Let us do our best, partner, and show the world what we have to offer. ;) We are one step closer already.

I think Oishi is one of the smartest among us all. Swimming is something everyone should check out with the heat being as it has been this summer. Thank you for coming with me, Marui - we should do that more often with our training.

America soon. I find it funny that Yanagi appears to be splitting us up as best he can with the plane tickets. Or, maybe it is just Yukimura and Sanada who will be on a separate flight. In any case, I am sure it will be an interesting flight.

Hm. It seems as though I forgot to number the past three entries I have made. I should probably go fix that.

I ran into two of the kids from the team at the soccer fields when Marui and I went swimming. They were kicking a soccer ball back and forth and then bullied Marui and I into playing with them for a little bit. After we come back from America, perhaps I will go ahead with the idea I had of allowing the team to form again for the summer. I know I will have at least some kids interested. :)

Hey, Marui. Check out this mood icon. Remind you of something?

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I have been getting in my soccer fix with Teppei, lately, by playing at the Rikkai fields. He seems to be happy that I am spending more time with him. I have new reading material, as well.

Another victory for Marui and I, too. :) It was a fun tournament.

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I am still rather bummed about the outcome of the Brazil vs. France match, but I am really proud of my home team - they fought hard and well. :) Good luck next World Cup, Brazil.

Mariana and I have been talking a little more than often over the phone, also. I think she wants to look into possibly coming to stay in Japan for university. She says that she doesn't like having this distance, anymore, and she would like to improve her Japanese. And she says she misses you, Marui.

It is quite a little early for the soccer season, but I have recieved a couple phone calls from parents of the children I coached (and from quite a few of the kids, too), and apparently they are feeling a little impatient about starting up once again. I am going to check with the rec center, but I think it should be possible to have a summer league as long as there are people interested. Apparently, some of the families have also been checking out the tennis tournaments Marui and I have been playing in. I have recieved quite a few "congratulations" from them and have been told to pass them along.

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Brazil vs. Japan - starting now. :) Good luck to both teams.

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Ready for horseback riding tomorrow, Marui? ☆

How is everyone else?

As some of you already knew, Marui and I are going to be in Brazil for the next ten days. The flight was very long, but enjoyable for the most part, with the only exception of the child sitting a few rows back that seemed to be sick, or something.

To all of you I gave the number to our house, here, feel free to call anytime - and if we do not happen to pick up, just leave a message and we will get back to you.

I think that is all. I imagine Marui will be on to make a post sometime soon. :)

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Congratulations again, Niou. It is only a matter of time before Marui discovers where you work. ☆

Akaya, how is your team coming along?

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I am quite relieved to hear you are doing fine, Yukimura. :)

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I have been busy with the kids at the recreation center; the summer camps have been great and a lot of fun. :) I have been making too many trips to the pool over the past few weeks, it seems. It is most definitely a good thing I enjoy swimming.

I miss soccer.

Marui, find a coconut for me and crack it open - just because. :)

Soccer season for the kids officially ended yesterday, so I now have this week off before starting up with various summer camps. I am not sure what I will be assigned to, yet, but I am sure I will find out relatively soon.

Before then, however, I think I am going to spend this week playing as much soccer as I can.

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When you wish upon a star...
Makes no difference who you are.
Anything your heart desires...
Will come to you. :)

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Yukimura, am I going to shake the name "Jakki-hime" any time soon?

When is registration for the tournament, Marui? It would be best to get an early start, if at all possible.

It will also be nice to play alongside you, Yukimura. I'm looking forward to it. Is there anyone else we can look forward to playing and winning against, when the time comes?

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...These flowers really are not so bad - and, I think I am used to the colours of my journal, now.

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Tonight, the team played very well and cooperatively, winning their game with a very high difference in scores. There were no arguments over who got to play in net this time around, either, so that was a very nice change. Looks like they have finally mastered how to work together in order to play their best, which is what we have been working on this season for the past month, or so.

I'm very proud of them. :)

I know your livejournal password. ☆

Though I think it looks much better, now, don't you~? ☆

How could I have not realized this before?

I had to do laundry tonight thanks to you, Marui. But, nonetheless, thank you for the coffee beans. :) And, once you are back on your normal diet, I encourage you to help me with the other goodies I received, as well.

Valentine’s Day was fairly uneventful for me. I did receive many little offerings from the girls, but luckily I didn’t have as much trouble as Marui or Oshitari. I do not think I have ever seen that big of crowds around Atobe before, either. It seems as though the girls wanted the last Valentine’s Day before graduation really count.

It was near impossible to keep the kids concentrated for their soccer practice last night. Also, I still do not think I will ever get used to mothers giving me chocolate from both them and the kids on Valentine’s Day in thanks for coaching the team. Seems strange that they would feel the need to do it, but there is not much I can do except bring in some treats once White Day rolls around in return, I suppose.