051 [ChiiNon] Picture
Title: Picture
Pairing: ChiiNon
Genre: Fluff
Author: macymacymacy
Rating: G
AN:
-super short.
-just something to cheer crescentharpe up.
-and no, urufuchinen , krizden_kim , I haven't been converted. xD
-this debut party is a traditional in the Philippines but since this is a fanfiction, just go with it kay?
[info about Philippine debut]
Philippine debut:
On their 18th birthday, Philippine women throw a large party, complete with her own hand-picked debut court of 18 people. These 18 are 9 males and 9 females who the celebrant pairs off into partners. The celebrant's court usually wears a uniform formal outfit chosen by the celebrant similar to that of a wedding party, while the celebrant typically wears an extravagant ball gown.
The birthday celebrant along with her partner and court perform traditional debut dances for their guests. The most important dance that the celebrant and her court performs is known as the "Grand Cotillion Dance" which is usually a classic waltz. There is also an "18 Roses Dance" where 18 males picked by the celebrant beforehand dance with her after presenting her with a single red rose. This dance is almost always preceded with the memorable "Father and Daughter Dance".
During the celebration, the debutante also has 18 chosen "candles". These "candles" are females who know the celebrant and must give a short speech on either their relationship with the celebrant and/or any special birthday wishes they have for their celebrant. After all the food, entertainment, and Philippine Debut traditions for this wonderful occasion has gone under way, the celebrant brings the celebration to a close with a Debutante's speech in which she shares her life experience and gratitude with her beloved guests.
-from wiki
Kanon's POV
I SWEAR IN THE NAME OF THE AWESOME ME THAT I WILL NEVER LET MY FUTURE DAUGHTER GO THROUGH THE PAINS OF DOING A DEBUT PARTY. EVER.
True, it was fun and I was very touched about what my candles said, especially Yuuka-chan's speech. And the whole event was like a part of a fairy tale. Our venue was in a garden, and there were so many beautiful decors and light and everyone was so cute wearing their formal dresses. But it was exhausting! My very beautiful gown was very heavy as well, and having to walk around in heels to meet my guests was too much. And having to smile in every freaking picture with every guest as well! I thought my facial muscle wouldn’t relax anymore after that.
I will not let my future-daughter go through that once she turned 18! I will bribe her to a laptop, trip to somewhere outside of the country or even a car if she wants.
I'm not saying I'm blaming my parents for this. I knew they did that for me and I knew it was a lot of stress for them, too. But I wish they asked me if I wanted the party or something else.
I know I am not supposed to rant since this was long due, I think almost five years ago but choosing between these 168702135768431 pictures which have multiple same shots just with a teeny weeny angle difference is a pain!
Kanon sighed. She didn't know if she'll ever finish this before December.
"I like this one." She heard someone say from the back.
She turned around to see Yuri.
"Thanks. I'll include that, then." Kanon said.
"How many more pictures do you need?" Yuri asked.
"Too many." Kanon answered.
"Let me help you then." He said.
"But you need to choose your pictures, too, right?"
"Well, Ryo-chan and the others are all picking for me. It was actually a heated selection..." He explained.
"Heated?" Kanon raised a brow.
"They're actually fighting over what pictures to include. So I just left them." Yuri shrugged.
Kanon giggled.
Yuri sat next to her and started looking at her pictures.
"I like this one too." He said indicating a picture of Kanon laughing.
Kanon smiled. It deems like she'll finish before December after all. She hopes their wedding video would be great after all of their work.
END.
