Duel the Seventh [written, recorded]
[recorded stretching noises, and a yawn. Her shoes squeak against the hardwood floors.
Silence, then written:]
Thanks for the cake, Himemiya. It was uh...interesting! I'm glad you remembered my birthday. I'd almost forgotten.
I can't believe I celebrated a birthday here. It's strange, but it's not bad. I can't believe I'm fifteen...a whole year. [a laugh, then recorded, softly:] It was like time never passed in that place, and now that I'm gone, it's moving again.
[Silence for a while, a soft-sounding "Chuuu..." and giggles from Utena:] Chu-chu! Cut it ou--that tickles! I'm trying to write. [...] Hey, give me back that quill! Get off my head--
[a thump, and tiny paw prints dot the page]
Silence, then written:]
Thanks for the cake, Himemiya. It was uh...interesting! I'm glad you remembered my birthday. I'd almost forgotten.
I can't believe I celebrated a birthday here. It's strange, but it's not bad. I can't believe I'm fifteen...a whole year. [a laugh, then recorded, softly:] It was like time never passed in that place, and now that I'm gone, it's moving again.
[Silence for a while, a soft-sounding "Chuuu..." and giggles from Utena:] Chu-chu! Cut it ou--that tickles! I'm trying to write. [...] Hey, give me back that quill! Get off my head--
[a thump, and tiny paw prints dot the page]