RAMEN LOG

[sagemodes]

Who: Naruto, Fuuka, Rock Lee, Mutsu, and you!
What: Ramen shop hijinks
When: Everyday!
Where: Ramen Shop "Dai Ichiban" - Shopping District
Warning: Shounen protag warning applies also Trigger Warning: Noodles.


[ A - closed to Rock Lee, Fuuka and Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki]
[ Those who knows Naruto and Rock Lee probably already knew that they worked at a ramen shop alongside several others. And since it's winter, business has been quite busy with the amount of people that frequents this place on a daily basis. Of course, there's the matter of the fact that there's a rival udon shop nearby and the rivalry between the two owners are just as bad as usual. Naturally this meant that the ramen shop currently is trying a new strategy:

Well, they would, if they actually have an idea, so right now they're just sitting there at the back of the store during the lull between afternoon and night: ]

Right, so we're all here today because of something important.

[ Naruto says with a tone that's clearly him trying to sound adult. ]

We gotta get more customers if we want to show that other old man up, and well, it's a good way to get to know each other too, so! I'm going to start by proposing we get ourselves a mascot!

[ ah. ]

[ B - OTA with Mutsu, Fuuka, Rock Lee and ??? ]
[ While the ideas they got from the earlier discussion haven't been exactly penned down yet, that doesn't mean business is stopping, as most of the workers here are doing their best to promote this shop!

There's Rock Lee, the ever paragon of youth who happened to be wearing a large sign over his jumpsuit which has an advertisement for the store on it. He will run up to people passing by and shout right at them, "PLEASE EAT HERE!" like. Right in your face. And with an enthusiastic smile to boot. And maybe some of the time it comes complete with a thumbs up too. Either ways, his loud yelling is definitely... attention grabbing.

Enthusiastic as always, Mutsu is passing out flyers advertising the new specials. He’s also making conversation with some of the people walking by, trying to reel them in with merchant charm. Who wouldn't say no to such a darling face as he tries to offer you such delicious items like strawberry ramen or ice cream ramen! You won't know until you try it after all! (Ha...)

And then there's Fuuka, lord knows she tries, but compared to the other two advertisers, she's a bit more quiet as she tries to coax the customers. Well, she does have a certain charm that these two loud man lacks, and she definitely is trying really hard right now to persuade one customer to try and eat the "Predator Ramen", which is um... Well, let's just say it's alien in nature and leave it at that, haha!

Though, the usual face of the group, a certain blonde haired ninja is missing. What's there in his place is... something waddling around the shopping district with a sign that clearly points to the ramen shop...

Yeah. ]

[ C - OTA ]

[ Wild Card! Hit us with anything you want! ]

((OOC: Feel free to call out specific members if you want to only interact with them! Or you can just leave it blank to get all of us! ))

Comments

b!!

[hoasen]

[Honestly, she stopped by mostly because the people advertising and working here, most of them she knew. So why not look around and give it a shot?

Also the giant noodle mascot is also in the way and blocking out half the pathway, so it's not like she has discovered an escape route yet (NOT THAT SHE'S GOING TO ESCAPE.]

What creative ramen...

[There is one catching her eye.]

What is this "Predator"?

b!!

[adornmental]

[WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE, LITERALLY. There's so much youthful screaming?! That poor girl looks like she accidentally tripped into a circus and hasn't found a way to escape yet. And then there's Mutsu. He's immune to merchant charm, but he'll take a flyer anyway, cautiously gazing out toward the waddling mascot at the same time. This is the noodle shop version of the Twilight Zone...

It doesn't get any better once he actually gives the paper a once-over, either.]

...The ice cream and strawberries are separate desserts and not flavors, yeah?

c

[rollin]

[ Guess who's back, back again. Yata's back, tell a friend—okay, the Eminem lyrics end here... He's a regular at the shop, so seeing them advertise is a refreshing change of pace. The energy is contagious, so Yata sends it right back at them with full force! ]

Yo, Lee! New guy! [ But when he gets to the next staff member, Yata falters and turns red. ] Hi, Ffffuuka-san... [ LOOKING AWAY. TIME TO GET THAT ENERGY BACK as he takes a seat. ] Woah, you guys are pretty busy today. Is it 'cause of the new menu?

[ He looks around. Someone's missing. ]

Where's Naruto?

B

[reprizesal]

[Sorry, Mutsu, but Sayo noticed the loud human first because holy that's loud. He only notice his fellow sword next after he walked over to check what's going on. He accepted the flyer and looked at it.

Then looks up with a confused expression.]

"Strawberry"?

[From how this flyer's designed... A ramen flavour? Isn't that kinda sweet?]

And what's Predator?

b

[awaken]

[ Minako did tell herself she'd check this out after waiting for Fuuka last time. Guess that day everyone was a little too busy... but now they're busy at being loud and proud and advertising. She grabs a flyer from Mutsu and approaches the people she recognizes, namely Lee and Fuuka. ]

Hi guys! Looking sharp!

b

[psycholawgy]

[ Ah... yes, well... with Lee being all up in her grill about eating here, she may as well???

She enters the shop curiously, not really having a lot of expectations of the place. ]

Hello?

[ Oh, and there's Naruto and Mutsu! Looks like it's not just Lee who she knows here, so she waves at them both. And may as well wave a hand at Fuuka, too. She might not know her yet, but there's no time like the present to meet a new friend! ]

b!

[keep_hope_alive]

[Food is something that is almost lost on this guy. Almost.

Growing up caring more for nutrition and energy rather than taste has left him not really knowing what "good" or "bad" food is, something he's been trying to correct over the years. The dish known as "ramen" was something his mentor has been telling him to try out when he gets the chance, but because of his work, that never really happened. Until now.

He hold the flyer, reading the new additions, and also wanting to see what the normal menu looked like. Though, the "predator" flavor seems interesting. Not to mention fitting for him.]

So, uhh, this last one. "Predator". What's in it?

B

[sjokolade]

[After her first failed attempt to use those infamous chopsticks, she wanted to prove herself this time around! This time, she will master it and properly eat those ramen noodles the right way! It just wouldn't be fair to eat them with a fork!

As she made her way toward the shop, she couldn't help but eye certain flyer before looking at the store.]

Uh...what kind of flavors are these suppose to be?

[Does she even dare to try it?]

OPEN

[newtimes]

A. ( Mutsu is all for business talks but at Naruto's suggestion, he squints a bit. Ah... there's a term he isn't familiar with. )

Mascot...?

C. ( Mutsu is reading over the specials for like, the twentieth time today. As much as he loves new things, some of these things are a little too new and exotic for him. Personally, he'd rather stick to just plain old shoyu or or miso but... he should probably try at last one of these for himself so that he can sell it better, right?

He's leaning over a counter at the restaurant, looking skeptical for a while longer before he looks up and says very hesitantly to you, oh dear customer that hasn't ordered yet. )

... So... which one're ya looking at?

B!!

[heiwana]

[ Honestly Kousetsu is just stopping by because traditional japanese fair was something he missed from home. Also because he knew Mutsunkmai worked here and therefore he would support his fellow swords in their endeavors. So while he's not the most curious looking of customers he will find himself inside the shop at least once.

His eyes scanning the area before he nods. This looked like a good place, he could definitely eat here, yes. Though upon looking at the specials one in particular catches his eye. ]

What is...ice cream ramen?

B

[buildyourworld]

[ They don't even have to try talking him into entering the shop. He's aware that Rock Lee works here, he's been here several time. Since the food served here is moderately healthy, he might as well support Lee.

But those menu though...

Curry and spicy sesame (there's spicy sesame?) he understands but strawberry and ice cream on noodles? What is predator supposed to taste like? ]

Your menu is becoming stranger by the day. What is this Predator?

b!

[prehensible]

[ souza came by because he'd heard that mutsu-san was working here, and honestly.. any place with the bright, friendly sword has to be both charming and immensely entertaining. he's so earnest that it's hard not to like him.

still, he looks just a bit scandalized by the time he winds up by the shop. that young man in the jumpsuit.. and then there'd been the giant ramen bowl.. he's not certain how effective the advertising is, but it was certainly.. creative?

he manages a flustered smile for whoever ends up approaching him. ] Which one is your favourite?

b!

[idealistic]

[ okay so the mascot kind of freaked him out a little, but... well, curiosity got the best of him. it's not the first time he's had ramen: ramen was definitely a staple in their adventure whenever proper ingredients were available, and was definitely a hit among the group.

so, to the ramen shop it is! he's currently looking over the specials before hitting up the regular menu. the curry and spicy sesame were familiar to him for sure, and the predator sounded promising! but the other two... ]

"Strawberry" ramen...? [ either that was on a separate menu and was actually a dessert (but why mix it all up???), or Raine and maybe Colette somehow managed to sneak in and took over the kitchen.

which, if that was the case... a. how did he miss those two, and b. ...is he daring enough to try it? ]

b!

[hamham]

[He's not really sure if he wants to try anything here. From the mascot to the odd flavor suggestions to the over-eager advertisers...but he can't keep eating at the same place forever. So alright, you guys got him at least staring at the shop, considering it.]

These specials...

[He's really got no idea what to say about them. Ice cream? Predator? He is not going near the strawberry one fuck that shit.]

...are any of them vegetarian?

[Maybe the more normal sounding ones...? Maybe the curry one specifically tell him that one's vegetarian.]

b

[yaayaa]

[Nakigitsune came to visit his fellow sword's non-udon shop, but....what's going on here......he can't stop staring at the weird mascot??? While his fox stares suspiciously at the menu.]

Ice cream in ramen does not sound like a very tasty combination...wouldn't it melt in the broth?

B

[aslyfox]

[ Nothing wrong with supporting the business of a comrade, even if it's a direct competitor in the noodle arts. The specials all sound interesting enough. Though, as Kogitsunemaru makes his way into the place, he avoids eye contact with the mascot. It's the eyes. Those soulless, bowl eyes.

He'll stare at the specials, then at the menu, and then back to the specials. ]

... strawberry? Predator?

B!

[failures]

[To the surprise of probably no one, Larry has easily been lured to the ramen shop by the lovely young lady advertising some sort of ramen he's never heard of. His lack of knowledge hasn't stopped him though, mostly because Fuuka is really nice and most definitely charming.

With his mind made up, he slides on over to the front to make his order...while slamming his hand down on the counter for added effect.]

I'll take one of those Predator Ramens! Lay it on me!

[He's really jazzed up about this for some reason...?]

b!

[thatdamnknight]

[working extra hard as a patrol officer means getting extra hungry during your lunch break (when it actually gets taken whoops). the only problem is: what to eat? flynn lacks any good idea about where to go until stumbling across the ramen advertisements. when a flyer gets handed to him, he looks it over with no small amount of interest. ramen does sound good. huh. some of these names though…]

Ice cream ramen? [that... sounds very interesting. a mental note gets made to attempt these sort of ramen creations himself.] Is it more ice cream or ramen?

[he’s game either way but just curious whether it’s a dessert or a meal. if it’s the latter, then double that curiosity because how?? someone’s clearly on board for giving the ramen shop a go.]