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[recollecters]

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[momentaryspring]

Ryoga Hibiki I don't know. It's pretty different, but there's also much that is the same.

[did that even make sense who knows]

Ryoga Hibiki It's nice that they have an efficient railway system. Even if you miss your stop, you don't have to wait long for the next train. Also, I miss the food. However, Tokyo is very crowded. So if you ever visit, try not to get stuck there during rush hour.

[devotional]

Lunafreya Fleuret I would assume that Tokyo would share similarities to Recollé; almost all metropolitan areas are similar to a degree.

[ no worries, boo, she's got you. ]

Lunafreya Fleuret I've only heard stories of the famed bullet train, but I would very much like to visit one day to experience it in person! I am also certain that any Japanese cuisine within our city cannot even come close to rivaling anything from its country of origin. It's nice you get to visit your relatives every so often, though. I've not seen any family members who don't reside within Recollé since I was a child.

[momentaryspring]

Ryoga Hibiki You should; it's great. You can get a railway pass and they even have station bento if you don't bring lunch.

So... do you still talk to the ones that live elsewhere? I write letters sometimes. It's difficult to send packages, though, since shipping is expensive.

[devotional]

Lunafreya Fleuret How convenient! I imagine I would take advantage of such a service often, considering how frequently I forget to pack my own lunch for the day...

No. Not at all. My family isn't exactly... close. Not in the traditional sense. Letters are lovely, but I've fallen out of the practice of writing them now that I've grown older. I had friends who moved away that I kept in touch with through writing, but I've not heard from them in quite some time.

You seem to be a very kind person to write letters, though. It struck me as a dying practice, especially among young men.

[momentaryspring]

[wait what

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Ryoga Hibiki I admit it's a bit old-fashioned. But there's something nice about getting a letter in the mail, that's all. And reading off a screen can be a strain on the eyes. Not to mention my older relatives don't use computers much.

I'm sorry to hear that about your family. But perhaps one day they'll strike up a correspondence.

[don't misunderstand him internet stranger he was not a kind person >8( ]

[devotional]

Lunafreya Fleuret It's true. While virtual correspondence is much more immediate and convenient, nothing compares to the feeling of anticipation that comes with holding an envelope in your hands. It feels that much more intimate, even if it may take some time to get to you.

They are not the type, but I appreciate the well wishes nonetheless. I'm certainly not hurting in that regard, in any case.

[ Pfff, as far as she's concerned, he definitely is. ]

[momentaryspring]

Ryoga Hibiki I think I know what you mean. Although sometimes holding the envelope is better than opening and reading the actual letter.

[ especially when the letter actually contained an offer to buy homeowner's insurance. THE WORST. ]

Ryoga Hibiki I also enjoy getting packages in the mail. Sometimes my parents will send me a souvenir, and they're always interesting.