I'm afraid those are my real thoughts. But you might find it helpful to discuss with some of the others. Maybe they will see my suggestions from another perspective.
Sincerely,
Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd
[ there's a few wisteria petals tucked away in the envelope that stain the paper. ]
Shinobu,
No need to worry about the censored portion. You received the part that matters. Mikazuki and Tsurumaru did as much as I could ask of them, and I am grateful. But also, if you receive this before Thursday night, look after one another. Please do not make me greet any of you here.
And I am sorry that I struggle to regard myself the way that you do. Still, it is much the same for you. You elect to compare yourself to your family, but I have never doubted your compassion. Have you forgotten all the things you forgave me for, and the hurt you have suffered thus far? I deeply respect your honored sister, but there are many ways to love, and your means are no less than hers were.
You can seek to improve without doubting yourself in the process, and I am ever aware of hypocrisy, so please save your ink. The point remains: you judge yourself too harshly these days.
So if you insist I must be kinder to myself, I hope you know you must lead by example. I do look up to you, you know.
W6 thurs morning