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[airdnd]

WHO: everyone!
WHERE: floor 32
WHEN: evening of 3/20
WHAT: karaoke mingle! 🎤 and yuji's birthday 🎂
WARNINGS: n/a


[ Sometime in the late afternoon of the 20th, server member @ sumina notifies everyone (yes, @ everyone) that there will be a guest get-together at one of the large lounges on Floor 32. No one is expected to bring anything but themselves, though those who have diligently combed through everyone's birthday codes might realize that a party happening today isn't purely coincidental...

...And if not, it becomes clear enough upon arrival! The lounge has been turned into a karaoke lounge, but that's not all - there are birthday balloons and streamers artfully placed around the room, along with a banner that reads: Happy Birthday, Yuji! and a birthday cake on one of the tables.

The karaoke machine magically knows every song from every world represented here at the hotel, so don't even worry about not having anything to sing. Even ancient hymns are included on this bad boy. Not the type to sing? Too bad. The microphone will at times simply choose someone to sing, flying into one's hand Mjolnir-style, and the only way to get it out of one's hand is to sing your little heart out. Bonus: tell us what your character sings! Maybe the machine will even give you a (RNG from 1-100) score...

For those waiting for their turn to sing, there are fun little instruments like castanets, maracas, and tambourines to play around with along with this little guy, and also fun party hats and costume pieces. Guests are also encouraged to take photos with a Polaroid camera that's going around, but for some reason, everyone's photos are coming out with strange filters over their faces?

There's also a veritable spread of Japanese food, snacks, and desserts over all the tables as well. Yes, including Pocky... There's juice and also juice (for the grown-ups) and the staff are around should anyone have any special requests.

Have fun! ]

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yuji itadori ( open!! )

[eyescar]

[ Yuji is, of course, beyond excited to go to a get-together - especially after how rough the last few weeks have been for him - so he's making his way up to the floor as soon as he's told it's time to go, stepping in and feeling a bubble of excitement when he recognises that it is.

Karaoke!

He's a little too enchanted by the fact that there's a chance for karaoke to notice the decorations, at least at first, but when he steps into the room he realises... Happy Birthday... Him? He stands, staring at the banner and the cake for a moment, as if he's lost all ability to think, and then he's lifting his hand to his mouth to stop himself from either laughing or crying. His body can't seem to figure out which one it wants to do. ]

All this... It's too much, don't you think?

[ But, more than anything else, he's so obviously happy that any sad thoughts are chased away immediately.

For the rest of the night, Yuji is everywhere! He greets people, he sings, he dances, he has some cake, and he definitely messes around with every single instrument. If someone wants to sing a duet and doesn't have a partner, he volunteers. He ends up staying up late, but looks absolutely over the moon when the evening comes. ]

[airdnd]

[ It's not too much at all! Still, Sumina is glad when Yuji seems to lean into his joy more and more throughout the night, and she'll be glad to just let him do his thing, singing his heart out, performing duets, rocking out on the various instruments, being, you know, a young teenager...

In between songs at some point, though, she'll approach him with her hands behind her back. ]

Yuji! May I steal you away for a moment?

[eyescar]

[ It's nice to let himself be happy for a little while, excited to do one of his favourite hobbies. He didn't even consider the possibility of doing karaoke here - why would he, with everything else going on? - but now that he's here, it seems like such an obvious thing to do in the hotel. It's hard for him to keep himself under control, but he's managing.

He stops what he's doing when Sumina approaches, expression immediately warming. ]

Of course you can! What's up, Sumina-san?

[cathasahat]

Are you Yuji? Happy birthday.

[ She's found a party popper and opens it in his direction. ]

[eyescar]

Yeah, that's me!

[ Grinning, he reaches out and takes a popper himself, bursting it in her direction in return. ]

Thank you! This is kind of crazy, huh?

[unliminal]

[ Of course, they'll have to perform a duet at some point, neither of them will allow this party to end until it happens, but first things first: Gojo is zipping right up to Yuji's side soon after he's arrived, throwing an arm around his shoulders and affectionately mussing his hair with his hand. ]

Yuji-kun! HAPPY BIRTHDAAAAAAY! Do you want your gift now, or do you want it now?

[ Hopefully he wants it now...although notably, Gojo doesn't appear to have anything in either of his hands. ]

[eyescar]

Sensei! Thank you!

[ Gojo is so loud, but right now Yuji doesn't mind. He's glad to have something happy and exciting after all of their shared sadness, and being able to celebrate his birthday with Gojo-sensei is exactly what he had wished for from the beginning. He wanted to spend more time with him and Nanamin, and that's what he's getting.

Why wouldn't he be happy?

Looking at Gojo's hands, he tilts his head, frowning a little. ]

What gift? You don't have anything!

[staffcocked]

[Whenever it comes to parties, Yeyasu is always there to live it up! He's not the shogun of ceremonies for nothing. If it was someone's birthday, then he felt obligated to give the person in question his blessing. He's never met Yuji, but this was the perfect introduction more than anything else.]

Uh-hyahyahya! ★ You can never go "too much" or "too hard" whenever you're partying, bro!

[And since it was a birthday, he had a pair of gifts in hand for occasions like this. One was a dragon man and the other was a cat girl... He hopes that this boy was okay with receiving plushies for a birthday gift.]

As the shogun of Hinomoto, I'd like to offer you two of our most popular plushies in town. They happen to be modeled after a pair of good pals of mine.

[eyescar]

[ Yuji is still definitely a little overwhelmed by it all - he hadn't expected any kind of celebration, let alone a party with his name all over it - but he has thrown himself into it, enjoying it with a sparkling delight he can't hide. He's acting like the energetic teen that he has, the kind of energy that has been missing over the last few weeks. ]

Aah, I guess! It's been a while since I was at a party!

[ He's definitely fine with accepting any kind of plushies, and his eyes widen as he reaches out to take them, fighting the urge to grin. They're so cute... ]

They're awesome! Thank you so much!

[startraveler]

Happy birthday!

[He laughs a little as he approaches.]

We don't know each other yet, but I thought I should give you my best wishes first.

[He smiles brightly.]

I'm Aether... And I just happened to join this party since it was open for everyone. I hope you don't mind.

[eyescar]

Thanks! That's really cool of you!

[ He waves his hand, beaming. It's obvious that his name is Yuji, given the banner, but he bows all the same. ]

It's nice to meet you, I'm Itadori Yuji! Thanks for coming, even if you don't know me! I hope you enjoy yourself.

[recluserose]

Happy birthday, young man.

[There's a severe looking redheaded woman who's able to tell who the birthday boy is based on his stunned reaction. Amelia has gone to the karaoke bar, mostly to catch up with Sumina, but you know what, she's not gonna reject birthday cake.

The boy's name... Ah.

The witch takes a bite of cake before bringing it up.]

Yuji... Yuji Itadori, is that correct? I've been away for two weeks, so I'm guessing your teachers have already caught you up to speed about this hotel. I hope you've been enjoying yourself so far.

[eyescar]

Ah, thanks!

[ It's a little overwhelming, all these people wishing him a birthday that he had forgotten, but he can handle it like a pro! Being able to be happy after the weeks of sadness is a relief, and he's going to grasp it with both his hands.

He also gives her a proper bow in greeting, because he was raised right. ]

That's right! It's been pretty good, I guess! I've definitely been in worse places.

[cuteshit]

[Kanji is glad he's not the only one who was going to insist that Yuji celebrate his birthday; Sumina-senpai has everything well in hand, but he's still made a contribution of his own in the form of cupcakes decorated to look like tigers.]

Nah, it ain't too much! You can't let a birthday go by without doin' somethin' fun!

[He doesn't know what heavy thoughts Yuji's been carrying around with him, but he's pretty sure everyone can make at least a little time for cake.]

What're you thinkin' about singing?

Leonidas {open!}

[spartankingleonadias]

With all the akwardness, Leonidas is suddenly checking every room and lounge because he's confused. There's noise coming out of this room and suddenly the man busts in.

"Hello!"

"Uh..."

[airdnd]

[ The doors to the lounge fly open rather unceremoniously, and though there's likely some kind of pause or interruption in the festivities, Sumina is quick to get up from her seat to keep things moving and usher Leonidas in. ]

King Leonidas! Welcome. You look... confused?

[ ...Oh. Maybe he stumbled upon this party, rather than seeing her message about it, given his struggles with technology... ]

[feyfound]

[ Juniper is, as ever, having the time of her life at a party! She will gladly partake in singing along to whoever is up, confidently following every melody she doesn't know while reading lyrics she's never seen, and is only too happy to rock out on the tambourine. She might be a little off-beat.

When the microphone flies into her hand, she is only too happy to rise to the challenge, and... hits a button to randomize her song! It lands on a catchy, poppy tune. ]

Whoa! There are so many ladies in this troupe of bards!

[ She's even more delighted when the video on the screen shows them dancing! She will be trying her best to follow the moves, too! Partway through the song, when she thinks she's gotten the hang of it, she'll grab someone - maybe even.. you!? - from wherever they're sitting. ]

Come on, let's do the dance together!

[ Otherwise, catch her chowing down and having drinks. Possibly drinks she's not allowed to be drinking (?). ]

[cathasahat]

[ Lynette is surprised when she finds herself on the metaphorical stage, but doesn't object. She also seems to pick up the moves relatively quickly, although her singing and expressions are definitely on the more deadpan side. At the end of the song, she turns and curtsies politely to Juniper. ]

That was...fun? I haven't seen music like that before.

[cathasahat]

[ Lynette can be found sitting in one of the corners that's further from the speakers, but despite the noise she doesn't seem to be too bothered. She's found a sparkly teal party hat (matching her bow) that she's placed on her head. Unsurprising to anyone who knows her, she's somehow managed to acquire tea and is sipping that instead of juice.

She doesn't seem inclined to sing, and the karaoke machine seems to ~coincidentally~ glitch whenever the microphone attempts to choose her. But if anyone pulls her onto stage with them, she'll go along with their song...albeit with a perfectly straight face and mostly monotone voice. Or she'll just find the maracas and shake them as backup instrumentation while she encourages the singer. ]

You've got this~

[ At some point in the evening, she can also be found inspecting the otamatone curiously. She holds the face up to her, well, face so she can squint at it--and then is startled when she figures out how it makes noise. ]

I didn't think it would sound like that.

[airdnd]

[ Ah, the young miss who fed her while she was a little Pomeranian... well, now is as good a time as any to meet properly and apologize for her canine behavior last month...

...After she tries out the otomatone. Sumina can't help but chuckle at how she startles at the sound it makes - it's the least deadpan that she's seen the young woman be all evening. ]

Ahaha, surprising, isn't it? I didn't expect it to sound like that, either, but what a funny sound!

[ A beat, then she adds: ] Miss Lynette, yes? It's me, Sumina. We, ah, met last month when I was a dog. I wanted to apologize for my lack of manners back then...

[likesitruff]

... It's a bit grating.

[ She doesn't appear to approve of the noise, frowning lightly. What a bizarre object it appears to have come from, too. ]

[startraveler]

[Aether will show up at her side at some point, smiling as he sips on some juice. He's even got some pocky with him, quite enjoying them.

Lynette might have noticed that the traveler seems to avoid singing, opting for aiding with some instruments instead. Suspicious, isn't it?]

Are you having a good time?

amelia steinbeck | open!

[recluserose]

[Having several decades on her, Amelia has a great amount of songs she's been able to experience during their heyday. So when the mic gets passed to her, she sings two songs, one from the 1950s and another melancholy track from the 70s.

Her final score? RNG has given her... 81. She doesn't look pleased.]

... Should I try again until I get a better score...?

[Later on in the evening, perhaps past bedtime, Amelia will be found in the back partaking in juice (for grownups). Looking a little red in the cheek's there m'am... She beckons to whoever's nearby and with beer grown up sparkling wheat water.]

Here. Finish this one for me will you?

I'm going for the peach soju.

[m'am there are younguns around...]

[airdnd]

[ Sumina, too, is perhaps a little flushed... She's not normally one to partake like this, but... It's been a rough few weeks, and there's much to celebrate in the wake of it all - especially Yuji's birthday.

Coincidentally, her hands are drinkless when Amelia beckons to her. And what is an innkeeper to do when someone requests her attention other than to oblige? This works just as well, too, because Sumina has been wanting to chat with Amelia all night long, though has been otherwise preoccupied with - you guessed it - being party hostess and making sure everyone else is having fun. ]

Amelia! I— [ oh. That's a grown up sparkling wheat water being pressed into her palms on sight. Yay! ] Ah. All right. You're going to try the peach soju? Save some for me, will you? I'm curious about it, too!

[netherese]

[Sumina has put so much work into this event that it would be a terrible shame to pass up the opportunity to attend, and Gale is certainly interested to get some of the younger guests better than he has had the opportunity to thusfar— not to mention the cultural education he's sure to receive by being here. He thought he might dodge singing in public by insisting that he simply didn't know any songs worth sharing (which was patently untrue), but does manage to fumble his way through a song he's become fond of during his deep and thorough research of music throughout the ages in worlds other than his own. He has yet to meet a knight so musically prolific as this Sir Elton John in Faerun, but if he's even half as talented with a sword as he is with a piano, Gale thinks he really must be quite something.

The later portion of the evening finds him heading to where Amelia is helping herself to drinks of the adult persuasion in order to check in with her, holding a box of strawberry pocky in one hand while he nibbles his way through a stick of it, balancing it between his lips to free up his hands when she beckons and holds her bottle out to him, raising an eyebrow as he takes it.]

Of course— this didn't quite meet with your approval?

[He bends down to give the bottle an experimental sniff— it just smells like ale, to him.]