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Pending Series: Kyou no Kira-kun 4 and Kurobara Alice 26.
Stardust★Wink [Chapter 38]
Friday, February 10, 2012
While Anna is protesting, there is suddenly a flash of light. Holding her bag, Anna freezes with Sou who is trying to grab the bag back. A short haired girl says, “Ah-- people passed through. *She is trying to take a picture of a cat behind the two.* Ah, forget it. This is also okay.” Anna apologizes for interrupting her. The girl says that it is okay, and she ought to apologize because she fundamentally wants to take a picture of that cat. [<- she took their picture so she is apologizing] While Anna thinks that it is a SLR camera, Sou asks her if she knows Touto* Arts High School which is nearby that place. [*guesswork name from 東都] The girl asks if they are going to check out the place upon enrollment. “If that is so, then I’ll accompany you there. Anyway, I’m also a student from that school.” Sou says is that so. “Thank you very much.” While the girl is leading the way, Anna looks surprised. She thinks, “That uniform, and carrying an SLR camera. Taking pictures of the surround area of the school. And, she is also a student of the school where Hinata goes to. This person, could it be that she..” Soon, the girl says that they are finally here at Touto Arts.. Anna interrupts her and asks if she is a part of the photography club. The puzzled girl says yes, and she [Anna] is quite sure of it. Thinking that she is right with her guess, Anna asks, “Is there a Tokura Hinata in your club?! Can I ask if you know!? These past few days, did something strange happen to Hinata!? Something like..qqqqqquuuiiitttiinnng school..type..” Sou comments that she stutters too much. The girl asks if they are Hinata’s friends from his hometown. “And, it is because of this that you guys came to Tokyo?” Sou/Anna says yes, for they weren’t able to contact him so.. The girl says, “It’s truly amazing- Tokura is truly loved.” Anna and Sou are speechless over this ‘love’ comment. Then, the girl says, “It seems that quitting school has already been decided.” Sou and Anna are surprised for it was true. Sou asks why. Then, he exclaims that he totally doesn’t understand what that meant, why did things turn out that way. Just when the girl is about to explain, someone says, “Sou? Ah, Anna is also here.” The three look at the side to see that it is Hinata. Hinata says that he heard familiar voice/s. “It is quite a shock. Why are you guys here? And, why are you together with Yuki*-senpai.?” [*guesswork name from 由季] While Yuki is explaining that these kids seems to be lost and she walked together with them to.., Hinata is surprised when Sou and Anna suddenly shouts, “Hinata!!”
Anna exclaims that it is really great that Hinata had thoroughly think things through. Hinata asks think of what. Anna kept on saying that it is really great. Sou shouts at Hinata as to how come he doesn’t answer his cellphone. Hinata asks if he called him up. Sou shouts that he has called him a lot of times. “You better not tell me stuff like you had left your cellphone at home!?” Hinata says, how he can say it, it seems to have ran out of batteries since he is in helter-skelter [/chaotic and disorderly haste]. Sou is angry and aghast over that. Sou asks him what is the meaning of that quitting school and what had happened. Hinata looks surprised and realizes that they came because of that. With folded arms, Hinata says, “Is that so.. Where do I start explaining it?” Sou angrily asks, Ha. Yuki holds up pictures of Hinata with Mari, and says, “It is this. These photos has been spread around the school that people are calling it ‘teacher and student scandal’. And because of it, it stirred up a huge disturbance.” Hinata says that is right. Looking at the pictures, Sou mutters that he couldn’t believe it. He shouts what’s with these pictures and no matter how he looked at it, someone maliciously wants to cause trouble. “Before dealing with Hinata, they should first look for the people who took these pictures!!” Hinata tries to tell him that his voice is too loud. Anna is also shock over the pictures. She thinks that based on the clothes that Hinata and Mari are wearing and the background of the photos, the ones who took the pictures are.. Then, they hear a girl shouting, “I’ve said that it really hurts, Mona*. Don’t pull me!!” [*guesswork name from 萌奈] They look at the side to see the two senpai-s, who were with Hinata in the Photo Koshien. Mona, the long haired girl, has been pulling the arm of the short haired girl. Mona says that she heard that Hinata will be coming to school today, and today could be their last opportunity. Trying to free herself, the short haired girl shouts that she told her that she doesn’t intend to apologize. Mona exclaims that fundamentally, their intention is Kobayashi-sensei so they hatched up that plan. “But, it caused Tokura-kun to quit school-something when it has nothing to do with him..” The other girl exclaims, “Yes, it does!! If Tokura isn’t like a fool who would listen whatever that woman says, then things won’t turn out this way! The one who made that woman grow[/mature?] is also that guy!!” [<- I don’t understand the grow thing but maybe, made Mari overconfident.]
While Anna and Sou are surprised by what they are saying, Mona calls out to Shuri* in disbelief over what she is saying. [*guesswork name from 珠里] Shuri starts to say that it is because of that woman, Yuki she.. Then, she and Mona notice that Hinata and everyone else are watching and listening to them. They mutter that it is Yuki and Tokura. Yuki says so, they were the ones who did it, and what they did is over the top. “Didn’t I say that it is already alright that I wasn’t able to go to the Photo Koshien? Even if I’m very happy over your [two] feelings, but this kind of thing..” Shuri exclaims that they didn’t do it for her. “It is because I’ve lost my temper. That woman suddenly became an adviser and then changed the members at will. *Mari had put Hinata in the group for the Photo Koshien and took out Yuki.* She didn’t even know that the three of us would always work together as a group!! We fundamentally wanted to absolutely get the first prize this year. When this year is obviously the last year.. *pause* Anyway, I won’t apologize.” Shuri turns around and left. Mona quickly bows and apologizes to Hinata. She also apologizes Shuri’s part..even if an apology won’t resolve this issue. Turning to Hinata, Yuki says that even if Shuri isn’t fundamentally a bad person but she couldn’t see it as totally right. Hinata didn’t reply. Yuki continues to say, “In the meantime, I think that I’m also responsible so I’ll go talk with the teachers.” Hinata says, “But..” Flashback: A couple of male teachers told Hinata that as a scholar, he ought to have an impeccable clean and upright record. The school chairman doesn’t want to let a student, who had brought shame, to stay in the school. And, the other party is Kobayashi-sensei, the daughter of the school chairman. “How pitiful..” End flashback. Hinata says, “It’s already enough.. And just like what that senpai said, I think I was also at fault. *slight bow to two senpai-s* Sorry, today I have to go to the classroom to get my things so I’ll be going ahead.” The senpai-s didn’t say anything and Anna’s head is slightly bowed.
In the empty classroom, while putting his things in the bag, Hinata asks Sou if they are going to go back today or are they going to stay for the night at Mashiro’s place. “I still have to prepare things as I move out so, I have no way of quickly going back, and that’s it..” While Anna just stands beside him, Sou calls out to ask what was that a while ago. Puzzled Hinata looks at him and asks, huh.. Sou shouts, “What do you mean that you are also at fault. You didn’t do anything wrong!! Why don’t you get a bit angry!! Just now that girl with a vicious look said something like you’ll listen to whatever that teacher said, why didn’t you refute it? It is that teacher who kept on wrapping herself up around you, okay! It’s because you’re too nice that you got yourself in neutral gear[/in this predicament]!! Why is it that you have to be expelled!!” Hinata looks surprised by Sou’s outburst. Raring to go, Sou shouts, “Beat them up badly!! First, I’m going to beat up that girl with a vicious look. And then, I’m going to beat up that infuriating sensei!! Then, that school chairman will be up next!!” Aghast Hinata grabs Sou’s shirt and exclaims what he is saying for if he really did that, it will cause even more trouble. “I beg you to stop.” Anna says that she also wants to beat them all up. Tense Hinata says, “Wait, even you, Anna, is saying that..” Anna is already crying. She says, “I want to use my fists and viciously hit them.. This is too mean.. *the two boys look at her* It wasn’t easy for Hinata to strive his best to get qualified and get in this school.. and.. and for Hinata who always do not have friends and don’t like school, to say that school is very fun--!! Waaaahh” Surprised, Sou shouts to Anna, “Ah, stupid, don’t say that Hinata doesn’t have friends!! Even if his friends are very few, but it shouldn’t be none. *turns to Hinata* Right?!” Aghast Hinata just quietly smiles and says, uh.. Holding out a pack of tissues to Anna, Hinata tells her that she cried excessively, so here are some tissues. Anna blows her nose and asks, why. Hinata is puzzled. Teary-eyed Anna asks, “Why do you seem quite calm, Hinata?” After looking surprised, Hinata smiles and asks if Yuki-senpai also seemed to be quite calm. Puzzled, Anna says that is true, it seems so.
Hinata says, “Compared to those other senpai-s, she is more calm and collected... I and Yuki-senpai are generally alike. Even if in one’s heart, it is like a thick swamp of rumbling darkness, no matter where one turns, I also do not know how to express out these feelings but I also couldn’t just always stare and not move at all. But there are people, who exists, who would get angry and cry over my matters, I always think that this felt much better..” Sou sighs and says that he still thinks Hinata is too easygoing. Hinata asks is that so, but then if it is drawing, whatever it is, he can draw it. Sou sweatdrops and asks if that is the issue. Hinata smiles and says, “Anna, Sou, thank you for coming.” Soon, it is sunset. While the three head out of the school, Anna exclaims that Sou has work today, and will he be able to reach it on time? Sou says that it would be good if he hurries then he would pretty much be able to catch up and arrive in time- kind of type.. Hinata says that in short, it is wishful thinking. Anna asks how come he never mentioned it. Then, Anna is surprised when someone shouts, “Tokura-kun!!” It is Mari. Somewhat flustered, Mari says, “About that.. I didn’t think that things will turn out like this.. *cries* I’m sorry..” Hinata says that he heard that Mari had also resigned. Mari says that it isn’t good that only she gets to stay in the school. “But compared to me, afterwards, what will happen to you, Tokura-kun..” Picking his ear, Sou says, “No need to worry, sensei-- Hinata will quickly totally forget about the stuff regarding you, and happily live on afterwards. How can I say this, he currently has this cute girlfriend that he is so happy to the extreme. *the two are surprised by what he said* And, when he returns back to his home’s apartment, I’m also there. *twinkle in the eye* The one whom Hinata has the best [/closest] relationship with.” Mari says that it is this kind of thing again. “A year ago in summer, Nagase-kun and Koshiro-chan had also chase after Tokura-kun and came to Tokyo. Throughout life, the relationship between the three of you won’t change.” The three look surprised. Then, the three best of childhood friends smile back in agreement.
Such an awesome friendship between these three childhood friends. When someone is in trouble, they drop everything and go to that person. It reminds me of the time when the two boys thought that Anna is missing. As I’ve mentioned, it is easier for them to be strong for each other if the problem comes from outside rather than a problem within them. I find it interesting that even if Sou and Anna are very much alike in terms of being very emotional and everything, they tend to bicker and clash..and still, they are best friends with someone who are their opposite. Actually, I think Sou is only like that when he is around these two..he seems calm and cool when he is with other people. I guess, it is the same with Hinata and Anna..though in Anna’s case, it isn’t that obvious for she is always like that =P Anna’s message isn’t mentioned but I wonder if Hinata did got it before his cellphone went dead..or he didn’t get to read it because of everything that is happening and then, his cellphone went dead. Well, maybe in the next chapter it will be mentioned..there is still the fireworks display to attend to. It made me realize that given Hinata’s personality, it does seem highly doubtful for him to call either two to tell them that he got expelled. He did admitted that he has a problem expressing his feelings so he would unlikely sob and tell them how angry he was over what happened to him. He won’t let himself mope around about it either. Thus, in that situation, he did the next best thing, get busy packing and moving on. I guess him being that way is also a reason why he couldn’t easily make friends either..and, in this school, it is easier because everyone else is into art. I think Sou was right when he mentioned that Hinata would just forget everything about Mari. This is a person who knows Hinata best..and I think Hinata already forgot/erase the names of those two who caused this incident. He no longer mentions their names, only Yuki’s. =P That is an awesome way of revenge. But just like Sou and Anna, I can’t help but get angry at those people and feel sorry for Hinata. It doesn’t help that I learn that he is got into this school through a scholarship. It does seem that Hinata is used as some sort of scapegoat so it really doesn’t matter to the teachers or chairman what is the truth. What Sou said at the end is totally awesome. Even if he didn’t get Anna, the author still makes Sou cool ^^ Anyway, I think the author has already established the power of friendship in this series. Aside from the main trio, she also showed it with the friendship of those senpai-s, even if what they did is wrong especially since they already knew that Hinata doesn’t have a romantic relationship with Mari. I wonder..or rather hoping that the author will now focus on the love aspect since Hinata is coming back. I can’t wait to see more scenes of the trio together, and hopefully some lovey-dovey of the couple..and well..other possible couples. Hehe, since Anna and Sou already have their respective friends in that school, I wonder if they’ll help Hinata with the other Hinata. I’m still hoping for the two to work together on a manga like Bakuman. ^^ And, I wonder if that is the last we’ll see of Mari..or she’ll also transfer to their school later on to chase after Chiaki ^^;; Lastly, is it just a coincidence that Hinata always have tissues or he always brings them because Anna tends to cry a lot? =P He also got tissues ready when Anna sobs about Sou wanting some distance between them and it was always mentioned before how Hinata knows Anna inside and out. Scans by all★wink汉化组.
Quote of the day:
Friendship is a promise made in the heart. Silent. Unwritten. Unbreakable by distance. Unchangeable by time. ~ Author Unknown
Reimei no Arcana -Dawn of the Arcana- [Chapter 37]
Thursday, February 9, 2012
At the ship’s deck, Caesar is looking out the sea. Emilia joins him and asks him what the matter is. He says it is nothing but she tells him that he definitely ought to be worried about Nakaba and the others. Caesar didn’t reply. Emilia corrects herself and says that rather than worried about ‘Nakaba and others’, he is only worried about Nakaba. Caesar didn’t react for Emilia is right on the mark. Emilia thinks that Nakaba is always bearing something on her back, and generally, it is because of those stained red pupils, the cause is the Arcana. Caesar worriedly mutters Nakaba’s name. Back in the town, while everyone is walking forward, Loki notices that Nakaba is trembling. He suddenly grabs Nakaba’s shoulder and tells the others that he heard a lot of footsteps, coming from many armed men whom he thinks are soldiers. This made Nakaba become tenser than she already was. Ahkil tells his brother that it is Baatar’s private soldiers. Azhar says that the soldiers chasing after them have already chased them up to there. Ahkil urges Azhar to quickly depart from this place. Loki tells them that the sounds of the footsteps are coming from there so, they should go this way. While Loki is ushering her, Nakaba suddenly sees/remembers the two doors she saw in the dream. One is when Ahkil went to save Azhar and he ended up killed. The other is she grabbed Ahkil’s arm and Azhar gets killed. Nakaba wonders if there are really only two futures. “How about other roads? Other futures?” Then, a soldier shouts, “There, chase after them!!” Nakaba is startled by that. She sees soldiers in front of them. Pointing to some rocky place, Nakaba shouts for Ahkil to go hide those boulders. Azhar says that their goal is him so he is going to use himself as bait so they should go ahead. Flustered Nakaba thinks no, no, that way.. Ahkil shouts for his brother. Nakaba continues to look tense for it is like what the Arcana had shown her. Reaching out to Ahkil’s arm, Nakaba thinks that she only has to grab his arm and Prince Azhar will die. Nakaba hesitates and thinks that if she doesn’t grab Ahkil’s arm, Ahkil will die.
Perspiring and crying, Nakaba grabs Ahkil’s arm. Azahar looks back and says that this way is very good. Then, he gets slain by the soldiers. Ahkil shouts for his brother and tries to go to him but Nakaba grabs his arm tight and tries to pull him away. While Ahkil tries to call out for Nakaba to let him go, Loki hits the back of Ahkil’s neck and made him unconscious. A bit tense, Loki calls out to Nakaba. Looking totally awful, Nakaba can only say to quickly [get] Ahkil [away]. Loki carries Ahkil on his shoulder and starts to run off with Nakaba. The soldiers shout that the Fifth prince is escaping, they have to chase after them. Flashback: At the meeting room, Nakaba told the princes that she has something to say. She asked if Ahkil can go out for a while. Puzzled, Ahkil did as told. After Ahkil left, Azhar asked Nakaba what it is. Looking aghast, Nakaba admitted to him that she has seen the future. “It is either you’ll die or Ahkil will die. There is only either of the two futures. If one chose one side, the other one will die.. I.. I will definitely choose to save Ahkil. So.. so..” To her surprise, sadly smiling Azhar told her that that way is very good. “I have lost to Baatar. Every since before, I have not lost[/risk] my life. Every since from the start, what intimidates Baatar isn’t me, but rather, it is Ahkil’s ability and wisdom. In the future.. the person who will become your strength isn’t me but, it is Ahkil.” Nakaba is aghast-surprise by what Azhar said. He told her, “I’ll leave.. Ahkil to you.” Nakaba felt like crying. End flashback. While running, Nakaba thinks, “I definitely will save Ahkil so I only can ask for your forgiveness, and also, I can only pray, pray that confessing it beforehand, I will be able to excuse from any wrongdoing. This kind of ending. How can it be very good? I have unexpectedly placed lives in the balance and choose by weighting them out. For [my] goal, I had exploited a life. *Remembers Baatar hold Irasifu’s head* What’s the difference between me and that man?” As they run, tears are falling from Nakaba’s eyes. While Azhar lies dead on the ground, Nakaba just kept on saying, “..sor..ry.. Sor..ry.. Sorry..”
And, another ‘older brother’ dies in this series. I think what Nakaba has gone through is really emotionally exhausting given the choice that she has to decide on and live with, and also for that ‘nightmare’ to come true in front of her eyes and yet be seemingly powerless to stop it. From the people that are currently around, Azhar seems to be the only one who is dispensable and can be used as bait. I still wonder why Leo can’t just fry those soldiers. ^^; I also wonder if Azhar made himself bait because of what Nakaba earlier told him. It seems like he wants to fulfill the ‘future’ where Ahkil would live. I don’t think that Nakaba is like Baatar in a way because of how much remorse and guilt that she is going through as compared to Baatar who acted like it was nothing for someone to die for his goal. Of course, no matter what the motives and how remorseful one is, the bottomline is, a person is dead. Unlike with Cain, Nakaba is making a conscious decision on who’ll live or die. It seems like an indirect way of staining her hands with blood. This is more difficult for her because Azhar isn’t a ‘bad guy’. I’ll say that Azhar is quite calm knowing his impending death. I guess he probably think that this is what he can do for Ahkil after everything he has done..and probably, these two are very close to each other. I wonder how Ahkil will react when he learns of the truth. I also wonder how Nakaba is going to deal with the aftermath since Caesar is no longer around with her, to comfort her, this time around. I’m not sure Loki is still going to do it after what had happened between them earlier. What I’m worried about is we have two strategists in this story. Belenus with Caesar and now, Ahkil with Nakaba. It makes me think that the couple would see each other again but in the battlefield and they would be wondering how things ended up like that ^^; Anyway, I guess Nakaba and others are going back to Senan. Scans by Rei'S工作室.
Quote of the day:
The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live. ~ Flora Whittemore
Sugar*Soldier [Chapters 4-7]
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
[Free Talk: This isn’t a priority series but I just felt like doing it and it’s easy to do. ^^; I’ve skipped chapter 3 since it is already out in English scanlation. Pending series: Kurobara Alice 26, Kyou no Kira-kun 5, Reimei no Arcana 37, and Stardust★Wink 38. I’ll do RnA next, and then SDW.]
During the field trip, Iriya is showing his charming self which made Makoto and others fall for him more. Makoto couldn’t chop veggies and of course, Shiroyuki is amazing at it. [By the way, Shiroyuki literally means Snow White =P] Then, Iriya even made a special request from Makoto = not to give him carrots. When Makoto gushes that he is cute because of that, he flicks her forehead and says that she is cuter than him. While washing the dishes, Shiroyuki warns her of ‘falling in the trap’. When Makoto is asking if she meant Iriya, Shiroyuki decides to show her what she meant. They spy on a girl with her friend confessing to Iriya. Iriya admits that he always doesn’t have a girlfriend and up to now, he doesn’t plan on wanting to go steady. The girls are persistent about it being better to have a girlfriend. Iriya apologizes and says that he hates it when others decide things for him. He thanks them for their feelings and apologizes for not returning them. Shiroyuki tells Makoto that Iriya is like that ever since their junior high. Soon, everyone else is gathered around, and it is starting to rain. Makoto realizes that she left her cellphone at the sink so she went to get it. Iriya tries to help her about it but Makoto couldn’t face him and runs off. Then, after retrieving her cellphone, she looks at her and Iriya’s picture on the cellphone. She is relieved that no one saw that. She thinks that she can still turn back from really falling for him. She plans to delete the picture when there is a loud thunder which frightens her. Then, the prince has arrived to help her. Iriya towels her dry and tells her that he came because she looks as if she is afraid of thunder. She wonders why he is being kind to her, and why he doesn’t want a girlfriend. She fears that she is going to bite the prince’s apple and there will be no turning back.
She wants to confess but fears a lot of things. She got scared over the thunder again. Iriya covers her ears with the towel so that she won’t hear the thunder. Then, she starts raving about the great and cute things about Iriya. She cries that she can’t help but fall for him. On cue, she faints and it turns out that she is already feverish. Iriya starts to carry her on his back and notices her cellphone on the floor. He sees their picture together, and Makoto mutters his name. He says that he doesn’t want to stain[/dirty] her like this. Then, together with Ameki, Iriya brought Makoto to her house. They meet Erika at the door and mention that Makoto had a fever. Looking at Iriya, Erika asks if he is Makoto’s boyfriend. Iriya says that he isn’t. Ameki apologies but she has to leave for club activity. Since Makoto won’t wake up, Iriya will be putting her in her room. After doing that, Iriya prepares to leave when Erika stops him by saying that his clothes are wet. She offers to dry them or else, he’ll catch a cold. Then, she offers him some tea. The next day, Makoto is worried over whatever rude thing she must have done to Iriya. Unfortunately, she totally forgot about it. She apologizes to Iriya and asks if she said anything strange. Iriya says there is, then passes it as a joke. To Makoto’s relief, Iriya says that she didn’t. She doesn’t want to end the conversation that way so she asks him how she can thank him. Iriya suggests that she treat him to ice cream tomorrow for he is busy today. On the way home, Makoto decides to walk around the station to survey the area for tomorrow. To her surprise, she sees Iriya, waiting for someone. And when that person arrives, it turns out to be her sister, Erika.
Makoto decides to stalk them. Sitting at the other table of a cafe, she watches them as they have a snack. Makoto is shock that her sister is already calling him, Shun-kun. Erika is interviewing Makoto if he is afraid of high places [he isn’t] and if he likes sweets [he says as long as it’s not sweet veggies like carrot cake]. Makoto is disappointed for she thought that carrot thing is a secret between the two of them. Then, Erika asks if she can feed him with her dessert. Iriya obliges. Makoto is freaking out. Then, she overhears a couple of girls talking about Iriya and Erika being a match. It made her think that they are like prince and princess. Makoto decides that she has seen enough so she left. Erika has seen her but Iriya didn’t. At home, Makoto has already taken a bath when Erika returns home. Erika tells Makoto that she is with Iriya today. She also tells Makoto that he is handsome and her type. She asks Makoto if she isn’t going to ask why they met. Makoto just says that it has nothing to do with her. To Makoto’s shock, Erika tells her that they will also meet up tomorrow, but then, it has nothing to do with her. Then, Makoto starts to have another bout of inferiority complex..wondering why she isn’t her sister. At school, Makoto is horrified when Shiroyuki points out to her that she is wearing her coat inside out. When she tries to remove it quickly, the button fell off. Shiroyuki helps her sew it back on. Makoto asks her if Iriya would give that apple to someone who is beautiful and cute, and had confessed to him. Shiroyuki asks if she is giving up. She says that isn’t it to rude to the person who will like her in the future if she keeps referring to herself as ‘this kind of person’. Makoto remembers the guy who liked her before in junior high. Shiroyuki tells her that she didn’t tell her to give up, but rather she told her the truth. And, if she truly likes him, she must fight for it. Makoto asks how she can fight when there is no way she can win. Shiroyuki corrects her that what she is fighting is her heart that will soon surrender. Teary-eyed Makoto is touched by what she said and asks if this is also how Shiroyuki fight for the kingdom. Shiroyuki says yes. Makoto realizes that she has always been giving up because that is her best way in avoiding to get hurt.
After school dismissal, to Makoto’s surprise, Iriya says that he’ll wait for her at the school gate. Later on, Iriya is happily eating his ice cream. Makoto laments that she didn’t fix her hair because she thought that there is no hope for her to be with him today. She wonders if she ought to ask if he is going out with her sister. On cue, Iriya’s phone rings. Just when Iriya bids her goodbye, Makoto grabs his shirt and tells him not to leave. While Makoto is telling him that she heard about him meeting with her sister, Makoto had a flashback of someone calling out ‘do not leave’. That someone seems to be lying on the floor and looking up the door. He snaps out of it when Makoto calls out his name again. To Makoto’s surprise, Iriya says that he won’t go, and he thought that it would be better not to go. While Makoto is freaking out if that is okay, Iriya starts to write a message on his cellphone. Then, Erika arrives. Just when Iriya is going to apologize to her that he isn’t going, Makoto is motioning for him that it is okay to go. ^^; After watching them, Erika holds on to Iriya’s arm and tells Makoto to join them. Iriya has no objections. Makoto couldn’t believe that she will tag along during their date. It is already her limit to tell him ‘don’t go’. Then, when Makoto is about to decline, Erika puts all of her shopping bags to Makoto for her to carry them. Erika points to a car that is waiting and says that they are going. Makoto is shock that Erika brought them to a photo shoot. While the staff are looking over Iriya, Erika tells her that they want to do a date project but there is few new faces playing the boyfriend so when she saw Iriya, she thought ‘he is it!’. She had asked Iriya about it and he agreed. She kept it a secret because she wants to give Makoto a pleasant surprise. Makoto asks about going steady with Iriya. To Makoto’s shock again, Erika says that anyone who doesn’t have a car is out of the selection process. Soon, Makoto felt like melting into a puddle.
A female staff gives Makoto a drink and starts to talk about Iriya being popular. She laments that Iriya only agreed to do it once for he isn’t interested with showbiz/modeling. She is confident that the magazine will be popular if it comes out. Makoto thinks that even if it is a misunderstanding, it might come true if she kept on not doing anything. She uneasily wonders if she ought to confess. She remembers Iriya agreeing not to leave because he said so..so maybe there is a chance. After the photo shoot, the editor suggests to Makoto that she takes a picture with Iriya as if they are lovers. She tries to decline and says that Iriya won’t want to. Iriya says that he doesn’t object to it. The woman tells her that it won’t be published..just one picture. When Makoto keeps on declining, Erika scolds her about this chance is given to her and don’t tell her that she [Makoto] totally doesn’t want to. Makoto says that it is because she has no make-up and doesn’t look good (from crying yesterday). Erika says that is no problem for they have a make-up artist and there’s no problem with her basic face. A note says that Erika is encouraging her. Soon, after a little make-up, Erika pushes Makoto out to Iriya. Makoto is totally stiff. They tell her to act like lovers. Iriya holds her shoulder and says something. Soon, they held hands. Then, they had their picture taken by with the sunset and bridge as backdrop. Looking at the picture from the camera, Makoto is amazed by it. Erika nudges Makoto’s head and tells her to go ahead for she has to go to the editorial division first. She flicks Makoto’s forehead and says that they look like lovers. Erika also says that Makoto looks really worried but relax, for she won’t steal the person her cute younger sister is interested in..but then, Shun-kun has.. They were interrupted by a staff member calling for Erika that they should leave. Iriya tells Makoto that they should go home. She thanks him for today. While Iriya walks ahead, Makoto remembers Iriya telling her a while ago during the photo shoot to treat him as her boyfriend, only for now. Makoto thinks that even if that lover photo is fake but she believes that for a day, it had become real. Even if for a moment, her imagination allows it.
So that’s it. Erika turns out to be a good sister and thankfully, they aren’t going to fight over a guy. Just like what Shiroyuki mentioned, the one whom Makoto has to fight is herself. Other than her heart that wants to give up, it is also about her confidence. Interestingly, it seems that there isn’t much conflict in this series because there is no real ‘antagonist’, only Makoto herself. ^^; Also, it seems that Iriya has some ‘dark past’ which probably made him traumatized that he doesn’t want to have a girlfriend. Scans by all★wink汉化组 and 離境漢化組.
Quote of the day:
There is nothing noble about being superior to some other person. The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self. ~Hindustani Proverb
Kyou no Kira-kun [Chapter 4]
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
After school dismissal, Nino is taking her shoes from the shoe lockers. She thinks that it is rare for her to be all by herself so she plans to go to a nearby store by the train station to buy some knitting materials. Suddenly, someone closes her shoe locker and says, “Hey, Bird Girl, I got something to tell you.” Nino looks surprised for it is Yabe, the shit guy, again. She asks him what’s up. Yabe asks her what airplane is Kira on today. “I thought that he is resting[/absent] today but just now, I saw him coming out from the office and then, coming back.” There is a scene of Yabe standing at the corner when he saw Kira coming out of the school office. Nino asks Yabe if Kira came. Irked Yabe asks if she didn’t know. Nino wonders why she has to know that. Yabe says, “Forget it, compared to that. *blushes and scratches head* Lately, did Kira mention something about me?” With a blank expression, Nino says that if it is about shit guy, none, totally nothing. Embarrassed, Yabe shouts that she isn’t allowed to call him that. Puzzled, Nino asks could it be that he wants to patch things up with Kira. Embarrassed and tense, Yabe [imaginarily] picks up little Nino and exclaims, “Ha!? Are you joking? It is totally the opposite. I only wanted to extend a helping hand to him. Stu-pid” Nino didn’t believe him and thinks that she is right. Looking serious, Yabe says that anyway, he fundamentally doesn’t understand why Kira wants to stay away from them. Surprised, Nino says that she also doesn’t know. Yabe tells Nino that she is quite useless. “Then, in the end, it is still because of THAT WOMAN. *Nino is surprised* Regarding this part, I’m also not quite sure so you go and investigate it for me.” Sweatdropping, Nino tells him to go investigate it on his own, and it just so happen that today Kira is going to meet with someone. Yabe exclaims, “What!? You should have said it earlier. Let’s go quickly. *grabs Nino’s hand* If we chase after him now, we might be able to ride on the same train [coach]. There is a possibility that he is going to see that woman. We’re going to follow him. *Nino is shock* I think that you seem to be very concerned so I’ll accompany you, and it is okay for us to go together. It can’t be helped that I have to hold your hand.”
Inside the train, Kira is listening to some music from his cellphone. Also inside, Nino and Yabe are breathing hard from running. Yabe says that they were barely able to reach it. Looking at the side, Yabe smiles and says that they were able to even catch up with Kira. He looks at Kira standing at the opposite door at the side. Nino tells him that she doesn’t want to do this kind of thing. While spying on Kira, Yabe asks, “Ha? Could it be that you aren’t curious about the woman that Kira likes?” This surprises Nino, and she slightly blushes. Sensei whispers to Nino that with a guy like that, it is okay for her to deal with him as she pleases [/go with the flow]. Yabe tells her to quickly look at that side of Kira. There are a couple of lovestruck girls who gush over how super handsome Kira is. Yabe says that for those pigs who are [love] obsessed with Kira, he is someone who is totally unparalleled. “Because Kira’s existence has already surpassed gods. That’s right, and the only one who can be together with him is me. *points to self with an arrogant look* You are only but trash.” Sweatdropping, Nino wonders what’s up with those flowers around him. Nino says that it seems that he really likes Kira, and unexpectedly, up to this degree. Irked Yabe tells her not to say such disgusting things. “I only know Kira more than anyone else does. The food he likes, books, music, I know everything. *drool with blushing crazed look* Also, he is actually [naturally] curly haired but he would firmly say that it is a perm. And every week, he would wear his kitty-pattern underwear once. Aside from that, there is also..” Nino looks aghast, and thinks that Yabe is annoying. Nino asks him as to why they are that close. Yabe looks serious. He says, “I cannot tell you about that. It is my precious memory.” Nino looks surprised about it. Then, Yabe exclaims that Kira unexpectedly talked with those pigs. The two girls are pleasantly surprised when Kira tells them to come to his side so that they can talk. The girls are more than happy to stand up to talk with him. While Yabe is furious as to why Kira did that, Nino notices a pregnant woman standing nearby. The pregnant woman notices that there is some vacant seat, so she goes to the seat where the two girls were sitting earlier. While sitting, she is relieved that she could sit. While the two girls are chatting at him, Kira glances at the pregnant woman and looks happy about it. Nino has noticed all of this and she is moved by what Kira did. Nino tells Yabe, “About that, if you truly know Kira-kun, then please, look carefully at the current Kira-kun.” After looking surprised, Yabe points at her and exclaims that she is a weirdo so don’t instruct him what to do for he is already exercising patience just being with her.
Then, at some park, Kira is listening to music while waiting. At the corner, Yabe says that in the end, no matter how he looks at it, Kira is waiting for a girl. “Then, later on, I’ll know the reason for the change in Kira. What kind of girl is she?” Nino just quietly looks on. She wonders what is going on for she suddenly feels nervous. Just when she is trying to say something to Yabe, Yabe looks surprised and says, “She’s here.” Surprised Nino looks up to see a very beautiful woman greeting Kira. As her heart is beating loudly, the woman takes off her sunglasses and hugs Kira. She happily says that she made him wait a long time♡ Nino still looks surprised [and a bit jealous]. Yabe says what’s up with that gorgeously dressed woman.. “Is it her? Ah, they are leaving. Let’s follow them.” While the woman tightly clings on Kira’s arm, they start to walk and the other two followed Kira. After Kira and the woman enter a building, the two stare up the signboard, and look shock. It is a kyabakura[/cabaret club] called Love. The signboard has pictures of beautiful bargirls. Nino couldn’t believe that Kira... Yabe also couldn’t believe it. Nino tensely says that there has to be some reason for it. Angrily kicking the wall, Yabe exclaims that Kira unexpectedly lose himself at a bar and fell for some red light district’s bar girl. “How could there be a reason. That’s so low. I had it. I’m going home.” Nino watches glum Yabe leaves. Sensei tells her that B class guy is quite troublesome. Suddenly kneeling down on the floor, Nino wonders if she ought to go home, too..and she couldn’t accept it a bit. Seeing her in that kneeling position, Sensei asks her what happened, is she going to poop. ^^; She is surprised when someone grabs her hands from behind. She looks up to see that it is Kira. Kira calls her stupid, for how could she just stay there and not leave. “If you’re not careful, some pervert might come and take you away.” While helping her to stand up, Nino exclaims in shock as to why. Kira asks her why she is following him [with Yabe] and he already discovered them earlier. Then, the woman comes from behind Kira and exclaims, “Gosh- If it isn’t the living Nino!!” Nino is surprise for it is that woman. Nino is puzzled when the woman exclaims that she finally gets to see Nino, and there is really a parrot on her shoulder. Kira tells Nino that he noticed them halfway on the trip, and because it is too embarrassing, he pretended not to know. “But, I’ve always wanted to introduce you, for you to know [her].” After looking puzzled, Nino realizes something. Nino somewhat laughs it off and says, is that so. “So, she’s your mother.” The woman giggles and says, “Too bad[,you’re wrong].” Sweatdropping, Kira points to the woman and says, “No, this person is my dad.” Blushing, the ‘woman’ winks and sticks out her tongue. She says, “Please call me Tiara ♡” Nino and Sensei are shock.
In denial and still thinking father.., Nino continues to laugh and says, “-ah, it’s your mother, right?” Kira tells her, “No, it’s true.” Then, a drunk man put his hand on Tiara’s shoulder, and says if this miss is a bar girl. “So, do you want to have fun together with me?” Tiara immediately slams him on the floor and pulls up the man’s leg from behind, while sitting on him. [I think that is a wrestling move, single leg boston crab] Tiara angrily shouts, “Huh? Miss? I’m a guy, you baldie!” The man screams that it hurts. While Nino is sweatdropping, Kira says, “See--?” Tiara shouts for the man to properly remember his face for he is the leader in this district. Nino asks if it is the kyabakura. Kira says that it isn’t the kyabakura. Pointing to the signboard at the side of the building, he tells her to look up. It isn’t that kyabakura, but Club Tiara above the kyabakura’s signboard. [<- I think Tiara’s club is just an ordinary bar in contrast to kyabakura where there are hostesses/bargirls serving drinks.] Kira tells her that today is a regular check-up day, and he came to see his father to tell him that everything is normal. “I’ve made you worry. I fundamentally wanted to explain it to you later on.” Nino says is that so but then, he went to school first. They were interrupted by Tiara who calls out to Nino. “Tiara wants to be all alone with Nino so that we can have a private word, just the two of us ♪ Yuuji, you’re such a hindrance. Go buy some flowers for the store.” While Nino looks surprised, Kira exclaims, “Ha!?” Nino wonders what Tiara wants to talk with her about. At a pedestrian overpass, Nino and Tiara are alone. Sensei has fallen asleep. Tiara says that he didn’t expect that there will be a day when he gets to talk with her like this. “I’m very happy. We are obviously neighbors but we’ve never seen each other.” Nino timidly asks if he felt boring to come and chat with her. To Nino’s shock, Tiara says that it certainly is for when he goes to her house, she would hide and would not come out, and even if right now, he doesn’t go there a lot. “But, you are the person who decided to stay together with Yuuji. Just with only that, it is something that quite appealing [for him]. *Nino looks surprised* Lately, Yuuji’s expression has also become gentle.” Nino tries to protest that it isn’t because of her. Bowing to Nino, Tiara says, “Nino, from today on, I beg you to please take care of[/keep an eye on] Yuuji more. That child is [this] uncle’s treasure.” This made Nino look flustered. As Tiara turn to leave, Nino realizes that this person is truly Kira-kun’s father.
Later on, Kira joins Nino at the pedestrian overpass. He asks her if his father said anything strange to her. Nino says that it is just some idle chat. Kira says that is good. He then comments that the parrot is sleeping. Nino notices this and wonders when Sensei did. Then, looking at the traffic, Nino says, “Kira-kun, I’ve discovered something important. The classroom is particularly noisy today. *Kira puzzled* That is one way of saying that it seems without Kira-kun around, I felt very lonely.” Kira looks surprised at somewhat flustered Nino. Nino felt strange and this is embarrassing. Kira holds out his hand and lifts Nino’s face up to his. He bends close that Nino looks surprised [because it seems as if he is going to kiss her]. Then, to her surprise, Kira lightly slaps her cheeks with both hands. He tells her, “If you easily say those kinds of words in front of guy, you will be kissed.” Nino looks surprised, and it seems Kira is also surprised. He looks away and says that it is already dark. “This is bad. What time is it? I still have things to do.” Nino says that it seems to be 7 o’ clock. Kira tells her to go home first. Nino says okay. Then, Nino quietly looks at the busy street below. Sensei has already awakened and asks if he has fallen asleep without knowing it. Nino says yes. Sensei asks what happened to her. “How come your face is so red?” Nino didn’t answer. At the clinic, Kira is kissing a woman. Then, he smiles at her. While the woman is lying on the bed, Kira looks down on her and smiles. He says, “I’ve come to see you, sensei.” Narration: “Actually, I also realize something. Hey, Kira-kun. Whenever I’m with you, my body temperature apparently goes up some degrees higher.”
And yes, it seems that Kira does have a romantic relationship with a teacher who is most probably the school doctor. This confirms why he always goes to the clinic even if he is feeling well. I do wonder if Kira is starting to fall in love with Nino. It seems that he almost wanted to kiss her but he stopped himself. I think it is inevitable because of the innocent things that Nino says that can easily move him. More so, since he is a crybaby. =P It does make me wonder if he is like that because of his gorgeous father. I’m referring to Kira being a crybaby, knowing how to treat women well/playboy, and falling for an older woman..as some sort of looking for a real mother figure perhaps? Tiara seems to be bringing him up as a single parent. This explains why Kira is alone at home during the night. I think it is indeed heartbreaking for Tiara that his only child is dying, and he can’t really be with him because of work..probably to pay for the medicine and stuff. So, the next best thing for him to do is leave Kira in good hands, and that is of course, to Nino. As for Yabe, he seems some sort of stalker/fanboy who is obsessed with Kira. He is indeed saying things different from how he is acting/really feeling. But then, there is a thin line between love and hate so Yabe is probably moving to the hate part because of the things Kira is doing that is ‘turning him off’ that made him think that Kira isn’t like a ‘god’. Lastly, Nino is indeed falling in love with Kira. I’m getting tense for it has only been almost two weeks since they are hanging out together, and she already misses him a lot when he isn’t around for a day. It makes me feel sad just thinking that they will be together for a year, and then, after that, he’ll be gone forever. ;_; Scans by 離境漢化組.
Quote of the day:
It's true we don't know what we've got until it is gone, but we don't know what we've been missing until it arrives. ~ Author Unknown
Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta [Chapter 56]
Monday, February 6, 2012
Kotori blushes and says that is right. She nervously laughs it off and says that is true, for doing it a friend’s house would make one always feel uneasy. Yukito also laughs it off and says that is true, it is ‘that Ibuki’s house. Looking away, Yukito sadly thinks that actually, it doesn’t bother him a bit and it seems that it is still ‘no good’. Blushing Kotori is touched that Yukito is still keeping his promise. Yukito teases Kotori that she is always saying cultural festival, cultural festival, and always being anxious, but she really thinks of doing it here. “How cunning! You very lewd girl.” Kotori exclaims that it isn’t so for he was the one who fell down on her. She pouts and looks away. She is quite relieved and thinks that this is very good for things didn’t turn very awkward. Then, Yukito freaks out upon seeing Kotori’s cleavage peeking out from her yukata. Kotori asks him why he is looking so stiff. Yukito thinks that in the end, he is expecting it. To Kotori’s surprise, Yukito had once again hugged her very tightly. While Kotori is asking what happened, Yukito’s thoughts are, “This is bad this is bad this is bad this is bad this is bad this is bad this is bad this is bad this is bad this is bad this is bad this is bad this is bad this is bad this is bad.” After Kotori calls out his name again, Yukito lets her go a bit and says that he still wants to hug like that for a while. Kotori says okay. Then, he says that he also wants to touch a little bit. While hugging her again, Kotori asks touch what. Then, she felt his hand on her chest. Kotori suddenly holds his hand and the two sheepishly look at each other. She nervously smiles and says, “About that..” Yukito keeps on smiling as if to tell her that he wants to touch. He mutters that it is just for a little bit. Kotori says no. Yukito asks why. Kotori says why..because.. Hooking her around his arm, Yukito asks again, why. Kotori exclaims that it is because her chest is very, very small and her underwear is also very strange.
Blushing Yukito exclaims that it isn’t small at all, and it is quite big. “I saw it! With my own eyes! More so, I don’t care about the underwear! Whatever it is, I can accept it!” Kotori exclaims what he is talking about, and why is he talking about her chest, so he did saw it, after all. Yukito tells her that he only saw it at a glance. Kotori says that since he already saw it, that is enough. Yukito tells her that seeing and touching are two different things. Kotori exclaims that he likes huge chest, and that’s very good, so there’s no need to touch hers. Flustered Yukito exclaims that he wants to touch, hers. He stops midway then, he looks at the side. After calming down a bit, Yukito tells her, “That.. didn’t I tell you before.. it is because, it’s you, so I wanted to do it with you, want to touch you..” Kotori says that is true. He looks at her and admits that he wants to wait for the cultural festival, but he has these thoughts of wanting to specially touch her. “Honestly speaking, I also have that kind of lewd thoughts.. *looks at her* Don’t you have it?” Yukito looks at her and Kotori seems to realize something. She admits to him that she does, frequently. Yukito says that it is because he likes her, that he wants to understand her more. Kotori also admits that even if it is her, she also has that.. She has thought of it numerous times - wanting to touch Yukito, wanting to hug him tight, and wanting to kiss him. They look at each other. Yukito reaches his hand to her and touches her chest. Kotori is shock when Yukito says that it’s quite firm. While Yukito looks at his hand, Kotori exclaims about it being firm, and then she says that it must be her bra. Yukito says is that so, then, one more time. Covering her chest, Kotori exclaims in disbelief that he wants to do it again. Then, Yukito holds her and touches her chest again. Kotori just looks stiff and nervously thinks that his hand is going straight for.. “Hand~~~~~~”
In her bedroom, Kotori jumps into the bed. She thinks that she felt quite tired and exhausted. “It’s the first time I’m being touched.. I’m a bit shock, a bit anxious, that I don’t know what’s going on.. but then, Yukito seems to be quite satisfied, this is okay, right?” Someone says that it is no good at all. She turns around to see human Kenken. He touches her face and says that she looks exhausted, does she want to eat a candy, and he has her favorite flavor. Just when Kotori is about to say something, he hush her by touching her nose and tells her that if she isn’t good at something, she shouldn’t force herself to accept it. “If you can’t do it, then you can’t do it, there’s no need to feel anxious about it.. Don’t think anymore about today, and properly rest up..” Kotori is touched by what he said, and she hugs him. She thinks that with only that, she is already this afraid.. “What about the other stuff.. Can I really do this!?” Back at school, Kotori busy herself in finishing up their horror cafe by fixing the curtains, painting the signboard, and making a small poster. Showing the poster to Abe, Kotori tells him that it is a menu poster to be placed outside. She asks him what he thinks of it. Abe approves of it and comments that it gives a ‘strange’ feeling. Abe says that it seems that she is giving all of her energy for today’s preparation. Laughing Kotori just says is that so, and it is because this is her first cultural festival since entering the school. Abe says that Kotori and Natsume are quite diligent that they would learn from them. Still with a smiling face, Kotori is surprised that Abe mentioned that she is ‘giving her all’ but rather, if she ease up a bit, she would start thinking of what happened yesterday. Then, Yukito enters and tells Abe to help carry the table. The two Kaji-s look at each other, and blush really red. Abe exclaims why their faces are that red. “Did something happen between the two of you?” Yukito quickly denies that something happened. Abe tells Yukito what’s going on, tell him. Pushing Abe away, blushing Yukito tells him that is enough, and quickly help, and don’t think of foolish things. Kotori looks a bit tense.
Then to her surprise, Yukito comes back. He tells her that they go walk around together during the cultural festival tomorrow. Kotori smiles and says yes. Yukito just blushes. Then, he quickly gives her a kiss on the cheek. While Kotori exclaims his name in surprise, Yukito says, see you later. Holding her blushing face, Kotori exclaims, “Ge..geez!” She thinks, “Everyone is still here..! I feel that Yukito is becoming more and more daring~~ *pause and looks slightly aghast* In any case, there is a way! In any case, there’s a way! In any case, there’s a way! In any case.. there’s a way..right?” And finally, it is the opening day of the cultural festival. Standing outside the gate, a guy asks, “Is this Kaji’s school--” By the way, in one of the signboards in the cultural festival, there is ‘Real Kiss’ drama that will be performed by the drama club. ‘Real Kiss’ is author’s series where Haruna and Mitsuki are leads. Hope they appear in the cultural festival ^^ I think it is quite late in the story [which is ending] to introduce a new guy so that might be Ryousuke or someone who has already appeared before but now has a new haircut. It seems that Kotori is still not ready, and unfortunately, Yukito is getting too excited. I wonder if they will do it or not but then, in this chapter, what happened can be viewed as if they have done it. ^^; I think the author captured well the mood of it being the first time for both of them especially for Kotori. With hormones raging, Yukito is indeed doing quite well to control himself, and not doing too much. It doesn’t help that Yukito is pretty much turned on from the ‘little things’ that he saw of Kotori. ^^; He really has to be careful not to scare her away and well, if not, Kenken might go after him. =P Scans by 依蓮扫漫組.
Quote of the day:
Follow your heart, but be quiet for a while first. Ask questions, and then feel the answer. Learn to trust your heart. ~ Author Unknown
At the magazine stand, Eros has read in the magazine about Feidna working with Devereaux. He goes back to his apartment to find Feidna waiting for him outside. After Feidna stands up, they look at each other’s eyes and she hugs him. She tells him that she misses him so much. Without any reaction, Eros congratulates her for her success and asks if she is okay. Crying, Feidna says that he obviously knew that she isn’t okay and he is really bad for not answering her message and calls. She calls him a liar for saying that only she needs him, he will forever be at her side, and forever protect her. She tearfully tells him that while she is covered with bruises caused by that jerk, he [Eros] is dating [/going steady] with some other girl. Eros asks if she came to see him. She tells him that when she has nowhere else to go, the first thing that she’ll think of is him, but that hostess came out of his house and suddenly exerts some authority[/dominion]. She tells him that she sent him a lot of messages. “Could it be that you didn’t get to see it?” Eros is speechlessly tense. Somewhat smiling, Feidna says that it turns out to be true. Standing in front of them, Lele says that it is true, she was the one who deleted all of the messages. “Sorry about that. It seems that relationship between the two of you, isn’t that simple, like some ex-lovers..” Eros [and/or] Feidna looks surprised. Lele asks if she can go to his house and get the rest of her clothes. The two watch Lele go in. After 10 minutes, irked and flustered Lele goes out again with her huge bag. She glares at sweatdropping Eros as she passes by them. Then, Eros quickly grabs the handle of her bag. Lele shouts what’s his problem. Eros says that they have to talk. He tells Feidna to go inside his house first. While Eros is pulling Lele away, Lele is protesting and shouting for him to let her go. Feidna looks flustered. Soon, Eros is already carrying Lele on his shoulder. Lele is crying for him to let her go and where he is going. Eros exclaims that they are going to her house for he doesn’t want to lose control and beat her up in the streets. As they pass by Leo who is going to wash some clothes, Eros tells him to step aside for a moment. Lele is screaming for Leo to save her. Inside, Eros throws Lele on the sofa chair. The two glare at each other. Lele starts emoting what Feidna said ‘You liar! You said that only I need you, you’ll forever be at my side, you’ll forever protect me’. With folded arms, Lele sarcastically apologizes that she didn’t know that he made a promise to quickly run to Feidna.
Sweatdropping, Eros quietly looks at her. Lele thinks that the one who still stands in the most important place of his heart is still Feidna so he didn’t tell her to stay when she said that she is moving out of his house. Teary-eyed, Lele looks away from him. Eros tells her that about that thing, he’ll tell her about it later on but first, explain to him what this is about. He holds the magazine about Feidna. He asks her what this is about Feidna taking her throne as Devereaux girl. He had called up Nick and it was confirmed to him that she refused this big opportunity with Devereaux. Lele starts calling Nick a traitor. Chibi Nick says that he is also forced [to tell]. Eros shouts for her not to change the topic. Eros asks her if she gave up her work for him. Blushing Lele denies it by saying that she is tired from work so she wants to rest and has he forgotten how much she hated him before. Serious Eros tells her not to lie to him. “Answer me truthfully! Love or your [future] prospects [/career], which is more important?” Pouting Lele looks at him. Then, she shouts that his health is more important for there will still be work opportunities later on, and she won’t lose her job just because of that. Eros tells her that during that time even without her, he would be a bit hard up but he won’t die. But then, she might not be able to find someone like Devereaux who can push her up as a model. He asks her if her ambition is just that small and just because of love, she would give up on her dream. He also asks her if she actually didn’t think of the future, and she is just following her mother’s footsteps. He tells her if that is so, then she is truly mediocre that makes him lose appetite. Lele is surprised by that. Teary-eyed, she asks him why he said that. Clenching her fist and bowing down, Lele says, so..for him, her feelings has no meaning [/importance].
Eros grabs her hand and calls her an idiot. “Look at me! Right now, I really like you that I like you to death, but there is also a possibility that tomorrow, I’ll dump you! Understand? In this world, there is no one who can be more dependable, other than yourself! I am asking you to please take good care of yourself!” Lele thinks that Eros has seen through her weakness. The current her actually only thinks of attaching herself to his side, and it is alright even if there is no ‘herself’. But then, he is also right, what is her dream. Is it only to become a model just like her mother? And then, what.. Somewhat sober, Lele asks him what she ought to do right now. Eros tells her to get the quickest flight back to Paris and once again, get Devereaux to pay attention to her. Lele exclaims if he wants her to fight up front against Feidna. Eros flicks her forehead and tells her not to be petty. He exclaims if she thinks that in this whole fashion world, there are only her and Feidna. He starts to lecture her that on stage, they forever need very remarkable people to support them. Superior models have their own brilliance. “You only have to make Devereaux know your worth! That doesn’t necessarily [/definitely would] threaten Feidna’s existence. *points at her* If you don’t go, don’t come see me again, from here on!” Then, Eros slams the door on the way out. Leo asks Lele what happened, what they are quarreling about. He starts to pacify crying Lele who shouts that the silver-eyed monster is a scoundrel. Then, Eros looks thoughtful while standing outside the door. He returns to his apartment to find Feidna waiting for him inside. Gesturing to a vase filled with roses, Feidna tells Eros that Lele had left a mark in this house. “Did you really let her live together with you?” Emotionless Eros says yes. She asks, “And things about yourself that you won’t tell me.. you have also told her everything?” Eros says yes. Flustered and teary-eyed, Feidna asks, “So.. this time around, I really should let you go..?” Without any hesitation, Eros once again says, “Yes.” Next chapter will be out in Taiwan on March 5th. Blurb for the next chapter: “After struggling, Lele finally flew back to Paris to meet up with Devereaux! Glenn gave her a difficult problem that it is necessary for her to get through it, before he would consider collaborating with her again..”
Lovey-dovey is over, and it is time to get back to work. I must say Feidna truly look awesome in those pictures and in her new haircut. Amusingly, it seems that she and Lele interchanged short and long hair..and at the same time, the long haired girl got Eros =P It is good in a way that Feidna can recover after being treated awfully by that jerk. But, unfortunately for her, she wasn’t that persistent in meeting up with Eros but rather, she is content with calls and messages. While Feidna is busy with her work which she ‘took’ from Lele, Lele is busy taking that important place in Eros’ heart. =P Of course, Lele is successful in it that Eros is now going to let go of Feidna, much to her dismay. She can’t really blame Eros for she has been treating him like some sort of spare tire even if he did promise all of that stuff to her. I’ll say that it is amazing that Lele can still act that way after seeing those two together. Hehe, they really look cute with their arguments..actually, it is when he carried her off..like how he did it before =P It seems that Eros is now making Lele become more independent and find her own dream. What he told Lele is indeed harsh for normally, one would want to be always with the person that one likes. It made me think that Eros thinks more realistically and does not let emotions to easily cloud his mind. It is probably because of his past background. Also, I think he doesn’t want Lele to cling too much to him and disregard herself, is because he doesn’t want her to be like his mother. His mother did forgot herself after being abandoned..to the point of going crazy to escape the pain. Being a realist, Eros wants Lele to be able to stand on her own, even without him. Feidna also managed to do that and it is somewhat thanks to her jealousy and anger towards Lele. I do kind of hope that instead of being hateful rivals, Lele and Feidna would still be in friendly terms in the future, just like when they first worked together. Also, it’s nice how mature Leo is to not make a lot of fuss and be happy for both Lele and Eros. So, the only one left who doesn’t know of their relationship is Angus but it is back to Europe again..what could be this new ordeal/test that Lele has to do. By the way, the cover page is also nice ^^ Scans by Icy_Chrisy for baidu.
Word of the day:
When it seems our life is getting out of balance, the question, “Has that hobby or activity or thing ever loved me back?” may help to keep us in check. Loving God and loving people are what really count. ~ Our Daily Bread
Kyou, Koi wo Hajimemasu [Side Story Part 2 of 2]
Friday, February 3, 2012
While blow-drying her hair, Hiro says that she isn’t that disappointing. This surprises Tsubaki. Hiro tells her that if there is a guy who would usually stay at his girlfriend’s house, and she would wear clothes like that, he would also not be able to stand it. Tsubaki asks him if that is true, and isn’t it because she is just being petty. Puzzled, Hiro says that normally, in that situation, one will be resentful. “But, because during a long distance relationship, one does not want to let the other see one’s disappointing self, and making a mistake on a precious opportunity to see each other. So when will you guys be able to see each other again?” Tsubaki says that she’ll calm herself down, and sort out her mood. “And afterwards, it will be okay, as I endure it a bit.” Smiling Hiro says, “Ha-? It is necessary for you to endure that kind of boyfriend, every time you see each other, then what’s the sense of going steady?” This surprises Tsubaki. Hiro says, “..Hibino.. *holds her hair to her* Try touching it, it is very supple ☆” Tsubaki is shock. She touches it and exclaims how it is possible to make her hair like that. She exclaims that it would be good if he did it in front of a mirror [for her to see]. Hiro tells her that that kind of expression is really amazing, and it is the same kind of expression during the public lecture. Tsubaki exclaims that it is because she saw a really amazing technique. He asks her if she still remembers what he told her this morning. It is ‘based on different circumstances, there’s a need to exchange[/switch] with that person’. Sitting on the bed with Tsubaki, Hiro hold her head and says, “Hibino, compared to the you who is thinking of your boyfriend, you are more lively when you are with me. ..so, so won’t it be better for you to just go steady with me?” Tsubaki looks surprised at him, and Hiro pulls her to him. Ding dong.. Grumpy Kyouta isn’t pleased to see a punk guy opening the door of room 308. The punk asks who he is. Kyouta bows and apologizes for the mistake. While the guy is puzzled, Kyouta turns around to walk away. Holding a small map, he thinks that if she isn’t in the next hotel, he would have to make a new search with a larger scope. “I also don’t know if that room 308 is true or not.. *crumples paper and looks serious* Even if it’s not true, I also have no way of just sitting in the house and wait.. *running* Next is Hotel Royal.”
Back in Hotel Royal, while Hiro is hugging her, Tsubaki says, “..yes. It is true that when I’m with you, Hananoi-san, I always feel very excited. But, I’m moved just because of your techniques. If I see other people having that kind of exquisite skill, no matter who that person is, I think I will have that kind of expression. *pushes Hiro away* And, there is only one person who can make my heart beat fast by just thinking of him. *happily smiles at Hiro* That is Tsubaki-kun and no one else.” Later on, Hiro just stands with fallen shoulders. Ding dong. Hiro opens the door and says, “You’re so slow, Tsubaki-kun. *smiles* It’s really too bad that Hibino had just left.” Hitting the wall, Kyouta angrily asks why. “You scoundrel, what did you do to Tsubaki..?!” Holding his hand up, Hiro shakes his head and says, “Do what.. I only did something that made her thank me and nothing more, okay?” Flashback: Ding dong. The hotel staff called out and said that the clothes are dry. Tsubaki exclaimed, ‘coming’. She went to the door and exclaims that it is amazing that it is already totally dry. After closing the door, Tsubaki happily exclaims, “Hananoi-san! Thank you for once again for making me understand, these feelings of mine towards Tsubaki-kun! Making me want to go and confront that disappointing side of myself!!” End flashback. Looking dazed, Hiro lets out a huge sigh. Kyouta is puzzled over what Hiro meant by being thanked. Hiro says, “And also, how is it possible for me to do something strange to Hibino, when I will only be going to Italy for just two weeks. *Kyouta angrily exclaims, ‘Ha?!’* It is very tiring to be with a girl whom one can’t lay a hand on for the whole night so I wanted you to come and get her.. In the end, you came too late.” Kyouta turns around and starts to angrily mutter that Hiro is a scoundrel. Hiro calls for him to wait, isn’t he going to ask him where Hibino went. Kyouta exclaims if that is something that needs to be asked. “Of course, she’ll go to my house.” Hiro remembers the time when he came to see that his girlfriend already has someone else. He sadly smiles and says, “..those two and the me at that time [/kind of situation] is completely different.. I also want to find someone like Hibino, a girl like that..”
While walking back home, Kyouta sees Tsubaki walking ahead of him. She is surprised when he suddenly hugs her from behind. Blushing Tsubaki calls out his name and asks why. He apologizes to her for making her feel uneasy. “But, you also ought to say it out, your dissatisfaction, and whatever it is that you are thinking. Don’t just drop everything and run away without saying anything.” Tsubaki says that he is right, and she’s sorry. “It is absolutely impossible for me to hate you.” From hugging each other in the starry night sky, they move to kissing and making out in Kyouta’s room with a made-up starry sky using the projector. After making love, Tsubaki says that finally, the ‘three year plan’ is complete. Kyouta asks her if she isn’t happy. Tsubaki says that of course, she is happy. “But, afterwards, we don’t have any promises anymore so I’m somewhat lonely..” Kyouta looks surprised. Then, Tsubaki suddenly sits up and covers herself. She exclaims that speaking of promise, did he saw it. Kyouta asks her that things have already reached here, and she is still shy about that. Kyouta tells her that tomorrow, after his work, he would want to go to a certain place with her. She asks him, where. Looking thoughtful and serious, Kyouta says that it is a secret. Tsubaki is puzzled. Kyouta holds her head to him and kisses her. Then, they lie down back in bed. Later on, Tsubaki blushes over a cute polar bear ring. While thinking that those polar bear stuff are cute, Tsubaki exclaims that it turns out that the place where he wants to go is a jewelry store, but she doesn’t know what would be nice, for her to buy. Kyouta just goes straight to the saleslady. While Tsubaki is thinking that the necklace is also very cute, Kyouta tells her to hold out her hand for him. Tsubaki just did as told, and it is only after he puts on a ring when she looks at her hand. While Tsubaki is surprise and nervous about it, Kyouta tells the saleslady that the measurement is right, so he’ll take that..and just let Tsubaki wear it.
As the saleslady thanks him for his purchase, Kyouta is already dragging bewildered Tsubaki out. He tells her that they go to the roof before she goes to the Shinkansen station. While she is protesting what this is, Tsubaki notices that there is also a ring on Kyouta’s finger. She asks him if it is a matching pair of rings. Kyouta somewhat blushes. At the roof, while carrying her bag, Kyouta tells her that because it will be very uneasy to be in a long distance relationship wherein they weren’t able to always see each other. “So, I think that it will be better to have a proof that we’re going steady. And so, the next promise is even if we don’t know how many years is needed, *holding her hand* but before buying the real rings, let us continue on going steady. *smiles* --okay?” Tsubaki wonders if the ‘real rings’ he is referring to, are wedding rings. Tsubaki tightly holds his hand and says that of course, it is a promise. “But before that, how much does the half cost?” Kyouta is shock. Then, he tells her that no, it is alright, and the mood.. Tsubaki insists that it isn’t alright for if she didn’t properly pay the money.. Kyouta says ya. “That-- *hugs Tsubaki* Then..you quickly come and see me.” Blushing Tsubaki happily smiles. While holding hands, Tsubaki tells him that about the real ring, actually it is difficult to realize that plan, so it is necessary to strive one’s best. Tsubaki is puzzled when Kyouta tells her that it is also okay that she doesn’t strive really hard. “Because, I.. *smiles* won’t accept anyone else, except you, Tsubaki.” Tsubaki happily smiles and exclaims, “Me, too..!” Later on, the scene changes to [what I think is] San Francisco, USA. At a beauty salon, a receptionist welcomes a customer who asks that her haircut and styling be done by that Japanese whose name sounds like ‘Smith=smith’..for her hair was done well the last time. Looking at the appointment book, the receptionist tells her that girl is free right now. Tsubaki greets the customer, “Hello. I’m Tsubaki Tsubaki. Please to meet you!” While Tsubaki putting on the cape over the customer, the customer says that it is such a disaster that the surname of the person she likes is the same with her name. Tsubaki happily smiles and says no, for her, this is some sort of fate so she really likes it. At a house in the suburbs, there are a married couple polar bear, small stuffed toys. Then, there is a small pillow with ribbons and beads beside the toys. In the middle of the pillow, there is a pair of rings. Taking one of the rings from the pillow, Tsubaki happily look at the ring on her finger. She thinks, “Six year plan..”
She puts on the ring [given in Kyoto] on her ring finger where her wedding ring is. Then, the old ring is stuck midway her finger. The door opens and Kyouta arrives. Kyouta asks her what she is doing. Tsubaki is sitting on the floor with her left hand behind her back. The toys and pillow are on the floor. Tsubaki welcomes him home. Kyouta asks her if she was able to properly work. Tsubaki asks him what made him ask. Picking up the bride polar bear from the floor, Kyouta says that it is because of him, that she came to live in the United States. “Honestly speaking, I’m very worried about you. *teasing smile* Because your English is totally no good.” Tsubaki tells him that she always thought that there is a possibility of going to the United States, because talking about universe[/space], the first thing in one’s mind is NASA [National Aeronautics and Space Administration; agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research. Source: wiki]. “And then, at that time, I felt very happy because this job of being a hairstylist is an international profession *smiles and blushes* so I can always be with you, Tsubaki-kun..! Even if I’m also very uneasy over my English but I’ll do my best to learn it!” Then, Kyouta lets out a laugh that Tsubaki asks him what’s up. Kyouta asks her what that thing is, did she become fat. Tsubaki is embarrassed for he is referring to the stuck ring on her finger. Tsubaki exclaims that it is edema [/swelling]. Laughing, Kyouta just says, ya ya, he’ll help her take it off. Tsubaki exclaims, “The doctor said that it is very likely that I’ll have edema!! *touching her belly* It is already three months old.” After looking surprised, Kyouta hugs her. Blushing, he says, “Ah- for real? Is that so. ..then, in the end, the name will be Tsubaki Camellia, right!?” [Tsubaki = camellia in English] Blushing Tsubaki holds slightly blushing Kyouta and laughs. Kyouta isn’t too happy at being laughed at. Narration: “From today on, deeply loving you everyday, we’ll always be together.” Blurb: “Thank you for your support during this long period of time!! Minami-sensei’s new work will be published on August 4th ♥”
And, that’s the ending of the series. ^^ It’s Pretty good with these two chapters pretty much dealing with the ‘weaknesses’ in their relationship..and it is partially thanks to Hiro. Hiro really made Kyouta go on a wild goose chase, but then, I guess it isn’t bad to make him sweat a little for Tsubaki. =P Hiro’s confession ended up helping affirm Tsubaki’s feelings for Kyouta. Hehe..I guess for Hiro, it is half-meant and half-not really meant. It made me realize that even if he wants to take Tsubaki and do other mean things to break them apart, aside from being an adult, probably what stops him from going overboard is that he doesn’t want, whether conscious or not, for Tsubaki to do what his girlfriend did. Maybe because of Tsubaki’s choice and devotion to Kyouta is what making him fall for her..aside from her hair. =P With that small scene, I would hope for the author to at least write a one-shot story for Hiro..to find someone for him. Oh well, I think he will in the future. Speaking of future, the Tsubaki-s ended up married and staying in the United States. Too bad, that there is no wedding scene. It also seems to hint that they will have a baby girl. =P Anyway, thanks for reading my summaries for this series ^^ Scans by 水银工作室.
Quote of the day:
I believe that two people are connected at the heart, and it doesn't matter what you do, or who you are or where you live; there are no boundaries or barriers if two people are destined to be together. ~ Julia Roberts
