Happy... er... late New Year! Natsue here. Though I do feel bad about this, I admit that I will be unable to upload a new chapter today. Surprisingly enough, I realized just how much work I had left undone during winter break, so hopefully all of you will understand.

I am truly sorry about this, but alas, my stupidity cannot be cured... I assure all of you, however, that I will guarantee an update by next week Sunday (January 9, 2005). So until then...

- Natsue Arishima