genessia | Summer, July 13th

Who: Ayame Sasaki, K2SO, Sonico, Ran Fujimiya, & Others
What: Tokyo Day Trip
Where: Tokyo Subarchway (Attleton)

[ At Sonico's housewarming party, Ayame got to meet K2SO and had made a mention about taking him to the Tokyo subarchway. At the time, Ayame thought they were going the next day since she was free, but a sudden change of plans have made them move the date back to where everyone can attend. Ayame only found out later that Sonico wanted to come, along with a man she has yet to meet.

Ayame has heard from Gale and Satsuki about her colleague once taking people on a trip here, so that's on her also mind. She knows she can't compete with how sociable her colleague is. He may not be Japanese either but he knows more about Tokyo than she does, being from a small town near Kyoto and all. But she hopes to make up for it in her own way, and hopes that a Tokyo native like Sonico can help her out in coming up with ideas on places to go. All she has planned for this trip is grabbing some items and show off the robots to K2. But now she's taken up the role of designated teleporter, eschewing public transport and traffic and just use her created portals to travel around the city more effectively. Atelier Sakura in Fayren is not officially open yet, so she has all day to hang out.

Ayame brought her cat Hibiki along for the trip, who has been by her side while they wait for the others to show ]

Morning @ Shibuya Crossing

[ Ayame chose this as a meeting spot as it was not only close to where she needed to grab some items from, but it was also one of the most iconic locations of the capital. It's the heart of Tokyo, as many would say, but in hindsight, it seems like a bad choice of place too. The throngs of crowds have gotten thick and not helping with the blazing summer heat, with pedestrians crossing from all directions of the intersection like marbles spilling out of a bag in such organized chaos. Scattered sounds of chatter, car engines and distant horns, and audio from the massive digital billboards on the side of buildings. Ayame isn't bothered by the temperature, but the crowds are a little too much for her. She can be found standing out near the Tsutaya store, first to greet her fellow pendant-wearer with an acknowledging glance and a nod.

If they feel the need to eat before tackling on the day ahead of them, Ayame would be willing to pay and take them elsewhere around the city like the famous Akihabara, or someplace less crowded for some traditional Japanese eats. Or not. There's a McDonalds down the street. ]

Noon @ Miraikan

[ Shielding her human friends from the high noon sun, Ayame brought them to the Miraikan Museum, or the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. Mostly for K2, since there's a presentation of Honda's Asimo robot going on in here. Aside from that, the expansive museum shows exhibits about Earth, rudimentary doll-like androids, and some basic interactive games and activities mostly aimed at children. Currently, there is an exhibition about cartoon animation history. ]

Afternoon

[ This spot of the day is open, with Ayame leaving it to Sonico to decide where to go next. Being a Tokyoite, Sonico would have a better idea on what places to see. The Miraikan is in Odaiba, which has malls and plenty of entertainment. They even have the Gundam statue there for K2 to see, and an onsen theme park. But they could also go back to the mainland, and possibly see Tokyo from the ground by exploring the hidden gems within the city, or seeing it from atop the roof of the observation deck. Ayame can teleport them there and hide their presence from security after all, and enjoy the breeze along with the view from the top. ]

Evening

[ Even while pressed for time, Ayame eventually convinces herself in making some, just for the sake of hanging out. Feeling generous, she's willing to pay and buy gifts for her new compatriots as souvenirs. There's some restaurants she's been curious to try out, and novelty shops and tourist spots that are better viewed at night that they still need to see before calling it a day. Rain is very likely to occur! ]

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[The first thing he does is pay for the most darts one could have, which is about ten. It would be enough to win a large prize, but not the largest of them. Taking the darts, he weighs them in his hands while going over to a decent spot. They're not very good quality, but he could make them work.]

[Holding the dart between the grip of his fingers, he throws the first one, popping a balloon instantly. He then throws another, and another, until they're all gone. Two out of the ten darts missed their target, which meant he qualified to get the large prize. It's then that he turns to Sonico.]

Which one do you want? [If she wants anything bigger, he'll have to play a few more rounds.]

*With each balloon that popped Sonico claps her hands together. She wasn't sure what to expect, but she is impressed with his score, as are some of the kids that have stopped to watch*

Me?

*Well duh, Sonico, this is the guy who doesn't like marshmallows so what's he going to want with a plushie*

How about...that one?

*She points to a green frog plush that has quite an interesting facial expression*

[Giving a nod to the game handler, the prize is handed to him before he walks over to hand it to Sonico.]

You have some great aim, Aya!

*Sonico gratefully takes the frog and gives it a quick hug. Then she admires it for a moment before holding it out for him to take a look at*

What kind of emotion do you think this is supposed to be?

[He couldn't really tell what the expression the frog is supposed to have. The question comes completely out of left field for him.]

Uh...I... [The empty eyes of the plush toy only stared back and offered no respite from the inquiry.] Maybe it's indescribable...

I think you're right.

*Sonico turns the toy to face her instead and gives it a head tilt and a lopsided smile*

I have no idea either, but it is very cute. So thank you.

[There is a quiet sigh of relief that his answer is acceptable. There really isn't a better way for him to reply. The plush toy is cute though.]

Did you want to try a game since we're here? [Looking around, Aya can see other games like basketball shooting and bull riding.]

*Sonico hugs the frog to her chest as she looks around to figure out what she would like to do. She isn't too good at many of these things, then she notices a stall with water pistols and targets*

How about that one?

*It was popular, so they'd have to wait a few turns before she could play*

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[The water guns. They're a good choice. With a light smile and nod, Aya walks over to it, waiting behind the players currently in a race. He doesn't mind waiting for it.]

You're not secretly good at this game, are you?

*That's funny, Aya, and Sonico laughs at the idea that she could be good at something like this. She shakes her head as the family in front of them finish their game*

I actually went to the shooting range a couple of times. But no, I'm no good at all!

It's still experience.

[No good? Well, it isn't like these targets will be much of a challenge.]

[He gestures for them to sit down when people clear out of the seats. The targets are clowns with wide mouths, where they had to aim the water into. It didn't matter which country he went to, clowns were still very creepy. He passes his money to the game handler as they pass by each participant.]

*Sonico gives him a look that suggests that she's not really sure how much experience she actually does have. When she sits down, Sonico blinks at the clowns and turns to Aya*

These clowns are going to put me off...

*But then, when the money is paid and with a thanks from Sonico, she turns ready to aim her water gun. As it turns out, this is definitely not Sonico's forte. She manages to vaguely get the water in, managing much better with the closer mouths that the ones further away. She muddles through with concentration all over her face*

[Aya chose to just use the one clown in front of him, avoiding any others, and ignoring the fact that Sonico is trying to drown the other players, and himself. In the end, he won the prize, and ire of the other participants. Not his fault.]

[But now he had to choose a prize. Something he wasn't expecting. SO he looks to the selection carefully. Eventually he just chooses a brown teddy bear.]

*At least Sonico was one participant that didn't seem to mind at all. In fact, she wasn't bothered at all that she hadn't been able to win a prize, smiling despite her loss*

That was good fun.

*Sonico joins him as he chooses his prize and nods in approval at his choice*

What a sweet bear. Well done!

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