full moon party

[spacialeyes]

Who: Yuuto's CR + Friends of CR + people he just met on the street tbh
Where: Shrine of Love
What: Moon viewing party!
When: September 10th

Summary:

It's the night of the full moon! To celebrate, Yuuto has invited everyone that he knows to the Shrine of Love for a hotpot party. Everyone has been asked to bring one ingredient to add to the pot, though the shrine itself will be providing a variety of meat, vegetables, noodles, and tofu. The moon viewing will last into the early hours of the morning.

OOC: Though technically the party was arranged by Yuuto, there is a public announcement on the Starnet. Anyone who sees the announcement can consider themselves invited. Please use this log as a mingle!

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[stavros]

[arrival]

[Kokoro shows up with a couple of packs of stew beef in her arms. She'll set them down by the rest of the food and look over the spread.]

It seems I need not have worried; there should be plenty to spare. At least nothing looks expired or anything...

[night]

[Kokoro stands off to a corner as she watches the large, bright harvest moon in the sky.]

We've been here so long already... How long will it take to return?

Night

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto had been looking for a good viewing spot and nearly backs off when he sees Kokoro, but pauses at her question.]

Um… Sorry. Has it been very long for you? I think I saw you in May, but… [Has she been here even longer than that?]

arrival

[luminarian]

You really think someone would have brought something expired? Come on, we're all better than that!

night

[rulesof]

Do you want to go home that badly?

[ This girl seems to be gauging Kokoro's reaction, her voice sounding more curious and inquisitive rather than disappointed. ]

ota

[fauxther]

[ Honestly, he was here just to keep up appearances. Twilight had been mostly unavailable since returning from the forest, dealing with the aftermath. Since then, there had been a deeply underlying bitterness in his heart that frustrated him. It was clear that something happened, but the true frustration was in him being unable to recall what it was.

Was his memory getting bad? Was it some effect of the forest? If so, why didn't he make a note of it? Most importantly, what happened that made him so angry?

Despite that, he's arrived here with Yor. Playing the role of the happy married couple as usual, despite Loid looking anything but. He's not too familiar with the Kami of Spacetime, nor with the concept of hotpot itself, but it was still to his benefit to give everyone the impression that they were together, so public appearances like this are too important to skip. He's brought potatoes he had cut earlier, and under most circumstances, will have an incredibly false smile on his face.

There may be a few occasions where he'll go to grab a few things, either for himself or for Yor, but otherwise he's sticking to one spot to look at the moon, not really moving from her side.

He's very, very tired. ]

(( feel free to run into him getting food, or with him and Yor together! ))

[spacialeyes]

[Before, Yuuto would never have been allowed to attend a party, much less host one. Even if he did, he would have been kept behind a curtain and hidden away from the guests, forbidden to speak to anyone out of fear that his Rumor would take root.

But now it was different. Everyone knew, so there was no secret to hide. He wasn’t going to miss his chance to greet everyone, even strangers. When he saw Loid getting more food, Yuuto eagerly met him halfway with a tray of things to cook. And a lot of awkwardness.]

Good evening..! Thank you for coming, um… You came on the camping trip, right? My name is Yuuto… oh, I was there too!

[rulesof]

You look quite tired, sir. Do you need some tea? Or perhaps a massage?

[ She looks him over, even with her bouncy voice before bowing slightly in apology. ]

Oh! But you'd probably want that from your significant other, I'm sorry...! You two were basically stuck at the hip.

[loveedition]

[ Ryoko Asakura has a lot of things on her mind right now. Despite that... there was no chance she was going to miss this moon viewing party. She'd already said as much to Yuuto, and it was a perfect opportunity to finally have a breather after all this time.

And show off her friend, of course.

Ryoko had messaged Fauna and Ushio at some point, letting her know she was going but not to wait for her since she was going to be doing some food prep first. A hot pot was just an excuse to feed her friends naturally, and so she's been cutting up vegetables and various meats to bring with, not settling for one ingredient. It was a lot, but at least for once, she was in good spirits doing so.

Which is why she comes with a bag full of containers, hot pot ready! She's very proud of herself. Anyone who spots her arriving may see her getting there with her plus one by her side. After all, she didn't know if Taiga had made any friends yet, and this would be the best chance for her to do so.

Throughout the night she's found basically either hovering around Taiga and making sure she's okay, putting different foods into the hot pot, and naturally, occasionally, bringing some to somebody.

...she knows she's not the hostess here, right? ]

[stavros]

Ah, well met! I see you've met a new friend. Or is she from your home?

ota

[ai_nnihilate]

[If Satou had her way, this wouldn’t be happening. A part of her knows this selfishness to be true. She knows it to be selfish and childish as well. After all, wishing to hide her children for their safety isn’t what an adult would do. It’s the wish of a child playing the role of a mother.

But that’s what she is. It’s an awful fact that allows the hotpot party to slowly feel okay to her. She’s still a young adult under it all and she craves friendship just as much as her son. A kami cannot have normal friends, but she can play hostess. By the time that people are arriving, she’s convinced herself that it can be fun and not to worry.

Her paranoia only shows in the way that she greets everyone as they arrive. At the very least, she can make sure that no one cruel gets near her kids. Satou waits at the entrance and waves in greeting, smiling cheerfully.]

Youuu made it! Hey hey!

Ingredients can go over there. We’ll start up the pots in a minute, so go ahead and claim your seat and do some mingling!

[fallmushrooms]

Sure! [Velda nods and carries in an entire fish.] Uh, maybe I should've prepared this first or something? Sorry, I've never actually. Done this.

[melancholie]

[Dimitri is not very good with groups of people. He doesn’t like multiple conversations happening around him and he’s shy, usually acting like an asshole to avoid one-on-one conversations. It would be easier to hide by Yuuto, but his brother is too busy with his other friends.

So Dimitri is left to sit awkwardly at one of the furthest tables. He keeps his head low, hoping that no one will take interest in him and that he can sit alone. Maybe he can become invisible like a spirit. When he does notice someone approaching his table, Dimitri tries to mask his vulnerable shyness with a scowl.]

You can sit here if you want… I brought noodles for the pot. [He forces eye contact. It’s very hard.]

[cottoncandydisaster]

[ Predictably, when Dimitri looks up he's met with Ceto's familiar blue eyes, softened fondly as he moves to sit beside his friend. If he's blushing he doesn't seem to notice it... Because yes, even when Dimitri was scowling like that, Ceto found him endearing. ]

You know it's easier to be less conspicuous with someone else. Sitting alone will worry people.

[ It's both legitimate advice and slight teasing- because Ceto always seems to find him hiding on his own like this. It's not really Dimitri's fault that he's anti-social. Being forced into these situations probably doesn't help him much on that front. The least he can do is keep him from attracting unwanted attention. ]

I brought a couple vegetables myself. Better there be extras in case someone forgets to bring something... How are you holding up?

[denouefate]

[Among those in the host squad is Mikale, who took it upon himself to prepare the soup broth. It’s been an all day task, and anyone who arrives early could volunteer to help him in the kitchen. Between preparing the broth from scratch, cutting vegetables, and prepping trays of ingredients, Mikale needed and welcomed any help.

But when the party starts, he does take some time to relax. Which, for him, means bringing a tray around to serve tea and bowls of rice. It gives him a chance to meet people without committing to a long conversation.]

Is the soup okay? Can I do anything for you?

Helping out

[cottoncandydisaster]

[ Ceto naturally offered to help as soon as he learned Mikale was in charge of making the broth and prepping for the hot pot on his own. He's never been part of something this large-scale before so he could imagine it was a lot on his own. He's been busily cutting up vegetables, somewhat lost in thought. He's admittedly not sure what to make of Mikale these days. After all, He's been working with him since he arrived here, then during the MirrorMe incident he found out some... sensitive information about him, only for Mikale to immediately find out about Ceto's crush on his son once they got trapped in the dream. They've never really talked about any of it, and he's not even sure Mikale wants to talk about it. If there's something he's noticed about this family it's that they don't seem to talk about anything.

He glances to the man anxiously, wondering how to bring this up- where to even start. ]

Miiikale! [ He chimes; he's acting like nothing's wrong ] I'm done chopping these carrots, where do you want them?

[goldenmage]

[Call him crazy, but Shugo isn’t sure if anyone wants him to be here! He even resisted at first, telling both Satou and Yuuto that he would ruin their party… only to be baited by Mikale’s offer to make the soup from scratch.

He’s still very awkward about being there. Shugo stands away from the tables, aware that he could ruin the cozy vibe just by existing too close to the wrong people. It’s safer to stand back with a cup of tea and watch. Mikale will save him some food, right? Right?? He just had to be patient.

His stomach growls and Shugo’s cheeks turn red.]

It’s fine. Just pretend you’re researching something. You always forget to eat when you’re researching. [his stomach growls again.] … dammit.

[loveedition]

[ Ryoko had been making a point to go to those who didn't want to make a meal for themselves and ask what they would have wanted, but there was... a lot of hesitation naturally, when she saw Shugo.

She tried not to make eye contact, continuing on like normal as he muttered to himself.

...

Unsure of what to do, eventually she arrives with a serving of noodles, veggies and beef on the side. Very carefully, very slowly approaching, as if he'd chew her head off immediately. ]

Shugo-san. [ Quietly. ] I... brought you something. I don't know what you like, but--

[ She trails off, her stomach in knots. ]

Can I... can I speak to you for a moment? You don't have to respond, but it's important.

ota

[preparade]

[ Well... Ryoko insisted that she come with to the party, and Taiga knew better than to try and turn her down. She's had a bit of time to decompress in a space that felt more comfortable, even if Ryoko had been overbearing. If you're even a little bit hungry, you better tell me!

It calmed her down, truth be told.

When she shows up alongside Ryoko, Taiga is helping with the bags of hot pot ingredients. There's even a few vegetables that look like they were hacked apart without any care! They're still edible, promise.

Overall though, Taiga seems content to spend the night in a fair amount of quietness, watching the moon. She isn't the brooding rogue in the corner of the tavern, but the girl doesn't go out of her way to introduce herself. Ryoko's probably doing enough of that for her Every so often, there's a glimpse of a smile as she watches Ryoko bustle around playing pretend party host.

Chances are also pretty good that Taiga's eating a pile of noodles and meat. Nothing else. Don't worry about it. ]

[stavros]

...are you on a diet of nothing but carbohydrates?

[violetlies]

I - locked to V3 Household
Kokichi loathes to be predictable. He can't stand the thought of seeming boring, turns up his nose at those who find enjoyment in things being the same forever and ever, and wants to make things exciting, most of all.

But he's just a tad predictable when he shows up latching onto Kaito's arm.]

Kaaaay. One from each of us, yeah?

[He glances back to Ryoma and Klee.]

You both, too! Add 'em in!

[He then looks back up at Kaito. It's the typical honeymoon phase soft smile on his face.]

Toss ours in too if you would, beloved. Pwease.

II - OTA
[It takes a bit to find Kokichi by himself, but eventually it does happen. He's crossing his arms behind his head, looking up at the moon with a small smile.]

Back when I was younger, a top-secret evil goal of mine was to conquer the moon. I think I would've been a great moon king.

[He comments, almost mostly to himself, but hey, if anyone overheard--]

[proliar]

[ Hayasaka is, on the other hand, completely by herself. She'd really arrived because she saw the message about it, and figured it'd be a good chance to find out what kind of people were even in this city... and naturally, verify that no one she was familiar with was there. So far, confirmed.

The overheard comment was pretty amusing though, so without breaking much of her own concentration at the moon, she remarks. ]

Would the moon need a king? What would have presided over?

[deltant]

[73 has brought the clear most important thing for hotpot....

... granola bars.

What?

Regardless, he keeps looking up at the moon.]

I can't believe there's nothing there...

[fauxther]

[ As low of a profile as Loid was keeping tonight, he couldn't help but overhear that comment as 73 stared at the moon. ]

Sorry, but, nothing where?

[nightwild]

[When Fauna arrives, she's bringing her own favored hotpot ingredients...

A whole, huge, pile of meat. Holy crap, there's so much meat. A bunch of different cuts of a bunch of different kinds, and Fauna's looking about. Her tail is swishing back in forth in excitement.]

Where should I put all this?

[does anyone have the heart to tell her she brought too much.

Outside of that, Fauna is... Well. While she's watching the moon with everyone else, she seems much... calmer? Happier? Than normal. Her eyes are brighter than normal... both figuratively, and literally, eyes reflecting the light of the moon like a cat's in a dark space. It might be a little freaky to watch if you're not prepared.

You might be forgiven for assuming she's a werewolf, with how energized she seems to be by the moon. Or maybe it's her hotpot, which is much like a certain someone else's, a pile of nothing but noodles and lots, and lots of meat. She Hungers.]

[loveedition]

[ Alright, well. It'd be a little rude if she didn't go to bug Fauna while they were there. She excuses herself, letting that same certain someone enjoy her food (with a second plate with vegetables on it, damn it) to head right over and sit next to Fauna, who... seems pretty cheerful.

It's nice. Ryoko's positive it's mostly down to the wonder that comes from a really, gorgeous visual of the moon itself... which is why she starts off by saying. ]

It's beautiful, isn't it?

[rejectedchain]

[Elliot brought fish and spends time being a bit of a wallflower off to the sides. Although he is learning to cook, he's never done anything on this scale before and he suspects he would get in the way more than anything, but he can be found helping set things up beforehand. He's never been to a hotpot party. He had no idea what it would entail, but even though the food is different, as are everyone attending, it reminds him of the tea party Oz's uncle set up, and it leaves him with a pang of nostalgia.

He scowls intensely as he becomes lost in thought. He isn't trying to glare at anyone, but if he does he doesn't realize it. He's failed, again, so what right does he have to just sit here and relax?]

Tch...

[The soup does smell delicious, which surprised him given that there didn't seem to be any recipe involved. He finally decides to try some of the soup and makes a startled sound, his eyes round.

How does it taste good???]

[spacialeyes]

Little brother!!

[Say good bye to any moment of peace, Elliot. Yuuto is sliding up next to him with a big grin.]

Welcome home! How’s dinner? Is it good?

[composalvation]

[Kanade honestly can't remember the last time she actually went to a moon viewing party. There were times, long ago when her family was still whole and healthy, that she can remember picnics and happy times. Her dad would softly play music and her mom would pick out the brightest colored dango for her to eat, and then she'd nestle between them and stare up at the sky for what felt like an eternity. It was comfortable, warm... peaceful.

She hasn't felt like that in a long time, and she was sure she wouldn't really feel that here, among a bunch of strangers, but... something about tonight feels relaxing. Maybe it's the simple fact that she recognizes some of the faces here from the amusement park performances, but she feels much less antsy around a crowd like this. It's... nice.

Nice as it is, though, that won't stop Kanade from being a bit of a wallflower. When the food is cooked and she's grabbed a decent portion for herself - with meat AND vegetables, so nobody has to worry about her eating habits - she'll just retreat a bit away from the crowd, sitting down with her back against a tree and staring up at the bright, full moon.]

With how strange and otherworldly so many things in this place are... I'm a little surprised, that the moon looks the same.

[Said more to herself, rather than to anyone around her]

[popsometags]

[ You have evaded the wrath of Mamakura for now, Kanade. Nice work on the portion.

On the other hand, events like this made Rinne a bit more melancholy than he'd like to admit. Going to a moon viewing party would be something that he'd do with his grandfather, the closest thing to a moment of peace that he'd have been able to get as a kid without his dad showing up for some dumb reason.

Rinne hasn't had much in the way of food yet, waiting for what he considered "his turn" since he really brought one (1) full potato and one (1) leek for flavoring. That meant he couldn't take as much as the others, naturally. So he's been observing the moon, near the tree but not really sitting down, just in case he had to rush over.

The girl that's nearby that's speaking out loud though, a familiar voice. Right, she was Asahina Mafuyu's bandmate. The one that helped bring the others back. ]

A little familiarity is good in a place like this. It helps us feel more at home.

[ Although... ]

It does make me wonder if the people back home can see the same moon we see.

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto has been having a lot of fun at the party. In the afternoon, Yuuto can be found setting up tables on the shrine's large balcony. Of course, the help of his power means that the furniture floats into place and he directs it like an orchestra conductor. He's humming a made-up song as he works, clearly excited to be having so many friends over. Despite his childish demeanor, Yuuto moves with precision and sharp balance.

When the party starts, Yuuto is teleporting around to refill drinks or replace bowls of rice. His power lets him quickly clean tables and clear space for late arrivals. But within a few hours, anyone who looks closely will notice that his sunrise coloured eyes are turning entirely pink and he's getting kind of clumsy. Which means bumping into people and apologizing with an awkward laugh;]

Sorry! I didn't see you! [He doesn't look directly at people when apologizing either. Overuse of his power is literally making him blind the human realm, but he's acting way too chill about it.]

[It's much later in the evening, after the party is winding down, that Yuuto attempts moon viewing. His vision is back now that he's rested and he's sitting on the balcony railing.]

Amazing... I've seen the moon change nine times now. I never thought I'd even see if rotate once! Maybe I can be here a whole year..?

babysitting at the party

[unquestioned_loyalty]

[ Initially he didn't think much about his boyfriend's clumsiness- he's always a little clumsy and he figured maybe because he was so excited it was worse tonight. It's when he first walks right past him and then slams right into his chest moments later that he realizes that something is very wrong. ]

... That's it. You're taking a break.

[ Sure he doesn't know exactly what's going on, but clearly something is going on, and he's going to find out what and stop it. He just scoops Yuuto right off his feet and carries him off to the table he'd been sat at earlier so he can fuss/interrogate him. That's about when he noticed the different color of his eyes and gently cups his face. ]

What did you do to yourself..?

[veileddreamer]

[Tau was still a bit cautious of people, but this was her home, and she was excited for hotpot and the moonviewing, so she wasn't going to hide all night, regardless of her anxieties. She would, instead, spend a lot of the party in a good spot for moonviewing, hoping someone would join her.]

You know...I really...do love the moon...and viewing it like this...with everyone...is so nice...and warm...

[rejectedchain]

Mn. I guess…it’s not bad.

[Elliot admits, stretching out his arms and letting them relax while he admires the moon. He’s been concerned about Tau, so he’s glad to see that she’s enjoying the party.]

Maybe we all can do this more often.

[applehearted]

[ Mafuyu had promised that she would show up to the party with Kanade, so of course she is here. She's brought some nice slices of meat and carrots, in fact.

Of course, she isn't going to drop her usual act of being a 'good girl' when she's surrounded by so many people so she's basically all smiles when she greets people. ]

I hope I didn't bring too much... I've never participated in a hotpot before, so this is all new to me.

[ When it comes to the food, she hasn't exactly touched it, not having gotten much of a portion. Of course, she'll excuse it as "not being really hungry", though. For now, anyway. Someone get this girl to eat. ]

[composalvation]

[Despite arriving together, Kanade hangs back as Mafuyu goes about chatting with the others. It's more for Mafuyu's sake than hers - she doesn't want Mafuyu to have to slip that mask of hers on and off just because Kanade is around, and Mafuyu deserves some time with the other people she knows here without Kanade hovering over her shoulder. It's fine, she doesn't mind, really! She'll just. Chill off to the side.

A bit later on into the night, when everyone's settled into their own groups and digging into the food, Kanade finally returns to Mafuyu's side, two bowls in her hands and a soft smile on her face.]

You know, normally you're the one reminding me to eat. It feels strange being on the other side this time.

[She knows Mafuyu can't taste it, but... she still needs to eat something, right?]

Shijima Chika | OTA

[stillfrozen]

[The newest arrival at the Shrine of Love arrives... a bit late to the party. Her presence is, in fact, heralded by a soft 'tap tap' noise, as she taps a small walking stick in front of her- The extensive scarring over her eyes shows very little doubt as to why she might be using such a stick. She's also wearing much thicker clothing than is really warranted by the weather- She's bundled up like she's ready for snow.

She also seems rather... winded, as she enters the shrine, as well. That was so many stairs, especially when you can't see them. Still, once she enters the shrine, she can be heard calling out softly:]

Hello? Is anyone here? I, um, I was told this is where the 'Kami of Love' lives.... And that I should talk to people here...?

[There's a long pause as she sniffs the air, before she talks a bit more, to herself.]

Oh, no, am I interrupting their dinner...?

[popsometags]

[ Rinne appears, kind of idly wandering around for the most part away from everyone else. Not for any negative reason, but more just that he didn't necessarily come here with anyone else.

There's a bit to unpack, from how she was dressed to how she seemed tired already...

...oh. It's at that point, he does take note of the stick. He sees, now. ]

Not at all, you've actually made it just in time. We're having a celebration. You're more than welcome to join us.

[ Oh, he should point out-- ]

You're right, the Kami of Love lives here, though that's not me. I'm just Rinne.

[procreates]

sudden [a]rrival;

[ There is a masculine looking figure wearing a coat and a collar around their neck who enters the shrine with a bounce in their step, grinning wide with clear amusement; it's clear that they have an air of confidence like they own the place.

But of course they don't.

They take many steps in with a grin and a flourish. ]

Well, it's quite the shame that I was not invited to the party! I wonder if I'll have to curse someone tonight.

[ They're joking, of course, but that doesn't mean that people can't take it seriously. ]

as [b]right as the moon;

[ A little while after being an initial bastard, they've decided to take on the form of a young teenage girl to watch the moon. If they see someone else watching as well, they decide to speak up with a bright smile. ]

It's really pretty, isn't it? If I had a date, you could even call it romantic~! Ahh... it's so nice... why do you think there's that romantic line about how saying "the moon is beautiful" is basically like telling another person that you love them?

wild[c]ard;

[ Want to play something else? Hit me up! This is a brand new OC of mine who is a nonbinary succubus/incubus shapeshifter who's here to be a menace. I'm sorry. Feel free to hit me up at tsundereban if you'd like, too. ]

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[popsometags]

[ And naturally, the first person there to take it completely seriously is someone with his arms folded, an instantly annoyed look on his face. ]

No curses.

[marshmallowpurgatory]

[Night]

[A ways into the evening, one (1) Pidonus Marasia, currently in her usual outfit, chooses to arrive a bit late. Probably she got busy with something at Hanyuu's Shrine, honestly. She's brought a fair amount of a dry spice mix - apparently meant to go on top after you finish up a bowl. She's new to this particular sort of party, and basically will kind of go around at random unless someone pulls her into something!]

[penislol]

[ Iketeru is still getting used to things around this strange place and trying not to think of what he left behind. This is a party that Yuuto-san invited everyone to. It's a great place to make new friends.

He notices someone wandering around the edges of the party without much interaction. That won't do. Everyone should be included, even though he isn't doing much beyond basic greetings.]

Hi! I'm Iketeru. I recently arrived. Are you new here too?