Ah, I haven't written in so long! I found my poor journal lying far under my bed and was completely startled when I did. I guess I'll have to reach a bit further when I clean under there ^.^;;

So many things have happened too already!

I've met some of my old friends here and tried to make some new ones. Oh, and I started work and school as well! I'm working up at the onsen again at my old job even, though a lot of the staff is all different now and I'm working even more part-time because of classes. School is fun so far too. It's nice to be in a place to see other people my age everyday. It feels very nostalgic actually ^.^

Ah, speaking of nostalgic, Rosette-san, I was thinking maybe you could come shopping with me? Since I've come back I haven't had much in the way of clothing. I've only gotten a few things to rotate around for laundry and I really need to fix that! And since we've done it once before, but you don't remember it, I thought it could be fun too!

Oh, and there was a shrine ceremony as well! It was a very beautiful shrine and the ceremony was very nice. I'm not sure who was being prayed to, but I'm sure they very much enjoyed the offerings and performance. I know I did ^.^ It's odd, it felt very familiar, like something from home. Maybe there are similar things there? I'm sure I'll remember sometime. But thank you, Fay-san, for putting that on for everyone, I hope it reached who you were hoping it would.

There's a new festival going on right now, though I'm not sure what it's for, but there are so many interesting things to look at. There's even a man who swallows swords! ♥ I hope everyone is having fun with it. I think we needed something just like this to lift everyone's spirits. In fact, I think I'm going to head out to explore it a bit more right now, since I have the day off from work and today there are no classes.

I'll see everyone there~!

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Ike-san, I hope you are feeling a bit better. Please take care of yourself and I'm always happy to go do something with you if you like. ^.^

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Thinking back to that ceremony, I wonder if it had anything to do with that strange note everyone seemed to get a bit ago. That had journal entries on it. It mentioned a pair of gods who were trying to keep everyone from despairing...

Is that this strange feeling I get sometimes here? Was I that unhappy at home with everyone?

Ah, I can't let that get to me then. If that is why we are here, I should try hard to be happy even when I miss people. And I remember a lot of good times at home as well, so maybe that isn't the case... Mm, I'll have to believe that.

Well, this is uh... LONG overdue ^^;;;; I forgot about it after the ball and then there was that hiatus and then... *fails so hard* SO here we go now anyhow!

( ATTENTION: For anyone unfamiliar with xxxHolic! This is information on special circumstances for Himawari and interacting with her. )

Anyway, have fun playing with what I like to call a walking in-game mini-event. XD As a side note - Himawari has yet to remember this about herself, so she has no idea yet. ^^;

Also, this information will be posted shortly in Himawari's userinfo for reference as well.

O-Oh my! I'm not sure if everyone is having this problem, but I seem to have forgotten how I got to the lake. I could have been daydreaming a little, I suppose, but I don't think I even quite remember where I was heading and I definitely don't remember wanting to go to the lake. It does look rather pretty though. It's oddly warm too. I wonder if it really is something going around town then. Ahahaha! It's never a dull moment here!

I don't remember having forgotten things before though, and well, having forgotten everything once, that is a little worrisome. Hmm, but I seem to still remember some things, so I'm sure it's fine. I remember Kimihiro-kun and Shizuka-kun and everyone I've met here, and those are the most important things so far. Mm!

Is anyone else missing a bit of time? ^.^

Ahah, but it really is quite pleasant out here for winter time! ♥ Everyone should come out and enjoy the weather.

[Filter: Private] I still remember the scars and both of them. I never want to forget again. I was a little scared when I realized I was disoriented. But I remember... thank goodness. And I'm glad I remember all the wonderful people I've met here already. I guess I must have just... spaced out. Or it's something new happening.

I'm so relieved. [/Filter]

This journal is once again being used for memento_eden from this point onward.

Previous usage for Memento ran from here to here.

Ah! I really haven't written in so long~ No wonder my book decided to remind me to do so. ^.^;

Oh good, the rain is finally letting up. That's a relief. Ahahahaha.

I suppose I should play catch up then, shouldn't I? How to begin? Mmm~

I've arrived in Axis Town. It's a beautiful and busy place, I rather like it here. I spent a few days looking for work when a kind weaver took me under her wing. I'm not very good at it however, but she doesn't seem to mind just having another pair of hands around her home. I'm going to try my best to be as much help as possible to her. Over the past few days though, it started to rain rather hard, but only here. She lives on the outskirts of Axis Town, so we weren't sure it was as localized as it was, but yesterday I went out into the town proper to fetch something and I discovered it really was only raining just around her house and the few neighbors she has! We didn't know what to make of it at first, but last night as I was falling asleep I remembered my storybook and thought just maybe it could be doing some magic. And it was! Because the rain is finally letting up. Ahahaha! It's so mysterious!

Other than arriving and finding a place to work, I haven't done much yet. But, I guess there is a ball being held by a prince in town and anyone with a book is invited! I think that's a great idea and can't wait to go! And it's on Halloween with masks even. It should be so much fun. ♥ I'm not sure what I'll wear though, I didn't take anything nice with me from home... ^.^; I'm sure I'll think of something though. I also have to make or find a mask as well, as it's required for attendance. I wonder what it should look like.... I'll have to think about it a bit more, I guess ^.^

Prince Fakir, Mytho, I hope you are both well. It's been so long since I've checked my book, but I flipped through the pages and I haven't seen anything from either of you. I do truly hope you are both well and happy. ^__^ Will either of you be attending Prince Maguri's ball?

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The ball will really be a lot of fun, but I don't think I should stay the whole time. He really sounds like he wants everyone who can to come, so I will go and enjoy myself a little, but... after that... I don't want to be any trouble to anyone there, so I'll take my leave early. Mm. That's what's best.

A few things have already happened here and I can only hope that if I try hard enough, I don't make things worse for the weaver who was nice enough to help me out.

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(( OOC: Man it's been way too long since I posted or did anything with Himawari. I'm really sorry. I'm going to work hard to keep all three characters active at the same time now though, seriously XD;; ))

I got this lovely new book from a little old lady shortly after I set out this morning. She insisted I take it the moment she saw me. I don't know why, but she practically forced it on me. It was a little strange, actually, but she was very kind and persistent, so I coudn't easily refuse. Plus, I was a little curious, ahaha! So I thanked her and paid her a small token (on which I insisted) for it. I'm so glad I did too! It's so mysterious and magical! Inside the cover it says this book can tell other stories and when I opened it up there were some already there! And they actually do change!

Isn't that amazing? Oh, but I bet if anyone is reading this they'd already know that, wouldn't they? Since it means they have one too. Heh! So to all the other storybooks out there - hello~ My name is Himawari! ♥ I'm not sure I have a very interesting story to tell, but I'd be more than happy to keep in touch with people and make new friends!

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I wonder if this works too. If it does, it would probably be easier to use this as a journal rather than carry both around. Besides which, my old one is still stained from the accident with the wine and the pages are all wrinkled and stiff.

I hope they were able to fix everything and get back to business without too much trouble after I left. I hope everyone has been able to go on with good fortune, actually. Especially my family. My mother and sisters and father....

Bad fortune can't cross over something like a magic book, right?

I really shouldn't risk it. It's selfish, but...

It should be fine, it's magic, after all!

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Ah, it feels like it's been so long since I've written what's happened! And I really wish I hadn't waited a few days before writing down what I could remember of my dreams. They were really strange ^.^ I met a beautiful white bird that sang so sweetly. I wish I could have just grown wings and flown after her.

It was strange though, I felt kinda sad watching her.

Maybe that is why I couldn't fly with her too...

There was always a path that I was walking along, no matter where I went in the dream and it stretched out for forever before me, but... I knew I couldn't turn back on it or it would be gone. Like it had vanished... I guess maybe I miss home a little.

And then, I don't know how but the path led me to a desert and I met Mytho and Fakir! I wish it hadn't been just a dream since it's always so much fun to make new friends and they were very nice (though I think Fakir tries to pretend he's not, which is funny!). I think we were searching for something for Mytho... he'd lost something, I guess? I don't remember it too well now. But we found the ocean and I remember the sea being so beautiful. Oh and he danced! I just recalled. It was so elegant looking, but... somehow, he still seemed to be missing something... Ah, I hope we found what he was searching for. Hehe, even if it was only a dream, I hope my dream friends are happy.

Heh, I sound silly. But I truly wish them well...

I've been heading south for a little while now and I think I finally decided. I'm going to head to Axis Mundi and see if I can't find work there, far away from home. Hopefully things won't just turn out the way they did before...

...... it doesn't seem like much use when I think of it like that. But... I have to try.

I have no where else to go...

The young princess smiled cheerfully as she shut the small bound book, page edges now tinged a burgundy color and slightly wrinkled. It also smelled vaguely of the winery, as did the rest of her. She giggled a bit to herself, shaking her head while black curls bounced around her head. Thankfully she'd been allowed to stop somewhere and wash herself and her hair, but had had no time to wash her clothing. She definitely needed to find a stream or lake or even a clean pond perhaps to slip off her over-dress and rinse it out thoroughly.

As the sun's rays shone down on her, at least she was warm, she thought with a small smile on her lips. She walked along for some time, rested from her short break to write her thoughts, and was simply enjoying the lovely day. It was somewhat liberating to be out on her own, though a little scary as well. But it was an adventure, right? And she really hoped she'd find something fun and new, like in the stories she'd heard as a little girl. It would be so exciting!

Other than a few birds flitting by, she didn't pass a soul on her way for quite some time. Finally she paused on the path and glanced around, realizing that maybe she should go off the path a bit to find some water? After all, it was more likely to be a little ways away from small road, right? Nodding to herself, she made up her mind and delicately stepped off the well-trodden dirt path, picking her way through the grass. After another short stroll she found herself distracted by some wild flowers amongst the sea of green. She stopped and picked a few, setting them carefully into the pages of her diary before replacing the book into a small bag hung at her side. That was when she blinked and lifted her head, glancing around. What had that noise been...?

She could have sworn (though a princess never should) she heard something like a rock splashing into water... With a smile she searched around, heading toward the sound and soon came upon a quiet pond.

"Ah! This will do alright," she exclaimed happily. Within moments she was at the bank and slipped off her shoes. She knelt and set her bag beside them before wading into the shallow water. "Please don't mind me," she murmured with a light laugh to the animals of the pond, not wanting to intrude without at least excusing herself.

So everything prior to this post was part of the memento_eden RP and after this post will be mukashixmukashi.

Anyone still friended from Memento, please de-friend this journal as it is going to be re-used now. Thanks.

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I know you've gone home, or at least I hope you have, but I still had something important to tell you, Kimihiro-kun. ^.^ Even if it doesn't reach you, I should try, ne? So I'll write this. Mm!

When I think of all the fun times I've had since waking up here in Memento, so many of them included you and Shizuka-kun and I miss you both so terribly much. I'll smile, because I know that's what's best and I don't want anyone to worry, so please don't worry yourself either. I'll smile and remember Yuujirou-san and Rosette-san and Shizuka-kun and... you. I'll do my best to remember everthing about you now, Kimihiro-kun. I don't want to ever forget again. Ahah, I sound so determined, don't I! ^.^; But I really don't want to ever forget any of you ever again.

I love you all so much.

... I suppose I should be a bit more honest since I can cheat a little knowing you're gone, ne? Though maybe... even if you can't read this now, maybe you'll know somehow, even across worlds. But I think that would be okay, because I wanted you to know...

I... think I like you, Kimihiro-kun. ♥

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(( OOC: So, seeing as her letter from the event won't be delivered given the recipient is gone from Memento, I wanted to put it here too so it was somewhere where it could be seen. ;.; So this was her love letter to Kimihiro. ))

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Rosette-san. Chrono-san. Kimihiro-kun and Shizuka-kun... I'll miss them... So much.

But, I can only hope they are all happier where they are. Maybe they've gotten their memories back as well and all made it home. I have to believe that because they all deserved that much.

Everyone does.

... so I wish them all the best...

I'll still miss them though.

Things are thankfully slow at the onsen right now, but I guess Valentine's Day is coming up, so we may get busier... I'm not sure what we'll do about the meals. For the few people we've had the past few days we've just been bringing premade food up from the Markets. For the employees too. Hopefully we can find a new chef soon. I sure can't cook apparently. ^.^;

[Filter: Private; unhackable]

.... I feel so terribly alone, but part of me feels.... feels relieved and I don't know why...

Why in the world would I be relieved that they are gone? I don't understand it.

But maybe it's for the best. Hopefully they are happy.

.... I know I'll see them again, so I'll wait for that day.

But... I still....

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It's been a while since I sat down to organize all my thoughts and everything that's happened.

I suppose I will start with the usual things, ne? ^.^ Working at the onsen has been lovely. It is a long commute, but the shuttle ride isn't so bad and the driver is a wonderful person with such interesting stories to tell! Tomorrow they even promised me a good ghost story. ♥ Working with Shizuka-kun and Kimihiro-kun has been so much fun too. They work so well together! And it's so funny to watch! My other coworkers are actually pretty similar, they get along so well and make me laugh. I think if Kimihiro-kun and Shizuka-kun had a comedy duo that Kazahaya-kun and Rikuo-kun would give them a run for their money at least ^.^

The work itself isn't hard either anymore. I think I've gotten the hang of it. Though, just the other day a young woman insisted on pouring tea for her husband herself, and she spilled hot tea all over them both. I felt so bad for her, I mean, it wasn't me, but still... Things like that seem to happen a lot. ^^; Also, I've been helping to cover shifts for someone in the tournament, ah... Haseo-san? I think that was his name. He's been doing well apparently, so he's been out sometimes and all of us in the kitchens have been helping keep things clean while he's participating. Good luck in the rest of your matches, Haseo-san! ^.^ I haven't seen any of the tournament matches myself and haven't read much about them either, but from the few guests we've had up at the onsen, it's the talk of the town.

Other than working, most of my free time has been spent looking around town. I... I know Yuujirou-san has probably gone home, like some of the others who have vanished, but I just wanted to be sure and it couldn't hurt to look, right? After all, he did so much for me and was such a good friend. I miss him, but I hope he's happy and back at home with all his friends and loved ones. Safe too...

I actually had to give up for the last week or so and I think I will just send him well wishes from here on. I know he'd understand. I've been trying to keep out of the way and indoors besides venturing out to work, what with everyone worried that there was a killer on the loose.... I'm just glad it seems to be over and that people will be alright.

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Rosette-san, I don't know if you've been released yet, but I would love to bring you something to help you get your strength back. Maybe from the bakery? ♥ And I'll bring something for Chrono too because I'm sure he's there with you too, right? ^.^

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(( OOC: Just as a reminder and to all the new people (since there have been a lot of them lately), Himawari has a special set of circumstances that you can read about here, so please do! ^.^ ))

So Halloween was lots of fun, but a little chaotic too. ^.^ In the end, I was the dragon for Halloween since somehow the costume measurements all got mixed up. But Kimihiro-kun made a very pretty princess! And Shizuka-kun was a perfect prince as well. Even after everything that happened, he was a noble hero to the end. ^.^

Again, I'm really sorry Shizuka-kun, Kimihiro-kun, Rosette-san. I'm glad you are all alright. I know it was just the costumes, but I don't know what I would have done if I'd hurt one of you.

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Ah, but everything's fine now, ne? ^.^ And back to normal as well. Though, I did find something odd on my bed the other day and I'm not sure if someone left it for me or not. It sounds like a lot of other people found things too, so I guess it was. I don't have much use for it though, so Shizuka-kun, would you like to have it? It's a very pretty dagger. ^.^

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Ah, Yuujirou-san, whenever you get in, there's something I want to talk to you about if you don't mind. I need some advice. ♥

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....Ah, I just remembered something... I wonder if I should bother talking to Yuujirou-san. Heh. I wonder if that kiss was just the costumes... They do get along so well after all... ^.^ I guess if they are like that, I'm happy for them. ♥
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(( OOC: Yes, her private filter is not functioning as per the event, but it isn't like she knows that. XD And there is a log following The Prince and the Dragon's trip to the church, but we aren't quite done with it, so it'll have to come later. ))

My shopping trip with Yuujirou-san a little bit ago was really great. We got a lot of stuff I really needed ♥ Him too, I think. But... some of his things have already been ruined. I wonder how that could have happened. Yuujirou-san usually takes good care of his things. I feel terrible he had to replace so much... Maybe he really is cursed! That would be really interesting! But, I hope not for his sake ^.^; It'd be awful if he kept having luck like he has been.

Despite the fact that I think summer has passed, the past few days have been really nice and sunny and warm! ♥ How does everyone still feel about that swimming party? ^.^

It seems when everything came back from the fire the floors moved around. I don't really mind, it isn't that different from the second floor to the first after all. ^.^ But it does look like we have new neighbors next door now. I haven't run into them yet, but I saw Mokona-chan coming out of the room earlier, so I wonder if she's one of my neighbors now? ♥ I hope so! We should visit sometime, Mokona-chan!

Oh! I almost forgot! Rosette-san, did you still want company for shopping for yourself? I found lots of cute things when I went with Yuujirou-san that I could show you. And you'll need a bathing suit too, after all, ne?~

Well, I look forward to seeing everyone for swimming! When is good for everyone? I really want to do it before it starts to get cold again. ^.^

It's been a busy last week or so! My new job with Shizuka-kun is going well, it isn't hard and I think I'm getting the hang of it. ^.^ Plus, I get to work with a good friend. There is another man who works there too, but he doesn't really talk to either of us, but he's rather pretty and I hope to become friends with him at some point since we work with one another and all. Hmm, I still haven't caught his name though. ^.^; Ahaha, I'll have to ask him the next time I see him.

Also, Yuujiro-san and I, once we get our paychecks from our jobs, are going to go into the market place and do a little shopping. Both of us need some more clothes and he wanted to pick up makeup and I was thinking about getting a swimming suit for the lake while it's still summertime. ♥

I haven't remembered anything else besides Kimihiro-kun's name and remembering what he said to me that one time, but I'm sure more will come to me eventually. Ah, Kimihiro-kun did I ever end up telling you your family name? I can't remember but I think we got sidetracked ^.^; He's remembered Shizuka-kun though, which is wonderful. They are such good friends, I'm lucky to have known them and now even here find them again. Maybe all four of us should go down to the lake at some point? Or whoever wants to go even! Like a big swimming party!

What does everyone think?

Ah, I knew it was something important when Mokona-chan mentioned April 1st...

Kimihiro-kun's name...

And his birthday.

I remember talking to him about birthdays. I think we were at school. We were both wearing uniforms and having lunch.

So I must know you, Kimihiro-kun! Or maybe you'd prefer your family name? Aha, I'll leave that up to you. ^.^

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Ah, I hope I remember even more people soon! Since we both knew Kimihiro-kun, I hope I know Shizuka-kun too! It would be nice if we were all friends and were able to find one another here too. ♥

Oh! More good news! I got a job. ^.^ That wasn't too hard! And it wasn't even from any of the shops I visited with everyone the other day. I'm working as a laundress with Shizuka-kun! I'm very excited and now I'll have some money and won't need to ask anyone else for it. ^.^;

Edit: I almost forgot, if anyone happens to see some cute gloves with flowers on them, please let me know? I seemed to have misplaced them and I was sad to see them go since it was one of the few things I arrived with and they'd be perfect once it's cold. ^.^

So here I am, in Memento Eden, I guess. ^.^ I've already met so many nice people here and I've only been here a few days. It's amazing how everyone came together when they forgot everything and are slowly working to get their memories back.

Ah! That reminds me, I think I may have already remembered something too. Well, other than my name that is. Hehe ^.^ When I first met Mokona-chan, Mokona-chan told me they were glad to have met me... and for some reason I was really surprised and almost cried.

Later I was trying to figure out why and I recalled crying before when someone told me that and they were the first person to ever do so. ... I wonder who "Watanuki-kun" is though. Whoever they were, they made me very happy just then. So much that I cried. Though, I think I was also feeling guilty for something and just a little scared, but mostly it was happy and grateful.

I hope I see them again...

I also hope to see my roommate soon. ♥ I found my room in the apartments and someone else has been there, but I haven't met her yet. I'm sure we'll get along great. ^.^

Already since arriving here there have been wonderful people and fun things to do (we have to tell scary stories by the fire again sometime before the summer is over, everyone!), I can't wait to see what else my new home has in store. I think for now though I'll wait here until my roommate comes in, then I can finally say hello to her. ^.^

Ara? The woods? I wonder what I'm doing here... It must have been something... My, I can't seem to recall.

Maybe I'm lost. ^.^; But maybe I'm not lost and just where I should be. It's hard to tell since I can't actually seem to remember much of anything. How mysterious!

The trees thin out this way, so I'll head that way. I think I can hear the bustle of people this way too. Maybe there is a town nearby and someone there could tell me where I am. They may even know what I'm supposed to be doing here too. It can't hurt to go ask anyway, right? ^.^