Getting the Women Out (12/28 Afternoon – Night)

Shindou:“Adachi-san is late and it’s almost five.” I say to no one in particular. Where the hell is the chief?! I look at Makimachi-san who…

A Message in the Hours Before Dawn (12/28)

Shinomori Aoshi The note is where I expected, given modern Oniwaban protocol. I review it. She would be better served to be more -succient-. I…

All Around Ito Shizuoka (12/28/23 – All day)

Saitou:I awake and ask myself how long I’ve been asleep. I reach into my pocket and remember with a bit of disappointment that i don’t…

The Son of the Best Spearman of Aizu (12/28 All day)

Naito:I wait first thing in the morning. Up here in this hill where my sister and nephew lie. But I should’ve known… A man like…

Going Back to Ojii-san’s place (12/28 – AM)

Tsutomu:“Oh my son you’re already leaving? Why not stay another day?” My mother implores of me in front of Midori. We just finished breakfast and…

Returning the Favor (12/27 PM)

Chief Adachi:On one hand I’m glad those two finally left. The young kunoichi takes everything too seriously and Fujita’s man Shindou? Well he too doesn’t…

Nighttime Tea (12/27, very late)

I actually slept for a bit but the weird dreams started up again. I woke up, forgetting where I was. On a clean futon, with…

Plans at Takikawa Nurseries (Evening-Night 12/27)

Saitou: I get back to the Takikawa nurseries as the sun is setting. It reminded me a little bit of my previous life here, not…