✿ Chapter 009. [Video/Audio/Action from the Library] (Day 115)

[burntviolet]

[ Lookie Asgard, a new feed clicks on your network. What appears on your screens will be the fixed image of a pair of hands joined together and placed on a desk, a notebook between them plus a pen, books all scattered around with a specific cover visible among them. Maybe some of you can figure out that it's being recorded from the Great Library in Odin.

One of the hands, the right one, has the sleeve pulled down to hide most of it, though a bit of darker skin can be spotted. Geez girl, show your face already...! From the way her hands are rubbing together, it's clear she's ever so nervous about using the video feature. Isn't this an improvement, though?

... Actually, Hanako thought it would have looked more professional this way. ]

Good afternoon...

First of all, I would like to thank everyone for participating to our Arbor Day. I never imagined that we could have this much presence throughout the holiday. It was all hard work well served; the city looks even better than before, and some color has been restored as consequence. [ Despite the nervousness, her tone sounds a little... chipper than before. It wasn't only for the event, factors like Lilly's arrival and the determination to make the next project work has boosted her morale quite a bit. ] It has served its purpose, it was successful, and I'm very glad for this fact.

However... [ And now she turns a little dim. ] This is not enough. In order to prove a point towards these gods that have no hint of respect for our free will and how much we have done for them, we need to do more. [ She emphasizes the word a little aggressively. It is totally on purpose.

...

Screw this. By the time she resumes her speech, Hanako has tilted the camera up to show her face, a clear frowny expression on- with the characteristic peek-a-boo bangs that seem to perfectly hide her right side. ]

I would like to direct you all to Conan-kun's last post, which illustrates the next project we're going to set. This time, we want something even bigger than Arbor Day. We want you all to get involved and help out, by either taking part in the festival or aiding us through your abilities. So if you can cook, sing, play instruments, design decorations or organize shows of your own- please contact us.

[ The feed suddenly switches to text. ]

For those of you who didn't take notice of the post, you can find it here.

[ Back to video. Now she's trying to relax her expression, though it's a hard task. ]

That being said, I've been given the charge of organizing the food stalls for the festival. I'm looking for professionals in the area of cooking, but also people who have experience and are confident in their skills are very welcome. I'm also looking for particular ingredients, so if those of you owning a restaurant or a cafeteria are willing to help me gather them, I would be plenty grateful.

Any and every kind of support is important to us. We can do even better than Arbor Day, if we unite and work hard together. This is our chance. If we don't change our situation in here, nobody will.

Thank you for your time.

[ Hanako gives the camera a bow, before she reaches out and- instead of cutting the feed off, it switches to audio. There is something more she needs to say, but this time to a stricter range of people. ]



Now, I would like to address all the people who have read and enjoyed the series of books I had recommended a while ago. By which, I mean Nightlight... [ Hanako's tone turns relaxed, with all that important stuff out of the way. ] I was thinking that we could gather in one place and discuss the story and characters. If there is a decent amount of us, we could even form a club entirely dedicated to it.

[ A pause. ] ... Let's say it might be founded if at least five people other than me are willing to join. Would you be up with the idea? I know some of you showed interest in the books, so I wondered if something like this is doable. In case of agreement, we can choose a place to organize our club activities... I thought of the library, but you can suggest somewhere else. I am up for any ideas. Also, I will decide on the date later and contact your inboxes accordingly.

Again, thank you for listening. I will expect your feedback.


[ Private to Hisao and Lilly ]

Are you both willing to help me with the festival? I... also think we should do something together. Just the three of us.


[ Private to Conan. ]

... Was my speech good enough?

Comments

Video

[sparkling_eyes]

I'd be happy to help out, Hanako. I'm not exactly sure what I could do, though. I don't really have any experience with cooking.

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

If you don't have experience with that, you could help with something else. Is there anything you think you're good at?

[Private.]

[holmes_fanatic]

Good enough? Hanako-neechan sounded like a real pro!

[Private.]

[burntviolet]

... [ Gosh no that makes her blush... ]

... Uh, really? I wasn't sure about what I was saying...

[video]

[whatagoodgirl]

I'll probably be too busy with decorations to help out beforehand, but I could always work on and off in some of the stalls to let people have breaks to enjoy the party.

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

I know you're in the team as well, Nakama-san. It's alright if you take some rest in-between, I don't want to overwork you.

[Audio]

[occulthymns]

I'm working on picking out some songs for the event.

[Potential Nightlight Club]

I'm in! It sounds like fun.

[Audio]

[burntviolet]

That's great to know. Music is an important element for a party... which genre of music are you bringing?

Thank you, Euri-san... now there's two of us.

video

[befriend]

— There's going to be food?

[That's all he actually understood. Or was interested in. But please, don't let him cook.]

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

... Yes, there will be food.

[ Clear and crystalline since that's what he asked. ]

[Audio]

[queenoftheforlornheart]

Any assistance that you might require from me is fine Hanako, just let me know ahead of time where I am needed.

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

Thank you, Satellizer-san... are you good with cooking? [ Briefly pausing. ] ... It's been a while since we last talked.

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[this_chair]

Can I open up a ramen stand?

[For some reason, this really appeals to him.]

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

Of course. I'll let you take charge of it, as well.

[ Knowing how good Shiki is at cooking, she's glad he replied. ]

Private to Hanako and Lilly

[seventeenpills]

I'm all ears - what did you have in mind, Hanako?

[burntviolet]

Well, just... resuming the tea parties. Like the old times...

video

[magical_amber]

I'd be happy to volunteer. Would a tea and cake shop stand be alright?

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

That would actually be lovely, miss. Many people like tea, including myself...

video

[doudemoe]

Sounds like fun. I'll definitely go.

[He very much agrees with her sentiments you don't even.]

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

I know I can count on you, Arisato-san... but is there anything you want to do to contribute? Are you confident with cooking?

audio;

[steuerparadies]

I will be glad to help out, Hanako, with the festival and everything. The more the merrier, ja?

A book discussion club sounds wonderful too.

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

Yes, exactly. What do you think you can do?

... So you have read Nightlight? What do you think of it?

video

[wristbands]

You know you've got my help, Hanako-chan! Anything you need a hand with, I'll be there.

But, huh... what is this Nightlight thing? If you talked about it before, I think I might have missed it...

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

Thank you so much, Chie-san. I can trust you with anything by now. What do you think you can do well? Cooking? [ HANAKO N...O... ]

You haven't heard of it? I talked about it about a month ago, here. [ Pretend that she sends you a text message with the link of it. ]

[video]

[holyfight]

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah--?? A festival?!

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

Yes, a festival. [ Haha. ] Do you think you can contribute with something? Can you cook well?

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[respectus]

'm decent at cookin'. If you need an extra hand?

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

If you're confident with your skills, you're more than welcome to help.

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[integrous]

Woohoo! [ Asahi, was yelling at your bracelet really necessary.. ]

You tell them, Ikezawa-san! .. Ah, wait, it'd be okay to say Hanako now, right? We're friends, after all!

[ that, and Asahi is like the least formal person ever. ]

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

[ djksdhf NO... Hanako coils back at the yell, bringing a book towards herself for defence, like you can see in the icon. ]

... Ah. It's you. [ Trying to... relax. ] Well, I wouldn't... mind that, Yuki-san. [ Excuse her as she keeps it formal, lol. ]

[ ᴠıᴅᴇᴏ ➡ Ғıʟᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ]

[corona]

I... will help with the cooking if we can give can have Nightlight-themed food at our maybe-club meetings. I mean - I'll help with the cooking anyway because I sort of promised Conan already I'd do everything I could. But giving edible gifts just... seems like a clubby kind of thing to do? I guess?

[ ye...ah ]

Um. Anyway! Arbor Day was fun... Heh. Did you organize things like this in your home world? You're really good at it.

[Perma Audio aaaand filtered ]

[burntviolet]

Uh... so I take it you'll join the club, then? That'd make four of us so far. [ Edible gifts, huh. ] It doesn't sound like an impossible idea. So... we make our food based on the series? How do we do that?

... Honestly, this was the first time I ever organized something like this. In my world, someone else took care of it. [ And... she never joined it- she wasn't as attached to nature as she is here. ] It was big and fun, so... I want to do something better than that.

[falenandawn]

Count me in.

[Not that he wouldn't be helping already, with Lyon involved.] I am afraid I am not that skilled with cooking, however.

[burntviolet]

Thank you for the support. [ Hmmm. ] Is there something else you can do? You could contact Conan-kun... do you know him?

[titties]

I'm game to help! [ not sure what he can do but this is a start right? ]

[burntviolet]

That's great... thanks, Battler-san.

Uhm... are you skilled with cooking?

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[predestination]

A festival sounds like a great idea, Hanako-chan! I'm not an expert by any means, but... I would always be glad to help if anyone needs assistance with their recipes! [And, determined nodding awe yeah.



...however, Nightlight beckons.]

And-- ah, that's right! A group to discus Nightlight sounds like an amazing idea, too. Have others shown interest yet?

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

I would really like to have more people expert with cooking who can help me with the stalls. [ Go cabbages go??? ]

There are a few others who did. Lili-san, Euri-san, Rapunzel-san... Kanaya-san may, but she hasn't responded yet. Euri-san also told me she'll get Yifei-san and another friend of hers to join in.

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[begrudged]

I'd help out but... bigger than Arbor day? [ Arbor day was a little too big for her, not going to lie. ]

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[burntviolet]

Yes. We want to make it bigger to prove a point to the gods.