Brother,

Today's date is April 11th, 2010. The weather is clear, if a little chilly. I am currently at my father's household. (Tokonosu, M Ward, K District, X-X-X)

Are you well?

I've been thinking of taking a vacation overseas lately. It's my last year of high school, and while it's not expected of me, I know I should look into a good university to apply to. It's very difficult to pick between them all, though. I could always apply for a scholarship, but there's a lot of other people my age who are thinking the same thing. I don't think I'm smart or talented enough to make the cut for the scholarships. But I'll be scolded if I aim too low and just settle for a university with a poor education plan.

Did you have this kind of pressure when you graduated? Did you even go to university? It's stupid, but some days I forget the age difference between us. I can't remember if you were still in high school when I left. I'm a pretty terrible sibling, right?

Speaking of siblings, how's our little sister doing? She should be about eight now, right? Time really flies. I wish I could've sent a present over these past few years, but I wasn't sure exactly where to send it. Or if, y'know, it'd even be accepted. I figured stuff from me isn't exactly welcomed in the household.

It can't hurt to try, though. What kind of things does she like? I'll keep an eye open for something for her. What did I like at that age? I think I still liked dolls and junk. Maybe.

You have to tell me if she doesn't like dolls. I have to be halfway decent to someone in both these families, and the last thing I want is to disappoint another younger sister.

How am I doing?

As always, I am existing.

Hey fellas. Been a while.

Considering it's been, what, eleven years since this fic was started? I figured I'd revisit it for nostalgia and rewrite it with the skills I've improved upon, especially since I'm not entirely happy with how the story went and the way it concluded. So I've decided to announce an ten year anniversary rewrite, which you can find on my profile called "Existing". It's once again an SYOC, and you can find all the information on it on my profile.

Thank you to those who read the original, and thank you again to those who will give the rewrite a chance. I hope I can finish the rewrite in a way that I can be satisfied with and also bring a story together that everyone can enjoy reading.