Sakura Saito

Dr. Takamori,

I finished logging the tray from cabinet 4, but two of the juvenile sea slug samples had coloration that didn't match the reference sheet. I didn't want to guess at the classification, so I left them flagged rather than entering anything incorrect. Should I hold those two until you've had a chance to look, or would you like me to note a tentative ID for now?

Sakura,

Correct instinct — flag rather than guess, every time. I'll look at the two samples myself Thursday. The rest of your log was clean, as usual; I don't say that lightly.

The full tray is due for departmental review Friday. I know your course load is heavy this week, but I trust you'll manage it carefully rather than rushing. You always do.

Understood, thank you. I'll have the rest of the tray finished before Friday.

Sakura-chan,

The fireworks are this weekend. I'd like everyone in yukatas this year, even Anonymous, no arguing. Could you ask him to help carry the picnic mat and the cooler down?

Also, if you have a moment before then, would you mind helping me sort the library's donated books? I know it's not exciting, but I always enjoy the quiet while we do it.

Of course, Mom. I'll ask him — I'm sure he won't mind. And I'd like to help with the books, it's actually kind of nice, sorting things into place.

I'll try not to disappear into the marine biology section again like last time.

onee-chan!! new gachapon machines at the festival this weekend, there's a deep sea creature toy 4 u!!!! come with me??? pleeeease you never say yes to arcade stuff anymore

I do want to, truly, but I have the cabinet 4 samples due Friday and I don't think I can afford to lose the whole weekend. Maybe after?

muuu…. fine, but you're not allowed to say no twice in a row, that's the rule I just made up. i'll bring you back a capsule anyway so you can't even be sad about missing it. baka for working so much lol

We got a shipment in today and there was a ridiculously detailed anglerfish figure in the marine-life display line. Used my discount, it's yours, no arguing about paying me back.

Also I need your opinion on something later — I picked up a jacket at the thrift shop this weekend and I can't decide if it's cute or just old.

Akari, you really didn't have to — but thank you, that's actually one of the reef-zone species I've been reading about. I'll pay you back somehow.

I'll look at the jacket tonight, I'm sure it's cute. You have good instincts about that sort of thing.