November 18th

[saypassion]

I overheard a couple of my classmates talking about something called No Shave November. They heard about it from an American exchange student. The idea is for men to grow out their facial hair and raise awareness for men's health related issues. Unfortunately it sounds like it oftentimes turns into men simply trying to outdo one another with who can grow it the thickest and fastest, but when I looked into the cause, I found that the intention behind it is actually quite great. Participants pick particular areas of men's health and then raise awareness and money to donate to charity.

And so, I have decided to take part. In so doing, I'm raising money for The Nippon Foundation which focuses on social wellness programs, disaster relief, support for children, and so many other things. For example, they have been actively engaged in supporting the reconstruction of Kumamoto after the earthquakes a couple of years back, which is of course something very close to my heart. This isn't strictly supporting men's health, of course, but suicide prevention and mental health is on the ever growing list of areas in which they engage.

Please let me know if you'd like any information or would like to donate. I would be thrilled for your support.

As others have pointed out, the holidays are nearing. My mother and I have begun to discuss what all we would like to make for the new year food-wise, and we'll need to figure out if we're going to remain in Tokyo for the holiday or travel south. An, do you have any strong feelings one way or another?

[ I'm craving yakiniku like nothing else. Would you like to join me for dinner? ]

Comments

[kabutoneechan]

Senpai~ if you have to tell people most of the way into the month you're participating in no shave November, are you really? ♥ Not that I don't support you. ;)

[saypassion]

Ha! You've got me there. I should have mentioned it earlier in the month, but alas, November has slipped between my fingers. :) Your support is appreciated nevertheless.

[kabutoneechan]

Any luck raising money?

[acchimuitehoi]

I'll donate~ wanna text me the deets? ☆

Holidays. :| I need to figure those out. ☆

[saypassion]

I will. Thank you for your support. It's for a good cause.

Better late than never. I have an idea of what I'd like to do for Christmas, but it's the new year that I haven't figured out properly yet.

[acchimuitehoi]

Of course. ☆

Oh? What are you going to do for Christmas? Does it involve fried chicken and cake? ☆

[crosswithyou]

I'd be glad to donate, though I believe my father may have already done so. Do you have a specific need you'd like to see filled?

I have to survive Christmas dinner before we can survive New Years dinner.

[saypassion]

He did. I'm very grateful for that. The one that has caught my eye in particular is this.

Ah, right, I forgot that you truly celebrate Christmas. Do I remember correctly that you prefer it over the new year?

[crosswithyou]

Very well, I will make a donation in your name.

Indeed. I have never really connected with the Japanese New Year, but I will say the staff does a wonderful job with the Kyoto estate.

[bana_an_na]

Maybe I should take part in No shave November.. :b


I mean...We did go back during the Summer...

[saypassion]

You should. I would support you. What would you raise awareness for?

That's true. I'm fine with whatever you'd like to do.

[bana_an_na]

I was actually kidding, if anything I would just forget but I can help you try and raise money~♥

I think we should stick around Tokyo this time around~

[cumsquik]

Can I touch your face? I'll pay

[saypassion]

I mean, you are more than welcome to touch my face even without touching.

[cumsquik]

i am?

[cumsquik]

I MEAN LIKE NOT IN A WEIRD WAY. ill donate regardless um

[saypassion]

I appreciate it, Akira. But you don't need to pay to touch my face. :)

[cumsquik]

NOT IN A LADY OF THE NIGHT WAY LIKE. in a, for a good cause way.

so. why not both?

screened to Kippei

[cumsquik]

yes please

when should i come get you?

screened to Akira

[saypassion]

It's getting rather late now, so how about tomorrow night?

screened to kippei

[cumsquik]

sorry -- i think i lose sense of time on the bike. its like an alternate dimension

but ill make it back to this dimension for food tomorrow

[ever_yanagi]

I'll make a personal donation, but perhaps I'll see if Seiichi will too. If he's agreeable we can put it up on his social media.

[saypassion]

That would be wonderful and I would be so very grateful. If there is any information I may provide you, please let me know.

[didimutter]

I have tried to grow a beard or mustache or goatee, but it's just not going to happen. I am sorry to disappoint, Tachibana-san, but I would be more than happy to support your cause and donate. It's not much, but I have ¥7500 that I can spare. I've saved up quite a bit over the year, so I promise it won't affect my budget or anything too badly. Should I give it to you or directly donate it? I can do whichever is easiest for you.

[saypassion]

Not all can do it, I must admit that it hasn't been quite as smooth as I anticipated, but there is at least something. You're not a disappointment at all and that would be truly incredible. Thank you, Shinji. Only donate what is within your means, though it sounds as though you have already given that thought. I shall simply donate it myself, so perhaps direct would be best - I can give you the details.