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The Damashii Family Housewarming

⭐ Who: The Damashii family and YOU!
⭐ When: March 18th (yes I know that’s not for a while I’m just excited okay)
⭐ Where: the Damashii mansion on the outskirts of town
⭐ What: The world famous Damashii family has moved to Yumemigaoka! Takamasa Damashii, second generation CEO of the esteemed cutting-edge aerospace corporation AllCosmos, is throwing open the doors of their new luxury home and holding a housewarming party. There will be fabulous food, wondrous games, live music, even a petting zoo!

… also it’s apparently his son’s birthday? Someone do something about that, will they? He’s very busy.

The party is huge. The party is lavish. The party is a little bit weird? But that’s kind of Takamasa in a nutshell so you all presumably knew what you were getting into by coming here. Enjoy yourselves!

Tables and chairs are set up inside the house as well as outside to encourage mingling and enjoying the weather, which is graciously cooperative with no rain in sight (for now.)

☆ OUTDOORS
Petting zoo
There’s a huge petting zoo with everything from your standard goats and sheep and pigs to alpaca and even a couple cows?! There’s talk that Takamasa was overheard saying that he was disappointed he couldn’t get something like a panda bear on such short notice. There are also horses for pony rides - they're intended for the younger audience but the handler on site won't turn away any interested parties.

Tokusatsu Hero Show
At the request of young Ouji Damashii, there is a rotating series of hero shows being performed once every other hour on a big stage out in the yard. Audience participation is encouraged!

Live music
There will be a big band ensemble performing outside whenever the hero shows are not being performed. They specialize in jazz but can (and will) do a variety of genres. They also take requests!

Gardens
The Damashiis love flowers, especially roses! The rose garden isn’t in bloom right now, alas (come back in a couple months!) but there’s still a lovely cultivated garden around the property that you can peruse currently full of well-manicured shrubs and hedges and early spring blooms. To one side is a cute little gazebo with a table and a few chairs where tea and Mimoza’s homemade cookies are being served. It’s perfect for a more private little gathering!

Meet and Greet with the Damashii family
At one point, the whole family will gather for a impromptu press conference of sorts in front of the mansion and answer questions about the move and the company and even sign autographs and all that jazz. Ouji stands quietly and dutifully at his father’s side during this.

☆ OUTDOORS/INDOORS
Games
A variety of party games are available to play in the front yard and at tables throughout the inside of the house. There’s scavenger hunts and giant checkers and jenga and … look. I’m not gonna get too into the weeds here - if you have an idea for a game, it’s probably here. I’ll allow it. Just have fun!

Gift Table
There are, of course, tables for housewarming (or birthday?!) gifts but these are not required. There's a pretty considerable pile, though. If you brought one, drop it off here!

Balcony
Catch a breather! It’s a lovely view up here on the second floor. There is a big telescope located out here! It’s not a cutting edge model, which is why it’s available for visitors to use, but it’s still quite expensive and powerful! Turn it towards the city and try to spot your house or gaze up at the stars once the evening rolls around!

☆ INDOORS
Food and drink
There’s a simply extravagant assortment of appetizers, entrees and desserts available, all catered by gourmet chefs. It’s an international spread featuring Japanese cuisine as well as western favorites and of course, Mimoza Damashii’s favorite: gratin! There is wine and champagne for those of drinking age, as well.

A birthday cake?
It’s a huge, towering cake, made by Mimoza with help from some expert pastry chefs to account for the sheer scale of it. It is the color of a night sky with piped stars and constellations dotting it. The cake itself is a simple, sweet vanilla bean buttercream frosting with soft and spongy white cake. It looks, by all accounts, like a birthday cake, with 16 candles on top. Was it someone’s birthday today…?

If asked whose birthday it is, Mimoza will smile and tell you it is her precious son’s and try to pick him out in the crowd for you (difficulty level: high, because he is very short) and Takamasa will gush about his dear beloved son who inspired this move - who this is all for - and who is just about to enter high school at Promised Morning… but he won’t necessarily bring any of that up unprompted unless it suits him.

Karaoke
Did you know Takamasa Damashii loves to sing? Now you do. There’s a karaoke lounge set up in the entertainment room loaded with all your favorite hits and classics. There are some really strange and obscure pulls too, so go wild!

Art
There’s quite a collection of art and sculpture in the house. It’s all very bright and kind of surreal. Like, if you are familiar with the katamari series aesthetics and vibe, that’s on full display here. Things like an oil painting of a mandrill eating ramen and a large sculpture of a cow… bear…creature are mixed in with gorgeous photographs of space, boxing memorabilia and trophies from Takamasa’s youth and so on, so forth.

Pat that motherfucking party ~~dog~~ cat
The Damashii family (or more specifically, Mimoza) has a feisty black cat as a pet. Her name is Elmira. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the party (which is very understandable it is So Much), why not take a break in one of the less crowded side rooms with its extravagant and luxurious couches and chairs and pet a cat?

FAQ
Can anyone participate in this log?
Yes! This log is completely open to any resident of the city as the family is opening the doors to the public.

Can I tag other people?
Yes! In fact you’re encouraged to tag around! It’s a party mingle, baybee!

What does the mansion look like?
Located on the edge of the city, the Damashii mansion is western in style, very stylish and modern with a big front yard and a gated entryway. Inside the decor is extravagant, eccentric, and perhaps a little gaudy at times.

What do Takamasa and Mimoza Damashii look like?
Glad you asked! Here is a drawing of them! They are both rather tall (6’5” and 5’10”, respectively). Takamasa will be wearing a fancy white suit similar to this (without the collar) and Mimoza will be wearing her favorite pink and cream dress. Feel free to chat with them!

Where is Ouji?
He’ll be popping up around the party and keeping tabs on his father - I may toss up some starters but I’ll also be tagging around with him. Your character is welcome to recognize him or not recognize him at all (he does PR work for his dad and is, of course, a celebrity child, but he’s still not nearly as part of the public eye as Takamasa.) He will be wearing a suit not entirely unlike his father's but a little less flashy and dark green in color.

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Yes! I've never gotten to. I hope it's not childish but--

[Oh--oh, it dawns on her. That's Sam! She hasn't seen her in quite awhile. She was abroad, though Junna didn't know why. She turns and smiles. It turns a little apologetic.

It's good to see her, even if there's a little guilt creeping up about her Disturbance. That'll take time to stop.

She hopes.] Sam-san! It's so good to see you again. I think petting any animal is ultimately a win.

Aw, just Sam is fine, you know it. And yeah, it isn't childish! It's fun! I'd ride a pony, but I'm too big for these ponies. If they had a horse or two, though, I'd go for it!

[Her expression goes a tiny bit more solemn, but she's going to deal with her own issues, first.]

Good to be seen. Good to be home. You doing okay-ish, after...last month? You know?

[Yeah, Sam knows, but she's not gonna guilt anyone about having a Disturbance. Especially when she figures there but for the grace of therapy goes she. No judgement. Just concern.]

Sorry. Habit. [Junna smiles, a little apologetic. But she nods, with a glance at the ponies. She does stop to consider for a second... but naw. She isn't that tall. It should be fine. She grins at Sam.] Mm-hm. I think I deserve it after last month. What is it that Americans say? "Gift yourself?"

[She means "treat yourself."

Then, there's a nod -- and that realization Sam thinks of Yumemigaoka as home. That's nice to think about. Though, there's also the Disturbance. Junna is getting more used to people asking.]

I'm... getting there. I've had a lot of help. It's a one day at a time sort of thing. I'm sorry I worried everyone though.

Hell yeah! Treat yo'self! [Being American, she's not going to outright call Junna on it, but repeat it in the American vernacular? Yep. Sam hopes there are less barbs that way. But as the topic shifts, Sam nods.]

Well...are you getting what you need? I know it probably seems corny, especially coming from who it usually comes from...[Zeke, she means Zeke.] but I've been seeing someone since before I went back to the States. And while I was there. Support. And now grief therapy. My grandpa passed while I was there, but we were expecting it. That's why I went back. I don't plan to any more, now, though.

[Sam would admit it still sucks, but she's pretty sure she doesn't need to come out and say it. She doesn't want to dismiss Junna's problems, either. She's been coping okay. Sam's more concerned about how Junna is doing!]

"Treat yourself!" [She repeats it in English, with a laugh. Then back to Japanese.] That's it. Thanks.

[At the question, Junna is quiet for a second. She does smile a little though at the implication of Zeke -- there's a nod, because she gets Sam's meaning.] Yeah. I've... got a therapist now. We've had a couple sessions. And, um, I've been talking to a lot of people. Lisa and I are planning to move in together, and... I think things are looking up. I still have some things to figure out, though.

[She looks sympathetic, though, at the mention of her grandfather.] Ah... I'm really sorry. I'm glad you got to see him, though.

[She is gonna focus on the positive, now, and Sam grins at Junna. She might talk about her grandpa, but that's for later.]

Yeah, I heard you guys were a thing now--congratulations, by the way! I'm happy for you guys! And moving in, too? Is that because of money or something, or just...

[There's a reason that Sam has absolutely no plans to go back to America, and that's because her grandparents had been the only sane ones. Still. Better topics.]

I'll let you in on a secret. I'm looking for a house. I'm totally going to settle down here. Somewhere. And while I like my apartment, it's a little small with two people and a turtle living in it. And I kind of want a cat...

Ah, yes, we are! Since August. [It's past six months, and feels like it's been longer sometimes. There's a pause though, at the question about moving in.] Well... I just graduated and I'll need to move out of the dorms. And I wanted to take a break before jumping into university. After... everything. So... it just made sense.

[Her eyes widen a little bit at the mention of getting a house> She hasn't had an apartment yet.

A house is like hard mode of apartments!] That's a great idea! A house would be very nice. And for your partner-- [She never put together that Sam and Zeke are together.] --and your... turtle...?

Nice! And oh! Yeah, you would! I didn't know if I'd get in school over here, so I just got an apartment and a job and everything that went with that, when I first came over. No, all that totally makes sense.

[Sam nods, then.] Yeah, a house. Grandpa and I talked about it before...you know. And he'd sold his, so that was gonna be my inheritance, and so I thought it'd be a good idea if I put it to use here, you know? Besides, it won't just be me taking care of it. And yeah, a turtle--though Turters came with his dad.

[She snickers a little at that and then shrugs.] I felt bad because it seemed like Zeke was always over at my place, and Turters was always alone at his apartment, so why did Zeke even bother, you know? It's just easier this way, so I get it that you and Lisa have a similar plan!

That makes a lot of sense... I didn't quite think about that. I'll probably try to make a living being a Dreamer, but I might also need a part-tie job.

[Junna considers this for a moment. She nods along; an inheritance, money to buy a house, and that would be a perfect thing to do. And there was a pet, and...]

Poor Turters. I see why you wanted to make sure he had a place to stay, and--

[Wait.]

[Junna points at Sam. Normal Sam shape, standing there, doing Sam things.

Junna points at the imagined outline of Zeke von Genbu, next to her. In her head, he's striking a pose.

Then back at Sam.

Then back at the dotted outline where Zeke should be.]

Eh?

[Then, louder, across the room:] EH?

[Then louderest, echoing through the entire Mansion of All Cosmos:] EH!?

[Ooh. Oh. Wow. How is it that all of Yumemigaoka doesn't know that she and Zeke are like. A thing? Dating? There's a reason why Zeke knew where Sam was, and it wasn't because he hangs around the DU as a part of his government job!

Sam lifts a hand to ruffle the back of her hair, having the grace to look sheepish.]

I guess I thought it was more obvious, especially since he was playing host at my Christmas party that year, but uh. Guess not? Or you had stuff to do, so you didn't stay?

[Though Sam was sure she'd let Junna know she was welcome...hadn't she?]

[Junna pauses for a second, as she thinks back to the Christmas party. She blinks her eyes a few times. She looks back onto the past, in her mind's eye; then she looks at the outline of Zeke. And the puzzle pieces fall into place.

Metaphorically.]

Ohhhhhhhhh.

I-I just... assumed... that Zeke-san is playing host at every party that he has ever attended?

Well...I don't think I can blame you for that assumption...

[Zeke does kind of fill a place up with his entire presence. Sam knows it, but she kind of finds it charming? But now she realizes that it might be just a little bit overwhelming.]

If that's the case, I'm not sure he's noticed he does it. I don't do a lot of parties with him, but we're probably going to do a housewarming. Whenever we find a house, that is! And you and Lisa will definitely be invited!

[Junna laughs a little awkwardly.] Sorry for jumping to conclusions. It's a nice trait of his, really. He helped me a lot by being so... present.

[Then, her eyes widen -- and she laughs, looking quite happy.] Of course, Sam! We'll definitely be there. I'd love to see it, when you get it!

Aw, it's not like I'm offended! It's like...he is how he is. Extra. I just try to keep my dips into that to either the stage when I'm performing, or the Dream Sphere...

Though I guess that's kind of its own performance.

[Sam had never quite thought of it that way before, but it's the truth. In her mind, at least.]

Yeah, for sure! Wish me luck, I need it! But even now, hey, if you just want to drop by the apartment for some quiet time where you're not gonna be judged or stared at because of everything that happened...you know you're welcome, right? I'll make some brownies, though I'm not sure they can stand up to the confections here...or even Lisa's! She's pretty darn good!

He is. And... I know what you mean. When I'm doing a play or--or, well, yes, in the Dream Sphere. That comes out more then. [Though... it ties back into how she burnt herself out; overworked until she was falling over, mentally and physically. She hesitates for a second. Should she be seeing them the same way?

She's not sure she can't. The parts of Dreaming she loves have a lot in common with the stage, after all.]

Lisa is the best baker I've ever met. However... I should admit to a bias, there. [Junna smiles, then. That's a bit of a joke. But not entirely.] But thank you. I could use it. I, ah, do get quite a few questions and a lot of looks. Even in the dorms, it's... sometimes a lot to put up with.

I've just started going back to work, so I mean. Even if you come over to hang, and I have to head out to work...I trust you, you know? I'll let Zeke know, too. Also, Turters is a great listener, though he doesn't usually give advice.

[Sam is...sort of making a joke, here, but even she has talked to the turtle. He listens, and he doesn't judge. Just begs for worms. No, Sam wouldn't expect anyone else besides herself or Zeke to indulge him.]

Yeah, and if it's not the kind of looks you want--like the kind either of us get on our chosen stages--it can be just as much of a stressor as everything else. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life!

Ah, thank you! I'll definitely take you up on that. It's nice to have a place to unwind. And--well--a turtle to talk to, too.

[She had a cat, growing up. She gets talking to your pet. Sometimes you just want someone to listen and a pet can do that.

Maybe not feed Turters worms, though.]

Yes. That's it, exactly. But... I'll do my best. Hopefully they'll lay off me soon.

Yeah, it's not like it was a unique happening. Could wish it had been, though.

[Not that Sam is thrilled to know that there were Disturbances going on while she was gone. She had worried about all of the other Dreamers. But she had other stuff going down. But that's what therapy had been for. To help with that. And to help endure her so-called family. Coming back had only made her realize that her family was here.]

And don't forget you have support. Not just Lisa. And don't let her forget it, either. I get the feeling that she doesn't want to bother people. I get that, but...some people wanna be bothered? I never see it as an actual bother, myself.

Yeah. I, ah, I guess it's... well, it should let up sooner or later. [Even if she worries it'll be because of the next big scoop. Someone else gets it instead of her. That's cold comfort.

She perks up, though -- and then Junna smilees, before she nods.] Yeah... she is like that. I'm trying to be sure she knows that she has me. But... not just me, either. I know it's not a bother, it's just... hard to remember that in the moment.

Yeah, but you worry about what other people think, too.

[Sam, so do you...but she'd cop to being a hypocrite if she were ever called on it.]

Unless it's another Dreamer, they can't really know what we deal with every day, do they? Not unless they do some serious question-asking. And listening. I mean, in the States we're not as crazy about Dreamers as they seem to be, here. And I don't mean that as an insult, you know? But it's like...they get held to a different standard than your average person. But we're human, too. We're not perfect all the time. We make mistakes. All we can do--all of us, every Dreamer--is strive to do better, right?

But it's like they expect us to do more. [At least, her parents had done that, too, and Sam is pretty damn sure they hadn't been keeping track of her in Japan at all. She was just held to a different standard than her brother was, too.]

Mm. I definitely do that. [She looks down for a second, and then she nods. There is a hesitant look on her face when she hears that -- and Junna looks up, but there's a nod of her head.

That all makes sense to her. She doesn't really know how the culture is different in America, but Junna isn't surprised to hear they see Dreamers differently.] They do. They treat us... like celebrities, really. But, like you said. We're human and we make mistakes.

I guess it's... hard for them to see people they idealize making mistakes. [Even if it hurts that she might have let the fans she does have down. She is such a new Dreamer, in the grand scheme, that she doubts she has many.]

Oh, jeez, we're celebrities there, too. It's just that some of us take a page from the super hero comics and have secret identities. They can't take footage of us--any of us--in the Dream Sphere, and so that's kind of an advantage.

[Sam pauses, then.] Though I suppose since I look kinda different there anyway, I'd have an up, if they could...

Or they think that we can't make mistakes. Like being a Dreamer gives us more than just powers. Sure, we're larger than life, I guess, but we're still just humans. Just people. Like them, just a little...more? I guess?

I mean I've been doing this for a bit, and I still screw up sometimes...but I haven't screwed up so bad that I'm not a Dreamer any more. That means I pick myself back up, and go back out there. I feel like that's a better example, I guess. You're not a disappointment because you made a mistake, or a mess of things, or had a Disturbance. Any of that. The only way you'd disappoint anyone--at least like, me, or otherwise at the DU, probably--I can only speak for myself, but. The only way you'd upset me is if you gave up. You don't look like you're gonna, though, and I'm proud of you for that!

Different kinds of celebrities, then. That makes sense, though -- they can't. I have a costume for DU events, but... it doesn't quite look the same as the real thing in the Dream Sphere. It's an approximation.

[Junna hesitates for a second, and then she nods. She supposes it's similar; in Japan, it's a more Japanese sort of hero they expect.

But what Sam says makes sense. People don't realize they can make mistakes. It's a lot of pressure, even now. The vote of confidence, though, gets a smile out of her.]

I don't plan to. It's... well, I won't lie, my confidence is a little shaken. But... I'm working on it, still. I intend to keep at it.

Ha! I wear my tour guide outfit at DU events. They're gonna get what they're gonna get, and I mean. I do work there as a tour guide! So if they don't like it, well. They can lump it, right?

[Sam nods at that, listening.] Good. I mean. You probably know we need you anyway, but we do. You're an important part of all this. I mean, I'm nothing more than rank and file myself, but...

[She shakes her head.] There's just too much weird stuff going on, I guess. And it's good that you are gonna keep at it! That and I mean. If you need anything...I know I keep saying stuff like that, but I mean it.

[Sam lifts a hand to the back of her head again, clearly embarrassed.] Sometimes I just feel like I'm some weirdo American who's pasted on to the folks here. I wonder how often I embarrass myself. It's never seemed too bad, but...every once in a while, even I get self-conscious, ya know?

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