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Eleanor Vatonage, Blaire Vatonage, Rune Vatonage, Hayden Rusacanth, Rachel Fate, Sophia Fate, & Alice 'Madame Mia' Ladd
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Eleanor had been happily watching the festival, nipping at a piece of bread. She had seen Yoakim chatting with some others, and Kade-er Kathie gathering votes with just about anyone she could get. Now she was just wondering who would win this year. With any luck, she'd get what? A vote from the evil mastermind who signed her up. Well that's what she expected. But that wasn't what happened, was it? Soon enough the winners were mentioned. Oh, there was the Harvest King, and-Oh. Oh. Wait. She won? Who was Harvest King again? The young woman didn't really know how to react to everyone cheering. It made her a bit nervous, and a little embarrassed, though she ended up walking over to where the mayor was. To see Yoakim there no less-wait had he won too? Well at least she wasn't alone in this...

"How charming..." replied Blaire with a raised eyebrow at the boy. Well the way he talked was pretty foul. "Nothing... You just-never mind" the girl shook her head slightly at that and walked a few steps away to keep an eye on the festival. YES! Blaire grinned and glanced at Rune "Ha! Looks like mommy won Rune!"

While munching at the table, Hayden looked around at one point to see the winners of the festival. Oh they were kinda fitting weren't they?

Rachel was probably wasting her time here with the Sex Bullets. She should just arrest them... though...

Two pretty decent choices, figured Alice. She wondered if they knew each other... Or more on everyone, but point was they were both lookers.

Kade's heart must have stopped or something when he heard that he hadn't won at all. But-! But, he.. He had tried so hard and.. how could he lose..? From forcing Kim into the competition – and, believe him, that was really, really hard! The guy coming to the festival alone took weeks of Kade bugging him in advance! Plus, he spent hours getting an outfit ready and then.. he hadn't even been able to enjoy himself at the festival! All he did was go around and say hi, ask for a vote, then leave! It wasn't even 'festive' greetings, either! Because he was confident that he was going to celebrate it at the end with.. With.. He sniffed. Life wasn't fair! He almost wailed that out, but ended up crying into his hands instead. Well.. making crying sounds, actual tears would have had his make up running! He sniffed again and forced himself not to mess up his face. At least.. At least Ellie won! Right? That was a good thing! Because.. Because Ellie should win and.. stuff.. Oh, that wasn't doing him any good! But, it was just a stupid title! Not like it really meant anything! He still looked really cute in his outfit, right? He started through the crowd to go congratulate Ellie and cling to Yoakim..

“Yes, you two. You win one beautiful, perfect dinner date at my estate! I would join you two, but the rules say it has to be a private thing. Oh, well. Come over tomorrow night dressed in your best!” ..Really, they should thank Gladice for making that rule. Otherwise Gaston would be at the table being rather, well, Gaston! “Now, the festival is over! Good night, good bye! Gaston is leaving! My precious people, I hope you do well in staying young and unwrinkled!” With that, the man left with Florence and Angelina in tow.

Kade, on the other hand, was reduced to sniffling and crying like a child losing their blanket. But-but-but-but.. BUT! “That was supposed to be our.. Mmph.” He covered his mouth to prevent himself from going on, especially when Ellie should be happy about winning! Everyone had a fair chance, right? And it wasn't like someone he couldn't trust would be alone with Yoakim for one romantic, candle-lit, spaghetti noodle-sharing, delicious, long.. night.. ..Yeah, Kade wasn't calming down at all.

Yoakim looked at the girl and simply smiled. What else was he supose to do, anyway? "Well... We needed an excuse to go eat somewhere just me and you... I suppose this will be it." He told her.He looked around to see where his boyfriend was. He wasn't really hard to find with his blue hair and the little scene he was pulling. Yoakim walked next to Kade and gave him a flick on his forehead. "Stop fakec rying. It's just a stupid title. I'll spend the night at your place if you stop crying." He then waved bye at Eleonore and walked away from the townsquare.

-Exit Yoakim. Festival now officially closed-

It was hard to believe that it had been a whole year since the Yoshiko family moved to Nirvani. The Goddess Festival was actually the first festival they had attended. Usagi looked towards her mother who was making sure that Mitsukai didn't run off somewhere.

Amaya didn't really care to go to the festival and so Ai was left to go all alone, though she didn't really seem to mind. Amaya probably would have just spoiled all of her fun anyway. This way, Ai was free to do whatever she wanted.

Emily sighed as she followed her older brothers. Aria stayed at home because she didn't feel like leaving the house but the rest of the family just had to get out.



Nominees
Harvest Goddess: Usagi Yoshiko
Harvest King: Logan Love

As she walked around, trying to undestand what was happning at that place and what exactly she had signed up for, Freja noticed a certain vibe or energy! She turned around imediatly, only to notice a familiar orange head a bit further. It was Celest! She walked in the woman direction. They hadn't seen each other since New-Year and... well, she wasn't quite sure if they liked each other or not. It had been a rather strange meeting. "He-hello...uh.. Celest..." She stuttered. Nervousness made her do that. The only time she wasn't stuttering was when she was talking with Lotte, arguing with Mao, or teaching Una. Basically, people higher than purple in her diary! "Do...Do...Do you.. know wh-what th-this is about?"

The purple haired woman looked around, a finger on her chin, looking very confused. She really wished to know what was happening here! "I...I don't know either.... I w-was on m-my way to w-w-work.... and th-this b-b-blocked th-the way.... I can't go to w-work... My ted-d-d-y b-b-bea-bear will b-be so lone-ne-ly..." She wasn't sure just how her teddy bear was doing, staying alone in that shop all night long! Still, it had insisted that he kept an eye on the shop at night, so she was letting him do it. At least because of that she didn't needed to have cameras or anything like that. He could keep watch for her~

"Oh, I've b-been g-g-good. I lost th-the cocking f-festival th-though..." Seems like no one appreciated wolf blood based jelly anymore. It was so good for both your heatlh and on the tongue! Why wouldn't anyone like that? She really couldn't understand, but at least she wasn't in a fit of rage like Mao had been when they had lost. "What about y-you? Are you g-getting u-used t-t-to this p-place? You said you were n-new right?"

Xeiro mumbled about how stupid this was going to be and how dumb it was to go to a goddess festival with his sister. His embarrassing sister at that. He walked beside her with his hands in his pockets, "Mitsuke, this is horse s**t. Why do you make me do stuff like this?" He rolled his eyes and continued walking a few steps behind her. He glanced around to see if anyone he knew even a little bit was around. The only person he recognized at all was the girl from the bakery the other day, Celeste, wasn't it? But, she was preoccupied with talking to someone else. That was just his luck.

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Mitsuke walked with her head held high around the square. "Xeiro, just shut up and have some fun!" She turned to him and smiled. "We need to get out and get to know people!" She bounced a little out of excitement and continued walking, knowing he would follow behind. He didn't know anyone here, and neither did she. But, that was the point! They needed to get out and have some fun and make some new friends! Ugh, she was thinking logically. She really needed some alcohol. She dug in her purse looking for her trusty flask. "It's gone!" She turned back to him with a worried face. How would she ever go on?!

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Raiden glanced over to Zelynity as they walked together, "This should be fun?" He tried to sound like he meant it, but he came off quite reluctant. He wasn't so sure about getting out anymore, it seemed he was always put in an awkward position. He glanced around quickly to look for anyone he knew, nope. Maybe it would just be a good spring day with his sister. He lit up a cigarette and continued beside her. How much walking could be done in one little square anyway?

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Crimson walked into the square with a lit cigarette between his lips and his free hand in his pocket. He smiled to the few people he passed and picked a corner to stand in and observe. Eventually someone would either approach him, or look approachable to him. But, for now, he would just observe with his trusty nicotine. He worried that the way he was slouching might make him look old, so he straightened his back with a smirk and pulled his hair back. Ponytails looked spunky right?

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Zelynity smiled at Raiden, "Yeah, it'll be great!" She attempted to confirm his statement for him. She couldn't understand why he seemed so worried to go out, it was all about adventure! and having fun! and meeting new people! She patted his back gently and took a few steps away from him, she couldn't stand cigarette smoke... He knew that! Why did he do this to her? She rolled her eyes and glanced around, she spotted Neil. She'd have to sit some time aside to show him her pictures! She had most of them with her in her bag. She pulled her bag tighter on her shoulder.

Nominees
Harvest King :: Crimson Skizo
Harvest Goddess :: Mitsuke Rameri

Nanami and Haruka walked into the square together, chatting quietly between themselves. What a nice day for the Goddess Festival... Both of them had made jokes about possibly winning this year; Haruka, because she was finally old enough to be eligible, and Nanami, because now that she was thirty, she was ready for some pity votes. Still, the two kept their teasing as just that, and looked forward to voting~


Shinju was by herself this year. She had offered to watch Peter and let Kotone come again, but the girl was feeling self conscious and didn't want to see pretty, young girls who didn't have stretch marks or babies to watch. Really, Shinju didn't have much interest in what she considered beauty pageants. Still, this would be an interesting thing to see.



"River, come on," Alex let out a sigh as he followed his sister, the younger one following after him. River stopped suddenly as they reached the square, causing him to stumble slightly as he slowed. Elliot smacked right into him, but didn't let out a peep. The blonde spun around and frowned up at her brother. "Alex, just because you faced humiliating defeat at the Cooking Festival doesn't mean you get to be a hermit. Have some fun!" she said seriously at first, then quickly broke into a grin and whacked him playfully on the arm. Alex cursed under his breath and rubbed his arm. His sister had some scary brute strength.


Nominees
Harvest King - Alex Park
Harvest Queen - River Park