Valentines has come and gone once again. That is one holiday I could do without… although…

These are for you, Kuromi. I hope you enjoy them.

柊恵一

Another Christmas come and gone. Sebastian bought me new violin strings, since I informed him that I needed some.

Mother sent me … new shoes.

Jun sent me a lump of coal. I’m sure he found the joke to be hilarious.

For the residents here in Sanriotown, you should be receiving, if not already have, a box of assorted chocolates.

And my, how time flies. It’s nearly the end of the year. The Rat stole a ride on the Ox’s back, I believe the story goes. So, it will be the year of the Ox come 2009.

Merry belated Christmas and Happy New Year.

柊恵一

Christmas fast approaches and I have yet to do any shopping. Thankfully, I will not have to deal with the crowds, nor a big list, nor helping Santa and My Melo deliver presents. I am looking forward to spending Christmas in France again this year. The sights are quite beautiful.

Mn.. It has, as Mimmy mentioned, been unusually quiet here in Sanriotown. Perhaps the worst of that earlier event has blown over and people are busy carrying on their lives.

One can only hope.

柊恵一

… That wasn’t exactly what I had in mind. What I meant by pink notes is, when someone is cursed by Kuromi’s Melody Key, they either realize their dream is selfish- which creates a pink note- or if they are satisfied and had their dream come true, which creates a black note.

A nightmare song must be played with a dark artifact, such as the Melody Bow or Melody Plectrum, to recharge Kuromi’s Melody Key. A pure song must be played to recharge My Melo’s Melody Takt. Without these two “weapons”, a dream cannot be physically formed. The notes, as you can see, are people’s dreams.

My Melody collects the pink notes. Kuromi collects the black. When they collect a certain amount, different things happen.

Do you understand now?

柊恵一

I do apologize once again for the lack of updates. Jun has been pestering me to post here.

I’m afraid to ask, but I might as well get this over with.. What has happened in my absense? I hope the drama with My Melo has been solved, and if not.. I suppose I have no choice but to help.

柊恵一

I apologize for my lack of updates the past few months. I have been busy with school. It seems you’ve all been fine without me though.

… I really have nothing else to say.

柊恵一

Kuromi, I hope you’ve recovered from your illness. There are some things I wish to discuss with you, and I hope that you will be honest with me.

柊恵一

Dammit, Kuromi.. You’re such a fool. I suppose it is my fault this time, but I was waiting until Kuromi recovered before I spoke to her on.. certain matters.

Tch.. I do not need this unessasary drama. Unfortunately, it seems I can’t avoid it, as usual. And My Melo is here as well. Why did I ever leave France?

Baku, Kanrinin’s apartment complex is the one we went to during Christmas, correct? We’re going there, before she can do any more damage.

柊恵一

Now, if you’re all done accusing me to be responsible for Kuromi’s injuries.. I would like to say that she is recovering just fine. She is a bit shaken from the incident, but that is bound to be expected. … Is it really my fault though? I don’t understand.. And I apologize for not responding to messages the past few days. Kuromi has been my main concern.

Baku, I want to know everything you know about that Karinin woman.

柊恵一

“Parting is such sweet sorrow.”

A rather fitting line to last night’s events.

She is gone once again. This is the fourth time. I was quite surprised I was able to spend the day with her though. Usually it is limited to a dance and then she vanishes.

… If this were similar to Cinderella, would she not leave a clue for me? Something to help me find out who Kurumi Nui really is. Perhaps she is just a figment of my imagination, my selfish desires. But if she is truly real… I pray we shall meet again soon, Kurumi-san.

Mn.. but I digress. Onto gifts.

For Mimmy and Keroleen: Chocolate covered marshmallows.

And of course..

For Kuromi: My audio CD and assorted white chocolates. I believe you will enjoy the first track on the CD. I also owe you a date (of sorts), correct?

柊恵一