[Accidental Voice]

[Dazed and more than a little bit confused. It sounds like an individual just waking up from a long night of deep sleep. ]

Nnng…I… [There is some shifting, accompanied by a long pause.] Huh… [Another pause and it sounds as though someone is attempting to sit up in bed.]

Ah…um… [Okay, this was a little disorientating, especially when half asleep.] where am… [There is a moment of silence, and then questioningly...] The hospital...?

Um, well I guess that after a day like yesterday, I can feel especially glad that I was un-cursed and already married. Though poor Kyou and the rest of the temple residents found themselves pretty active. I'm sure that for all of my friends and family everything turned out alright in the end. But if I need to make more room at the temple, you'll let me know, right? Hee hee.

In comparison to late it really wasn't so bad. I hope that everyone is okay. A lot of scary things have happened recently...

So many important people to me appearing in the city all at once! I'm so happy! To everyone...Welcome to City-san!

Oh and...Happy Halloween! We have several treats at the temple. It's so out of the way for most people, but if we do happen to get visitors then they should be able to make off with a good amount of candy. We like visitors in general anyhow! Please enjoy yourselves! Ah...a-and sorry we didn't...do a Haunted House...if some people...were expecting it for the temple..._{I-I know there were a couple of people who had hoped...}

I....um--!

Today...I just feel a little strange. So...I-I'm just going to stay here in...the room today... for the rest of the day today! I'm fine, so don't really worry about me. Please don't worry about me at all. I'm just...really....really sorry that the timing is so awful. Yuki-kun....Ayame-san...I'm sure that tomorrow I'll feel much, much better. And then if no one else does already...I can give you a full tour of the hot spring, the animal adoption agency, and around City-san!

I hope that you're both okay... I'm still just so so very happy to get the chance too see the two of you again. I've really missed everyone from home very much, so again...welcome to the city!

I'm sure that I'll feel much better tomorrow, so until then...there is stew in the fridge. It should be fine if you warm it up. There are a couple of other leftovers in there, too.  Or, I'm sure ordering some form of take out is okay, as well. If there is anything you need whatsoever, please doesn't hesitate to contact me on the device. Okay?

I'm sorry!!

This might be a little bit late in coming. I was pretty tired after everything for some reason, and have spent a lot of time with my husband. I feel so guilty about my behavior. I think it's important that I let everyone know, though.

I'm PERFECTLY, one hundred percent A-O.K. Tohru Sohma can handle just about anything! So please, don't be worried! It's a little strange to think about now that I am back to normal, but what happened was only temporary, and there really aren't any lasting effects. I'm sorry for those that I worried, though. I hope that I didn't cause an inconvenience to any of you.

As for what happened...I forgive you. Really, I don't consider it anyone's fault. Especially here in City-san...some things can't be helped. Now that things are back to normal again I'm sure that everyone else feels the same way.

A-Anyway....i...it looks like...it's becoming that time of year, again. Halloween. I've already heard all kinds of things a-about haunted houses....a-and activities. I wonder what everyone plans to do. Something like...bobbing for apples...o-or cider..sounds innocent enough....and nice. I heard someone mention once that they...thought the temple would make a good haunted house. I-Is that something...everyone else...wants t-to do...?

[Action | Video]

[Stopped within the grocery store, Tohru stared impassively at the selection of fish before her. There were many different kinds. On the grocery list she held in her hand it said 'fish', but it did not specify just what kind. Gaze rising to stare at the man behind the counter, she opened her mouth to speak.]

I need fish.

What kind of fish? [He asked kindly]

I don't know.

Is there a special occasion?

I don't know.

Hmm.

[She simply stood there, her eyes blank as she stared at the shop owner, waiting to be told what to take home. His eyes fell to the ring on her finger, and he smiled, as though feeling awkward with her short replies.]

You must be making dinner tonight for someone special, then.

...

He...uh...must be lucky. Why don't I just pick out something cheap for you.

I do not know if anyone feels lucky.

Then....I'll just wrap this up for you.

Okay. Thank you.

[She said out of habit, handing him the appropriate coin before bowing mechanically as he hands her the fish. She turns around and glances once more at the list.]

It is empty. [Dinner was not until later still. She didn't know what to do in the meantime. Walking out of the building, she glanced both ways. It didn't matter which way. She didn't have any particular preference. Moving in one direction, she walked aimlessly without any real sense of direction.]

Um...this is just...so that everyone knows! If it's not too much trouble...and you don't have anything already planned, we would be really happy if you could join us. It's going to be...the most important day of my life. So...if my friends could also partake of it...together...with both Kyou-kun and I, it....it would make us so happy!

So...to all of our most precious friends...!

( IC cut to invite )
In case....anyone was wondering...it will be a traditional Japanese wedding. Oh-! But no one has to worry about being extravagant or anything. We'd just be very happy to have you there with us! So...if it you could find a little bit of time....we would be very humbled if you could honor us with your presence at our marriage ceremony!

TH-THANK YOU!

[Voice]

[Distracted a moment, her words obviously not meant for the network.]

No...don't...open any of the doors, okay...? I-I think it's best if everyone else just stays inside. It was like Kyou-kun said before...it was for things like this...that we choose the temple... I just think it would be best until we know that everyone here is safe...

[Louder, over the network]

All day, all I've heard is people and friends being taken away. To prison...? I know though that not all of those people have committed terrible crimes. Some...even have had extenuating circumstances. Everyone still has their communicators, though. If the crimes were truly serious and deserving of punishment...it would have happened upon arrival in the city, though... Please stop hurting everyone...

Everyone...should definitely be released! I'm not sure what help I can be...and I heard the strange announcement Deity-san made, but... there has to be something that I can do to help...! I crossed some of those strange people earlier, and they didn't want anything to do with me... so at the very least I know that I'm safe I think...

Please let me know what I can do from my end.

[OOC: She has heard her friends hurt all day. She doesn't want to be too talkative or open about things with the deities, but she's willing to do whatever she can do to help others from her end.]

THIS IS BAD! D-Don't panic. Don't panic. Everything is FINE. Tohru Honda can definitely over come something like this! Mom always said that panicking was the least helpful thing you could do when caught in a bad situation! B-But....I really....can't see anything....and d-didn't someone mention once that there were gh--gh--

AHH~! Ghosts have their own stories too! They have their own stories--!! Ghost-san probably has a family...j-just like Hatsuharu-san said that one time, and w-well...

[A sudden noise in the background and she screams loudly before a crash is heard. Dizzily her voice picks up again.]

O-Oh mom...I don't even know where I am...

I'm sorry about anything that might still be marked from that curse last week. I think I've gotten the marker out of almost everything...but I was pretty label happy. Shigure-san found a couple things that I missed in my attempts to clean things back up. That goes for at the Hot Springs, too. If anyone happens to find something silly labeled...please just tell me. I'll take care of it right away.

Shigure-san is back in the city. He said hardly any time at all passed back home, and he seems to remember his stay here last, which is wonderful. It's pretty sad, when people lose their memories. I wonder how many people here know that they have experienced something like that....? I was told that there was a time I was here in which I can't remember, but that was all well over a year ago now.

Anyway...Hatsuharu-san is moving into the Temple today. It's really nice having everyone from home living together under one roof. It makes it feel a bit less nostalgic. For Hatsuharu-san and Hatori-san it's probably a bit more normal for the two of you to live so close together. Since it's just Kyou-kun, Yuki-kun, and Shigure-san and me back home though, it's a completely brand new experience! I'm grateful for it.

Uta-san, are you okay? Have you settled back in comfortably now? I'm sorry about the other day. Really...you didn't have to wash the dress. Thank you very very much though. Mostly I'm just glad that it fit you.

I guess we're reaching that last stretch of summer. It would be nice to enjoy it as much as possible before fall sets in. I love the change of the seasons, but things have been really nice lately. A nicer summer day spent with friends and people important to you...it's hard to beat.

Dun dun dun DUN~~!

I'm pleased to announce that at long last the animal shelter is finally complete! And not without a lot of hard work that was put into it. Really....thank you SO MUCH everyone who helped in the construction. The entire building was built on the goodwill of others, and I'm so thankful...t-to think that others could have found so much room in their hearts. [So touched] I really...don't even know how to thank everyone. Edward and Alphonse-san...Hikari-san..., Timothy-san, Gateau-san, Sora-san, Anne-san, Kyou-kun, Shigure-san, and Hatori-san, a-and ohhh~, there are just SO many others. From the bottom of my heart....thank you SO much! Maybe now...the animals will all have a much better chance at finding happiness and homes while here in City-san as well!

If there is ever something that I can do...no matter how big or small, regardless of whatever it might be, I hope that others will remember that they can always count on Tohru Honda. I'll do absolutely whatever!

SO--! Please....without further gelding the flower, everyone...welcome to...


Despite it's name, the shelter actually houses all kinds of different animals! Of course we have more cats and dogs than anything, but I think if you look around you will definitely be able to find the right pet for you while here. Because it's the grand opening, food and drink is provided to all those who come to visit us today! Animals and accessories are all discounted as well.  I know it's a curse day, but It's sure to be a lot of fun...so I hope that lots of people will show up, and maybe adopt a pet!

Please come pay us a visit!

Ahhh~ N-Now if only I could figure out how to balance in these things. I thought Shoe-san was the other day, but apparently I'm just a little bit behind the times...

I had a lot of fun at the beach last weekend, thank you for inviting me, Uta-san. I wouldn't mind doing something like that again. I think the sandcastle was my biggest EVER!

ALSO--- I...I have some really good news! Not this coming Saturday...but the following one...the animal shelter shall finally have it's grand opening! It's almost finished, thanks to all the help people provided, as well as all their individual talents. Even the animals are up-to-date on their shots and taken care of...

I kind of want to want to work on a logo...or something exciting like that for while we finish up the sign. I'm still keeping the name secret until we celebrate the grand opening...but I wonder if there is anyone who might be a little more talented than me when it comes to design...ahh~ There is still a lot of loose ends to tie up.

But anyway! The grand opening should be a lot of fun.We'll throw a large celebration outside at the shelter, and people can tour the facility as well as check out and play with the animals. Food and drink will be provided, so I hope that many will show up...as well as possibly adopt a pet! If you are interested just stop by. It might be a little bit hidden, but I'll be sure to put directions out for everyone.

With that said...um....Bandou-san....or anyone who might know him. How...are you feeling? Are you doing any better? You really weren't in very good condition when you arrived. I-I can still go get a pack of cigarettes o-or something...if you need...

This really was an eventful past couple of weeks. I can barely believe that I've been here for a full year now. Time really can pass by when you're busy.

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...?