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Sunday, July 31, 2011

INSERT TITLE: sparkplug

It's done! Well... almost. We've finally finished 85% of the autobiography! With the help of some peers, and by staying in campus to thoroughly work on this book, we were able to finish the hardest hurdle in writing the book. We've been able to lay out the very essential information, the references, the drafts and we've gathered enough photos to complement each page. Yes, each page has a photo. I cannot gather these photos by myself! -- which I was very worried about. However, I didn't know my professor hired somebody else with that task. He really didn't tell me anything. He told me to make this book with a picture on each page and that was it.


"It looks like a picture book, isn't it?" one of my peers noticed.

"Yeah, it does." I said. Then my professor entered the room.

"Everyone listen up!" everyone in the room turned their attention to him. And we saw a cake. "I'm very happy today! We're practically finished and we have a birthday celebrant today as well! This day is the best! Otanjoubi omedetou!" eh?

"S-sensei! You knew?" the fellow who said this book looked like a picture book is his birthday?

"Kampai, man!" I said.


We partied all day and all night. Sensei said work would resume on Wednesday. We were about to polish everything, and the editor will come before Tanabata Festival, August 6 at the earliest. I guess everyone, even the editor, wants to go.

I've been staying in campus for a week. I just came home in the past Tuesday to get some things and then I hurried off. I told everyone, especially Shinobu-chan, that I would be staying in Todai for this work. But since we're almost finished, I can go home tomorrow.

Today was a very lively day. After the birthday party, a few of the people wanted to go home. But most of the guys and gals are still here partying. I'm in the study room right now because I wanted to go to sleep. Yeah, ok. I'll go home tomorrow. But I have this feeling that I may be forgetting something.

logged at 11:32 PM
SIGNED : Keitaro

Friday, July 22, 2011

INSERT TITLE: way too early for what?

Kana-chan's been extra clingy lately. Doesn't she get tired of hanging around with me? While I went out to buy some fruits, Kanako tagged along. I went back to the apartment and noticed my hair; I need a haircut. And then Kanako insisted that she'd come along too. I told her that she'd get bored waiting for me, but Kana-chan didn't say that she would get bored. After getting my haircut, I went to Toudai to consult my professor about writing his biography, and Kana-chan tugged my shirt as we walked to campus.

The transit line was packed and Kana-chan looked really uncomfortable with all the crowd. I tried to lean in front of her so people wouldn't crowd her. When we reached my professor's office, I told her to wait for me outside. I talked to professor and gave him an update about my progress; I showed him my work. He was pleased and then I left. But I couldn't find Kana-chan in the hallway.


"Kanako!" I searched outside and I saw her looking at the garden.

"Nii-sama. The flowers here look great." she says.

"Yeah. Let's go."


As we got off yet another packed train, we passed by a flower shop. I didn't mind it, but Kanako was so engrossed. Without saying any word, her face told me what it meant.


"Excuse me, ma'am." I asked the owner. "Can I have a bundle, please?" and then she hands me these colorful flowers. I didn't know the names of the flowers. "Can you plant them too?" I asked just in case.

"Most definitely." I gave them to Kanako. She was so quiet while we walked home. Did I do a bad move? When we arrived in the apartments.

"Nii-sama. It's way too early for it."

"Huh?" then she leaned on me and kissed me on the cheek.

logged at 8:23 PM
SIGNED : Keitaro

Monday, July 18, 2011

INSERT TITLE: no crossing sign

Sometimes our problems are simply overwhelming. I never knew that I'd be doing most of the work. And right now, I'm tired. I ask myself if this is the best that I can do. I may just be experiencing a burnout -- a chronic one. But I feel so sad thinking that this is all I can do. I can't even write further. That book isn't going to finish on its own. My first impression in writing a book shouldn't be too sour, because I plan to write more books in the future. I need help. I'm doing my best. I really am.

logged at 11:21 PM
SIGNED : Keitaro

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

INSERT TITLE: an autobiography and paranoia

My professor had given me work for the summer. He said that I should write a book for his autobiography. I couldn't believe what he's asking me, but he was dead serious. It was a daunting task to actually write a book. But I know someone home who does them, so I said yes. I could ask for Kitsune-san's help. She knows these things more than I do.

Kitsune-san said that writing an autobiography is not really difficult. More work comes from the person who I would be writing for, my professor. And she said that I should ask if I'm going to be working on this project alone. Maybe I'm not. Maybe I'll be working as a ghost writer instead. I wasn't really sure, but I'll ask him again.

On another very far side, I feel like I'm being watched. I had this feeling since yesterday that I feel a presence watching me. It's very creepy. Like right now, while I'm writing this-- urk... I don't know. The feeling is strong. It's very unusual, but I don't see anyone or... anything-- Brr... I'm shivering. Crap! Get a hold of yourself, Keitaro!

logged at 6:48 PM
SIGNED : Keitaro