OPEN LOG

[secretshoujoart]

WHO: Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun cast + anyone else
WHAT: Housewarming party!
WHERE: The Manga House in Genessia
WHEN: In the afternoon, around 2pm

Surprise everyone! There's a new house that's come on the block of Genessia and the inside looks like this!

Nozaki has sent out invites to everyone and has cooked a wonderful little traditional Japanese meal for everyone that comes over. Most of this is to celebrate the release of his manga and to celebrate their new home. He looks excited as he's cleaning and everything once everyone gets situated inside "The Manga House".

"Everyone, I hope you're ready for all of our visitors today." he paused, going to take his apron off and put it into the kitchen, "Mikoshiba, no hiding. Kashima, if you have to, take him under your wing while you socialize. Hori, make sure no one is stealing things from our house and no one goes upstairs to our rooms. Mayu, stick by Mikoshiba or me if you want to. I'm not that worried about you honestly. You usually know what to do."

He clapped his hands together, "Okay! We're all set then."

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[the_heroine]

Mikoshiba was so engrossed in admiring the house interior, that he didn't even realize the (unintentional) insult at first. Nozaki was always surprisingly good at domestic stuff. He probably shouldn't have been surprised by now. It was also nice to see Nozaki excited again. His head snapped up and he felt the need to correct him.

"Huh?! Idiot, Kashima and I will be the ones doing most of the socializing!" He gestured at himself as if he wasn't just totally mentally mapping out the best hiding spots in case things became too overwhelming. But if there was a crowd of people, he felt obligated to entertain them somehow. He nervously glanced at the door. Who exactly did Nozaki know from here?

[senpaisprince]

Kashima meanders out from the kitchen, carefully balancing a tray of cups and bowl of punch, face screwed up in concentration.

"Of course, Nozaki-kun!" Yeah, she just totally ignored you, Mikoshiba. She places the tray on the table next to the food Nozaki's cooked, tilting her head as she considers the spread. She's dressed up a bit because it's a party, after all--though as per usual, Kashima's outfit could leave room for interpretation towards her gender. The light blue collared button-down and slacks look nice, but she's got her tie loosely hanging instead of done up properly. At least everything looks like it goes together!

"Who's coming?"

[secretshoujoart]

By now, Nozaki was ignoring what Mikoshiba was saying. He was busy putting on a pair of white bunny ears. They were a lot like the ones he had one at home with the gossiping bathroom incident. Maybe he had gotten them on clearance at some shop after Easter? Who knows.

Why he was wearing them? No one probably knew that either. "Well, try to have some fun, Mikoshiba. You too, Kashima" He gave a small smile, moving away now. He was heading into the kitchen to bring some more food out for everyone.

Open to All the People (aka: Kashima will greet you on arrival, period.)

[senpaisprince]

Kashima is not one to sit by at a party, honestly. She's far too social to do so--in fact, she's perched herself near the entrance and is enthusiastically greeting every arrival. If you even glance her way while walking into the room, she'll welcome you as if she's known you forever.

The closeness, enthusiasm and word choice would be uncomfortably over the top if she weren't so genuine about it. She's in your face, and if you don't immediately shy away she's probably touching too--hair, shoulders, cheeks too. Kashima is just too friendly for her own good.

"Hi! Welcome to the party!"

Hi I'm here to ruin everything

[the_heroine]

Mikoshiba took his cue to dress up when he saw what Kashima was wearing. Wearing a black blazer over his white shirt and red tie, with his hair meticulously styled as always, he slid up to Kashima--or more like behind her, so he wouldn't be the first one to socialize with people. It was amazing how naturally friendly Kashima could be around other people, even strangers, but sometimes she went a little overboard.

But that wasn't what he was concerned with right now. They were at a party, and Hori was here. If this was a dating sim, this would be Kashima's best opportunity to advance her relationship with Hori. Maybe he'd even refrain from kicking her.

"Kashima, have you seen Hori-senpai around lately?"

[senpaisprince]

Kashima turns as Mikoshiba approaches, head tilted slightly. "Mikoshiba! I like your blazer--very handsome."

It's so easy to tease him. But his outfit actually gives her pause. Should she not have worn slacks? The thought crosses her mind quickly, and she moves on because he's still talking and she ought to be listening. Even though she says nothing on the thought, she does smooth the front of her pants just the same, the action possibly giving away that the thought has occurred to her.

"Seen Hori-senpai? Of course I have. We leave for work about the same time, most days."

[weavemyownfate]

It came as a surprise to Satsuki that Mayu would be owning a house- Though it was more of a surprise that the 'family' had gotten so large. Decideing that a visit was long overdue anyway; the Nova City Guardian has decided to stop by the house during her break.

This means that she arrives in uniform; her usual mostly white uniform under a navy blue jacket (though worn on her shoulders because coat cloaks are cool) and hat with a Shield emblem upon it. Most importantly, of course, there is a long giftbox under her arm.

BY THE WAY, the moment her personal space is invaded, she would block it forcing said box into the woman's arms. Uh.. Or is it a guy's arms. Whatever!

[graduations]

Kashima is all of a kiss on the hand away from giving Yui flashbacks to meeting Apollon for the first time. Luckily, at least, Yui doesn't have to worry about that today. She simply takes a polite step to the side to give herself a bit of personal space and smiles.

"Thank you, um.. ah, I don't believe we've met yet. I'm Yui Kusanagi. I'm friends with Mikoshiba-senpai. It's nice to meet you."

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[nrgsvr]

Mayu was sprawled on the bottom steps, taking a functional nap. This allowed him to form a physical barrier to prevent guests from coming upstairs, while resting. He made sure that all his housemates were on the first floor before falling asleep. He didn't want them tripping over him.He figured they could wake him if they needed to get by.

[the_heroine]

Mikoshiba noticed Mayu napping on the steps, but he didn't say anything about it at first. After about an hour or so, he started to worry. He didn't want someone bothering Mayu, or having one of the guests trip over him if they went upstairs. How anyone could not notice him there was beyond him, but that didn't stop him from being concerned. What if Mayu felt bad and didn't have the energy to nap upstairs?

Eventually, he approached him, his hands hovering over his shoulders almost uncertainly before he gently shook him.

"Are you okay? I can see if the couch is free if you want to nap."

[secretshoujoart]

Nozaki had been bringing more food by as he was coming back from the kitchen. He noticed Mayu on the stairs and didn't even think twice.

Mayu was there to make sure no one would go upstairs to their rooms. How thoughtful.

Once he sets all of the food down, he grabs two pillows off of the couch. Coming back over to Mayu, he gently lifts his head to put one under it and then put the other under his arm. Such a good boy.

[graduations]

Yui had been enjoying meeting all of Mikoshiba's friends on the first floor and getting to know them but.. no one had quite warned her about just how Mayu was. Which lead her to think that he was probably ill or in need of help. Which, in turn, meant that she was kneeling down next to him with a concerned look on her face and trying to take his temperature by putting her hand on his forehead.

"Are you alright?"

OPEN

[secretshoujoart]

Nozaki had set some of his manga to the side and had been handing everyone a copy as they came in the house. He still had the bunny ears on his head from when they were first getting the house together for the party.

He smiled, though it was a bit of a forced one. He seemed to have something on his mind that didn't even pertain to the party. TAKE HIS DAMN MANGA THOUGH AND BE NICE GEEZ.

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[the_heroine]

"Nozaki..."

When did Mikorin appear beside Nozaki? Who the hell knows. He's sipping at a drink though, and staring at him with a flat expression.

"Why the hell are you wearing bunny ears?"

[graduations]

"Eh?"

As Yui was handed a copy of the manga, she blinked a couple of times in confusion. There was a gift in her arm, she didn't expect to be getting one upon arrival.

"Uh.. thank you. Um-"

Yui holds out a large box with a bow on it, containing a nice housewarming gift.

"I hope your new home treats you well! This is for all of you, I hope you find some use out of it."

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[the_heroine]

When he's not sticking by Kashima's side to see how his plan is working or fretting over Mayu, Mikoshiba is greeting people and doing his best to socialize and keep them entertained. What did you talk about at parties? Mikoshiba plays with his tie, nervously glancing to each side. Greeting! He could do that. He almost wish he had brought some roses to hand out. It would give him something to distract himself with and other people would like it.

Forcing himself to give a winning smile, he turned when he heard footsteps, the horrible lines flooding from his mouth.

"Welcome to the party! Your radiant beauty lights up the whole room. If you don't care, I want to bask in it the entire night..."

Oh. Oh no. If he wasn't blushing before, he's practically purple now, covering his face and making a lot of unintelligible, mortified sounds.

[secretshoujoart]

"Mikoshiba..." Nozaki came to whisper to him, cupping a hand around his mouth, "You have to be louder, make everyone feel welcome. It's the western way."

Nozaki moved away, raising both of his arms as he announced in a loud voice, "Welcome to our home!! Please enjoy your time and help yourself to the food!"

[koishi_komeiji]

Koishi was a rather late arrival. Having gone to Satsuki's apartment and not finding her, she set out for something to do. She must have been subconsciously following the Nova Guardian's psychic signature as she eventually ended up at the house where the party was taking place. Blinking she stared down at the home for a moment, her mind slowly surfacing. There was so much positive emotion! She had to investigate.

She was surprisingly difficult to miss, even with her powers. The little youkai had decided to come in through an open window, her shoe unfortunately getting caught on the sill and sending her tumbling head over heels into the house. She tried to catch herself with her flight, but she still hit the coffee table, knocking everything off, and ending in a heap on the rug, her hat knocked askew. She didn't move for several moments, stunned, before she sat up, rubbing the back of her head.

"Oww..." A pause. "... I smell food!" She was fine.

[secretshoujoart]

There's a tall guy who's got a tray in his hand and white rabbit ears on his head. He blinks, looking down at the other after she had fallen down when getting through the window and was getting up. What a mess...

"Are you okay?" He went to set the tray down, "You could've just come through the front door like everyone else."

[senpaisprince]

Have no fear! Kashima is here!

Kashima is over to the newcomer's side quickly, crouching over her. She's tall, and if it weren't for the ridiculously short skirt it wouldn't be clear if Kashima was male or female. Blue hair is falling into her face as she beams at the Koishi, and though the view of the smaller girl is upside down Kashima seems to have no problem with it whatsoever.

"Hello, princess! Are you all right?"

Thin fingers grab the hat that's slipped askew, and she plops it back on Koishi's head before gently smooths the other's hair, still smiling pleasantly. Her hand lingers on the other's cheek. "Such a lovely princess like you should be more careful--it would be a tragedy if you hurt yourself!"

Yes, Kashima is real. Yes, she really just said that. And yes, she means every word of it.

Her ridiculousness may be enough to give Koishi for her money.

Nozaaakkiiii

[senpaisprince]

Earlier during the party, Kashima finally started looking through the manga. And frankly, it looks familiar. Not the characters or the story, but...something. It's bothered her since she'd first glanced at the images he'd shared freely, and she's been considering it quietly since their arrival.

But with the party being a celebration of both their new home and his manga, she thinks she's finally put it together.

Which is why, later in the afternoon, the blue-haired prince approaches him with a very serious expression on her face. It's hard to take her too seriously in the indecent extremely short skirt Mikoshiba has coerced her into wearing, particularly since she's continuously tugging at the hem to bring it lower, but that isn't what she's here to talk about.

"Nozaki-kun?" She looks unusually serious. "I have a question."

KASHIMAAAAA

[secretshoujoart]

Nozaki is looking at her legs as she's coming up. Wow. That is the shortest skirt he has ever seen her in and she probably still has shorts underneath. He wonders if he should put something like this in his manga...

But before he can even start to think on it, Kashima speaks and brings him back to reality.

"Go ahead." He turns his full attention on Kashima. It must be pretty serious.

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[divineliar]

This is definitely a bad idea. Why on earth did Loki decide to follow Yui to this house party? It's the place where that weird red head lived and who knew what he would start talking again if given the chance. He'd just end up being annoyed and say unnecessary stuff again.

He'd just be here to get some free food and leave a few flyers for his shop and then he'd be out of there before getting too mixed up in any conversations. Well, someone already did greet him, but that's that.

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[the_heroine]

Hearing the greeting, Mikoshiba glanced over his shoulder out of habit...

And immediately brightened, running up to him. It's that weird red head, and since they're at a party, he's already plotting all the ways he could set him up with Yui. He has to help Yui! She's hopeless on her own. She'd probably talk about how great friendship is or something equally cringe-worthy if it was up to her.

"Thank you for coming, Loki-san!" He uses the polite honorific to try and not overwhelm Loki with his enthusiasm at once. Then he just stares at him, fidgeting nervously. This is the first time he's seen Loki in person, and he forgot for a moment he was in the presence of a god. A handsome god. A god he's trying to set up with Yui.

The color seems to drain from his face, and he looks down, stumbling over his words.

"T-that's...we have food! And tea! So...please enjoy yourself with Kusanagi-san!"

[secretshoujoart]

Shhh, act natural. Nozaki is going to try to carefully place his manga into this guy's hand while he's not looking.