Unwritten: Diary of a Lean Green Plumber

Year of Me

15 February 2013

MK

Dear Diary,

I can barely sit still. They just announced in the Nintendo Direct that the entire year would be centered around me! As you know, it's been thirty years since my introduction into the video game world. As such, Nintendo has decided to do something special. After so many years of longing, I finally get a whole year in the limelight! I can't wait to see what exciting things they have planned!

Luigi

16 March 2013

MK

Dear Diary,

The Year of Luigi (or Year of Me) is in full swing. Josh and his folks visited me, bearing gifts and congratulations. The presents really don't matter. I'm just happy I'm finally getting recognized!

Speaking of which, Jas's Sweet Sixteen birthday party was me-themed. The birthday girl was dressed like me, sans the moustache, and almost all of the guests turned up wearing green. Jackie and Jules organized a Mario Party tournament, followed by four guests at a time playing New Super Mario Bros U. There was even a Jeopardy-style game featuring questions about my adventures. Jas's birthday cake was chocolate with green frosting, topped with several figures of me.

"Today is about you as much as it's about me," said Jas. "Happy Year of Luigi!"

"And happy Sweet Sixteen," I replied.

Then, Jas opened her presents, which were wrapped in green wrapping paper. Jake's present to her was a charm bracelet, the charms made to look like Boos and my face.

"Oh, Jake," said Jas, kissing him sweetly. "Thank you!"

"I made that by myself—with some help," said Jake.

"Your craftsmanship is extraordinary," said Jas.

Jake blushed. "Happy birthday," he said, and they kissed again.

"You know what we need?" Kate, one of Jas's friends, asked later. "Another Luigi's Mansion game. And there should be a multiplayer mode!"

"So—another player controls Gadd?" asked Jas.

"I—don't know. Maybe it can just be another Luigi," shrugged Kate.

"But an online mode would be even better," Jake put in. "Nintendo's come a long way from the GameCube. I'm sure that if there was another Luigi's Mansion game, they'd add some refreshing new features."

"Plus, a new Poltergust would be nice," said Jas.

"You're right," I agreed. "I don't think my old one is in working condition anymore. And Gadd has spent these past years working on inventions. I'm confident that he has a new Poltergust waiting for me!"

Come to think of it, it's been nearly twelve years since my ghost-hunting adventure. Perhaps another, bigger and better one isn't far from the horizon...