Valentine's Day was a success. Thank you to everyone who gave a larger offering to my mom. I'm sure she will bless everyone with a little success in the love department. I hope everyone enjoyed the Aphrodite-made chocolates this year and thank you, Mizuki-kun, for your delectable truffle assortment. You continue to be a shining beacon of culinary delights.
I took the day as an opportunity to test out the kinks in my Mr. Darcy cosplay. I think the brocade of the vest might need to change into something less flashy and slick, a lighter ivory instead of the deeper cream I chose. Of course, the boots need to be changed. They aren't nearly high enough. Sometimes having long legs can be such a burden.
In mentioning this all to my sister, she said she might be able to help, as only older sisters can. It seems her current paramour knows a guy who deals with cobbling riding boots. I feel very fortunate. However, that doesn't dissuade me from having a slight dislike for her boyfriend, especially after learning from my dad that he has begun talks for marriage! I haven't even met this man and he plans to take my dear, sweet Erina-nee-chan away from me. Travel arrangements will have to be made. I can't possibly be expected to approve of such a match without first attempting to talk him out of it talking with him.
As usual, dad was not visited by mom. I think he still wishes for it, despite it being increasingly unlikely that she will ever have anything to do with him again. I know he loves Kazumi-okaasan, but there will always be a part of him that remains in love with Aphrodite. It has been tempting to charmspeak it away, but I worry about what will happen to him. Perhaps I can ask her for a small token for him.
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