/jp/ - Otaku Culture

>My dearest Emily.
>I know that the recent news about relations with our neighbors has troubled you, but I assure you that we won't see a war in our lifetime.
>Even if we were to go to war with the east, my unit would be nowhere near the front, as it is merely a reserve regiment with outdated and poorly maintained equipment.
>The general belief around camp, and even among the officers so I'm told, is that if war were to break out it would be over in a matter of weeks.
>I am confident that the strength of our military and the voices of our diplomats will keep us from going to war.
>How are things back home? I told the Petersons to help you tend the fields while I was gone, god knows that even if you have scythes on your arms it's hard to cut down 3 acres all on your own.
>Please share this letter with my mother, and tell her not to worry, she can throw herself into a real bother if she isn't careful.
>I should be able to take some leave and find my way home by Christmas, if I keep up my good behavior and don't skip out on duties.
>I hope that this letter finds you in good health, and I appreciate the package of sweets you sent me, and the boys in my barracks I shared it with thank you as well.
>Love, David.
>P.S., enclosed is a photo taken of our camp by our unit's photographer, I hope it can give you an idea of what life is like at camp.