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leaderoffestivals · 8 months

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Poltergeist Chapter 4

Natsume: Mikejima-senpai. Your first task of the day is heRE. There’s some mop-headed trash on the ground over theRE—Bag it up immediately and get rid of iT. Madara: Aye, aye, sir~ ♪ Tsumugi: Hey, wait—! You’re joking, right!?

Scenario Writer: Akira Season: Winter Characters: Mikejima Madara, Sakasaki Natsume, Aoba Tsumugi, Narukami Arashi

Natsume: ——That’s iT. And with thAT, your orientation of this place should be compleTE.

Madara: Umu. I’ve more or less got the layout of this facility memorised nowww. It reeeally isn't that big of a place at all. In fact, it’s practically the size of a bean if you compare it to Seisoukan!

Natsume: That is a monument to entirely needless extravaganCE. I can only wonder at whose nouveau riche tastes it aims to satisFY, thouGH.

AnywAY, this facility is equipped with all the essential amenities needed for the children to live comfortabLY. There are enough rooms for each child to have their own roOM, and for every staff member as weLL.

Madara: Hmm. Are the staff who work here expected to live on site, too?

Natsume: YeS, but for uS, we’re in a position where it’s okay for us to commuTE.

It might be the end-of-year and New Year holiday period nOW, but we're still pretty popular idols after aLL—we still have work to dO.

Madara: I see. That’s why you won’t be able to stay on site 24/7, huh. On the other hand, I’m reeeally free now, so I’m fine with staying over!

Natsume: WeLL, that’s entirely up to yOU. If you wish to stay oN, just fill out the paperwork and go through the proceduRES, and a private room will be assigned to yOU .

There’re plenty of vacant rooms availabLE, so it shouldn’t pose much of an inconvenience to anyone if you were to stAY.

Madara: You’re right about that. It might be small in comparison to Seisoukan, but it’s still quite a sizable facility. I’d say it could easily accommodate a hundred people at least.

However, there’re only thirty children living here, and if you factor in the staff, the total population here most likely wouldn't exceed fifty. There must be plenty of vacant rooms in this facility.

This place doesn’t seem to be particularly popular, huh~? The building itself is remarkably well-maintained; everything's so shiny, it almost looks brand new!

Natsume: YeS, this building seems to have been recently construcTED. It is likely only a few years oLD.

Madara: Hmmm~… … I wonder if there was a fire here, and they had the building rebuilt?

Come to think of it, there was a considerable amount of burnt debris scattered around near the facility… …

Natsume: FuFU. WeLL, I will gradually explain all of that to you in due tiME.

Apart from the roOMS, the facility also boasts a large communal baTH, a dining haLL, and a small convenience store where one can purchase essential itEMS.

I believe there won't be any significant shortages or inconveniences for the children to lead a regular life heRE.

Madara: I don’t know if I should say it’s unexpected or not, but this is shaping up to be a pretty normal orphanage after aaall.

In contrast to an elder-care facility, which might have specialised amenities like accessible baths, there doesn’t seem to be any special facilities here. In fact, it looks just like an ordinary pension or hotel.

Natsume: You would be wrong to say there are no special facilities heRE, thouGH. As you can sEE, there are soundproofed rooms situated throughout the faciliTY, much like “lesson rooms”.

This facility is primarily focused on providing an idol-like education and entertainmENT.

The children who reside here sing and dance every dAY, in accordance with the curriculum offered by the faciliTY.

This Dancing Cranes Home is a facility dedicated to the nurturing of idol taleNTS, you sEE.

Madara: Haha! I think I’ve heard of something like this before. In a word, this place is a scaled-down version of ES or Yumenosaki—is that it?

Natsume: I don’t think it’s as ambitious as all thAT. I’ve only heard about this through rumoURS, but it seems this facility was established by some big shot in the idol industRY.

Madara: Haaa... ... I don’t have a good impression of anyone with the title of “big shot in the idol industry” at aaall.

Natsume: AhahA. TruE, it does stink of fishy busineSS, doesn’t iT?

Madara: Well, I guess that would mean this facility was chosen for this project, precisely because of its strong connection with idols—but that’s just my speculation, though!

Natsume: That's riGHT. It could present quite a challenge for uS, outsiders that we aRE, to interact with typical childrEN, but if the children here are aspiring idol taleNTS, there might be areas where we can offer mentorsHIP.

HahA, it really brings back memorIES. I, toO, attended a small idol training school back in the day when I was a chiLD.

Tsumugi: Yes, yes! Aa~h, those were the days when Natsume-kun was still going by “Natsume-chan”, right? I really miss those days. ♪

Natsume: Mikejima-senpai. Your first task of the day is heRE. There’s some mop-headed trash on the ground over theRE—Bag it up immediately and get rid of iT.

Madara: Aye, aye, sir~ ♪

Tsumugi: Hey, wait—! You’re joking, right!?

I may indeed be a trash-like human, but there's no trash lying around here! And that's because we’ve already cleaned this place up properly!

Arashi: That’s right~. Both of you, do be sure to get along… … okay?

Fuuu... I’ve never been interested in household chores, and am totally unused to any of this. I’m really exhausted now!

Tsumugi: Fufu. Thank you for your hard work, Narukami-kun!

—————-To be continued——————-

Chapter 3 / Chapter 5

Translator's Notes:

This chapter hasn't been proofed, so. if you have any feedback, please DM me.

#ensemble stars #enstars tl #mikejima madara #narukami araashi #aoba tsumugi #sakasaki natsume #new color #MaM #Poltergeist

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leixo-demo · 1 year

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which weapons do you think your splatbands faves would main? ^-^

I'll go around all existing bands (this is long af):

SquidSquad

- Ichiya: Modified Eliter, this one was fabricated to pierce through salmonid shields, is enough powerful to create a hole in a wall. He doesn't use it anymore since he moved out to Haikara City

-Ikkan: Modified Dynamo, he got to learn how to modify weapons but they tend to be dangerous, he made ichiya's Eliter

-Namida: Blaster, she has an inner craziness that is limited throught out her terrible fear to deal with people

-Murasaki: Trislosher, wasa present given by Namida, even though he doesn't play them much he uses it

ABXY

-Paruko: Can't play turf wars and doesn't enjoy them anyways

-Noiji: Clash blaster, 1) It's noisy 2) It's chaotic, enjoys to play only league with Raian

-Raian: Shooters, Brellas, He isn't big of a player but enjoys collecting old vintage weapons

-Shikaku: Can't play??? but watches the matches of Noiji and his best friend Raian

Hightide Era

-Taka: Nzap, he's terrible at playing but feels he looks cool posing with the weapon, however he's number 1 Kuze's fan (he's like a father to him)

-Nishida: He's too of a busy man to even show sny interest on it, he is also really supportive with Kuze

-Kuze: Slayer, Midliner, He's versatile with his weapons, he usually plays with .52 Gal or Nozzlenose. Despite his Drummer career, he won important matches and ended with his team on the top 100 leaderboard of the entire Country

Wet Floor

-Mizole: Wet Floor branded new inkbrush, yeah it's like a mop but acts the same as a normal inkbrush, his ink color is actually cyan

-Kagi: Bloblober, his skin tone doesn't allow him to enter in many matches tho

-Rayan: Wet Floor branded splat dualies, yes they have an entire set of wet floor weapons themed in cleaning products

-Tsumabushi, I think his species can swim in ink but,,, can't give him a weapon, he seems to like other stuff

-Kazami, Crabs can't play turf wars but find the new splatana wiper really cute

Sashimori

-Ryū-chang, Octobrush,his long lineage led him to use this one, as he says he loves his "big slappy". He also performs tradicional calligraphy with it

-Paul, Splattershot Jr, he now reached an age to play turf, he's actually learning how to play rainmaker

-Karla, Nobody expect Ryuu has seen her playing turf wars, that only time she was carrying a Hydra

-Taichi, Doesn't like to play at all, he thinks he looks all stupid with a tiny weapon on his fins

Diss-pair

-Ikkan: Alredy mentioned him, he stopped playing any turf once he moved along with Ichiya to Haikara City. He feels and looks unconfortabled to play or watch it

-Warabi: Dapple Dualies, can't play and doesn't want to, he hates the fact his tentacles are malformed and makes it hard to swim straight (it's like joycon drift) besides he's too of a business man to even have the time to play silly games

Bottom Feeders

-Tangle: Can't play and seems to dislike it

-Fuka: He doesn't enjoy it neither

-Finn: Tetras Dualies, doesn't play neither but that's the only weapon they would use

-Blow: Splatlings, all types, he's the backliner of the group and the most violent one of the 3, he dedicates every victory to his wife and daughter

-Muruta: Can't play??

Ink Theory

-Mayaya: Can't play but im sure she wishes to decorate one

-Āchin: Can play but it's scared of it, she's gothic but terrible at handling turf weapons

-Yōko: Splosh-o-matic, we all know why, it looks like s trumpet

-Karen: Can't but admires Yōko playing

-Bibi: She would play if more weapons were gilded, Splash-o-matic and Golden Dynamo (rip)

-Kitamura: She has a dream to hold the heaviest weapons, she has the determination too

C-side

-Beika: little hater, rapid blaster and Carbon Rolelr

-Kikira: Doesn't play, but I'm sure she would be a Slayer

-Uotora: Ehem ehem, Tri-Stinger, Jet-Squelcher, Dualies Squelcher and Chargers, SHE IS BIG NERDY OF BANKARA TURF WARS AND GOES INSANE EVERY TIME THEY DROP A NEW KIT

Extras

-Dedf1sh: On her childhood Turf wars wasn't even a thing and once she became a Dj (at her 20ish) she was first introduced to it but never tried, she tried to play it with her bestie at the time but they couldn't swim straight...

-Clam 004, I don't think they can't fully swim cus of their shell like muruta ((But urchins can,,teheheh))

-Omega3: I don't even believe they would turn stuff like war like a game when they take it really religiously, they just do music dedicated to complete their food cycle culture

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periodicreviews · 6 months

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A review of Brightline from Orlando to West Palm

"Good Morning."

That's the phrase I heard approximately 8 times before even boarding the 6:38am Brightline train from Orlando to West Palm.

The ticket agent, the turnstile instructor, the x-ray machine operator, and another security guard. That's only 4 people but it could just as easily have been 8.

Depending on who you are, this sounds like heaven or hell. And to me, this was just the beginning of my 2h 16m descent into hell.

Brightline had just started service to Orlando on Sept 22nd. And me, being a fan of not having to drive, figured I should at least give it a shot despite the high $79+ one way price tag.

The first challenge with the train, is getting to the station located at the airport. I could have made the 25 min drive but then I'd have to pay between $14 and $24 daily parking fee depending on how close I wanted to be to the train station. But typically I take the bus which is only $2 dollars each way but takes 45 minutes.

So naturally, I woke up at 430am to catch the 510am bus. The bus takes you to Terminal A, which then requires you to cross to the Terminal B side, to catch the monorail to Terminal C, and then you have to walk a short distance to actually get to the train station. That all takes probably 15-20 minutes as I got there around 612am.

At this point, you're probably thinking "Are you doing this to suffer?"

Anyway, I roll up to the entrance of the station greeted with the aforementioned "Good Morning" onslaught. The turnstiles were simple barcode scanners that triggered gates to open. To me, between the instructions onscreen and the QR tickets, it seemed obvious to me what was required so I just ignored the person who was there to instruct people.

Immediately following the turnstiles was the security section and it was strangely super dark in this area compared to the excessive brightness in the rest of the station. I passed my bag through the scanner and tried to get out of there as I was hit by two more "Good Mornings".

As I entered the main area, I saw on the signs that my train was boarding on track 2, so naturally I headed over to the somewhat obscured track 2 sign. But I was very confused when I saw the doorway was roped off.

I thought "Ok maybe this door isn't working today." So I looked over to the elevators which were also roped off.

I thought "Ok maybe the elevators are out too…" After spotting the only other doors in the building, I started to panic as they were also roped off.

A combination of panic and confusion started to set in. I looked around to see if there was someone I could ask. I wasn't sure the bartender would be the one to ask so I tried to talk to a custodian mopping the floor. It turned out he didn't understand or speak much english so I tried to pull out my spanish with "esta cerrado?" pointing to the doors. I guess he did understand some english because from the fragments I got it sounded like the doors would be opening at some point.

It's just kind of hilarious that they front loaded all the staff that wants to talk to you before you get to the most confusing part of the Brightline experience. Maybe the bartender was who I should've asked given their proximity to the doors.

I decided to use the bathroom at that point. It was nice except the faucet I picked seemed to already have a flow issue. Departure time was approaching so I hurried back out to the roped off door.

As I stood there, an employee came out and said that the train would be on track 1. I pointed to the digital sign that said track 2 and he said it was wrong. "So is the sign broken?" I asked. His response was that he wouldn't lie to me. My concern was not so much that he was lying to me, it's that the brand new station didn't have functioning sign. It's not like an airport where maybe one plane was delayed at a particular gate so they had to move it to another one. The train isn't going to quickly be diverted to another track and it's not like there was another train at the station at the time.

Anyway, "departure time" had arrived so the ropes were removed and we were permitted down to the platform. When I got there, it made a little more sense why they wouldn't let us down here. Unlike every other train station that I've been to in the US and overseas, there were no benches or trash cans on the platform.

The whole experience to this point had felt like an amusement park, where you have to be led down a particular path to ensure you have the optimal experience. But it honestly feels insulting that the company doesn't trust grown adults to do what people all over the world do every day.

If I think about it from a airport perspective, I guess there's less difference. Airports, at least large ones, don't let you just wait on the tarmac. They open the door, then make you line up before they let you on. But at the same time, there's no queue ropes that the airline staff have to manually remove and install each time there's a plane. They just shut the door. Almost like they designed a system that reduced the amount of manual, repetitive labor that the staff had to do so they can focus on assisting passengers.

The queue ropes make sense when there's like a temporary or variable amount of people. When everyone is packed in the line for Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure, they extend all the queue ropes so they fit the maximum number of people. If no one is there, they pull them down so people don't have to walk through needless serpentine patterns. But at Brightline, it's going to be the same ropes in the same places at the same times of day regardless of the number of passengers.

From a design point of view, why wouldn't you just have digital signs that indicated time until the doors opened? And electronic locks that would prevent them from opening until that time? That would seem to fit even closer with the theme park vibe. The design issues might make more sense if Brightline was reuse existing/older facilities. But all of these stations are brand new, purpose built for Brightline.

I got on the train and after kicking someone out of my seat, I sit down. They've clearly spared no expense on the seats and there's not really anything to complain about with them.

The windows have a pull down window shade which came in handy as the sun rose. Once the train was in motion, I soon figured out that I had to pull it down slightly to stopped an incessant rattling noise as it vibrated against the window frame.

But I would be remiss in not describing the moment the train left the station. Prior to departure it seemed like the entire staff of the station had gathered on the platform. Their purpose soon became clear as the train began to depart and they began to wave. This was peak theme park ride atmosphere in my opinion or maybe just Disney energy.

For kids, 100%. Get everyone on this platform and wave your heart out. But this was 638am. I don't think there were many, if anyone under 16 on this train. Maybe there was, it's not like I profiled everyone or saw everyone that was in the private business lounge.

After bringing this up to my sister, she made the good point that this is probably just a grand opening type of thing. The "Welcome to Moe's" of trains if you will. A brand new Moe's Southwest Grill will have every single employee screaming "Welcome to Moe's!" the minute you walk in the door. After a year, it will be down to a single employee saying it with a "welcome to moe's, I guess" kind of energy.

Sure enough, when I departed from West Palm Beach station the next day, there was only a single employee on the platform waving to the arriving train.

The majority of the ride was mostly uneventful save for two things. The first being the constant pacing of the staff members through the cabin. The first time they came around with a paid snack/drink trolley, I got that they were going for the airline feel. But then they continued to come by and look at everyone like every 15 minutes. There are no call buttons in the seat so I guess they have to keep pacing? I wasn't sure whether there was a problem or security issue but after it lasted the whole train ride, I realized that was just their service?

From a service perspective, they're clearly targeting rich people. And as the stereotype goes, rich people expect to be waited on hand and foot. So this excessive amount of service makes sense that they need to be there the minute someone wants something.

This excessive pacing could be another grand opening pain, where they haven't yet figured out the right intervals to send staff through the train car. Or it could be another design problem. They didn't design the cars to have call buttons, so they have to supplement that with this manual human surveillance.

The second annoyance on the right was the constant train horn the further south you get. On any train, it's going to blow its horn at some point. Depending on what car you're in, you might be right next to the engine. But on my recent trips on Sunrail, Amtrak, and even trains overseas, I don't remember it being as incessant or loud.

Brightline has a real problem with killing people on the tracks. Whether the people they hit are committing suicide or unaware or unable to get out of the way, one can only speculate. So I totally get why they need to keep honking the horn to do whatever it takes to prevent any more deaths. And in comparison, my annoyance with the sound is in no way more important than someones life. You can get around it with noise cancelling headphones or earplugs. But it's also something to just be aware of.

When we arrived in West Palm Beach, the ropes again reared their ugly head. But first, after exiting the train, it was impossible to find the exit from the platform. You'd think that there would be large exit signs to get people off the platform.

I took a closer look at the signs on my return trip and the signs were definitely there, but the text was a lot smaller than I've seen elsewhere. The color scheme wasn't that great either with black font on gray background.

Obviously I found the exit otherwise I wouldn't be here writing this post. After finding the right door, you immediately step onto a set of up escalators. And at the top, the queue ropes were waiting for me. This time they were blocking the exit from the escalators into the rest of the station. I couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity of the situation as I ducked under them. But then I noticed an older lady behind me and figured I should just unhook them.

From an accessibility perspective, these ropes are a lawsuit waiting to happen whenever someone with low vision or even just someone in a rush doesn't see the ropes and gets clothes-lined by them.

I've listed a lot of complaints about Brightline. But at the end of the day, the train made it from point A to B and provided me with the ability to write down all these complaints as I rode because I didn't have to focus on the road. I was also able to get up and stretch and use the bathroom, something that usually requires me to pull over into a random gas station or a service plaza.

I really do want to like Brightline. If they could lower their fares, speed up the ride, and fix their design issues, then I'd be much more willing to jump through all the hoops required to use transit in Florida. Obviously once I got to West Palm, I had to rent a car because my destinations lay outside the walkable/busable distance from the station. But that's a Florida problem and not necessarily something Brightline can control. Who knows, maybe with more Brightline riders, cities will jump on board with more money for transit. One can dream right?

#brightline

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Minimizing downtime during renovations or construction is crucial for businesses. Laminate flooring is known for its quick and easy installation process, which can be especially advantageous in commercial settings. Less disruption means your business can get back to normal operations sooner.

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Sustainability is a growing concern, and many businesses are seeking eco-friendly solutions. Laminate manufacturers have responded by offering products with sustainable certifications and utilizing recycled materials, making laminate flooring a responsible choice for environmentally conscious businesses.

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Laminate flooring can also contribute to a comfortable work environment. It provides some level of sound insulation, reducing noise levels within a space. Additionally, it can be paired with underlayment for added comfort underfoot.

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2. Durability that Lasts

3. Easy Maintenance

4. Budget-Friendly Solution

5. Installation Efficiency

6. Eco-Friendly Options

7. Sound and Comfort

8. Versatile Applications

Laminate isn't limited to just floors; it can also be used on walls and ceilings to create cohesive design elements within a space. This versatility allows for creative and visually appealing designs that reinforce brand identity. In conclusion, laminate flooring is a stylish and practical choice for commercial spaces. Its design flexibility, durability, easy maintenance, budget-friendly nature, and eco-friendly options make it a top contender in the world of commercial interior design. If you're looking to transform your workspace into a stylish, efficient, and inviting environment, consider laminate flooring as a smart choice that combines both form and function

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toptrendingproduct · 10 months

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Embracing the Future of Cleanliness: Game-Changing Robotic Cleaners

When we imagine the future of home automation, one device that prominently stands out is the robotic cleaner. As a result of impressive technological advancements, robotic cleaners have quickly transitioned from being a novelty item to a household essential. They are quite literally revolutionizing the way we clean our homes. In this blog post, we'll delve into how these game-changing devices are reshaping our lives and what makes them a worthy investment.

The Rise of Robotic Cleaners

The concept of a machine performing household chores isn't new; however, it's only recently that this has become a reality in the form of robotic cleaners. From navigating around furniture to reaching into tight corners and even adapting to different floor types, these devices are designed to make our lives easier.

Why Robotic Cleaners are Game Changers

Efficient Cleaning: Equipped with cutting-edge technology like sensors, AI, and mapping software, robotic cleaners can cover every nook and corner of your home, ensuring a thorough cleaning.

Time-Saving: With a robotic cleaner at your service, you can enjoy a clean home without having to put in the manual labor. This frees up your time to focus on other tasks or simply relax.

Programmable Schedules: Most robotic cleaners allow users to set cleaning schedules. This means your floors can get cleaned daily, even when you are not at home.

Adaptable to Different Surfaces: Whether you have hardwood floors, tile, carpet, or a combination, many robotic cleaners can adapt to different surfaces, ensuring optimum cleaning.

Pioneers in the Robotic Cleaning Industry

Several brands have distinguished themselves in the realm of robotic cleaners. Let's delve into some notable ones that are reshaping cleaning standards.

iRobot Roomba: iRobot, the brand behind Roomba, is often considered a pioneer in the robotic cleaning industry. With models ranging from basic to feature-packed, Roomba has consistently been at the forefront of robotic cleaning innovation.

Neato Robotics: Neato's robotic cleaners are noted for their unique D-shape design, which allows them to clean corners more effectively than round models. Neato also excels in providing models with strong suction and large dustbins.

Roborock: Roborock offers robotic cleaners that not only vacuum but also mop, providing a 2-in-1 cleaning solution. With impressive navigation technology and app-based controls, Roborock models are an excellent choice for a thorough clean.

Choosing the Best Robotic Cleaner for Your Home

Selecting the best robotic cleaner depends on your specific needs, budget, and preferences. Here are some things to consider:

Cleaning Needs: If you have pets, you may want a model specifically designed for pet hair. If you have a mix of hard floors and carpets, a model that can adapt to different surfaces would be ideal.

Budget: The cost of robotic cleaners varies widely. Establish your budget and look for a model that offers the most desirable features within that price range.

Home Layout: If you live in a multi-level house, you might want a model with multi-floor mapping capabilities. For homes with lots of furniture, a model with advanced navigation and obstacle avoidance will be beneficial.

Maintenance: Check how often the cleaner requires maintenance and how easy it is to obtain replacement parts.

Robotic cleaners are indeed game changers in the world of home cleaning. By offering the convenience of automated, efficient, and regular cleaning, they allow homeowners to maintain a clean and healthy living environment without the need for manual intervention. As technology continues to evolve, we can only expect robotic cleaners to become even more advanced, further simplifying our lives and enhancing our living standards.

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callemexico · 1 year

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Restaurant Opening and Closing Checklists

Whereabouts in the city do you see yourself establishing your family-friendly eatery? Congratulations! An intriguing undertaking like that isn't without its difficulties. Establishing comprehensive opening and closing checklists is a vital step toward achieving efficient operations. This post will help restaurant owners and managers, whether they are just starting out or have been in the business for years, streamline their daily operations by learning how to build effective checklists. Let’s just jump in, shall we?

Tips for Opening a Restaurant

Opening a restaurant is an exciting yet daunting task that requires careful planning and preparation. Here are some tips to help you get started: First, choose the right location for your restaurant. Look for areas that have high foot traffic, easy access to transportation, and parking options. Next, create a business plan outlining your vision, goals, target audience, and budgets. Your business plan should also include details regarding menu offerings and pricing strategies. Invest in quality equipment such as kitchen appliances and furniture that can withstand the daily wear and tear of running a restaurant. Hire experienced staff members who share your passion for food service excellence. Proper training is critical in ensuring consistency across all aspects of your operation. Before opening day arrives conduct thorough testing through soft openings with friends or family so you can make necessary adjustments before the grand opening event. Promote your brand on social media platforms like Instagram or Facebook to attract customers' attention even before you open!

Tips for Closing a Restaurant

Closing a restaurant is often overlooked, but it is just as important as opening one. It’s time to ensure that everything is clean and tidy, all equipment is turned off or unplugged, and all doors are locked. One tip for closing your restaurant efficiently is to have a designated person responsible for each task. This helps avoid confusion and ensures that each area of the restaurant gets taken care of properly. Another essential aspect of closing down a restaurant includes cleaning up after customers. While you may feel exhausted at this point in the day, ensuring that tables are wiped down thoroughly, floors are swept or mopped and dishes washed will help keep your establishment running smoothly. It's also best practice to turn off any electrical appliances such as ovens and fryers when they’re not needed overnight. Not only does this save energy costs but promotes safety measures too. Don’t forget about locking up! Ensure every entrance door leading outside has been secured before leaving; double-checking can prevent thefts from happening later on. By following these tips for closing a restaurant adequately - with specific assigned tasks per team member- you'll be able to get things done quickly without sacrificing quality output in maintaining cleanliness while promoting safety measures too.

Sample Open and Close Checklists

Creating open and close checklists for your restaurant is an essential part of running a successful business. These checklists help ensure consistency in service, maintain the cleanliness and safety of your establishment, and reduce the risk of errors or accidents. Opening checklists include tasks like turning on equipment, checking inventory levels, preparing menu items, and setting up tables. Be sure to allocate enough time for these tasks to be completed before customers arrive. Closing checklists should cover tasks such as cleaning surfaces and equipment thoroughly, restocking supplies for the next day’s service, and securing all doors and windows properly. It's also important to double-check that everything has been turned off completely- lights are off; ovens are cool down; taps are fully closed. Sample open and close checklists can serve as great starting points when creating your own customized lists. Just make sure to tailor them according to your specific needs since every restaurant operates differently. In conclusion (oops!), having a well-crafted open & closing checklist is crucial because they help create a consistent dining experience for guests while also making it easier for staff members to manage their daily activities effectively.

Conclusion

Opening and running a restaurant can be challenging but rewarding. By creating thorough opening and closing checklists, you can ensure that your restaurant runs smoothly every day. Remember to customize these checklists to the unique needs of your establishment. Additionally, always prioritize cleanliness, organization, and excellent customer service in both the opening and closing procedures. By following these tips for making effective checklists for your family restaurant or food truck business, you will have more time to focus on delivering delicious food and providing an enjoyable dining experience for your customers. With dedication and attention to detail in both operations aspects as well as culinary creations, your restaurant has the potential for great success!

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What to Look For in a Janitorial Cleaning Service

Hiring the commercial cleaning service is a great way to get a professional touch to your work place. Whether you own an office building or you're a corporate executive, you can benefit from a janitorial service. These services are a great way to keep your space clean and organized, while eliminating germs and allergens in the process. In addition to maintaining the physical appearance of your space, a janitorial service can also help reduce the amount of sick days your employees take.

The first step to finding the best janitorial cleaning service for your needs is to learn more about the industry. This will give you an idea of the various types of companies and the type of cleaning they offer. Some offer one time only services while others may be available for a more regular schedule. You should find out what sort of a company you are dealing with before hiring them, and be sure to ask about their insurance policy.

If you're in the market for a janitorial cleaning service, the most important consideration is getting a provider that's both licensed and insured. An insurance policy is a good idea because it protects your business in the event of an accident. Another important factor is whether or not the company has the proper equipment to complete the job. There are a number of different tools and equipment that a janitorial service can provide you with, including brooms, dustpans, mop buckets, and swabs.

It's a good idea to hire a janitorial cleaning service that uses eco-friendly products and practices. Using environmentally friendly cleaning methods is becoming more and more common in the industry. While a company's choice of green cleaning products isn't always the answer to your every need, you should still find a company that makes an effort to use the most eco-friendly solutions possible.

When deciding on a janitorial cleaning service, it's also a good idea to consider the size of your space. Depending on the needs of your business, you'll need to hire this company that offers customized and specialized options. For instance, if you are running a medical clinic, you might need to supply a certain kind of equipment or disinfectant.

As far as the most impressive janitorial cleaning service goes, you might want to look into a company that has a comprehensive program or a team that addresses your unique needs. A janitorial cleaning service that's well-versed in the latest cleaning and maintenance technologies can make your office look brand new in no time at all.

Another advantage of a janitorial cleaning service is that they can do the cleaning for you, so you don't have to worry about wasting your employees' precious time. By choosing to hire a janitorial service, you'll be able to focus on your core business.

Keeping your workplace clean can improve employee morale and help them to do their best work. When it comes to making a good first impression on potential customers, a clean space is one of the best ways to go. That's not to mention the fact that a clean space will encourage return visits. For more knowledge about this topic, visit this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleaning.

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Oh bless, we can do anti-propaganda

Sorry V, you're on the chopping block

- This man is so undatable, he's barely present in his own route or after end.

- The martyr complex this dude has is legitimately arrogant, taking blame for something you don't have control over isn't noble, it's just self-sabotaging. Taking blame for shit you do have control over and CHOOSING to change nothing makes the apology worthless. 🙃

-How does a man this rich have the balls to be so dumb? Bro, your bestie is also rich af and was gifted a fuckin island as a kid, why didn't you take the abused little ginger boys there for safety instead of shuffling one into a shady agency and the other to your increasingly unhinged gf who is waist-deep in setting up her cult?? Jumin would have had his back and V didn't even give him the chance to prove it!!

- This man chose to pursue a relationship with a woman who is mentally unstable and let himself become her whole world bc he felt guilty for treating his own disabled mother poorly. When you boil it down, this man chose a woman as a project and proposed to her within months instead of getting therapy for himself. 🫠

- V also lied to his and said gf's friends and family, telling them she committed suicide instead of turning her into the police for starting a cult, leading to the severe depression of her younger cousin and allowing her to continue drugging and brainwashing one of the twins he smuggled along with possibly hundreds of other people.

- When confronted over this, he still resists turning Rika into the police. For contrast, the younger cousin who idolized her immediately restrained her, stopped her from slipping party guests drugged wine and got the police on her. He is a 28 year old man and left the task to her 21 year old cousin who has had the emotional whiplash of finding out that not only was he right about V lying, but Rika is alive, AND she is very mentally unwell and has committed some major crimes.

- V is also mentally unstable af. In other routes, not just bad ends, he also returns to HELP HIS GF DO CULT SHIT.

- This is just subjective, but this wet mop of a man is also boring as shit which is why Cheritz kept him mostly vague and stuck to the background. If you want the fucked up relationship dynamics, just get one of the bad ends with Rika tbh, she at least serves lewks with her brand of crazy cunt.

- in short, you will never be in an equal partnership with this man and he won't be held accountable. The one time he tried, he said some pretty obviously triggering things to the crazy gf and got stabbed. He did not have the foresight to come with backup, announce where he would be, etc. He lived only because the gf that stabbed him calls you to come help him while she's still spiraling out of control.

I say this with full respect to the V fans, who are well aware that this man is an absolute mess and needs so much therapy before he's anywhere in the realm of salvaging his friendships, much less being dateable.

The only thing V should date is therapy, trust me people I played his route

#anti pollpraganda

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so after having covid and being like... pretty sick, like I think potentially concerningly sick, I was finally released back into the wild yesterday and went back to actual work today (I had been editing and marketing and such for my business throughout my quarantine, but today was my first day back to on the clock physical work)

so here's how it went down

the coffeeshop isn't open mon-wed but my boss wanted me to come in and brew/keg some cold brew and do a bit of a deep clean to get things in order while he delivered 8 kegs of cold brew to one of his clients. mopping the floor left me winded.

I worked about 5 hours at the coffeeshop, had a few hours in between, then waitressed for another 5 hours. I can now vouch for the fact that you probably should not jump straight into work after having covid. I started my day feeling like i was operating at about 90% - still a little congested and tired, but overall pretty much good to go - and ended my day at around 60%. I am dead on my feet. I could pass out. even the bartender was like "you sure you're good? you seem pretty out of it."

my first table was this sweet girl in her 20s or something, like maybe a little older than me. this went south real quick when all her friends came in. they were SO damn rude to me, like the audacity of this group of 20-somethings was disgusting. they also drank an entire brand new bottle of patron silver, were upset that we didn't have some other tequila I hadn't even heard of, then begrudgingly switched to cuervo gold for the remainder of the night. anyway they only tipped me 15% on their $260 tab (which was all alcohol and like two orders of mozzarella sticks, btw) but to be fair I got sick of their shit real quick and started kind of avoiding their table and giving them attitude right back so that was a fair tip at that point I guess

some woman from the bar went out of her way to come over to me while I was rolling silverware to tell me this story about her grandparents in the 50s. apparently they met in the restaurant back when it was called "the bloody bucket" or something like that? idfk

some nice guy with a southern accent came in by himself and we had the following exchange while he was trying to figure out what he wanted to drink:

him, scanning the drink menu: "so sorry, I have no idea what I want. uhh... what's local?" me, not knowing shit about beer: "that is the question of the hour isn't it?... sorry dude I wish I could help but I have no idea." him, a little bewildered: "I- you work in a bar." me, fucking tired: "yea, can you believe I've been here for three years and still can't tell you which beers are made five miles from here and which ones are made five thousand miles away?" him, thinking this is funny and endearing thank god: "this one's gotta be local, I'll try this one." I run back and grab his beer and bring it out to him. he goes: "that was fast!" me, just trying to do my job: "haha yeah, well" him: "hey, what you lack in beer knowledge you make up for in speed. what's good on the menu here? what do you recommend" me, biting my tongue because if it's on the menu it's clearly good: "honestly you can't go wrong with any of the menu but if you want my personal opinion our pizza is the best in the world." (I don't eat dairy, but our pizza is one of the top sellers) him, laughing at me again: "the best in the world? that's a ballsy claim" me, just wanting him to order so I can take a time out in the walk in at this point: "I'm not even saying that out of hubris, like if pizza's not your thing you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu, it's all good, but our pizza is the best." spoiler alert he ordered pizza and LOVED it

anyway he thought I was hysterical and tipped me well, he was a cool guy and this particular dive bar banter was the kind that's actually really fun for me im just a lil crabby today and VERY overtired

and today kids the lesson is: if you're the kind of sick where the cdc recommends seeking medical attention - and you don't - then maybe don't expect to be operating at 100% when you're feeling better and able to do stuff again.

#holly's adventures in waitressing #listen don't come at me for not seeing a doctor okay #I thought it was fine #but then I went back to the cdc recommendations for covid just to confirm how long I needed to quarantine for #and I realized that I was actually more on the lines of #moderately sick #and I had at least two of the symptoms that are considered #emergency warning signs #like im fine now though so was it REALLY all that concerning #anyway besties im young and healthy and up to date on my vaccines and a germaphobe and covid was NOT a head cold for me #so be careful out there is my point I guess

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Escape Plan | Matsukawa Issei x F!Reader [mafia!AU]

This took me SO MUCH TIME to write aaaaaah it's not surprising that it's so long :0 i just have many many feelings for Matsukawa Issei ALSO im begging y'all to listen to the playlist before/as you read please !!

Im kinda pissed that i cant add a "read more" option since im on mobile tho :\

(Also ngl at first i planned to get one of the 2 shot but i didn't have the heart to go thru with it)

Warnings : Fluff, it starts with humor but at some point it gets angsty ???? Idk y'all tell me

- Au that could be considered as a ennemies-to-lovers type of situation

[Tags] : @raevaioli and @haikoo like i cannot stress this enough @haikoo this your main manz

- if you could only use one sentence to describe your job to a Karen it would be : stealing from the rich in order to trick other rich people

- you had been what the people would call a spy for most of your life now, the Tokyo based Nekoma Organisation being something close to a family

- you worked with both of your very good friends, Kuroo Testurou and Kozume Kenma

- Kuroo, the leader of your little squad, had been the first one to open up to you when you joined

- he was a gifted chemistry genius and you were sure he could make any poison or soporific out of the most random stuff

- he also had insane combat and physical abilities which made him fit to act in a lab as well as on mission grounds

- Kenma was a little more reserved at first, he was the same age as you but still was really reluctant to accept you as one of his own at first

- when he saw how much Kuroo trusted you and how interested you were in his work he slowly but surely found himself caring for you

- to put it simply Kenma, better known as "apple pi" was a hacker. His job ranged from creating computer viruses to full on enabling the security of whole museums

- despite his cute appearance and shy demeanor he was probably the scariest of you three

- finally, you Y/L L/N was the infiltration and weapons expert of the group, you could weild literally anything from guns, to swords to,,,,,metal rods (but you don't wanna talk about this one) and you were of great help when deciding which infiltration angle was the best in missions

- Kuroo, under the orders of Boss Nekomata, quickly taught you the dangers and ways of the job during your first months working with them, the organisation specializing in outsmarting rich bastards and stealing their precious ressources in order to make "better use of them"

- if they were hoarding a particularly efficient brand of medicine, your goal was to steal it all, and sell it to people in need for free or a low price

- if they were in possession of some important object like let's say,,,,,the construction plans for the emperor's new vacation house, you stole it, made copies to sell at a high price to the highest bidder and your good affiliate, the Fukurodani Corporation would keep an eye on the original as part of their personnal collection, you were fine with that

- yeah they were others organisations like that in Tokyo, your friends from the Fukurodani Corp of course but also the Shiratorizawa elite crime group with who you had worked a couple times before

- ah and there was the Yakuzas too....honestly they were the only group in Tokyo with whom you were still on dangerous terms with

- they didn't like Nekoma in their affairs and you didn't like them in yours, but you tolerated each other

- your boss had established a truce with the representant of the big Yakuza group of your area, Kondo "the viper" Takara, a truly scary woman who had blasted her way to the one of the top positions of the hierarchy

- she even had a cool nickname ヾ(｀ε´)ノ

- but you knew better than to mess with them

- all in all y'all kept doing your jobs well, not bothering anybody

- except for one remaining rivalry with some Miyagi group

- the Aoba Johsai Institution.

- well, rivalry would be a strong word because you kinda got along with that Iwaizumi guy, he was a great hand to hand combat fighter and you respected that

- the others however ? Trash. 👁3👁

- they seem to act like Tokyo will be their territory in the next 5 seconds flat like ??

- THEY DON'T EVEN GO THERE ????

- "they be acting like they can just swoop in and eat OUR rich" you had told Kuroo and Kenma one day over ramen

- spoiler alert : it was a bad idea cause Kuroo snorted and almost made the noodles go up his nose

- no but seriously they always seemed to take advantage of YOUR missions to attract attention

- how did they even know which missions you were on anyway ??? (Kenma and Kunimi are actually good friends cause they play video games together but he'd never tell you that)

- it's like that one time you infiltrated a business company's heir's residence and then you came across a dude named Hanamaki and you had the HARDEST time whisper shouting to him how blowing up the whole place was a bad idea to retrieve one (1) diamond

- at the end you felt so tired that you gave it to him anyway ಥ_ಥ ("just take it ffs" "really ??" "Don't make me regret this")

- they also had the single worst person ever on one of their teams.

- Matsukawa Issei

- just thinking about it made you want to take your metal bat and break something in your shared room with your two other friends

- seriously that guy was like the epitome of clownery

- he's also supposed to be his team's gun expert except that's not the best task for someone who refuses to take anything with him but his freaking FISTS

- the first time you had met y'all ended up being on the same case to assassinate some guy who had kidnapped some cute freckled kid from a place in Miyagi called Karasuno

- EXCEPT HE WAS IN TOKYO SO IT WAS YOUR DUTY !!! NOT HIS !!!!

- you had Kenma on the earbud telling you about the guy's position in the club you were currently one street away from. You were posted on the rooftop of a building with a sniper rifle ready to get done with it and go save the kid but GUESS WHO COMES IN FISTS SWINGING WHEN YOU LITERALLY HAD THE TARGET IN SIGHT

- and he had the nerve to look straight toward your rifle's aim and flip you off while smirking

- sir you're about to catch these hands🚶🏽

- he had knocked him out alright and he got the young boy out but you were NOT ready to let that slide so you quickly got down and crossed path with him at the back exit of the club

- "what exactly do you think you were doing in there ?" Listen. You may have sounded confident enough saying that but you had NO idea that this dude was like a whole ass giraffe

- and he knew he was tall so he had the audacity to say

- "sorry can't hear you so well from down there midget, i was just doing my job (▰˘◡˘▰)" if it weren't for the karasuno boy being right there you would have stabbed his kneecaps on sight

- anyway after that y'all just seemed to run into each other wayyyy too often

- insults were shared just as often tho

- "well butter my buns and call me betty broker if it isn't my sweet little midget shooting people !"

- "stfu before i choke you"

- "kinky but can you reach my neck ?"

- "you've sunk low enough"

-so yeah f u n t i m e s

- aside from that, business was going great but Kuroo had had news of a very important mission for you but he insisted on letting Boss Nekomata tell you about it himself for some reason

- he'd never done that :(

- you were kinda hurt that your best friend was hiding stuff from you tbh :(

- and Kenma did not seem to know more than you for now

- so you spent a whole week just mopping around

- sometimes you would go and poke fun and the newbie Lev Haiba but it wasn't the same

- Kuroo and Kenma kept working on missions while you were left waiting for that one assignment that Nekomata seemed to keep you for

- until today when Kuroo finally told you that the boss was requesting you in his office

- ngl you were EXCITED

- maybe you would have to zipline down the Tokyo tower (σ≧▽≦)σ maybe he was going to let you take a chainsaw with you this time (σ≧▽≦)σ

- maybe he- "oh" you deadpanned, stepping foot into the office and seeing none other than your arch nemesis, Matsukawa Issei in all his pisces clown glory

- "why tf are you there shitty eyebrows"

- "i had a good day too Y/N ! thanks for asking :D" today was the day. You were 100% ready to kill him and the knife that was attached to your thigh strap seemed like such a good option rn-

- "stop it you two. Y/N take a sit" Nekomata gestured, as you didn't hesitate to listen to your superior even fully aware of Mattsun's eyes annoyingly following your every movement

-"Okay so. Y/N i know you may be wondering why Matsukawa's here but to put it simply we've been informed that a rich family have gotten their hands on one of Aoba Johsai's rarest item : a gold engraved katana that belonged to their first boss"

- "so what do you need us for ?" You didn't mean to use "us" but you knew better than to piss off your boss, he was like a parental figure come on

- "i need you guys to infiltrate an auction held by said family and steal it back in the span of one week. It's up to you to work together or not but keep in mind that our arrangement states that we're autorised to make copies of the katana for future sells."

- you guys nodded, after all you were professionnals before everything and you were about to leave when Nekomata put something on the table

- "here are the keys to your appartment near the auction site it'll be your hideout !"

-.....now this had to be a cruel joke-

- "id rather sleep under a bridge then live with her for a whole week"

- "wow this is the first time we agree on something Mattsun" the oh so familiar nickname dripped in venom as you said it, unsure of what was supposed to happen

- "oh yes you could but i suppose that you don't have the supplies and tools that you will definitely need during that mission :)"

- you locked eyes with the brunette for a minute before reluctantly stomping to the table and grabbing hold of the keys and adress written on a paper, storming out of the door, letting out a loose "come on shitty eyebrows we have data to collect" to your new....partner ? Ugh it was about to be a long week

- it turns out the appartment was a lot smaller than you hoped for, with two single person beds, a computer post and different storing purposed furniture

- it was a common thing however, because the last thing an undercover spy would want is to draw attention with a flashy hideout

- the first step was to gather information on who would be at the auction which shouldnt be too hard

- "hey ill take the lead and contact my friend so that he can determine who is going to be here" you said as you sat on the chair in front of the computer

- "mm yeah you do that ill check what kind of weapons have been provided to us" Mattsun had no difficulty finding them as the drawers well full of them....this was very promising

- Kenma had just sent you the list of people that had been invited to the event, and you recognised many names as being members of the powerful Yakuza group lead by Konda Takara, of course.....the infamous viper herself

- you called out to Mattsun to show him and briefly explained what they were up too and how they usually fonctionned

- the auction was to take place the last 3 days after an opening party, leaving the rest of the week for preparations

- they usually took their time in comitting their crimes so you thought that stopping them mid plan by taking advantage of it was the best way to get the sword

- Mattsun didn't have anything to say for the moment, seemingly thoughtful about the whole situation

- "just so you know" you started, already regretting the decision of talking in your head, "i don't plan on being friends with you anytime soon but i feel like for this we should at least try not to rip each other's hair out"

- "i never planned on that second option"

- "huh ?"

- "i hope you know that we've never had a single conversation without insults of some kind before so for the sake of both of us it would be better to actually get to know each other since we're supposed to work together"

- you hated to admit it

- but he was right

- however you didn't comment on it, opting for throwing him a dry "let's sleep" before plopping yourself on your own bed on the other side of the room

- this is about to be one hell of a week

-3 days had passed in the crammed appartement both you and Mattsun struggling to inform yourself on each specific individual that was going to be present at the auction

- right now, you were both sitting on the floor, wearing simple oversized shirts and pyjama pants and shorts, cheese pizza box laying on top of the document covered surface

- "Mattsun, pass me the paper about Okuda Takeda please" :000

- Matsukawa froze, because he knew that in 2 days of living together y'all had establised that you wouldn't be at each other's throats

- but hearing you using his nickname unironically and saying please ???? That was still something he had to get used to

- "what are you staring at ? Give me the paper shitty eyebrows >:[" ah there she was

- "thats my girl" he thought, handing you the document and resuming his own reading

- here's the catch : Mattsun was head over heels in love with you since like day 1 that Hanamaki told him about this pretty girl who let him take the diamond from his mission. He tried to repress his feelings as he had noticed that you seemed way closer with your friend Kuroo who he had seen on missions with you

- maybe you liked him

- he would understand, he seemed way more confident than him and he was also probably way smarter since he was a genius and all

- also the way you were always soft to him and not Matsukawa kinda got to him

- he wanted you to hug HIM after a mission too and NOT insult him

- but he judged it for the better as he still got to be close to you in his own way with the playful fights you always seemed to pick with him

- it was easier than confronting his feelings or rejection

- this mission proved to make things so much harder for him tho

- like yeah he saw you being a badass plenty of other times but now ?

- he got to see you being all clingy and grumpy in the morning (he never knew being called a dumbass while you were falling back asleep on his shoulder was his thing but hey) , got to see your nose scrunch up when you were focusing on mapping out the position of the vent system of the venue

- he could go on for hours about how much he loved you and your plan was not making it easy.....profiting off the yakuzas' plan took way too much waiting and he understood that you wanted it to go as well as possible but he just couldn't keep living like this until then

- it felt like torture

- and he did not want to see you in that gorgeous dress that you were supposed to wear at the auction during the infiltration

- he knew that a couple more days could drive him crazy and make him do dumb shit like kissing you

- he had thought about that a lot of times but never brought himself to do it because je knew it was pointless

- he had to take action now

- the night of the opening ceremony, the day before the Yakuzas would start their scheme

- both of you were laying in your beds, awake, that was a habit you had developped over the past nights, you were just, aware of each other's presence and then sometime you would ask him something about his life, his friends, himself

- it made his heart beat too fast everytime and he could feel himself falling even more by the second when he heard you giggling talking about the time you pulled a prank on your friend Yaku with Kuroo

- he knew that you were already very sleepy from the way you were slurring your words

- "Y/N do you hate me ?" He said, abruptly and he heard a strangled laugh coming from you followed up by the question

- "what's that for dummy ?"

- "please answer" he asked in a whisper, sounding almost desperate

- you took a second to think about it

-you had grown quite close to your tall partner in such a short period of time, even letting your guard down and stopping from being so defensive

- "i don't hate you....i could never" you said the last part more to yourself tho but Matsukawa didn't miss it, he wished he did as he heard the soft sighs coming from your now sleeping form

- his heart ached as he got up, putting on his black coat over his mathing turtleneck shirt, taking his gun and spare map of the auction venue

- you were totally going to hate him now....

- and then he left for the opening party

- the rain was pouring outside

- for some reason you couldn't sleep well that night

- that only happened whenever Kuroo was out on a mission at night or Kenma was working in his office

- you hated sleeping alone, you couldn't do it

- being alone was the one thing you dreaded the most in your life, death was nothing if nobody knew where you were, if nobody aknowledged your existence you weren't alive

- but Mattsun was there and you trusted him.

- yeah you were kind of an ass to him during like 90% of your interactions with him but you just didn't know how to talk to him ??? He was so strong and good at what he did so you couldn't help but feel admiration but also intimidation

- yet you've felt probably more comfortable with him than anyone in your life (yes even Kuroo and Kenma weirdly enough)

- it was a nice feeling

- maybe it was because you saw him differently than them...

- but anyway

- you felt like yourself around him

- and yet

- why couldn't you sleep ?

- "Mattsun ?" You called out to him, voice cracked from not having used it for a while

- no answer

- maybe he didn't hear you over the rain....?

- you had a bad feeling about this

- "Mattsun ?" You called out a little louder, sitting up

- yep definitely

- you turned on the light and to your surprise, Matsukawa was nowhere in sight

- your heart sunk at the realization

- you were alone

- what about the plan ? Ah its true that he never said anything about it

- did he not trust you enough with it ? Did he think you were too assertive ?

- you wanted to cry but it seemed as if your brain wasn't working, your body rushing on its own to check the date and time on your phone : past 10pm on thursday night.....

- the opening party !

- "shit shit shit he must have gone there to take them by surprise wtf is he thinking doing this alone?" You thought aloud, maybe it would trick your body into not being scared

- at this point you were terrified, rushing to get the red dress on as well as putting your 2 guns under each of your thigh straps

- is he alone ? Surrounded by highly trained and dangerous Yakuzas ? What if....you were too late ?

- you didn't have time to think too much about it as you knew that this kind of thoughts led nowhere.

- you had to infiltrate that party the fastest you've ever done in your life and see for yourself, luckily, the venue was only a few crossroads away from your appartment

- truth was Mattsun's plan was not so bad

- after all you had insisted on making him find info on every staff member there too so it's thanks to you if he just so happened to know what type of guy that one waitress liked in order to flirt with her and convince her that he had forgotten his watch in one of the closed off aeras of the venue

- the place was absolutly gigantic, after all it was a mansion bought will illegal money

- he hated this, he just wanted to get it over with, retrieve the sword, gtfo and go back to Miyagi forever so that he wouldn't feel the pain of the illusion of being by your side when you were clearly far ahead of him

- you'd always been anyway

- he had finally reached the generator room and opened the vents with much difficulty as the room was a mess of cardboard boxes and storage shelves

- he was just going to cut the power, which would take about 15 minutes to get back, allowing him to go thru the vents to the main hall that was right thru the wall to his side, retrieve the sword and just make a run for it

- hopefully the rain would cover most of the sound he made so that was even better

- see that would have been great if he hadn't felt the icy cold metal of a gun at the nape of his neck as he was fiddling with the generator

- he had been caught.

- it was the end.

- shit he fucked the whole mission over and now even you didn't have a chance to-

- "what exactly do you think you're doing Mattsun ?" You said coldly even tho the hurt in your tone didnt go unnoticed by the taller man

- "haha Y/N whatchu doing here on this fine night ? You look stunning btw"

- "Cut the crap shitty eyebrows i asked you a question"

- you finally lowered your gun allowing your harsh glare to show how upset you truly were

- damn, Matsukawa really felt shitty :\

- he'd never seen you like that- well not soaked from the rain but....so vulnerable to him

- all your feelings talks happened in the dark of night in your hideout, he'd never seen your face look so pained before

- "I did what was best for both us..."

- "bullshit." He wasn't sure that he believed himself either to be honest

- "what the fuck are you even doing anyway ? I thought you and i were in this mission together ?? Did nothing matter to you ? I finally think that i found someone who i could trust other than my fucking family and that's what you do ? Ditch me for your own profit ?? You did what was best for your damn self Matsukawa"

- you were upset. He got it really, his insecurities had gotten the best of him like they often did....except he didn't have the strength to confront them, to confront you about it. So he got it and he didn't retaliate.

- "so what ?? You're not even going to say anything ?? Not even TRY to fucking apologize ? Do you really don't care ?" You searched for his eyes, but little did you know that he just....couldn't talk nor maintain eye contact with you right now

- "Mattsun...i thought you and i had...something ? I don't know maybe i hallucinated or some shit but i thought we were at least friends you know ? D-did you ever tolerate me at all ?"

- your voice cracked, it got lower and it cracked, and at that moment he was sure his heart broke right at this instant too

- he wanted to tell you that that was the farthest thing from the truth

- he wanted to tell you that he loved you

- but you were too far. Once again, you were miles ahead of him, more than ever

- and the sound of voices coming from the corridor did NOT HELP

- you could not afford being found here so with the professionalism left in you, you pushed your feelings away and pulled Mattsun behind a shelf, crouching and waiting

- you were so close he could feel you shivering from the cold and he felt so so bad

- but now was not really the moment

- "didn't you hear shouting ?" Shit. Maybe you should have waited until getting out of here for your heart to heart because this guard was definitely not trippin

- there were 2, luckily they didn't have the idea to split up to search the room, all you had to do was move low and close to the walls in order reach the door and well....the katana literally could not matter less to any of y'all rn

- at this moment you really regretted going out in such a hurry completly forgetting to contact Kenma, he could have hacked into the camera system and told you were they were so easily.....

- anyway, despite that you guys were stealthy enough to get out if the room

- now the problem was getting out of here.....

- you held Mattsun's wrist loosely as you ran thru the corridor of the building, thunder raging and labored breathing filling the silence

- "Y/N we could get out from the rooftop !" Right....if you could only get there then maybe you could just parcour your way out of this by getting on other rooftops....damn you were glad Matsukawa always thought of every escape plan possible

- you didn't really mean what you said earlier

- yes, you were disappointed but, you were also scared for his dumbass

- and rn may not be the best moment to realize it as you were most likely in a life of death situation but....you loved him

- fuck you loved him so much that you were running in a goddamn dress right now

- "i truly hoped it wasn't you" said a voice from the end of the lobby

- of course it just had to be the Yakuza boss you dreaded so much

- Kondo was just standing there, arms crossed but you knew better than to take her lightly

- "did you come to retrieve it ?" Its funny how her voice seemed to dominate even the full on storm outside, the occasional lightning bolt shining light from the huge windows into the corridor

- "No....let us pass please we just want to leave" Mattsun felt how tensed you were and immediatly rested his hand on his gun handle under his coat

- "yeah sure sweetheart but only if you tell your guard dog to calm down unless he wants me to cut his fingers clean off" she threatened nonchalantly as her hand met the handle of her own katana strapped to her belt

- Matsukawa was deadass glaring at her so hard you didn't recognise him

- he honestly looked like he could take her on but...you didn't feel like testing this theory tonight

- "hey hey, it's alright" you soothed him, putting your hand on his arm and squeezing slightly

- it seemed to work because he quickly let go of his gun even tho he was still glaring

- "let us go" he said firmly

- she pushed herself out of the way and motionned with her arm as if to say "go on~" in the most theatrical way

- you passed her without issues and soon found yourself on the roofs as planned in Mattsun's escape route and made it safely to the streets, rain still pouring

- you were finally letting out a breathe you didn't know you were holding all this time

- you were alive and most importantly, so was he

- you turned around and were ready to say something when he cut you off by grabbing your arms and pulling you into a kiss

- it was short but it managed to get his point across very well as well as warm you up when he wrapped his arms around your waist, resting his forehead against yours

- "i love you Y/N....i swear i didn't mean to hurt you and put you in danger like that....if i knew i would have done things differently i-"

- "i love you too Mattsun and it's never been a problem to me, i've done way more dangerous things in my life than rescue my boyfriend from getting killed dummy"

- in the end, you weren't alone

- somehow he had become, your escape plan from it

#haikyuu x reader #matsukawa x reader #mattsun #mayhaps i cried #haikyuu au #haikyuu!!#hq x reader #hq!! headcanons #hq!! fic #haikyuu imagines #haikyuu matsukawa #aoba johsai #aoba jōsai #alternate universe #spy!au #mafia!au

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Dark Horses 5

Kovac hoved into view, his face caked in congealed with blood, his eyes bright through the grime, his mouth split into a grin.

"Do you feel the joy of it? The everliving fucking joy," his voice was animated and loud, "I tell you now, you'll never feel as alive as you do right now!"

Kovac looked around, his movements feral, "I love this job," another mad grin, "you'll never feel alive again!"

Costa jerked awake and looked around, he was slumped in a chair, around him soldiers worked. Staff Sergeant Frank King was binding Butlanska's wounds.

"You doing ok trooper?" Asked a voice.

Costa looked up feeling dazed, "uh, yes ma'am," he responded.

"Very good trooper, come with me," said the Quartermaster.

Something sparked in Costa's numb brain, "you called me trooper, ma'am."

"I did, would you rather I change?" Came the response.

"No, no trooper is good, ma'am" Costa said stumbling after the large woman, he'd never enjoyed being called "Cherub"

Ten minutes later Costa was sat at a table tucking into a plate of food, he had clean clothes and had enjoyed a brief shower, now the Quartermaster had produced cottage pie and vimto seemingly by magic and he was filling up on his favourite meal. The Quartemaster stood nearby, he could tell she wasn't watching him.

Captain Dorman and Sergeant Webb approached, they both stopped a distance off as the Qm's baleful glare turned to them, "evening Qm, I wanted a chat with Trooper Costa, debrief him after his escapades with the Major."

"Later."

"I was rather, er hoping, he's in our command...welfare," the Captain trailed off.

"I've got him right now, Major told me, you can talk later Hero, take Plank and get about your day," spoke the Qm.

Costa, feeling more alert and less dazed appreciated the peace, he respected his Troop commander and his sergeant but this period of calm made him feel whole again, he watched the two men walk away. He felt even better when Ty was brought across to sit with him.

"Here you go Mouth," said the Qm handing a bottle of iced tea to Ty, it was his favourite brand.

His meal finished Costa felt renewed, The Qm gave him a nod and walked away. A minute or so later Major Kovac appeared and patted Ty on his uninjured arm.

"Damn good to see you in one piece trooper," Costa here went through the ringer keeping you alive, would've been a damn shame to waste that effort," he turned to Costa, "Costa, tell Sergeant Webb I said you can carry that kukri anywhere you want." The Major nodded to them both and walked off. Ty placed his hand over Costa's and they sat in silence for a while.

"Cherub, Mouth stop lazing about holding hands and piss off back to work the pair of you," yelled the Qm and the two troopers ran for it.

The Dark Horses fortified their positions and scouts were sent out to check the secondary Bartuq positions.

Barbie stopped running and lay down on the floor, "It's too much, it's too damn wet, this isn't air this is soup!"

Becca turned back and jogged over to her, "struggling Baps?"

"Fuck your skinny ass Becca, this is too damn hot. Its a jungle, its like 1000% humidity," gasped Panther dropping to her knees beside the prone Barbie.

"Come on, it's not so bad, we round this headland and comeback down by the river, one of the rivers, we'll make it about 12k back to base." Becca said jogging round her two friends.

Knickers slowed to a stop and bent at the waist, gasping for breath, "If we, kill her here, we can, dump the body, in the river, and claim, she went on, ahead."

"Oh come on, it's not all that bad we're over 2/3 done. Only a little more suffering left," Becca encouraged.

"Listen bitch," Barbie said rolling onto her knees, "you think just because you like pain the rest of us want this?"

"I don't like pain?"

"Really!? Hurt-me-Daddy-Becca doesn't like pain? Choke-me-Daddy-Becca isn't enjoying being short of breath?" Scoffed Panther.

Becca stopped jogging on the spot, "I don't call Kovac Daddy."

"No? What do you call him? Master?" Panther hooted, "Major!!?"

"Oh Major, yes sir, I'll do anything you order Major, do you salute?"

Becca pouted and rounded on Panther, "what about you? Do you call Wolf sir while on your knees?"

Panther gave a peal of laugher, "fuck off, he calls me a goddess before we even start, he only outranks me out here, we all know Kovac is the big dog everywhere."

"Speaking of the big-dog, has the Major made a decision about this second position we need to capture?" Asked Barbie looking from her troop commander to her Sergeant.

"Nothing yet, but you can trust the Major will have a plan," answered Knickers.

Barbie nodded accepting this fact and gestured to the path, "shall we get this over with?" They started to jog down the track.

Kovac was sitting with Wolf in his office, "the plan has to be simple Wolf, there is no magic trick to this, we breech and we force them south onto the savannah and any survivors get mopped up by Towoli security forces at a later date, once the second defensive structure is captured they're finished as a power," Kovac spread his hands.

Wolf nodded, "look, overall it's a good plan but the idea of this being a rapid breech entry job, it's a bit...old fashioned."

"RBE is a classic because it works, long and short of it is, we need to get in and we need to do it fast, Dorman will breech, Becca will push in and you will sweep. I'll have Gilly set up the gunners to drive any escaping frogs south." Kovac stood, "once the Qm has the ordinance redistributed we'll give orders."

The Dark Horses were a unique force in the galaxy, taken wholesale from a regiment that had taken heavy losses they had all been trained to the same standard and even for human military were considered highly trained. I found during my time with these humans that I took their training for granted, these were not the human standard, these were the heights humanity could reach in this area. Twinned with this complacency was an amazement that humans could train, could learn a skill and develop it to a level of brilliance even to other humans. Most races known were born to their specific tasks in society.

Of course all species could develop or enhance a skill but none could break a typecast like humans could.

When the Dark Horses attacked the Bartuq defence, I realised I was watching military unit that had been working together and been led by the same officers for over a decade.

It looked like the fluid parts of a machine, 3 troop stole forwards in the gloom and placed their charges, they breached the outer perimeter and Becca led 2 troop forward, flooding the breach and securing a position. Fortified by Dorman's 3 Troop Becca pushed on and Wolf came behind to support them. Within the hour the Bartuq compound was captured.

I joined Becca and Kovac on the ridge watching the Bartuq stream out into the grasslands, their numbers greatly diminished.

"Tough bit of work that," Becca muttered.

"Butchers bill mercifully short," replied Kovac.

"Won't have to listen to Grey's guitar practice for a while," Becca said.

"Aye, hopefully Frank won't be able to save all his function in that arm."

This is a human habit, making cruel comments to alleviate a situation, they call it humour, or friendship.

Armoured vehicles poured out of a group of hills attacking the Bartuq.

"Oh fuck, what's this fart-waffle?" Asked Gilly as he joined the two officers.

Kovac cursed softly, "It's the Earth Defence Corps."

"What are the EDC doing? What are they doing here? Fucking cowboys," Becca asked.

"Forget that, that's, what? Three squadrons? Of bloody interceptor class Chimera armoured light cav, that means they must have deployed at batallion level, so they have at least a regiment of support infantry, two? They must have more armour and combat support arms to support that too...they've either deployed a goddamn Brigade of troops to this rock or they're even more incompetent than I give credit." Kovac said, his voice stunned.

"So the cannon fodder have come in strength, what else is new? If they didn't deploy a brigade to do a platoon's job they wouldn't be able to lose as many men as they like to do," Becca said shrugging.

"No, they've deployed a brigade of human troops on the border of Xhost held territory!" Kovac said, turning around and looking at the sky, "you can't do that quietly."

"Kov, does it matter? I mean..." Gilly was turning to Kovac but cut off as the Major turned and ran down the slope.

I've seen human panic and fear, I've also seen humans overcome that fear and direct it. This seemed to be what Kovac was doing

The Major was using his communicator, "all units return to the FOB, immediate withdrawal."

Gilly turned to Becca and gave a questioning gesture after Kovac, but Becca wasn't looking. She was staring at the sky.

Half a dozen Xhost warbirds were dropping in from low orbit, they dropped low over the EDC and began firing into the Chimera squadrons.

Becca had turned and streaked away, Gilly opened his communicator up and started calling instructions to Griffin Battery.

A dreadnought class Xhost ship broke atmospher and I looked up on time to see a cloudburst, a dark, stinking rain fell across the savannah and onto the foliage the Dark Horses were retreating into, I felt it hit my exterior and it burned, I slowed and as more drops hit I blacked out.

I could hear voices, human voices.

"You both look ridiculous," laughed a familiar voice.

"Good to see you weren't caught in it."

"Listen, the implication that I had found somewhere to take a nap is a vicious rumour spread by my political enemies," that voice again.

"So you avoided it and Kovac avoided it but the rest of us got soaked, including the professor," said a third voice.

"Did it have any effect on you lot?"

"Made my eyes stream," said the second voice, a woman's.

The first voice, must be Wolf I realised, "lot of red eyes."

"Stinks and makes you cry, hardly a dangerous weapon," the third vice said.

"Killed the Bartuq survivors and a few drops overwhelmed the professor," said Gilly.

"So...what is it?" Asked Becca.

"Kovac says it's propenyl sulfenic acid, according to Petra."

"Sulfenic...onion juice!?"

"Basically," Wolf said apologetically.

"Explains why I'm craving hotdogs," said Gilly.

"So, what? They've used their bio-weapons and it gave me cravings, the Xhost aren't as tough as I remember them," Wolf said.

"Except, they've landed and formed a beachhead. Kovac has contacted the general for support...till then we're on our own, the onion juice devastated the Towoli numbers."

It should come as no shock that some of the galaxy's most potent biochemical weapons have been harnessed by humans for food, drink and recreation. Nicotinoid, cannabinoid, capsaicin ethanol and goitrin and thyocyanates. All accepted toxins in the human diet.

#humans are space oddities #humans are space australians #humans are insane #humans are space orcs #space faerie #space australia #space orcs #earth is a deathworld #this is why i call kovac daddy #kovac #dark horses

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