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Yu Narukami ([personal profile] leaderkun) wrote in [community profile] thefolder2013-12-25 11:52 pm

New Years Festival!

Who: EVERYONE! Chosen and Partners, Damemon, Deputymon, Starmon too!
What: The New Year's Festival and Masquerade Ball
Where: Shinjuku Gyoen in the Park
When: December 31st



December 31st has at last arrived, and despite certain events depriving the Digital World of the original creator, the people involved with the New Years Festival managed to pull through. With Roze's work already underway and the designs and directions sent out, it wasn't hard to finish what had been started.

At mid-afternoon, a general text was sent out to all the D-Terminals announcing the festival grounds as open. Going to the Shinjuku Gyoen part of the park revealed a tiny wonderland of games and food manned by Chosen, Partners and Damemon alike.

Every Chosen and Partner have Damemon helpers and shifts rotate at each stall, making certain no one is kept from enjoying themselves to the fullest.

To either side of the festival grounds are picnic areas set up with several tables, all surrounded by bright white and yellow string lights. The four rows of game and food stalls are all decorated with large red paper lanterns, paper dragons and bright string lights, allowing the festivities to proceed well after dark.

At the front of the entire festival grounds Roze's Digimon - Julie the Impmon and Musashi the Kotemon - hand out copies of a simple map. On the back of each map the times for the masquerade dance are printed in case people forgot the time from their invitations.

In the Taiwan Pavilion, from the start of the festival to the end, Maya Matlin and Ryan Evans play music on piano and cello, rotating with Neku Sakuraba who maintains a steady flow of pre-arranged music. Several times throughout the day a handful of Digimon put on a simple but entertaining Taiko drum performance. Two long buffet tables filled with food and punch stay full throughout the day and night.

Jin Uzuki teaches calligraphy at one stall, as well as performs tea ceremony and lectures on Japanese traditions for those not educated on the themes presented by the festival.

Squall Leonhart stands sentinel over the Kingyo Sukui (goldfish catching) stall.

Campbell Saunders covers the ball toss, where people can try their luck knocking down milk bottles.

The Medicine Seller mans the Okonomiyaki cart, where people are free to order any combination of ingredients and eat hot food straight from the iron.

Mikasa Ackerman covers a colorful and pleasant-smelling stall where festival-goers can choose from dozens of bananas on sticks, the fruit dipped in different flavored coatings and numerous toppings.

Shannon Vaughn and Eli Delacroix cover the stall on the center walk where those at the festival can pick up sparklers and handmade papier-mâché masks for fun or the masquerade, if they have none of their own.

A ping pong toss with water-filled glass bowls sits with a pair of Damemon attendants cheering on participants.

Next to the Okonomiyaki cart, Saori Nakagawa and Laguna Loire provide fresh Takoyaki (octopus balls) on sticks, steaming and delicious.

The local Prince, Rowan, cheerily provides personal pies or slices of ready-made large ones and chats amiably with anyone who happens to be drawn in by meat or fruit fillings inside flaky crusts.

Cheerful little Miwako Sakurada watches the Yoyo Tsuri (water balloon yoyo) cart, balloons in bright splashes of color floating in a rotating pool of water, casting a rainbow across the cloth roof of the stall.

The ever large and boisterous Rider struts around a Strongman Hammer game, jeering and cajoling the men and complimenting the women, making bets and offering arm-wrestling competitions.

Little Wily-Kit has a raised platform surrounded by cushions where people can sit and listen to her play the flupe and regale them with tales from her homeland.

Dante sits at a stall of his own, playing guitar when he's not giving kisses for donations to the festival fund.

A ring toss game where one can try to put small rings around the necks of glass bottles stands manned by two Damemon arguing restlessly about the arrangement of the bottles.

Waver Velvet and his Wizardmon stand to dazzle onlookers with card tricks and details of magic performed in Waver's homeland.

Next to Wily-Kit's storytelling and Waver's tricks, Harry Potter serves up a variety of hot drinks close to the front of the festival so people have something to warm their hands and bellies while they enjoy the festivities.

Throughout the entire festival ground, Seifer Almasy and his hand-picked group of Digimon patrol the area, ejecting trouble-makers and seeing to damages while Yu Narukami and his team keep supplies full and assist Seifer with damage control.

The festival continues on through the day until the Masquerade Ball begins. All the stalls close and people are free to dress and attend as they like. Food and punch remains present and the music continues until midnight, when masks are to be removed and the New Year begins!
changelingdude: (Cute smile)

[personal profile] changelingdude 2013-12-26 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[Beastboy and Rita were having a blast at this party. The duo arrived at the cart grinning brightly and produced some bits to pay for the snacks.

Chili looked...peaceful. But not as excited as Beastboy and rita.]

You bet!


One for me too please.


I would like one with sprinkles.


[Both Beastboy and Rita looked startled as their stoic third partner did something they thought would be out of character. Then they laughed cheerfully]
changelingdude: (T/BB: XD)

Re: Milk Bottle Ball Toss - Cam

[personal profile] changelingdude 2013-12-26 07:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Just like old times.

[Beastboy skillfully tossed a ball into the air and caught it in his mouth like a dog ready to play fetch, grinning at Terra as Rita and Chili quietly excused themselves to leave Beastboy and Terra some privacy on their date.]
motherswisdom: (So proud)

[personal profile] motherswisdom 2013-12-26 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nala was amazed by the whole event, unsure what many things were and simply wandering around, which meant that when she caught sight of Squall she wasted no time in heading over to him to talk.]

Hello.. um.. is it this time when I'm supposed to say happy New Year?

[She looked just a little confused but not too much, and offered him a smile.]
innermonologues: (Ah...?)

[personal profile] innermonologues 2013-12-27 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
[ He saw it was Nala speaking to him and he seemed to soften just a little. He shifted around on his stool and stretched out his arms. ]

Ah, yeah... something like that.

[ He never really celebrated anything back home so it was pretty much new to him as well. ]
happiestberry: (Cheery smile)

[personal profile] happiestberry 2013-12-27 04:51 am (UTC)(link)
Come one come all to the stall with all the right things! We've got bounces we've got color! We've got so much fun we can't nearly hold them all! Just look at Lucephina over here! Can't you see how much fun she's having?

[ Miwako's Lucemon was sitting on a stool in the booth boredly making the water yoyo bounce. ]

Wee.... so much fun.

See? If she can have fun so can you!
innermonologues: (Ah...?)

[personal profile] innermonologues 2013-12-27 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
[ Of course he knew where to find Neku. He looked over the map over and over until he had all the booths and the people running them memorized. When he was on his break he walked over to the music and glanced around. It shouldn't be too hard to spot a short kid with bright orange hair, right? ]
innermonologues: (Bored eyes)

[personal profile] innermonologues 2013-12-27 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
When no one else seemed to be around at the time Squall found himself walking over to Dante's booth. He found himself a seat and sat himself down right in front of the booth. He figured Dante must have brought his guitar for a reason and wanted to hear him play it a little. He didn't even bother to think about the other half of the booth.

He rolled his shoulders a little and crossed his legs as he waited for Dante to speak.
bewarethefaeries: (Default)

[personal profile] bewarethefaeries 2013-12-27 06:21 am (UTC)(link)
[And indeed he was standing in front of the stand with a friendly smile on his face as he waited for any orders to come in. He had to admit the temptation to sneak a taste of Saori's cooking was great, but tonight was about other people, so he kept his hands on the counter instead just to make sure they didn't suddenly get minds of their own.]
needsteaplz: (So happy)

[personal profile] needsteaplz 2013-12-27 07:19 am (UTC)(link)
[After some time later, a Damemon finally managed to make Saori take a break. Luckily for Laguna, she saved the last batch she made for them. She pulled him along to the benches across the stall.]

Thanks for manning the front for me. I know you've been waiting all night for these. Careful, the insides are still pretty hot.
Edited 2013-12-27 07:19 (UTC)
needsteaplz: (So happy)

[personal profile] needsteaplz 2013-12-27 08:46 am (UTC)(link)
[If there's good quality tea, Saori was bound to be there upon hearing it. During her time off from her own stand, she came down to Jin's stand. After some New Year specialities from the buffet table, a cup of tea was just the thing she needed.]

[personal profile] allidoiswin 2013-12-27 10:05 am (UTC)(link)
[ It must be something she's missing or maybe Mikasa isn't the type of person who laughs easily? There's an attempt at a smile at the scene as she gathers up their requests. ]

Here you two go.

[ For both the Digimon at least. She'll get to the boy in a moment... once she gets over the strange way he looks. The last time she saw something "not human" they tried to eat her comrades so it takes her a little while. ]
orphism: (VI - Lovers' Longing)

[personal profile] orphism 2013-12-27 04:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[Did someone say Takoyaki? Hell. Yes.

The best thing about large scale festivals like this one was, without a doubt, the food. Minato has made it a personal mission to attend as many food stalls as he can, his two partners in tow.

The Takoyaki stand is next on the long list.]


Three orders please.

[He'd normally get two for himself, but gotta save room for the rest of the food.]
marinebiting: Kaito is a jerk and his robot is stupid (✘ - Needle Sunfish)

[personal profile] marinebiting 2013-12-27 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
You could have both come without me.

[Shark is standing at the entrance of the festival looking quite annoyed at both it and the two digimon beside him.]

Like I'd go anywhere alone with her.

And it's no fun being here on our own.

[Betamon takes it upon herself to take the lead, approaching the two greeters at the gate.]

Is there a fee to get in?
fullofthorns: (Default)

[personal profile] fullofthorns 2013-12-27 06:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Nope. [ Julie said as she hopped by and shoved maps into both of the Digimon and Shark's hands. ]

Roze wanted to make sure everything could be enjoyed by everyone, so the only stuff you pay for are games and food, but the entertainments are free and the dance is free. Even for you, cutie. [ The Impmon grins, swatting Shark's backside with her stack of maps.

The Kotemon across from her sighed and slumped, shaking his head. ]


I am sorry, sir. Please...enjoy the festivities, all of you.
scratchitti: (Stretching)

[personal profile] scratchitti 2013-12-27 06:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[Normally Squall would be right, but considering Neku's normal outfit was replaced with a black and purple hakama, his hair not nearly as tall and partly hidden by the fox mask pushed up past his forehead, he wasn't as easy to see.

But he does see Squall eventually, waving him over]
innermonologues: (Pondering...)

[personal profile] innermonologues 2013-12-27 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[ he notices the motion and glances over. With a small squint he finally realized that figure looked a bit familiar, so he shoved his hands into his pockets and wandered off in that direction. ]

Looks like you're dressed to impress tonight.
scratchitti: (Dokidoki)

[personal profile] scratchitti 2013-12-27 07:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh?

[He looks down at himself, turning a little red but looking pleased]

It's a formal dance-thing, right? Roze helped me pick it out...

[His smile falters slightly]
innermonologues: (It's not true...)

[personal profile] innermonologues 2013-12-27 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He glances at Neku and then looks down at himself. He was just wearing a white tank top and his leather pants. welp. ]

Ah... I didn't know this was a dressing up kind of event... Looks like I'm a bit underdressed.
scratchitti: (Pondering)

[personal profile] scratchitti 2013-12-27 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, considering I'm running music I kinda had to dress up. I wouldn't worry about it.
innermonologues: (Pondering...)

[personal profile] innermonologues 2013-12-27 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
You even have your hair down a bit too. [ He pauses for a moment. ]

( Something tells me theres a little more to it, but I probably shouldn't pry.)

It's ( not what I'm used to? weird? not you? different?) different.
scratchitti: (Hiding in phones)

[personal profile] scratchitti 2013-12-27 07:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I'm not used to not gelling it. But... erm...

[He turns even redder, and without his usually oversized collars to hide in, he instead pulls his mask down to hide his embarrassment. Now he looks even less like Neku and more like a fox demon. Or a Renamon]

I'm meeting up with Shiki later...
innermonologues: (Not sure)

[personal profile] innermonologues 2013-12-27 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Did you promise her a dance?
oneeyedterror: (Bored now... which is a bad thing)

[personal profile] oneeyedterror 2013-12-27 08:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Well someone arrived at the front entrance, and looks annoyed as hell to be there. But considering how Whirl is dressed? Can one blame him.

Heck he's even got on a fancy eye patch, and his hair is done up nice, all because of Jetstream. And the Impmon didn't even have the courtesy of dragging him here, instead he's being escorted by his Gotsumon, Rotorstorm.

"I don't see the frikking reason why I had to wear this ridiculous get up," he muttered more to himself then anyone near by. Hopefully Tetsushi would show up and this whole farce could get done sooner rather than later.
changelingdude: (This is my sexy innuendo face)

[personal profile] changelingdude 2013-12-27 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)

[The Digimon each thank her and set about nibbling and gnawing on their treats. Beastboy on the other hand grins with his fangs and wiggles his pointed ears.]

I don't think we've met, I'm Beastboy. How ya doing?

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