(mingle/open) happy new years!

[forethinking]

Who: Void Citizens
What: New Years Mingle!
Where: Heavenly Blanc
When: January 1st
Content Warnings: None!!

HEAVENLY BLANC

THE VOID, ON JANUARY 1ST

Ren
Food & Organization

Blue
Food & Organization

Eevee
Moral Support

Pidgeot&Arcanine
Lifting

YOSHIZAWA
Food & Organization

We hereby start the Void Calendar! All over the Void since yesterday, several handwritten notes have been taped or stapled to the Void's most populated areas in the hopes to drive the people to the popular bar/cafe. Heavenly Blanc's exterior has been protected from any upcoming storms by a large awning, and more tables and chairs have been temporarily set to settle any issues of overcrowding on the inside. Upon entering, one will be able greeted by the aroma of curry, although the spices vary from pot to pot, and coffee and alcohol will be served throughout the evening.

Within the interior of the bar, a small space has been divided and cleared out -- next to the jukebox. There, one will find a few microphones resting on their stands, waiting for whoever is brave enough to sing on them to whatever is playing in Heavenly Blanc when the storm hits. Last, but not least, a whiteboard has been visibly placed next to the entrance. It reads: "Names of the Months", and you may either write your own or add sticks to vote on your favorites.

CODING BY

Comments

[kimihiros]

Not even in secrecy, or is that impossible by nature?

(is she observed twenty-four seven?)

[selfloveable]

Mmm... It's hard to hide, but I'm sure it's not impossible. I'm still a student too, so it'd be easy to explain it away as "we're just friends hanging out" or "we're just on a study-date," but...

( well. well. )

We're still kids, but the way our school works is... It's like we're already in the industry, just under a mother's protective wing, and that hasn't really changed with Ensemble Square either - that's like, the overall company our agencies are affiliated with. It was started by a recent alumni. ( the quick version of the ! -> !! transition ) None of that changes the fact we're held to industry standards though, and that we're expected to act responsibly, especially as little hatchlings.

( arashi hums, tapping her drink )

...Though, there's been a few idols who have kids and are out with the fact - Hokuto-chan's father is one of those - so I feel like the industry's changing bit by bit... but it still isn't entirely safe for us. It's better to remain pure and for the fans until you reach a point where that won't tip your popularity or ruin your career, I suppose? Especially like, in a unit like mine - our main draw is our knightly fanservice to all the cute princesses of the world.

( .........this is probably the most arashi's ever talked in one go, whoops )

[kimihiros]

But Naru-chan.

(like, he gets it. it's commitment to the school, commitment to the job, commitment to the title... but she is so young... it feels like it's a shame that the best of her years go by with so many limitations.)

Is that truly how you'd like to live?

(loyalty to people you don't know, limiting yourself in lieu of people who would want you to yourself... music is one thing, and kimihiro gets living by it, but the entire idol thing doesn't quite get through his head.

also, pot calling the kettle black, but, you know. he's only trying to understand, not to judge.)

[selfloveable]

( is it?

she'd be lying if she responded with a resounding of course!! like, naturally she wants to fall in love like anyone else; naturally she wants to go on dates and hold hands and things like that... but it isn't like she can't do anything like that either. she goes on dates with mika, even if it's just between friends. she's affectionate with her friends. she's still fallen in love.

arashi smiles slightly, giving him a wink. )

Well, I wouldn't change it for the world! I've gained a lot more opportunities like this, plus, like, it's actually pretty fun... Being an idol. ( whatever she might've thought in the past — ) Maaaybe I won't be one all my life - I'm actually a model, right? - but it's fun right now, and I have friends I wouldn't trade away for all the world. Soooo, I guess the answer is... Yes.

( not "of course!" and not "well, maybe" but "yes" )

[kimihiros]

(for all the time arashi is talking, kimihiro has his eyes (or eye) on her the entire time, smiling as she seems to make quite a good plan for herself. she'll have a fulfilling life, not because of what she decided to do, but because she is naru-chan, he concludes.)

Perhaps you can teach the Void.

[selfloveable]

( teach the void, huh... )

Hee, what — how to be an idol? A model? Or... How to enjoy life to the fullest no matter what your limitations might be~?

[kimihiros]

All of those, or whichever you'd like. The decision is yours.

(and he's smiling.)

[selfloveable]

( oooh. )

Well, I could think of a few people who need some lessons on self-love... ( ♪ ) You'll attend, right? Like, not saying you're one of those people, but I'd love to see you there. I'd be soooo nervous if it was like, just a bunch of people I wasn't friends with!

( no she wouldn't be. )

[kimihiros]

(oh he's definitely one of those people, but he's not going to say it. also, x for doubt that she'd be nervous over anything, but sure, he'll attend, maybe.)

I highly doubt you'd be nervous, Naru-chan.

[selfloveable]

( this is the smile of someone who knows but just loves being told anyway, )

I'm only human, Kimihiro-chan. I get nervous too. ( just not over this, probably. ) I'll think about it though. If nothing else it'd be a good way to spend my time, right?

[kimihiros]

(kimihiro gently sets a hand on her shoulder, a smile given along with it.)

Not about this.

[selfloveable]

( ... )

You really are a total sweetie, you know that? ( she pats the hand on her shoulder. ) You're right. I'm not nervous at all. I'd be totally in my element.

[kimihiros]

You overestimate me. I'm simply stating what I know from you, Naru-chan. You shine rather bright.