I am safely back in Japan. As promised, Echizen-san may claim his buttery-bunned burgers at his convenience. Congratulations once more on your win.

Additionally, I am contemplating obtaining a masseuse certification. That way, Tezuka-sama will not have to travel far when he gets a stiff neck from reading too much. Arthur, Choutarou, would you be interested in attending as well?

 

 Happy birthday, Hakase. 

[Yanagi built Inui a specialised computer program for organising Echizen's training menus and for storing all his stalkery data. He also baked him a ginormous cake.] 

 Many happy returns of the day, Shuichirou-sama.

[ooc: Oishi received a stress ball and a mini Zen garden :|]

 Happy birthday, Choutarou. 

[ooc: Tori got tickets (for himself and a date) to see a famous violinist on the Tokyo leg of a world tour. Yanagi also cooked his favourite foods for dinner, complete with caffeine-free sweets for dessert XD]

To everyone else: may you have an enjoyable Valentine's Day.

[ooc: everyone got a small bag of handmade chocolates. Inui's had special Juice filling and was accompanied by a plump aloe plant (tied with a pink bow) for juice-making :|] 

 Many happy returns of the day. 

[ooc: his present is a set of animal cookie cutters]

Shuichirou-sama, I am taking the dog to a pet groomer.

[ooc: the pink wouldn't come off.]

 To our most beloved master,

How are you? I understand that your current environs are very intriguing, but please, remember to take meals regularly (at least three times daily, not once a day or every three days). We (and your honourable mother) shall be most upset if you come home weighing an ounce less. 

 In honour of our master's birthday, we have arranged for a quiet gathering for an evening of foreign films at the apartment. Dinner and refreshments will be served. Antagonism of the staff or other guests is strictly disallowed. 

In addition, Tezuka-sama, we have left two surprises for you. It is your choice which to open first.

( ooc: gifts from the butlers )

 I am pleased to report that the new aquarium in the living room has been installed, and the water conditioned appropriately for aquatic life. 

Please welcome the latest addition to the Tezuka household. Tezuka-sama, you should be the one to name it. 
 
[ooc: It's an arowana, a popular fish for Chinese businessmen to keep as it is believed to bring good luck]

 Tezuka-sama has given us the go-ahead for doing some remodeling and redecorating of the living room. In particular, I feel that a large aquarium built into the walls would improve the living room tremendously. Perhaps watching the fish swim around will help our young master unwind after a long day. I believe Shuichirou-sama may also find some calm from this activity.

I wonder what sort of fish would be suitable? I hear that the carnivorous types tend to be more intelligent and responsive to their owners. 


[ooc: he is tempted to get something large and toothy and train it to associate Oishi with food...]