Shinobu Maehara
Shinobu moves into the Hinata Apartments after her parents divorce. Part of the reason is her great fear of uncomfortable or embarrassing situations, which emerges from time to time during her stay in the Hinata Apartments. She's generally very shy and quiet, but her time in Hinata will eventually warm her up to new freindships. She's the friendliest of the residents, with no angst against anyone and with no one disliking her. She's very practical and very diligent since she had to take care of herself a lot before she moved in. She's a good cook who frequently does the meals for the residents. And she's perhaps the only resident who treats Keitaro with any consistent respect. She's always kind to him when no one else is. Shinobu has a crush on Keitaro, but she keeps it respectably low-key, showing her appreciation in the simple things she does around the apartments. She currently resides in Room 201.

Behind the Team:
Jed David is a former BS Business Economics student in UP Diliman. He's working in the office to save for tuition fee and an airplane ticket. He's studying in the University of Winnipeg as a Business Admin and Computer Science student. He's a freelance photographer, a freelance writer, solo webadmin, webdesigner and an active blogger. He's a member of the modding community. He likes fastfood. He sucks at Math and Physics. He's no literary writer. He likes playing basketball but usually ends up with a few broken bones. He's so lame he gets nosebleed on his first step on the stairs. He's such a loser... *continues with negative remarks*. Overall, he's eccentric.

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The Diary of Shinobu Maehara

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

The First

Once again, the winds of loneliness have swept by.
I saw a flash, your presence so bright,
My heart beats fast.
Heads turning, thinking twice.

And sometimes becomes often.
When I see you, I smile.
I don't know why.

Can it be avoided?
Every moment,
you're the one I think of.
As time passes by,
Is it wrong to stop?
Should I stop falling for you?

I couldn't compare it.
This curse that you've placed on me.
Even if I cut off the red thread,
I wouldn't be able to escape from you.
I am captivated. I am drawn to you.
I'm praying. I'm hoping.

I mean can it be averted?
Because every moment,
you're the one I think of.
As time passes by,
Is it right to stop myself fall for you?
I can't contain myself anymore.

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Happy Valentines.

am still happy at 12:57 AM
- Shinobu

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

a surprise birthday bash!

dear diary,

I had the best birthday party in years! I thank you everyone for coming! Mom and Dad were also there and I was really happy that they made it. I wasn't expecting a party -- especially seeing mom and dad again. Really. I wasn't.

How did I not see it coming? I was asked by Narusegawa-senpai to come with her to the market district. She said that her classmates were planning a pot-luck at Toudai and Naru-senpai wanted to bring her share. She personally asked me to help her create a dish that would wow the whole crowd. I was really flattered that Naru-senpai would ask me to help her; it's as if I'm about to accomplish a feat that would amaze university students. I helped her right away and left in the morning.

I was also thinking what recipe I should teach to Naru-senpai. We were walking from one shop to another and Naru-senpai didn't mind. Come to think of it... So that's why she didn't mind! We took quite some time before we decided what we'd prepare for the pot-luck. After buying everything, we headed home. "And SURPRISE!"


"Wha- what's all this, everyone?"

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHINOBU!!" yelled everyone in unison. And when I say, everyone, I mean EVERYONE. I was surprised indeed.


I can't write down every fun thing we've done. But there was one game that stood out; Keitaro-senpai called it command and conquer. There were two teams. Everyone was blindfolded except for one person of each team. Those players who were blindfolded were given water balloons and their 'commander', the player without the blindfold, was giving the orders where to throw the water balloons. We played it last as I got to prepare going to bed after the game. Still, the party continued without me. I mean I can still hear them laughing downstairs.

Kentaro-san brought a dance machine, Kitsune-san borrowed a karaoke machine and Keitaro-senpai brought his camera with him, the camera that professional photographers use? I forgot what it's called. But it wasn't really about the activities that made me the happiest girl in the world. What made me happy is the presence of the people that spent their time for me and celebrated my birthday with me. It's a birthday, it's a celebration of your birth and so I'm happy because my friends, my family is happy for my birth -- that they're here right now and I can truly feel their love and concern for me. I have a loving family. I have loving friends. I'm in a circle of people who love me.

am still happy at 11:45 PM
- Shinobu

Sunday, July 31, 2011

preparations: check. special guest: erm...

It's Kanako-san's birthday tomorrow. I brought all what's necessary to bake the perfect cake. We're keeping the ingredients hidden, because Kanako-san might find out. It's hard to bake because she is always hanging out in the apartment lately. We were only very lucky this afternoon that Kanako-san went out to run some errands. Or else, we'd be baking while everyone is asleep.

What concerns me a bit is that Keitaro-senpai might have forgotten Kanako-san's birthday tomorrow. Keitaro-senpai has been working on this autobiography and he's also been staying in campus this week. I've only seen Keitaro-senpai once this week and then he left immediately. I wonder if Keitaro-senpai's going home tomorrow. I'm sure Kanako-san would want that.

Motoko-san just came back yesterday. I think she went home for an errand as well. But she looks relieved when she got back.


"I can't believe I was doing something stupid." I heard in the lobby.

"Motoko-san! Okaeri."

"Shinobu, please... please make something sweet for me. I feel so irritated!" she pleaded. I made some eclairs for her. I wonder why she feels so irritated.

am still happy at 8:19 PM
- Shinobu

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

are things back to normal?

"Shinobu-chan, have you seen Keitaro-senpai?"

"I think he just left for school-- Eh-- Motoko-san! Why?" Motoko-san left right away.


She looked like she was on a mission. I'm not sure. Motoko-san is really a serious person. She has this determined look when she does something. Whenever I see her do her homework in the lobby, whenever she cooks with me, Motoko-san always look serious and determined. She just gave me that serious look this morning. Motoko-san also looked like she was on a hurry. I thought that Keitaro-senpai might have forgotten something and Motoko-san went after senpai.

Our culinary club is doing well. We've also gained some male members last two weeks. It's funny, isn't it? I think a lot of boys joined when my senpai at the track team joined. Or it's probably just a coincidence.

am still happy at 7:42 PM
- Shinobu

Thursday, June 16, 2011

one more for the culinary club

My senpai at the track team visited me after school. Senpai said that she quit the team as well. We chatted for a while in my room and I said I'm fine. I mean, I'm still active at the culinary club. I was wondering why she quit. I didn't expect that she would ask for my help; she wants to join the culinary club. She said that she wants to learn how to cook. She said his boyfriend is looking forward to hand-made lunches. And so she wants to cook for his lunch everyday. Everyday?

It's funny how our conversation turned out. I thought that she'd be sad for quitting, but I found out that she doesn't like how the club works. Senpai says she can't wait for the seniors to graduate. She complained how greedy their system works. I said I'd definitely help senpai join the culinary arts club. Apparently, there's also a district cook off that the culinary club is interested to join.

am still happy at 8:27 PM
- Shinobu

Friday, June 10, 2011

go.

dear diary,

I ran with all my heart. I ran like I've never ran before. I ran as my life depended on it. And I'm glad that I ran today.

It's been a fun experience. And I thanked everyone who were there for me today.

am still happy at 10:38 PM
- Shinobu

Thursday, June 09, 2011

get set.

dear diary,

Tomorrow's the day. I can't give up now, diary. I'll do my best! I'll run with all my heart and I'll make sure I do. Even though I feel kind of weird right now, I'm going to show up tomorrow and not let my senpais down -- especially to my senpai who have given her time to me helping me train. It has been a long journey. I know it's going to be a first experience but no matter what happens, I'll do my best! Fight-o!

am still happy at 8:47 PM
- Shinobu

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