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[monster_san]

Good evening, everyone! Although it's late for this year, I'd like to hold a Tanabata festival in Heropa this weekend.

Tanabata is based the legend of Orihime and Hikoboshi, lovers trying to meet across the river of the Milky Way. This difficulty was caused largely because Orihime's father--the ruler of the heavens--wanted his daughter to be happy, but not at the cost of her not weaving him all the cloth he wanted of her. And to be fair, he didn't like Hikoboshi letting his cows wander all over the heavens, either. They can meet just one day a year, if she finishes her work. And if her father remembers that they need a bridge to cross.

Here in the earthly realm, it's celebrated by hanging wishes on a wish tree, gathering with family and friends, putting up lots of decorations, and eating good food. Please feel welcome to come and celebrate, write a wish for the next year, and enjoy yourself.

[ooc: will be putting an open log up for this on Saturday!]

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[catlady]

That sounds like a nice, little tradition. Maybe I'll stop by.

[ Like, she's gonna show up, but the noncommittal thing is much cooler. ]

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[monster_san]

Please do! It's a favorite of mine. I always enjoy seeing all the decorations and displays in the city at home.

I can't promise anything so grand as the dancing and street plays and fireworks, but there will at least be food and fun things to do.

[catlady]

You mentioned food? Tell me more about this food...

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[h2no]

ah, i would love to but can't attend
i miss tanabata

[and jirachi, but he doesn't tell that part to just anyone.]

i didn't even realise it had passed!

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[monster_san]

It's all right, Mr. Archie, there will be other things to celebrate. I missed it too! It's always so busy, every month.

Was there a festival here last year?

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[h2no]

definitely
no, not that i remember
i don't remember if people didn't do it because everything was on fire or because they don't celebrate it here or they did and i just didn't know...

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[lesterzeppelin]

That sounds like a great idea, Fuu. [ Lester beams, leaning forward, ] I claim dibs on the music.

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[monster_san]

I had a feeling you might, Lester-san. [She grins right back.] After all, who better to organize it?

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[lesterzeppelin]

Exactly. If nothing else, I can promise the best soundtrack you've heard all summer.

[bridalrose]

Oh. That may be nice.

I wonder if it's difficult to find yukata in America, but... It's certainly not a requirement, of course.

[monster_san]

Thankfully, the large number of imPorts from Japan means that it's not difficult to find genuine yukata. [not like. halloween costumes.] I certainly intend for it to be a nice time.

[bridalrose]

I'll have to go shopping then, I suppose.

Do you need help with anything?

[justaddh2o]

That sounds cool.

( She makes a mental note to look up the legend, because Rikki might be bristly on the outside, but she's secretly a closeted romantic and it catches her attention. She's curious. )

Should we bring anything...?

[monster_san]

If you'd like to bring food or a game, that would be lovely! But you don't have to--bringing yourself is quite enough.

You're one of the new arrivals this summer, aren't you? My name is Fuu Hououji.

[justaddh2o]

Right, thanks. I'm hoping for my first paycheck tomorrow, so that would mean I could bring something when I come round.

I am, yeah. Nice to meet you, Fuu. I'm Rikki.

[hatestrashcans]

You said the 'f' word, I'm there.

[monster_san]

It's one of the better ones by far.

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[khajidont]

That's a great idea, Fuu!

If you're not too busy with all the work you gotta do... come make some bento boxes with me? It seems, um, appropriate.

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[monster_san]

I hope so! So long as nothing disastrous happens--otherwise Orihime and Hikoboshi won't be able to to get across the river.

And, of course! I'd be happy to help you make some bento boxes.

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[a_good]

It seems cruel, doesn't it? That what her father wanted most was to use her.

The festival sounds nice, though.

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[monster_san]

He didn't even remember to make a bridge across the river so she and her husband could actually reach each other. She had to beg the magpies to do it.

I always rather hoped that Hikoboshi's cows ruined his garden.

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[stlg13bomber]

Oh, that sounds like a lot of fun! I'd love to come to that. What planet's that from, anyway? It sounds like a real fun festival, a bit like our Christmas. Should I bring something?

[OOC: Cultural idiocy permission post here.]

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[monster_san]

Tanabata is from Japan, on Earth... though it seems that some holidays aren't exclusive to a single world. It has a few things in common with Christmas, I suppose, though the stories behind them are quite different.

If there's any food you'd like to bring, that would be quite welcome!

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[prayercycles]

[ Fortunato hasn't gotten out a lot, lately. This time last month, he'd make himself come out and visit. But something had him reeling, from earlier in August, and...

He doesn't much feel like he deserves it. Still. ]

It sounds like a good thing to do, Fuu. I hope it goes well.

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[monster_san]

[private? why private, fortunato, for saying something like this?]

I do too. I know we've just had the Swear-In, but I think it's nice to have our own celebrations now and then, especially things from home.

Are you planning to come?