Hot Springs and Ryokan

[battymynameis]

Guess what, y'all. It's time for a field trip. We're heading to a Hot Springs and an Inn for the weekend, and everyone is invited. This place is huge, and has multiple springs both indoor and out. There's separate bathing, mixed, and even a spot for foreigners and prudes who like to keep their swimsuits on. Table tennis? Got it. Room service? You bet. Massages? Possibly. Ghosts? Maybe.

1. Hot springs: after you rinse off come take a relaxing bath. There are multiple options as to what kind of bathing environment you can have, so please choose wisely. Also, please read the signs. None of the springs will kill you, but if you choose the wrong one you might end up with some... adverse effects. Cursed springs might just be a Thing.

2. The Inn: you'll be here for a few nights so find your rooming buddy and get friendly. Whether bonding over food, games, or even just exploring the place there's certainly something you can find to occupy yourself. Just don't be too curious after curfew. The staff are pretty insistent, but they aren't cops so responsibility for your actions are your own.

Comments

now i crave red meat. MISTAKE.

[powerhittou]

[Oh... not a trace of hesitation even under pressure! But also, he's about as scary as a kitten anyway. Masamune's not sure if it's confidence or just plain stupidity, but he figures it might be interesting to stick around and watch after all. That way he can call Shirou out the second he messes up, or steal the recipe for himself if he ends up loving it.

He crosses his arms, actually behaving for once and staying nice and quiet through the instructions. Although a fraction of his attention is distracted from the meal prep, glancing around for some kind of a/v setup. He feels like he's on the set of a cooking show... or at least a youtube video.

The only thing to do when things are going so smoothly is pile on more challenges, obviously.]

Alright, alright, you know your stuff... I can already taste it. But while we're waiting for that, what about dessert? If you can make zunda-mochi to my liking... then I'll acknowledge you as Top Chef.

[Well that escalated.]

I want it too. Researching food is a double-edged sword.

[traceon]

[ It's an unaired episode. Roll with it, Date. ]

Zunda-mochi? [ Alright, even for someone as enthused in helping others as Shirou was, things are starting to pile on. And it was true, anyways. It'd take a little bit for the tongue to marinate before the grilling comes. That? Was the quickest and best part, to be honest. He hums it over for a moment. ]

I saw mochi in the freezer— [ Since keeping them refrigerated wasn't the best idea, and they'd go bad if out longer than a day at room temperature. ] But that's using an edamame paste, right?