Kara no Kyoukai:Chapter02 02 - Revision history

Georgi: mostly vocabulary changes

2009-03-08T21:03:13Z

mostly vocabulary changes

Vaelis at 12:41, 3 January 2009

2009-01-03T12:41:09Z

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	Summer vacation has ended and the new term has started.		Summer vacation has ended and the new term has started.
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	I said abruptly, trying to bring a halt to the conversation. He walks away, seemingly surprised at the thought of something being worn over a kimono, and I too was also caught rather off-guard by this solution that I had spontaneously developed. In the end, I went out to buy a coat. I bought a leather blouse as it seemed to be the warmest. I'll wear it in the wintertime, but it will stay in my closet until then.		I said abruptly, trying to bring a halt to the conversation. He walks away, seemingly surprised at the thought of something being worn over a kimono, and I too was also caught rather off-guard by this solution that I had spontaneously developed. In the end, I went out to buy a coat. I bought a leather blouse as it seemed to be the warmest. I'll wear it in the wintertime, but it will stay in my closet until then.

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	I end up eating lunch together with this guy, being invited and all. We're on the rooftop of the main school building, and many other groups of students surround me - A man and woman in a couple; a group just like ours - as I observe them, he talks to me. I make as if to ignore him, but a single word catches my attention.		I end up eating lunch together with this guy, being invited and all. We're on the rooftop of the main school building, and many other groups of students surround me - A man and woman in a couple; a group just like ours - as I observe them, he talks to me. I make as if to ignore him, but a single word catches my attention.
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	Geez... Now I don't have any appetite for this tomato sandwich I just bought.		Geez... Now I don't have any appetite for this tomato sandwich I just bought.

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	The first summer in high school ended by hearing a strange rumor like that one. The season slowly moves into autumn. For Ryougi Shiki, the life that seems just a bit different than what it used to be is about to head into the cold winter.		The first summer in high school ended by hearing a strange rumor like that one. The season slowly moves into autumn. For Ryougi Shiki, the life that seems just a bit different than what it used to be is about to head into the cold winter.

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	It has been raining since this morning. Accompanied by the sound of the falling rain, I am walking in the hallway. There aren't many students in the school building now that classes are over. Since the "Killer" incident that Kokuto was talking about has been publicized, the school has banned all club activities. According to Akitaka in the car this morning, it's the fourth case this month. The authorities have no idea of the identity or motives of the killer. None of the victims are connected, except for the fact that they were all out late at night. I guess it wouldn't be that big a deal if it had happened somewhere far away, but it's a different story when it happens in the very town you live in. All the students go home before dark and everyone, including the boys, go home together in groups. Since the cops start patrolling at around nine, I haven't been able to take any night walks to my satisfaction.		It has been raining since this morning. Accompanied by the sound of the falling rain, I am walking in the hallway. There aren't many students in the school building now that classes are over. Since the "Killer" incident that Kokuto was talking about has been publicized, the school has banned all club activities. According to Akitaka in the car this morning, it's the fourth case this month. The authorities have no idea of the identity or motives of the killer. None of the victims are connected, except for the fact that they were all out late at night. I guess it wouldn't be that big a deal if it had happened somewhere far away, but it's a different story when it happens in the very town you live in. All the students go home before dark and everyone, including the boys, go home together in groups. Since the cops start patrolling at around nine, I haven't been able to take any night walks to my satisfaction.
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	I grow quiet from that moment on. On a day like today, I have never wanted Akitaka to show up so much. A bit later, the car drives up to me, and I bid goodbye to Kokuto.		I grow quiet from that moment on. On a day like today, I have never wanted Akitaka to show up so much. A bit later, the car drives up to me, and I bid goodbye to Kokuto.

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	The rain finally stops during the night. Shiki puts on the red leather blouse on and goes outside. A dark cloudy sky looms overhead, with only occasional glimpses of moonlight breaking through the cover. The police are busily patrolling the city. It would be a bit troublesome to run into them, so I decide to go to the riverside.		The rain finally stops during the night. Shiki puts on the red leather blouse on and goes outside. A dark cloudy sky looms overhead, with only occasional glimpses of moonlight breaking through the cover. The police are busily patrolling the city. It would be a bit troublesome to run into them, so I decide to go to the riverside.
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	...Feeling that just at this instant, she is alive.		...Feeling that just at this instant, she is alive.


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BonekruZher: a few grammar corrections

2008-12-16T04:55:33Z

a few grammar corrections

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	It has been raining since this morning. Accompanied by the sound of the falling rain, I am walking in the hallway. There aren't many students in the school building now that classes are over. Since the "Killer" incident that Kokuto was talking about has been publicized, the school has banned all club activities. According to Akitaka in the car this morning, it's the fourth case this month. The authorities have no idea of the identity or motives of the killer. None of the victims are connected, except for the fact that they were all out late at night. I guess it wouldn't be that big a deal if it had happened somewhere far away, but it's a different story when it happens in the very town you live in. All the students go home before dark and everyone, including the boys, ~~goes~~ home together in groups. Since the cops start patrolling at around nine, I haven't been able to take any night walks to my satisfaction.		It has been raining since this morning. Accompanied by the sound of the falling rain, I am walking in the hallway. There aren't many students in the school building now that classes are over. Since the "Killer" incident that Kokuto was talking about has been publicized, the school has banned all club activities. According to Akitaka in the car this morning, it's the fourth case this month. The authorities have no idea of the identity or motives of the killer. None of the victims are connected, except for the fact that they were all out late at night. I guess it wouldn't be that big a deal if it had happened somewhere far away, but it's a different story when it happens in the very town you live in. All the students go home before dark and everyone, including the boys, go home together in groups. Since the cops start patrolling at around nine, I haven't been able to take any night walks to my satisfaction.

	"Four victims..."		"Four victims..."
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	The man walks away. I don't watch him depart, but I hear the sound of his footsteps fading away into the rain. I head to the entrance. Changing shoes and going outside, I am met only by the rain: Akitaka, who is supposed to pick me up, is not here yet. He usually drives me home on rainy days, but I guess he's late today. It's too troublesome to change my shoes again, so I decide to wait by the stairs to the entrance.		The man walks away. I don't watch him depart, but I hear the sound of his footsteps fading away into the rain. I head to the entrance. Changing shoes and going outside, I am met only by the rain: Akitaka, who is supposed to pick me up, is not here yet. He usually drives me home on rainy days, but I guess he's late today. It's too troublesome to change my shoes again, so I decide to wait by the stairs to the entrance.

	The faint rain is clouding the school grounds. My breath mists white ~~from~~ in the December cold... I don't know how long it had been before I noticed, but Kokuto is beside me.		The faint rain is clouding the school grounds. My breath mists white in the December cold... I don't know how long it had been before I noticed, but Kokuto is beside me.

	"I have an umbrella."		"I have an umbrella."
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	"Of course. What were you thinking, Shiki?"		"Of course. What were you thinking, Shiki?"

	Kokuto gets mad. Not because his promise was broken, but probably because I thought that way. I can only dislike his anger because it's something I have never experienced before.		Kokuto gets mad. Not because his promise was broken, but probably because I thought that way. I can only dislike his anger because it's something I have never experienced before.

	I grow quiet from that moment on. On a day like today, I have never wanted Akitaka to show up so much. A bit later, the car drives up to me, and I bid goodbye to Kokuto.		I grow quiet from that moment on. On a day like today, I have never wanted Akitaka to show up so much. A bit later, the car drives up to me, and I bid goodbye to Kokuto.
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	The rain finally stops during the night. Shiki puts on the red leather blouse on and goes outside. A dark cloudy sky looms overhead, with only occasional glimpses of moonlight breaking through the cover. The police are busily patrolling the city. It would be a bit troublesome to run into them, so I decide to go to the riverside.		The rain finally stops during the night. Shiki puts on the red leather blouse on and goes outside. A dark cloudy sky looms overhead, with only occasional glimpses of moonlight breaking through the cover. The police are busily patrolling the city. It would be a bit troublesome to run into them, so I decide to go to the riverside.

	The wet ground reflects the light from the ~~street lamps~~ street lamps, glowing like the remains of a slug. I hear a train pass in the distance. The echoing sound tells me that the viaduct is near, built to let trains past, but not pedestrians.		The wet ground reflects the light from the street lamps, glowing like the remains of a slug. I hear a train pass in the distance. The echoing sound tells me that the viaduct is near, built to let trains past, but not pedestrians.

	...I find someone there.		...I find someone there.
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	Slowly, Shiki heads to the viaduct.		Slowly, Shiki heads to the viaduct.

	The train passes by once again. It's probably the last one today. The sound is much larger than before now and echoes in the surrounding. She covers her ears as if to protect herself from the deepness of the sound. As the train races away, it grows strangely quiet under the viaduct. Without any street lamps way for the moonlight to get in, it is pitch black.		The train passes by once again. It's probably the last one today. The sound is much larger than before now and echoes in the surrounding. She covers her ears as if to protect herself from the deepness of the sound. As the train races away, it grows strangely quiet under the viaduct. Without any street lamps and no way for the moonlight to get in, it is pitch black.

	That might be why even the red liquid spilled around this riverside looks black. This is the fifth murder scene. The corpse has been arranged to resemble a flower. With the face at the center, the arms and legs are splayed around it like petals... Severed limbs, neck bent upwards at an inhuman angle. It's clear to see that the intention was to create something like a flower...But it's a shame, it still looks more like a manji.		That might be why even the red liquid spilled around this riverside looks black. This is the fifth murder scene. The corpse has been arranged to resemble a flower. With the face at the center, the arms and legs are splayed around it like petals... Severed limbs, neck bent upwards at an inhuman angle. It's clear to see that the intention was to create something like a flower...But it's a shame, it still looks more like a manji.

Ddrddr at 21:40, 11 May 2007

2007-05-11T21:40:26Z

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	"Oh, sorry Shiki. I guess it doesn't concern you."		"Oh, sorry Shiki. I guess it doesn't concern you."

	"It's not that it concerns me. But ~~Kokutoh~~-kun..."		"It's not that it concerns me. But Kokuto-kun..."

	I complain to the guy questioning me as I close my eyes.		I complain to the guy questioning me as I close my eyes.
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	"That's not something we should discuss during meals."		"That's not something we should discuss during meals."

	"You're right," nods ~~Kokutoh~~.		"You're right," nods Kokuto.

	Geez... Now I don't have any appetite for this tomato sandwich I just bought.		Geez... Now I don't have any appetite for this tomato sandwich I just bought.
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	The first summer in high school ended by hearing a strange rumor like that one. The season slowly moves into autumn. For ~~Ryohgi~~ Shiki, the life that seems just a bit different than what it used to be is about to head into the cold winter.		The first summer in high school ended by hearing a strange rumor like that one. The season slowly moves into autumn. For Ryougi Shiki, the life that seems just a bit different than what it used to be is about to head into the cold winter.

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	It has been raining since this morning. Accompanied by the sound of the falling rain, I am walking in the hallway. There aren't many students in the school building now that classes are over. Since the "Killer" incident that ~~Kokutoh~~ was talking about has been publicized, the school has banned all club activities. According to Akitaka in the car this morning, it's the fourth case this month. The authorities have no idea of the identity or motives of the killer. None of the victims are connected, except for the fact that they were all out late at night. I guess it wouldn't be that big a deal if it had happened somewhere far away, but it's a different story when it happens in the very town you live in. All the students go home before dark and everyone, including the boys, goes home together in groups. Since the cops start patrolling at around nine, I haven't been able to take any night walks to my satisfaction.		It has been raining since this morning. Accompanied by the sound of the falling rain, I am walking in the hallway. There aren't many students in the school building now that classes are over. Since the "Killer" incident that Kokuto was talking about has been publicized, the school has banned all club activities. According to Akitaka in the car this morning, it's the fourth case this month. The authorities have no idea of the identity or motives of the killer. None of the victims are connected, except for the fact that they were all out late at night. I guess it wouldn't be that big a deal if it had happened somewhere far away, but it's a different story when it happens in the very town you live in. All the students go home before dark and everyone, including the boys, goes home together in groups. Since the cops start patrolling at around nine, I haven't been able to take any night walks to my satisfaction.

	"Four victims..."		"Four victims..."
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	All the four scenes, I have...		All the four scenes, I have...

	"~~Ryohgi~~-san."		"Ryougi-san."

	Someone suddenly calls my name. Turning around, I see a guy I have never seen before. He's wearing blue jeans and a white shirt, very plain. He has a calm face too... He must be an upperclassman.		Someone suddenly calls my name. Turning around, I see a guy I have never seen before. He's wearing blue jeans and a white shirt, very plain. He has a calm face too... He must be an upperclassman.
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	"Yes? What is it?"		"Yes? What is it?"

	"You don't have to glare at me like that. Are you looking for ~~Kokutoh~~-kun?"		"You don't have to glare at me like that. Are you looking for Kokuto-kun?"

	He asks, with an artificially amiable smile accompanying his ridiculous statement.		He asks, with an artificially amiable smile accompanying his ridiculous statement.

	"I'm about to go home. ~~Kokutoh~~-kun has nothing to do with this."		"I'm about to go home. Kokuto-kun has nothing to do with this."

	"Really? You're wrong. You don't understand, that's why you're irritated. You shouldn't take it out on others too much because of that. It's easy to blame things on someone... It grows to be a habit. Hahaha, isn't four times a bit too much though?"		"Really? You're wrong. You don't understand, that's why you're irritated. You shouldn't take it out on others too much because of that. It's easy to blame things on someone... It grows to be a habit. Hahaha, isn't four times a bit too much though?"
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	The man walks away. I don't watch him depart, but I hear the sound of his footsteps fading away into the rain. I head to the entrance. Changing shoes and going outside, I am met only by the rain: Akitaka, who is supposed to pick me up, is not here yet. He usually drives me home on rainy days, but I guess he's late today. It's too troublesome to change my shoes again, so I decide to wait by the stairs to the entrance.		The man walks away. I don't watch him depart, but I hear the sound of his footsteps fading away into the rain. I head to the entrance. Changing shoes and going outside, I am met only by the rain: Akitaka, who is supposed to pick me up, is not here yet. He usually drives me home on rainy days, but I guess he's late today. It's too troublesome to change my shoes again, so I decide to wait by the stairs to the entrance.

	The faint rain is clouding the school grounds. My breath mists white from in the December cold... I don't know how long it had been before I noticed, but ~~Kokutoh~~ is beside me.		The faint rain is clouding the school grounds. My breath mists white from in the December cold... I don't know how long it had been before I noticed, but Kokuto is beside me.

	"I have an umbrella."		"I have an umbrella."
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	"I'll get going in a bit. I want to stay here until then... Can I?"		"I'll get going in a bit. I want to stay here until then... Can I?"

	I don't answer. He nods and leans against the wall. He's not the type who cares about his clothes getting dirty. I am not in the mood to talk with ~~Kokutoh~~. I'm determined to ignore anything he says, so it would make no difference whether he's here or not.		I don't answer. He nods and leans against the wall. He's not the type who cares about his clothes getting dirty. I am not in the mood to talk with Kokuto. I'm determined to ignore anything he says, so it would make no difference whether he's here or not.

	In the rain, I just wait. It's strangely quiet... only the raindrops fill my ears. ~~Kokutoh~~ does not talk. Leaning on the wall, he has his eyes closed. I thought he was asleep, but it seems he's singing in a soft voice. I guess it's a popular song. Later, when I asked Akitaka, I found out it was called "Singing in the Rain".		In the rain, I just wait. It's strangely quiet... only the raindrops fill my ears. Kokuto does not talk. Leaning on the wall, he has his eyes closed. I thought he was asleep, but it seems he's singing in a soft voice. I guess it's a popular song. Later, when I asked Akitaka, I found out it was called "Singing in the Rain".

	~~Kokutoh~~ doesn't talk. There's less than one meter between us. Being this close together without a conversation makes me a bit restless. It was surprisingly painful...		Kokuto doesn't talk. There's less than one meter between us. Being this close together without a conversation makes me a bit restless. It was surprisingly painful...

	How strange, why is this silence so heart wrenching?		How strange, why is this silence so heart wrenching?
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	I suddenly begin to feel scared... As if, if we stay like this, ''he'' will appear.		I suddenly begin to feel scared... As if, if we stay like this, ''he'' will appear.

	"...~~Kokutoh~~-kun!"		"...Kokuto-kun!"

	"Yes!?"		"Yes!?"
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	"What? Is something wrong?"		"What? Is something wrong?"

	I can see myself in his eyes looking back at me. It's probably at this moment that I actually ''look'' at this person called ~~Kokutoh~~ Mikiya for the first time, and not as a passing observation. He has soft facial features which look somewhat childish. He has big, deep black eyes. In a manner befitting his character, he has natural hair... not dyed or gelled. He wears black glasses that even kids would not wear nowadays. His plain clothing is black from top to bottom. I guess that's his style. I just wonder... Why is this person always meddling with me?		I can see myself in his eyes looking back at me. It's probably at this moment that I actually ''look'' at this person called Kokuto Mikiya for the first time, and not as a passing observation. He has soft facial features which look somewhat childish. He has big, deep black eyes. In a manner befitting his character, he has natural hair... not dyed or gelled. He wears black glasses that even kids would not wear nowadays. His plain clothing is black from top to bottom. I guess that's his style. I just wonder... Why is this person always meddling with me?

	"Until now..."		"Until now..."
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	"I was in the student council room before I came here. Since our Senpai is withdrawing from school, we kind of had this small going-away party. He's called Shirazumi Rio, but it sure took me by surprise. He requested to withdraw from school, 'cause he said he found something he wanted to do, and he was a quiet person and all."		"I was in the student council room before I came here. Since our Senpai is withdrawing from school, we kind of had this small going-away party. He's called Shirazumi Rio, but it sure took me by surprise. He requested to withdraw from school, 'cause he said he found something he wanted to do, and he was a quiet person and all."

	Shirazumi Rio... I don't think I've heard that name. But I do know how ~~Kokutoh~~ would know a lot of people that would get him into parties like that. He's not only seen as a friend of classmates, but he is also somewhat popular among older girls.		Shirazumi Rio... I don't think I've heard that name. But I do know how Kokuto would know a lot of people that would get him into parties like that. He's not only seen as a friend of classmates, but he is also somewhat popular among older girls.

	"I invited you too. I told you yesterday but you never showed up at the student council room. I even went to the classroom to look, but you weren't there."		"I invited you too. I told you yesterday but you never showed up at the student council room. I even went to the classroom to look, but you weren't there."
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	"Of course. What were you thinking, Shiki?"		"Of course. What were you thinking, Shiki?"

	~~Kokutoh~~ gets mad. Not because his promise was broken, but probably because I thought that way. I can only dislike his anger because it's something I have never experienced before.		Kokuto gets mad. Not because his promise was broken, but probably because I thought that way. I can only dislike his anger because it's something I have never experienced before.

	I grow quiet from that moment on. On a day like today, I have never wanted Akitaka to show up so much. A bit later, the car drives up to me, and I bid goodbye to ~~Kokutoh~~.		I grow quiet from that moment on. On a day like today, I have never wanted Akitaka to show up so much. A bit later, the car drives up to me, and I bid goodbye to Kokuto.

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Ddrddr at 10:10, 7 May 2007

2007-05-07T10:10:43Z

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	The rain finally ~~stopped~~ during night ~~time~~. Shiki puts on the red leather blouse on and goes outside. ~~Above is a~~ cloudy sky~~. The moon~~ glimpses through the ~~holes in the clouds from time to time~~. ~~In the city,~~ police are patrolling ~~busily~~. It's a bit troublesome to run into them, so I decide to go to the riverside.		The rain finally stops during the night. Shiki puts on the red leather blouse on and goes outside. A dark cloudy sky looms overhead, with only occasional glimpses of moonlight breaking through the cover. The police are busily patrolling the city. It would be a bit troublesome to run into them, so I decide to go to the riverside.

	The wet ground reflects the ~~streetlamps. It glows~~ like the remains of a slug. I hear a train pass in the distance. The echoing sound tells me that the viaduct is near~~. The viaduct must be~~ built to let ~~the train cross and~~ not ~~people~~.		The wet ground reflects the light from the street lamps street lamps, glowing like the remains of a slug. I hear a train pass in the distance. The echoing sound tells me that the viaduct is near, built to let trains past, but not pedestrians.

	... I find someone there.		...I find someone there.

	Slowly, Shiki heads to the viaduct.		Slowly, Shiki heads to the viaduct.

	The train passes by once again. It's probably the last one today. The sound is much larger than before now and echoes in the surrounding. She covers her ears as if to protect herself from the deepness of the sound. As the train ~~goes~~ away, it grows strangely quiet under the viaduct. ~~Under the viaduct, without~~ any street lamps ~~or a~~ way for the moonlight to get in, it is pitch black.		The train passes by once again. It's probably the last one today. The sound is much larger than before now and echoes in the surrounding. She covers her ears as if to protect herself from the deepness of the sound. As the train races away, it grows strangely quiet under the viaduct. Without any street lamps way for the moonlight to get in, it is pitch black.

	That might be why even the red liquid spilled around this riverside looks black. This is the fifth scene ~~of the murder~~. The corpse ~~is made so it looks like~~ a flower. With the face at the center, the arms and legs are ~~put~~ around it like ~~flower~~ petals. ~~Arms and legs cut off just~~ like ~~the head is bent up, showing much more~~ flower~~-like attributes.~~ ... But it's a shame it still looks more like a manji.		That might be why even the red liquid spilled around this riverside looks black. This is the fifth murder scene. The corpse has been arranged to resemble a flower. With the face at the center, the arms and legs are splayed around it like petals... Severed limbs, neck bent upwards at an inhuman angle. It's clear to see that the intention was to create something like a flower...But it's a shame, it still looks more like a manji.

	In the ~~grasses~~, an artificial flower is ~~casted~~ away. Because of the spilling blood, the flower is red in color. ... Getting used to this... ~~that~~'s what she thought to herself. Swallowing, she notices she is extremely thirsty. Is it because of the tension or the excitement? The burning in her throat is incredibly hot. This place is filled with death and Shiki's lips ~~makes~~ a smile. ~~Holding down~~ her ecstasy, ~~Shiki~~ continues to stare at the corpse. ... Feeling ~~she is alive~~ just at this instant.		Amid the grass, an artificial flower is cast away. Because of the spilling blood, the flower is red in color.

			... Getting used to this...

			That's what she thought to herself. Swallowing dryly, she notices she is extremely thirsty. Is it because of the tension or the excitement? The burning in her throat is incredibly hot. This place is filled with death and Shiki's lips curl into a smile. Barely suppressing her ecstasy, she continues to stare at the corpse.

			...Feeling that just at this instant, she is alive.

Ddrddr: interim save

2007-05-07T09:50:22Z

interim save

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	"I just came here to talk to you. Now that I've done that, I need to go. Bye."		"I just came here to talk to you. Now that I've done that, I need to go. Bye."

	The man walks away. I don't watch him depart, but I hear the sound of his footsteps fading away into the rain. , I head to the entrance. Changing shoes and going outside, the rain ~~meets me.~~ Akitaka, who is supposed to pick me up, is not here yet. He usually drives me home on rainy days, but I guess he's late today. It's too troublesome to change my shoes again, so I decide to wait by the stairs to the entrance.		The man walks away. I don't watch him depart, but I hear the sound of his footsteps fading away into the rain. I head to the entrance. Changing shoes and going outside, I am met only by the rain: Akitaka, who is supposed to pick me up, is not here yet. He usually drives me home on rainy days, but I guess he's late today. It's too troublesome to change my shoes again, so I decide to wait by the stairs to the entrance.

	The faint rain is clouding the school grounds. My breath is white from the ~~coldness in~~ December. ...I don't know how long it ~~was~~ before I noticed, but Kokutoh ~~was~~ beside me.		The faint rain is clouding the school grounds. My breath mists white from in the December cold... I don't know how long it had been before I noticed, but Kokutoh is beside me.

	"I have an umbrella."		"I have an umbrella."
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	"I'm fine, I have a ride home. You can go home."		"I'm fine, I have a ride home. You can go home."

	"I'll get going in a bit. I want to stay here until then... ~~can~~ I?"		"I'll get going in a bit. I want to stay here until then... Can I?"

	I ~~didn~~'t answer. He nods and leans against the wall. He's not the type who cares about his clothes getting dirty. I am not in the mood to talk with Kokutoh. I'm determined to ignore anything he says so it would make no difference if he's here or not.		I don't answer. He nods and leans against the wall. He's not the type who cares about his clothes getting dirty. I am not in the mood to talk with Kokutoh. I'm determined to ignore anything he says, so it would make no difference whether he's here or not.

	In the rain, I just ~~waited~~. It's strangely quiet... only the raindrops fill my ears. Kokutoh ~~did~~ not talk. Leaning on the wall, he has his eyes closed. I thought he was asleep, but it seems he's singing in a ~~small~~ voice. I guess it's a popular song. Later when I asked Akitaka, I found out ~~the song~~ was called "Singing in the Rain".		In the rain, I just wait. It's strangely quiet... only the raindrops fill my ears. Kokutoh does not talk. Leaning on the wall, he has his eyes closed. I thought he was asleep, but it seems he's singing in a soft voice. I guess it's a popular song. Later, when I asked Akitaka, I found out it was called "Singing in the Rain".

	Kokutoh doesn't talk. There's less than one meter between us. Being this close together without a conversation makes me a bit restless. ~~But it wasn't~~ surprisingly painful. .~~.. How strange, why is this silence so heart wrenching? But I suddenly grew scared. I felt that if we stayed like this, "he" would come out~~.		Kokutoh doesn't talk. There's less than one meter between us. Being this close together without a conversation makes me a bit restless. It was surprisingly painful...

	"... Kokutoh-kun!"		How strange, why is this silence so heart wrenching?

			I suddenly begin to feel scared... As if, if we stay like this, ''he'' will appear.

			"...Kokutoh-kun!"

	"Yes!?"		"Yes!?"
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	"What? Is something wrong?"		"What? Is something wrong?"

	I can see myself in his eyes looking back at me. It's probably at this ~~time~~ that~~...~~ I actually ~~looked~~ at this person called Kokutoh Mikiya for the first time~~. Not~~ as a ~~simple~~ observation. He has soft facial features which ~~looked~~ somewhat childish. He has big, deep black eyes. He has natural hair~~, like his character~~... not dyed or ~~jelled~~. He wears black glasses that even kids would not wear nowadays. His plain clothing is black from top to bottom. I guess that's his style. I just ~~wondered...~~ ...~~why~~ is this person always meddling with me?		I can see myself in his eyes looking back at me. It's probably at this moment that I actually ''look'' at this person called Kokutoh Mikiya for the first time, and not as a passing observation. He has soft facial features which look somewhat childish. He has big, deep black eyes. In a manner befitting his character, he has natural hair... not dyed or gelled. He wears black glasses that even kids would not wear nowadays. His plain clothing is black from top to bottom. I guess that's his style. I just wonder... Why is this person always meddling with me?

	"Until now..."		"Until now..."

	Looking down, I try not to ~~look at him~~.		Looking down, I try not to meet his eyes.

	"Where were you?"		"Where were you?"

	"I was in the student council room before I came here. Since our Senpai is withdrawing from school, we kind of had this small going-away party. He's called Shirazumi Rio, but it sure took me by surprise. He requested to withdraw from school cause he said he found something he wanted to do, and he was a quiet person and all."		"I was in the student council room before I came here. Since our Senpai is withdrawing from school, we kind of had this small going-away party. He's called Shirazumi Rio, but it sure took me by surprise. He requested to withdraw from school, 'cause he said he found something he wanted to do, and he was a quiet person and all."

	Shirazumi Rio... I don't think I've heard that name. But I do know how Kokutoh ~~knows~~ a lot of people that would get him into parties like that. He's not only seen as a friend ~~from~~ classmates, but he is also somewhat popular among older girls.		Shirazumi Rio... I don't think I've heard that name. But I do know how Kokutoh would know a lot of people that would get him into parties like that. He's not only seen as a friend of classmates, but he is also somewhat popular among older girls.

	"I invited you too. I told you yesterday but you never showed up at the student council room. I even went to the classroom to look, but you weren't there."		"I invited you too. I told you yesterday but you never showed up at the student council room. I even went to the classroom to look, but you weren't there."

	Certainly, he told me something like that yesterday. But I~~'ll~~ only ~~spoil~~ the party if I ~~went~~... and I thought he was just being polite when he asked.		Certainly, he told me something like that yesterday. But I would have only spoiled the party had I gone... and I thought he was just being polite when he asked.

	"I'm surprised. You meant that invitation?"		"I'm surprised. You meant that invitation?"
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	"Of course. What were you thinking, Shiki?"		"Of course. What were you thinking, Shiki?"

	Kokutoh gets mad. Not because his promise was broken, but probably because I thought that way. I can only dislike his anger because it's something I have never experienced before. I ~~grew~~ quiet from that moment on. I ~~don't think I~~ wanted Akitaka to ~~come this badly on a day as bad as today~~. A bit later, the car ~~drove~~ up and I ~~said~~ goodbye to Kokutoh.		Kokutoh gets mad. Not because his promise was broken, but probably because I thought that way. I can only dislike his anger because it's something I have never experienced before.

			I grow quiet from that moment on. On a day like today, I have never wanted Akitaka to show up so much. A bit later, the car drives up to me, and I bid goodbye to Kokutoh.

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2007-05-07T09:30:53Z

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2007-03-26T07:00:27Z

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	"What? Is something wrong?"		"What? Is something wrong?"

	I can see myself in his eyes looking back at me. It's probably at this time that... I actually looked at this person called Kokutoh Mikiya for the first time. Not as a simple observation. He has soft facial features which looked somewhat childish. He has big, deep black eyes. He has natural hair, like his character... not dyed or jelled. He wears black glasses that even kids would not wear nowadays. His plain clothing is black from top to bottom. I guess that's his style. I just wondered... ...why is person always meddling with me?		I can see myself in his eyes looking back at me. It's probably at this time that... I actually looked at this person called Kokutoh Mikiya for the first time. Not as a simple observation. He has soft facial features which looked somewhat childish. He has big, deep black eyes. He has natural hair, like his character... not dyed or jelled. He wears black glasses that even kids would not wear nowadays. His plain clothing is black from top to bottom. I guess that's his style. I just wondered... ...why is this person always meddling with me?

	"Until now..."		"Until now..."

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	It has been raining since this morning. In the sound of the rainfall, I am walking in the hallway. There aren't many students walking in the school building now that classes are over. Since the killer incident that Kokutoh was talking about has been publicized, the school has banned all club activities. I think it's the fourth case this month. I'm sure because Akitaka said so in the car this morning. They have no idea of the identity or motive the killer might have. None of the victims are connected, except for the fact that they were all out late at night. I guess it's not that much of a big deal if it happened somewhere far away, but it's a different story when it happens in the town you're living in. All the students go home before dark and everyone, including the boys, goes home together in groups. Since the cops ~~patrol starting~~ around nine, I haven't been able to take my night walks to my satisfaction.		It has been raining since this morning. In the sound of the rainfall, I am walking in the hallway. There aren't many students walking in the school building now that classes are over. Since the killer incident that Kokutoh was talking about has been publicized, the school has banned all club activities. I think it's the fourth case this month. I'm sure because Akitaka said so in the car this morning. They have no idea of the identity or motive the killer might have. None of the victims are connected, except for the fact that they were all out late at night. I guess it's not that much of a big deal if it happened somewhere far away, but it's a different story when it happens in the town you're living in. All the students go home before dark and everyone, including the boys, goes home together in groups. Since the cops start patroling at around nine, I haven't been able to take my night walks to my satisfaction.

	"Four victims..."		"Four victims..."
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	Without knowing, I take a step back.		Without knowing, I take a step back.

	The man ~~has on~~ an artificial smile. A smile just like me, how satisfied-looking and yet...		The man wears an artificial smile. A smile just like me, how satisfied-looking and yet...

	"I wanted to talk to you in the end. Now that I've done that, I need to go. Bye."		"I wanted to talk to you in the end. Now that I've done that, I need to go. Bye."
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	"Of course. What were you thinking, Shiki?"		"Of course. What were you thinking, Shiki?"

	Kokutoh gets mad. Not because his promise was broken, but probably because I thought that way. I can only dislike his anger because it's something I have never experienced before. I grew quiet from that moment on. I don't think I wanted Akitaka to come this on a day as bad as today. A bit later, the car drove up and I said goodbye to Kokutoh.		Kokutoh gets mad. Not because his promise was broken, but probably because I thought that way. I can only dislike his anger because it's something I have never experienced before. I grew quiet from that moment on. I don't think I wanted Akitaka to come this badly on a day as bad as today. A bit later, the car drove up and I said goodbye to Kokutoh.

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	The rain finally stopped during ~~nighttime~~. Shiki puts on the red leather blouse on and goes outside. Above is a cloudy sky. The moon glimpses through the holes in the clouds from time to time. In the city, police are patrolling busily. It's a bit troublesome to run into them, so I decide to go to the riverside.		The rain finally stopped during night time. Shiki puts on the red leather blouse on and goes outside. Above is a cloudy sky. The moon glimpses through the holes in the clouds from time to time. In the city, police are patrolling busily. It's a bit troublesome to run into them, so I decide to go to the riverside.

	The wet ground reflects the streetlamps. It glows like the remains of a slug. I hear a train pass in the distance. The echoing sound tells me that the viaduct is near. The viaduct must be built to let the train cross and not people.		The wet ground reflects the streetlamps. It glows like the remains of a slug. I hear a train pass in the distance. The echoing sound tells me that the viaduct is near. The viaduct must be built to let the train cross and not people.

Bored tenshi at 20:40, 2 February 2007

2007-02-02T20:40:16Z

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	It has been raining since this morning. In the sound of the rainfall, I am walking in the hallway. There aren't many students walking in the school building now that classes are over. Since the killer incident that Kokutoh was talking about has been publicized, the school has banned all club activities. I think it's the fourth case this month. I'm sure because Akitaka said so in the car this morning. They have no idea of the identity or motive the killer might have. None of the victims are connected, except for the fact that they were all out late at night. I guess it's not that much of a big deal if it happened somewhere far away, but it's a different story when it happens in the town you're living in. All the students go home before dark and everyone, including the boys, go home together in groups. Since the cops patrol starting around nine, I haven't been able to take my night walks to my satisfaction.		It has been raining since this morning. In the sound of the rainfall, I am walking in the hallway. There aren't many students walking in the school building now that classes are over. Since the killer incident that Kokutoh was talking about has been publicized, the school has banned all club activities. I think it's the fourth case this month. I'm sure because Akitaka said so in the car this morning. They have no idea of the identity or motive the killer might have. None of the victims are connected, except for the fact that they were all out late at night. I guess it's not that much of a big deal if it happened somewhere far away, but it's a different story when it happens in the town you're living in. All the students go home before dark and everyone, including the boys, goes home together in groups. Since the cops patrol starting around nine, I haven't been able to take my night walks to my satisfaction.

	"Four victims..."		"Four victims..."
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	The man walks away just leaving the sounds of his footsteps. Not even looking at him go, I head to the entrance. Changing shoes and going outside, the rain meets me. Akitaka, who is supposed to pick me up, is not here yet. He usually drives me home on rainy days, but I guess he's late today. It's too troublesome to change my shoes again, so I decide to wait by the stairs to the entrance.		The man walks away just leaving the sounds of his footsteps. Not even looking at him go, I head to the entrance. Changing shoes and going outside, the rain meets me. Akitaka, who is supposed to pick me up, is not here yet. He usually drives me home on rainy days, but I guess he's late today. It's too troublesome to change my shoes again, so I decide to wait by the stairs to the entrance.

	The faint rain is clouding the ~~schoolgrounds~~. My breath is white from the coldness in December. ...I don't know how long it was before I noticed, but Kokutoh was beside me.		The faint rain is clouding the school grounds. My breath is white from the coldness in December. ...I don't know how long it was before I noticed, but Kokutoh was beside me.

	"I have an umbrella."		"I have an umbrella."

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	Summer vacation has ended and the new term has started.		Summer vacation has ended and the new term has started.

	Nothing has really changed in my school life. I guess the only thing that changed is how the students are dressed, as they start to wear ~~more~~ as Autumn approaches. As for me, I have never worn anything other than a kimono. Akitaka would bring me cute clothes that a sixteen year old girl might wear, but I never thought about actually wearing them.		Nothing has really changed in my school life. I guess the only thing that changed is how the students are dressed, as they start to wear thicker clothing as Autumn approaches. As for me, I have never worn anything other than a kimono. Akitaka would bring me cute clothes that a sixteen year old girl might wear, but I never thought about actually wearing them.

	Fortunately, this school doesn't have uniforms, so I can stay in my kimono. I actually wanted a long-sleeved kimono, but with one of those I'd have to waste entire PE classes just changing in and out of them. In the end, I made do with a Yukata-like single-piece kimono. I wondered what I should do about the cold during winter-time, but I found a solution to that problem yesterday.		Fortunately, this school doesn't have uniforms, so I can stay in my kimono. I actually wanted a long-sleeved kimono, but with one of those I'd have to waste entire PE classes just changing in and out of them. In the end, I made do with a Yukata-like single-piece kimono. I wondered what I should do about the cold during winter time, but I found a solution to that problem yesterday.

	...It happened during the breaks in between classes. I was questioned when I was in my seat.		...It happened during the breaks in between classes. I was questioned when I was in my seat.
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	"Probably, but I'll be fine because I'll be wearing something over it,"		"Probably, but I'll be fine because I'll be wearing something over it,"

	I said abruptly, trying to bring a halt to the conversation. He walks away, seemingly surprised at the thought of something being worn over a kimono, and I too was ~~also~~ caught rather off-guard by this solution that I had spontaneously developed. In the end, I went out to buy a coat. I bought a leather blouse as it seemed to be the warmest. I'll wear it in the wintertime, but it will stay in my closet until then.		I said abruptly, trying to bring a halt to the conversation. He walks away, seemingly surprised at the thought of something being worn over a kimono, and I too was caught rather off-guard by this solution that I had spontaneously developed. In the end, I went out to buy a coat. I bought a leather blouse as it seemed to be the warmest. I'll wear it in the wintertime, but it will stay in my closet until then.


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	It has been raining since this morning. Accompanied by the sound of the falling rain, I am walking in the hallway. There aren't many students in the school building now that classes are over. Since the "Killer" incident that Kokuto was talking about has been publicized, the school has banned all club activities. According to Akitaka in the car this morning, it's the fourth case this month. The authorities have no idea of the identity or motives of the killer. None of the victims are connected, except for the fact that they were all out late at night. I guess it wouldn't be that big a deal if it had happened somewhere far away, but it's a different story when it happens in the very town you live in. All the students go home before dark and everyone, including the boys, go home together in groups. Since the cops start patrolling at around nine, I haven't been able to take any night walks to my satisfaction.		It has been raining since this morning. Accompanied by the sound of the falling rain, I am walking in the hallway. There aren't many students in the school building now that classes are over. Since the "Killer" incident that Kokuto was talking about has been publicized, the school has banned all club activities. According to Akitaka in the car this morning, it's the fourth case this month. The authorities have no idea of the identity or motives of the killer. None of the victims are connected, except for the fact that they were all out late at night. I guess it wouldn't be that big of a deal if it had happened somewhere far away, but it's a different story when it happens in the very town you live in. All the students go home before dark and everyone, including the boys, goes home together in groups. Since the cops start patrolling at around nine, I haven't been able to take any night walks to my satisfaction.

	"Four victims..."		"Four victims..."
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	Certainly, he told me something like that yesterday. But I would have only spoiled the party had I gone... and I thought he was just being polite when he asked.		Certainly, he told me something like that yesterday. But I would have only spoiled the party had I gone... and I thought he was just being polite when he asked.

	"I'm surprised. You ~~meant~~ that invitation?"		"I'm surprised. You were serious with that invitation?"

	"Of course. What were you thinking, Shiki?"		"Of course. What were you thinking, Shiki?"
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	Slowly, Shiki heads to the viaduct.		Slowly, Shiki heads to the viaduct.

	The train passes by once again. It's probably the last one today. The sound is much ~~larger~~ than before ~~now~~ and echoes in the surrounding. She covers her ears as if to protect herself from the deepness of the sound. As the train races away, it grows strangely quiet under the viaduct. Without any street lamps and no way for the moonlight to get in, it is pitch black.		The train passes by once again. It's probably the last one for today. The sound now is much louder than before and echoes in the surrounding. She covers her ears as if to protect herself from the deepness of the sound. As the train races away, it grows strangely quiet under the viaduct. Without any street lamps and no way for the moonlight to get in, it is pitch black.

	That might be why even the red liquid spilled around this riverside looks black. This is the fifth murder scene. The corpse has been arranged to resemble a flower. With the face at the center, the arms and legs are splayed around it like petals... Severed limbs, neck bent upwards at an inhuman angle. It's ~~clear~~ to see that the intention was to create something like a flower...But it's a shame, it still looks more like a manji.		That might be why even the red liquid spilled around this riverside looks black. This is the fifth murder scene. The corpse has been arranged to resemble a flower. With the face at the center, the arms and legs are splayed around it like petals... Severed limbs, neck bent upwards at an inhuman angle. It's easy to see that the intention was to create something like a flower...But it's a shame, it still looks more like a manji.

	Amid the grass, an artificial flower is cast away. Because of the spilling blood, the flower is red in color.		Amid the grass, an artificial flower is cast away. Because of the spilling blood, the flower is red in color.