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rinlinThis was a really fun weekend! I met up with ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
meepalicious after work on Friday because it was her birthday. We decided to do dinner in Ikebukuro. It was raining by the time we arrived at the station and both of us had forgotten our umbrellas, so we picked up a cheap one at the 3 Coin Store. First we went and took cute birthday purikura. Then, we made our usual stop to check for new clothes at Closet Child. By the time we left Closet Child, the rain had turned into snow. Then we went to our favorite 80+1 for food and cross-dressing ladies. It was around 8 PM by the time we got to the cafe. Much to our surprise, there were two male customers at the cafe and one of them was dressed like a butler. It was the first time I'd ever seen actual guys in a dansou cafe. We were at the cafe a bit later than usual, so it wasn't too crowded. I ordered a delicious choco waffle for dinner. Leslie and I were pleasantly surprised when when of the waiters came over to talk with us for a while. (The waiters at the cafe are always really nice, but some of them tend to talk to us more than others. I think it's because they're not always sure how much Japanese we understand. We also tend to be kind of shy around them when they come to our table.) Her name was Kazuki and she was super nice and cute, telling us not to be embarrassed when we told her we were shy about speaking Japanese. Then we talked about anime for a bit. When she found out that I like Tiger and Bunny we had a conversation about who we ship. She asked if we liked Kotetsu or Barnaby on top. xD Leslie and I also each got a picture taken with her and we commented how my shirt matched her tie. She wrote a cute message at the bottom of the picture about how she was surprised to learn that we also liked anime and that she wants to learn English, so let's study together. :3
On Saturday, Leslie and I spent half the day at Oedo Onsen Monogatari, Edo themed hot springs located in Odaiba. It was so nice and relaxing. When you enter the building you get to choose a yukata to wear for your stay. Leslie and I chose matching pink ones. When then spent the rest of the day alternating between going in the onsen and getting food. First, we went in the onsen for a bit, but then we were hot and thirsty, so we got out to get ice cream and something to drink. Then, we went back in the onsen. There were both indoor and outdoor onsen. It's cold as fuck when you first go outside to get in the outdoor onsen (because you're naked), but it's so nice and warm after you get in the water. This cool winter weather is perfect for spending time in the onsen. We went in the foot baths. You're clothed in these baths and you just dip your feet in the warm water. The signs near the foot baths also suggested walking along the rock path inside the baths. The rocks were pretty uncomfortable to walk on though, so I'm not sure how that's supposed to be relaxing. When it got closer to dinner time, we got out of the onsen again and ate some yummy sushi. We had though about staying overnight at the onsen, but that was an extra charge, so we decided not to do it. We left after we went back in the onsen one more time.
The outside of Oedo Onsen.
The inside of Oedo Onsen. The food and shopping area. They don't let you take pictures in the baths for obvious reasons.
Leslie and I in our yukata.
Me in my yukata.
Then, today was fantastic! I went to exist+trace's first Vanguard fan club live in Shimokitazawa. I'm planning on writing my usual live report, but the important details are that I was front and center at the stage. Jyou was literally feet away from me. After the show, everyone got to meet the band members and Mally gave everyone cookies that she made! I was so excited meet the girls! And Omi told me I was cute. ^///^ I'll definitely write more about it soon~
meepalicious after work on Friday because it was her birthday. We decided to do dinner in Ikebukuro. It was raining by the time we arrived at the station and both of us had forgotten our umbrellas, so we picked up a cheap one at the 3 Coin Store. First we went and took cute birthday purikura. Then, we made our usual stop to check for new clothes at Closet Child. By the time we left Closet Child, the rain had turned into snow. Then we went to our favorite 80+1 for food and cross-dressing ladies. It was around 8 PM by the time we got to the cafe. Much to our surprise, there were two male customers at the cafe and one of them was dressed like a butler. It was the first time I'd ever seen actual guys in a dansou cafe. We were at the cafe a bit later than usual, so it wasn't too crowded. I ordered a delicious choco waffle for dinner. Leslie and I were pleasantly surprised when when of the waiters came over to talk with us for a while. (The waiters at the cafe are always really nice, but some of them tend to talk to us more than others. I think it's because they're not always sure how much Japanese we understand. We also tend to be kind of shy around them when they come to our table.) Her name was Kazuki and she was super nice and cute, telling us not to be embarrassed when we told her we were shy about speaking Japanese. Then we talked about anime for a bit. When she found out that I like Tiger and Bunny we had a conversation about who we ship. She asked if we liked Kotetsu or Barnaby on top. xD Leslie and I also each got a picture taken with her and we commented how my shirt matched her tie. She wrote a cute message at the bottom of the picture about how she was surprised to learn that we also liked anime and that she wants to learn English, so let's study together. :3On Saturday, Leslie and I spent half the day at Oedo Onsen Monogatari, Edo themed hot springs located in Odaiba. It was so nice and relaxing. When you enter the building you get to choose a yukata to wear for your stay. Leslie and I chose matching pink ones. When then spent the rest of the day alternating between going in the onsen and getting food. First, we went in the onsen for a bit, but then we were hot and thirsty, so we got out to get ice cream and something to drink. Then, we went back in the onsen. There were both indoor and outdoor onsen. It's cold as fuck when you first go outside to get in the outdoor onsen (because you're naked), but it's so nice and warm after you get in the water. This cool winter weather is perfect for spending time in the onsen. We went in the foot baths. You're clothed in these baths and you just dip your feet in the warm water. The signs near the foot baths also suggested walking along the rock path inside the baths. The rocks were pretty uncomfortable to walk on though, so I'm not sure how that's supposed to be relaxing. When it got closer to dinner time, we got out of the onsen again and ate some yummy sushi. We had though about staying overnight at the onsen, but that was an extra charge, so we decided not to do it. We left after we went back in the onsen one more time.
The outside of Oedo Onsen.
The inside of Oedo Onsen. The food and shopping area. They don't let you take pictures in the baths for obvious reasons.
Leslie and I in our yukata.
Me in my yukata.
Then, today was fantastic! I went to exist+trace's first Vanguard fan club live in Shimokitazawa. I'm planning on writing my usual live report, but the important details are that I was front and center at the stage. Jyou was literally feet away from me. After the show, everyone got to meet the band members and Mally gave everyone cookies that she made! I was so excited meet the girls! And Omi told me I was cute. ^///^ I'll definitely write more about it soon~
