Midorima Shintarou

To all the DMDU teams, congratulations on your successes in the tournament. It's unfortunate that no championships were won, but you should all be proud of your accomplishments. There is always next year to look forward to.

Momoi, if there is nothing else going on, would the Saturday after Golden Week work for a training camp?

I was walking across the Matsukawa River when I noticed the sakura in bloom.

( Sakura )

Exams have been suitably challenging. I feel as though I am really putting what I have been learning to use.

After discussing my options with my father and grandfather, I've decided to specialize in orthopedic surgery with an emphasis in sports medicine. It joins two of my interests and I think I would connect better with my patients.

Unfortunately, it seems as thought the vending machine near my dorm is out of red bean soup. I have enough to get me through the last of my exams, but I do hope they restock it soon.

The Winter Festival was interesting, to say the least. I'm not sure who thought of the doctor & nurse café, but it went well.

I went to go see "The Martian" yesterday after a suggestion from my mother. While I prefer finishing the book before going to see the movie adaptation, there just isn't a lot of time to devote to leisure reading lately. I did enjoy the film though. It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I do recommend it if you're looking for a more dramatic type of science fiction/action movie.

Ennoshita, would you like to make Saturday our regular shogi meet-up day?

( Screened to Momoi )

I used the break to help my father and grandfather at their clinic back in Tokyo. It was mostly observation, but still good practice nonetheless. My father is pleased with my progress, but he still wants to know what my specialty will be. I said I would know after this year wraps up as I'm still taking the last bit of introductory courses.

My little sister had a piano recital just after the new year and she did splendid. I knew she would, considering her horoscope was in the top position that day. Afterwards, we went out for dinner at one of her favorite places, Ginza Torishige. It was quite good.

We also went to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens with Takao. My sister thoroughly enjoyed it. She made plans to see it again with a group of her friends. I managed a round of golf with my father and grandfather as well. It will never be as satisfying as basketball, however.

I am not surprised at the outcome, but I lost to Akashi at shogi today. It had been a long-going online game considering our prior commitments with training and school. If I had only had two more moves, I would have defeated him for the first time ever I would have won. There is always next time, I suppose.

The mental stimulation was good. As was training camp. I think the team came together a bit more over those few days. Though, I swear if I get called "Shin-chan" one more time... I hope it leads to success in the upcoming winter tournament.

I am feeling generous due to the season. Here are today's lucky items and colors.

( For December 13, 2015 )

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Apparently, I am to be an elf at the local mall for the holidays. Thankfully, it doesn't seem like it will take that much time away from my studies or basketball practice. I was slightly concerned that it might.

My little sister has convinced my parents to put up a tree this year. She didn't specify artificial or real, so I suppose it will be a surprise for when I visit over the holidays. I just hope she hasn't used some of my smaller lucky items for ornaments.

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( [Screened to Oshitari Yuushi] )

Being in the middle of pack did DMDU no favors. I didn't miss any shots, but perhaps the dedication of my teammates is lacking when they'd rather be studying. Nonetheless, I will continue to practice even if they don't. Namely because it is good stress relief.

( Screened to Kuroko )

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