Utena Tenjou

Ah, Madoka? I know we're about the same age and you seem to have a lot more girlfriends than I do... I mean, except for Wakaba, I mean.

So I might have invited one of my senpai over because she's having relationship trouble. I don't know what to do. This thing isn't my cup of tea, y'know? I thought you might know...

People grow up, don't they? Boys become men. Girls become women. Friends grow apart.

Sometimes I wonder if I really am doing any good at all. I might like my best friend's company but am I really a good influence on her? If my actions led her to hurt another... That's something I couldn't handle. Wakaba, only if I could talk to you about this but I can't. I can't let her know about the duels--about the community. She's a normal person, the most normal I've ever met. Even if she can be silly, Wakaba has been my closest friend for years.

And still I can't help but think about what the community showed. Sure, something might have done something to her but... What would I have done for her to turn to a person who's caused her nothing but grief? To swear to become a murderer for him?

Some things I don't understand.

You know... I think I forgot my best friend's birthday. I think she forgot it, too. Normally she would have done something if I had. Like the one time I forgot I had promised to eat lunch with her. She wouldn't let me hear the end of it for weeks!

Maybe I should something buy for Wakaba. Maybe invite her to the dorm for dinner with Himemiya, Kamina-san, and me. Funny. I've always had friends but Wakaba's been my closest. Why would I forget her birthday? I hope she doesn't think I've been neglecting her... She was really shocked when we didn't share a room this term or even were in the same dorm.

One of the worst things about this dueling thing is I can't spend half the time I used to with Wakaba. If I were her, I'd be jealous but Wakaba's so normal that I can't just explain everything to her.

I spoke with Arisugawa-senpai. She's really cool and she even got the guidance counselor off my back for a while but... She said something to me.

"Whoever is engaged to the Rose Bride wil gain a miraclous power to revolutionize the world..."

Does this mean I can revolutionize the world? What does that even mean? Is it even real...? I guess it explains why the student council is interested, at least.

A power to create miracles...

Knew there were people Himemiya should stay away from.

There's Kefka, those homicidal 'aliens' (trolls?). Possibly Doc Scratch? Don't know. The westerner who types in purple thinks so--also thinks the aliens aren't homicidal. Proof? Not sure.

More good than bad. That's great. Look out for more. Kefka and Scratch seem to have a feud--if both are bad should stay out of it? Don't know yet. Kefka likes the homicidal aliens. I think. Azula likes them, too. Connection? Probably not.

Council involved? End of the World? Don't know yet, Himemiya hasn't told me anything. No letter, still. Ask Miki about community. Don't know if I should, yet. Council knowing about the community? Possibility. Kiryuu and Juri-senpai might know. Miki would have said so, if they told him. Possible rivalry in council? Saionji would have boasted if he knew. Other duelists? Don't know. Should call Aunt Yurika to say 'hi'.

Soryu-senpai is great. Four years here? Long time. Berith-san is nice; reminds me of Himemiya. Quiet. Smart.

Lots of good people here. But Himemiya needs to be careful. Keep eye out.

[The scene opens on a small blue monkey-creature eating a cookie on a desk. Utena's school jacket is hanging on the chair behind it. Utena isn't on screen but she's clearly watching because as soon as the monkey is finished eating, she talks off-screen.]

Oi, Chu Chu, what do you think you're doing? [She leans into view, picking up the creature by the tail.] I leave the camera on for just a moment... What would your mistress think?

[She pulls out the chair with her other hand and sits. Chu Chu manages to escape her grip. He scrambles to Utena's shoulder, chattering angrily. Utena doesn't seem to notice. She's wearing a lumpy sweater and scarf in the shade of pink her hair is.]

Himemiya made these for me. Snazzy, right? [She laughs before sighing.] I like them but I was wondering. I can't really remember if it ever snows here... I know it snows, I've seen it. At the party the snow seemed colder. I don't get it.