PARADISA

Time works rather the same here as it does anywhere else, does it not? In that case, it's nearly June. [ ... ]

I believe that it's time to begin planning a celebration. While this dingy castle is hardly the same quality of estate that I'm used to, it'll have to do for now. These ghosts-- they can provide catering, can't they? I don't suppose anybirdie else here would be willing to do it, cut off from my funds as I am in this wretched place.

[ GOD BEING TECHNICALLY POOR IS SO HARD EVEN WHEN YOU'RE IN A CASTLE THAT GIVES YOU EVERYTHING??? ]

As much as I hate throwing my doors open when there are so many commoners lurking about, I suppose the lot of you are invited. Save any unsavory types, of course-- Sakazaki, that means you! I don't want any disruptions. This will be an affair of quiet dignity and grace.

The event will be scheduled to occur on the 23rd of this coming month. Write it down! This book fills up far too fast to be reliable, and I'll consider it a personal affront if anybirdie fails to show. [ but sakuya ... ] Understand?

-- S. Le Bel

[ The sound of hesitant pacing is clearly audible. Though he's much calmer compared to when he first got here, Sakuya's still pretty agitated-- he's not sure where to begin. ]

Given that this entire castle seems to be steeped in ridiculousness I suppose that I shouldn't be too surprised at being reduced to a mere mongrel, but if the patrons of this castle are present: this is completely unacceptable! Do you think yourselves funny, twisting the visage of a Le Bel so? Are you giggling amongst your pathetic selves, amused at your own astounding lack of wit? Let it be known now that I will not stand for such disgraceful behavior. When we finally meet beak to beak it shall be in court!

[ Pause. Huff. Huff. ]

It has come to my attention that there are several others in this place who are suffering the effects of a similar degradation. [ Being human, that is. ] Therefore, if anybirdie else is out there listening: respond immediately! List your name, previous location, and any insight you can offer as to this entire situation!

It is your duty to respond as thoroughly and capably as you can. I realize that may be difficult if the lackadaisical attitude of Japanese schooling is any standard to measure the world by, but if you can at least attempt to string together some sort of coherent thought despite your pervasive ignorance, do so. Now!

[ There's another pause, followed by the sound of footsteps getting louder. A brief bit of writing appears at the bottom of the page: ]

-- S. Le Bel