I really made it through the weekend un-cursed! I know not everyone else was as fortunate as both me and Kyou-kun, though. For that reason I really do hope that everyone is back to their old selves.

It was fun having Zero-san's party and the two children who came to visit the temple for a while. I-I...I wonder if...you...really found some ghosts? There....there really isn't any ghosts, are there!? I never even wondered about those sort of things before...ahh~! Now I can't stop thinking about it...

Lately it seems like the city must really like my home world. If you haven't met him already, please welcome Hatori Sohma! He just came to City-san the other night, so we're all very happy to see him! He'll be staying at the temple with the rest of us, so I hope everyone will be able to give him a bright warm welcome! He's a doctor...and VERY intelligent!

So far the plans for the Animal Adoption Agency are well underway! Still, if people want to offer their services, any and all help is welcome. There are still a few positions available for those who actually want to work in the center, once it is built. I've been thinking up names already...and I think I have the perfect one! But...I kind of want to leave it a surprise, too...

O-Oh...and, um...C.C.-san...? If it's really not a bother...I wouldn't mind...what we spoke about the other day. I'd actually...be interested...only if you really don't mind, though...

( [Filtered to Kenshin] )

It seems like it is very crowded again! Compared to how it was back at the apartment, the temple is much much less busy, though there are still lots of people. Sometimes people get a little cranky around this curse...but I get a little bit excited...

Um...if there is anyone that I know, then...well...Tohru Honda, Kyou Sohma, Hatsuharu Sohma, and Shigure Sohma are all here! So...um...if there is anyone from home...AH! As well as all the wonderful friends we have made while here in City-san, too! I know that we'd all be so happy to see you!

I think that it is always nice to meet new people too. The hot springs are open to anyone who wants to relax, and the temple is a nice place to visit as well. Splashing Kyou-kun might be a little mean though. Just be careful not to spook the kitties and puppies ♥ O-Oh...and um....that is....i-if you somehow....have a story, that um...because somehow you know us....um...then ahh~! I-I'm not even sure _{what I am trying to say....}

Is it because this is supposed to be a holiday? If I remember...I think it is supposed to be the day that America-san gained it's Independence... Happy 4th of July to whoever it applies to!

First, I want to say...sorry to everyone that I seemed to try to catch the other day. I didn't really make a good trainer...I was told that I was too nice...since I couldn't catch a single pokey-man-san. I tried to ask a few if they wanted to join me, since catching them seemed kind of mean...but most of them refused and told me I wasn't aggressive enough. I guess my attempts at being fierce were a failure.

More importantly though, I'm back to feeling 100% better! Thanks so much Shigure-san, Lockon-san, Uta-san, Reno-san, and everyone else who helped both Kyou-kun and myself out, as well as looked after the temple. It was so helpful, and we really appreciated it!

I...um...now that I am better....I can finally start working on...a project that Kyou-kun and myself both discussed. It's...kind of a big project, and obviously we don't really have a lot to offer...but...well...

We're...we're looking for volunteers-!

Right now....the temple is a little bit overrun with animals at the moment. We get more and more than we are able to adopt out, and it's become much more than a project at this point. I-I really...um...don't want to trouble anyone. If I could definitely do it all myself...I would! But, um...well....there's a clearing...very close to the temple, just tucked into the woods just a little. It's right here next to Xanadu. Definitely...something could...be built there, and it's safe, too! Well...um, well....we'd like...to build an official adoption agency for pets!

Absolutely NO ONE has to feel obligated to help! Not at all, if no one can find the time or the means! But, well....if there are any volunteers that would like to help us build a nice place for all the puppies and kitties and other animals...every little bit would help! So if it's not a trouble to you and you would like to help...then...um...then please just let us know!

Thank you so very much!

I...um. I think I must be getting worse.

[Voice]

[Sounding extremely tired and in general, rather sick. In fact, it almost sounds like she might be shivering.]

I...I want to thank U-Uta-san, along with...Konata-san, J-Jun-san, and Misao-san for coming to the temple yesterday and helping out so much. I feel like I was a bit useless when it came to everything. I just felt a little bit off. Thank you so much for everything. I...really do a-appreciate...everyone's help...

I actually...there's something...important I want to ask of the club members. I'd like to try and talk to everyone...when I can get a chance...but..nng...

[A small groan. Her voice is becoming more sleepy and it's actually hard for her to keep on topic, but she's fighting it. There was something important she had wanted to ask about, after all.]

The...other day. There was a girl... I can't remember everything well...but she looked like..she was hurt, or in t-terrible...shape...I never got her name. I hope she's okay......she was looking...for...her friends...

[Her voice trails off]

Um...Mom...? I know sometimes I can be a little spacey...b-but um...I..don't....remember going to bed in a temple, a-and... Mom?

[ A pause when nothing is heard. Her voice pics up tentatively again.]

Mom...?

[Give it a minute. 3...2...1...]

OH MY GOSH--!!!! AHHHhhhhh~!!! This is TERRIBLE! S-Stay calm! TOHRU HONDA WILL GATHER HER BRAIN AND-- AHHhh! Mom always tells me to keep my wits about me! How could I have not even noticed!? You read about these sort of things happening...but never to yourself!!

AH-! Kidnapper-san! I promise that we're actually pretty poor, and I'm actually really plain and the only thing I'm even good at is things like cooking and cleaning and I don't think that you would want to just take someone for something as mundane as that and this is just a temple so lots of people probably visit this place as well right so really I'm not important enough. Not that I want you to take someone else either, but ahhh~! T-There really isn't any profit in taking me...so...

Y-You know...I actually know martial arts too....so...um...I humbly ask that if it's not too much trouble to please bring me back home, a-and not make me...show my ninja...ish skills...

It would make me very happy....t-thank you...

I wanted to do this the other day, but, um...with Curse-san it complicated things a little bit. Everything is back to normal again though, and...actually...I have a really wonderful announcement!


Some people might remember him from being here in the past...but he doesn't have any memories of that, so it's like a brand new fresh start! He's absolutely a really wonderful, noble and caring person! So generous...and always very thoughtful of others! He's the most selfless person I know. In the past he has always taken such good care of me, so please welcome him warmly! It would make me very happy.

So far it looks like lots of people have taken to buying the cats, but we still have several...that all need homes. Especially the older cats. Also recently...we've begun to acquire a lot of...um...dogs. Some of the kitties seem kind of upset about that. We're getting an awful lot....so that is...if you're looking for a pet, and it's something you really want then come please pay us a visit!

( [Filtered to Kyou | Viewable to Shigure as well] )

[Voice]

Nekozumi-sama...please...you don't...you don't have to hide in your room the whole time! You don't...have to hide from me. I promised that I wouldn't leave this place. I won't run away, I promise! I'll even...do all of the chores...and the cooking. I don't mind doing those kinds of things . I'm actually pretty good at it, if I have permission to say so....N-not that I'm trying to brag! Ahh~! I mean...um...

It has to be lonely...staying locked up in a room all day.

At least...let me see your face...?

[Accidental Voice]

[The sound of something clattering to the floor can be heard, accompanied by a startled gasp.]

OH-! I-I'm so clumsy! Why did my apron get...

[A startled, short pause.]

t-tied...to the count..er....a-ah....

[The red flooding her face is more than obvious in her voice as she flushes deeply, flustered beyond compare. It starts out shocked, only to slowly lower as she speaks.]

Kyou-kun---! Y-You--

Ah...Kyou-kun i-is really very...playful...this morning. T-Tying up the cook...and just before....

[Filtered to Hatsuharu| Viewable by Kyou]

Hatsuharu-san...I wondered...how are you doing today? I know how painful it has to be...to lose Isuzu-san from the city. Even I...miss her too.

If you aren't busy or something today...maybe you could join Kyou-kun and I for a picnic in Xanadu? I've made a lot of extra food...including some shogayaki! There's really a lot more than what two people could eat by themselves. The spot we picked in Xanadu is really beautiful too. The flowers are all out in full bloom and the place really feels like it could have come from a fairytale!

Although the fact that we've been transported into another world is almost kind of like a fairytale too... but then again it doesn't really feel like a fairytale...oh but I guess people in stories like that probably never felt like they were in one either...AH! I'm getting sidetracked, aren't I!?  Sometimes I do that...

Um...of course it's only if you want. I know that we'd both be happy if you joined us. I really hope that you'll consider...

AH! Um....w-what am I supposed to do with the flag...?

Well, it looks like now that curse-san has died down things are back to normal. No one seems any more sleepy or stressed than normal for being in a place like the city!

I've been working really hard of late. Cats are naturally attracted to where I'm staying. Since City-san seems to take in just as many animals as it does people, there are several cats here that are without homes. They don't really have the same means to find residence as the rest of us. For that reason, I've opened up a small adoption agency of sorts. I'm sure they would all be very excited to have a home to call their own. If you've wanted a pet before...or think that possibly adopting one now might suit you than I encourage you to consider one of the many kitties staying here. We have pictures and descriptions of them all, and can even tell you their likes and dislikes and needs. So please...help us find the kitties of the city homes!

Oh...I've been wondering for a little while, now. Before I disappeared from the city...I was 17 years old and it was almost my birthday. When I returned though two weeks later it was past my birthday. So technically I would have turned 18...but the time I just returned from...I'm still only 17 and it's not close to my birthday just yet. I still retain all of my city memories...so while here in City-san...does that make me 17 or 18? I-it's so confusing...I think I'm beginning to confuse myself.I never thought I'd get so dizzy over wondering how old I am...

( Filtered to Uta-san )

( Filtered to Members of the Year of the Cat Fanclub...and Kyou-kun )

( Filtered to Kaoru-dono-san )

[Craddling a yellow kitten gently in her arms, Tohru's eyes widen and she races over to the cracked window in her house, where another cat looks as though it wants to go outside. A little flustered, she speaks in a panic as she carefully scoops the dark brown one from the windowsill.]

Aaah~! Oh no no no, Isuzu, I'm sorry....I know you want to go outside, but I really don't think that's a good idea, sweetie! Not with Hair-san out right now...even if he's just misunderstood, for some reason I don't think that you or any of your brothers or sisters would get along very well with him right now. Why don't you go lie down with your brother, Hatsuharu. He's been napping very nicely and you look a little bit tired. If you give me a moment, I'll tuck you in for an afternoon nap. I know how much you like those! Hee hee~ ♥

Right now, though, I need to get Yuki something to eat. He's been waiting very patiently. Letsee...

[Gently placing Isuzu down onto a chair with a loving kiss, she continued to cradle the kitten in her arm, while Yuki and another cat join him to rub tenderly against her leg, as she opens a refrigerator door. Spotting the milk, she pulls it out before quickly retrieving several bowls.]

You all go through so much milk! It's a good thing for growing bodies. I'll have to go get some more tomorrow. There's definitely enough for tonight though. Kisa...

[She tells the second cat that is rubbing against her leg, and now getting back on her hind legs as she begs for milk.]

Please go sit up at the table. Here, I'll give you a boost up.

[Once the table is set, and milk poured into every bowl seated at the table, she scoops Kisa up and places her in a chair, while the others jump up on their own. Hatsuharu sits at his chair, happily lapping at the milk along with Yuki. Isuzu physically jumps up on the table and instead eats her meal that way. The yellow kitten in her arms purrs happily, already having been hand-fed. It nuzzles against her tenderly, and Tohru smiles down at the tiny creature with adoration and love, before gently hugging him in return.]

I know...Mommy loves you too, Momiji. You're all my precious babies. How about before I put you down to sleep, I'll be sure to tell you a story. I'll tell you one that my own mother used to tell me. It's the story of the Chinese Zodiac. Only I have a happier version. ♥

Yesterday was a lot of fun! I felt just like a princess! Maybe it's just because of my current location, but I ended up in a beautiful kimono. It made me feel like royalty, even though I'm not something that grand! The Child's Day decorations were lots of fun, and I really enjoyed the whole event. I hope that everyone else had just as much fun as I did. I noticed that Xanadu was a popular location for all the festivities. Did any one do anything fun?

Since I disappeared for a little bit, and because of the nature of this place...I wanted to try and take roll of everyone who's part of the Year of the Cat Fanclub. I must make the worst president...suddenly disappearing. Please forgive me! I am glad to be back, but with how often people come and disappear...I'm still not even sure who's still here within City-san. If you could just at some point let me know that you're still around...it would be most helpful! Then I can start planning fun activities and parties.

O-Oh...and one last thing. I just wanted to clear things up...a little. That is...um...Please just ignore the curse that affected me from a couple of days ago!! I-It was just a curse! So...so...don't take anything I said seriously! Okay...? OKAY!?

[OOC: On my break at work. I'll disappear here shortly, but I'll pick up tags again once I get home.]

[Voice]

[The voice of the girl is obviously very distressed.]

W-Why can't I stop talking!?

O-Okay, so the truth is...I've been wanting to apologize. I'm SO sorry! Kyou-kun is my very best and most precious friend. There is absolutely no way that I could dislike spending time together...always being together. We've been so close in the past...after all. A-AH....

After arriving, my head's been really mixed up. The me that disappeared from City-san, and the me that was just drawn from the moment I left home, are emotionally a  little bit different. NOT that it affects how I feel, but that it was an adjustment...is an adjustment mixing the two together with all these new memories and experiences.  I ran away because...

Thinking about how I cornered you...a-a-and tried to force you into playing those games with me. Even though you kept protesting...

OH MY GOSH. NO! I DON'T WANT to talk about this. I haven't even been able to bring myself to think about it! A-ANYTHING except this!

I can't stop th-th-thinking about that night together...and h-how we--

[The sound of her struggling to try and turn off the device can most definitely be heard.]

[Action/Audio]

[In the middle of the street a girl suddenly appears on the ground next to the fountain. Curled into herself, it's hard to tell what she's doing at first, but It doesn't take take anymore than a moment for her sobs to penetrate the air, her entire body shaking as tears stream down her cheeks.]

I can't...move...

[Sobbing, she seems unable to control her emotions, and unaware of her sudden change of surroundings.]

( OOC )

[Voice]

Noooooo~! No Orenji-san! Ahhh~! D-Don't lick me okay? I'll play with you later, okay!? AH NO-! I don't taste good, I promise! I don't taste like tuna or milk or anything! Go find some kitty-nip if you like! There has to be--

[A small gasp suddenly sounds]

EH!? K-KYOU-KUN! There's even MORE cats!? They-AH! Nooooo! Orenji-san, p-please kindly stop! We'll be forever grateful if- Ahhhhhhhhhhhh~~!

( OOC )

WELCOME TO CITY-SAN~!

The Year of the Cat Fan Club welcomes you!

Hello everyone! Welcome back! I guess if everyone is really just here for a day or two...then please make yourselves at home!

[ooc EDIT: T_T Work tomorrow so I need bed now. But I'll pick up tags tomorrow as soon as I get home as well as go back and start tagging others. Night everyone!]

A-Are exams really over...? None of it really counted, right...? M-My head is still whirling...I keep dreaming about numbers even after everything.

x² + 5 x 8^x - um... then...ahhhh~ t-they're still tumbling...and tumbling...

I haven't said much lately. I've been kind of busy with my job. But, um...for that day that all the water turned green....I'd like to say thanks, and sorry to those who were concerned. I was fine...

Uhhgg~~

...I wonder if I should enroll back into the school here..

Um...Eheh. Somehow I think I feel a little dizzier than normal today.

Look, look-! It's like an ocean of GREEN! Except it's actually warm and smaller...... J-Job-san...I'm sorry...I know you've made me dizzy before. Hee hee~! But I never for will not succeed-! JOB-SAN!!!

[OOC: She means part of her job is to clean the hot springs...she's passed out in a hot springs before though. She's trying to work while intoxicated.  DX I HAS BEEN GONE ALL DAY. WORK-SAN.]