Mizuno Ami’s Journal

Usagi-chan had some bad news this afternoon. She, Rei-chan and I came into CROWN and overheard Motoki-onii-san on the phone trying to get in touch with Chiba-san in London, and failing miserably. Then he explained he was worried because Chiba-san seemed to have just disappeared!
Usagi-chan was desolate, and was all ready to walk to London. We pointed out to her how she shouldn’t try to go, and all the things that Luna has been telling us about the world being doomed, and she -did- seem to calm down, eventually, but it must be so hard for her. I wish there was something we could do.

Part of my is ready to get her a plane ticket to go, but I’m so afraid…I want my friend to be happy, but to doom the world to destruction?? How do we sort this out??

Jupiter has awakened. She is amazing. The raw power that she can command…it’s breath-taking but also very scary.

After we left CROWN last night we ran into Motoki-onii-san he told us that Mako-chan had turned him down. We were trying to track down where she was at to find out if she was okay when she called us and said there were youma attacking her.

We were making her way to the lake to help her when we were stopped by youma of “our own”, they were strange, melting up from the pavement, unusual for youma. Rei said they felt weaker than youma we’d fought before, but youma they still were, so we transformed to fight them.

The appearing and reappearing was confusing us and keeping us off guard until Venus appeared to help us, and we were able to defeat them to go and help Mako-chan.

When we found her she was holding her hands together in front of her standing beneath a tree. The sky turned from day to night as thunder clouds rumbled overhead and lightning flashed and struck her, but she absorbed it. She didn’t seem to hear us when we called out to her.

“The power of Jupiter is awakening,” Venus told us.

When she finally opened her eyes she snatched more lightning from the sky, thunder clapped around us. Jupiter called a power we hadn’t heard before, and destroyed the youma that remained nearby with a brilliant burst of crackling green energy as it dissipated the daylight returned.

Mako-chan turned to us, “It’s because I’ve always been alone,” she said, and then she looked at Venus and said, “I…understand. It was necessary for it to be like that forme to end up alone, listening to the wind. All of it has been decided for us since our past lives, that’s why I’m okay alone.”

Both Moon and I tried to protest given she’s such a good friend but she told us that it didn’t mean she wouldn’t be friends with us any more, that it was hard for her to put it into words but that it all came from the past lives we shared.

There were almost blows earlier. Mako-chan had been given tickets to see Kame Fighter with Motoki-onii-san. She said it was just a thank you for making him some food seeing as he hurt his arm moving into his new place and couldn’t cook.

When Usagi-chan got to Crown she was very insistent that this was a date, and Luna insisted it could be counted as more of awakening attempt; because it would help Mako-chan to deal with another weakness that she has.

She almost declined to go after the way everyone was talking about it, but she did. We’re almost packing things in here at Crown for the night. I wish there was some way I could help Mako-chan with this, but I realize that such things should be done for yourself and by yourself otherwise what’s the point? They’re not going to really help.

I had a nightmare last night. It was very vivid, and scared me. I woke up feeling as though I couldn’t breathe.
I was firmly convinced for a few moments, that I was still in the Dark Kingdom, and I hadn’t been cured. That being cured was some kind of strange dream. I almost called Usagi-chan to make sure I wasn’t being crazy, but I hit my head trying to find the phone and didn’t wake up to find myself in caves, or fighting or something, so I figure I’m okay.
Plus I’ve now gone through an entire day and not woken up.

I felt so scared though…and I…I wished that Mama was home so I could go to her. I don’t know if I should be so…annoyed with her–but I’ve barely seen her since she came back from Europe, and she doesn’t seem to have noticed that anything had happened to me at all. How I could tell her–I don’t know, but you’d think she would have noticed that her daughter was evil…

People still aren’t talking to Usagi.
Although from what she was saying today things might be looking up when we get back to school next week.
I’ll keep my fingers crossed.

We waited for Usagi to meet us at a coffee shop this evening, but she didn’t show. On the upside Rei and I got to talk to Makoto a bit, and ease her feelings, I hope, about things that have and haven’t been going on.
It seems there had been a mix-up, Usagi was working with Kuroki-san to produce a concert for Aino Minako (!) but we got the message she would meet us. Makoto feels, and I think she may be right, this is Kuroki-san sabotage. Rei agreed once she got over being very, very ticked at the waste of time.

It must hurt Usagi-chan to have the others ostracize her so much, I don’t think she’s ever really experienced it before, and I wouldn’t have wished that feeling on anyone, let alone someone I consider such a good friend. She tries to put on a brave face…when the people like M and K blatantly ignore her, and they used to eat lunch with her every day! I can’t understand it.

We (Naru, Makoto, Usagi and myself) arranged to meet on the roof to eat lunch, but neither Makoto nor Naru made it.

I wonder if Makoto is taking her lack of awakening hard…I thought to call her, but I have no idea what to say, and I fear interrupting something important. I probably should have just called…I’m such an idiot at times. After the way things were going at CROWN I wasn’t sure if I should, and that’s wrong of me. Even if Mako-chan told me she didn’t want to talk at least she would have known that I cared enough to call. I feel sorry for her today, Luna had her eating potato after potato, which is her least favorite food. She said that because we have no idea why Mako-chan hasn’t awakened to that second level of power we should try to help her overcome all of her weaknesses. I know Luna is our guardian and should know what’s going on more, but that just doesn’t feel like it’s a good way to do things. Who am I really to say, though?

Things are very strange, especially because of Kuroki Mio…
When we got to school after the battle the other day we found that the class was upset with Usagi, to put it mildly. We had believed perhaps Minako Venus had been wrong on her impressions of Kuroki-san being someone to watch, after she was kind to Usagi and seemed understanding, but then when Osaka-san and I got to class we found she was telling the class in such a way they believed Usagi had deliberately hurt Kuroki-san, it was awful!
I keep remembering how I could swear she kicked Usagi the other day while everyone was playing volleyball…then I think maybe I’m wrong, but there’s certain times where she just…there’s just…I can’t put it into words.
At least Osaka-san also believes Usagi’s character is genuine, without knowing the full extent of the situation, otherwise I don’t think Usagi could bear it.
The main other focus has been the fact that Mako-chan hasn’t awakened to her senshi powers yet. I’m not sure if there’s anything the rest of us can do to help her…I wish there was.

Here’s some pictures that I took, and some that Mako-chan and Usagi-chan took, at the party we had on Saturday.

We all had to pose with the party pop streamer things.

Then I made everyone pose without them. (Usagi-chan insisted on taking my picture too).

Usagi-chan dancing.

(Taken by Mako-chan) Usagi-chan and I singing karaoke. ‘C’est la Vie’ by Aino Minako-san (but of course!). The rest are assorted pictures of us having fun taken by either myself or Usagi-chan.

I almost have the party pictures finished uploading while that finishes I will do this survey that Usagi-chan sent me a few days ago.

[Describe your ]
x. [Wallet] I have a white purse with a metal clasp, and a black bill fold with a blue star on it.
x. [Toothbrush] Blue with white bristles
x. [Blanket] White and with a blue design on it.
x. [Coffee cup] I have a creamy white mug, and a translucent blue one, depending on whether it’s at home or at CROWN.
x. [Sunglasses] I’ve never really worn sunglasses because I’ve always worn my regular ones.
x. [Underwear] …I don’t think I’m going to talk about that.j
x. [Shoes] I have several pairs of black shoes, and slippers for school.
x. [Favorite shirt] Hm…I really like the white shirt I wore at New Year’s.
x. [Favorite pants] I don’t think I actually own any trousers.
x. [CD in stereo right now] Aino Minako — VENUS.
x. [What you are wearing now:] A white denim skirt, and a white and blue shirt.
x. [Hair] Black, usually in a half ponytail.
x. [Do you believe in love] I…
x. [Do you believe in soul mates] Well, considering my best friend seems to have one, I suppose I should say yes.
x. [Do you believe in love at first sight] Possibly.
x. [What do you want done with your body when you die] …I really don’t know.
x. [What are you gonna do when you're older?] Somehow manage being a doctor and senshi.
x. [How many songs do you have on your computer?] 137
x. [What band are you listening to now?] Not a band, Aino Minako.
x. [Look out your window...tell me what you see] A lot of tiny people milling down the street.
x. [If you could have any animal for a pet?] Any animal…I’d probably stick with my betta.
x. [What is the longest you've ever stayed up?] 37 hours.
x. [Last book you read] I’m working on the english book of ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’ that my grandfather gave me, Ringu, and several text books.
x. [Last movie you saw] I haven’t.
x. [Favorite book?] *thinks for a while* I like Shakespeare. I’m not sure, I suppose it would be one I can re-read…I know what the worst one was.

[ Body ]
x. [What do you most like about your body?] I like my feet.
x. [And least?] Um…my nose.
x. [How many fillings do you have?] None.
x. [Do you think you're good looking?] I really dont know.
x. [Do other people often tell you that you're good-looking?] Usagi-chan has called me cute before…but she was just being nice.
x. [Do you look like any celebrities?] Hama Chisaki ^_~

[ General Questions ]
x. [What do you prefer, a sunny or rainy day?] I don’t mind the rain so much, but sunny is usually better for your health.
x. [Do you consider yourself lucky?] To be back, yes.
x. [Do you feel pity for people who commit suicide?] I really don’t know.
x. [Choose one word to describe how you feel most often] shy.
x. [Is there more than one zipper in your pants?] I don’t own any pants.
x. [Have you ever used duct tape as a sewing substitute?] No…but then I don’t sew all that much.

[Habits/beliefs ]
x. [Are you disgruntled (having a general hate for everything)?] No.
x. [Are you vegan/vegetarian?] No.
x. [Do you think meat is murder?] No.
x. [Have you ever slept in an alley or park?] No.
x. [Have you ever gone a week without a shower?] No.

[You.]
x. [Status] Alive, happy and single.
x. [Crush] …
x. [Eye color] Dark.
x. [Height] 5′1
x. [Siblings] None.
x. [Pets] Fish–Einstein

[Favorites]
x. [Number] 5, 7 and 2
x. [Color] Blue.
x. [Day] Sunday
x. [Month] I don’t have one.
x. [Song] “C’est la Vie” by Aino Minako
x. [Movie] None.
x. [Food] Sandwiches.
x. [Season] Winter.
x. [Class] English.
x. [Drink] Mako-chan put me on to Shizuoka Green Tea, which is really tasty.
x. [Veggie] Bamboo Shoots.
x. [TV Show] I don’t watch TV all that much either.
x. [Radio] or listen to the radio.
x. [Store] Bookstore.
x. [Word] Gomen.
x. [Animal] Fish.
x. [Flower] Lillies.

[More Questions : )]
1. Name as it appears on your birth certificate: Mizuno Ami
2. Nicknames: Ami-chan, Mizu-chan, Mei-kao
3. Favorite cartoon character: n/a
4. Been toilet papering? No.
5. Favorite Holiday? New Year
6. Favorite toothpaste: whatever I’m using.
7. Favorite restaurant: I like Mako-chan’s cooking.
8. Favorite sport to watch: Volleyball.
9. Favorite ice cream: Mint.
10. Favorite sesame street character: um…
11. Disney or Warner Bros: Not sure.
12. When was your last hospital visit? Last month, when I um…passed out at the amusement park.
13. Who was the last person you got an email from?
14. Which single store would you choose to max out your credit card? A computer store.
15. What do you do most often when you are bored: update my journal.
16. Name a friend that lives the farthest away? Urawa-kun.
17. Most annoying thing people ask me?
18. Bedtime: Usually around eleven or midnight.
19. Last person you went out to dinner with? Usagi-chan, Mako-chan, Rei-chan and Luna.
20. Last movie you saw? None.

1. IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE? Okinawa.
2. FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? Smile.
3. WHAT’S THE LAST CD THAT YOU BOUGHT? I haven’t…no, I tell a lie I bought Usagi-chan an Aino Minako single.
4. WHERE’S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BE? with my friends.
5. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BE MASSAGED? I’ve only ever had my shoulders done.
6. WHAT’S MOST IMPORTANT, STRONG IN MIND OR STRONG IN BODY? Strong in mind.
7. WHAT TIME DO YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING: About five or six.
8. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE KITCHEN APPLIANCE? Toaster.
9 WHAT MAKES YOU REALLY ANGRY? The thought of betraying my friends.
10. IF YOU COULD PLAY ANY INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Flute.
11. WHICH DO YOU PREFER? Sports car or SUV? Neither.
12. FAVORITE CHILDREN’S BOOK? I recently read the Cat in the Hat and that was quite funny.
13. WHAT’S YOUR LEAST FAVORITE HOUSEHOLD CHORE? Ironing.
14. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Um…
15. CAN YOU JUGGLE? I’ve never tried.
16. THE ONE PERSON FROM YOUR PAST YOU WISH YOU COULD GO BACK AND TALK WITH? My father.
17. IF YOU COULD MAKE ONE MOVIE STAR FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU, WHO WOULD IT BE? I’ve never really thought about it. That would be a little selfish.
18. IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB THAT YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD IT BE? A doctor.
19. IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT THE PERSON YOU MOST LOVE, WHAT WOULD IT BE? That she didn’t work all the time.
20. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANDY? Men’s Pocky ^_~

We have a new student Kuroki Mio-san who is an idol, like Aino Minako, only she has just appeared and is already ’super-popular’. Usagi-chan doesn’t seem to be taking too well to this…she feels bound by a loyalty to Aino Minako to not like her so much, and the others in the class are all very excited and paying her a lot of attention.
She does seem okay; but I worry, of course, especailly Usagi-chan was hit by her serves, several times while the class was playing volleyball, even once in the nose.
*chews thumb* Kuroki-san was apologetic about it, and Usagi-chan stubbornly refuses to back down. But then I could swear she hit Usagi-chan on purpose…maybe I’m seeing monsters were there aren’t any.

Training, though, training, even after the extra sessions, didn’t go quite so well, in itself; but then Artemis-san, Sailor Venus’s cat came into the room. He explained to us Sailor Venus is worried about Kuroki Mio, but then there was a youma…so of course discussion had to be put on hold. *ahem*

In a sense it was useful, I’ve been able to practice using the tambourine’s some more. They’re an interesting device. In a sense they work like an amplifier, enabling us to use an attack without having to call and focus so much. We had a difficult time of it, the youma was able to absorb most of the attacks that we sent out towards it, and when we were trying to use the attack we had used the other day, a combination attack…it disarmed me.
While I was willing the youma to be able to not get the tambourine, energy flowed through me and caught the tambourine (not the youma) and enabled Luna to retrieve it for me. I was a little dumbstruck. Luna used an odd attack against the youma, which distracted it enough that we were able to use the attack, and defeat it.

Usagi had apparently been talking to Kuroki-san before the youma attacked, hopefully they were airing out their differences, and can see peace enough that there aren’t any strange things like there were today.
Kuroki-san seemed to be okay with Usagi-chan, she had been cut somehow, perhaps youma attack, and Usagi-chan bound her arm, and she said she was fine.

We can report that back to Artemis now, and it should be a relief for Venus-san.