P to the A to the R-T-Y! Part 1
Minami checked her watch. 4:15. 30 minutes til the early birds arrived.
"Mom! Did you get the cake?"
"It's in the fridge."
"Hey, Minami!"
Minami turned towards her brother.
"What now, Makato?"
"Someone's here!"
"What!?"
Minami rushed to the entrance of the theatre. She was relieved to see it was only Takehiko. She ran outside.
"Takehiko, you're early."
"I came to help out!"
"Thank you!"
She rushed back inside.
"So, what do I need to do?"
"Help push the seats back."
The two and a few others went to the staircase risers, all the benches had already been removed from them. Minami felt a tug at her pants leg.
"Minni, can I help too?"
She looked down at little Ichiro.
"Go see if Mommy needs you."
"Otay!"
Little Ichiro rushed off.
After getting the performance space cleared, and setting up the kareoke machine, and getting the snacks out, and the drinks ready, it was 4:45. Guests would be coming any minute...