This entry will remain at the top of my character journal. I encourage people to give me constructive criticism on how I play Nuriko. I realize it is an AU community, but I do wish to do this character justice.

I do not want flames, please point out the good as well as the bad, and be courteous in doing so. We're all adults here. ^_^

Kyaa! Christmas was so much fun! I went back to China to visit my family for a few days. I'm so glad my family is doing well without me there. Sometimes I worry about them, especially Rokou, but they seem to be happy. It's times like these that I miss Kourin.

I brought them some okashi, geta sandals for Rokou, and some fabrics for my parents. I enjoyed myself, especially since it was a much slower pace than my life is usually. Taking a break from modeling has refreshed me, and I'm ready to dive right back into it!

Kyouya-san! I bought you something for Christmas! We should have coffee sometime soon and I can give it to you. ♥♥

Halloween is coming! I'm so excited! I have my costume all planned out and everything! Maybe it's a little early for that, but I don't care. It's fun to plan out this kind of thing when you get a free minute, though free minutes are few and far between these days. *giggle* I've been doing some really fun photoshoots, so it's not so bad.

Soooo! I'm going to be a fairy! A rainbow fairy! With flowers and ribbons and a long flowing gown with shimmering wings coming from the back! Maybe strapless... ooh! A corset! And I'm going to get some sparkly makeup to wear and a wand! It'll be so pretty! *giggle* Yaten! Are you going to dress up? We should have a huge party! Does anyone know what's happening yet? Any plans? I want to know!

Oh! Kyouya-san! You should come too! ♥

Work has me so busy these days! But it's fun, so I can't complain. I think the next three weeks are booked solid with various shoots, Guuci, Prada, Chanel and Boss. Oh I'm so excited! I get to model some really cute shoes for the Prada one! Little strappy red sandals! I want a pair!

Oh! I met a boy at the little dessert cafe downtown a few weeks ago! He said his name was Kyouya! He was really sweet. And cute, too! Even though we probably wouldn't have met if the waitress hadn't mixed up our orders, I'm glad they did get mixed up!

Kandaaaa-saaaaaaan! Your last entry had me worried! Why aren't you answering your phone! *cries*

I have a shoot in Bali next week! I'm really looking forward to it! It's a beach shoot, too! How exotic!

Yukari! Are you free tomorrow? If so, we should go shopping for your dress! I'm so happy for you! *giggle* I would love to go to the wedding, too! What kind of flowers are you thinking about? Oooh, I am so excited and I'm not even the one getting married! *giggle* Are you two getting married in Italy?

Cocoa is getting so big! I took her out for a walk yesterday and she was playing with the other dogs in the park. Maybe I should get a frisbee for her. She seemed to be giving me pleading looks when she saw other big dogs catching them. How can I resist her? She's so precious!

I think I'm going to have to tell my agent to let me breathe once in a while! I've been so bogged down with shoots and other work related things that I haven't had time to go out and talk to people! I can't wait to see the final photos from the Chanel shoot last wednesday! I think they will be fabulous!

Yukari! We must go out sometime soon! I hear you were working with Zelos-san at the Dolce & Gabanna photoshoot a few days ago! And you're in the Louis Vuitton shoot? Yay! I think I might be in that one as well, I must ask my agent about that, but not tonight. *giggle*

Cocoa is growing so big! It's hard to believe she was tiny when I got her. She likes to chew on things though. I should get her another chew toy. She's completely destroyed the ones I bought her. *sigh* But she's soo cute!

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I was talking to Lavi-san a little while ago, and I'm planning a surprise party for Kanda-san! I think it will be a success! So, the point of this is to ask, who would like to go? You have to be very quiet about it, though. We don't want him to find out before it happens, or to suspect anything. So far Lavi has told me Allen-san, Rinali-san, Kurai-san, Naoji-san, Ludwig-san and Yukari-san are welcome to come! Yaten! You should come too! And Dante, Vergil and Nero! *giggle*

Do let me know, and the date of the party will be June 6th. Lavi-san is going to take Kanda-san out for dinner, and we will have a short time to gather at their apartment before they get home!

I caved and bought a Chocolate Lab a few days ago. Her name is Cocoa! She's so tiny right now, but she'll get big really fast. My apartment is so quiet and lifeless. I need someone so come home to every day, someone to lavish affection on, so now I have Cocoa.

I want someone to love me. I want companionship. I know I'm young and I have my whole life ahead of me, but I want someone to spend it with. Maybe I'll see if that sexy model I met the other day would like to go out for dinner. *giggle* It's not the same though, it's not him.

He sent me a necklace for my birthday! It's jade! Oh how I love it! I haven't mentioned it until now, but I hardly ever take it off! Maybe I should write him a letter to thank him.

This looks like so much fun! And I have been so busy lately, sorry everybody.

- I _____ Nuriko.
- Nuriko is _____.
- Nuriko likes to ______.
- I want to _____ Nuriko.
- Nuriko can ______.
- Someday Nuriko will ______.
- Nuriko reminds me of ______.
- Without Nuriko, it will be _____.
- Right now, I bet Nuriko is thinking about _____.
- Nuriko makes me want to _______.
- If I could spend the day with Nuriko, I'd _____.
- Nuriko is made of _______.
- If I could be Nuriko for a day, I'd ______.
- Nuriko's alter-ego is __________.
- I want to give Nuriko ______.

I've been thinking about this for a while, but I think I want a dog. I don't know what kind of dog, but something small and cute! Something to come home to every day. I wouldn't mind having a certain person to come home to, either... *pouts*

Tomorrow is my birthday! Well, it's technically today, since it's past midnight, but the night shoot ran late and I haven't slept yet, so it's not tomorrow until I've slept. *giggle* 19 already. Wow.

Speaking of birthdays, I think I'm going to have a small dinner at my place for anyone who's interested. I'm going to make real Chinese food, too! And of course there will be cake! What's a birthday party without cake? I think I want chocolate cake.

Valentine's Day this year was fun! I didn't actually have anyone special to spend it with (pity), but I spent a few hours with Kanda-san in the afternoon, since I didn't have to work that day. He really is a sweetheart behind that abrupt demeanor.

I helped him with a few little preparations for his romantic evening with Lavi-san. A shame I couldn't use all my ideas, but we set up candles all over the bedroom, I brought over some rose petals and some silk sheets (because everyone knows they're the best for a romantic night in!), and we cleaned up the apartment. The best part was the bouquet of orange roses he bought for Lavi-san. How sweet! I wish I'd gotten a picture when it was all done, but he kicked me out of the apartment. I'll have to get him back for that! *giggle*

Dante, would it be alright to come in and visit Vergil sometime soon? It's been a long time since I've seen either of you. Is he allergic to any flowers? I know what it feels like to be worried over a loved one like that.

Happy New Year everybody! Though it won't technically be new year for another month or so for me. I hope everyone had a good time! I stayed at home and made some food. It's nice to have time to myself to make some real Chinese food. I already miss the food at home.

I just remembered! I met a man on Christmas Eve, well, ran into him is more like it. Neither of us were paying attention. I insisted I buy him tea as an apology, though he seemed reluctant about it. (I dragged him anyway.) Oh yes! His name was Kanda. He was distant and a bit scary, but I managed to make some small talk, and found out he was looking for a gift for his boyfriend. Aww, How sweet! I had to help him find something, so I took him to the jeweler I usually go to. I'm glad he found something to give him, and I hope they've worked things out. I haven't seen him around town since then. He was pretty too.

Back to work tomorrow. My agent called me about a shoot with a few other top models. I'm already intrigued! I'll find out more about that in the morning. Until then I think I'm going to enjoy what's left of my time off. ♥♥

Wow, I've been so busy lately that I haven't had time to breathe. I'm glad I took the short break while I had the chance. My family was as crazy as usual, but I enjoyed my time with them immensely. Rokou didn't want me to go back. He's such a crybaby. *giggle*

I was working on shoots almost the entire month, but I did get two days off for Christmas. Went back to work on Boxing day. I am so tired! I have a little bit of time off now, and then back to work after New Years. Speaking of which, is there anything fun happening on New Year's Eve?

I'm going to go back home for Chinese New Year! That's going to be fun! (Honestly, it was the only way to make Rokou happy, but it worked!)

I have been so busy with work that I had forgotten all about writing it down! I had a chance to work with a famous photographer, and it was a fabulous experience! I am excited to see the pictures from that shoot. I also have a shoot coming up for a Gucci magazine ad.

Oh! I must mention the gorgeous model I'll be working with on one of my upcoming shoots! Ahh... I think I'm in love. He's so kind and compassionate!

My family seems to miss me quite a lot. I miss them too. I do have some business to attend to in China, so I will be visiting them in Haikou for two weeks in November, and for the rest of the month I'll be in Zhanjiang. It's going to be busy!

I haven't even covered everything, but I have to go to bed now so I can be up for a shoot at 6am. Bye for now! xoxoxo!