A · Rose · By · Any · Other · Name

The RENT presentation was quite interesting. Even if I am not into music the cast managed to be expressive enough to transmit the 'feeling'.

I am certain this is the beginning of Suzuki's career.

I have been spending the afternoons at the University's greenhouse, basically preparing the plants for the oncoming Spring. Some have already bloomed, and the buds have a healthy mien.

Eventually, I will go home and fix mother's garden.

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( Yachiru )

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( Minamoto Fujiwara-san )

I have never been someone who anxiously awaits for this date. But I have grown used to it, after years.
Several ladies and students from the Tokyo U. Administrative Department sent me roses and varied bouquets. I have always enjoyed revealing the 'meaning' people give to each flower. Bouquets tend to be a tacit expression of a myriad of emotions. But they rarely expect those feelings to be revealed.

Though, yesterday I found a gift which differed from the previous ones. I must admit it is the first time someone gives me "Hello Kitty" chocolates. Even if they preferred to keep their identity in secret, they left a distinctive ribbon neatly wrapped around it.

It was her signature, I am certain.

Thank you -chuckles-

I know you will read this.

I must accept my attention has been somewhere else, basically. I have been thinking in layouts and images for this journal, got some icons. I am still learning though.

Also, I have returned to my regular Aikido training, I enjoy it more after this small 'break'. A pause in the routine turns it more satisfactory, as long as the habit remains.

( Private )

Suzuki's extremely close friend is in prison, probably Suzuki will not like the idea of going alone to the precinct, hence I might accompany him...

( Secret )

I stayed with my parents for for New Year's too, they insisted. Besides...mother cooked her famous osechi, so resisting was futile.

Everything was in order this time. Or so it seemed.

I went to shop for groceries some days ago, while I picked the vegetables I heard a couple of women musing about a recent fight and violence. Seems during the New Year's night there was a brawl. Considering the dwellers of the Katsu complex...it would not surprise me if one or more were involved.

I have noticed the vibrant colors of some of my plants.... I wonder if Yachiru-san has been feeding them with something.

To describe our current room, I can say it is a fierce mesh of different shades of pink with greens. it is a balanced environment. Has the right amount of both poles. -grin-

Gai-san and his roommate are our neighbors. We were silent with the moving, probably they have not realized, but they will do now.

I heard there was a martial art tournament, and it reminded me how I have abandoned my practice in the past weeks. Though once we have completely settled our apartment I will return to my regular schedule. However, I have not abandoned my meditation periods.

The roommate problem was solved, and in the most spontaneous way. I prefer to plan ... but this worked nonetheless. We signed the contract yesterday, apartment C in the fourth floor will be our house. It has a reasonable rent indeed.

We will be moving next Friday.

Mother and Hatanaka-san were pleased with the news and they will finish their own negotiations satisfactorily.

Old faces in a new place turn this into a reflection of the past. But with slight changes... though it creates an atmosphere suitable for events to repeat. Our past experience is what will guide us. I have learned...

Today I visited Maito-san, he lives in the apartment complex next to the Tokyo University. I like the building, it has a modern architecture without creating a cold atmosphere. The reception was quite welcoming.

I met 'Gronaldo', a leafy-green reptile of a few inches long. Probably fled from a neighbor apartment, but no one needs to know that. Gai-san swore to grant him a pleasant life...and I have the feeling no other human would have such determination.

After specifying the basic needs for Gronaldo, we endeavored to obtain furnishes for the aquarium. We succeeded before sunset. Maito-san had vowed to do it that way, and he was quite pleased. Like a hero who accomplished a quest to save the kingdom. Literally.

( Private )