Unraveling mystery

This is the first time in years that I've actually been home for Obon. And it's Arashi's first time experiencing it, too. When I told her about praying at the shrine for dead relatives, she insisted that we also go pray for the red wolf pup that passed away last month. Only girl in the litter, and she died from a perforation in her small intestine, the poor thing. So I suppose I'll be paying respects to her, too.

Also, anyone interested in seeing some of the more nocturnal animals actually awake and active, Ueno is holding a night safari. You can go through on your own or with a guide, and I'll be there for about three hours starting at 7pm. Feel free to stop by and come through the safari, and if you're really lucky, the wolves might just sing for you. 

So, with help from some powerful people (Atobe), Munehiro and I have adopted a little boy. His name is Dmitri, and we are keeping it that way, he's blond and Russian and totally precious. After the mafia tried to get him from the daycare, we found out the little guy didn't have anyone else to go to. His mother gave up her rights to him for his own safety, and now he's ours. Arashi is thrilled to bits to be a big sister, and Rio has such a problem at night trying to decide which kiddo to go cuddle up to! Poor pup, such a rough choice to make. Dmitri is still a little shy, and his Japanese is...a bit behind where it should be, but he's soaking up the language like a sponge.

Ok, so it's a day late. Oh well! I was a little busy yesterday spending the holiday with my family, and trying to pry Arashi off of her brand new bike long enough to eat properly. She absolutely loves it, and didn't even fight about the helmet, which was good.

Atobe, I didn't get a chance to say this earlier, but thank you. The present you got us is absolutely amazing, and I can't wait for us to put it to use.

Damn, damn, damn. I know my apartment has really strict rules about pets, which really sucks. Those Corgi puppies that Kirihara posted a picture of are just too cute, and I really want to get one of them.

( To Kabaji )