@ChiPolVee:

Shuichi: I'm glad you like it.

Reka: The kids love playing soccer out here, so I'm sure you'll get the chance. ^^

(You too! See you later!)

@kita mikichi:

Alice: W-wow! This is impressive!

Gabriella: I wanna play here!! I can't wait for work now!! *beaming excitedly*

(Okay! Can't wait! Have a good night darling~ Sweet dreams~ See you later~)

@ChiPolVee:

Reka: *leads them out the back door -- a big field is out there with an area for soccer and an area for a pool* This is where the kids can go play outside.

(Okay, then. We'll save the soccer for another time!

Goodnight! ^^)

@kita mikichi:

Alice: *takes out the other cookies and follows Reka*

Gabriella: *also follows, bouncing excitedly*

(You can close it tonight darling~ We don't have to finish the tour~ I don't mind~ I understand~
Goodnight darling~ Sweet dreams~ <3)

@ChiPolVee:

Reka: *smiles* Okay. Is everybody done eating?

(I'm about to go for tonight.

I'd like to close this one up after they finish the tour, if that's okay.)

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: *eyes light up* Oh! Soccer! I want to play! I want to play! Lets go! Lets go! *jumping excitedly*

Alice: *blush blush blush* Y-yes, lets go... p-please...

@ChiPolVee:

Reka: *shoots Gabriella a look, blushing again*

Yume: You mean the soccer field?? :D

Shuichi: Shh!

@kita mikichi:

Alice: *fidgeting nervously* S-surprise? O-okay...

Gabriella: *giggles* Alice, do you fear ever mildly attractive man?

Alice: *fidgets more* N-no...

@ChiPolVee:

Reka: Just a little. A bit of a surprise out back. ^^

Shuichi: Yes, I can now. Katsushiro's taking over with the parents at the front door. *snickers*

@kita mikichi:

Alice: O-oh? There's more...?

Gabriella: Will you be joining us now Shuichi? You can make our little introvert even more shy~ *winks and giggles*

@ChiPolVee:

Kita: *slings her arm around Alice* Yes, yes, say that all you want. ^^

Shuichi: *laughs a little* How was the tour?

Reka: --Oh! We didn't finish!

@kita mikichi:

Alice: *blush blush* W-well I-I didn't r-really... I-I was just there... d-doing stuff... not much though... *voice trailing off nervously*

@ChiPolVee:

Kita: *gets up off the floor* You helped, too, Alice. (to Shuichi:) Actually, she took the helm. *grins*

Shuichi: Well, the next time you feel an urge to bake, feel free to come by.

@kita mikichi:

Alice: *blush* Y-yeah... R-Reka, Kita, Nao and the kids are r-really talented...

@ChiPolVee:

Shuichi: Oh, thank you. *accepts them both and tries them* These came out very well! *smiles*

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: We made cookies and taiyaki! *smiles brightly*

Alice: *grabs one of each for Shuichi and holds them out to him, blushing a little* H-here... w-want one? O-or two...?

@ChiPolVee:

Shuichi: *blinks, looks from the girls to Reka, who's still blushing like mad, then glances at Daisuke* Looks like you're enjoying yourselves. ^^'

Reka: Not you too!! >///<

Shuichi: Smells good in here too!

Yume: They're making snacks! *^^*

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: *to Shuichi* We're playing strip Reka of his masculinity~ *giggles happily* Maybe if we put lace on the top and bottom and have it tie with ribbons~

Alice: Oh yes~ Nice red ribbons and light pink lace~ I should write this down~ *smiles at Reka* We won't really~

Gabriella: But you're so cute when you blush~ I mean look at your little cheeks~ So red~ So cute! Almost as cute as Nao, but not quite~

@ChiPolVee:

Kita: *falls over laughing*

Naoyuki: *stares* (<--trying to picture it)

Reka: Oh, NO, fortheloveof -- Nonono, please no!!! (<--redder than his hair XD)

Daisuke: *snickering in the corner XD*

Shuichi: *pokes his head in* What's going on in here??

@kita mikichi:

Alice: Well if you'd like Reka, I can arrange to have my mother make it for you~ *wink* I'm sure you'll look beautiful in it~ Want lace too?

Gabriella: Oh oh! Instead of kiss the cook, put "Belongs to Toki"~ Yeah! That's better~ *laughing hard now*

@ChiPolVee:

Kita: *laughing so hard, she's turning red*

Reka: H-Hey -- Knock it off!! >///< (<--beet-red)

(Oh, wow!! XD Love it!!!)

@kita mikichi:

Alice: *giggles softly* A pink apron to match his red hair? *smirk*

Gabriella: And with a few little plush hearts and the words "Kiss the Cook" sewed into it! Oh I'm sure Toki would love that sight! *laughing a little now*

@ChiPolVee:

Reka: R-Really? ^//^

Kita: *holds back a laugh* I'm sorry. I just pictured Reka in an apron, serving pastries. XD

Reka: KITA!! >//<''

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: Good? These are amazing! You should start a little shop with Alice~ A little bakery where only the best foods are made~ *holds Nao close and eats hers happily*

@ChiPolVee:

Naoyuki: You're welcome! *smiles and climbs back on her lap to eat his*

Reka: Oh, did they come out good??

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: Oh thank you! *takes hers and offers her lap to Nao again before taking a bit* Oh! O-oh my! This is really good! You guys did a great job!

@ChiPolVee:

Reka: You're welcome.

Naoyuki: *finishes his cookie and gets up and brings back one for himself and one for Gabriella*

@kita mikichi:

Alice: *nods* Thank you... *happily eating her cookie*

Gabriella: *smiles down at Nao* Want me to get you some azuki taiyaki darling?

Kids: *go off to eat their cookies*

Kita: No need to thank us, either. It was fun!! :D

Reka: Then don't worry, just enjoy them. *smiles* *finishes his cookie and goes to finish up frying the taiyaki* The cream and azuki ones are almost set too -- just gotta finish the chocolate ones now.

@kita mikichi:

Alice: *bluuuuush* N-no need to thank me... just g-go enjoy your snack~ *smiles at Reka, Nao and Kita* A-and thanks to you guys as well...

Gabriella: *holds Nao while eating her own cookie happily* These are going to make me fat~ But I love them~

@ChiPolVee:

Reka (to the kids): What do we say?

Reka & kids: Thank you~!!

Kita: Thanks, Alice! *happily crunching on her cookie*

Naoyuki: Thank you! *nods*

@kita mikichi:

Alice: Okay, careful now kids~ Here, everyone can have one~ *puts each cookie in a napkin for each child* There we go, that's everyone. *takes two over to Gabriella then hand Reka and Kita one* Everyone good? *puts in the next batch and eats a cookie of her own*

Gabriella: *sits Nao on her lap and hands him a cookie* This okay for now while your other treat is baking?

@ChiPolVee:

Naoyuki: *shrieks in happy surprise*

kids: Hooray!! *start crowding around*

Kita: They're hot, they're hot! *herding the kids out of the way with Reka's help*

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: *snuggle snuggle* Oh! So cute! I could just eat you~ Om nom nom~ *snuggling more, happily*

Alice: Oh hey! Everyone the cookies are done~ *pulls them out carefully* Now th-there still hot so be careful~ Who wants what?

@ChiPolVee:

Kita: As cute as Nao? That would be just precious!!

Naoyuki: I love you too!

Reka:...

@kita mikichi:

(Okay! Will do! Thank you~ <3)

Gabriella: *freezes for a moment then cuddles Nao while speaking to Kita* Yup~ You know, if I ever plan to have children I want them to be as cute as my Nao~ *snuggle snuggle* I love you so much Nao~

@ChiPolVee:

(Oh no, that,s not good! Get a good rest tonight!)

Naoyuki: *happily giggling and snuggling*

Reka: Your baby? (to Alice:) Okay!

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: Oh you are just the cutest! I hope my baby is as cute as you! *snuggle snuggle, cuddle cuddle* I'm going to keep you forever! *beaming*

Alice: ... They sh-should be done h-here shortly everyone~ *shy smile*

@ChiPolVee:

Reka: *reddens again*

Naoyuki: Yay! *^^* *snuggles Gabriella*

Kita: Heehee! Okay!

@kita mikichi:

(No, I forgot to sleep last night~ Hehe~ <3)

Gabriella: Oh yeah, you need some you and Toki time~ I can't hog you all the time~ *lets go of him and leans over and grabs Nao up in a hug* I'll have to hug him instead~ *snuggling him happily*

Alice: *blush blush MAJOR BLUSH* I-I should ch-check on the cookies! *hops up quickly and scurries to the stove* Almost...

@ChiPolVee:

(Busy day? I'm good. ^^)

Reka: I don't know about forever... *laughs and hugs back*

Kita: You got so into it, you forgot to be shy? Aw, how cute! *^w^*

@kita mikichi:

(I'm really tired, but really good~ You?)

Gabriella: *still hugging him, won't let go* I just need to hug you forever. Can I do that? Is that allowed?

Alice: *beet red* U-uh, oh um, uh... th-thank you... b-but it was... um uh... *totally shy and awkward now*

@ChiPolVee:

(Thanks. ^^ How are you?)

Reka: You're a great friend too. *smiles*

Kita: Thanks to you, we all had so much fun! (to the kids:) Right, guys?

Kids: *cheering*

@kita mikichi:

(Oh its fine love~ I understand, take all the time you need~ I'm in no rush I assure you~)

Gabriella: *giggles and hugs him* I'm so glad to have you as my friend Reka. Thank you...

Alice: *turns bright red and shakes her head* ... U-uh... i-it wasn't l-like I did anything a-awesome or anything... W-why are you thanking me...?

@ChiPolVee:

(Hello! Mobile is being stupid, sometimes the comment box won't come up!)

Reka: I guess I could..come with her. *turning red*

Kita: It was your cool idea to bake. Thank you! *reaches to ruffle Alice's hair*

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: Yeah~ You should invite her to be your plus one~ I'm sure she would love to come~

Alice: It's been a long time since I had that much fun~ Thank you. *smiles shyly*

@ChiPolVee:

Naoyuki: Thank you!

Reka: I'm not a big pop-drinker, but thanks!

A party? *blushes*

Kita (to Alice): It was! :D

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: *grabs a bottle of pop and hands one to Nao and another to Reka* You boys are wonderful~ I love you both~ Oh by the way Reka, Luke and I will, hopefully, be hosting a party~ You should invite Toki~ *wink*

Alice: Sounds good~ *grabs a bottle and sits down* That sure was fun~

(Okay~ Good night, sweet dreams~ See you tomorrow~)

@ChiPolVee:

Reka: *chuckles* Thank you.

Kita: Let's chill and have some pop. *grins at the kids* With all our hard-working little helpers!

(Okay! -- You know what, though? I might go ahead and give up the computer soon. If I'm not here when you get back, goodnight!)

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: On top of things as always Reka~ *smile*

Alice: Cool~ Lets try to get them all in~ *takes the sheet and puts it in the oven* What should we do while we wait?

(I have to go for a little, be right back~)

@ChiPolVee:

Reka: I've got some cooking now.

Kita: Yup, here they come! *brings the cookie sheet to the table, and collects as many dough-balls as will fit*

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: Cool~ They're all filled, what now?

Alice: We cook them~ Are the cookies ready?

@ChiPolVee:

Naoyuki: Okay! *filling and glancing over to watch her*

Reka: *starts cooking up the taiyaki as he finishes putting the filling in*

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: Okay~ Got it~ But watch me, I might mess up, I'm not a good chef like you are~ *filling them happily*

@ChiPolVee:

Naoyuki: Okay! *shows her how to put the filling in*

Reka: *smiles over at them*

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: Of course~ But um, you'll have to teach me how~ I'm clueless about this kind of thing~ *smile*

@ChiPolVee:

Naoyuki: Help too? *smiles at Gabriella*

@MangaKid:

Kita: *grins* C'mon!! *pulls him along and runs over to join the dough-rolling*

(Okay, goodnight!)

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: Yup~ Keep up the good work my little chef~ *smile* Need anything?

@ChiPolVee:

Naoyuki: *smiles and blushes* Thank you!

@MangaKid:

Gabriella: *nods* Mhmm, it's fun isn't it~ We should do this more often~

(Okay~ Sounds good to me~)

@kita mikichi:

Luke: *beaming*

(No problem~ Have a nice one! My sister needs my laptop so idk when I'll be back.)

@ChiPolVee:

Luke: Not me. But I'm glad I'm doing it now... with friends. *warm expression*

(Thats fine! My sister needs to use my laptop anyway now so I probably won't be around either :/ I might get on wifi to reply to your emails tho <3)

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: *walks over and kisses Nao's hair* Look at you, you little chef! You're doing an amazing job~

@MangaKid:

Kita: It does!!

(My turn to go eat. XD I hope to be back, but not sure.)

@MangaKid:

Gabriella: *nods* Yes I have~ But I'm not the best at it, I'm better at making meals... *smile* And you?

(Hiya~ I donno how long I'll be here...)

@kita mikichi:

Luke: Thanks, Kita.. Alright! It actually looks fun. *smiles*

@MangaKid:

Kita: Oh, of course you can stay here and help. :D *glances over* Let's help them roll the dough!!

@ChiPolVee:

Reka: You're welcome!

Naoyuki: *filling the azuki taiyaki by himself, proudly*

(Aw, you too!)

@ChiPolVee:

Luke: Oh... me too. No I'm ok... Have you baked before?

(I'm back again for a bit^^)

@kita mikichi:

Luke: *shakes his head again* Nope, I don't know... b-but I still want to stay here and help. *nervously*

(Thanks, I did!)

@kita mikichi:

Alice: Good. Thank you everyone~ *filling the chocolate ones now*

(That's okay, I think I have to leave soon too... Have a good night if I don't see you~ And sweet dreams~)

@ChiPolVee:

Daisuke: *now rolling cookie dough with the kids*

Reka: *fills the cream taiyaki and shows Naoyuki how to fill the azuki ones*

Kita: Found the cooling rack!!

(I'm about to go for dinner too. I hope to be back afterward. But someone else wants the computer, so if both that and the mobile are taken, I won't be able to continue tonight.)

@kita mikichi:

Alice: Good, lets get this cooking under way~ *smiles and starts to melt the chocolate*

(I might leave at random, but I'll try not to... so if I don't reply, that's why... I'm sorry.)

@ChiPolVee:

Reka: Yes, ma'am. *playfully salutes* You're welcome.

Naoyuki: *nods*

Kita: Cooling rack, cooling rack... *off to look for it*

@MangaKid:

Gabriella: Whatever I'm told~ Why what's up? Need anything?

(Okay~ Have a good dinner~)

@kita mikichi:

Alice: Cool, Reka, fill the ones with cream, Nao can you handle filling the Paste ones? I'll melt the chocolate and fill that~ Okay? *takes the boiler from Reka* Thank you. Kita, would you like to get a cooling rack? It'll be a little before we need it, but it'll be nice to have it ready~ Gabriella, please put what we don't need away~

Gabriella: Gotcha~ *scurrying about*

@MangaKid:

Kita: Really? Never? You have to know how to bake cookies!!

(Okay. ^^ Enjoy your dinner!)

@ChiPolVee:

Luke: *pops open the can, sipping it, then looks over to her again* What are you doing, Gabby?

(gotta leave for supper!)

@kita mikichi:

Luke: I should of known that... *shakes his head* I've never made cookies before though.

(gonna leave for supper!)

@ChiPolVee:

Kita: *dancing excitedly* (to Alice:) Cookie sheet's ready~! *brings it over*

Reka: Yup, I'll help fill the cream ones -- Oh! We've gotta melt chocolate for the chocolate filling! *digs out a boiler*

Naoyuki: *nods happily*

@MangaKid:

Gabriella: Okay~ Have fun~ *hands him the soda and continues to help the others*

@MangaKid:

Kita: Aww, no need to be embarrassed! ;) Thank you! *helps cover up the cookie sheet*

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: Good! Lets make this a party to remember~

Alice: Oh thank you. Want to help me prepare them? *smile* And Naoyuki, do you want to help us too?

@kita mikichi:

Luke: Oh. *blushing slightly embarrassed* That makes sense.. *hastily tears out pieces for the cookie sheet*

@ChiPolVee:

Kita: *chuckles* I love parties!

Naoyuki: *nods*

Reka (to Alice): Here's the taiyaki batter.

@ChiPolVee:

Luke: *looks at her shyly when she comes in* Oh, I'm helping. Yeah, thankyou. *smiles and reaches out for a soda*

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: Of course its a party~ I'm here~ *winks and sets Nao down* Want a soda darling? *smiles and takes out the Paste to give to Alice*

Alice: *takes the Paste and continues working on the taiyaki* Thank you~

@MangaKid:

Kita: *blinks* You coat the cookie sheet with it so the dough doesn't get stuck. ^^

@kita mikichi:

Luke: *pulling out the foil, looking at it curiously* What's it supposed to do?

@ChiPolVee:

Yume: Hooray! :D *she and some more kids come into the kitchen*

Reka: *puts down the batter and shows the kids what to do* (to Gabriella and Naoyuki:) Hey, guys! Oh, wow, this is turning into a party! *laughs*

Kita: Party!!! ^w^

@MangaKid:

Alice: ... *watches him* I'll ask later. *goes back to work*

Gabriella: *carries Nao and a bag of stuff in* We got more that just paste~ *smile* We got some cream soda too, if that's okay~ There's enough for everyone~ *glances at Luke* Hey honey~ Why are you here? *smile* Cream soda?

@MangaKid:

Kita: Found it!! *brings the cookie sheet over*

Reka: Yup, just fine! ^^b

@kita mikichi:

Luke: Right. *goes into the drawer, hesitating, then pulls out the foil* Is this one good?

@kita mikichi:

Alice: *nods to Yume* Mhmm~ And Reka can help make sure you're safe with it~ *setting the stove to the correct temperature then smiling at everyone* Okay~ Lets get baking~

Gabriella: *carries Nao and a bag of stuff in* We got more that just paste~ *smile* We got some cream soda too, if that's okay~ There's enough for everyone~

@ChiPolVee:

Luke: Oh, excuse me for a moment. I have to get the foil... *steps away*

@ChiPolVee:

Daisuke: Sounds great!

Yume: Can we help roll the cookies??

@MangaKid:

Alice: Thank you. *nods to him then blinks* You're getting what? *tilts her head*

@kita mikichi:

Alice: *checks the bowl and smiles* Good! Okay, lets make a bunch of little cookies so the kids feel like they're getting a lot~ Sound good?

@MangaKid:

Reka: Foil's in that drawer to your right. *points* 2nd from the end of the counter. (to Kita:) And the cookie sheet should be in the cabinet right next to the oven. *steps away to continue mixing the taiyaki batter*

@ChiPolVee:

Luke: Ah I see... I won't tell. I'll visit him another time then. It must be good to have him home. *distant expression, then looks back at her, wider eyes* Oh yeah, I'm getting- *catches himself* No, not really.

@ChiPolVee:

Kita: No problem!! d>u<b

Reka: It's a medium-size oven. *puts down his mixing bowl and gestures her over to take a look*

Daisuke: Cookie dough's done!! ^^ *sets down his mixing bowl*

@kita mikichi:

Luke: *glances at her, then nods to everyone* Yeah, we'll get that ready. I can get the foil for you, Kita.. Where would it be?

@kita mikichi:

Alice: Cool~ Thanks guys~ And Gabriella and Naoyuki should be be back soon so we can start everything. How big is the oven Reka?

@MangaKid:

Alice: *nods once* Mhmm, but keep it quiet. He's spending time with mom for a little and doesn't really want others to interrupt them. Anything new?

@MangaKid:

Reka: So, next up for the cookies, we need to prep a cookie sheet -- Daisuke, the batter's set?

Daisuke: Almost!

Kita: Me and Luke will get the foil and stuff!

@ChiPolVee:

(It's okay! ^^)

Reka (to Alice): Thanks! (to all:) So, next up for the cookies, we need to prep a cookie sheet -- Daisuke, the batter's set?

Daisuke: Almost!

Kita: Me and Luke will get the foil and stuff!

@ChiPolVee:

(Yay!! Same to you <3)

Luke: *watches her work* Life? Its good. Yeah, we haven't seen each other in a while.. How's your family? Has you father come home?

@MangaKid:

(Heya! Good to see you here~ <3)

Alice: Oh! Lucian! Good afternoon sir~ No, I-I should be fine. Thank you though~ How's life? We d-don't talk much...

@kita mikichi:

(Sorry, I had something to take care of, I'm here now!)

Alice: Oh yeah I do. *hands Reka the recipe with a smile* And cream sounds good to me~

@ChiPolVee:

(Are you still there?)

@MangaKid:

Reka: Fairly easy, anyway. ^^

(It seems so...)

@kita mikichi:

Luke: Oh! .. I've never made taiyaki before. But I like it. Is it easy to make?

(Chi's gone? O_O)

@MangaKid:

Kita: Cookies usually take about 20 minutes. Dunno about taiyaki, though.

Reka: Taiyaki doesn't bake, Kita. *pulls out a taiyaki fryer* You make it in this.

Kita: Oh, that's how it gets that shape!

@kita mikichi:

Luke: *steps over to her* How long do they need to bake for?

@MangaKid:

Kita: I'll preheat the oven!! *whistling to herself and adjusting the oven controls*

@kita mikichi:

Luke: *nods* I'll see what she's doing then..

@ChiPolVee:

Luke: *looks over at Alice* Oh, hello Alice. Do you need any help with that?

@ChiPolVee:

Reka: Alice, do you have a recipe over there? What's next up? *digging through their stash of recipes and finds the one he usually uses for taiyaki*

@MangaKid:

Reka: Me and Daisuke have the mixing covered... *glances at Alice*

@kita mikichi:

Luke: *looks around at the ingredients* Oh right. Can I help... somehow?

@MangaKid:

Kita: We're making cookies and taiyaki!

Reka: Gabriella and Naoyuki just went to get some sweet bean paste.

@kita mikichi:

Luke: H-Hey Reka. *blinks at Kita then smiles* I'm good, how about you? What's everyone doing?

@MangaKid:

Reka: Hey, Luke!

Kita: Yo!! *strides over and gives him a big pat on the back* How are ya? :D

Reka: *face-palms and glares at Kita* Enjoying the tour?

@ChiPolVee:

(Hey!! I'm finally on my laptop xD)

@kita mikichi:

(Ok!!)

Luke: *walks inside the room from wherever he was chilling xD*

@ChiPolVee:

Naoyuki: *excitedly goes with Gabriella*

Reka (to Gabriella): *gives her a thumbs-up* (to Alice:) *digs some cream out of the fridge* Anyone wants cream filling, we can use this too.

Kita: Sounds good!!

@MangaKid:

(Yup, pretty much everyone is baking!)

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: *stands and smiles at Reka* Thank you. *then holds her hand out for Nao* Ready? We'll be quick~ *leads him out to the store*

Alice: *to Kita* We can make some with chocolate filling too, so everyone is happy. *nods once*

(I'm here! I read through the RP, looks like fun! Is everyone baking now?)

@ChiPolVee:

Naoyuki: ...Sweet bean paste.

Reka: *smiles* All right, I'll take over the mixing then, and you two can venture to the store.

Naoyuki: Okay! *gives Reka the bowl*

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: To me the only answer that matters is Nao's. This is his favorite after all. *walks over to Nao and kneels down* So Nao, what do you want as the filling?

@ChiPolVee:

Kita: Nothing's wrong with going to the store. But I know I'm not crazy about bean paste... (to Alice:) I second chocolate filling!!!

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: Perhaps we can make the paste but what's wrong with me running to the store? It won't take long...

Alice: What about a chocolate filling?

@ChiPolVee:

Kita: We actually can put other fillings in it, right? *thoughtful* What do you guys think?? What do we have?

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: So, should I go to the store? *smiles sweetly to Reka* It'll only be a minute~ If you want. I know you need this stuff to make Nao's favorite treat so I'll be happy to get him some~

@ChiPolVee:

Reka: That is the pa -- Oh, man, it went bad!

Kita: I found the chocolate chips!!! >u<b

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: Well here, let me help~ *starts looking through the cabinets as well* Um, hm, I'm not sure... is this is? *holds out a container of red paste* It looks kind of old...

(Sorry I forgot to answer you! I'm good! Thank you!)

@ChiPolVee:

Reka: I know we have some... *scouring the cabinet*

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: If you need I can run to the store with someone and pick up anything we're missing~ *smiles at Reka* Nao and I could go on an adventure~

Alice: Do you have the stuff here?

@ChiPolVee:

Reka: We're just about finished digging out everything -- just the pesky chocolate chips are hiding now.

Kita: And the bean paste!

(Hello! I'm good, and you?)

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: Hello Nao darling~ *smiles brightly at him then nods to Reka* Great~ How can I help?

Alice: *still putting the stuff together and mixing things and so on*

(Hello!! How are you?)

@ChiPolVee:

Naoyuki: Gabriella! :D *mixing*

Reka: We're making cookies and taiyaki. ^^'

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: *enters the kitchen and sees all the commotion* What's going on in here??

Alice: Baking~ Care to join? *beaming*

Gabriella: Way to come out of your shell Alice~ I'm proud of you~ How can I help?

Alice: Help Reka and Kita with anything they need~

(Thank you for understanding... Good night! <3)

@ChiPolVee:

Shuichi: You're welcome.

Naoyuki: *takes bowl and starts mixing*

Daisuke: Sure thing! *mixes the other one*

(My mobile's giving me a hard time, too. You too, see you tomorrow! ^^)

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: Alright Shuichi... Thank you again... *heads off to find the others*

Alice: Okay! Good, um, Naoyuki could you please mix this bowl *hands him one* and you this one? *hand Daisuke another one* Thank you. *prepares other things*

(Okay, sorry my internet was having trouble loading these boxes... Good night, sweet dreams~ See you tomorrow~)

@ChiPolVee:

Shuichi: Thanks, but I need to stay near the door to greet guests coming in for the open-house. Go on ahead.

Reka: All righty. Kita, help me get everything out.

Kita: Okey dokey! *carries over the ingredients as he finds them*

(I'm about to head to bed.)

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: Care to join me? I'm going to find the others now... *heads to the door*

Alice: Awesome! Lets do this~ Oh I love to bake~ Okay~ What's first? Taiyaki? Yeah, lets make that first~

@ChiPolVee:

Shuichi: *smiles reassuringly and nods*

Daisuke: Okay!

Naoyuki: I-I'll help! *raises hand*

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: *nervously* Thank you, but I'll alright... I, I might have to talk to my mom... or, or Mrs. Furujima though... just to get an idea what, what to do... *smiles at him* I'm stupid sometimes... but I can't mess this up...

Alice: I like to bake though... Why do we all do it? It could prove to be very fun and rewarding~

@ChiPolVee:

Shuichi: You're welcome. Take a minute to calm down. If you want, I can get you something to drink. ^-^ And of there's anything you don't feel comfortable talking to us guys about, you can always talk to my mom or Mrs. Furujima.

Daisuke: We can't ask you to do all the baking. You're our guests today, after all. ^^'

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: Sh-Shuichi... thank you so much... Um, I can leave you alone if, if you want... *let go of him and stands to leave*

Alice: Oh no! Please leave the baking to me, I can cook many things and not destroy them~ Besides I need to thank you for the kindness~

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: Sh-Shuichi... thank you so much... Um, I can leave you alone if, if you want... *let go of him and stands to leave*

Alice: Oh no! Please leave the baking to me, I can cook many things and not destroy them~ Besides I need to thank you for the kindness~

@ChiPolVee:

Shuichi: The way you are with Naoyuki and the kids here, I think you're off to a good start. *smiles*

Reka: Okay. *looks through the cabinets* Yup, we have the ingredients.

Daisuke: No, don't let Reka in the kitchen!!! 0o0||

Kita: *snickers*

Reka (to Daisuke:) Sheesh, I'm only bad when I'm trying to make multiple things at once. -_-

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: *trembles softly* I... I don't know if I... if I'm ready to be a mom... *emotions taking over* I'm so sorry Shuichi!

Alice: Taiyaki... I think my mom makes that! I can help~ And I can make cookies too~ I work at my mother's bakery on the weekends so I know sweets~ Do we have red bean paste? And all the other stuff?

@ChiPolVee:

Shuichi: *hugs back, patting her back*

Reka: I was thinking we could make a batch of cookies or something. Or, we have a taiyaki recipe. But if you wouldn't mind sharing --

Naoyuki: Taiyaki?? *pleading eyes*

Yume: Cookies?! :D

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: *wordlessly hugs him*

Alice: I have candy if you need more~ *holds out her messenger bag* I always keep spares because I always crave something sweet~ I can share if you want~ Oh, make something? What?

@ChiPolVee:

Shuichi: Of course not. *smiles* It's not trouble.

Reka: Y-Yeah.. (If we have enough...^^') *the candy is almost gone* ...

Naoyuki:...Taiyaki?

Reka: We might need to make something. Well, this won't be a boring tour. *laughs*

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: R-really? It doesn't b-bother you if I take time off for those things...? R-really??!! I... I mean I don't know if I am but... I mean I... I'm so sorry for the trouble Shuichi...

Alice: *smiles to Yume* Yeah, we'll all have sweets and candy and chocolate~ Right Reka~? *almost skipping she so happy*

@ChiPolVee:

Shuichi: ...*reddens a little* Yes.

Reka: *sighs with a resigned smile* Okay, follow me into the kitchen. I'll find the snacks.

Kita: YES!!!

Yume: Snacks?

Reka (to Yume): Yup, we'll share them with everybody.

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: N-no... I want to keep working h-here b-but its m-more than j-just marriage... c-can you... w-will you be willing to... i-in nine months o-or so... g-give me a few m-months off...?

Alice: Chocolate! *celebrating a little* Thanks Reka! Oh! I love candy! *beaming* Should we eat now, or finish the tour? Oh please say now!

@ChiPolVee:

Shuichi: *surprised* O-oh. Well, then... Congratulations. *smiles* For now, maybe I can give you a leave of absence, if you would like to discuss things with your fiancee? Or are you fairly well decided that you'll be ending your work here?

Kita: Yes! Break out the chocolates!!

Naoyuki: Taiyaki?

Reka: Sure. ^^'

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: ... *looks up at him weakly* I... I'm getting married...

Alice: Oh! Can we please have sweets! I love sweets! And kids do too! Right? Please? *suddenly beaming at that thought*

@ChiPolVee:

Shuichi: Something you would rather not discuss? ...I'll try to accommodate you if I can. But if you really feel this is not the place for you right now, then do what you think is best.

Reka: *leads them over to two more smaller rooms* This is our infirmary. And the room more off to the rear is the kitchen.

Kita: Do we get a complimentary meal after the tour?

Reka (to Kita): Won't hurt.

Kita: *cheers*

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: ... ... ... *slowly drops her gaze* I... I'm not sure I can keep working here... Things... things have happened in my personal life that... *absentmindedly pets the scarf around her neck*

Alice: *smiles nervously, shyly* S-sure I'll p-play with you... a-after the tour. *smiles at Reka* Thanks, where to now?

@ChiPolVee:

Naoyuki: *nods and goes with Reka*

Shuichi: *has her sit down and sits too* Is something the matter?

Little girl: Alice! You have a pretty name! *^^*

Daisuke: Nice to meet you too!

Other kids: Play with us??

Reka (to the kids:) Maybe later. We're going to show Alice around. *smiles*

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: *nods to Shuichi then kneels down and kisses Nao's forehead* I'll be right back, don't worry. *then stands up and follows Shuichi* ... *looks very nervous*

Alice: O-oh um, *blushes a little at Daisuke* I-I'm Alice, nice to meet you all... Um, I, I hope we can be friends... *blush, nervous*

(Oh! Okay~ Tell her that's okay~ Thank you~)

@ChiPolVee:

Shuichi: *frowns worriedly* All right, come in the office.

Naoyuki: *looks questioningly up at Gabriella*

Little girl: What's your name??

Daisuke: Hello! I'm Daisuke Furujima! I work here too. ^^

(Just PMed MangaKid. She's not sure she'll be able to get on tonight.)

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: *in a very quiet voice* ... Um... that might be best... I... I just don't want to upset anyone...

Alice: *nervously* Um, m-maybe, if your friend here *points to Reka* wants to bring me... *smiles shyly at him then Daisuke* H-hello new person...

@ChiPolVee:

Shuichi: *approaches Gabriella* (low voice:) Do you want to talk now?

Reka: *smiles*

*little girl comes up to Alice* Are you going to be our friend too? :D

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: *glances back at the office, over to Luke, down, then shakes it off and smiles at the kids* Hello everyone~

Alice: *nervously* H-hello little ones... *to Reka* This, this place is impressive...

@MangaKid:

Daisuke: Here for the open-house? *teleports and takes Luke inside*

Daisuke: *comes in with Luke* We just got here! Did the tour already start?!

Reka (to Daisuke:) Just started. Come on.

@ChiPolVee:

Daisuke: *comes in with Luke* We just got here! Did the tour already start?!

Reka (to Daisuke:) Just started. Come on.

@ChiPolVee:

Shuichi: *notices and starts to get up*

Reka: This big room is the play room. (To the kids in the room:) Say "hi", everybody!

Kids: Hi!!

@MangaKid:

(Join us! Join us! Join us! Be one of us... Join us...)

Gabriella: *notices Luke outside and blushes* G-guys? Um...

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: *looks a little brokenhearted at Shuichi* Thank you... *then continues on* Okay, where to now?

Alice: *follows behind, admiring things*

@ChiPolVee:

Kita: Yo, Shuichi!! :D

Shuichi: Hello. (to Gabriella:) Okay, come on in when you're done with the tour, then. (To everyone:) Enjoy! *smiles*

Reka: *nods* Yup, that's what we try to make it. ^^ *continues on*

Naoyuki: *holds Gabriella's hand*

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: *sets Nao down and waves in to Shuichi* Hey boss! Um, I kind of need to talk to you when you have the time, okay??

Alice: H-hello sir~ *waves shyly then nods to Reka* This is a nice place for them~ Like a home away from home I'm sure~

@ChiPolVee:

Naoyuki: *hugs back* I'll walk. ^^

Reka: A lot of them do, but not all. These are mostly kids from poor families. *gestures to the office* This is our main office.

Shuichi: *waves from inside*

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: *hugs Nao more* Do you want to walk or can I carry you? *following Reka*

Alice: Wow. *looking all around* So is this where all the children in the area come?

@ChiPolVee:

Reka: Of course. That's what an open-house is for, after all. ^-^

Naoyuki: Uh-huh! *nods*

Kita: Well, Reka, give us the tour!

Reka: *takes them there and leads them inside*

@kita mikichi:

Alice: That's interesting~ So I'm not actually sure why Gabriella dragged me along... but... um, c-can you maybe show me the place?

Gabriella: How are you feeling darling? *hold Nao out, arms trembling softly, so she can look at him* Any better?

@ChiPolVee:

Naoyuki: *snuggling back*

Kita: Aw, you two are no fun. -3-

Reka (to Kita): Knock it off. >_<# (to Alice:) Yes. Me and some friends and our parents are the staff.

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: *picks up Nao and snuggles him close* I told you, he's my little brother~ Sorry Kita~

Alice: *very serious and emotionless* No. *then smiles at Reka* So you work here too? Gabriella told me about this place~

@ChiPolVee:

Kita: Aww, come on, plea~se?

Naoyuki: *steps out cautiously and goes to hug Gabriella while Kita is distracted*

Kita: *sees Nao hug her* You'll hug her and not me?? -3- (<--pouty)

(Cool, sounds like fun!)

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: Hey Nao love, can I have a hug? *smiles sweetly*

Alice: *sidesteps to avoid the hug* Um, I'm sorry... but I don't like physical contact...

(Might be slow, watching Digimon with my mom~)

@ChiPolVee:

Reka: He's behind me. Hiding from Kita. ^^'

Kita (to Gabriella): Heya! (To Alice:) Oh! Cynthia's sister!! Hey!! *jumps at her and hugs her*

@kita mikichi:

Gabriella: *waves and trots over* Hello Reka, Kita~ Is Nao with you? *looking at Reka mostly*

Alice: *blush* ... I... I'm Alice... *looks away* G-Gabriella's friend...

@ChiPolVee:

Reka: Hey, guys!

Kita: Ooh, who's this? *looking at the new person*

Gabriella: *walking in kind of slowly, lackluster, then shakes her head* Oh! The open house is today!? *holding hands with someone new*

Alice: Why did you bring me along Gabriella?

@MangaKid:

(It's cool! ^^b Yup, everybody's gonna be picked up first. And yes, Gabriella's their newest helper! :D)

@kita mikichi:

(LOL SORRY!! XD I didn't even realize hahaha! Ok, if it isn't a problem, maybe he can be teleported~ Is this the daycare Gabriella works at?)

@MangaKid:

(That sounds fun! But Luke would not be able to go straight to the daycare; he'd have to be teleported there. XD 'Cause the daycare's in Reka's home dimension.)

(Oooo I'd love to join with Luke, if thats ok~ I just hope I'm here at the same time you are.. I might be around tonight but probably more tomorrow as well <3)

Luke: *stops in front of the daycare center, looking in the window curiously*