trees, a mixture of tanzaku, kamigoromo, orizuru and toami.

For anyone who has been to the Sendai region in the midst of the Summer months, the decorations will look almost endearingly familiar; it's time for tanabata!
▶ 001. OPERATION: FESTIVAL FUNTIME.
The savvier of people might notice a particularly bright shock of pink hair running around in the early hours of the morning, taking part in setting up the decorations and putting together a basic layout of tables with tablecloths and various goods and prizes. Each decoration is hand made, and if you look closely you might see little golden traces throughout, giving a clue to who helped made these ones. There's something infectious about his enthusiasm and the delight, even as he gets a little more tired as the day goes on - there's nothing stopping him. Eventually, his section of the festival is set up; there are various stands, some for making decorations (bamboo branches with ornaments, more paper ornaments, origami, and various other cute and traditional arts and crafts), some space for you to take a break and have a fruity and always non-alcoholic drink and an area with a handsome backdrop for the taking of photos.

He's not alone, though!

Raidou's looking livelier than he has than in the last few weeks. He's helping the festival in an organizational capacity, while Yuji handles most other things. He sets up the stands, moves and directs supplies to the right place, picks out spots for decorations, and makes sure both vendors and visitors have everything they need. If you stop to ask him a question or ask for direction, you get a quick, polite answer before he flits off to the next task.

Once things are running smoothly, you'll find him working at one of the food booths, where he's frying up takoyaki and taiyaki. Raidou couldn't be more in his element - serving up fresh food and treats to the Outsiders and the community. You might even get your food handed to you from him with a smile.

At night, the festival is lit up with fireworks and sparklers throughout, lighting up the sky with explosions of little joy and happiness.

Throughout the festival, you can also get a free bento, delivered to you by a cute looking rabbit. The bentos come in many designs, cute, adorable or precious!
▶ 002. A DREAM IS A WISH.
One of the most exciting aspects of tanabata remains the wish-making. In the set-up for the festival, there are little posters left around near one particular booth (manned by local cryptid Choso) to explain the story of the festival and the meaning that it holds. Alongside it are an almost ridiculous amount of paper strips in various colours, left with some pens and calligraphy brushes for people to pick up and use. A big sign next to it declares the following:

Make a wish! If it's a good one, it might come true!

The directions are clear: write your wish on a strip of paper and hang it on one of the bamboo decorations. The harder you wish, the more likely it is to come true - and there are some prompts for the kind of wishes people could make, just in case you're strapped for ideas:
  • Academic or work successes
  • Prosperity or good health
  • Care and love for family and friends
  • Success in love or platonic relationships
  • Fulfilment of a personal goal or ambition
  • You might notice Yuji watching as you're tying your wishes up... Don't worry about that!

    If you require further assistance in your wish-making (or even if you don't at all) Choso seems more than happy to lend a helping hand. When he isn't cutting up paper strips and sorting them out into strangely-organized piles (paper thickness instead of size or colour), he's preparing the calligraphy ink via manual inkstone grinding or offering an absurdly wide variety of coloured (and scented) markers for your convenience.

    The strips of wishes can be as decorative or simple as you like, so don't stress about your artistic genius!

    ( ooc note: If you would like Yuji to take a shot at making your wish come true, please respond to this comment! There will be some RNG "granted wishes" that you can use in your top level and keep as a fond memory, but please note there is only one "granted wish" per character. )
    ▶ 003. AS THE POETS SAY.
    In the centre of the festival, in the midst of a park with vibrant flowers, is a table where Yuji sits for a few hours at a time between breaks. He seems to be practically vibrating out of his seat, and when approached he launches into an explanation of this particular game:

    THE SOULMATE GAME!

    The aim of the game is simple: you are given a ribbon at random with a number on it. Your mission? Find the person with the matching ribbon within a time limit of an hour and win a special prize. Don't worry though... If you lose, there's a prize for not quite making it within the limit. The festival is meant to be a celebration, after all, and Yuji doesn't want anyone to miss out.

    Here's the problem: Yuji isn't making it easy for people to find their soulmate. He's not left a boundary for how far you can go (in case you were tempted to hide...) nor has he done anything to make the festival less distracting. This area is set up with your traditional festival games, such as (fake) goldfish scooping, ring toss and some chairs and tables set out for food and conversation.

    To make it worse? Sometimes, Yuji might pop up and give you a hint to go in a particular direction, only for it to be a total red herring. This is definitely fun, isn't it? Who doesn't love a good chase? The problem is...

    Will you find your soulmate in time...?

    ( ooc note: If you would like to win (or lose) at the soulmate game, please respond to this comment! Go ahead and OOCly decide who your character gets paired with and whether or not you win or lose - there are different prizes for each. You can play the soulmate game as many times as you want ICly, but you will only get one prize roll per character! )
    ▶ 004. TINY FRAGMENTS THAT REMAIN.
    NOTE: THIS PROMPT WILL REFER TO THINGS THAT ARE SPOILERS FOR JUJUTSU KAISEN CHAPTER 264 ( refering to Yuji's powers and how he uses them in a fight ).

    Here's the thing: Yuji wants everyone to have fun. His dream is that people are able to find some joy and peace in the midst of the darkness of the last few weeks, and so he sinks into something that is familiar to him - cursed energy, and his domain expansion. In the early hours of the second day of his festival, you might catch him making a hand sign before a ripple of powers hits, collecting around the area of the festival like a literal bubble. Anyone on the edge of the bubble will see it like a flickering, semi-transparent void, but there's nothing to worry about... Right?

    The power of Yuji's domain expansion is simple enough, in theory: it transports into the memories, digs into the heart of what people want to show. His intention is to share the tanabata of his childhood with the people of Neo Tokyo and spark some joy for the Outsiders who have been through so much. He wants to show them something sweet and nostalgic, but he doesn't quite anticipate the side effect.

    Outsiders who end up stepping into Yuji's domain will find themselves able to come face-to-face with their childhood selves, and enjoy the festival together. If they're together with another Outsider, those childhood versions of themselves (shaped in the way they remember themselves rather than how they actually looked!) are visible and shared, like an extension of their thoughts come to life.

    It's still tanabata, but this particular part of the festival is influenced by what Yuji remembers from his youth, and Outsiders can find themselves seeing and being able to take part in various activities:
  • Crayfish catching (try and get the biggest or rarest one!)
  • Archery (can you beat your friends and get the bullseye?)
  • Horse riding (and you might hear Yuji commenting on how big their faces are)
  • Parades (are you going to join in?)
  • And anything else you can dream up! It's your character's childhood too, right...?
  • As soon as Yuji realises his mistake (at the end of the day, lost in his own memories) he brings down the domain, but it might be too late for some Outsiders who have come face to face with their more adorable versions. Whoops.
    EVENT BREAKDOWN (CLICK TO EXPAND)
    1. OPERATION: FESTIVAL FUNTIME: The festival is being set up by Yuji and Raidou, with support from other Outsiders to make decorations. Food and other entertainment is on offer for anyone who attends, but all drinks are non-alcoholic.

    2. A DREAM IS A WISH: Outsiders are given the chance to take part in the tanabata tradition of wish making. They can decorate paper with their wish and hang it up in the hope it will come true. Yuji will be granting one wish per outsider.

    3. AS THE POETS SAY: The "Soulmate Game" has characters being randomly assigned numbers and tasked with finding their matching pair to win a prize. They have an hour to find their partner and, win or lose, there is a prize for taking part.

    4. TINY FRAGMENTS THAT REMAIN: Yuji uses his domain expansion to bring Sendai tanabata to life, that has the accidental side effect of allowing Outsiders to meet and see their childhood selves. It also allows them to visit Sendai itself and take part in some other minigames that are not tanabata related if they want.
    intertwinedfates: bitty (202)

    [personal profile] intertwinedfates 2025-07-18 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
    [Definitely STRANGER DANGER, if only in terms of embarrassment central! Though who's the one being embarrassed is up for debate when Bittyori goes in for the kill by immediately calling him out on his sweaty hands. That makes Yato go aghast and hunch his shoulders while gritting his teeth.

    He can't truly be angry because it's Hiyori, but still...! To be so damn astute and hurtful...! Brutal.

    Little Yato meanwhile seems to hesitate as he watches his older self get all friendly with the two girls he doesn't recognize, jumping slightly when Hiyori addresses him. With wide eyes, he merely stares at her before inching closer nervously, like a skittish cat. Finally, once he's slightly hidden behind Yato, he peeks around to look between Hiyori and her young counterpart, as if undecided who interests him more.

    Eventually though, he takes the offered hand, and...]


    Not sweaty...

    [OUCH. It's enough to make Yato huff irritably out of embarrassment.]

    Would you two cut it out?!
    wwtd: happy, blush (giggles cutely)

    [personal profile] wwtd 2025-07-18 07:15 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ SORRY, YATO. it's like teenyori all over again. but smaller and less jungle savate-y. hiyori tries to placate yato through some breathless laughter. saying they've gotten better. they're not as bad as they used to be. (does that even help??)

    hiyori waits, patient, for little yato to decide what he wants to do.

    it takes all her willpower not to break out into more laughter at little yato's equal savagery and she can't hold it at ALL when yato complains so she's between huffs of laughter as she bends down and lifts smaller yato onto her other hip.

    bittyori peeks over at bittyato. ]


    Yato, th-the more you react -

    [ THE MORE HE'S GOING TO BE TEASED. ]
    intertwinedfates: grrrr angry dork (94)

    [personal profile] intertwinedfates 2025-07-18 07:27 pm (UTC)(link)
    [So Hiyori has always spoken her mind, huh... No real surprise there, though it still stings that she zeroes in on his sore spot so easily. Even Hiyori's words of comfort seem to fall on deaf ears as he mumbles "sweaty" over and over again, in a trance.

    Thankfully his young self is oblivious to the cruel savagery he's unleashed, though he does blush slightly when Hiyori picks him up. For a few moments he doesn't seem to know what to do, whether to lean away or in, though seeing the young girl snuggled up against Hiyori prompts him to do the same, leaning his head on her shoulder while he glances at Bittyori.]


    What am I supposed to do, huh?! Just stand here and take it??

    [The answer to that, is yes.

    Bittyato finally waves to Bittyori, a tiny smile on his face. N-New friend, maybe...?]
    wwtd: excited, comic (TOUNO-SAMA!!!)

    [personal profile] wwtd 2025-07-19 04:11 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ it's a GLARINGLY OBVIOUS SORE SPOT. hiyori laughs nervously at his sweaty trance. it's okay, yato. she won't leave you because of your sweaty palms.

    meanwhile, hiyori is in some strange limbo. this is the best case scenario of getting to spent time with a younger yato. she never wanted him to reincarnate, she always wanted this yato to exist, but

    she can't deny how adorable he is as a kid, either. especially as he leans his head on her. she stares at the sky, trying not to tremble from happiness. sorry, yato. she doesn't have an answer for you.

    (the answer is yes)

    lilyori peeks from her shoulder hiding spot and, seeing him wave, gives a little wave herself and a shy smile, mouthing "sweaty" at him. ]
    intertwinedfates: blush (141)

    [personal profile] intertwinedfates 2025-07-19 04:24 pm (UTC)(link)
    [AT LEAST THEY DON'T STINK OKAY?! And she better not... that would be an all time low for her, judging him based on something he can't control!!

    Lost in his own grumbling, at first Yato doesn't notice just how blissfully happy Hiyori is. He, too, always longed to know what she was like as a child, but given her brutal takedown, he's slightly regretting that wish. Grumbling to himself, he doesn't notice the cute exchange of waves between their kid selves, with both mouthing "sweaty" and giggling up a storm.

    Finally, he calms down enough to peer at Hiyori, and seeing her with both children in her arms does something to him, makes his heart clench. Nervously he licks his lips, then shyly shuffles in place, toeing the ground as a blush spreads across his face.]


    ...is this how many you want?

    [Kids, he means.]
    wwtd: shock, blush (senpai noticed me)

    [personal profile] wwtd 2025-07-19 04:43 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ NO HE SMELLS GOOD

    the fact that lilyato is dragging his older self is hilarious. it's lost on lilyori but not hiyori, herself, and she's giggling quietly along with the kids until yato

    is yato.

    she seems to realize somethig is up before he says something and glances over to see him shyly shuffling and fidgeting about. blushing. uh oh. she knows that look. she's SEEN that look multiple times right before he - yep.

    she starts to feel a bit hot in the face, too, and tightens her arms around both kids. ]


    I... I'm not sure. Maybe. [ conversation #398293 about having kids. ]

    It'd be nice to have them close in age...
    intertwinedfates: cry dork (73)

    [personal profile] intertwinedfates 2025-07-19 04:57 pm (UTC)(link)
    [sMeLlS nIcE...

    Honestly, it's so HER to zero in on his sticking point and just brutally savage him, that he can't even be truly mad. At least not at lilyori. His younger self though? He can totally be irked at. DON'T ENCOURAGE HER!! Even if it's cute the way he starts reaches out to try patting lilyori on the head.

    Though really, can she blame him for thinking these thoughts when she's got a pair of kids on her hips? She looks every bit the part of a mother caring for her children - their children. Even if they're just mirror copies of themselves.

    Seeing her blush has him grow even warmer as he lets out a breath, trying not to let his mind run away too badly.]


    Yeah, I think so, too... That way they could be friends, hopefully.

    [And not be quite so distant, like Hiyori and her brother. That's one thing he doesn't want, to have a family that feels split.]

    I-- HEY!! [He gets interrupted by his younger self reaching up to yank his hair, tiny pout on his cute face.]

    You talk too much.

    Wha--! Why I oughta...!
    wwtd: calm, happy (GOD OF HAPPINESS)

    [personal profile] wwtd 2025-07-22 10:16 am (UTC)(link)
    [ lilyori blushing as lilyato pats her head. she likes headpats.......

    also, no, can't blame him. it seems like his thoughts are pervaded by that of a family. she shifts one of them on her hip as a small smile tugs at her flushed cheeks. ]


    If they're like you and I, they'll bicker al the time but love each other.

    [ like - ]

    Like that... [ she tries not to laugh at lilyato and bigyato arguing. with a patient sigh, hiyori peels his fist out of yato's hair. ]

    Do you and Hiyo-chan want to go play some games? You can win prizes. I saw a whole bunch! Then, there's fireworks later.
    intertwinedfates: blush yell (119)

    [personal profile] intertwinedfates 2025-07-22 03:15 pm (UTC)(link)
    [Given how him and Nora always had to act like they were their father's children despite the cruel way he treated them, it's little wonder he desires a proper family to love and cherish. Something he hopes to have with Hiyori.

    Prodding lil Yato with a finger on the cheek, the elder god almost loses it as his double tries to bite him.]


    I hope so-- OI! Behave, you!

    [Only once Hiyori intervenes does Bittyato behave, half hiding against her before sticking his tongue out at Yato.]

    Yeah...! I wanna try everything! [Huffing lightly, Yato braces his hands on his hips.]

    I'm gonna win you something as well!
    wwtd: blush, happy, shock (oh!)

    [personal profile] wwtd 2025-07-22 03:34 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ after the wedding. after, after.

    at the almost bite, hiyori looks down more sternly but still gently? at lilyato. yeah, behave?! don't give lilyori any ideas!! her future is already full of mma wrestling.

    then, she's really REALLY trying not to laugh at yato sticking his tongue out at himself. must be karma for all the antagonizing yato did in his youth. and his oldth. ]


    You can try - eh? You are?

    [ meanwhile, lilyori is staring at bigyato. jiiii. ]
    intertwinedfates: shrine happy anime blush (so blessed)

    [personal profile] intertwinedfates 2025-07-22 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
    [Not long now, at least...!

    As though Hiyori is suddenly safety itself, Lilyato clings to her tighter to avoid any repercussions from his cranky self; without his father here, he feels safe being honest about his feelings, especially regarding his senior. While he hasn't said much since being lifted into Hiyori's arms, he manages a small insult:]


    Old man!

    Hey!! Watch it, punk!

    [Though once he feels Lilyori's eyes on him, he blushes slightly and takes her from Hiyori to hold her himself, smooshing his cheek against hers.]

    Uh huh! I'm gonna get you all something, so there! Ain't that right, Hiyo-chan~?
    wwtd: blush, shock, worry (I DIDN'T DO IT)

    [personal profile] wwtd 2025-07-22 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ hiyori IS safety, lbr.

    she is also weak to a child clinging to her so she stern look fades completely by the time yato is being called an old man. ]


    Well, it's kinda... true. [ HIYORI.

    lilyori saving the day with her staring. at first, she looks flustered and uncomfortable at being held by a STRANGER DANGER. then she's even more flustered from having her cheek smooshed and someone getting her something??? ]


    Awawawawaaaa-?!

    Y-Yato!

    [ hiyori has had literal years to get used to his clinginess, take it easy on POOR HIYOCHAN ]
    intertwinedfates: hymns dork blush (78)

    [personal profile] intertwinedfates 2025-07-22 04:45 pm (UTC)(link)
    Hey! Whose side are you on??

    [She really is. She's safety, she's comfort, she's... home.

    Which is probably why Lilyato takes to her so easily, despite having been taught (and learned the hard way) not to talk to strangers. He's desperate for attention, too, which she provides in a safe way.

    Unlike his counterpart getting too clingy and affectionate. He just can't help himself--! She's soooo precious and adorable!]


    It's fiiiine! We're all friends here, right, Hiyo-chan?

    [Still, he's gotten better and thus ceases to rub cheeks with her, instead petting her head softly as the head for the games.]

    Whatcha wanna try first, my girl?

    [HIS GIRL]
    wwtd: blush, calm (fireworks)

    [personal profile] wwtd 2025-07-22 04:56 pm (UTC)(link)
    Yato's.

    [ WHICH YATO

    expression falling a bit, she holds lilyato against her hip as yato gets extremely affectionate with her kid self. it's not jealousy she feels. not even close. ]


    E-eeeehh??

    [ ah, headpats. headpats will work. lilyori calms down and points to a nearby festival game.

    HIS GIRL.

    carrying lilyato along, she hurries after the two. ]


    That Yato. He's going to give me gray hairs at six if he doesn't reign it in...

    [ still.

    still, watching him like that... like a doting dad... ]
    intertwinedfates: bitty (190)

    [personal profile] intertwinedfates 2025-07-22 05:14 pm (UTC)(link)
    Hmph! I thought so.

    [He's Yato, so clearly it's his side she's on, right??

    Unfortunately, being so full of himself means he misses the way her expression changes, as he's busy with Lilyori and trying to win her over. He knows he has regular Hiyori's affections, now he wants her tiny self's.

    Meanwhile Bittyato peers up curiously at Hiyori, having seen the way her face falls. Gently, he tugs at her shirt to get her attention.]


    Why're you sad...?

    [And can he make it better...? She looks a lot like Sakura, so... he doesn't want to see her upset. Maybe if he can find her some flowers...?]
    wwtd: happy, adult (me a doctor)

    [personal profile] wwtd 2025-07-22 05:19 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ SHE GOT AWAY WITH IT!!!

    after a bit of time, he does eventually win lilyori over with his antics. with pointing out everything, toys and the game itself or how to play, and asking which one she wants or failing spectacularly at some game at first - either to make her laugh or because he's actually bad.

    she blinks rapidly and glances down at those familiar blue eyes, quickly putting a smile back on her face. if it was yato, she'd probably tell him but- ]


    Hmm? I'm okay. I just got a bit lost in thought. [ thoughts of incompatible and such. not the same equipment. not human. ] Do you want to go play games with Hiyo-chan and Yatojii?
    intertwinedfates: bitty (198)

    [personal profile] intertwinedfates 2025-07-22 05:31 pm (UTC)(link)
    [SHE DID!!!

    That seems to delight Yato more than the games themselves; being able to make his fiancee's young self smile warms his heart and makes him feel accomplished in a way few things do. He knows he's won over Hiyori, so being able to connect with her as a child means he gets to learn more about her, too.

    Meanwhile Lilyato doesn't seem fully convinced, as he's astute enough to read people who aren't telling the whole truth thanks to the way his father treated them.]


    Mm'kay... [Still, he can't help suddenly hugging her tighter around the neck, face buried against her shoulder as he nods.] Mmhmm! If you'll play, too...

    [Maybe her getting to play will make her cheer up...?]
    wwtd: happy, adult (WINK!!!!)

    [personal profile] wwtd 2025-07-22 05:44 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ he'll discover they aren't all THAT different. as she's grown up, she carries a confidence that a child doesn't. that a teenager doesn't, either. there are times she still gets shy and flustered, sure, but hiyori knows who she is.

    synflux liked to make her question it more than once, however.

    all that to say, when given the chance to play the game, lilyori DOES NOT GIVE UP on winning. ]


    Oh...! [ at first, she's surprised at the sudden hug around her neck but her eyes warm and she lays a hand gently on his back. yeah, yato was always this kind wasn't he. ] I'm okay. I promise.

    [ since he's obviously still worried, so she switches up the tactic. ]

    Hmm, I dunno. I might kick your butt and win everything. Are you sure you want that?
    intertwinedfates: bitty (202)

    [personal profile] intertwinedfates 2025-07-22 05:54 pm (UTC)(link)
    [Something he'll be grateful for, if only because he loves Hiyori for who she is, and who she was. She doesn't need her to be the same, confident woman that she is now for him to appreciate her. He treasures her vulnerable side, too. Now if only the same could be said of himself...

    Thankfully he and Lilyori are equally competitive, taking turns at games like ring toss, while he encourages her and gives advice all the while, not minding when she wins before him.

    Thankfully Hiyori herself manages to stir something within his young self, compelling him to pop his head up and peer at her with big eyes and a tiny pout.]


    N-Nuh uh! You can't beat me, I'mma god!

    [Ah... That's right, he's still got that mindset of being able to do whatever he wants due to his upbringing. Kindness or not, some things are going to be hard won...]

    Let's go, 'yori!
    wwtd: excited, adult (SO HAPPY)

    [personal profile] wwtd 2025-07-22 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ lilyori minds the advice even though she tries to assure yato she knows what she's doing. (she doesn't) when she does win, it's with lots of cheers.

    she's just glad lilyato doesn't focus too much on her problems. as if she needs to talk to child about conception. nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnoooooooooooope. so she's inwardly relieved that she stokes his petulant and pouty spirit, making her grin a bit. ]


    We'll see about that!

    [ she dashes them over, making sure to bounce little yato a lot so he starts to laugh before standing at yato's side. ]
    intertwinedfates: wink grin (171)

    [personal profile] intertwinedfates 2025-07-22 06:52 pm (UTC)(link)
    [He cheers right along with her, grabbing her little hands and dancing her around in a circle when she succeeds, much like a proud papa.

    Lilyato is still worried - that look hasn't left his eyes - yet he seems distracted easily enough by the challenge of being beaten, pointing towards the other pair and encouraging her on with a soft tug at her shirt.]


    I'm gonna win aaaall the prizes!

    [Once they arrive, it's to a breathless Yato and Tinyori now holding a pink stuffed bear with a heart nose, beaming up at them. For his part, Yato grins and flicks his younger self gently in the forehead, making him flinch.]

    Took you guys long enough! I thought you got lost there.
    wwtd: calm (naughty thoughts)

    [personal profile] wwtd 2025-07-22 07:36 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ dancing around and celebrating makes lilyori real happy. ]

    Proooove iiiiit.

    [ hiyori playfully shoots back before lilyato gets flicked. ]

    Look, look! Isn't it cute?!

    [ lilyori shows off her plush before hugging it tight to her chest. noticing lilyato, she holds it out for him to hug as well.

    that faraway look appears on hiyori's face again while she watches, the smile on her face getting more dim. pensive. before she can control it. it's lucky that lilyori is preoccupied with playing with lilyato. ]
    intertwinedfates: calm talk (18)

    [personal profile] intertwinedfates 2025-07-22 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
    I'm gonna!

    [They have a similar energy, Yato and Lilyori. Both full of life and excitable. More outgoing than Bittyato and Hiyori herself, lost in thought as she is.]

    Ah, it's pink like your eyes!

    [As the two of them cuddle with the soft toy, Yato glances Hiyori's way, startling slightly at her thoughtful expression. Leaving the two kids to their own devices for a bit, he takes her aside, lowering his voice so they won't be overheard so easily.]

    You okay...? You seem sorta out of it.

    [There's that similar note of worry that his younger self had in his eyes, though it's much stronger in his adult self.]
    wwtd: calm, adult (mouth remembers)

    [personal profile] wwtd 2025-07-22 07:59 pm (UTC)(link)
    You're right!! We should find a blue one for you!

    [ their little kid chatter continues on and hiyori smiles, briefly, because of it.

    until yato notices her, pulls her aside, clocking her troubles instantly. that's her god of fortune for you. ]


    Just thinking.

    [ she gives his arm a small squeeze. she already knows he's going to ask "about what" so she continues, quiet. ]

    I... hadn't totally realized how badly I want a family of my own until I saw what it could be like.
    intertwinedfates: smile (43)

    [personal profile] intertwinedfates 2025-07-22 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
    Ah, o-okay...! Let's go--!

    [The two of them start scouring the rows of toys in search of one they want to try for, while Yato half keeps an eye on them, but mostly turns his attentions to Hiyori.

    She's right; he would've asked what, so he's grateful she merely continues on, though, at her musing he can't help smiling a little sadly.]


    Don't worry, one way or another, I'll see to it that you have a family to love and cherish. No matter what.

    [Even if, as they've talked about, incompatible software and such. There are other ways, of course. Perhaps not ideal ones, but still...]

    I have faith you'll be surrounded by loving family all your life, Hiyori. You attract it. And you can create it, should you choose to.

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