Ohtori, let's not cook this week but go to La Rochelle. Like, every night. Forever.

Tezuka, may I invite Eiji for dinner sometime next week? To avoid that evil cat.


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(ooc: strikes deleted but totally thought XD)

Ohtori-kun, I think the time has come for us to stop preying on Tezuka's hospitality since I don't think you're ever going to stop blushing. And if you do... I won't.. Let's aim to move by the end of the month.

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[ooc: strikes deleted XD]

Tezuka! I hope you had a good time in Argentina! Um... you might have noticed though quite possibly not the ... the ... dog. The pink one. It was starving and I just couldn't leave him. He must have belonged to one of the people that came into the morgue.

He is really well trained! He spends most of the time staring at the fish, being stalked by Ohtori's cat or following Yanagi around... actually, that's what he does most. I promise I will try and find him a new home soon.

I have not been eaten by fish! I've just been dealing with dead people all day busy at work and tired in the evenings. It is sometimes difficult now Ohtori is so busy since I insisted he have music lessons from dawn to dusk to keep him away from Tezuka's butlers.

Tezuka, I was sorry to hear about the death of one of your class mates. Are you feeling ok? It's odd... the article suggested he died here in Tokyo, but I did not see a body in the morgue. Though there have been some other unusual cases at work too of late...

Tezuka! I think your idea of adopting a child in need is a lovely thought, but are you sure you've really thought it through? I brought this doll back from the hospital; it's called 'baby think it over' and it is an infant simulator. You can 'care' for the baby using a special key that mimics nappy changes, feeding and comforting.

Unfortunately .... they're quite in the demand over the summer ... so I was only able to get the drug-addicted version. It might be a little bit harder to care for than the other ones, but I'm sure you'll do well! It'll give you and Atobe a feel for what you might have to give up in order to bring up a child.

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(ooc: totally didn't make up the drug addicted version!)

It's good to be back in Japan despite everything. Living in another country is an amazing experience and it's not hard to stay in contact with friends and family, but when something goes wrong at home you're the wrong end of the world.

Tezuka, that you for letting us stay. Ohtori-kun and I will try and find a new location as soon as we are set up here.

Ohtori-kun, the medical school I've transferred to is a couple of hours from where we are now. I don't quite know yet how things will work, so I'll go in alone this week and we'll catch up in the evenings. Take this time to recover get familiar with the area.

My application to be a temple tour guide for visiting tourists was accepted! I have to spend tomorrow learning the grounds thoroughly and the history of the temple before planning out what I have to say. My first tour will be next weekend in either Japanese, English or (if there really is no one else) French.

Eiji or Tezuka, would either of you like to visit the temple and hear my tour in French? I could use the help to make sure I am understandable!

Ohtori-kun, you don't have to come with me to the temple each week. You are welcome to take the time for your own activities.

Um, Tachibana-kun .... is there something I can do for you? There really isn't any need to watch me while I work or read ... or stand right outside the door while I bathe.

Tezuka, are you well? You seem particularly quiet which is saying something, let's be honest here.

Ohtori-kun COME BACK how are you finding your new post? Please tell me you don't want to stay. Is Konjiki-kun molesting you doing well?

How are things with Kai-kun, Eiji? How about you stay with him forever.

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Tezuka and Atsushi-kun, would you like to come for dinner sometime soon? Ohtori-kun has a dish he wishes to prepare and he insists it is too large for just two people.

( Screened to Kikumaru Eiji )

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[ooc: Oishi is feeling too peeved to even ask Eiji whether he could come to dinner (which was considered here) and, on that basis, thought it might not be good to ask Taka either (since one butler might feel odd, even if Taka could take the time)]

I passed French! Not brilliantly, but well enough to stay in the class this year. My marks on the grammar section was reasonable, but my vocabulary still needs a lot of work. Still, it's not surprising given how late I joined the class so I'm very pleased. Tezuka, THANK YOU for the lessons and the dictionary; the notations are invaluable.

My other Christmas presents were disturbing ... unusual ... interesting. Sadly, the book from Oshitari was overlooked when we packed to return to Lioncrest. Ohtori-kun, you should have been more careful and, on an entirely unrelated note, I'm giving you a pay increase.

Eiji, I do love the telescope! I can see ... my French dictionary through it. Did I mention I passed French?!

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[ooc: about to jump Atlantic, might be quiet while over water (or overly chatty if increased airport security leaves me at Heathrow for a week)]