I wasn't aware that some of the faculty members at this university were willing to go to such lengths just to familiarize themselves with the student population.

I suppose that this is a good thing, however baffling.

In any event, classes don't start until the 31st... and I am without much to do until then. Perhaps I shall conduct some research in the labs.

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( Private to Ikkaku )

Inebriation strikes again. And this time, the consequences seem to be more long-lasting.

I believe a certain roommate of mine happened to spend the night at the male dormitory next door. I do hope that you were merely helping them with moving furniture.

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( Private to Momo )

I don't understand why people seem to feel the need to get inebriated over the winter holidays. In my opinion, time would be far better spent studying for finals and other worthwhile activities. I suppose that I'm in the minority when it comes to this topic, however.

I wonder if it's snowing back at KU. Perhaps I shall go browse the updated weather forecasts.

Perhaps it is worth mentioning despite the probable lack of interest: I was accepted to Karakura Medical School. With the semester winding down and only one more to go before graduation, this is fairly decent news. That being said, I must not stop trying. I have several other applications out for higher-level universities... if all goes well, more acceptances will arrive in the mail eventually.

As for next semester... I had been considering the idea of becoming a course assistant. The question being, of course, which professor I would prefer working for.

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( Private )

The secretarial post, from what I've heard, offers higher pay than being a lab assistant.

Yet, at the same time, having connections within the science department should help greatly with applications to medical school.

I wonder.

Also, my roommates have been coming back inebriated with higher frequency. I'm not certain how to feel about that.

...

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( Private to Wanderweiss )
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( Private )

Both of my roommates seem to be going out more as of late.

I don't mind, but it's strange to finally realize how much I had adjusted to having both of them around.

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( Private )

The rain was so sudden... I hope there won't be another power outage.

In my haste to leave for class this morning, I accidentally left the window open. Just a sliver, but it was more than enough. My bed is soaked.

...

I can't study in my room. The air is far too damp. Perhaps I ought to go to the library? Or the cafe?

The power outage was... interesting.

It was strange, seeing just how dependent everyone was on electricity. In our quest to learn more, to attain more knowledge, we have left behind many key survival skills, which could prove disastrous if this were to happen on a larger scale.

Some unusual things have happened lately, but aside from that... it's been rather peaceful. Almost too peaceful, to the extent that I welcomed the outage.

Meanwhile, it appears as though this semester, I shall be studying the effects of stress on Parkinson's Disease.

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( Private )

...do I honestly come across as a "sad" person?

I don't understand.

What must one do in order to appear content? Smile, embrace others, give open displays of affection?

What happens, then, if these acts cause discontent within the giver? Would that not defeat the purpose?

...

Perhaps I ought to have taken more psychology in my college career.

Meanwhile, I have just received my schedule, as all other upperclassmen probably have today. Professor Urahara, it appears as though I shall be seeing much of you again this year. I apologize for imposing year after year.