open || ain't no party like a birthday party

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WHO: Minako, Sakura, Ragna, and you!
WHERE: One of the arcade bars in the city.
WHEN: March 10th
WHAT: BIRTHDAY PARTY!
WARNINGS: None foreseen! Feel free to threadjack for Minako's Hot Potato Categories game.



[Welcome to the Emporium, an arcade bar that Minako and Sakura have decided to host their joint birthday party at! Come on in and have some fun playing games, eating junk food, and just hanging out with the birthday girls (and guy, if he decides to come).

There are, of course, the numerous arcade games that the place is known for, ranging from the old school 2v2 fighters to the shooting gallery kinds. But there are a smattering of other games as well, like DDR, darts, mini hoops, skeeball, and the pool table, too. There's also a wall of crane games in the back, with plenty of random and mostly cute prizes to win.

Make a stop by the purikura booth if you have time. Make some duck lips at the camera and then take the snaps home! (Or give them to the birthday girls for the memories.)

Oh, and be sure to exchange your money for tokens before you play all these games. The token machine seems kind of finicky, though. Maybe a strong (and hopefully discrete?) kick will help jumpstart it.

Walk to the dining area, and there'll be a feast waiting you! The arcade is providing a ton of pizza and wings, as well as alcohol, if you can show your ID. For dessert, there's the cake that Shuji made for the girls, as well as Minako's lemon tea cakes. Those are limited supply, though, so snag one before everyone eats it up.

Next to the dining area, there's a big sign that says "DUNK TANK OUTSIDE". Maybe take a look? Just be reaaaally sure you want to climb in before you do it, though. The towels provided by the arcade are pretty small.

And finally, if you need a break from the chaos, there's a couple of couches on the second floor. Take a load off and watch from above.]

Comments

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I'm happy to get anything at all. Thank you.

[She smiles and sets the cookbook onto her lap, folding her hands on top.]

Oh, definitely. I'm the main cook at my apartment, and I'm pretty big on making cute bentos.

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I'm impressed, Minako!!! It must take a lot of time to prepare a bento like that. Homemade meals taste way better than bought ones.

[He's practically jumping around like a little kid. Nanashi can hardly stay still.]

You look happy. I'm glad that I could be here today. Everyone's having so much fun.

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It does, but it's worth it! It helps that I usually only do it for special occasions or when I have extra time on my hands.

[Which isn't very often, recently.]

Games and food are always a good way to loosen people up, in my opinion. I hope it hasn't been too awkward for you, though, I know most of my and Sakura's friends are at least a few years older than you.

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It's nothing. I'm already used to hanging around older people thanks to the app.

[He shoots her a thumbs up. Don't worry about it, Minako. Nanashi's fine like this. He appreciates the concern though. She's being so thoughtful towards him. ]

This is different in a good way. You're all more mature than my classmates.

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[She laughs.]

Relatively more mature, I'm sure. Are your classmates that bad, though?

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They're kind of rowdy. Most of them can't even stay quiet during a lecture. I'm one of the more responsible students in my grade.

[Nanashi says so with a bit of pride. He tries his best to be a good senpai too.]

Do you still get people who behave this way in college?

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[She laughs quietly. She remembers high school, and that sounds about right. Not that she can really blame his classmates either, they're just being teenagers.]

There's always going to people who are a little too restless for school. It doesn't mean they're bad people, in my opinion, just that their talents lie elsewhere than in schoolwork.

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They're far from being bad people, yeah. I noticed the more talkative ones are good at group projects and leading.

[It's a skill that some people lack and something that should be valued. Nanashi nods.]

My favorite thing to do in school is read. [And sleep, but he doesn't say that.]

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Oh? What do you like to read? What's your favorite subject?

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History! I enjoy reading about people.

We can learn from their mistakes and build a better future! It gets kind of hard though...there's a lot to memorize.

[There's too many dates he just forgets about at times. Nanashi's not too good with numbers.]

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Oh really? You sound just like a couple of good friends of mine. They're all history buffs.

Actually, maybe you've seen them around? Sorey tutors at the high school, and Terra also does tutoring sometimes, I think.

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Oh yeah I know Sorey. We spoke for a little bit.

[Nanashi's happy that Minako knows these people. It puts him in a good mood.]

He got married recently. I'm happy for him.

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Yes! Me too. I was Mikleo's maid of honor, it was a beautiful wedding.

[Big thumbs up at him!!]

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That's great!! I didn't go to the wedding because I was busy. Can't believe I got grounded during that week. [He frowns.]

Hey, Minako. Do you have a significant other like Sorey?

[WE'RE GOING THERE.]

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[WHY THAT QUESTION. Minako gives him a blank look for a moment.]

Um...yes? David. He's here at the party somewhere.

Why do you ask?

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You're considerate towards people. I figure you'd make a good girlfriend. He's lucky to have you.

[Nanashi smiles. Thanks for answering his no nonsense questions, Minako.]

I'm not really interested in dating yet...I think I'm too young for that.

[So he's single, sadly. ]

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Thank you...?

[She's still so ????? but okay, she guesses they're going down this route of conversation now.]

If you're not ready yet, then there's no rush! I took my time too. David is my first boyfriend and I'm twenty-two.

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I wonder if it's okay to think of getting a girlfriend or boyfriend once you're done school...

[He still doesn't know man.]

School should come first, right?