The world is all one! Unity mind!

[brandnewday]

[Another week, another set of disasters. Hibiki’s head is still reeling from the lengthy ordeal that was Solf J. Kimblee. But it’s because of that exasperation that she’s able to turn her restlessness into something useful. It’s too late to set about making curry for everyone, so it’s time to make some easier dishes. A replication of Fern’s mac-and-cheese, somehow she’s whipped up some kind of donut to go with her animal-shaped rice balls. There’s coffee, tea...hopefully it’s enough? And if it’s not, Rin has provided some delicious Chinese food. And that always tastes better late at night, doesn’t it?

And for the adults (or the exasperated teenagers), Susan is carting down booze from the bar. Joy. Hibiki’s never written to the group en masse before, but she delivers a piece of paper to everyone while Rin and Susan finish up the preparations. Each paper has a drawing of an animal on it, too.]

Too much has happened today. Whether you want to get angry, cry, smile, laugh, or just be out of your room, you don’t have to do it alone. Rin and I have prepared food for everyone, and Susan’s brought the drinks downstairs so none of us have to go into the bar tonight.

Even if it’s just for a little while, won’t you think about joining us in the dining room tonight? Being together is just as important as working hard. And remember, nankurunaisa!

-Hibiki Ganaha

[Three more candles are lit today. Tabitha Smith. Sigrun Eide. Solf Kimblee. They’re all Cabanela’s doing. There aren't any decorations, but the food is spaced out so everyone should be able to grab something and munch if they need it. It’s not clear how many people will come, but a serious attempt was made this time.]

Comments

[brandnewday]

[She was a little worried he wouldn't want to come, but...she's glad he is! Her smile fades a little once they're alone, but her energy doesn't completely disappear with it.]

I didn't really want the others to hear this. I don't really know if it's the right kind thing to say, but...thanks for your help in the trial today. I don't think we could've done it without ya.

[But it feels so weird to thank someone for helping them condemn a dead man to death? Even if that dead man did kill Sigrun? It's a spiral of viciousness.]

[notaccurate]

[He sort of just. Stares at Hibiki for a moment. Not because he's judging her or thinks it's morbid or anything, he's more honestly surprised by all of this.]

Er...you're welcome? I mean, it wasn't anything spectacular, anybody would have helped.

[He never gets thanked for anything. Ever. What is this sudden appreciation?]

[brandnewday]

I've been watchin' you for a while. You...

[Here it comes. The big realization she's had.]

...You're actually a nice guy, aren't ya?

[notaccurate]

...You say that like you expected me not to be.

[Not that he's not happy for the compliment, but. Yeah.]

[brandnewday]

Mm...probably because you're my brother's age. I figured I wouldn't like ya very much.

[Hibiki has her own issues to sort through sometimes.]

Can ya believe it? He said, "Hibiki, you're not gonna make it as an idol!" so I went off and became an idol. I haven't spoken to him in a long time.

[notaccurate]

An idol...like what Sayaka is? A singer?

[OH BOY MORE IDOLS]

[brandnewday]

That's right. He said I'd fail and fall in with the wrong crowd as soon as I tried, so I kinda judged ya just because you're kinda close to his age. I'm sorry.

[notaccurate]

Isn't the whole Idol thing a really cutthroat business, with young women vying for the attention of the masses and having absolutely no freedom in their lives whatsoever?

[He. May have heard Sayaka's version of it.]

[brandnewday]

[Hibiki deflates.]

There's...there's some truth to that. But my agency's different. I didn't have to sign a no-dating clause, y'know? And they work with my interests so I can shine even brighter. I feel really bad for Sayaka. I wish she could work with my agency.