Concept: Gogo is crushing hard on her classmate Honey Lemon but can't get up the courage to ask her out. She angsts about it by listening to "Teenage Dirtbag" on repeat, never expecting to actually get that fairy tale ending. Well when her bestie Fred starts dating Honey Lemon's bestie, Tadashi, the two team up to wingman the hell out of this. When Gogo doesn't get up the courage to actually ask HL to prom she gets very depressed about it and decides to skip the dance, but Fred drags her there. Thanks to Tadashi being friends with the AV kids, he's been texting Fred to get updates all night and gets them to start playing "Teenage Dirtbag" just as Fred walks in with Gogo. And Honey Lemon, who has a huge crush on Gogo and has run out of patience waiting to get asked (and having been in cahoots with Tadashi and Fred) approaches Gogo with tickets to see a show by one of her favorite punk bands (just like the end of the song). Gogo freaks out a little but obviously says yes, and the rest is history :)
Merry (belated) Christmas! Things have been really busy so I haven't had a chance to write in a bit. Christmas was a lot of fun, though! On Christmas Eve we stayed at home watching Christmas movies and drinking cocoa, just our family (Papa, Dad, Danny, and me.) We watched The Santa Clause and Polar Express, two of my favorite movies! Sakura tried to get into the tree again, but fortunately Papa caught her before she knocked off any ornaments.
Christmas morning we opened presents. I made plushies for everyone and I think they really liked them--I'm always worried about if people will like what I make them ^^; I got some really great gifts, including some new dolls and a really cute puffy vest from Papa that looks like Baymax!
In the afternoon we went to Grandma Cass' for the big Christmas party for all our extended family and friends--every year the party just seems to get bigger! I loved seeing all my aunts and uncles and cousins and friends, even if being around so many people can be a bit overwhelming. I love hanging out with Sunny and Hermione outside of school, and Tía Honey Lemon always gives me the best gifts--she gave me some really cute fabric scraps from her boutique to make doll clothes out of, and she also gave me a really pretty long black wig I can use for cosplaying!
I did eventually end up needing a break from people for a bit--fortunately I'm not the only introvert with sensory sensitivity in this family, so Aunt Cass always has the attic as a quiet space for anyone who needs it. I really like the attic, I know it's where Papa and Uncle Hiro had their room growing up and sometimes when I'm up there I like to imagine what they must have been like when they were my age. I know Danny takes after Papa the most since he loves robotics, but I know Papa did some sewing like I do so I like to think about him doing that up there!
When I was feeling a bit less overwhelmed I went back downstairs and guess who was waiting for me? Luna! We're not really family since she's my Papa's brother's husband's adopted uncle's daughter (try saying that five times fast!) but we've kind of grown up together since we're the same age and our families usually see each other on the holidays. (I wish we went to the same school but since her family lives outside of San Fransokyo she's in a different school district :() She's always looked out for me, kind of like my own personal knight in shining armor 💙 (Literally, she's started collecting armor to wear to Ren faire because she wants to be a professional knight when she grows up!)
She asked me if I was okay and then gave me my Christmas present--she seemed a little nervous about it, but it was the cutest Cinnamoroll stuffed animal and I absolutely loved it! I had a present for her too--I made a plushie of her dressed as a knight. I was kind of nervous as well but she said it was the best present she'd ever gotten and that she's going to keep it on her desk so she'll see it every day--eee! >//< And we ended up hanging out until it was time to go home, so it was a great day!
Now I'm just in that weird space between Christmas and New Years where time seems to go really slow and really fast at the same time and nothing feels normal. Not that I'm complaining about having the time off school, I've mostly been working on sewing projects and reading the new mangas I got for Christmas. The next big thing happening is the New Year's party next week, I'm looking forward to it!
It's weird thinking that it's almost the new year. I'm not sure that I have any real resolutions. I know I want to finish my projects that I didn't finish this year and start on some new ones. And Papa and Dad are talking about taking me and Danny to Disneyland in the fall! (But that's more of something to look forward to than a goal.) I guess mostly I just want to try some new things--try some new patterns for doll clothes, cosplay some new characters, go new places, discover some new books or shows, maybe even make some new friends. I think I'm just going to do my best to be open to whatever good things the new year is going to bring my way!
Happy New Year, Diary!
Love,
Rose 🌸
Hey everyone, it's Dashi! I thought it would be fun to do a little writing challenge for myself, writing from Rose's perspective! I loved books that were written in the format of diaries or journals as a kid and honestly that's sometimes the easiest format for me to write from so I figured I'd go with that ^^ I kinda loved this so I might do some more of these posts--maybe more from Rose, or even exploring some of my other dolls' perspectives! Let me know if you guys have any thoughts :)
Thanks so much for spending another year sharing our adventures, we hope everyone is having a good or at least gentle holiday season! Here's to more awesome adventures in 2025! :D
A Slow Day at the Lucky Cat Cafe (Open RP Starter)
Overall it’s been a fairly quiet day at the Lucky Cat Cafe. Papa and Uncle Hiro both thought that all of their kids (Rose, Danny, and their cousins Hope and Dev) should spend time helping out at the cafe their Grandma Cass runs, both to help grandma and because they said it had been a formative experience for them growing up doing the same thing. Rose doesn’t mind to much--sometimes she gets a little nervous around the customers, but most of them are really nice, and Grandma Cass always lets her have leftover pastries. And on quiet days like today she’s allowed to read or work on sewing projects at the counter if there aren’t guests around. It’s actually been really slow today--no one’s come in for at least an hour--so Rose is enjoying reading the latest volume of her favorite manga, My Dress Up Darling. She’s just starting to wonder if anyone else is going to come in today when she hears the bells over the door chime, signaling that they finally have a new customer. Quickly she stows her book on the empty shelf under the register before calling out, “Hello, welcome to the Lucky Cat Cafe!”
Carrie belongs to my friend, @divinejusticespiritual!
A Spooky, Scary Birthday
Ch. 2
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October 8th, 2032
Before long, when nighttime loomed, a certain theme park area came in view. When the vehicle slowed to a stop in the parking lot, Tadashi made the three-word announcement they were all waiting for, interrupting makeout sessions between two of the three couples inside.
“Here we are!”
The group immediately filed out with their luggage, Venus shoving her game console in her hoodie pocket. “Now will you guys tell me where we are?” She playfully griped. Strangely, they seemed to try to stay in front of her, obscuring her vision. It helped that she was among the shortest in the group, only second to Hiro by an inch.
“Actually,” Tadashi smirked, “We'll just show you.” He and Fred dramatically stepped back to let her see ahead; the lit-up Sleeping Beauty castle!
Her green eyes widened, as her jaw dropped in shock. She couldn't believe it; they had taken her to Disneyland, for her birthday! Just like she had wanted for years! A wide smile grew on her face, before screams of joy escaped her throat, as she hopped up and down with excitement. Her friends and boyfriend watched with wide grins, glad she was happy; even Gogo managed to smirk. Venus hugged everyone in turn, thanking them profusely. But when it was Wasabi's turn, learning he mainly had the idea to come out there for her special day, she took a different approach; she ran and pounced on him, though thankfully he wasn't seriously hurt, and he landed face-up on the concrete, with her on top of him. Before he could say anything, she started covering his whole face with quick, ecstatic kisses. The others watched in amusement, as Wasabi laughed, and playfully shook his head. “Okay, okay, let me breathe,” He chuckled, sitting up with one hand on her shoulder, “We're really glad you're happy, Sunshine.” He kissed her tiny lips for a moment, “Was the wait worth it?”
“Definitely,” She giggled, and helped him back on his feet. He had purple kiss marks all over his face from her lipstick. “Where are we staying?”
“Right there!” Honey pointed to the back of “The Disneyland Hotel” in front of them.
“Awesome!” They all headed for the hotel, dragging their luggage along. Venus smiled at the beautiful area; the gorgeous blue lighting from the two buildings, the palm trees, the tiki bar, and the swimming pools surrounded by lounge chairs made it very cozy. “Wow,” She breathed in awe, and took her phone out of her purse to get a picture, her other hand holding Wasabi's.
He smiled when she perked up at the sight of the Fantasia Gift Shop. She was so cute. “After we check in,” He whispered, and kissed her temple. She blushed, and nodded with a little giggle, and rested her head on his arm. They all walked inside the lobby; it had a “Small World” rug in shades of purple and blue, ivory walls and floors, blue lighting at the front desk, rod chandeliers, a purple plush couch and armchairs, and little tables in front of them. “I'll check us in,” He offered; Hiro and the remaining couples sat on the chairs, getting comfortable fast.
“I'll go with you.” Venus walked with her boyfriend to the shortest line, looking around the beautiful lobby.
Thankfully, they didn't have to wait long. “Hello! Welcome to the Disneyland Hotel!” The female cast member kindly greeted them. “How can I help you?”
“We have a reservation for a one-bedroom family suite,” Wasabi replied; he stifled laughter at Venus' gasp and jaw drop of surprise. “It should be under Woods, for the birthday girl.” He held her close by her shoulders.
The woman typed and scrolled on her computer, then nodded. “Ah, yes! Here it is. Your suite is ready for you; I'll have a bellhop come for your luggage.”
“Okay, thank you,” Wasabi nodded, then returned to the others, “Our suite is ready; they're getting a bellhop out here.”
“Sweet!” Fred pumped his fists in the air. “You excited to be here, V?”
“Very!” She giggled. “I can't believe you guys did this!”
“Believe it,” Gogo smirked, “You're not dreaming.”
“This is real!” Honey hugged Venus tightly, lifting her off the floor for a moment.
The birthday girl felt her airways blocked for a moment, before they were opened back up. “Thanks so much, all of you. You're the best friends anyone could ask for!” She hugged them one by one again, then turned to Wasabi. “And the best boyfriend ever.” She hugged him tightly, goofily shaking him for a second.
He laughed, and hugged her back. “Anything for you, princess.” He kissed her blushing cheek, ignoring Hiro's gag gesture. He chuckled, and held her when she bashfully burrowed her face in his chest, her dark hair draping like curtains. Her shyness was so adorable; it was one of the many things he loved about her.
Just then, a bellhop with a luggage cart entered the lobby from one of the elevators. “Woods?”
“That's us,” Gogo raised her hand, as they stood up.
“So, we're having a birthday tomorrow?” The friendly man tried to make conversation, as the cart was loaded.
“Yep,” Wasabi nodded, “My beautiful girlfriend, Catherine.” He patted her back, as she unveiled her face. “We drove 6 hours from San Fransokyo to come here for her special day.”
“They didn't tell me, until we arrived a few minutes ago,” She giggled, “The wait was worth it.”
“Good! How old will you be tomorrow?”
“19.”
“Oh, you're 18 right now? I thought you were first entering your teen years,” He admitted sheepishly.
“It's okay,” She giggled, “I get that a lot. I'm so excited to be here!”
“I'm glad!” He nodded, as they headed for their suite. “The Halloween décor is beautiful in person, the treats are amazing, and the merchandise is all fun. Plus, the Haunted Mansion has a Nightmare Before Christmas makeover.”
“Yep,” Venus confirmed, holding Wasabi's hand as they walked, “I'll be riding that, definitely.”
Before long, they arrived at their destination. “Here we are!” The bellhop opened the door for them, then handed Wasabi the key. “I hope the suite's to your liking, folks.”
They looked around the living room in awe, and amazement. The tan carpet had lighter colored swirls, and the beige walls had darker, vertical stripes; it was the same in the bedroom. The drapes by the huge window were brown and blue plaid, and the tan furniture looked very cozy, while the dark wood tables were beautiful. The couch was in front of an adequately-sized TV above a dresser. A round table with 4 blue striped chairs was by the window, and photos of various attractions adorned the walls.
The bathroom had ivory walls, a pair of lamps held by Mickey hands at both sides of the sink mirror, and tan hard floor, while the bathtub had a horizontal row of blue tiles. The beds had gold metallic skirts, white sheets and pillows, and over both beds was a dark wood castle portrait with fireworks.
When Hiro turned it on after the bellhop left with the emptied cart, everyone watched as the fireworks lit up. “Wow!” Honey's eyes lit up with ecstasy. “So pretty!”
After it ended, Venus made a beeline for the bed closest to the window. “Dibs on this bed!” She giggled, and dropped down on the mattress, leaving her sneakers on the floor.
“I guess we're sleeping there,” Wasabi joked with a snicker, and joined her, as the others explored the suite. He grabbed his girlfriend around her shoulders, and fell back on the bed, taking her down with him; she squealed in surprise, and laughed with him, laying on his chest. “You're too precious for this world, Sunshine.” When he noticed her short hoodie was ridden up just a bit, he smirked.
Venus yelped, and burst out laughing, her legs kicking up when he playfully tickled her flat stomach for a second. “Don't!” She giggled.
“Don't what?” He played dumb, teasing her.
“Don't tickle me!”
“What, like this?” He tickled her again, this time with both hands.
Venus squealed with laughter, and squirmed harshly in his arms. “Wasabi! St-stop!” She tried to hug herself for protection, but his shifting hands were in the way.
Wasabi grunted, and laughed when her elbow jabbed his ribs in her struggle. “Okay, okay, I'll stop,” He chuckled, resting his hands at her shoulders, as she caught her breath. “Sorry; you're just adorable.”
Venus blushed, and giggled. “Okay, I forgive you. Thanks; but if you try that again, you'll get elbowed somewhere else, buster.”
“Message received,” He went along with her joke, knowing she wouldn't hurt him on purpose. “So, you like the suite?”
“I love it,” She nodded, “It's beautiful. Can we check out the pool?”
“Sure,” He smiled, “Everyone ought to like that. We all brought swimsuits.” He kissed the top of her head.
After a few minutes of snuggling, Hiro came in the room, agitated. “What's wrong?” Venus asked him.
“Fred, Tadashi, and the girls are all making out in the living room,” Hiro bemoaned.
She heard the subtle noises, and stifled a grin. “Ah. Well uh, we're going to go to the pools, if you all want to check them out.”
“I think that'd be fun,” Hiro nodded, “Anything to keep the loverboys and lovergirls from exchanging saliva.”
Venus giggled. “When you and Carrie are older, you'll understand. But yeah; they oughta have boundaries outside the suite.” She slid down into her shoes on the floor. “I'll tell them our plans.” She walked in, and smirked. Hiro wasn't wrong; both couples were quite engaged. Fred and Tadashi were on the couch, while Honey was in Gogo's lap, in one of the chairs. She could see why Hiro felt awkward. “Hey, lovebirds!” She exclaimed, getting them to separate. “We're going to go down to the pool. You guys want to go?”
“Yeah! Sounds fun!” Honey agreed.
“Okay,” Gogo added.
“Sounds awesome!” Fred nodded.
“Let's do it,” Tadashi chimed in.
“Yay!” Venus cheered, and ran to her luggage in the bedroom to change in the bathroom. The bikini that Honey helped her pick out made her look like a Gothic mermaid; with a black shell halter top, and black scales super high-rise swim bottoms that covered her belly button. After tying a black celestial sarong around her upper chest, she emerged from the room. She stashed a black starry skeletons coffin-shaped towel in her creepy tree drawstring bag, along with her phone and wallet from her purse. “I'm ready!”
Once the rest were changed into swimwear, they exited their suite, Wasabi keeping the key card safe in his wallet, which was in his girlfriend's bag. He was wearing a green floral button-up t-shirt with the Millenium Falcon, and R2-D2 from Star Wars subtly added in, a pair of dark blue swim trunks printed with green pineapples, a kelly green tie-back headband holding his dreadlocks from his face, and black sanuk sandals. He also had a Baby Yoda beach towel slung over his shoulder.
“I love your swimsuit, Honey Lemon,” Venus complimented.
“Thanks, V!” Honey beamed brightly. “I convinced Gogo to match with me too!” The tall, blonde Latina was wearing a one-piece with a skirt-like ruffle on the waist, and a Sally patchwork printing all over. She had white wedge rhinestone flip-flops on her feet, giving her 3 more inches of height.
“She wore me down,” Gogo admitted. Under her dark blue velour dolphin shorts, and black studded muscle tee, was a grey two-tone striped bikini with small Jack Skellington heads, and black/white striped trimming. Her shoes were purple Nike high-tops.
“That's cute!” Venus gushed.
Fred wore a pair of red Hawaiian swim trunks, and a matching cabana shirt, handed down by his grandfather, along with a white and black Captain Fancy graphic ringer tank top, and red Converse high-tops. Tadashi, meanwhile, was wearing black Star Wars galaxy swim shorts, his white and black ninja ringer t-shirt, and light green Converse high-tops.
Hiro was in Spider Man swim trunks, his usual red robot t-shirt, and grey sneakers with yellow laces. “Look at you, in your big boy swim trunks,” Tadashi jokingly smirked.
“Ah, shut up,” Hiro swatted his arm, as his older brother snickered.
“Okay, Honey,” Gogo urged her to stop, as Hiro facepalmed.
They arrived outside, and made a beeline for the pool with the monorail water slides, all lit up for the night. “Wow!” Venus' eyes brightened. “It's beautiful!” She got another picture with her phone, as did the rest. They gathered at the lounge chairs, and had a seat, the couples sitting together.
When Venus removed her sarong, Wasabi couldn't help but stare, his cheeks flushed; her swimsuit showed her petite, gymnast body build quite nicely, without being too revealing. Evening out the playing field, he undid all the buttons on his shirt, letting his toned chest peek out. She turned to him, and blushed a deep red; he was so handsome. She admired, and appreciated his effort to look good without going too far. She hated for his health to deteriorate.
After a few minutes of relaxing, she stood up on the tile floor, keeping her shoes off. “Hey, Hiro! Want to try the water slides?”
“Sure,” He nodded.
“Yay!” He pulled off his shirt, lazily discarding it on his chair, and ran with her.
The group stayed at the pool for over an hour, having an amazing, relaxing time. Venus and Hiro, alongside Fred and Honey, had turns on the two water slides, all of them having a blast.
Afterwards, they all returned to their suite, tired from the long drive, and their pool time combined. While Venus rinsed the chlorine from her hair to keep her green streaks vibrant, her friends and boyfriend changed into their pajamas. Honey wore a white long-sleeve pajama top with black polka dots, yellow accents, and Minnie Mouse on the left breast pocket, and matching boxer shorts that showed off her long, tan legs, while Gogo went with “Not a Morning Person” black bat pants, and a matching blue tank top. Though having her own hair streaks, she was waiting for her turn in the shower.
Tadashi changed into black and white plaid lounge pants, and a blue Flynn Rider t-shirt with “Can't Stop the Smolder”. Fred had a pair of black tropical Mickey Mouse PJ pants, and a purple Captain Fancy t-shirt. Hiro was in blue Spider Man sleepwear, with a t-shirt and long pants.
Before long, a wet-haired Venus opened the door, wearing one of the white bathrobes provided to them. It was quite baggy on her tiny body. “I'm done! Your turn, Gogo!”
“Thanks.” The tough girl disappeared into the bathroom soon after the birthday girl was out.
Venus sat on the bed, and admired the view from the window; she smiled and blushed deeply when Wasabi sat next to her, wearing only green Star Wars: Last Jedi icons pajama pants. No shirt. She leaned into him when he wrapped an arm around her shoulders. “You having a good time so far?”
“Yep,” She nodded, “And we haven't even been to the parks yet!” She giggled.
“I'm glad,” He smiled, “You being happy is what's important.” They shared a kiss for a second. “This is actually my first trip here.”
“Really?” Her eyebrows raise in surprise. “Well, we've gotta make tomorrow special for you!”
“You don't need to,” Wasabi shook his head modestly, “Tomorrow's your birthday; it should be special for you, babe.”
“It'll be special for both of us,” She insisted.
“Okay,” He gave up with a chuckle, “I know you won't take no for an answer.”
Later, everyone was ready for bed. Hiro had sent a goodnight text to Carrie, and waited until she responded, before going to sleep. Venus wore black boxer shorts with a Disney Villains icons printing, and a grey t-shirt with Maleficent, Ursula, and the Evil Queen (Grimhilde) on the front, and “Bad Girls Have More Fun” in purple letters. After changing, she crawled in the bed, and under the covers, up to her boyfriend. She flopped down on the mattress, feeling exhausted. “Ready for bed?” She asked him.
“Yep,” He nodded, and held her close to his chest. She blushed again, and laid her hand by her face, at his neck. “Excited for tomorrow?”
“Very,” She giggled, “It's going to be the best birthday ever! Heck, it already is.” They had their traditional goodnight kiss, feeling drowsy from the insanely comfortable bed. “G'night, handsome.”
“G'night, my birthday queen.” He kissed her forehead, then drifted off to sleep with the girl he loved more than anything.
By then, everyone was out, deep in peaceful slumber.
