The other day, when I went to get my mail, I nearly had a heart attack when this heavy little thing fell out of the box. Fell right on my foot, too. I’d swear it was made all of metal with velvet covering, ‘cause there’s no way any normal jewelry boxes can get THAT heavy. Did you send it? It’s beautiful, I wear it all the time. I think about you every time I look at it- which is a lot, since it seems to catch light every time I move my hand. Maybe I’ll put it on a necklace instead- so my gift from my very best friend can always be close to my heart. How do you like the sound of that? Isn’t that so romantic?
Ne, where are you? Your letters stopped, and you don’t call me at all now. I wish you’d call. Why don’t you want to talk to me anymore? It’s lonely for a poor young girl, all isolated in the world without her very very best friend to guide and support her! Oh, speaking of friends, did I tell you what Kimiko said the other day? You’d like Kimiko- have I said that before?- she’s a lot of fun. Really cheerful- genki genki genki all day long. She makes me feel better all the time. Not that I don’t usually feel cheery or anything, you know that. I mean, really, it’s ME! What do I have to be not cheery about? I swear, sometimes you can be so silly. (Oh, you know I’m kidding!)
I’m letting my hair grow out- I think I need a change from my usual style. Change is good for you. It looks kinda weird, actually, but maybe that’s just ‘cause I’m not used to it. Might get bangs, too. Think they’d suit me? They always looked pretty good on you, so I thought I’d give them a try. (No, my cowlick doesn’t count as bangs. And shut up about my forehead. Nyeah.) I’m playing on a volleyball team now. I’m too short, so I’m a setter. I like it. We’re not very good, but I like it. What sports are you playing now?
And Tetsuya. Well... I called him. He hasn't called back yet. It's only been a few days, though. I don't know what I'm gonna say if he does call. When he does call. Positive thinking! But... I guess I just miss him. I miss YOU, too. Call me!
I'm thinking about being a vet. Wouldn't that be great? Working with animals all day and helping them get better? 'Course, my grades have to go up a little before I could do it, but... still!
Um, that's about it, really. Just normal me, nothing special. But I have to go. I have practice, and I think I'm gonna be late already. Augh! Anyway, I miss you and I hope you'll call me soon and I send hugs and I have to go right now bye!
E-mail the writer, who's confused too.
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