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Who: "Thistle Do Nicely" employees, volunteers, and you!
When: November 16th - November 23th
Where: Residential District and flower shop @ shopping district!
What: Employees and volunteers go through desperate measures to attract customers and sales when a certain flower shop starts to fail.
Rating/Warning: PG-13

A: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, SOMETIME AT NIGHT TO MORNING...

[Something mysterious is happening around the apartments where you live. No one is entirely sure what is going on, but perhaps you will catch a glimpse of someone running/flying/what have you outside your door. Or if you don't, then you will see something in the morning.

In front of your door is a tiny gift. It's a pressed flower card, which has the address to "Thistle Do Nicely. A Flower Shop."]

B: SHOPPING DISTRICT: THISTLE DO NICELY, OPENING HOURS...

[Actually, there might be some desperation when it comes to services in this flower shop. Flower shops are essentially boring, as all they do is sell flowers. Granted, this single shop also has a little tea area for you to relax and drink their especially concocted teas and flower-influenced foods, but honestly? It's not doing much right now.

And so the management decided to have this fantastic plan!]

BUY A BOUQUET OF FLOWERS, KISS OR RECEIVE A KISS FROM A STAFF MEMBER OF YOUR CHOICE.

[Is this place even serious? It sure is, but thankfully, if you're not into cute girls, they've somehow managed to have a few male volunteers to help them out! Amazing! So buy some flowers, make them rich, and receive a cute kiss on the cheek.

~~Yata is the cheapest~~ ~~Here's your Fake Valentine's Celebration, Cerealia~~ Or you can just blend with the crowd and buy half a bouquet and avoid this nightmare.]

C: SHOPPING DISTRICT: THISTLE DO NICELY (TEA AREA), OPENING HOURS...

[On the other hand, you could just sit back and enjoy the light cakes and teas they have on hand. It's quite natural and delicious, and maybe you would like to discuss with other people about your day. There's a delightful scent in the air. Is it the flowers? Yes and no; it's the oils of the flowers, heated by a candle and the scent wafting through the air.

Maybe you would like to stay here...forever. No we're kidding, this is a nice establishment, just chill out.

Mingling and thread jacking is highly encouraged here. Feel free to set up your own prompts as well!! ]

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In way. Move. [She tilts her head, ready to shove him aside when she notices how red his face is. Immediately her expression turns uncertain and she takes a half-step back.]

Eh? Eh? Are you sick? What is wrong?

M-my apologies![He shuffles over nervously as he looks towards her.]

It... I am not sick at all! N-not even lovesick! But... perhaps that is the problem! [He points towards the sign about the kisses.]

[Oona finds that she doesn't understand humans the majority of the time, even on the best of days. She has no idea what 'lovesickness' is (is that a human disease it sounds awful why) and even less of an idea as to what kisses have to do with it.

She stares at the sign. She stares at him.

Her dubious expression remains.] ...Do not see problem. Is just kiss. Do you not like kisses?

[He frets.]

Er... ah... I do admire the concept that is the kiss! But... the kiss... It should be an intimate matter be- between sweethearts! Would it really be right... to give them away in this manner?!

[Maybe she should introduce this guy to that Sheba girl. They seem to have the same mindset.]

If the kiss is not with your... sweetheart [Whatever that means] then it does not count or matter, yes? Is just mouths touching.

[Oona scratches her cheek idly, thinking.] Does not even say you have to kiss mouths.

Just... mouths touching? Ah... you mean, like initiating contact without sparring? [He blinks and looks down as he tries to process this.]

That's right... So other parts of the body can be kissed too... like a kiss of chastity? Ah... Perhaps that would not be as bad...

[Uh.]

Sure.

[Why not.] Like on cheek. Some humans kiss the face in greeting. If it helps to think like that, then is fine, yes?

Also suppose you could run before they tried to kiss.

A face-kiss of greeting?! I have never heard of that... fascinating!

Er... I am not sure if I would want to run away! That may be rude to them.

[She hums in affirmation] My people bite. Bite and kiss. [She laughs. Is she being serious? Is she joking?? Who knows.]

Why does rudeness matter? Do what you want. [Oona waves a hand] Buy all these stupid flowers and kiss everyone. Or take them and run. Why matter?

Y-your people? [He stammers in flustered confusion, especially since he'll take people seriously more often than not.]

Because... to be rude is simply unyouthful. I would much rather be polite and courteous... and form bonds of friendship with everyone around me, Miss!

[A DEEP SIGH. She's used to this question though, as much as it annoys her. She draws herself up proudly] Mermaids! Live in the water.

[...Makes a face.] You are strange. Youthful? Means young, yes? You are all young to me. Babies. [A flippant wave of her hand]

Is friendship so important?

Mermaids?! [A deep gasp.] I- I never thought such a thing was real! That's so fascinating!

Ah... I am glad to seem young? [Her wording seems odd, but Lee is intent on seeing this as a compliment. He scratches at his neck a little nervously.] I am in the springtime of my youth!

Friendship is so very important!! It's one of the best bonds that there is!

[She looks pleased as punch by the awe, flipping her hair over her shoulder. Yes, good, keep it up.]

You are strange. But, think I like you. [She tilts her chin up<.'Springtime of my youth' friendship bonds being most important-- it's all nonsense to her, but he seems passionate about it. It's weird, but she finds most humans to be.]

Name is Oona. You are?

[He smiles nervously and then slides into a more confident pose.]

Th-thank you! I believe that you are pleasant as well. It is a pleasure to meet you, Oona-san! [He offers her a thumbs up.]

My name is Rock Lee! I am Konoha's Beautiful Green Wild Beast!

Beautiful Green Wild Beast... [She echoes him, bewildered, and then begins to laugh.]

So strange! You are amusing. Here, will give you gift, lean down.

[She gonna kiss you Lee, don't fall for it..........]

A gift! Very well! [Unfortunately, Lee falls for everything ever. So he leans down unsuspectingly, with a chipper grin on his face.]

[She grins and gives a pleased hum, placing her hands on either side of Lee's face.

And kisses him right on the mouth. It's a quick peck at most, and she steps back a second later to laugh.]

There, your gift! Can thank me later. [And be glad she didn't decide to bite too.]

[It all happens so quickly, even for someone with ninja reflexes. Maybe he just didn't expect that of all things to happen. It's quick, but he still feels something warm peck at his lips, and he's left stunned there for a moment. His eyes widened as much as can be, his face turning red, and his mouth gapes open for a moment. Rock Lee is speechless.]

A- ah!

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