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Before Orion could answer, Luna and Aurora chimed in, their voices harmonious. "We know just the place!"

Yachiru, always the energetic one, clapped her hands in glee. "A party it is!"

Lucy interjected with a chuckle, "Leave it to Orion to turn a theatre visit into a full-blown bash."

Mikasa smirked, "Knowing him, he probably had this planned from the start."

"Guilty as charged," Orion confessed with a playful grin.

Ririchiyo, not one for loud gatherings, muttered, "I hope it's a quiet place."

Morgiana, always sensitive to others' feelings, patted Ririchiyo reassuringly, "With this group? Doubtful. But we'll have fun regardless."

Orion, catching the quieter exchange, winked at Ririchiyo. "I'll make sure you have your quiet corner."

Saeko leaned over to Hinata, whispering, "He really does think of everything, doesn't he?"

Hinata nodded with a blush, her heart fluttering. "That's Orion for you."

Alice, Mizore, and Akeno formed a little huddle, speculating on the night ahead. Orihime giggled, her voice musical, "I'm just looking forward to the food!"

Nezuko, who had been relatively silent, finally spoke up, her voice soft yet distinct. "It's moments like these that I cherish. All of us together, celebrating."

As the group began to move, Tatsumaki murmured to Vivi, "Knowing Orion, this is going to be a night to remember."

Vivi smiled warmly, her gaze trailing over to where Orion was animatedly chatting with Luna and Aurora. "With him, every moment is."

Orion, sensing the eyes on him, turned to the crowd, his voice filled with warmth and mischief. "Let's make tonight unforgettable, shall we?"

Luffy, ever the enthusiastic spirit, was already talking about food. "I hope there's meat!" he mumbled, licking his lips in anticipation.

Following the vivacious duo of Aurora and Luna, the entourage arrived at a restaurant that seemed almost tailored for such an occasion. The first challenge, however, was accommodating the sprawling group. Although initially the staff seemed overwhelmed, they managed to adjoin multiple tables together, creating an expansive setup fit for the lively congregation.

Orion found himself comfortably seated between his sisters, Luna and Aurora. The newfound bond between the three, thanks to their recent evolution into lovers, was evident in the little glances and shared chuckles. Across from them sat Yuzu and Karin, their laughter light and infectious.

"I must say, it's been a while since I've seen such a large group," Nami remarked with a slight tilt of her head, eyes darting around appreciatively. Nojiko nodded in agreement, subtly inching her chair closer to Orion's table.

Hibari, maintaining his usual calm demeanor, leaned back and observed the lively exchanges. "Always a spectacle with this lot," he muttered, a smirk playing on his lips.

Ichigo laughed, "Especially when you mix the kindergarten gang with the high school crew."

Luffy, with his classic enthusiastic flair, was already perusing the menu with wide-eyed wonder. "I can't decide! Everything looks amazing!" he exclaimed, nearly knocking over his water in his excitement.

Ino and Sakura exchanged a knowing glance. Both had been around Orion long enough to know the magnetic pull he had. Asuna, picking up on their subtle body language, teasingly nudged Sakura. "Admit it, you've missed these gatherings, haven't you?"

Sakura rolled her eyes, her lips curving into a smile. "Maybe just a little," she confessed.

Orion, always attuned to the undercurrents around him, leaned forward, resting his chin on his hand. "You ladies plotting something?" he teased.

Ino winked at him. "Always."

The air buzzed with conversations. Morgiana, sensing Ririchiyo's unease in the boisterous environment, whispered, "You okay?"

Ririchiyo took a deep breath, forcing a smile. "I'll manage. Besides, it's not every day you see such a blend of personalities."

Lucy leaned in, her voice filled with curiosity, "So, Orion, any idea when Ochako will be back?"

Orion smirked, "Soon. And knowing her, she'll have a thousand stories from her internship."

Asuna sighed wistfully, "It's strange to think how much has changed since kindergarten."

Mikasa nodded, her voice soft. "And yet, here we all are, together again."

The evening was dotted with shared memories, playful banter, and the occasional teasing. At one point, Ino, with a mischievous glint in her eye, remarked, "I remember a certain someone used to steal cookies from my lunchbox."

Aurora laughed, "Oh, the great cookie heist! Orion, was that you?"

Orion feigned innocence. "I plead the fifth."

At the mention of cookies, Luffy's eyes widened, and he perked up. "Cookies, it was me and Ori—"

But before he could complete the sentence, Orion, remembering their mischievous days in kindergarten, quickly interjected, trying to divert his ever-distractable friend. "Hey Luffy, did you see they have a ton of meat options on the menu?"

Luffy's attention shifted instantly. "What? Meat!" In a split second, his arm stretched out, grabbing Orion's menu. The rubbery texture of his arm caused a few chuckles around the table.

However, Karin wasn't letting it slide. She quickly pinched Luffy's cheek, stretching it playfully. "No meat until you confess. Who was it that swiped cookies every time we had some?"

Orion sighed, a sheepish grin on his face. "Alright, alright. It was a master plan Luffy and I hatched." Hinata, Mikasa, and a few others leaned in, intrigued.

"In kindergarten, whenever someone had cookies, Luffy and I would execute 'Operation Cookie Monster.' Luffy, with his... unique abilities," Orion said, nodding to Luffy's stretchy arm, "would create a distraction. Maybe stretch his arm high and pretend it was stuck, or make funny faces. While everyone was busy laughing or helping him, I'd sneak in, nab a few cookies, and retreat. We had a stash spot under the playground slide."

Asuna chuckled. "I always wondered how my cookies vanished."

Morgiana mumbled, more to herself than anyone else, "Such tiny rebels they were."

Nami, always the sly one, winked at Orion, "Seems some things never change." There was a flirtatious undertone to her words. Nojiko shot her a look, subtly inching her chair closer to him, clearly interested in Orion's tales.

Ino smirked. "I remember a certain someone always had the best chocolate chip cookies. Luna, was it?"

Luna rolled her eyes. "Guilty. And I always wondered why they disappeared so quickly!"

Aurora laughed, adding her two cents. "Orion always did have a knack for planning. Even back then."

The conversations shifted and flowed, memories from kindergarten mixed with more recent high school tales. Ichigo raised an eyebrow, teasing, "So, Orion, who's caught your eye in high school?"

Orion, living up to his philosophy, retorted with a playful smirk, "Who hasn't?"

Sakura and Ino exchanged knowing glances, giggling. Orion's charms were notorious, and the high school list of admirers was long. Orion caught the look and winked, "Jealous?"

Sakura mumbled, her face a hint pink, "As if."

Hibari, the ever-observant one, remarked, "You've always been one to play the field, haven't you?"

Luffy, not catching onto the subtleties of the conversation, excitedly interjected, "Ori and Hinata kissed!"

A few blushed, a few giggled. Hinata, her cheeks a bright shade of red, muttered, "Luffy!"

Orion, ever the bold one, shot back, "Want a re-repeat performance?" He winked at Hinata, causing even more laughter.

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