In a field of sunflowers

11 ~ Between the old and new

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:17:16 GMT

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~!

[Filtered to Ike]

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. ^.^

[Filtered: Private]

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.

{OOC: Important information about interacting with Himawari! Plz read!}

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:11:41 GMT

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!

Himawari, since she was very young (possibly since birth), has always affected those around her with bad luck. The degrees of it vary from incidental bad luck to grave and/or fatal misfortune. It doesn't affect herself directly, but by proxy, the affects of her presence on others causes her a great amount of pain as she has no control over her circumstances and it is an innate curse/ability. The affect on others seems to vary, but even simple interactions with classmates or casual friends could cause them to be affected. The same with teachers and family. Anyone really. Any tie, large or small could bring misfortune.

As to the nature of this bad luck, Himawari taken to a shrine when her grandmother noticed the trend when she was younger and the priest there told them there was nothing supernaturally wrong with her, but there was simply a power of bad luck that would spread to anyone around her. By the way, her grandmother died two weeks later >.>

The bad luck, as I mentioned varies from the brush-off variety (i.e. losing things, having a more klutzy day than normal, getting rained on without an umbrella, etc) to near-death or death experiences (isn't this self-explanatory? XD; ).

The factors aren't very consistent, but in general the more time you spend with the girl, the more likely one will receive harsher or more frequent bad luck. It also depends on the person. If someone naturally has fairly good luck, they may be less affected in terms of severity or frequency. However, even natural good luck won't save someone from being completely unaffected. Supernaturally good luck will though (i.e. Sakura from Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles being "blessed" with the luck of gods). The other exception is her classmate and friend Doumeki who seems completely unaffected by her presence and in fact his presence seems to lessen the impact of her bad luck on others. This is due to Doumeki's innate ability to exorcise and drive off supernatural things. It is likely that someone with similar abilities would at least be much less affected by Himawari than a normal person and cause a similar dampening. Anyone who thinks they have characters that fit into this category can poke me and we'll hash it out. Oh and if someone naturally has poor luck? They better look out and be extra careful, their luck will get much worse.

Even if someone spends tons of time with the girl though, the bad luck by no means needs to be constant. It just should evidence itself from time to time. Feel free to play with it freely (but not too over the top without asking plz?) or just ask me if you want some guidance on how it could affect your character. You can contact me on AIM, through e-mail or just comment here (or really on any post). Any questions can go here too!

Also keep in mind that it took people in canon quite a long time to notice this about the girl's presence, so it certainly won't be something easy to tie to her until a true pattern has emerged. It seems it isn't something that can be easily sensed either unless you are a true spiritualist like the priest she'd been taken to (and even he didn't know what it was, just that it was so).

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.

10 ~ A... Ara? ^.^

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:44:06 GMT

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]

{ OOC Usage Notice } Memento Eden (again)

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:19:29 GMT

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

Previous usage for Memento ran from here to here.

05 - A break in the rain

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:04:22 GMT

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?

[Locked]

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.

[Unlocked]

(( 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;; ))

04 - A book that writes itself? ♥ How mysterious!

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:11:56 GMT

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!

[Locked]

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!

[/Locked]

[Journal] 03 - The only way I can go is forward

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:16:16 GMT

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...

[Action] 02 - May not smell like a flower, but smiling anyway

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:03:36 GMT

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.

[OOC] 01 - App

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:40:21 GMT

Mun alias: Yuri, Yuriko chiba_yuriko
E-mail: wagamama.puu [at] gmail.com
Messenger name: Chiba Yuriko (AIM)
Previous RP experience (if any): Several private RPs (unfortunately the LJ-based ones are flocked) but also Kurogane, Kunogi Himawari, Tsuzuki Asato all for Memento Eden RP. Note: Himawari and Tsuzuki are dropped characters there, but the RP posts are still there and will remain there. There also is an older RP sample from one of the non-flocked private RPs for Yami no Matsuei: Tsuzuki Asato. I also play Kurogane here at Mukashi as well.

Character's full name: Himawari Kunogi
Series: xxxHolic
Gender: Female
Age: Ages in Holic are actualy really hard to follow due to school years seeming to come and go more times than they should, so I'm going to assume that right now in the series she's about 17. I'll be playing her as if she's 16 here however.
Personality: Himawari is one of those bright, bubbly, cheerful people who is friendly anyone. On the outside she's overly optimistic and sees the good in just about everything and makes sure she lets others know it too. If two people are around one another a lot, no matter if they are fighting like cats and dogs, they must be wonderful friends, right? At first glance she's not a very deep person and generally just sees those good things in life and goes through each day with a smile on her face for all to see.

However, this isn't the whole truth. While it's true she's a rather cheerful individual and fairly friendly, she keeps everyone at a certain distance, never getting too close to the people around her. See, Himawari, since she was very young (possibly since birth), has always affected those around her with bad luck. The degrees of it vary from incidental bad luck to grave and/or fatal misfortune. It doesn't affect herself directly, but by proxy, the affects of her presence on others causes her a great amount of pain. She wouldn't want to hurt a soul, so to keep other's from being too hurt by her, she keeps most at arm's length. It isn't as if she shuts herself away, though, as she still is a rather outgoing girl at school who will chat happily away with classmates and takes on class officer duties. Once someone does start to closer to her than just "classmate friends" however and the girl starts to make excuses to keep her distance. Usually fairly subtle things. "I have class duties to take care after school, so go on home without me" or "I should help at home, so I'm a bit busy. Another time, maybe" and such. It isn't that she doesn't want to have closer friends, as is evidenced by her growing friendships with both Watanuki and Doumeki, but it makes her wary. She doesn't want to hurt anyone, especially her friends. Due to this self-inflicted distance, she's somewhat lonely. It's as if she's carrying around a load of guilt inside, but she doesn't want to worry people and let it weigh her down, so she smiles through it all. But a life like that, knowing and blaming herself for the misfortune of those around her does take a toll, though she tries to persevere through it. After all, she breaks down in tears when Watanuki tells her (after her luck almost killed him) that he was "happy to have met her." She'd never heard such a thing before and she couldn't help but cry.

Himawari is the type who is always willing to lend a hand, but don't ask her to bake, cook, or make much of anything by hand. She's just not the domestic type, usually relying on her mother or store-bought goods for gifts, lunches and the like. This is a source of great grief for Watanuki in the series, who is always yearning for something home-made from his beloved Himawari-chan, but it isn't until he has learned her secret and she's given him his birthday present that she promises to try and make him something. I think, in part, that her reluctance to do such things is because well, she's no good at it without any practice, and she's be worried that something she made herself would intensify the bad luck to the recipient somehow. But since she knows he really wants something like that, she was willing to offer it, to make her friend happy. Her offer showed another thing as well though, a sort of growth of her character up to that point in the series. It showed a trust in their friendship that no matter what, she knew that Watanuki would never regret being her friend. Despite nearly killing him, he still accepted her and loved her. By continuing to be close to him after this, she's finally allowing herself to let the people she loves closer to her, in spite of the risks.

One of Himawari's other quirks is a love for the paranormal. Ghost-stories, psychics, fortune-tellers, astrology, even the strange storie Watanuki tells of his adventures of working in Yuuko's shop all interest her. However, when it becomes something dangerous or truly threatening, she begins to worry for those involved (as with her friend's school having trouble with "Angel-san"). For the most part though, she really enjoys reading and hearing about the supernatural and watches ghost and psychic type programs on television.

Fairy tale/myth/legend: Misfortune
Role: "Misfortune" herself (the character is not specifically named), the youngest daughter.
Kingdom territory of origin: Northern Kingdom's Territory (Italian fairytale)
Adaptation: In one of the Northern Kingdoms a king was captured and overthrown. His family however did escape safely, though now the Queen had to make due on her own with nine daughters. They did manage, but it was nothing like the life they used to know and times were hard. One day, a beggar woman came across the family and the queen offered her a bite to eat and place to rest for a while. In thanks, the strange woman told the queen that all their misfortunes came from having an "unlucky" daughter. If she were sent away, their fortunes would reverse and all would go well for their family. She even told her of a method to find out which of her nine daughters it was: whomever slept with her hands crossed. The queen that night discovered it was her youngest daughter and wept. Once the young princess found out why her mother sorrowed so deeply, she set out to leave immediately, taking with her only a small bit of food and a flask of water and a bit of money that the queen begged her to take with her.

She came to the nearest town to their home and attempted to get work, but her bad luck struck the shop and she was blamed and of course thrown out. But she didn't let this deter her, and she tried another shop, but the same thing happened after only a short time. Ruin came to the store and she was forced to leave. Eventually the rumors about the town were enough that she could not find a shop to take her in. So she went on her way to find a new place, hoping to not cause any more trouble. It is from this point I'll be placing Himawari into Mukashi. This is what is to follow, loosely:

Eventually a launderess employs the unfortunate girl and despite her bad luck, keeps her on. This launderess worked for the Prince and the Prince, seeing their good work, rewards them. Each time, the launderess uses the extra to send the girl to make offerings and prayers, hoping to appease her supposed curse. After the third time, the girl stopped and found a disagreeable witch and despite the witch's anger and threats, the young princess fed, bathed, and gave new clothing to the old woman. In return, the witch reluctantly offers the girl a small box. Within this box was a mysterious egg. Unsure of the purpose of the gift, but knowing it was important to hold on to any gift, especially one from a witch, the girl decided to hold on to it and take great care of it.

The actual fairytale includes the "bad fortune" as a literal being that goes and causes havoc that the girl gets blamed for. I decided to leave this particular idea of the bad luck personified out to match more closely with Himawari's own canon and because it seemed like it would be much harder to play in the actual RP - basically adding a second character for me to play, which I did not want. So that's been removed. Also eventually her employer the launderess tells her to take bread to her own Fortune and that Fortune tells her how to find her own (which, as I said, was a literal being). Once she finds it, the girl bathes and dresses her Fortune and it then gives her a small piece of braiding for a dress in return. This braiding eventually is found to match that of the prince's intended bride, but they can not match the braid's weight in gold until the prince himself is on the scales as well, making them balance. This then leads to the two marrying, rather than the prince and his intended bride. I've decided to change this part of the story in order to make it more open ended and leave more opportunities while roleplaying here in Mukashi. So the later end of the story I have here is one way things could go, but it may take a very different turn during the course of the RP. I've changed the piece of braiding to be something more mysterious as well, for fun really. It also fits with parts of Himawari's canon, seeing as the dear present Watanuki gave her, Tanpopo, was hatched out of an egg by the boy himself. If nothing else, within the egg, maybe there is the piece of braid, but this way leaves it open-ended to be something else as well for plotting. >D Oh.. >.> And also, in the original story, it's supposed to be 7 sisters, but given Himawari's last name in canon having the number nine, I thought it fitting to add two more XD Incidental change for lolz is incidental.

Current area of residence: None; Wandering in the North, heading south toward Axis Mundi
Sample journal entry:
I knew that things would be difficult once I left my mother and sisters, but I really had no idea how much work it would be to find work on my own. But I'll make due! My mother worked so hard to keep us all together after we had to leave our small kingdom, so I can do this much at least. Hopefully they will have some better luck now... I'm sure they will.

That town was really friendly, but maybe it's best that I couldn't find any more work there. I really don't want to cause more trouble for those kind people. They took me in even though I really had no skills. I'm very grateful that they had given me that chance.

Besides, now I can have an adventure, like the stories about princesses I've heard since I was small. ♥ I wonder if I'll find a dragon or a ghost or a cursed prince!

In any case, I think I've rested long enough for now. Though, I've realized my dress still smells a bit of wine from that... flooding... Eheh. Maybe I can find a nice lake or stream to rinse it out in a bit better. I should set aside my journal and get back to walking then. Hopefully I'll find something soon. ♥

Roleplay sample:
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 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 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, simply enjoying the lovely day. It was somewhat liberating to be out on her own, though it was 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. It would be so exciting!

Other than a few birds flitting by, she didn't pass anyone for quite a while. Finally she paused once more 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 a main path, right? Nodding to herself, she decided 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 grasses. She stopped and picked a few, setting them carefully into the pages of her diary before replacing it into her small bag. That was when she blinked and lifted her head, glancing around. What had that noise been...?

She'd heard something like a rock splashing into water, she thought. With a smile she searched around 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 slipping off her shoes, setting her bag beside it before wading into the shallow water.

[OOC] Memento --> Mukashi

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:30:50 GMT

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.

09 - .... suki

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:58:00 GMT

[Filter: PRIVATE, unhackable]

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. ♥

[/Filter]

(( 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. ))

08 - Until I see you again... ^.^

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:40:33 GMT

...

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....

[/Filter]

07 - Thank you, and goodbye, Yuujirou-san

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:05:26 GMT

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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At first, it sounded a little exciting, that there was a demon running around, though I was a little worried just in case Yuujirou was still here and lost somewhere... But then I heard that people were dying and.... I felt so guilty for having even thought it. I'm so sincerely grateful that we have people who could help those who got hurt. And that my friends, and everyone, are all alright now.
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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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It may be a little random since it's been quite some time since my birthday, which Kimihiro-kun remembered, but I thought I should write down what I remembered that day, just in case.

Kimihiro-kun nearly died. He fell out a window and, there was so much blood and glass... And we took him to the place he worked, I think, and there was a beautiful woman and she said she could grant my wish. Shizuka-kun's too.

We wanted Kimihiro-kun to live.

So we paid a price and he lived.

I knew my scars were important and I'm grateful to Yuujirou-san for making me realize they were nothing to be ashamed of, ever. I took his scars and Shizuka-kun gave him his blood.

I hope I never forget that again.
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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! ^.^ ))

06 - Things are back to normal!

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:03:21 GMT

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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He hasn't said anything about it yet, so I'm hoping Shizuka-kun didn't notice the nice lady at the church fussing over my back... I'm a little relieved. It isn't that I want to keep it from either of them... But I'm not sure how to explain where they came from or that they are so important. I just... feel as if they are.

And I think it may have something to do with Kimihiro-kun, but I'm not sure...

Either way, I don't want to tell them until I have to. I know Yuujirou-san said I shouldn't be ashamed of them and I know he's right. But I'm not ashamed. I just am not sure how to explain them yet.

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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. ))

05 - Swimming?

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:51:22 GMT

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. ^.^

04 - Busy summer days!

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:45:13 GMT

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?

03 - April 1st

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:16:04 GMT

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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... He must be the one who told me that then. That he was glad to have met me and it made me so... happy, but a little worried too. Since I remember saying that "Watanuki-kun was a liar" for saying he wouldn't make me cry, so it must have been him.

There's a warm feeling when I remember that. Kimihiro-kun really is very kind. Even if it's in this strange place and we can't remember, I'm so glad that I met him again here. [end private]

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. ^.^

02 - Tears?

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:21:56 GMT

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. ^.^

01 - At least the birds singing is nice to listen to out here

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 18:28:11 GMT

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? ^.^