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open || the universe is calling to you
WHO: Minako Arisato and YOU!
WHERE: Various
WHEN: March 5th, Minako's (and Minato's) birthday!
WHAT: A new puppy, birthday song singing, bar hopping, and star-gazing.
WARNINGS: None at the moment! Feel free to write a new prompt if none of the open ones are to your liking!
PROLOGUE
[A certain appartment in Apprassage erupted into chaos this morning. Upon opening the door to leave for her morning run, Minako had discovered a box on their doorstep. If it were just a package addressed to her, that wouldn't have been an issue, since she was expecting the Nintendo Switch soon...but this package was poked through with holes, and moving.
Needless to say, Minako might have slammed the door and left her poor present out in the cold while she ran for Lucy and Freya. But her present was smarter than that, and let out a polite bark, requesting to be let out. Minako immediately tore open the box, swearing about animal cruelty--
And then she was staring into the eyes of a beautiful gray shiba inu. He tilted his head and perked up his ears, whined, and then proceeded to attack her with kisses.
Five minutes later, Minako is waking the whole apartment up and announcing that they didn't need to adopt a dog later that day. They have Koromaru instead.
She doesn't know why anyone would send him to her in the way they did. Or how she knows, without a shadow of a doubt, that his name is Koromaru, or how it is that she's bonding with him so quickly. But she feels inexplicably protective of him, like she has to keep an eye on him out of the corner of her eyes. Is this how all dog owners feel? Do they make such a strong bond with their dog just as soon as they've laid eyes on it?
Minako chalks it up to the universe being kind to her on her birthday, and decides not to think about it after that.]
I. A NEW DOG'S IN TOWN
Apprassage
[Either way, she certainly feels like a happy dog owner. A quick trip to the pet store provides all the necessary things they'd need right away for him: vaccinations, food and bedding, toys and cleaning supplies. Koromaru is patient and helpful through all of it-- except when it comes to his collar. He doesn't seem to want one at all, and even the pet store employee admits that it's unusual for a dog to be so stubborn about it.
In the end they come to a compromise-- a little white sweater with angel wings on it (that, he'd been insistent on) and a little laminated square of paper tucked into the ID sleeve of the chest, KOROMARU and Minako's contact info emblazoned onto it.
And it's how Koromaru looks as she takes him out for his first walk with her around Apprassage. She has no end goal in mind, seeing as there's plenty of time before meeting Ryoji at Expressive, and Koromaru seems content enough to explore every inch of the neighborhood at his leisure, too. Sometimes he'll turn his head to look back at her, as if he's checking that she's still there. It's odd, but Minako's quickly learning that he's an incredibly intelligent dog. She's taken to explaining whatever he's looking or sniffing at for his benefit, and doesn't even feel awkward about it despite the stares from people on the street...perhaps one of those people is you.]
--that's the community center. I'll probably take you there a lot, I do a ton of volunteer activities there, and I'm sure both the kids and the adults would love you. [Koromaru whines, and she laughs.] Does that sound like too many hands that want to pet you? Don't worry, I'll make sure they don't overdo it.
II. SING ME A HAPPY (BIRTHDAY) SONG
Expressive Cafe; Closed to Ryoji and Minato
[The cafe is a little busy, considering the hour, and it takes a good ten minutes for her to reach the cashier, but she knows the coffee is worth the wait by now. Minako is admittedly a disappointed Makoto Yuki, ever slouching and manning the cappuccino machine, isn't her cashier (and if asked, she couldn't tell you why), but at least there's a chance he'll be her server. And the thought is quickly erased anyways when she spies Ryoji waiting for her at a table in the back.
Her number clutched in her hand, she squeezes her way over, collapsing with her usual gusto into the chair.]
Hi! Hope I didn't make you wait long!
III. MORE THAN ONE FREE 21ST BIRTHDAY PINT
Cabin 11 and other bars
[Walk into Cabin 11 or any of the other bars around the city tonight, and you might find Minako there. Except she looks a little bit different tonight! Instead of her usual casual sweaters, skirts, and jeans, tonight her hair is down and she's in something a tiny bit more party appropriate.
She's a newbie to the bar scene, but it looks like she's enjoying herself regardless, smiling at friends behind her drinks and laughing freely. Her cheeks are suspiciously pink, though whether it's from drinking too much or being embarrassed at something someone said, it's hard to tell.
Depending on what time you see her, she might just be about to be carded for the first time ever, or she could be nursing a drink at the bar, or if the bar has a dance floor, she could be there, very drunk, dancing carefree and singing along with the dance music in a lovely soprano. No matter what, she'll turn to her new conversation partner, beaming bright as the sun, and leaning in for a hug.]
Thanks for coming!
IV. WHEN THE MOONLIGHT IS REACHING OUT TO THE STARS
The Towers
[Somehow Minako hears word of an impromptu star-gazing party that's happening up on the Towers' bridges. She couldn't think of a better way to end the night than to go up and wish on a star to see Minato again. Someone else might have to figure out how they can get into the building, if they need tickets, and all the rest of that logistical stuff that Minako is usually so on top of, though, because she's certainly not thinking about it right now.
The star-gazing party have invited participants to go up to the highest bridge, so that's where Minako is headed, her heels click-clacking across the tile of the highest floor like a clock ticking down to midnight. In fact, it is nearly midnight. The moonlight streams in through the glass door that leads out to the bridge, casting an eerily ethereal light over her face that she blinks up into before turning back. Looking for the person she'd come in with, no doubt.
She almost looks like a child in that instance, no stress weighing her down, nothing to worry about. Just her and this single enduring, hopeful wish that she would individually ask all the stars in the sky if she could.]
What are you going to wish for?
WHERE: Various
WHEN: March 5th, Minako's (and Minato's) birthday!
WHAT: A new puppy, birthday song singing, bar hopping, and star-gazing.
WARNINGS: None at the moment! Feel free to write a new prompt if none of the open ones are to your liking!
PROLOGUE
[A certain appartment in Apprassage erupted into chaos this morning. Upon opening the door to leave for her morning run, Minako had discovered a box on their doorstep. If it were just a package addressed to her, that wouldn't have been an issue, since she was expecting the Nintendo Switch soon...but this package was poked through with holes, and moving.
Needless to say, Minako might have slammed the door and left her poor present out in the cold while she ran for Lucy and Freya. But her present was smarter than that, and let out a polite bark, requesting to be let out. Minako immediately tore open the box, swearing about animal cruelty--
And then she was staring into the eyes of a beautiful gray shiba inu. He tilted his head and perked up his ears, whined, and then proceeded to attack her with kisses.
Five minutes later, Minako is waking the whole apartment up and announcing that they didn't need to adopt a dog later that day. They have Koromaru instead.
She doesn't know why anyone would send him to her in the way they did. Or how she knows, without a shadow of a doubt, that his name is Koromaru, or how it is that she's bonding with him so quickly. But she feels inexplicably protective of him, like she has to keep an eye on him out of the corner of her eyes. Is this how all dog owners feel? Do they make such a strong bond with their dog just as soon as they've laid eyes on it?
Minako chalks it up to the universe being kind to her on her birthday, and decides not to think about it after that.]
I. A NEW DOG'S IN TOWN
Apprassage
[Either way, she certainly feels like a happy dog owner. A quick trip to the pet store provides all the necessary things they'd need right away for him: vaccinations, food and bedding, toys and cleaning supplies. Koromaru is patient and helpful through all of it-- except when it comes to his collar. He doesn't seem to want one at all, and even the pet store employee admits that it's unusual for a dog to be so stubborn about it.
In the end they come to a compromise-- a little white sweater with angel wings on it (that, he'd been insistent on) and a little laminated square of paper tucked into the ID sleeve of the chest, KOROMARU and Minako's contact info emblazoned onto it.
And it's how Koromaru looks as she takes him out for his first walk with her around Apprassage. She has no end goal in mind, seeing as there's plenty of time before meeting Ryoji at Expressive, and Koromaru seems content enough to explore every inch of the neighborhood at his leisure, too. Sometimes he'll turn his head to look back at her, as if he's checking that she's still there. It's odd, but Minako's quickly learning that he's an incredibly intelligent dog. She's taken to explaining whatever he's looking or sniffing at for his benefit, and doesn't even feel awkward about it despite the stares from people on the street...perhaps one of those people is you.]
--that's the community center. I'll probably take you there a lot, I do a ton of volunteer activities there, and I'm sure both the kids and the adults would love you. [Koromaru whines, and she laughs.] Does that sound like too many hands that want to pet you? Don't worry, I'll make sure they don't overdo it.
II. SING ME A HAPPY (BIRTHDAY) SONG
Expressive Cafe; Closed to Ryoji and Minato
[The cafe is a little busy, considering the hour, and it takes a good ten minutes for her to reach the cashier, but she knows the coffee is worth the wait by now. Minako is admittedly a disappointed Makoto Yuki, ever slouching and manning the cappuccino machine, isn't her cashier (and if asked, she couldn't tell you why), but at least there's a chance he'll be her server. And the thought is quickly erased anyways when she spies Ryoji waiting for her at a table in the back.
Her number clutched in her hand, she squeezes her way over, collapsing with her usual gusto into the chair.]
Hi! Hope I didn't make you wait long!
III. MORE THAN ONE FREE 21ST BIRTHDAY PINT
Cabin 11 and other bars
[Walk into Cabin 11 or any of the other bars around the city tonight, and you might find Minako there. Except she looks a little bit different tonight! Instead of her usual casual sweaters, skirts, and jeans, tonight her hair is down and she's in something a tiny bit more party appropriate.
She's a newbie to the bar scene, but it looks like she's enjoying herself regardless, smiling at friends behind her drinks and laughing freely. Her cheeks are suspiciously pink, though whether it's from drinking too much or being embarrassed at something someone said, it's hard to tell.
Depending on what time you see her, she might just be about to be carded for the first time ever, or she could be nursing a drink at the bar, or if the bar has a dance floor, she could be there, very drunk, dancing carefree and singing along with the dance music in a lovely soprano. No matter what, she'll turn to her new conversation partner, beaming bright as the sun, and leaning in for a hug.]
Thanks for coming!
IV. WHEN THE MOONLIGHT IS REACHING OUT TO THE STARS
The Towers
[Somehow Minako hears word of an impromptu star-gazing party that's happening up on the Towers' bridges. She couldn't think of a better way to end the night than to go up and wish on a star to see Minato again. Someone else might have to figure out how they can get into the building, if they need tickets, and all the rest of that logistical stuff that Minako is usually so on top of, though, because she's certainly not thinking about it right now.
The star-gazing party have invited participants to go up to the highest bridge, so that's where Minako is headed, her heels click-clacking across the tile of the highest floor like a clock ticking down to midnight. In fact, it is nearly midnight. The moonlight streams in through the glass door that leads out to the bridge, casting an eerily ethereal light over her face that she blinks up into before turning back. Looking for the person she'd come in with, no doubt.
She almost looks like a child in that instance, no stress weighing her down, nothing to worry about. Just her and this single enduring, hopeful wish that she would individually ask all the stars in the sky if she could.]
What are you going to wish for?
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Ah, but I shouldn't tempt myself too much. Wouldn't want to get in trouble, now would I?
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[She props up her chin on her hand, blinking slowly.]
No, but you seem like you have a lot of self-control to begin with, so I'm not worried.
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Ah, but enough talk of responsibility. It is your night to be wild and free, and ours to make sure you wake up tomorrow with a headache to remember it by, yes?
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Aren't you guys supposed to make sure I don't wake up with a headache tomorrow? Or is it a 21st birthday rule here that you have to get that smashed?
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[But she's laughing with all the fondness for the people of her home of two years as she says this, and raises her glass again.]
Mmkay, so then no tattoos and no skinny dipping. The rest I can deal with. Probably.
[She's too tipsy to think of anything else that might be a foolish life choice at the moment.]
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[She wasn't even planning to draw faces on her cheeks when she passed out!]
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In that case, cheers! [She lets out a hiccupy giggle and raises her glass into the air like a trophy.] Or as we say in Japan, kanpai!
[Except...she somehow finished her drink while talking so now her glass is empty. Minako turns and gives Chloe a sad, kicked puppy look.]
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Well well, we need to deal with this, don't we? Can't have you with an empty glass.
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[She accepts the new drink from the bartender and then huffs.]
Okay, now kanpai!
[And she clinks her glass to Chloe's before taking a healthy gulp.]
Ooh, I like this one. What was that?
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I believe it is a Long Island Iced Tea? They are quite popular, when made well.
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[She peers into the glass, and makes a thoughtful noise.]
This one tastes nice, so I guess it's well made. Thank you, Mister Bartender!
[And she waves jauntily to the man behind the counter.]
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[She chuckled softly, though. Long Island Ice Teas weren't exactly fine drinking, but they were good for being just a little sweet and strong. Very effective in that regard. She smiled and nodded in the man's direction before looking back at Minako.]
What does Kampai mean?
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A voter santei...? Hehe, sorry for butchering it, Chloe. I like that though. As for "kanpai", it just means cheers. But I guess if you translated it literally, it'd be "dry glass". So..."chug until your drink is gone" I guess?
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Thank you. I always found that it was a nice sentiment, and we do swear by our wine. [She winked.] Yours is good, though. It fits drinking, does it not? Fits it quite well in fact.
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[She rolls her eyes really hard here.]
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Is there such a thing as a good lush?
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[She closes her eyes, finding that her current lounging position is very comfy.]
If I have to be a lush I'd rather be a good lush. I'd buy people drinks so we could chat while we get drunk.
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yup sounds good~