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It's been a while, hasn't it? I'm afraid things are really quite busy here, and unfortunately our liaison has been compromised. Well...so have a lot of people, actually.

Are you still yourself if you're not the self you were? It's the kind of conversation we've had a lot of times, around here. I've always only been myself, but if I woke up tomorrow as someone else, would I still be me even if I wasn't?

I think rather than worrying about that the best thing I can do is focus on trying to sort things out as best I can. I'm a little worried, actually, but I think I can manage to give everyone a shot even if I can't fix things on my own or even with everyone's help.

But you can help! Or at least I think it will help if you think about what it means to be "you". It's okay if that answer changes or doesn't. Just hold onto that concept and don't let it go. And maybe tell other people what you think it means? Not like I'm saying you have to talk about that. I think usually you all just talk about anything, and I think that is also a good way to hold onto who you are and who you want to be. Sometimes I think it'd be fun, all those parties or little plans. I've never spent much time outside of these walls, did you know?

I don't have time to really ramble, though. Those of you who know what I mean, we're doing our best. Those of you who don't, you do your best too. Pay attention to the things you tell yourself, and I'll try to fix what I can fix.

Please take care.

Joanne Wiseman
Technician 2nd class
Retr

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Summer school.

Not envying you here. At least you're working ahead...?

I essentially missed somewhere between five and six months of school. I'm behind.

I'd kind of be surprised if anybody could keep up with work and school with everything going on... I think there were two or three months where I hardly went to work. A miracle I didn't get fired.
That much school, it might be easier to just take a semester off and start over.

It's high school, I don't have the option. Although I turn 18 in December, so I can just drop out after that... But until then, my hands are tied.

...18 makes it your senior year, though? Would you drop out so close to the end?

I missed over half my junior year. So I have to catch up first. I am not on track like everyone else is... That is why I am attending summer school.

I see. Do you have any fun subjects?

No. It's all a waste of time.

...there's air conditioning inside the classrooms.

[ what silver lining can he find in this, idk ]

[ bless your heart minato ]

So? There's air conditioning in the room I live in. There's air conditioning in many grocery stores. That doesn't mean I'm any more inclined to attend school... It's like I said, I have to because I am behind. It's only for six more months, however...

You have to pay for the ac in your room, and if you stand in a grocery store for too long, employees keep coming up to you to ask if you need help finding something. I slept my way through high school... Do you think the teacher would notice if I snuck in and took a seat?

I don't go to a normal high school, so probably not.

Well... No, they would notice but not pay you much mind.

I'll take it. Better than paying ac at my place.
What school do you go to?

It is an "alternative" school. The curriculum is different... It is supposed to cater to those who do not fit well in the regular high school structure.

Sounds better than a regular high school already, if they care about individuals.

That's what they say. They are a lot more flexible about my absences, at the very least...

The curriculum's still no fun, though...? It's sort of tough to make school that, though. When's the school day over?

I have standard school days. Don't expect me to explain how everything works differently to public school... I am sure there's administrative staff that could answer that. Or google. I just show up and get a lot of worksheets to do... My class structure is a little different than what it was at my old high school. I have a lot more free time to work instead of listening to lectures.

Do you get Wednesday off? This Wednesday.

Why...?

RAMEN's 60% off this month. I don't like eating alone.

What does that have to do with Wednesday?

I'm free on Wednesday.

Okay... Are you saying I should go get ramen with you on Wednesday?

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