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January 30th, 2006

07:50 pm - Ken and Sam's room in Oak Hall, circa January 31 Ken practically bounds into the room, a cardboard box tucked under his arm. "Hey, Sam! Check out what my folks sent!" The box he's carrying is slightly bigger than a shoebox; taped to it is a small envelope patterned with peony flowers (Sam may recognize it as the sort of paper sold in Japanese stationery stores). Current Mood: chipper

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January 6th, 2006

03:37 pm - Moving in - Oak Hall, male wing, during Move-In days Ken walks around to the back of the car and collects his backpack and duffel bag. "[Thanks for the ride, Dad, Uncle Shun,]" he says in Japanese to the two men standing by the car. His father nods gravely, then gives him a rough embrace, a rare show of emotion. "[Do you have everything, Kentaro?]" Ken makes a quick double-check, and then nods. "[All set.]" He grins. "[Give Omi and Sakura extra petting for me, okay?]" His uncle chuckles. "[We promise.]" Ken shoulders his backpack and turns around one last time to wave to his father and uncle before he enters Oak Hall. After picking up his new keys at the office, he makes his way up to Sam's room - and now his, as well. Setting down his duffel, he knocks on the door. "Sam? It's Ken." ((OOC: Obviously, this post is open to mizu_nezumi, but if any other characters who could plausibly be in Oak's male wing at this time want to make an appearance, go right ahead.)) Current Mood: optimistic

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January 5th, 2006

07:44 pm - Keeping in shape - Fairgrove Athletic Center, Aerobics room, week of January 17 Dressed in a well-worn karate gi with a black belt around his waist, Ken finishes some warmup exercises and sinks into seizan stance. He draws in a slow breath, then lets it out. He mentally counts to ten, then launches into a flurry of kicks and punches, accompanied by loud kiai shouts. The snapping of his gi makes a counterpoint to his shouts as he moves with the grace of a stalking tiger, making the kata seem almost like some sort of warrior's dance. ((OOC: This post is open for sceneage. If anyone wants to join in, feel free.)) Current Mood: relaxed

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December 12th, 2005

06:26 pm - Ohtori residence, during Winter Break Ken finishes his breakfast and puts his bowl in the sink. "Hey, Mom - did the mail come yet?" With a smile, his mother hands him a small pile of envelopes. "Here you go, Kentaro." With murmured thanks, he leafs through the mail. **Phone bill, Christmas card from Mickey's family, something for Dad...** Then he spots an envelope with a return address from Fairgrove University, addressed to "Kentaro Ohtori." He rips the envelope open and pulls out a folded sheet of paper. **Ethics, Intro to Sociology, History of Japan II, Modern Japanese Literature in Translation ...ah! Japanese Warrior in Literature! I got in!** A wide grin spreads across his face. "Yes!" **This is going to be an interesting semester....** Current Mood: excited

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