https://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/224501585/id/VG9rR0xj5xG7NnqfWc0rKw/size/y.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/58/73/47/5873471edf104bcbaa49b6b1c18a5b8d.gif

Kickin' It Kawaii! Saturday, July 15th 2017

EgoTrip, Rhy'Din's hottest dance club, presents an explosive night of pastel glamour and heart pounding music in celebration of a second issue of Summer no Gaijin being printed! This manga is directly based off of the artist/writer, Sato Toshiro, and his muse, Peaches! A best seller in Tokyo with talks of an anime adaption in the works!

Summer no Gaijin #2 http://i.imgur.com/wLPqdDz.jpg

EgoTrip takes a turn into Harajuku with brilliant designs to take over the entire club and lounge! Bright displays that encourage all of our inner kawaii-spirit to come bursting to the surface!

http://i.imgur.com/OpoYo91.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/xAa74nB.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/0whOubK.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/PTfATWp.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3swLBD9drLo/WTxILIUTF_I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/fndRmjWd8c4H7yt6U_w4KaDPVgnXNp4uACJoC/w200-h200/16%252520-%2525201.gifhttps://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3swLBD9drLo/WTxILIUTF_I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/fndRmjWd8c4H7yt6U_w4KaDPVgnXNp4uACJoC/w200-h200/16%252520-%2525201.gifhttps://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3swLBD9drLo/WTxILIUTF_I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/fndRmjWd8c4H7yt6U_w4KaDPVgnXNp4uACJoC/w200-h200/16%252520-%2525201.gif

Special bubble teas will be available with your favorite cordial added to make it a true-blue cocktail to ring in the foreign and bizarre celebration with!

http://i.imgur.com/MJdRcNC.jpg

*Peach *Mango *Milk *Macha *Red Bean *Strawberry *Taro *Passion Fruit *Pineapple *Honeydew *Cotton Candy

https://avatanplus.com/files/resources/mid/56f63b9aa78f7153b1d8d43e.png

Enjoy an assortment of delicious desserts crafted out of the sweetest ingredients from all of Rhy'Din!

http://i.imgur.com/CHrb2w2.jpg Vanilla bean & strawberry cake.

http://i.imgur.com/2Byd8Yx.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/mP0Yhca.jpg Sweet cream panda & unicorn donuts.

http://i.imgur.com/rQhTZVO.jpg Taro & sweet cream unicorn macaroons.

http://i.imgur.com/ullCZSE.jpg And an ice cream bar with a variety of toppings/sauces to choose from.

https://secure.static.tumblr.com/6f737e8ceed93a4805033752544de2ae/tftjda2/qjAnfe9pc/tumblr_static_tumblr_static__640.gifhttps://secure.static.tumblr.com/6f737e8ceed93a4805033752544de2ae/tftjda2/qjAnfe9pc/tumblr_static_tumblr_static__640.gifhttps://secure.static.tumblr.com/6f737e8ceed93a4805033752544de2ae/tftjda2/qjAnfe9pc/tumblr_static_tumblr_static__640.gif

And a special guest DJ, the fae-phenomenon, Mori Midori!

http://i.imgur.com/xCjnZP0.jpg

(Playlist sample of what Mori Midori will be playing! Kawaii Mix)

(OOC: Absolutely everyone is encouraged to throw up a Polyvore, a quick snippet of them stopping by, a wild encounter, even a seizure from the KAWAII overload! Everyone who participates will receive a special EgoTrip Kawaii icon! Those that wish to 'purchase' Summer no Gaijin and receive either the issue #1 or issue #2 icon (or both!) should specify in their post that they picked up the manga while at EgoTrip! While usually underage patrons are not allowed, a specific bouncer by the name of Pauly will be taking small bribes for all those with out the proper identification! Please feel free to use the setting and post within this thread, and as always, HAVE FUN!)

https://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/o4t8TwbSJLPf5ZiLwgrbCQ/cid/224665085/id/6GUAdZNl5xGgH9RjgxNhcg/size/c600x695.jpg

Rumor had it that there was a bouncer who would let them in with or without a fake ID, so Ed made good on it and descended upon the party in the most gloriously adorable fashion. Of course he dragged Goshen along so he had somebody's arm to hang onto the whole time. He had the absolute best time dancing the night away. The strawberry bubble tea was his absolute favorite, though cotton candy came in second. He couldn't help squealing in delight over all the adorable everything, and had a hard time making himself eat the unicorn donut. It was TOO CUTE. So cute that he had to be talked out of wrapping it gently in a napkin and taking it home. With the sugar rush from too much ice cream, he almost had a seizure and fainted from overload, but Goshen made sure to sit him down for a while to cool off before that could happen. They found a nice corner to make out in for a while and then got right back to dancing! Before the night was through, Ed begged Goshen to buy him one copy of each of the two mangas available, issues #1 and #2. Even though he wasn't exactly a fan, he wanted them to commemorate the occasion.

https://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/m1Eqim6rSp4t80JEPICCEw/cid/224664747/id/TB-UmJJl5xGDt3l74fGqgg/size/c600x616.jpg

http://68.media.tumblr.com/d11300c637637723f53211145dd294cf/tumblr_nam02amdJ51shxteuo1_500.png

Ancelin showed up, with or without an entourage, made several new friends, danced with anyone who looked interested, ate and drank his fill of everything available, collected on a couple of promises, and may or may not have "stolen" a kiss or two if the stars aligned. At some point in the night he most definitely lost his shirt, and may have lost his shoes as well. He didn't look upset about it as he left, wearing a hat that wasn't his, with or without company who may or may not have been the same people he showed up with, copies of both mangas rolled up and stuffed into his back pocket.

https://68.media.tumblr.com/f38ecb3e2466c27eba243115dcf07138/tumblr_inline_oq43j018Wi1sgo02m_540.gif

https://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/TRjan5obbKfbB1NdvL4fCg/cid/224866158/id/uIpDXT5o5xG3CeoamQc2pA/size/c600x581.jpg

She came, she saw, she danced. Believe it or not, she even laughed! She may have come close to throwing a punch at one point but didn't want to bust a heel on her shoes. She'd practiced walking in them for two days! By the end of the night, they were off. She didn't need them on for the ride back to the house.

https://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/B54FTS1AHkKXjRvquYbVbA/cid/224897650/id/COEvFL1o5xGETzfiWFI-UA/size/c600x556.jpg

Though Patrick showed up solo, he spent a good portion of the night in the company of his sister and Spencer, masking self-consciousness with bravado and heavy flirtation with any non-familial female that was amenable. He ate his fill of bizarre, sugary treats that made him think of Ed (who he was pretending did not exist) and found some time to chat up Peaches (see: hit on shamelessly) to see if she would sign both copies of the comic books he bought. It wasn't until after he was drunk that Trick hit the dance floor to show off some surprisingly good moves for someone who was usually so reserved. The more he drank, the friendlier and more comfortable he became. He danced with just about anyone he wasn't actively avoiding, smiled the whole night, and had an absolute blast.

https://media1.giphy.com/media/i8Q4Jiyw3l5Vm/giphy.gif

https://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/PFm1JU2WuVS1XdHKLjPVw/cid/224943682/id/arjenmdp5xG76vp1Wc0rKw/size/c600x621.jpg

"The **** is Kawaii anyways?" Jake asked, skeptical of Clara's request that he tag along to the party.

"I dunno. I mean, it's like....cute, you know?" She did her best to explain while they waited to get in. Rumor had it that even without an ID, a little silver on the side could get them in regardless.

"Looks like Easter colors barfed everywhere." He observed, plucking at the belt loop on her pastel pink jeans.

"Not Easter! Light and bright pretty colors are a part of the whole thing. It's part of....what do they call it....the aesthetic." Gesturing vaguely, Clara finally settled on a shrug and moved up to trade some cash for entry. Jake meanwhile traded a skeptical look with the other two in their party before the quartet was finally able to slip inside.

Once there, Clara had her fill of bubble tea and sweet treats both. With plenty of sugar to fuel her night, she danced with anyone in their vicinity and even dragged Jake into the fray to make him join in whether he liked it or not. There were exuberant hellos for Mist, Trick, Spencer, Ancelin, Ed, and anyone else she recognized. At the end of the night, she nearly forgot to grab a copy of Summer no Gaijin #2 and had to run back at the last minute to buy one!

https://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/i9rYLz3VBIncBpYXJvElQ/cid/224973432/id/lCqTAcNp5xG2S0YimQc2pA/size/c600x591.jpg

With the veil finally back to (something resembling) normal, and with his business with the changeling courts on the back burner for the moment, Bailey felt he could spare a night to do what he used to do so well: party.

Nothing on the flyer suggested he needed to wear (or that he even should have worn) one of the many porcelain masks he'd been donning in public in recent weeks, but a little extra money to Pauly, and Bailey got the go-ahead to wear it inside — and to keep his protection from the fae in his boot.

Luckily, he didn't need it. Instead, he stayed surprisingly sober over the course of the night, having just one of the spiked bubble teas (strawberry) during his time there. Instead, he spent the bulk of the night on the dance floor, working up a sweat. He sent a couple of curious glances in the direction of the DJ, but he didn't seem able (or willing) to find the nerve to speak to her. It was probably just as well.

https://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/224732494/id/Bj26Y3dm5xGY0uiyiWqlIQ/size/l.jpg

"Oh, hey! I actually know what Kawaii means!" Saila was proud of herself. She'd actually been to Tokyo once, had seen for herself what harajuku fashion trends there were. She'd even let some shop girls play dress up with her one afternoon.

"Yeah, so do I..." Hex trailed off, looking skeptical, most likely saying a silent prayer to somebody that the vivacious teen wasn't about to drag him along into that pastel nightmare.

Saila grinned, reaching for her phone. "No worries," she reassured him. "Jackie will love this."

***

After a quick conversation with Pauly, the girls made their entrance together. A sharp contrast to the confectionary overload of bright colors and sugary sweet things, the partners in crime had gone full Goth Lolita, Saila more traditionally so, Jackie putting a spin on it with Qi Lolita flare. They each carried creepy looking dolls (that looked rather a lot like each other...) to complete the effect, and they had a tendency to skip arm in arm wherever they went. There was plenty of dancing, drinking on Saila's part and checking out the sugary delicacies on Jackie's, and overall both girls had a smashing good time.

They left as they arrived, bedecked in ribbons and lace and all manner of Lolita finery, carrying their dolls and one copy each of the two mangas on offer.

(Written with permission from Jackie von Tombs)

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz3ukmjJTn1r0ti6po1_500.gif Chapin followed around her oldest friend, all around. Though the environment wasn't exactly her scene, she jumped on the opportunity to spend the day with her always-busy friend. Having to be careful and take everything (even food) in moderation, she merely took bites and sips of everything Minoko had. She tried the bubble teas, tried the macarons, and even bought both issues of Summer no Gaijin--mostly because Minoko did. She had a lot of laughs, and a lot of fun with her fellow-Asian.

https://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/wzbyd3V1aTDOTf0JWMNgZg/cid/224864592/id/RGu5kzlo5xGb4paOWFI-UA/size/c600x591.jpg

https://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/225084146/id/KpN_BEhr5xG8Hja_WFI-UA/size/l.jpg

A chance encounter brought them together, paths crossed by happenstance in the humid summer night. An all but incomprehensible flyer and a spontaneous decision to do something new together later, the pair arrived, wholly unprepared for the theme.

Amused with what they found, they spent most of the evening in one of the club's less brilliant corners. Talking—or trying to— over the insistent cheerful electronic chirp of the music, even laughing every once in awhile, seemingly perfectly at ease in silence when there were no words to share. Taken with curiosity, Jezebel separated herself from the Shadow man at one point long enough to collect a sampling of colorful desserts and a bubble tea that was blue, if only because she simply had to know what a blue drink with bubbles in it would taste like. To the extent that she could, she coaxed her companion into trying them as well.

There were times throughout the evening that the Harlot abandoned herself to the dance floor, dancing with Senka, with Phoenix, with Ancelin, with anyone else who wanted to. The dark man, for the most part, refrained, still and watchful but for the firefly pulse of his occasional cigarette. With some persistence, however, plenty of encouragement and not a little bit of pouting, she was eventually able to convince him out onto the dance floor with her, a victorious smile on her lips for however long it lasted.

They took their leave on the same whim that had brought them in the first place, her fingers slipped into the crook of his arm for the long walk back. As had become their custom of late, he would see her safely home before returning to his own.

(written in part with Tag Sentry)

( Icons will be made soon, promise! I've been incredibly busy and just got back from my SDCC trip so I'll be getting them done soon! Thank you for everyone that participated and for being so patient with me! )