[OPEN/MINGLE] i'm worse at what i do best

[yakyuuman]

who: Jyushimatsu & ALL
what: SLUMBER PARTY!
when: A few days after this network post
where: Matsu House
warnings: Potentially sad moments from Jyushi, but otherwise none!




[ Jyushimatsu kept things rather simple for his party. When he enthusiastically welcomes you to his house, dressing in his plain blue pyjama, you notice the dim light coming from various candles set all around the living room. The floor is covered up with a large futon, blankets, and few pillows, hopefully enough for the guests. He had moved the furniture around so there would be a wide space in the middle of the room, where a TV is already lit and ready for use. All you need to do is dress up in your PJ and the party will begin!

First, there will be movies! Whatever the guests brought can be picked for watching, whether it's got horror flicks or romantic tropes or explosive action. There's a wide choice of non-alcoholic drinks and junk food if you love stuffing yourself with them while time goes on.

Second, there are games! Jyushimatsu found a game console and a few games to play, some of which are the exact sort of party games that would break friendships and cause an all-out war. If you're a sore loser, you better not try to cause damage to the house or the host will kick you out! On the less digital side, there are board games stacked up to the side. Things like UNO, or Risk. More reasons to break friendships, supposedly.

Third but not least important, the guests can all sit in a circle and either tell each other random/weird/scary stories or play Truth Or Dare, Would You Rather, or anything else that comes to mind as the night air flows and eventually you'll start feeling sleepy and about to conk out.

Whichever direction this party will take, Jyushimatsu hopes you all have as much fun as possible! ]

((OOC: this is a mingle log, meaning you can post top levels and everyone can tag you! If you want to set up a mingling top level for the various games, go ahead! Even if you didn't reply to the network post you can still have your character show up.

Tag around and enjoy!))

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Jyushimatsu Matsuno | OTA

[yakyuuman]

[ It had been a rough few days for Jyushimatsu. First his workplace had become a camp for refugees, ensuring no work for at least a week or two, and then both Osomatsu and Ichimatsu had disappeared from Riverview without so much as saying goodbye. Just like Karamatsu did before them. To say he's upset about it is an understatement.

But he didn't want to let his sadness turn into a burden for the people he'd met and became friends with in the Quarantine. To fill the void in his chest, Jyushimatsu set up this little slumber party with whoever wanted to take part in it, without much of a fancy display. He only needs that bit of company for one night without thinking about how lonely he is now, in this big house, with everything that reminded him of how his brothers used to live here. The greenhouse on the roof is safely locked to prevent anyone from climbing up there. He will at least protect Ichimatsu's sacred place at all costs. ]

i; PARTY HARD i guess

[ As the party host, you can find him anywhere! Carrying non-alcoholic drinks and junk food, giving indications as to where the toilet is, sitting along with everyone to watch movies, play games, or tell each other random stories, maybe even huddling with someone as the floor is covered up with blankets and pillows. If there are cuddlepiles he will join them, and if someone wants to cuddle with him alone he won't reject the offer at all - anyone can get close to him as long as he gets a tiny bit of affection.

He's there for everyone, and although he doesn't seem energetic as his usual, he's trying his damn best to enjoy himself. ]

ii; after the party

[ When all lights are out and people are giving into slumber one by one, Jyushimatsu can be still found wide awake, perching by a window and looking up to the sky. If you approach him, you'll notice that his shoulders are shaking and he's sniffling, furiously wiping his eyes. When he realizes he's being watched, Jyushimatsu will instantly panic and flail his hands, averting your gaze and withdrawing like a thief that's being caught red-handed. ]

Sorry! Did I wake you up? Something just got in my eye, don't worry, I'll join you guys soon!

ii

[shoplifter]

[Laura had shown up entirely uninvited — as is her want, because she's a little weirdo like that, and she came fully prepared for sleepover stuff. She wanders over and just stares at him until he notices her, to which she looks particularly stoic for a moment. And then, between his sniffling:]

Watch this.

[She bows her head, skillfully pretending to pick her nose, and holds up what appears to be a humongous booger —

And then...!

She eats it.]

[yakyuuman]

[ He has no idea who this young girl is, but he did mention he'd invite friends and strangers alike so she was very welcome to stay. Though now he feels all the more embarrassed about getting caught crying, since he's a grown-ass man and all.

But then she does something that would appear beyond gross if he didn't recognize the slimy candy that had been passed around during the party.

And yet, an snort involuntarily comes out of him. ]

Oh my god... [ He mutters, before breaking into ugly giggling. ] That's so gross!

[shoplifter]

[Excellent. The tables have turned, it's the goofy man being goofed on by the less goofy girl. As he's in the middle of ugly giggling, she points at him.]

You have something on your nose.

[To which she pretends to pick a candy booger off his face.

And then eat it.

Her pokerface is impeccable.]

[yakyuuman]

[ This girl is a fucking comedian. It's her pokerface that does him in.

He's going to die at the rate his laughter goes, raising in pitch with the risk of waking everyone up. The snot running down his nose is real, but he takes the trick for what it is and covers his mouth with a sleeve of his PJ, trying to muffle himself. ]

Hahaha! Stop that! Gross! Super gross! I'm calling the anti-gross police!

[ To think he was sobbing a minute ago and now it'd be a miracle if he doesn't choke himself laughing, good job. ]

[shoplifter]

[Excellente.

She reaches into her pocket as the peals of laughter lower just a smidge, offering a handkerchief.]

You should not eat with your nose full, it's impolite.

[yakyuuman]

[ Another snort, and he has to cover his nose because now it's his turn to be gross. He accepts the handkerchief and quickly blows his nose, unable to stop giggling all the while. The tears are still gushing out but at least they're not made from sadness. ]

I wasn't eating! Look who's talking!

[ His accusation is full of mirth; he's thankful to this girl for making him forget his troubles for a bit. ]

[shoplifter]

[She likes that she's able to do something like this, at least. It hadn't been so long ago that she had been only useful for hurting people — so it's good. To be a friend, and do nice things.]

I've not been to many, but you are supposed to have fun at a party, yes?

[yakyuuman]

[ He blows his nose some more, then crumples the handkerchief while trying to wipe his eyes with his sleeve. ]

I had so much fun, but then things got silent because people went to sleep and I got reminded of some stuff—

[ Ah, maybe he's oversharing. He shakes his head. ]

But I'm fine! My emotions slipped a bit!

[shoplifter]

[She nods.]

It's good for emotions to slip. It means you're a normal functioning human being, no?

[She often reminds herself that it's good, when she feels like that.

Better than being a cold, unfeeling killing machine as intended.]

[yakyuuman]

Mhm... I guess it's true! I still don't wanna worry my friends, though. I'd feel bad if it happened.

[ It's not like his brothers died, right? People disappear from Riverview on the regular and he should get used to it. ]

[shoplifter]

[A shrug, so casually.]

People say that all the time. But they also don't apply the same to others.

You would be sad, if a friend hid things so it wouldn't worry you. Wouldn't you?

[Laura's certainly much more open about how she feels than most here, as long as she figures out how to explain her feelings.]

[yakyuuman]

I'd figure out why they didn't say anything but hmmm... yeah, I guess I'd be sad.

[ He heaves a liberating sigh after that many tears. ]

It's just that people are so used to seeing me happy that I don't wanna spook them out of nowhere with sad feelings, you know?

Markus | OTA

[compartmentalise]

[As promised, Markus arrives at Jyushimatsu's party. He has a few pillows, but since he won't need them for himself he'll offer them to anyone who forgot. He is also already wearing his pajamas. Having never been to a slumber party, Markus will mostly just observe what's going on around him, of course engaging if anyone should talk to him.

He is especially looking forward to the movies. The ones his human friends have shown him so far were enjoyable]

[yakyuuman]

[ Here comes Jyushimatsu, holding a few DVD boxes in his arms. Seeing Markus all silent has him quickly scoot next to him, dropping said boxes on his lap. A lot of those movies have "Godzilla" stamped over them, with the titular monster depicted in various threatening versions. ]

Markus! Have you got a type of movie you wanna watch in particular?

[compartmentalise]

Hello, Jyushimatsu. [He looks over the DVD boxes thoughtfully] I've not seen any of those. What are they about?

[yakyuuman]

They're monster movies!

[ He happily holds up one of the copies with both hands, a few inches from Markus's face. ]

Godzilla is a huge dinosaur monster that came from the ocean! I dunno if you're familiar with Japan in your world, but he was created in my home country!

[compartmentalise]

Oh. I never heard about that. Will these movies tell who created the dinosaur monster and why?

[Because with an introduction like that, he's very curious and wants to know more]

[yakyuuman]

[ He lowers the box, chuckling. ]

Well, it wouldn't be good if I spoiled the details! Are you curious enough to watch it?

[compartmentalise]

Yes. I am very interested. [Do not tease him with giant dinosaur monsters and then leave him hanging]

[yakyuuman]

Very well! We don't have all night to watch all 32 movies so we'll stick to the first one!

[ He fishes one particular box from the pile. ]

But if you'd like to watch one of the recent movies we can go with that! The continuity in this series is a little wonky!

[compartmentalise]

Thirty-two movies, all about the same dinosaur monster? [Must be some story, to be told so many times] If I enjoy this one, I would like to see more.

[yakyuuman]

Godzilla is that popular! In my world, you'd be living under a rock if you didn't know him!

[ He pops the box open then, getting the DVD out. ] Alright! Even though it's from the 50s it's still got some charm to it and I personally love every scene!

[compartmentalise]

Wow. I can't wait to see him.

[He looks even more interested] Which 50s?

[yakyuuman]

[ He crawls towards the DVD player, slides the disc inside and grabs the remote. ]

50s as in 1950! It was made over 60 years ago in my time!