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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!! ]

setting/quick links:
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Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[ Here is a volunteer with a tea pot. Want a refill, Rock Lee? c: ]

I think that's fine. These things take time to learn. If you familiarize yourself with at least one of them daily, you'd be able to progress that way.

Ah! [He glances over sharply, already amazed.]

So, in a way, it will be a type of training! [The most reliable way to get Lee to do anything.] I... I want to try this flower scent training, please! [And yes, he will smile gratefully at the refill. He'll probably think to leave a tip, too!]

[ ... What an amusing guy. Yoon can't help but smile at that reaction. Stepping closer, the teapot is then angled properly to refill the cup. The pleasant warmth and aroma of the flowery tea will immediately make itself known. ]

If that is the case, I will gladly help. The tea blends might be too complex for now, so we can try simple flowers first.

[ Yoon will dismiss himself for a second to pick up a flower... and returns holding a small bundle of frangipani. ]

This one is called frangipani. It's also known as plumeria. It has a very strong aroma that is easily distinguishable.

[Rock Lee smiles contently as he takes in the scent of the tea. And then he smiles eagerly as the flowers are brought to him.]

Ah... My first lesson begins! 'Fran-gi-pani'... [He repeats it slowly to himself to try to master the pronunciation, then he closes his eyes as he sniffs at it.]

You are right... it is very distinctive!!

They're popular for their fragrant scent and is often brought indoors.

[ Yoon lets Rock Lee hold the small bundle, allowing him to look at their beautiful features more closely as well. ]

They can survive winter indoors, if they're grown in containers.

Ahhh, I see! [He takes them in hand and looks them over curiously.]

They sound very formidable! So, with enough protection, they can survive the winter... That is inspiring! Good job, Frangipani-san!

[ Wow, this guy. He's cute. Anyone who admires plants is great in Yoon's book! ]

I'm sure that they appreciate your compliments.

[ Plants are alive too, after all. ]

[Rock Lee smiles brightly. He'll probably admire anything.]

I would be honored if they did? Plants are so delightful... I absolutely must become a master at them!

I'm Yoon, by the way. Come back anytime you want to learn more.

[ This is great. In addition to helping this person, he is also helping the shop. ]

It is a pleasure to meet you, Yoon-kun! [he flashes a thumbs up.] My name is Rock Lee, I am Konoha's Beautiful Green Wild Beast! I will be sure to return for more lessons! [Everything works out!]

"Konoha's Beautiful Green Wild Beast?"

[ That's quite a mouthful. Humorously enough, Yoon has a friend who can also be called a green wild beast who calls himself beautiful. He almost squints from thinking about said friend.

At least Rock Lee seems like a decent person. ]

[Such a meeting would shatter all of reality as they know it. As it is, Lee nods and offers a thumbs up.]

That's right! You've repeated it well.

Some kind of title?

[ It sounds like a fascinating one. Surely there's a story behind it. ]

That's right! My mentor gave it to me.

You should tell me about it sometime.

[ Hearing more stories involves learning more and more! He wouldn't mind if it was really interesting. ]

I suppose if there isn't anything else, I must tend to the other customers now.

[He nods.]

I will be sure to! Ah... and I do not think that I have any other questions or concerns. Please do not let me hold you back from your work!!

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sorry, this is late! ;;

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