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

[complementing]

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

[falsepretentious]

I'm sure that you'll only excel even more.

[Rip anyone she plays against. He smiles as he looks back at the pizza.]

I've been having quite the time. I had an entertaining session with the arcade games, and now the full course does not fail to disappoint. Pizza and chicken wings are effective in their simplicity - I do hope that you've had your fair share.

[imaginex]

[She waves her hand at that]

I've had enough. Besides, this food is for everyone else, and Minako is the one who purchased it.

[She feels weird pigging out when she didn't even buy the food]

[falsepretentious]

Are you sure about that? This day - this celebration is designated to celebrate both of you. You have a right to eat to your heart's content. Don't forget that, Sakura.

[imaginex]

[Hehehe, she got scolded.

Though she looks more amused than put out, and rests her hands in her lap while staring at her mostly empty plate]

That's true. I especially like the chicken wings...

[And then, with a hint of mischief] Though it's a shame the pizza here isn't what I'm used to. Have you ever had Japanese pizza before?

[falsepretentious]

[He couldn't help but scold a little! And he gestures towards the nearby plate of untouched chicken wings invitingly as he listens to her. Byakuya then leans slightly towards her, his attention focused.]

I've heard tales of it, but I've never had the honor of trying any for myself. So, that's your preference? [He asks, curiously.] I'd like to hear all about it!

[imaginex]

Oh yes, it's what I grew up with.

[Nothing against American pizza but it does lack the distinct Batshit Insane stamp that is its Japanese counterpart. Still grinning, she finally reaches out and plucks one or two wings.]

Like mayo and potato, or teriyaki chicken.

[The latter she would maintain is perfectly serviceable so long as you don't mind the lack of tomato-based sauce]

[falsepretentious]

[He is pleased that she took some more chicken wings! But now, he's mostly distracted by imagining those types of pizzas.]

Such fascinating and daring combinations... [One of his home countries really knows how to go hard when it comes to pizza components! As a lover food, he's intrigued even by bizarre recipes.]

I'm quite curious about how they would fit together, and how they would taste... I wonder if anyone here in the States could replicate them.

[imaginex]

I bet there's a specialty shop somewhere in Recolle.

[After all, there's a number of Japanese immigrants here that it'd only make sense.]

I'm not sure about the potato and mayo combination, but teriyaki chicken is so good, I'd be surprised if there wasn't an American version somewhere.

[falsepretentious]

You've raised some interesting possibilities. Thank you. [He smiles.]

I shall be sure to look into all of them. It would be remiss of me not to look into every last culinary possibility that this city has to offer. Should I find a maker of one of those fabled pizzas, I will be sure to alert you, Sakura.

[imaginex]

Please do. I'd try to recreate it myself, but I doubt I could pull it off.

[Though after a hum of thought...]

But maybe okonomiyaki? I don't know if you've ever had it, but it's delicious. Like a savory pancake.

[falsepretentious]

[His eyes widen at the mention it.]

That would be another delicacy that I've heard tales of, but have yet to taste for myself.

Are you saying that you bear the ability to create it?

[imaginex]

So long as you have a good grill and the ingredients, it's not difficult to make.

[In fact, the messiness of the construction is part of the charm.]

I'll have to make you some!

[falsepretentious]

Is that so? [He says with a curious smile.]

I wouldn't want to trouble you unnecessarily. But I would appreciate the effort, Sakura.

[imaginex]

I don't mind! Kaa-san taught me a bunch of cooking, so it's a good way to challenge myself.

[falsepretentious]

[He makes a mental translation note: Kaa-san means mother! And he nods.]

Ha. When you put it like that, I can't help but encourage it. I wouldn't want to stop you from rising to a challenge, Sakura. Rather, I'm honored to inspire this.