Fall

[ever_yanagi]

 Ah, it is already November. How quickly time passes.

Firstly, I must commend Keigo for a greatly enjoyable Halloween party. Also much appreciation to Aragaki-kun for being a wonderful date. Perhaps we can visit a tea shop again sometime.

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[saypassion]

Time does pass by quickly, doesn't it? It makes me feel that I need to start preparing the menu for New Year's...

Do you have any fun plans for the holidays ahead?

[ever_yanagi]

They say that it's never too early.

I'll probably visit some family, and perhaps see if I have time for a short vacation.

[saypassion]

With the amount of food I'm planning on preparing, I don't know if even a January head start would be enough. :)

That sounds lovely. Everyone can use a vacation this time of year.

[ever_yanagi]

Is someone helping you with this endeavour?

Yes, and all too soon it will be back to work.

[saypassion]

Yes, usually my mother and I double team it together. Usually I simply let An take sneak bites of the preparations.

It's quite a shame.

[ever_yanagi]

That sounds like quite the fun family activity. My family just buys food, since none of us are culinarily gifted.

[saypassion]

It is quite enjoyable. When I was younger, my grandmother used to help us, as well. She much prefers yelling over how much of a disappointment I am now.

That also sounds like a nice family tradition, though it may be unconventional. Do you simply enjoy the holiday with your immediate family?

[ever_yanagi]

What a wonderful woman.

We have extended family, but they're not in the prefecture and we don't see them very often, so yes, it's mostly immediate family, and perhaps my sister's catch of the month.

[saypassion]

She is lovely. Our family is convinced that she is going to live forever. She is a woman with ball of steel.

Ah, I see. We also have my sister's significant other joining us, it sounds like, so it should make for an interesting holiday. I understand having family who don't live in the same prefecture. Sometimes it's nice to simply keep the gathering small.

[ever_yanagi]

Formidable old ladies are something else, aren't they? I can't think of another demographic that inspires as much awe.

I agree. I dislike rowdy crowds.

[saypassion]

They truly are. I enjoy listening to her stories; they are fascinating. She doesn't fit the... how should I put it? The traditional Japanese woman way? I've learned a lot from her.

I feel that there is a time and place to be rowdy, but it's hard to capture the intimacy of a small gathering when there are many.

[ever_yanagi]

That's wonderful. Are you close?

Yes, it's hard to talk over the noise.

[saypassion]

We are. She doesn't let me get away with anything, however. She cannot hear very well, but somehow she never misses a single thing I say.

It is. Though, I suppose it does depend on the size of the group...

[penipu]

;* <3

[ever_yanagi]

Are you soliciting another all-expenses-paid date?

[penipu]

'bout time i returned the favor is more like it <3

[ever_yanagi]

Would you like me to charge interest?

[penipu]

depends on if you wanna cash in on those ¥¥¥ bills

[ever_yanagi]

I'll go easy on you this time, Masaharu.

[penipu]

in that case then i'd like to cash in on that interest free withdrawal and take you somewhere nice ;D

[ever_yanagi]

Okay. Take me somewhere nice.

[penipu]

just you wait, gonna be a good time <3

[ever_yanagi]

I look forward to it.

[naniwaspeed]

Halloween party was a ton of fun. I loved seeing everyone's costumes. (*ﾉ▽ﾉ)

Man, it's actually a bit unbelievable that it's mid-November. It kinda feels like the summer was just yesterday.

[ever_yanagi]

It was very entertaining.

I almost feel like we skipped fall altogether and went straight to winter.

[naniwaspeed]

Kinda feels like that, huh? At least it's an excuse to drag out the kotatsu!

[ever_yanagi]

Ah, but then one might never leave it.

[naniwaspeed]

...I fail to see how that could possibly be a problem in anybody's book. (￣▽￣)

[ever_yanagi]

Is this perhaps why you're worried about flunking out of medical school?

[naniwaspeed]

Hahaha. Haha. Haaaa. Yeah. 'Bout that. I have one class this term that's just going to actually be the death of me.

[ever_yanagi]

Well then, when you're dead the suffering will end.

[naniwaspeed]

You are so right. Why didn't I think of that? (☆▽☆)

[ever_yanagi]

Don't worry, I'll light some incense for you.

[naniwaspeed]

Tell my family that I love them. (っ˘̩╭╮˘̩)っ

[ever_yanagi]

Sure thing.

[gtl_yukimura]

Only a month and a half until the season starts up again. Are you ready?

[ever_yanagi]

Are you?

That said, do you want to take a quick trip somewhere?

[gtl_yukimura]

Of course.

Where?

[ever_yanagi]

Good.

Perhaps to an onsen ryokan?

[gtl_yukimura]

That sounds lovely.

[ever_yanagi]

Do you have a preference for location?

[gtl_yukimura]

Will I be training as well? If so, nowhere in the north. If not, maybe outside of Sendai.

[ever_yanagi]

You will be lightly training.

[gtl_yukimura]

Further south it is then. Fukuoka maybe? Unless you have somewhere in particular in mind.

[ever_yanagi]

Hmm, that could work. Let me shortlist a few and send them to you.

[crosswithyou]

It was my pleasure. I was pleased to see that everyone had such a wonderful time. Next up is Christmas, I suppose.

[ever_yanagi]

Will you be hosting another party, then?

How are things going with Genichirou, by the way?