Sapphire Ambassadors

Another bright day, temperatures start off cool in the early morning, growing pleasant in the afternoon and cooling again in the evening. Gentle breezes throughout the day give way to stiff breezes in the evening and into the night. The dominant element is Air.

The Sun remains in the Hare, and the Moon continues to grow. Benten and Fukurokujin array favorably. Hotei’s effect is enhanced. Bishamon remains in the Rat, Daikoku and Jurojin in the Tiger, and Ebisu in the Dragon.

Notable Events
Early Morning- Legionnaire's Reveille, viewtopic.php?f=25&t=136
Early Evening- Welcome Dinner, viewtopic.php?f=10&t=137

Rumors
"So many people in town."
"There always are."
"Yeah, but this contest seems to be bringing in more of them. And some strange ones."
"Something else, too. The shadows are moving, or something's moving in them."

On a scrap of paper found in the Jinbaori commons:

She is beautiful. I must find a way to win her.

"O-Oba is going to retire soon!"
"How do you know?"
"Her granddaughters were talking about it."

For those planning their days, the other two amigos may be holding they're own gatherings at different tea houses sometime in the evening, as the wise guy sees fit. This space will update as that does or does not happen.

They are, indeed:
Those who wish to support the Mantis, or are Allied with Yoritomo Tomodachi or blackmailed by him can gather here, viewtopic.php?f=21&t=145
Those who wish to support the Phoenix, or are Allied with Shiba Aibou or blackmailed by him can gather here, viewtopic.php?f=23&t=146