Journal of an average high school student

[Since the event has started, Kyon has effectively been holed up hiding at home. It's pretty clear from the tone of his voice on the phone that he's feeling even more stressed than usual.]

Okay, what the fuck?

Why the hell have they sent us another one of these goddamn letters!?

Do they really think that telling me to "pick up the pace" will convince to go out there and start killing? Thanks for the sentiment, but NO... Goddammit... NO!!

[Phone]

Huh. Not that anyone cares anyway but, I got my school uniform back. Oh well, it's not like I did a whole lot during that previous commotion anyway.

[Action: Kyon has decided to wear his uniform to school today. He has it now, so he might as well make use of it, right? Otherwise he'll be doing the usual, zoning out in class, chilling at lunch, perhaps make small talk with people.]

Oh hey, I've kinda been steering clear of all the recent trouble, but even I've noticed this sudden burst of chaos. Anyone wanna fill me in on what the hell is going on out there?

... Right, so I guess that little event was proof that no matter how badly things suck, things can always get worse.

(As if I was looking for a reminder of that. First Haruhi, then Mayfield, then Westport or whatever that place was. The universe just outright has it in for me, huh?)

Is everybody okay now?

( The harsh reality of reality is that it is often harsh. )

[Today, you may find Kyon sitting in the park with a laptop...]

Hmm... No internet access. Figured as much. At least all my files are still here. Not that there's a whole lot of worth considering it's almost all stuff Haruhi had me working on.

... So, Valentine's Day is coming up soon. Normally I wouldn't even bother keeping track of this, as other than the occasional courtesy chocolate it's usually just a reminder of the fact that I still don't have a girlfriend.

However, considering the way the town tends to act for these events, I figured I might as well try and find a way to prepare myself. Anyone know what they've done for previous Valentine's here?

... Okay, so the postman despite not being entirely trustworthy hates Mayfield more than he hates us. I think that's a good sign?

[And so, Kyon has his mail... A ballot paper to vote to either stay in Mayfield or return home...]

( Read more... )

So, Santa was a fake. Who didn't see that coming? Anyway, this ballot paper we've got... Got any thoughts about it?

( Kyon puts the 'on' in 'monologue'. As in, 'He goes on and on...' )

[A sigh as he picks up the phone...]

... Okay, I just spent the last four months at home. I'm back here for some reason. Could someone explain what's going on?