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seasonsrpg2023-07-01 09:46 am
mistsplitter) wrote in seasonsrpg2023-07-01 09:46 am
βοΈ all the trees change in the fall
WHO: Everyone who wishes to visit the tea house.
WHAT: Tea house opening!
WHEN: Forward-dated a couple of days, but early July!
WHERE: shinrin-yoku, Sunwaning
WARNINGS: Mystery hot potβ¦β¦β¦β¦ (shudders)
[ It had been a couple of months ago, when Ayaka informed the network of her desire to open up a tea house. Many people showed interest, and as such, may receive either a written invitation (so formal) from her, informing them of the tea house's opening. Others may find the invitation via network from the white heronwhich we will conveniently handwave, announcing the opening of her tea house, shinrin-yoku in Sunwaning.
The invitation somehow asks guests to bring an ingredient for foodβ whatever it is they like!-- with no explanation whatsoever. Huhβ¦ wonder what that's about?
And to those who visit, they may find themselves in a little haven of zen for a while. ]
Welcome
πΈ shinrin-yoku seems like a simple tea house upon entering, with a large wooden sliding door that's already opened for guests to enter.
Ayaka will be the one to personally greet her guests, offering three possible areas for seatingβ the traditional Inazuman set up, the space for where you can let your legs down and not kneel while seated, or outside in the gardens. Of course, since it is a grand opening of the tea house, people aren't limited to their own tables! Familiar faces may be abound, and guests may like to walk around and see the interior, perhaps even say hello to the manager who is walking around and sniffing people here and there.
For future endeavours, Ayaka informs guests that they may use the shinrin-yoku for business gatherings and meetings. Members of the Welcoming Committee and Ayato's own committee are more than welcome to use the shinrin-yoku, and may even become a place for exchanging information and the like. The tea house promises to be a safe place to all.
A Simple Game of Snack
πΈ While guests may order food separately with any of the tea house's servers, there is a long table at the garden area offering all the items on the menu (except for the udon). It's free, and part of the ways Ayaka wishes to celebrate the opening of her tea house. There is a small card in front of the display of food, however, and it reads:
a cup of tea, warm
savoury, sweet wagashi
new names under trees
Strange? Random? What does that have to do with food? Well, it seems our little proprietress just loves it when people gather. She doesn't wish for the grand opening to just be a simple transaction, and she wishes for her tea house to be a venue where people can make friends, exchange stories, and feel safe.
It is why these snacks offered at the buffet table are laced with enchantments. The side effects are not harmful at all, and she only wishes for her guests to mingle, as well. As such, some may make people extra friendly, wanting to break the ice with a joke or a funny story. Some may end up bursting into song because of the snack they ate, while some may not be able to hold it in. They have to compliment another person before they can proceed with the rest of their conversation!
Ah, now the poem makes sense⦠as for the tea? Guests will have to order their own, as it is best served hot.
Mystery Hot Pot
πΈ Thanks to Ayaka's time spent in Nippon, she's become. . . excited and wants to continue this tradition she has when she hosts gatherings. If her guests have brought ingredients, there is a large pot of broth being boiled in the garden, with a card informing guests to put in the ingredients they brought! It also informs guests to try the hot pot, despite not knowing what others have put in it. [it is a mystery.png] Ayaka has started it off by adding matcha powder into the hot pot, giving the broth a bit of bitterness to it.
One of the things she enjoys whenever she has the pot boiling are people trying to figure out what the taste is, together. And anyone who manages to finish their bowl of mystery hot pot, regardless of how delicious or questionable it is? Will just have to show their bowl to Taroumaru in order to win a prize!
The prize is a box of Snow on the Hearth, a special kind of sakura mochi that only Ayaka is able to make. Be glad, for people of Inazuma would consider receiving a mochi like this a blessing! If one had the honor of enjoying such a treat while having tea with a princess as graceful and noble as a white heron, one would surely yearn to have that moment stretch into eternity.
Sunset in Sunwaning
πΈ Much like how beautiful the sunrise is, the sunset is beautiful and provides the tea house a nice and cosy ambiance. Guests needn't stay at the tea house the whole dayβ if they are done with their meal and tea, of course they are free to say their goodbyes! But the tea house is definitely open to all until the sun is down, should they wish to stay and spend the rest of their day here.
As the celebration begins to wind down, lanterns are lit in the gardens to keep it well-lit, yet still cosy.
Those who stay until nightfall may be treated to Sunwaning's local theatre group performing. Celebrating the tea house's opening, the theatre group volunteered to perform at the shinrin-yoku with a performance. It is very familiar to Ayaka and the Kamisatos, and no doubt those from Inazuma and Japan, but it may be a new cultural experience for those who have yet to witness such a dance.
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((OOC: Ayaka's tea house is finally open! The prompts are set throughout the day, and are definitely open to anyone and everyone! Feel free to make your own top level and mingle~
The tea house serves the NSFW tea that was mentioned in the recent quests, but she also doesn't want anyone to engage in nsfw activities in her tea house. Anyone who orders those flavours of tea will be advised that there is an inn just down the street FDASGDSGH ))
WHAT: Tea house opening!
WHEN: Forward-dated a couple of days, but early July!
WHERE: shinrin-yoku, Sunwaning
WARNINGS: Mystery hot potβ¦β¦β¦β¦ (shudders)
[ It had been a couple of months ago, when Ayaka informed the network of her desire to open up a tea house. Many people showed interest, and as such, may receive either a written invitation (so formal) from her, informing them of the tea house's opening. Others may find the invitation via network from the white heron
The invitation somehow asks guests to bring an ingredient for foodβ whatever it is they like!-- with no explanation whatsoever. Huhβ¦ wonder what that's about?
And to those who visit, they may find themselves in a little haven of zen for a while. ]
Welcome
πΈ shinrin-yoku seems like a simple tea house upon entering, with a large wooden sliding door that's already opened for guests to enter.
Ayaka will be the one to personally greet her guests, offering three possible areas for seatingβ the traditional Inazuman set up, the space for where you can let your legs down and not kneel while seated, or outside in the gardens. Of course, since it is a grand opening of the tea house, people aren't limited to their own tables! Familiar faces may be abound, and guests may like to walk around and see the interior, perhaps even say hello to the manager who is walking around and sniffing people here and there.
For future endeavours, Ayaka informs guests that they may use the shinrin-yoku for business gatherings and meetings. Members of the Welcoming Committee and Ayato's own committee are more than welcome to use the shinrin-yoku, and may even become a place for exchanging information and the like. The tea house promises to be a safe place to all.
A Simple Game of Snack
πΈ While guests may order food separately with any of the tea house's servers, there is a long table at the garden area offering all the items on the menu (except for the udon). It's free, and part of the ways Ayaka wishes to celebrate the opening of her tea house. There is a small card in front of the display of food, however, and it reads:
a cup of tea, warm
savoury, sweet wagashi
new names under trees
Strange? Random? What does that have to do with food? Well, it seems our little proprietress just loves it when people gather. She doesn't wish for the grand opening to just be a simple transaction, and she wishes for her tea house to be a venue where people can make friends, exchange stories, and feel safe.
It is why these snacks offered at the buffet table are laced with enchantments. The side effects are not harmful at all, and she only wishes for her guests to mingle, as well. As such, some may make people extra friendly, wanting to break the ice with a joke or a funny story. Some may end up bursting into song because of the snack they ate, while some may not be able to hold it in. They have to compliment another person before they can proceed with the rest of their conversation!
Ah, now the poem makes sense⦠as for the tea? Guests will have to order their own, as it is best served hot.
Mystery Hot Pot
πΈ Thanks to Ayaka's time spent in Nippon, she's become. . . excited and wants to continue this tradition she has when she hosts gatherings. If her guests have brought ingredients, there is a large pot of broth being boiled in the garden, with a card informing guests to put in the ingredients they brought! It also informs guests to try the hot pot, despite not knowing what others have put in it. [it is a mystery.png] Ayaka has started it off by adding matcha powder into the hot pot, giving the broth a bit of bitterness to it.
One of the things she enjoys whenever she has the pot boiling are people trying to figure out what the taste is, together. And anyone who manages to finish their bowl of mystery hot pot, regardless of how delicious or questionable it is? Will just have to show their bowl to Taroumaru in order to win a prize!
The prize is a box of Snow on the Hearth, a special kind of sakura mochi that only Ayaka is able to make. Be glad, for people of Inazuma would consider receiving a mochi like this a blessing! If one had the honor of enjoying such a treat while having tea with a princess as graceful and noble as a white heron, one would surely yearn to have that moment stretch into eternity.
Sunset in Sunwaning
πΈ Much like how beautiful the sunrise is, the sunset is beautiful and provides the tea house a nice and cosy ambiance. Guests needn't stay at the tea house the whole dayβ if they are done with their meal and tea, of course they are free to say their goodbyes! But the tea house is definitely open to all until the sun is down, should they wish to stay and spend the rest of their day here.
As the celebration begins to wind down, lanterns are lit in the gardens to keep it well-lit, yet still cosy.
Those who stay until nightfall may be treated to Sunwaning's local theatre group performing. Celebrating the tea house's opening, the theatre group volunteered to perform at the shinrin-yoku with a performance. It is very familiar to Ayaka and the Kamisatos, and no doubt those from Inazuma and Japan, but it may be a new cultural experience for those who have yet to witness such a dance.
((OOC: Ayaka's tea house is finally open! The prompts are set throughout the day, and are definitely open to anyone and everyone! Feel free to make your own top level and mingle~
The tea house serves the NSFW tea that was mentioned in the recent quests, but she also doesn't want anyone to engage in nsfw activities in her tea house. Anyone who orders those flavours of tea will be advised that there is an inn just down the street FDASGDSGH ))
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and Aetherare cool but in her heart, there is no one more awesome than Tartaglia! He's the coolest!! ]I did! Hopefully, it will help, I wouldn't wish anyone to have that kind of encounter with them.
[ Taking another sip, her eyes drift downwards to the teacup, her gaze following the leaves that float across the surface. For a moment, she's uncharacteristically quiet, gathering her thoughts together. ]
Because of that whole ordeal, I learned a few things about myself that I didn't realize. Like... I think I get jealous a little easily, which is silly to think about but that's been on my mind.
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From what she knows, Sirens are creatures in the Summer Segment who resemble women, but the lower half of their body are like a fish's. Despite their beautiful appearance, they can be rather dangerous with the songs they like to sing. . .
For now, she will set aside the idea of fortune telling. Yoimiya's feelings matter. Work and her own interests can come at a later time. ]
What makes you say that?
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Well, she used her magic and voice to try and take him away from me...
[ There's a lot more to the story but that's the extreme tl;dr of the siren incident. Naturally, Yoimiya trusts Ayaka with her life and would be happy to tell her the full story but Tartaglia's privacy also matters to her. So for the time being, she does not wish to go too deep into the details since this ordeal hurt him as well. ]
So ever since then, I come to terms that I get a little jealous and that's been a worry of mine. I know this is going to sound really silly because I fully trust him but I feel like if I catch someone flirting with him, I'd get the urge to chase them away.
[ A sigh rolls out of her lips as she hangs her head in embarrassment. Jealousy is unbecoming... ]
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I think... that is natural, no? [ To feel jealousy. Ayaka doesn't think there is anything wrong with that. Of course, her information is only on the surface level, so she doesn't know the true extent of her friend's jealousy. ]
If it is not, then perhaps I may need to do my own reflecting.
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[ She finds solace in those words. Being in a relationship has opened her eyes to a lot of new emotions but if that's true, maybe she's being a little silly worrying about such things.
But then a plot twist she did not expect happens. Ayaka gets jealous too?!?! ]
Wait... huh?! [ Yoimiya is very startled to hear that ] You too, Ayaka?! So if someone were to flirt with Cloud, you would want to shoo them away as well?
[ Forgive the shocked expression on her face! She did not expect to hear those words from Ayaka. ]
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[ It does happen. She does feel it. She's not as perfect as others may think! ]
Cloud has a lot of good qualities, and I can understand why others would be attracted to him. But he has made a wish to stay with me, and if there are others who disrespect that, then I must do something about it.
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That's a very valid feeling to have. [ Cloud is a very likable guy! Even though he is perfectly capable of defending himself from would-be suitors, she's still making a mental note to protect Ayaka's beau at all costs. ] Since the two of you made a promise, it's only natural to be protective of your relationship and to put a stop to it.
[ She totally gets it! Tartaglia is very charming and attractive, it's only natural for him to receive attention. But it is, admittedly, hard for her to watch someone flirting with him... ]
I'm really glad you are comfortable sharing this with me. It's made me feel a whole lot better too.
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[ This sort of openness is difficult for her, after all. Were they still in Inazuma, despite her friendship with Yoimiya, it is unlikely she would have said anything like this. It's different here!
She offers a small smile before gesturing to Yoimiya's cup. ]
Perhaps we can talk like this again, without the need for fortunes being told.
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My thoughts exactly! We both learned something new about each other and I'm grateful that it brought us closer together. Aside from Tartaglia, you're the only other person I've shared these feelings with.
[ Admitting to these feelings swirling around in her feels like a weight lifted off her shoulders. Another reminder of how grateful she is for the opportunity Ellipsa brought to both of them. Having a moment to bond with Ayaka is a treasure she wouldn't trade for the world. ]
Yes! I'd like that a lot. Let's get together for another girls day out. Hehe, thank you again, Ayaka. I'm now a firm believer that anyone who leaves your tea house will be happy and full of comfort.
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Though... I don't think I would have time listening to everyone's love stories. I think I will reserve that for my good friends.
[ Yoimiya! And if Childe has problems... well, he can turn to Ayaka, too. If he absolutely needs it. He has friends, right???????? ]
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[ As wonderful as love stories are, even Ayakas have to go home, she's got her own beau to return to after a long day at work. ]
Awww, I feel so special to have that privilege. Thank you again, Ayaka. I'm truly blessed to have you as a friend.
[ LOL YES! He has... friends. Funnily, Ayato is one of them???? Maybe????? QUESTION MARKS GALORE. But Yoimiya hopes that one day, Ayaka ends up being one of his friends too! ]
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[ Maybe a romantic reading/ advise session kind of thing. . . something for future Ayaya to consider! ]
I should be saying that to you. And it feels as if we have been telling each other this so many times now, hehe.
If you're done with your tea, [ She gestures to her cup. ] I'd like to see what's left in the cup.
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[ Such a cute plan for future Ayaya... She helped Yoimiya out a lot today and will be fantastic at giving advice. ]
Ah, silly me! I had a blast talking with you, I forgot all about the fortune telling.
[ Time flies when you are having fun. She pushes the cup towards Ayaka, having sipped every last drop. ]
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Was there a specific question you wanted answered?
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I can't really think of anything in particular.
[ She contemplates in silence, pondering to herself. ]
What can you tell me about my future? Do you think I'll continue living a happy life here?
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Ayaka remains silent for a moment as she looks at the bottom of the cup again. ]
It seems you have adjusted quite well to this world, despite Inazuma being so different. [ A pause, and she rotates the cup in her hand. ] You have forged a lot of relationships here, both new and old, strengthening the latter. [ Yet another pause. ] There may be hardships, likely emotional, but you are very good at taking your experiences and turning them into something better.
[ That probably does not answer it directly, though... ]
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But, she isn't deterred in the slightest! Ayaka's final words filling her with a sense of relief. If a difficult situation were to befall her, Yoimiya faithfully believes that with the help of her friends and beloved, she'll be able to make it through anything. ]
I see. Thank you Ayaka! My heart was racing the whole time, it was so exciting to listen to. You sound like such a pro at fortune telling, hehe.
[ So cool Miss Kamisato!!! ]
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[ That she sounds like a pro! Yoimiya is always so kind. ]
You must remember that these words do not define your future, though. I may not even be accurate, because I am not a "pro", as you say!
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[ Her simple head is full of positive thoughts. ]
But this was so much fun and I'm really happy I got to learn about a new hobby of yours. If you don't mind, I'd like to come to you for more readings.