Shihali--
You haven't seen the last of the Crimson admirer. I think we're finally going to see jsut why Saitou's grudge has lasted sooooo long....And I did give the low down on Tokio---she's been sent to a convent in Paris *snicker*
Nigihayami Haruko---
Old Takasugi did manage to slip one past them didn't he? Shamisen lessons indeed *grin*
Maeve Riannon—Ah the irony in the newspaper ad game *grin* And yes, poor Ayu-nee is a tad stressed not to mention the mega crush she's had on Saitou since I wrote my fic Koi Ni Shishou Nashi (There is No Teacher For Love)
Angrybee—So the insanity is contagious is it? Muwahahahaha.
Hakaita—Dear Buttons lives on in spirit...and degrading song.
You know the disclaimer drill we don't own the shows or characters and can't profit from this-- oh but if we could....:-D
And don't forget to check out the companion piece overseen by Miss Behavin–The Meiji Journal ---Interesting things are a brewin' in Tokyo....And Just wait until the Jupon Gatana's internal Report is leaked by Angrybee....
The Mibu Times -Dispatch
by
BarbaraSheridan and Miss Behavin
Vol 8
Front Page Personal Ad:
My Darling Captain Saitou:
"If effeminate, perfume wearing school boys are the best the Choshu Scum have to offer well..."
I am crushed that you would say such things about me. After all if memory serves you were singing quite a different tune when I had you bent over that bench near the river bank and I think it was something like this:
"Harder yes! Give it to me harder!"
And tell me, what exactly is up with that colleague of yours--- the girlie looking one who likes to give candy and play with the children near the Temple School? Hmmmmm?
I'm sure local parents would LOVE to know the details.....
Eternally,
Your Crimson Lover,
Battousai
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Official Notice:
Young Ichimura in the accounting department has recently found an unexpected surplus of 15,000 Ryu in our operating budget. Therefore Chief Kondou and I would like to offer the total sum as a reward to the man or men who bring me the head of that Kamidamned Battousai!
---Hijikata
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Ad:
The Ikeda-ya---a Wholesome Family-Oriented Inn that does not cater to the likes of perverted, child molesting Tokugawa supporters.
Ask about our Festival room specials for out of town visitors.
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In Local News:
Shinsengumi Captains Harada and Nagakura made numerous arrests of suspected Choshu spies at a male brothel in Shimabara last night. The arrests were a culmination of months of intensive undercover work. Several of those being placed under arrest resisted and Captains Harada and Nagakura had no choice but to execute them.
Congratulations to Captains Harada and Nagakura for their self sacrifice to protect the citizens of Kyoto!
Aku, Soku, Zan!
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Shinsengumi Captains Saitou and Okita happened upon a gathering of fifty so-called Ishin soldiers on the outskirts of town late last night. While the men claimed to be simple pedlars returning from a co-op market in Kobe they could not provide the captains with proper identification in a timely manner and were slain immediately.
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More Local News:
Also late last night a large group of Choshu Scum including the one reputed to be the Battousai were intercepted near the Shijyo River by the Shinsengumi Seventh Squad. Casualties were stiff on both sides.
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Notice From Chief Kondou---
I would like to assure the citizens of Kyoto that Captain Saitou Hajime is not on a personal vendetta against tomboyish young women and schoolboys with reddish brown hair. While it is true that he has arrested , and yes, executed serveral persons fitting the general description given above I can assure you that he was well within his rights in enforcing our laws when said persons could not quickly produce their name. Han affiliation or purpose in being on the streets.
---Kondou
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Employment Opportunity:
The Kyoto Town Council has agreed to hire more temporary street cleaners and exterior building cleaners in anticipation of more civic unrest.
Apply Council Offices, Kyoto
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Full Page Ad:
Sakamori's Cosmetiques Emporium has all your hair care and hair colorant needs at exceptional prices! Come by today and see what they mean when they say "Blondes have more fun!"
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Local News:
Following recent public outcry from concerned parents the Kyoto Town Council today voted to provide security checks in and around the Temple Schools. Only legal parents and guardians will be permitted on grounds when school recess is in session.
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Haunting or Hoax?
Several reliable witness reported seeing what appeared to be a vengeful wraith trying to attack a dozing beggar as he slept beneath a tree near Toriyama Park. According to the witnesses the spirit (which appeared to be that of a dazed yung woman) slithered up behind the young man and attempted to repeatedly strangle him to no avail as her arms kept drifting through his neck.
The unidentified young victim did not appear to notice and the witnesses were too frightened to wake him. They reported the incident to partolling Shinsengumi Captain in Training Ichimura Tetsunosuke who woke and questioned the alleged victim who denied knowledge of the incident.
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Official Notice:
ALL troop Captains INCLUDING Officers in Training are REQUIRED to attend nightly briefing sessions before leaving for their assigned patrols.
In conjunction, Captain Saitou Hajime will be presenting the MANDATORY lecture--Suspect Identification for Ahous.
---Hijikata
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Personal Ad:
Plagued by poltergeists? Stalked by spirits? Dogged by demons? Haunted by Hateful ex-wives who try to strangle you when you sleep?
I can help. 20+ years experience in dealing with the mystical world. Free initial consultation.
Contact: Fujita Gorou c/o this newspaper.
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Dear Ayu-nee:
When the maiden Sane Akira left me I cast myself into darkness, which was all well and good up to a point but now I realize that eternal life isn't all it's cracked up to be with only a freaky little cat and an even freakier little old squealy-voiced 10,000 year old shinobi for company. After all, one can only play so many games of Go even if they are accompanied by a rather nifty light show.
Have you any suggestions?
Go—ing a bit mad
Dear Freak:
You think YOU have problems? Try being ME for an hour after the events of recent days!
—Hijikata
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