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The Indigo League ([personal profile] indigo_league) wrote in [community profile] victory_road2022-06-24 05:40 pm

The Festival of Wishes!

Who: Everyone!
Where: Pewter City!
When: June 24th
Summary: It's time to celebrate the Festival of Wishes!


Pewter City is one of those towns that doesn't draw a lot of attention. It's nice and has that museum, but it never seems to be the scene of much excitement.

But today, that's different. Because today, Pewter City has been doffed up to the nines, with visitors arriving from everywhere to celebrate the Festival of Wishes. The skies are crowded with uBIRDs flying in people from all over Johto and Kanto. The streets are filled with cheerful noises and many in the crowd have come in their finest yukata and kimono, adding splashes of colour to what might otherwise be a drab crowd. And if you'd like to try out one of these beautiful garments yourself, there are plenty of nearby shops offering rentals for the visiting crowds.

Stalls have gone up all over town, most hawking various forms of street food: Takoyaki, Yakisoba, Kaarage and many others! And for those looking to satisfy a sweet tooth, there's plenty of shaved ice, chocolate-covered bananas and Taiyaki to go around. Hopefully, you brought an empty stomach, because it would be a shame to miss out on all these yummy goodies.

But it isn't just food stalls that dot the streets. A wide variety of festival games are also available. From shooting galleries to ring toss to small lottery games -- whatever you might be in the mood for can be found here. Stuffed animals and sweets are the most common prizes to be won, but who knows, perhaps if you get very lucky, you might even win an Evolution Stone.

And, of course, no festival would be complete without a Test of Courage. Are you brave? Is fear something you only know from the dictionary? Then why not prove it? Why not enter Pewter City most haunted dwelling (usually just an office building) and show your mettle to your friends or even that special someone? Who knows, you might even earn a kiss if you protect them from the many horrors that dwell within (AKA, volunteers in costumes, a few ghost pokemon, and so many 'creepy' paper mache props)

There are also various stalls dedicated to traditional arts and crafts. From Calligraphy to Origami, if you have an interest in these matters, you'd do well to check them out. And you can do more than just buy some nice decorative pieces for your home, or a cute little origami figure of your favourite pokemon partner; many of the stalls also offer visitors the chance to try their own hand at these traditional skills. Are you the type of person who is always looking to learn a new skill? Or have you perhaps mastered these skills already and do you want to show off? Why not come over here and spend some time?

(Who knows, you might even impress someone special!)

And once night has fully fallen, the skies will light up, not just with the light of the stars and the moon, but with the many bright colours of fireworks! If you aren't completely tired out yet from all the festival games, why not sit down, relax, (maybe drink a beer if you are old enough) and enjoy the beautiful spectacle happening above you.


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But all of that cheer doesn't really answer the big question -- what is the Festival of Wishes?

Keen eyes (and not so keen eyes, really, they are everywhere) will be able to spot various decorations shaped like the pokemon Jirachi dotting the stalls everywhere. From small plush toys to folded origami figures, Jirachi's cheerful face can be found everywhere. There even is a theatre performance explaining the whole tale, but for those too busy stuffing their faces to partake in (ugh) culture, it all comes down to this: Jirachi is the Wish Pokemon. During the festival, people write down their wishes, hoping that Jirachi might fulfil them.

Of course, there is never a guarantee Jirachi will be around. It's been known to sleep a lot. But why not give it a try? It can't hurt, right?




sassymaru: (NO I'M NOT PLAYING FETCH)

[personal profile] sassymaru 2022-09-15 05:26 am (UTC)(link)
[Shadowmaru's gaze narrows at Mononoke. Again. Those bright green eyes thinned to slits.]

I would prefer someone not play against their will.

[Pokemon or not, he will square up with you sir, if Dimitri really does not want to play again.]
nastyboy: (I feel bad for anyone who has ever)

[personal profile] nastyboy 2022-09-23 04:17 am (UTC)(link)
[Mononoke just stares right back, unblinkingly. Like a cat, except somehow more concentrated asshole. Even when Dimitri jostles their shoulders together.]

I simply do not want to waste your money any further - especially when I have not paid you back as I promised!

I would not want this to be an uneven event, after all.
sassymaru: (TALK TO THE HAND)

[personal profile] sassymaru 2022-09-23 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
As long as it is your will, and no one else's.

[He sniffs, turning away from Mononoke, as if that settles it. Cat, meet dog.]

But do take your time in paying me back. I don't mind at all.
nastyboy: (all icons courtesy of azuremoon) (I only trust Felix as far as I can throw)

[personal profile] nastyboy 2022-09-25 10:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[Let him just... put the ring down...]

We can always come back to the many games that are on display here. With all the excitement, surely now would be a fine time to take a break! [Please let him take a break and stop picking fights, Mononoke]

Are there any food stalls which you would recommend, or which caught your attention?
sassymaru: (TALK TO THE HAND)

[personal profile] sassymaru 2022-09-26 05:06 am (UTC)(link)
[Shadowmaru is silent a moment or so longer, like he's going to flat out square up with Mononoke. Fox vs. Dog, Round One. But relents, in the end.]

The taiyaki here was extremely fresh, the last I saw of it. That may be to your liking, if you prefer sweets.

[FINE he'll play nice.]
nastyboy: (DM: You’re doing so whilst waving)

end scene?

[personal profile] nastyboy 2022-09-27 04:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, I do not mind sweets at all.

[Because he can't taste anything! But that's totally irrelevant! Instead, doing his very best to just latch his arm around his little bastard man of a doppleganger, Dimitri tries to end this encounter with, just, so much taiyaki.]

[They are not going to have a Pokemon battle in the middle of the festival]
sassymaru: (charming my way into your pants)

end scene!

[personal profile] sassymaru 2022-09-28 04:55 am (UTC)(link)
[And then they both had... so... so much taiyaki.]