Mahora Gradeschool Playground
September 4, 2006
5:21 P.M.

Sunset was coming fast as Kotaro and Kimiko were resting at their usual spot on campus. The transition between summer and autumn was beginning to make itself evident as the wind had a distinct crisp feel to it. Kimiko was taking a swing and browsing through the campus network as Kotaro relaxed on the kiddie slide.

"Today was pretty interesting, wasn't it?" Kotaro sat up, "The new teachers seem like a lot of fun. I especially look forward to pranking that one teacher from the Philippines. The one from Russia doesn't seem to bad either."

Kimiko closed her Gateway MX6923b and put it away in her bag then took Piko-chan to her side, "I think we've done enough observing, Kou-chan."

"You getting bored, Kimi?"

"Kinda."

Kotaro got up from the slide and stretched where he stood. After doing some rather ridiculous exercises, Kimi asked, "You got a plan?"

"Naturally!" Kotaro gave his usual smug smile, "I think we can start tomorrow. Call the Winter Wind. But first, can we drop by your pad to download the clips from Backlash?"

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Outside Faculty Office
September 5, 2006
Campus Break ( 12nn )

Most of the people were at the lunch area which left the faculty somewhat quiet. Definitely something welcomed by the teachers since it gave them a rest from the nagging of students. From just outside the office, a rather robust laughter could be heard by a man mopping the floor. He was dressed similarly to those of the maintenance staff but his frame was rather small comparatively.

"Terrain set. Piko-kun no tomodachi, ikuzo!" the man said through the mini-radio provided to them by Yumi. After mopping the floor, he wiped his forehead and left satisfied with his task.

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Undisclosed location, Mahora Campus
12:06nn

"Hai." Kimiko typed swiftly as Yumi watched her screen behind, constantly looking out for any possible interferences. After a few moments, a message came from the school's Public Announcement system.

Mr. Yuri Kirilenko, Please proceed to the Principal's Office. There is an urgent matter that needs to be discussed with you. Mr. Yuri Kirilenko, Please proceed to the Principal's Office. There is an urgent matter that needs to be discussed with you.

"Step two, complete. Piko-1 and Piko-2, anata tachi wa sugi desuuu." Kimi finally spoke through the radio.

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Faculty Office
12:07nn

"Mr. Kirilenko, it seems that the Principal wants a word with you." Meraki was a bit puzzled, "The PA isn't usually used, but I suppose its an urgent matter."

Yuri nodded and set his papers aside as he stood up to leave. Only a second of stepping out of the office, it had been too late for Yuri to realize what he had fallen into. Looking down, Yuri saw the floor had been coated with an adhesive comparable to that of those on flypaper.

In the distance, Yuri saw some students wearing panda masks. One had filled balloons and the other, had a sack of light materials.

"What do you think you're doing?!" Yuri was rather insulted as he easily moved towards them, "Something like this won't stop me."

One of the masked pandas quickly threw the balloons at Yuri. Bursting a bunch of them, Yuri dreaded at the realization of what the balloons were filled with. It did not take long for Yuri to be covered with the same grime that had already covered the floor outside the office. The other one unloaded the sacks contents onto Yuri which happened to be black feathers.

The delinquents swiftly made their escape and left numerous flyers behind which read, "Yuri Kirilenko: The Black Crow of Moscow"

Meraki was peeping from behind the faculty door and couldn't help but chuckle ever so slightly at the sight. As one of the small papers reached near the door, it also had the clear kanji written on the paper "Fuyukaze".

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BTW, just for clarification, the guy mopping was Kotaro. The two panda-masked people were Yukihiro & Kagami.

Jet Plane

A full month between this post and the last. How pitiful. It's actually a lot harder to go online and post than I had imagined. Oh well, at least I'm updating now. Anyway, there hasn't really been much as of late. I went on a bunch of trips the last few weekends with minimal expenses. It's kinda shameful although it makes me see that I have people around me who are willing to help out.

One of my friends ( Lei ) has recently left the country and it makes me think about my own situation. Actually, another friend of mine ( Kristina ) is also due to leaving the country by next year. Eventually, I will be leaving, too. I recently had a small discussion about friendships and how they are supposed to last. Although inevitable as it may be that I and some others will be leaving, I still believe that I can maintain the friendships that I hold dear to me.

The experiences I've had has taught me much about life in the recent months. This year, although pretty crappy, has taught me a whole lot. The hardships I've had have shapen me up pretty well, I'd say. People I've gotten to know, the friendships I've fostered and the bond I've made with those who know me more than your average joe. I'll be coming back. That I will make sure of.

This life of mine may not be what I can expect it to be but I will make the best that it can possibly be. I know I can do this because I have people around me who also share similar goals and dreams. A life that I can lead though not mine alone. I will cherish everything that I will have here. Because I know that I must leave eventually. However, I do not plan on leaving it as it is forever. Returning to the country I was born in is an inevitability. I'll make sure of it.

Midterms

"Never explain-your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway."

- Elbert Hubbard

Well what do you know? A new post! It's saturday an I'm at the computer shop near school because I'm waiting for my classmates as we are going to conduct a group study session in preparation for the midterm examinations. Why am I studying? Because I need to. I'm having a bit of trouble for some subjects ( Quantitative Techniques, Statistics ) and I need the extra effort. Typically, I don't enjoy exerting that kind of effort, but I think it's necessary this time.

I'm still not paid for the tuition payment for the semester and I can't claim my exam permit until I do. Although I will try to talk to the guidance office about getting a temporary one until I get to pay. I really hope that Tita Cherry and Tita Helen are able to assist on time otherwise I might have to face some rather complex circumstances. I'm not complaining, it's just that I don't know what I can do get myself out of this rut of a situation.

Hopefully, my folks in the United States are able to get themselves out of their situation so I can rest easy as well. Beyond those things mentioned above, I'm doing pretty okay. I have some planning done and I've managed to arrange some buyers for some of my stuff. I just need to price them. That... could be a bit trickier than I expect. That is all for now. See ya.

Revival

Oh dear... I've returned to blogging? *gasp*

This can't be good news, can it? Well, this blog is entirely meant for updates and such on my current condition in the Philippines as well as my struggles and successes along the way. Can I keep this up? Or will my pathetic attempt fail yet again?

Only the future will tell.

In any case, the midterms are coming next week and I still have a bit of problems in gathering sufficient funds to pay off my tuition installment. Although Tita Cherry and Tita Helen have shown their intentions of helping me with that burden, I can't stand feeling like some charity case and want to go solo. Unfortunately, that's not likely to happen any time soon. I really need to sell some of the stuff I've "salvaged" from the old house. Anyone interested? There are lots of old books, an old TV, and other stuff I can't even take note of. If you're interested... then leave a message. :D