Sendai school [Town]
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				Title: <strong>Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Combicon</strong> on <strong>10-11-2008, 06:37:04</strong>
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				This is the town area, just outside of the school where the schoolkids can go and buy stuff.<br><br>(http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/7633/map21hu4.th.jpg) (http://img133.imageshack.us/my.php?image=map21hu4.jpg)(http://img133.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif) (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)<br>The list I've given is a random selection of the shops there, however some of the buildings are houses, rather than shops. :3<br>There is a tram service which runs from the school to the town. <br><br>Dorms (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=22740.0)<br>Second wing (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=22690.0)<br>Activities hall (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=22689.0)<br>Main block (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=22688.0)<br>Gym (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=22687.0)<br>Front ground (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=22685.0)<br>Back ground (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=22686.0)<br>Character page (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=22524.msg879127#msg879127)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chris Brady</strong> on <strong>10-11-2008, 06:57:34</strong>
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				(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Nagisawa/RPG%20character%20shots/Asano_Sasame.png)<hr><br>After getting off the tram and gets away from the station, Sasame takes stock of the town.&nbsp; <em>Quaint</em>, is the first thing he can think of.&nbsp; He takes a look at the second map provided and thinks that this...&nbsp; Big Bento is his best bet.<br><br><em>They probably expect me to walk everywhere too.</em> He pretends to affect an air of suffering internally, as he knows it'd just look creepy if he actually acted it out.&nbsp; Once the whispers start, he sighs, <em>I should have changed to the Sendai uniform.</em><br><br>Ignoring the stares and gossip, "Hey, he's new."&nbsp; "He's scary, where do you think he's from?"&nbsp; "What's a Tokyo schoolboy doing here?" "What school is that uniform?" Sasame wanders about, getting himself acclimated to the new surroundings.&nbsp; Like his Master taught him, though, he keeps an eye out for potential trouble, although no one seems to know him, which is good. <em>Still, shouldn't get too complacent.&nbsp; There was that attempt on my life two years ago.&nbsp; Luckily the family bodyguards were there.</em> He remembers being terrified, but calm, if one can feel that way.&nbsp; Sort of being there, but not there.&nbsp; <em>Either way,</em> he thinks as he enters the grocery store, <em>Not something I want to go through again</em>.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>30-11-2008, 18:23:27</strong>
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				NAKAMURA RIKAKO<br><br>(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/HaibaneR/Rika_Avatar.jpg)<br><br>We got off the tram (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=22688.msg967386#msg967386) and gathered in a huddle near the stop. I suppose either Mana or Katra would decide where we were going so I hung about and waited for one of them to lead us off, finding a corner near a wall to practice my dancing with a few little boogie moves, wiggling my hips and giggling with a couple of the girls.<br><br>Then I saw a boy in a school uniform walking towards us, he looked quiet and rather intense and had a shaggy fringe. I watched him approach.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>30-11-2008, 23:19:59</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=22688.msg964309#msg964309">Quote from: Haibane on 28-11-2008, 14:34:13</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">NAKAMURA RIKAKO<br>&nbsp;<strong>"Hm?"</strong> I looked round and woke up from a few moments thoughts with a big grin, <strong>"Oh, hi. Uhmm, yes. There's a cool <em>karaoke</em> bar where a few of us sometimes go. It's called <em>Misato's</em>. That can be a real blast." </strong><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Minoru kept his expression politely attentive, though inwardly he groaned. <em>Karaoke</em> he thought. <em>Am I the only who thinks that that is a waste of time?</em><br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=22688.msg964309#msg964309">Quote from: Haibane on 28-11-2008, 14:34:13</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>"And a ten-pin bowling alley which is fun because the waitresses do cosplay stuff. They will be <em>neko</em>-girls one weekend and maids the next. Kind of cute I think and certainly brings the customers in. "</strong><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>He cocked his head slightly to the side at this. "Could be fun." he murmured, as Rikako was talking again.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=22688.msg964309#msg964309">Quote from: Haibane on 28-11-2008, 14:34:13</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>"The cinema is okay I guess but a little small, as it's not a big town."</strong> <br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>He nodded. With a decent net connection movies weren't exactly a problem to get hold off, but a cinema had other advantages. <br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=22688.msg964309#msg964309">Quote from: Haibane on 28-11-2008, 14:34:13</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>"But did you mean food? I quite like to eat quick and dirty, on Saturdays there's a market at one end of the main square and lots of food stalls, you can get anything. And the small <em>ramen</em> restaurants line that side, you know, just benches outside under the awnings. Its lots of fun. I'm not a fan of fancy eating, though if student council pres is picking up the tab I'll force it down, one has to suffer to fit in you know."</strong><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>The tram pulled up at the stop before he had a chance to reply, and it would be impolite to shout across a press of bodies. When they'd gotten off Minoru found that Rikako had gone the other way, so he leaned against the wall, waiting to see where the group would be heading next.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>01-12-2008, 18:00:30</strong>
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				Jin was annoyed the entire tram ride down to town, public transportation was always crowded and smelt pretty bad. A sneer crossed his lips as he looked away from the rest of the classmates, finally arriving he stepped off with a smile and a completely different look on his face. He cursed to himself as he saw all the other students wait around to be led like sheep, stopping a walking by pedestrian he bowed his head and politely introduced himself and asked where the nearest Sushi shop was located. Jin could be polite and proper when he wanted to, but those occasions were far and few within each other. The man bowed back, greeted him and pointed him in the direction. Bowing his head again he looked over to the rest of the students and motioned for them to follow if they wanted, he was starving and wanted to get something to eat as soon as possible. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>01-12-2008, 22:00:49</strong>
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				RIKAKO<br><br>I looked up as one of the boys motioned us to follow. He was the one I'd seen in the dorm eyeing up Mana. I'd taken an instant dislike to him. <strong>"Excuse me,"</strong> I called brightly with a smile on my face, <strong>"Do you know which restaurant Takaeda-san is taking us to, because if you do not I suggest you wait until she leads us."</strong><br><br>I went over to him, still smiling politely, <strong>"I'm Nakamura Rikako."</strong> I bowed a little, smoothly, <strong>"You're new here. We don't eat at random places the first passer by sends us to. The school has account arrangements at some restaurants and it will be one of those we'll go to. Why don't you quietly watch and see how we do things at Sendai? We don't have a student council for nothing."</strong> I gave him another small polite bow and turned to Katra.<br><br><strong>"Katra, are you ready to lead on? Or Mana?"</strong> I waited for things to be done the way things were done and not in some random haphazard and <em>wrong</em> way that would only result in confusion and even embarrassment over paying for the meal. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>02-12-2008, 00:19:16</strong>
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				Jin walk already turning around and walking towards the restuarant when one of the girls separated from the group, interrupting him from heading towards her destination with venom-laced polite words. A slight sneer crossed his face as he she spoke and went over the protocol for these little trip outings, his eyes rolled and he looked away scanning the town for anything of interest as she finished speaking. <br>"Well Rikako, the Zaraki's are those who fight against the currents, for no reason then the challenge alone. I reserve your right to follow the other drones, but I will not." <br><br>His face honed in on hers, his arrogant grin addressing her before he continued looking around the town. <br>"A student council...shouldn't there jurisdiction stop the moment you leave the academy? If you wish to be lead around like cattle...then dismiss my words."<br>He shrugged his shoulders and looked over to the "mindless horde" with a chuckle. <br>"I eat when my stomach tells me it is hungry, not when someone I did not elect tells me..."<br>Giving her quick and sarcastic bow he turned and crossed the street and entered the restuarant that was pointed out. Luckily for him he stepped into the restaurant that was arranged for Sendai's arrival. The hostess smiled and asked if he was with Sendai, he looked behind him to make sure no one saw him as he nodded his head. The irony was sickening as she told him to wait for the rest of the group to arrive...
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caeli</strong> on <strong>02-12-2008, 04:15:08</strong>
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				<table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td>(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/c/cc/Manami.png)</td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tsuchiura Manami</strong></span></div><hr><br>As all the students got off the tram, Manami sighed, stepping away and watching to make sure all the students were paired or grouped off. Most of the girls seemed eager to get to know the new students - some were certainly a bit shyer than the rest, stammering or jumpy when the boys asked questions or got too close, but it didn't look as if the boys were actively preying on any of the female students. Which, all told, was a bit of a relief - while Manami wasn't afraid to tell anyone to back off, she was simply glad that it was not something that needed to be said.<br><br>At least, not right now.<br><br>She got up on the stairs of the tram station and called to get everyone's attention. <strong>"<em>Mina-san</em>!"</strong><sup>1</sup> Manami rubbed her hands in her gloves, glad for her scarf and thick coat. It hadn't seemed too cold back up at the school, but it did feel like the wind might pick up a bit later in the afternoon. <br><br><strong>"I've already arranged for a group of us to have lunch at Isobune. As this isn't a school-sponsored trip, you are welcome to go elsewhere, but the manager was happy to open one of the private rooms for us so we can all eat together. I'll go inside and arrange everything, and let you know when we can go in,"</strong> she told the group with a friendly, genial smile. Some of the girls clapped in delight - Isobune was well known as a cozy and comfortable establishment, as well as the friendly staff. As the students eagerly began chattering, Manami flitted down the steps after spotting Katra in the crowd.<br><br>Shuffling through the group, the student council president blew back some stray hair and touched Katra's elbow when she neared. <strong>"I'm going inside to talk to Fujita-san. I'll let you know when we can go in - just make sure everybody gets a seat and isn't too shy about sitting next to someone they don't know,"</strong> she murmured.<br><br>She shivered as she opened the sliding door to Isobune and ducked under the dark blue cloth hanging in the door frame. The restaurant was pretty much empty, except for a couple of waitresses rushing in and out towards the larger room in the back - and was that Zaraki-kun, standing near the sushi bar?<br><br>One of the waitresses wiping down the tables looked up - she smiled, clearly delighted when she saw Manami standing in the doorway. <strong>"Manami-chan! <em>Ohisashiburi desu. Genki desu ka</em>?"</strong><sup>2</sup><br><br>Manami smiled back, bowing. <strong>"<em>Ohisashiburi desu</em>, Yukimura-san. <em>Gakkou wa chotto isogashin desu kedo, totemo tanoshin desu.</em>"</strong><sup>3</sup> She took off her coat and scarf, and hung them on the long coat rack near the front entrance. <strong>"Where's Fujita-san? And is the private room ready for us yet?"</strong><br><br>The waitress, Yukimura, smiled and waved towards the back hallway, which led to the private room. <strong>"He's getting it ready for you right now. You can go ahead and have everyone come in."</strong><br><br>It wasn't long before the front lobby of Isobune was filled with the sounds of the various waitresses saying <em>Iraishaimase!</em><sup>4</sup> and students shaking off their coats and replying with an energetic <em>Konnichiwa!</em> as they flooded in. Manami put a smile on her face as she indicated to students to follow Katra inside to the private room, ushering them in when they looked uncertain or dawdled too long removing their coat and taking a look around the small restaurant. When mostly everyone was inside, she walked up to Zaraki, who was looking a little irritated, still standing near the entrance.<br><br><strong>"Zaraki-san, you should go inside and get a seat too,"</strong> she murmured, smiling back at him when he turned his frowning face her way. <strong>"And Isobune's sushi is very good, so if you want to order something on the side along with the group platters, you should take a look at the menu first..."</strong></td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><sup>1</sup> <em>Mina-san!</em>: Everyone!<br><br><sup>2</sup> <em>Ohisashiburi desu. Genki desu ka?</em>: It's been a long time. How are you?<br><br><sup>3</sup> <em>Ohisashiburi desu</em>, Yukimura-san. <em>Gakkou wa chotto isogashin desu kedo, totemo tanoshin desu.</em>: It's been a long time, Ms. Yukimura. School is a little busy, but it's a lot of fun. [It should be noted that Manami is very friendly with the waitress. It's implied that she goes to Isobune a lot and knows the waitress on a more friendly/personal level than simply as employee and customer.]<br><br><sup>4</sup> <em>Iraishaimase!</em>: Welcome!</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chris Brady</strong> on <strong>02-12-2008, 07:02:06</strong>
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				(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Nagisawa/RPG%20character%20shots/Asano_Sasame.png)<br><hr>Sasame too engrossed in juggling his sandwich to pay attention to where he's going before it's too late.&nbsp; A blink as the student in the Tokyo High uniform stops short, recognizing a few of the girls, but all the boys.&nbsp; <em>What the hell?&nbsp; Are they following me???</em><br><br>He freezes, not entirely sure what to do next.&nbsp; The poor boy didn't think anyone would want to come into town already.&nbsp; His mind searches for the most polite way to disengage himself from this.&nbsp; Comes up with nothing.<br><br>But they move on without a word.&nbsp; Sasame tilts his head and tracks them, not sure to be insulted or relieved.
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				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>02-12-2008, 11:46:31</strong>
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				NAKAMURA RIKAKO<br><br>I listened politely as he spoke although he appeared to have some sort of nervous twitch or other affliction which caused him to look away in random directions as I talked to him.<br><br><em>Poor thing, he should get a specialist to treat that, it makes him look very strange.</em><br><br>Nevertheless, as was polite when speaking to people you have just met, I held eye contact with him throughout his strange orbital meanderings so that it didn't appear that I had noticed it and thus upset him. He may be one of those sensitive types. His words struck me as odd. He was clearly Japanese yet, it seemed, had never been educated in Japan since he was apparently ignorant of how schools here function and the duties of student council members both on and off campus. This, and his attitude made it seem to me that he probably wasn't Japanese at all despite his looks. Korean, maybe? Or Chinese? Or plastic surgery? Bad plastic surgery... That might explain the weird eyes and shifty behaviour. Yes, a failed face job might invoke that sort of arrogance to try and cover his shortcomings. I felt bad about this, he was struggling under so many burdens... It was certainly impossible for him to be Japanese and not be aware that paying due deference to your seniors and placing the community above your own needs at all times is the way we do things here, and have done for millenia.<br><br>Ah. <em>Gaijin</em>. That explains it. He wishes he were Japanese and puts on airs to try and fit in, only he can't.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"A student council...shouldn't there jurisdiction stop the moment you leave the academy? If you wish to be lead around like cattle...then dismiss my words."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> <em>Yes. No idea at all. How odd.</em> As he was so ignorant I did at once dismiss his words, though not because I was cattle, but because I was Japanese, and he clearly was not. merely trying to be.<br><br>I felt sure Mana would correct him in due course.<br><br>As he gave me a small bow that once again demonstrated only his lack of understanding of Japanese ways I bowed deeply and respectfully to his retreating back and forgave him his funny behaviour. <strong>"Enjoy the meal..."</strong> I was about to say his name when I realized he hadn't told me his. Yes, that implied he had to be foreign. No well brought-up Japanese boy would ever be that rude. I sighed and could only close with <strong>"...<em>Gaijin</em>-san."</strong><br><br>He would learn. Quickly if he was bright, slowly and painfully if he was stupid.<br><br>As he walked away I felt only sympathy for him. Poor lad.<br><br>I turned to see the rest of the group being ushered across the road by Mana but then the boy I'd seen earlier caught my eye. He was watching us hesitantly from the pavement. I turned and on an impulse went over, bowing and smiling.<br><br><strong>"<em>Konnichiwa. Sumimasen</em> - are you with Sendai High?"</strong> I smiled, trying to put him at his ease.
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				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>02-12-2008, 18:35:14</strong>
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				Manami had caught him sampling the great sushi this restuarant had to offer, his eyes wide as she caught him with a mouthful and not rude to speak with a full mouth. As he chewed the growl on his face was fading away, his bad mood was elevating as he swallowed the delicious sample the chef had offered him. Reaching for a napkin he wiped it across his mouth, just in case everything did not make it back to his stomach. <br><br>"Ahh Manami-<span style="font-size: 4pt;" class="bbc_size">chan</span> I was just making sure for myself, yea I'll join the rest soon..."<br><br>He smiled and thanked the chef with a polite bow, the man behind the counter nodded and got back to work. Turning around he saw she was off shuffling students in, she seemed like a strong willed women not typically the kind that would grab his attention. Snapping back into reality before anyone saw him day dreaming he stepped into the room and took a seat at the end of a table. 
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				Post by: <strong>Katra Alexion</strong> on <strong>02-12-2008, 21:05:09</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"I'm going inside to talk to Fujita-san. I'll let you know when we can go in - just make sure everybody gets a seat and isn't too shy about sitting next to someone they don't know,"</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>&nbsp; Katra nodded her understanding to Manami as she passed by. Turning back to the group she waited a few moments to Manami sometime to settle things up before guiding the other to and inside the restaurant. As the president requested she insure that the seating of the students were mixed up. As soon as they were settled Katra took her own seat next to Darsten-san as everyone began pursuing the menus in front of them. Her glacial orbs traversed over everyone at the table, noticing the one that was absent besides Manami. <br><br>Discreetly she looked about for the class president, finding her standing at the bar talking to the arrogant boy from before. On a whole Katra tried to never to negative assumption of anyone but that gentleman was making it hard not to. If he wanted to buck against the system, let him - she only hoped that he would be mature enough to accept the consequences of his actions.<br><br>Shifting her mind off the thought she turned her attention back to the group, listening in on the conversations they were having. It appeared the shock of being around boys other than family members had finally worn off on some of the girls and their were chatting sociably with them.&nbsp; A very good sign.<br><br>A waitress approached her, bowing politely "<strong>May I take your order</strong>."<br><br>Katra nodded, "<strong>I will have the chikin kare, an avocado salad and a small portion of katsudon with pitcher of cold green jasmine plum tea</strong>." as an after thought she mentally added up how many students were with them and added to the waitress "<strong>Also could you please add five platters of the house specials as appetizers, as you can see we have brought a large group today.</strong>" she smiled lightly at the waitress, "<strong>And if you would be as so kind to ask Fujita-san if it possible to whip up our headmistresses usual favored special and have it sent to her at the school I would be most appreciative and would settle that expenditure personally</strong>."<br><br>Quietly nodding her head the waitress took her order, bowed, and moved on. <br><br>Looking to her right at Darsten-san she asked curiously. "<strong>What do you like to do in your spare time</strong>?"<br>___________________________________________________________________________________<br><br><em>Chikin Kare</em> - Chicken Curry<br><br><em>Avocado Salad</em> - Greens with avocado, tomato, cucumber and wasabi dressing <br><br><em>Katsudon</em> -&nbsp; Deep fried pork cutlets sautéed with egg and vegetable in special broth over rice
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chris Brady</strong> on <strong>02-12-2008, 23:28:52</strong>
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				(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Nagisawa/RPG%20character%20shots/Asano_Sasame.png)<hr><br>More blinking and then a polite, formal bow, "Ah, hai.&nbsp; I just arrived today."<br><br><em>Ah, yes, wow them with your suave debonair ways</em>, Sasame manages to keep his face steady.&nbsp; She's cute, are all the Sendai girls this attractive?&nbsp; And what is it about the school uniform that makes them look even better?&nbsp; He tries to keep himself from shifting or fidgeting on the Tram platform.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>03-12-2008, 00:00:21</strong>
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				NAKAMURA RIKAKO<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Ah, hai. I just arrived today."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> He seemed awkward, perhaps shy. I grinned to try to put him at his ease, <strong>"And how are you finding it so far?"</strong> I stuck my hands deep in my duffel coat pockets and kicked at a piece of slush.<br><br><strong>"Oh, <em>gomen, watashi wa Nakamura Rikako, o-namae wa?</em>"</strong><br><br><hr>[Oh sorry, I'm Rikako Nakamura, what's your name?]<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caeli</strong> on <strong>03-12-2008, 00:22:29</strong>
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				(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/96/Manami_hbar.jpg)<br><hr><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Ahh Manami-chan I was just making sure for myself, yea I'll join the rest soon..."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>She arched an eyebrow and pushed away from the sushi bar, bowing to the sushi chef before glancing back at Zaraki-san. <strong>"It's Tsuchiura-san to you, Zaraki-san. I haven't given you permission to use my given name yet,"</strong> she said coolly, before gesturing for him to follow everyone else into the private room.<br><br>It was set up with several square tables, each with about eight people seated around it, two per side. It was a cozy fit, but Manami saw that it actually fostered friendliness, as some of the girls seemed to work past their shyness and began talking with the boys with a lot less reserve.<br><br>Following Zaraki-san in, Manami was about to take her seat next to him when Fujita-san, the young manager and owner of Isobune, came in with a tray of sushi, followed by two others who were carrying food in for the students who had already ordered. Manami stood up quickly, smiling and bowing when he came towards her - he was only a few years older, and had always been like a protective older-brother type to her, especially when she'd come to Japan fresh from the States and feeling lost and lonely. Lately, though, things he said or the way he smiled so warmly at her seemed to make her blush and lose her usual composure - that was one reason she hadn't come around so often lately.<br><br><strong>"Ohisashiburi, Fujita-san. Mata osewani narimasu.<sup>1</sup> Arigatou gozaimasu,"</strong>she said quickly, bowing and giving him a warm, genuine smile. He smiled back and patted her on the shoulder, indicating that she should sit and talk with the people at her table. "It's not a problem at all, don't worry about it. Your usual order right, Manami-chan? I'll have it out for you soon," he said, winking and smiling before he walked back out of the room with some of the waitresses.<br><br>Manami blushed, bowing quickly before turning back to her table - she was sitting opposite of Katra and one of the new male students. Clearing her throat, she drank a small sip of water, her eyes wandering the room to make sure everything was okay.<br><br><hr><br>1 <em>Mata osewani narimasu.</em> :: You're doing me a favor again.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>03-12-2008, 00:51:49</strong>
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				Minoru met Manami's gaze as her eyes wandered across the table, and he nodded politely to her. "I do not think we've been introduced yet." he said. "I am Tetsuhara Minoru." He gave a small, polite bow, smiling at her. "As I'm sure you've guessed, I'm one of the new people."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caeli</strong> on <strong>03-12-2008, 01:06:18</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tsuchiura Manami</strong></span><br><hr><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"I do not think we've been introduced yet." he said. "I am Tetsuhara Minoru." He gave a small, polite bow, smiling at her.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Her blue eyes swung back towards one of the new students when he spoke to her - he was sitting to her right, though on a different side of the table. A quick glance told her that he was reasonably fit, though his hair was slightly unkempt and unruly. Manami smiled and returned the bow from her seat. <strong>"It's a pleasure to meet you, Tetsuhara-san. I'm the student council president, Tsuchiura Manami."</strong><br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"As I'm sure you've guessed, I'm one of the new people."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>She nodded and indicated the room. <strong>"I know you haven't been here for long, Tetsuhara-san, but what's your impression of Sendai so fair, and of the town?"</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>03-12-2008, 01:19:15</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=23650.msg972298#msg972298">Quote from: Caeli on 03-12-2008, 01:06:18</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">She nodded and indicated the room. <strong>"I know you haven't been here for long, Tetsuhara-san, but what's your impression of Sendai so fair, and of the town?"</strong><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>"Well, it's hard to get much of an impression of the town itself when all you've seen is a tram stop and this place." he replied. "Ah .. " he paused momentarily, trying to remember the name .. "Nakamura-san did mention a few of the local spots though, and I'm sure I'll enjoy having a look around when I have some free time." he continued.<br><br>"As for Sendai itself .. well, the girls seem pleasent enough, certainly. The dorms seem quite comfortable." He gave a small shrug. "Beyond that, I'm afraid I can't say much."<br><br>His eyes flicked down the table at some of the other newcomers. "Have you met the rest of the new intake yet?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>03-12-2008, 02:55:23</strong>
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				Jin was eying the sushi like he had the girls earlier, those who thought he had a single track mind would right when it came to women and food. Now all he wanted was to eat, but he wanted something else apart from what was coming in. Stopping a waiter politely he ordered a dish of shrimp yakisoba and a orange iced tea, he hoped the restuarant had it. A grin crossed his face as he nodded and went to fulfill the special order, a mischievous look crossed his face as he waited for the rest of the class to settle down. He waited for those words to leave one of their mouths, <em>Itadakimazu</em>, before he would dig in. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caeli</strong> on <strong>03-12-2008, 08:46:48</strong>
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				More plates and bowls of food came in, and soon enough everybody had at least a small helping of food in front of them, in addition to platters of the house specialty sushi on each table. Everyone clapped their hands in front of them, happily, saying <em>Itadakimasu!</em> enthusiastically before digging in. Manami smiled and did the same, though more quietly, but she watched and made sure that everybody was satisfied with their order before she began eating as well.<br><br>To Tetsuhara-san, she smiled after tucking a long white udon noodle into her mouth, covering her mouth as she licked some of the soup from her lips. <strong>"Perhaps those questions might have been more appropriate when you've been here longer. I hope you won't find it too troublesome if I ask them again in a few weeks' time,"</strong> Manami said with a smile. She eye her plate of unagi sushi, but decided to save them for later. <strong>"I haven't personally met many of the other new students besides Zaraki-san, though I'm sure more than a few of you know me and some of the other student council members from this morning. I do hope to get to know some of you better as you get settled here, though."</strong><br><br>Smiling, she nodded at his food. <strong>"What did you order, Tetsuhara-san?"</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chris Brady</strong> on <strong>03-12-2008, 09:57:34</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=23650.msg972113#msg972113">Quote from: Haibane on 03-12-2008, 00:00:21</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">NAKAMURA RIKAKO<br>&nbsp;He seemed awkward, perhaps shy. I grinned to try to put him at his ease, <strong>"And how are you finding it so far?"</strong> I stuck my hands deep in my duffel coat pockets and kicked at a piece of slush.<br><br><strong>"Oh, <em>gomen, watashi wa Nakamura Rikako, o-namae wa?</em>"</strong><br><br><hr>[Oh sorry, I'm Rikako Nakamura, what's your name?]<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Nagisawa/RPG%20character%20shots/Asano_Sasame.png)<hr><br>"Asano Sasame," He replies automatically bowing once more.&nbsp; A mild looks of confusion, "Find what?&nbsp; I just arrived, there has been nothing for me to get used to yet."<br><br>He hides the small package behind his back, tilting his head in curiousity, <em>So what's her game?&nbsp; Is she always this friendly?</em>&nbsp; A slightly bitter voice in his head, <em>How many hearts has she broken, just wanting to be 'friends'?</em>&nbsp; But the practiced young man doesn't express this, his features bland and in this case inquisitive.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ramster</strong> on <strong>03-12-2008, 17:53:03</strong>
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				<strong>Roberto</strong><br>(http://i37.tinypic.com/sde0eg.jpg)<br>I'd followed the group and sat down at the table. I was very wary of doing this thing properly; I'd only caught that Zaraki dude's name because he'd been giving copious examples of How Not To Eat Out In Japan. Luckily, Dad used to receive visitors from Japan quite frequently. I remembered the whole hand clapping "Itadakimasu thing from those heavily tattooed nine-fingered men. I flagged down a waitress, and ordered:<br><strong>"Ehxcooz my gaijeen eegnorens. Can you breeng me ze udon nooodells weez whatever you poot on zem, and som of ze jasmeen plum whatever eet eez? Ahreegatto,"</strong> I smiled sweetly, and was impressed by how fast I was served. Nothing like anything I'd ever experienced in Latin America.<br><br><strong>"Eetahdahkeemuzu," I joined in with Her Imperial Highness and the rest of the group, and tucked into some unidentifiable yet delicious appetiser from a platter. <br><br><strong>"Ehsteemed Preseedente, I don't seenk I've had ze honoure of bee-eeng eentrodoushed ayzer,"</strong> I smiled at the girl who'd led us around earlier and whose rapport with the staff here was obviously quite useful. "<strong>Wahtashee wão Roberto Mendes da Silva dehzoo. I ãonly arraeeved from Brasil zees mãorneeng, soh I maiy seem a leetle slãow. Ahnd hoongry. I maeeght add. My compleementes on yowr choice of restohrante, and maiy raeez my glass tu a plehzant yeeahr aht Sendai,"</strong> I toasted my new classmates.</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>03-12-2008, 22:50:08</strong>
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				NAKAMURA RIKAKO<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Asano Sasame. Find what?&nbsp;I just arrived, there has been nothing for me to get used to yet."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> I watched him, curious yet somehow drawn in. <em>So shy and defensive, so... different to the others.</em><br><br><em>I like you.</em><br><br><strong>"Asano..."</strong> I said, letting the sound of it roll off my tongue, <strong>"Asano-san. It's nice. A nice name. I expect you are proud of your family name, it is a strong traditional one."</strong><br><br>I smiled at the rest of his words and the way he fidgeted, like he had something to hide. I put my head on one side and giggled, for a reason I couldn't fathom. I just felt like giggling. Some boys were rude, some were outrageous, some funny, some nice, some were <em>afflicted</em>. And some were cute. Cute was good. I could handle cute. Handling cute made me feel nice inside.<br><br><strong>"I did not ask if you had got used to it yet, I asked how you were finding it. I was enquiring about your experiences so far on this first day. Because..."</strong> I thought a bit, <strong>"Because I'm curious."</strong> I turned round and clasped my hands behind me and began to take big exaggerated steps backwards through the snow in front of him, <strong>"Because... ummm... I want to know. I want to know about Asano-san. Will Asano-san tell me?"</strong><br><br>All the time I was grinning. For some crazy reason I couldn't stop.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>04-12-2008, 02:08:37</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=23650.msg973531#msg973531">Quote from: Caeli on 03-12-2008, 08:46:48</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">To Tetsuhara-san, she smiled after tucking a long white udon noodle into her mouth, covering her mouth as she licked some of the soup from her lips. <strong>"Perhaps those questions might have been more appropriate when you've been here longer. I hope you won't find it too troublesome if I ask them again in a few weeks' time,"</strong> Manami said with a smile. <br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>"Not at all." he replied. <br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=23650.msg973531#msg973531">Quote from: Caeli on 03-12-2008, 08:46:48</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>"I haven't personally met many of the other new students besides Zaraki-san, though I'm sure more than a few of you know me and some of the other student council members from this morning. I do hope to get to know some of you better as you get settled here, though."</strong><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>"Well, a minute or two is hardly enough to get to know someone." Minoru replied. <em>Generally speaking.</em> he added mentally. <em>Though some people can make quite an impression in no time at all.</em> His eyes flicked down the table to where the two gaijin were sitting, and he suppressed a small chuckle before looking back at Manami. "It's enough to form an impression perhaps, but little beyond that."<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=23650.msg973531#msg973531">Quote from: Caeli on 03-12-2008, 08:46:48</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Smiling, she nodded at his food. <strong>"What did you order, Tetsuhara-san?"</strong><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Minoru tilted his bowl towards her. "Gyudon" he replied, picking up a piece of the beef with his chopsticks. He gave a small shrug. "Not particularly fancy, but I like it."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chris Brady</strong> on <strong>04-12-2008, 06:29:48</strong>
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				(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Nagisawa/RPG%20character%20shots/Asano_Sasame.png)<hr><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=23650.msg974967#msg974967">Quote from: Haibane on 03-12-2008, 22:50:08</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">NAKAMURA RIKAKO<br>&nbsp;I watched him, curious yet somehow drawn in. <em>So shy and defensive, so... different to the others.</em><br><br><em>I like you.</em><br><br><strong>"Asano..."</strong> I said, letting the sound of it roll off my tongue, <strong>"Asano-san. It's nice. A nice name. I expect you are proud of your family name, it is a strong traditional one."</strong></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>"Uh, hai, it is.&nbsp; We go a long way back, or so Father tells me," He replies still unsure why she was doing this.&nbsp; Part of him wants to run screaming away, the other...&nbsp; Well, it's still not sure what to do.&nbsp; This is highly confusing.&nbsp; No girl is curious about him, the creepy guy.&nbsp; OK, one was, but she vanished, so she doesn't really count.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=23650.msg974967#msg974967">Quote from: Haibane on 03-12-2008, 22:50:08</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>"I did not ask if you had got used to it yet, I asked how you were finding it. I was enquiring about your experiences so far on this first day. Because..."</strong> I thought a bit, <strong>"Because I'm curious."</strong> I turned round and clasped my hands behind me and began to take big exaggerated steps backwards through the snow in front of him, <strong>"Because... ummm... I want to know. I want to know about Asano-san. Will Asano-san tell me?"</strong></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><em>What.&nbsp; The.&nbsp; Hell???&nbsp; What is this?</em>&nbsp; He stands there, confused, totally off guard.&nbsp; He's never had a girl do this with him.&nbsp; <em>What is she...?&nbsp; Does she like me?</em>&nbsp; He pauses mentally, <em>No, she doesn't.&nbsp; She just met you, she's just curious, is all.&nbsp; Answer her questions and maybe she'll go away.&nbsp; Besides, this only happens in Shoujo manga any way.</em>&nbsp; This took all of three seconds to run through his head and the next is to pick out the best answer he can, "There's a lot of girls."<br><br><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><em>WHAT.&nbsp; THE.&nbsp; FUCK.&nbsp; WAS THAT???</em></span>&nbsp; That wasn't the answer he wanted!&nbsp; <em>Oh God, now she'll think I'm either stupid or a creep.</em>&nbsp; He actually blushes, and desperately tries to backtrack, <em>it sounded wrong, especially on the way out</em>, "I mean, I've never been to a school with all gir...ls..."<br><br><em>Oh perfect, where's the gravedigger where you need one???&nbsp; Not that I need help, I'm doing a good job on my own.</em>&nbsp; He audibly groans, "Look, this is new to me, I've spent most of my time either in all boys schools or at home.&nbsp; This is very new to me."<br><br>He stops before making a faux pas, a True Nihonjin will never say anything negative outloud.&nbsp; It's impolite and dishonourable.&nbsp; His feet shuffle in the snow laden tram stop as he looks at Rikako.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>04-12-2008, 12:55:38</strong>
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				NAKAMURA RIKAKO<br><br>(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/HaibaneR/Rika_Avatar.jpg)<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"There's a lot of girls."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> I nodded and breathed out a plume of steam, <strong>"This is true. There are. Lots. Three hundred and twelve to be exact. So, you can afford to take your pick. I think you boys number about fifty. So we girls have to choose carefully,"</strong> I turned round in a circle then leaned forward and grinned again, <strong>"And quickly!"</strong><br><br>I began walking back towards the restaurant, everyone else had gone inside. I held out my hand indicating we should go this way. I stopped at the kerb to let some traffic by.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"I mean, I've never been to a school with all gir...ls..."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> I shot him a look in case he was making fun of me, then decided from his expression he wasn't. <strong>"Me neither,"</strong> I said jovially, <strong>"Well, I mean I <em>have</em>, of course, but never to a school with all boys. I can imagine it’s a little daunting. But exciting to, ne?"</strong><br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Look, this is new to me, I've spent most of my time either in all boys schools or at home. This is very new to me."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> I led us across the street and down a few doors to the restaurant, stopping outside, cars and busses continued to slush by. It was only early afternoon but already the day was taking on that lovely wan light, soft and golden like you only get in winter afternoons, sunset at four, dusk by three. Magical. I loved this light, even in towns. But up in the hills and woods it was extraordinary. I wish I was a better painter, I'd love to capture this light.<br><br>I turned back to him and snuggled my chin down more into my thick scarf, <strong>"It's fine,"</strong> I said, <strong>"You'll be fine. Nakamura-san will keep all the lecherous ladies off your back."</strong> I raised an eyebrow at his expression there, <strong>"Oh it does happen, don't think because a few boys have been let loose among a huge number of girls it is only they who are doing the hunting. It's not a few tigers among a herd of dainty antelope you know."</strong><br><br>I put my hand to the restaurant door to push it open, <strong>"Some of the antelope are hunters too. In their own way. So you tigers should watch out."</strong> I put my head on one side and plumed air again, <strong>"Ne?"</strong><br><br>Then a thought came to me, <strong>"Oh, you must be wondering why we're all here. You weren't on the tram were you? A group of us came down to socialize and have lunch. There's no school this afternoon so we can have a few hours to get to know each other. They all agreed to meet up in here,"</strong> I nodded at the door where my hand rested, <strong>"Are you hungry?"</strong>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chris Brady</strong> on <strong>04-12-2008, 22:57:41</strong>
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				(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Nagisawa/RPG%20character%20shots/Asano_Sasame.png)<hr><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=23650.msg976782#msg976782">Quote from: Haibane on 04-12-2008, 12:55:38</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">NAKAMURA RIKAKO<br><br>(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/HaibaneR/Rika_Avatar.jpg)<br><strong>"This is true. There are. Lots. Three hundred and twelve to be exact. So, you can afford to take your pick. I think you boys number about fifty. So we girls have to choose carefully,"</strong> I turned round in a circle then leaned forward and grinned again, <strong>"And quickly!"</strong></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><em>So this is what it's about.&nbsp; She just wants to be on the 'ground floor, to be one of the first with a boyfriend.&nbsp; Joy.</em>&nbsp; His own breath steams out of his mouth in a cloud, <em>Well, whatever, she'll get bored of him soon enough, and flit over to some more dashing specimen.</em><br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=23650.msg976782#msg976782">Quote from: Haibane on 04-12-2008, 12:55:38</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I began walking back towards the restaurant, everyone else had gone inside. I held out my hand indicating we should go this way. I stopped at the kerb to let some traffic by.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Sasame follows her, his gloved hands into his pockets.&nbsp; The sound of his boots crunching in the snow, idly he remarks inwardly that he likes the snow and cold.&nbsp; It's a soothing effect.&nbsp; But then, he's the strange guy who likes rain and thunderstorms.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=23650.msg976782#msg976782">Quote from: Haibane on 04-12-2008, 12:55:38</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I shot him a look in case he was making fun of me, then decided from his expression he wasn't. <strong>"Me neither,"</strong> I said jovially, <strong>"Well, I mean I <em>have</em>, of course, but never to a school with all boys. I can imagine it’s a little daunting. But exciting to, ne?"</strong></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><em>Exciting?&nbsp; Try terrifying.&nbsp; Girls are wierd.</em>&nbsp; But his reply is a non-commital, "You could say that."<br><br>He continues to watch her, although he still makes sure to note his surroundings, although it's mainly to find his way back, rather than look for danger.&nbsp; He wonders if he'll ever get to relax?&nbsp; It would be nice to do so for a little while.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=23650.msg976782#msg976782">Quote from: Haibane on 04-12-2008, 12:55:38</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I turned back to him and snuggled my chin down more into my thick scarf, <strong>"It's fine,"</strong> I said, <strong>"You'll be fine. Nakamura-san will keep all the lecherous ladies off your back."</strong> I raised an eyebrow at his expression there, <strong>"Oh it does happen, don't think because a few boys have been let loose among a huge number of girls it is only they who are doing the hunting. It's not a few tigers among a herd of dainty antelope you know."</strong></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>A silent blink at this, not entirely sure how to respond.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=23650.msg976782#msg976782">Quote from: Haibane on 04-12-2008, 12:55:38</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I put my hand to the restaurant door to push it open, <strong>"Some of the antelope are hunters too. In their own way. So you tigers should watch out."</strong> I put my head on one side and plumed air again, <strong>"Ne?"</strong></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>She misunderstood him, which is fine, because he's not a tiger.&nbsp; It never occurs to him that girls might be aggresively hunting boys down, though.&nbsp; <em>But then, manga isn't exactly the best place to learn about life is it?</em><br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=23650.msg976782#msg976782">Quote from: Haibane on 04-12-2008, 12:55:38</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Then a thought came to me, <strong>"Oh, you must be wondering why we're all here. You weren't on the tram were you? A group of us came down to socialize and have lunch. There's no school this afternoon so we can have a few hours to get to know each other. They all agreed to meet up in here,"</strong> I nodded at the door where my hand rested, <strong>"Are you hungry?"</strong><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>The sandwich in his right pocket is now crushed beyond all recognition, and all Sasame wants to do is escape.&nbsp; But he can't seem to find a polite way to refuse her.&nbsp; The noise from the restaurant assaults him as he steps inside at her prompting.&nbsp; <em>Well, how bad could it be?</em> He muses again, then smirks inwardly, <em>Don't answer that.</em><br><br>"Hai, I am, thank you."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>05-12-2008, 16:58:36</strong>
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				Jin waited patiently for his food to arrive, his attention turned to his phone for a moment as it vibrated a message. It was his little sister asking how he was enjoying the new school, a joyous grin on his face as he read the message and began talking to her. She was in an all-girls school in a different part of Japan, they were inseparable while they were young. Off course he would never admit his true intentions at Sendai to his innocent little sister, he just mention he was fine and everything was going smoothly. All symptoms of his bad mood where now gone as her sister ended their chat to return back to class, as his phone entered his pocket his large plate of Yakisoba arrived. Following tradition he muttered the words even if they had been said earlier and began to eat. His chat had made him forgot that he was famished, he ate quickly but properly enough to now draw attention to himself. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dorian Grandale</strong> on <strong>06-12-2008, 05:41:12</strong>
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				As the tram stopped, mercifully gently, the student group had filed out. He had waited until most everyone had gotten off before moving. <em>No need for more.. accidents,</em> he thought, noting the little looks the two girls had shot him as they moved. <em>Great, now I'm the local 'sukebe' to these two. Of course the Brazilian gets off easy..</em> he chided himself as he stepped off the tram.<br><br>In the slight milling about of the girls and the small cell of boys, he saw Zaraki-san beginning to walk away, after speaking with a local. <em>Was he trying to impress someone?</em> Alfred thought, and looked to Takeda-san for incoming guidance. He knew nothing of the area, so it would be wise to stay with the group for the moment.<br><br>Arriving at the restaurant, he was relieved to be so efficiently served by the staff, once again his head on a swivel, taking in the sights of the place. He was secretly glad the girls ha had bumped into were sitting at another table entirely, but that was quickly changed as Takeda-san sat beside him. It was weird: he felt like he had stepped into an anime movie, every time he looked at her.<br><br>A waitress came over, and Takeda-san made our group order with seemingly practiced accuracy and speed. It was hard not to be impressed, but he knew this is how most Japanese conducted themselves. Or at least, how he was told it was. Which made him almost jump out of his skin, when she directed her icy gaze at him and asked a question.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote from: KatraAlexion</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>"What do you like to do in your spare time?"</strong></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>He did not jump physically, much to his relief, but he also did not answer immediately, out of sheer surprise. He had enough presence to not look her in the eye for very long, though. "I.. um.. I play chess, and videogames.." he started, silently kicking himself for that. It made him sound so.. immature. "I also.. practice.. swordsmanship, and I do a lot of.. archery. I believe the words for them are.. <em>kendo</em>, and <em>kyudo</em>, right?" he said, with a small grin fighting its way out to his lips. <em>I really need to get over this if I'm going to study here..</em> he thought as he waited for her response.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>06-12-2008, 16:39:48</strong>
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				Minoru glanced around as he heard kendo mentioned. "I'm glad to hear there is at least one other kendoka about." he said. "I was hoping to have someone to practice with." He scooped up a bit more beef from his bowl. "I've never tried kyudo before though. How do you find that?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ramster</strong> on <strong>07-12-2008, 16:55:23</strong>
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				<strong>Roberto</strong><br>I eyed Minoru and Alfred. <strong>"What ãowsome sahmooeray spowrts you guiys plaeey,"</strong> I observed. <strong>"I knohw Brasilian Jiu Jeetsu, eez zat at all laeek what zey do heeyre? Excooz my gaijeen eegnorens,"</strong> I chuckled, working down some udon noodles with prawns and something unidentifiable yet familiar-tasting. <strong>"Hãow abãout you gerrls? I noehwteeced ze sweemeeng pooehl on ze map, and ze tennees cãourts. Wheech of you dos wheech?"</strong> I asked, looking around. <br><br><em>Caramba, it's all I can do not to get hard just seeing those girls in uniform! Welcome in Japan, Roberto!</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>07-12-2008, 20:09:04</strong>
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				Minoru looked around at Roberto when he mentioned the Brazilian jiu jitsu. "I understand there is a difference of focus." he replied. "I've not done the Brazilian style, but if I remember correctly it focuses more on grappling and groundwork. Traditional jiu jitsu has a much wider focus .. strikes, throws, locks, pressure points,&nbsp; weapons. It's believed to be the oldest of the martial arts."<br><br>He threw another piece of beef into his mouth, chewed and swallowed before speaking again. "I did a little jiu jitsu some years ago, but never really kept it up. I guess I still remember the basics, but that's about it."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>08-12-2008, 13:40:24</strong>
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				NAKAMURA RIKAKO<br><br>Sasame was rather quiet and seemed shy but I didn't mind at all, it was nice to have someone a little calmer than those other two... <em>speaking of which we seem to have lost Theosan-san. Perhaps he decided to stay in school and practice more football?</em> I shrugged, we'd bump into him later no doubt.<br><br>Smiling warmly at him and leading the way into the hot busy restaurant I enquired about the Sendai group and was shown politely through to the private room at the back, the staff taking our coats. I shrugged out of my thick duffle-coat and surrendered my scarf. Risking not being in full uniform I also slipped my blazer off and handed it over, leaving me in just the standard white cotton winter-weight blouse, tie and the yummy little Sendai skirt, which I love, because it's so naughtily short. I had my thigh-highs on of course in this cold weather but since they ended two inches before the skirt began they added to the sexiness of the look rather that detracted.<br><br>I noticed racks of shoes by the door and though some customers had kept theirs on, I chose to slip my ankle boots off, I'd get the benefit of their warmth more when we went back outside.<br><br>Gesturing with a hand to indicate the way through, I led Sasame into the room where the Sendai party was gathered and immediately waved at several girls I knew, joking with them as I went by. Various teasing remarks about me coming in late with a boy made me blush a little but I laughed back at them all. Then I found some more familiar faces and went over.<br><br><strong>"Hi!"</strong> I grinned at them all, <strong>"Room for a couple more?"</strong> I looked round the table hoping one or two would budge up and make some space for Sasame and I. <strong>"I found a stray. He's rather cute though, so I might keep him and take him back to school. This is Asano-san and this is..."</strong> I went round the table and introduced him to all the girls, I assumed he knew all the boys already as they'd all come on the coach but said a few casual words to that effect to fill in any gaps in case he didn't and I embarrassed him and myself.<br><br>Finally we found a space to sit and I plopped down, patting beside me inviting him to eat with me.<br><br><strong>"What would you like to eat?"</strong> I asked him, passing a menu and pouring myself a glass of iced herbal tea from a pitcher on the table and offering him some.<br><br><strong>"Anyone else?"</strong> I waved the pitcher about.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chris Brady</strong> on <strong>08-12-2008, 22:25:30</strong>
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				(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Nagisawa/RPG%20character%20shots/Asano_Sasame.png)<hr><br>Sasame's coat is actually his uniform top, and although the shirt underneath it long sleeved, he politely refuses to give the outer one away.&nbsp; Removing his shoes as is custom he follows Rikako quiet as always, not reacting to the teasing the girls gave her.&nbsp; <em>Yeah, that's what I thought.&nbsp; She's hunting, and she just got a couple of prestige points for being seen with me,</em> he groans inwardly, <em>That's all I need.&nbsp; Still, she is cute, and I could be over reacting.&nbsp; Wouldn't be the first time.&nbsp; Let's see how this plays out OK?</em><br><br>Once he's introduced he bows formally, as an Asano should, and thanked them for allowing him to join.&nbsp; Kneeling, he accepts the glass of tea, one of his favourite drinks, something he's not usually allowed to have at home.&nbsp; Closing his dark eyes in pleasure as he sips the drink.<br><br>When asked about his meal, he makes a guess as the new Sendai student hasn't seen the menu yet, "I'd like to start with a bowl of beef ramen, please."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ramster</strong> on <strong>11-12-2008, 17:42:42</strong>
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				<strong>Roberto</strong><br><strong>"Kowneecheewaah Assahnão-san, I'm Roberto Mendes da Silva. Deedn't nohteece you on ze boos. Weez zose glowves eet looks laeek you came here on a motorbaeeke,"</strong> I grinned. <strong>"Haahve you traeed ze hãouse raeece weez chunks een eet? Eet's very good. We have raeece weez chunks back een Brazeel you knãow. Excett I'm allãowed to hahve a beer weez lãonch zer weezout ze student cãouncel reeporrteeng eet to ze osoretees,"</strong> I contnued, adding the last part in a stage whisper with a wink to Katra.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Katra Alexion</strong> on <strong>14-12-2008, 07:50:42</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"I also.. practice.. swordsmanship, and I do a lot of.. archery. I believe the words for them are.. kendo, and kyudo, right?"</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>"<strong>That would be correct Darsten-san</strong>." Katra replied, taking a sip of her cold sweetened tea. "<strong>Sendai offers much in the way extracurricular activities - the aforementioned being a few of them</strong>."<br><br>Catching Roberto's wink and comment about the alcohol Katra just gave a rueful shake of her head before turning her attention back to Darsten-san. She was under the impression that Darsten-san could possibly believe himself in some anime from the expression on his face whenever he looked at her. It was amusing really.&nbsp; <br><br>Sitting her glass back down on the table she continued her conversation. "<strong>Are you thinking of join either of those clubs?</strong>."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chris Brady</strong> on <strong>14-12-2008, 23:09:59</strong>
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				(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Nagisawa/RPG%20character%20shots/Asano_Sasame.png)<hr><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=23650.msg995624#msg995624">Quote from: ramster on 11-12-2008, 17:42:42</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Roberto</strong><br><strong>"Kowneecheewaah Assahnão-san, I'm Roberto Mendes da Silva. Deedn't nohteece you on ze boos. Weez zose glowves eet looks laeek you came here on a motorbaeeke,"</strong> I grinned. <strong>"Haahve you traeed ze hãouse raeece weez chunks een eet? Eet's very good. We have raeece weez chunks back een Brazeel you knãow. Excett I'm allãowed to hahve a beer weez lãonch zer weezout ze student cãouncel reeporrteeng eet to ze osoretees,"</strong> I contnued, adding the last part in a stage whisper with a wink to Katra.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>The boy's accent is attrocious, and his pronounciation is worse.&nbsp; Sasame blinks trying to convert his words into a more intelligable mess into his head.&nbsp; And begins to answer all the questions, "I was on the back of the bus, Silva-san," He pronounces the L sound properly, unusual for a native, "And no, in Japan you must be able to lift a motorcycle before they give you a lisence..."<br><br>Not that he's ever tried to lift a bike.&nbsp; They scare him, oddly enough.&nbsp; And he gives a small, polite smile at the rest of Roberto's speech.&nbsp; He seems like an OK guy, if a little hard to understand.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ramster</strong> on <strong>14-12-2008, 23:47:26</strong>
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				<strong>Roberto</strong><br>(http://i37.tinypic.com/sde0eg.jpg)<br><strong>"Ye gohdz, eef ze same applaeez to trook draeevehrs heeyre I shall maeeke eh noht not to peess zem off," </strong> I grinned back at him, stretching his statement to its absurd extreme. <strong>"I'm glahd evreewohn heeyre can ondeirstahnd my terreebell accente. I'm tehmpteed to ãosk eh waeeytrez fãor eh fohrrk end knaeef end som ketchoop to gão weez my noodells, joost to see ze louk on heir faeece,"</strong> I grinned devilishly. <strong>"Wãot woodd be ze Stoodehnt Cãouncel powleceey ohn soch shehnahneegenns,"</strong> I wondered aloud, stroking my chin and leaning back as I slipped a noodle dextrously into my mouth with my chopsticks. I decided this country was begging me to gently poke fun at it, positively rubbing its arse up against my crotch with encouragement.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>15-12-2008, 00:48:39</strong>
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				NAKAMURA RIKAKO<br><br>I giggled at Desirfa-san's suggestion, putting a hand over my mouth.<br><br><strong>"Well why don't we ask one?"</strong> I lifted a hand to get a girl's attention, <strong>"Excuse me please, my friend has a request."</strong> As the girl began to come over I said to Roberto with an even tone, <strong>"Of course the waitresses in Japan finish work after their lunchtime shifts. Then drive trucks in the evenings."</strong><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ramster</strong> on <strong>15-12-2008, 01:12:54</strong>
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				<strong>Roberto</strong><br>Ah, the sweet smell of restaurant shenanigans! The die was thrown, so I collected my facial features and scoured the cheeky off them, nailing them into their most deadpan configuration. I put on a nasal American accent for good measure, or at least an attempt at one. <strong>"Exc<em>oooooohz</em> me, <em>haaaaaayuv</em> you <em>gãoaaaahht</em> ehny <em>fraaaaaheeeeyz aaahyund caaaahytsup</em>? <em>Aayund</em> eh <em>knaaaheef aaynd fowuk</em> pleez, <em>maaah feeeyunguuuhz aaah huytin fraaahm hoawdin zeeeeze chaaaãohpsteeeecks,</em>"</strong> I drawled reprehensibly. Getting sick of my own terrible accent compounded by my "American" impression, I switched to my normal Brazilanese: <strong>"Ehnd hãow fahr ken you draeev eh troock frãom heeyre een ahn ahftehrnooen?"</strong> I added with the most serious of expressions, trying my very hardest not to collapse in a screaming heap, pissing myself laughing. I took in the expressions of everyone around me, which only made keeping a straight face harder. I held my breath, biting my lower lip with exertion.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>15-12-2008, 01:23:17</strong>
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				Minoru lowered his head towards his bowl, scooping up another portion of the beef and rolling his eyes under cover of the food. That accent made him wince. When he'd finished he turned back to Katra, waving his chopsticks slightly to attract her attention.<br><br>"So what other clubs are there at the school? Are there any particularly interesting ones? Unusual ones?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>15-12-2008, 15:37:22</strong>
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				NAKAMURA RIKAKO<br><br>I giggled even harder at his ridiculous accent. But Isobune's staff are very well trained, Japanese shop and restaurant staff always are and impeccably polite. I guess having a feudal system that lasted five hundred years longer than in the west and ended only just over a hundred years or so ago has left the servant spirit still very much alive and well in the Japanese psyche - particularly the female psyche. Plus Isobune being such a high-class establishment the staff or owner would never be so rude as to decline a customer's request. The waitress smiled prettily and with an "at once sir" with a swish of aprons and skirts went away to get whatever it was Roberto had asked for.<br><br>I laughed out loud. It was rude of me but Roberto was very funny.<br><br><strong>"I didn't get that. What on earth did you ask for?"</strong><br><br>Then I turned to Asano-san, <strong>"Hi. Have you chosen yet? When she comes back, place your order."</strong>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>16-12-2008, 08:23:42</strong>
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				After finishing his meal, he found a second wind of energy fill his body. Looking around at he conversations going on around him, he rose form his seat, excused himself and went to mingle with the other classmates. Greeting a few of his fellow male class mates, while checking out some of the female students in the process. It was not hard for him to talk to people, less when he had a full stomach and was in a good mood. Taking a seat at a table, he made small chat and waited for the lunch to come to and end. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ramster</strong> on <strong>16-12-2008, 15:17:00</strong>
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				<strong>Roberto Eduardo Mendes da Silva</strong><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">NAKAMURA RIKAKO: "I didn't get that. What on earth did you ask for?"</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><strong>"You'll see, Naka-Rika-Chica, you wãon't be soorpraeezed,"</strong> I grinned devilishly, and was soon presented with a plate of freshly made chips and a bottle of kethup, as well as a set of Western cutlery. The very polite waitress didn't even present it to me like I'd asked for a dead weasel. <strong>"Aaah, whuat ehlls coowdd I wuahnt from eh faeen Japanes restauwrante,"</strong> I sighed, spearing a chip doused in ketchup on my shiny fork and admiring its golden crispiness. I pushed aside my noodles and smugly devoured my side order with my fork and ketchup. The journey to this restaurant from Rio de Janeiro had been a long one, and finally I wasn't ravenous any more and instead rather full. <strong>"My compleementes to ze chef,"</strong> I grinned at the waitress as she relieved me of the empty plates, and took another glass of the iced tea stuff.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chris Brady</strong> on <strong>19-12-2008, 21:22:19</strong>
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				Sasame says nothing as his bowl of Ramen is delivered and sneaks an unattended menu to see what else he can add to his meal.&nbsp; He skipped breakfast, and the boy was known for having an appetite bigger than he is.&nbsp; At the french fries, he's tempted to ask for the same, but doesn't.&nbsp; <em>I'll come back later</em>, Sasame makes a note to himself, as they smell really good.&nbsp; <em>At least no one is staring at me, like the last place.</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dorian Grandale</strong> on <strong>21-12-2008, 13:13:20</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote from: Katra Alexion</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"<strong>Are you thinking of join either of those clubs?</strong>."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Tying to get his nerves under control, he nodded a bit. "<em>Hai</em>, Takeda-san." he said, then heard the other boy speak up. He looked very much like a local, though much more approachable than that other fellow from before.<br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote from: HairyHeretic</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"I'm glad to hear there is at least one other kendoka about." he said. "I was hoping to have someone to practice with." He scooped up a bit more beef from his bowl. "I've never tried kyudo before though. How do you find that?"</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>He smiled a bit more earnestly. "Thank you.. Tetsuhara-san, was it?" he said, not completely sure if he had heard his name right before. "I find to be much better at <em>kyudo</em> than <em>kendo</em>, but I like them both very much." he said, then turning back to Katrania. "I'd love to join those clubs, as well as your computer club, if you have one." he said with a small smile, then took a small sip from his iced tea.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>23-12-2008, 13:19:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Minoru nodded at the question. "Perhaps we can offer each other a few tips." he replied. "I'm a lot better at kendo, kyudo I've only been doing for a short time."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>24-12-2008, 22:36:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				NAKAMURA RIKAKO<br><br>My meal was served and I ate. For a while I chose not to talk and merely observed the room. Well, let's say the <em>boys in my dorm</em> in the room... I ate delicately and politely but secretly kept watching...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chris Brady</strong> on <strong>26-12-2008, 06:51:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Nagisawa/RPG%20character%20shots/Asano_Sasame.png)<hr><br>Sasame, although has the money for this all, keeps ordering and eating.&nbsp; He's already on his fourth meal by the time everyone is done, he did break down and order fries as the final touch.&nbsp; When time comes to pay, he pulls out the family credit card given to him by one of the maids, and with a trick that his Master taught him, makes sure that none of the students see that he has a gold card.&nbsp; Her eyes widen, but discretion being the number one trait of a Japanese, the woman goes and comes back, allowing him to repocket it without anyone the wiser.<br><br><em>Last thing I need is to show that I'm rich.</em>&nbsp; The short fellow sighs, <em>So why did you pull out in the first place?</em><br><br><em>Not like I have 3400 yen in my pocket, do I.</em><br><br><em>True, but you didn't need to eat that much.</em><br><br><em>I didn't eat breakfast today.</em>&nbsp; The snarky voice didn't have a come back to that one.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Katra Alexion</strong> on <strong>26-12-2008, 08:21:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Minoru lowered his head towards his bowl, scooping up another portion of the beef and rolling his eyes under cover of the food. That accent made him wince. When he'd finished he turned back to Katra, waving his chopsticks slightly to attract her attention.<br><br>"So what other clubs are there at the school? Are there any particularly interesting ones? Unusual ones?"</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Taking a moment to think about it she accounted all the current activities in progress before answering Tetshuara-san. "<strong>We offer a wide variety such as the usual sports, various martial-arts, kendo and kyudo as Darsten-san had mentioned earlier</strong>."<br><br>Pausing a moment to sip from her teas she continued. "<strong>As for any others strange ones there is always the astrology club, mythology club and a few others</strong>."<br><br>Everyone around them seemed to be having a rather pleasant time, sitting conversing amongst themselves which made the vice president inwardly relieved. As she enjoyed her meal she studied both Tetsuhara and Darsten-san respectively. Both had proclaimed themselves involved in the kendo arts and what from what she could appraise from the callouses of their hands as they ate they were no stranger to the Art.<br><br>She wondered what their reactions would be if they knew she was the captain of the Kendo club.<br><br>"<strong>The Kendo club is still taking members if either of you are interested in joining</strong>." she said. "<strong>All that would be required is a match to test your skills against the club's captain</strong>."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>26-12-2008, 14:43:14</strong>
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				"Very much so." replied Minoru. "It's always good to have someone new to practice with." He glanced around the tables and then cocked his head at Katra speculatively. "Can I assume that the captain is someone here with us?"<br><br><em>Her perhaps?</em> His eyes flicked over her, looking for telltales of wearing the traditional armour. <em>Hmm .. maybe. I wonder ...</em> "Don't worry though, I'd try not to show her up too badly with my own skills." he said, eyes flashing with humour. <em>Now, let's see who'll take that bait.</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Katra Alexion</strong> on <strong>28-12-2008, 05:46:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Can I assume that the captain is someone here with us?</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Katra smiled inwardly to herself, she knew a bait when she heard one; a sound tactic to lure your opponent into prematurely showing their hand. Setting her tea glass back on the table she pick up her chopstick again, giving away no que to his silently inquiry, replying in her neutral soft spoken way "<strong>Perhaps, Tetsuhara-san</strong>."&nbsp; <br><br>Speaking of club captains Katra eyes roamed over the present Students council members and quietly sighed. Apparently Mido had decided not to come after all. Such a shame - might have made this trip a little more lively.<br><br>Turning her attention back to her table mate she pressed on the conversation. "<strong>Although, if you are interested in Kyudo the one to talk to is Higurashi Midoriko, who has apparently decided to forgo this little outing</strong>."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>29-12-2008, 15:38:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Minoru's eyes had glanced around the table after he spoke, but no one seemed to have risen to the bait. <em>Hmmm ..</em> he thought, popping another morsel of beef into his mouth. <em>Not here, didn't hear it, or chose not to rise for it? I wonder which it was.</em><br><br>He turned his attention back to Katra. "'I am interested in Kyudo, yes. Perhaps I might impose on you for an introduction to Higurashi-san when an opportunity arises?" He scooped up another mouthfull of foot before speaking again. "And while I would like to learn more of Kyudo, I really am much better at Kendo. When do you think I might have an opportunity to test myself against the club captain. Is today likely?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ramster</strong> on <strong>29-12-2008, 15:52:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>Roberto</strong><br>I listened to Tetsuhara-san and Takaeda-san's discussion with interest, and wondered if there was a school naked mud wrestling champion I could challenge. <strong>"Gão fowr eet Minorumeister! We haev eh sehyeeng een Brasil: every gerl lãoves eh man who knoews hãow tou spahnk her weez eh beeg steeck,"</strong> I taunted him with a grin, gesticulating somwehat with a chip speared on my fork.<br><br><em>So many Miguels to take, so little time!</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Katra Alexion</strong> on <strong>29-12-2008, 22:50:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;Tetsyhara-san's request to meet Mido and possibly challenge Katra herself came as no surprise to the Vice-President, in fact his initiative, tenacity and diverse interests marked him a bit higher in her opinion. "<strong>I am sure something can be arranged, Tetsuhara-san. Same goes for you as well Darsten-san if it is what you wish</strong>."<br><br>Having finished with the avocado salad Katra moved on to her chiken curry, savoring the hot spicy flavor of that first taste, washing it down with more of her peculiar brand of tea. "<strong>I myself prefer the use of the naginata and have been deemed quiet capable in that art</strong>." she admitted, near master level in fact; the only reason she took up kendo was not to be limited in the use of only one weapon.<br><br>An elegantly shaped brow arched and the mask of calm disinterest settled over her features once more overhearing De Silva's rather enthused comment about girls and big sticks. She realized, hoped - that De Silva had not meant the double meaning of his words but one quip deserved another. "<strong>Really, De Silva-san? We have a saying here in Japan as well: It is not the size of the weapon that matters, only the skill in which it use matters. The smallest of blades can still fell a giant</strong>." Delivered so dryly it was hard to tell that if Katra was joking or not. Only her eyes gave away the fainest hint of the mirth she felt. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>30-12-2008, 00:20:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"The naginata was the traditional weapon of female samurai, if I remember correctly." said Minoru. "I've seen them used .. tried one, once or twice as well ... but I couldn't call myself any way familiar with them."<br><br>He paused, chewing another piece of food. "Do you have a training weapon? I'd be quite interested to spar against you if you did. I'd have my shinai, and the kendo armour. Oh, wait .. would you practice in armour for that, or not? I'm afraid I don't know that much about it. I've just seen people doing it as part of another art, generally sho-dans and up, using live blades in kata, or in demonstrations, not actual sparing."<br><br>He glanced down into his bowl, a little surprised to see the food had all vanished.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ramster</strong> on <strong>04-01-2009, 16:55:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(http://i37.tinypic.com/sde0eg.jpg)<br><strong>Roberto</strong><br>The human icicle certainly knew how to deadpan! I smiled at her oneliner, and quietly pitied the Japanese lady whose husband's small blade was all she had to fell her giant. Yes, I would have plenty of fun with my pork daikatana here. As she and Minoru discussed the finer points of waving edged weapons around, I turned to Nakamura-san. She seemed to have a sly look on her face like a Chinese businessman eyeing the koi carp in the pond of a restaurant. I'd eaten enough by now and felt like heading back, but this was Japan and they do things subtly here.<br><br><strong>"Nakam<em>uuu</em>ra-san,"</strong> I asked, with a slight smile and a raised eyebrow, making a determined effort to pronounce her name somewhat less crappily, <strong>"whehr eez zat Beeg Bentou Bowx soopehrmarkeet I hehrd menciãowned ehrlier? I'd laeek tou peeck up som sooplaeez on ze waeey back. Need ehnnyseeng frãom ze showp?"</strong> <br>I still needed lemons and sugar to make the evening's clandestine caipirinhas! Would the Great Helmswoman ever dismiss this lunch?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Katra Alexion</strong> on <strong>05-01-2009, 20:10:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"<strong>Traditionally some form of light armor is worn but it is optional than anything else Tetsuhara-san</strong>." Katra replied.<br><br>Finishing the last bit of her meal she carefully set down the chopsticks across rim of the rice bowl and polished off the last of her tea. When the same waitress that took her order came to removed the used dishes the Vice-President whispered a few words to her and discreetly handed her a gold to pay for groups meal and that of the one sent to the Head Mistress of their school. The waitress nodded her understanding and with utmost discretion went off the pay off the tab.<br><br>Turning around Katra looked at everyone, all seemingly nearing the ends of their own dining. The President had been to quiet so it fell to her to get things moving again.<br><br>"<strong>Alright everyone, if I may have your attention</strong>."<br><br>Once everyone's focus settled on her Katra continued. "<strong>Now they have had a good meal in our system there is still time for other activities before we need to head back or would rather most of you wish to go back now. I leave this as a group decision</strong>."<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ramster</strong> on <strong>09-01-2009, 13:51:38</strong>
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				<strong>Roberto</strong><br><br><em>No Katra! Don't make this take any longer! No voting or whatever, let's just get a move on!</em><strong><br>"Eet hahz been eh faeen meah-el, Takayehda-san, end nãow I seenk ehverrywon wãonts tou hehd bahck."</strong> I slowly got up and went to the coat rack to put my jacket back on. <strong>"Veaute weez yowr feet lehdies end gentehllmens!"</strong> I grinned.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chris Brady</strong> on <strong>11-01-2009, 06:24:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Nagisawa/RPG%20character%20shots/Asano_Sasame.png)<hr><br>Sasame is looking out a window, not really interested by the conversation, he'll go with whatever was decided, although across the street was an arcade, full of games.&nbsp; He's never actually had a chance to play those before, and he's finding he'd like to.&nbsp; There's a sense of freedom that's filling him, as the boy has realized he doesn't have to go back!&nbsp; He give discreet glances to Rikako, and mentally sighed, <em>Is this how it starts?&nbsp; Deep breaths, boy, deep breaths.</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Katra Alexion</strong> on <strong>11-01-2009, 07:18:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Katra was more than a bit amused by some of the students expressions, particularly Roberto's. Ahhh, the pleasure of tormenting others it was such a sweet past time for her. Motioning for the waitress that served her her earlier she quietly asked for the check to settle the groups expenses, those that weren't paid for by the students directly as she herself had done. The waitress nodded before leaving the area to fulfill her request. Once everything was paid for and the little gold card placed back securely into her purse Katra turned her attention back to the group.<br>&nbsp;<br>"<strong>Alright then everyone if you are done then let us be on our back. Please make sure to leave nothing behind</strong>."<br><br>Katra waited as everyone gathered their things and headed out the restaurant picking up the rear as the ascertain there would not be any stragglers.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sendai school [Town]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>11-01-2009, 07:25:44</strong>
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				Jin stayed back and slowly walked out of the establishment after paying his own side extras. It was not because he did not want to do as the Student body official said, he was secretly checking out all the girls and mentally rating their bodies with a scale. A smile crossed his lips as his eyes met Katra's, sending her a wink before he turned and followed after the exiting group of students. 
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