Just another waiting game! But that doesn't mean we can't make the most of some things while we wait. The tea service is pretty cute, IMO! I bet it would totes blow up on 'Blam.
[ help he keeps forgetting none of you are modern ]
"In my opinion" and Instablam! The 'Blam is a social media network - you take pics, post them online, and people can like and comment on what you're sharing. It's a great way to keep in touch with your friends and let them know what you're up to!
Mm, seems like it's new to a bunch of people here. I'd show you what it's like, but I can't connect to it in the hotel... I think the most I could pull up right now are pics from the prism, but I can show you for real after we're done with everything here, if you want!
[ he waves back! but he does need a moment to consider how to answer. ]
Well, I can't say I'm okay. But I don't think there's anything that I can do about it except keep moving forward, you know? Try to do better next time.
Understandably. I wouldn't want to go back, either. Seems like the hotel has other plans, though.
[ he follows! ]
...Why is that, anyway? It's not like I'm much of a chef to begin with, but it seems like it would be more trouble to enforce with so many people here.
once they're in the kitchen, she starts taking out the appliances and ingredients they need, which isn't too much thankfully. she is on alert for when they get shooed, but she gives instructions as she works. (please have mercy i don't know how to make dango but i could link a recipe).
she notes he's back to nicknames. ]
I do. I don't crave them, but I do enjoy them when they're there. Do you enjoy them, Kazunari-san?
I mean, murder mysteries are one thing? But it's different when people are actually being hurt. Way different!
[ he follows direction well! and being an artist, he'll make a picture-perfect presentation once they're done. ]
I do, too! Sweets are my fave, especially wagashi. But I don't have it often, unless Omimi decides to make some. It's a little harder to find in the city unless you go to the niche bakeries and stuff.
But it’d be a little harder to get people to agree to it then, wouldn’t it? I don’t think I would have, if I’d known exactly what it was meant to be. Kumopi would never want someone get to hurt on his behalf.
[ anyway. he smiles! ]
That’s true, though! And I love spending time with friends and having good food!
[ oof. he has to take a deep breath after this one, but it's not easy to shake off the feeling of the memory, even as it fades away. he wasn't meant to see it, but it's definitely going to stick with him.
shinobu doesn't strike him as the type who would want to hear something like "sorry" from someone who has nothing to do with what happened. yet... his heart aches for her, and her sister, their family... all they've lost.
[ she won't reject any kindness or compassion, condolences that come from the heart. it is hard to shake off the sadness and anger that hasn't let her go since the day her parents died.
she smiles. it's both hers and her sister's smile. ]
It took a long while, but yes. We managed to learn how to defeat demons.
[ well. in that case, he returns her smile easily. ]
Good... I'm glad. [ learning to be strong like that is something to be proud of, something he can admire. ] It must have been difficult, but it means you can help others, too, right? That's amazing.
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week 0, tuesday
shinobu's hand is on a doorknob of one of those random hall doors. ]
Should I try my luck?
[ or should they be safe? ]
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[ she says that so easily, so cheerfully. ]
My luck has seen brighter days.
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[ pulling out his phone -- ]
Heads or tails?
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what's an app ]
Heads.
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[ go app go! ]
...Tails! Taking no chances today, I guess! We can go get tea or something instead, if you want.
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[ to the courtyard, then. ]
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...BTW, you haven't seen any of the statues out there move, have you? It's been a few days since then, but it really surprised me!
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[ which is many because she's a traditional japanese girl who likes tea. ]
I wonder why that happened. If it meant anything more than to be a frightening experience.
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[ outside of the requisite murder. ]
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IMO? Blam?
[ she makes a hitting motion. ]
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"In my opinion" and Instablam! The 'Blam is a social media network - you take pics, post them online, and people can like and comment on what you're sharing. It's a great way to keep in touch with your friends and let them know what you're up to!
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That sounds... a bit foreign to me but lovely in concept.
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week 2, sunday
How are you feeling, Kazunari-san?
[ emotionally, physically, etc. ]
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Well, I can't say I'm okay. But I don't think there's anything that I can do about it except keep moving forward, you know? Try to do better next time.
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Your wounds?
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They're fine, though, no worries there. Gemi told me that's because of you, so - thanks. I really appreciate it.
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[ she's honest about it even if she's smiling. ]
My, they already told you? It's not a problem, but you should let me teach you something.
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It's because I asked. I was going to do it myself, but you beat me to it. [ he smiles! ] Teach me something...? Like what?
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[ camp scapegoat rate being what it was means this is not new. ]
First aid? Wagashi in five to ten minute spurts? Koto?
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[ she never explained but wow ): ]
Oh, Stella was teaching me first aid! Maybe wagashi, then? I made mochi with Suki in the prism, and it was harder than I expected!
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[ she nods. ]
I don't like how we're not allowed to use the kitchen still, but we must make do. Let us do our best, shall we?
[ to the kitchen. ]
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[ he follows! ]
...Why is that, anyway? It's not like I'm much of a chef to begin with, but it seems like it would be more trouble to enforce with so many people here.
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[ the hotel buzzword. ]
Dango should be a little easier than mochi.
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[ it's offensive! in so many ways! ]
Do you like sweets, Shino?
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[ the other horrible buzzword.
once they're in the kitchen, she starts taking out the appliances and ingredients they need, which isn't too much thankfully. she is on alert for when they get shooed, but she gives instructions as she works. (please have mercy i don't know how to make dango but i could link a recipe).
she notes he's back to nicknames. ]
I do. I don't crave them, but I do enjoy them when they're there. Do you enjoy them, Kazunari-san?
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[ he follows direction well! and being an artist, he'll make a picture-perfect presentation once they're done. ]
I do, too! Sweets are my fave, especially wagashi. But I don't have it often, unless Omimi decides to make some. It's a little harder to find in the city unless you go to the niche bakeries and stuff.
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[ these wagashi are going to to be good enough for the blam. ]
That's a little sad that you have to go out of your way to get them, but I suppose that can almost make them that much more of a treat.
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You're right, though! It makes it even more special when you can go out to get them with friends.
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[ not that she thinks the hotel and host care, but you know. ]
As long as it's something that makes you happy, it's worth it.
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[ anyway. he smiles! ]
That’s true, though! And I love spending time with friends and having good food!
week 3, monday
shinobu's just trying to mind her own business and look at any of the new places, but stardust has a better idea.
she can't even greet him before the stars come for them. ]
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shinobu doesn't strike him as the type who would want to hear something like "sorry" from someone who has nothing to do with what happened. yet... his heart aches for her, and her sister, their family... all they've lost.
so instead of offering condolences, he asks: ]
...Did you do it?
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she smiles. it's both hers and her sister's smile. ]
It took a long while, but yes. We managed to learn how to defeat demons.
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Good... I'm glad. [ learning to be strong like that is something to be proud of, something he can admire. ] It must have been difficult, but it means you can help others, too, right? That's amazing.
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[ there was no other route. ]
No matter what it took, I swore to be a demon slayer.
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[ part of him wonders if he shouldn't ask, but family is clearly very important to shinobu. it'd be nice if they were both safe. ]
You guys protect people now?
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[ it would be really nice if they were both safe and alive. ]
My sister lost her life years ago.
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[ she’s lost so much… ]
It must have been so hard… But you still protect people on your own?