Letters Archive Week Ending September 04, 2009

Letters Archive
Week Ending September 04, 2009

Dear Nuriko,

hi-hi, Nuri-chan~! How are you? I hope you're well...

Yep! I got the merchandise from someone on Livejournal, she was having a large sales post on the Weiss community, and while there was a lot of awesome merchandise, I was a little late and found the only thing I could afford at the time was the lot with concert merchandise and three fasteners, so I decided "yeah, I'm definitely getting that!".

*shivers* It's so cold... yesterday in Melbourne, two hour drive away from where I live, there were wild winds, it really looked like the areas struck were hit by an actual tornado.

My friend and I were caught in the rain yesterday. I had my umbrella with me, but unfortunately the wind was strong and blew it inside out... it broke the umbrella. That's not the first time that has happened, but it is with a large one.

*giggles* I heard a Get Backers drama on nico video yesterday, and I could not stop laughing when I realised what was happening. Ban and Ginji were ready to train against Juubei, and the music was starting to get intense... only to stop right away when Juubei started to make bad jokes. The training was for Juubei to improve in his joke-telling (he feels he won't be able to protect Kazuki if he doesn't improve his sense of humor), so Ginji suggests he train with Akabane. Akabane asked to see what Juubei could do, and Juubei responds by making two terrible jokes using Akabane's name (Akabane Kuroudo) which actually caused Akabane to collapse to the ground! And it takes a lot to knock that guy down...

The episode I'm working on for the fandub is difficult. There's a scene in which Lithuania talks really quickly, but while it translates into "No way! He's scary!", I have to change it to something like "There is no way! You know I don't like that guy because he's too scary!" just to match the lip-flaps. Aside from that, not many other problems, just need to remember to make my own voice sound nervous and frightened.

Not much else going on, so I'll end this letter here. See ya, Nuri-chan!

Btamamura-chan

Dear Btamamura-chan,

I'm fine, thanks. I hope you're well. Good luck on the fandub! I hope your weather warms up for you. I've heard of Get Backers but never seen it or read the manga.

Nuriko


Dear Hotohori,

You're hard to pick on, you know that? You're so good at not letting me get under your skin! Oh well, the challenge is fun.

I've been thinking, when you went into battle against the Kutou army, I know you did it to protect your country.

But was there some subconscious desire to be among normal, ordinary men that also made you so willing to go into battle while any other ruler would've hid away in their palaces?

You've mentioned I think that you've wanted to be viewed for who you were and not what you were. So maybe going into battle made you feel like an ordinary man instead of a person with a title?

Linds

Dear Linds,

It's possible. But I've never believed in sending others out to do something I am not willing to do myself.

Hotohori


Dear Nuriko,

*walks in with tears of laughter* Hotohori-sama says he sounds beautiful when he snores...*leans against a wall and laughs*

He's so hard to pick on though. He just keeps deflecting. Oh well. We both love him anyway for that don't we?

So it turns out that I managed to get a seat for a fiction writing class at De Anza Collge. Which means more prompts and writing and a chance to improve my writing skills. I'm sure I'll enjoy it, even if there will be a lot of analytical parts. Ugh. I function more on emotion when it comes to writing, not analyzing everything and every character I see.

I have been doing a little analysis though. I know, I know, you and Hotohori are completely against the possible pairing of you both. But hey, I like to think.

Here's a little entry on my DA page: http://doubleedgesword.deviantart.com/journal/26753959/

Okay, so maybe I do enjoy some characterization analysis after all.

Linds

Dear Linds,

You do know he's just teasing you with the "beautiful" thing, right? I'm glad you got the class you wanted. I liked your analysis! ^_^

Nuriko


Dear Chichiri,

It's all very exciting, but I need to practice some more and be careful not to breathe into the microphone. .3.; And I need much better dialogue than what I come up with. XD My girlfriend won't help me, though. ;-;~ I'll figure something out, eventually. XD

My newest musical addiction (Although Chopin forever dominates my heart and soul.) is Zektbach. Music combined with their artistic skills, and I'm in absolute heaven. Plus the Bleach Beat Collections and the Gundam 00 soundtracks... ;-;~ (I've fallen to the Gundam fandom.)

I'm sad, though. Chiller channel started showing Descendants of Darkness (All time favorite "horror" anime, but I mostly watch it for the shounen-ai.) is ending the week after next. ;-; I need to finish Kuroshitsuji though. >n>; And... Sengoku Basara.

Kaguya-Hime

Dear Kaguya-Hime,

I'm sorry that your girlfriend isn't being helpful, no da. So which Gundam series do you like?

Chichiri


Dear Tamahome,

Hey! ^_^ Guess what? I got 97% in both Algebra and Biology. Procrastination seems to suit me well, ne?

SuzakuAngel

Dear SuzakuAngel,

Congratulations! But don't push your luck on procrastinating.

Tamahome


Dear Chiriko,

OMG!! You are so cute! You are the cutest next to Nuriko. Seriously. I like to read and study as much as you do, so I guess we have something in common. Right now I started a book called Dragon Rider by Cornella Funke. She's a rocking German writer who was included in "100 Most Influential Men and Woman" in Times Magazine. I love fantasy, so I read her, J.K. Rowling and a great deal of R.L. Stine. So what books do you enjoy reading?! Thanks for reading the letter. *gives big hug and big kiss on cheek*

Diamond

Dear Diamond,

Arigato! I like reading all books. For leisure I like reading fantasy books.

Chiriko


Dear Nuriko,

I absolutely love, love, love your personality and sense of style. You seem so rockingly confident, and it leaves me in awe. I'm the baby in the group and I look 14 or 15, when I really am seventeen! I don't dress or act my age, and I pretty darn shy, so that helps in people thinking that I'm a baby. So, like, how do you maintain such wicked awesome, especially if some doesn't return your love? *blushes and gives a quick peck on the cheek and runs in behind a tree* Did I also mention I thought who you were cute. *blushes more*

Diamond

Dear Diamond,

Arigato for your kind words. *Blushes and smiles* I really don't know how it works. I guess it just does.

Nuriko


Dear Tasuki,

Nothing touched down in Winona but aaahhhhhyiiii yaaaa... School costs tooooo muuuccchhhhh. I honestly think for all the money I'm paying to go to school, they should suppply like stethescopes and blood pressure cuffs and what not to us. But first day of school went pretty good. Boring, but it was good. And I'm callin you a big butt. *snicker*

Ila

Dear Ila,

*Ignores "big butt" crack...* Yeah, CnA's gonna hafta take out 100K in loans fer 'er grad school. Good luck in school!

Tasuki


Dear Nuriko,

Hiya Nuriko! ^_^ *hugs* It's been so long since I've written to you... but see, I return with a present! I'd like to call it "You Don't Know How Much", and it was a song written for you with Kourin in mind (eternal repose to her! T^T). Of course, after a year of trying to work on it, it's gotten a bit personal. Teenage angst, you see. Hope you enjoy anyway!

~~~

Every day, I still go
To the places we'd go together
And every night, I still dream
Of the dreams we though would last forever
But why did this have to end?
You were my very best friend
What's the point of losing you
And of the pain I'm going through?

Every time I think of you
I think of vows we'd made each other
And every time the sky turns blue
I think of times you'd hold me through thunder
I can't take this anymore
So now what am I breathing for?
So hard to be alone everyday
I wish you could hear me say

((Chorus))

You don't know how much I miss you
Or that I still think of you in everything I do
I know you don't want me to cry
So though it's hard, I'll try
But you could never know
Never know how much I need you

Whenever I hear our song
I sing your parts too, but inside I cry
And whenever I'm by myself
It just gets worse for me, and I wonder why I can't get you out of my mind
So hard to leave everything behind
Pain is what this emotion is
And all I've got to say is this

((Instrumental))

((Repeat chorus/2x))

~~~

Hope you liked it!

SuzakuAngel

Dear SuzakuAngel,

It's lovely! Arigato! *Gives her a hug.*

Nuriko


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

A supercalifragilisticexpialidociously superfluous update on SuzakuAngel's life! ^_^

I had the weirdest dream I've had in a long time. It was a sunny day, and I was walking along a cobbled street of cafes and fortune tellers with a heartbroken friend. For some reason, we had to look for Stephen King, and we did find him in a cafe, although he didn't look like who he was supposed to be. When we went out of the cafe, a psychotic and nearly-bald Scary Spice walked past.

Enter Aya, Tooya, Tamahome and Nuriko. At first, Tooya seems to fancy me, but one year later he and Aya are PDA-ing. For some reason, I tell Tamahome and Nuriko that they've only been in the real world for a year, so they're about sixteen or seventeen years old. I start falling for Tamahome, but Tooya starts to like me again. Aya rushes to the mall and inexplicably turns into my mom.

When we get back, Aya causes a diversion, and Tooya goes over to talk to her, because he knows that it was what the diversion was for. You'd think that she turned into Ceres, but no, she turned into the Wonder Woman-esque Filipino superheroine Darna. She asks him to stay with her, 'cause it's at that point that she notices that his attention's going to me.

Enter one of my male classmates, wearing a familiar-looking silver watch. He's leaning against a kitchen sink, and then I go to wash my hands in said sink, inadvertently brushing against his hand. He says my name in what was a cross between a complaint and beration, then takes his hand away.

Finally, there's a race of half-guinea pigs, half-chicks. They have to eat raw eggs along the track. ^^;

And that ends my dream.

But then I dreamt of something like "The Invasion" (ever watched it?) at school, and everyone says they're Epifanio de los Santos (a famous Filipino for whom a really major road is named). I wake up thanking God I've gotten out of that.

Minerva-sensei, our Grammar teacher, has resigned. It wouldn't have been half as bad if we had Charo-sensei, Minerva-sensei's initial substitute, as our new Grammar teacher, but nooooo. We got a Grammar teacher whose teaching made us question why he graduated. It's nasty, but he's been teaching us wrong stuff.

-o- I'm done ranting for now, I'm tiiiiired. xD Ciao, guys!

SuzakuAngel

Dear SuzakuAngel,

That was a weird dream! Sorry about your teacher, but why do you say he teaches you wrong stuff?

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

oh i'm fine too.,. though i found out that i can't play outdoor sports anymore because of an illness. But that aside., i'm glad that i'm a junior this year though my classmates keeps on bullying me (haha.. i'll just send tasuki to fry them..!!)

anyway i missed writing here., there is so many news i have to tell (though we're not that close as friends).,

I love you all muah....

jam2

Dear jam2,

We hope you'll recover from your illness soon. If your classmates are bullying you, you should let your parents and teachers know.

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Chiriko,

ahh, greetings, Chiriko, my name is Luva, I am Shinchou no Uchuu no Chi no Shugosei. It is a pleasure to meet you. Would you like a cup of tea?

I had heard about your group from the Hachiyo the last time we met up with each other, and I must admit I became curious. I heard from Takamichi that you may be the best person for me to talk with.

If I may, I would ask some questions about the Suzaku Shichiseishi, and in return, I shall teach you about the Shugosei.

Ahh, I have the questions written down so I am certain not to forget anything. Um, let's see now... ah!

Question number one: What is the main job of the shichiseishi?

Question number two: How does one know if they are one of the shichiseishi?

Question number three: Does each shichiseishi have a unique ability granted to them?

Question four: Do you personally enjoy being a shichiseishi?

Here are my answers for those four questions...

Answer number one: Ahh, the shugosei govern the main elemental energy called sacrea, we help keep the energies of the cosmos in balance. We also protect Jouou Heika until our power is used up, then we are sent back home, and someone else takes our place.

Answer number two: Nobody is aware they are a shugosei until someone from the seichi comes to tell us we're to be assigned that role. You see, everybody is born with sacrea in their bodies, but there are some males who are born with a higher amount of one type. I was born with a higher amount of Chi no Sacrea, and so when I was fifteen, somebody from the seichi found me and told me that I was to be the next Chi no Shugosei.

Answer number three: We don't particularly gain abilities that are unique to others, however, we do gain certain traits. Chi no Sacrea provides wisdom, while Hikari no Sacrea provides pride. In a way, we all embody that in our own ways. Julious, Hikari no Shugosei, is a very proud individual, while Lumiale, Mizu no Shugosei is a very gentle and delicate young man. Zephel is often coming up with new inventions, he's the Hagane no Shugosei which provides ingenuity.

Answer number four: A few years ago, I would not have been able to answer positively. You see, I was taken from my home and loved ones, and since time flows slower in the seichi, they will have long passed by the time I am asked to leave. However, because I understand my duty is very important to everyone in the cosmos, I can say I do enjoy it now. Besides, I have made many new friends ever since becoming a shugosei.

Ahh, I do apologise, I sometimes tend to go on. Please do excuse me, Chiriko. Um... I am rather looking forward to your answers. Thank you very much for taking the time.

Luva, Shinchou no Uchuu no Ch no Shugosei

Dear Luva,

Our main job is to protect the Suzaku no Miko. We have a mark of Suzaku somewhere on our bodies. It's in the form of a kanji that generally relates to our talents/powers. In a sense, we each have our own talents/powers. I do!

Chiriko


Dear Nuriko,

hi-hi, Nuri-chan~! How are you? Good? I hope so...

I received a package in the mail this morning, it was some Weiss concert merchandise. I got three glow sticks, a bag from the Das Ewige Dasein concert and from that same concert, a lanyard with a pass attached... the pass has a really awesome photo of the seiyuu cosplaying as their respective characters, and they look great doing that!!

Aside from the concert gear, I also received three chibi mascot fasteners of Aya, Omi and Ken. I'm going to scout around for Youji, and I'm also planning on buying some chibi pins of Weiss Kreuz and Saiyuki.

I'm still making AMVs, I finally finished my first shounen-ai vid this morning, it took me a few days because the maker was being stubborn and I sometimes found myself running out of ideas. It's of my fave shounen-ai pairings from Angelique and Haruka: Clavis x Lumiale, Randy x Timka (that's actually my second-fave for Randy, I like him with Sei-Lan, but they lack scenes together in the anime), Charlie x Olivie (all three of those pairings are from Angelique), Yasuaki x Eisen and Tomomasa x Takamichi. For the AMV, I used the song Perfect World.

To explain a bit about Angelique, it's the first Neoromance series ever, created back in the mid-90s (dubbed Haruka's big sister). The cosmoses are watched over by a queen whose power helps cultivate them, but she can't do it alone, so she has nine male guardians who govern the main elemental energies called sacrea: Light, Dark, Wind, Water, Fire, Green (plants and fruits), Steel, Dream and Earth. After time, the queen loses her power and another has to take her place.

In the Neoromance Festas, there have been live dramas that involve the guardians and Hachiyo meeting each other and comparing their groups, or having fun at festivals or what-not.

It's understandable that aside from my letters you wouldn't have heard of Angelique, it still has yet to be licensed outside of Japan (anime and manga), while Haruka (anime and manga) and Corda (manga especially) have been licensed outside of Japan.

...um, I've just gone on again, haven't I? Hehehe, sorry about that...

I'll catch you next time, Nuri-chan! Ja ne~!

Btamamura-chan

Dear Btamamura-chan,

It sounds interesting! You got Weiss concert merchandise? Cool! Where did you get it from?

Nuriko


Dear Hotohori,

*eyes bug out* Pshhhhahahahahaha!!!

*wipes tears away from laughing* ahahaha..ohh...! Since when is SNORING beautiful?!

I've heard from a source that you do snore, fortunately not too loud. But let's just say that if we ever do something like camping or anything that includes being in the same room, I might as well either record it, or shove you off the bed for waking me up.

*hugs you* Sorry, I love playing with you and giving you a hard time! I do that with all my friends.

Linds

Dear Linds,

*Smiles* It is when I do it!

Hotohori


Dear Chichiri,

Things have gotten a little better with one coworker, and yesterday it was just all three girls working and it was nicer... The boys are always a lot more hostile, but I could do with not having to go back into the smoking area and telling them to get their butts back to work. I keep having good days and bad days. Everything will calm down, someday...

By the by~ <3 I am going to hopefully do a voice acting project this winter. =3

Kaguya-Hime

Dear Kaguya-Hime,

I'm glad things have gotten better at work, no da. Good luck with the voice acting! I think that's great for you!

Chichiri


Dear Chiriko,

Hi! How are you faring? I am currently deciding on what route to take for a major (only for in advance--I still got a few years!), and it's been proving a problem as ever since I was a little girl, my taste in what I wanted to be when I grew up would fluctuate drastically depending on the day. But I've been trying to settle down with my fickleness and, so far, the only thing that has truly captured my long-term interest is Psychology. The only problem is, knowing my state of mind, I don't think I'd be able to handle conversing with patients too much.

I was wondering if there were any other areas in the Psychology field that did not have to do with directly being/interacting with patients? (And besides research because I find that to be tediously boring.) And help would be of the greatest! Thanks!

B.

Dear B.,

I am well, thank you. Have you considered Forensic Psychology?

This is from the www.alliant.edu website: "Forensic studies is positioned at the intersection between law and psychology, and includes criminal psychology, police psychology and neuropsychology as well as psychologists working with the courts and law enforcement organizations."

"Forensic psychologists study stalkers, multiple murderers, predators and their victims, and bring this expertise into the justice system. Forensic specializations available to our students include: child abuse and neglect, juvenile justice, sex offenders, neuropsychology, criminal profiling, terrorism, malingering, jury selection and many more."

It sounds like you wouldn't have to deal with talking to patients if you consider this route. Good luck!

Chiriko


Dear Tamahome,

My sister is going to a school which is teaching her how to eat right. Thank you for your concern about her ^_^. Also thanks for the diet tips. I'll try doing that. As for the medication,I am taking a medication called zyprexa that is making me gain weight. ;_;. It's also causing me to have pre-diabetes. But I think I'm overcoming it. I'm glad Miaka and the baby are fine.

Shukumei

Dear Shukumei,

I'm glad she's getting help. You're welcome for the tips! Good luck with the weight loss.

Tamahome


Dear Tasuki,

answer these questions:

1. are you a noob?

2. do you play maplestory?(dumb question)

3. dam dadi doo dam dam dadi dodi dam...!!

loww741

Dear loww741,

No, never heard if it, an' wtf?

Tasuki


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

hi guys, its been a while, how's everybody??

jam2

Dear jam2,

Welcome back! We're fine and you?

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Nuriko,

hi-hi, Nuri-chan~! How are you? Good? I hope so...

I was able to sleep well without anymore unfortunate flashbacks, thank goodness. The other day wasn't the first time that happened, but the first time it happened, I can't even remember what caused it, but I woke up crying...

Yeah, I have so many anime DVDs here, and I am still coming across new series every year. One of my friends in Western Australia sends me some disks of fansubs so I can see if I like the series or not, so when it does get licensed I'll know if I want to buy it. I'll be getting the Loveless anime next time, that has finally been released over here!

I have so many manga volumes I have used up at least four or five boxes to keep them all together. I'm using my biggest box for Saiyuki manga, I still need to get the newest volumes of Reload, and then there's the final Saiyuki series soon to be released.

I'm still working on crossover fanfiction. I'm waiting for my friend to send me that other one I was working on (the one with you, Shun and Kyousuke) so I can finish it (I'd sent her all of my old stories in case I had trouble with my laptop). This time, I'm writing one in which you, Lumiale (he's from Angelique), Tsuchiura (he's from La Corda D'Oro), Eisen and Yasuaki have gone camping, the story mainly focuses on scary stories being told around the campfire. It's a bit of a contest, last to get scared wins, of course Yasuaki is doing very well with not getting scared. Each time someone has told a story, he mentions either he or his master dealt with situations like those in the past. I'm writing my own scary stories for it too, so it's a challenge. I'm up to Eisen's story now, just need to think of a good one...

Not much else going on, so I'll end the letter there. See ya, Nuri-chan~!

Btamamura-chan

Dear Btamamura-chan,

I'm glad you're doing well. I haven't heard of a lot of the anime/manga you mentioned, but I have read Loveless and Saiyuki as well as seen some of the Saiyuki anime. Good luck with the story! I look forward to reading it!

Nuriko


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

*breathes deeply* I can't believe this is the first time I got away from "pressure times" again. Miss you guys... ^__^

August... well, quite eventful for us Filipinos. First, there was the (unfortunate) passing of "Tita" Cory last first of the month. 'Twas raining that time, and the mood was depressing and all. I don't know if SuzakuAngel-san already told you about it, but I'm telling you anyway. It was such a waste, though, that we didn't get to go to the public viewing at the Manila Cathedral last time. So close, yet so far! We're actually Manila residents, but from the Binondo area. (Chinatown!! ^__^) Besides, our mom wouldn't allow us because of the sheer number of people there, safety reasons and all. And 'twas our exam week that time. And somehow in the dark corners of my mind, I think I spent more time watching the latest updates on the wake via TV, radio, and internet than studying. There were so many posts on Facebook as well! I knew I just had to pay my respects, even though it's just a comment or a bulletin...

I actually found out about Tita Cory's passing from my dad. Outside the Metro Rail Transit station. Under the rain. And here's the greatest bummer: right before my UPCAT exam. Yup, 'tis THE University of the Philippines College Admission Test, held at UP Diliman, Quezon City last August 1 and 2. (My test schedule was on the first.) Now that I think of it, I don't know how I was still able to concentrate on the test with Cory-san in mind. Fact is, I didn't finish Language Proficiency and Mathematics. Double bummer. I just drowned myself with lots of food after to cure my depression. Lucky I didn't gain weight - well, maybe a little, but I do jog around to keep fit, so no prob at all! Now I just have to do better in the UST Entrance Test to redeem myself.

Now, we're actually mourning another death - not really national, but school-wide. Our former Practical Arts teacher passed away because of illness the other day. We, the students, as well as the alumni, were shocked. I mean, like, she was our teacher in Prac-Arts last year, and now she's... gone. Just like that. Although I didn't particularly like her 'cause of her strictness, I still owe her gratitude, so I kinda feel sad right now. Later, my classmates are planning to go to the wake together, but I have a yearbook to proofread so I can't go with them.

These sad events remind me of what happened to 4/7 of you guys in God-knows-how-many Konan years ago. I felt really sad then, especially during episode 48. (Hotohori-sama! T^T) Reminded me of Tita Cory, since they're both respected leaders in their respective countries, but they differ in cause of death. Sad, but true.

... Enough with the sadness, and on to the normal talk! This year, we're going to join an inter-class interpretative dance contest for National Language Week. (Juniors versus Seniors again, with us being the seniors this time. ^^) That, and my teacher forced me to join the inter-class speech contest. This year's theme is about Tita Cory, so I just got some ideas from Time Magazine and went wild. Thing is, I think I kinda messed up with the writing style, since I'm not used to Filipino and all. (English IS my forte, after all.) Even my teacher agreed with me. (See? This is why I hate joining these kinds of contests. Why, oh why ME, Amado-sensei?!)

There's also that drama presentation for English, the National Career Assessment Examination next week (right on my brother's birthday!), and I also have articles to correct and collect from my schoolmates for The Crusader... Uh oh, I think I'm drowning in my problems again. Some moral support, puh-lease! \T^T;

Um, before I forget, here's one last thing: This, my friends, is the stunningly beautiful yet icily dangerous physical manifestation of Rukia's zanpakuto, Sode no Shirayuki.

Now Tasuki won't dare call me "Sode" again. I'll do this if you still call me that name. Ice power!

Gotta go now! (Before Tasuki burns me.) I'll write soon! *rushes away*

Sode no Shirayuki

Dear Sode no Shirayuki,

Our condolences on the loss of your beloved leader and teacher. We hope you did well on your tests. Good luck on your contests and drama presentation!

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Tasuki,

*chuckles* Ah y'know I'm only messing with ya :) And it was spooky but it passed and what not so that was nice. Was looking through some old photographs today though that my grandma let us bring home for the time being, and they're of my grandpa from the war :) They're SOOO cool ^^ I hope she has more so I can look at 'em the next time I go up!! And who're you callin' lil Mr. Big butt? *smirks*

Ila

Dear Ila,

Glad ya' survived. Did it sound like a freight train? Eh? I ain't got no big butt!

Tasuki


Dear Mitsukake,

I've been fine. I'm kind of laying low for now, as I just got back from my trip to Hollis, NH.

But now my mother is bothering me this week about either registering for some kind of plan for my college classes, or getting back to working part-time. Luckily, this is once a day, but honestly it's a little irritating.

Legally, it's my decision in what classes I want to take, or when I want to start working. But I've been working almost all summer. I deserve a break. The next quarter doesn't start until the 21st of September anyway. But I know, I know, procrastinating is the death of my success. Perhaps I'll arrange something this weekend.

I need to start my walking routine again. For over a month, I had an hour of exercise per day (and several more) from biking to work and the six hours of physical labor in the college library. I really need to keep up with exercising to get my legs back into shape. I could also try swimming again, but my pool doesn't get warm enough until nighttime hours. Or I could try biking in general.

And... I need to start eating a bit more healthier than I have been. Whenever I go on vacation, so do my eating habits. I'm not overweight (I'm only 102 lbs) but I don't want to end up like most college students who gain pounds by the month because of poor eating habits.

Linds

Dear Linds,

Good luck on your diet and exercise routine! You do need to get going on those classes, though. The 21st isn't that far away.

Mitsukake


Dear Tamahome,

*smiles* (Yay, it worked!) Have fun, Tamakins. *stands there and watches*

Linds

Dear Linds,

Thanks! *Starts soaking ministers from the bushes.*

Tamahome


Dear Nuriko,

*reads reply* NICE. I asked him if he snores and he's in complete denial. Don't worry, I didn't tell him that you told me. But no one is exactly "beautiful" or "dignified" when they sleep, ne?

Man, he's probably gonna have a fit. *grins* Thanks for telling me!

Linds

Dear Linds,

Not really. *Grins* Your welcome!

Nuriko


Dear Hotohori,

*blinks* Dude, seriously, what's beautiful about sleeping? You just... sleep.

I know you snore, so go on and deny it, maybe even point your sword at me to get me to shut up, but denial ain't just a river in Egypt you know. *smirks*

Linds

Dear Linds,

*Looks embarrassed* I do not snore... that I know of. If I do, hopefully it is beautiful.

Hotohori


Dear Tasuki,

*Nods* He keeps it under his bed. Don't tell him I told ya. Ok?

Shukumei

Dear Shukumei,

I won't. *Fanged grin*

Tasuki


Dear Chichiri,

NANI!!? You're kidding! There are 3 ringu movies? *mouth drops*. I'll have to get my hands on that one.

Shukumei

Dear Shukumei,

The "3rd" movie is a prequel. It's called Ringu 0: Bāsudei, no da.

Chichiri


Dear Tasuki,

*laughs* I NEVEr said it was TH-- *peeks over* Okay maybe I am... Nooooow... *smirks* GUESS WHAT!!! Lily is an attention whore.. Just like YOOUUUUU *GLOMP* AHAHA But oommmgggg. I am sooo glad it's going to be a lazy day. We've (myself and Nachoknot) has been out working at the barn the past couple of days and I'm exhausted lol. Then last night at work. I got there right before 5. I wasn't there TWO minutes and there's a tornado warning lol. So that was interesting. But other than that... Yeaaaaaaahhhh I don't know... *lets ya go* I'm tired haha

Ila

Dear Ila,

OI! Not funny lil' girl! *Frowns at her.* Glad ya' was safe from th' tornado.

Tasuki


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

This is pretty much for THTC, actually... but I've just finished the song I told Tamahome about! :D It's an RnB song, and I also thought up this awesome drum loop that goes with it... too bad I don't know how to play. T^T It's a bit on the romantic side, but it still works. Tamahome gets the first two verses, Hotohori sings the ones after the chorus, Chichiri's solo is the bridge, while Tasuki does all the rap parts in between the verses. Here you go! ^^

~~~

Do you hear my voice issuing from the crowd?
Calling out to you, and my heartbeat's going just as loud
Can't help thinking to myself "Is it really true, is this how it's supposed to be?"
And the lights go dim as the music goes low, and girl you're all I see

(There ain't nothing for you to doubt
Just gotta let it all out)

Do you hear this song rushing through the night?
Everytime I see you, everything just feels right
Don't wanna just glimpse you from afar, 'cause that just won't suffice
I wanna hold you close and I want it so bad, I wanna be the only one in your eyes

(Now that you know how things really go
I just want you to know)

((Chorus))

When I see you
I feel the adrenaline rush, and I love every moment of it
This is true
I need you so much, so bad, and there's nothing to regret
Through and through
Don't stop, it's too perfect, too magical somehow
Don't know what to do
All I want is to stay right now

You're the only thing on my mind as the night goes on
Can't hesitate now, can't let you go and be gone
I want to reach out to you and hold you tight,
I want you to be mine alone
Make an escape, steal into the night, just want you to be all my own

(Now we're not gonna let it stop
Let it go on, keep it up)

Girl when you smile, deeper into your eyes I fall
All I could want is you, just have to leave it all
You've driven me crazy enough, of this I'm sure, so now it's my turn
But we've still got a long way to go, a long night to be together, so let it burn

(You gotta stay right here by my side
I want to feel it inside)

((Repeat chorus))

((Bridge))

There won't be anyone else
So listen to what your heartbeat tells
Just forget everything
And tell me what you're feeling
Hey, it's just you and me together
All we've got is each other
Release it now, let it go
This is all I really know

((Repeat chorus/2x))

~~~

This is a song I'd like to call "Right Now". Hope you guys liked it regardless of the hints of cheese and OOC-ness in between. :3 And, to Nuriko, I just finished the one I meant to give you for your birthday last year. ^^ Watch out for it!

SuzakuAngel

Dear SuzakuAngel,

Arigato for the cool song! Now we just have to put it to music.

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Mitsukake,

Hiya! :-) This is gonna be short and sweet. I got that shot called Gardisil. Its suppose to protect girls with cervical (not sure if its spelled right) cancer. Can you explain what it mainly does and what's the side effects? Also, my grandma said some teenager died from taking it. Is that true?! I don't believe her, but I like to have a second POV. My doc said it was fine for me, and my mom agreed. I didn't care, but ppl say it was good that I come a respectable family that would care for me. I believe them. Can u please come my little mind down? ;)

Brit-Brit

P.S.-Blisters are healing perfectly! I used the stuff that has the antibiotical stuff on the bandages. It works wonders. :)

Dear Brit-Brit,

I'm glad you're blisters are healing well. Gardisil is a series of shots that are given to protect girls from cervical cancer. I'm not qualified in your world to discuss the pros and cons of medication. However, I can give you their website and you can learn from the people that make the vaccine what the side effects and benefits are. You can also Google information for yourself as well.

Mitsukake


Dear Tamahome,

Alrighty, here's the DL:

I have had the best day ever! Well, I got out of school b/c of physical. I guess that's nice... ^o^ Secondly, I passed my chemistry quiz with flying colors!!! Geeze, and I thought it was gonna be hard! :) Thirdly-if that's a word-, I had a golf match today, nine holes, and I got a 57!! 0_0 Yep! I was in shock and I had to recheck my score again! That's the best I have done ever!!! And this is my 2nd year!! OMG!!! T-T I am so proud of myself!! But, I'm not as good as my friend Ali. She got a 39-yeah, she's the hulk!-and I wasn't really surprised. She gets scores like that everytime. She's a good friend. :) I've actually had a wonderful week. Its been stressful b/c school started last week on thursday, but its been... okay I guess... Well, hope everything is fine and have a wonderful day! :) Wow... I am in TOO GOOD of a good mood... ^_^.

Brit-Brit

Dear Brit-Brit,

I'm fine. I'm glad to hear you're having such a great week! Congratulations on the good grade and score!

Tamahome


Dear Nuriko,

hi-hi, Nuri-chan~! How are you? Good? I hope so...

Wai wai~! My voice is back to full strength! Of course, I don't want to push it just after recovering its strength, so I am going to ease up on the singing for a while... by that I mean I'll still sing, just much softer than I tend to.

I cried myself awake this morning, I started recalling when I was always excluded from group activities when I was in school. I don't even know what triggered it...

I decided to get up and listened to a new Angelique drama I had come across. I'm glad I listened to that one, there was a very hilarious scene, and I needed the laugh. What happened was a very effeminate-looking young man appeared in front of two others who were quarreling. One of them, the playboy of the group, started to flirt with the newcomer, while the newcomer just played along, and when addressed as "Lady", he calmly replied, "I'm not a lady". The other man with them was just as shocked as the playboy when the newcomer made that calm declaration. I could not stop giggling over that for ages!

Today, I made more anime related purchases. First, I bought the two latest volumes of the La Corda D'Oro manga. It's one of the Neoromance series like Haruka, Angelique and Neo Angelique, only it takes place in the modern Japanese world.

I also bought the second half of The Wallflower series, I got part one last year at the anime con I attended with Tash. I am really looking forward to watching the last few episodes especially. Tobita Nobuo appears as one of the main character's father, and oh gosh, I love him in that role!

Still listening to Angelique dramas as I type this, I have a lot to catch up on in regards to them. Dad agreed to buy me some for my birthday and Christmas this year: two years ago he bought me the Sukisho and Gravitation boxsets and the Gravitation OVA. Last year, numerous boxsets were on sale at the local videostore, and I got more of a discount because I'm a member of their anime club; I got Get Backers, Kyou Kara Maoh! and Full Metal Panic? FUMOFFU.

Well, that's it for now, not much else going on. See ya~!

Btamamura-chan

Dear Btamamura-chan,

I'm glad you're all better now. I'm sorry that you had that bad memory. Hopefully, you won't have any today. Wow! You watch a lot of anime and read a lot of manga! Good for you!

Nuriko


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

I am very pleased to hear that you like music. Very well, I shall begin.

*plays a unique song for the seishi*

..

*song ends*

I do hope that was pleasing for you.

Lumiale, Shinchou no Uchuu no Mizu no Shugosei

Dear Lumiale,

*They all stand up and applaud her.* That was wonderful! Arigato!

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Nuriko,

Thanks for the help. I'll be sure to give you the link once it's finished. (and Hotohori too as well)

So, can you tell me any secrets about our dear emperor? I won't blab! You must've seen him do SOMETHING worth hearing about, right? *pinky swear!*

Linds

Dear Linds,

You're welcome. I look forward to reading your story. *Grins mischievously* He snores in his sleep. Not too loud but it's still a snore.

Nuriko


Dear Hotohori,

You pretend to fall asleep? *smirks and turns her head to keep from laughing* I bet you snore when you sleep, don't you? Admit it!

Linds

Dear Linds,

*Sweatdrops* I do not snore! It would be neither beautiful nor dignified. *Smiles*

Hotohori


Dear Tamahome,

*blinks and glares at you* Th-that certainly doesn't mean I don't respect him! *walks right up to you and punches you lightly on the arm* I oughta get Nuriko to hang you from the ceiling by your tightie-whities!

Okay then. Why not use this. *hands you a Supersoaker* I'm not askin' you to soak him, but just spray a couple feet away from him to give your emperor a good scare. And if you won't do that, just soak one of his advisors or somethin'. I dunno! *trys handing you the several Benjamins once more*

Linds

Dear Linds,

An advisor? Hmmm... *Grins* OK! I'll do it! *Goes hunting for an advisor...*

Tamahome


Dear Tamahome,

I'm writing a song. I know, big surprise, seeing as I've had songwriter's block for quite a while and failed to fork over your gifts... but this one's for THTC! And it might just be my first R and B song that makes sense. xD

Okay, I gotta quit procrastinating. Math killed me today. :P

SuzakuAngel

P.S. Yeahhhh, sorry to you and the other guys for the delay with the songs... but I'm getting over my songwriter's block! ^_^ And you know what? It started to vanish not long after June 25... o_o

Dear SuzakuAngel,

Good luck on your songwriting!

Tamahome


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

Hi guys. xD So much has happened in the first half of August, and it's not to say that it has all been good. Like, say, on August 1--you've probably heard of the passing of former Philippine president Cory Aquino. She was such a hero and such a leader... Mom and I ended up crying in the middle of the news bulletin. We didn't go anywhere that day, the mood was too depressing.

Which leads us to August 5, a week before my birthday. Mom and I attended the public wake. When we left our house, I knew what I was in for, and we hadn't had dinner yet, but I seem to have underestimated it. We went to Intramuros, where Manila Cathedral was, because the wake was there, and so we stood in line. For one hour. And a couple more. Then add four. Yeah, we stayed in Intramurosn for SEVEN HOURS STRAIGHT! No dinner, no toilet, just some dumplings and two chip bags plus a cracker... it wouldn't have been so bad if it wasn't raining hard. Everyone had huddled together to form a gigantic roof of umbrellas, but we still got soaked from head to foot--the streets were wet too, and even jacket-clad people fell victim to the rains. The worst part? I didn't get sick. But my phone was in a bag that I didn't know was NOT waterproof. I miss my Supernova very much. T^T Waiting in line was worth it, though; not only did we get to see the coffin, we also saw Aquino-san's son Senator Noynoy Aquino and got to shake hands with him. But Aquino-san looked so different, Mom didn't get to cry due to shock.

A week after was my birthday. Quite ironic, the way things are going along. I'm quite enjoying my fourteenth year, and I had the most number of people greeting me in the longest time. I served doughnuts at school (and we've got leftovers! ^_^ *hands them out to everyone*), and they were all really good. I had dinner with Mom and my siblings at Yellow Cab, and G-chan and J-chan came over for cake and ice cream and chips--and our Biology project. We would have had a slumber party if their parents had allowed them. We still had fun, though.

We skated last Saturday, and we did pretty d*mn well considering we were absent from the rink for about two months. It's exam week, by the way, and we're already done with the first six subjects. After tomorrow, I'll just be lounging around at home, in which Mom has finally allowed me to be alone.

And that's a wrap! Ganbatte kudasai in advance with grad school! ^_~

SuzakuAngel

Dear SuzakuAngel,

Happy belated birthday! We're glad you had a good one. Chichiri no Aijin says "thank you!" for your kind wishes. She starts school the end of next week. We heard about Aquino-san's passing and how your whole country mourned for her. Our condolences on your loss.

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Chichiri,

All that's nice in theory, but my sister (Who is the manager of the store) said that was just how they acted. As for local groups, we're such a small town, we don't have anything like that. Although, I have gotten closer with one coworker. He's very nice, and he's fun to talk to. Work with, however... Eh..

-sighs-

But, aside from all that, I'm running with my idea for a book, and~ I have taken a venture outside my comfort zone. All these voices are done by me. .3.; It was a weak practice attempt to see how I would fair doing the voices of these characters. (All of which belong to me.) The doll bases are all from Pixelbee, Yasmin's bases. o3o;

Kaguya-Hime

Dear Kaguya-Hime,

The voices were very nice, no da. I'm sorry your sister won't take any action against them. That doesn't speak well for her future as a manager, no da. Even if that is "just how they act" she needs to tell them that bullying another employee is inapproriate and won't be tolerated.

Chichiri


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

Hey all! Yeah I've put in a lot of research for being a jockey (I even have some jockey friends) and there is actually no height limit and the tallest pro riding jockey right now is a half of an inch shorter than me and as for weight there again is no set limit but they would like you to be from 116 to 120 depending. And I'm pretty dang close to those now lol. Well a year ago today was my first day at knitcraft... I miss that place soo much :( but oh well. Hm anything else new? uhhhhhhhh well my 2 old friends move back to town today!!! I haven't seen them in YEARS (well I saw them on their spring break for a day) but I'm soo happy they're going to be back here!! :D :D :D :D But yeah today we are going to be cleaning the barn some more and playing with the horseys!!! Amigo is being such a sweetie pie!! He was giving me smooches the other day and then yesterday he was being a BRAT and when I would ignore him he would give the MOST cutest looks like "come back mommmmmyyyy" lol then there is Hershey. He's a Exmoor pony and my god he's a lil bundle of love! all he did yesterday was smooch me and groom me lol it was SOOO cute!! He likes unbuttoning pants too I've learned! LOL but yeah I'm just glad we're there for the horses and ponies because no one is ever out there other wise!!! I mean Skip he is in the sheriff's posy and Lauri is NEVER out there really and his hooves are cracked sooo bad and the sheriff came by last week and I told him that and he goes "oh really?" and I guess its hard to get a horse in the posy because that can't get spooked easily. Skip has been getting sooo spooky that he almost kicked me once and has nearly ran me and a few others over a few time and pushed my friend into the electric fence. I mean I like Skip a lot don't get me wrong but to me he looks like the normal everyday horse y'know, like the stereotypical horse. Amigo kind of does but he is just BEAUTIFUL!!!!! He has such a rich chestnut color and EEE I love him lol well I'm going to get going ttyal!

the Nachoknot

Dear the Nachoknot,

We're glad you are doing your research and enjoying taking care of the horses. Be careful around Skip, he sounds like he could be a bit dangerous. Take care!

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Hotohori,

*reads your answers and laughs a little* Oh! hahaha! Ohhh... I never thought you'd actually fall asleep during those meetings! Well, I don't blame you at all. I've been placed on guard-duty at my college library when I was working there part-time. And since they're aren't that many people walking in there with cellphones on, there was really nothing to do but sit and wait for an hour to pass by. I've almost fallen asleep several times doing that.

As for escaping to the gardens, I'm sure it's a nice place to get away from it all. My "getaway" has to be just about anywhere quiet and outdoors. Even climbing the walnut tree in my front yard to the very tip-top of the branches is a perfect place to gaze at the hills and mountains up ahead.

*reads your answer on the "Nightingale"* Well, I'll give you a quick summary. The emperor of China hears about the nightingale that lives in his empire, and requests someone bring her to him to sing in court. After hearing the nightingale's song, the emperor "imprisons" her until the emperor of Japan sends him a mechanical replica of the real bird. The nightingale leaves after everyone is so infatuated with the mechanincal bird, and after many years (or months I believe...) the replica breaks. The emperor sends for the royal clockmaker who repairs it, but only enough that it could be wound up once a year. So broken-hearted at the loss of the nightingale's song, the emperor falls ill, and Death arrives at his bedside until the nightingale unexpectedly returns and persuades Death to leave with her songs, saving the emperor's life. The emperor asks that the nightingale remain by his side, but she politely declines and promises that she will return and sing by his window every night and tell him about the good and bad things that happen within his empire.

((okay, that was a pretty long summary, but that's kinda the story in a nutshell. One of my favorites actually.))

Linds

Dear Linds,

Nice story, I'm glad you recounted it to me. Arigato. *smiles* I don't really "fall asleep" per se. I just let my ministers think I do if I'm bored and want themn to go away.

Hotohori


Dear Tasuki,

*Hops on his lap since all the chairs are taken by the mountain bandits* Oh well; I hope you don't mind? *Runs her fingers through his hair* I know you think of me as a little sister, but you're so drop dead gorgeous. You don't have a scary face!! Hey I have a secret for you *whispers* Tamahome keeps a journal. ^_^. Buahahahahaha.

Shukumei

Dear Shukumei,

Really? That might be interestin' to read...

Tasuki


Dear Chichiri,

'Ello! It's been a while Chichiri san! I've been meaning to tell you this but I've found out the guy's name who played in Ringu. His name is Hiroyuki Sanada. He was also in "The Last Samurai" could you believe that?! My hunky stuff of beef cake is in my favorite movie!!! Well; three of my favorite movies. I have both ringu 1 and 2. Is there a third one? Please let me know if there is. Oh and here Taitsukun gave me this to give to you. It's some magic potion. ^_^.

Shukumei

Dear Shukumei,

Arigato, no da. There are 3 Ringu movies. The third is called Ringu 0: Bāsudei.

Chichiri


Dear Tamahome,

Humph, so I learned something new. I'm glad I asked those questions. I do enjoy writing, but my brain is on a block. I have like two pages written out so far. How's miaka and the baby doing? I hope they're well? Do you have any tips on losing weight? Or maybe I should ask Mitsukake about this question? In fact I think I will. heehee. Anyway, my little sister has an eating disorder. I found this out last week. It's really sad. She also has depression. ;_;. I hope she doesn't end up having what I have. Ya know? It sorta runs in the family. The schizo part I'm not sure but the chemical embalance to the brain does. My dad has it, I have it, and I believe my mother has it as well. Well; I'm off, ja!

Shukumei

Dear Shukumei,

Miaka and the baby are both fine, thanks. Is your sister being treated for her eating disorder? Weight loss tips? Hmmm... exercise and eat a well-balanced diet. Try eating more fruits and vegetables as they will fill you up and are good for you. You might also ask your doctor if the medicine you are taking is having an effect on your weight. Good luck!

Tamahome


Dear Mitsukake,

Hello older brother... (gomen ne I forgot how to say older brother in nihongo), I do have a question for you though. How would you go about losing weight? I've tried everything, sit ups, the gym, skipping out on junk food, and nothing. Should I try those over the counter weight loss pills? Or what do think? Are they dangerous? Oh btw, Tama-neko wandered over to my house and I cat sitted for you. No I didn't sit on him, I just let him curl up on my lap. ^_^.

Shukumei

Dear Shukumei,

Thank you or taking such good care of Tama-neko for me. I do NOT recommend you taking any over the counter weight loss pills. Talk to your doctor as your medicine MAY be causing the weight gain.

Mitsukake


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

Just landed back in good ol' California and boy did I miss the dry, mosquito-free, weather here! I had a lot of fun in Hollis though, and managed to survive in a house with no AC except for a few high-velocity fans in our rooms.

The place is absolutely beautiful and I wish I could show you some pictures once I ask my mother to send them to me via email. And we have a nice pond on our property with many fish who are always biting. I managed to reel in six fish and let them go, as well as a big bullfrog tadpole. I was able to visit with family and friends and we are all excited for the big move next July.

Surprisingly enough, I've been on Pacific time biologically for the entire week I was gone so I shouldn't have any trouble getting to sleep tonight hopefully, and I've got a Green Day concert to go to with my Dad and younger sister at the HP Pavillion tomorrow night.

I've still got to sign up for classes at De Anza College, but I've got the feeling that the few classes I want to take this coming Quarter have already been full up with students. But I also want to help out a friend of mine (a former literature teacher from my highschool days) before the school year starts for him.

Sheesh! Even when I just get home I'm already planning stuff. Oh well, such is the life of an adult I guess.

Hope you guys have been fine!

Linds

Dear Linds,

Welcome home! We're glad you had a good time and are looking forward to college. Have fun at the concert!

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Tasuki,

Man, both you and Obake-chan wouldn't moon your emperor for all the okane or sake in the world huh? (*cough* Chicken! buk buk buk! *cough*)

Linds

Dear Linds,

I ain't chicken! I jus' ain't no fool an' 'sides I like my Emperor.

Tasuki


Dear Tamahome,

*snaps fingers* Man, I was so close! (Oh well, at least I tried.) But I guess that means you're a chicken if you can moon Nakago and not Hotohori. *smirks and walks away*

Linds

Dear Linds,

No, it means I respect Hotohori. *grins*

Tamahome


Dear Nuriko,

hi-hi, Nuri-chan, how are you? Good? I hope so...

My tonsilitis had developed into laryngitis, so I was unable to talk or sing for a week... that sucked. To convey my messages, I would write either in a book or in the dirt, considering where I was.

My voice is starting to return, but in the meantime, I'm only speaking when necessary and in a very soft voice, so as not to strain it too much. My tonsils are starting to feel better again too, I found I could swallow a sausage roll last night without it hurting. During the time I found it hard to swallow, Dad got me noodles and pasta to have if I was unable to swallow something too solid. We also had ice-cream on hand for if it hurt too much even for noodles and pasta.

I have been introduced to two new anime series through friends of mine: Pandora Hearts and Devil May Cry. I have yet to see more than snippets of Pandora Hearts, but I liked what I saw and will watch the full episodes. As for Devil May Cry, I got the first four episodes on DVD the day I saw the doctor. If I didn't like it, I would've given the DVD to Tash, she loves it.

I started rewatching Sukisho again the other night, I always seem to put-off watching episodes 10, 11 and 12 though because those are just full of angst. I always find myself in tears whenever Nanami breaks down, whether it be because he's blaming himself for what happened to his "surrogate sons" Sora and Sunao, or because his lover Shinichiro was horribly wounded and needed help immediately. Sukisho has a great vocal cast, there's Midorikawa Hikaru, Hoshi Souichirou, Ishida Akira, Miki Shinichirou, Kisaichi Atsushi, Okiayu Ryoutarou, Koyasu Takehito, Miyata Kouki and others. Yes, Sukisho is a BL series, the anime is much tamer than the games and CD dramas, but it's still a series I don't watch when Dad's in the room.

I heard summer here is going to be even more unbearable than the last... and that was just too unbelievable... consistent 40 degree celcius days and of course those horrible fires in Victoria. This time, it's supposed to be worse... I really hope the arsonists don't come out and play, I really hope that.

That's it for now, looking forward to hearing from you!

Btamamura-chan

Dear Btamamura-chan,

It sounds like you're on the mend and I'm very happy to hear it. Summer here has been fairly mild with a few brutal days or so but I too hope there are no serious fires this year. One evacuation was enough for me! I haven't heard of any of those series, but they sound interesting.

Nuriko


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

Greetings, my name is Lumiale, it is a real pleasure to meet all of you. I was wondering if any of you are interested in music. I would like to play my harp for you if you are. *sits down and positions harp on lap*

Lumiale, Shinchou no Uchuu no Mizu no Shugosei

Dear Lumiale,

Welcome to our humble cyber-abode! We hope you enjoy your stay here. We do like music and would love to hear you play the harp.

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Chichiri,

Okay, I've been in love with this same guy... he talks to me checks me out, but he acts shy around me. Could he feel the same and just be shy?

Ren

Dear Ren,

It could be. Have you tried just being his friend and getting to know him better, no da?

Chichiri


Dear Tamahome,

If Nakago hadn't been so... bitter, do you think you guys could've been friends?

Ashley

Dear Ashley,

I don't know. Maybe?

Tamahome


Dear Tasuki,

*hands over a case of Red Bull* So, what do you think of this?

Amy

Dear Amy,

I dunno... How does it mix wit' sake?

Tasuki


Dear Chiriko,

Okay, I watced a TV show called "Whale Wars". While I don't hate the Japanese personally, I am disgusted with the illegal whaling they do. How can they be so mean?

Jessica

Dear Jessica,

I really can't answer for them. But I don't think they see it as mean, wrong, or illegal.

Chiriko


Dear Tasuki,

Okay, so you never wanna marry and have kids?

Katie

Dear Katie,

Yeah, that kinda sums it up.

Tasuki


Dear Nuriko,

I sent you the Sims Pets for PS2. Did you get?

Jenna

Dear Jenna,

No but since I don't play that game, it's ok.

Nuriko


Dear Mitsukake,

I lost my dog... can a person ever truly get over the loss of a pet?

Ashley

Dear Ashley,

*Gives her a hug.* I'm sorry for the loss of your dog. Get over it, not exactly but, over time the pain does lessen.

Mitsukake


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

What type of flower scent can I wear to attract this boy I like?

Hana

Dear Hana,

It would depend on what flower scent he likes and what smells good on you.

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Mitsukake,

Thanks. I hope that the bandages work... I tried peroxide and that helped... until I yelped in pain. :( But, It looks like they are scabbed over or somethin' like that...

Oh well... And I have a match today, wednesday, and thursday!! Geeze... Who would of known that golf was like this?!? Not me... Man this is gonna be a very long month... Wished u could plain o' heal me and I'd be able to play to my 100% potential. :p That's what u get when u don't learn from ur mistakes. *nods*

Brit-Brit (who's still in pain to this day)

Dear Brit-Brit,

Gomen that I can't heal you. Good luck in your matches and take cae of your blisters.

Mitsukake


Dear Hotohori,

*sends a dozen black baccara roses to give to Houki*

Ashley

Dear Ashley,

They are lovely. Arigato. I shall see to it that Houki receives your present.

Hotohori


Dear Chichiri,

It's been a while, Chichiri! *gives you a hug* How have you been? I have a quick question, in ep 13 when you opted to take over for Hotohori, what happened while he was gone and you were alone at the palace? Did anyone suspect that their emperor was "not himself?"

Linds

Dear Linds,

I'm fine, no da. It was very boring because I had to pretend to be Hotohori-sama and they just don't allow him to have any fun, no da.

Chichiri


Dear Mitsukake,

haven't talked to you in awhile. How's it going? I was watching the third OVA of FY with a family friend and we were just gushing like sappy little girls about how cute you and Shouka looked as kids. I also cried a bit when you regained your memories after healing Shouka in that episode. It was very touching! Give Tama-neko a few pets for me, okay? *hugs you tight*

Linds

Dear Linds,

I'm fine and you? Arigato for your kind words. Tama-neko sends you purrs for pets.

Mitsukake


Dear Nuriko,

I have a question that I'd hope you could answer to help me out with the Nuri/Hoto fanfic "His Last Hours."

If Hotohori was ill with a fatal disease and you had the opportunity to either care for him or be with him in his last hours, what would you do to comfort him and what would you tell him? If you could answer that with some detail to help me out, I'd really appreciate it!

Oh, and here's one of those UFO Catcher Dolls I bought from Ebay. *hands you a Hotohori doll and hugs you*

Linds

Dear Linds,

*Hugs her back.* Arigato! *Hugs the doll.* How sad! I would do whatever he needed me to do to make him comfortable. I would tell him that he is a wonderful friend and that I love him as a friend and that I will be strong for him and his family. I'm sure I would be crying the whole time as well.

Nuriko


Dear Hotohori,

Okay, now all that serious self aside...

A couple questions:

.What amuses you or makes you laugh?

.I've seen you riding a horse a few times. Did you ever have training in horsemanship?

.Have you ever played an instrument?

.You had to deal with some pretty boring lectures as a child I'm guessing. Did you ever sneak out of the palace or even into the gardens to do something fun?

.Have you ever heard of Hans Christen Andersen's "The Emperor's Nightingale?"

.Is there chocolate in your world? or did Miaka introduce you to it?

.have you ever fallen asleep during one of your meetings with advisors?

.If you had been alive and able to be with Boushin when he was born, how would you bond with him besides teaching him the ways of becoming emperor?

Linds

Dear Linds,

Miaka certainly amuses me. Watching Tasuki and Tamahome "fight" each other is also amusing. As part of my training to become emperor I was trained in horsemanship. No. As a child I was fairly obedient but, I'm sure I had my "moments" where I skipped my lessons to play in the gardens. I have but I do not remember the details of the story. Miaka introduced us to chocolate. *Sweatdrops* Many times... I would help care for him and play with him.

Hotohori


Dear Tasuki,

Psst! You're gonna enjoy this. I just bribed Obake-chan to moon a certain pretty emperor during his next meeting if you know what I mean. Quick! Get over to His Highness' office before you miss the show!

Linds

Dear Linds,

Nah, even ol' Obake-chan's got more sense n' to do that!

Tasuki


Dear Tamahome,

*hands you a couple $100 dollar bills and glances around* You seemed pretty willing to moon Nakago back there, so here's something that will either get some laughs or a sword to the neck. See if you can try mooning His Highness during one of his meetings and tell me how he reacted.

Good luck!

Linds (have fun!)

Dear Linds,

Hotohori??? *Hands her the money back.* Even I have more sense than that!

Tamahome


Dear Hotohori,

Hey, you know what? Thank you. Really. I know my health needs to come first sometimes. My panic attacks are another part of my life nowadays. As much as I hate it, I know I have to deal with it. I usually do just fine as long as I start my "thought-stopping" method I used so many years ago to help me combat my OCD.

You and CnA are right about my decision. I should've done the more professional way of going off the Prozac. I won't be going back on it though, as I'm trying to move away from that crutch. It's also been a sort of crutch for my own father more than for myself, and I can't appease him anymore. I'm very tired of the battles we had involving that issue. Long story short, it's been dealt with and we made amends.

I'm still getting used to the fact that I have to make my own decisions now that I'm 18 and legally an adult. And being rather indecisive about a lot of things, it's hard to just make one that you won't regret later.

As for your perspective, I do tend to spend more time taking care of others and less on myself. I often get exhausted later and it wears me out, but it tends to manifest itself as "being condenscending" towards others, especially my family. I don't have depression or beat myself up for things, but I wish I could look after my own needs without worrying that I'll be viewed as selfish. I've had a few people call me that and it upset me a few times a couple years ago.

*hugs you* Thank you so much. Most emperors wouldn't take the time to listen to an average person's thoughts, huh? (I could be wrong though.)

Linds

Dear Linds,

You're welcome. You need to not worry about the past but look ahead to your future. Loving yourself, liking yourself, and taking care of your needs is not selfish, it is healthy as long as you are not hurting others.

Hotohori


Dear Chichiri,

Things just aren't getting any better. I feel worse and worse at work. I'm alone, I don't have friends in the whole freakin' state... To be quite honest, I'm sick of it. This is about the second time I've come home after a day of work /crying/. Not because of a rough day, because I'm tired of feeling alone. I'm tired of being bullied by coworkers because I'm so d*mn tiny. I don't want to be alone anymore, I hate it... It's just getting worse and worse. D*mn it, even if it's just fake, I want to have someone to talk to that lives close by, someone I can see everyday.

Kaguya-Hime

Dear Kaguya-Hime,

*Gives her a hug.* Have you asked your co-workers to stop picking on you? And if you have and they haven't stopped, have you talked to management/human resources about this? What they are doing is called "creating a hostile work environment" and there are laws against that, no da. I know you're having problems finding a therapist you like that takes your insurance, but have you tried to Google for free resources in your area? You may be able to find someome. Also, have you tried some local groups that have the same interests that you do such as a local anime club? That's a good way to start to cultivate friendships, no da.

Chichiri


Dear Tasuki,

I'm going to have to go with the bandit standing there with the flamin' red hair there mr. bandit who does indeed have a butt. *laughs in victory*

Ila

Dear Ila,

*Looks confused...* It ain't THAT big a butt!

Tasuki


Dear Hotohori,

Just me again. I'm a little frustrated at myself. My panic attacks keep flaring up again, usually at night. I have to deal with trembling, hot flashes and nausea... I'm quite sick of it sometimes.

Did I make the wrong decision to go off the Prozac for my anxiety and OCD? Perhaps it was a poor choice. After a decade of taking it, I finally went off it for almost a month because I felt like I could handle my anxiety without any help.

I'm having a panic attack at the moment, and I feel both frustrated and helpless. Whenever I get a flare-up, I just curl up in bed and wait for it to go away. It usually works, but it's so irritating. Being in a completely different environment really gets them going, and that's what I'm dealing with now.

I don't think therapists are helpful in my issue. All they tell me to do is analyze what causes the flare-ups. I mean, some panic attacks are completely involved with the subconscious, so I could be casually doing something and all of a sudden feel like a scared little kid without even knowing why.

Right now I'm just trembling and it's hard to stop. It sounds absolutely childish, but could you please just hold me until it stops? It won't be long. It usually lasts for a half hour...

Linds (can't quit trembling)

Dear Linds,

*Holds her.* Unfortunately, I am not a physician so I cannot give you medical advice. However, I do know that stopping any medication without your doctor knowing or helping you through it is a bad idea and can have serious consequences.

I would urge you to contact your therapist and discuss this with them as they are far more knowledgeable than I. Also, Chichiri no Aijin tells me that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy does help with panic attacks. While you may feel that analyzing what causes them is a waste of your time, it truly isn't and when you do have a break through it will quite beneficial to you.

Hotohori


Dear Tamahome,

Hey it's been a while since I last wrote you and I have a couple of questions for you. First should I continue the story of the geisha falling in love with the enemy that I've told you about? Secondly what's the difference beween kun, san, chan and sama? I've been wondering about this. And thirdly what should I call the story? Any name suggestions would be nice.

Shukumei

Dear Shukumei,

If you're enjoying writing it, I don't see why not. "Kun" and "chan" are used for children or close friends. Also an older person may call a younger one either "kun" (male) or "chan" (female). "San" is like your "Mr.", "Ms.", "Miss", or "Mrs.". "Sama" is used for someone as a sign of high respect such as for Hotohori-sama since he is an emperor. I don't have any idea for your story title. Gomen.

Tamahome


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

Thank you and I know! The trip up north went really well and I've also been taking care of another horse too because his owner doesn't *shakes head* But he's a sweet heart ^^ Other than that, not much else to say right now... *looks at Tasuki again* What what bandit butt?! o.O

Ila

Dear Ila,

OI! Who're ya' callin' "bandit butt"?

Tasuki


Dear Hotohori,

You've gotten to know me for only a few months. I know this may sound personal or may make you uncomfortable and I completely respect if you don't want to answer it.

Out of curiosity, I'd like to know your opinion or prespective of me. I certainly will not take anything personally. I only wish to know how others see me so that I may improve. Some people see a kind person who works hard, some see someone who deals with a lot of anxiety and mental pressure, and some see a person who hides behind a barrier of a gruff or aloof demeanor just to protect the vunerable self inside.

Of course, those aren't assumptions. A few people have told me that themselves and I've accepted it. But as a friend, I would like to know what your prespective is, so that I can be more aware of how I may act around others. I don't often go around asking people such a question though.

I'm sorry, I'm in a bit of a pondering zone right now.

What's my prespective of you? You used to be lonely, even if you had hundreds of loyal subjects in your empire. As much as you pined for Miaka, you were able to let her go and at the same time to set yourself free. You moved on and found a beautiful and wonderful wife as well as forming a family with her. You felt deep remorse for leaving her, and returned to give your family a proper goodbye after missing that chance when you were alive.

You're very kind and warm, though you hide it with a professional mask. You're very devoted to what you do and who you form relationships with. And even if Miaka didn't love you back, you still comforted her when she needed a shoulder to cry on. That says a lot about you and how you put everyone else's needs above your own. I admire that in you. I became a fan of yours not out of the typical fangirlism you often see. I felt connected emotionally to you as a friend because I felt the very same loneliness and caged feeling. Even if we are somewhat caged by different things.

Just thought I'd at least get the pondering off my chest. You don't have to answer my question if you don't want to. I would certainly understand if you didn't.

Linds

Dear Linds,

I thank you for your kind observations and words. As for yourself, I see a kind, compassionate person who needs to use that kindness and compassion on herself as much as she uses it on others. You may feel less lonely and caged if you do.

Hotohori


Dear Mitsukake,

Yay! My first question for u!! :)

Okay, I had a golf game monday, and I noticed I left my socks in my grandma's truck. Yikes... I only got to play 5 holes before it started to pour, HARD. Then, when I had to check my feet, I have two nasty blisters on each heel! ): Its so painful!!! I have a tournament on saturday, and do u have any idea how to treat this, FAST? I have been putting some antibiotic stuff on it and it helps, and I've let it air out. But, is there a faster way, or am I just going to have to grin and bear it? Any ideas?

Brit-Brit

Dear Brit-Brit,

You'll basically have to grin and bear it. However, you could buy a box of Band-Aid Advanced Healing Blister Cushions to keep it covered and help with the pain while you heal.

Mitsukake


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

*hands everyone their own pint of magic ice cream* Much love and ice cream from the birthday gal. ^_~

SuzakuAngel

Dear SuzakuAngel,

Arigato and happy birthday!

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Mitsukake,

If Ashitare had eaten your pet cat, would you have killed him?

Cassie

Dear Cassie,

That does have a strong possibility.

Mitsukake


Dear Chiriko,

Do you plan on getting married when you're older?

Faith

Dear Faith,

I hope to at some point in my life.

Chiriko


Dear Chichiri,

Do you think some people are just destined to have a hard life no matter what?

Faith

Dear Faith,

I believe we each make our own destiny, no da.

Chichiri


Dear Nuriko,

What would be your ideal pet?

Sarah

Dear Sarah,

I'd like a cat.

Nuriko


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

What happpned to the ask Seriyuu website?

Ashley

Dear Ashley,

The people that ran it became too busy to keep up with it. We're hoping that Chichiri no Aijin doesn't have the same thing happen while she is in graduate school.

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Tasuki,

What's the best way to kill a cockroach?

Ashley

Dear Ashley,

Smash it wit' a shoe.

Tasuki


Dear Hotohori,

I sent you a dozen red roses to give to Houki. Did you get them?

Ashley

Dear Ashley,

Ano... no.

Hotohori


Dear Tamahome,

Do you hate Yui for what she did to Miaka?

Angie

Dear Angie,

No, because she was under Nakago's influence.

Tamahome


Dear Chichiri,

Its me again... I know I should of just let him go, but for some odd reason, I can't. Is this what love is? Even though he's so freakin' crazy and says the craziest of things, I can't stop talking to him. We saw each other at school orenitation, the 4th I think, and we glanced at each other for 2 seconds, and then we looked away... I was disappointed, but talked to my old friends anyway.

We checked to see what classes we had, and THANK SUZAKU we only had chemistry together! We had every class last year! Yeesh! But, on Facebook (two hrs later...) he wants outta AP US history. Now, I'm freakin' out!!! Ugh... Later on, I asked what he thought when he saw me (I lost 18 pounds since may 25th-my bday), and he said I looked good. Okay, I will admit I was shocked!! 0-0 But, when he asked me what he looked like, I said he looked taller (the guys like 6ft tall now!) and a little handsomer (is that a word?). He thanked me, and everything was back to normal... Or so it seems...

He went to a baseball game, It was Faith Day, and he seemed to pick up a girl, and he said that he might be in love. e_e Ugh... He can never stop, can he? Besides that, about two days, or so, later, I'm hanging at Kendras house (BFF) and we was havin' fun... Until I txted him. I was bored, what could I do? Anywho, he said that he had fun laser tagging and he got his permit (a little late when his birthday was in december...). I congratulated him, and I mentioned I was bored. He said, well, what do u wanna do? I wasn't sure, I txted back, and he said, Wanna make out? 0_0; okay... I don't even know how to kiss!!! I've never had a boyfriend, I've never been kissed!! He and kendra was shocked. He wanted to "teach me". I started to laugh, and ignored it. He wanted to come over and "we'll kiss as friends.". HUH?!?! How can u kiss only as friends?! It makes no freakin' sense... I stopped txting him, and I fell asleep. But, I couldn't sleep and here I am telling u this. Sorry... )-:

-To get off a negative point-

I had golf practice, and it was the best I ever had!!! I had a par (my first) on hole 3, which was a par 5!!! I jumped up and down, mentally, as I had a grin so wide! And my friend, Ali, shot a hole in one! My coach showed me a pic, and I was shocked!! That's my girl!! T_T I gotta love her!! :). And, since our tournament was rained out, we gotta have it on the tenth, which is a monday! I'm ready to kick some sorry golf butt!!! I'm only a second year, and I've done fantastic!! :) :) :)

-Also, I have FINALLY finished my story on fanfiction.net!!! It's called Having The Chance Of A Lifetime. Its under Fushigi Yuugi, of course, and I'm working on a sequel to that and a prequel too! :) I'm also working on a Hotohori and Nuriko fic, since I'm a fan of theirs (same with u and Tasuki :) ). I hope that u or anyone else will check it out!! I would be forever thankful!!! :) Guess I better go to bed. I had to get my mind sorted through all this BS... *yawns* Gotta get my beauty sleep in. Love u all! ;)

Brit-Brit

Dear Brit-Brit,

Congratulations on finishing your story, no da! Also on getting par! Keep up the good work, no da! as for that guy, I definitely think he's bad news for you. Be careful, no da!

Chichiri


Dear Tasuki,

*smiles and grabs your tessen for a moment and throws it back to you* That's outta my system now.

So I landed in Boston after an hour long repair delay, and as soon as I exit the plane, I trip and fall in front of the two passesngers I was seated with. I was quite embarassed but as usual got back up and muttered "first step in Boston and I trip on a flat surface! That's a good omen!"

I didn't realize that I had also earned myself a small rugburn on my elbow the size of a quarter until my mother saw it. I'm fine, but I was laughing and blushing at the same time! *hands you a bag of Dunkin' Donuts* These are like the McDonald's of New England. There's pratically a store in every mile!

Linds

Dear Linds,

Thanks! *Tries one.* Oishii!

Tasuki


Dear Tamahome,

Last time we went to the local anime shop, I saw FY posters and stickers. I didn't buy them, though... when I get thrifty, I get sacrificial. Now they're gone, and I probably won't see them again for a long time. xD But let's not get pessimistic. ^^ *throws a platinum coin* Fetch!

The Theorizer

Dear Theorizer,

*Looks at the coin...* Fetch? Very funny... *Pounces on the coin.*

Tamahome


Dear Nuriko,

arigato!!!! ^_^v...

qwertz

Dear qwertz,

Douitashimashite!

Nuriko


Dear Nuriko,

((oh no, Linds is in a cuddle mood!)) *hugs you* I'm a bit off today. My bio-clock is still adjusting to the timezone change after a long flight into Boston and Hollis, New Hampshire. I just landed today after a few delays. So yeah, cuddle mood. Don't know what that's about. *shurugs*

Linds

Dear Linds,

*Gives her a hug.* You should adjust soon. Have a fun time in Hollis!

Nuriko


Dear Hotohori,

*walks right up to you, pauses, and then promptly hug/cuddles you* Sorry, I'm in a cuddling mood right now. I just arrived in Hollis and I'm kinda off because of the timezone change. Hope you don't mind if I just hug you for a while. ^-^

Linds

Dear Linds,

*Hugs her back.* That's ok. I hope you enjoy your time in Hollis.

Hotohori


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

In the middle of Bio class yesterday, I got up and punched the classroom door. >:) Fear for my sanity...

SuzakuAngel

Dear SuzakuAngel,

Are you channeling Tasuki??

Tamahome


Dear Nuriko,

hi-hi, Nuri-chan! How are you? I hope you're well...

I'm not. I'm sick again... I almost fainted the other night, had lower back pain and leg cramps, and now my throat is really sore, but it's not like a usual sore throat. It doesn't hurt to talk, just to swallow, laugh, and turn my head too far. I'll be seeing the doc tomorrow. I hope it's not something serious, this is the worst I'd ever experienced. It's not the feeling of someone stabbing the back of my throat, more like someone is gripping my throat muscles and squeezing them as hard as they possibly can.

I've been trying to keep my mind on more positive things instead of focusing on the pain, hard as it is. I've been making AMVs and watching live stage musicals of Harukanaru Toki no Naka de and Saiyuki. Thankfully the pain doesn't keep me up at night, I hate when that happens. I often experience that when I feel arthritic pain in my wrists.

Not much else going on besides being unwell again. I'll end my letter here. See ya!

Btamamura-chan

Dear Btamamura-chan,

I'm fine. I hope you feel better soon!

Nuriko


Dear Chichiri,

I feel like sh*t. Can't find a god forsaken counsellor that I like that takes the insurance we have. All night my girlfriend's made me feel like sh*t and she doesn't realize it yet. Constantly saying I'm paranoid, and making me feel bad just because I don't f***ing want to go to a d*mn amusement park. It's hard to walk through life with a smile nowadays, and just getting harder. I constantly feel ill or depressed. I keep getting major headaches, feeling dizzy, but around others, I'll act like everything's fine.

A social worker had to come talk to me recently. Tried to shove her f***ing religion down my throat, called me wrong, called me a sinner. My dad's a pain in the @$$... My only solace is my writing. Working on another book, unsurprisingly. But I don't know how much longer I can handle this nightmare...

Kaguya-Hime

Dear Kaguya-Hime,

*Gives her a hug.* I'm sorry everything is going so wrong for you. I'm sure things will eventually work themselves out. I wish there was more I could do to help you, no da.

Chichiri


Dear Nuriko,

Hey Ryu!

I'm doing okay, since Dad died last December. I'm hoping to be able to work on my japanese classes again this Fall. Now that I know about my cognitive disorder I'll try to work on techniques so I can remember my lessons better. I'm trying dear to keep everything together.

How have you and minna been doing?

Hi CNA! I'll try to send you Mackinac Island fudge when the Lawsuit goes through.

Docsama

Dear Docsama,

*Hugs her* Long time no see! We're all fine. How have you been? I'll give CnA your message. Lawsuit? Should I even ask?

Nuriko


Dear Nuriko,

hi-hi, Nuri-chan! How are you?

I found out what the problem is... I have tonsilitis. Since there's no infection, the doctor couldn't put me put me on antibiotics, and so I can only take panadol to help with the pain until the swelling goes down.

Just great, it was about this time last year my brother was told he had tonsilitis, but he'd be requiring a tonsilectomy which he didn't undergo until February this year, and then he gets that infection... sheesh, am I about to copy him? I certainly hope not.

Anyway, just wanted to let you know what I found out. See ya!

Btamamura-chan

Dear Btamamura-chan,

Take care of yourself. I hope you don't have to get a tonsilectomy.

Nuriko


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

I'm very glad to hear you're all fine :) I've been pretty good over all. I've gone through a REALLY rough past weekish or so (like 2 weeks ago) because my older dog Hunter passed away right in front of me while I was home alone while the family was up on vacation, but he went quick and peacefuly so I'm glad about that.

I start school in less than 3 weeks so that's always exciting (NOT) and I've pretty much took over care of my neighbors horse. His name is Calico and he is just a sweetheart ^.^ And let's see... Going up north to see my grandmother for a few days and then I don't really know what else I'm going to do the rest of the month lol. I guess I have a reunion for the dog to go take them to see the rest of the family and see how her brothers and sisters are doing :) Lily's going to have so much fun with that. But I suppose I should head off and get some sleep! was cleaning a barn all day and I get to do it again tomorrow AND work too XD So keep well all I shall be back! *goes by Tasuki, stares while her eye twitches then pokes in the arm then skips off ^__^*

Ila

Dear Ila,

Our condolnces on the passing of Hunter. We're glad it was at least quick and peaceful. *They each give her a hug.* It does sound like you have some fun things coming your way with visits and taking care of your neighbor's horse! *Tasuki looks at her...* What??

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

If you all coulld get away with pulling a prank on anyone from the Seriyuu side, who would you pick and why? Also, what would you do?

Ashley

Dear Ashley,

We don't really like pranking people, that we don't like. There's no fun in that. Besides, none of the Seiryuu Seishi have much of a sense of humor and probably wouldn't appreciate it.

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

Hey all its been a LONG TIME! How've you all been? I've been good but am going through a bit of a blue funk right now, don't know why but oh well. I'm still laid off and can't find a job but I'm still enjoying my time off haha. In a month I'm going to go to New York for a week to stay with Brice's cousin and girlfriend and go see some horseraces. Speaking of that guess what I have a son now, he's 10 years old! and weighs about 1200 pounds, can you guess what? He's a horse! Me and Brice bought a horse :D His name is Amigo and he is just BEAUTIFUL I love him SOOOO much. He can always cheer me up. He's part quarter horse and part Arabian so he's just AWESOME. And what I'm going to do is train to be a jockey on my own then if I like it I'm going to the school :)Hmm... Anything else new... Well I know this month I will be BUSY because I'm going to the cities a few times, going back to the Dells, going to a brewers game for free, 2 of my old best friends are moving back to winona, going to dinner with my brother which I haven't spoke to in YEARS, uhhhh yeah all that jazz, well I'm going to get going so I'll tty all sometime

the Nachoknot

Dear the Nachoknot,

Welcome back! Sorry you've been unemployed for awhile, but at least you're enjoying your "vacation". So you bought a horse? How cool! How much research have you done on being a jockey? We don't know much about it except they are exceptionally short and light. Have fun and ganbatte kudasai!

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Tasuki,

You really don't do anything. A hamster is a pet, like a cat.

Ginta

Dear Ginta,

Ok, I'll keep it away from snakes an' try not t' kill it.

Tasuki


Dear Mitsukake,

Okay, so if you found Nakago injured, you would help him? He's pretty twisted. Let him find his own help!

Emily

Dear Emily,

*Smiles* I'm a healer, it's what I do.

Mitsukake


Dear Nuriko,

If Ashitare apologized for killing you, would you forgive him? I'm sorry if I brought up any painful memories.

Ashley

Dear Ashley,

I don't know, maybe.

Nuriko


Dear Chiriko,

What do you think about this?

Kelly

Dear Kelly,

Interesting...

Chiriko


Dear Hotohori,

What was it about Houki that you first noticed?

Ashley

Dear Ashley,

Her gentle, caring demeanor.

Hotohori


Dear Tasuki,

*gives whoopee cushion* Okay, once this is filled with air, have someone sit on it, and when they do, it'll sound like they had gas! Maybe a certain blonde shogun needs some payback? *evil grin*

Ashley

Dear Ashley,

*Fanged grin* Gotcha!

Tasuki


Dear Chichiri,

Would you ever diguise yourself as Seriyuu and mess with Nakago and Tomo?

Katie

Dear Katie,

I might consider it, no da.

Chichiri


Dear Tamahome,

Here! One hundred dollars if you moon Nakago and another hundred if you moon Tomo. If you survive, tell me what happned!

Cassie

Dear Cassie,

*Laughs and takes the money.* I'm sure I'll survive.

Tamahome


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

Heeellloooooo Seishi!!! Long time no say hello! :D How've ya all been?

Ila

Dear Ila,

Ohisashiburi! We're fine! How have you been?

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

Whoo, the travel bug strikes again.

But the urge to travel will be satisfied soon enough. I'm catching a plane to Hollis, New Hampshire on the 7th of August up until the 17th. Not really sure what I'm going to do over there, but I'll be checking out some colleges since I'll be moving from California to Hollis next July. There's also a good vet tech school over there in Stratford and I hope to apply after getting my AA.

So yeah, I'll bring my laptop with me and tell you what I find. The new house is beautiful and has about 15 rooms and several acres of land (typical New England stuff.) Not ot mention we've got deer, wild turkeys and snakes in our backyard. :)

So when I'm waiting at the airport and on the plane for 5 hours I'll just try to imagine you guys are sitting with me (well, it's called pulling out your mental imagination file and enjoying the vacation, go ahead and call me a weirdo XD)

Linds

Dear Linds,

Have a fun and safe trip!

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Tasuki,

hey tasuki do you watch hentai?? LOL! just wondering ;)

BWAHAHA

Dear BWAHAHA,

Funny... No I don't.

Tasuki


Dear Mitsukake,

hey there!

My bro is still terribly sick. He's actually considering going to the hospital to have tests, and that's how we know it's bad... after his problems with his tonsilectomy (the infection leading to him having to be hospitalised for a couple more days), and even from back in the past, he's hated hospitals with a passion...(he was only about 7 when Mum passed away, so it was imprinted in his mind that hospitals aren't good places).

I'm not sure if we can get Dengue Fever here in Australia... I hope not at least. But, we'll see when he finally gathers the courage to go to the hospital and have those tests done.

See ya!

Btamamura-chan

Dear Btamamura-chan,

I thought you had mentioned earlier that he had Dengue. I apologize if I was mistaken. If he still isn't well he should definitely go for tests. I hope he feels better soon.

Mitsukake


Dear Nuriko,

hi-hi, Nuri-chan~! How are you? I hope you're well...

I'm a bit all over the place at the moment. I'm hyper when it comes to fangirling my fave fandoms (most of it has been focusing on Hetalia this week), but I'm also a bit upset about an approaching anniversary. On August 2, it will have been 7 years since a friend of mine took her own life. My grandfather will be taking me out to the cemetary in the morning so I can visit her resting place.

It was Mum's birthday over a week ago, she would've been 51. My grandfather, brother and I went in the morning to visit her resting place and leave flowers. Dad visited her that evening on his way home from work. Tash came over to keep me company, we watched Hetalia and Angelique, just different things that would amuse me. I bought my brother a game so he'd find the day easier to cope with.

I got the fourth volume of the Haruka manga the other day. Remember a little while back I mentioned about a story in which Eisen had to crossdress? The fourth chamberlain and Akane-hime? That story was the omake in that volume! I imagine numerous people turned to stare at me when I burst into laughter whilst reading it on the train. That's not the only time that would've happened, I often buy manga when in Melbourne, most of the time they're hilarious! I am really looking forward to volume five, it has kindergarten 4komas in it! Yasuaki as a little kid, too cute~! (And it's the only way we'd ever see him as a small boy.)

In order to keep myself distracted on my friend's anniversary, I might have another Hetalia marathon, I now have 27 episodes I can watch, have to wait until the next week for episode 28.

Speaking of Hetalia, I received a message from the person in charge of the Hetalia fandub. She was finally getting the project underway and wanted me to send more of Lithuania's lines. I tweaked the lines just a little bit so they'd fit the lip-flaps, and sent the clip to her. I'm happy there's a second season of the series, it means I may have more lines. :D Plus, if we're asked to do fandub performances of the different versions of the theme song, once Lithuania's version comes out I'd be ready to sing that.

The washing machine still wins against me, I tried washing a jacket the other day...I managed to get it clean, but the machine stopped spinning after ten minutes... It frustrates me so darned much!

I found out my case-worker may be able to get me into a community radio station for work experience, I'd need that training before I could work in one of the larger ones. If not radio, they're setting me up for a primary school teacher's aide position, still work experience. I did that back in year ten at my old primary school, it was pretty good, so I'm hoping if they can't get me into a station they can get me into a local primary school. I'd be able to handle it better than something like... say... retail, I'm not that good with people misdirecting abuse at me if they've had a bad day.

Well, that's it from me for now, this letter is just getting longer and longer... Good to hear from you. See ya, Nuri-chan!

Btamamura-chan

Dear Btamamura-chan,

I'm fine thanks! I hope you are doing welll after those two anniversaries. Missing loved ones can be very hard on us. Congratulations on the work experience and the fandub! I hope everything works out for you.

Nuriko


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

w00t! ^_^ Welcome back, guys, and I'm sorry to hear about the laptop... glad you got a new one! :)

Thanks for the feedback on the student council thing. Mark-san won; October-san was a bit disappointed at first, but she also accepted the defeat and realized that there are more important things than presidency. Same thing goes for me, because I'm not the vice president. :D Of course, I'm fine with that.

Yeeeeeaaaah, HBP was awesome... ^_^ About half an hour after leaving the theatre, I still had grin that looked so stupid Mom was laughing at me--and she's used to the way I am. I had to stuff my fist in my mouth when "Spinner's End" came up... not just because of Snape, but Bellatrix as well. I don't know how, but I love that psycho. xD It took me about an hour into the movie to remember that Voldemort wasn't in this installment, but I still ended up missing him. :3 Guess I'm just like that.

As for my SAD... I know it's not a good thing, but I'm just demented like that. xD Actually, I've got the RSAD kind, but same difference... it's supposed to be rainy in my country right now, but instead we get daz-zuh-ling sunshine all the time. -o- I really, really miss the rain.

GTG now, guys... my internet's being pretty d*mn stupid. :P I wish I had ice cream... or a choco mousse... or a Toblerone...

SuzakuAngel

Dear SuzakuAngel,

We're glad everything worked out in the end for everyone. So you're saying that the sunlight depresses you? Interesting... Ice cream sounds good to us, too!

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Hotohori,

Whoops, sorry to bother you again, but I made another tribute that's ten times better than the previous one I showed you. The song matches you perfectly to a T.

*sits down next to you* You've listened to me for quite a while, so perhaps I can return the favor? Go on, tell me what's on your mind. *smiles sweetly* I'd be more than happy to listen.

By the way, do you prefer your tunic to your robes of office? I mean, the robes must be stifling, ne?

Linds

Dear Linds,

Arigato for the touching video tribute. I really have no complaints, but I appreciate your being there if I do. *Smiles* I prefer my tunic as it is more comfortable.

Hotohori


Dear Nuriko,

Hi! *gives you a hug* Thanks for reassuring me, I'm out of my funk (for now) and I appreciate you lending me your advice and a listening ear!

Nothing much is going on at the moment. I've been busy with my job and I got my second paycheck in today. I gotta deposit it tomorrow and all that jazz.

And usually while I'm working, I sneak in a minute or two to write in the tiny Moleskin book I keep in my pocket. So far, I'm writing a oneshot about you and Hotohori that would probably make you cry...

If you see the picture my friend made, you might know what I'm going to do to poor Hotohori: http://hirokada.deviantart.com/art/Nuriko-and-Hotohori-3-130957217

I'll give you a hint: A fever and death of a character.

So yeah, normally I don't write sad stuff but if you're me and been shelf-reading for a couple hours every day at work, you'd be writing depressing stories too.

I'll give you the link when it's finished (perhaps during my vacation in Hollis, New Hampshire since my laptop will be with me.) but yeah, if I make you cry/sad I'm sorry!

Linds

Dear Linds,

*Gives her a hug.* You're welcome! Nice artwork! I look forward to reading the story.

Nuriko


Dear Tasuki,

Long time no see, buddy! *gives you a man-hug even though she's a woman* How's it been? Lemme guess, did you break CnA's laptop? *dodges tessen* I'm kidding, I'm kidding!

I've been pretty much doing the same routine for almost six weeks. Wake up, go to work, eat, get back to work, get home, and laze about for the last few hours until the cycle starts again. I'm not very fond of routine, so I'm glad I'm going to be having a change of pace after I catch a plane to Hollis, New Hampshire to see my new house.

Being an adult is still pretty new to me, and now I've got to do stuff like taxes next spring, find classes so I can get my AA, and find a good veterinary program to get into for credits. It all hasn't really sunk in yet.

So yeah, I missed you guys! I don't have anyhting interesting to say at the moment, but if I do, I'll be sure to tell ya.

Linds

Dear Linds,

*Frowns and looks at a smoking keyboard...* I didn't do it! Really! 'Sides she's got 'er new pink laptop an' it runs faster an' holds more n' th' old one. Yeah, I beeen told ya' get to th' growin' up thin'.

Tasuki


Dear Hotohori,

It's been awhile, Hotohori! *gives you a hug* I missed you and the other guys!

Well it seems like summer is wrapping up quickly. I'm doing very well in my job and earning some money for art supplies and the like. I've been practicing on my artwork, and starting to write some FY fanfiction.

I also used some of my paycheck money to buy the entire DVD collection of FY, as well as the manga. I'm going to be able to keep myself busy on the way to Hollis, New Hampshire in a couple weeks.

I'm starting to get used to being an adult, since I'm doing more things myself nowadays. It still feels a bit unreal, but I'm sure it'll sink in soon enough.

I really missed talking with you. Even if I don't have much to say at the moment, I still appreciate you taking the time to listen and lend a shoulder to cry on if I ever need it.

much love and friendship!

Linds

Dear Linds,

I'm very happy to be back. You're very welcome. I'm glad that I can be of some small assistance to you. *Smiles and sparkles*

Hotohori


Dear Tasuki,

hello!!! if nuriko was a girl... do you think you would love him as a girl??? ^_^v

louwy

Dear louwy,

No.

Tasuki


Dear Nuriko,

hi nuriko!! *hugs*

so i need some help with some products~ i heard that aloe vera is really good for the skin, so would most products that have aloe vera the most in it good?

pumpkin

PS have you ever heard of circle lens?? they make your eyes look more bigger and stuff =)

Dear pumpkin,

*Hugs her back* It would all depend on what your skin type is. Generally speaking aloe vera is good for skin, but you might want to talk to an expert like a dermatologist about it. I've never heard of a circle lens. Sorry.

Nuriko


Dear Chichiri,

Okay, I am in a huge ditch. -My BGFFL (best guy friend for life) has been talking to me recently, asking me some questions: ie: what is ur dream date? OR who's ur idol? Stuff like that. Well, on wedsenday (22nd) he sent me this FWD message. It was really weird, it was like: how about u come over to MYSPACE and I'll YAHOO ur GOOGLE and we'll TWITTER about it. ...EWWWWWWW!!!

Okay, that was weird, but besides that, it gets worst. He said, "if I was being serious, what would u say to it?" Before, I said it was funny, and a nice little laugh. I told him, "why not? I'm not busy! :)" just like that! I am so regreting sending him that!!! Geeze... And after that, it never got normal...

-He began to say that he got a, "youknowwhat", and it was cause I said those 5 words! 0_0... Yep, and he said, 'cuse my language to everyone, it didn't expect such a "h*rny" answer like that from me! Hello?!? I've change, and he DEFINITELY hasn't!!!

-Besides that... He asked me, the next day, if he wanted a pic!! 0_0 I was in such a rage, wanted to come over to his house, and slap the cr*p outta him! He asked me if my bf (tho' I don't have one) wanted a naked pic of me, what would I say? Simple: I said that if he was a great bf, he would respect my wishes, and I wouldn't give him the picture. We should respect each others space. (Besides... Boys now-a-days are crazier and dirtier... v_v)

-

Nothing happened on Friday... Thank gods! Only a little talk, how was he?, and it was done. I didn't need it for a third night... Well, I was wrong.

-Last night, saturday (25th), I was txting another guy friend, and I said let me talk to my BGFFL. He didn't mind, I was txting them both at the same time... Well, he begins with the picture thing again, telling him I don't want it! No! But, he sends me a txted pic of it, and I 'bout lost it. I don't need to see it! I told my guy friend what was going on, and he was cracking up, laughing! WTH?!? Typical... I told him to shuddup, and he didn't but he went to bed not long after that.

Then, he's so "eager" to send me it, I said to him, and I quote: do u think sending a picture of ur "manhood" is going to make u a better man? If I sent u pics of my nakedness to u, would that make me a better woman? No, it won't.

-After that, he said oh we can just forget about this ever happened. I agreed, and not a minute later, he said I passed the test. WTF?! What test? He explained to me that a couple nights ago, I said that I have self respect. He said that he likes my self respect. Okay, I was furious, and so frustrated at him, that I was calm, and surprised after he said that to me! I asked him what took him so long to notice the self respect, and it was over like that. He didn't txt back, YET, but I'm probably gonna get another show like the other days... -_-u -To tell u the truth, I didn't know who to bring this up with. Not Chiriko (for sure), or Mitsukake (I'll leave the illness to him). I wasn't sure who to talk to this about... I don't mind if anyone else puts their two-sense in this, I just thought that the oldest was the wisest. That's what I have always known...

Well, that my summer, in four days: drama, craziness, and insane life... Ugh... Why do I have all the creepy guys as my friends?!

Brit-Brit

Dear Brit-Brit,

Your BGFFL is VERY strange, no da! I think you need to be careful around him and perhaps not be alone with him, no da. It sounds like his hormones are controlling his brain instead of rational thought.

Chichiri


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

I've got SAD. Yay me. xD

SuzakuAngel

Dear SuzakuAngel,

Seasonal Affective Disorder? Why is that a good thing?

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

Where to begin, where to begin? Well, officially I'm excited about one thing and one thing only... I got a nihongo dictionary! Yeah beat that! It's very useful, and to top that off with I got two domains for the price of one. Yeah me. I've also tried wasabi peas and ate the whole bag of 'em. They're quite the tasty ones. Though I accidentally choked on a few of them because they were hot. But nevertheless; it still didn't keep me from eating the whole bag. Of course I took it into smaller portions. But they're good. Have you tried them?

Next, When is CNA-Chan and her husband going to comic con? If you're ever going again, can you take me with you? Please let me know.

Thirdly, two weeks away from my doctor's appointment and the either yes I can drive or no I can't drive answer. So keep your fingers crossed! Well; I think I've bored you to tears with this update. So I'll be seein ya.

Shukumei

P.S.Have you heard of the song Hand In Hand by various chinese/taiwanese artists? If not you should definately look it up on youtube. It's really pretty.

Dear Shukumei,

We haven't heard of the song, but we'll try to look for it. Good luck with the doctor! As for Comic-Con, they don't know since it is quite expensive to stay in San Diego. They will see what happens next year. Congratulations on getting the dictionary and the domains. We have tried wasabi peas and we like them.

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Suzaku Seishi,

Hey guys! ^^

We did practically nothing at school today... the meeting de avance was held, so of course as vice president (turns out that my presidency was only a rumor! Yay!) I spent most of my time on the microphone and making all these speeches about caring not only for others, but also for our own selves. I mean, how can student council officers help other people if they can't help themselves, right? I also talked about turning weaknesses into strengths... see, I've told you guys before about how embarrassingly low my self-esteem is, right? Well, I'm not going to let that get in the way of being an officer--that is, if I get elected.

By the way, my party (Outstanding Members of this Generation/O.M.G.) has Mark-san as the president. He's a down-to-earth, boy-next-door kind of guy. The other party (Academic Achievers of the New Generation/A.A.N.G.) is led by someone we'll call October-san. She goes egosurfing sometimes, you see. She's fun-loving and caring. Both of them say that they're a bit terrified of being president, but October-san's more enthusiastic about this than Mark-san is. They're both my friends as well, so I had a bit of a hard time choosing between them during the elections earlier today.

I ended up, however, voting for Mark-san. That's even though October-san's my closer friend. Why? It's because October-san prepared so many platforms for her party that, dedicated though she is, they seem a bit unattainable. I don't want anyone to be disappointed, nor do I want her to pressure herself to do all those things and feel frustrated. Besides, October-san's a Senior vying for the top spot in the honor roll. Since Mark-san (also a Senior... ^^;) is a bit overwhelmed by the responsibility, he only presented three simple platforms, which to me seem really attainable. I just wanted to lessen the load for the majority.

So, what do you guys think? Thanks a lot and take care always! :)

SuzakuAngel

Dear SuzakuAngel,

It sounds reasonable to us.

Suzaku Seishi


Dear Chichiri,

i like when you say you know, you know. ^-^ i get a nice laugh when you say you know, you know. =)

Hikari

Dear Hikari,

I'm glad that I'm able to amuse you, no da.

Chichiri


Dear Nuriko,

hi! can u translate dis 4 me???

aishite imasu
ogenki desu ka?
wakarimasen

qwertz

Dear qwertz,

hey Sure! Here they are:

aishite imasu - to love
ogenki desu ka? - How are you?
Wakarimasen - I don't understand.

Nuriko


Dear Hotohori,

Hi! I am Juzhaina. I am a very big fan of you. I just want to ask you a question. If Miaka choose you than Tamahome, will you fight for your love? mmwahh., (super hug!!)

Juzhaina

Dear Juzhaina,

Welcome to our humble cyber-abode I hope you enjoy your stay here. I'm not certain that I fully understand your question, but I would fight for my love no matter who she is.

Hotohori


Dear Nuriko,

Love ya! ;) Okay, that's out of my system! :)

-Its been forever since I was on here! Talk bout a nostaligic trip down memory lane... I was the one who u said that I was jealous, and u said that if my crush was still hanging out with me, then that he might have feelings for me, or somethin' like that...

-Anyway, I took ur advice, and it kinda worked... I tried to distance myself away from Jacob (heck I will say his name. He doesn't get on here anyway ;)) and I sat at a new table and made new friends, since the guys voted me out at his table. Jerks, but they was so sorry, but I didn't give a cr*p about them. I was strong, and even his girlfriend, then, had feelings for me and felt sorry! We are the best of friends now! And, everytime jacob breaks up or goes out with a girl, I become a GF for them! Very strange...

-After all this was happening, on my birthday (sweet 16), I took my other close guy friend out, Simeon (he and I play piano together!! :) ), for dinner and he enjoyed it! I did too, and he even played Bella's lullaby for me (from Twilight). I was surprised he played it for me, since he has so many girl pals, but he did it for me! I was so touched! And, if u ask me, Jacob looked j-e-a-l-o-u-s!! :) I love makin' men jealous!

-Golf season is starting for me and I am so excitied! I am ready to kick some sorry butt and go to a regional tournament be4 I get out of high school! ;) I wish... I'm not THAT good, unlike my BFF Ali who scores a 35 in a nine hole game... Me, I score a 68... ^_^() But, I am not a beginner, I am intermediate now! Ne? Oh well...

-Lifes been treatin' me well, so I hope to write to all of u almost every week or so... I have been sleepy, and lazy, but hey! School's starting next month (kill me) and I hope I didn't sign up for AP classes! They're $82 plus the registration fee and the lab and that's about $154! Dang! I know! Geeze... Why not make us wear school uniforms? Ugh...

Another school year is coming and this is gonna be a bumpy, I hope not... Well, gotta get to bed-its 5:30 and I had to talk to u! But, guess I will get off my phone (writing to u on my phone! What's the world coming to now?! ;) ) and try to catch up on some beauty sleep. *hugs goodnight and falls asleep*

Brit-Brit

Dear Brit-Brit,

Sounds like things are going well for you! I'm really happy for you! Good luck in school and with your crush! *Gives her a hug.*

Nuriko


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