The Year End Party | Dec 31st | [Open to Konoha]

[ninjaindianajones]

Who: Mika and her guests [anyone that shows up tbh]
Where: Rooftop of Mika's apartment complex
Note: Guests are expected to bring a small gift and a refreshment or dish. Food is provided by the host.~


No one can say that Mika was a bad host. She'd gone to great lengths for this party having cooked a ridiculous amount of pastries and ordering several bottles of sake to serve hot on this chilly night. The grill was on high and the meats were all carefully arranged on a table separate from the other foods. Small lanterns were strung up around the tables for ambiance. As the final touches were completed people slowly trickled up to the party. They'd notice the table of sweets first thanks to one of Mika's greatest accomplishments in baking.

A five tiered cake in alternating flavors of vanilla and chocolate! Each layer had a complimentary fruit garnishing it atop a rich ganache frosting. Probably the most decadent cake many would eat that year.

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Scene A

[ninjaindianajones]

The party wasn't too crowded, about thirty or so were there and the group was grazing about and having light conversation. Mika was weaving through the clusters of guests, asking if they needed anything, making sure everyone had some sort of drink and food to eat.

"Ne, you need some more sake? Juice? Cake??" She really wanted that cake eaten.

Scene B

[ninjaindianajones]

Time for the gift exchange! Mika had gotten a few extras in case others forgot. She didn't want anyone to feel left out. The pile was modest and as each guest came up to pick the pile dwindled. Only a few boxes stood on the table and Mika made sure to go last as the host. Some of the gifts were junk, others were surprisingly nice. She hadn't made an explicit price limit and decided that next year she would have to impose one.

Naturally, as host, Mika looked to see what everyone got. "So did you like your gift? Ah, I thought this would be something fun but maybe next year I'll make sure that there's a price limit...I didn't expect such nice gifts!"

[thebestuchiha]

"Wait really? I didn't think there'd be an issue like that. They're all anonymous, aren't they?" He was now looking at the tag on his gift curiously, making sure it really didn't have names. Or if he'd imagined that.

[ninjaindianajones]

"Oh, just that-- some of them look rather expensive!" Mika held out the gift she had picked out, a rather lovely piece of jewelry that must have been a lot, or it'd been handmade. She certainly appreciated it regardless. "I don't want anyone to feel like they've been given the short end of the stick..."

[thebestuchiha]

"If anyone who came gave an inexpensive gift, it's probably because it's something they personally liked, right? I wouldn't worry about it at all."

[ninjaindianajones]

"Mm, that's a good point." She was probably worrying too much. Mika hadn't expected anyone to bring anything spectacular so really it was more a nice surprise and a show of generosity. "Have you tried the cake? I'm trying to have it gone by tonight.." Seriously, too much cake was made.

Scene C

[ninjaindianajones]

Everyone gathered for the countdown, food and drink forgotten. The eager host had to make sure all guests at least had something on hand so they could toast to the new year. Small fireworks were prepared [they'd already been approved for use] for midnight and anyone with a significant other was ready for the "first kiss of the year."

Mika was having a dilemma in that regard. Who should she kiss? Would it even be appropriate to kiss anyone? She didn't want to have a partner feel left out! Two women were eyeing her, probably trying to see if Mika would indicate an interest in performing the near ritualistic New Year Kiss. She tried to quickly slip away...until bumping into a guest. Oh dear.

"Sorry! Um, would you mind very much if I hide behind you?" There was less than a minute left until the year ended.

[abileunaspada]

"M'not exactly the best person to hide behind," Adela just blinked at Mika, a little flushed from the cold (and something else, did someone spike her drinks??), watching as the woman was at least slightly hunched behind her. Just what was she hiding from? Was Adela missing something? She didn't know, wasn't sure if she cared to know. It'd been a rough month, and the party was a good way to unwind from that at least.

[ninjaindianajones]

"Shh.." Mika could crouch, don't worry. She looked about for the girls and they'd blended into the crowd for now. As for drinks, Mika hadn't done anything to them! Er, hopefully not everyone was drinking tainted punch... "Oh, how are you enjoying the party Adela?" Just act natural and no one will be suspicious.

[abileunaspada]

"It's pretty nice, so far. I haven't been to a party like this before, so I'm not used to how loud it is."

[ninjaindianajones]

"Really? I'm glad you're having a good time at least! I know people are busy so I didn't expect so many to still be around this late actually." Mika poked her head up a bit more. The coast was clear, for now.

[scarecrowboy]

Kakashi arrived on the rooftop in a reasonably timely fashion, having marked the date on his internal calendar when Rin had informed him she'd taken the liberty of inviting him. Predictably, he didn't dare disappoint her, and had turned up wearing his typical jounin blues, apparently failing to even spare a thought for dressing formal, or even dressing down. As an afterthought - one that came when he saw the dress code for the crowd around him - before entering the party proper Kakashi untied and shed himself of his hitai-ate, safely pocketing it. There, now at least he looked a little more casual...

Armed with a bottle of fine sake as a gift (and one for himself since his taste was particularly picky) he proceeded forwards to scan and greet the faces he recognised. He was only intending to stay for a short while; long enough to be polite, to show his face and actually mingle for once, and then it would be home for him before the fireworks started.

[thebestuchiha]

Obito had, for once, managed to show up early, having ended up helping someone carry things to the party. It meant he wasn't late, and actually saw Kakashi show up around start time. He made hs way over with a little grin. "You came! I think we both beat Rin here."

[scarecrowboy]

"Oh, we did?" Kakashi said, looking around as if he didn't believe Obito... In all honesty his disbelief lay with the fact Obito was even here; he was so used to the man scrambling in at the last minute looking dishevelled and out of breath. "Wouldn't it be ironic if we turn up and she doesn't?"

[thebestuchiha]

Yep, this was beyond weird, but he wasn't complaining. "I know she's been busy with the hospital lately but I didn't think she'd miss a party she declared she was going to." He looked around himself though. "Weird you're here before her though, let alone me. And yeah, I know, it's unusual."

[scarecrowboy]

He muted a smirk behind his mask, hands instinctively going into his pockets as he regarded Obito with a contented gaze. "Mm, well. I worried what she might say if I turned up late, but it seems we've both escaped that inevitability this time.." His open eye cast a quick glance around at the other guests. "...Unless she's testing us."

[ninjaindianajones]

"Ne, welcome to the party Kakashi-senpai!" She popped over to the elder jounin and smiled. Looked like he'd come prepared. "You can put your gift on the table. I hope you saved room for food too. I made a lot!" Please eat some, she didn't have enough space for left overs.

[scarecrowboy]

He smiled at the familiar voice and moved to place his gift on the table as she'd instructed.

"I'm sure I'll find room somewhere for a bite to eat.." he muttered. Kakashi was very good at cleaning plates when he was hungry enough, and it just so happened he'd conveniently managed to skip any resemblance of a filling meal that day.

[ninjaindianajones]

Thank the gods. Mika smiled brightly at the comment and gently ushered Kakashi to the buffet. "Well there's more than enough food! You can take some home too!"

[scarecrowboy]

Kakashi let himself be ushered, but gave her a side-on glance at her offer.

"That's generous of you, are you sure?" He raised one pale eyebrow into his even paler hair.

[thebestuchiha]

Obito had gotten to the party early. Somehow, he'd managed to run into someone who needed help balancing things to carry to the party, so he'd shown up before the official start time. Of course, that meant he was running around saying hello to everyone. Of course, that also meant that he'd had time to make himself a comfortable spot at a table that he kept returning to for a drink or snack off his plate.

He didn't intend to stay the whole night at all, but it was still good to be able to say hi to everyone before he left.

[ninjaindianajones]

"Ne! Hokage-sama." Mika had to greet him, of course she greeted everyone that had arrived. "I'm glad you could come by! The gifts are being put on the table over yonder and you can help yourself to any food. There's more than enough for everyone!" At this point most guests were grazing and having light chatter. The gathering had a very relaxed vibe.

[thebestuchiha]

"Ah! Hi. I've already been by all that." He waved a hand, shaking his head. "I've just been mingling a bit."

[ninjaindianajones]

"Great, ah, I'd be happy to get you something to drink of course. I can't have anyone going thirsty tonight!" Mika did stock up on nonalcoholic beverages too, for the guests that were more straight laced or had early morning work.

[thebestuchiha]

He lifted both hands to ward her off. "I'm good. Pop by later and we'll see then yeah?" He shook his head on a laugh. "It's fine."