shitsujisanada

The second apprenticeship is over.

Yuuta did very well and I'm sure he will improve further as Mizuki-sama's butler. Not to mention his skill and strength are getting better in kendo as well.

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Yukimura-sama, I ordered some more blooming tea for you and clear glass pitcher. I tried a different selection this time around. I hope they will be acceptable. They should be here within a week.

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(ooc: Amaya is Yukimura's little sister and Sanada is planning a surprise party at his family's place in Sendai. When Tezuka & Yukimura played tennis in town, as mentioned in this post, Sanada went and got a tattoo on his upper left arm. It has the kanji for stoic, sincere, strong, & vigorous, a white lotus, and the family crest for Sanada.)

The switch, despite being quite unexpected, has been interesting. Saeki-sama's rooms, layout-wise, are similar to Yukimura-sama's, so I haven't had trouble figuring out where everything is. I have made it a point to keep the room at a decent temperature considering Saeki-sama's disenchantment with the cold.

Yuuta is catching on quickly and isn't as quick to jump to anger when things don't go as planned. Unlike Mukahi. He has a lot of untapped potential, but I think the next two weeks will draw it out, especially considering that we will be working for two different lords. I think this experience will be beneficial to the both of us.

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( Screened to Yukimura-sama )

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I have put in the necessary paperwork to give Yukimura-sama permission to go off campus for the weekend. We will be visiting my brother and his family live in Sendai, so I think taking the shinkansen from Koriyama to there will be the quickest. I've come to the conclusion that I do not prefer long car trips. I would rather get places as quickly as possible so I have more time to accomplish what I need to without feeling rushed.

I've given my brother plenty of notice in the event we are able to go. I do hope we can. I'd like to see my nephew before he goes for training.

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We are currently in Barcelona. I was able to go on a run on the beach even though it was 11°C when I went out. The weather forecast says there will be rain later, so any sightseeing might be difficult.

The trip has been interesting thus far. Yukimura-sama drew a very nice picture of the landscape during one of the sunsets and I took a swim in the ocean. It's very different from Japan's waters.

I was able to call my nephew this morning. He really liked the Bakugan figures I was able to send him. My brother congratulated me on my S in composure. He said he never thought I would get it. Just because he is an S-rank... The rest of my family is doing well.

Thank you for the gifts, lords and butlers. They were very appreciated.

It's a little past 9am here. Yukimura-sama is still asleep, but I will need to wake him soon. I hope everyone is having a good break.

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Yukimura-sama, I'm sure Sakaki-sama informed you well ahead of time, but Mukahi Gakuto, Hiyoshi-sama's butler will be apprenticing under my supervision for the next two weeks. I will do my best to make sure he does not interrupt your daily schedule. I've also taken it upon myself to not give him any of the more delicate jobs, such as checking the plants.

If there is anything in particular I can do to make the next two weeks go easier for you, please let me know.

Mukahi, 4am sharp.

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The play is a week away. I've succeeded in memorizing my lines and moves. I hope we all do a good job with it.

Kendo lessons have been going well. I'm rather surprised by the interest and enthusiasm from the masters and other butlers. If anyone else wants to participate, Yukimura-sama has given me Thursday afternoons for the lessons. Everyone is doing well. I have just a few notes though.

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Since the weather is turning colder, I thought I would bring out my Greek cookbook. I've succeeded in making a batch of baked stuffed apples for Yukimura-sama. I have another dozen. If anyone would like one, please let me know and I'll properly wrap them and bring them by. They are best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, but to each their own.

I've brought all the plants away from the windows and set them on various shelves and tables. Thankfully I was able to procure some low intensity lights to mimic sunlight so that the flowers can keep blooming. I've already repotted the violet twice. It's doing quite wonderful.

It seems a few of you are interested in learning/practicing kendo with me. If it is okay with Yukimura-sama, I could maybe teach a class on Thursday afternoons. That is when I teach Fuji and spar with Saeki-sama.

Is that a good day for everyone?

Yukimura-sama, I repotted your violets. They seem to be doing much better now in their larger vases.

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I accompanied Yukimura-sama to Tokyo this past weekend. From the shops I researched, he was able to find the mannequins he was looking for and a special kind of watercolor. I hadn't been to the city for some time. It was quite the experience.

( Screened to Yukimura-sama )

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Tezuka-sama, I would like to practice judo with you if you have the time.

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It seems that most of the school is in an uproar. Thankfully, Yukimura-sama was not involved. I don't know if he could handle the stress. I hope things calm down and get back to a relaxed state. I think it would be better for everyone involved.

Chitose, your suggestion was very good. Maybe more people will be willing to give it a try.

(ooc: Strikes SO deleted. Yukimura would not be pleased to know that Sanada is in a constant state of worry over his health. >> )