Aterat; In Character Community

[ Haru is at her café with a frilly pink apron on making what seems to be a few latte's of varying flavors. One finished one has a little bit of milk foam art that can be seen. It kind of vaguely looks like she was attempting to make some sort of cherry blossom design, but it's a bit off in several places. She looks at the tellphone though with a bright smile. ]

Hello everyone! I hope you're all doing wonderful today and if you have the chance, please stop by the café for some treats! We'll be offering up some iced lattes after I finish these few hot ones. [ She's working even as she's talking, Haru's clearly gotten a lot better at this. ]

That isn't what I want to share with you though! I wanted to tell a story. Has anyone ever heard of Hachishaku-sama? Or, sometimes she's known simply as the Tall Woman. Allegedly she's eight feet tall or more! Sometimes much more! Allegedly she has long black hair and wears an all white dress with a large rimmed white hat that helps to obscure her face. It's all very reminiscent of an Onryo.

[ She finishes another drink and calls out for a customer to come grab it before she returns to the story. ]

Hachishaku-sama is known for her very dedicated stalking! For months you'll find yourself catching glimpses of her, even if you're in your bedroom on the second floor you'll see her peering in at you from your window. You'll think that's impossible though, no human could just stand and look into your window, right? Watching isn't all she does though, she also speaks

[ Haru says the next words in an attempt at a deep voice: ] Po, po, po

or [ She changes to a high pitched feminine voice ] Po, po, po

[ and back to her own voice. ] Then she'll finally make her appearance to snatch her intended victim. Her preferences are for children and she'll even kill the family to take them.

[ Now she pulls out the stuff to start on iced beverages. ] Spooky isn't it?

Who; Haru and Yusuke
What; A cafe adventure.
Where; The Noble District
When;10/05, afternoon
Warnings;None
( Put our service to the test! )

Did I get this right..? [ No, no, Haru you didn't. There's only audio right now and she lets out a little "hmph" sound before a click can be heard. She's turned the entire thing off and then back on, only to get text this time and then a blank confusing screen. After a few more attempts she finally gets a video feed on. ]

There! Finally! [ She bows dramatically, causing her fluffy pile of hair to bounce. ] My sincerest apologies for the trouble I may have caused with my mistakes. I'm afraid I'm not very good with technology. [ She looks a tiny bit dejected as she adds (in a small voice): ] I've broken every computer I've ever had...

[ But moving on. That's not the important thing here. The important thing is the little table she has set up in the kitchen of the gray building. Sitting on the counter are a handful of glass cups filled with matcha and strawberries. They get progressively better looking the further along the line one looks. ]

After trying a wonderful dessert brought by a dear friend at the community gathering recently I wanted to attempt to make it as a tea. These are...well, they're my best attempts. I know they don't quite look as lovely as that cake, but I did my best. I would be honored and appreciative if people would be willing to come and taste test for me! I only want honest opinions and I can assure you that my feelings will not be hurt by anything said.

[ She bows again. ] Thank you so much! If you are willing to stop by, I'll be in the Gray building's kitchen. Anyone at all is welcome, just let me know if I should expect you! [ She turns it off only to turn it back on quickly, clearly still fumbling over the entire thing. ] Oh, how silly of me, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Haru Okumura. It is wonderful to meet you all.

[ okay now she's good to turn it off. ]