(Network post) Introduction~(^o^)/

[hoshikage_himeko]

Hello everyone!~
I figured since I've entered this school, I could also make some use of its student network!
(Haven't even touched one of those network things at my old school once, to be honest...(;´Д`) but can't hurt to try, I guess. Especially because they told us it's useful for socializing and making some friends here...)

Well...where to start? I see quite a lot of entries with self-introductions, so I think I'll give it a try myself!~
I'm Uehara Himeko, currently a second year here at Chitoku! (≧ω≦)
I’m from Tokyo originally and usually spend a lot of time in Sapporo as well.
My clubs are the dance and the band club, where I take part as a singer (`・ω・´)
If you have some free time, you are all welcome to watch us perform in the near future.
I haven’t really seen much of Kobe yet. But I guess I’ll get used to it soon. If there’s anyone out there who has already explored the area a little by now, I’d appreciate some information on interesting places!
Feel free to ask me questions, if there’s anything else you want to know!
Hopefully, I'll see some of you around campus, then ♪
Looking forward to a great school year with everyone!
Please treat me well!~♪

(Oh, and if whoever reads this has some cocoa to spare sometime just give it to me, please! Don't know how it vanished so fast this time, but I'm running short on it again!!! >o<…)

Comments

[phantomcloud]

I'm a first year so that makes you my senpai, too! （＾ｖ＾）

I haven't seen much of Kobe yet either but it seems like a nice city. What kind of music do you like to sing? Do you like karaoke?

[hoshikage_himeko]

Ah, I better try to be a good senpai, then! (≧ω≦)
Where are you from~?

Let’s see…I like to sing a wide variety of different music styles, except for things like hard rock or metal, I guess. They aren’t exactly fit for my voice…( ´▽｀)
I’m mostly experienced and trained in singing idol music, though.
And I love Karaoke! I really hope there is a nice Karaoke center somewhere in town.
But even if there is one it’s just no fun to go alone, right?

What about you? Do you like music and Karaoke as well?

[phantomcloud]

Tokyo~ (✿◠‿◠)

Oh, that's neat. How long have you been singing? Do you take dance lessons outside of school? I'm sure there's a karaoke place in town somewhere. I'm not much of a singer myself but I like having fun with friends. (☆^ー^☆)

I like music a lot though my tastes can be a little weird, I'm told. I like going to karaoke though! （＾_＾）

[hoshikage_himeko]

Another one from Tokyo!? I know that there are a lot of us but I’m surprised that we are this many! （゜A゜;）
I'm from Minato ward, by the way!

I’ve been taking singing, dancing and variety lessons ever since I can remember! I guess that’s probably what you have to do when you’ve been raised in a family like mine (´・ω・`) But I can’t complain! ♪ It’s all for achieving my own goal in life, so to say!

I see! Well, karaoke is pretty fun! I feel like I haven’t been there in ages though…
But since we both would like to go…how about we just go together, then? ♪
It’s boring alone and it doesn’t really matter how “weird” your taste in music may be. It’s all about the fun anyway ~ (≧ω≦)

[phantomcloud]

I'm sure there are more who haven't introduced themselves yet, too! I'm from Sumida ward. (^～^)

Are your parents performers? That sounds really interesting! What is your goal in life, by the way?

I'd really like that. I'm in! (＝⌒▽⌒＝)

What room are you in, by the way? I'm in 413.

[hoshikage_himeko]

That’s probably true! (^ω^) Sumida ward, huh?…I’ve known someone living there quite some time ago.

You could say that! (^o^) To be honest, most people who are familiar with the entertainment business recognize my surname. My father, Uehara Takeshi, is an actor and my mother, Uehara Yuko, was once the leader of a pretty well-known idol unit. It’s not only my parents, though. Nearly my whole family was or is still active in the entertainment industry here. Anyway, I don’t really like making a fuss about it. It's good that you don't seem to know much about it! ♪
My goal in life is becoming an idol, too. But I’m still miles away from that.
But enough of me! Do you have a goal in life? (≧ω≦)

Alright! ♪ That’s great! I’m looking forward to a nice karaoke session with you, then! ♪ Hopefully we can go soon!

Um…I’m in room 510…if I remember correctly. (´・ω・`)

[phantomcloud]

Really? What school did they go to? （゜◇゜）

I understand! (ヘ。ヘ)

Oh, I don't really have any goals or aspirations. At least, none that are interesting like yours are. （；_・）

Let's see~ I'm free after school on Wednesdays, Thursdays, most evenings, and on Sunday. Do any of those times work for you? (*´∀`*)

[hoshikage_himeko]

I just know that she went to Sumida junior high school because it was near her home. (;´Д`) I never heard to which high school she went afterwards, though. But since her parents are just as active in the entertainment business as mine I guess she is going to some private school for sure…
In fact, I went to Horikoshi before I came here and I have to admit I’m kind of relieved that I could change schools! (`・ω・´)

I see…But as long as you find a goal in life you want to reach and you are able to do it someday, that’s totally fine! (≧ω≦)
You’ll find something important enough to make it your aspiration in life, I’m sure of it! ＼(^o^)／

I’m free on the weekends usually and on most evenings, too! But this week’s band lesson was shifted from Wednesday to Saturday somehow…so Wednesday after school would be fine, I guess! (^ω^)

[phantomcloud]

Wednesday, it is, then! Meet you in front of the dorms after school, then? (＾▽＾)

Thanks for the encouragement, senpai. I greatly appreciate it! I'll try my best, too! (☆^ー^☆)

[hoshikage_himeko]

Yes~! I'll make sure to be there!
I'm totally looking forward to it~! (≧ω≦)

[heirofkobe]

Heya. Taue Shinichiro-san here. I go by Taue usually. Shorter and less painful.

Lived here my whole life, so if you need any good places to go around here, let me know. Bunch of others from Tokyo at Chitoku that I know of so far.

Welcome. Kobe's a nice place. Make no promises about the Academy, though.

[hoshikage_himeko]

Well then ~ Got it! I’ll call you Taue-senpai from now on! ＼(^o^)／
You can call me whatever you like! I’m not that picky when it comes to names…well at least not if they are cute names!

So you are from here? That’s pretty fortunate! I’m dying to know about any good places here to pick up idol goods! You know… I would like to stay up to date even if I’m currently away from the heart of idol activities.
Oh, and do you happen to know something about a Karaoke center around here, too?

By the way, I don’t think it’s too rare to see a lot people from Tokyo here. It’s a huge city, after all!
Have you been to Tokyo before? ...I bet you have…so excuse the lame question on my part! (・ω・`)

[heirofkobe]

Taue-senpai works for me. Himeko-chan's probably a bit informal. I'll come up with something once I meet you. You learn a lot more about what to call someone when you've met them.

As for idol stuff...hrrmm. Motomachi in Chuo ward's probably your best bet, it's got most of the more fashionable shops in town. Kind of touristy, though, so if that's not your thing...

I suppose it's not that strange, given geographic numbers. The fact that so many Tokyo residents got into Chitoku makes sense when I think about it.

And yes, I've been there a bunch of times. Dad takes me when he goes on business. Been travelling more and more there lately, was there for a few weeks last winter.

[hoshikage_himeko]

Alright! No objections as long as it will turn out to be a cute name!
A lot of people are calling me by an informal or childish name, though. I just look the part, I guess (^ω^)

No, no it’s fine! If I can buy some idol goods there I’ll deal with it being a little touristy!
I’ll try to get there as soon as possible! Thank you very much! (≧ω≦)
I see! So was Tokyo to your liking? Or do you like it better here in Kobe?

[heirofkobe]

Tokyo's nice. A little bit big for my tastes, but still a very nice city. Most of my time there's sort of businessy, though. Dad's still training me to take over the company.

Kinda sad. Would like to see more of Tokyo.

[hoshikage_himeko]

I don’t know too much about companies, but sounds like a lot of hard work full of responsibilities. (;´Д`)
There has never been too much time for having fun on my schedule either, so I can kind of relate to that.
But now that I think about it… your father's company must be pretty huge, right? I think I can even recall my own father mention something about it some time ago… He’s into checking the news on a daily basis.

Well anyway~ ♪ Hopefully you’ll get to see some more of Tokyo when you get there next time! It might be a big city, but there are some very nice places you really should visit! (^ω^)

[burningbow]

Hello, kouhai. It is a pleasure to meet you. I am Imaizumi Mirai.

Sadly, like every student my age, I am a busy man. Otherwise it would have also been my pleasure to come and watch you perform.

Funnily, I am also from Tokyo. That's something we have in common, I guess?

[hoshikage_himeko]

Another senpai? Nice to meet you! (^ω^)

That’s really too bad! But I can understand the situation you are in! There are things that are probably more important than watching live performances when you are a third grader … but if you might happen to have some time to spare someday please feel always free to watch! ♪

I’ve heard that there are a lot of people from Tokyo here! But I guess you’re right! We have that in common at least!

[burningbow]

Really. I never would have thought it. We should all meet sometime.

Sorry. I think I can't find time, but perhaps I may. It's a bad thing to be too serious. You know, I would hate to miss your performance, Himeko-chan. I'm amazed you're getting an audience already. You must be an amazing singer.

[hoshikage_himeko]

Having a hu~ge meeting like that sounds fun! We really should do that someday! ＼(^o^)／

If you can’t find time after all that’s totally fine with me! Don’t worry about it!
Well ~ I guess I’m pretty good when it comes to singing…but I have had lots of training since I was little so it’s not really surprising.
I’m not nearly as good as my little sister though. She isn't that "idol-genius" everyone is talking about for no reason… I bet you’ve seen her before on TV or something. Her name is Uehara Anyu. She’s all over the place in the media recently.

[waterholdmedown]

Anyuu? Think I've heard the name. She's the new one, right? Saw some posters around.

[burningbow]

I see...

I had not thought to connect the name. Please don't think bad of me because of it. It's right I confess that I've brought some of her music once or twice, for cousins of mine.

But what's it like? You must be dedicated to her a great deal. Especially since you're not as famous as her... eh?

[hoshikage_himeko]

So idols aren’t exactly your thing, I guess? (`・ω・´)

Dedicated to my sister…? Um…No. Not as much as you may think, at least! She’s working on her own career and I’m working on mine. But don’t get any wrong ideas, senpai! Career aside we are pretty close to each other, of course! (^ω^)
You’re right, though! I’m not famous…at least not yet. But that’s no reason for me to cling to her. I’m lucky to have her and my family’s full support, but I’m solely here now because I’d like to reach my goal on my own… and not just because I’m part of a famous family~♪

[burningbow]

Yeah. It's been a while since I've listened to that sort of music.

Sounds like you've got a plan, though. I thought maybe you didn't work hard, but perhaps not. You've come a long way to come here, after all.

I find your closeness adorable, though. I'm glad. You're lucky to have such a good relationship with your family, Himeko-chan.

[hoshikage_himeko]

Of course I do work hard! By the time the next big audition comes, I will definitely pass it! (≧ω≦) Until then, I’m going to work extra hard on my stage presence and try to learn as much as I can. I’ve been given the opportunity to study here, after all. ♪♪

Yeah that might be true! But you seem to be pretty close to your family as well, right senpai? I mean you mentioned buying your cousins some of my sister’s goods, didn’t you? ♪

[burningbow]

Yeah. I don't see them often - I wonder if they're into other things these days?

... But family aside, the truth is you're still quite young. Are you going to work hard? What if you stay up late 'working on coursework' and miss the next day's audition? Are you sure you'll be fine in this huge place all alone?

[hoshikage_himeko]

Not seeing them often must be kind of sad…(;´Д`) I didn’t want to remind you! I was just curious…

Thanks for worrying though, senpai! ♪ It’s true that it was a little easier to coordinate school and idol training when I was still in Tokyo… and I really am on my own here, too… o(><*)o
But I have some confidence in myself. I’m going to give it my all, nevertheless and I definitely won’t miss my next big chance! ♪

[burningbow]

Why, I'm glad. You're a serious worker, Himeko-chan. It would be fantastic if others followed your example. I'm just surprised, since you're here at this special school and being an idol must be plenty of hard work.

If there's any help you need, you may ask.

[hoshikage_himeko]

It is hard work, indeed. But that’s just how the whole idol business works, I guess. (′・Д・)
At least, that’s what I’ve always been told from a very young age on.

Thank you very much for your offer, though! I’ll make sure to consult you when there’s something I can’t handle on my own! (^o^)

[burningbow]

Very good. You won't find a better teacher than me.

... Though now this conversation's drawing to a close, I'll say goodbye. If you'd like to ask me a question, I suggest you e-mail me over the network.

[waterholdmedown]

Shizuru. Kasubata. Yoroshiku naa.

Also from Tokyo. Seems there's a lot of us.

Haven't seen much yet. Island's kinda touristy, so skip it. Meriken Park's not bad.

[hoshikage_himeko]

Kochira koso yoroshiku~ ☆
There really are a lot of people from Tokyo here…Not that surprising though.But I guess that’s fine! They probably know the same places you do, so it’s easy getting to talk to them!

Thanks for the advices on where to go! (≧ω≦)
I think I'll try Meriken Park out when I happen to go into town next time!

So what is it you are specialized in? Sorry for asking that so suddenly, but I’m the curious type! (^o^)

[waterholdmedown]

Critical thinking. Class is kinda small. It's weird.

[hoshikage_himeko]

Sounds…um…interesting! (・ω・) The classes here are about the same size as they were at my previous school.
But I guess that’s different with public schools, isn’t it?
Yeah, the one on those posters you saw is probably her. She gets a lot of promotion lately. There’s her debut CD coming up soon, too.
She won't be coming to Chitoku, though. Don’t even know if she was invited. She has private lessons in order to make sure that school won’t get in the way with her packed schedule.

[waterholdmedown]

Normal classes are the normal size. Specialty's just small. Guess music must be bigger, right?

Not the idol type. Just see a lot of ads.

BTW. Maybe I'll see you at Meriken sometime. You a gamer?

[hoshikage_himeko]

That makes sense, then. Music is about average, I would say. It’s not too crowded, so you can still follow the teachers but it isn’t too small either. In fact, I saw some people in the last rows sleeping during some periods yesterday! (`・ω・´)

You should definitely watch more idol stuff! Most of them are utterly amazing!

I’ll try to get there sometime soon. Would be cool to meet you then! ♪♪
Games…? I’ve played a lot of board games, when I was younger…but I guess you are talking about those video game console things? They look fun…but sadly I never had the time to pick one up…(´;ω;`)
But that means you are playing them, right?

[waterholdmedown]

Eh. Not my thing.

Talking about arcade games. There's an arcade at Meriken. Takarabako. I've gone a couple times after school. Might not be your thing.

[hoshikage_himeko]

Fine~♪. I won’t try to force you into liking the idol culture any further! It’s probably really not everyone’s thing. (;´Д`)

I have never tried arcade games…but if you would be kind enough to show me how it works, I’d love to try!! (≧ω≦)

[waterholdmedown]

Sure. Sunday?

[hoshikage_himeko]

I’ll be there! ♪