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I usually write about the manga that I'm currently reading. At times, I write about the anime I watched. Since it is hard to share and talk my thoughts about a certain manga series when people don't know about it, I tend to summarize them from Chinese scanlations so beware, this blog is filled with spoilers and they are not 100% perfect. I'm partly doing this to improve my Chinese. ^^ Feel free to point out my mistakes. ^^ Occasionally, I would blog about myself and other misc. things.
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Hadashi de Bara wo Fume [Chapters 49-50] Teaser
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
This teaser is brought to you by BW’s amyangel19910323 and 小汶 courtesy of Anónimo. Proper summary and comments will be out when the Chinese scans are out. And, I don’t know when will come out but if they do, I will summarize it as soon as possible. ^^ For chapter 49, it should be out next month = September but we have to wait for someone to kindly scan/take pictures of it then upload it. Chapter 50 will probably be out on October. Sorry about that explanations but I hope to minimize people asking when it will be out. ^^; Chapter 49 is guesswork. To Miu’s horror, Sumi did jump off the cliff, where they are standing. Miu is frantic and told Komai what happened. They go down the cliff while Komai calls out to Sumi. It turns out that Sumi is lucky or is a good swimmer that she surfaces from the water and walks to the beach..without any injuries. In the end, she managed to convince Miu of her sincerity. It seems that Sumi asked Miu not to divorce Nozomu. Then, Sumi goes to check on the kids who are taken care of, by their former landlady. At night, by the docks, Soichiroh and Eisuke are working as stevedores [laborers who carry heavy stuff]. Then, they are even not paid with the right wages but they couldn’t complain. Nozomu sees them. Being a despicable guy he is, the next day, while he is with Sumi, Nozomu deliberately made the rickshaw pass by that area. Soichiroh snubs them but Nozomu said some things that made Soichiroh pay attention to them. The boss of the workers hits Soichiroh for being disrespectful[?] because it seems that Nozomu owns that place through Ashida Products.
As they leave, Nozomu says something more, which broke Sumi down in tears. That night, Sumi is really bothered by what happened to Soichiroh. The next day, wearing that heart ring, she is making some onigiri. Nozomu got some. After he left, Sumi wears her other ring from Soichiroh. She goes to see Soichiroh. She tries to give him a bento but he walks away. She manages to run in front of him and tells him some things. I can only understand about Nozomu-Miu-divorce. ^^; Well, whatever it is, Soichiroh finally relents and give his wife a kiss on the lips =P In Chapter 50, because Sumi is the lady/madam of tycoon Nozomu, she has no choice but to attend the meeting/society of high class married women. Since she has a poor background, Sumi is being bullied but during the time. When she feels the lowest, she folds a paper crane to give to a lonely kid there. And, the kid had a favorable opinion about her. Later on, Nozomu had smoothly concluded a trading agreement with the parents of that kid. Then, Sumi requested that Nozomu re-establish the Shogi club. She also asked those guys, who worked in the company during Soichiroh’s time, to come back. Sumi intended to combine all those people in an effort to for Soichiroh to get back the company. If only, Black Nozomu discovers her plot. [<-小汶 used the word ‘if only’ but I’m thinking that for a cliffhanger it should be ‘but’, I will only know for sure if I know what happened in the next chapter.]
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun [Chapter 25]
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
At the classroom, Haru opens the window and goes out. He exclaims that this world is filled with happiness. It is time for the guys to change clothes [after PE?]. Sasayan tells him to quickly close the window because it is cold and it snowed. Haru is still on his monologue by telling himself that cannot understand that feeling he had yesterday, but he won’t forget it throughout his life. Flashback: Shizuku pulled his collar and kissed him on the lips. Flustered, she exclaimed, “I like you, Haru. Understand?!” Then, Shizuku ran off and tripped that Haru saw her bloomers [/underwear]. End flashback. Haru exclaims that no, it isn’t that. [<- remembering the bloomers.] Sasayan called out to him that it is enough and just close the window. Climbing back into the classroom from the window, Haru curses that he wants to be soaking in the happiness yet since yesterday, evil thoughts are going in his mind. He mutters as to why until now, he is the one who is always restraining. Sasayan asks him what he is murmuring about. Pulling up his collar, Haru happily tells him that Shizuku is infatuated with him. <- acting pretentious. Sasayan tells him that is very good and that is reciprocal [/mutual] love. Haru looks at him in surprise then he becomes speechless and flustered. It made Sasayan is puzzled over his reaction. Suddenly, the door opens and Shizuku enters the classroom. Shitayanagi tells her that the guys are still dressing up. Unfazed Shizuku apologizes and says that it is because the bell has already rung so, they can continue what they are doing. Haru is still blushing and his heart is still beating fast and loud. Then, while blushing Haru changes clothes, Shizuku looks flustered with her ponytails jumping up. Sasayan watches them and wonders about what he said that made him conscious about it right now. Natsume quietly sits down on her seat. Sasayan asks her why she looks so glum. Natsume tearfully tells him that she was just told by the teacher that if her grades in the term exams are still in the red, she would have to repeat the year. Sasayan nervously asks if it is a joke. Soon, the snow is falling again. In the library, Haru is quietly making origami. While holding a book, Shizuku looks at him. She thinks that she always study alone no matter whom is with her. Haru drops the crane origami that he is making when Shizuku sits close to him. Thinking that she should do her best, Shizuku opens the book that she is going to read. Haru looks nervous. After a while, the two steal a glance at each other. Blushing Shizuku faintly smiles at him. Shizuku continues to do her schoolwork on the floor, beside Haru. Still reading an origami book, Haru steals another glance at her, then he smiles.
And, finally, the school year exam grades are out. Number 1: Yoshida Haru 795 points. Number 2: Mizutani Shizuku 789 points. Shizuku looks totally displeased. Shitayanagi exclaiming in shock that Haru is in the first place. A friend calls him stupid for not knowing that Haru is always first a lot of times this year. The others exclaim that Haru is amazing for he is better than Shizuku who is always studying. While holding Nagoya, Haru sheepishly smiles and tells Shizuku that it isn’t a big deal.. Shizuku darkly glares at him and tells him that he is right, for fundamentally it isn’t a big deal. Leaving Haru and Sasayan clueless, Shizuku angrily stomps away and grinds her teeth. At a separate list on the board, Natsume is looking gloomy. Haru glances at the side and sees Chizuru. Chizuru looks surprise to see him. Haru is calling to her when she quickly walks away. Later on, slightly flustered Chizuru is walking at the outdoor corridor. To her surprise, Haru looks down at her from the roof and calls out to her. After recovering from her surprise, Chizuru exclaims what he is doing and what he’s doing is dangerous so quickly go down. Swinging down, Haru says that it has been a long time. There are some things that he wants to ask her something so he is looking for her, but then, she is always not around. He laughs and tells her that he obviously had seen her yet she would always look away that he thinks that she is running away from him. Chizuru timidly apologizes to him. Seeing that Haru is looking at her with anticipation, blushing Chizuru looks away and says, “..sorry, I’m afraid of hearing the answer to that thing on Valentine’s Day so I’m running away from you. *Haru looks surprised* But, it is already alright. Because, right now, because right now, I’ve already prepared [/be conscious of it].. ...Yoshida-kun, I like you..!” Haru looks at her. Chizuru is blushing. Her heart is pounding loudly and she won’t look at him. Suddenly, Haru blushes. He quickly backs away from her. The two look surprised at each other. Then, Haru turns around and runs away. Chizuru sweatdrops and wonders if right now, Haru had finally become aware of it. “But.. I’ve said it. *remembers surprised Haru blushing* I’ve said it out.. Conveyed it to him..!” Outside the door, Shizuku is standing and wonders what those two talked about. “What am I to do if Haru has fallen for Ooshima. But, then, it cannot be helped. Just like me, who cherishes my own feelings, Haru’s feelings are his. Ah, it’s like that. I fundamentally had always been afraid of this. Even if I were to strive harder, and yet, I wasn’t able to attain it. I cannot control other people’s feelings. That kind of pain. ..I should.. do with my outmost ability to do the things that I can do.. and just do it.” Meanwhile, blusing Haru is sitting behind the bushes. He wonders why he ran away.
Soon, the couple heads to the game center. Shizuku tells Haru that Natsume went to buy donuts. She wonders out loud why Haru won’t look at her. Haru didn’t reply. While Micchan welcomes sweatdropping Haru, Shizuku notices that the Kaimei guys are there. The trio greets her as bookworm and it has been such a long time since they have seen each other. She hasn’t changed at all, still has that ‘staring off’ expression. Shizuku asks what they are doing there. They tell her that today, they are going to determine as to who is the most popular among them, through a baseball game. Shizuku comments that they are still the same, doing such unessential things. Yamaken arrives and seems surprised to see Shizuku. After Shizuku greets Yamaken, the trio asks Shizuku what she is doing there. Shizuku tells them that she is going to study together with Natsume because Natsume might not make it into second year. With the condition of three donuts per day, Natsume asked Shizuku to help her with the make-up exam. The trio happily asks if Natsume is coming. Shizuku tells them not to disturb Natsume today for even if she’ll receive a commission, she has a commitment to supervise over Natsume’s studies. Just when Yamaken is calling out to Shizuku, Haru goes between them. Haru darkly tells Yamaken that this time has finally arrived, and if Yamaken dares harass [/disturbs] Shizuku, he is going to kill him. Composed Yamaken says so what, last time Haru dated with that glasses girl. Haru looks tense over this. The two watch Haru backs away and exclaims that he didn’t do anything wrong. Yamaken wonders if there is a problem with Haru. Micchan calls out to Haru and tells him to watch the store for he is going out to change some money. Haru pouts while sits at the cashier table. Micchan warns him not to have that kind of face towards the customers or else, he’s going to send him flying. He also tells Haru that he’ll also buy dinner, so what does Haru want to eat. Haru complains that Micchan is annoying and he knows already. He wants takoyaki. Micchan asks why Haru is irritated and did something happen in school. Haru admits to him that Chizuru confessed to him. Haru tells him that he isn’t allowed to tell it to anyone. While wearing his coat, Micchan tells him that he won’t tell, and how did Haru answered. Haru tells him that he ran away and for a moment there, he was a bit shock. “..and perhaps, before, I did a lot of cruel things to Ooshima. The more I think about it, the more I wondered.. as to why she liked me. I totally don’t understand.” Micchan says that is true.
Rubbing Haru’s head, Micchan says that this is a good opportunity for Haru so he should properly think of how he is going to answer Chizuru. Haru asks, “Answer!?” Micchan tells him that Haru is bound to say it since it is a rare for someone to confess to him and isn’t Haru very happy [about it]. Haru looks slightly flustered about it. Walking outside, Micchan thinks about what he told Haru about properly thinking [/considering] Chizuru. “Even if I’m just blowing my own trumpet [/self-promoting] but what’ve I said is not bad at all.” At the baseball batting practice machine, the trio are noisy quarreling. Yamaken asks Shizuku what’s up with her dark looking face, is it because she is angry over Haru dating with that Ooshima girl. Shizuku says no, for she already knew about it. While Yamaken thinks that she knew everything, Shizuku says that even if she isn’t told, it doesn’t matter to her. As referee for the trio, Shizuku commences the competition. Yamaken looks at her and thinks that during Christmas, she would still thoroughly say ‘it has nothing to do with me’ so this is now such a huge change. To Yamaken’s surprise, Shizuku asks if he likes someone or was he ever jilted. Yamaken laughs and asks, “Me? That is impossible.” After a pause, Shizuku says that although she likes to be number 1 in grades but regarding the ups and downs of emotions, it seems that she is a bit cruel. Yamaken looks at her then asks if she wants to let him teach her on how to deal with guys. “It’s very simple. You just have to let your hair down. Closely gaze at the other person’s eyes. Then, when your eyes meet, it is okay to just smile a bit.” Yamaken looks at Shizuku and smiles at her. Shizuku copies him but Yamaken says that is the wrong feeling and why does it seem like she is from some horror film. Yamaken tells her to forget for the ones that she can deal with, are probably the Haru-type ones. Shizuku comments that he isn’t an expert in encouraging others. She smiles and thanks him. Yamaken looks surprised. While blushing blushes a bit, he mentally curses that she had easily done it. Shizuku asks him what’s up before, during the ski trip, when he told her that he would call her. Yamaken says who knows, and did he say those words. Yamaken watches his friends goofing around while playing baseball. Then, Yamaken says, “--Mizutani-chan, right now, how about we, the two of us, secretly slip out of here?” Shizuku looks at him.
Meanwhile, Asako is buying 3 chocolate donuts for Shizuku, 2 Devil french style donuts for Haru and 1 bittersweet donut. Carrying her box full of Master Donuts, Asako wonders if she can properly do it wherein she’ll greet and smile upon meeting Micchan. “I must do it naturally.” She walks through the crowd and thinks that she obviously ought to be happy about seeing him yet, why does she feel a bit afraid of seeing him. To her surprise, Micchan comes out of a Deli shop with some food, and greets her. He tells her that Shizuku is already at the store. Asako stutters that Shizuku is waiting for her there because they will study there. Micchan says that is bad because he didn’t know. He didn’t buy her share of the food. Asako exclaims that there is no need because she already bought donuts and, she also bought his share. As Asako shows him the box of donuts, Micchan thanks her. While they walk together, Asako asks if he ate those [Vday] chocolates. Micchan says that he did and they were delicious with a salty taste. Asako giggles and says that they made it at Shizuku’s place even if she only shaped it. Asako reminisces out loud that during that time, she saw a lot of vacation pictures in Shizuku’s room. “Fishing is really fun. I really would want to go there one more time.” Micchan says that isn’t bad, everyone should go there together, again. Asako looks at him and thinks that every time it is like this, they are gradually drifting apart. Asako thinks that she shouldn’t allow an awkward silence, and she should keep talking. Ever since she likes him, their distance with each other is growing farther away. Micchan nervously thinks that Asako is too gloomy and listless that it is too deliberate. “Whether I say it clearly or I don’t say it, it will still hurt someone. Which ever path I choose, it is the same. Sigh.” Realizing something, Micchan then suggests to Asako that they go on a long cut [/route back to the store]. Asako looks at him in approval and they walk together. There is a scene of Haru thinking while sitting at the cashier. Blurb: “If you didn’t say it clearly, there will be no future.. All sorts of important moments, are approaching..”
Hehe, poor Shizuku still very frustrated at how Haru can easily be number 1 on the grades without even trying. Actually, it doesn’t seem like her grades would slip that low just because of falling in love. Maybe, I cannot say for sure because they are still starting and Shizuku is still having some restraints with Haru..though after what happened that night, she is slowly opening up to be more expressive with her feelings for Haru..even if it is very small steps. Finally, Haru realized what Chizuru thinks of him. On the other side, Yamaken is still hinting things to Shizuku. =P Scans by 離境漢化組
Quote of the day:
When you are in love, the world seems like a great place to live in. Love has that effect on everyone. Life seems worthy of living and fate seems more giving. Being in love is therefore one of the most enriching and precious experiences of one's life. ~ Simran Khurana for about.com
Ojousama wa Oyomesama [Chapter 85]
Monday, August 29, 2011
Ring..Yuuga is surprised to read a message on his cellphone. Ring..Towako got a message on her cellphone. Towako is surprised that it is from Yuuga telling her that Rina is waiting for him at the school’s gate. “I’m going to see her, you go home first. Sorry.” At the gate, the students are wondering who that girl [Rina] is waiting for and from which school is she. Looking out the window, Towako is totally freaking out over this. Reimi wonders who that girl is and she is surprised to see Yuuga talking with the girl then leaving together. Then, Himeno notices the guys murmuring that he asks what’s happening. He is surprised to see Yuuga with that girl and wonders who the girl is. Upon seeing Rina smiling at Yuuga, Himeno looks shock. While Towako has imaginary white hair from shock, Himeno calls out to Towako and exclaims that the person with Yuuga is.. Towako asks if he knows that girl since he went to the same junior high with Yuuga. “She’s ‘Hirose Rina’.” Himeno is shock by this. Flustered, Himeno quickly grabs Towako’s hand and says that they are going. She asks where. Himeno shouts that they are going to follow those two. While covering their heads with a hood and following the two, Towako tells Himeno that for them to do that, those two will definitely be angry if they are discovered. Himeno asks what she is talking about when Yuuga also followed them before during their date. Towako says that is true. Towako is worried over what’s between Yuuga and Rina because Yuuga has never gone alone with some girl before. Towako asks Himeno how he recognized Rina. Slightly flustered, Himeno says that of course, he’ll know. Towako remembers that she was told that Himeno likes Yuuga’s ex-girlfriend. Towako wonders if Himeno is hurt that Rina now looks different from how she looked before. When Yuuga and Rina went in a store, Himeno tells Towako that they should go in. Towako is a bit hesitant. To their surprise, Ritsuki, who is standing behind them, says that ya, let’s quickly follow. Towako screams why he is there. Flustered Ritsuki tells her that he is just walking around, and he isn’t following Towako. Towako and Himeno don’t believe him because it is so obvious that he is following Towako. While the three were arguing, Yuuga calls out to them and asks what the three of them are doing there.
At Wcdonald Hamburg restaurant, Towako is sitting between Yuuga and Ritsuki while Himeno is sitting beside Rina at the other side. Yuuga asks if they are together. Towako sweatdrops and says that he is right. She says that she should be the one who ought to ask why he is with Rina. Rina apologizes to Towako. Towako is surprised that Rina is directly addressing her. Rina tells Towako that she took the initiative to ask Yuuga out because she is afraid that Towako would be worried so she asked Yuuga to keep it a secret. “I only want to talk with Yuuga-kun about my boyfriend. So, please don’t blame him..” Towako and Himeno look surprised by this. Towako asks if she has a boyfriend. Rina says that she does. To Towako’s delight, Rina doesn’t have any plans to be friends [/lovers] with Yuuga again. Towako becomes nervous when Yuuga asks if she is suspicious of him. Towako tensely denies it and says that he is thinking too much. She uses Ritsuki’s alibi that they just happen to be at that place. Yuuga sweatdrops and looks angry. Towako thinks that ya right, maybe she is thinking too much when isn’t necessary for her to be worried. They just went ahead to follow them and, it is a good thing that those two aren’t on a date. Himeno says that of course, it is very suspicious because a boyfriend would secretly meet with one’s ex-girlfriend. “Anyone who encounters such a situation will feel uneasy. *looking at tense Yuuga* Could it be that you don’t even understand such a simple justification?” Towako is a bit nervous by what Himeno said. Yuuga couldn’t answer back. Ritsuki says that girl [Rina] is also very suspicious. This surprises Rina. Ritsuki continues to say, “From the outside, she is saying that she doesn’t want to make Towako worry but fundamentally, she wants to sow conflict [between Towako and Yuuga], right?” Towako asks how Ritsuki could say that. Yuuga exclaims that Ritsuki is talking nonsense, for that has nothing to do with Rina. Himeno exclaims that Rina isn’t that kind of girl. Towako is speechless over that. Himeno blames Yuuga for all of this. Yuuga exclaims that this has nothing to do with them. Ritsuki says that even if it has nothing to do with them, but right now, they are already involved in it.
While Towako tries to break it off, Rina tells them not to quarrel. Crying, Rina says that it is all her fault. “I shouldn’t have gone to see Yuuga-kun.. I’m sorry!” The guys are surprise by this. Himeno tells her not to cry anymore for fundamentally, they aren’t blaming her for this. Ritsuki says that actually, Rina is pretending to cry. Yuuga shouts for him to shut up. Ritsuki says that Rina seems to be that kind of girl. Himeno shouts that Ritsuki is annoying and don’t say bad things about Rina again. While they are quarreling, Towako feels really distance from the foursome as if she is an outsider. Aghast, Towako wonders if she is just narrow-minded but isn’t Yuuga a bit too agitated. They were surprise when Rina shouts for them to quit fighting and she’s going to the toilet to wash her face. Telling herself not to get angry and to calm down, Towako tells the guys that she’ll go with Rina to comfort her. Towako thinks that even if she is a bit angry at how Yuuga protected Rina but she doesn’t think that Rina is a bad person. In the toilet, crying Rina calls out to Towako. Thinking that when looking up close at Rina.., Towako says that she is very beautiful. To Towako’s surprise, Rina suddenly slaps Towako’s face with both hands and then, stretches Towako’s eyes. Towako shouts for her to stop because it hurts when Rina pulls and pinches her nose and mouth, too. While Towako holds her reddish and hurting face from all that pulling and pinching, Rina says that she [Towako] didn’t repair [via plastic surgery] her face. Towako asks what she meant by that. Rina says, “You said I’m beautiful? Haha! That’s really hilarious! To be told beautiful by you, who is naturally beautiful, do you think I’ll be happy by that!? Foolish girl!” Shock and puzzled, Towako asks, what is the matter with her. With a sinister smile, Rina says, “It seems that Yuuga-kun still likes beautiful looks.. That stinky guy has really not changed one bit.. but then, this is okay, for this way, I can carry out my revenge [on him] without any restraints.” Towako is shock by what Rina just said.
This is such an amusing chapter. ^^ Wow..Ritsuki can ‘sniff’ out Rina’s true nature. Hehe, I’ll say, it takes one to know one. =P From how things are going, it seems that Yuuga’s love rivals will have a tendency to help Towako with her problems including the ones regarding Yuuga. ^^; It is an interesting setup. Of course, Yuuga has a lot to lose if he wasn’t careful because his rivals will do everything for Towako. Yuuga is still lacking in some thing with his relationship with Towako. Before, it is his inability to say that he likes Towako and this time, he doesn’t consider Towako’s feelings on meeting with his ex-girlfriend alone. I guess he used to be an awful boyfriend before. From what Rina said, he must have dumped her because she is plain looking. I do think she got plastic surgery because of that. Now, she is going to take it further by deliberately doing something to Yuuga in the future, as revenge. I do wonder why she told Towako of her intentions. Is she belittling Towako’s ability to stop it? Want to make Towako feel helpless? So, is it deliberate? Since Rina is an actress, I think she can pretend to be nice again and make Towako seem overly jealous and suspicious of her. Rina is probably aiming for Yuuga and Himeno to get angry at Towako’s ‘accusations’ just like how they quarreled with Ritsuki. Unfortunately, if that happens, Towako would have no one to depend on except Ritsuki who has a hunch on what kind of person Rina really is. Scans by 17kkmh.com
Quote of the day:
Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart. ~ Kahlil Gibran
Hadashi de Bara wo Fume [Chapter 48]
Saturday, August 27, 2011
During dinner time, Sumi looks glum while eating. Nozomu asks if she has no appetite. Sumi says no. To maid A’s surprise, Nozomu declares that they re-do the food to what suits Sumi’s taste. This quickly made Sumi eat a lot. =P Sumi tells maid A that it is delicious, can she have a second serving. Maid A is teary-eyed and happy about this. Nozomu looks pleased. He informs her that he went to see Miu today to talk so in a few days time, the procedures for the divorce will soon be done. Sumi seems surprised by this. While in bed, she is worried that if Nozomu and Miu’s divorce pushes through.. She couldn’t sleep so she gets out of bed and starts looking for the ring again. While looking for the ring, she thinks that she couldn’t see a thing. If she knew this earlier, she would have brought along a lamp. Komai appears again and calls out to her. Sumi shouts for him not to hinder her. To her surprise, Komai tells her that the ring has already been found. He takes out the ring from his pocket and tells her not to let Nozomu notice it. Teary-eyed, Sumi happily thanks him. Komai tells her that he prayed within his heart in the hopes that no matter how poor they have become, Soichiroh can still be a family with his beloved Sumi and that they will be able to live their lives happily together. Sumi starts crying that she wasn’t able to do it, and apart from this, she couldn’t think of any other way to protect them. She feels remorseful about it and even gave Miu such painful memories. She then realizes something. She tells Komai to accompany her to see Miu.
The next day, at the place where Miu is staying, the doctor tells Sumi to keep the visit short because the patient hasn’t been doing well since yesterday. Carrying some flowers for Miu, Sumi says okay. Then, Sumi tells Komai to wait for her outside the door. After calming herself down, Sumi knocks and enters the room. She is surprised at how Miu looks that she timidly calls out to her. Upon hearing her, Miu asks if it is Sumi. Miu sits up and says that it has been such a long time and she didn’t expect her to come there. Sumi asks her if it is okay for her not to lie down. Nervous Sumi says that today, she wants to say some things to her. Miu asks her how about they talk outside, the scenery there is very beautiful. Soon, Sumi follows Miu as she leads her to a cliff overlooking a nice sea and mountain scenery. Miu asks isn’t it beautiful. Sumi says that it is. She tells Miu that she and Nozomu are getting married because of money. “I think that you should know that my family is really poor and I have a lot of siblings. So, I specially need money. Even if it is like this.. but I do know, that I had actually given you problems.” Sumi is surprised when Miu starts going near the cliff’s edge. Sumi chases after her. Miu tells her that if she knows of the bad thing that she did, then she should jump off from here. This made Sumi’s face look pale because Miu wants her to jump off the cliff. Miu tells her that it wasn’t easy and she has always been looking forward to getting married to Nozomu but in his heart, it is only Sumi. Crying Miu faces Sumi and exclaims that if Sumi wants her to forgive her, then she should jump off from here. Sumi looks determined. To Miu’s shock, Sumi walks fast towards the edge and jumps off.
So, there you have it. And, of course, this is just manga so jumping off a cliff won’t kill the female lead. =P This chapter shows how Sumi can be stupid and witty. She’s witty to mention about Miu thus, she escaped from Nozomu’s intentions on her. I think she ought to learn to ‘act’ with Nozomu because Nozomu have a tendency to make things hard for the household help if Sumi isn’t satisfied. Indeed, it is kind of dumb to jump off the cliff just to make Miu forgive her. She obviously didn’t think of the possibility of dying from it. ^^; I don’t like how she lashed out on Komai about being a traitor because she did the same thing. ^^;; Well, it seems that Komai will be Sumi’s helper while in Nozomu’s place. I think Nozomu is too trusting to let Komai serve Sumi again. Hm..he’s probably stupid too because he ought to assume that those two love/are loyal to Soichiroh, and there is a high possibility for them to do something behind his back. Scans by 17kkmh.com
Quote of the day:
If you wish others to believe in you, you must first convince them that you believe in them. ~ Harvey MacKay
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun [Chapters 22-24]
Saturday, August 27, 2011
To Asako’s shock, Shizuku picks up the wrappers and tells her that even so, the insides [/chocolates] are the same. Then, Yuu is wishing Chizuru ‘gambate’ but Chizuru is hugging her tight to keep quiet. To their surprise, Asako has realized that the two of them are planning to give away honmei choco. Chizuru tries to reassure Asako that she isn’t going to give it to Haru, but rather, she is just helping Yuu out. Yuu tells Chizuru that she is still saying that. Tearful Asako apologizes and says that she only thought that it would be fun if they make choco together [but she didn’t consider this]. Then, Asako looks surprised. She asks Yuu if she plans on giving choco to someone, is there someone she likes. Yuu says her boyfriend. Asako’s smile freezes that Yuu repeats that it is for her boyfriend. Flashback: Miyama Yuu..15 year old that summer. Sitting on the stairs with a young boy, Yuu looked surprised. The boy repeated that he likes her. This surprises her. Tokita is someone whom Yuu got along with whether it is during in school or cram class. Among the guys, he is the one whom Yuu got along best so she hasn’t thought of that [possibility]. Yuu blushed over this. At school, Yuu is so embarrassed that she would quickly look away whenever she saw Tokita in school. Chizuru asked her if it is okay for her not to give an answer back to Tokita all this time. Yuu said that it is because she doesn’t know how to talk with him anymore. Chizuru asked if she want to always keep on continue being like this [and nothing will change]. Yuu looked thoughtful and told her that she will try giving Tokita the answer. She emailed Tokita for them to meet at the usual place. At the place, Tokita smiled and told Yuu that next week, he is going to moving away so forget what happened those few days and just act like the usual. Yuu just said, is that so. At that time, she is relieved because after all, she is just a junior high schooler. It is also because the distance is quite far so there is no way for them to go steady like that. She told Chizuru that Tokita is moving to some place. Yuu thought that compared to how far the distance is, it is more unbearable that she won’t be able to watch anime together with him, can no longer play arcade games with him and not being able to see him again. To Chizuru’s surprise, Yuu started to cry. At Narita airport, Yuu ran around, looking for Tokita. Tokita saw her and went to her as Yuu bend down to catch her breath. Crying and blushing, Yuu confessed that she likes him, she will be lonely without him, and she really likes him. Tokita hugged her and shouted her name. End flashback. Yuu tells the other girls, that is how they had gone steady. Asako is really moved by that little love story. Chizuru asks Yuu if her relationship with Tokita is still quite good. Yuu says that is true because everyday, they are hunting in a computer game ‘Monster Hunter’ as comrades. Shizuku apologizes and asks wouldn’t it be best for Yuu to just call Tokita on the cellphone rather than rushing to the airport. Asako shouts that right now, they should not talk about that. Yuu tells Shizuku that it is because she wants to tell it to Tokita upfront rather than on the phone. Chizuru asks Asako to whom she is going to give her choco. Asako timidly says that it will be for Micchan. Realizing that it isn’t Sasayan whom Asako likes, Chizuru says that it turns out that Asako already likes someone and she had that idea during the hatsumode [/shrine visit]. Chizuru wishes her ‘gambatte’. Asako remembers their conversation wherein she asked Chizuru to like someone else but Chizuru cannot take Haru out of her mind. Asako just nervously smiles and thanks Chizuru.
Soon, they finished chopping the chocolate and start to prepare the boiling water that will be used to melt the chocolate [<- indirect heat]. Yuu mentions of the group date that she initiated with Mabo and the others by inviting four other girls. Shizuku and others are curious when Yuu mentions that the competition is quite astonishing. From there on, she[/they] notice a lot of surprising things and she didn’t think that Yamaken unexpectedly.. Then, the phone rings. Yuu tells Shizuku about it but Shizuku’s hands are dirty with chocolate so she asked Yuu to answer it. The person on the line says that he is Yamaguchi [山口] and is Mizutani-chan there. [<- hehe, speaking of the devil, it’s Yamaken.] But, Yuu didn’t hear that because Asako is shouting that there is chocolate on Yuu’s socks. This surprises Yuu and she apologizes to Shizuku. ‘Yamaguchi’ overhears this so when Yuu asks again who it is, ‘Yamaguchi’ says that he got the wrong number. =P After ‘Yamaguchi’ hung up the phone, Shizuku asks who it is. Yuu smiles and says that it is a wrong number. At the game center, Haru calls Shizuku and asks how the progress of the chocolate is. She tells him that they are melting it. Blushing Haru tells him that it is okay, it is no big deal, even if it is small. Shizuku says okay and tells him not to keep on calling because she is busy. With that, she promptly hangs up on him. Micchan asks him what he is fussing about. Haru happily tells him that Shizuku is making chocolate for him. He accuses Micchan of tricking him about V-day being just a day when girls throw choco to guys. He happily muses that the world is beautiful and he would like to thank within his heart the person who created this kind of activity. Micchan thinks that it is rare for young guys to be like Haru who is intoxicated by V-day. Haru tells him that Asako asked him what he [Micchan] likes as a filling and he [Haru] told her that it is ‘salted fish roe’ which Micchan likes, is that okay. Micchan says that it will be quite a problem if it is a chocolate filled with fish roe. Haru looks at Micchan and tells him not to make Asako cry because if she cries a bit, it is quite problematic so Micchan should be careful. Micchan is teary-eyed that Haru’s speech had become arrogant. Sasayan arrives and asks Haru what he plans to do on Shizuku’s birthday. Sitting beside Haru who is playing on an arcade, Sasayan takes out a bag of chocolates and eats it. While reading a note within the choco, Sasayan asks if Haru is going to celebrate it. Haru remembers the time when it is his brother’s birthday. Flashback: There is an announcement for today’s main star to come on stage. A bouquet of flowers is given to Yuuzan. Smiling Yuuzan happily smiled and thanked everyone. Haru looked awed by this that he started to happily clap for his brother. End flashback. Haru mutters that Shizuku shouldn’t like that kind of celebration. Sasayan glances at Haru’s playing and comments that he is amazing. Back to the girls, Chizuru is shock that she had unconsciously made a chicken-shaped choco. She thinks that it is such a waste if she just throws it away and it isn’t easy to make such a cute choco. Shizuku made ordinary round chocolates. Yuu made beetle larva and bettle shaped choco because Tokita likes insects. Asako made a sunglasses-shaped choco. Shizuku looks thoughtful over her four boxes of choco which has 5 pieces of choco except for Takaya which has more than 5 pieces. She remembers Asako telling her that they are making honmei choco. Shizuku dismiss that thought and just put one more choco ball from her father’s to Haru’s box.
To Chizuru’s surprise, Yuu exclaims that her chicken-shaped choco is so cute and does her father likes chicken. Chizuru is blushing and tries to deny it. Then, Shizuku asks Chizuru if she isn’t going to give one to Haru. Yuu and Asako freak out that they quickly hide, fearing over the possible reaction. Chizuru tells surprised Shizuku that she won’t give Haru, that is for her father. Shizuku says is that so. Yuu can only sigh for Chizuru. Soon, the girls have a tea break. While washing some strawberries, Shizuku thinks that she really thought that Chizuru has a thing for Haru, could it be that she is mistaken though it isn’t about something [/choco] that cannot be given. Then, she wonders what Haru’s reaction will be if Chizuru really gives Haru chocolates. She becomes tense and just dismisses that thought. After some time, the hardened choco are wrapped up. Soon, they bid each other goodbye. While walking home, Yuu asks Chizuru if she really won’t give Haru chocolates. Chizuru says that she won’t give it for didn’t she tell her earlier, she doesn’t want to be a hindrance between Shizuku and Haru. Yuu asks if she is afraid of being awkward, and is it because Shizuku and Asako are her good friends. Chizuru admits that she likes those two. Yuu tells her that she is too apprehensive, just like when she is still in junior high, always ‘gambatte’ to other people but in the end, not thinking of oneself, when she is obviously popular with guys. It isn’t easy for Chizuru to like a guy so she [Yuu] wants to wish Chizuru ‘gambatte’. Chizuru tells her that she is mistaken for she [Chizuru] isn’t apprhensive about it. Then, they notice Asako calling Chizuru. Blushing and looking down, Asako tells her that Haru will definitely be happy if she is to give that chocolate to him. Asako admits that she had said some cruel things to Chizuru during the hatsumode, about if other guys, other than Haru, are okay with her, when she obviously understands Chizuru’s feelings [like her feelings for Micchan]. Asako wishes Chizuru to gambatte. She and everyone did their best to make the chocolates and if Haru doesn’t know the feelings that she imparted in making the chocolates, then those chocolates she made are very pitiful. Asako smiles before running off. She mentally apologizes to Shizuku but Chizuru also really likes Haru. Yuu is puzzled then she looks at Chizuru. To her surprise, Chizuru is crying. Chizuru sobs that if she gave Haru the chocolate, he will definitely refuse it. She should already give up on him but she still wants to give them to Haru, because she also wants to see Haru’s smile. Yuu comforts Chizuru not to cry anymore and reminds Chizuru about what she told her [Yuu] during the time when Tokita is moving away. That is if she doesn’t do anything, things will always remain like that. Yuu tells her to ‘gambatte’. Chizuru removes her glasses and wipes her tears. In Shizuku’s house, Takaya glances at the side and thinks that his sister is making her own birthday cake. Shizuku is icing and putting strawberries on the cake. There is a chocolate sign = happy birthday Shizuku-chan at the side. She asks Takaya if there is anything he would want to eat. Takaya says no, he would eat anything. Shizuku tells him that she will cook their mother’s favorite food and tomorrow, their mother is coming back so it ought to be very fun [/happy]. Takaya says ya. While Takaya is drinking some juice, ding dong, the door bell rings. Shizuku goes out and says that it is Chizuru, did she forget something. Chizuru tells Shizuku that tomorrow, she wants to give the chocolate to Haru. She specially came back to tell Shizuku this and she doesn’t know how Shizuku will react to this, but she feels that she should tell Shizuku. Shizuku asks her if she likes Haru. Blushing Chizuru admits that she likes Haru. Omake 1: While making chocolates, the girls wonder how they will shape them. Asako says that they ask a guy’s opinion. She calls out to Takaya and asks what guys like. Takaya bluntly says, ‘Chest/bosom’ then opens the television. =P Omake 2: They finished molding the chocolates. Shizuku tells them that they have to put the chocolates in the refrigerator for around an hour. Asako suggests that they look at Shizuku’s room while waiting. Takaya is thirsty so he opens the refrigerator. He sees the ‘sun-glasses shaped chocolate and thinks that it is bra/brassiere. =P
While muttering that those girls are still looking at his direction and they are suspicious, Haru says that this is bad, he should also get going. Yamaken says that Haru is the suspicious-looking one and is he also going to meet someone. Yamaken is surprised when he said that it is Chizuru who called him out. There is a short flashback of Shizuku saying ‘is that so’ after Chizuru confessed that she likes Haru. Takaya quietly looked at his sister then the phone started to ring. End flashback. Almost at the meeting place, Chizuru is really nervous over giving Haru the chocolate. She worries about her appearance and what are the possible reactions of Haru about the chocolates. She tells herself that if she cannot give it now, she cannot give it throughout her life. She panics upon seeing Haru already sitting and waiting for her. She hides behind some bushes and wonders what to do for he looked more handsome and right now, the only one whom he is waiting for is her. She thinks that since it is still early from their appointed time to meet, she’ll steal a glance again. She peeks out the bushes to find Haru there, saying that she’s here. Chizuru says that he startled her. Haru replies that he saw her going there, at the corner of his eye. Thinking that the time for herself is over, she comments that his eyesight is really good. While Chizuru is apologizing for calling him out and that there is something she wants to give him, Haru interrupts and asks her if he can buy hotdogs first. After buying, Haru also gives one to Chizuru. While Haru is eating, Chizuru blushes at how big Haru’s mouth while eating the hotdog bun. She is nervous because she doesn’t know what it tastes like. After a bite, Chizuru coughs that it is too spicy and what’s in it. Haru happily says that he added chili sauce, mustard and chili ketchup so it’s super spicy. To Chizuru’s surprise, Haru asks her why she called him out. While taking something from her bag, Chizuru apologizes and says that Haru must be busy too, but no problem, her business with him will soon be over. Finishing his hotdog, Haru tells her not to mind, because there is also something that he wants to consult with her. When Chizuru asks what it is, Haru happily says that it is Shizuku’s gift. Chizuru is aghast over this. Sweatdropping, Chizuru thinks that she should have quickly gives him the choco so that things won’t progress this way. She apologizes to Haru and says that Haru and she cannot talk together about that thing. Throwing the hotdog wrapper, Haru naively asks why. Thinking that there are many complicated reasons, Chizuru says that she thinks that Shizuku will like whatever it is that Haru chooses for her. Chizuru also says that as long as it is only Haru who chose it, no matter what it is, Shizuku will be happy. Haru says is that so. Chizuru assures him that it is so.
Then, he shows her a huge Tanuki statue which costs 39,800 yen. He laughs his head off that it is really big and idiotic-looking. Sweatdropping Chizuru timidly agrees. To her shock, Haru plans to buy it for Shizuku. She shouts for him to wait. Haru asks what the matter is, won’t it do. Chizuru says that not really but isn’t it very heavy. Haru says that he can carry it with one hand. Chizuru nervously suggests that he choose something else. Haru asks why, when it isn’t easy to find such a huge thing. Chizuru tells him that just because it is huge doesn’t mean that it is good. She suggests that he should also consider his budget. To her shock, his budget is around 100,000 yen. At Shizuku’s house, Takaya looks in the living room and thinks that his sister is decorating the place by herself for her birthday party. He offers to help her but Shizuku asks him if he has finished his homework. She asks him to buy some things for her since she has already finished decorating the place, and she has to air out [dry in the sun] the futon [/comforter]. Holding the list, Takaya tells her that yesterday, their mother called and.. Suddenly Shizuku starts screaming that he asks her what the matter is. It seems that she has hit her head. She just tells him that it is nothing. Outside, while beating up the futon, Shizuku thinks that around this time, Chizuru should have already given Haru the chocolate. She wonders what Haru will say about that, and would he accept it. She is really curious. She thinks that Haru will definitely be happy about it and given how Haru easily told her that he likes her by just giving him something [<- as a friend choco], he would have definitely say that he likes both she [Shizuku] and Chizuru after knowing that Chizuru also likes him. This infuriates Shizuku that she starts beating up the futon over the high probability of Haru saying that. She ends up tripping and rolling over into the blanket. She sits up and tells herself that Haru can do anything he wants, and besides, right now, she cannot do anything. In the room, Shizuku is hugging the comforter. She thinks that this feeling of jealousy is really troublesome and thinking of these kind of ‘no choice’ things is also meaningless. She hates this but then, is this love. She thinks that Asako and Chizuru looked dazzling when they’ve told her about the person they like. She looks displeased when she imagines Haru happily telling Chizuru that they go steady. Shizuku wraps herself around the blanket and starts rolling all over the floor. Blushing, she thinks that Haru told that to her before, and he’s a cheater. A note says that it is a repeat of before, she cannot get out. ^^; Takaya has arrived home and asks his sister what she is doing. She says that he’s home and can he help her get out, she’s stuck. After helping her out, Takaya notices that it is their mother’s futon. Shizuku says that it is because it has been a long time since their mother came home so she wants her to properly rest at home. Takaya tells her that this is something hard for him to tell her but their mother called and said that she might not be able to come because of things that suddenly came up that she has to handle.
While walking in the streets, Haru says that it is really troublesome to choose a gift for a girl. He tells Chizuru that before on Micchan’s birthday, he gave him wine and food to go with the wine but in the end, Micchan told him to take it away for he won’t touch it till he dies. [<-saving it] Then, Andou [Yuuzan’s driver] came and on his own [/without permission], he drank it all up. ^^; Walking behind him, Chizuru is tired because all the things that Haru chose are weird things. Thinking that she had already missed her chance, Chizuru tells Haru that she’s going to call it a day. Chizuru is surprised when Haru tells her if she has a problem, she can just tell him. If it’s Shizuku or Asako, they will mention it to him so he can pretty much understand them, but Chizuru is different from those two. She would keep things to herself. It would be good that if he is like Sasayan, even if it is a bit difficult. He smiles and tells Chizuru that she cannot cheer up if she always keep on lowering [/bowing] down her head. This made Chizuru asks if she is always doing that just now, and Yuu had always told her before that she often does that. Haru tells her that she is like that from the start that she looks a bit gloomy. This surprises Chizuru. It made her realize that it is because of that, Haru would always cheer her up. While Haru is saying that he thought from the start that Chizuru is always looking at ants until someone told him that it isn’t so, Chizuru thinks that Haru is really such a good guy. Even if he is quite scary at times, he is truly a kind person. Strange yet he will do things with his utmost best, and he is also very sincere with his feelings for Shizuku. Chizuru tells him that she thinks he should choose something that Shizuku will like rather than choosing what Haru would want to give her. She suggests that he imagine what kind of gift will truly make Shizuku happy. After thinking for a while, Haru exclaims that he thought of something, and it’s something good that suits Shizuku. He smiles at Chizuru and tells her that he has decided what to buy. Haru is surprised when Chizuru tells him that she likes him. Haru happily smiles over this. Haru is somewhat surprised when Chizuru gives him a bag. Smiling, she tells him that it is V-day choco, and ‘gambatte’. Haru still looks somewhat surprised as Chizuru walks away. He just looks at the bag of choco. Flashback: Shizuku’s father told young Shizuku that her mother will come back this weekend. Shizuku asked if it is so, for there is something in her lessons that she doesn’t understand. Her father offered to help her because after all, he did study in college. In the end, he does not remember studying that question on 4 squares in a circle. Later on, after Shizuku took a bath, she had overheard her father talking on the phone with her mother about not being able to come home. Her father tried to tell her to be go on leave [/be absent] since she did it while studying, and even if the children didn’t say it, they are very lonely. In the end, he lost the debate because it is his fault that his wife has to work.
Then, Shizuku called out to Takaya that they go sleep together. She told him that their mother is very busy so they shouldn’t give her any trouble. When she grows up, she would want to also do that kind of work, like their mother. That way, their mother can come back home and stay for a longer period of time. Then, while her brother is already sleeping, she had already solved the problem. When Shizuku is a bit older, she came out of the toilet looking really ill. Holding her lower abdomen, she thought that this day has finally come. After coming home, her chef father asked her if she is okay because she looked pale. Flustered, Shizuku said that she is okay. Shizuku told herself to calm down, she knows about this and she had learned about it at school. She re-read the stuff regarding menstruation and its symptoms. In pain, she wants to call her mother about it but decides against it because she doesn’t want to bother her mother over this small thing. While enduring it, she told herself not to be afraid and this isn’t something to be embarrassed about. Then, later on, Shizuku served her father and brother some red bean rice [<- for celebrations]. While her brother complains about not liking beans, her father asks if she is alright but blushing Shizuku denied that something is wrong. Soon, much older Shizuku told her father about the high school that she is going to go into. Her father said that she doesn’t have any objections to it but given her grades, should she aim for a better school. Shizuku said that this Shouyou school is closer at home and she can prepare for the college entrance exam on her own. She said that when Takaya is in junior high, it would be necessary for her to prepare for his bento. Her father asked if she told this to her mother. Shizuku said that right now, she will. Her father said that Shizuku is amazing to have thought of this all by herself but then, it also doesn’t matter if she isn’t amazing. Since Shizuku misunderstands what he meant, her father explains that he is saying that she shouldn’t force herself. Shizuku denies that she is and she is considering a school that has a good studying environment as something better. While Shizuku preparing a snack [to give to her father?], her father told her that isn’t what he meant to say but rather, one day, he would want to tell her the joy of sharing together. Shizuku thought that she knows that even if it isn’t done. She knows what to do to make herself happy, what to do to dispel her uneasiness, how to deal with things upon meeting with difficulties, and how to endure sadness.. End flashback.
After blowing the candles, Shizuku’s father opens the lights and says that he is quite moved that Shizuku is already 16 years old. Takaya gives her his and their father’s birthday gift for her. While opening the gift, Takaya apologizes to her for not telling her earlier about their mother. She tells him that she’ll prepare the things he likes the next day so for today, it is all that her mother likes. They gave her some squid foodstuff. While preparing the food, Shizuku thinks that luckily, she can keep herself calm. Earlier, she is so intoxicated with joy over her mother coming home that she now feels kind of down even if this obviously always happens. Her father calls out to her that he’ll put the cake in the refrigerator. Her brother asks her if they can drink juice for today’s dinner. While Takaya is pouring the juice in glasses, Shizuku slightly smiles at them. Holding two boxes, Shizuku calls out to them and say that she wants to give them their V-day’s choco. Then, she looks surprised when she looks out the glass door. It is Haru, in the middle of climbing over their wall. Shizuku asks him what he is doing. Haru smiles and says that he brought a gift for her. He tells her that he fundamentally plans to secretly put it in her room because she said that she is busy but now, he is caught in the act. Still smiling, he greets her a happy birthday. After looking surprised, Shizuku blushes. She thinks that she’s very happy. Omake 1: While Chizuru is walking around to shop with Haru who is happily choosing weird things for Shizuku. Chizuru thinks that he is happy because it is about Shizuku. She wonders if it is okay to think of this as some sort of date. Then, Chizuru wonders how come wherever they go, she would see Yamaken going here and there. Omake 2: Later on, irritated Haru asks Yamaken why he is there. Yamaken says that Haru is annoying when he [Yamaken] is just looking for the place where he is going to meet with someone. Thinking that it turns out that Yamaken is lost, Chizuru tries to tell Haru not to fight. Chizuru offers to help Yamaken regarding where he should go but Yamaken declines her help by saying that he has a map. Chizuru apologizes for this. Looking at his Iphone, Yamaken complains that it is always pointing to that same area but he couldn’t find this OX building. It turns out that OX building is right behind him. ^^; While Chizuru is freaking out and mentally thinking for Yamaken to do his best because he is almost there, Haru bluntly tells Yamaken to look behind him. =P Omake 3: [Guesswork from raws ->] Haru and Chizuru meet up with Yamaken’ three friends who seem to be complaining over the lack of dates. When they heard from Haru about Yamaken, the trio start chasing after Yamaken.
Shizuku’s father nervously thinks that Haru’s family matters are really complicated. Shizuku thinks that Haru must be in an exceptionally good mood to talk about his family. While blushing Shizuku glances at Haru, Haru is laughing over the party hat that Shizuku’s father is wearing. Holding Takaya upside down, Haru shouts that he finally caught the Zashiki-warashi [child ghost]. Takaya mutters that he was careless. Shizuku exclaims what he is doing with Takaya. Haru asks if he Shizuku’s younger brother. He introduces himself. With Shizuku’s prodding, Takaya also introduces himself. Haru laughs and says that cold look on Takaya is very similar with Shizuku. Takaya and Shizuku’s father are speechless when Shizuku tells Haru that Takaya is quite shy. While glancing at Shizuku then looking at the cake, their father wonders if he should be saying something when his daughter brought a ‘friend’ on her birthday. Just when he is about to remove the candles from the cake, Shizuku’s father freaks out when Haru asks where Shizuku’s mother is, because that is the sensitive topic of the day. Shizuku tells Haru that her mother is working. While taking out the food, she says that it is good that Haru came because there is an extra portion of food for one. Haru smiles over this. Then, to her embarrassment, Haru suddenly flips up her skirt. ^^; Blushing, Shizuku exclaims if he is an idiot and why did he suddenly do that. Aghast, Shizuku’s father tells him not to do that in front of one’s father. Takaya quietly watches them. Somewhere else, Sasayan is biking while listening to some music. After he parks his bicycle, he starts walking until he sees someone familiar behind the building. He calls out to Asako who is sitting by the emergency stairs and asks what she is doing there. He guesses if she is contemplating about whether to give Micchan choco and that is why she is looking down. Asako tells him that even if he is observant but he guessed wrong for she already gave it to him and Micchan accepted it. When Sasayan asks isn’t it good, she says that she isn’t happy with his reaction like how nice of her to give an ojisan [uncle] like him. Thus, he wasn’t thinking of her as some love partner. Sasayan asks her if that is why she is moping there, hoping that Micchan would call her. Asako tells him that he’s so nasty. She says that she is very confident because she is very cute and right now, even if she didn’t ask for it, guys would just come to like her so.. There is a flashback of Asako giving Micchan choco and he slightly smiles at her. Flustered, Asako says that she doesn’t know what to do to make Micchan like her. Sasayan seems to suggest that she go back to the game center but she stubbornly doesn’t want to even if she wants to see Micchan. In the end, Asako shouts that she won’t give up before running off.
In the game center, Yuuzan is really delighted over the choco that were given to Micchan by customers and working students. While eating the chocolates, Yuuzan says that women are like snakes and how knows if they add something else on those handmade choco. Micchan says that it isn’t so. When Yuuzan is about to eat Asako’s choco, Micchan tells him that he cannot eat that. Yuuzan is amused by this and tells him to go after her, for there is a little snake downstairs. He asks if that is Micchan’s kindness, but he is quite cruel or does Micchan think that there is nothing bad with a high school girl confessing to him. After a while, Micchan starts to happily say that a high school girl isn’t bad. This irks Yuuzan as he mutters that it isn’t fun to tease Micchan. Soon, Yuuzan got a call so he left. Micchan lights up a cigarette and remembers Asako telling him that it is honmei [for lovers] choco, that she’s giving him. Then, Sasayan arrives and is happy over the half-price discount because the other guys are doing some other special thing on that day. After some chit-chat, Sasayan tells Micchan to reject Asako if he really doesn’t have any intention with her because if he doesn’t, it will be a huge blow for Asako. Then, Sasayan proceeds to go and play. Micchan calls out to him and says that he is such a busybody. Micchan smiles while Sasayan looks thoughtful. Back at Shizuku’s house, her father is drunk and sleeping on the floor. While tying his shoes, Haru happily says that he had so much fun over the cabaret and three star game. Shizuku tells him to wait for her because she is going to buy something at the convenient store. While Haru is waiting outside, Takaya comes out to give him his scarf that he had left. Haru takes off the paper chain necklace and says that he doesn’t plan on stealing it so, he’s giving it back. Takaya tells him that he can have it. He says that is something Shizuku made herself for their mother. Haru is amazed that Shizuku made it and comments that she’s really talented. He tells Haru that Shizuku made everything – the cake, decorations and the food. His sister will always tell him that whenever their mother wasn’t able to come home that ‘she has no choice’, ‘it isn’t a big deal’, ‘do not be angry’ type of stuff. During those times, she will tell that to him while hugging him tightly. Takaya tells Haru that he thinks that Shizuku is very disappointed today that their mother wasn’t able to come but he feels that it is really great that Haru came. After bidding him good night, Haru asks him if he isn’t lonely. Takaya says that he isn’t because his sister is beside him. Haru looks surprised by this.
While walking, Shizuku says that vacation is over and soon, it will be term exams. She tells him that after her birthday, it feels like the year has ended. She asks him if he’s studying for the exams. Haru says no. Shizuku is irritated how easygoing he is. Since she doesn’t want to lose to him, Shizuku tells him that she didn’t take some special time to study either. Haru tells her that he wants to meet with her mother. Holding his cellphone up, Haru asks her about trying to call her. Shizuku apologizes to him and says that he is the number one person whom she doesn’t want her mother to meet. Haru tells her that he isn’t going to call but rather, Shizuku is going to call or could it be that Shizuku doesn’t know the number. Muttering that Haru is doing baffling things again, Shizuku tells him that she knows but how can she call her mother when there is no reason for her to call. Haru tells her that there is, for today is her birthday. The person whom she really wanted to come isn’t him but rather, it is her mother. Haru smiles and tells her that he is currently at her side so how about trying to call her mother, and her mother will tells her ‘Happy Birthday’. While dialing the number, Shizuku is really nervous as to why things ended up like that. What is she doing when she never called up her mother like this before. She wonders what would she say, would she apologize for disturbing her when she’s busy, and calling her mother right now will be a bit.. She looks at Haru who is quietly sitting at the side. Thinking that she isn’t alone because Haru is beside her, Shizuku holds his sleeve and listens to the other line ringing. When her mother answers it, Shizuku nervously says, mom, that it is her, Shizuku. While looking at some paperwork, Shizuku’s mother says that it is quite rare and did she buy a cellphone, what that guy is doing again. Shizuku says that it isn’t about something bad, their father didn’t do anything and this is her friend’s phone. Her mother asks her why she called. Shizuku nervously says that it is nothing, it is just her birthday. Her mother says that it is so. She apologizes to Shizuku because she is currently very busy. She’ll call her after an hour after she has dealt with all of her work. Shizuku blushes over this then she bids her goodbye.
Haru happily asks her how it went, that was fast. Shizuku tells him that her mother will call after an hour so that they can take their time to chat. She admits to him that she is very nervous. Haru smiles at her and says that’s great. Putting on her ear muffs, Shizuku tells him that since that has been decided by her mother, she has to hurriedly go back home to tidy things up before the call. She thanks him for letting her borrow his cellphone. Haru says that he’ll see her tomorrow. Shizuku thinks that she is quite surprised for Haru unexpectedly smiled at her, and he looks so happy. While quietly walking downstairs, Haru remembers how startled and nervous he was when Shizuku suddenly pulls his sleeve while calling her mother on the phone. To his surprise, Shizuku has followed him and suddenly grabs him from behind. He nervously asks what it is. Holding some boxes of choco [which she seems to take from Haru’s pocket], Shizuku tells him that it is V-day choco, not some year end’s generosity, it’s V-day choco. Puzzled, Haru says ya, it is. To his surprise, Shizuku grabs his collar and kisses him near his left eye. She shouts to him, “Haru, I like you!” Haru is taken aback by this. Looking determined because it seems that Haru didn’t get it, Shizuku pulls him to her and kisses him on the lips. Then, she shouts, “I like you. Understand?” Blushing really red, Haru says, okay, I know. Shizuku is also blushing really red. She quickly runs away but almost trips on her way up that Haru sees her bloomers [<- underwear]. Shizuku thinks that a feeling is born from her beating heart, wherein she wants to share body warmth with Haru and she wants to convey back to him this warmth that he gave her. Haru still looks stunned and his heart is also beating fast and loud. At home, Shizuku is telling all about her life to her mother including her friends at school. While thinking that she wanted to always feel this hot [/passionate] feeling and could this be love, Shizuku tells her mother that she likes someone. Haru happily runs and jumps down the stairs. Then, he looks up with a smile. The omake is about how Shizuku is happy if her mother compares her to being like her and how depressed she is if compared to her father. Elsewhere, Yuu is on video phone via internet with Tokita who is holding her chocolate. Yuuzan is eating chocolates while Andou is driving him some place. Yamaken looks bored while stuck with the trio at a bowling center.
And, that was the gang’s Vday celebration. The girls had all confessed to the ones they like but of course, Shizuku gets high points for what she did. Hehe, talk about taking the initiative. =P And it is amusing how she did it because she doesn’t want to be misunderstood just like how Haru did with Chizuru. Even if Haru does seem to be naive about things most of the time, there are really some circumstances wherein he can rival Sasayan on being perspective about people. From what he had mentioned, it turns out that he is left on his own when he was a kid thus, he wasn’t able to have proper social relationships or even family relationship. Maybe that is why he has anger management issues, but of course, it is the reason why he cannot properly deal with people. Of course, unlike studies which have a definite answer and easy for Haru to understand, people are complicated and at times irrational because of emotions and other factors. Thus, it is a bit difficult for Haru. And, according to studies, the younger years are very important for development so it will take Haru quite some time to learn those, though he does seem to be learning and adapting really fast. It does make me think that he is an illegitimate child but he’s a genius so they cannot exactly throw him away. Hm..if that is so, his situation reminds me of Kaichou wa Maid-sama’s Usui or perhaps Ouran’s Tamaki. Anyway, with friends and Micchan’s guidance, I’m sure Haru will become a fine adult someday. It is kind of hard when kids are separated from their parents/one of the parent especially the mother because they have to work. Just like what her father noticed but didn’t do anything, Shizuku is trying to deal with things on her own that she slightly come across as apathetic. She really adores her mother that I wonder if one of the reasons why she doesn’t pay much attention to Haru before because he seems dumb and what happened to her mother might also happen to her. ^^; Scans by PF@lj and Amyangel19910323 for BW. There will be no omake-s in the succeeding chapters after this because the Chinese scans will be from a scanlation group, not in volume form.
Word of the day:
I have been through the valley of weeping, the valley of sorrow and pain; But the God of all comfort was with me, at hand to uphold and sustain. ~ Garlock from Our Daily Bread
RunwayϟWARS [Chapters 1-2]
Thursday, August 25, 2011
[Free Talk: Hehe, I just discovered this the day after yesterday. ^^; This is a new series by Arai Kiyoko for Cheese! Magazine. I have not read any of this author’s works but some of you might be familiar with her series like Beauty Pop. The art is so-so wherein the leading girl looks off at times but the strong points of this series are the amusing characters and the humor which reminds me of Morinaga Ai’s series. The plot seems to be a combination of some ‘typical’ scenarios of shoujo manga like Skip Beat! The story is about a former child model, who gave up on her dream to become a top model because she is too short. To her irritation, she is always called an elementary kid when she is already 17 years old. Because of circumstances, she starts to live with her grandmother and her dream has been re-started because of a dare with an arrogant photographer. Also, the things she will do to have free ramen..^^ I have not seen the raws of this series so most, if not all, of the names are guesswork. If you know the names, just tag about it, thanks. ^^ So, on with the summary..
A young short-haired girl is walking at the highway while pulling her luggage. Hungry and tired, she is also carrying a small carton board which she flashes on to any car that passes by. “Going to Tokyo” is written on it but to her dismay, a car passed by her again. Soon, a truck driver helps the damsel in distress. Looking like some sort of fisherman/trader, the driver happily says that it is good that a good guy like him stopped to help her. The girl thanks him for his help. The man laughs and says that she is really pitiful that her house is burned to the ground and her family got separated, and now, she is going to Tokyo where her grandmother is. To the girl’s irritation, the man ruffles her hair and says that she is amazing to do this even if she is alone and an elementary kid. The girl asks him if he wants her to grab that snoot [/actually a mole] from his nose and throw it away. “I’m already 17.” The man laughs and apologizes to her because she is very petite that he thought she is an elementary kid. Giving her a huge lollipop, the man says that he’ll give it to her as an apology. The girl angrily thinks that the man really doesn’t understand. Soon, the man drops her off at Tokyo and tells her to be careful. After thanking the man, she is on her way. Looking around, she thinks that she is really in Tokyo. After sighing, she pulls along her luggage and thinks that she should go to her grandma’s place, some Renge [蓮花] Dining Hall. She passes by a couple of girl who talk about some sort of shooting at that side of the street. The other girl says that it is a model photo shoot. They recognize the model as Misako [美真] who is super cute. The petite girl looks at this model Misako and sees the signboard behind Misako, ‘Ra—men’. The girl picks up her luggage and quickly runs toward the shooting location. A man shouts for her to stop, they are shooting but the girl runs fast and manages to evade all of them who try to catch her. The man screams for Misako to be careful but to their surprise, the girl zooms past Misako and, she quickly heads in the ramen restaurant. Inside, the girl calls out to the owner to quickly give her a bowl of ramen. The jolly owner says okay. The girl happily anticipates her hot bowl of ramen because it has been a long time since she has eaten one. Then, on the television, there is a show about the grand open of Japan’s biggest fashion festival, TGC [Tokyo Girls Collection]. There is an interview of new model, Reina [玲奈] who is very excited because it is her dream, as a model, to walk on TGC’s runway. The girl remembers telling her mother, “When I, Mili* grows up, I want to become a top model, and afterwards, I will walk on all the runways of the world.” [*毫米 or Miri. Her name literally means millimeter.] Her mother smiled and said is that so. Her mother patted her head and said that if it is Mili, she will succeed. “Definitely. *giggles* You’ll definitely succeed..” End flashback.
Mili looks a bit sad over this but she perks up when her ramen is served to her. She smells the scent and ah..she felt so happy for it has been a long time since she has eaten. Taking her chopsticks and soup spoon, Mili is really to dig in when a guy carrying a box-type bag passes by. The guy didn’t notice it but his bag hits Mili’s ramen bowl and it crashes on the floor. While the owner is shock over what happened, the guy asks him for a bowl of ramen. Getting some water from the dispenser, the guy says that he’s tired and it wasn’t easy to take pictures of the model. He complains that after a long time, it finally finished and he can eat lunch, even if it is already around 3pm. While the guy is walking to a table behind Mili, Mili put her foot forward. Thus, the guy promptly trips down on the spilled ramen and the glass of water ends up on his head. ^^; The guy freaks out over this and quickly ask for a towel which the owner promptly gives it to him. After wiping his coat and himself from the ramen, the guy darkly says that he couldn’t remove the stains thus, he can no longer use this coat, his favorite. The guy turns around and angrily shouts at Mili what she is doing, pretending as if it doesn’t concern her. Slightly irked that he calls her a brat, Mili tells him that didn’t he also act without a care after turning over her ramen. The guy is puzzled and asks what she is talking about. Facing away, Mili says that if he doesn’t know about that, then she also doesn’t know why his clothes are dirtied. The guy angrily grabs Mili’s collar and asks her what’s with her attitude. The owner intervenes by saying that she is right, Terazawa’s bag had bumped on her ramen and turned over her bowl. Terazawa asks why he didn’t say it early on. The owner apologizes that he cannot butt in when Terazawa is in such a talkative lively mood. Terazawa lets Mili go. Preparing to leave, he apologizes to the owner and tells him to give his bowl of ramen to Mili. He’ll just pay it next time. At the door, Terazawa looks at Mili and says, “Are you satisfied with that, brat?” After he left by slamming the door, Mili got irked by that comment. Mili tells the owner to put on that guy’s tab, the payment for the two ramen. The owner is shock by this and even more when Mili wants to add two more ramen on that guy’s tab. =P
At Renge’s Dining Hall, Renge, a curly haired smoking woman exclaims, “What, you are my idiotic son’s daughter – Mili?” Renge says that she doesn’t care if that idiot disappears from the face of earth or something, because she had early on severed ties with him, so she has no responsibility to take care of her [Mili]. Even if her house is burned down and she has no place to stay, she would still not let Mili stay there. Unfazed, Mili says that she knows. Renge exclaims that if she knows then quickly leave. Then, before leaving, Mili gives the grandmother a letter. She says, “By the way, your idiotic son..told me to give this to you.” Wondering if it is money, Renge opens the envelope and is shock by a picture inside. Renge screams how come that idiot has this picture. Below the picture, there is a note, “One of a hundred photos’, I still have a lot. ♡” Renge quickly tosses a key to Mili and tells her to go to room 101. Mili asks if she can. She thanks her grandmother and heads inside. While burning the picture, Renge is frustrated that evil son of hers has a hundred of those pictures and he would unexpectedly use her weakness. Inside, Mili notices that from rooms 101-105, 102-103 are occupied and the occupants are currently away. She climbs upstairs and heads to room 101. She opens the empty room that only has a small box at the side. She immediately lies down on the floor and exclaims that she now has a place to stay. She closes her eyes and thinks that a lot of things had happened, these past few days, she’s so tired. Flashback: Sleepy Mili is woke up by her father, telling her that things are bad. Mili wonders why there is a lot of smoke. Pulling her out, her father shouted that the house is burning. It turned out that it is because of her father’s cigarette butt that the house is now on fire. ^^; While the house is burning, her father told her that they can no longer stay there, because that land also belongs to someone else. He advised her to go to Tokyo and make her grandmother take her in. Handing her an envelope with a heart sticker, he told Mili to give this to her if she refuses to let her stay. He confidently said that his mother cannot refuse upon seeing it. Mili asked what about him. When his father is about to answer her, a couple of men ran after him over some payments, and shouted for him not to run away. End flashback.
Mili thinks of her darn father who happily told her that they will see each other again if he still lives. Then, she notices a couple of eyes glaring at her. She sits up to see a cat who furiously asks who she is when this is his room. Mili happily says that it seems someone is occupying this place. She tells the cat, who is ready to box with her, that from today on, she will be living there so, she’s under its care. The cat starts meowing and scratching. Mili takes out a Revenge Notebook [<- probably alluding to Death Note], and a small fish falls out. While the cat happily eats the fish gift, Mili remembers Terazawa’s parting words. Thinking that she doesn’t want to see that guy again and she should have punch him then, Mili writes on the notebook of making that guy giving her 100 years worth of ramen as ‘revenge’. Heading out of the room, Mili hopes to dissipate her anger by eating ramen. To her surprise, she sees Terazawa heading upstairs. After a pause and a scream, Terazawa carries Mili by her coat [like a cat] and tells the granny that he has found a gatecrasher [/intruder]. Renge hits his head with a frying pan and tells him not to call her granny but Renge, how many times she has to tell him that. Terazawa apologizes and repeats that there is a gatecrasher. To his shock, Renge tells him that she isn’t a gatecrasher but rather, a new occupant. Terazawa shouts how can she let a brat stay by herself, alone in a room, she is just an elementary kid. Angry Mili steps on his foot. He drops her and tries to wipe the foot mark from his shoe. Renge mutters that it is that again, his extreme mysophobia [fear over dirt/germs]. Mili stomps on the floor beside Terazawa and says, “I am not an elementary kid.” While Terazawa goes ‘huh’, a cutie girl comes in and asks what’s going on, it seems interesting, that she can hear it from outside. “Let me join, too ♡” Renge sighs and mutters that here comes another troublesome person. She asks the girl that wasn’t she suppose to be in Hokkaido. Cutie girl says that there is a change of schedule, she’ll be going there tomorrow. While asking for a cup of coffee, cutie girl notices Mili. She says that she’s cute and what’s her name. Mili says that she is Momori Mili [桃里毫米], age 17. Terazawa is surprised that she is already 17, it’s impossible because she looks like an elementary kid. Cutie girl squeals if she is Niigata [新潟]’s Momori Mili. Mili says that she is and who is she. Cutie girl says that it’s her, it’s her, Nadeshiko [抚子], and weren’t they models together before. Mili recognizes ‘her’ as grade 3’s Masao [雅男].. Nadeshiko quickly covers Mili’s mouth and tells her that Masao is already dead within her body. Using her horrified man’s voice, Nadeshiko tells Mili to call her Nadeshiko from now on.
Patting Mili’s head, Nadeshiko asks her if she is still a model right now. Right now, even if it is inconsistent with her looks, Nadeshiko is a hairstylist assistant. Nadeshiko offers to be Mili’s hairstylist, if she needs one. Mili says that she no longer does any model-kind of stuff. Nadeshiko asks her why when Mili is obviously very popular and it is such a waste. And, didn’t Mili tell ‘her’ [as Masao] before, that her dream is to become a top model. “Why are you giving up on your dream?” The girls stop when they overhear Terazawa let out a suppressed laughter. He asks if Mili is conscious of it that to become a top model, she has to be 170-180 cm [5 feet and 7 inches up to 5 feet and 11 inches]. With that petite body of hers, of course she has to give up on it. “Giving up is the correct choice. And you are called ‘Mili’ right? When you become ‘Mi’ [meter] then, you can talk big. Hahahahaha.” Nadeshiko calls out that room 102 guy’s words are too cruel. [<- hehe, I knew they’ll be next door neighbors =P] Mili sits down and looks at Terazawa. She tells him that just now, he’s quite arrogant. “What’s amazing about you?” Terazawa tells her that he is a professional photographer. Renge tells them that during junior high, Terazawa got a lot of rewards in photography and soon, he started his own career. He is what you’ll call a genius, but when he is conceited, it makes him into a gem with a flaw. Nadeshiko is infuriated that Terazawa has something to boast about. Terazawa tells Mili that he isn’t like her, he will absolutely not let go of his dream. “Because you are ‘Mili’ [/millimeter], so there is also no way. Haha, whether it is your name or body build, both are small.” Pissed off, Mili spits on his cheek. While Terazawa is freaking out over this and Nadeshiko laughs her head off, Mili tells him that it is bad, she didn’t brush her teeth for three days. While Terazawa is wiping his face and freaking out that it will rot, Renge lights up a cigarette and tells him to be quiet, and just go back to his room. Then, to Terazawa’s surprise, Mili asks ‘Mysophobia’, what he will do if she becomes a model. Terazawa smiles and says that if she becomes a model, whether it is to prostrate down to her as an apology, or make him do something, it is okay with him. Remembering her mother’s encouragement that she can become a top model, Mili says okay, he’ll prostrate down to her as an apology plus, 100 years worth of ramen. [<- lifetime] Terazawa accepts the dare but the condition is, she has to do it within a year. Mili says, “No problem.”
Scene changes to a flashy host saying that on today’s show, it is popular model, Mili. While the audience is raving about her, Mili goes out on stage. At the end of the stage, Terazawa is prostrating down to her. He timidly apologizes and says that he lost. Gesturing to a hundred years worth bowls of ramen at the side, he tells her those ramen are hers, in accordance to their agreement. While eating ramen, Mili steps on Terazawa’s head and starts laughing out loud. And, people outside of Renge Dining Hall are surprised by the loud laughter. Mili wakes up and it turns out to be just a dream. The cat in the box at the side is irritated that Mili woke it up. Mili looks at the clock and says that it is bad, it is already late. It is already 9:35am. She thinks that good dream could be a good omen. She had already applied to 50 companies and she thinks that surely, one of them will take her. At ‘Cute style’ audition, the judge asks if her height is 146 cm [4 feet and 9 inches]. They laugh and say that they only hire people who are at 160 cm [5 feet and 3 inches] above. At the 10th company, she is asked if she is really 17 years old when she is so small. The model beside her, giggles over this. At the 20th company, the judge asks if it is true and she isn’t an elementary kid. Angrily walking in the streets, Mili is furious that every company doesn’t want short people, and it isn’t like she likes being short. She thinks that she has to eat ramen to replenish herself before continuing. She goes to the ramen store and orders a bowl of ramen. The owner apologizes that there are a lot of customers there so why don’t she share a table with someone. She looks at her wallet and thinks that she only has 481 yen left. If she doesn’t find work soon, she cannot eat ramen anymore. She forgets about it and thinks that she still barely has enough for one bowl of ramen. She looks at her seatmate who turns out to be Terazawa. While eating a bowl of ramen, he blurts out that it is the short brat. Putting her elbow on the table, Mili laments that this is such a disastrous day. Terazawa shouts that is his line. When he is about to tell her something, Mili perks up that her Shoyu ramen has arrived. Terazawa is telling her that he only owes her one bowl of ramen when he turned over her ramen, so isn’t she too much that she’s charging two bowls of ramen on him.
To his irritation, Mili ignores him because she is happily eating and slurping her ramen. Terazawa mentions about their dare and asks her what she will do if she cannot become a model. After finishing her bowl of ramen, Mili tells him that she’ll prostrate down to him as an apology. Terazawa says okay, aside from prostrating, she is to polish his 100 years worth of shoes. He starts laughing and says that the one who will surely prostrate will be her. Mili stands up and tells him to shut up, she’s leaving. After she left, Terazawa giggles that Mili ran off with her tail behind her back. After putting his own spoon and chopsticks in the case and taking his own chair cushion [<-he’s mysophobic], Terazawa asks for the bill. He is puzzled why it is 900 yen because it is for two bowls of ramen. In the end, he angrily shouts in anger because Mili charged him for her ramen. Outside, Mili smiles with her toothpick. She thinks that it is his punishment for disturbing her meal. She begins to become nervous if it is okay that she told him that she’ll prostrate down to him, because she already auditioned into 20 companies and she wasn’t able to get into one. She imagines what if she wasn’t able to become a model. Imagination: Mili prostrates down to Terazawa and apologizes to him. Holding up his shoes, she tells him that she has finished polishing one hundred of his shoes. [<- I wonder if this is a typo, before it is hundred years worth, and now just a hundred shoes. ^^;] Terazawa takes the shoes and hits them on her head. He shouts that it isn’t clean, it is still very dirty. End imagination. Mili becomes dark and infuriated over this. She starts running around aimlessly that she doesn’t want to polish his shoes, and she needs replenishment because she has already digested the ramen. In front of her is a host [/gigolo] who is giving 50% discount to female passerby to his club called Labyrinth. Mili bumps into him and makes him spill all over the place the discount coupons. Just when the host is about to shout, ‘watch where you are going’, he quickly changes his tone upon seeing that it is a girl. He asks the cute miss if she wants to go with him to a hotel. Mili asks if there is ramen there. Thinking of H[/sex], the host says of course there is, and she can eat no matter how many bowls she wants. “I’ll treat you.” He urges her that they can go on their way.
After standing up, he looks left and right because he couldn’t find the miss. While calling out where she is, he screams in pain when someone steps on his foot. Mili angrily asks if he is looking down on her when she is obviously standing beside him. The host is disappointed that she is small. Sweating, he mutters that it is bad that he tried to pick up an elementary kid. He apologizes to her that as a ‘brother’ [someone older than her], he had said some strange things to her. A co-worker calls out to the host as Akira [光] and tells him to quit picking up on girls. He should distribute the coupons for it is almost time to open the store. To Mili’s irritation, Akira pats her head and asks if she can go home alone because brother [<- him] still has to work. At host club Labyrinth, Akira’s left cheek is swelling [<- probably slapped by Mili]. He apologizes and says that he didn’t know that she is already 17 years old. Burping, Mili says that the ramen isn’t bad. Akira is shock that she ate six bowls of ramen. Then, Akira is called out because a female customer wants him to entertain her. Akira quickly goes to the customer. Then, Mili sees a female customer asking someone to take her and her man’s picture. While they are happily clicking the camera, Mili remembers the time when she is posing in front of a clicking camera. Flashback: The photographer said that she’s cute and her smile is amazing. At the dressing room, a woman said that Komoe [小萌]’s dress won’t fit and she grew up again. Mili commented that she is envious of Komoe because to be a top model, one has to have a tall body built. Komoe said that it is alright for Mili and Kantsuna [杰娜], will also grow tall soon. Mili and Kantsuna exclaimed that is true. After a year, Mili peeked in the photo shoot of Komoe and Kantsuna who have grown really tall. She wondered why they are already 150 cm [4 feet and 11 inches] and why she is still 132 cm [4 feet and 3 inches] when she is already in grade 6. Soon, while posing with a couple of kids, Mili couldn’t quite smile like what the photographer told her, because she is really bothered about why she is the only one who didn’t grow tall. End flashback. At the bar of Renge’s DH, Nadeshiko is looking at her laptop and says that she found a picture of Mili when she was still modeling. Terazawa belittles it by saying that Mili is definitely posing for some dull magazine where she is dressed up as a cat or dog. While Renge is listening to them, Terazawa looks at the laptop and asks what’s up with Mili’s expression which is quite lifeless. He says that if he is the photographer, he has no way of pressing down the shutter if the model has that kind of expression. In that picture, Mili is 11 years old posing with Mitsuki [美月] aged 7 and Kae [佳慧] aged 8.
Nadeshiko sticks out her tongue at him and says that they won’t ask him to be their photographer. She says that even if Mili cannot become a model, she still wants to see him prostrate down in apology. Wearing gloves, Terazawa says that it is impossible for him to be the one who’ll be prostrating down in apology. Soon, Terazawa is searching through Nadeshiko’s laptop. She complains to him that her laptop isn’t dirty that he needs to wear gloves. He tells her how he would know if it is infected or not with germs, and if he wasn’t careful and touched it, his whole room will have germs and that is not a joke. Pouting, Nadeshiko sarcastically tells him that gloves are okay as well as gas mask, just do whatever he please. Terazawa learns that after this picture was taken, Mili had quit the modeling world. He wonders if the reason is because she stopped growing. He discovers something and says, “Hey, transvestite.” Nadeshiko tells him that she won’t listen if he calls her that way. Terazawa is surprised that Mili’s mother is former model, Aika [爱花] who is super popular in the modeling world. Renge perks up over this topic. Nadeshiko asks if that is so, and she did hear that Mili’s mother is a model. Terazawa exclaims that Aika is 180 cm [5 feet and 11 inches]. He laughs and asks why Mili is so small, could it be that she isn’t Aika’s natural child. Nadeshiko angrily asks how would she know, and maybe she got her genes from her father who is really short. Terazawa says okay, they go ask Mili. Nadeshiko agrees on this. The two were shock when Renge stabs a kitchen knife on the table and tells them to quit that. She tells the two that Mili’s mother had abandoned her and left home, so they are not allowed to mention about Mili’s mother to Mili. “Understand?” The two timidly says, yes. Back at the host club, Akira timidly asks if it is time for Mili to go home. To his surprise, she is sound asleep. He wakes her up and exclaims that isn’t it time for her to go home, it is almost 10pm. Mili wakes up and asks where she is, is it already 10pm. She stands up and quickly says that she should quickly go home. Akira is relieved. He bids her goodbye and tells her to take care on her way home, because he is going ahead for he still has work. Then, Mili overhears someone saying that it isn’t a definite wherein a condition [/requirement] to become a model is height. A host asks a woman if that is true, for it seems that in every magazine, the requirement is 165 cm [5 feet and 5 inches]. The woman says that it isn’t true even if their magazine do actually have a height limit..but because it is an US magazine. She also says that right now, there is a subject about building up a petit model.
Looking from the booth’s border, Mili asks the woman if it is true, someone with a small body built can also become a model. The woman looks at her then smiles. The woman laughs and says that it is true. “Then you.. want to become a model?” Mili tells her, ya. The woman laughs and exclaims that is an amazing expression. Holding both thumbs up, she exclaims, “Good--♡” While the host is giving her another drink, the woman tells Mili to start off a revolution in the fashion world. “Japan’s..no, the whole world’s first, petite super model is born! Something like that. Ah ha ha, isn’t it amazing--” The woman’s companion says that she is drunk. While her companion is whisking her away, the woman shouts that if she [Mili] wants to become a model, whether it is her external appearance or her heart, she should properly temper them [/self-disciple/endurance] because that kind of personality is very important. Mili starts to smile and thinks that she likes that idea of starting a revolution to become Japan’s, or the world’s first petite model. “Because I’m not tall, at one time, I gave up on my dream. But if I can, I want to try it out again. Since I already have this inferior height, perhaps, I can use it as a weapon?” At Renge’s DH, Renge shouts that Mili is late. Mili apologizes to her for not being able to return before the 10pm curfew. She is puzzled that Renge didn’t fuss her with it and just tells her to be careful next time. Renge tosses some letters to Mili and tells her to take them for they are hers. Mili thinks that it is the result of the audition but she already knows of the outcome. Nadeshiko tells Mili to cheer up, and don’t be discouraged. Terazawa is trying to suppress his laughter. Mili becomes suspicious that she quickly turns her mails over to find that the envelopes had been opened and sloppily glued back. Mili looks at the three but the three quickly and nervously look away. Mili angrily thinks that they had looked in her mail. Later on, wanting to apologize to Mili, Nadeshiko knocks on Mili’s door and tells her that she brought some sponge [/cup] cakes. Nadeshiko freezes and drops the cakes upon seeing Mili’s crude make-up which is like how a child would do it. While the cat quickly takes the cakes to eat them, Nadeshiko laughs over what happened to Mili’s face, she looks like a monster.
Mili tells her that she wanted to change herself a bit because if things continue on, she cannot succeed. Nadeshiko is surprised by this. She slaps Mili’s back hard and exclaims that she is amazing. Nadeshiko apologizes for laughing at her even if her make-up is really laughable. She tells Mili to leave things to her. The next day, in the ‘Pretty Teens’ audition, Mili is fixed up, like Alice in Wonderland. [<- she is wearing a wig]. Mili asks if this is really okay. Looking like a secretary, Nadeshiko squeals that it is okay, she’s so cute. She says that her specialization is makeovers so Mili will definitely be qualified. She tells Mili that they should go to the audition. Mili asks why she is coming along. Nadeshiko says that having a guardian is a plus to become qualified. A note says that is a lie. Mili takes her word for it. Then, Nadeshiko’s stomach starts to rumble. She wonders if it is the rotten egg that she ate this morning because she doesn’t want to waste it. Nadeshiko excuses herself that she is going to fix her make-up so Mili is to just stay there and not go off somewhere. She quickly runs off before it comes out. Mili wonders why Nadeshiko is holding her buttocks when she has to repair her makeup. At some other room, a glasses man greets Terazawa and tells him that he’ll leave it up to him today’s picture taking and examination [for auditions?]. Checking his camera, Terazawa says that it is okay. The glasses man laughs and says that they are very excited over the genius photographer’s point of view during the examination. The man tells Terazawa to wait. After the man leaves, Terazawa mutters, “Genius..photographer, huh.” Leaning on his chair, he wonders why he is doing this kind of work. “What I really wanted to take a picture of, is obviously not these..” He looks out the window and sees a butterfly. He exclaims in disbelief that it is a huge Papilio macilentus. He takes his camera and quickly takes pictures of it while it is flying. Then, he is surprised when the butterfly gently lands on the finger of a girl dressed up as Alice in Wonderland. Mili overhears a camera click behind her. After turning around, she doesn’t see anyone because Terazawa has already sitting down below the window to hide. Blushing, Terazawa thinks that he has unconsciously pressed the shutter. He wonders what’s going on because his heart is beating so fast. Then, Mili hears someone calling out for the people who are going to take the audition to gather around. Looking determined, Mili thinks, “Okay, time to go to battle!”
It is always amusing to read eccentric characters with their own peculiar quirks. It really makes them more memorable. I like the theme of this story regarding Mili’s dream. If she cannot fit in with the current norm, she just revolutionizes how things are, just like what that woman said. Given her personality, I think she can do it or like how she is thinking, at least give it a try. Amusingly, she only begins to act on her dream again because of a dare with an arrogant guy. I wonder if it will also because of him that she’ll pass this audition. I also wonder if this will be a case of the guy falling for the girl yet not knowing who she really is. Well, it seems that she already has her would be hairstylist/makeup artist, and photographer, I wonder what that host role will be? I’m still wondering if this series will be a long one because the jokes about Mili being short might get over-used later on. Anyway, it is a good start and so far, this is very entertaining. ^^ Scans by defer.
Quotes of the day:
Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts. ~ Life's Little Instruction Calendar
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun [Chapter 21]
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Preparing to study, Shizuku tells him that if he finds it troublesome, why he doesn’t break off ties with her. Thinking that he feels that there is something a bit wrong about it, Sasayan sweatdrops and asks how he can do that. Sasayan then remembers that it is about Shizuku and Haru that he had a quarrel with Asako. Shizuku thanks Sasayan regarding the ski trip and thanks to him, she manages to achieve her goal, because Haru said he is very happy. Using her electronic dictionary, Shizuku says that this time, she can concentrate on her schoolwork. Sasayan asks him if she is satisfied with only that. Then, Haru enters the room through the window. He happily greets Shizuku. Shizuku greets him back. Sasayan asks Haru if he manages to catch the culprit who destroyed the chicken coop. Haru says that he hasn’t but he will prepare a trap. While Sasayan wonders why no one is shock that Haru came in through the second floor window, Haru exclaims to Shizuku that she is very enthusiastic in studying so early in the morning. She tells him that there is a question that she couldn’t answer since yesterday. To Shizuku’s shock, Haru tells her the answer. Shizuku darkly says that it is strange. Haru asks if she is thinking how he came up with the answer and does she want him to explain it to her. Shizuku says that’s why she said that it is strange. Haru says that he doesn’t feel a bit happy. Shizuku shouts for him to then quit smiling. Sasayan sweatdrops over this. At section 1-A, Sasayan is showing the pictures to Chizuru. He asks why those two are always running on the opposite direction, as an observer, he thinks that both Haru and Shizuku always use simplistic ways that they can’t move forward. It is quite baffling for him as to why they are doing that. Thinking that she knows, Chizuru laughs and says that is true. Sasayan tells her that there is also Asako crying around that it makes him feel that there is something wrong with him. Chizuru exclaims that it isn’t so, and is Asako still angry. Sasayan tells her that Asako is still snubbing him as if he is some stranger. She comments that it seems that Asako has become someone else, and she thought of that before when Asako mentioned about making a plan to make friends with her [Chizuru]. A guy called Hasegawa [長谷川] interrupts to ask something from Chizuru. It turns out that Sasayan knows the guy and they started to chat about Shitayanagi’s plans after school. Chizuru watches them then later on, tells Sasayan that she thinks that it is quite good that, among Haru and others, they got to have Sasayan as a friend. Even if she doesn’t know what happened but it is Sasayan who managed to stop Haru from going amok, thus it made her feel that he is amazing. She tells him that she thinks that Haru should thank him. Sasayan smiles and tells her that he feels more at ease from hearing her say that. While walking back, Sasayan thinks that Chizuru really likes Haru but Haru has eyes only for Shizuku. He wonders if this is quite unbearable for Chizuru yet she always has that kind of expression..he really doesn’t understand. Then, he is surprised to meet with Asako at the corner. Sasayan calls out to her but Asako looks flustered and angrily shouts that anyway, it is his fault. Sasayan looks dark and irritated over this. While sweeping the leaves, both he and Haru mutter that it is really baffling. [<- hehe, girl problems] Sasayan laughs and asks that Haru has a problem, too. Haru says that Shizuku told him to always smile so he did so but then, she gets more and more, vile to the point that she told him not to be around her. Sasayan says that it is because he failed from the start when he stepped on Shizuku’s land mine without even knowing it. Haru asks Sasayan why he always knows these kinds of things. Sasayan says he doesn’t, he just so happen to know about it. Haru curses that it is that kind of knowing so Sasayan is amazing that he wants to be like him. Haru asks him if there is anything that he doesn’t know. Sasayan says that it is Asako, he cannot understand what she is thinking that it makes him wonder why things ended up this way. He then remembers Asako telling him he doesn’t understand because there are a lot of people around him. Haru asks Sasayan if he likes Asako. Sasayan says no, he feels more relaxed with ‘the guys’.
From the window, Sasayan’s friend calls out to him and reminds him about what they will do after school. Haru is jealous of Sasayan having ‘going out with the guys’. Haru asks Sasayan what they normally do. To Haru’s surprise, Sasayan invites him to go with them. After school, Asako is shock that Haru is going with Sasayan and the guys when Shizuku is studying in the library and Asako told Haru before that they are going to some place. Haru apologizes and says that it is a guy thing. Sasayan invites her to come along but of course, Asako couldn’t. She ends up shouting that Haru is a traitor when he said ‘let’s go tomorrow’. Haru tells her that she did a fast break before, so didn’t she also betray them. At the library, Shizuku looks out the window. She stretches and thinks that the weather is good today. At Master Donut, Haru and Shitayanagi happily look at a white mouse in its cage. Haru says that it is so cute and does Sasayan and others always do this kind of thing. Sasayan says that it is only today because Shitayanagi wanted to own a pet. Shitayanagi says that ever since he saw a drawing of a mouse when he was young, he wanted to have one as a pet, and tonight, he is going to eat muffins. Haru happily laughs and says that is good. Then, some other guys say that it is mouse, how filthy. Haru becomes angry and asks, “Huh?” Sasayan and others try to calm him down and say that he cannot do that. Shitayanagi tells Haru to look at the mouse’s worried eyes. Scary people, hard realities, etc, it[/he] won’t face it but rather, quickly get the opportunity and run away, that is how they normally live. Haru comments that he learned something important. Glasses friend tells Sasayan about his amazement on how Haru can blend in. Sasayan laughs and says that he said before that Haru and Shitayanagi can get along. While drinking his beverage, Sasayan is actually surprised that Haru would go with him and others, rather than with Asako which he normally does. At the game center, Micchan laughs that Asako couldn’t help but say the OS[?] within her heart before running out, she really hasn’t changed. Asako timidly says that it is because Sasayan said that, fully knowing that she will absolutely not go with them. She also knows that her behavior isn’t good at all. Micchan thinks to himself that it turns out that Sasayan is a high schooler for it seems that he is inexperienced. Asako tells him that regarding Haru, she thinks that it is enough for only Shizuku to come to understand Haru. And, among a lot of people, it is most important that there is one who can come to understand oneself. This is something Sasayan, who is good with people, cannot understand. Micchan says that he doesn’t think that it is enough for Haru to only have one friend like Shizuku. For him and maybe for Shizuku, if Sasayan agrees to expand Haru’s world then he [Micchan] welcomes it. Asako pouts and says that everyone is siding with Sasayan. She sighs and says that she knows, and anyway, that is all just her wish. Micchan notices Asako looking glum. She asks him if she is causing trouble for everyone. Micchan gives her a drink and says that it isn’t so. Later at the park, two of Sasayan’s friends are playing catch with their baseball. Shitayanagi is feeding his mouse. Sasayan and Haru bought some meat buns from the store. Then, they notice a couple of guys of whom Haru reminisce that those two are wearing their junior high uniform. Sasayan asks Haru what he did when he isn’t in school then. Haru says nothing much, he just read books and went to the university. When Sasayan is shock by this, Haru tells him that Micchan’s mother has a research room within the university where she had taken care of him. And, every time he sees those students wearing his school’s uniform, he would want to flatten them on the floor. Wondering what would have happen to them if they weren’t careful with Haru, Sasayan comments, that is quite scary. Haru says that is why he gradually detests himself, who thinks that way. There is a hateful person inside him and he has no way of stopping him..and he forgot how many times it has happened. When he snaps out of it, it always make him feel regretful that actually, he always want to become a bit decent person.
Sasayan stands up and says, that’s right, that isn’t good. Pointing to himself, Sasayan smiles and says, uniform. Haru smiles and says that Sasayan is such a good guy. After thinking of something, Sasayan tells him that he remembered that during junior high, he wanted to join the baseball club and there is an irritating guy, who is of the same year, as he was. During that time, the one who extended a helping hand to that guy is Haru, and he [Sasayan] won’t help that guy. Sasayan smiles at Haru and tells him that the one who is such a good guy should actually be Haru. Sasayan calls out to the others to get their meat buns. Haru calls out to Sasayan and says that the incident a few days ago, it is the first time that it made him totally think of it meticulously and because Sasayan stopped the wild him..so that, he [Haru] is there right now. Sasayan smiles and tells him that is enough. So, Haru continue to hang out with Sasayan and others. Asako dreamily looks at Micchan while he works. Shizuku peacefully studies in the library. Soon, it is dark. Asako is shock to see Sasayan walking home together with Haru. Haru happily greets Asako while Sasayan thinks that he forgot of the possibility of Asako being there. Sasayan decides to apologize to Asako even if he fundamentally didn’t do anything wrong. Just when Sasayan is about to apologize, Haru is telling Asako about Shitayanagi but Asako shouts to Haru that she doesn’t want to hear anything about Shitayanagi. Sasayan tells Asako that he doesn’t like to tell her off but please don’t talk that way to someone’s friend. Today, they took the initiative to greet her and yet, she pretended not to see. It is fine with him but she shouldn’t act like that to Shitayanagi and others. It is because she is like that, she would sink and get lost in the internet world and she would even say some strange lie. Asako shouts that Sasayan talks as if he knows all about her life. Sasayan says that it is because that is the truth. Haru asks if they are quarreling. Asako tells Sasayan that fundamentally, it has nothing to do with him and she obviously doesn’t want to get acquainted with other guys who show love [/interest to her] without authorization, because that just troubles her. She isn’t like him who can blend in with anyone. Sasayan says that her way is just lumping everyone into one type, and isn’t she the one who is ruthlessly dumping guys. She is all alone by herself is her own doing. Asako looks surprised, then she turns to say that she’s leaving. While walking away, Asako tells herself that it is okay, forget it..she fundamentally isn’t interested in this thing called men. Also, Sasayan cannot understand her feelings, and someone like Sasayan, she basically.. Haru holds her arm and tells her not to go home alone by herself. Asako starts to cry and ask why things turn out like that when she is only a bit jealous of Sasayan. Surprised Haru asks why she is crying. At the game center, Sasayan looks really nervous because on his way home, he got Asako’s email, wanting to make up with him and she apologized. Micchan tells Sasayan that this is a good opportunity for him to tell Sasayan something important. That is when in front of a girl who is in a bad mood, he is absolutely not to say any opposing view otherwise, there is a 90% chance that things will turn out worse than before. Aghast Sasayan tells him to please let him be alone for a while. At the playground, Asako wipes her nose. Hiding behind a tree far away, Haru asks Asako if she had calmed down and don’t cry anymore. Asako tells him that she is okay and please do not stand so far away because it makes her feel like a fool. She asks him why the two of them are always useless. Haru tells her to please don’t always drag him in with her. She tells Haru that honestly, she wants the current situation to always continue for Haru and Shizuku are people who she really likes. It wasn’t easy for her to establish a place for herself that she won’t destroy it nor would let anyone destroy it. Haru says that’s right, perhaps if only everyone is together then things will be very easy but he wants to become someone who is needed by others. He tells her not to cry anymore and if she got into some trouble, he will help her. Thinking that perhaps she is the only wants to maintain the present situation, Asako thanks him. Haru sweatdrops since Asako is crying again. Asako tells him that he should tell those things he said a while ago to Shizuku but Haru says that Shizuku will only be very perplexed.
While walking his bicycle, Sasayan meets up with Haru. Haru asks if he is going home. When Sasayan saying no, he notices that Asako is timidly standing behind Haru. Looking at Asako, Haru tells Sasayan that he wants him to make up with Asako. Soon, Haru happily waves goodbye to Asako who waves back. Asako is riding together with Sasayan on his bicycle. Sasayan glances at smiling Haru and thinks that he knew before that Haru will be in his school during the opening ceremony – Haru is called out as the freshman representative. He wanted to know what kind of person Haru is but after the first day of school, Haru got suspended. Afterwards, he came back and there are rumors about him being a monster so Sasayan always thought that he should have no way but to make friends with Haru, *remembering Haru telling him that he won’t be there right now if Sasayan didn’t stop him* but.. Sasayan tells Asako that Haru has changed a lot. The time when Shizuku brought Haru back to school, he was very worried but seeing Haru and Shizuku smiling together, it made him feel more at ease. So between two people, if they don’t talk with each other, one would not be able to understand the other. Asako happily says that is right and does he finally understand that for Haru, Shizuku’s existence is a necessity. Sasayan asks if she is talking about that again. Asako tells him that it is alright, for Haru is not only strong but he is also very kind, he is a hero within her heart, and Shizuku is a superhero for her. This made Sasayan pout and mutters why it feels like he had lost again. [<- I think he unconsciously feels inferior to Haru in regards to the position in Asako’s heart] Asako asks what he meant. Sasayan says that it is nothing, he is talking to himself. The next day, Shizuku is unfazed and continues to read her book even as Haru greets Shitayanagi and Asako hesitantly greets Shitayanagi and others a good morning. This shocks Shitayanagi and others as they wonder if it is an illusion. Sasayan thinks that things seem to have changed a bit and he thinks that Shizuku had it hard that she is liked by Haru..or perhaps, Haru is the one who had it harder. Then, Haru catches the culprits who messed up the chicken coop. While walking with his friends to their next class, Sasayan spots Haru picking up a flower and going to see Shizuku by the window to give it to her. Sasayan thinks that today, he wishes that things would go smoothly for the two of them [H&S] soon. Omake 1: Haru and Shitayanagi happily talk about how Haru knows about what mouse eat. Haru said that he used to take care of one in the research room until one day, it ended up in the snake’s stomach. Omake 2: Shitayanagi happily says that Asako is really cute. Haru asks if he likes her, Shitayanagi says that he really likes. Then, Haru looks dark at Hasegawa [who talked with Chizuru earlier]. Hasegawa invites Shitayanagi to come to his house and Shitayanagi accepts the invitation. Sasayan explains to Haru who that guy is. Shitayanagi happily says that guy’s older sister is really cute. Haru asks if he likes her. Shitayanagi says that he super likes her, and today, he might see her. Haru is puzzled that Sasayan tells him that it is a different kind of ‘like’.
This is a nice chapter on a comparison of the two guys. Each of them both have their own strengths and weakness. They kind of envy each other for the things that the other can do. But in the end, they are still the same especially since they just don’t understand girls. =P It is only in this chapter that I’ve realized that Sasayan is thought to be quite adult-like. I guess it is because of his high EQ. Well, it’s nice that Haru helped those two become friends again ^^ Scans by PF@alicelj
Quote of the day:
We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different and yet the same. ~ Anne Frank
Faster Than A Kiss [Chapter 46]
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
During lunch, Shoma tells Fumino and Meg that he did it because it is troublesome and this way, he can be more relaxed in going to school. Meg asks why Fumino and not her. Shoma says that it is because Fumino is the nearest one to him. Meg starts screaming about wanting to replay what happened this morning, because she wasn’t standing beside Shoma during that time. Just when Fumino is saying that what he is saying is right but.., her necklace gets entangled on her hair. Shoma helps her remove it and to her shock, he takes the necklace, along with the ring as hostage for Fumino to continue on pretending as his girlfriend before she can get it back. Fumino angrily shouts that he is a devil but Shoma walks away and thanks her for the compliment. Meg mutters that Shoma is cruel and yet, a poor [/pitiful] boy. After school, Fumino ends up walking together with Shoma while holding hands. The other girls are freaking out in disbelief over it. Fumino decides that she has to do this to get her ring back but she finds the girls scary. Then, Shoma notices Kazuma walking at the outdoor hallway, looking at their direction. Shoma smiles and suddenly turns Fumino to him, to hold her close. He tells her that tomorrow is a free day so how about they go to the library to study together. The girls are going wild in shock over this. While Fumino tries to tell Shoma to let go, Shoma looks at the hallway again and Kazuma is no longer there. Shoma wonders what this feeling is. He then stretches Fumino’s hand up in anger while holding her. Shoma feels very fretful. At home, Kazuma is furious that Shoma used the ring as hostage. Fumino apologizes. In hell Kazuma mode, he shouts that idiot dare treating that prohibited thing rudely, and right now, he is going to beat up Shoma until he is satisfied. While both she and Teppei thinking Hell Kazuma is cool, Fumino holds Kazuma back and assures him that Shoma will definitely return it back. Kazuma hugs her and whines why she is protecting Shoma. Fumino exclaims that it is because he is angrier than her but she definitely thinks that Shoma won’t do something to make him [Kazuma] angry. Kazuma asks why. She tells her that it is because Shoma likes him. Just when Kazuma blurts out that he doesn’t like him but rather, ‘Fu..’, Teppei jumps on Kazuma which made Kazuma stop what he is saying. While Kazuma tells Fumino to just be careful, he wonders if Shoma realized his feelings for Fumino and up to when is he going to play around with Fumino.
The next day, at the library, Shoma checks Fumino’s answers. To her delight, Shoma tells her that she got it all correct even the hard ones. Shoma suggests that it is okay for her to try and get in a higher level college but Fumino refuses. She tells him that he is talking nonsense when he suggests that she go back with him to the United States next year [to study]. Then, the librarian catches a couple of Shoma’s fangirls and sent them out. At the side, stalker Kazuma, along with Teppei, is also watching them. They are soon joined by Meg. Kazuma asks her how is Shoma lately. Meg says that even if she thinks that he hasn’t quite changed but Shoma is a bit fretful lately. Kazuma asks if Shoma had confessed. Meg says no, because.. Kazuma asks if it is because he knew the answer and Shoma is afraid of being hurt. Meg says that there is a high possibility that Shoma doesn’t recognize this fact that he likes Fumino but in the end, he will be more hurt by it. Shoma is looking at Fumino and remembers that in his dream, Fumino is also not wearing the necklace. He notices Fumino looking surprised when she unconsciously touching her neck for the necklace. Seeing her sad that it is missing, makes him want to bully her more. The three stalker-fans are displeased when Shoma starts to hold out his hand to Fumino. He snaps out of it when Fumino calls his name. This made him blush really red. While wondering why he is treating her nice, Shoma angrily shouts that he’s going to the toilet. After running away, Fumino wonders if he isn’t feeling well. Then the fangirls confront Fumino. Sitting somewhere, Shoma wonders what’s up with him that he doesn’t understand himself. Holding the ring and necklace, Shoma thinks he doesn’t know but his heart does, from the day that he wanted to kiss her. Then, he looks out the window to see his fangirls surrounding Fumino. They are asking her if she is really going out with Shoma. Thinking it is troublesome, Fumino says that it isn’t good how they think. And, since they are quite spirited about all this, won’t it be better for them to just confess to Shoma.
While Shoma is running towards them, the girls shout that they already know that so just answer their question. Fumino asks them if she is really going steady with Shoma, will they give up, or will they continue to bully her. She tells them that it is quite lamentable on how they trample on the feeling of ‘like’[/love]. Shoma overhears this and wonders if compared to that time, he [like] Fumino even before then. The girls got irked over Fumino lecturing them that they push her down to a pond. The fangirls freak out when Shoma comes to Fumino’s rescue, and he has seen what they are doing to Fumino. But, Shoma accidentally flings away the necklace while grabbing Fumino to stop her from falling. While asking if she is okay, he is surprised when Fumino tells him to let her go, the ring. Shoma stops her from jumping in the pond to get the ring but Kazuma has already jumped in to get the necklace. Fumino blushes and is teary-eyed. Meg exclaims that Kazuma is all wet. Fumino exclaims about getting towels. Teppei will go with her. Meg will buy some hot drinks. As Fumino runs off, Shoma clenches his fist because she is at his side yet he cannot convey to her his feelings. Shoma holds his hand to Kazuma to help him up but Kazuma pulls him in the pond. When Meg arrives, Kazuma is flashing a v-sign and telling Shoma that is punishment for taking Fumino’s ring. Shoma thinks that even if it is so, he can no longer turn back. He calls out to his brother and says that he likes Fumino. Kazuma says, really..I know. Later on, Fumino and Teppei bring the towels and wonder why Shoma is also wet. While on her way with her family, Fumino shouts for Shoma to be careful and not catch a cold. While drying Shoma’s hair, Meg says that about being ‘hard up’ [/embarrassed] must have described this scene. Shoma angrily shouts for her to shut up and he knows. Meg sadly smiles and says that she also likes that kind of Shoma. While thinking that his reactions of blushing, being fretful and embarrassed, could be love, Shoma tells Meg that she is a really strong woman. Blushing a bit, Meg asks if he knows about it only now, welcome to the world of unrequited love. Shoma angrily calls her stupid because he was praising her. Somewhere else, Kazuma puts the ring on Fumino’s finger. And, because of what Fumino said to the fangirls, they are taking turns to confess to Shoma who rejects them, thus their hearts are broken, one by one.
Wow, that took a long time for him to realize. ^^; I wonder if Fumino will ever know about it. Hehe, Kazuma almost slipped and told her. After this, will Shoma just keep silent or continue to bully her as his way for her to pay attention to him? Ah, it is really hard to be in an unrequited love especially with the in-law. I guess Meg has to just keep on being patient and hopefully, in the end, she can make Shoma fall for her. Scans by nyxstudio.com
Quote of the day:
A mighty pain to love it is, and 'tis a pain that pain to miss; But of all pains, the greatest pain, it is to love, but love in vain. ~ Abraham Cowley
Kaichou wa Maid-sama! [Chapter 63]
Monday, August 22, 2011
On February 14th, it is the day of the battle. A lot of girls brought their choco. The guys start first by offering choco to Usui in hopes that he remains single. To their shock, Usui doesn’t like that brand of chocolate. Later on, some girls offer their choco but Usui apologizes that he cannot accept them. Then, a guy offers his sister but Usui rejects it, too. Soon, after 30 minutes, Usui rejects all of them. The only one left is Misaki. After some thoughts and light chat with Usui, Misaki shouts, “I like you, Usui!! Accept it!!” While everyone is shock by that, Misaki offers him the chocolates. Misaki is embarrassed when everyone is whispering if it is a confession. To their surprise, Usui takes the chocolate. Inside the box, it is some awful looking chocolate. They start bad mouthing as to what that thing is but Usui eats a piece. He says that it taste amazingly good, no wonder it is a choco made by his girlfriend. Putting his arm around Misaki, Usui tells everyone that he also likes Misaki, they mutually love each other. And, since they are lovers, he cannot accept any other person’s feelings. They are all surprised by it and for the first time, they saw the president blushing really red. Then, Hinata’s friends mutter that Hinata isn’t around, and luckily he is at work. They find him amazing for never venting out in anger. There is a scene of Hinata busy at the gas station. Later that night, Suzuna made a V-day cake. Hinata praises it. Her mother suggests that they quickly eat it. Hinata asks about Misaki not at home yet, shouldn’t they wait. Suzuna says that her sister will be late and will he be waiting for her. Hinata says no, he apologizes for disturbing them and he’ll finish it all before going home. She salutes and says understood, she is now going to cut the cake. Walking home, the couple takes the longer route back home. Misaki blushes when Usui says that he is really happy today. Then, they continue to walk while holding hands. Last scene, the three idiots are gloomy because that day is Misaki’s day off from the cafe. Next chapter is on Sept 24th. And, the author seems to have a horror story for Sept 9th in Black Lala.
Hm..ah..what to day..so, they all now finally know about it? Hinata also got his consolation prize. Actually, it somewhat gave me a feeling like it is Usui’s farewell party with all of them gathered around like that. I wonder how they will react when they learn that Usui is transferring school. Somehow, I think they will be more sympathetic with Misaki and maybe, if there is any problem next time, they will help her if it is regarding Usui. Scans by 红莲汉化组
Quote of the day:
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt. ~ Charles M. Schulz
Kyou, Koi wo Hajimemasu [Chapter 91]
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Kyouta admits that what Hiro said is true, he doesn’t know much but what of it. “It is quite troublesome to force someone to accept one’s words based on experience. If it is like what you’ve said, Tsubaki had really changed, then it would make me eagerly anticipate it. Also-- *putting his crutch in front of Hiro* Depending only on a piece of bracelet that you’re manipulating someone’s feeling, that kind of senseless action, unlike you, I won’t do such a thing. *takes away the crutch* If you don’t want to give it to me, then forget it. Later on, please give it back to Tsubaki..it’s almost time, anyway.” Hiro replies, “..senseless action.. huh.. you said it so stylishly. Then, what if this cannot be seen anymore, then it is also not such a big deal, right?” To Kyouta’s surprise, from the roof, Hiro drops it below the ground where there is a tree. Hiro smiles and says, “Aren’t you going to look for it? Just now, with such strong convictions, you’ve argued a lot with me. If you look for it, then it’s quite humiliating. Haha.” There is an announcement that the ‘open for public’ festival is about to end, thank you for your patronage. Hiro prepares to leave and says that today, Tsubaki worked very hard so how about he reward her with a ‘joyride’ [drive around in the car]. Hiro leaves and Kyouta holds the railing, tightly grasping it. Inside, Tsubaki quickly declines Hiro’s offer for a joyride because afterwards, there is a night festival. Hiro glumly says is that so. She says that compared to THAT, her braclet, thank you for safekeeping. Hiro tells her that it isn’t with him anymore. Freaking out, Tsubaki asks if he lost it. Hiro says that a while ago, he met with her boyfriend and he gave it to him. Hiro notices that Tsubaki perks up that Tsubaki-kun came. Tsubaki wonders out loud why he didn’t go to their classroom. She thinks that it is because she removed the bracelet so Kyouta is angry with her. Hiro asks who Tsubaki-kun is. Tsubaki tells him that his name is Tsubaki Kyouta. Hiro says so he’s called Tsubaki, it is easy to get it all mixed up but beyond his expectation, Kyouta is very handsome. “He looks very frivolous but unexpectedly, he is very sincere and frank, right?” Tsubaki blushes and says that he really knows it. Hiro says that if Kyouta isn’t like that, then Tsubaki wouldn’t have gone steady with him. Tsubaki sweatdrops and says is that so. Hiro adds that Kyouta is also very intelligent and has high self-confidence. “Too stylish so it put me in a bit of bad mood. *slightly embarrassed* I, an Ojisan [/uncle], had done such a childish thing..”
Tsubaki goes ‘huh’ since she didn’t hear the last part. Hiro changes the topic by saying that it is almost time for him to go. This surprises Tsubaki. She bows and thanks him for today. “Mama approved for me to become a hairstylist is Hananoi-san’s contribution and.. the biggest reason for me to be separated from him is my inability to decide on my future prospect. *smiles* So..like this, I can finally go back to his side..!” After a pause, Hiro says is that so. Tsubaki asks Hiro if Kyouta said anything about where he will go afterwards. Hiro laughs and says that he probably already went home. Tsubaki is shock and mutters, is that so. She thinks that Kyouta is furious. Holding up his car keys, Hiro offers her a joyride again [to cheer her up] but once again, Tsubaki immediately declines and says that she is going home now. At home, Tsubaki holds her cellphone. She thinks that even if she had a chance before to already get her cellphone from her mother, but if she got it and yet, wasn’t able to contact Kyouta, she would have been very lonely so it is only now that she got it from her mother. She opens the flip, and thinks that from today on, she doesn’t have to have that kind of thinking. Tsubaki starts to type the title and message. Then, to her shock, she ends up erasing the whole message when she only wanted to erase one character. She calms herself and resumes typing. At school, the bonfire is burning. Some students plan to re-group at the karaoke bar. At the back of the building, Kyouta is on his knees looking for the bracelet. He is using his cellphone as a flashlight. He angrily curses that he cannot find it. “Speaking of that, how can I find such a small thing and it is totally dark now. That darn hair stylist~~” Then, his hand touches something. It is some leftover noodles. He sighs and thinks that if he cannot find it, Tsubaki will be really sad. He looks up to the sky and sees the crescent moon. He wonders why he came there today. Then, he sees something shining on top of the tree. It is the bracelet that is caught on a tree branch. Kyouta stands up on a hollow block and tries to reach and get it. But, he accidentally put the crutch’s end down on the ground, instead of the hollow block that he lost his balance and falls down. Lying flat on his back, Kyouta remembers Hiro saying that he said some things with convictions and if he looked for it, it’s humiliating. Holding the bracelet, Kyouta slightly sits up and mutters that having a relationship with that girl, and things have reached up to this stage, acting cool is also quite useless. Then, he notices that his cellphone is ringing. He reads the message and smiles. Then, back at Tsubaki, she throws her book away and rushes to her ringing cellphone. It is a message from Kyouta saying, “Sure. Let’s meet. I still have a week before the cast is removed. How about we meet after that? *Tsubaki is surprised that there is a message below after a lot of space.* I think that you should know that upon meeting.. do you remember?” Tsubaki thinks that he meant the bracelet. She smiles and happily falls down on her bed while hugging her cellphone. Next chapter September 5th.
So, no fireworks between the two guys. I have a gut feel that the author doesn’t want to make Hiro into a full-blown ‘evil’ type of character. He is more of a half good and half bad. Making him do the seemingly ‘bad’ things is more on his jealousy of Kyouta but there are some restraints, it seems..or rather, he knows that what he is doing is wrong. I guess this is because he is an adult. Well, being an adult can cut both ways..he has an edge to manipulate and do mean stuff but then, since he is an adult, he should be more mature. From this chapter, I wonder if the author is planning on making Hiro as someone who can make Kyouta jealous or a bit defensive but then, Hiro really has no chance with Tsubaki just like how she easily turned his offer down. So, is this meeting between the two just a ‘teaser’ for something more intense to happen later on? Or, this is all there is to it? Or it will always be something like what happened in this chapter, in their future meeting with Tsubaki clueless about it? It seems like Kyouta is like Tsubaki who wants to fulfill his side of the condition before meeting her. One more week before the cast is removed. Will there be a time skip? If I’m not mistaken, he should still need to have rehab after the cast is removed so he isn’t exactly, totally well. My point is, why wait, just meet up already. ^^; Well, it is nice that Kyouta would look for the bracelet that way. It is like showing what he’ll do for Tsubaki. How much he had also changed just to make her happy. I do hope his foot’s condition didn’t worsen because of it. So, after all that has happened, probably the author plans to give us some lovey-dovey stuff before things become intense again. From here on, the remaining problems, which I can think of, are possibly Hiro and Kyouta’s father. I’m saying that because I believe that this series will end when they graduate, and they are still in the June..start of summer. Scans by 水银工作室.
Word of the day:
Even if you feel far from God today, you are highly valued by Him. He’s searching for you. ~ Our Daily Bread
Queen's White Rabbit [Chapter 2]
Saturday, August 20, 2011
So, Yukito goes to call Niki, who, as expected, turned them down because unlike them, he has to study. Niki, a glasses guy, go out and prepare some instant noodles before locking himself inside the room again. Nanatsudo tells Yukito who comes back to sit, that there is no need to be polite with Niki, and introduction of Lacey is interrupted. Lacey looks thoughtful then declares that she is going to fulfill Niki’s wish. Yukito protests and tells her not to do this on her own. Lacey says that guy Niki has a problem so tell her what it is and she’ll fulfill it. Yukito says that he doesn’t know what Niki’s problem. To his irritation, Lacey calls him useless. Ignoring them, Nanatsudo tells the others that Lacey is a space alien imperial princess. Gentarou says that Sevendoor is into globalization. Kouko says that it is interesting, and is that other thing a huge doll [<- probably Reps]. Nanatsudo comments that they sure adapt to it quite fast. [<- believes easily without a fuss]. Yukito reprimands Lacey to quit suddenly doing things on her own whim, just like this morning, she suddenly kissed him without asking. Nanatsudo is delighted-surprise to hear this while Kaena [Lacey’s butler, childhood friend] is shock by this. Puzzled Lacey says that if it is on the lips, there will be more strength. Yukito angrily shouts that isn’t the problem. Kaena is totally freaking out over this but Lacey thinks it is something normal and she just wants it to be more powerful. Meanwhile, in his room, Niki is frustrated as he tries to study. He is scratching his hair and tapping his foot. The next day, at school, Yukito is tired because he wasn’t able to rest well. Nanatsudo seems to be a flirty guy who greets a girl as, ‘mornin’, you’re still beautiful today’ Nanatsudo name seems to be Yayoi [guesswork from 彌生]. Nanatsudo asks if Yukito agreed to fulfill Niki’s wish. Yukito says that it cannot be helped and he just wants the 10 wishes to be done and over with, so that Lacey and gang can just leave already. In class, Nanatsudo says that it seems that Niki’s wish is to be in the ‘imperial qualifying exam’ [<- high grades to get in a high ranking college?] because he saw Niki before looking at the board where the grades are posted. To Yukito’s aghast, Nanatsudo says that if it is so then, they would have to wait next year to fulfill it so before that, Lacey and others won’t leave. Yukito says that maybe they’ll just look for some other person or maybe Niki has some other wish. Just then, the teacher comes in. To the students’ dismay, he had cut his hair. The teacher introduces them to a new student name Queen Lacey who had just transferred so everyone should get along together. The male students are glad that it is a cute girl. Nanatsudo is laughing that she used ‘Queen’ as her surname. Yukito looks like he had a headache. Lacey is told to sit behind class, beside Yukito. Yukito asks what the stupid imperial princess is doing. She tells him that she is going to fulfill Niki’s wish and, the master and white rabbit are inseparable.
Yukito stands up and angrily tells her that he told her last night that she is to tell him things before doing it. Lacey tells him that she wants him to be shock so she kept it a secret. The teacher says that since Yukito knows Lacey, he is tasked to teach Lacey about things [in school]. Yukito becomes gloomy for he was careless. When the bell rang, the students introduce themselves to Lacey and ask where she is from. A bit tense, Lacey tells them that she is from Koraura, 300 light years away from Earth. Everyone sweatdrops and wonders if Lacey is just a strange girl. Yukito cannot take it anymore that he stands up to go to the toilet. Lacey grabs his shirt and asks where he is going, he is to stay beside her. Irked Yukito hits her head and tells her not to say ‘stay’ but ‘please remain here’, and why she is acting so tense. Lacey says that it is because there are a lot of people. A student asks what their relationship is. The two says that they are living together. They realize that she is a new member of Sevendoor. Lacey asks them if Sevendoor is famous. They tell her that it is because for the girls, Nanatsudo is living there, and for the guys, Kouko is living there. Lacey tells them to all stay in that place. They become gloomy and say they do not want to because that enigmatic handyman, that scary repeater [repeat grade] second year student, and disgusting Niki..of dubious background, are all staying there. Lacey asks them if they know Niki. They tell her that Niki is really outstanding that he is famous in school. He is so intelligent that it is a sure thing for him to get into Kyoto University, and the teachers had high hopes for him. It seems that his father is a doctor and afterwards, Niki failed in the mid-term exams. They heard that after that, his parents got him out of the house and, made him stay at Sevendoor. Nanatsudo says is that so. Lacey asks him why he doesn’t know about this when Niki is staying at their place. Nanatsudo says that it is because Niki is always staying in the room studying, not saying anything. They tell them that even if Niki is quite intelligent but during the exam and mock exam, he always loses to the student president. It seems that Niki really hates the student president. The president doesn’t have to study as if his life depended on it. He is even the head of the soccer club. He has a cute girlfriend and is quite handsome. And, Niki’s grades cannot compete with the president so it must had made Niki feel like an utter failure. Lacey asks what does Niki want right now, because she wants to fulfill his wish. They say who knows, maybe ‘imperial qualifying exam’, and what does she mean by fulfilling wish. When Lacey is about to tell them about the 10 wishes that she has to fulfill, Yukito covers her mouth. He tells them that Lacey always says strange things because she is a Denpa Onna [<- Electric wave girl = in Japanese, it refers to a person who is crazy or holds odd beliefs, similar to the English term "Tin foil hat" Source: wiki]
While everyone is shock, Yukito thinks that there is no need to explain that. He pulls Lacey away while she is asking what a Denpa Onna is. Outside the class, Yukito pins Lacey on the wall and asks her what she is thinking about telling the others that she is a space alien. Even if no one will bother with her but she ought to consider what she is saying. Lacey tells him that she said it accidentally. Yukito doesn’t believe that. The bell rings that Lacey says that they should go because the next class is about to start. Thinking that he didn’t get to go to the toilet, Yukito asks why she looks so happy. Lacey says that it is because she is excited. It is her first time to go to school. Koraura has school but royalty doesn’t have to go there because she is surrounded by exclusive teachers. Even if it is her, there is a lowest limit of compulsory studies that she should take. Yukito says is that so, then properly enjoy [the school]. She holds on Yukito’s shirt and says, ‘ya’. Yukito complains for her not to pull his shirt. Soon, it is lunch break. Lacey got the two guys to accompany her to see what what Niki is like in school so that they can know what his wish is. Upon reaching the third year classrooms, they see the teacher posting the grades and telling them to use it as motivation. After seeing his grades, Niki clenches his fist and grinds his teeth. The president, together with his girlfriend, taunts Niki that he is first again. Clenching his fist, Niki greets him a congratulations. Lacey and others realize that guy is the president and Niki is in second place again. The president continues to taunt Niki to enjoy his youth during high school life and not to keep on studying because it is meaningless so why don’t Niki have a happy life, too. Some girls say that the president is too much but then, he is like that. They say that Niki outer appearance looks disgusting [<- looks like a nerd] and if he lost to the president, who is living out a real life, what is Niki’s use, he’s just too pitiful. Niki starts to scratch his hair and tap his foot. Yukito is angry over what they are talking. Lacey grabs him and takes him away from the group. She tells him that they will exchange the grades of the first and second place. Yukito protests that isn’t Niki’s wish. Lacey says that it can pacify that place’s mood, and it can also be used as practice of their ‘power’. Yukito exclaims that she is cruel for her goal is practice. Since he also finds that mood uncomfortable, Yukito relents and agrees to be kissed. While they kiss, Niki tells the president that it is as he said. While turning to leave, the president says that Niki always had that awful expression after every exam so if he is frustrated, he should just say so because it is putting him [president] in a bad mood. Niki blows his top when the president tells him that he is just acting nice in front of his [Niki’s] father and the teachers. While the president’s girlfriend tells him that it is a waste of time, Niki approaches the president and asks, what does he know. Just as the teacher arrive to ask what the fuss is about, Niki punches the president, and sends him flying on the floor. Nanatsudo and others are shock. The president’s face is bruised and his mouth is bleeding. Nanatsudo covers his face and mutters that this is bad. Back to the couple, after the kiss, Lacey is puzzled that there is no light. She grabs Yukito’s necktie and kisses him again but still nothing. Lacey wonders why the power cannot be used.
Things are shaping up in this chapter. Everything seems to be ‘ordinary’ until Niki’s part is tackled. I find it a bit dark and problematic since it cannot easily be resolved like their teacher’s hair problem. Somehow, I feel that they are going to do a makeover with him and get him to have all the things that arrogant president has. Still, given the rumors about being kicked out of the house because of failing, Niki is under so much stress and those taunts aren’t helping. At first, I actually thought that the president is getting Niki to cheat in his grades..but it seems not. The president must be the type who got it all and bully the rival. From the looks of it, I guess Niki will get suspended later on. I think that from one of the 10 people whom Lacey will help, it will include that Itsushima and probably Yukito with his family problems. Scans by 水銀工作室.
Word of the day:
Although our joy will wane at times from worry, stress, and fear, God keeps on working in our heart and tells us He is near. ~ D. De Haan from Our Daily Bread
Skip Beat! [Chapter 178] + Kyou, Koi wo Hajimemasu 91 Teaser
Friday, August 19, 2011
Thanks to c.c for informing me that the Chinese scanlation of SB! 178 is uploaded here. ^^ The chapter starts with the scene of Ren removing his contact lens. There is a flashback of a curly haired guy [boss type] with gang looking down on Kuon. He is probably the cause of Rick’s ‘accident’. He called Kuon trash and being dependent on other people’s strength. End flashback. The female staff is still worried about Murasame because it is a fight scene but he assures them that it is fine. It seems that Ren was reminded of that curly guy because of Murasame’s provocation. There is a flashback scene of Kuon having a crazed smile. Soon, boxer Cain..[sorry, I cannot help it, but he looks like one] has come into the scene, together with Setsuka. Murasame looks scared-surprised and female staff are freaking out in fear. It seems that the contact lens used, were blood-shot eyes type and it seems to be glowing. Then, a producer comes in and gets brief about what’s happening. The director tells them how to do the scene. Murasame understands it and, Setsuna tells him that her brother understands it, too. Murasame is furious about the need for a translation when Cain can understand Japanese. Cain just says ‘pitiful’ before leaving. Setsuka translate it to Murasame that his brain is like cheese [lots of holes] which infuriates Murasame to want to kill Cain. Setsuka asks Cain if she is right and he said yes. Cain compliments her for being able to understand it. She says of course. But actually, Kyouko thinks that it is because of her experience with Ren that she knows how Ren/Cain really thinks and she seems to still think that Ren hate her. ^^; She is surprised when Cain pats her head and smiles. Setsuka thinks that it is like a shinigami [death god] smile. He continues to stroke her hair and this made Setsuka smile and blush. [<- hehe, touching the lucky charm..or something else =P ] So, the action starts. Murasame is ready to fight but Cain isn’t moving. They wonder if he didn’t understand what he has to do. Kyouko seems to realize something when they mention about Murasame saying that Cain can understand Japanese. Murasame thinks that he is being belittled as a Japanese yakuza. So, he stands up from his fighting stance and throws his wooden stick at Cain. Cain evades it and Murasame goes in to punch Cain at the stomach. Cool.. Given Ren’s style, how he is treating Murasame outside of shooting is definitely for the movie..hehe, manipulating him to act like how he wanted. I’m excited and the next chapter will be on Sept 5th. For clarification and details, wait for the English scanlation ^^ Scans by 红莲汉化组.
KKWH 91 raws are out in 17kkmh.com. Hiro knows who Kyouta is and I don’t know what Hiro said but he seems to be taunting Kyouta and he dropped the bracelet down the bushes. So, it is up to Kyouta to look for it. Afterwards, Tsubaki had a chat with Hiro and seem to turn down a ride. At home, Tsubaki is planning to text/email Kyouta..probably, they can be together but Kyouta is still looking for the bracelet. He is kind of pitiful there but luckily, he found it. Hopefully, he didn’t worsen his condition because of falling. Then, Tsubaki gets Kyouta’s answer to her mail and she is happy. That’s it. Proper summary and comment will be done when the Chinese scanlation is out but let me say, it seems odd that Kyouta is being bullied and he's too timid about it. ^^;
Quote of the day:
The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it. ~ Thomas S. Monson
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun [Chapter 20]
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Sitting up, Shizuku finds Yamaken pitiful because Haru is very jealous of him. Sasayan sweatdrops that she obviously knew, and yet she misses on the crucial point [why Haru is jealous]. Sasayan asks if she has always been there practicing. Shizuku says yes thought right now, she is resting and reviewing the stuff she studied last year. After Sasayan asked about why she is still studying, Shizuku tells him that it help makes her feel at ease. This made Sasayan comment that it is the first time he has seen her without a book. Shizuku tells him that she didn’t brought it because it would make her want to read it and the goal for going there is to make Haru happy, and this is because she hasn’t done something for Haru since then. She thinks that she should do something occasionally to make Haru happy. Sasayan smiles over this and tells her that if she wants Haru to be happy, it is actually just for her to be really happy, and that is what makes Haru feel happiest. Helping Shizuku up, Sasayan says that at least, she can ski together with Haru. Shizuku smiles and says, ya. Then, Asako sees them and shows them the snow sled that she has. She tells them to have fun with it later on. With everyone gathered, Mabo tells them that it is time to eat lunch. Then, they realize that both Haru and Yamaken are missing. Soon, the two arrive while quarrelling. There are some leaves on their clothes. It turns out that Yamaken got lost and Haru has to chase after him at some strange place. They blame each other for what happened. Haru angrily points at Yamaken and says that they almost died because of him. Hitting Haru’s head, Yamaken shouts that Haru made things worst. Mabo and others sweatdrop over what those two guys were doing. After lunch and more fun in the snow, they arrive at the villa. Asako and Sasayan are amazed over it while Yamaken complains that it is small. Mabo tells him that it is because his father is using the other villa. Chizuru is shock that he has another villa. Mabo tells the girls that their rooms are upstairs. While the others are talking about how rich Mabo and others are, Shizuku is happy to see a bookcase filled with books. Yamaken goes over to talk with her but Haru interrupts them by putting his hand on the book. Shizuku thinks that she has to be careful or else [she forgets her goal]. Both Sasayan and Asako had seen this. While at the grocery to buy some food and snacks, Asako complains to Sasayan as to why Yamaken is always destroying Haru and Shizuku’s relationship. Sasayan says that it is alright because the right to decide on it is with Shizuku. Asako accuses Sasayan of siding with Yamaken which Sasayan denies. He tells her that the most important thing is Haru really likes Shizuku. Asako exclaims what he is talking about and of course, Haru likes Shizuku the best. Sasayan says that even if one is to say that, he still feels that Haru doesn’t consider Shizuku’s affairs. Even if Haru likes Shizuku, he is too rigid with her and when they are studying for the exam, Yuuzan said that Haru is a coward. That is something which he [Sasayan] can kind of understand as to what Yuuzan meant. Asako shouts that Sasayan is always acting like an adult and he doesn’t understand this feeling because he has many friends. Sasayan says that these are two different things. Asako shouts that it is related and she really hates it when he [/someone] says those kind of things about Haru.
Soon, back at the villa, dinner is either curry or creamy [meat] stew. To Sasayan’s irritation, Asako gives him a small serving of food. This made Chizuru asks him if something happened between him and Asako. While angrily eating, Sasayan says how should he know and Asako is acting too childish. Shizuku and Haru got a lot of serving and Yamaken also got a small serving of food. =P Then, while Sasayan go to get some more food, everyone freaks out when Yuu asks Shizuku which one she likes. Shizuku says that she likes creamy stew. Just when Yuu is about to say that isn’t what she meant, Chizuru covers her mouth, even as Yuu whispers that she is asking for Chizuru’s sake. Then, while Sasayan and Asako are looking nervous, the trio notices Yuu and learns that she is from a different school. They ask her to introduce some girls to them. To their surprise, Yuu tells them that they are popular in their school. Asako invites Shizuku to take a bath together. Shizuku is surprised by this and Haru wants to join. =P Later on, Yamaken is sitting at the porch. He thinks that right now, Shizuku would definitely choose Haru, regarding that question earlier. It is inevitable because he has not yet stand at the battleground and at least, he would be at ease. He thinks that Shizuku will not understand if he beat around the bush because she is slow-witted. While Yamaken is wondering about going for a straightforward approach, Shizuku calls out to him and says that it turns out that he is there. She tells him that the others are playing hide and seek. He asks why she is there. She says that she was easily found and it is too noisy inside. She is also a bit tired so she came out for some air. Just when Shizuku is about to leave, Yamaken asks her if she knows what a ‘torque’ is. While wondering what kind of stupid question is that, Yamaken is relieved that Shizuku answers his question. Soon, Shizuku is sitting with Yamaken and telling him about circumference not being hard. Yamaken asks if she is into physics for college. She tells him it isn’t like that but she is interested in it after the mock exam. Yamaken thinks that it is rare for her to take the initiative to talk though it doesn’t matter if it isn’t about that kind of topic. Then, from the window, Haru sees the two of them. Sasayan is telling Haru to hide else he’ll be found. Sasayan is surprised to see how angry Haru looks as Haru mutters that Shizuku seems to look very happy. Haru says that he’ll go out for a while. Sasayan stops him and asks what he plans to do. Haru grabs Sasayan’s collar and asks if he plans to hinder him. Sasayan tells him that he fundamentally doesn’t understand Shizuku and didn’t he say before, he [Haru] should properly think of things. Sasayan asks him if he doesn’t know about the reason why Shizuku came here and, if he doesn’t, he should go and know about it, otherwise, he will go back to being alone again. This made Haru push Sasayan on the wall and Sasayan hit his head. While Sasayan winces in pain, Haru quickly leaves. Chizuru is about to say that she found Haru but Haru ignores her and leaves. Chizuru says that she found Sasayan and what happened to him. Sasayan quickly asks her where Haru went. She tells him that he went to the second floor. Sasayan sighs in relief. Chizuru sweatdrops then looks thoughtful. Haru remembers what his brother told him that in Haru’s heart, Haru is the only one important and that is why he doesn’t trust anyone thus no one can accept someone like him. Haru angrily curses.
Then, Shizuku is startled that she had doze off. Since it has become colder, she decides to head inside. Just when she is going in, Yamaken holds her wrist and asks her cellphone number, so that he can call her next time. Shizuku tells him that she doesn’t have a cellphone. After a pause, Shizuku asks him to let go of her hand. Yamaken stands up and asks her what if he says that he doesn’t want to. Shizuku looks tense. Yamaken says, “I..” Then, he lost his courage upon seeing Yuu looking at them from the glass door. Mabo shouts that he has found Yuu and it turned out that she is hiding there. Yuu says that she has always been there. Yamaken ends up blurting that he is a guy who won’t do this kind of thing with anyone. ^^; Shizuku says is that so. Inside, Mabo and Tamio are saying that Asako and Joji are still not found. Chizuru is helping Sasayan with an ice bag for his head bump. Sasayan asks Shizuku if she is going upstairs and he would suggest that she doesn’t. Shizuku says that she is only going to change clothes, because she feels she needs another one on her. When she asks him about his head, Sasayan says that he wasn’t careful and got bump on the head. Shizuku is puzzled when Sasayan apologizes for perhaps he is being meddlesome. In the room, while changing her clothes, Shizuku wonders where Haru is. He and Asako are in a high while playing around this morning and right now, he ought to be hiding in some place. She thinks that in the end, she didn’t do anything good and perhaps this is good. To her shock, she sees Haru sitting on the floor between the two beds, looking at her. Covering herself with a shirt, blushing Shizuku shouts for him to make some sound that he is there. Blushing Haru says that he plans to but she started to undress. While putting on her clothes, Shizuku wonders if Haru has seen it or not. After telling Haru that he can now turn around, Shizuku asks him if he had fun. Haru says that he did, he had lot of fun, and he’s very happy. Shizuku says that is good, and that is her goal for coming there. Haru remembers what Sasayan told him earlier. This made Haru quiet. She asks him if he is cold and he should come to the heater. Approaching her, Haru asks for her hand. While touching each other’s hands, Haru says that it has not happened. Shizuku asks what. Haru tells her that the first time she touched him, there is a surge of warmth coming from his heart and at that time, he always thought of wanting to have that kind of feeling, because it had made him feel really happy. Shizuku wonders if this is what Haru came to confirm with her, those few days before. Haru says that is why, at that time, he thinks that it is definitely love because his heart is beating fast. Bending her fingers on Haru’s hand, Shizuku asks him if right now, he feels that this and love isn’t the same. This made Haru blush and exclaims that it isn’t so. Shizuku asks if touching hands won’t do, what should she do in order to meet his expectation. Haru says that there is no need to do that. Shizuku insists because it is something important to him. Haru happily says that there is no need for it. Shizuku looks at him and says that she feels very at ease just from seeing Haru’s smile. Then, she leans on him. Soon, Shizuku is sound asleep on his lap. Haru blushes and thinks that he has no way to keep calm.
Downstairs, the others had found Joji. Haru goes to where Sasayan is and sits by his side. When Sasayan asks about Shizuku, Haru says that she is already asleep, and he bundled her up in the blanket. He asks Haru if he had quit the idea of making a fuss. Haru says that temporarily, yes, because the most important thing is to make Shizuku feel at ease. Sasayan looks surprised by this. Chizuru is relieved that Haru is back to normal because she caught a glimpse of him being in a bad mood earlier. At the side, at the sofa, Yamaken is looking at the contact number [at home] that Shizuku gave him with specific times when he can call. Yamaken angrily thinks that no matter what Shizuku is really attentive with details and it’s problematic, calling her at home, though seeing that expression on her, asking him to let her go, he wonders if he expected it. While putting in his Iphone the contact number, he thinks that the most important thing is for Shizuku to be conscious of his existence. He quickly stops what he is doing when Yuu is looking at him. She offers him some hot drink. Haru tells Sasayan that it is a bad situation and thanks to him [Sasayan], he didn’t go there. Sasayan smiles and says that it is okay, they are now even. Haru is puzzled by this but Sasayan changes the topic and says that it seems the trio is playing some other game and they totally forgot about one person. It turns out that Asako has been hiding in her room with Shizuku. She has seen everything but doesn’t want to tell it to anyone else she be scolded. And right now, she doesn’t know what she should do in this difficult situation because Shizuku is tied up in her blanket and is asking for someone’s help to release her. =P Omake 1: It seems that for Haru, going downhill with Chizuru means carrying her on top of his head instead of holding hands going down. Omake 2: What Haru saw while Shizuku is undressing is only her sleeveless shirt and a haramaki [belly warmer]. He is happy about this but then, it isn’t that kind of thing. Omake 3: While playing cards, Yuu tells the trio that they are known as the 3 idiots and the girls will only choose them if they are hungry. The trio is angry that they are being used for girls to eat as if they are bargirls, and no wonder that is what girls had always been inviting them for. Joji has a more favorable comment from the girls and some had a crush on him. Yamaken has a fan club wherein the girls say that he is a fox spirit who just won’t just ‘go die’. Mabo and Tomio whine over why it is like that with Yamaken and Yamaken laughs that everyone is in a bad position. Chizuru wonders if this is because of rivalry among them and why should Yamaken be proud of that. Elsewhere, Shizuku and Asako are taking a bath together and are quite shy. They got Haru to guard outside.
Haru and Asako are really alike in a lot of ways. Hehe, they tend to be really daring in having fun at the snow..just like when they were swimming before. The love triangle is still a bit intense with Yamaken making moves but he still couldn’t confess. Hehe, Yuu is onto him =P It is really thanks to Sasayan who stops Haru from losing his temper and ruining things. I like the scene when Haru and Shizuku held hands. She had pretty much reassured him since she is doing all of this for him. This chapter also shows how nice to have friends are there for them. Yuu continues to cheer Chizuru on and she is more daring than Chizuru. Of course, it seems to be Asako and Sasayan’s first quarrel because Asako is really fiercely defensive of her friends. Well, that was such a fun ski trip for the gang. Scans by kiri for BW
Quote of the day:
Friends are the pillars on your porch. Sometimes they hold you up, sometimes they lean on you, and sometimes it's just enough to know that they are standing by. ~ Author Unknown
Ojousama wa Oyomesama [Chapter 84] + HdBwf [Chapter 48] Teaser
Monday, August 15, 2011
[Free Talk: To the readers of Hadashi de Bara wo Fume, unfortunately, the Chinese scans aren’t uploaded yet so I cannot write a proper summary. I’ll do it right away if it is up. Thanks to Anónimo, I learned that there is a teaser for HdBwF 48 which can be found here. Here’s the translation for it: No matter how dark the author makes Nozomu, he is still an upright gentleman. After Sumi questions him, he realizes that he has not yet divorced Miu. So, Nozomu leaves the room and slept downstairs. Later on, he brought some money and went to where Miu is. Looking lifeless, Miu ignores him. Nozomu spill the money on Miu and tells her to formally divorce. If the money isn’t enough, he can give her more. Later on, Sumi goes to see Miu at the hospital. Miu told her that she always looked forward to the marriage but in Nozomu’s mind and heart, there is only Sumi. So, if Sumi wants to apologize for it, she should jump off the cliff. Upon hearing this, Sumi did as told and jumped off the cliff. =P]
Yuuga has a blank look. He then asks, “Ah.. before, no one has told that to you? Like Setuna? Or Renjou?” Towako asks why it has to be those two. “The one who, foremost of all, should say it, is you, Yuuga!” Yuuga is stabbed by those words. =P Yuuga exclaims that it is too troublesome, mentioning about this. Towako asks, why, when he is the one who is fussing about it with her..until now. Yuuga tells her that he is fussing because of that guy. Pointing at Towako, Yuuga tells her that next time that guy goes near her again, she should directly refuse him. “Remember that!” Towako pouts and thinks, “What! And even ordering me around! As if it is all my fault! Yuuga really doesn’t want to say ‘like’ to me..” Yuuga looks flustered and thoughtful. In the classroom, the girls are gossiping about Towako who was confessed to by an intern teacher. They wonder why she is so famous that the gorgeous guys are after her. Towako is tense that the gossip had already spread. Reimi asks her if she did something foolish again. The teacher comes in and tells the students to sit down. Looking out the window, Towako thinks that she had forgotten to ask Kaoru about Saho. Then, she sees Ritsuki at the tennis court with Kaoru and some students. She thinks that Kaoru really went to teach PE. “Even if he [Ritsuki] seems to be very impatient but he still would sincerely become a teacher. *‘I like you’* Even if I already have Yuuga, and he [Ritsuki] had did so many cruel things to me. But, hearing someone saying ‘I like you’ to me.. in the end, I’m still very happy [about it]..” Then, Towako notices that Ritsuki has seen her. She is surprised when Ritsuki drops the tennis racket and throws the ball towards her direction. The ball crashes into the window behind Towako. Towako is trembling in shock as to what’s going on for he suddenly threw the ball at the window.
Ritsuki enters the classroom and apologizes that his hand slipped. Freaking out, Towako thinks that he obviously aimed and threw it. Upon seeing Towako, Ritsuki goes to her and holds her hand. He asks her if she isn’t hurt. Aghast Towako tells her no, it is the guy standing behind Ritsuki, who has a glass shard on his head, is hurt. =P Yuuga shouts for Ritsuki to stop while he’s ahead. Ritsuki darkly asks, ha, he didn’t come there for him. Grabbing Ritsuki’s hand, Yuuga tells him, ha, why don’t you scram, idiot. Kaoru appears and grabs Ritsuki’s back collar. Seething in anger, Kaoru asks Ritsuki how come he ran to that place. While Kaoru is dragging him away, Ritsuki exclaims, “Goodbye [/see you later], Towako!” While the others are asking what’s going on and about the window, Towako is aghast for she feels that Ritsuki is deliberately provoking Yuuga to anger. Yuuga angrily thinks that it would have been better if it is ‘farewell’. Then, Yuuga overhears the girls talking. A girl says that Ritsuki is quite gutsy because he doesn’t mind his status as a teacher and would bluntly declare his love [for Towako]. The other girl says that she would want to be treated like that, too. The teacher tells them that is enough. Yuuga becomes thoughtful again over what they’ve said. During lunch break, Yuuga stands by the corner and drinking a beverage. He thinks that it has been a complete mess. Scowling, Yuuga remembers Towako telling him that it is the first time someone told her that he likes her. Yuuga spits out his drink when Himeno happily exclaims what he is thinking. “I’ve heard about it! That intern teacher ran all the way to your classroom, right!? He’s really passionate! Totally unlike you, Yuuga!” Yuuga is shock and aghast by that. He angrily asks if Himeno has also become irritating.
Himeno giggles and says that Yuuga is really bothered by it. “Before, you’ve never thought of how to get along [/deal] with a girl, right? Right now, it is also quite hard for you to suddenly become gentle, right.” Yuuga looks at Himeno who is taunting him to get angry and to fight with him. To Himeno’s surprise, Yuuga admits that he is right that is why he is very fidgety. “..I know. The me who is like this.. has hurt a lot of people.. from the start, I’ve..” Trying to diffuse the mood, Himeno says that it is alright, for doesn’t Towako super like the him, who is like that. “For you to know about that, is already a step towards progress. Then, I’m going!” Just as Himeno is leaving, Yuuga calls out to him and says, “..Just. Regarding that thing during junior high.. I’m sorry.” Himeno looks surprised and asks why he is apologizing. “You also didn’t do any cruel thing to me. *turns to Yuuga* The one whom you should be apologizing to, is Rina.” Then, Himeno walks away. Later on, standing by the street, Towako and Yuuga are waiting for the car to fetch them. Towako notices that Yuuga looks dispirited. She wonders if Ritsuki has tired him out. Towako tells Yuuga not to worry, the person who is going to fetch them will be there soon. Yuuga says, ah, ya. To her surprise, Yuuga lightly holds her face. This made Towako blush and wonder what’s with this situation, does he want to kiss her in that place. “Normally, we shouldn’t be kissing in public! But, but! Go ahead..” Then, they were interrupted when a girl calls out, “Yuuga-kun?” They see a pretty light-haired girl. Towako wonders who this very beautiful girl is. Yuuga asks who she is. The girl says, “..I..am Rina.” Towako and Yuuga are surprised and she obviously doesn’t look the same as in that old picture.
I’m totally amused with Towako’s harem. Hehe, they are going for a fight against each other so that no one can score a point with Towako. =P Of course, with the exception of Yuuga who is really infuriated with the situation. Hehe, it’s really hard to have a lover/wife who is very popular with the opposite sex. Ritsuki scored a major one as the first one to confess to Towako. I wonder if it is because of his background who had lost everything as a child hence, he got nothing to lose by enthusiastically pursue Towako out in the open. Ah..even if she is already married. ^^; So, I guess he really isn’t bounded by norms, etc. The part about the tennis ball is quite typical but it’s hilarious. I’m anticipating what else Ritsuki will do later on. I guess it won’t be long before Yuuga is forced to be more open and expressive about his feelings for Towako. And, poor Yuuga, it seems that his problems are increasing with the appearance of his ex-girlfriend. Talk about major makeover, it makes me think that it is a way to get back at Yuuga. I’m curious what Yuuga did before and it is obviously going to haunt him back. Scans by 17kkmh.com
Quote of the day:
When you discover your mission, you will feel its demand. It will fill you with enthusiasm and a burning desire to get to work on it. ~ W. Clement Stone
Mei-chan no Shitsuji [Chapters 106-109]
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Back at the ship, Rihito sees his lookalike. Irritated Rihito asks if he made him walk around the place just to make him see this miserable charade. ‘Rihito’ smiles and asks aren’t they quite alike. Rihito tells him not to use that kind of voice [like his] again. ‘Rihito’ laughs and says that Mei wasn’t able to distinguish it though. This surprises Rihito that he asks if he had.. ‘Rihito’ tells him that he brought Mei there so that he would be more at ease. Just when Rihito is about to shout at him, ‘Rihito’ says that he’s very shock over Rihito because he is a recognized S butler and yet, he would suddenly commit the biggest taboo of eloping with the ojou-sama. “No wonder you are the grandson of legendary butler, Shibata Hideto. The blood that flows within your body is the same. *Rihito didn’t answer back.* Did Mei-ojousama cried and asked you to bring her along?” Rihito angrily tells him to shut up and in accordance to the agreement, Shinobu is to quickly tell him about those two butlers, Xiang and Fei. ‘Rihito’ asks shouldn’t he say it more pleasing manner. Rihito glares at him then turns to leave. ‘Rihito’ says that Mei is currently very safe but that is only for now. Turing towards ‘Rihito’, Rihito asks why he is planning. ‘Rihito’ says that it is nothing much, but rather, he is very happy to see Rihito looking very uneasy. Rihito tells him that he has bad taste. ‘Rihito’ just smiles. Then he says that lately, his mood isn’t that happy because for four years wherein he has been copying everything about Rihito, he manages to deceive Shiori who is infatuated with Rihito. “I’m already close to perfection. No, it is already perfect, compared to anyone who is similar to you. That includes you. So, I have an idea. In this world, there is no need to have two Shibata Rihito.” Surprised, Rihito asks what he meant by that. ‘Rihito’ throws a scalpel at Rihito. Rihito manages to evade it but ‘Rihito’ has another scalpel. He throws it again but Rihito manages to flip it away and kick ‘Rihito’ at the abdomen. ‘Rihito’s wig falls off. Pointing the scalpel at Shinobu, Rihito asks him where Mei is. Rihito gets irritated when Shinobu just laughs. Rihito asks him again but Shinobu manages to kick Rihito’s ankle hard that it made Rihito drop the scalpel. Shinobu tells him that he already said. “I already know everything about you. Your weakness is Mei-ojousama. And in the past, you were slashed by me on your left foot, right? *getting ready for the final blow* Farewell, Shibata Rihito.”
[While that is happening between the butlers, this is what’s happening with the ojousama-s.] There is a scene of a girl holding a ragged rabbit doll She is standing in a messy room. Narration: “A long, long time ago, there is a pitiful girl. Everyday, her mother will always tell her, ‘I don’t have a child like this’. Because she is always in pain and sorrow [from physical abuse], she tells herself that she is in a dream and in her reality, she lives in a different world wherein she is always happy. Then, after a long while, there are some strangers who had rescued her. She is relieved and thought, ‘Finally, I’m going back to my own world’. But, the girl is brought to a place which is like her former house. It is a cold and dark place. In that place, there are other children who are strangers to her. They would glance at her then turn around as if they didn’t see anything. Hugging her rabbit doll, she tells herself that this is a lie, for the real her.. And thus, the little girl falls deeper into her fantasy [/delusion]. Then, one day, all of a sudden, a raccoon-like old man appeared before her. He asked her if she wants to go to his house. So, the little girl is washed up to become neat and tidy. Her hair is fixed. They put perfume on her, and she wore the prettiest clothes. After a car ride, she is told that from today on, this is her house. The little girl is surprised to see the grand house in front of her. That is the ‘real house’ in her fantasy. After she entered the house, the servants bows to her and greeted her ‘Welcome, Shiori-ojousama.’ This made the little girl think, “See, in the end, this is the real me! The me before, is just a dream!” The little girl curtsies and thanks everyone, she’ll be under their care. Because the little girl fantasized about it for numerous times, she can do the things that an ojousama can do, in accordance to books. From that day on, no one were suspicious about her past. And like that, she passes the days as if it is like in a dream.
But actually, the little girl’s heart is filled with dread and uneasiness. She thought that she cannot trust grandfather because he had easily took her and her to stay by her side, so in the same manner, he can also easily discard her. “If that is so then, I’ll once again..” During this time, a young boy appeared in front of the little girl. The boy said, “My name is Shibata Rihito.” This boy has an interesting job which is called ‘butler’. His dream is to serve the world’s number 1 ojousama. This made the little girl to secretly promise to herself that she’ll show him and become the world’s number 1 ojousama. And afterwards, a lot of things had happened. The little girl would always live together with the young boy. Right now, they are free from troublesome rules and detestable hindrances and live their lives very happily together. Truly blissful and happy. Then, let’s talk about another story. A long time ago, in some place, there lives a happy little girl. Her father, mother, friends and everyone likes her. She passed the days happily but one day, the little girl’s beloved father and mother left her. As this goes on, the orphaned girl thinks that she will also lose her friends. During this time.. a young man introduces himself and say, “My name is Shibata Rihito.” This man has an interesting job called – ‘butler’. Afterwards, a lot of things happened and yet the little girl still lives together with this young man. Right now, they are finally from troublesome rules and detestable hindrances. Living very happily and in utter bliss. End narration. Shiori says that they are very alike. “Close relatives, friends, even if [I/we] were to lose everything, it doesn’t matter. With only Rihito-san staying by [my/our] side, I’m fully contented. I’m so happy.. in a world where there is only the two of us, I and Rihito-san.. Aren’t you the same with me? So, you’ve run away together with your butler, right?” Mei mutters, “No.. it isn’t.. I only..” Shiori tells her not to be afraid here and there is no need to be concerned about other people, so she can speak what she truly thinks. “Looking forward to a world where there is only the two of them, oneself and one’s lover.. this is a girl’s inner instinct.. Come..”
Thinking that ‘she only..’, Mei exclaims ‘no’ repeatedly. Shiori asks why, then why did Mei commit that taboo of eloping with her butler. Mei didn’t answer. To Mei’s surprise, Shiori asks, “Mei-ojousama.. you.. do you really love him? Are your feelings real?” Mei then let her head fall on Shiori’s lap. Shiori pats her head and says that she’s pitiful and she’s tired. Mei asks her what she will do if her Rihito-san dies. Shiori smiles and says that of course, she will follow him and afterwards, the world will also end. Mei thinks, “That kind of love..” Shiori tells her not to worry because she’ll ask ‘Rihito-san’ to use the ship to bring her and her butler to a safe place. She apologizes to Mei and asks her to bring her to ‘Rihito’. Mei wonders what the feeling of ‘true love’ is. She remembers Kento admonishing her that she only cannot stand that her numerous friends aren’t at her side. Mei snaps out of it when Shiori calls out to her again and repeats her request for Mei to bring her to ‘Rihito’. While Mei is wheeling Shiori at the hallway, Shiori tells her to be careful because it is dark and she thinks that ‘Rihito’ is definitely at the dining hall – the room where there is a double door. Mei lightly knocks and says, “Sorry for disturbing..” She is surprised to see Rihito struggling to stop Shinobu from stabbing him. Mei blurts out, “Ri..” Rihito is surprised to see the two. Shiori calls out, “Rihito..sa..ma..? *Mei and Shinobu are quiet* You are here, right, Rihito-sama.” Mei wonders if Shiori can feel Rihito’s presence or is it.. Shiori calls out for Rihito to answer her. Rihito didn’t reply. She calls out again. Then, Shinobu replies, “Yes, Shiori-ojousama. Shibata Rihito is at your side..” Shiori happily smiles and says that is good, because she thought there is some accident since there is a slight smell of blood. Shinobu apologizes and says that he’ll open the ventilation. Shiori says that before that, there is something she wants to ask of him – to please bring Mei and her butler to a safe place. Holding the scalpel at Rihito’s throat, Shinobu says, that it will be as she ordered. “Then, Mei-ojousama. Please bring Shiori-ojousama to another room to wait. *pointing scalpel closer to Rihito’s throat* Please..”
Mei thinks that Shinobu is serious and if she leaves right now.. Rihito smiles at her. Mei thinks that he is telling her not to worry, he is okay, so she should quickly go to a safe place, please. Shiori tells Mei that they should go. To everyone’s surprise, Mei leans to Shiori and says, “Shiori-sama.. let us have a duel.” Shiori asks if she meant ‘duel’, as the Italian meaning of ‘duel’. Mei says yes, but this time around, it is only a game. “Actually, standing in front of us are two Rihito-sama. Can Shiori-sama distinguish as to which one is the real one?” Shinobu tells Mei to quit kidding around. Mei continues to tell Shiori that if she guessed right, then she is the winner. “I will give my most precious treasure to you. But, if you guessed wrong, then you will give your most precious treasure to me.” Shiori giggles and says that she understands. “Your butler is pretending to be Rihito-san. It seems to be very interesting.. I accept this duel. Please do not belittle me just because I cannot see, okay? Who is the real Rihito, I absolutely won’t make a mistake. Absolutely not!” Mei says that they will begin. “First, the Rihito-san from that side. *gesturing to Shinobu* Okay, please call out Shiori-ojousama’s name. *Shinobu quietly stares at Mei* Please!” Shinobu calls out, “Shiori-ojousama...” Shiori giggles and says that she already knows. Mei then says that the other Rihito-san, please. Rihito looks at determined Mei then says, “..Shiori-ojousama.” Shiori’s eyes widen and she remembers young Rihito. She asks him to say it one more time. Shinobu and Mei are looking very serious. Rihito calls out again, “Shiori-ojousama..” Shiori looks surprised then closes her eyes. Mei asks if Shiori has already thought of it. Shiori says that she does. She stands up and starts walking towards Rihito. She happily closes her eyes. Then to Shinobu’s surprise, Shiori turns away from Rihito and goes towards him. Holding on to Shinobu, Shiori says, “You are my.. true Rihito-san.. I absolutely won’t be mistaken..” After recovering from his surprise, Shinobu smiles and drops the scalpel. Hugging Shiori, Shinobu says, “You are right, Shiori-ojousama.”
Shiori turns toward Mei and asks her, “So..?” Mei looks at her then closes her eyes. After opening her eyes again, Mei happily says that she is right, Shiori-ojousama wins. “He is Shiori-ojousama’s true Rihito-sama.” Rihito is quite speechless surprised by this. Shinobu smiles over it. Shiori also smiles and says that in accordance to their agreement, Mei is to give her precious treasure to her. Mei says, “Then, I’ll give you the name ‘Mei Shinonome’. Even if it is hard to pronounce, you only need to gently call it out. No matter where you are, I’ll quickly fly to your side.” Shiori asks what use is that to her when she already has Rihito-san. Mei tells, to then, call it out on the day when her world ends. This surprises Shiori. She says that she will, if she needs to. Shinobu tells Shiori that it is almost time for her to rest. Shiori asks if it’s so soon..it’s really regrettable. She wishes Mei to take care and she’s very happy to have met her. Mei wishes her to also take care and wishes her a happy trip. Shiori falls asleep and Shinobu carries her. Mei quickly turns to Rihito and asks if he is alright. Rihito tells her that to be at ease [, he’s fine]. Mei turns to Shinobu and is about to shout at her as to what is the meaning of this but she stops upon seeing how Shinobu lovingly holds on to Shiori. Shinobu tells Mei that she did some unnecessary things. “Why did you do such a reckless thing? If Shiori-ojousama chose wrongly, do you know what will be the outcome?” Mei says perhaps, she will be killed by Shinobu. Shinobu says that she’s right.
Mei happily says that thing will definitely not happen. “Because it has been four years. Four years! On that four years, Shinobu-sama has always been staying by Shiori-ojousama’s side, acting as her ‘ideal Rihito-sama’, within her heart. So for Shiori-ojousama, Shinobu-sama is her ‘real Rihito-sama’.” Shinobu says is that so. Mei holds surprised Rihito’s sleeve and says that it is like the Rihito-san here, who also stayed with her for around four years already. “So, he is my ‘real Rihito-sama’, right?” Rihito smiles and says that is true. Mei thinks that the two of them are really alike. “But, there is still a little bit that isn’t the same... The reality and happiness that we are chasing are perhaps different.. As well as the ‘ojousama’ being chased after [<- what kind of ojousama they want to be?]” Rihito looks at Shiori who is happily sleeping. Mei tells Rihito that they should go. Rihito says yes. Just as they are going out of the room, Shinobu calls out to Impostor-kun over there. Rihito angrily asks, “Ha?” Shinobu tells him that if he makes a loud noise, Shiori might.. Mei pleads for Rihito to endure it for a while. Smiling Shinobu asks Rihito if he is already going to leave, without asking about those two. Surprised, Mei asks him if he is talking about Xiang and Fei, and does he know them. Shinobu giggles and says that of course he knows them, he was the one who introduced them to Kintaro-sama. Mei is shock by this. Shinobu tells Mei that upon seeing the outcome of her interesting gamble, he’ll tell them, and his mood today is [exceptionally] really good. “..they are two unpleasant kids..” At an airport where there is a helicopter, Fei calls out to Xiang and asks if he is alright. Xiang snaps out of it and apologizes. He tells Fei that he is thinking about something. Fei worriedly asks him if he is tired, and it is best for him to take a rest. Looking up the starry sky, Xiang says that no, he is imagining the future that they are about to welcome. “It has truly been a long and slow journey and you’ve also spent a lot of time [worrying] about it but it will quickly be over.” Fei sadly says that he is still not 100% sure. “Is she ‘genuine’, for is it like before, only a ‘fake’..” Xiang says that if she is a ‘fake’, they will have to once again go on a journey. He thinks, “No matter what.. she will fall into our hands and become the world’s first ojousama’s (raw) ore.”
I think Mei is very witty with this gamble she made with Shiori. Since they are similar in some ways, she assumed that Shiori had endeared herself to Shinobu during those four years. Contrary to what they think, I believe Shiori knows that Shinobu isn’t the young Rihito she liked before, but then, why choose the Rihito who doesn’t love and serve her faithfully like the other ‘Rihito’. Just like what Mei said, Shinobu is Shiori’s ideal butler in the persona of Shibata Rihito. So, Mei manages to save Rihito’s life, got Shinobu at ease over his position with Shiori, somewhat win a favor from Shinobu, and became Shiori’s friend with the promise to be with her if ever something happens to Shinobu. So, it turns out that Shiori’s mental state is very fragile after what she had gone through while she is still a child. I guess we can safely say that she is ‘crazy’ and had really sunk deep in a fantasy world. This explains how desperate she can be to inflicting wounds on herself when things aren’t going her way. It is kind of nice and sad that there is still someone out there in the world who would like a person like her..someone of Shinobu’s status, who would even lose his own identity just for her. I’m not too sure about what the two other butlers are planning and what’s with that ‘ore’ thing. Do they want an ojousama whom the others will copy or planning to make her into some statue? =P Maybe, it is something like what Rihito wants, to serve the number 1 ojousama. Anyway, it seems that Kento already has a hint on those two. Interestingly, he would even reach out and try to befriend them. I really think that he is a male version of Mei who befriends ‘enemies’. In the end, I think that these two butlers will really become his own. Scans by 17kkmh.com
Word of the day:
Indeed, there is nothing God will not do for those who will dare to step out in faith onto what appears to be only a mist. As they take their first step, they will find a rock beneath their feet. ~ F.B. Meyer
Akuma to Love Song [Chapter 91 - Last Song]
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Later on, while walking by themselves at the streets, the girls are raving over how truly fun it was. In the end, the people around them had also started to sing together with them and it is a spectacular sight. It is amazing because it is like they are one group singing. Maria tells her friends that she’s going to be a singer. Yuusuke sadly smiles and says that he’ll support her. Shintaro says that he’ll also support her. Tomoyo says that she always knew that Maria will be a singer. Ayu agrees with Tomoyo and how come it is only now that Maria decided on this. Ayu asks Maria what she is going to do next, will she sell herself to an artist [/performing arts] company. Tomoyo tells Ayu that it is too early for that. Shin asks how about a music college. He tells her that in the rehabilitation center where he is, he met with some musicians performing for patients as a method of psychological treatment to people. He also says that he thinks that with the college there, Maria can study a lot more regarding all sorts of specializations. “Would you also come? Together with me--” Maria says, “I..” Yuusuke smiles and tells the two that they consult with each other about this so he and the others will go ahead. Before Yuusuke can leave, Maria tells him to stay. “You are Meguro’s best friend, so I want you to also stay here with us.” Tomoyo tells them to slowly talk it over and they’ll go ahead. Narration: “Maria will definitely go together with Meguro.. Afterwards, I will smile and send them off— This will be my last time to show off..” When they are alone, Yuusuke smiles and says not to be that awkward and it has been such a long time since the three of them talk together like this. Maria says that is true, because from the start, only two people treated her well. Blushing, Shin denies that he treated her nice from the start. Yuusuke tells him that there he goes again.
Yuusuke is surprised when Maria says, “Later on, the first person who talked with me is Kanda. You’re the one who taught me to make friends.” Narration: “Ah..wait, this is not good.” [Note: For this chapter, all the speech in (..) are all by Yuusuke. ->] Maria continues to say, “It is also you who had helped me make a video that enabled me to see Meguro. (What is this? It feels like parting words, right?) If it weren’t for you, then, there won’t be the ‘current me’. (I know, you are going with Shin, right? But..) Kanda is my.. (Towards you, I..)” To Maria and Shin’s surprise, Yuusuke suddenly shouts for Maria to stop. “Don’t say anymore! I don’t want to hear it! *smiles* I’m really afraid of moving scenes-- So! It’s okay to just straightforwardly go with Meguro! Saying ‘goodbye’-whatever is fine..” Slightly tilting her head, Maria says, “I won’t be going with him!” This surprises Yuusuke. Shin smiles as if he already knew the answer. Maria asks Yuusuke if he thinks that she is a girl who’ll depend on her boyfriend. “Anyway, I still haven’t graduated yet. And, it is only just a while when I find out about this dream!” Sweatdropping Shin scratches his head and says, “I know, I know. You are that kind of girl.” Maria blushes and slightly pouts. Maria says that before seeing Shin, she also wants to become someone who would love herself more. “So, next time I meet with Meguro again, before that, I want to stay here and do my best with my friends!” Narration: “Ah, ah.. Yes, Maria is this kind of girl. Not even a bit cute but really cool.” Yuusuke laughs and says, “I like you, Maria! *Maria looks surprised and Shin slightly smiles* You’re really charismatic. So much like a guy ♡” After looking surprised, Maria tilts her head and says, “But of course ♡”
Yuusuke smiles and puts his arm around Maria. To Shin’s aghast, Yuusuke says, “I’ll give Meguro to you! Big Bro! That guy really loves to [/easily] feel jealous!” Maria smiles at him and says, “That is Shin’s cute side.” Narration: “She is the most amazing, most perfect devil. Seeing her smile, and seeing everyone smile, *Maria and others bid Shin goodbye at the airport* I seem to be able to identify [with them], that I also can smile happily. I also started to like the me, who is like this. *Shintaro cries as everyone else graduates* It is like making people happy. *Maria’s cross with everyone happy together including Anna.* Everyone’s feelings are like a circle that is completely connected. And-- in my heart, this is the most perfect ‘Lovely Transform’. The End. And, that is the end for this series. The end seems a bit lacking in the romance department so the author probably wants to focus more on friends and love is the last priority. Well, throughout the series, love seems to be the last priority and it is always about ‘sacrifice’. ^^; I guess the author likes Yuusuke that he is the narrator and there is also a ‘thank you’ to him by Maria. Or, maybe it is like a consolation prize for not getting the girl. =P He also got some time to be with Maria and hopefully, he’ll find the one he loves who will also love him back. This kind of ending doesn’t make me really pity the ‘other guy’ especially on how he had helped the female lead to be where she is now. Not the one she loves back but nevertheless, he is someone very special to her. Overall, the series is okay but the bullying-make friends arc, depends on one’s tolerance. I actually am not fond of prolonged bullying that is why I didn’t get into this series from the start. Shin’s temporary giving up on Maria because of Anna seems a bit a reason to drag the series. I did think that this series will reach up to the time when they graduate but I guess the author wants to end it with the resolution of Maria’s family problems. Well, there isn’t much that can be developed on the plot of what seems to be inevitable which is Maria will be a singer and she will be with Shin. Maybe after all that they can gone through, the other problems will be pale in comparison and they can most likely overcome it..so there’s no need to tell about it. Hehe, maybe the author also wants to move on to a different series with a female lead who is different from Maria. =P Special thanks to those who read this series from the time I start-stop-start summarizing it again..thank you ^^ Scans by §星空ツ泪 for BW
Quote of the day:
Friends, you and me... you brought another friend... and then there were three... we started our group... our circle of friends... and like that circle... there is no beginning or end. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
Stardust★Wink [Chapter 32]
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
In the classroom, Anna looks at sleepy Hinata and wonders what she felt then, when she took his picture. “I simply felt that he’s really amazing- How cool-- And.. I, why do I have that kind of feeling..” Then, Anna whispers to Hinata that there is a piece of screentone sticking on his wrist. This wakes Hinata up. While thanking her, Hinata immediately remove the screentone. Then, Anna asks him when will the manga he drew before, be published. With twinkles in her eyes, Anna says that she’ll absolutely go buy it. “So tell me ♡” Hinata looks at her and asks if she wants to see it. Later on, at the stairs, Anna reads Hinata’s manga wherein Namikaze, black haired protagonist, manages to break the defense of the opposing team during the soccer match. Kyouto, light haired protagonist, exclaims to leave the rest to him. Female lead is praying that they score a goal. Anna praises the script is very engaging. “Really amazing~ It turns out that Kazami-kun can really draw!!” Hinata tells her that it is messy. Anna exclaims over the part of the manga where she helped him. Holding the pages that has been stapled, Anna asks why only Hinata’s manga are in there, did he cut it out from the magazine. Hinata tells her no, it is a separate print since he can get several copies of his own manga. “You were my model and you also helped me with the manuscript so you should want to see it.. That’s why I brought it..” Anna exclaims is that so, he specially brought it for her. “Sorry for the trouble~~” Hinata nervously says ya, but don’t say it too loud. Anna happily tells him that she still wants to buy the magazine. “It’s really amazing!! The thing that Kazami-kun wrote at home can be conveyed to the people throughout the whole country!!” Hinata says that is true and honestly, he feels that it is a miracle. Since she is puzzled, Hinata tells her that he draws a manga which he thinks is interesting and somewhere in Japan, someone will read it. “There are also those who give their responses to me if they find it interesting. It’s a miracle, right. The people whom I don’t know their voice or appearance, yet truly, there is a moment when the feeling/s is connected.” [<- He’s drawing and people reading it].
Anna looks touched by what he said. To Hinata’s surprise, Anna suddenly holds his arm and says, “Kazami-kun, isn’t that--..” They were interrupted when someone says, “What are you two doing?” It’s trembling Nanoka looking really aghast as she looks up to where they are. To the two’s surprise, Nanoka gloomily says, “I can’t believe it.. Taking advantage of the time when Nanoka goes to wash her hands, you’ve used manga as an alibi again to get close to Anna.. *angrily shouts; Anna lets go of Hinata* You’re such a beast!” Hinata nervously says that it is that again, enough already. While Hinata is walking away, Nanoka angrily tells Hinata that the model thing is already over so do not be too familiar with Anna. Scratching his head, Hinata just says, ya, ya, I’m really sorry. Anna is watching them from behind. She giggles and thinks, “Nanoka.. That kid, could it be that she.. If I can, I would want to once again, talk with him, some more.. *Nanoka calls Anna* But.. *looks happy* ..I’ve seen it.” Later on, Chiaki says, ‘Entrusting one’s thoughts through ink’. She happily thinks that it is a good proposal from Anna so they’re going to use it. Anna happily asks if that is true. Aya praises Anna that she’s amazing and she hasn’t thought of that. Chiaki compliments Aya that hers is also quite interesting. Then, Chiaki says that Nanoka’s is a bit deplorable. Nanoka wrote, ‘Die [hard] Otaku High School Student’ as her suggested title. Nanoka just snorts without a care. Flashing a v-sign, Chiaki happily tells them that their preparation is complete so she’ll go and register them for the preliminaries. “If the results come out, I’ll inform you guys immediately, so look forward to that!! *Aya seems happy while Anna is tense* The results will be published on the middle third of June.” Anna thinks, “I’ve done what I can do, and what’s left is to say one’s prayers. God, Buddha, [Shining] Star, let me advance in the Photo Koshien’s finals--”
At her apartment, Anna wipes her perspiration and thinks that it is late because after the club, she went on a detour to visit a shrine. Then, to her shock, she sees a notice on the elevator’s door. The sign says that the elevator is on its regular inspection so hope everyone would cooperate [and understand the situation]. Anna thinks that it cannot be helped that she has to climb the stairs. At the stairs, she looks up to see Sou trying to pick up some instant ramen bowls that had fallen down. Thinking that Sou’s plastic bag has broken, Anna asks if he is okay. To her irritation, Sou just turns around and keeps on walking with a high pile of instant ramen bowls which he had already picked up. Anna angrily thinks, “What.. At times, he’ll ignore me.. At times, he’ll start a conversation.. Even if I’m also like that, but..” Then, Sou’s pile of ramen bowls had fallen all over the place again. Sou quietly picks them up. Holding one of the bowls, Anna holds up her cellphone to Sou which says, “Buying so many all of a sudden, that is why you are now in this difficult situation!” Carrying four ramen bowls, Sou writes back on his cellphone, “After the notebook, you are now using a cellphone. You really have brains--” Carrying three ramen bowls, Anna is irked by that. Anna writes, “Is that the kind of attitude you should have, towards someone who is helping you!!!” Sou writes back, “Even if you ignore me, it is also okay.” Anna writes, “Hey, how can I just ignore it!!” Sou writes back, “It’s no problem for me to carry it all by myself.” Anna writes, “You obviously couldn’t carry [them all]!!” Then, she tosses the bowls and exclaims that it is too much of a hassle [to talk using the cellphone]. Sou sweatdrops and thinks that she is the one who started it. Anna shouts, “Sou! Before, I’ve always wanted to ask you so let me take this opportunity to ask you clearly. Sou, even if you said before that ‘temporarily let’s keep some distance from each other’ but, that ‘temporarily’, is too vague!! So clearly tell me the specifics!!” Sou goes, ‘Huh?’ After picking up the bowls again, Anna tells him that it isn’t about how many months but like what is the longest time or shortest time for it. Aghast Sou tells her that she totally doesn’t comprehend that kind of question and he’s scared of her being ‘short circuit’ [<-simple-minded]. Anna is puzzled by what he meant by ‘short circuit’. Sou shouts that she obviously doesn’t understand so she shouldn’t get herself entangled in something strange. “Just don’t mind me, and it is okay to just let me live a normal life.” To his surprise, Anna tells him, “Wha.. Isn’t it because I cannot do it, that is why I came to ask you?” Anna thinks that she is a bit surprised by herself. “Obviously, so near but I still cannot talk with Sou, I..”
Sou looks at her and sighs. Aghast, Anna apologizes to him and tells him to forget what she just said. She’ll also go look at the dictionary as to what ‘short circuit’ means. Sou sweatdrops and says that it is too late to say that now. “Then, let me tell you--.. The shortest time limit is ‘when Hinata believes me’. *Anna looks surprised* I also do not know why that guy started to not believe what I’ve said before. What is that tactic.” Sou asks her that weren’t she and Hinata going to appear in that Koshien-something competition. Walking behind him, Anna asks how come he knows.. Sou tells him that Hinata told him and his relationship with Hinata is really good. Irritated Anna tells him that he’s saying childish things again, her relationship with Hinata is better than his and Hinata’s relationship. Sou asks her if she wants to compare. Anna insists that her relationship with Hinata is better. Sou tells her not to talk about that. “If you are going to see Hinata, help me tell [/persuade] him, ‘There is also a time when you should believe the thing that Sou said. Stupid. Idiot.’ That type of stuff. *looks thoughtful* Generally, that is the quickest way.” Surprised Anna asks if it is okay if she just to say those things to Hinata. “Just tell [/persuade] him then, there’s no need to keep this distance!?” Sou didn’t answer. Sou is surprised when Anna happily climbs up the stairs faster than him. She says, “If that’s it, then it’s too simple ♪” Sou asks her how come she knows. To his surprise, Anna exclaims, “I know!! *turns to Sou* Because how is it possible for Hinata not to believe you [Sou]! *points at Sou* But!! You already cannot take back what you’ve said!! Mie- hahahaha” Anna happily whistles while going up stairs. Sou looks up at her then sighs. He mutters, “Totally doesn’t understand.” Narration: “Riding on with everyone’s thoughts, summer starts. In order to reach the goal, I[/we] should absolutely get in the finals!!” At the clubroom, Chiaki tells the girls that the preliminary results are out. She apologizes to them for not thinking since she had said some things that made them anticipate.. The three girls braces themselves for the news.
So, did they get in or not? Is the author just teasing with a cliffhanger or they really didn’t get in. It reminds me of the time when we thought that Hinata likes Anna and she is going to confess when Mari appears. Is the author a killjoy? =P Two major things are on the line for Anna to finally resolve things with her childhood friends. So, will the author resolve these things soon or drag it? Ugh..and this is a series that I cannot easily predict. Maybe it is too much of a ‘lucky chance’ for them to get in the finals and well, maybe Hinata didn’t get in either so the trio can at least spend more time with each other during the summer. It seems that Sou won’t be joining them to Hokkaido if they do win. Anyway, it seems that something is up between Hinata and Sou, too. What could be the thing that Sou is referring to that Hinata should believe him? Is it about Hinata not believing that Sou has given up on Anna or is it something about Mari? Interestingly, it seems that Sou is a bit ‘insecure’ or belittles his relationship with his childhood friends. Before, Hinata has to reassure him that Anna cannot hate him because of their quarrel before his last, last birthday. This time around, Anna is confident that Hinata believes Sou at all times, contrary to what he thinks. It makes me re-think about whether Sou or Anna is closer to Hinata. Before, I would say that it is Sou because Hinata tells him almost everything that he hasn’t told Anna but from this chapter, I got the impression that it isn’t only about how much things being told to the other. Closeness can also be how much one believes and understands the other..ah, something that isn’t only about how much one knows of the other, but more of the feelings and other intangible things. Well, it’s great that Anna is being proactive especially since it get things moving ^^ And obviously, Nanoka likes Hinata which I think Anna also noticed. =P Scans by all★wink汉化组.
Quote of the day:
Every day is a chance to begin with the first step. Don’t dwell in the past, move on into the future. ~ Daniel M. Wood.
Chapter 1 of Sugar*Soldier, Queen's White Rabbit and Ouji ka Prince
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
First of all, the next chapter of Skip Beat! will be out on August 20. So, it is about two more weeks wait. Kanojo wa Uso wo Aishisugiteru will be resumed by ankemaybe. The new chapter is already out in 17kkmh.com. Mush & Co. finally got their Pepsi Next commercial on the television and Shinya wrote the music ^^ I’ll working on four chapters of Mei-chan no Shitsuji and it might take a few days. In the meantime, I’ll introduce you guys to some new series that seems interesting but I’m not too sold on it yet to want to summarize it regularly. Just click on the title if you want to check out the Chinese scans of the first chapter.
Sugar*Soldier is by the author of Momo, Sakai Mayu. The story is about a girl named Makoto [guesswork name from 麻琴] who is determined to be cute to get out of being known as famous model Rika [guesswork name from 莉華]’s younger sister. Then, she literally bumps into Iriya who is playing ball on the hallway. Her coat got dirtied that she is forced to not wear it during the opening ceremony. Everyone is talking about her being Rika’s younger sister which makes Makoto really uncomfortable so Iriya lends her his coat. Then, on the way home, Makoto made new friends along with Iriya. But, Rika is there at school to greet her. The others start to murmur on how prettier Rika is compared to Makoto. Some of the friends want to go out with Rika. Iriya notices that Makoto is leaving. He calls her but she said that even if she left, the others think that her sister is more interesting. She is surprised when Iriya says that he also wants to hear more about her. This made Makoto run off. Iriya’s friend told him who Makoto’s sister is because apparently, he doesn’t know. From some distance, Makoto thinks that she had run away from shock since it is the first time someone told that to her, while she with her sister. Then, a senpai greets her and seems to be interested in her. When he gives her his email, she learns that he wants her to give it to her sister. Makoto is already on the verge of tears over her false expectation but Iriya appears and tells the senpai what he did to his girlfriend.
Makoto tries to protest but ends up agreeing to give the email. After the senpai left, Iriya amusingly has to convince her that not all guys are idiots like that so don’t be too disappointed. =P To her shock, Iriya has seen through her that she is forcing herself and doing her best to compete with her sister. When asked why she has to do that, Makoto tells him about the time in junior high when her classmates tell her that a guy named Watase [guesswork name from 渡瀨] had a crush on her. But, Makoto kept thinking that it is impossible and surely, he likes her sister. So when Watase is about to confess, Makoto shouted that her sister already had a boyfriend, before running away. Then, after three days, Watase transferred school and it turns out that Watase indeed likes her. She always regretted that and decided to be cuter in order to have more self-confidence so that she won’t hurt anyone again. To her surprise, Iriya says that he’ll also do his best to be cool [/handsome] and strong so they should do their best together. She thinks that isn’t what she meant but even if he didn’t become cooler, he is already.. Iriya takes her hand so that they can go. Makoto hopes that one day, she’ll be stronger and from the heart, like herself and someone. This story seems okay and I’m sure there will be a love triangle soon. I wonder if there will be something about sweets later on because the pictures have them. Scans by 離境漢化組.
Queen's White Rabbit or Joousama no Shirousagi is by Oto Hisamu of Hana to Akuma. [Edit:Special thanks to mya for the correction of the names.] Nishina Yukito [from 白兔 which literally means White Rabbit] is living a peaceful and seemingly boring life. One day, the teacher made him stay behind with his friend, Nanatsudo [from 七戶] to do some school work. It is already night when they finished. Then, there is an unidentified pyramid on top of the building. They investigate it. Yukito arrives first to see a girl with a crown, coming down from a spaceship, along with a couple of servants. Lacey, the girl, wonders if Yukito is the ‘White Rabbit’. Nanatsudo arrives and calls out to Yukito. Lacey kisses Yukito on the cheek. A bubble envelops them which pops and stars come out from it. Then, there is a huge white rabbit. Lacey exclaims that her wish came true because Reps came. She then declares that Yukito will be her servant. She introduces herself as the imperial princess, and her other servants, Poeniko and Kaena from the planet Kraura. By the way, Kaena is her childhood friend. Yukito doesn’t like being ordered around so he pokes Lacey’s forehead and tell her to ask properly when she needs his help. Lacey is shock that it is the first time she had been lectured. Lacey and others start following Yukito back home. Yukito and Nanatsudo are living at Sevendoor, a share house. The caretaker of the house is an old man named Imota [guesswork name from 芋田] whom Yukito helped to cook. Soon, everyone had dinner and Yukito is amused that Lacey doesn’t know how to use chopsticks. It turns out that Yukito belongs to a family wherein all of his siblings are female = two older sisters and one younger sister. They always order him around, bully him by making him wear girl clothes, and take his things at will. One day, he finally called it quits and wanted to move out when they don’t care about making noise that is making it difficult for him to concentrate for his exams. That is why he and Nanatsudo, who wants to accompany him, live at the sharehouse.
Poeniko explains to Yukito that he has been designated as ‘White Rabbit’ who can fulfill wishes through kisses. Planet Koraura [<- different spelling from scans so I don’t know which is the right one ^^;] has some sort of affinity with Earth so this works even if Yukito is an ordinary earthling. Lacey will soon inherit the throne but in accordance to custom, she is to go to Earth and find White Rabbit. And, then fulfill 10 wishes of earthlings. When Nanatsudo comments that she just wants to inherit the throne, Poeniko tells him that he thinks that Lacey just wants to meet her father’s expectations. That night, Yukito is bothered by what he told Lacey earlier about the commoners being pitiful if they have a queen like Lacey. He is surprised when Lacey sleep walks to his bed and lies beside him. Thinking that he is her father, Lacey tells him that she will show him that she can live independently so please.. In the end, Yukito sleeps on the floor. The next day, Yukito decides to help Lacey with her mission. He apologizes to her for snapping at her before, because she reminded him of his sisters. He sneaks her in his school and shows her his teacher who keeps on looking at his head using the mirror. They think that he is worried about going bald so they should put some hair on him. Yukito gets ready for Lacey to kiss him on the cheek but she ends up kissing him on the lips. Yukito is narrating that he wanted a peaceful life that is why he moved out of his house but it seems that he isn’t satisfied, and still wanting something more..which is probably why he went upstairs to check on that UFO. A bubble forms and burst. They look inside and the teacher had long hair now. While the teacher is thanking God for this miracle, Lacey hugs Yukito and exclaims that it is great for the first wish has been fulfilled. She tells him he did a ‘good job’, which irritates Yukito for she should at least say ‘thank you very much’. And that’s it. This series doesn’t seem to be overly ambitious = won’t be that long, because Lacey only need to fulfill 10 wishes. Hehe, the author still likes her royalty theme =P but this time, aliens. Well, at least this time around, it would be unlikely to end up in a sad way just like Hana to Akuma. Scans by 水銀工作室.
Ouji ka Prince is by Toumori Miyoshi of Akuma no Love Song. In Chinese, it is ‘Imperial/Crown Prince’? Prince?’ The story is about Tsunagu Fujimoto [藤本つなぐ] who is always told that she’s ‘too dependent’ and ‘follow others blindly’. Her grades are also not good. Yet, she never dreamt in her 16 years of life that she will be burden on a mission to choose the next successor. She and her mother like watching a show regarding royalty. They are fans of Crown Prince Takahito Ninomiya [二宮高仁] who arrived back to the country. Her brother is a NEET isn’t into royalty yet he cannot say bad things about them being a waste of taxpayer’s money because their mother will say that he doesn’t pay taxes. Tsunagu also has a younger brother who took her food since she couldn’t decide what to eat. Her brother ends up giving her some ‘alien food’ which is some drink. She happily thinks that it taste good and she thinks all food are delicious. While walking to school, she thinks that even if people think she doesn’t have a ‘self-ego’ and she is too ‘weak willed’ but she really thinks that ‘it’s really good’. Then, she overhears some girls saying that Takahito is handsome but he doesn’t have any expressions as if he is a doll, and as if he has no self-ego. Tsunagu thinks that it isn’t true for she and Takahito aren’t alike. Because as the country’s royalty who doesn’t have any political power, he still has to act to bring about national pride. She believes that he has to hide his self-ego in order to match everyone’s expectations because everyone’s ‘ideals’ are different. Then, in the classroom, Tsunagu overhears that they will have a new transfer student. A handsome light haired guy enters and Tsunagu notices that he looked a lot like Takahito. She shouts, “Crown..” but quickly covers her mouth. The new student looks flustered and asks how she knew he’s a prince. He tells them that he is called prince after acting at a cultural festival play as a prince. He asks them to please call him Ichinomiya Haruhito [一宮晴仁] while he’s there. Tsunagu wonders if he isn’t the imperial prince but then, that’s true for how could he be in that place. The name and hair color isn’t the same. Her classmates say that Haruhito is still super handsome that they would want to call him ‘Prince’. Tsunagu thinks that unlike Takahito, Haruhito has a lot of expressions. Yet, they are very similar. She wonders if the others do not notice this. To their surprise, Haruhito wants Tsunagu to be his guide to familiarize himself about the school. On a side note, there is a black haired beautiful student in her class whom I think might be a Tsunagu’s rival or friend later on. Soon, Tsunagu is showing Haruhito around the school. Then, she trips that Haruhito catches her. Tsunagu quickly apologizes and thinks that she is acting too formal. Haruhito says that it is okay. While she is still wondering if he is the Crown Prince or not, Haruhito asks her if she is always nervous upon seeing someone for the first time or is she suspicious if he is the Crown Prince or not.
Then, Haruhito starts to become nervous and says that he is joking for occasionally, people do say that he is the Crown Prince though it is the first time someone will say that, upon meeting him the first time. Thinking that Haruhito is acting so nervous, she thinks that he is Takahito himself and he is just wearing a wig. He is hiding himself in order to observer a commoner’s life and it will be very troublesome if he is exposed so she’ll pretend that she doesn’t know. She tells him that she is just mistaken for he is fundamentally not the Crown Prince. This made Haruhito ask if he is really different from the Crown Prince and why did she change her tone. Thinking that Haruhito is worried if she has realized that he is the Crown Prince and she should make him at ease, she tells him that he is a fairy tale shiny prince and even if he is like a prince, but he isn’t like the real noble Crown Prince. Haruhito holds her face and tells her that even if his appearance is like that, he is a real Crown Prince. This surprises Haruhito that he starts to backtrack by laughing and saying what he is saying about being a Crown Prince. Nevertheless, Tsunagi is convinced that he is the Crown Prince. To his surprise, she bows and apologizes to him as the Crown Prince. This made Haruhito deny that he is the Crown Prince but she insists that he just said that he is. As if having a headache, blushing Haruhito asks if she is too trusting that she easily believed it what someone said. She thinks that she is being told that again by someone but even if she has no ‘own opinion’ but she thinks she can understand him. Tsunagi apologizes to him and says that she should pretend not to notice but she is very nervous. She then tells him that she really respects him for he acts as an ‘ideal’ for the masses and she thinks that he’s really amazing. “So, I like you [Crown Prince Takahito] and I hope that you’ll stay in this school so I’m doing what you say [pretending/ want to get to talk with you].” This made the two blush. Tsunagi tries to clarify to him that the ‘like’ is respect and what she wants to tell him is that she won’t tell anyone about him. To her surprise, flustered Haruhito suddenly carries her ala princess and put her in the car. Tsunagi asks where they are going. He tells her that she bravely confessed yet she is mistaken. Then, Tsunagi sees a familiar building which she saw on the television show about the royalty. Haruhito tells her that the one whom she wants to confess to is that detestable, conceited ‘emperor relatives’ [= idiom for person with powerful connections] over there. In the office room, while reading a book, Takahito tells Haruhito that without permission, he is not to talk with him. And it isn’t ‘emperor relatives’ but ‘royalty’ [/imperial family]. “Stupid [older] brother.” Tsunagi goes into shock. And so, that is the start of Tsunagi’s story with the twin Crown Princes. Obviously, the two male leads are very similar with the ones in Akuma to Love Song that I wonder who’ll be the lucky guy this time around. Maybe to be fair, the author will make one get the throne while the other gets the girl. =P Tsunagi seems to be the timid and pushover type of lead so I wonder how this will go. Scans by defer
Quote of the day:
It's essential to keep an open mind, and to be willing--better yet, eager--to try new things ~ Michael Abrash
Chitose puts the ring on her left hand’s middle finger. Saaya and Midoriko say that it is cute and suits Chitose. Saaya tells Chitose that Yuki has never given her a ring so this is Yuki’s first time to do so. Shun asks if that is so, then he’ll buy her a ring. To Shun’s irritation, Saaya says thanks but she doesn’t need it because wearing a ring is such a hindrance so she didn’t ask Yuki to buy her one. Shun angrily mutters that she’s not cute, even a little bit. Saaya holds on his arm and says that if it is a lovers’ ring, she will consider wearing it. “Next time, let’s buy it together.” Shun blushes a bit and says, ya. Midoriko and Kanata look at the two couples. Midoriko says that in both sides of the room, it is lovey-dovey. Kanata tells Midoriko that they gamble their hope on the new club members, the first year new students. Midoriko says that she still likes guys who are older than her and maybe, she should seriously go on an offensive on Tadashi. Holding a knife, Midoriko exclaims that it is now time to cut the cake. Later on, at the apartment, Chitose and Yuki are kissing each other. Chitose bids him goodbye and see him tomorrow. Yuki says ya. Before she goes in, Yuki calls out to her again and says, one more kiss. Yuki kisses Chitose and finally goes to his own apartment. Sitting on her bed, Chitose happily looks at her ring. She kisses it and thinks that in her 16 years of life, right now is her happiest moment. “I hope that I can.. forever, forever, happily live together with Yuki-kun..”
Next day at school, after PE class, Chitose tells her friends to go ahead because she is going to wash her face. She removes the ring and puts it on top of the sink. After washing and drying her face, someone comments that it is a cute ring. She looks up to see Subaru holding her ring. Chitose happily greets him and asks if he is Subaru, she saw him on the television. Subaru just smiles at her and asks if her boyfriend gave it to her. Chitose blushes and says yes. He asks her how long they have been going steady. Chitose says that it is almost a month. Subaru comments that they have just started. Chitose asks him to give the ring back. Subaru says that a girl’s ring is quite small but his finger is slender so perhaps he can wear it. Wearing it on his left hand’s ring finger, Subaru smiles and says, see, he can wear it. After sweatdropping, Chitose asks him to give it back because it almost time [for the next class]. Subaru apologizes and to Chitose’s shock, he claims that he cannot remove it. He says that he needs some time to remove it so he asks Chitose to wait for a while and he’ll return it. Chitose exclaims how can that be and how can she allow that. She runs after him and tells him to wait. Subaru grabs the trash can and throws it in front of Chitose. The bottles inside are spilled all over the ground. Chitose calls out to Subaru who casually walks away. Then, a couple of guys tell Chitose to quickly pick and clean the trash up. Chitose did as told, but when she looks up, Subaru is gone. Aghast, Chitose wonders, what the heck.
In section 1-E, acting division, Saaya is surprised to see haggard Chitose breathing hard. Chitose had hastily dressed up and ran to that place. Saaya asks what’s happened to her and her hair is messy. Chitose tells her to call out Subaru. Saaya didn’t know him. Chitose says that it is Subaru-kun, he should be in this class, quickly call him out. Puzzled Saaya asks if Subaru is a surname or a name because there is no one by that name in her class. Chitose is shock by that. Chitose says, no way, but he is wearing the school’s uniform so could it be that he is a higher year. Saaya tells her that she has never heard of this name. She asks Chitose if she is sure that he is from the acting division, perhaps he is from the ordinary class. Chitose tells her that he is an actor, acting in that 9pm drama. Saaya says that she doesn’t know because she doesn’t watch television lately. Saaya asks a couple of guys about this Subaru, who is in the 9pm drama. One of the guys knows Subaru and says that he is a new star who is starting to become famous. It seems that he is from Star Fish Acting Company. Saaya asks if he is from their school. The guy says no, even if he doesn’t know which school Subaru is attending but anyway, he doesn’t go to their school. Saaya looks at Chitose who must have looked pale. Saaya asks her what’s with that person, did he do something to her. Flustered Chitose says no, it’s nothing, this isn’t a big deal. Chitose bids her goodbye and left. Saaya still looks puzzled. Chitose thinks that she couldn’t easily say that she was unexpectedly been deceived and her important ring has been taken away. “So stupid! That guy.. why is he pretending to be a student of our school.. What’s going on? What about the ring..!”
I’ve given up on feeling anything for either of the couple. =P This series is just keeping me very curious, like why did the author skip the lovey-dovey for the couple? It’s very strange..is the author sparing us from seeing Chitose x Yuki no chemistry scenes <- my opinion? It makes me think that there are more lovey-dovey scenes of Chitose x Shun than when Chitose went steady with Yuki. ^^; Maybe it will come later on during or after this Subaru problem. Yuki’s character is still not that flesh out..too typical ‘nice guy’. I’ll do say that the ring is cute =P Of course, I’m also curious what Subaru is thinking. I thought it is some sort of grudge with Yuki but then, he wore the ring on his ring finger. Is it something casual or does it meant something else? Lol, I actually thought that he likes Yuki ^^;; Even Chitose doesn’t wear it on her ring finger. A flag is also raised when she said that she wants to be with Yuki forever..that is like a signal that it won’t come true or well, major trouble is coming up. So, since Chitose is easy to fool around than Saaya, Subaru is taking advantage of this..whatever is his motive that has something to do with Yuki. No wonder Subaru seems to be clueless about the club, he doesn’t study in that school. Still, how come he knows Yuki? I don’t think it is a good idea for Chitose to keep this a secret. Subaru is cunning so he’ll definitely use that ring as a way to get Chitose to do what he wants. Maybe next time, Chitose would just wear the ring as a necklace though..it might not be suitable since it isn’t a plain ring. Isn’t it amusing that a ring is given and lost in the same chapter? The pace seems to be a bit fast in a way. =P Scans by 17kkmh.com
Quote of the day:
Appearances often are deceiving. ~ Aesop
Later on, Lele puts Eros in bed. Ding dong. Lele wonders if Taylor forgot to bring his key or it is Leo. She opens the door and sees Feidna. The two women are shock to see each other. Feidna asks why she is there and where is Eros. Lele wonders what she should do and why Feidna suddenly appeared there. Feidna wonders if Lele had [--] with Eros while she is away. Feidna pushes Lele and asks where Eros is, she wants to see him. To Feidna’s surprise, Lele pushes her back and blocks the door. Feidna tells her to move. Lele tells her that Eros isn’t at home. Feidna says that she’ll wait for him to come back. Lele pushes Feidna off and apologizes that it isn’t convenient so please leave. Aghast Feidna asks what she is, to dare hinder her. She is only gone for some time and yet, Lele became really audacious. She accuses Lele of becoming arrogant just because she is the new Devereaux girl. She asks if Lele knows what her relationship with Eros is. Lele tells her that she knows that they are lovers in the ‘past’ but right now, the one staying there is her. Later on, Lele asks Taylor if she was right about doing that. She shouldn’t have done that since it might cause a misunderstanding and Eros might also want to see Feidna. Taylor assures her that it is alright, she did well. It is better if fewer people knows Ero’s current situation. Lele asks him what Eros’ relationship with Feidna is. To Lele’s surprise, Taylor asks her if she likes Eros. Lele admits that she does. He tells her not to mind [/take offense with] Feidna since their relationship isn’t like what Lele and the outside world thought it to be. Feidna is someone whom Eros ‘brought home’ from the streets. Before, when Eros is acting as his assistant, Eros brought back a dirty girl to the workplace. The girl has been caught stealing because of hunger so Eros gave her some money. Unexpectedly, the girl becomes attached to him. From what Taylor knows, Feidna is such pitiful girl. She is an illegitimate child. Her mother abandoned her at age 13 in order to pursue her own happiness. Her rich businessman father doesn’t recognize her either so that is the start for Feidna to start living on the streets as a bum.
Because of his life history, Eros pitied Feidna and asked Taylor to give Feidna a job. After washing up, they found Feidna to be a beautiful girl so Taylor got her some commercials and it set her up on the path of becoming a model. Because the two are together night and day, they soon become lovers but according to Eros, Feidna is more like a family member whom he pities [/feel tenderness towards] her, more than love. After making a name, Feidna wanted to have a proof of her existence. She started to make friends with famous celebrities, politicians, businessmen, etc in the hopes that they can bring up her self-worth as well as hoping that this will make her parents who abandoned her to turn back and look at her. So, it starts and ends without her being able to fulfill what she desires. In this complex love game, she always ends up hurt. Since Eros saw all this, so he is more tolerant with her. End flashback. Lele starts to cry and wonders if this is ‘misery loves company’ since they encountered the same thing – losing love when they [/he] are young but then, she won’t yield. Lele takes Eros’ cellphone and erases 36 missed calls from Feidna. Lele thinks that is because she has confidence that she is the person who can give Eros happiness. At some building, Feidna’s manager cries in surprise to see Feidna. Feidna goes back to work and everyone is talking about her again. The manager happily claps and says that compared to the new brats in the industry, no one can compare to her. She asks him what about Lele. He whispers to her about the rumors that Glenn has let Lele go because she is not satisfied with his plans for her thus, they had a falling out. Since Lele is rarely seen on stage and she has no new commercials, the rumor could be true. He calls Lele stupid for letting go this huge opportunity to become famous. Feidna tells him to get her a ticket to Paris because she wants to meet up with Glenn. While flying to Paris, Feidna remembers Lele telling her that Feidna is ‘past’ lover and now she is staying there. Feidna angrily thinks that Lele is a brat who doesn’t know how far the sky and the ground is. She is going to make Lele pay the price for stealing her most precious person. Next chapter on Sept..5, I think because I cannot see the blurry scan. Blurb for the next chapter: Eros gradually get used to Lele’s companionship that the always high barrier of his heart had started to collapse. From the weakness of the heart, Lele’s presence starts to emerge.
Don’t ask me what happened to Lele investigating about Eros’ mother. ^^; Maybe it didn’t fit in this chapter and the author will put in the next chapter since the next chapter’s blurb is a bit ‘generic’ or she had scrapped it out all together. ^^;; Anyway, Lele manages to ‘shoo’ away Feidna and has started to make a niche for herself in Eros’ heart. Hehe, Lele is no longer the little girl who can be pushed around. =P I do worry how Eros will react if he knew what Lele did. Eros has a longer history with Feidna. Also, what if he knows that Lele lied to him and she did gave up her lucrative modeling job. Somehow, I think that Feidna can easily forgive Lele for that if she knows the truth. Whether Feidna would admit it or not, it is thanks to Lele that she is back to herself instead of the usual pitiful woman rejected and used by men. Being vengeful and focus at work made her forget about her failed love life. She will probably take Lele’s job away but like her, I think Lele can bounce back. Hehe, I think it would make Feidna green with envy if Lele did just that and also has Eros with her. =P Feidna is indeed a poor girl for what happened to her but I guess she also forgot where she came from and became too proud and conceited. Her pride must have taken a beating in one day wherein Lele is more famous than her right now and she took Eros. Feidna can only blame herself that Eros is stolen away. It is also unfair to chain him down when they don’t really love each other romantically. I do hope that she can somehow find the real love and ‘sense of belonging’ that she desires for someday. Anyway, after Eros gets better and get closer with Lele, it will be back to work..with a fierce rival. ^^ On a side note, I think Eros is a magnet for ‘lost girls’ =P It was Feidna first, then later on, it was Lele. Hehe. Scans by Blacknight.
Quote of the day:
The tragedy is that so many people look for self-confidence and self-respect everywhere except within themselves, and so they fail in their search. ~ Dr Nathaniel Branden
Reimei no Arcana -Dawn of the Arcana- [Chapter 28]
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Back at Lasik, there are dead people and snakes all over the place. One of the thieves seems to be dead while the other one is badly injured. Ahkil comments that this is beyond their expectation, for it turns out that there are that kind of Ajin-s. Snake Ajin says that they are being belittled for they thought that they can capture them with only 1 or 2 Ajin-s. “I suggest that you go find some more help.” With that, she and the other remaining Ajin thieves leave the place. Upon seeing the dead people, Nakaba sobs over her helplessness even if she obviously had seen it. Loki comforts her. Caesar just quietly looks at her. The next day, back at the palace, Azhar tells the others that he dispatched new troops to the town that has been robbed to help them recover. “Even if this time, we weren’t able to catch them.. but in the end, we found out the true motive of that band of thieves, and it seems that Snake Ajin is their boss.” Azhar asks Leo if there is any obstruction [/limitation] on his body in using the Arcana of Fire. Leo says none. Azhar says that is good and without his power, the loss would have been greater. He thanks Leo for his help. Then, they ask Nakaba to stay behind again. After everyone left, Caesar stands outside the door and asks Belias what he can do to help. He thinks that even if he is a prince, if he leaves the castle.. Caesar mutters that he’s useless. Belias says that is true, he wasn’t able to help a bit. Just when Caesar is about to protest, Belias reminds him that Cain is no longer around and Caesar should know it, what he should do right now. Caesar thinks, “But..if that is so--” Then, his thoughts are interrupted when Nakaba comes out of the room and asks why he is still there. Tense Caesar thinks that if he goes, and do what he should do right now, then.. Belias excuses himself. After he left, Ceasar hugs Nakaba tightly and thinks that he would have to leave Nakaba. This made Nakaba asks him what happened. Caesar breaks away and says that it is nothing. He asks her what Ahkil told her, and is she okay. Nakaba smiles and says, ya, he just discussed a bit about some things regarding the aftermath of what had happened. Caesar says is that so, then she should quickly go rest since she must be tired.
Later on, Ceasar is busy thinking over what Belias said. He then mutters, “Brother..” Flashback: Young Caesar called out to Cain and asked him to teach him in practicing his swordsmanship. Cain agreed to do so. While fighting with sticks, Cain told him that he did well, he got stronger. Caesar happily thanked his brother’s praise. While Caesar is practicing with someone else, Douglas told Cain that Caesar has the material to become good in fighting that he cannot wait what would become of him when he grows up. Then, Caesar asked Cain to practice fighting with him. This time around, Cain refused and said that he is leaving. Caesar had always been clueless as to why he is hated by Cain. However, from the gossips of the people there, Caesar learned that his mother had stolen the position of Cain’s mother. There are factions quarreling between him and Cain. His existence is an obstacle for his brother to inherit the throne. This made Ceasar thought that if he has a normal [/bored] expression and do not meet everyone’s expectation, would this stop him from becoming a hindrance to his brother. “This way.. can you now like me?” From then on, while Belias is teaching Caesar, he would say that he doesn’t understand the lesson. End flashback. “‘I’m tired’, ‘Too troublesome’, ‘I cannot do it’, ‘I can’t’, Even if I pretended at all costs, but I cannot escape from Belias’ eyes. Why do they have so much expectation from me? Why are you people, around me? I cannot do anything! I don’t want to do anything! But.. brother is no longer around..” In her bedroom, lying in bed, Nakaba’s Arcana starts to activate again. Dream: Ahkil begs Nakaba to use her Arcana again. “What is their next target? Where are they hiding? We shouldn’t let them slaughter so many people again! We need more information.. We’re relying on your miraculous power! Quickly see it for us!” Nakaba doesn’t want to see anymore yet she ‘sees’ a man attacked by a snake. The Snake Ajin with her snake. With one hand trying to ask for them, someone is enveloped by snakes. “This isn’t some kind of miracle, Ahkil!” Nakaba ‘finds’ herself standing on a town wherein the ground she is standing on, is filled with snakes. Nakaba screams. End dream.
Nakaba wakes up to notice that someone is in her room. She turns around and sees that it is Caesar. She is surprised when Caesar suddenly pushes her back down on the bed. He calls her name then notices that she has been perspiring. Wiping her forehead, Caesar asks if she had a nightmare. Nakaba hugs him and thinks that yes, it will be alright because with Caesar by her side, she can do her best. To her surprise, Caesar apologizes to her and says that he will be going back to Belquat. “I have always been running away from a prince’s obligation. I do not have that kind of strength which only that dog has.. and I also do not have a special ability or intellect.. The me who is like this, cannot protect anyone.. and I’m Belquat’s prince. Ever since before, my obligation is to assist my father, the king and my brother. ..right now, I still need to fulfill my own obligation. Even if.. I am being made into a conspirator [/rebel] by them.. I still have to complete my duty, as the prince..” Nakaba thinks but if he did that, and go back to Belquat at this time then.. Nakaba shouts that if it is like that, then bring her along with him. “It is because of my fault that Prince Cain was killed.. It’s my responsibility..” Caesar holds her face and tells her that she still has to help Lito’s mother. “And, it is because of that, you came to this place, right? *closer to Nakaba; nose-to-nose* And there are still a lot of things that you need to do.. and only you can do it..” Nakaba thinks, “But! But, I-- I'm your princess--” Nabaka starts crying and says, “No.. I don’t want.. Caesar.. if you go back..” Holding her to him, Caesar sadly smiles and says, “..I love you.. Nakaba..” Nakaba thinks, “You are going to be put to death [/executed] by them!”
Okay..that was really out of the blue for Caesar to decide to go back. Is duty more important than being with someone he loves? Okay, this is to help protect her by leaving temporarily. It is for the future. What Caesar is thinking is very, very risky because it could mean death. Yet, at the same time, if everything went smoothly, he can end up as king with the power to protect Nakaba. As a strategist, Belias might be able to help him, as well as Emilia. Anyway, they aren’t doing much here. How about blaming someone else other than Caesar and Loki for the death? Hm..I’m still a bit surprise over the possible parting of this couple. ^^; I wonder if Nakaba will use her Arcana to see if it will be alright for Caesar to go back. I think it would be awful if Nakaba can only just ‘watch’ on the possibility of Caesar being in some danger while he is away. I’m kind of hoping that he would know about her Arcana sooner or later here though, I’m not sure how it will help the plot if he did know about it. Will he make her stop using it because of the ‘side effects’? I’m sure he already has some hunch that something is up because Ahkil and others kept on having one-on-one talks with her and she seems to be hiding something. Since the thieves are Ajin-s, I think Loki will be useful later on since he seems to be banding the Ajin-s together for a purpose. Ah..but this thieves are more like terrorists so it might not be good to reason things out with them. As for the royal drama, it is really sad that the brothers ended up that way because of the intrigues by the adults. So, it is confirmed that Guran does love Sara more than anyone else. His advisers took advantage of his grief to make Rosetta the ‘Queen’ but it seems he still intends to make Cain as the king. This knowledge isn’t too reassuring for Caesar’s fate if he does go back. So, for Guran, it would be either accepting Caesar as heir since he is the only son left, or he could have him executed for killing Cain, the son of his beloved. Also, it seems that Guran has first hand knowledge about the Arcana. Did some disaster happen before because of it? Yet, why single out the ‘Arcana of Time’ during that village raid? Scans by 17kkhm.com
Quote of the day:
You may be facing a problem that leaves you feeling helpless. It may be the loss of a job, a difficult family or work situation, or health struggles. We have a powerful God to whom we can bring our concerns. So before you do anything else, remember to ASAP—Always Say A Prayer. ~ Our Daily Bread
Yay ^^
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Okay, The one 80 is out. It is already in 17kkmh if you want to take a peek. I'm currently working on it. I've also finished Reimei no Arcana 28 so that will be 2 chapters tonight ^^ Thank God, it is out..I'm going out tomorrow. =P
Ojousama wa Oyomesama [Chapter 82-83]
Friday, August 5, 2011
At Kanmitsuki residence, Utsugi informs Setsuna and Mioko that that Towako has been safely rescued. Setsuna is relieved to hear that and thanks Mioko for her help. Mioko tells him that it wasn’t really.. [<- being polite]. Utsugi is glad to have been able to contact Tsubaki earlier to inform her about it. Setsuna also thanks Mitsuya for his huge help. Mitsuya happily smiles and says that it is nothing, it’s good that he was able to help. Setsuna and Utsugi quietly look at Mitsuya. Utsugi whispers to Setsuna if Mitsuya has a dual personality. Setsuna tells him no, he is simply ‘haraguroi’ [/malicious; like Black Mitsuya]. Utsugi sweatdrops and thinks no wonder they are brothers. Mitsuya is surprised when Setsuna bends down to him. Flashing his most brilliant smile, Setsuna tells freaking out Mitsuya that he is really helped them a lot. “Thank you.” The other men are muttering that it is ‘brothers’ love’. Still smiling Setsuna also praises the other men for their work, which they did well. The men say, ‘not really, not really’ [<- being polite] Cat Setsuna tells Utsugi that if it is about acting cute, who can win against him for his standard is much higher. Utsugi sweatdrops over this. The scene changes to the couple’s room. Yuuga asks Towako if she is alright. Towako smiles and says, yes. Holding her face, Yuuga asks how she can be alright, just rest up for today. There is a small scene that earlier, Tokiko is relieved that her daughter is safe and sound. When Yuuga is about to kiss her, Towako remembers that Ritsuki kissed her. Thinking that she should tell Yuuga, Towako looks away and tells him that she was..by Ritsuki. Surprised, Yuuga asks if Ritsuki laid his hands on her. Towako says yes. Yuuga angrily hits the floor with his fist and curses. Then, Towako says that she had been forcibly kissed. Yuuga looks at her and asks, “Only kiss?” Towako says yes. Yuuga is quiet because he doesn’t know if he should be relieved that it is only a kiss but of course, he should be angry since it is a kiss.
Crying Towako apologizes to him. Yuuga wipes her face and calls her stupid, for it isn’t her fault. Yuuga kisses her and comforts her by saying that it is alright, he will quickly make her forget that unhappy incident. They kiss again. Towako tells him that she hasn’t taken a bath yet. After a pause, Yuuga pushes her down on the floor. Embarrassed Towako tells him not to be like that. Yuuga says that nothing matters as long as it is her. As Yuuga kisses her cheek, Towako thinks that it is the same with her, with only him, anything will do. “Except for Yuuga, I don’t want anyone else..” After a while, Towako says that even if she is very happy but in the end, she cannot do it. Towako pushes him away. She apologizes that she cannot do it since this is her room, it’s daytime and she is still wearing her uniform. He sighs and tells her that it is his bad so quickly go take a bath. Blushing Towako pulls the back of his jacket then gives him a kiss on the cheek. She goes out and says that she’ll go take a bath. This made Yuuga blush and thinks that he really lost to her. Later on, happy Towako thinks that all her uneasiness is gone and just like what Yuuga told her, she forget it all. She goes back to the room to find Yuuga sound asleep on the floor. She thinks that he’s definitely tired but then, it’s no wonder because he had always been worried about her. Lying beside him, Towako thinks, “Even if, before, I’ve always thought that it is something inevitable that I get married with Yuuga. But.. to be able to stay at his side like this, it is definitely a miracle bestowed by the heavens.” Later on, aghast Yuuga wakes up and calls himself an idiot for falling asleep. Towako is already sound asleep.
At the school, Reimi reprimands the couple as to where they went, that they are not attending school. The couple says that they are just passing a quiet and peaceful time. Embarrassed Reimi is about to shout that she.., Yasumochi happily says that she was lonely. Reimi tries to deny it but Yasumochi tells her to admit it because Saho is also always not there. This made Towako wonder what happened to Saho, who was lending her house to Ritsuki. She decides to ask Kaoru about it later on. At the teacher’s room, the couple overhears some ruckus by the girls over a teacher – how old he is, he’s so beautiful, don’t reckless touch him, what’s wrong with touching him a bit, do you have a girlfriend? The freaking out couple wonders if there is some mistake for the new teacher is none other than Ritsuki. The two quickly goes out of the room. Yuuga asks what’s with this situation, why is Ritsuki there, and as a teacher. Towako tells him that she also doesn’t know and couldn’t this be a dream. Ritsuki goes out of the room and calls out to the two. He tells them that thanks to money, he is an intern teacher in that place from today on. Towako asks if he has another plot again and do not bother them again. Looking down, Ritsuki says that he doesn’t have any plot, he only.. Yuuga becomes tense because he has a bad feeling. Blushing, Ritsuki says that he wants to stay at her side, this is something that he had never thought of. Yuuga sweatdrops and thinks that he is doing a tsundere. [<- a Japanese character development process which describes a person who is initially cold and even hostile towards another person before gradually showing their warm side over time. Source: wiki] Puzzled Towako tells him that she doesn’t understand what he is saying. Yuuga mentally wonders how slow-witted Towako is and just look at Ritsuki’s sparkling eyes. “He’s serious with Towako!” Kaoru appears behind Ritsuki and angrily looks at Ritsuki. He says that it seems that they are having fun. Ritsuki is irritated. The couple sweatdrops. The girls are going ‘ah--’ and hearts all around.
Kaoru tells Ritsuki that he doesn’t care how much money he has but here, he won’t tolerate his recklessness, and during his internship, he is the one in charge of him. Ritsuki tells him that the subject he is teaching is Physical Education. Kaoru insists that it is him. Ritsuki says that Kaoru is teaching Japanese history. Then, Setsuna arrives and gets angry since he was wondering what’s the fuss about but what’s going on there. Someone [probably Ritsuki] whispers that there is no need to tell him since he doesn’t attend PE classes so it has nothing to do with him. This angers Setsuna and whispers that he doesn’t suit to become a PE teacher. Then, Himeno arrives and asks what’s going on, can he join them. Yuuga angrily tells Himeno not to join when things are already complicated as it is. Flustered Himeno asks what he meant by that. Yuuga tells the guys [aka his rivals] to no longer do as they please. “No matter what you guys do later on, I and Towako won’t separate!” This made Towako blush but angered the other guys. Ritsuki asks him what he’s arrogant about. Yuuga shouts what about it, did he say something wrong. Himeno says that it irritates him that Yuuga is showing off. Setsuna says that he still doesn’t approve [/acknowledge] of him. Kaoru tells him to re-study on being cute. Thinking that it has become a complete mess, Towako tells the guys not to quarrel. The guys look at her and ask, “Huh?” While the other girls are going gaga over the guys, Towako is speechless for at this phase, she cannot fix it, but they look spectacular. To Yuuga and the other’s surprise, Ritsuki grabs Towako’s wrist and takes her away. Towako shouts for him to wait and let her go. At the clinic, Ritsuki lets her go and it seems he is going to talk with her. Elsewhere, Kyousuke is using his laptop computer. He mutters, “-Ritsuki, it doesn’t matter what you wanted to do with that girl. I will- I will [find] Takatou Yuuga’s weakness-” He then clicks on the picture of Yuuga’s ex-girlfriend which is beside Yuuga’s picture on the monitor.
It seems that Yuuga is going to have a lot of headaches later on. Poor him. And it doesn’t help that Towako is quite clueless over why the guys are quarreling with Yuuga. Anyway, I think whatever Kyousuke digs up about Yuuga’s ex-girlfriend will cause trouble. Hm..I guess Kyousuke isn’t going to do anything to Towako because Ritsuki has fallen for her. Of course, it turns out that Towako isn’t suicidal like how it appeared before. And, Setsuna isn’t about to lose to some kid. =P I’ve underestimate them. ^^; I guess I have to get used to ‘dramatics’ in Margaret series like this which uses that tactic for maximum impact on cliffhangers which always turns out into ‘everything will be okay’. =P Scans by 17kkmh.com
Quote of the day:
Falling in love with someone isn't always going to be easy... Anger... tears... laughter.. It's when you want to be together despite it all. That's when you truly love another. I'm sure of it. ~ Author Unknown
Kyou, Koi wo Hajimemasu [Chapter 90]
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Hiro immediately runs forward and tosses the curling iron away with his bare hand. Tsubaki calls out, “Hana..hananoi-san!? Just now..hand..” Hiro apologizes to the customer for startling her and asks if she wasn’t scald by it. The girl says no. Then, she shouts in surprise since she recognizes Hiro. Suddenly, a lot of girls come out and go to them. Pushing Tsubaki aside, they are shouting if it is really Hananoi, that hairstylist who is always on the magazine. “Why is he in our school!? Me, me, me, I want to ask you to fix my hair!! Me, too!” Tsubaki shouts for Hiro to quickly rinse his burnt hand on running water. To the girls’ dismay, Hiro apologizes for today, is his free day and if they want, he can be at his store to wait for them. “Do not be too disappointed. *smiles and puts his hand on Tsubaki’s head* Instead of me, my most anticipated disciple will fix everyone’s hair.” Tsubaki’s mother is still watching them. Tsubaki accompanies Hiro at the sink to wash his burned hand with some cold water. Tsubaki apologizes to him that it is her fault that he injured his important hand. Hiro tells her that it is great that girl wasn’t scalded. Tsubaki timidly says that she really didn’t expect that he will come today. Hiro asks why, of course he will come to this place and see his most anticipated disciple show off her talent in an open exhibition. Embarrassed, Tsubaki tells him to please stop teasing her about being the most anticipated disciple since she is only working at that store. Hiro tells her that he isn’t joking around because even if she is currently working now, but one day, she can do it. “That is what I think, prior to seeing your awful expression today.” While bandaging his right hand with her handkerchief, Tsubaki explains that she lost her precious thing the other day. “It is so important that I currently would want to run out and find it. No matter what, I couldn’t concentrate on hairstyling.” Hiro asks her, “That important thing.. is it more important than making your mother approve of you becoming a hairstylist?” This surprises Tsubaki. She tells him, no, it isn’t something that can be compared. Hiro says, “But, I think it is better for you to quickly choose. If that thing which you lost is more important, then leave the school and don’t give a care about leaving your mother here. It is better for you to go and look for it. If you want to say that it is more important to persuade your mother, then you should temporarily let that important thing go, and put all your effort in doing this school activity well. With these two opposing situation, the worst case scenario is not getting even one, at the end, right?” Tsubaki looks thoughtful. She thinks, “It is exactly as Hananoi-san said. But at that side.. about persuading mother, there should be another opportunity to do that. But, if I don’t quickly go and look for the bracelet, I feel that I won’t be able to find it anymore.. If I don’t have the bracelet, I would feel that the distance between me and Kyouta is very far away..” Thoughtful Tsubaki tightly holds her other wrist.
Meanwhile, poor Kyouta has not made much progress in going to his class’s store because of the girls selling him food and inviting him to their stores. Then, Kyouta overhears a girl telling her friend in going to that cosplay photo booth. Her friend says that she had heard that hairstyles done in that place is really awful for one girl got her hair pulled hard and another girl was almost scalded with the iron curler. This surprises the girl and decides not to go there. This made Kyouta wonder what [the heck] Tsubaki is doing. Then, before he can move a step forward, a girl slings her arm around his arm and tells him that their class is over there. Kyouta is gloomy that he is being dragged away. Back to Tsubaki, Hiro asks her if she had already chosen. Tsubaki says yes. She holds up both hands and slaps her face hard. Tsubaki winces in pain and Hiro sweatdrops. Looking determined, Tsubaki says, “I can forget about the bracelet and concentrate on in doing the hairstyles..” Hiro looks at her in surprise and asks if that is okay, since it is a gift by her boyfriend whom she’s proud of. Tsubaki exclaims that it isn’t good and of course, after the school festival, she’ll go look for it. “But if I currently prioritize in looking for the bracelet, he will definitely be angrier.. (I cannot trample on the importance [/reason] of separating with Tsubaki-kun.)” Hiro smiles at her and tells her that her mother hasn’t left yet, so quickly go. Tsubaki exclaims, “Yes..!” Hiro asks if right now, she can properly do it. Tsubaki exclaims, “Yes!” Hiro tells her that if she is still spacing out with the next customer, he is going to take over and replace her in helping the others in fixing the hairstyles. Aghast Tsubaki exclaims that she won’t let him do that. Just when Tsubaki is about to leave, Hiro laughs and says, “You’re back to your original self. I specially came to give back your valuable lost item.” Tsubaki turns around and asks, “Huh?” Holding the bracelet with his left hand, Hiro tells her that she dropped it at the washing hair station. Relieved Tsubaki sits down on the floor. Waving the bracelet, Hiro tells her that it is alright, thank you gift and, at anytime can.. [<- this part is in short phrases that I’m slightly confused if he is saying that it is alright not to thank him and she’s welcome anytime, or he’ll get the thanks later on, anytime.] Tsubaki gloomily calls out his name. Hiro laughs and apologizes for always not having a chance to return it to her. Teary-eyed Tsubaki smiles at him and thanks him very much for picking it up for her. This made Hiro blush.
Hiro tells her that is enough, she should quickly go to her class for how long is she going to make her mother wait. “Quickly stand up.” Tsubaki stands up and says, “Yes..” Holding out her hands to the bracelet, Tsubaki says, “Then, the bracelet..” To her surprise, Hiro pulls the bracelet away from her. Tsubaki exclaims, “About that..!?” Hiro tells her that he told her not to wear it during work and, what will she do if it got entangled on the customer’s hair. He also tells her that she is always in a rush and is very busy, does she want to lose it again. “I’ll keep it for you, for a while and go concentrate on enjoying yourself in making hairstyles.” Tsubaki exclaims, “Yes! I’m sorry. Back to making hairstyles!” Hiro wonders if she’ll be alright. And so, with a smile, Tsubaki makes a nice hairstyle for the customer while her mother is watching her. As Tsubaki uses a mirror to show the customer her hairstyle, the customer happily exclaims that it is amazing. Smiling Tsubaki smiles and thanks her. While she continues to observe Tsubaki, Tsubaki’s mother is surprised when Hiro says that her daughter has such a happy smile among her expressions. “Are you Tsubaki-chan’s mother?” Tsubaki’s mother apologizes to him for the trouble that her daughter caused him just now, and offers to compensate him. Hiro declines her offer and says that it is alright. She asks if he is a hairstylist. Hiro says he is, and he is working at parfait parlor. He gives her his business card. While Tsubaki’s mother is holding his business card, Hiro tells her that her daughter, who is fully devoted to work, has been such a great help. “And, apparently you oppose to her becoming a hairstylist..” Holding her hand up, Tsubaki’s mother says, “Ah..no, I’m actually not rejecting this profession, of being a hairstylist. It’s only that child.. Since from the start, that child is very timid and afraid that she will cower away from formal situations. She’s only good at sincerely studying.. Then, that child would unexpectedly want to become a hairstylist, that extrovert type of job. Don’t you think that it is inevitable for me to think that she isn’t suited for it? Getting into a good university is absolutely for the good of that child.” Hiro admits that flexibility and the ability to communicate are must-haves for a job as a hairstylist. “But, look at her today. No one is thinking that she cannot take customers. In the end, to become a hairstylist, what’s really important is secretly doing one’s best while firmly planting one’s feet on the ground [/being realistic]. Don’t you think that with just constant perseverance [/great effort], your daughter is suitable for this profession..?”
Tsubaki is taking her picture with her customers who requested it. The customer says that she will keep the hairstyle for the whole day. After Tsubaki thanks the customer, she notices Hiro is bowing to her mother as they bid goodbye to each other. Tsubaki quickly runs to her mother and calls for her to wait. “About.. today..” Her mother tells her that she asked her to come and yet from the start, it has been quite a mess. “At this state, do you still want to be a hairstylist?” Holding her wrist, Tsubaki says, “..the current me is still not that mature, and it may seem that there is no improvement anywhere but I absolutely won’t falter [/become weak]. This is the only thing that I wanted to do..!” Tsubaki is surprised when her classmate calls out to her that there is a customer waiting for her. Tsubaki tries to tell them to wait but her mother tells her to go. Tsubaki tries to protest but her mother asks if she is still thinking of giving everyone trouble. Thinking that she cannot persuade her mother today, Tsubaki lamely says, yes [I’ll go]. When Tsubaki is about to return back, her mother says, “I haven’t noticed it until now. When did it start that you have become quite calm in receiving customers even if it’s the first time you’ve met them.. *turns around to Tsubaki and smiles* Continue on doing your best [/gambatte].” This made Tsubaki teary-eyed and flustered. She thinks, “Ah, Tsubaki-kun, I’ve decided to walk on the path of a hairstylist. So, finally the day has come when I can go back to your side.” By the stairs, Kyouta sees Hiro holding the bracelet that he gave Tsubaki. Next chapter blurb: “Finally Kyouta vs Hananoi!?” Next chapter will be out on Aug. 20th. Hehe, what a cliffhanger, right? I’m expecting that on this chapter. Oh well..at least like I thought Tsubaki’s mother had finally given her go signal for Tsubaki to pursue what she wants and we can focus on the possible love triangle later on. I’ve always have this gut feel that her mother isn’t too unreasonable and she isn’t that too awful. I guess it is from the time on how worried she is of Tsubaki when she didn’t call home that she won’t come home that day. It turns out that she is just overly protective of Tsubaki. She must have thought that Tsubaki is such a late bloomer so going to college is good for her to gain more experience. I cannot really say that it is all thanks to Hiro’s help because he kept the bracelet and it made Tsubaki lose her concentration. Actually, in real life, such things might happen later on so it is good for Tsubaki to know how to keep her priorities straight early on. I do credit Hiro for giving the final push for Tsubaki’s mother to agree. I’m still hoping that Tsubaki’s mother can still get a new hairdo courtesy of Tsubaki. ^^ Hm..Hiro’s reason for keeping the bracelet temporary is logical but it does seem to hint that he is doing that for some other reason like he’s falling for Tsubaki. Of course, the fun part is on the next chapter, Kyouta’s reaction to that scene. =P Also, I wonder if Hiro will use the favors he did for Tsubaki in this chapter, later on. Scans by 水银工作室.
Quote of the day:
The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination. ~ Tommy Lasorda
Teaser for KKwH 90
Thursday, August 4, 2011
I’ll be working on KKwH 90. The Chinese scanlation is out ^^ Teaser: Tsubaki is messing it up badly that they are losing customers. Hiro arrived at the same time as Tsubaki’s mother. Thanks to Hiro’s pep talk and showing her that he has the bracelet, Tsubaki can finally do her best again. Hiro also talked with Tsubaki’s mother. In the end, Tsubaki’s mother finally agreed to let Tsubaki do what she wants. ^^ The cliffhanger is Kyouta seeing Hiro with the bracelet. =P
Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta [Chapter 49]
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
This surprises Natsume that she looks at him as he got off the train. Masaya looks back at her then waves. The door has already closed. Natsume starts to look really gloomy and thinks, “Parallelogram..” Then, she notices a folded paper on the floor. Thinking that it is something Masaya dropped, she picks it up and unfolds it. It is a flyer from a supermarket regarding sale items. A lettuce with the price 98 yen is encircled with a hand-written note of ‘must buy’. Natsume wonders what that is, is he a housewife. At the fastfood restaurant, Yukito sighs as he is about to change his clothes. Holding [/hugging] himself, he thinks that he can still feel Kotori’s lingering touch on his body that he cannot help but be at a panic and at a loss.. “I didn’t think that Kotori can do that kind of thing.. And, I thought that [we] will really do it. *going out of the room* Is..my expression too modest [/yielding]? I still wasn’t able to buy a motorcycle, and I was also frightened by that thing during the day, isn’t it really awkward [/bad]!?” Haruna greets him and asks if he is going home. Yukito lamely says yes. She asks him why he seems to be feeling down. Yukito admits that he is. Haruna asks him about it but Yukito says that it is nothing. He starts to blush because seeing Haruna made him remember how lovely-dovey she is with her boyfriend before. Yukito comments that Haruna is not bad being lovey-dovey with her boyfriend. This made Haruna blush and exclaim what is he saying, what lovey-dovey. To her embarrassment, Yukito tells her that he and Kotori saw the two of them a few days ago. “I’m so envious that you guys can naturally be lovey-dovey.” Natsume looks at him in surprise. She then slaps Yukito’s back hard and asks why he is saying envious and aren’t the two of them lovey-dovey. Yukito asks if they [2 Kaji-s] seem that way, even if while being lovey-dovey, he is still tense [/nervous] and cannot relax, not knowing what he should do. Haruna tells him that it is the same with her.
Yukito exclaims in surprise if that is so, when it doesn’t seem so when he looks at them, because they look especially natural and the mood is quite special. Haruna tells him that she doesn’t know what her boyfriend is thinking so she got closer to him to confirm it, that is what she had been thinking. “It is also possible that it looks natural because the time when we were going steady is longer [than yours].” Puzzled Yukito asks if that is so. Haruna tells her that if it is the first time for both of them to go on steady, then it isn’t necessary to be overly concerned about it. This made Yukito wonder if there is such a thing of wanting to get close because one doesn’t know what the other is thinking. Then, Yukito realizes something. “Could it be that for Kotori, this is also the reason? Could it be that she’s seducing me? *Creepy Kotori [<- Yukito’s imagination] is calling out for him to come closer a bit* She’s seducing me, right? That means, she is pretending not to know anything, but actually, she knows it? Is she feeling me out..? *tense and blush* Not good, I should calm down, do not be impulsive. Even if Haruna is like that, it isn’t necessarily so with Kotori.. If I’ve become impulsive and it didn’t go well, she might detest me. The most important thing is if I do something to make her unhappy, she will once again take precautions against me-- Ah! in the end, my brain is totally filled with bad ideas!” Yukito passes by a computer game shop and overhears a couple of girls raving about the upcoming new release of Doki Memo. They talk about when it will come out, and wanting the limited edition. One girl likes Hikaru while the other one likes the new character. Grumpy Yukito holds one of the Doki Memo games and thinks that there will be a 3 for that game. He wonders if Kotori will also buy it and what’s good about it that it has that many sequels.
Yukito goes into shock when the two girls start muttering that he is also been playing Doki Memo. Yukito angrily shows an X-rated cd to tell them that is what he is looking at, and that is what he wants. The two girls exclaim what’s with him, weirdo, and is he a newbie in striking a conversation [/hitting on girls]. Flustered Yukito thinks, “But.. Doki Memo..” At her bedroom, Kotori is moving her fingers and thinks that it felt warm during that time. “I still haven’t touched Yukito a lot. Unexpectedly, his body doesn’t have much flesh. No, it isn’t that. I didn’t notice it before, but I didn’t think that he has always been working out his muscles. *hugs pillow tight and giggles* Before, I had seen him half-naked. *blush* Uh-oh! I’m starting to imagine. *calms down* Natsume told me not to force myself.. I’m not forcing myself, right? It is alright that I also don’t hate that kind of frolicking? I like Yukito. It looks alright, right?” The next day, at school’s hallway, Natsume looks at Parallelogram’s data on her cellphone. Info: Main level area = Fighting regiment head. A guy who can cook. A considerate older brother who takes care of his younger brother ♡ To those who doesn’t want to accept me as the regiment’s head = Game is a game. If you are frustrated then come at me at once♪ [<- last line is guesswork since it is too blurry.] End info. Pouting Natsume quietly looks at it. Kotori calls out to her and asks what she is looking that because she had such a scary expression. Natsume forces a smile and says that it is nothing much, it’s just that so early in the morning, she read an idiotic ‘brief introduction’ and it is making her a bit twitchy. Kotori is puzzled by what Natsume meant. Then, Abe, together with Yukito, greets the girls a good morning. Natsume darkly looks at Yukito and thinks that he is Parallelogram’s younger brother. Yukito notices this and it made him nervously wonders what is it, did he do something wrong. “Could it be because of Kotori? But I didn’t do anything, basically..” Natsume looks away and looks down.
Yukito blushes when Kotori happily greets him a good morning. He looks down and thinks that he couldn’t dare face Kotori. Puzzled Kotori calls out to him. This made Yukito look up and greet her back. At what seems to be their usual place to eat lunch, Yukito opens the bento box and sees the words ‘Love’ in English and kanji, with starts and two little chicks. Blushing Yukito says that she made it beautifully today. Blushing Kotori tells him that she was quite enthusiastic when she did that. She quietly looks at him. Then, she looks at the right and the left [to see if anyone is there]. To Yukito’s surprise, Kotori puts her head on his shoulder. Blushing Yukito thinks that it is this again. “So, she is seducing me, right? Is she saying it is okay? If it isn’t, how come this happened so many times.. Which is it!?” He tries calling her name when Kotori suddenly sits up again and exclaims that he told her before that he will consider cosplaying for the school festival. “So, have you decided on it?” Nervous Yukito exclaims in surprise and tells her that ever since that time, he hasn’t thought of it. Kotori gloomily tells him that if he is still hesitating, how she can prepare a very suitable costume for him. To her dismay, Yukito refuses to do Doki Memo. He asks her what about her, does she want him to be the victim of the ghost. Pointing on her forehead, he asks that as an earth bound spirit, will she put a triangle [cloth/ hitaikakushi] there. Kotori tells him that she won’t be an earth bound spirit, she wants to be a cute gorgeous super ghost. This made Yukito sweatdrop and asks what a super ghost is. Then, they quietly look at each other. Kotori tells him to quickly eat his lunch. She is surprised when Yukito suddenly grabs her hand and holds it. She looks at Yukito who isn’t looking at her. Blushing, Yukito asks, “What do you want to do? What are you thinking? What do you want to do with me?” Kotori blushes and repeats, ‘what [do you] want to do’. He looks at Kotori and asks, “..you understand, right?” This made Kotori look in surpise while looking at him.
Hehe, it seems that Natsume is slightly interested in Masaya but obviously, there are things about him which irritates her. =P Masaya is really not ashamed to let the whole world know how much he ‘loves’ his younger brother. =P He’s pretty much perfect except for his huge ego. Yukito’s expressions are amusing as if Kotori is ‘harrassing’ him. It is really rare to see this in a shoujo manga, especially with two innocent couple. Nevertheless, I like it. Well, thanks to Harada, Yukito already had some hints on how to deal with Kotori, which he is already applying. The author is really addressing the awkwardness of a couple even if like they’ve mentioned, it didn’t seem so from the eyes of the outsider. I guess the only ones who are really at ease with that are Kotori’s brother and his girlfriend. =P Hm..maybe because they are going steady for a longer time. For a while there, I thought Yukito is going to buy Doki Memo to get some tips on how to deal with Kotori. =P Anyway, I think the two will be progressing to a higher level of their relationship soon. Scans by 17kkmh.com
Quote of the day:
Confidence contributes more to conversation than wit. ~ François de la Rochefoucauld
Tou Lang Merry Rose [Chapter 2]
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
[Free Talk: The first chapter can be read here. This series doesn’t have a Jap wiki so most of the names of the characters are guesswork, or more like invented names based on ‘sounds like’ of the Chinese names. Unfortunately, I’m awful at that. ^^; If you know the possible correct names, just tag it. Thanks~]
He tells Simoune to accompany Dulcie to the guest room for her to rest, and asks Kenny to help carry the luggage in. Flustered Dulice tries to tell him that she is already alright. Smiling Auguste tells her to treat it as a way for them to be at ease. Azalea urges Dulcie to go rest. This made Dulcie relent and agree to go with the twins. As the others leave, Auguste tells Azalea that she ought to be also tired but can she let him verify some things. Later on, Auguste examines Edgar’s letter to Azalea. He says that it is indeed from Tou Lang. They can verify the post stamp at the post office. And about Edgar Berufort’s death, there are many things he has to confirm because Tou Lang’s civil registry isn’t too trust-worthy [/dependable]. As Auguste returns the letter, Azalea asks him if there is no law and order in Tou Lang. He tells her that even if she said it so bluntly but it is also a fact which he hopes that he is mistaken about the people there. He says that if he has time, he’ll go investigate tomorrow but for today, Azalea should rest. He then tells Kenny to get the hat from the harbor, that he gave him. Azalea is surprised that it is her hat. While putting the hat on Azalea, Auguste says that he is honored to have a chance to return it to her. Azalea looks surprised at smiling Auguste. In her room, Dulcie is already sound asleep on the sofa. Sitting on the bed, Azalea looks at her hat. She wonders if she is right about following Auguste to that place for it seems that he knew from the start that they are coming. Occasionally, he’s kind when he mentioned about hoping that he is mistaken about the people there. Yet at times, he would do an inappropriate conduct like when he asked her if she wants to bet with him. Azalea looks at the hand gun on the bed and thinks that she cannot guess through what Auguste is thinking. When the moon is shining brightly in the sky, Auguste tells the twins that he is going out to work and they should lock the doors properly. The next day, Dulcie wakes up and yawns. She is surprised to see Simone looking down on her. Simone says that she’s awake. Dulcie quitely watches the twins tidy things up. She then asks them where Azalea is. Simone tells her that Azalea went out.
Flashback: Azalea told them not to wake Dulcie up. The twins told her that Auguste will be coming back at noon and she is to wait at home until he returns. Azalea said that this is her problem so she doesn’t want to push everything to someone and just don’t do anything. End flashback. Simone pours tea for Dulcie and says that is what Azalea said. The twins serve her breakfast but it seems Dulcie is uneasy about being served that she mutters Azalea’s name. Meanwhile, Azalea verifies from the post office that the post stamp of the letter is indeed from Tou Lang. She decides to go to the registry office next. Azalea asks the receptionist about confirming death certificates. The receptionist asks if she is a tourist and Azalea should go get a temporary registry at the consulate. [<- for identification] Azalea says that she is the decease’s relative. The woman says that a lot of people used that alibi before, using someone’s private information to do fraud. Azalea is irritated that she was accused of planning to fraud someone. Walking out of the building, Azalea thinks that woman is rude and Tou Lang is that kind of place. Then, she notices that there are a lot of people around. Then, she sees a huge ship by the port. She realizes that a lot of people are coming and going to that place so it will be very troublesome if they are to correctly register all of them. She remembers Auguste telling her that the civil registry isn’t too trust-worthy. She thinks that if the information isn’t reliable then even if she confirms it, it is also meaningless. She wonders if there is some other way. She decides to find some people who are acquainted with Edgar. Then, she notices a lady talking in a different language to her. Since she is holding a map, Azalea thinks that the lady is asking for directions. She apologizes to the woman that she doesn’t understand what she is saying and she isn’t familiar with.. She stops and realizes that she doesn’t know anything. Remembering the registry’s receptionist asking her if she is a tourist, Azalea wonders how she is going to find the people who knew Edgar. Even if she is run all over the place with her all might, it feels like her feet has not yet step on the ground. “Edgar, where are you?”
Then, she notices someone drops something on the ground. While she bends down to pick it up, she hears the two men talking about getting in touch with Edgar and yesterday, he should have come back. Azalea quickly turns around to call the men but a cart quickly runs by her and shouts for her to look out. After evading the cart, Azalea thinks that it might just be someone with a similar name but she has to confirm it. She squeezes through the crowd to follow the two men. She wonders why those two men are going on a winding route and she no longer knows where that place is. She sees the two men entering a building. She looks at the door and thinks that it is the backdoor. She hears some voices as if there is a dispute. She is startled when someone shouts that it is important to finish up the work or else, the police will be alerted. Another person calls the man stupid for shouting so loud. While thinking that these men seem to be plotting about something, Azalea didn’t notice someone is approaching her from behind. Then, she realizes the men inside are coming out to check if someone heard them just now. Suddenly, the man behind Azalea, puts his hand on Azalea’s mouth. While Azalea tries to shout and resist, the man takes off his hat and says, “It’s me, Miss Azalea.” Azalea notices a scar on the forehead and realizes that it is Auguste. Removing his hand from her, he whispers to her not to say anything. As Auguste puts on his hat, a couple of men come out of the building. They suspiciously ask the two what they are doing there and did they hear anything. Auguste starts saying something in a different language. The light haired man tells the dark haired man that since they don’t understand what they are saying, it should be okay. The dark haired man is still suspicious but he shouts for the two to leave. While Auguste is leading her away, Azalea remembers about the dropped item. She turns back to see the dark haired man taking out a knife to stab Auguste. Auguste pushes Azalea forward and tells her to run ahead. Auguste punches the man and starts running with Azalea. The two men start to chase after them. While running and holding up her skirt, Azalea exclaims that they will be caught so he should go ahead. Auguste says that it should be okay if they are in that distance from the place because what’s next is..
To the surprise of the two men, the police come out to arrest them. Auguste tells her that those men had repeated went after the products in the harbor. They belong to a theft ring and if thought to be enemies by their comrades, one won’t get away simply with a scratch. Auguste asks her why she is there. “We were always been secretly watching that place and waiting for all of them to be gathered before capturing them in one swoop. But, I’m quite surprised that you suddenly came out there.” Looking at the side, Azalea says that she heard them say ‘Edgar’. Auguste says that it is probably Edgar Nash, the dark haired guy who was after them. Azalea is sad to hear that it is someone else. She is embarrassed when Auguste asks her if she came all the way there for that. Holding a notebook, she retorts that she picked this up and wanted to return it. Auguste asks to see it. To Azalea’s irritation, Auguste burst into laughter. She angrily asks what’s so funny. Auguste tells her that he had spent two whole weeks investigating the theft ring’s members and their base yet she amazingly managed to do it for only one day. This puzzles Azalea. Then, a policeman calls out to Auguste as ‘Sir Kai’ and tells him that they have arrested 16 people and it is thanks to his help. Auguste apologizes for putting them on stand-by until he can get Azalea away. Giving to the police the notebook that Azalea had picked up, Auguste tells the policeman that it is a fake passport. It has the same name of the unconfirmed identity of the warehouse’s owner, so the stolen goods should be there. As Azalea looks surprised by this, the policeman thanks Auguste. While Auguste takes off his hat and puts on his glasses, Azalea mutters, “You..” Auguste tells her that she did a great service. Azalea shouts what kind of person is he, isn’t he an art dealer. Smiling Auguste says that he is, but because he is fluent in a lot of languages, he is frequently asked for help by all sorts of agencies. “Tou Lang has only been recently established and there are a lot of new things continuously coming in. Latest technology, all sorts of tradition, good things and bad things, they all come thick and fast. So whether it is the civil registry or the police, they are all very busy.” Azalea thinks that even if she has some suspicions, she can still distinguish whether what Auguste is saying is real or not, and she doesn’t understand Tou Lang.
Azalea notices that Auguste changes his tone when he said that he has other ways of getting information. “Edgar Beruforte apparently had truly passed away.” Azalea thinks that for a moment, Auguste had a deeply concerned expression, which made her decide on something. Auguste tells her that he investigated the hospital where Edgar died. “He died last December because of an illness. It seems that he isn’t suited with the very hot and humid weather of Tou Lang that his health is always in that condition.” Remembering Edgar wanting to go to Tou Lang, Azalea thinks that even if it is like that, Edgar still stayed at Tou Lang. Azalea notices Auguste calling to a flower vendor. Holding a flower, he asks Azalea what is Edgar’s favorite flower which they can bring to his grave. Azalea looks sad over this. At the cemetery, Azalea puts some flowers on Edgar’s grave. She tells Auguste that she got the letter after Edgar died so did someone else wrote it. Auguste says that for the meantime, he doesn’t know. “If it is truly like that, then it has to be investigated in order to know the motive for calling you to Tou Lang...” Azalea wonders if the person who sent it is still in Tou Lang since the letter is from that place. Azalea calls out to Auguste and says that she wants to investigate about the letter but she couldn’t do it on her own. She wonders what kind of person Auguste is and if she has suspicions, it will be endless [if she keeps on thinking about it] so in order to move forward, she needs his help. Holding out her hand to him, she says, “I will pay you a reward so can you give me a lending hand? I need you.” Auguste looks at her then he smiles. She is surprised when he says that during this time, she would still say that kind of thing. “I’ve told you that I’m gambling my life on you.” Wondering if he agreed to it, Azalea tells him, no, do not gamble on life. Auguste holds her hand and lightly puts it on his lips. He asks how about adding the other things they have [to the gamble]. Azalea looks dark about this that Auguste starts to giggle. Azalea angrily shouts for him to please not tease her. Auguste continues to laugh, and then, he asks if she is hungry, then they should head back to the store. When Auguste turns to walk, he seems to look serious again yet he seems to have a faint smile. Azalea follows him to the store where Dulcie, together with the twins, is holding the canary. Azalea thinks that even if she still doesn’t know anything about Tou Lang, but compared to walking alone, right now, her feet are truly walking on Tou Lang’s ground.
And so, Edgar is really dead. I wonder if he is a romantic or something that he would risk his health just to stay in that place which he loves. I guess he wants to die there. I really like Azalea and she is really different from the other girls of her era. Of course, Auguste is quite mysterious, and suspicious especially because he has two names. I think he is some sort of freelance detective aside from an art dealer. So, maybe this series is about solving such crimes/problems. I think that is how he got the twins who are very fond of him. It seems that he also likes to tease Azalea. Is it because of his feeling for her or he just wanted to lighten the mood? =P Scans by 17kkmh.com
Quote of the day:
What separates those who achieve from those who do not is in direct proportion to one’s ability to ask for help. ~ Donald Keough
