Robin unlocked the hotel room door. At that moment, she had three extra arms carrying her bags from the mall in town. She entered, and began to put down her things when she noticed name still sleeping soundly on one of the beds. Carefully, she unloaded her bags and walked over to Nami.
Gently putting her hand on Nami's shoulder, she spoke quietly, "Miss Navigator-san, would you like to go to the festival?"
Nami rolled over slightly, barely opening her eyes. "Mmmm…thanks Robin… but I'm just going to keep resting…"
Robin watched her body relax again, smiling slightly. "Alright. Goodnight. I hope you feel well tomorrow." She made sure to close the door quietly upon leaving the room. As she began walking towards the main lobby, she heard footsteps behind her. "Oi, Robin!" called a familiar voice. She turned to see Usopp running to catch up with her. "Is Nami alright?" He asked when he was walking next to her.
"Mm. I think she's just overtired. She needs rest."
"Yeah, I don't remember her sleeping much in the last week or so. I hope she feels better. So she's going to miss the festival?"
"Well, she may decide to come later. After all, Miss Mizuki-chan made it sound like it goes on all night."
"Yeah that's right. We should all pitch in to get her something she would like if she doesn't come."
"Yes, I think she would appreciate that."
The two continued walking silently. As they exited the building, they noticed that the streets were almost empty, despite the fact that earlier they had been so packed that one could barely make their way. Their footsteps echoed off the buildings. Two small children ran down the street in the direction of Azumi square.
Soon, Usopp and Robin began to hear a beat. Music was playing in the distance. Voices, people laughing and talking, drifted down. It was almost an eerie addition to the silence. As the music got louder, they knew they were close. They came to a large stone wall. A large oak door, slightly ajar, read "Azumi Square."
Walking through the door was like walking into another world.
The music was played on a stage in the center of the square. People danced and sang songs. Blazing bonfires were surrounded by crowds of people, and merchants sold concessions and souvenirs in tents and booths. Near the stage was a large table filled with food that was being sold.
"OI! USOOOPP! ROBIIIN!" Chopper, who was being held in the air by Franky, waved frantically. The rest of the crew, with the exception of Nami, greeted them. Luffy was jumping up and down, mouth watering as he stared at all the food on the table.
"AWESOME!" He said, completely impressed by the sight of takoyaki. "Zoro look! It's the ossan!" He exclaimed, pointing at the restaurant owner. His stomach growled loudly.
Brook laughed. "YOHOHOHOHOHO! Why don't we all eat something? I'm so hungry my stomach will implode on itself. Ah! But I have no stomach since I am dead! YOHOHOHOHO!"
Luffy was already wolfing down takoyaki. "SO GOOD!" He yelled, causing people to turn around and laugh. Chopper and Usopp had placed chopsticks in their nostrils, coming down to their mouths. A group of girls behind them giggled.
"They look ridiculous!" They laughed
"Is that a tanuki?"
Chopper whirled around. "I'm a REINDEER!"
"Kyaa! He talks! So cute!" They all said together in unison.
Chopper blushed, looking embarrassed, but smiling madly. "Don't think that calling me cute will make me happy! Assholes!"
They laughed, knowing he wasn't in any way angry. Sanji suddenly appeared in front of them, down on one knee. "LADIES!" He crooned, his eyes adoring.
A tall brunette was taken aback as he kissed her hand. "His eye! It's turned into a heart!"
"My heart aches for you ladies. You are as gorgeous as goddesses, such beauty!"
Zoro placed his mug of beer on the table, and prepared to grab the back of Sanji's head by the hair and drag him away, when suddenly the girls let out several high-pitched giggles.
"He's so romantic!" They squealed.
Zoro rolled his eyes. "What's with the people in this town?" He watched as Sanji walked away, surrounded by the adoring girls. "Stupid pervert."
"Looks like his luck finally caught up to him," Franky said.
Luffy guffawed, shoveling food down his throat. "Lucky Sanji!" Suddenly, he stopped and looked around. His hand, holding a plateful of takoyaki, hung halfway between the table and his mouth. "Oi, where's Nami-san?"
"She decided to stay at the hotel. She needed rest. She's sleeping now."
Luffy put down his plate and stood up.
"Oi, Luffy," Usopp said, putting his hand on his shoulder, "Nami was exhausted. She'll come later if she wants."
"But she's missing the fun! This takoyaki is really good!"
"Don't worry about it okay? It's her choice."
Luffy sat again, putting the food into his mouth more slowly. His face contorted into an expression that showed he was thinking hard.
Zoro put down his empty beer mug. "Well, I'm going to look around."
"I'll accompany you, Zoro," Brook said. "You'll get lost otherwise."
"That's not true, I'm perfectly fine!" Zoro stormed off angrily.
Franky began following him. "Brook, let's catch up before he REALLY gets lost."
"Yes," Brook walked with him. "Robin-chan, would you like to join us?"
"Yes. Thank you," she replied cooly.
Luffy put down another plate of takoyaki, burping rudely. "That was good! Chopper, let's go find something cool!"
Chopper transformed to his more human form. "Usopp, want to come with us?"
They turned to see Usopp boasting about how he was the captain of 8,000 subordinates. "They call me 'Usopp the terrible!'" The older man to whom he was boasting looked impressed. "That's amazing! But how are you so strong," he began, taking Usopp's left arm, "When you look so weak?"
"I'm not weak! Err… it fools my enemies every time! I can eve—OI, OI!"
Chopper picked up Usopp, threw him over his shoulder, and walked off with Luffy. "Come with us Usopp!"
"PUT ME DOWN! I HAVE SUBORDINATES WHO WILL DESTROY YOU!"
Luffy laughed as they walked in the direction of the stage.
