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[gochuugoku]

[China's all smiles as he gives a wave.]

Nihao! It has come to my attention that this year, or rather, in the year of 2012, the date for the Dragon Boat Festival is June twenty-third.

Activities for the Dragon Boat Festival include eating zongzi, drinking realgar wine, and racing dragon boats. There is also a game where one tries to make an egg stand at exactly noon, and if you succeed you will have luck for the next year.

I would like to bring this traditional Chinese holiday to Fortuna, especially the boat races if it is safe to go rowing on the lake, aru. Then of course I will prepare plenty of zongzi for others to eat.

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[gochuugoku]

What you're wearing right now would be fine. [Exactly!] Unless you'd like to dress in something more formal.

When you arrive at the ceremony you will be given a red ribbon to wear, like those... um..bo-bo-Ah! Like those flowers men wear on their tuxedos.

[He was trying to say "Boutonnière," but French is not his strong point.]

[shortestfuse]

Do I gotta wear red or anything? [ Maybe he could find a red tie someplace... ] I'm not good at stuff like this.

Ah a red ribbon. Do I put it in my chest pocket? [ Points. ] I'll have to get someone to teach me the ropes about all this...

[ He takes time to pause, however at the mention of the food. ] Eight to ten courses? Oh man... that's a lot of food.

[gochuugoku]

That would be appreciated since red is a symbol of happiness and fortune in Chinese culture, aru.

Anyone of my siblings can help you, though I must say that Taiwan already has much on her hands. She's helping me organize the wedding, you see? [She volunteered.

He just smiles at that.] We have some ideas on what food and beverages to serve, but I'd rather not spoil the surprise for my guests.

[shortestfuse]

Okay, well, I'll do that then I guess. Clothin' stores must have something...

Eh? Ah, I wouldn't want to bother her with anythin', I can do it myself. Maybe I'll ask Hong Kong... he's my neighbour. Well, Taiwan-san is too, but. [ Yes, Hong Kong. He scratches the back of his head. ]

Nah, leave it for the day of, I'm sure everyone'll like everythin'. Can't say no to food after all.

[gochuugoku]

Are they now? That means Macau and Vietnam are too, then.

That's right.

[shortestfuse]

I haven't met them yet. Hong Kong-san thinks I will soon.

You have so many brothers and sisters... I think that's nice.

[gochuugoku]

[He smiles.] Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and Vietnam are not my only siblings. There's also Japan, Korea, Tibet, and our cousin India.

Do you have any siblings, Shizuo?

[shortestfuse]

Ah, yeah. My brother. Kasuka. [ He looks down. He misses that kid. ] He's way different than me.

[gochuugoku]

How so? [Just a question out of friendly curiosity.]

[shortestfuse]

He's really calm, wouldn't hurt a fly. He's an actor.

I couldn't do somethin' like that, heh no way.

[ He looks so much like HK it's ridiculous, HAHAHA. ]