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The play was quite good. Everyone did a fantastic job. ~~Though, I would have preferred to see less of Mukahi's backside.~~ Saeki. Oshitari. It was a great idea and was put together well. Nice work.

Received a rather large package from Father on Saturday afternoon. Ten manuscripts of varying quality. I spent Sunday going through them. Six are of a translatable quality. I've begun work on one, translating it into English, French, and Japanese. Two are decent. Of the remaining two, I find that one is beyond what I can do at this time with finals approaching. I might be able to work on it over winter holidays. The last one I've sent to Tokyo for repairs. The binding was in a state of disrepair. I wouldn't have felt comfortable working on it. I'll check on it when I go to Tokyo next. Speaking of which, I think I'll need to make a trip the first weekend of December.

When I called Sunday evening, my plans for the upcoming break were discussed. I have been asked to be in Munich for Christmas. Mother ~~desperately~~ wants to go to the Christkindl Markt and I don't have it in me to deny her request. Munich is quite breathtaking after a snowfall. I'm hoping to make a short visit to Bavaria, but we'll see what the weather holds when I arrive.

Ryoma-
You are free to spend Christmas with me if your family does not request your presence at home. I am hoping to spend New Year's in London or Paris this year. If you have to go home for Christmas, perhaps we could meet there and spend the rest of the break together. Unless, of course, you would like me to visit your parents first before I need to fly to Germany. I have yet to order my plane tickets, so perhaps we shall discuss it the next time you come over.

Also, kendo tomorrow afternoon?

(ooc: strikes most definitely deleted.)

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I want to. I want to be with you the whole time. My parents will make me come home first, and will want to do something for my birthday, even if it's early... and I'd like you to come... but, I mean, if you have other stuff you have to do...

I just need to be in Germany by the 22nd. The Markt's last day is the 24th and Mother will be sorely disappointed if I don't go.

I realize that's your birthday. I hope that isn't a problem. If your parents would be flexible enough to allow you to not spend Christmas and your birthday with them, I would be greatly appreciative.

Is Paris okay for New Year's?

That's fine. It sounds nice... I'd like to go.

My parents won't care, so long as I come home for a little bit. Can you come with me?

Perfect.

I'm hoping for a nice snowfall, the castles and the Markt are quite beautiful afterward.

Of course. It's quite a short trip though. Would you like to skip the Masquerade ball on the 19th and leave that morning for your home? We can fly out on the 22nd. I realize that isn't a lot of time... I apologize for the rushed visit with your parents.

I'm looking forward to it. I've never been to Germany before.

That sounds good. I don't care about that kind of thing, anyway. I'll tell my parents when to expect me, then. And that you're coming. ~~And that you exist...~~ But really, I don't care that it's short.

Then you won't mind if I take you to Neuschwanstein. It's a castle located in the same province as Munich, but you travel there by train. It would be an all-day trip, but it's a rather breathtaking place.

I'll go ahead and order the tickets for America and Germany then.

I'd love to go with you. I'd love to go anywhere you want to take me.

We should do it together so we get the same planes.

Wonderful. Where else in western Europe haven't you been?

I was planning on ordering for the both of us at the same time.

Anywhere but London, Paris, and Munich, really. I didn't get to travel that much outside of Japan and the US.

Oh. Well, that works too. Thanks.

Copenhagen and Vienna are two of my favorite cities. Maybe we can stop there if you would like.

You're welcome.

I want to. Especially with you.

Should I pay you back? I could write you a cheque...

Aa. I'll check into possible itineraries.

I charged it to my business expenses account. Don't worry about it.

I'm looking forward to it.

Thank you.

As am I.

You're welcome.

When will you leave, Tezuka?

The 19th. We are skipping the Masquerade Ball.

Germany, the 22nd. You are free to join us for the Markt. I'm sure my parents would love to have you visit for Christmas if your own are otherwise occupied.

I've made New Year's plans with Ryoma, so perhaps we will have to get together before we come back to campus.

I see. Is this a desire to put the maximum distance between yourself and the drinks table?

Christkindl Markt? Adorable. I need to be at our Tokyo offices for the majority of the break, but I will join you for those days.

Which romantic city are you hoping to educate the boy in? I doubt he will recall after the fact.

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[ooc: and he's touched by the invite, he's just ... Atobe]

No. Mother has requested that I be back in Germany by the 22nd. It leaves a small window for Ryoma to see his parents.

Don't let Mother hear you say that. She'll fawn over you. Hmm, business over the funds keeping you away from enjoying your winter holiday?

Paris. I'm looking to add Copenhagen and Vienna.

(ooc: Tezuka knows. XD)

He chooses you over them? You are becoming a father-figure, Tezuka.

Your mother hardly fawns. Although I have no problem with justified adoration.

Largely it is the funds, but as you know, Tokyo business does not close over Christmas time and I am now on the board of directors.

His brain is small. Take due care not to overload it.

I am not.

She does fawn. You just haven't been privy to it as of late.

I know it does not, but seeing as you are on the board of directors, surely you can take some time off for yourself.

Atobe. Must we have yet another conversation in which I ask you nicely to refrain from being an utter Arschloch.

(ooc: yes, that is German for 'asshole'.)

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