Dear Heracles Karpusi,
Hello. My name is Honda Kiku, and I am pleased to have the opportunity to write to you. I am from Osaka, Japan. Where are you from? Please excuse my abruptness. I am unused to writing to strangers, and therefore I do not know how to address you. Should I treat you as an acquaintance, or as a friend? Should I treat you as an elder, or are you younger than myself? I don't know your age, or what type of ending I can add to your name. I'm afraid I'm at a loss as to how to address you. I'm sorry for being so rude. I do not mean it.
Feliciano, a close friend of mine, is demanding that I ask you what your favorite food is. He also wants to know your favorite color, whether you like animals, and if you like art. I confess that I am curious as well, but if you feel uncomfortable answering any of these questions, you are not obligated to respond. I do not wish to cause you discomfort.
I have a question for you, but you might find it offensive. I apologize for being blunt, but are you in any way related to the former headmistress of South Hetalia Academy of Higher Education, Mrs. Helena Karpusi? If so, why are you attending North Hetalia Academy instead? If either question makes you uncomfortable, I'm sorry.
Sincerely,
Honda Kiku
Dear Kiku,
I hope I wrote your name correctly, and that your first name is Kiku, and not Honda. I read somewhere that the surname comes before the personal name in Japan, but maybe it was just a rumor. I am Heracles Karpusi, and I'm from Samos, Greece.
Don't apologize for asking me questions. How else are you supposed to learn if you don't ask me questions? Be as curious about me as you would like, because I'm very curious about you! That came out a little wrong, didn't it?
I was born on March 25, but don't feel as if you should address me in any other way than a friend. I intend to become very good friends with you, Kiku. I don't feel uncomfortable about sharing information about myself. That's what friends do.
I do like food, although I can't really decide what I enjoy the most. There is a bright blue color that I really like, and I appreciate art. I do pottery and sculpting. I like cats. I have two, but I take care of the strays in my neighborhood.
My mother was the former headmistress at your school, but she couldn't be there this year because she got sick. The doctor has forbidden her from any strenuous work, so she's taking time off to recover. I attend North Hetalia Academy of Higher Education so my mother can't show favoritism. Is it bad that I'm glad she's on her sickbed? I always miss her during the school year, and now that she's home, I can visit her every once in a while, instead of nearly never.
I hope to hear from you soon,
Heracles
P.S. You haven't offended me once in your letter. Don't worry so much.
AN: Not much to say about this set, other than I was eating Greek food with a friend when I started writing it. Enjoy and have a nice day!