[OOC comments and constructive criticism is welcome here!*]

*Please mind that the RP disregards the original 02 ending and that players are mostly allowed to play their characters by their own, collectively approved, opinion.

Miyako beat me to posting this, but we finally found an apartment! The building was just finished last year, so our place is brand new~ There are two bedrooms, but I believe we're sharing the master bedroom and using the second one (which is a tad smaller) as a quest room/ whatever else we can turn it into. Plus, we have a balcony!
Luckily, the building allows pets, so Alice is coming along as well (which Miya is quite happy about; the two of them get along well).

So now I get to start packing. I've never realized how much... stuff I have, for lack of a better word. I keep finding things that I'd completely forgotten about, or that I don't even remember having before. That said, I also seem to be missing a few thing. I'm going to have to talk to Onii-chan about that.

I'll have some photos up soon, hopefully, but I seem to have misplaced the cord for my camera (or maybe Alice dragged it off somewhere again?)

Ten page papers are not fun to write, at all. Especially when you forget you have to write one until a week before the due date. Let's just say I never want to do that again. I'm probably not getting a good grade on it, but at least it's done.

Schoolwork aside, things are going alright. Miyako and I are still apartment hunting. We haven't had much luck so far, but I'm sure we'll find something eventually.

Between class and the apartment search, I've been visiting Narita-san a lot lately. She doesn't get many visitors, and I haven't asked about her family, I get the feeling they aren't on speaking terms... It's quite nice talking to her, though her cooking is still on the same level as Kaa-sans. However, she does make excellent tea, which is a bonus.

That said, I haven't seen much of anyone else lately. If anyone wants to do something, let me know!

Apartment hunting is harder than I thought it would be. Luckily, Miyako and I have Takeru to help us! I talked to my parents about moving out; Tou-san took it pretty well, though he keeps talking about having an empty nest and how old he's getting. Kaa-san, on the other hand, doesn't seem to like the idea too much. I think that she still thinks I'm 10, or maybe she just doesn't think I can take care of myself.

It's funny. When Onii-chan moved out, I remember saying I would never, ever leave this place, that I'd always live with our parents. I guess that shows just how much we're all growing up, huh?

On another note, Crazy Quiche Lady has a name: Narita-san. I went to visit last week, and she's actually a very nice person, though certainly a bit...quirky. She tells really interesting stories, too. I've been trying to visit when I can, but my class load is getting just a bit ridiculous. Aside from that, classes are going well, but I can't believe summer is practically over! Where did the time go? I still want to go to the beach again, but it's getting so chilly.

Hope everyone else is doing well!

Why must summer always be so busy? Despite that, it's been awfully boring lately. The most interesting thing to happen is the old lady who moved in a few doors down. In an attempt to be neighborly, Kaa-san made a quiche to take over. At least she said it was a quiche, but it didn't look like any kind of quiche I've ever seen before. So I was dragged into helping deliver it, and felt so bad when the old woman thanked us (even though she was a bit batty) because I was sure she'd be in the hospital for at least a month after trying to eat the thing. But a few days later she came over to tell my mother that the quiche was excellent. Now, this would come off as just being nice, except for one thing.

She asked if we could make another one.

She actually liked it.

I'm pretty sure that I have now seen everything. She and my mother have started exchanging recipes, so if I disappear again anytime soon, please check that I'm still alive, please?




All that said, I HOPE that at least seven of you out there remember what tomorrow is. As far as I'm aware, there aren't any current plans, but I'll be more than happy to drag each of you away from whatever you're doing, whether you want to see each other at the moment or not.

I got a phone call from Takeru on Monday. We were supposed to go to the movies, but... he told me what happened with Michael. I'm not sure whether to be mad at him or not (Michael, that is. I don't think I could ever be mad at Takeru, at least not for long). But I understand his reasoning, at least a little.

I picked up some snacks (icrecream included)on my way over, and by the time I got to his place, everything looked...well, different than last time I was there. I would have thought he'd rearranged sometime since then if it weren't for the fact that Takeru and Patamon were in the process of attempting to rearrange the couch. I would have found it more amusing under different circumstances, but it just ended up worrying me a bit more. That, and it looked like he hadn't slept in weeks (he informed me later that it had been about 36 hours. I decided not to question how he knew the exact time).

When he was talking, it was hard to follow sometimes. He'd say something, get real quiet, and than suddenly start talking again. If I didn't know him so well, i would have been lost. He mostly talked about Daisuke, though their were other things in there, too. Mistakes, things he wished he'd done differently, things he wished he would have done... Really, all I could do was listen, and try to comfort him the best I could. With Takeru, sometimes that's all he needs.

I made dinner for us, and afterwards I suggested just lounging around and watching a movie, and we ended up popping Ice Age 2 into Takeru's laptop, since we were supposed to be going to see #3. I settled down on some pillows, and he curled up on my shoulder, with Patamon on his head. Takeru was more coherent by than, and started talking about his plans, bout how he was supposed to go to Spain but was going to stay in Japan, take driving lessons, maybe go to Paris to see his family there. When he asked me to stay the night, there was no way I was going to say no. I would have stayed anyway, but the way he looked at me when he asked...

I didn't have any of my things, so Takeru lent me a pair of his pajamnas and a toothbrush he dug up from somewhere. The pj's were, of course, much too big, but I was glad to see that he actually laughed, just a little, when he saw me in them. He fell asleep right next to me, but I couldn't sleep, partly because I was worried, and partly because Takeru was crying and talking in his sleep. Most of it was mumbling, but at one point it sounded like he was apologizing to Daisuke. Patamon was curled up on a pillow next to Takeru, and kept giving him worried looks; I think I would have cried myself if Patamon weren't there. Sometimes I forget how different the Digimon are when it comes to some things, especially relationships. He asked me why humans fall in love, and I told him, quite honestly, that I wasn't sure myself, that it was just something that happens. I was wishing I had brought Tailmon along at that point.

In the morning, I let them both sleep in, though not long enough to skip breakfast. Takeru looked a lot better, a bit more like his usual self. It may not have been a very good idea, but I asked about Daisuke. Takeru kind of paused for a moment, and I thought I'd crossed a line until he started talking. He said that he thought that there was still something between them, even though Daisuke is dating Mina-chan. On the other hand, he asked me to keep his break-up quiet, saying he didn't want to confuse Daisuke. I think that he wants Daisuke to be happy, but he's also hoping that, just maybe, the two of them can get back together. I wasn't sure what to say to that, but I don't think he expected me to...

Takeru ended up walking me home; Patamon had to stay in the apartment, though he wasn't too happy about it. He actually clung to Takeru at one point, until he promised he'd be okay. Before we left, I snuck back into the kitchen for a second. Takeru has those magnetic letters on his fridge; Michael used to spell things out on them, but they were all scrambled when I got there. I spelled out "Everything will be alright, I promise". I wonder how long it took him to notice it? <3

I'm fairly certain that one of my professors is trying to kill off all of his students. Maybe he thinks he won't have to grade all of our assignments that way. I don't know, but while everyone else is giving us a break, he keeps piling up the workload. At least I'm keeping up with it this time, so it isn't as bad as it could be.

Plus, Miyako has been keeping me from getting stressed lately. I think I'd have died from either stress or boredom (I'm sure it's possible) if it weren't for her. We're actually about to go back out, after she grabs some things, so I'd better end this before she gets back~

So, in short, things are good, and I hope everyone else is doing well, too. <3

Quite a bit has been going on lately. I went to the movies to see Coraline with Miyako, though I can't say I paid very much attention to the movie itself. I'm going to have to rent it when the DVD comes out ^^;;.

Speaking of Miyako, I had a... I'm not even sure what to call it, really - with Ken. Sometimes I just don't understand him, and what he said about me and Miyako just made me mad. I probably shouldn't have replied to him at all, but I couldn't just let him say something like that. Takeru and I talked about it a little, though, and I'll probably ask Miyako what's going on next time I see her.

But Takeru... I'm worried about him. He just showed up the other day, and it turns out that he and Michael have have essentially broken up. I think the two of them need to sort things out, but it's probably best if they give it some time first. Michael is apparently going to Rome (where did that come from?), so hopefully that will give them the space they need. In a way, I can understand both of their sides, but I just get a weird feeling about Michael sometimes (though I may be a bit biased). But then, I only know a small part of the story so... *sigh*

Takeru was right, it was easier when we were younger. Sometimes I think I'd rather face the Dark Masters again than deal with the things life throws at us.

Once again, I completely forget that I have a life.
I'm not sure how I manage to do that so often, really. I had a paper to write for one of my classes, and the next thing I know, it's the middle of the week.

Plus, it doesn't help that it's so hot out. It gets to the point where I don't want to do anything but lounge around the house with the a/c up as high as it goes. We could really use the weather we had back in summer '99. Besides, aside from the hectic-ness of schoolwork, things have been awfully boring lately. I just know that I'm probably going to regret saying that now, but...

I could have sworn it was still early May, but I look at the calender and oops!, it's already nearly June. I suppose time really does fly. Nothing incredibly interesting has happened, though I did get to see Miyako recently (thank you for the sweets! <3) which was fun. I really need to get back amongst the living. I'm so jealous of everyone over in America, you're already done with school... classes don't end until July 12 here, plus exams week means our break doesn't even start until August 1. Speaking of which, are we doing something this year? I know it's far away, but it's the 10 year marker (I can't believe it's been that long!).

As for right now, I'm free for most of the next while. I'd love to meet up with anyone who wants to.

So, I was busy doing schoolwork, until Alice decided to come over and lay on top of my books. Since she refused to move, and it's hard to do book work with a ball of fluff in the way, I decided to finally update here!

I saw Takeru on Wednesday, though I suppose it was more like I came over uninvited and kidnapped him took him out. He bought me a set of hair clips (that I had planned on buying myself), which I'm actually wearing right now. We also made a bet of sorts...though I suppose it's not really a bet? Regardless, it will be interesting to see the outcome ^^;;.

Umm, I think I may have some free time coming up soon, so if anyone wants to do something, let me know? I'm up for anything, really.

It's a well known fact that my mother can not cook, but I think she's reached a new level. Dinner yesterday looked more like fungus than anything edible, to be honest. Tou-san and I just looked at each other from across the table, wondering who would eat it first (Tou-san did, and since he was still alive afterwards I assumed it was safe). Sometimes I wonder where she even gets these recipes.

In other news, schoolwork is still going well. I have a paper to do for my history class, but everything else is just bookwork and such. I've gotten to know some of the people in my classes as well, which is nice. It's been nice out lately, so I've been doing my work outside. I love spring, everything is so pretty! Plus, Golden Week starts today. I just wish we didn't have to wait for summer for fireworks and festivals. At least Todai's gogatsusai festival is coming up soon.

I'm sorry I haven't seen much of anyone lately! Although I did get to see Daisuke-kun (you should visit more often!) and was dragged off by Miyako as well (which she should do more often, I had a lot of fun).

And we were doing so good at first.

I've been visiting Onii-chan in the hospital whenever I can; Koushiro-san is there quite often as well.
Aside from that, I've been okay, though I've kind of neglected my messages. I'm sorr everyone ><.

I've been looking for a part-time job so I can help pay for school. I've officially decided to major in elementary education, which is a lot of work but it's something I really want to do! I'd love to do a study abroad program as well (maybe America, or France, though I don't know any french...), but that's a ways off. My classes have been good so far, though. It's mostly general courses, such as history and literature. Nothing too difficult yet, but I'm sure that will change later in the year.

Hope everyone else is doing well!

I can't believe I was so happy just the other day.

I spend most of yesterday trying to comfort Kaa-san, but it didn't help that I was just as upset. Luckily, Onii-chan is coming home to help. Ended up crying yesterday once I was alone in my room.

Making dinner tonight, as I don't think Kaa-sans up to it. I'm not sure if I am either, honestly...

I feel a little guilty being this happy!

Miyako took me out to dinner on Monday (to my favorite place, no less!), and after much awkward conversation we finally sorted things out. Looking back, I don't know why I was so worried in the first place. We've decided to take things slow, something which I'm very thankful for, seeing as neither of us have much experience with relationships ^^;.

When I came home I was smiling like crazy, which I haven't done a lot of lately, and I think it surprised 'Kaa-san a little. Thankfully, she didn't ask what had made me so happy, I think she was just glad that I WAS.

I rebeled against the weather yesterday, and went outside anyway! It had stopped raining, but it was still really foggy, so it was hard to get any good pictures, but I tried. I believe I said my skills were rusty, but I lied: they are beyond rusty.

( photos below the cut )

It's been raining all week. I like rain, but I was planning on being outside a lot this week; I've been meaning to take some pictures, since my photography skills are getting pretty rusty.

Instead, I've been stuck inside, cleaning and doing schoolwork. (I'm still not used to having a room all to myself, it looks so empty.) I tried to read, but Alice kept jumping up onto my lap, so I couldn't see the pages. I was supposed to giver her a bath, as she was starting to look more brown than white, but she snuck out onto the balcony and the rain did the job for me. Poor thing wasn't too happy about it, and looked like a big ball of white fluff when I dried her off (it was pouring at the time, she was soaked!). She's been hiding under my bed ever since, and won't come out no matter what I do.

Ah, and Onii-chan, can I come over some time? <s>I'm still waiting for that cake.</s> I haven't actually seen you in so long!

And one more thing. Takeru, I think we may need to have a talk. When are you available?

 Onii-chan! Help me! ;-;

So I'm not sure what you saw at the party or how much you remember about what happened but I think you may have seen what happened with me and Miyako, right?

Um, I mean, I think I may need your help. Or at least someone to talk to, and since you ARE my big brother, I figured...

I'm rambling on again, aren't I? I'm just so nervous and confused and I don't know what to do!

 So I may have had a bit too much to drink at the party last weekend, and if I'm recalling correctly I may have been quite...flirty?
I woke up the next day with a terrible headache, and everything was kind of fuzzy, but I'm pretty sure I kissed Miyako and now I don't know what to do!

I mean, people tend to do things they don't mean when they're drunk,  but...
Miyako hasn't said anything about it, and I'm not sure what to say to her. I don't want to ignore it, but on the other hand, I can't just say "Sorry, I didn't mean it" because, well... I'm not sure myself if I did or not. Maybe I should try to talk to someone about it.

I'm finally 18!
I got a text message this morning from Takeru at  4:16 a.m., the exact time I was born. I'm amazed that he even remembered that! It said to be ready at 10 p.m., but...ready for what? (And why send it that early?) I asked, but he won't say ><.

So now I'm sitting here, with about 2 hours to go before 10, trying to figure out what he's planning...