[On the day of the full moon shortly after the return of everyone from their respective futures, the mail mice will deliver a small box to Izutsumi. Inside she'll find a somewhat amateurishly made white paper rabbit and three fish paste filled mooncakes, as well as a little red envelope with a few lines of poetry.]
People see joys and sorrows, partings and reunions, The moon sees clear sky and clouds, fullness and emptiness, These matters of old have been troubling. Wishing for people to have enough time, A thousand miles apart, united by the radiant moon.
Young Miss Izutsumi,
please allow me to express my hope that you have returned safe and sound in body and spirit from wherever you found yourself before. If these little tokens can ease any troubles you may have for a moment, I would be glad. Remember, like clouds before the moon, they will pass.
Ah, I see. What's a gift if not something weird and extra? I think you're right.
Moon cakes are often accompanied by white rabbits because both are said to delight the immortal beauty living in the moon. So I thought perhaps it could delight an Izutsumi as well.
As for the well wishes, if someone is experiencing troubles, it's sometimes comforting to know someone else is thinking of them. Of course, if you are free of troubles, you may pass these well wishes on to someone you know. It's alright to regift things, if you have no use for them yourself.
Eh, does it say anywhere that these things imply you can't take care of yourself? They're only weird and extra, after all. It's not even a very good rabbit, I know, you can believe me. The book made it look so easy, it's just folding paper! But you have to be really particular about it, actually.
You know, I've yet to see a fire that wouldn't burn on its own. But when people add firewood, the flames rise higher, don't they?
[Are cats just allergic to metaphors? Wouldn't even be the first time this has happened to Li Lianhua. Aiya...]
It's just an example of something that can fend for itself, but that will flourish with a little extra. Think of little gifts and well wishes as firewood that will let you shine brighter if you like them to. Does young miss Izutsumi think that sounds sensible?
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little moon festival delivery
People see joys and sorrows, partings and reunions,
The moon sees clear sky and clouds, fullness and emptiness,
These matters of old have been troubling.
Wishing for people to have enough time,
A thousand miles apart, united by the radiant moon.
Young Miss Izutsumi,
please allow me to express my hope that you have returned safe and sound in body and spirit from wherever you found yourself before. If these little tokens can ease any troubles you may have for a moment, I would be glad. Remember, like clouds before the moon, they will pass.
Li Lianhua
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then she finally manages a response. ]
whats all this for? not saying no to the mooncakes but i think you gave me something weird and extra.
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Moon cakes are often accompanied by white rabbits because both are said to delight the immortal beauty living in the moon. So I thought perhaps it could delight an Izutsumi as well.
As for the well wishes, if someone is experiencing troubles, it's sometimes comforting to know someone else is thinking of them. Of course, if you are free of troubles, you may pass these well wishes on to someone you know. It's alright to regift things, if you have no use for them yourself.
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i can take care of myself.
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You know, I've yet to see a fire that wouldn't burn on its own. But when people add firewood, the flames rise higher, don't they?
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what does that have to do with anything?
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It's just an example of something that can fend for itself, but that will flourish with a little extra. Think of little gifts and well wishes as firewood that will let you shine brighter if you like them to. Does young miss Izutsumi think that sounds sensible?
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its fine then. but dont make a habit out of it.
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Ah but am I right to assume moon cakes are exempt from these terms?
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