"All the world's a stage..." - Shakespeare

Normalcy

Sun, 31 Oct 2004 21:56:58 GMT

At long last, my life regains some semblance of order.

It wasn't nearly as much of a scandal that could have been presented. In truth, the distraction of Atobe's birthday was most welcome considering the nature of it all. Even alleged father's can not compare to the grandeur buchou exudes. Taking a personal leave, gave suitable excuse to visit the family. Neesan was terribly amused with the situation at least if her subtle smile was to be believed.

Mother expressed a good deal of interest concerning Ai. However, I made sure to keep most of the details of the situation private of course. The topic wouldn't have seen the grace of light if not for the constant phone calls. Despite the frequent claims of paternity by various school members, she was the most adamant and persistent in the nature. Truthfully, her insistence was starting to become unsettling in nature.

It would have been quite disconcerting to say the least. Yet, as I write this affairs and monthly schedules are back to normal, with much relief.

I cannot express enough sentiment that holidays come but once a year.

[ Please note the new cell phone number posted to the contact list on the members area of the club house. It will be effective the start of the month. Thank you. ]

Benefits

Thu, 30 Sep 2004 23:14:32 GMT

I haven't written here for a while and for once, I can relate that it has nothing to do with the medium. Simply put, I have been busy these past few weeks because my schedule has been filled. Neesan was right when she was jesting that I had a twin. I should have expected this, but then she's always been slightly more current with new fashion lines.

The autographs were a hindrance at first, but the rewards always seemed fit to balance them out. It's been an exhausting week. Although my usual restaurants offer a variety of selection, it does wear on one to see the same décor over and over again. I suppose the variety of apartments made up for that.

Izumi has far too many stuffed animal than any girl I have met. Mikarin's flair for art nuevo was interesting although her tastes in decorations were much to Warhol for my own tastes. Ai, regrettably, snores. Loudly. They keep calling and I'm sure they'll grow tired of it eventually.

At least the boys understood exactly what was going on. Much more straightforward, so to speak.

Oshitari Yuushi

Unexpected.

Wed, 08 Sep 2004 23:21:00 GMT

[ Respectfully, I apologize for the imposition. If Jirou has not already informed you, I've borrowed two uniforms from your wardrobe. Rest assured, I've ordered more but they won't arrive until the start of next week. By the week's end, I'll make sure they're returned to you cleaned and pressed, naturally. ]

[ May I suggest you relocate your pet rodent before I get a sudden urge to check the current costs of small animal taxidermy. ]

Left with the only feasible possibilities of Shishido and Atobe, it seemed a better course of action to borrow from buchou. Asking Shishido would have continued the sense of smugness I've seen glimpses of as of late. I've no doubt he's already found his share of amusement from the current situation, and I highly doubt he's the only one.

With three uniforms, and personal clothes still to be purchased, its seems that laundry shall be my albatross for this week to come.

Oshitari Yuushi

Request.

Wed, 18 Aug 2004 17:08:24 GMT

Would any one be so kind as to pass along the telephone number for animal control? I would be much obliged.

[ Preferably before Taki decides to adopt it as a pet. ]

Preoccupation

Sun, 15 Aug 2004 21:17:41 GMT

My idle thoughts seem to spring from the same source as of late. Athough hardly expected the trend seems to show no sign in stopping. I would, perhaps, ruminate further on this but that would only lead to further dwelling on the subject and I have not decided whether or not that would be a negative event.

Clearly, I am in a quandry.

Oshitari Yuushi

Patience

Mon, 02 Aug 2004 03:50:43 GMT

Wasabi sushi leaves much to be desired.

Upon looking up the phrase "Trials of Patience" I suspect it would promptly relay the following: See Fuji Syuuske.

Oshitari Yuushi

Privacy

Sun, 25 Jul 2004 01:33:36 GMT

Admittedly, I am not a reclusive person, however, given the nature of the school habit, including exercises such as team spots, there are times where privacy seems to escape as an option altogether.

Case in point, this afternoon. Granted, the common room is not the ideal spot for privacy, however it seemed to be the best option at the time. It was fairly calm and docile even if it held a sleeping Jirou on the couch. His prescence seemed an inconsequence.

At least until approximately an hour into the movie. Explaining to Jirou the themes behind Brando was not the way I wished to spend the remainder of the movie. Had I had the idea at the time, I would have directed him to the text as a segueway back to slumber and thus quiet once more.

Watching movies in public leaves much to be desired.

Oshitari Yuushi

Irritations

Wed, 14 Jul 2004 15:42:11 GMT

This week has been filled with numerous annoyances that I could do without. Fortunately, most of them are trifling, however things do tend to come in spades. I can't fault kantoku especially with the structure of our team. We lead by example and lapses aren't generally forgiven. On that same vein, neither should errant tennis balls coming towards face.

Yet the usefulness of such a thing is continually lost upon me. I should be thankfully that Atobe has not yet deigned to put his two cents in on the matter. Of course, it is only natural that he feels at home in a forum such as this. A self mandated spotlight would hardly draw any objection.

Gakuto has been more vocal of late in direct result of my other recurring issue. Splitting practice time between two doubles pairs is hardly effective and seems to generate animosity and annoyance at best. Not to mention the changes in style are also an adjustment-- one that doesn't seem to be lessening each time I approach the courts. Working with the both of them, it becomes quite clear that some people are meant to be doubles players while others are not. People who can not realize their own limitations and work past them, in my observation, will only hinder their path to success.

Regretfully, I find myself competing more against Fuji than our opponents and I have no doubts he feels the same.

Oshitari Yuushi

Consequences

Wed, 14 Jul 2004 15:39:35 GMT

With regret, kantoku has noticed the lapse in my journaling. While my accounts are safely recorded elsewhere, my attempts to relate this to him have fallen upon deaf ears. As a result, I'm now engaged in helping the first year students with their fledging and fleeting tennis skills. Naturally, I volunteered the services of my doubles partner as well.

Gakuto is hardly pleased with me. However, he can't deny that it gives him the perfect opportunity to display his tennis skills with abandon. Sadly, he did not make the deadline to enroll in the Country Club's tournament a circumstance that neither of us are wholly pleased with.

Training with Fuji Syuuske has been, let us say, interesting.

[Crack Verse]

Thu, 01 Jul 2004 22:24:05 GMT

He's taken to running ads in the local paper and the press is eating out of his hand. They do full coverage. "Kaitou St. Soleil to Strike Again." "Diamond To be Stolen!" The hawkers on the street are belting them out and the barbershop customers are tipping them big. The pressure cooker is on, and my collar's just starting to collect some steam.

Time to unpack my trusty .35 and give the local HQ a call. I've still got some friends in the district and they're more than willing to foster failure off to a lackey. They've been tracking this guy for two weeks. He's more slippery than a politician and craftier than a fox. It's no surprise he's set his sights on the diamond loaned to the musuem from the Kikumaru estate. The kid's got some gusto.

Unfortunately guts only get you so far.

Team Bonding...

Sun, 13 Jun 2004 06:45:50 GMT

leaves much to be desired.

Flux

Sun, 06 Jun 2004 23:18:14 GMT

The definition of refuge has been put to the test this week.

Reluctantly, I must admit, dragging a Jiroh the insomniac to a coffee shop was not the best idea. Although, the sudden influx of caffeine may explain away his current sleeping patterns. Of course, it may just be that all the sleep he's accumulated prior is catching up with him. It's unclear whether he plans to make the cafe a frequent haunt, something that I suspect will be revealed in time.

I find myself not caring as much about my retreat as I once would have. There was a certain charm to relaying the day's events in a journal and cup of coffee by my side. That projected leisure seems all but lost. Granted, I still have the option of reading a book, but that seems far too bland for my taste.

There have been times where my fingers itch as if to pick up a pen, only to realize that the laptop is now my forum. I wonder if it wouldn't be easier to simply perpetuate small talk to appease kantoku and leave my personal thoughts under lock and key. I should think on it more. Rash decisions lead to nothing but headache.

Oshitari Yuushi

Per Annum

Sun, 06 Jun 2004 23:17:33 GMT

The week has been routine, thus proving that days are merely transient after all. Between kantoku's yearly drug screening (and subsequently Hyotei's inner politics) and news from my family every bit of dynamism has been scripted and scheduled. This week held nothing interesting that a calendar could not have foretold. In fact, if there were nothing occurring, that absence would make for more of an event.

According to my sister, preparations for the country club's annual tournament are in the works. Currently, they're in the process of choosing charities to benefit from the proceeds. Sign ups should be coming in the weeks that follow. Sometime this month, I'll have to arrange to come home.

[ Taki, Quid quid latine dictum sit, altum videtur. Absit invidia. ]

Quotations

Thu, 27 May 2004 18:36:54 GMT

Being exposed to my teammate's journals (and, conversely, allowing them access to mine) has created an interesting side-effect. Often, I am finding that entries seem to be a springboard for interaction and thought, and this leads me to wonder if kantoku's intent wasn't a sense of bonding through the means of makeshift discussion boards.

Case and point with Kabaji's latest udpate. While not apt to quote verbally, his journal seems to be rife with these manner of entries. (Of course, he could just be avoiding posts of any substance in any way he knows how.) Even so, quotations are one of my fondest things.

Quotations simply have a gift of expression what one wishes to say with grace and elegance often lost upon the common tongue. They depend on subtly and allusion, and although many phrases can transcend their original context, most gain more power once viewed in the proper light and reference. In knowing the quote, most times one can glean the personal situation of he who quoted it.

It is also a delightful way of conveying an opinion without having to utter a word. I am interested to know if Atobe will see himself in that quote, or if it he'll merely dismiss it as an idle reference. No matter what, the parallel is rather hard to dispute, let alone, ignore. And on that topic, I do hope Kabaji fares better than poor Basil Hallward did when it comes to romance, companionship, not to mention life and death.

Perhaps I should direct him to Wilde's other works in and exercise in levity. After all, I was always partial to The Importance of Being Earnest.

Oshitari Yuushi

Impressions

Thu, 20 May 2004 03:04:32 GMT

A public journal seems to defy the intent behind a journal.

Although, I admit it should serve the same purpose overall. I see no reason to keep both journals, as it would merely be redundant. The computer should be more than adequate, and will prevent Taki's impulse of rifling through my desk. Still, I don't foresee that I'd have any inclination to reread entries on a computer screen. The notion of doing that much reading electronically is hardly appealing.

It simply doesn't feel the same. Typing on a computer lacks the same grace that writing had. It is satisfying to watch dark ink spread across the pale paper, which reminds me that I'll have to find another use for my calligraphy set. This is proving to be an adjustment, and not one that seems particular palatable.

My team members seem more than willing to air their lives in a public forum. Atobe even has the unwelcome assistance with Shishido in that respect. The former is back from vacation and seems to have come across an epiphany. It comes as a surprise, since I'm unclear when exactly his mind would have shifted from self indulgence. Even so, he should know my door is always open.

Hmm.... private settings could prove more useful than a lock and key.

Oshitari Yuushi

Acclimation

Thu, 20 May 2004 03:03:59 GMT

It seemed only a matter of time but kantoku has finally requested I acquire an electronic journal. When Kabaji needed to change his posting, it was a clear indicator that this may happen. I admit there is logic behind the decision. It eliminates the need for me to bring my journal to practices and stay after. However, like anything, it is proving to be an adjustment.