The Diary of Shinobu Maehara
Monday, March 19, 2012
this is not a drill!
dear diary,
I am not going to take this for granted. When I Keitaro-senpai gathered everyone in the living room, I was almost hyperventilating because of my anxiety. It was almost time for the rent increase to take effect, March 21. And to be honest, I was in the middle of packing too. I've started to secretly pack my things. I've called mom and dad telling them that I just want to hear their voices. I've been giving hints. Deep in my heart, I didn't want to go. But what else could I do? It turned out that I've never been able to find a part-time job. I don't have money. What should I do?
After getting home, I was just about to head to my room and continue packing, but Keitaro-senpai called my name. He was running and he looked frantic about something. I was wondering what Keitaro-senpai wanted to say, I was excited too. It was now or never, if I'd be hurt from another bad news, I don't know if I could take it. But I wanted to hear the news brought by Keitaro-senpai.
The living room was quiet. Everyone was huddled around. Kentaro-senpai, Haruka-neesan, and Kana-san were also there. When Keitaro-senpai, walked in with a smile. I had a feeling and my heart started pacing. It beat fast and I swallowed with anticipation.
"EVERYONE! THE RENT WILL NOT INCREASE!"
The living room lit up and our crowd roared. I felt a tear trail on my cheek and I found myself crying because of my relief and my joy. I am not leaving Hinata inn! I'm not leaving! This is my home! And everyone's going to be here! I am not going to take this for granted. I cried. Motoko-chan was also wiping her face. Keitaro-senpai ran outside and we chased after him. Everyone was laughing. It meant victory. My life is no longer black and white. I feel alive again!
am still happy at 7:16 PM
- Shinobu
Thursday, March 01, 2012
lying on my desk
dear diary,
It's been tough for me this couple of weeks. If you don't know about the news, the rent's going to increase 60%. I'm embarrassed to call mommy or daddy for money. I don't want to ask for money. I asked my guidance counselor what I should do. Sensei said to move back home if things become very hard. She didn't say that I should leave, but she said that I should consider the option to go back home.
All of my friends are here. This is home. And I don't want to leave. I've been searching for jobs, but there's no luck. I don't know if they even allow high school students to apply for jobs. If they don't then it's more trouble. I really need some money. I didn't know I'd be having this problem. To tell you the truth, I really don't want to leave.
am still happy at 9:51 PM
- Shinobu
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.
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.
