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Sheryl Nome ([personal profile] galactically) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2016-11-27 04:03 pm

[closed] an exclusive resort takeover

Who: Sheryl and the people she invited
What: A bunch of gods and shinki are taking over a classy hot springs resort
When: May 20th, from 12pm until about 6pm
Where: Spa LaQua @ Tokyo
Warnings: Fanservice is inevitable

On the night of May 15th, Sheryl spammed the inboxes of every person that she knows and likes with an invitation to a place known as Spa LaQua. As Eno kindly reminded her, she needed a break and so do her friends... which leads to a tall, lavish building inside Tokyo Dome City. Sheryl is not the type to skimp out on what she thinks is the nicest-looking place. Not only does the building contain restaurants and relaxation areas, but also spa rooms and hot springs. The staff, while courteous, is also very stringent on rules; the "no-tattoos" rule may be problematic for any shinki, though they should be fine if they hide it with clothes or make-up. They'll expect people to pay up — ¥2,634, to be exact.

As it turns out, being a celestial resident from the Far Shore has its perks, like say, not being seen by the people of the Near Shore...



Locker Rooms
Once you enter the building, there are lockers for men and women. Shoes and other belongings are where they are safely stored while you strip down and slip into yukatas or some sweats with matching slippers. You'll receive towels as well, but they are tiny; they will either cover your head or your lower half (barely), but not both. Hope you brought your own towels.

Hot Springs/Open Baths/Saunas
The hot springs contain water that possess healing benefits such as soothing aching muscles, improving circulation, and moisturizing skin. They are also split in between the men's section and the women's. That won't stop people from sneaking inside to take a peek at the opposite sex, however. Mixed-sex rooms are also an option for the frisky.

Alternatively, you can check out the open air baths. Traditional saunas also exist if you want to get hot and sweaty. Have fun!

Healing Baden
Behold, the Healing Baden — a special area that you have to pay about 800 yen to use (or just be invisible and sneak right in). You can also rent your own towels and leisure wear, a red shirt and dark brown pants combo, in these floors to lounge in if you have the cash to spare. Here's what you can expect:

Special Saunas: All five of them, each with their own trendy gimmick. One sauna uses yellow sand for anti-aging effects, another sauna has walls that change color. There's even a special kind that contains a tank filled with colorful jellyfish swimming around.
Resting Areas: Just like the room says, it's a place for relaxation. Grab a comfy chair and plop down on it. You can also take in the view of Tokyo Dome City at the balconies.
Pool: There's a large pool for swimming adventures. Lounge chairs can be found near it.

Restaurants
Lunch time! You'll find plenty of restaurants to choose from, from cafés to Asian cuisine. Want to try out some udon, shabu-shabu, and other kinds of hot pot meals? Perhaps you're in the mood for sushi? How about some Korean food instead, like their style of barbecue and kimchi?

Other Places
This is where plenty of pampering ensues if you want to get rid of any lingering stress, or if you just want to look extra pretty.

Salons: Want a manicure? A pedicure? A haircut? Your chest, eyebrows, and who knows what else waxed? Then you've come to the right place!
Massages: Body, back, and foot massages are in vogue, as is aromatherapy if you want your body coated with essential oils — and your nostrils filled with floral and fruity scents.
Recliners: It's where you can find oversized recliners to sleep on while watching TV and ordering snacks.
Nap Rooms: They exist. Find a plush bed to claim and just nap the day away!
Makeup Bar: You'll discover a counter filled with cosmetics and skincare products for guests to use. Sheryl will be on this like white on rice.

Gift Shop
Time to grab a souvenir before you go! From clothing to other trinkets, you can find what you want to remember this place by.

(OOC: Top-level and threadhop to your heart's content! ♥!)
hackberrydragon: ([<3] | Trying not to need you)

[personal profile] hackberrydragon 2016-12-16 03:38 am (UTC)(link)
I wasn't trying to be!

[ It's totally the water, dammit. And ugh why is he being cute? He's naked in water with a guy he just kissed. He can't help himself!

There's a chuckle though even as he grips his hand a little tighter, almost reassuringly. ]


Even if we're... going out... I'm not going to expect you to pay for everything. Besides. I was the one who asked.
chickshades: (Calm - 29)

[personal profile] chickshades 2016-12-16 05:37 am (UTC)(link)
[ At least it's a guy he knows? Does that make it better? ]

Yeah true. Maybe we can switch off each time we go out somewhere.

[ Because apparently it's going to be a regular thing now. ]

Did you...wanna head anywhere else in the spa? I think I'm about done with the hot water.

[ Cause pruney fingers are totally sexy. ]
hackberrydragon: ([<3] | Was it something that I did)

[personal profile] hackberrydragon 2016-12-16 08:00 am (UTC)(link)
You too?

[ And he's just gonna pull himself up off the side so his legs are still in the water and take the time to squeeze water out of his hair. ]

I didn't really have anything else in mind. Just taking a soak here then heading back out to see if anyone else needed anything... you?
chickshades: (calm - 53071)

[personal profile] chickshades 2016-12-16 08:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ Eno probably can't tell, but Bandou's watching his ring his hair out almost too intently. ...is he slowly developing a hair fetish? He shakes the thought away and looks to the side as he pulls himself from the pool as well. ]

I was gonna get a massage earlier, but they would've seen my tattoo.

[ He still sounds bitter about it, despite having a much better time with his second activity choice. ]

That's why I got a private room here.
hackberrydragon: ([:3] | God I'm trying to)

[personal profile] hackberrydragon 2016-12-16 09:05 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oddly, he hasn't noticed. Maybe too busy wringing his hair out or the fact that he can't see where Bandou's looking.

Strangely, he's wondering if he should be a little more conscious about his body... but it's not like he brought an actual towel with him anyway. ]


I guess it can't be helped with that tattoo..

[ He does glance over as Bandou gets out of the water. Yup, there's definitely no excusing a tatoo that huge... and obvious. ]

Maybe... I could rub you down sometime if you need it. I've been trying to learn how anyway.
chickshades: (blush - 1357)

[personal profile] chickshades 2016-12-16 09:20 am (UTC)(link)
Hey, it's a cool tattoo! No way I'm paying a fee for it, though.

[ He doesn't seem to have any issues as he gets up from the pool edge and grabs the small towel that provided to each of them. Definitely not large enough to cover anything, but at least it can do it's job of drying him off.

...but that massage offer... Bandou nearly chokes on his own saliva. ]


Do you have to phrase it like that?! [ He coughs slightly, reddening again. ] ...I mean, I wouldn't say no either way but uh...

[ Yup, gonna just go back to drying himself. ]
hackberrydragon: ([...] | God knows I haven't found it)

[personal profile] hackberrydragon 2016-12-17 01:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Wait... what wa-

[ TURNING EVEN REDDER GOD DAMMIT WHY CAN HE NEVER WATCH THE WAY HE PHRASES THINGS ]

S... sorry! I didn't mean anything with it! Just... just a backrub! That... that kind of rubbing...

[ grhcck just... going to go and dry himself off too sob ]

...it's a pretty cool tattoo though I'll give you that.
chickshades: (Blush - 5)

[personal profile] chickshades 2016-12-18 06:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ Man, if they're gonna take up the next level in their friendship, so to speak, they're gonna have to get over this awkward. Body decently dry, Bandou drapes the towel over his head, attempting to get his hair somewhat dry too. It's also a good way of covering up red cheeks. ]

Hey... this isn't too weird for you, is it?

[ Eno was the one who first suggested it, but they were both acting ridiculously shy about it. ]
hackberrydragon: ([<3] | How could anyone ask for more?)

[personal profile] hackberrydragon 2016-12-18 08:54 am (UTC)(link)
[ He's drying his hair over one shoulder when Bandou asks, causing him to look up suddenly. ]

No! Not too weird just... [ And he pauses to find the right word with the towel over his shoulders. It takes him a bit but he finally finds it. ] unexpected.

You're the last guy I'd ever thought to have... something... like this with because I'd always thought you'd find a nice girl first.
chickshades: (no hood - 2039857)

[personal profile] chickshades 2016-12-21 02:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, me too.

[ He keeps himself from saying 'I thought I just did' but still gets that irritated look on his face. Clicking his tongue he ruffles the towel over his damp hair. Already quite wet, the towel does little to dry his hair and a better job of just making it look more messy. ]

Glad you think I'm worth it, though.
hackberrydragon: ([...] | God knows I haven't found it)

[personal profile] hackberrydragon 2016-12-21 02:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[ There's a pause though, a soft hum of consideration as he looks back over to Bandou. ]

That's probably nothing to thank me for.

[ He does frown a moment though before leaning in and giving him a light peck on the cheek. Hey, if they're gonna be not!dating, may as well. He is flushed when he pulls away, adjusting his glasses slightly. ]

So.. I'm gonna go get dressed. There's other things I should probably go check out.
chickshades: (blush - 209347)

[personal profile] chickshades 2016-12-21 02:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Bandou just blinks at him as he pulls away. He's got a matching pinkness to his own cheeks. That will take some getting used to, but it's still nice. ]

Y-yeah.

[ A pause as Eno makes to leave the sauna room. ]

I'll uh...come by tomorrow some time?
hackberrydragon: ([um] | Only goes so far)

[personal profile] hackberrydragon 2016-12-21 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Definitely hard to get used to -- but gosh if he isn't smiling despite himself. ]

Uh.. s.... sure! Come by any time you want.

[ He's just gonna excuse himself with a nod of his head though before he hurries himself into the changing room because holy poop did that escalate quickly.

And oddly enough, he's glad it did. ]
chickshades: (no glasses - 23857)

[personal profile] chickshades 2016-12-21 08:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[ With Eno now gone, Bandou stumbles backwards to land on the wooden bench attached to the nearby wall. He's still processing what just happened. How a 'girl' was actually interested. How he just got his first kiss, as far as he remembers. How upon finding out the 'girl' was actually his close friend he wasn't any less turned on than he was initially...

He'll be in that private room a bit longer. Let's just say he needs a few more minutes to 'relax'. ]