Fabricant451

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...my time in America has been...strange. It has only been a few months so this letter might have you assume that I am homesick and maybe I am and maybe you were right that this was not the wisest decision, but it was my decision and though it came after an argument I still want to thank you for allowing me to make the choice. I do miss Korea. The noise is so different here. When I was in Seoul I felt like I could hear the thoughts of myself and those around me, but it's so much different here in America. I'm not sure if it's better or worse, just that it's different. Compared to home, things here just sound so much...

For a moment a slightly hunched over head looks up. From behind, muted by the presence of a closed door and walls, running footsteps are heard but only just barely as they are drowned out by the elated screaming of someone who should not be running indoors. Another voice calls after the first, shouting out a warning. A loud THUD and a subsequent THUMP silence the footsteps and the voices, until only an expression of pain from running into a wall is left to provide the ambient soundtrack.

...louder.

I have been getting used to things finally, and spending time with some of my classmates has been a learning experience even more than school has been. I haven't told you about some of my classes but they are going well. I think it's because the curriculum at home is slightly harder, but in my Algebra class I am one of the top students. I've been helping a sophomore, that's someone a year older than me, with her math homework. If the concepts didn't have to be taught in English I think I could have gone into higher level math classes here. But I think my favorite class is going to be chemistry. I don't really think I can memorize the element chart but I look forward to the class because it's where I made my first friend away from my host family. She's my lab partner and she is into video sports, like Jong Kook-sachon. Maybe I should set them up!

I think my English is improving but sometimes people talk very quickly so I just pretend to understand them. I hope it doesn't make me look stupid to them. I think if they went to Korea and went to school there they would find it similar. I don't think anyone has said anything bad about me in English, though one of the people here calls me 'Minced Meat' and I'm not sure what that means, but this same girl I think is a little...different so I let her do it. She is very funny but sometimes I feel like a mother around her! She is good friends with my host family's son so she is around the house often. I wonder about her family sometimes and why she spends more time away from her own home. But I don't want to step above my boundaries.

A small, thick, bright orange stick is dipped into a small cup of a smooth, creamy brown spread; the crunchy snap came with a few little splashes of moisture dropping to the plate. In the distance the footsteps have picked up again, meaning the shouts were not far behind.

My host family seems like they are a big deal. They live in a house that is bigger even than the COEX Shopping mall! I have not really met the sister but I am told she is not a nice person but I don't think that's true. I think everyone is a good person somewhere. I am being looked after by Henry, the son. Yes he's a boy but don't worry there isn't anything going on. We don't even sleep in the same room and I think he has a girlfriend. I question his taste, though, since his girlfriend I think is the same one that calls me 'Minced Meat' and is a little on the loud side. I saw the two of them go upstairs at a party and that is a very American thing to do! But Henry is a good person. He has these cute sea animal things and he let me feed them once!

Oh! Don't worry! I was at a party but it wasn't on a school night and I only had water and carrots. I don't want you to worry. I know we've had arguments but you didn't raise me improperly and I'm not here to make myself or our family look bad. This is a learning experience. And so far I've learned...that I really miss home.

It is fun here and every day is very different but the food isn't the same, the music isn't the same, and even though there are many different people of shapes and sizes...it just isn't the same. It has been a few months and I have only made one friend outside of Host Henry and his girlfriend Parker. I would like to make more friends but it isn't easy. In English class I can't even speak when called upon and I think that makes people think ill of me. At the party I mentioned people only talked to me because they had to since I was serving their drinks...um..it was like fruit juice called 'punch'.

I am sure that this choice wasn't a bad one and I am not wishing to come home early, but I understand your concerns when you said it would be difficult. The more time I spend in America the more I realize there was more wisdom in your lectures than I realized. While I will not be coming home early since I will fulfill the transfer requirements...so far I have not found something that would make me want to stay. Henry is very nice and sweet and has been helpful and my one friend, Kit, is someone I can keep in touch with even in Korea.

I hope my next letter has a different view and that I was just letting my high expectations control me. But America...is a foreign place even though much of it feels so very familiar.

There came a loud knock at the door and the familiar cry of 'MINCED MEAT'. Time was up.

I have to go now as it is the morning of a school day as I write this. I hope this letter reaches you in good health and prosperity.

건강히 지내세요.

Mahoutokoro School of Magic

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Usagi's First Love (Scriddles and Fabricant451)

Nozomi didn't mind eating in silence even while sitting with another. Conversation starters were not exactly her area of expertise. It was nice just to have someone to share the experience with, and as far as Nozomi was concerned, Usagi was one of the more cheerful members of the class. Nozomi had certainly had a bit of amusement on some instances where Usagi reacted loudly on a test. It was good that she could enjoy her youth like that and Nozomi was mildly envious of the carefree way Usagi seemed to go about things. The two of them sitting together no doubt looked like an odd pair for an outsider's perspective. The calm, cool, mature young lady and the aloof, lazy, cheerful Usagi.

She had been absorbed in her own little daydreamy sort of world that it took Nozomi a minute to register that Usagi was speaking. After a quick apologetic bow of her head Nozomi followed through, speaking with a reserved tone. "I made it myself. I make all my lunches myself, or at least I try to. When I can't I have to get something from the cafeteria. Is it the same for you? You always seem to enjoy your food so you must be a good cook."

Coming of age, teen and family drama! Oh, my!

Younger Cabernet sister it is

Coming of age, teen and family drama! Oh, my!

So are our characters the children of the elite folks? Are there reservations or is it first come first serve

Usagi's First Love (Scriddles and Fabricant451)

Nozomi Tachibana had been daydreaming again. While class was in full effect, Nozomi had been gazing out of the window, tapping her pencil on her fingers. There was a thoughtful expression on her face, which worked nicely given that her seat: center of the aisle next to the window, made it so her dark brown hair was swaying just lightly in the breeze. Nozomi snapped out of her little daze when the teacher called on her. She rose from her seat, book cradled in hand and recited the passage as requested, up until she stumbled over her words near the end. Classical literature was not her best subject, but at least she was able to lightly laugh about it, along with other classmates.

Nozomi generally enjoyed school, but every so often she had the appearance of someone who was wishing they were anywhere else. But there was a cool aura about her, which at least served her well on a social front. While she wasn't spending her weekends on shopping trips with friends, she at least talked to others every morning, told them hello, and could engage well enough.

Soon enough it was lunch and in true fashion, Nozomi was at her seat with a properly prepared meal. Rice, meat, some plump tomatoes. Simple but effective. She was in mid-bite of rice when a fellow classmate asked to sit. Nozomi looked up. The hairstyle was distinctive, and Nozomi thought the bun-tails were cute - cuter than her own simple medium length straight style. "No, it's not at all." Nozomi nodded, gesturing with her head towards the chair. "It's...Tsukino, isn't it? Please, sit."

Usagi's First Love (Scriddles and Fabricant451)

I'll get to work on a response!

Usagi's First Love (Scriddles and Fabricant451)

Name: Nozomi Tachibana

Age: 14

Gender: Female

Birthday: September 24

Astrological Sign: Virgo

Favorite Colors: Purple, Light Blue

Favorite Food: Gyudon. Red bean buns.

Least Favorite Food: Natto

Hobbies: Cooking, Drawing, Singing karaoke

Dream: To get into university and start a little business.

Personality: Nozomi is a studious lady who sometimes has the aura of someone a bit mature for her age which has the distinction of drawing people to her. Due to her friendly attitude, Nozomi rarely tells people 'no' but by the same margin she doesn't really appear to have many close friends. That doesn't prevent her from smiling and socializing when it comes up, but there's clearly more than just a cool, friendly young lady as she presents herself. While not a top student academically, she consistently maintains her grades but strives to get better grades but just can't seem to. During class, Nozomi has sometimes been spotted to be gazing out the window and moving her pencil in her notebook for reasons other than notes and that may be a factor in her average grades.

I can put in about her home or anything else as needed!

Usagi's first love [FxF]

I don't mind talking about details in PMs. But before I do, I just have to ask, is it possible to create multiple threads if you want to roleplay this idea with more than one person? I got contacted by three people (including you guys) and I think it might be interesting to see where the roleplay takes us each in different ways. :)

@Scriddles

You're allowed to create multiple threads. If everything is in one thread with one group then it's less of a 1x1 and more of a group thing. So for three different story lines with different people you can do multiple threads. Or PMs.

Usagi's first love [FxF]

I am definitely interested in this. Would you prefer talking details here or via PM?