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🌸 | May Catch-All

Who ⬤ Mitsuri, and you! hopefully ⸜( ˙ ˘ ˙) ♥
What ⬤ May substories + events!
When ⬤ All throughout May
Where ⬤ Everywhere!
Content Warnings ⬤ N/A ... so far

substory 1.A | OTA

[ initially, she had found it difficult to refuse all of the mochi being offered to her by the gyokuto. part of it was due to its cuteness, and the other: her sheer love of sweets.

yummy desserts, and rabbits... it had seemed like a lucky occurance for her at the time. first she'd eaten one, and then two, and then ... six... maybe eight?

now, as she finds herself stuck in the middle of a busy street, she can't help but feel completely stupid, though. this was the second time, now, that she'd been tricked by a rabbit here... ]

E-excuse me? [ it takes her a moment to get the words out between the chattering of her teeth. she doesn't think she's ever been so cold in her life, and she can't help but press into the warmth of this stranger's side, arms wrapped tightly around herself. she's shivering so hard she can't even figure out what to ask them, or even how to ask them for help.

she definitely should have stopped after the third mochi. ]

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[ there's a surge of energy rushing through her, racing under her skin. it makes her jittery and bouncy, far more aggitated than she's ever felt in her entire life.

she tries to run to burn some of the energy off, jumping and twisting through the air with graceful ease, leaping over the heads of passersby. the street was so busy, it was almost like she was using the pedestrians as an obstacle course, but none of it seems to do the trick. she needed to do more, to use more of her body, her strength --

it's with little thought that she suddenly tries to lift the next person who walks by her, trying her best to hoist them up above her head if they're light enough.

if she were at her full strength she would have been able to toss them, or benchpress them. ]

Sorry! But I really need to do this, right now!

[ at least she apologizes for it! ]

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[ steam wafts up from the bowl set in front of her, fading into the crisp night air. she smiles at the owner of the stall, overjoyed at the sight of food. ]

Thank you so much! [ there was a steadily-growing pile of empty dishes where she sat at the ramen stall, towering well above her head already. trying to collect haniwa had built up her appetite again, and mitsuri is blissfully unaware of the crowd she's beginning to draw as she eats, of the people dithering to stop and stare. ]

Noodles are the best at night! [ she chirps to the shopkeep who, despite the strain on their small kitchen, seems to be intrigued. she continues to chatter away to them while she eats, although she'd easily notice if someone chooses to sit or stop close by.

she was definitely racking up quite the bill here, though. ]

[ ooc: may as well turn this into cr lmao ]

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[Tenshi could have gone on about rabbits and their villainy any day of the week if she really cared to. She didn't really hate them, but the rabbits in her world were kind of troublemakers, to say the least. However, that wasn't the first thing on her mind when a pink haired girl just randomly pushed up against her, teeth chattering. It wasn't even that cold out!]

H...Hey! What are you doing there?

[ this person was so warm ... !

it's almost difficult for mitsuri to care about the discomfort the other girl feels, with how nice it is to just be pressed together like this. but to ignore it would be mean -- so mitsuri pulls away to be able to face her, knowing she wouldn't feel right without at least explaining. ]

I-I ate the mochi... [ she shivers uncontrollably, subconsciously inching back towards this stranger-- ] The rabbit ... It's really cold, I really shouldn't have eaten them...

[ hopefully this girl knows what she's talking about ]

Oh for ... that stupid rabbit! Damned Usagi...

[She gave the most exasperated sighs as she definitely recognized the mochi seller from the description. With a very, very awkward motion she moved to put her arm on the other's shoulder.]

Seriously? Yours made you cold? Mine got me in a fight.

[She also got her ass handed to her in said fight, but she wasn't admitting that.]

[ her heart skips a beat when she feels the other woman's arm come around her, touched by the kindness she's being shown. it was unbelievable how nice this person was being -- especially given the circumstances!

she's starting to feel a little warmer already. ]

Ah, thank you...! You're so nice!! [ a fight? or being cold? she almost isn't sure which one is worse. ]

Are you okay? I'd hate to have to fight with someone for no reason...

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[Well, in fairness she was more commisserating because rabbits were stupid and insane in her book than anything, but hey. At least someone thought she was a nice person. Because she was usually way too awful.]

Heh, nice to see someone notice... wow, you are really cold. [She shivered a little.] And no, no. I got that all out of my system the hard way. Ngh. Still a little bruised in the ribs so don't push too hard ok?

Say, what's your name?

Bruised in the ribs..!? [ she's definitely been there before -- and worse... but it still wasn't pleasant to know that someone else was suffering like that. ] I wonder ... is there a doctor here?

[ this was hell and all, but surely there was somewhere or something that could help them if they were hurt? maybe each faction had their own thing...? she definitely should have looked into it beforehand. ]

I'm Kanroji Mitsuri! I probably should have started off with that in the first place.

[ at least her teeth have stopped chattering so much ...! ] What's your name?

Oh, there's bound to be a medic somewhere. I don't really need one right now. [She was also far too proud to ask for one so it was a good thing she didn't actually need one.] Someone should at least have healing magic in most of the factions, somewhere. They do get into fights often enough. But don't worry about that. I was worse yesterday.

Eh, that's fine. I'm Tenshi Hinanawi. Tenshi's fine. [She shivered again.] Dumb youkai always pulling pranks on us. If I find that rabbit, we're going to see if it has a lucky rabbit's foot.

[Nah, she was all talk at the moment.]

Healing magic ... [ something like that didn't exist where she was from. ] I guess I shouldn't be too surprised, since this is hell and all. I think the closest thing to healing that I've seen is what my friend Shinobu-chan does ... but she's like, a doctor. [ what shinobu does was rooted more in science and herbal remedies. even the demon tamayo-san didn't have any 'magic' like that, or blood demon arts, as far as she's aware.

she can't help but giggle a bit at what tenshi goes on to say, bemused by what she understands to be a joke. tenshi is definitely making her feel a lot better. ]

Thank-you, Tenshi-san. I'm sorry you're becoming a little cold, too ... but I really appreciate you helping me. [ plus, being held is nice sometimes!! ] A lot of weird things happen around here, so it makes me glad to meet nice people from time to time.

Oh? Never hurts to know who the doctors are in the area. What kinds of work do they do?

[If she heard that herbalism was on the list, that at least was something she was familiar with from her old days among mortals. Still, it was good to know who they were. She coughed once, actually feeling her cheeks heat up.]

Yeah... yeah, just uh don't make too big of a deal about it. I'm a celestial. I'm supposed to have a reputation to keep up of being above it all, ya know?

O-Oi! Unhand me, human!

[No, what is this? Who does this person think she is lifting up an oni like this!? Naturally Ibaraki flails about, stop, cease! Just because she's a small doesn't mean she can be treated with this level of indignity!

Crimson hands reach down to grasp something, anything on the woman as she lifts her up higher and higher!]

Ow! [ mitsuri can feel the small girl's hands tangle in her hair, pulling at her braids. it's enough to make her pause, struggling a bit to keep the flailing oni balanced overhead. ]

Let go, please! [ this was beyond awkward -- though she was still so worked up, it almost doesn't matter. she bends herself forwards to rest the oni more on her back, freeing one of her hands to try and pull those little crimson ones away. ] I wasn't going to drop you or anything...! I promise!

No!

[She still has no idea what's going on here, just that some strange boob-woman is suddenly hoisting her above their head! This is not how you treat your Ibaraki, dang it! Said hands have a rather tight grip to them... and some nasty claws....]

The point isn't whether you'll drop me! [Though she would be certain to enact her terrible retribution as a result!]

Release me at once, or suffer my terrible wrath!

[More! Flailing!]

[Norimune's just casually enjoying his walk, when he find himself being pressed by against by a woman. With a blink, he glances down at her. They're in the middle of a bustling crowd, and this unfamiliar woman got close to him. A bold pickpocket, perhaps?

Except... she's shivering? Either she's a convincing actress, or there's something wrong with her.]

Oya, whatever is the matter, miss?

I-I'm c-cold...! [ this was such a miserable, shameful experience. having to go up to strangers for warmth like this ... how embarrassing.

she presses closer despite these thoughts however, guided by instinct. ]

I think it's because of the mochi ... but they were supposed to be medicine?
[ she can't stop shivering! ] I'm never trusting a rabbit here again...

Oh my, how troubling.

[For the time being, he'll treat this as legitimate. He wrap an arm around her shoulders, and start to guide her towards the sides. The locals might walk around them, but standing right there would still be annoying. Maybe they can find a bench or a place to sit down...

He's chatting, hoping to keep her mind off the "cold". All while he's observing her. She is pressing very closely to his body.]

So you say you ate some mochi... and it's making you so cold? Did this rabbit explain anything about it?

( ... Humans normally don't eat this much, do they?

Alder watches as well, for at least a few beats, until he's shooing off the others watching. Even if its unusual, it can't be the weirdest thing the city's seen. He takes a seat next to Mitsuri, ordering a bowl of 'whatever this one's having'. Pointing helpfully to Mitsuri, even. )

What makes them better at night?

[ she's more than happy for the company! ]

Hmm ... maybe because it's a bit colder out at night? [ hot food and cold weather always go well together ]

Although I think it's a bit nostalgic too! After work, ramen stalls were sometimes the only ones that were open. It has a nice feeling to it! Don't you think?

( She must have come from a nice place. ~~Right?~~

He can't quite relate to the feeling of nostalgia, having come from a place where food security wasn't always known by himself and his own.

But still: )

Yeah, I can see where you're coming from.

( Alder figures she's one of those sunny-types who finds the silver lining wherever they can. That can be nice, but its rare back home. )

Can't say I've had ramen before, though. Not from a stall, anyway.

Oh!! So this is your first time trying it, then...! How exciting! [ ~~unfortunately~~ food was something that always made her happy -- so she hopes this person can enjoy it, too. ]

How would you usually have ramen? Did you make it at home? [ her head tips a bit as she thinks about it. ] Sometimes I would try to make the noodles by hand, but it was a lot of work.

[Sasuke was looking for a place to eat at, but noodles....

He sees the woman being appreciative of the food, and quietly walks up to her.]

That good?

Mhm! It's really good! [ she smiles at the stranger, enthused to be approached. ]

Do you want to join me? There're a lot of seats available! [ she gestures to the empty seats nearby. ] It would be nice to have some company.

I thought you just finished?

[He will take a seat next to her though, she seems nice enough.]

What do you recommend?

[Fukuzawa can practically feel it right before it happens: something disastrous is about to happen.

It's not a killing intent, so he doesn't go for his sword in retaliation. But he does switch the grip on his bags of groceries just before he is hoisted up in the air. He had been expecting to be tackled, but twisting the plastic bags closed around his hands still helps with being picked up.]

Why?

[He's flailing just a little bit in her hands, but it's more from trying to keep himself balanced (and trying to keep his kimono from falling open awkwardly) than an honest attempt to escape. He sounds absolutely exasperated too. Why is he being picked up by this girl, why???]

[ the added weight from his groceries was something of an unexpected bonus, and she lowers slowly, bending at the knees.
she's just going to casually do squats with him now. ]

Um...

[ mitsuri didn't think about the why, but there was definitely no logical reasoning here: just pure compulsion. ]

Because the mochi ... made me do it? [ there's a small crowd of bemused on-lookers staring at the pair, whispering to each other behind their hands. her cheeks turn red not from strain, but from embarrassment -- although it doesn't make her stop her squats. ] It gave me a lot of energy! So ...

[ this just seemed right, at the time!! ]

[The whispering makes Fukuzawa even more exasperated, though with his serious face he might look more angry than embarrassed. It's not the first time he's been lifted up like this, but that doesn't mean he has to like it!]

Put me down. Now.

[Stern but not yelling. Fukuzawa sounds every bit like the boss he is.]

[ being spoken to so sternly works, and she freezes in place, a deep feeling of shame settling in her chest. she doesn't think she's ever been spoken to like that in her life... an older adult's stern disapproval was completely different to outbursts of anger being directed at her.

this was definitely a memory that's going to be keeping her up at night. ]

Y-yes, sir...! [ she lowers him back down slowly, steadying him so that he's upright.

mochi or not, she can't look him in the eyes...! ] I'm sorry!! I just ... really needed to lift something heavy.

[ she's still buzzing with energy, although it was a little less now. if she had the courage she'd offer to at least carry his things for him. ]

[Oh no.

Oh no she's like this.

One of Fukuzawa's few weaknesses in life: an earnest young person trying their best.]

...

[His face might look a bit scarier now with how his brow is scrunching up, but it's not because he's mad. On the contrary, he actually feels kind of bad for being so stern with her now, and he's fighting to keep a straight face instead of immediately apologizing for being so harsh. He can't be wishy-washy with the youths, it's best not to confuse them.

That said, he can still help here somehow. She needs to lift something heavy, is it? Well...]

If you need to lift something, then carry these.

[He means his groceries. They're not actually that heavy, but maybe having her hands occupied will help.]

[ she stands in silence for a while, shifting around from the left-over mochi effects. it feels awkward to just stand here, being looked at by him like that -- but she won't budge until he says something, whatever it is, or until she can at least promise to try and make it up to him. it doesn't sit well with her to make someone else upset. ]

!! [ her eyes widen at what she takes to be a nice gesture from him. how did he know?? it was like he read her mind or something. ]

Of course! [ she reaches out to take them, cheery and eager. ] Thank you! Please let me know if there's anything else I can do, too! Um.. like, were you going to keep shopping, or are you on your way home?

[Maybe not read her mind exactly, but her posture is easy to read. Fukuzawa is used to being surrounded by emotionally-open people like this, he's got some skill at reading their actions.]

I was going to go home and make myself dinner.

[Indeed, there are several of the basics in the bags: some rice, some vegetables, meat that is actually less questionable than some of the stuff you find on the streets here, and a bottle of some kind of alcohol. It looks like he's going to make a stir fry of some sort? To be honest he's not much of a cook, but he can at least keep himself fed.

Speaking of which...she's carrying his groceries and she's not being too terrible...]

...if you carry them home for me, I will share. But I make no promises for quality.

Oh no! I don't think I could have any! [ she would feel awful eating any of his food -- even just a regular person's small amount would be too much. ] It just wouldn't feel right...

[ it's as simple as that. ]

But I would love to carry these home for you!! And, um ... if you'd like, I could cook them for you, too? I really like cooking! Before I came here, I made a lot of western-style dishes, mostly.

Plus, it would make me feel a little better about what happened before...

[All Hu Tao could do was stare in awe. As much as she liked noodles as much as the next person, she never seen someone who would eat so much of it!

She knew it was rude to stare but she couldn't help it.]

You must have been really hungry.I don't think I could ever eat as much as you can!

[Because she was rather impressed at her appetite!]

O-oh ... really? [ she's cautious for a moment, a little shy that she may be being judged. that was how most people usually responded to seeing her eat, anyway... and for it to be such a cute girl--! mitsuri's not sure what she would do. her heart would be totally crushed.

when she can see that the other girl isn't disgusted, but amazed instead, mitsuri grows a little more at-ease. ]

I didn't eat that much this time, though...! For some reason, since coming here, I've noticed I actually eat a lot less?

[ her strength had changed too, so maybe that was why? ] It might actually be a good thing, though. I can't imagine how expensive it would be if I ate my normal amount...

[Hu Tao wasn't surprised by the girl's reaction. She knew a thing or two about being judged for something most people would find questionable. Although, she didn't mean what she said.

As soon as she wanted to speak up, she gave a chuckle or two.]

Even though, it's not a bad thing. It means you have a good appetite and you'll need it when you're here! You have to keep up your strength with all we have to do!

[Because who knows if this poor girl will have to do any fighting.]

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🌸 | May Catch-All

1a - Oh those dastardly bunnies!

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ibaraki is so cute!!!

noooo she's a horrible, terrible oni!!!!

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aaaa hi !! ♥

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5000 years later 🥲 im so sorry

And I am equally 5000 years late