Title: Echo
Author: ThievesCantSpeak ( formerly known as both Licarouche and IntimateMoments )
Rating: T
Fandom: Yu-Gi-Oh!
Pairing(s): Thiefshipping / Yami Bakura x Marik-centric ; mentions of Wishshipping and Ripshipping
Genre: Fanfiction ; Alternate Universe ; Mystery ; Crime ; Drama
Summary: Inspired by Hyouka. Marik Ishtar is given a great opportunity to travel abroad and chooses to study in Japan. He winds up at the same high school his older sister, Isis, attended during her time of study. At her request, Marik thinks about joining the Classic Literature Club in order to get a better grasp on the language. However, once he joins, Marik winds up in situations he could never imagine.
Dear Marik,
I hope the flight to Japan was pleasant. The last time I was on a plane all went well. Then again, I was privileged to fly first class. Anyways, I hope that things were easy for you. Here at home, father has been anxious and keeps mentioning that he wants to hear from you. As annoying as that might, it's only because he loves you and cares about your well-being.
How exciting, right? To study overseas is a blessing, so take full advantage of it. I'm only sorry that I didn't get to see you off at the airport. How exciting, right? After talking to father and Rishid, I heard you were going to Domino High School? I spent my last two high school years there. I'm actually a bit envious that you get to spend all four years there. The students during my time there were wonderful and kind. I can only wish that you will have the same wonderful experience.
If I could offer one piece of advice, it would be this:
Join the Classic Literature Club.
I spent some of my days there and found it to be an interesting experience. I know you'll want to follow your own path, but since your Japanese isn't as fully developed—I know you barely touched the books I've sent you—it would be good to start by reading and writing. Hopefully, you'll have a dictionary with you to make things easier on you. From what I understand, you can at least write several kanji characters, as well as the hiragana and katakana alphabet. However, that will only get you so far. Join the club and read as much as possible.
Besides, you might make some friends there. That would be nice, wouldn't it?
Please write back or call me once you're settled.
Love,
Ishizu