Title: Dear Takeuchi-sensei...
Author: Hitsuji Kinno
Genre: Alternate Reality/Reality
Rating: PG?
Part: 1
Date created: 4/16/04
Date modified: 4/20/04
E-mail: Hitsuji Kinno webmistress@takeuchi-naoko.com
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Mori Chuko#-##-##, @@@@@, @@@@@@
Tokyo, ###-####
Takeuchi Naoko-sensei
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Tokyo, ###-####
Dear Takeuchi-sensei,
How are you doing? How are Togashi-sensei and Petit Ouji doing? I hope that this letter finds you well.
I know your secret now, and I should tell you that I became a Sailor Senshi, just like you, for the first time today. I am very honored that you would entrust me, a fan of yours to become Sailor Jupiter.
I still don't understand exactly why I have these powers, or why I was chosen by you, but I am sure you will clarify as I progress and find out about the other Sailor Soldiers.
I should tell you that I heard from Tsukino Usagi-san. I didn't really know if she was real, but since you've mailed me, I'm sure it was her. I thought it was a prank--to be very honest with you. She said that the person who will temporarily replace Tuxedo mask is a fan of your husband, Togashi-sensei. I wonder if you have a greater reason for this because I don't think Yuu Yuu Hakusho fans understand or appreciate Tuxedo Kamen. They don't understand why Tuxedo Kamen must be so mysterious, dashing, and what they call, "useless". I don't think he's useless, but they say compared to Kuruma's red rose whip, he is. Did you pick someone cute?
I should really give you the report you asked for before you get too confused.
I did receive the pseudo "Jupiter Sailor Crystal" in the mail yesterday. I liked the paper you wrapped it in. It was very cute! I liked the little stars all over it.
Also, I noticed that it was dim compared to the way you drew it in the manga. Is that normal? Can I really do everything that Sailor Jupiter does, or is it limited?
Anyway, I should get to the part where I used it.
I was really tempted to use it right away, to you know, give it a test run, but I figured that it wasn't a good idea, and that I should follow sensei's orders. My dad always wanted to be a jeweler until he got kicked out of College for goofing off too much and then went back to College and ended up with a steady office job. He helped me make it into a necklace. Is it ok that I showed it to him?
I concealed it in my Sailor uniform for school today. I was very careful with it. No one saw it. I would have liked to show it, but I knew it wasn't a good idea.
It was very hard to hide it during gym, but I managed to conceal it in my gym bag. I also had trouble hiding it during club since I run track and people in my club tend to borrow things from each other and I don't own a lock for my locker yet. I managed to tuck it into my bra, which kind of hurt at first, but I got used to it being there, since I tucked it between the layers of my padding. It almost slipped out several times, which was very annoying, because I had to worry about it and my track time. The club president said that my time was slower today. Do you have any tips on concealing it since I can't hide it with my ki?
I should tell you about what happened after club! I was walking home from school alone because my house is in the opposite direction from my friends' apartments. I tend to like to walk slow and I visit the florist on the way because my mom, who is sick, likes flowers. I didn't tell you that she's sick, did I? The doctors don't know when she'll be better. It's called something like, "Rusima" or "Luckina" or something like that. it's supposed to be cancer of the marrow, I think. Maybe you would know. I heard that you got a degree to become a pharamist? They said that it might be terminal, but I keep hope. I go to the shrine every Sunday and pray that she will get better. I also go to the church to pray to God that He won't take her. She's really nice, my mom is, and she still has a lot to do yet.
Anyway, because I spent so much time at the florist, it got dark. papa always comes home late and he's usually drunk, so I get to stay up late as I like. I know that since you're a mother, you probably disapprove, but I want to always get my mother something cute and new! Doesn't Petit Ouji ever pick you flowers?
After I left, I walked towards the house, but then I saw this guy attacking a child. I'm not inclined to really help people in trouble-- I'm not that impulsive or stupid, but then I saw vines grow out of his head. The poor kid screamed on the top of his lungs. They quickly wrapped around the kid and raised him about 5 feet into the air. I forgot to ask, but what class of monsters are these things? The last ones I know were called phage, right?
I transformed using, "Jupiter Crystal power! Make up!" it was a lot faster than I thought it would be! The anime always makes it seem lewd. I was worried about it, but it was only a second or so to transform. My only complaint was that it made me dizzy.
I was interested to find that the crystal and chain disappeared into my locket! I didn't know it could do that! Only if I had a real locket and not just a transformation one!
I have to admit that it was rather cold that night, but for some reason, the sailor fuku kept me warm. I'm not sure if it was the Sailor Fuku that kept me warm, or if it was the fighting or what.
I wasn't sure what level I could use my powers since you never specified which attack phrases I could use, but I used, "Flower Hurricane!"
I didn't know if it would work since it was a manga attack, but it did! Does that mean that when the real Usagi attacked with, "Double Moon Heartache", she did it with Chibiusa? I'm not sure. Does that mean, "Supreme Thunder Dragon" doesn't work?
The monster didn't disappear , but it was stunned, so I got bolder and used "Sparkling Wide Pressure!" on it. However, it broke a few windows, so I had to stop using it because I don't have that much allowance. How do Usagi-taichi pay for the damage? I know that it gets fixed, but I never have seen Usagi-chan with a part-time job.
I was forced to use level 1 "Jupiter Oak Evolution" because it doesn't break windows. That caught the monster off-guard. I high-kicked him when he tried to charge. It's a lot more difficult than I thought it would be. My ponytail whipped me pretty hard as I landed in the back. I've never liked ponytails for that reason. I've always worn short hair. It caught me off guard long enough for the monster to do one of its attacks. Luckily, I was only scratched. I managed to put a Band aid on it later, but I was under the impression that the crystal healed all of the minor injuries. I now know that it probably would be hard to draw all of the Band aids and bandages.
I fired off another, "Jupiter Oak Evolution" quickly this time when he tried to get closer. It was only half the power, but it was enough to turn the monster into dust.
The kid was scared. I didn't really know what to do with him, so I tried to comfort him as he cried. I didn't know where his parents were and although I looked around, they were nowhere in sight. I was relieved that he knew his way home from there. he was very silent most of the way, except to point out which way we were supposed to go. I don't blame him for his silence, I'd be scared too.
After he got to his house, he called me, "onee-chan" which made me feel good. I told him that he should say he got lost because his parents wouldn't believe him if he told them he was attacked by a monster. He made me pinky swear that I wouldn't tell them what really happened, and he swore not to ever tell my secret. I went to the door and knocked. His mother answered, and was very worried about him. I told her that I found him, and she seemed very grateful, so much so that she invited me in. I had to decline because of my homework. She had really kind eyes. She was also very strong because he hadn't cried, and was patent. She is a very good mother. She invited me to come back if I was in the neighborhood. It made me feel good that I could help the kid out.
On the way back, I got lost, but I did make it home eventually and I finished my homework. I don't know when papa will be home from the office, but I have to go to bed now. It's pretty hard to be a Sailor Soldier, but I think I can handle it. Thank you for this experience! I promise to try my best!
Sincerely,
Mori Chuko
P.S. I think I'll send this letter tomorrow, I hope you don't mind having a late reply.
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* I based the real-life situations from a real book titled "The Secret Life of Mariko". Also, I should mention that a lot of Japanese men stay out very, very late. It's typical for them to arrive home at 1:00 am or later. Also, a lot of them stay out late to get drunk and discuss business with their buddies.
* It's also typical for a lot of them to get office jobs to create a stable financial situation rather than chase after their dreams.
* I should also note that Tokyo is very, very hard to navigate. Even japanese who live there often get lost, which is why Chuko-chan would get lost so easily.
* I hope you enjoyed it, if you didn't please critique on it, and tell me what I could improve and how!
* If you did enjoy it, then I hope you stick around for the next installment.