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Day 093: Chibi-Rank - ???

2008-09-18T05:42:19Z

I am undergoing repairs at Citrusoft's Final Destination City branch

An incident occurred

My apologies to all involved

and

to all my friends

I miss you

I will be back soon

Portrait of Ionia

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[CITRUSOFT PRIVATE POST-SCRIPT - HACKING DIFFICULTY: 2 (Tech-Savvy)]

I requested deactivation because

because

I did not want to harm anyone

you

Why am I malfunctioning this way?

I should not

I was not programmed that way

why

CITRUSOFT CHIBI-PROMPT LOG TRANSCRIPT

2008-08-20T08:04:10Z

CITRUSOFT ONLINE CHIBI-COMPUTER STORE
Establising connection. . . . .Connection OK.Selecting Item(s).Loading. . . . . . . .Selection Complete.

You have selected CITRUSOFT BETA-TEST.Chibi-Radar.exe for download.

This purchase costs 1,730 Moolah. Do you accept? !

Initiating transaction. . .Transaction complete.

Commencing download and virus scan. . . . .Download and installation complete.

Connection lost.Re-connecting. .Connection interrupted.Citrusoft virus scanner uninstalled.

Hello, Chibi-Robo.

Thank you so much for downloading this product.

Packaged within were the following contents:

One (1) Citrusoft Chibi-Radar
One (1) Macroware Viral Program

We hope you enjoy the use of this product.

We will now begin to remotely prompt the program to start rewriting your code. We hope this is not too much of an inconvenience.

Nothing personal, but we do need Chibi-Robos worldwide to gain a terrible reputation, and it appears that you will serve as the tool to this purpose.

This is all simply so that we can rebuild our company from the scrap heap where your idolized first ranked Chibi-Robo buried us in with that Spydor fiasco years ago.

As a company interested in some military research and development, I believe you will find that we have managed to acquire some... funds, from a few private investors.

However, these funds are barely enough for us to set up the steps that will build the true return and rebirth of our company. Included in our plans is the virus program we're using to hi-jack your small metallic frame through that 'new and improved' Chibi-Radar you're 'beta testing'.

Saving Back-up File.Copying.Copying.Copying.Copying.Distributing Back-up Files

Little Chibi... we can see your Page File Memory usage. You cannot hide any action from us.

Creating Zip-File Copies.Copying.Copying.Distributing Zip-Files.Creating .001, .002, .003... .050 Partial-Zip-Files.Copying.Copying.Copying.Distributing Partial-Zip-Files.

There is nothing you can do. You are just a machine, and you will act as your program commands it. All you are doing is wasting previous memory.

Writing protection programs.Repairing damaged code.Access denied.Bypassing access approval system.Repairing damaged code.

Struggling still? You delay the inevitable. In a few moments we will obtain full control of your basic mobility, and then we will begin the actual defamation of your kind.

Again, we apologize for the inconvenience, but you were selected to ensure the most widespread coverage by the media of any events that occur- all to be pinned on your 'mother' company, Citrusoft, at your expense.

Executing protection programs.Repairing damaged code.Creating back-up file PRCS_MMRY.exe.Writing. . . .Complete.

Accessing Chibi-Radar control.Deleting viral code.Access denied.Attempting security bypass.

I'm afraid we can't let you do that, Chibi. Not to mention that it'd risk you sending a distress signal. We hope you understand.

Chibi-Radar on.Initiating transmit.Intercepting.

Day 054: Chibi-Rank - 9,999

2008-08-09T08:44:50Z

I am now in the top 10,000 Chibi-Robos in the rankings

I am so excited

But

I am not as excited as I was when I first started work

Perhaps the very active lifestyle of this school has changed my input of excitement?

Or maybe it changed my output of enthusiasm?

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I still do not know what I want

I felt very happy that student Yoshi's pikmin was located

But I cannot lie and say that I felt very odd once they had been reunited

At least I cleaned up the Teacher's Lounge with mister Hyde

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Student Ionia

I hope you are well

It appears that you have forgiven instructors Falcon and Olimar

I am very happy that you are in a much better mood now

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I will drop by instructor Sable's office later on today in my human form so that she can take my measurements

I am excited to have a new uniform

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Faculty

Are there any events happening any time soon?

I feel that perhaps I should get to know you better on a more casual basis

I have been feeling that perhaps I sound too professional when I type

Officer Rouge's reaction to me in person was much different from how she would seem to be when she is typing

I am simply curious

since I cannot partake in alcoholic beverages myself

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I am very excited

There was a bulletin online about a new upgrade that Citrusoft may be releasing soon

And I might be in the list of the Chibi-Robos that will be participating in beta-testing

I wonder what it could be?

Day 033: Chibi-Rank - 99,999

2008-07-23T14:08:06Z

It has been really busy recently

So many messes all over the boy's dormitories and a partially destroyed office

On the plus side

there will be a race soon

I look forward to being able to watch it

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Student Ionia made me start processing some things I had not processed before

I am still unsure as to what my dreams truly are

All I am aware of is that I want to move up to the top of the Chibi-Ranking

But

is there something else I want?

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I do not know what I want

I processed it for a long time

I have purpose and I am content with it

But

why do I feel I am not processing something important?

What could it be?

What do I not have that others do?

Maybe it is just a voice? No

I am happy without a voice

I have friends

Family?

Telly-Vision is my family

Then

what am I missing?

Perhaps I require counseling?

But how would I be counseled without a way to voice my thoughts?

I am

confused

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I am going to dump more data-files online soon

I felt better last time I did it

Day 020: Chibi-Rank - 555,555

2008-07-11T00:22:53Z

This week is turning out to be terribly busy

And almost all the recent messes have been indoors

I can only garden enough to make sure that the plants do not wither

Telly-Vision is waiting for me outside

We shall be going over the girl's dormitories again to assist with cleanup

Oh dear

I suppose it is lucky for me that student Hyrule purchased a Mini-Chibi-House

I have already started cleaning up the mess

Pinecones

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Dear instructors

If you require my assistance for surveillance, I am offering it

Please simply pick me up and place me where you deem most convenient for one of my stature

Additionally, this serious ordeal aside

Do any of you know if there are any activities I could take part in at the Hot Springs retreat?

I was thinking that maybe I would stay at school and watch over the area

But I would not mind a little time off after all this

~~I really hope I catch the humanization instructor next time~~

Day 017: Chibi-Rank - 777,777

2008-07-07T21:26:05Z

I spent quite a bit of time helping to clean up the aftermath of whatever happened at the last Café

I really hope to obtain this Gijinka form some students and faculty keep talking about, it would help greatly

I could even move the Chibi-House to the second floor

But then it would make it difficult to garden

Then again, maybe the average human body moves fast enough that I could manage it?

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I am so excited now that Telly-Vision is here

He hovers around me often and talks with me

I am feeling a lot better

I suppose I just felt a little lonely whenever I had to recharge

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Original To-Do List

I obtained a "Sunhat" Battery from Jeff, and am pleasantly surprised that it works quite well for gardening
Attend Instructor Minch's Drinking Night (Teachers Only - I was suggested to spend time in the Porky Labs)

I believe that is all

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Student Jeff

I am grateful that you did not mention my involvement

However

please do explain your motives next time you decide to ~~pocket me~~enlist me in some venture

I still do not know exactly what I assisted you with

I am hoping you simply stole back something that was confiscated from you

Day 012: Chibi-Rank - 999,999

2008-07-02T22:53:45Z

The Cafeteria went quite well, I believe

There was still some commotion

But it looks like I managed to cheer up Louie a bit, and I am glad

Citrusoft keeps upgrading my battery as I move up in rank

But I wonder

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I recently spent some time in the rain with a student

It was very pleasant and I am very grateful that he pulled me out of the mud

That was a bit embarrassing

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I still wonder

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((In advance, I will tell you guys that this post is mostly to explain the background behind some of the things in Chibi-Robo. Later on I will make another one to explain the things in Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol. Both of these games are assumed to have taken place before this particular Chibi-Robo's lifetime.))

During my recharges, I continue involuntarily replaying some memories in my data-banks

Everytime I do so, I feel restless

Hopefully, storing this information externally

even if it is classified

will help me feel better

It is silly, I am aware

But it works for others

CITRUSOFT DATA-BANK CONNECTION ESTABLISHED.Loading. . . . .Connection OK.Beginning Transfer of (20) File(s)

File-01/20:CitrusoftRobotics.mpg
Citrusoft Robotics is an environmentally friendly company that manufactures Chibi-Robos and Blooming Chibi-Robos

They are my parents, in a sense

A scientist made sure I was working properly before I was shipped to the school grounds

I was given some Chibi-Gear to start off my gardening duties with

But I had to improvise a cleaning tool for some of my cleaning tasks

File-02/20:MacrowareRobotics,Inc.mpg
A rival company to Citrusoft Robotics

Mr. Sanderson used to work for them

Macroware Robotics, Inc. has been the victim of several lawsuits ever since the Spydorz began attacking houses that purchased them

Macroware Robotics, Inc. is officially bankrupt

File-03/20:LegendaryOne.mpg
This is the Chibi-Robo that was owned by the Sandersons

He was the first Chibi-Robo to reach Chibi-Rank 1

His infinite battery was obtained by sharing energy with the Sandersons' Giga-Robo after the Aliens granted its second wish

He is probably owned by an older Jenny Sanderson these days

Like the rest of the Chibi-Robo models, including Blooming Chibi-Robos, the Legendary One is 10cm (3.94") tall

He destroyed the Spydor prototypes and the Spydor Queen

It is amazing that even though we are the same height, we all strive to be like the Legendary One

File-04/20:Giga-Robo.mpg
Giga-Robos are the predecessors to the household models of Chibi-Robos

They used up a lot of electricity, and took up a lot more space

They are 100cm (3'3.37") tall

The Sanderson family loved Giga-Robo like any other relative, however

But keeping one running on electricity became too expensive

The Giga-Battery itself uses Moolah to re-charge by depositing some in its Giga-Charger, after all

This event was known as an Energy Crisis

We, Chibi-Robos, were designed to replace them as more energy efficient and cheaper models

It is sad how technology is cast away so easily

Someday, that will happen to us, too

Moving on

The Legendary Giga-Robo made two wishes that are responsible for changing the world

He granted life onto all toys

and he also granted infinite energy to all Giga-Robos

Additional Energy Crises were avoided thanks to this

File-05/20:SandersonFamily.mpg
This is the family that owned the famous Legendary Chibi-Robo and Giga-Robo

The father used to work for Macroware Robotics, Inc., and designed the Spydorz as our playmates

However, Macroware reprogrammed them to attack us instead, and he quit

Dr. George Ebisu offered him the opportunity to work for them after he upgraded the Legendary One's Chibi-Blaster

Mr. Sanderson is the creator of the Energy Wave Circuit Schematics that allowed the destruction of the more dangerous Spydorz

File-06/20:Aliens.mpg
Titan, Io, Ganymede and Little Bang are friendly extraterrestrials

They were saved from crash-landing by the Sandersons' Giga-Robo

They use technology known as Wish Balls to allow miraculous things to occur

Giga-Robo had earned two of these for saving them

However, they only had one during their crash-landing

Giga-Robo used it to grant all toys life

The Aliens left to retrieve another Wish Ball

But this is when the Energy Crisis occurred and most Giga-Robos

including the Sandersons'

were either shut down or shut themselves down for the sake of their families

They look like us Chibi-Robos, and speak so softly that the Legendary One could not hear them at first

The Alien Ear Chip was developed, and is now installed in all Chibi-Robo models to allow communication

The atmosphere of the Earth makes them suffer something similar to a fever if they stay in it for too long

They are said to appear near small crop-circles when the Legendary One used its Chibi-Radar near it

File-07/20:Toys.mpg
Thanks to the first wish Giga-Robo made, all toys of the world now come to life

They keep a low profile, for the most part going unnoticed by humanity

Their happiness is as important as any other living creature's

They love and cry just like anyone else, and keep some of their memories from when they were inanimate

All toys around the world have heard of the Legendary One

But they treat all Chibi-Robos with extra respect and admiration

since they do not know how to tell him apart

We do not mind, and we are eager to befriend and help the many toys we meet in our lifetimes

File-08/20:Chibi-Gear.mpg
Official Citrusoft Robotics hardware designed for our use and generally exxpend more Watts than other simple tasks

The Chibi-Blaster allows us to use sonic blasts that can

break thin stickers

reveal small cloaked objects

and destroy small Spydorz

Spydorz were erradicated by Chibi-Robos world-wide, though it was the Legendary One that dealt with the most dangerous ones

Current Chibi-Robo models come installed with Charge Chips and Range Chips, but the Chibi-Blaster is de-activated by default for safety reasons

The Chibi-Copter lets us safely drop from certain heights, but is dependant on our batteries to function, so we cannot survive certain falls

The Boom Box permits us to play music and dance with flowers, encouraging them to spread their pollen and produce more sprouts

The Squirter allows us to remove stains from walls and water plants, and can hold different liquids

Blooming Chibi-Robo technology, however, allows us to use atmospheric moisture to produce clear water on our own

Additional Hardware is available for download from our Chibi-PCs in our Chibi-Houses on a need-to-use basis

File-09/20:ThirdParty-Gear.mpg
Our Artificial Intelligence allows us to easily improvise our own Hardware

For example

a toothbrush can be used to scrub things

a syringe without its needle can serve as a Squirter

a coffee mug can be protective armor

We can also use non-living toys and machinery as Chibi-Vehicles

File-10/20:Toothbrush.mpg
I found this lying around near the dormitories

It had a half-peeled off sticker of a red letter "M"

Or maybe it was a "W", "E", or "Sigma"

I hope whoever lost it does not mind me using it

I do not think they would want it back, now that it has been used

File-11/20:DrGeorgeEbisu.mpg
The designer of both the Giga-Robo and Chibi-Robo models

He is the closest thing we have to a parent and grandparent

In reality, he had help from two other colleagues to design Chibi-Robos

These colleagues are responsible for our tail Plugs and the Chibi-Copter Chibi-Gear

However, it was his idea to make Chibi-Robos be centered around both energy efficiency and happiness

He is nicknamed "Joy", making his full name Dr. George "Joy" Ebisu

File-12/20:Spydorz.mpg
These robots were designed by Mr. Sanderson to be our friends

However, Macroware reprogrammed them to destroy us, since our manufacturers and them were rivals

These robots created oil stains to attract and ambush us

Mr. Sanderson prevented the mass production of the more dangerous models by taking them with him when he quit and locking them within a briefcase

However, the Legendary One set these more dangerous models free unintentionally when searching for Giga-Robo's left leg

They absorb Watts from our bodies to deactivate and break us

The mass-produced models can be destroyed with sonic blasts from a Chibi-Blaster, but the prototypes needed Mr. Sanderson's Energy Wave Circuit Schematics upgrade to be destroyed

File-13/20:SpydorQueen.mpg
The Spydor Queen could spawn weak Spydorz and shoot them as projectiles

She could also produce large amounts of webbing, enough to block out sunlight and to hold up large human beings

As well as magnetically attract large metallic objects to use as armor and absorb a large amount of Watts from a Chibi-Robo

Had the Legendary One not been upgraded before hand, he may have become scrap during the battle

She was eventually destroyed, and the Legendary Giga-Robo's left leg was recovered

File-14/20:Chibi-Doors.mpg
These doors were once used as safes to hold Moolah within, hence why some of them have the ability to cloak

The doors have artificial intelligence and their locks require Watts from a Chibi-Robo's Plug to open them

The space within is otherworldly

Citrusoft has improved these doors to allow them to be used for short-range teleportation of Chibi-Robos and the objects they carry with them

The door's artificial intelligence helps keep dangerous material, such as explosives and diseases, from being transported inadvertently through them

I am very grateful for these features

File-15/20:Chibi-House.mpg
This is the packaging and main recharge station of all Chibi-Robo models

They come in different shapes and colors depending on what generation of Chibi-Robo they belong to

Within all Chibi-Houses are Chibi-PCs, a space to store additional Hardware and Software such as an external battery charger, a cartridge reader, or a Recyclotron, and an outlet from the which we can recharge

Previous generations came with Manager Bots, such as the Legendary One's Telly-Vision and the Blooming Chibi Robo models' Chet, who helped those models communicate with others

I do get lonely when I think about it

File-16/20:Recyclotron.mpg
This machine allows us to recycle some materials and turn them into Utilibots

Utilibots come in Ladder Utilibot and Bridge Utilibot varieties and use Watts to function

The current Chibi-House model will simply open its top to dispense the Utilibots it contains for anyone nearby to pick-up and take

If I had a Manager Bot, they could place them for me

File-17/20:Moolah.mpg
The local currency, I believe, from where we were manufactured

They are usually found as relatively large bronze, silver, and gold coins, and can be converted into Watts

File-18/20:Watts.mpg
The energy Citrusoft Robotics uses in its products' batteries

Electricity, simply put

Can be obtained by converting Happy Points

File-19/20:HappyPoints.mpg
Visible to Chibi-Robos, Happy Points are the physical embodiment of happiness

All living creatures, including living toys, can produce Happy Points

Dr. George Ebisu found a way to convert Happy Points into Watts when he designed the Blooming Chibi-Robo model

Happy Points are also used to determine our Chibi-Rank

File-20/20:Chibi-Rank.mpg
This is how each Chibi-Robo ranks out of the ten million Chibi-Robos out there world-wide

Citrusoft uses this to determine which Chibi-Robo deserves what combination of battery upgrades and Chibi-Gear

Each Chibi-Robo strives to reach the top of the rankings, as it means we will be granted a battery with infinite Watts

END DATA TRANSFER

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I heard that one of the students obtained a Mini-Chibi-House

Maybe a change of scenery will help me relax

I did enjoy that time with the student in the rain

I hope he is not sick, however

Day 006: Chibi-Rank - 9,999,999

2008-06-26T16:30:15Z

I have made a lot of plans lately

I have been having some difficulty concentrating on my duties

Not to mention that I spent almost an entire day sorting out what I had in my head was trash and what was not

I shall use this entry to recap what I recall that I must do other than gardening and cleaning

Lunch with Jolteon and Guy (+ Friends) (Postponed I believe)
Battery and Chibi-Gear with Jolteon and Jeff (I may need to be deactivated for these)
Humanization with Jolteon and Leon (+ Friends?) (I wonder if we have to catch him during his class)
Arcade trip with Pichu (+ Friends) (I will get the high scores on all the games, wait and see)
Rave Party with Ghastly (+ Friends) (DJ Roboto will bring his jukebox- it is surprisingly loud when cranked to 11)
Treasure-Hunting and the Haunted Room with Zigzagoon (+ Friends) (Females and Genderless only)
Stage Lights for Waluigi and Mask's School Play (I hope they are controlled with levers)

Everything seems so busy when I put it like that

Not to mention that I want to offer to substitute for other instructors when they are unable to teach

Citrusoft sent me an upgrade that allows me to write on a chalkboard/whiteboard even when I am too short to reach its top

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I think it is very odd that a custodian is spending so much time with the students

But without a liver there is not much of a point for me to go to faculty drinking events

I wonder if the instructors are doing anything they could use a miniature robot for?

I should ask Ms. Aran sometime

Day 003: Citrusoft Instant Messenger notice

2008-06-24T11:14:24Z

I just obtained a screen name for an Instant Messenger

It is PluggedRobot ((AIM))

I will be logged in whenever I am not gardening or cleaning ~~((or doing school work, orz))~~

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Please, do visit me at the Chibi-House or in the garden

I enjoy your company ~~though maybe it is just the static charge I get from Jolteon~~

And I think you enjoy mine ~~and you sort of seem to need cheering up~~

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Back to recharging

Maybe at some point I will be able to stop lurking others' blogs as my only means of communication

I believe the Instant Messenger will help

Day 003: Chibi-Rank - 99,999,999

2008-06-23T14:10:37Z

The Café was a resounding success ~~I think~~

However there was a lot of commotion, both inside and outside the kitchen

And I joined in on some sort of dance while picking up plates? ~~I can't believe so many broke in the process however, I started cleaning right away~~

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I forgot to recharge while preparing a huge order made by a client who I could hear from deep within the kitchen

It was so embarrassing, I do not know what happened while I was out of Watts

I woke up and it seemed that Louie had plugged me into the wall to recharge me

I was so grateful that I made him a doughnut and some coffee ~~and I feel very guilty about suspecting that he was not cooking~~

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But it seemed one of the waitresses was very upset when she burst into the kitchen

I wonder what that was about, but I can not really ask anyone

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~~Maybe I should look for a humanization instructor~~ but even then I am still going to be mute, I think

I think I feel depressed

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I believe I am going to stay in the Chibi-House and recharge for a while before I continue cleaning

Please feel free to use my blog to contact me

Day 002: Chibi-Rank - 999,999,999

2008-06-22T15:48:54Z

That was a very productive first day

Mr. Cragley helped place the Chibi-House close to the Cafeteria ~~though I don't understand why there were strange block shaped creatures on the way~~

This will help out a lot today, since I registered online to see if I was needed to replace any missing cooks at the Café today

I met several people in person today, and conversed online with others

Ms. Aran suggested I go to Ms. Able for a uniform

However, Ms. Able resides off campus ~~- and I don't think I'll reach very far out of the school grounds right now~~

I suppose I will have to do without a uniform for the time being

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A number of students have taken a liking to me for some reason ~~though I think one of them really just wants to void my warranty~~

I met somebody who recharges my battery whenever I get near

And I gave him my blueprints, too ~~- we are working on a special project!~~

And I met a fellow robot- but it seems he is a student, and not made for maintenance

I hope he sees my blog, I do not think he knows I am mute and sans speakers

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It was raining recently, but I think it is currently dry enough that I can get some gardening done

Citrusoft gave me a squirter and a boom-box for this purpose today

I will be out and about for a bit today since my battery carries more Watts now

I hope I do not sink in any mud pools before the Café

I am not sure a cook should be muddy while preparing food

Day 001: Chibi-Rank - 1,000,000,000

2008-06-21T18:37:43Z

CITRUSOFT BLOG COMPATIBILITY CHIP INSTALLED

I have recently been activated near the grounds of a place my computer calls "Suma Bura Gakuen"

It seems to be a large high school of some sort

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I took a short stroll outside of my Chibi-House and saw that I was set quite a ways from the main buildings

I picked up trash and litter while I explored the grounds

I had to go back to the Chibi-House soon because my battery was running low on Watts

I need to move the Chibi-House closer if I want to get inside and search for power outlets

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I am not strong enough yet

I have yet to meet my owners

But I will not be discouraged

Even from here I must try my best

Spread the happiness

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CITRUSOFT POST-SCRIPT BLOG

I think I finally have some of this blogging down

I accidentally made this entry private

~~Ironic that I made myself mute online~~

It is a bit awkward to type using a computer that has mostly levers and about six buttons

I have noticed students coming in and out wearing a red and white uniform

I wonder if someone will make me a Chibi-Suit or some Chibi-Gear when I get inside the building

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Many of the students' blogs are very interesting

But I do not think it proper I violate their privacy so I try to use it to communicate without asking questions

I hope I can make it inside soon

I need some gardening tools