Title: Mibu Times-Dispatch
Author:BarbaraSheridan
E-mail:
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Source:RK/PMK
Main character(s): Entire Shinsengumi
General Rating: PG-13
Warning: Implied sexual situations some may be m/m
Disclaimer: The versions of these characters belong to their creators
Nobuhiro Watsuki and Nanae Kurono
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Volume 1.1
Welcome to this first full sized issue of the Mibu Times/Dispatch
brought to you with a grant from the Shieiken Dojo Foundation.
While this publication will be used to update new Mibu citizens on
matters close to home and barracks, we here at the Times/Dispatch want
you to think of this as your newspaper, your voice, your calm,
supportive and totally unbiased anchor in the bloody streets of Kyoto
(streets made bloody by the likes of the Choshu scum who refuse to
adhere to the values set forth by our illustrious Shogunate).
In addition to the latest news we hope to bring you public service
announcements, advertisements from reputable local businesses,
employment listings and, if Miss Yamazaki can be convinced to come out
of the kitchen long enough to share her feminine wisdom, an advice
column to help you with those little problems that at times can seem
totally overwhelming (such as having to deal with co-management who
think they're more capable of running certain security organizations
than those whom the Daimyo appointed personally).
Again welcome to the Mibu Times/Dispatch.
Yamanami Keisuke
--- Times/Dispatch editor-in-chief and financial columnist
Second Vice-Chief Shinsengumi
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Local news:
Recently the officers and men of the Shinsengumi marked the first
anniversary of the day they were welcomed by the citizenry of Kyoto and
the surrounding areas. According to Chief Kondou Isami "We are most
honored to have been chosen as Defenders of Kyoto and we wish the
citizens to know that they can come to us any time of the day or night
to seek help. It has been a memorable year and we thank our neighbors
for accepting us with open arms."
On an unrelated note Chief Kondou is asking for references for local
window repair and graffiti removal services. Project bids currently
being accepted at Shinsengumi headquarters, Mibu.
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Other news:
A conservation minded citizen who chooses to remain anonymous has
reported to the Times/Dispatch that while traveling some time back he
witnessed a group of young thugs slicing down trees for no apparent
reason other than their own twisted sense of amusement. The worst
offender appeared to be a young lad of no more than fourteen summers who
gleefully sliced through trunk after trunk with his katana.
When the citizen tried to speak with the male adult who appeared to be
the boy's guardian, he was greeted with a rude bout of obviously feigned
coughing. Taking the hint the concerned citizen continued on his
travels. He planned to return to that area soon on business and had
hoped to take the matter up with local officials but has decided to
postpone his trip due to the recent onset of an unexpected respiratory
ailment.
(Note from the editor-in-chief) Rest assured dear citizens that we of
the Shinsengumi will not tolerate such lack of disregard for the natural
beauty of our local flora and fauna in this Han. (Anyone attempting to
deface public property will be dealt with accordingly.)
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Pubic Service Bulletin:
Runaway child report:
The missing child ran away from home approximately six months ago
following an argument with his adoptive father, a potter from the Edo
area. The boy's name is Himura Shinta sometimes called "Kenni" He is of
slightly below average height and build with reddish brown hair and a
generally bad attitude. He was last reported in this general vicinity in
the company of a band of older men. His father reports that he is rather
immature for his age and that he believes these "older men" may have
coerced his son into following them for purposes of an obscene nature.
Anonymous information on this child accepted care of this newspaper.
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Lost & Found:
Lost kitten. Orange with green eyes. Belongs to a close friend who is
heartbroken. Accidently let it out when returning to barracks and it ran
off. If found, please contact the Captain of the 2nd Unit. (Repeat of ad
from issue 1.0)
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Found--sort of
Umm, I saw that cat. It's ...not around anymore. Let's just say it involves
a spear, twenty Ishin men and the kitten in close quarters in the alley
behind the all-night soba place. Ummm. I'll help you get a replacement
pet for your friend. Sorry.
---Harada
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Official Notice
Internal Regulation Addendum: Company Funds shall not be diverted for
any reason not even to pay for replacement pets. Punishment will be
Seppuku. This includes "pets" that might be considered future bacon
should our food supplies run low.
---Hijikata Toshizou,
Vice-Chief
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Personal ad:
I'm new to the area and would greatly appreciate any information
regarding the all-night soba restaurant mentioned in the lost and found
column in last week's edition of this newspaper as I have been having
late night cravings for this particular snack. Contact : Saitou Hajime,
Shinsengumi Headquarters
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Notice from the company cook:
The Thursday evening "Soba Social" main entree will have to be replaced
with rice and miso soup. Someone broke into the kitchen late last night
and stole all the soba I made. Suspect(s) description as tall, thin,
with long dark hair (pulled back) and stringy bangs in face. His
features could not be seen clearly but he appeared to have amber
wolf-like eyes. He is alternately described as a man of average height
and build with medium length dark hair (pulled back) "normal bangs" and
wearing a black kimono and carrying prayer beads. If you have info
please send word care of the barracks kitchen.
Yamazaki Ayumu
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Notice of Fundraiser
The Kyoto town council invites you to an all day bake-sale and GO
tournament in the courtyard of the Ikeda-ya to raise funds for the
street cleaning department. We are also taking donations of large
brooms, sturdy bags (approximately body sized) and large quantities of
soap and bleaching agents suitable for pavements and streets. Donations
are also being accepted for the Ikeda-ya Travelers' Aid Fund as there
has been an influx of country Samurai passing through who have fallen
upon hard times and are unable to continue on to their original
destinations.
We at the Ikeda-ya have been proudly doing our civic duty to help these
wayward travelers but outside help is greatly appreciated.
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Employment opportunity:
Wanted: Laundress, used to long hours, and dealing with large quantities
of heavily soiled and stained garments. Must be reliable and not prone
to squeamishness at the sight of blood. Lots of blood.
Apply, Chief Kondou's office. Shinsengumi HQ, Mibu
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Notice
Seeking suspect for questioning in the shoplifting of five bottles of
White Plum Perfume. Anyone with information on a dazed woman wandering
streets muttering "You, you made the rain bleed....You..."
Contact: Saitou
Capt 3rd Unit Shinsengumi
Addendum:
On second thought contact Toudou Heisuke
Capt. 8th Unit
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