AN: So this is rather short... Think of it more as a preface or prologue, even an overture if you will. I think I'ma start out slow, and build up as I go along... Then again, maybe not.
This was inspired by the book This Is All: The Pillow Book of Cordelia Kenn by Aidan Chambers. Great book, that it is. If you've ever read it or plan on reading it, I'm probably going to follow that format: not the plot, of course, but just how the story reads. Should turn out interestingly enough... XD
Oh, and also: later there will be ShunsuiXNanao, with heavier romance in the later books which be sequels. This will mainly involve Shunsui turning from 'father figure' to 'potential lover' to 'actual lover' as she deals with her life without Lisa Yadomaru. But I'm still deciding- just thought I'd let you know so you wouldn't be confused. :)
Standard disclaimers apply to this and all following chapters.
The Pillow Book of Ise Nanao, Book 1 Chapter 1
What you are reading is to be my pillow book. As of now, it is simply a diary, but when the entire journal is filled, it will be the first book in the collection. This was given to me by my mentor, Lisa. Coincidentally, she gave it to me the day before she disappeared. That was nearly 15 years ago, yet I wasn't ready to put down my thoughts on paper. I feel as though I should continue with my life, despite her absence. That is what she would want.
I figure I should set some guidelines for this collection; it will assist me in the writing, and aid you in the understanding of what I shall write.
1. No eyes will see what is written until the book is finished. This does not include the entire collection; each book may be read by a third party of my choosing only after the journal is filled.
2. I will be writing in first person, and to you, Lisa.
3. Some of the chapters will be excerpts from my life, others dictations, and still others thoughts and feelings, or my views on subjects as I am exposed to them throughout my lifetime writing this. This is my journal- I shall write what pleases me. Even if it is just a list.
4. I will not exclude anything important that happens in my life, no matter how hard it is to write about it. I need you to understand the happiness and the pain that I've felt without you. This sounds selfish and petty, and I realize that it isn't your fault, but it's something I need to do for myself, whether or not you read this.
Enjoy, Lisa.
AN: Hope you enjoyed it. Review please! I'll love you forever and ever and you'll get a shout-out and you might just get a cookie and a hug and... and...