Video [05] / Backdated to 7-07

[smirkinggoddess]

[Haruhi's bouncing back from Yuki's disappearance, and is standing in front of the camera with a small bamboo tree (probably with Kyon making that face somewhere nearby). She's also holding a large bundle of colored strips of paper, and is looking happier than ever.]So, Somarium! Today is Tanabata! Today, everyone writes down a wish or two on

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[soleilesque]

And why exactly would the gods grant wishes scribbled down on pieces of paper?

[smirkinggoddess]

Because that's the tradition! They just do!

[soleilesque]

They must be pretty bored Gods, then. Not that I've heard of any Gods like them before, so they can't possibly exist.

[smirkinggoddess]

Huh? Of course they can exist! Where's the logic behind that, anyway?

[clueless_com]

[Chii is pretty sure she understands most of the concept except for one thing--]

Who are Orihime and Hikoboshi?

[smirkinggoddess]

Well, there's an interesting story behind those two! It's the stuff of legends, but it's a huge part of the holiday!

[She leans forward.] Want to hear about it?

[clueless_com]

[Nod nod]

Yes, Chii would like to hear about those two.

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[smirkinggoddess]

Well, according to legends, Orihime, the daughter of the king of the sky, worked very hard every day to weave beautiful creations. But, the problem was that she spent so much time doing that stuff that she couldn't really do anything else, like fall in love!

[smirkinggoddess]

I don't think that's true! A lot of people like it here. Besides, there are much better things to wish for!

[smirkinggoddess]

Well, it takes 16 years for the first wish, and 25 for the second!

[fluorite_flux]

Is this a custom from your world?

[smirkinggoddess]

From Japan, anyway! And it's a really great one! So, what do you say? Want in?

[fluorite_flux]

Japan, you say? Hmm ...

And yes, I would! It sounds charming. I wish I had known about it sooner!

[smirkinggoddess]

Not many people around here know about it! It's too bad... think of all the wasted, wishless years!

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[bigass_sword]

Tanabata?

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[smirkinggoddess]

That's what I said! Want to participate?

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[bigass_sword]

Um...I'm sorry, but I have no idea what Tanabata is.

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[smirkinggoddess]

It's a Japanese festival!