三十六

[revengeisalie]

And suddenly, the City looks familiar! It's not quite the same, but it's pretty close to home! That's... nice on the one hand, but also doubles the nostalgia. One way or the other, it's pretty amazing. I think this is the first curse that changes the whole City that I witness.

Of course, this also means doing things the old-fashioned way. Not that I really mind, but some inventions are really useful if a little weird and scary at first, if you're not used to them. Except for the network device - of course, that must be had! Not logical at all, but then, the City's never been. I ought to be used to it by now.

Almost half a year that I've been here. Time sure flies! I've known Manji for a whole year now. ... and according to the Lunar Calendar, my birthday's coming up soon.

Anyway, the real occasion is, of course, tango no sekku. The City seems to have decided on the date according to the Solar Calendar. Among everything that came together, I almost forgot, but I used the day to get some nice celebrational decoration. I got some really cute dolls at the market! Couldn't afford armor, though. Ah well, can't have everything, right? It would be silly to waste the money for one day, anyway...

... getting really nostalgic. Hah. I've got to get a grip or something.

Well! Happy tango no sekku and summer season to everyone!

[private to Yuuki Kurosu]

Speaking of Manji! He came to his senses about two days ago. Until then, he thought I was his little sister - but that included my time in the City. So everything I did here, his little sister did in his mind. So I'd say it was more of a memory change than a loss.

What about your friend?

Comments

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

Well, these pastries are from your time! I'm sure there were better mochi back then than we can make right now.

[revengeisalie.livejournal.com]

Well, I don't know! Maybe they're still as good. I don't see a reason why not.

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

Well, there's a way to find out. I can bring you some of my own and you can tell me.

[revengeisalie.livejournal.com]

That's a deal.

I'm planning to make some, too.

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

Really? If you do, can I have the recipe?

[revengeisalie.livejournal.com]

Sure! Though I don't know if it would differ a lot from yours... I'll just put anko into the dough and then wrap it in an oak leaf.

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

You don't add any sort of essences or anything?

[revengeisalie.livejournal.com]

Not... really?

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

Boy. Maybe I was making stuff more complicated... I even used tiny sakura blossoms as decorations.

[revengeisalie.livejournal.com]

Maybe it's all the better for that! And certainly prettier.

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

M-maybe... This goes to prove I always complicate things.

Aw, this may sound weird to ask but how's Manji?

[revengeisalie.livejournal.com]

Really, you do?

He's doing okay!

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

He's not... calling you his sister's name anymore? Can he swear without bleeps?

[revengeisalie.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes, that bit of weirdness stopped. And am I ever glad it did.

Sure he can. He was always good at that.

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

NO KIDDING! That's the part of this weekend's madness that I'd have kept. But great to hear they left his memories alone

[revengeisalie.livejournal.com]

No way. That would be weird. Hearing Manji swear has become sort of familiar by now.

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

Familiar in the way only an annoying pain in the ear can be familiar? Yeah.

[revengeisalie.livejournal.com]

I don't even think of it as that.

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

Sure you don't. You're really fond of him.

[revengeisalie.livejournal.com]

... yeah. He's my bodyguard, what can I say?

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

Hee Sure. Bodyguard. That's absolutely it.

[revengeisalie.livejournal.com]

... yeah.

She sees right through you, Rin. >D

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

So are you guys doing anything... celebratory? Going to the festival?

Ahahaha... not that Rin is hard to read. |D <3

[revengeisalie.livejournal.com]

Youko and I wanted to go look at the koinobori, and yeah, we'll probably stop by the festival.

If she were Umi would be at a loss. XP

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

Same plans over here! So maybe we'll cross paths at some point. Hikaru, Fuu and I may have a little badminton match~