WHO: Kiryu, Majima & Tachibana Makoto WHERE: Club Sunshine WHEN: 5/1 WHAT: Loser and cousin go to a club (it's a host club guys, it's not clubbing) WARNINGS: Prolly none, Kaz is very PG around his cuz
[makoto keeps trying to steal glances inside the doors of the club, curiously glancing around. it looks completely different from what he expected it to be--and yet, and yet he's oddly nervous and excited about it.]
Oh, so did he say it was okay?
[it feels almost wrong, to be here dressed in slacks, polished shoes, and the dress shirt he wore for his high school graduation, but at least he can appear casualformal.]
For me to be here, I mean. Since I'm underage and all... He won't get into trouble, right?
[ Kiryu nods. This is Majima they're talking about! Kiryu totally trusts him. The way Makoto's treating it though, maybe he got the wrong idea? He raises a hand to his chin, trying to think of the best way to put it. ]
This really is just a host club, Makoto... they don't even do anything PG-13. You just talk. The only 'mature' thing they do is sell alcohol.
[makoto straightens at that, feeling a bit of shame. he didn't want kaz to think he thinks there's something fishy and depraved going on in his friend's club. sure, he's thought about it... but makoto doesn't think kaz would have invited him somewhere like that.]
[(doesn't think kaz would go to a place like that)]
[ I mean, Kaz would definitely go, but he wouldn't tell his baby cousin about it. A man has to draw the line somewhere. ]
It'll be fun. It's kind of like... speed dating. You don't have to commit to anything.
[ Is Kiryu actually a huge player?? I'm not sure how to put this Makoto, but kinda, yes. They're making their way to the front of the club when Kaz turns around, remembering something. ]
Oh, I forgot to ask. Do you want to see a guy or a girl? I thought I'd leave it up to you since it's your first time.
[all these words have caused makoto to short circuit momentarily. speed dating? he didn't come prepared mentally for this! (the pressure increases.)]
[the question leaves him feeling embarrassed, because he's certainly not used to having this kind of preference spoken about out loud. especially not with his upbringing, not with his parents. kaz is just too casual about it for makoto.]
Do I have to see someone...? Weren't we going to hang out together?
[ Kiryu can see how his question has rattled his poor cousin. Maybe it's a difference in their upbringing, or maybe Kaz is just way too casual with relationship stuff. ]
Well, you kind of can't loiter around without paying...
[ Either way, he can tell he's gotten a little ahead of himself, so he backs it up. Metaphorically speaking. He pats Makoto on the shoulder, leading him into the club. Don't sweat it, cuz. ]
I'll get us someone I know, then. If we're lucky we can talk to Majima, that should kill some time if you'd rather we just hang out.
[ It's... a host club, Makoto. Kaz will guide you. ]
[makoto realises, in this moment, that he needs to be braver. he claims wanting independence despite his more subdued personality and no-risk attitude. he's eighteen--about high time he starts to build himself up into a more proactive individual in his quest of becoming an 'adult' who can take care of himself.]
[he can chat for a while with a stranger. this is perfectly normal.]
[so, he puts on his most determined expression (it takes him a moment), before balling his hands into fists in front of himself.]
I'll... I'll talk to someone if I have to! I can do it on my own. [nodding profusely a few times] If that's how this place works, I don't want to make anything awkward for anybody.
Glad to hear it. Don't worry, I'm sure they get lots of first-timers.
[ Kiryu pats Makoto's shoulder some more. It's nice to see him step up, though guys, wouldn't it be better if he was stepping up to something that wasn't a host club? Guys? ]
It'll be fun, you'll see.
[ And with that Kiryu leads them in proper, past the doors and right up to the waiting area. It's a slow day, otherwise there'd be a line outside. This is the part where you're about to see how different Majima is when he's working. Get ready, Makoto. ]
[it is a slow day, since there's no line, but that doesn't mean that majima isn't busy. when they come in he's in the middle of bringing a menu to one of his girls and the woman she's speaking to. he drops it off, giving them time to look over it just in time for him to go greet these two new customers - ]
Good evening and welcome to Club Sunshine.
[majima is all smile and his accent is hardly present at all, the lazy way he tends to pronounce words completely gone now that he's working. which is not to say that his eyes don't light up a little seeing kazzy and makoto, because they absolutely do, but he's still strictly professional here.]
Can I show you to a table? [and then, because he knows makoto and kazzy came together:] Would you prefer to be seated together or separately?
[people do that, afterall, they're just also usually nice and ask for two hosts!! a real party. spend lots of $$ ]
[ Kiryu's used to seeing Majima change up his whole demeanor when he's working. They'd first met under a business deal, so it wasn't a huge surprise to him. ]
Together's fine. [ Kiryu nods, looking to Makoto for confirmation. He wouldn't want to leave Makoto alone when he's so nervous. But now that he thinks about it, yeah, one hostess for two guys would probably be a bad ration, huh. ]
[oh! this is different? makoto's face is stuck in wild puzzlement at the change in demeanour and tone in majima. he assumes this much was to be expected from someone at work, but perhaps makoto underestimated just how serious things get in host clubs.]
[makoto's comment makes his smile turn into a little more of a grin, but it's only momentary because he's not really supposed to be breaking character, here.]
Alright, right this way, then.
[he leads them over to a table.]
Mr. Kiryu, [that hurts to type but ok] shall I send your usual girl? And Mr. Tachibana, would you prefer to speak to a man or a woman this evening?
[ Kiryu follows Majima and takes a seat in one of the bar's nice, plush booths. I mean, this really is normal for him so he doesn't find it strange at all, though he does notice Majima's grin all the same. ]
Yeah. [ Kiryu nods. He's probably talked to most of the girls here, huh... A true player. He also kind of knew Majima's question was coming, so maybe... maybe him asking earlier will have prepared Makoto for this.
Either way, he looks at Makoto completely casually. Like it's not a big deal at all. Maybe that'll help? ]
[yes, kiryu's question did prepare makoto for majima's. at the same time, the younger of the three turns his eyes to his cousin in an unimpressed manner; right now he wonders if kaz had the chance to text this with majima? to rehearse it??]
[at least he's channeling his embarrassment into a deadpan reaction...]
[majima doesn't miss a beat, just nods. kiryu hasn't said anything to him about makoto or his preferences, but between their chat at the bookstore and his reaction now majima could take a few guesses at what might be going on, here. it's not his place to ask, though, and he's not about to judge someone for being in the middle of figure something like that out.]
Very well, I'll send one of my best girls.
[thats the joke tho all his girls are his best girls]
[ Wow, that's definitely way more planning than Kiryu could ever do. He's just been to the club enough to know Majima always gives people their pick of the ladies or gents. Two girls is safe though, and Kiryu doesn't normally chat it up with guys mostly because he's not as into them, aesthetically, as girls. But he's not gonna force Makoto to do anything he's not comfortable with, and he wouldn't spill a secret like that, even to Majima.
He places a hand on Makoto's shoulder. Sorry, cuz... ]
It'll be fun. Majima's people know what they're doing.
[ At the very least they're probably used to nervous guys so they'll chat it up fine?? Good luck, Makoto. ]
[they are indeed very used to nervous guys -- it won't be a problem. majima smiles a little more honestly, a little more easily at makoto's request. it's sweet that he remembered about that.]
You're lucky - Hinata's working tonight and hasn't been booked yet.
[pls enjoy this sweet japanese-speaking npc to your fullest]
...dunno if that's a good topic to break the ice with.
[makoto laughs nervously, but tries to make himself comfortable on the cushioned lounge couch. all these lights and colours and music, it's not quite what makoto imagined; it's not where he ever imagined himself coming to.]
[his parents would have a heart attack if they knew]
But, if miss Hinata is from Japan, we could talk about that.
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Oh, so did he say it was okay?
[it feels almost wrong, to be here dressed in slacks, polished shoes, and the dress shirt he wore for his high school graduation, but at least he can appear casualformal.]
For me to be here, I mean. Since I'm underage and all... He won't get into trouble, right?
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[ Kiryu nods. This is Majima they're talking about! Kiryu totally trusts him. The way Makoto's treating it though, maybe he got the wrong idea? He raises a hand to his chin, trying to think of the best way to put it. ]
This really is just a host club, Makoto... they don't even do anything PG-13. You just talk. The only 'mature' thing they do is sell alcohol.
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[makoto straightens at that, feeling a bit of shame. he didn't want kaz to think he thinks there's something fishy and depraved going on in his friend's club. sure, he's thought about it... but makoto doesn't think kaz would have invited him somewhere like that.]
[(doesn't think kaz would go to a place like that)]
I'm just really curious.
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It'll be fun. It's kind of like... speed dating. You don't have to commit to anything.
[ Is Kiryu actually a huge player?? I'm not sure how to put this Makoto, but kinda, yes. They're making their way to the front of the club when Kaz turns around, remembering something. ]
Oh, I forgot to ask. Do you want to see a guy or a girl? I thought I'd leave it up to you since it's your first time.
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[the question leaves him feeling embarrassed, because he's certainly not used to having this kind of preference spoken about out loud. especially not with his upbringing, not with his parents. kaz is just too casual about it for makoto.]
Do I have to see someone...? Weren't we going to hang out together?
[dude]
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Well, you kind of can't loiter around without paying...
[ Either way, he can tell he's gotten a little ahead of himself, so he backs it up. Metaphorically speaking. He pats Makoto on the shoulder, leading him into the club. Don't sweat it, cuz. ]
I'll get us someone I know, then. If we're lucky we can talk to Majima, that should kill some time if you'd rather we just hang out.
[ It's... a host club, Makoto. Kaz will guide you. ]
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[he can chat for a while with a stranger. this is perfectly normal.]
[so, he puts on his most determined expression (it takes him a moment), before balling his hands into fists in front of himself.]
I'll... I'll talk to someone if I have to! I can do it on my own. [nodding profusely a few times] If that's how this place works, I don't want to make anything awkward for anybody.
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[ Kiryu pats Makoto's shoulder some more. It's nice to see him step up, though guys, wouldn't it be better if he was stepping up to something that wasn't a host club? Guys? ]
It'll be fun, you'll see.
[ And with that Kiryu leads them in proper, past the doors and right up to the waiting area. It's a slow day, otherwise there'd be a line outside. This is the part where you're about to see how different Majima is when he's working. Get ready, Makoto. ]
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Good evening and welcome to Club Sunshine.
[majima is all smile and his accent is hardly present at all, the lazy way he tends to pronounce words completely gone now that he's working. which is not to say that his eyes don't light up a little seeing kazzy and makoto, because they absolutely do, but he's still strictly professional here.]
Can I show you to a table? [and then, because he knows makoto and kazzy came together:] Would you prefer to be seated together or separately?
[people do that, afterall, they're just also usually nice and ask for two hosts!! a real party. spend lots of $$ ]
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Together's fine. [ Kiryu nods, looking to Makoto for confirmation. He wouldn't want to leave Makoto alone when he's so nervous. But now that he thinks about it, yeah, one hostess for two guys would probably be a bad ration, huh. ]
What do you think, Makoto?
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Ah... [so cool, majima...!] To-Together's definitely fine!
[he turns to his cousin, then back at majima.]
Majima... You look really cool!
[hello]
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Alright, right this way, then.
[he leads them over to a table.]
Mr. Kiryu, [that hurts to type but ok] shall I send your usual girl? And Mr. Tachibana, would you prefer to speak to a man or a woman this evening?
[please dont die from this convo makoto]
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Yeah. [ Kiryu nods. He's probably talked to most of the girls here, huh... A true player. He also kind of knew Majima's question was coming, so maybe... maybe him asking earlier will have prepared Makoto for this.
Either way, he looks at Makoto completely casually. Like it's not a big deal at all. Maybe that'll help? ]
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[at least he's channeling his embarrassment into a deadpan reaction...]
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I'll speak to a girl, too...
[just gonna take it easy, basically!]
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Very well, I'll send one of my best girls.
[thats the joke tho all his girls are his best girls]
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He places a hand on Makoto's shoulder. Sorry, cuz... ]
It'll be fun. Majima's people know what they're doing.
[ At the very least they're probably used to nervous guys so they'll chat it up fine?? Good luck, Makoto. ]
I WAS 2 EAGER
[makoto was about to sit down, when suddenly he realises he may have a more... direct request]
Uhm, I don't know if I can... ask, for anyone, but is, uh... The girl you got the book for here?
[a japanese speaker!!]
[he sits, and gets a hand to his shoulder]
Ye-yeah, I know. It's just meeting new people, you know.
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You're lucky - Hinata's working tonight and hasn't been booked yet.
[pls enjoy this sweet japanese-speaking npc to your fullest]
I'll have her come join you.
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[ Maybe Majima-san if they were speaking Japanese. But they're not. So they'll get Kiryu's regular girl, Sana, and Hinata, soon enough. ]
Oh, good. You guys can talk about the book, then.
[ Kiryu doesn't know what the book is about of course!! ]
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[makoto laughs nervously, but tries to make himself comfortable on the cushioned lounge couch. all these lights and colours and music, it's not quite what makoto imagined; it's not where he ever imagined himself coming to.]
[his parents would have a heart attack if they knew]
But, if miss Hinata is from Japan, we could talk about that.
[a safer topic]
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[ You're just gonna talk to some cute girls, Makoto. There's definitely nothing sleazy about this??? I mean... not if you ask Kiryu anyway... ]
Yeah, I bet you guys can share some stories from back home.
[ Maybe even speak Japanese to each other! Hopefully that'll be fun. Kiryu really does want Makoto to have fun. ]