Mizuno Ami’s Journal

We had some fun times and some not so fun, recently.

It was great for Usagi-chan to wend her way back to us, as herself and not as the princess, but she had the distressing news that Chiba-san is siding with the Dark Kingdom. It made me grow cold all over to hear that. We have to stick with Usagi-chan and support her, she says she’s okay with this and will work through it, but it must be awful.

She says she’s okay, and she does seem to be dealing quite well. I suppose the only thing to do is be there for her.

There have been some bad things going on lately, some a lot worse than others. I didn’t transfer schools, which is a good thing. I did some things perhaps I shouldn’t, but things have worked out.

I felt bad, being so worried about something as a school transfer, when Rei-chan had such deeper problems with her father. She and I spent some time together at CROWN, when neither of us wanted to go home, and we sorted out a lot of things. It was fun to spend time with her, I think it did both of us some good, as she points out we both tend to be pulled in, for different reasons. She couldn’t understand why I couldn’t just stand up to my mother in the first place and tell her ‘no’ this is something Rei has little problem with. She has such courage. I worry. I did not want to disappoint my mother, she expects for me to follow her footsteps, and I wish to please her, so I worry that she will hate me if I don’t live up to her expectations, such is the way things are.
Plus, I don’t want to lie to her, but I also don’t want to put her and my other friends in danger by explaining certain things.

As it stands now, she’s had another trip since then, and come back, and she understands that I like to spend time with my friends, and there are certain things I have to do, and that I’m still trying my best, and still doing okay, so it’s alright. Which is a big relief.

Other things have happened though, that make all the fracas over the school issues seem like nothing; and they involve Usagi-chan and Chiba-kun. As it is right now Usagi-chan has disappeared, for a while Luna had me pretending to be her, which worked out okay, suprisingly because Ikuko-mama-san had lost her contact lenses and couldn’t tell that it was me and not Usagi-chan. Right now Mako-chan is in my place and I have to look around for Usagi-chan and try and find out where she’s gone. Rei-chan has gone to see Aino-san for more information.

As to why–why has Usagi-chan disappeared? I have no actual idea. I have speculations only.
She and Chiba-kun were doing very well with their relationship, but then, Beryl…

Beryl appeared and she threatened the lives of the shittenou. She even stabbed Nephrite, or had him stab himself, because of this manipulation Chiba-kun agreed to go with her to preserve the lives of everyone else. He didn’t want Usagi-chan to continue to be controlled by the princess aspect of herself, her other self, self from the past…so, he brought her back to normal and went along with Beryl.
Speculation is that during the night after that the princess came to the forefront of Usagi’s personality again and is now dragging her somewhere around Tokyo, and the only clue we have is the sound of the harp…

Anyway, I should go. I just had to purge some of this out of my head so I could think more clearly and continue my pursuit.
Wish me luck.

In what could be considered mixed news, by which I mean both good and bad, Usagi and Mamoru are together, that is, in a relationship. Luna is extremely unhappy about this, but we sided with her, with Usagi-chan I mean.
I’d like to believe that our destiny is not written entirely by things that have happened in a previous existence we can’t even fully remember. Surely, if Usagi and Mamoru are aware of what happened before they can make sure it doesn’t happen again. So many other circumstances are different for them, surely that can make a difference?

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??

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.

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.

We have a new student at school: Kuroki Mio, she’s an idol, like Aino Minako (more about some events concerning her in a little bit). Usagi-chan is wary of her (Kuroki Mio), to say the least. To me, she seems alright, sometimes a little like she’s trying over-much, but I think it might be the adjustment to being a student, and the fact that everyone is excited by her? Trying to weed out genuine people from otaku? Me just making excuses because I don’t like to think ill of people?
Judgement will have to be reserved.

We started the new training today, after rescuing Luna from Motoki-onii-san…well…perhaps the other way around. She looks so young as a human that he didn’t want to let her in to the center, so we had to vouch for her.
The new training is a concentration technique, also designed to inulcate patience, and skill. We have to try and catch confetti being blown through the air, with chopsticks, to add to the difficulty there are many different colors of confetti and we are only allowed to catch ‘our own’ it’s quite tricky, even trying to focus on just one piece of confetti…
Rei-chan can already manage it…but then she’s Awake, aware of more, so must remember the technique from before. I did have vague feelings of deja-vu about it…but…I suppose I don’t trust myself enough to allow myself to remember it.

Luna is calling us back to try again, so I will have to edit and add more later.