Please allow me to offer my apologies to anyone I may have offended a couple days ago...I do not know what came over me. Perhaps it was something in the water.

Now then-



Forgive me for not greeting you properly. I was...indisposed.

[ooc; tags may be slow because I'm killing myself trying to get Harry Potter re-read by Saturday orzzz.]

WHAT'RE YOU LOOKIN' AT? C'MERE, I'LL SHOW YOU-

[crashing noises in the background rofl sorry apartment mates, but those inanimate objects look an awful lot like enemies]

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BRING IT ON, YOU YELLOW-BELLIED-



[ooc; so like, I'm in class right now- I have about three hours of tagging time, but after that I won't have internet access, and I'm going out as soon as I get home. Which means backdating is a go. But for now, have at? 8D]

Oh my.

I think there might be something wrong with our toaster. It keeps burning all of my toast.

AHAHAHA- I feel very very very very very energetic so energetic that I can barely sit still maybe it was my morning glasses of orange juice I like orange juice it's a healthy part of a balanced breakfast and everyone should have a balanced breakfast which includes orange juice OH DEAR THAT WAS A WALL whooooooops I AM VERY SORRY KAZEKAGE-SAN-

[more high-pitched giggly laughter]

Just have to keep going going going going can't stop yet no definitely not I MIGHT JUMP OUT THIS WINDOW because jumping is exhilarating-






[ooc; when he's talking? he's talking very fast, okay 8D]

It appears I'll be dancing at Tianzi-san's New Year party. While I have little experience with dancing, I plan to practice every day. This is rather exciting, actually.

NOW THEN.

There is a lot of snow outside, and snow is excellent for sledding. Therefore, I propose a

SLEDDING EXTRAORDINAIRE

Open invitation- the more the merrier! We may as well enjoy this weather to the best of our abilities!

And Sakura-san, I insist you come along. I won't take no for an answer.

Forgive me, friends- it's been a while since I've written, but the past few weeks have kept me on my toes, what with Christmas and New Year's and MY MOST AWESOME AND FANTASTIC SENSEI'S BIRTHDAY. Do wish him well if you see him! Belated wishes are just as heartfelt!

The New Year's party was a great success, though some people celebrated a bit too much. Holes in kitchens...

...On a less happier note (or perhaps happier, depending on how you look at it), Sakura-san appears to have left the City. I WILL MISS YOU, SAKURA-SAN, BUT YOU'VE GONE TO A BETTER PLACE.

Lastly-

CITIZENS, ALCOHOL IS A VERY DANGEROUS THING. IT IS A THREAT TO YOUR SHINING VIRTUE. BELIEVE ME, I KNOW THIS WELL.

MISS DEITY-SAN, THERE MUST BE ANOTHER WAY TO PAY TRIBUTE.

[ooc; link not ic 8D]

DEAR CITIZENS OF THIS GLORIOUS CITY-

A vote for

~*MAITO GAI*~

is a vote for




[ooc; sorry for the obnoxious text guys...except not really 8DDDD]

........Ah.

I think there has been some sort of-








DID I SOMEHOW MANAGE TO BREAK MYSELF? AND SHRINK? AT THE SAME TIME?

[ooc; Yeah, no icon, but he looks like this. 8D]

City...



I feel even more thankful that my birthday falls during such a wonderful, happy time! I truly am fortunate!

To Gai-sensei who was here briefly but now is not- I owe you everything, and I'll never be able to tell you how much you've done for me. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

To Neji- Thank you for being my rival. YOU ARE PART OF THE REASON I PUSH MYSELF SO HARD TO DO BETTER.

To Kazekage-san- Thank you for opening your home to me. Beneath the cold exterior and refusal to wear panda suits that I bought for you, you really are a wonderful person.

Temari-san- I'M SO SORRY I FORGOT TO MENTION YOU PLEASE FORGIVE ME. YOUR KINDNESS HAS EQUALED THE KAZEKAGE'S, AND I AM ETERNALLY GRATEFUL. Also, please give Shikamaru a chance, even if he is lazy.

To Shikamaru- YOU ARE WORTHY OF LOVE. NOW GO GET YOUR GIRL. But ask Kazekage-san's permission first, as she is his sister.

To Sakura-san- Thank you for being who you are. ♥

To Hikari-san- Thank you for training with me, and for being such a great friend! You understand the value of hard work!

To Takiko-san- Thank you for your kindness. I appreciate it!

To Romeo-san- Thank you for befriending me again, even after I forgot you!

To every other friend I made in the City and any future friends- THANK YOU!

[ooc; Figured I'd post this now while I have a spare moment. I'll probably disappear to gorge on Thanksgiving food in a bit, but I'll catch tags when I return. ♥]

The past few days have been very...stimulating, haven't they? GAI-SENSEI, YOU WOULD'VE BEEN IMPRESSED.

I am glad we were able to intervene before things flew completely out of hand, though. I hope those who were injured are recovering.

AND WELCOME, GUESTS OF THE CITY!

[ooc; have at. alsdkjf and if someone were to bring a Gai in, that would be all kinds of amazing just saying. JUST SAYING.]

If you have a moment to spare, City, I'd like to ask an important question.

Does anyone have information on the millennium earl? It would be much appreciated, and thank you in advance.


[ooc; MUST SAVE KAZEKAGE-SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN. 8D Aaand I'm back.]

As a ninja, I've faced a number of near-death experiences. My most memorable brush with death came at the hands of my very own roommate, as a matter of fact. He wasn't nice at all back in those days- almost put me out of commission for good! Crushed my arm and my leg...I had to have a risky surgery to repair the damage (though I suppose using that technique didn't help my cause). I made a full recovery, however, so no hard feelings!

...Why do I feel compelled to discuss this?

ANYWAY.

I've been feeling slightly under the weather, which means I'm not exercising enough.

Therefore, I offer:

FREE PIGGY-BACK RIDES!

MICHELIS-SAN!

I hope you liked the towel. Terrycloth is wonderful, isn't it?

Now then, City. I have a VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT SO PLEASE PAY ATTENTION.

This:




Is Nara Shikamaru. Unfortunately, he suffers from chronic laziness, and this condition may in fact be HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS. BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU APPROACH HIM, CITIZENS. WE DON'T WANT THIS EPIDEMIC TO SPREAD.

It's always best to keep active! Laziness is fine every once in a while, I suppose, but it shouldn't become a habit!

Neji. Hop on my—


[epic pause to rival all epic pauses]


UWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA~

I-I don’t even know where to look! This city is bursting with YOUTH!

…but how did I—

Have I been sent here for some special, details as yet unknown to myself and therefore top-secret, mission?

DON’T WORRY, GAI-SENSEI! I WON’T FAIL YOU!