Sakura has grown into quite a pretty little girl. Intelligent, as well - she does enjoy watching Korean dramas with me and pointing out which characters are stupid and which aren't. Quite a Daddy's girl.

She's taken rather kindly to Kigai-san, as well. I wouldn't have thought anything else although she does tend to call him "Yuuto-chan" and ask why "her" hair is so short. Kigai-san is nothing if not receptive to Sakura's charms.

Kamui, next week is your turn, right? Be prepared to pose for a fashion consultation then - Hokuto has been giving her lessons.

I wonder... the inherent value of life has been diminished here. Does that follow for vows? Kamui would, I imagine, have a good answer to that.

By the by, Kamui - how is Sumeragi? You are most privy to him, so I assume you would know best.

Perhaps I should not be surprised that there is another version of myself about the place. So far, though, it seems the only thing he and I share in common are looks. Rather a shame. If the collar fits, though.

So it seems as though I may be a father. I must admit, however, that this 50% possibility does grate on my nerves. As does the whole situation in general, really.

Reno. I'll find you soon enough, won't I?

Oddly, chasing after a moving automobile does seem to have its appeal.

And this Stan guy.. I do hope he watches his step. Otherwise, it would be a shame that his leg is completely gnawed off.

[OOC: Fuuma = Rottweiler. Feel free to snerk.]

I find that I've really been... ah, enjoying Kamui's body lately. It's rather interesting to get to experience life within my little twin star's form, I must say. And I do hope that Kamui is enjoying his time in a new form, as well.

It appears as though I've awoken in a different body altogether.

Perhaps I can learn some interesting things this way....

I've heard that Kamui has grown rather attached to another man lately. I suppose it couldn't be helped- he still has a great deal of confusion within his mind to could his better judgment. I wonder.... does he see me as some sort of monster? Am I the sole cause of all his pain? I know better than that, though. I know Kamui, perhaps better than anyone else... because I am Kamui, as well.

Amusing, isn't it, that the one to whom Kamui has run is so willing to defend him from me. I wonder how willing he can be in the face of the villain he has made me out to be. Does he know the whole scope of the situation, or only the one-sided tale he was told? Perhaps that should be corrected.

Kamui. You should know better than anyone that there is no way you can win against me. Not unless you realise your real Wish.

I suppose I've been rather quiet lately.. but I've had a lot to think over, I guess. I don't mean intentionally to worry people with my absence, really, and I apologise for my sudden disappearance. I needed, I suppose, some time to myself for a bit.

Kamui... I'm certain he's worried over me. Honestly, though, I felt it was for the best if I had a little time away from him. Especially.. uhm, considering what had transpired between us boththe last time I was with him. I didn't want to worry him with my problems, since he seemed to have some of his own. I still feel a little guilty about what I had apparently done that past year or so.. even though everyone tells me it wasn't really me who did that. But, really.. I still can't remove the idea that it was my fault from my thoughts. And I'm a little apprehensive that I'll do that again.

That's part of the reason, I suppose, for my disappearance. That, and.. well, I just really don't want to hurt him. Because, well, I love him. Why did it seem so hard to type that? I got a little shaky... And I still have that promise to uphold. I told him I'd protect him, and I hate going back on promises.

Kamui.... he-he's dead. I can't believe it.... he's really DEAD.

Why? Why did you have to kill him? My god... he- he didn't do anything to you!

I-I'll... I'll be elsewhere. I feel so sick to my stomach. My head hurts so much from already crying. He... Kamui was my best friend.. and now he's dead. I can't even breathe...

Where am I? I don't remember being in this place at all.... and how did I get all these bite marks all over me?

The last thing I remember was... standing in that fountain with Kotori and Kamui in that weird school... But then it's all black. Are we still in that school, or.. have I been kidnapped or something? I hope not- I'd hate to think Kamui or Kotori's in danger. Especially since all that weird stuff has been happening lately... and Kamui has to deal with it on his own. Or so he insists.

And just what sort of clothing am I wearing, anyway?

I find it a little odd that Kamui still has yet to discover his true Wish. It does seem a bit unusual, considering that there is plenty more time for him to simply think it over. Somehow, I wonder if he'll know it before it's too late.

However, I notice that he is tending to keep others company as of late.. Kigai-san being one of those people (and rather a black horse, at that). It does seem as though Kamui has taken a liking to him- again, odd, considering what differences.... or similarities, rather... lie between them. Stranger things happen everyday, though, I imagine.

On the note of that similarity, Kamui- you still must remember what I had told you. Just remember that.

( Private )

He can't ever stay away from me... how could one stay away from his own twin star? Always he is drawn toward me, and always I am his. This cannot ever not be the truth- it is inevitable to happen always. No matter what others say, they never will understand the nature of this bond. I told him this before... I was born for his sake.

No one should worry over where Kamui is anymore. No longer will he be in his chambers, since he has taken it upon himself to ask if he may live in my own.

It's been a good few days.. almost a week, even. Kamui has been here with me, in my quarters. Obediently, he's stayed there... until a few hours ago. It's a shame, too- it seems he still doesn't know what his true Wish is. You know, I wonder if he will ever understand it. Is it possible? Aah... but only he can answer that, can't he?

Kamui. You remember all that I told you, don't you? I mean it all. You still have a choice to face. You should know what that choice is.

Sumeragi. Stop confusing Kamui, already. I know what you two have been doing, and I know how long it's been going on. Either confess to your feelings or I will find ways to get the truth out into the open. ....Tell me, have you been enjoying Kamui? Or have you been deluding yourself..?

I'm certain at least two others have said the same thing, or something similar, but I would also like to say this, as well.

I'm highly bored.

I've not been able to locate Kamui in this place- I can certainly feel his presence, feel it grow stronger or weaker as I roam this estate, but that is all. Sumeragi-san has also hidden in his chambers [he hardly gives me great company... good, at best, but hardly the type I prefer.], which is where I suspect that my Kamui has hidden, as well. ...In fact, I really honestly can't claim I know where Sumeragi-san's chambers are. Not everyone can hope to be omniscient from day one, after all.

[Private] Hah... but that omniscience does come with time...[/Private]

As far as I know, Kigai-san and Sakurazukamori are... tied up, for lack of a better phrase. *smirk* I've been longing for, perhaps, some way to exercise my energy. Maybe I could achieve this with a sparring match? One of you others- really, any of you will do- should be able to help me with this. However, I will warn you- if you're anemic, I'd certainly not even try to go against me. If you would Wish to spar, just say the word.

I can easily grant that Wish.

So I managed to actually navigate this place fairly well. It's certainly nicer than that basement Kanoe had underneath the City Hall. Sometimes it was just a little too chilly in there. I honestly don't know how she never got cold.. what with her decolletage constantly bared.

I digress, however. I did manage to find Kamui... and it's amazing how lovely he looks with blood and tears staining his face. [I admit that, for the most part, it was only red velvet cake batter, but still. The imagery sufficed well enough.] And he still wants "Fuuma" back. How cute. But, as I told him.. how can he expect to do that if he doesn't know his true Wish? Aah, Kamui...

Sakurazukamori, you should be lucky that I let you slither on past when you were retrieving your cigarettes. The moment you recover from your hangovers, expect me there.

I was quite lucky, though, when I managed to find Yuuto this evening. We certainly had a nice time at tea. [Private] Yuuto knows how to really make a wonderful cup of tea. Among other things, of course. Heh..[/Private] And I do hope that you can continue to uphold your end of the bargain, Kigai-san. It would certainly help me out a great deal. *smile*