Matsuri

Entry 18

2008-08-19T14:03:52Z

[Private]
Greed-san and Hinata-san left a while ago, and now Renji-san is gone too. But... Hinata-san is back. Or I guess, a different version of her, again. Why would the castle send people home and then just bring them back to Paradisa so quickly?

Anyway, there are a lot of new people too, and some are shinobi from the Leaf. I hope both of our villages back home still have enough shinobi for protection.
[/Private]

[audible sigh of relief]

Whew... it feels good to get back into routine. Better to keep busy than to sit around and just be bored.

It's dangerous to get too close and attached to the fickle...

Entry 17

2008-08-19T14:01:43Z

[Private]
I'm glad the filters are working again. Everyone is writing entries more often now, because their secrets are safe.

Mmm... I still feel groggy. I think I slept too much... I'd better be extra active today.
[/Private]

[Gaara]
I'm sorry for... falling asleep on you last week... Isn't it strange how my loss just ended suddenly?

Can we start training again? If you're not busy...
[/Gaara]

[looking at the past entries warily; not going through all that backlog :(]

So, um, did I miss anything exciting?

Sleeping through tornadoes and other strange things...

Entry 16

2008-07-24T14:43:26Z

So I guess people won't be using their journals very much until this filter loss is over... Well, at least it'll give some people reasons to talk to each other in person. The private things will just have to wait until the journals are secure again.

We're certainly learning a lot of... surprising things about each other this way.

I wonder how long this loss will last... I hope it's only temporary. Has this ever happened before?

All will be quiet on the journal front...

Entry 15

2008-07-23T17:58:42Z

[Private]
Too much training and not enough sleep... Actually, I haven't slept since the night I went out exploring the forest with Renji-san and his friends. Max-san said I probably can't sleep because of a loss. I haven't heard of this kind of loss from other people in Paradisa, but it's definitely possible. The magic here has done a lot of strange things...

Oh, Sasuke-san's party is tomorrow. I hope he won't... laugh at my present, or... burn it.
[/Private]

[Gaara]
Um, how did you go so long without sleeping...? I mean, you function normally everyday, and you don't even look tired most of the time... Even when I try to rest, my body is recovering chakra really slowly.
[/Gaara]

[recorded yawn, and then a weary sigh]

Um, are there any kinds of medicine or herbs that could be used as sleeping aides?

Or maybe a short walk and some fresh air will help me feel better...

Losses bring great amusement! ...To those not affected.

Entry 14

2008-07-18T17:27:58Z

[Private]
I'm glad I could teach Gaara-sama how to swim. I know he doesn't like going near the water, but as Ino-san said, we never know when we might have to fight an enemy from the Water Country. Even if that doesn't happen, I hope what he learned will come in handy someday. I still need to practice some more myself, though. I'm not very good at swimming yet.

I wonder who is the Sand shinobi that came yesterday... and why did Gaara-sama get so aggravated? He just said the man is a medical ninja from our village, so shouldn't we go meet him? For some strange reason, Gaara-sama doesn't want me to talk to... um, I think the man's name is Yashamaru. Oh, Kankuro-san seemed kind of surprised to see him too. Mmm... that name sounds a little familiar, but I can't remember where I've heard it before. I guess Yashamaru could be a shinobi that doesn't get along with Gaara-sama and Kankuro-san. I might ask Gaara-sama about it later, when he's in a better mood...

I've been in Paradisa for a whole month already... It doesn't feel that long, though. I... I don't know if I'm happier here or back in Suna. I'm not as homesick as I thought I'd be... The only thing I really regret is that I can't visit my parents' graves. I've never gone this long without going to see them. Mother, Father, please forgive me...

Mmm, even though Paradisa is a pretty nice place, some of the magic effects still make me nervous... and there's also the losses too. I might get one any day now, and I have no idea what will happen to me.

Well, I'll be leaving pretty soon explore the forest with Renji-san and his friends. I feel a little tired because I couldn't sleep last night, but if I don't do anything, I'll just start thinking too much and get all worried again.
[/Private]

[Greed]
Um, there was a man that came to Paradisa yesterday named Yashamaru. You talked to him, right? Did he tell you anything about himself?
[/Greed]

The party at the pool was fun... I hope there will be another one sometime. There are a lot of places in Paradisa to hold these kinds of occasions.

We're off to explore the forest, where magical things must lurk...

Entry 13

2008-07-13T00:08:48Z

[Private]
I've been so busy with training that I haven't written anything in a while... but Gaara-sama taught me two new techniques, and I'll be a lot more prepared for the Danger Room next time.

After what almost happened to Renji-san, I definitely want to make sure no one gets hurt if they go with me again...

Oh, I should ask him how he's doing.
[/Private]

[Renji]
Is everything all right, Renji-san? I hope the monsters we fought haven't made you scared of caterpillars and flies now, heehee.
[/Renji]

So, um... How has everyone been doing? It's pretty quiet these days. That should be a good thing, right?

Orihime-san said something about throwing a party, I think... Well, that definitely sounds like fun, heehee. I'm sure a lot of you want to go.

After hard work and sweat, it's time to party.

Entry 12

2008-07-03T13:49:54Z

[Private]
Hinata-san's friends are still angry because of what happened between her and Greed-san... I think she's been hiding in her room so she won't have to see them yelling. I wonder if she and Greed-san are together now? What they did is... well, not something that only regular friends should do.

Gaara-sama was upset when he found out I was training by myself. Good thing I didn't tell him about the Danger Room... but maybe I shouldn't go alone. I think I'll try to find a partner first...
[/Private]

Shopping with Shikamaru-san was fun, heehee. A little surprising, though, because I don't know too many boys that like to go shopping... ~~Anyway, I do hope he gets the attention of whichever boy he likes.~~

Is there a garden of flowers anywhere? Some of these empty fields would look nice with more color.

Oh, and would anyone be interested in going to the Danger Room? I haven't been there yet, but I heard it's really good for training.

Putting in two-cents, but on the DL.

Entry 11

2008-07-01T15:31:16Z

[Private]
There's only so much training I can get from targets that won't move... I can't tell if I've improved my accuracy very much, or even at all. Well, it's a good thing I have more shuriken and kunai now, so I don't have to keep practicing with less and less. They get lost so easily in the trees and bushes...

Mmm, I think I'm going to try the Danger Room that Ino-san told me about. It should be more of a challenge in there.

Gaara-sama might be upset if he finds out I was training alone, but... I'm not just going to sit around in the room until he comes back. The next time he has a problem, I want to be strong enough to hold him off.

...Or I'll try, anyway. With or without Shukaku, he's still the most powerful shinobi from our village...
[/Private]

[Greed]
Um, are you and Naruto-san still fighting? Did you at least tell him you were sorry?
[/Greed]

*...loud crash from one of her wind techniques knocking a tree over*

...Is the center of the target really the best area to strike? Um... I should hit the base next time.

Oh, I hope no one was over there-! I'm going to go check!

Smokey the Bear does not approve.

Entry 10

2008-06-27T16:36:57Z

[Private]
Gaara-sama is still affected by his, um, loss... I hope it goes away soon. I heard some of the others talking about how many people he's kissed already... I think most of them understand that he didn't mean to do it.

So... I guess I really was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

What we did... probably won't ever happen again.
[/Private]

Um... so the loss from when someone first arrives to Paradisa, everyone's been saying that one is permanent. Are all the other losses really temporary? I really hope so.

And... just how often do these losses take place, anyway?

Mmm... maybe it's just me, but I feel kind of cold today. I want to wear a scarf, but I can't right now because my neck feels a little sore...

(OOC: If anyone happens to see her in person for the next couple of days, she has a bunch of hickeys on her neck, so... feel free to poke fun at her for that. :3 Oh, where did they come from? Uh. Magic? :D)

Morning-after regrets? Or unspoken disappointment? Hmm...

Entry 9

2008-06-27T04:52:51Z

[Private]
What happened between us... I didn't expect that at all. It was like a dream come true, but...

...it doesn't mean anything if Gaara-sama didn't really want to be with me that way.

But it's not his fault... he wasn't in control... right? Greed-san said his behavior change was probably caused by a loss...

...I just don't know.
[/Private]

[Gaara]
Where are you...? I've looked all over the place, and people have said... No, it doesn't matter. I know something is different about you. Um, I just hope you're safe, whatever you're doing...
[/Gaara]

Oh, Naruto-san... thank you for winning so many stuffed toys for me. I had a lot of fun yesterday.

Greed-san, do you know where...? Um, probably not...

Oh snap. We can has emo tiem nao?

Entry 8

2008-06-25T01:59:57Z

*takes a break to write while sitting down on the bench*

Whew, this carnival is a lot of fun! There are so many things to do...

*pushes her hair away from her eyes and keeps looking around*

It's too bad Gaara-sama wanted to leave so soon... but I'll try to get him to come back a little later.

*stands up and stretches idly, gazing at her surroundings with a bright and cheerful smile*

Maybe I should try some rides now...

Fun times in Paradisa! So what's the catch?

Entry 7

2008-06-23T04:11:51Z

[Private]
Things are getting so complicated...

Back at home, I heard Kankuro-san saying that I was weak before... and if I keep pulling everyone into my problems, then I'll just be a big bother to my friends. Especially Gaara-sama... He's angry because of what happened, and I'm not even sure if Gin-san is really...

Darn it, this is so frustrating. I need to figure things out by myself...
[/Private]

[Gin]
Um, Gin-san? Will we have another session soon? I've been practicing what you told me to do...
[/Gin]

Orihime-san, thank you for your lessons in the kitchen. We made plenty of food, and I'm sure other people around are hungry. Maybe your friends would like to have some dumplings?

Um, Gaara-sama... I'm heading upstairs with your food right now...

*pauses briefly in the hallway to look outside the window*

Oh... there's no moon tonight. It looks so dark outside... But I wonder how everything would look from the rooftop? I can practice my wall-scaling...

Life just never turns out the way we expect it to...

Entry 6

2008-06-23T01:26:17Z

Mmm, dancing last night was fun, heehee! I just wish I was a little better at it. I kept tripping... Oh well, I'll just keep practicing more.

Greed-san showed me the game room too. There are some strange machines and other games that I've never seen before, but they're really interesting, and I think a lot of people like this room.

Um, Orihime-san... Do you have time right now? Gaara-sama usually likes to eat in about an hour, so I thought maybe you and I could go into the kitchen to do some cooking... It's all right if you're busy, though.

Is anyone else hungry?

[Hinata]
Hinata-san, I hope you're feeling better now... Um, if you ever need someone to talk to, just let me know and I'll be right there, okay?
[/Hinata]

Things are looking up, la la la...

Entry 5

2008-06-21T23:34:29Z

Wow, there are so many things to do here in Paradisa... I thought it might be boring here at first, but I guess I'm wrong!

Oh, and I probably won't be training for a couple of days. I got a really bad cut from last time, and Gaara-sama said it'd be better if I let it heal completely before I go back out there again...

It's okay, though. I'm learning some new things that are taking up my time now...

~~There's just one thing I'm really confused about... but maybe I'm just overreacting?~~ [Written, then scratched out, but still faintly legible]

Innocence can be a burden sometimes...

Entry 4

2008-06-20T06:08:11Z

*writing while riding up the elevator*

Wow, all that training was pretty intense. I'm kind of tired...

*leans back against the wall with a light sigh*

Mmm... a shower sounds so good right now. I think I'll go to sleep after that.

*walks into the room, looking fatigued... and as she walks by Gaara, he can see that her clothes are torn in the back, exposing an open bleeding wound*

To never feel pain again... is more dangerous than one presumes.

Entry 3

2008-06-19T15:42:20Z

Gaara-sama said the forest is good for training... so I'm going to spend some time there today.

I want to become a Jonin someday, but I need to get stronger before that can happen.

Maybe I can explore more of Paradisa after I'm done... and at least I don't have to worry about getting lost. Diao Chan-san showed me around yesterday. She's really nice.

I heard other people talking about there being monsters around Paradisa. Um, I've only fought against people, never monsters... I hope they're not too dangerous.

You should always put yourself in danger to impress someone! Wait a minute...

Entry 2

2008-06-19T07:07:31Z

[Private]
I heard from Kankuro-san today... He's not happy at all to see me here. He still thinks I'm the same as those other girls... but I'm not. I don't want to be with Gaara-sama just because he's our Kazekage, or because of his looks...

Forget it... I can never let Kankuro-san know how I feel about Gaara-sama. He'll probably say more mean things to me...
[/Private]

Um, Naruto-san, did Sasuke-san finally wake up?

*glances out the window*

Oh, there's a full moon tonight... It looks really beautiful.

I think I'll go outside...

Gaara's emo is infectious. Beware.

Entry 1

2008-06-18T07:10:04Z

Um, Gaara-sama said this journal could be used to communicate with the other people here...

This place is called Paradisa, right? It looks so different from Suna.

Oh, if anyone can see what I'm writing in here, it's nice to meet all of you.

I'm glad I'm not alone here...

(OOC: Forward-dated to the next morning because the mun was too excited to wait until then to post...)

The cake is a lie. Woe.