Alas, the wonder that is PeaceMaker Kurogane the anime will have come to an end by the time you read this *sigh* Let's hope they give us some tie-in movies or OVAs. Also the restaurant mentioned in the first section is that mentioned in the tie in fic "Hijikata, Your Goose is Cooked"



Mibu Times-Disptach

VOl. 12

by BarbaraSheridan & Miss Behavin

Letter from the Editor--


We apologize for the tardiness of this issue, which we attribute to certain unforeseen internal difficulties involving a series of legal matters resulting from our temporary association with a local restaurant. In any event, we bring you the latest from Mibu and the surrounding area.

---Kondou

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Official Notice!

The library adjacent to my quarters is not--repeat--NOT the Shinsengumi free lending library! Anyone caught taking my books will commit seppu---well maybe not commit seppuke per se but they will most certainly NOT be allowed to indulge in after dinner candy treats!


----Hijikata

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Amendments to the Internal Regulations

1--Anyone caught carelessly leaving loose vegetables in the compound causing unsuspecting superiors to fall will commit seppuke--even if they have already done so at a previous point in time.

2--Anyone caught quoting amateurish haiku in the vicinity of the Fukouchou's quarters will commit seppuku.

3.--Anyone caught laughing at anyone who quotes the aforementioned bad haiku will commit seppuku.

4--Anyone even THINKING of quoting or laughing at amateurish haiku will commit seppuku---Capt. Saitou IS psychic you know and he WILL read your mind.

5--Anyone who even remotely thinks of suggesting that we raise additional operating funds by taking part time jobs will commit seppuku.

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Notice from the Maintenance department:

Please use care when trying to open jammed shoji doors especially those less sturdy doors attached to linen closets. We are renting this compound and are responsible for any ensuing damages when our lease expires. Thank you.

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Reminder from the laundry service

Please remember to sew or mark your initials in your clothing. We have many multiple sizes and colors of uniforms and accompanying garments and to get your garments returned to you we must be able to identify you.


Also to the gentleman who inquired about extra services not covered by our agreement with Chief Kondou--Yes, we will be happy to offer additional laundering services for your fundoshi as needed for a very nominal fee.

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As Captain Okita Souji's elder sister I ASSURE you that the person proclaiming himself or herself to be my brother and committing heinous atrocities in and around Kyoto is an IMPOSTER! My brother has never worked in a boys' teahouse and he would never ever, EVER wear as ugly a kimono as has been reported on the IMPOSTER.

Okita Aneko

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Paid Advertisement--

The Ikeda-ya will be closing for remolding and change of management effective immediately. We regret the inconvenience and invite all you out of town visitors to visit our sister inn in the lovely domain of Satsuma.

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Full Page ad

Lord Matsudaira, Daimyo of Aizu and Protector of Kyoto wishes to invite you all to a celebration in honor of the Shinsengumi's rousing defeat of the contingent of Choshu Swine who recently attempted to disrupt our government and defile our beloved Emperor Komei.


As a gesture of thanks the Aizu Han by order of the Shogun and His Divine Excellency The Emperor Komei will be awarding a sizeable monetary reward to the members of the Shinsengumi (excluding those of course who were off duty and in the infirmary the night of the Ikeda-Ya Incident)

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Official announcement from the Imperial Palace:


His Divine Excellency the Emperor Komei is not on his deathbed and does not have smallpox. He merely ate something that did not agree with him and we expect him to be up and around and fully recovered in no time.

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Missing Person Report:


The family of the proprietor of the Masuya second hand store reports that Mr. Masuya has not been seen for almost a week. If anyone has information on him or his possible whereabouts please respond care of this newspaper.

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2 Page Ad

SHIMABARA WELCOMES YOU!


The business owners and residents of the Shimabara district would like to extend a warm and friendly welcome and invite all the men of the Shinsengumi to visit our late night business district during their next overnight leave following their next pay day.

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Letter from the Editor:


It is with great regret that the Mibu Times-Dispatch will suspend publication following distribution of this issue. It appears that we will soon be losing our lease on these premises and will have to relocate. We are currently looking at properties in the Toba-Fushimi and Hakkodate areas. While this is out of our usual circulation area we will gladly accept continued subscriptions to this publication once our new address has been announced.

---Kondou

Thank you thank you for al the hits and reviews!!!! This was a fun fic and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. BarbSheridan