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My name is Sakichi Niijima. This message is addressed to those of us still in Recollé.

Valentine's Day is approaching. Many of you had plans with members of the expeditionary teams that are no longer feasible, but all is not lost. I and Chiyo Matsuoka intend to deliver any parcels addressed to those expeditionary members, provided they are entrusted to us by February 14th. The Post Office is continuing its hold on all out-of-town mail, so do not send any of your gifts through traditional mailing methods.

Please reply if you have a letter or parcel you would like delivered, and we will arrange for a pick-up.

p.s. hi this is chiyo matsuoka!
like sakichi said we're going to do our best so valentine's day will be a little bit happier for everyone!
you have our word that we'll try our best to get gifts to where you want them!
if you're in a group that's out of the city i'm happy to do the reverse too!
paypal me at [insert some cute flower email here] if you have anything specific in mind!

[ something like a few hour later, an edit: ]

JOANNE SAID SHE WOULD HELP❣❣❣❣❣

(( OOC: This is an IC sister post to Ara's OOC Valentine's Gift Meme! If you respond to the OOC post with a gift your character would not be able to personally deliver, it may be assumed that Sakichi/Chiyo/Joanne helped make the delivery happen. All entrusted gifts will find their way to their intended recipients on Valentine's.

Unless addressed directly, responses will come from either Sakichi or Chiyo. ))

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There's a difference between being nice to someone and spoiling them.

not in this case

No.
"Niceness" is worthless without respect and attentiveness at its foundation.
To spoil someone is irresponsible. It stunts personal growth.

how dare you accuse chi-chan of asking for irresponsible things

That's not what I said.
Don't put words in my mouth.

really?
that what it sounded like you said

Learn how to read.
Chiyo is not irresponsible, nor does she make irresponsible requests.
I'm saying that bending to a person's every whim is not always productive for that person as a whole.

learn to be more specific.
but what if she really needs your help, sakicchan?
and she can't do those things on her own?
but you decide that you can't bend to her whims like some strict grouch?
the saddest tale ever told!

Stop.
I will never set Chiyo up for failure. Do not try to characterize me as such.
If your only goal here is to antagonize me, then leave.

you're assuming the worst of me?! i'm just trying to give a friendly warning
i'm heartbroken....

If Chiyo is unhappy with my treatment of her, then I trust her to tell me directly.
I do not give you "friendly warnings" on how to conduct yourself with your family. Refrain from doing the same to me.