In Which Nikki-chan Becomes More Awesome by One Year

I thought I'd rouse myself from my current zombie no-post state to say "Happy Birthday!" to the best sixthwinemasa ever - she of the newly-acquired nursing degree, the killer review sessions, the (not-so) secret longing for the green digital camera of espionage data collection, and Kaidoh-in-hospital-with-oranges.  Did I mention that she is the pride and joy of her Oishi-mama?

I think it's time to dust out your rainchecks for the BIG!Cookie and creamy cups of FIC.  Inui-senpai figures you're about 97% overdue for your recommended dietary allowance of fun.

Many happy returns, Mana-chan!  May this year be the best one ever until the next one rolls around.  You are much-loved and terribly-missed.