It's a warm summer night here at the shrine, everyone is dressed in colorful yukatas; there's paper lanterns, food, and street games. You might even win a goldfish! Buy a souvenir paper fan or good luck charm from the shrine maiden! Don't forget to go the the shrine and make a wish at the temple, then go out to watch the fireworks! It smells like cakes and incense, and it's the perfect night to make some memories that will last a lifetime!

This was her moment she loved this time of summer the best. In a white kimono with a cherry blossom and rose pattern dancing across it she found an opening beside the goldfish game and set up a few things. A sign saying Tenshi bath house, it was small but notable, a request from her grandmother. Eri just hoped it alright to place it up. Then came a small table as well as a few cushions a beautiful lilac tea set lay on the table . She took care in placing a beautiful oriental drawer tea holder on the table. It had everything for her to do a tea ceremony. then there was another comfortable cushion that lay near by that had a small sign saying shoulder massage next to it a small basket held a few bottles of oils to give to people after they had their massage. Last but not least a few flyers of her families bath house another request from her grandmother. Nothing cost anything, it was purely for herself and her grandmothers need for guests. 

Standing she bowed to a few early festival goers as she waited for it to get busy. She made sure everything was eye catching placing candles as a small path she was on the out skirts so there was no danger in it. she smiled and waved bowing to a few adults that went by. She was close to the temple then she thought she faced it and lowered to a kneeling bow. " Help my family do well this summer. Giving a slight prayer. She rose as a young couple came by .

ncp girl " may we have a tea ceremony if it isn't to early. "

" of course welcome "

Eri spoke as the couple knelt down she began her talent leaving them to wait , she was good at what shed been taught and it showed she loved her craft. Once the ceremony was over . The young man asked for a massage she did so taking the time to do a good job. Hearing the young man speak she lifted her eyes from her movements to him . other ncp girl " Your wonderful, you've got quite a talent thank you. "

once finished she gave them an oil and a bow as they left.

☆ SUMMER FESTIVAL ☆

Ai and Mi were both wearing yukata. Would that be enough of a description for people to be able to find Ai for her?

If that wasn't any indication, Mi had lost Ai in the crowd. It might be expected of her to cry. It might be expected of her to be afraid. Mi would do neither of those things. She scratched the back of her neck, uncomfortable by its level of exposure with her long hair tied into a braided bun. Her head was oddly heavy with flowers pinned to the braids. Fortunately, she had her usual tufts of hair that curled away from her face.

No, Mi wasn't afraid and she wasn't going to cry. She was used to being lost and on her own. She had always been expected to do things on her own. That aside, she knew Ai would find her.

For now, Mi would enjoy the experience. She wanted to skip and run, but the yukata wouldn't allow it. Instead, she shuffled in a way that she assumed was elegant - everyone looked elegant walking in a yukata. Right? Instead, Mi tottered through the crowd, looking for an exciting adventure.

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Lorelei was as relaxed as she ever was. She sat on a bench where she could see most of the goings on. Her eyes darted back and forth, trying to see anything and everything nearby. She didn't like crowds and even though she was pretty good at the language, any added complications were unwanted. There was another reason she wasn't entirely comfortable, she'd brought Brutus out to see the world. School was out, she probably couldn't get in trouble for having a pet around. Still, she was wary for any signs of trouble. Brutus the otter was looking about shiftily too, but for a different reason. All the noises and lights and colors were distracting him from the each other. It was like sensory overload. But whenever he started to stray from the bench, Lore would make a clicking sound with her tongue and he'd return to her shoulder.

She'd had to make allowances for the claws. They weren't sharp, she'd made sure not to make that mistake ever again but they were there. But there was no way to have an otter climbing up and down you and wear something as ornamental as a yukata. She'd settled for a cheap yukata and added a thick leather jacket over it. It made her feel like a biker which was awesome. The roughness gave Brutus plenty of grip when he hung around on her shoulder. She reached into one of the pockets on the jacket and pulled a little dried fish from the bag inside. She handed it to Brutus who laid on his back and hung off her shoulder while chewing the treat.

Finally, Rin felt so accomplished. She'd done what was expected of her and decided to run for Miator Student council president. She always did well in class, always was where she was supposed to be...most of the time. And Her worries for following int he steps f the Miator chancellor had been eclipsed by the realization that she was loved. Really loved, by the person she admired mroe than anyone else. She looked nervously around at the crowd, hair hair in two low lace covered buns and fidgeted, that person would be here soon. Maybe...maybe she'd kiss her again? On a night like tonight, that would be so wonderful. Her heart still beat faster just thinking about the American. Margeaux....

They had so many memories, she'd seen Rin in all manner of emotion, knew so much about her, and Rin reflected on the things she knew about ehr too. They were a couple now weren't they? That made Rin blush and it set her feet to moving. A girlfriend? What would her parents think? It didn't matter, she loved her too. She really did. She walked by a booth then that caught her eye, those dolls, Daruma. She stopped to pick one up, the angry blank eyes staring back at her. She'd given one to Margeaux a few years ago, she wondered what she'd wished for, and something tickled in her belly at wondering if it had come true. She couldn't wait to see her, her pink and blue kimono was rich in the warm colors of the lanterns all around. Rin was certainly warm enough, and the music playing all through the festival was beautiful. She put the doll back and glanced down the long row of stalls, trying to spot the redhead she loved.