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Norway was pleasant despite the lack of sun. There was a slight dialect, but it wasn't hard to communicate or pick up on. Even though there wasn't much natural light, the glacier was still beautiful. It made me miss mountain climbing. I'm going to look into tackling Sakurajima for sometime this spring. Thank you for picking it Atobe.

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( Screened to Yukimura )

Belated congratulations on your victory, Echizen. I didn't watch the finals, but I was able to catch your quarterfinal match. You played well.

I confirmed my trip to Munich with my parents. Though, I'll be flying into meet them and spend a few days with my mother's side of the family in Hannover. Particularly to go to the Weihnachtsmarkt. I haven't been to it in years. I suppose that's because I've always enjoyed Munich more. This year I plan on going to the Christkindlmarkt at Marienplatz.

My parents have insisted I try to relax and not work as many days while in Munich. I do want to visit the offices there at least once. I can work from my study at the estate, I suppose. The library there is much more familiar.

Atobe, are you going to Germany for Christmas or are you and your parents staying in Tokyo?

( Yanagi & Arthur )

Happy birthday, Keigo.

(ooc: as requested, Tezuka is taking Atobe out for a private dinner without interruptions such as his "corrupt household" or their friends on a boat at an un-swimmable distance from shore)

Yanagi, if you would, please put in the necessary paperwork so that I may travel abroad for spring break. After dinner with Yukimura this evening, I find that going home might be in my best interest. Fortunately, it also coincides with my mother's yearly visit to her family's ancestral home in Hannover. I will have the estate to myself. Silence is bliss.

Atobe. Yukimura. If neither of you have plans, would one, or both, of you like to accompany me?

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I received quite the package of correspondence today. Needless to say, I think I'll be having quite a few video conferences with some relatively well known video game companies about possibly hiring my firm for overseas translations. I admit I am quite curious about this considering I have not exactly advertised outside of academic institutions. I'll send an email to my father and see if he had a hand in this, even though it is I who has control of the Asian markets.

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Fuji, I acquired something I think you might appreciate. If you have the time, may I come deliver it?

Kikumaru. Fuji. Congratulations on your wedding.
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( Private )

(ooc: strike deleted)

Christkindl Markt was nice, although the lack of snow rather caused the atmosphere to be lacking. The weather in Munich has been shifting between rain and somewhat cloudy. I was hoping for snow when we make the trek to Neuschwanstein, but I see the snow is only supposed to hit after we have left for Paris. Even there, the schedule is for rain. I suppose I should be thankful we had plenty of it in Japan before we left for break.

Thank you, everyone, for the gifts. Sengoku, yours amused me greatly. Saeki, Oshitari. I almost think you believe I am unstylish. Regardless, they came in handy for an impromptu board meeting I had. Ryoma, Atobe, Oishi, Kabaji. Your gifts will be very helpful in the future. Sanada, I suppose this means I'll turn your gift against you at practices in the spring. I look forward to it. Ohtori, the music was a good choice. Yanagi...I'm not even going to ask.

The flight thus far have been problem free. We are taking the train to Paris. I think Karupin has had enough of flying for awhile, but there's only one more for when we return on the 2nd. There simply wasn't enough time to head to Vienna and Copenhagen over break. Not with family obligations. Speaking of which, they went a lot better than I expected.

Hope the holidays are pleasant for you all.

I had my first video conference call this afternoon. I suppose I should get used to these things since they will become more frequent, but it still slightly disconcerting to talk to my father at 8am his time. He still needs to learn how to manage his hair. Nothing new has changed, though I was requested to give them the status of the remodeling in Tokyo. I'll need to make another trip there soon. Possibly the weekend after Halloween.

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( Atobe )

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( Screened to Echizen )

( Locked to Fuji Syuusuke )

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Atobe. I don't feel up to playing you Wednesday.

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( Locked to Yanagi )

Considering I have had a week to come to terms with it, I suppose I can inform everyone of my less-than-pleasant attitude as of late. Also, it will stop Ohtori from worrying incessantly about me.

My grandfather passed away while I was in Kyushu, thus the reason for my hasty departure that week. This will not prevent me from continuing my studies at Lioncrest. I have been prepared for this for some time and can confidently say that running the firm and maintaining my current academic levels will not be an issue.

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( Yanagi )

( Atobe )

( Ohtori )

( Screened to Atobe )

There's been a family emergency. I'll be leaving campus shortly. I hope to return by Monday, but I can't be exactly sure.

( Screened to Echizen )

Yanagi, you are free to do as you wish over the weekend.