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Red Moon [One-Shot Chapter]
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
[Free Talk: This is a one-shot story by Matsumoto Natsumi, probably serialized in Ribon magazine. The story is about Maria, descendant of witches, who encounters Hiiro, a vampire who wants to free himself from an accursed ring. As usual, names are guesswork from the kanji. Chinese scans are available here. ]
Soon, it is raining hard. In section 2-A, a lot of students including Maria is wet upon arriving in school. Maria calls out to her best friend, Saya [小夜;small night] and says that she is giving this bottle to her. Saya says that it is beautiful, and is it perfume. Maria tells her that it is holy water to ward off vampires, made from rose water. Maria advises her friend to dab it on her neck first because she [Saya] always come home late because of club activity. Narration: “My childhood friend, Saya is the manager of the soccer club. Because she is a bishoujo [beautiful girl], she would easily be targeted by a vampire.” Saya comments that Maria hasn’t change a bit. She thanks Maria and tells her that she will use it. As the thunder claps, Saya says that it is quite nostalgic because when they were young, they will play witches, and there are a lot of magic books in Maria’s house. “Practicing encantations, making some strange medicines. It’s so much fun. Yawn.. sorry, lately for some unknown reason, I always feel sleepy.” Maria asks if she is tired, she has some stimulating tea. Maria is worried for Saya’s complexion isn’t that well. Then, the teacher arrives and tells everyone to sit because the bell has rang. After everyone has sat in their seats, the teacher tells them that it is raining hard outside and they have a new transfer student. As the teacher calls the student in, Maria is puzzled over this student who is transferring at this time. “Could it be.. a vampire?” The teacher introduces the new student as Kujou Hiiro [九條緋色; Nine Scarlet], transferring from England. When the lightning strikes outside, Maria screams in shock when she sees Hiiro with a glowing eye and his shadow forms a bat wing. The teacher, who is writing Hiiro’s name on the board, asks Maria what it is. Maria nervously says that it is because of the lightning. Her heart is beating fast and loud. She wonders what’s up with that shadow she saw. “Didn’t anyone see it?” The teacher tells Hiiro to go to an empty seat. While the girls are commenting how handsome Hiiro is, Hiiro passes by Maria and greets her. As she greets him back, Maria stiffens and thinks, “Wah.. such sharp maxillary canine[/fangs]. Bat wings. Sharp teeth. Could it be that a vampire..had really came!?”
During a break, some girls ask Hiiro where in England did he live before. Hiiro tells them that it is in Wales. They ask him about the ring he is wearing, is it from his girlfriend. Showing them the ring that has a pentagram, Hiiro tells them that it is a toy but after wearing it, he couldn’t take it off. “I’m also very troubled by it. Would you like to try to remove it?” The girls happily say that they would try. Then, some water is splattered on Hiiro’s head. Maria apologizes for it and says that she forgot the close the bottle properly. She is thinking that Hiiro would burn a bit because of the holy water but to her surprise, Hiiro is fine. While Hiiro is wiping himself dry with a handkerchief, she decides to use other things to make Hiiro show his true self. Maria gives him some garlic bulbs and cross as an apology. Holding the items, Hiiro smiles and thanks her. Maria reads a book and wonders what a vampire’s weakness is. She is puzzled for there is no reaction. Saya sweatdrops and asks Maria what she is doing. The other girls apologize to Hiiro for Maria is a strange girl, who always talks about some vampires and witches stuff. Hiiro just looks thoughtful about it. In her house, Maria flips through the pages of a book and says that it is all the same in the books. Then, she finds an incantation which can be used by a witch to differentiate a vampire from humans. She decides to use it. During science laboratory class, Maria got Hiiro alone at one side. While teacher and the others are at the other sides of the room, Maria doesn’t know if she can pronounced it right but then, she would just have to gamble it. While Hiiro is looking at a test tube, Maria starts to read the incantation. Upon hearing it, Hiiro’s nail became longer. He covers his ears and says to stop it. Then, the window breaks.
While everyone panic and wonders if it is an explosion, the teacher is calming everyone down. Maria thinks that there is a reaction and it is confirmed that he is a vampire. Maria is aghast when Hiiro touches her shoulder. She looks into his eyes then she couldn’t move. Saya calls out to Maria but Hiiro, who is already carrying Maria, says that it seems Maria is injured so he is going to bring her to the clinic. Maria mentally thinks, “No. That’s not right. This guy is a vampire. *being carried away by Hiiro* Save me, I’m going to be killed. It wasn’t easy to reveal his true self.” In the sports gear storage room, Hiiro tosses her on the floor. He tells her that the truth is, vampires can move around during the day, and they aren’t afraid of crosses or holy water..but a witch’s incantation has an effect on them. Holding her face, Hiiro says that it is a witch’s descendant, where did she learn the incantation, and where is the ring. Puzzled over the mentioned ring, Maria says that she won’t tell him. Hiiro says is that so. He bares his fangs and tells her to die. Thinking that she doesn’t want to die, and someone save her, resisting Maria shouts for him to get away from her. Suddenly, Hiiro got tossed back and hit the wall. Maria is surprised for when she told him to get away, he did. Her chest feels hot. She takes out her necklace and notices that the amulet ring is glowing. It is the same ring as Hiiro’s. Hiiro says that the rings are a pair. He stands up and tries to pounce on her but stops midway when Maria shouts for him to not touch her. Then, Maria holds out her hand and says, “Hand.” Hiiro obeys and puts his hand on hers like a dog. While Hiiro curses, Maria laughs and says that she knows it already, her ring can be used to order him around. Maria says that it turns out that the vampire who was punished by the witch is him, and this ring is the proof. Hiiro says that the witch feared his power and he was made to wear that accursed ring. “Not only does it control me, it also weakened my vampire powers. I was always searching for someone who can release the seal. And finally, I’ve found you. *holding his hand with the ring, to Maria* It will do if it is the witch’s descendant. You only have to kiss the ring and say the releasing incantation.” Maria tells him to lie down [on one’s stomach]. Hiiro immediately lies down.
As he trembles in irritation, Maria shouts who would help him release it, when he is a cruel vampire who has been attacking innocent people. “In place of my ancestor, I’m going to put an end to you!!” Hiiro tells her that that he wasn’t the one who did that thing. He says that he doesn’t suck blood [and kill them] but that person enjoys the pleasure of killing people. “The culprit is a cruel sinister person. *Maria realizes that there is another vampire.* The ring is useless on that person. You can only depend on yourself to drive in a wooden stake in his heart. Help me release the ring’s seal, and I’ll help you deal with that vampire. *smiles* How about it, Maria?” Maria thinks that he is right for it is hard for her alone to deal with a vicious vampire. To his surprise, Maria tells him, “I understand. Stand up, Kujou.” Hiiro stands up and happily says that finally.. He stops when Maria says that she won’t release the seal. “This is an order. *points at him* Kujou! You are going to work with me in eliminating that sinister vampire!” Hiiro is surprised. Then, he trembles and says that he is going to kill her. Maria shouts for him not to oppose her for everyone in class are watching. Narration: “Watch, ancestor grandma. I’m going to protect this town!!” At the hallway, worried Saya goes to Maria and asks if her wound is okay. While telling Hiiro not to get near Saya, Maria says yes, she is fine. When Saya is saying that is nice, she feels dizzy then faints. Maria catches her and notices bite marks on her neck. Maria realizes that it is done by a vampire. Hiiro tells her that he didn’t do it because he just transferred. Maria tells Saya to get a hold of herself and who did it. Sleeping Saya says that she will also be waiting tonight. Hiiro smiles and tells Maria that this girl has been chosen to become a bride. “A vampire will choose someone who will become his companion forever. As a companion, she will be beautiful and young forever. For you people who dream of not becoming old or not dying, it is quite an honor!” Thinking that Hiiro is the same with those others, Maria tells him to quit talking nonsense for how can she bear Saya becoming into that kind of monster. She grabs his coat and asks him how she can stop that guy. Hiiro says that it is simple. Pointing to her, Hiiro tells her to release the ring’s seal so that his strength will return and he can kill that guy in an instant. Maria slaps his hand away and exclaims that there’s no need for that, she’ll protect Saya by herself, and she will absolutely not release that seal. Carrying away Saya on her back, Maria thinks that she has to get that despicable vampire’s weakness.
Then, in Saya’s house, Saya is sleeping in bed. Her mother tells Maria and the others that Saya had severe anemia that half of her blood is gone. Maria looks at Saya and thinks that she has become like this because her blood is sucked up every night. Remembering Saya saying about waiting tonight, Maria asks Saya’s mother if she can stay there for the night to accompany Saya. The teacher tells Maria not to say such rude things but Maria insists to let her stay. Saya’s mother agrees. That night, Hiiro is watching the house from a tree. He comments that Maria said some amazing things but in the end, she can only watch with her eyes open. “A vampire cannot just be defeated with persistence. How about properly asking me [to help]?” He is surprised when Maria opens the window and tells him that she will be watching with her eyes open. She order him to first collect some logs, and inform her when that guy appears. Just when Hiiro is going to protest, Maria locks the window with a handkerchief. She says that the window is locked and she has already prepared the wooden stakes. She looks at Saya, then sits beside the bed. Holding a wooden stake, Maria tells Saya to gambatte, and she will absolutely protect her. Hiiro just quietly watches from the tree. Soon, Maria has fallen asleep. She hears some moaning. She wakes up to see a shadowed vampire sucking Saya’s blood. While wondering where he suddenly came in, Maria trembles while holding the wooden stake. She shouts for the vampire to get away from Saya. The vampire suddenly covers Maria’s mouth with his hand and prepares to bite her. Hiiro enters the room and grabs the vampire’s shoulder. He tells the vampire that he isn’t allowed to lay his hand on that girl. The vampire uses his claws to rip Hiiro’s coat, and then he quickly runs away through the window. Hiiro realizes that the vampire used a different window to get in, so no wonder they didn’t notice him. As Hiiro licks the blood on his hand, he looks at Maria sitting near the bed. Hiiro says that if she was a bit late and it is because she doesn’t want to release him from the seal. Maria stares at him. She goes to him and starts to hit him. Maria shouts that Saya is still alive, and he is useless for she told him to properly watch and guard. Hiiro holds her wrist and tells her that if it weren’t for him, she would have been gotten rid of. Thinking that her feet won’t stop trembling, Maria asks what she is going to do if Saya is taken away. She starts to cry that Saya is her best friend. To her surprise, Hiiro suddenly carries her. She shouts for him where he is taking her, and Saya is.. Hiiro tells her to shut up. He brings her to the tree to watch Saya sleeping soundly. He asks if she has calmed down. She says yes. She wonders if he brought her there to calm her. Hiiro says that he didn’t think that after 100 years, the witch is just a stupid brat. Maria glares at him and thinks, “Stupid.. and who is the one being ordered around the whole day by this stupid brat?”
Looking at the moon, Hiiro says, “As time goes by, people and streets change. The strong witch is also no more. Only the moon in the sky, doesn’t change from beginning to end as it quietly looking on the ground. I like the moon. Compared to any other vampire, that guy is quite lonely and free.” Maria thinks that a vampire who doesn’t grow old, did he pass the long time all by himself, just watching life passes by, at one side. Maria thanks him for saving her a while ago. Holding up his hand with the ring, Hiiro says that it is nothing, if she dies then no one can release the seal. Maria sweatdrops and says is that so. Hiiro says that compared to that, it seems that guy knows that there will be people keeping watch, so who told him. Maria says that at that time, the people there are Saya’s mother, Kogure-sensei [小暮;small evening] and the soccer club members. Then, Maria remembers the smell of the vampire’s hand when he covered her mouth. In school, at the chemistry laboratory, Kogure is busy mixing some chemicals. He sings that tomorrow is his favorite chemistry experiment, sulfur into magnesium, and hydrogen fluoride into magnesium. He stops when Maria appears behind him and says that his body smells of chemical drugs. As he turns around to her, Maria starts to chant an incantation. Kogure covers his ears and tells her to stop. Then, the window breaks. Maria says that he is the vampire who is attacking people, and the one who wants to make Saya as a companion. Baring his fangs, Kogure admits that she is right, he really likes Saya and she is the bride whom he, who had lived for 150 years, wants. Maria says that he also sacrificed some other girls. “Aren’t you also eating? That is one kind of argument. You obviously can suck blood and not let them die *hands trembling as she held a wooden stake* but why did you choose such a cruel method?”
While closing her eyes, Maria holds the stake up and thinks that this is the only thing she can do. Kogure tells her that it is because doing that is quite fun. Looking like a vampire, Kogure turns around and hits Maria away. Hiiro catches her and tells her how she can drive in the stake with her eyes closed. Hiiro calls out to the lolicon [Lolita complex] and tells him to go at him. Suddenly, Kogure strangles Hiiro and lift him up the air with one hand. Kogure exclaims that a wingless amateur is no match for him. Realizing that Hiiro is no match for Kogure, Maria quickly takes a bottle of chemical. She throws it on the floor and shouts for Kogure to let Hiiro go. While smoke is emitted and Kogure let Hiiro go, Maria coughs and wonders if it is because of the seal that Hiiro’s power is weak. Hiiro quickly grabs Maria and says that this time around, he will make her release the seal. As Hiiro brings her out of the school, Maria wonders what to do because if she releases the seal, his powers would come back but then, next time, he might attack humans. Just as Maria tells him to let her go, she is surprised when someone else grabs her. It is Kogure with bat wings, pulling her up. Hiiro immediately grabs Maria’s hand. Maria shouts for him to stop, where he is taking her. Kogure says that he will make it appear as if Maria jumped down the building and committed suicide. Also, that guy who can’t fly will also drop down along with her from that height. Maria screams when Kogure lets her go. Maria shouts why Hiiro can’t fly. Hiiro says that of course, it is because his power is sealed, so quickly release the seal. Maria shouts that she doesn’t want to. Hiiro calls her an idiot. Maria thinks that this guy is also a blood sucking vampire. To her surprise, Hiiro says that he can’t do a thing with her [since she is stubborn]. Hiiro pulls her into his embrace and tells her to hold tight on him. “If your luck is good, I can become your cushion. *Maria looks at him.* Only your blood can release the seal. If you were to die, I’ll be very troubled!” Maria looks determined. She says, “Me, too. I’m already fed up with being always rescued by a weakling like you.” Hiiro says, huh. Then, to his surprise, Maria kisses the ring and says, “Witch ring, release this person!”
Maria pulls out the ring from Hiiro’s ring finger. Maria is surprised when Hiiro’s eyes changed. She thinks, “Fierce blood red eyes looks like.. the red moon.” Hiiro laughs and exclaims that this way, he is free. With wings, Hiiro carries Maria. Standing up the building’s roof, Kogure exclaims that he suddenly has wings, and it is unfair that he has been hiding them. After putting Maria to safety, Hiiro goes to Kogure and shouts for him to go to hell. He uses his claws to exterminate Kogure. Maria thinks that it only took Hiiro a second do finish Kogure off. “Did.. I really do the right thing and release him from the seal..?” Hiiro licks his bloody fingers and says that Kogure is 100 years too early to bare his fangs on him. He goes to Maria and calls her name. Holding her head, he says, “As reward for saving you, use your witch blood to compensate for it. *Maria thinks that those red moon type eyes..and that vampire smile..* Relax, I won’t kill you. *opens mouth to bite her neck*” Before Hiiro knew it, the ring is already on his pointing finger. ^^; After looking surprise over it, Hiiro exclaims, “Maria, you..” Maria shouts for him not to move. While Hiiro freezes midway of attacking her, Maria exclaims that she would not let him take advantage of a situation and in the end, for him, that ring is a necessity. Hiiro angrily calls her a stupid witch and shouts for her to quit joking. Maria shouts for him to kneel down, and Hiiro kneels down. While Hiiro has a frozen smile, Maria says, “But, thank you for saving me. You’re 100% cool. I’m sorry, you can stand up now. Let me say, be like that, and bring me back to Saya’s house.” Hiiro spreads out his wings and carries her off. He tells her to remember this, one day, he is going to suck her blood. Narration: “If the moon is red and you are outside, please look up. In the moonlight, you’ll see a witch and a vampire dancing.” The end. I think this one short story is not bad. I find it amusing that Hiiro can be cool and dumb at times. ^^; I guess he just tends to let down his guard and had the ring put on him. ^^;; Though, maybe the first time, he put it on himself, not knowing about the seal. Hehe, with all that kind of ordering around, it reminds me of Inu Yasha and Maria is also quite a likeable character. It would be nice to see more of their ‘adventures’. =P Scans by 離境漢化組.
Quote of the day:
One person caring about another represents life's greatest value. ~ Jim Rohn
Mei-chan no Shitsuji [Chapter 116]
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Thirty minutes later, some mothers with their babies and young women arrive and call out to Nezu that it has been such a long time. Tami asks if housewives is the killer weapon. Kanzaki says that it seems. Tami sweatdrops since Fujiko is in a bad mood over Nezu flirting with the women. The housewives’ leader says that since it is Nezu’s request, there’s no need to persuade them so just wait for a while. Soon, the housewives take out their cellphones and starts texting. Tami is puzzled by what they are doing. Nezu tells pouting Fujiko to remember it well, in this world, the most precise and effective intelligence doesn’t come from the police or the CIA, rather, it is housewives’ gossip. While Fujiko sweatdrops in disbelief, the housewife leader says that they know it already. “According to the ‘Those Who Gossip’ [group], there are some handsome guys who got washed into the shore of Murasaki [紫崎] port.” Nezu wonders out loud if the handsome guys are the Shibata brothers. Kanzaki says that from the flow of the sea, it ought to be correct. To their shock, Tami admits that he has seen those two guys washed away by the sea. Nezu exclaims why Tami didn’t say so earlier. Tami replied that it is because they are looking for Mei. With glittering eyes towards the housewives, Fujiko exclaims that after graduation, she also wants to become like everyone else, a great housewife, and housewives are really amazing. The housewives tell her that they’ll wait for her. Nezu interrupts by calling out to Fujiko that they are leaving. At Murasaki [fishing] port, the unconscious Shibata brothers are lying on the floor. Some women are saying that they are very cute and they look alike so they could be brothers. Someone asks if they should call the ambulance. Another replies that there is no need for they are breathing. One says that she likes the younger one, and the other says that she’ll take the older one.
Soon, at the car, Fujiko and others hear a loud scream coming from one of the port warehouses. They hear Kento shouting to wait and give that back. They enter the warehouse to find the half-naked Shibata brothers being towel dry and hair blow-dried by some blushing old ladies. Kento blushes when Fujiko hugs him tightly and exclaims that it is great that they are alright. Rihito asks them where Mei is. Nezu says that they were the only ones that they had found. Fujiko asks if they aren’t together. This surprises the speechless brothers. Then, someone calls out that there is another one. The brother exclaims if it is Mei but the fisherman is holding a guy..Fei. Rihito pushes Fei down into the corner and asks where they took Mei. Fei tells him to relax for Xiang will use his life to protect Mei. “We are not the same as you guys who can only talk [about protecting Mei].” Dark Rihito grabs Fei’s collar and says that didn’t he say it before, next time, it won’t simply just be a haircut. With a haughty look, Fei mocks Rihito by calling him a homeless dog. Rihito snaps and starts punching Fei. The others just stand by and let Rihito beat up Fei. Then, Kento tells him to stop hitting but Rihito won’t stop. So, Kento has to physically hold Rihito back and shouts for him to stop. While quiet Rihito is breathing hard, Kento tells him that what that guy said is true because at that time.. Flashback: After the explosion, the Shibata brothers are going towards Mei. “At that time, the one who protected Mei is.. not us..” Xiang used his coat to cover Mei to protect her. End flashback. Beaten up Fei starts to laugh really loud and the brothers couldn’t react. Rubbing his shoulder, Nezu tells Rihito to give it up, it is just a waste of physical strength because that guy won’t say anything even if they question him through torture. “They had undergo training.. as killers, right?” Fei quietly smiles. Tami exclaims that they won’t know if they didn’t try.
Afterwards, with a shopping bag, Fujiko returns to the warehouse and asks what happened, did they learn anything. Tami tells her that no matter how they tortured him, he won’t talk. Kento scolds Tami for how could he say that in front of an ojousama. Kanzaki is drinking something, Nezu is smoking, and Rihito is leaning on the wall with crossed arms. Blushing Fujiko says that if it is about torture to talk, then let her also try it. Kento is surprised when Fujiko goes in the room where Fei is. Then, while the other guys just stand by, speechless Kento is surprised by what Fei is saying out loud. “Huh? Wh..what.. what are.. What are you.. What are you doing.. Don’t.. What are you doing.. Ah.. Ah.. Ahahahah.. ♥♥♥♥” Then, Fujiko comes out of the room and says that Fei is going to honestly confess. Kento sweatdrops in disbelief. In the room, they find limp Fei blushing and breathing hard. His head is a pillow, and his shirt is partially unbuttoned. With a sparkle in his eye, Nezu comments that Fujiko has really matured. The other guys are wondering what is this situation, what is that pleasured expression, what did Fujiko do to him. Trying to stand up, blushing Fei asks what they want to know. Kento says that isn’t it obvious, where is Mei. Fei looks away and didn’t answer. Fujiko winks at him and asks where Mei is ♥. Tense Fei exclaims that he’ll say it, he’ll say it. “Xiang, he.. definitely brought her to the place that we’ve agreed on..” Kento asks where that place is. That is.. Somewhere else, in an open field, Xiang is sitting on the grassy ground, with unconscious Mei in her uniform, lying on his lap. Narration: “Finally.. This way, [I/we] can finally do our best and attain the goal of world’s number one ojousama, Mei-ojousama.”
So, to Rihito’s frustration, Xiang beat him to protecting Mei. It does seem a bit queer that here, Kento is quite calm and clear minded than Rihito. I guess Rihito is very uneasy because of Mei. The torture scene is amusing. Well, if Fei can withstand hard torture, he is totally defenseless towards pleasure. =P I kind of want to know and don’t want to know what Fujiko did to him. ^^; I wonder how and to what purpose are they planning to make Mei as the world’s number one ojousama. Maybe we will have another flashback story type of chapter again to explain that ^^; And, it seems that explosion is indeed Shinobu’s doing like ‘get off my ship, I’m going on my honeymoon or else..boom’. =P Scans by 17kkmh.com
Quote of the day:
Frustration is the wet nurse of violence. ~ David Abrahansen
Reimei no Arcana -Dawn of the Arcana- [Chapter 35]
Monday, December 26, 2011
Then, a servant arrives and apologizes for the interruption. Ahkil asks what it is. The servant informs him that the punishment for the band of thieves has been decided – it is beheading in front of an audience at the public square. Everyone looks surprised by it. At the public square, people are waiting for the beheading. Someone shouts that because the leader of the thieves had heartlessly caused a bloody havoc in the country. It is such a serious offense, that she will be executed through beheading. They take out the criminal. The chained Snake Ajin sits down in the middle of the square while Baatar stands at the side. Nakaba and Loki are watching the execution with the audience. Nakaba wonders why the Ajin is given that kind of punishment when she has been collaborating with Prince Baatar. Then, Baatar bends down to the Snake Ajin and whispers something. The Snake Ajin looks shock. Nakaba looks aghast upon seeing that. She wonders if in the end, the Ajin has only been used like a chess piece. “Tell me the truth..!” Her Arcana activates. Flashback: The Lithvanel king congratulated Baatar for his 14th birthday and gave him THAT as a present. It is a young collared Snake Ajin. Baatar commented that it is a Snake Ajin. His father said that it is a rare Snake Ajin from a clan that possesses the power of an Arcana, wherein she can control the power of snakes. From generation to generation, the royal family had always been raising Snake Ajin-s. Baatar asked if Azhar also has one. The father said no, only the one who is going to inherit the throne, personally owns one. “It is a necessity for you to become king. This is not knowledge nor benevolence, it is apathy[/indifference]. Baatar, sooner or later, there will be a day when you will use this snake. Do not attract other people’s attention and properly train it.”
In his bedroom, Baatar thought that he recalls when his father ascended the throne, he saved a village that is being engulfed by snakes, and from there, he attained the people’s support. Soon, Baatar laughed and exclaimed so that’s what had happened. The Snake Ajin asks him what is so funny. Baatar told her that compared to that, what her name is. She is puzzled so Baatar realized that she doesn’t have a name. Baatar looked inside her dress. While she just blankly looks at him, Baatar commented that she is a girl, so he’ll give her a name. Holding her face, Baatar said Irasifu* will be her name from today on. [guesswork name from 艾拉希芙 = ai-la-xi-fu; if you know a better sounding name, just tag me about it. Thanks ^^] He tells her that it means goddess. While Baatar put on his coat, Irasifu repeated the word goddess. Baatar said that is right. Holding out his hand to her, Baatar called her name and told her come [to him]. Irasifu smiled over this. After some time, Baatar told cloaked older Irasifu that woman is quite troublesome. Irasifu asked if he is referring to Lana [拉娜]. Baatar said yes, for if he just let her be and don’t care for her at the harem, Lana would use his name to enrich herself dishonestly..she is like a poisonous woman. Irasifu said then now how about fighting poison with poison. “Just leave it to me.” Baatar let out a laugh and said that he didn’t say anything. While a snake slithers on the floor, Irasifu replied that she knows. Then, in her room, Lana screamed as a snake encircled her neck. Irasifu told scared Lana that she [Lana] doesn’t suit that guy. While the snake slithers, Irasifu giggled over Lana’s ugly face, and told her to die. The snake bared its fangs.
Back in Baatar’s room, Baatar told her that fundamentally, she is only to let the snake bite Lana to quietly resolve it but in the end, it seemed to have left a mark of [Lana] being strangled. Irasifu said that it is because upon seeing Lana, it put her in a bad mood. Approaching Irasifu, Baatar held her face and said, “Geez.. But, you were such a big help. Thank you, Irasifu.” This made her smile. Later on, by the outer hallway, Baatar told Irasifu that he’ll leave it to her. Irasifu said okay, she will act as a leader of a band of thieves then get captured by him. Baatar replied that is right, and afterwards, he can become king. “I will safely let you escape so relax and just do it. *held Irasifu’s face* I’m telling you the truth. I truly do not want to make you do this kind of thing. Sorry, Irasifu.” Irasifu smiled. Then, at the public square, after Irasifu had been taken out for beheading, Baatar bent down to her and whispered, “I’m sorry. If I let you run away here, it would be hard for the people to believe me. So for me, can you grandly meet your death?” Irasifu’s eyes widen in surprise. End flashback. Nakaba’s eyes returns to normal. Then, Nakaba has a really aghast expression upon learning the truth. Blushing a bit, Irasifu smiles back at stoic Baatar. Then, Irasifu notices Nakaba’s stricken expression among the people watching the execution. She thinks, “That girl.. how come she has that kind of expression. I remember. She is the one who posses the Arcana of reading Time.. Is that so. Has she already read[/seen] it? *flustered and teary-eyed* Don’t read it anymore. Don’t use those eyes to pry into my past. *Soldier holds up the sword to behead her* Don’t make me look miserable and pitiful. *black page with splattered blood* It isn’t what you think. I’m not going to die as a chess piece. I am going to grandly meet my death for the person I love.”
Such a tragic fate for Irasifu..and that is probably the fate of countless Ajins in the hands of royalty and humans. Because she figured out why Nakaba had that kind of expression, I guess deep down in her heart, after what Baatar said, she knew that she was used and discard like a chess piece as set up by the Lithvanel king. Actually, it seems more of a tool than a chess piece in ensuring that the chosen one taking the throne will gain the people’s support. The king probably thinks that Azhar doesn’t have the stomach to do this kind of thing so Baatar was chosen. Or, the king decided to make the ‘rightful heir’ king because of birthright rather than the one who is more capable. So catching the thief to become king is all just a ploy of everyone except for Azhar and the others. They are quite ruthless for it cost the lives of many people. It seems that Ahkil is the brains behind Azhar so I wonder if he had more or less figured things out, that is why he advised everyone to quickly run away. That or, he knows what Baatar is capable of after learning from Nakaba the truth about Baatar and Irasifu. Back to Irasifu, she wanted to delude herself that she is doing this for the person she loves and until that point, she must be hoping that he will save her from that situation, just like what he promised. Her heart finally wavered because from the view of someone else, in this case Nakaba, she is indeed being used. Interestingly, she has similarities with Loki. Both of them are willing to stain their hands with blood for the people they love even if that love is not returned. Of course, there are consequences for killing. For Loki, it isn’t the same anymore with Nakaba. For Irasifu, she is just being used and will now be executed for it. It makes me wonder if this is the reason why Ajin are ‘enslaved’ or have a low status in society. It is because they are too nice and naive so they are easily used, even if they are obviously more powerful and skilled than humans. I wonder for how long they will endure this kind of treatment. Is it because they don’t have a leader who’ll unite them and fight for their rights? If it is so, I think Loki will fill that void. So, until the last page of this chapter, I’m hoping that Loki will save Irasifu. His expression isn’t shown here but surely, he ought to have noticed Nakaba’s expression and Irasifu that he can partly guessed what happened. Irasifu can become a powerful ally and since the author gave her a name..it makes me wonder if she will live on or it is only for emotional impact, because she was given a name by Baatar. But, if Loki does save her, things will be bad for Nakaba since they are already seen together. That is if Loki finally leaves Because Nakaba’s vision of Loki killing someone happened when they are at Lina’s room and regarding how things turned up until now, I wonder if Loki will be killing someone from Senan. I’m thinking that it might be the king to ensure Lina’s freedom. That will depend if they really cannot get Azhar to the throne before they leave. Also, if Irasifu somehow manages to escape, Baatar will have a lot of sleepless nights in fear snakes if he lives on. Ajin-s may be nice but if they get angry, it can get life-threatening. ^-^ Anyway, whatever happens, it will be interesting to know as to what Nakaba and the others’ next move with this development. Scans Rei'S工作室 and 深雪汉化组.
Quote of the day:
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view. ~ Harper Lee
Free Talk: Teasers for Last Game 4 and Stardust★Wink 37
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Pending series: Mei-chan no Shitsuji 116, Reimei no Arcana 35, Ojousama wa Oyomesama 92, and Ookami-heika no Hanayome 28.
By the way, to those who read Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun and likes Shizuku x Yamaken pairing, I recommend that you read Amano Shinobu’s Last Game serialized in Lala magazine. The story is about huge ego ‘prince’ rich kid who fell in love with a plain girl who tends to defeat him in everything. =P Then, he tries to win her heart but she is a bit dense about romance. ^^; I think it is suppose to be a short series but it is now being continued by making it the girl move into ‘friendship’ with him instead of ‘love interest’ which he wanted. ^^; So, this time around, it is how he can make her realize that he wants her to be his girlfriend, and not friend. =P Hehe..good luck to him. This is being English scanlated fast so I won’t summarize it.
Christmas teaser for Stardust★Wink 37 courtesy of hejiawei333 from
baidu. The page with Anna and Sou is the chapter's last page cliffhanger. The words for ‘quit school’ can either mean dropping out of school or got expelled from school. So, Hinata did seem to pay a hefty price for being too close with Mari but that means, he is returning back to their hometown, right? Summary will be out when the Chinese scanlation is out.
Soon, Izumi brought her to an amusement park. Ai hesitates for she is still wearing her uniform. Izumi puts his coat on her. He asks if this is okay or does she hate it. She says no. Soon, Ai is gloomy after riding a roller coaster while Izumi is quite pleased with himself for riding it at night. He is surprised by her reaction that he asks if she is angry. She says that she doesn’t hate amusement parks but she really hates rides that make one scream. Izumi giggles over this. She is embarrassed but to her surprise, Izumi hugs her and says that it is only because it is a bit unexpected, and she is very cute. Ai tries to protest that someone might see them but he tells her that everyone else [/couples] are already immerse in their own worlds. Ai wonders if she also go there..her world with him is still not mature. When they have half an hour left before the park closes, Ai thinks that her time with him will end soon. Izumi suggests that they ride a Ferris wheel. As they watch the beautiful night scene. Ai notices a note that says about couples kissing inside will attain happiness. Izumi comments his amusement of that kind of legend but Ai says that is strange, because to be with the person one likes, already makes one really happy. Izumi hugs her and asks if she is happy. Ai says, yes. They kiss. She thinks that her body warmth and heart interweaved with Izumi’s but if everything cannot be done, she doesn’t want that. She wished that there is a way for time to stop.
Izumi is surprised that she is crying. He pulls away from her and asks what she plans to do afterwards. Ai says that he is a teacher and he knows his own position so what is he saying. He asks her if she remembered what he promised her, ‘I definitely will properly cherish you’, compared to anything, he will prioritize her as number one, forever. While he holds her hand, Ai thinks that she thought that everything will end on that day but for him to think of her. Ai tells him this will be it for them, she cannot keep this kind of relationship with him. Crying, she thinks that her feelings for him would one day pour all out. She tells him that they are breaking up. Izumi says that if that is what she truly wants, then they’ll break up today. The two hug each other. Ai thinks that it is for the future of her beloved and hoping that everything will all be quiet [/no rumors]. Then, the next day, Izumi is talking with some guys to not run on the corridor. Then, Ai with a short haircut passes by and greets him a good morning. She removes her shoes to put in the shoe locker and says that if he didn’t go to the office, he will be late. She calls him, Okamura-sensei. As he smiles at her, she thinks that with him, she unexpectedly can still naturally smile. He also says, you, too, Ooba-chan. Ai thinks that it is great that she fell in love with him for it enabled her to move forward. He was the one who changed her and guided her in walking one step forward. He is her treasure for life. Soon, it is spring again. At the bus stop, long haired Ai sits on the bench and she already got her diploma. She thinks that the closing ceremony ended quite late and it has been a long time since she went to this bus stop at this time. She reminisces the time how she met with Izumi when her hair got stuck on the zipper, and it has been one year since then. Someone says that her hair is now long. She turns around to see Izumi carrying a huge bouquet of flowers. He tells her that he has always been waiting for the day to give these flowers to her. She is a bit nervous since it has been a long time since they’ve talked. Ai asks is it to celebrate her graduation. He tells her that she guessed wrong. “Do you know what the color red meant in the language of flowers? *Ai is surprised* It is ‘love’s confession’. Ai-chan, congratulates on your high school graduation. Please, once again.. *Ai teary-eyed* go steady with me.” They hug each other. Narration: “I also really look forward to.. walking the future together with you..”
That’s it and hope you like it. ^^ Hehe, it is really a short series with only two chapters. =P Then, I guess we are only interested in the first and last chapter since Ai decided to break up with him in order not to cause more problems for both of them especially the gossips. Izumi is indeed the right guy since he waited for her, and he still love her even if she had that kind of past. Scans by 離境漢化組.
Quote of the day:
Love waits for one thing, the right moment. ~ Author Unknown
Christmas Greeting
Saturday, December 24, 2011
The happiest people don't have everything they want.
They make the most out of what they already have.
Misery starts when a person looks at the 10% missing and overlooks the 90% blessing.
We all have our own share of blessings. Some get them fast. Some wait for a long time.
What's important is, it comes at a time we most need it.
God knows best and He will give the best in His time.
Merry Christmas and God bless us all ^^
Vampire Knight [Chapter 78]
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Takuma comments that she is a devil and a pitiful woman. He bites[?] on her neck. Sara seems to say that what she wants are servants who cannot oppose her and having cute birds [girls] around her. The whole world’s vampires to serve her, a doll who won’t hate her and a convenient weapon that can eliminate pureblood <- Zero. And that child can be said is the crystallization of Kaname’s ‘sin’. They were interrupted by a knock. Sara orders Takuma to get back that doll that escaped and it is useless to resist. Takuma opens the door to see Shiki who says that he drank the tablets because it is the easiest way to go to his [Takuma] side. While Yuuki is surprised by what Zero just said, Hanadagi’s servant tries to attack him for hindering her but Zero give her a karate chop at the back of the neck and she’s out. Maria takes Hanadagi’s servant away as Zero ordered. After Maria left, Yuuki tells Zero that she was told that the one who attacked Hanadagi wasn’t Kaname, but Sara. She apologizes for messing up the school and after dealing with it, she will definitely stop Kaname. Before she enters the building, Zero goes after her and pushes her on the wall. He tells her that Kuran Kaname, all of his cells and existence, utterly pollutes everything. “He is the one who destroyed my everything. Family.. Ichiru.. And also, me..” Yuuki is surprised by his outburst and asks what he is talking about. Then, Yuuki looks at the side after Zero lets her go. Kaname has arrived.
Ya, plot is moving fast again. And, it is definitely a chess game. From the looks of it, Kaname is going to be checkmate soon since the ‘queen’ is taking the ‘important chess pieces’..but since the ‘king’ is going to make his move personally, I guess things will become very exciting and interesting in the next chapter. Scans by玖玖爱枢♀汉化 PS. This is a speed summary so there might be some mistakes. It is already midnight but I finished this because I'm going out tomorrow. =P Good Night/Morning ^^;
Word of the day:
If the circumstances of your life seem to be going from bad to worse, sending you into depression and despair, remember that God always hears and answers our cries—but it’s in His time, not ours. ~ Our Daily Bread
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun [Chapter 33]
Friday, December 23, 2011
Holding a small card, Shizuku arrives and says that she got this street stamp seal card from the tour [information] place. She tells them that if they can complete the stamp seals in the card by going around the [shopping] street to get it stamped, they can get a local specialty jam. Haru and Yamaken freeze. Tomio exclaims that is enough, and they have been waiting for her, sensei-sama. Gesturing to a chair beside him, Mabo happily tells her to please sit down. Puzzled Shizuku asks if they are always like that since this morning. Yamaken comments that it is because they are idiots. Tomio and Mabo start whispering that Shizuku is boring because she didn’t wavered a bit. Asako and Iyo freak out when Yamaken stands up and says forget it. He tells Iyo not to cause any trouble. Shizuku asks Yamaken aren’t they going. Yamaken says that he isn’t interested in moving around the [shopping] street together. “Or are you saying that you are coming to my side?” Holding Shizuku’s arm, Haru tells him, “Sorry, Shizuku is mine.” As the three idiots walk away with plans to walk around and pick up some girls, Yamaken tells Haru that he’ll leave it up to him. At a specialty store, Asako and Sasayan are looking at the things inside. Asako says that it is quite easy to leave Yamaken so could it be that he had already given up on chasing after Mitti. Sasayan says, who knows, but then, Haru and Shizuku are still going steady so, Yamaken ought to be unhappy after he was dumped. While choosing something for a gift, Sasayan wonders out loud what Yamaken will decide from today on, if they can still be friends. “..ah, that younger sister, from that side, *Haru is sitting with Shizuku and Iyo facing off* it seems hasn’t been thinking that way..” Asako sweatdrops and says, about Iyo.. With folded arms, Shizuku says, “Iyo, Haru and I are currently going steady. It is useless even if you make a move [on him].” Also with folded arms, Iyo answers, “But, Iyo also wants to go steady with Haru-senpai, that kind of person! So, I’m just asking him to give it a try and go steady with me. *points at the couple* First of all, let me say first, there is totally no ‘lovers’ kind of mood between the two of you, when you guys are obviously going steady.” Shizuku and Haru look surprised. Shizuku exclaims is that so. Shizuku thinks that not right, but then, for a bit, she also.. [so] people looking at them would also think that way. She says out loud that it is quite troublesome so what should she do. Iyo says that is right, and in the end, she should first deal with her external appearance. Iyo suggests that Shizuku let her hair down since she thinks that it suits Shizuku. Haru tells her to please don’t do that since it will be hard for him to find Shizuku. Shizuku asks him if he is depending on that to recognize her. Blurb: “Iyo..is the first to go to sleep last night.” After Sasayan and Asako come back to join them, they are talking about the huge shopping street where the clothes seems to be sold at factory prices. Shizuku says that for the time being, there won’t be any problem if she also collects the stamp seals. Then, they pass by an al fresco type of cafe. Yuuzan calls out and says if it isn’t Haru. Yuuzan is holding a bag of croissants. While holding some newspapers, Andou sips his cup of coffee. Haru looks totally aghast. Quickly grabbing Shizuku, Haru says that it is Yuuzan, let’s go. Stuffing his mouth with a croissant, Yuuzan says that Haru still takes Shizuku with him, and this old kind of reaction is really not bad at all. “Hahaha, go. Chase after them- Andou!”
Reading his newspapers, Andou says he doesn’t want to, it’s troublesome. Iyo has dropped her bag on the floor and looks surprised over Yuuzan. Asako calls out that it is Yuuzan. Sasayan says that Haru already left, so what is Yuuzan doing here. Yuuzan greets Asako and Sasayan, saying that it has been a long time, and he heard about Haru and Shizuku from Mitsuyoshi. This surprises Asako that she blushes a bit. Then, she quickly starts to look around. Sasayan greets Yuuzan back and asks if he specially came there for that. Yuuzan laughs and denies it by saying that is impossible, and it is only because it is summer vacation. He walks away with yawning Andou. At the playground, Haru and Shizuku are hiding behind an elephant slide. It seems that the three idiots are also there..well, two of them are talking with some girls. Shizuku is just quiet while Haru curses as to why Yuuzan is here, together with Andou. “Darn, it’s simply the worst type of combination..!! *notices that Shizuku is walking away* ..hey, where are you going?” Shizuku says why he is asking when she said that she is going to get stamp seals since she must give a local specialty jam for Takaya. Aghast Haru exclaims, “Jam!! You.. weren’t you just listening to what I’ve said just now? This street won’t do anymore because the shark has been let out.” Shizuku says that he is still talking about that, when they obviously going home today. Blurb: “Peaceful scenery..peaceful place that has a scenery.” With folded arms, Haru says, “That is because you don’t understand Yuuzan, and that is why you say that. Listen up. That person will do the things that I hate. And right now, he’ll definitely.. *looks at Shizuku who is looking at him; Shizuku is puzzled.* ..darn. Let’s go to the places that [you] have to go. Give that map to me. *takes the card that Shizuku is holding* Let me clearly tell you first, that I absolutely will not go to any places that has sweets! That guy would probably be licking sugar.” While Haru is walking ahead and talking on his cellphone, Shizuku follows him behind. Shizuku wonders what it is, because it always feels that something is off. “Ah, ah, is this it. The reason is because, Haru is walking in front and I’m always walking behind him.” She is surprised when Haru turns towards her and says that she is walking too slow. “It bothers me that you are walking behind, that I can’t walk on ahead. Give me your hand.” While walking Haru holds the stamp seal card in one hand and holding Shizuku’s hand on the other, Shizuku thinks, “Right now, doesn’t it look, more like that we are lovers? What to do.” Shizuku sweatdrops when Haru happily admits that he is excited over this stamp sealing thing because when he is still a small brat, he attained a perfect attendance broadcasting [/publicity] award. He comments that it is also okay to run to that place [to avoid Yuuzan?]. Shizuku says is that so, and what about Sasayan and the others. Haru says that they went to the business street, and after they finish, they’ll go and meet up with each other again.
Walking at a street filled with stores, Yuuzan happily says that he is really happy and shopping is the best to keep oneself from being lonely on an ordinary gloomy day. He is holding some shopping bags while holding a drink. Also carrying some bags, Andou says is that so, then it is good. Blurb: “Yuuzan: buys things as if it is the peak season for shopping.” Andou says that they were supposed to come and see beautiful girls in swimsuits so without sleep and rest, they went on a ride to that beautiful mountain scenery. “But in the end, I’m shopping together with young master Yuuzan. I’m unconsciously immersing in the joy of hard work!” Yuuzan replies if he is saying ‘how cruel, young master, quickly stop’. Then, Yuuzan notices a store where he wants to shop. Inside the store, while picking and buying multiple pairs of shoes, Yuuzan says that for several days, he has been forced to accompany his father’s wife[/madame] to parties [/gatherings] by the sea, and it already quite annoying. “Why do women don’t have any resistance towards ‘memberships’. Ah, forget it, I came here to look at the situation. It’s establishing mutual argument[/explanation], right?” Andou tells him to let go of Haru, and can’t he just not care about that side [Haru]. Yuuzan calls Andou useless and tells him that he [Andou] knows that his father want their [brothers] relationship to become good. Then, Andou tries to flirt with the saleslady by saying that she is cute, so after work, would she want to go out together and have some fun. “See, there’s a good man here.” [<- referring to himself] Holding his credit card, Yuuzan blushes and tells Andou to please not be [/say it] like that. While walking again, Yuuzan is now eating an ice cream cone. He says that actually, he is also fed up with shopping (even if he said that, he still bought a lot of stuff) and it isn’t that really interesting so like this, how about going to Kyoto to eat Namagashi [sweets that contain fruit jellies or sweetened bean paste]. At the other corner of where Yuuzan is walking, Yamaken is talking on the phone and tells his friends that he is already at the fountain. Yamaken’s friend tells him if it is the fountain, then he’ll go there, so Yamaken should just stay put. “Please, you do not move again!” Yamaken calls him friend stupid. “There’s no need for you to come. I’ll be able to quickly reach..” Then, Yamaken sees Yuuzan. Yamaken quickly runs away while his friend is shouting on the phone if he [Yamaken is listening to him]. Yuuzan looks dark and says, “..this guy is, and that guy is the same.. running away after seeing my face. What is that.. It really infuriates me.” Then, Yamaken crawls out some bushes to see Shizuku just about to bite on her corndog [hot dog sausage coated in a thick layer of cornmeal batter and deep fried in oil]. Aghast Yamaken asks her what she is doing there as if she is hiding among the bushes. Shizuku asks what he is talking about, when he is doing the same thing. She tells him that they are going to meet up with Asako and others but because Yuuzan came out, Haru made her hide there. Yamaken angrily calls out Haru. Shizuku tells him that Haru went to get stamp seals. Blurb: “Shizuku..the flower at the chest [of her coat] is something she stick on herself because it is damaged by moths.” Yamaken totally freak out when Yuuzan arrives and calls out to Shizuku, after seeing her there. Somewhat going in front of Shizuku, irritated Yamaken asks Yuuzan what is it, that he specially came after him. Yamaken freaks out when Yuuzan maliciously smile.
Yuuzan says that looks delicious, can Shizuku tell him where to buy that. Shizuku stands up and gets ready to show Yuuzan the store. Yamaken grabs Shizuku’s hand and asks if she is stupid, when it is an obviously lie to bait her. Teary-eyed from smiling, Yuuzan tells Shizuku to go with him. “You’re making me feel bad from what you are saying, Yamaguchi-kun. YOU CANNOT. DON’T TOUCH SOMEONE ELSE’S GIRLFRIEND AT WILL.” Tense Yamaken says that if it is showing the way, then he’ll show him the way. “Haha.. and you should be the one who ought let go of your hand.” Holding the stamp seal card, Haru arrives and happily exclaims, “Shizuku- Only one left, only one left! This is bad, getting the stamp seals is so much fun!! *shocks to see Shizuku’s hands are being pulled by Yuuzan and Yamaken* Wha..what is this situation!!” Unfazed Shizuku asks Haru what time does the product exchange ends. Later on, by the fountain, Asako happily holds her brand new high heeled sandals. Asako exclaims to Iyo and Sasayan who are sitting beside the fountain that the sandals are 20% off and if she knew earlier, she would have brought all of her allowance. While Iyo just sighs, Sasayan wears one of his new shoes and giggles that he also bought sports shoes. Asako asks Iyo what’s up, because since a while ago, she is quite listless. Iyo is startled when Sasayan mentions that Haru and the others are also quite slow. Blushing and heart beating, Iyo mutters as to how she can meet up with Haru with a feeling like this. Blurb: “Sasayan and the others: It seems that they have separated as each of them went on their way to shop for things.” Carrying a lot of shopping bags and his cigarette, Andou says, “Hey-- young ladies, you are really cute— Do you want to have fun with a good guy here? *sees Sasayan* Oh.. what is this. There is a boy here. Sorry about that.” Annoyed Sasayan says, “..Ha? boy!?” Asako mutters that from a while ago.. Blushing Iyo goes to Andou and says, “The good guy you are talking about. Are you referring to the guy, who is with you there a while ago?” Puzzled Andou asks where they had seen each other before. Mabo, and friends have arrived. Mabo calls out to Andou and says, “Hey, ojisan, with whom are you talking with? You’ve said good guy, huh? I can’t imagine it to be someone else, what good things have you done? You dare lay a hand on Natsume-chan, well, you are 100 years early!?” Aghast Andou tries to tell the trio that, no, wait a minute. Grabbing Iyo’s head, Mabo calls her stupid, and tells her not to be fooled by a silly pick-up line. Iyo exclaims that it hurts. Going in between Andou and the trio, Sasayan tells them to stop for this guy is someone Haru knows. While Iyo cries for them not to touch her, Mabo is surprised that Haru knows this person. Andou sighs in relief and says that it turns out that young master Haru knows them. He thanks Sasayan for saving him. Sasayan tells him that they just met a while ago. While gripping her skirt, Asako timidly says, “Ah.. about that.. Mi..Micchan, didn’t come along together with you?” Andou apologizes for unfortunately, Mitsuyoshi didn’t come with them. Frowning Sasayan looks serious.
They are all surprised when Haru and Yamaken suddenly stand up from the fountain. Tomio asks what they are doing. Haru exclaims that it is Yamaken’s fault that they got thrown[/lost] in. Flustered Yamaken hits Haru’s head. Shaking his wet hair and grinding his teeth, Haru angrily shouts that Yuuzan is a scoundrel who took advantage of the time he is nagging with Yamaken, and took Shizuku away. Sweatdropping Sasayan wonders, “Then why did, you guys, come out of the fountain?” Andou exclaims that young master Haru, who is wet from head to foot, is also a good guy. Haru quickly grabs Andou’s collar and tells him to give him Yuuzan’s cellphone number. Andou is saying something if it is okay for he has 100 phone numbers but Haru angrily shouts for him to quickly give him the number. Soon, Haru curses and runs off. Yamaken quietly looks at Haru. Standing beside Yamaken, Sasayan asks if it is okay for him to not go, too. Somewhat glaring, Yamaken asks him why he must go. Sasayan frowns and looks serious again. Finally, Shizuku gets her last stamp seal on the card. She blushes over it, and then, she walks towards Yuuzan who is holding his cellphone. Yuuzan has just informed someone probably Andou/Haru where he is. After hanging up, Yuuzan wonders what to do next. Yuuzan calls out to Shizuku and says that she is back. He asks her if it is okay to just leave those two guys who are quarreling, without a care. Shizuku comments that it seems that the route is quite long and the deadline for exchanging the product is at 17 o’ clock. Yuuzan laughs and says that Haru did a good job, too. “No, but rather, I should say because he was able to go steady until now.” Putting the card around her neck, Shizuku asks him what he is thinking that he went with her. While eating a long churros, Yuuzan says no, forget it, he should be saying he is taking advantage but he wants to say that he only wants to see that loathing expression of Haru. Blurb: “Yuuzan..Churros (one kind of snack) of course, it is the best if it is 60 cm long.” Sparkling Yuuzan tells Shizuku, “By the way, it seems that Haru is going towards this place. I think that if you and I make this place as our affectionate place, won’t that be amazing. How about it!?” Looking at the card, Shizuku blushes and says that even if he says that, she won’t do anything that will hurt Haru. While biting on his churros, Yuuzan looks at her. He asks if they are really properly going steady. Shizuku says speaking of that, they are going steady. [<- informing Yuuzan] The two starts to bow to each other and exchange greetings of ‘I’ll be under your care’. Shizuku says that even if there is totally no romantic love feeling, and it seems that the people around them also felt that way. Yuuzan says, “No no no, it’s alright, it’s alright! *looks at the side and smiles* The two of you looks really suitable lovers.” Shizuku looks at him. She blushes and tells him to forget it, it is not good for it will only turn into a conversation about romantic love. Yuuzan tells her, “Wrong, Shizuku-chan. Life is made of continuous choices. It’s also okay for you to consciously do it. It is also okay for you to do it unconsciously. Whatever you choose, it has an implication. You must give up on something. *smiles* If you never regret your choice, it obviously proves that your choice is right.”
Finally arriving, Haru angrily calls out to his brother. He only finds Shizuku. Puzzled, Haru asks where Yuuzan is. Pointing down, Shizuku says that Yuuzan is there, and why is Haru all wet. While angry Haru looks down to Yuuzan who is waving at them, Shizuku tells Haru that Yuuzan said that he doesn’t want to get beaten up by Haru so he’s leaving. Yuuzan is surprised when Haru calls up his cellphone. Haru says, “Yuuzan, next time, if you have any business with me, come directly at me.” Yuuzan laughs and says that what Haru saying is quite meaningful, for who is the one, who is running around all over the place. Haru seriously replies to smiling Yuuzan, “E-nough. Just come at me, and that’s it.” While Haru hangs up the phone, Shizuku tells him that there is obviously nothing to be worried about. She is surprised when Haru angrily glares at her. While kneading her head, Haru tells her that she hasn’t been listening to what he is saying that she isn’t allowed to see Yuuzan. Shizuku exclaims that it is because it has nothing to do with her. While the couple is arguing about this, Yuuzan is walking towards Andou. Yuuzan has a blank eyes-sad expression. Waiting for Yuuzan at the corner of a building, Yamaken calls out to him and tells him not to meddle too much in other people’s [H&S] business for it is very annoying. With a serious look, Yuuzan says, “..You really like her. So pitiful.” Before leaving, Yamaken answers, “..I have already been rejected.” Then, Yamaken freaks out to see his younger sister blushing and looking at Yuuzan, from the corner of the women’s toilet and bag store. She says, “..finally met him, destiny’s Möbius..!!” [Möbius is a German astronomer and mathematician. So Iyo is probably saying some nonsense things. Of course, it is more like ‘man of her dreams’.] Aghast and nervous Yamaken quickly grabs Iyo’s head and mutters, “Stupid [younger] sister.. let’s go back.” Yamaken drags Iyo away. =P Blurb: “Apple jam (costs 450 yen) attained in one’s hand.” Asako is happy for Shizuku who finally got her jam. Soon, Shizuku and others bid goodbye to Yamaken and others. At the train, sitting beside Haru, Shizuku has fallen asleep. Haru notices this so he gently pulls her head so that it would rest on his shoulder. He smiles and kisses sleeping Shizuku’s forehead. Then, Asako tells Sasayan that regarding what was talked about yesterday. “When we return, I want to once again go to Micchan’s place.” With somewhat expressionless eyes, Sasayan answers, “..ya, isn’t that very nice.” Later on, in the cram school, the instructor is talking about turning the grammar booklet for a question that would appear in the entrance mock exam. Shizuku asks Yamaken what it is now. Yamaken tells her that it is Japanese translation. Shizuku comments that it turns out that it is necessary to put in a lengthy reading as a test question. Later on, after class, Shizuku bids Yamaken goodbye. Just as she is going the opposite way, Yamaken calls out to her and says, “Mizutani-chan, I don’t intend on becoming friends with you. *Shizuku looks at him; he smiles* ..I’m sorry.” After a pause, Shizuku says, “Is that so. Then, goodbye and be well[/take care].” Shizuku looks at Yamaken who walks away. Then, she looks away from him and proceeds to walk at the opposite direction. She remembers what Yuuzan told her that if she doesn’t regret her choice, that proves that her choice is correct. In front of Micchan’s game center, Asako stands outside, and she is wearing her brand new sandal shoes.
A lot of things happened in this chapter in terms of character and relationship development. I guess the themes are ‘moving on’, and ‘courage’. I think it is a nice touch for the author to do it differently, courage test during summer. Well, they also did that but unfortunately, the author only mentioned it briefly, probably because she doesn’t want to drag the story. The first scene of the three sleeping together is really cute and for a change, that kind of pose doesn’t equate to a love triangle. ^^ First, it seems that the siblings are already/going to move on from their first major crushes. It is kind of sad but Yamaken doesn’t want to be friends with Shizuku. I guess he wants their relationship to be more casual or it is because being with her always, makes him fall for her more and it is more painful if his love for her would only be futile. There’s no need to always rub into his ego, that the girl he likes, was taken by Haru. As for Iyo, hehe, it will be really be amusing if she really end up or falls in love with Yuuzan. Yamaken has a lot to worry about that. =P Still, it is nice that he and Haru had mustered up their courage to face Yuuzan. Haru seems to have done that for Shizuku. He has indeed changed because he isn’t thinking of himself anymore. I don’t know if it is because of what Iyo said that they don’t seem to be a romantic couple, or he is in the process of going there, or both, but he is acting more like a proper boyfriend. He is at first stubborn about avoiding Yuuzan but later changed his mind for he wants Shizuku to be happy by getting the jam..and well, he also want to play that ‘stamp game’. He is also forced to call Yuuzan and tell him to go directly to him next time, rather than involving Shizuku. So, that train ride scene is really nice. ^^ Yuuzan doesn’t seem to be quite happy over Haru’s change. I’m beginning to think that what he told Haru before of not wanting him to exist, is just something he blurted out without thinking. It does seem that he is a bit insecure with Haru, probably stressed out with responsibilities and jealous of Haru that he is ‘free’ from all that. Yuuzan did mention about accompanying his father’s wife to different things, and given his personality, I think he would rather have fun, just like Haru. With all the sweets he has been eating, I hope Yuuzan won’t be a diabetic soon. I really love how the author fleshes out the characters, they are very unique with their idiosyncrasies. =P Hehe, I love this cast ^^ Andou turns out to have no short term memory ^^; He does seem to be a bit of opposite version of Iyo who easily falls for the opposite sex, and thinks that they are heaven’s gift to their respective opposite sex. =P I’m curious though how those two guys ended up in the fountain. Maybe, it will be mentioned in the compiled volume’s omake. And, there is still that other unresolved love triangle. From how Asako has been acting, it seems that answers Sasayan’s question that she has not gotten over Micchan yet. I wonder how this will turn out since after being rejected, Chizuru became a friend, and Yamaken doesn’t want to be a friend. What will Asako’s move? Hm..it would probably be different because unlike the other two, Micchan is unattached. Sasayan seems to be going to still keep it a secret. I think no one knows his feelings for Asako except for Micchan. Though it is established that both are quite ‘athletic’ and loves to shop. =P Scans by 離境漢化組.
Quote of the day:
Life is about making the right decisions and moving on. ~ Author Unknown
Daisuki Datta yo, Sensei... [Chapter 1]
Thursday, December 22, 2011
[Free Talk: TnK 33 is almost finish so I think I can get it up tomorrow. Regarding this series, the title means, ‘I really like you, sensei’ from the Chinese title. And obviously, it is another student-teacher story. Of course, there is something different about this series that makes it quite intriguing that made me curious, what’s going to happen in the next chapter. The plot is about falling in love again after a traumatic first love. The author is Shiraishi Yuki and this is serialized in Shocomi. And all of the names are guesswork based on the kanji. ^^;]
At the meeting place, Ai is surprised that it turns out to be a group date with some college guys. Her two friends tell her not to be angry. They say that even if they know why Ai doesn’t want to go into this kind of thing but they think it is almost time for her to have a new encounter. They tell her that they are not forcing her, but they only want her to be a bit happy. Ai is touched by her friends concern. She thanks them. Glasses guy, one of the college guys, comments that Ai is a very rare name. While walking with the others, the glasses guy tells Ai that she looks very mature that she doesn’t look like a high school student. Ai looks away and wonders if that meant she looks old. She is surprised when the glasses guy comments about her want to go steady with older guys. He tells her that thing that has happened is quite well-known, that Ooba Ai is a girl whose love affair with a teacher has been exposed. Flashback: Ai had been going steady with her modern language teacher, Saitou-sensei but it has been discovered at school. Saitou called Ai on the phone to apologize Ai for giving her so much pain. Ai told him that she isn’t in pain because she has him with her. She thought that it is enough for her to have him at her side. To her shock, Saitou apologized and said that he cannot be with her anymore because he, as a teacher, cannot destroy her future and so from today on, they are going to break up. Afterwards, Saitou quit working at the school. Then, Ai couldn’t contact him on the phone anymore. She cried for she thought that her future is about them being always together, and she always believed that, but now that she has been abandoned, she is in a total loss of what to do and where to go. She is in total darkness.
After getting off the bus, Ai is surprised when the guy earlier called out to her and said that he was thinking that he’ll see her again in that place so he was right about waiting for her. Ai turns away and says that she refuses to get her hair caught again[?]. The guy holds her hand and tells her to wait, he isn’t. Ai shivers because his hand is so cold. The guy says that he is quite bothered about what happened this morning. Ai realizes that he has been waiting for her at the bus stop and is it about the zipper. The guy holds her cut hair and says that it is crudely cut. Ai blushes for what kind of person would suddenly touch someone else’s.., what he is thinking. To her surprise, the guy calls her an idiot. She pulls away and reprimands him for being rude. The guy tells her that he got quite a shock when she suddenly cut her own hair. Ai thinks that she is causing problems again. She apologizes for making him feel uneasy about it. She is surprised when he asks if she has [free] time. Later on, Ai looks speechless over a meat bun, and wonders why he is treating her with a meat bun. The guy says that it is his compensation for her cut hair, and sorry that the only thing available is from a convenient store. Ai wonders if it is just because of this that he has been waiting for her, and he obviously doesn’t have anything to apologize to her about. She wonders if he let his hands be frozen stiff while waiting, just to apologize. Ai gives her partly meat bun and says that he must be cold. He holds her hand and says that he waited for her the whole day. “Can we see each other here again? I still want to know more about you.” At home, blushing Ai drops her bag on the floor. She is still in disbelief that it is the first time someone is very direct with her. Flashback: Ai told him that this perplexes her and she won’t always come to ride this bus so she cannot promise that they will meet again. The guy replied that he’ll just always wait for her. “My name is Okamura Izumi [中村和泉]. For the meantime, first remember it. *smiles* I will always wait for you to come.” End flashback Ai wonders if that guy will truly do what he said, since it is troublesome.
The next day, Ai rides on the bus and is shock to see the same guy sitting on the bench of the bus stop. She quickly hides away from him by pulling her hood on her face. She thinks that there is no need to do that as if his life depended on it, so could it be just a coincidence or.. Soon, it is night, riding in the bus, Ai is glad that she manages to ride the last bus because she finished work, late at night. She notices that it is quite cold tonight. While getting off the bus on her bus stop, she looks at the bench and sees Izumi sitting on the bench. She approaches him and tells him that there will be no bus coming anymore. Izumi smiles and tells her that it is alright for he isn’t waiting for the bus. “You’ve finally look towards my side.” She blushes when he touches her warm face with his icy cold hand. Ai thinks she couldn’t refuse him, for it seems that there is finally a light in the darkness, and perhaps, she can now finally move on. She is surprised when Izumi suddenly leans on her shoulder. He apologizes and tells her to let him do that for a while. Thinking that he must be feverish from waiting for her, Ai asks him where his house is since it would be troublesome if he faints midway on his way home. He blushes when she offers to bring him to his house. Inside the house, Ai tells him to call his family but she is surprised when he said that they are not there since he is already working. Ai backs away in shock for she thought that he is around her age. She blushes when he said that no wonder she easily offered to bring him home [thinking that he lives with his family] and he had a bit of anticipation about it. Just when embarrassed Ai is about to leave, Izumi kneels down the floor. Worried, she goes to him and asks if he is alright. Izumi says that if she doesn’t care about him, he’ll die. Ai angrily shouts if he is a kid.
Soon, Ai checks his temperature to be 37.9C. She tells him that he has a fever so he should properly sleep to get better and drink lots of water. Then, she bought him Pocari Sweat [popular Japanese soft drink and sports drink], cold pack, and some food. He giggles and says that she can really take care of someone. “This side of you.. *smiles* In the end, I really like. Go steady with me.” This surprises Ai and tells him that it is impossible for she cannot like someone again. “I had an unforgettable love. (Regretful and disappointing first love) *covers face* So, I beg of you.. Please don’t like someone like me. (I already.. do not want to get hurt again..)” Holding her hair, Izumi says, “Is that so. ..but it is too late. You, who have already tried to love, ought to also understand, right? This is something that cannot be stopped so I’ll wait for you. Always, until the day when your feelings match up with mine. I’ll always wait for you.” And from that day on, they will meet each other on the way home from work at the bus stop. He would just talk, and she’ll listen. Scene 1: He says about asking his colleague to buy pudding for him and she thinks he likes sweet. Scene 2: He says that he had a paper cut from a revision paper and she thinks that it must have hurt. Everyday, they talk about trivial things and within her heart, he gradually become someone important to her. When Ai smiles over what he said, Izumi says, “..Ai-chan, I like you. I’ll definitely properly cherish you so come to my side.” Ai thinks that even if she is afraid of getting hurt but within her heart, she already feels that this is the person whom she wants to be in love with. They kiss. So, she thinks that she should abandon her past self because she wants to continue, moving forward.
Ai decides to go back to school. Within the school, she passes by people who are gossiping about her and that she even dare to come back. Her two friends happily welcome her back for they are always waiting for her since they are lonely. They assure her that they will treat her, the same just like before, even if everyone around them are whispering things. Ai is touched by what they said. Then, they ask her to help them with school duties as Perfect [student on duty], in exchange for always lending her notes while she isn’t in school. Ai laughs and says that it can’t be helped. She felt the world had become bright and warm again. A teacher calls out to the Perfect today to get the map for fifth period’s class. Ai goes to the material room and asks for the map for her world history’s class. A teacher tells her to wait for Modern Language’s Okamura-sensei who is coming soon, to return it because he used it for his fourth period class. Ai felt a sharp pain for it reminded her that Saitou-sensei had already left and is replaced by this Okamura-sensei. A moment later, the other teacher calls out to Okamura that a student wants to use the map. While Ai is facing away, Okamura slightly hits her head from behind and apologizes for arriving late since he ate lunch. When she is about to grab the map, Ai says that it hurts. Then, she turns around to apologize but she stops midway for it turns out that Okamura-sensei is Izumi. They both look surprise at each other. Ai couldn’t breathe nor hear anything. As the rolled map falls on the floor, Ai remembers the time when he confessed and kissed her. Ai felt her whole body and heart has been immersed into an icy cold water. “Once again, I had fallen in love with a ‘sensei’..”
So, the moral lesson here is do a background check on someone you are interested in before falling in love. I guess the theme of this series is how to get over the trauma, and making the same ‘mistake’ again. Her reputation is already messed up after the last one, so if she can help it, she will surely try to break it off with Izumi this time around. Izumi does seem to be head over heels in love with her to wait for her and win her heart. What would his reaction this time around upon learning that she is only a student..and not just any student, a student in the school he is teaching who has a ‘history’. Well, it could also make him understand why she is hesitant to fall in love again. Anyway, Ai seems to be a strong girl, and together with her friends, she can hurdle this predicament again.. and, of course hopefully, this time around, she won’t be abandoned when things become bad. I think this will be a short series because usually, it is for any series that has a guy confess and going steady in the first chapter. =P So, for the ending, I’m thinking that it will still involve the bus stop which seems to be a bit typical thing to happen in a love story like this ^^ Scans by 離境漢化組.
Quote of the day:
Love is like the sun coming out of the clouds and warming your soul. ~ Author Unknown
Bara to Juudan [Chapter 1]
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
[Free Talk: This is a new series by Kayoru for Shocomi. The title 薔薇と銃弾 means ‘Rose and Bullet(from a rifle)’. The story is a bit like Vampire Knight. Kuroki Mitsuki [guesswork name from 黑姫美月] has turned sixteen and there has been some strange things happening to her. She had a crush on her neighbor Shishizaki Ren [guesswork name from 篠崎煉] who is also her friend. By the end of the chapter, Mitsuki has awakened and became a vampire. It’s too early to judge this series but it looks promising. Since TnK 33 will take time to finish, I did this easy series first. I ought to get TnK 33 done within this week. ^^ PS. For double-checking, if your eyesight is really good and you can read Japanese, go here. It is partial raws from the official webpage. Tell me if I got the title and names right. Thanks ^^ Also, this will be continued if the Chinese scanlators continue it since they’ve mention in jmydm that they will stop after chapter 1..maybe to assess if they like it or not, later on? So, take that into consideration before reading this.]
Cover page: “Give your everything to me, until the last drop of your blood.” A rose pendant necklace is disintegrating. “Ah, Ren, I want to always be with you. *someone calling out, ‘Suki.. Mitsuki..’* Who.. who is calling me..? *Someone says, ‘Quickly.. Awaken..’*” Mitsuki wakes up from her sleep. She sits up on her bed and thinks that it must be a dream and it made her feel uncomfortable. Her mother calls out to her to hurry up else she’ll be late at school. Mitsuki quickly hurries to school because she is holding a zero record for tardiness. Then, she hears a motorcycle behind her. She looks back to see Ren, riding on a motorcycle. Ren smiles at her and says that it is quite rare to see her at this time. Mitsuki says that there are times when this happens. Ren comments that she obviously wanted to get an award [for no tardiness]. Mitsuki is startled for it is true. Patting the backseat, Ren tells her to ride on it. After Mitsuki sits behind him, Ren tells her to hold tight on him or else, she’ll fall. Blushing Mitsuki did as told and wonders if her heartbeat can be heard, for it might be revealed that she likes Ren. To her embarrassment, Ren comments that it will be nice if she has a bit more [bigger] chest. Mitsuki angrily calls him stupid and shouts for him to drop her off. Ren tells her not to talk nonsense. Narration: “I, Kuroki Mitsuki [黑姫美月], still didn’t know that on my 16th birthday, that day, my normal daily life has started to gradually be destroyed.”
During lunch break, Mitsuki has bought a lot of food that her friends asked if she can eat all of that. Mitsuki says that lately, she has a large appetite. Then, her friend says that she has changed lately. Shocked Mitsuki asks if she had become fat. Her friend says no, but she become beautiful. Mitsuki exclaims in disbelief. Her friends tell her that lately, she makes their heart beat and they are very envious of her. While Mitsuki looks at the mirror, her friends look out the window and say that Ren is going to pass the ball. She looks down to see Ren playing basketball with his friends. After Ren shoots the ball in the basket, one of his friends tells him to teach him. Ren comments that he [friend] is in the basketball club. While Mitsuki starts to eat, her friends gushes that Ren is also quite handsome and compared to him, the other guys are too boring. Her friends suddenly grab Mitsuki and exclaim that they are very envious that Ren’s house is beside Mitsuki’s, so exchange with her, and is she going with Ren to the Autumn festival. Mitsuki tells them that they aren’t going together. Mitsuki narrates that Shishizuki Ren [篠崎煉] moved beside her house last two years ago. Flashback: He frivolously greets her. Her first impression of him is as some frivolous type of guy whom she isn’t an expert in dealing with but unexpectedly..he’s very sincere. Flashback: Ren told Mitsuki that he doesn’t have a girlfriend because he is busy at work so he has no way of properly treating a girl. Flashback 2: At the gate, Ren called out to her for being late and good work with the [school] meeting, let’s go home. End flashback. He is also naturally kind that makes her very happy. And before she knew it, she had already fallen in love with him but because she is quite frustrated[/can’t admit it], she hasn’t told him yet.
When Mitsuki reaches her house, she suddenly felt ill when her heart beats loudly. Breathing hard, she wonders what’s going on, and she doesn’t feel well. Just when she is going to open the gate, she sees three girls in front of Ren’s house. They exclaims about finally finding Ren’s house. While one of the girls ask if it is cruel to ambush him like that, one of the girls says that it is Ren’s fault for telling them where he lives [<- got address from his workplace]. Just when one of the girls is about to take a picture of Ren’s nameplate on the door for Ren’s fangirls, Mitsuki stops her. After some struggle, the girl exclaims who she [Mitsuki] is, and then pushes her on the wall. The girls confront Mitsuki about sitting behind Ren’s motorcycle in the morning. When she is thinking that this is a bad situation, Mitsuki smells a fragrance. She becomes nervous when one of the girls says that the girl’s hand, the one who tries to take a picture, is bleeding. The girl grabs Mitsuki and says that it is her fault. Mitsuki glares at her and it made the girl quickly let Mitsuki go. When the girl is about to say that Mitsuki isn’t Ren’s type of girl, Ren grabs the girl’s hand and tells her not to decide things for him, on her own. “Compared to you girls, I absolutely like her more.” This made Mitsuki blush and the other girls quickly leave.
Ren invites Mitsuki inside his house. Looking inside, Mitsuki thinks that it is the first time that she came inside. Taking out his first aid kit, Ren tells Mitsuki to give her bruised hand to him so that he can treat it. Mitsuki wonders why Ren has to work, and lives alone by himself. She realizes that she doesn’t know anything about Ren. To her surprise, Ren touches her face and says that since this morning, her complexion doesn’t look good, and yet she doesn’t have a fever. Frantic Mitsuki tells him that it is just because she is hungry. Ren says that he is also hungry so how about they go to the festival together to get something to eat. Mitsuki exclaims that she wants to go. Ren tells her to get ready in 5 minutes. At the festival, Mitsuki thinks that for the two of them to go together to the festival, it seems like a date, and thankfully, they are neighbors. While watching Mitsuki happily eat, Ren sees a shooting gallery booth. Mitsuki giggles and asks if it will be awful if he didn’t get to shoot any. Holding the toy rifle, he tells her to shut up. He starts shooting and hits all of the targets. Mitsuki and other spectator girls blush over how cool Ren is. Then, Mitsuki sees a rose pendant among the prizes. She tries to point this out to Ren but he is already surrounded by girls who are asking which school he goes to and can they walk together. Mitsuki gets irritated that she starts to walk away. Ren notices her leaving. Mitsuki thinks that Ren is really too attractive[/playboy type]. Ren holds her arm and asks her where she is going by herself. Jealous Mitsuki tells him to just go and play with those other girls. Ren asks if she is jealous but Mitsuki tries to deny it. To her surprise, Ren puts the rose pendant necklace, which she saw earlier, on her neck. Ren tells her that she wants that, so he’ll give it to her as a birthday gift, even if it is very cheap. Mitsuki exclaims in surprise so Ren asks her if she forgot about her birthday. Ren laughs and calls her stupid. Blushing Mitsuki smiles and thinks what now, she is very happy. Ren says that he has work to do so he can’t walk her back home. Mitsuki says okay, and thank you. He teases her not to oversleep. Mitsuki exclaims that she knows already. Ren watches her leave.
In the street, Mitsuki looks at the rose pendant that Ren gave her. She thinks that this must be the happiest time in her 16 years of life. Suddenly, Mitsuki starts to feel ill again that she bends down on the floor. Mitsuki wonders what’s going on and she is in pain. Then, a man passes by. Upon seeing her, he touches her shoulder and asks if she is alright. Mitsuki turns to look him. Then, there is a scream. A policeman and a woman wonder what that scream is. The policeman sees Mitsuki biting the man’s neck with her fangs, and then she looks at the policeman. While the woman screams, the policeman shouts what she is doing, and calls her to stop. Mitsuki drops the unconscious man and uses the policeman’s head to vault herself up the roof of a house. With the full moon behind her, Mitsuki wipes her bloodied lips. The scared policeman wonders what she is. The next day, Mitsuki wakes up on her bed. She sits up and thinks that it is already morning and she doesn’t feel uncomfortable anymore. She wonders how she came home and the window [door to the balcony] is also open. After closing the window, she is surprised to see that she is missing a shoe and her feet are stained with blood. After dressing up, she goes to the living room where her mother is watching the television. On the television, there is news about at dawn yesterday, at XX city, a lot of men are attacked in the street and they were brought to the hospital. Her mother is nervous because it is nearby. Mitsuki looks tense when the news report mentions that at the scene, there is a shoe of a woman so the police think that the culprit is a woman. Her mother asks her what she is lost in thought. Mitsuki thinks that it is her. From the tree near her house, a dark haired boy says, “—finally, awakened, huh? QUEEN.”
The characters are likeable and because of the premise, I think their personalities can still change. Since Mitsuki didn’t remember what happened, maybe she has a split personality? The boy in the last scene could be Ren because he is already very suspicious. But, the hair color doesn’t seem to be the same..unless it is just a shadow or hairdye. If it is a different person, then we will have a love triangle. I don’t have much to say because I still don’t know the direction where this series will go. Like, will she have to go elsewhere because of this = new life, or she will still live there while hiding her identity? There are many possibilities and hopefully, it turns out good. ^^ Scans by 水银工作室.
Quote of the day:
All great changes are preceded by chaos. ~ Deepak Chopra
Stardust★Wink [Chapter 36]
Monday, December 19, 2011
At the city where the participants have gathered together, Anna is totally shock over Mari’s depressed expression. Anna nervously thinks that is obviously a total dejected look. “No, I’ve obviously decided not to mind her. But that will definitely make me unconsciously mind it ahhhh!!” Aghast Chiaki asks Anna that today she ought to be energetically concentrating, and is she listening to her. While Aya sweatdrops, Nanoka says that Anna isn’t listening. Anna overhears Hinata’s senpai talking. Senpai A [short hair] is grumbling about what’s with that ‘I’m sad’ look of Mari, and Mari is really such an annoying woman. Senpai B [long hair] says that Mari can also naturally do it, or she should say, Mari’s nature[/disposition] is really bad. “It’s because of that revolting behavior that her fiance ran away.” Anna screams, “Run away?!” Irritated senpai A asks what that is about when it is already enough that Anna created a fuss during the public examination meeting. Aghast Anna apologizes about yesterday and she isn’t talking about that, but rather about Kobayashi’s marriage. Senpai A says that apparently before the marriage, it fizzled out. “Actually, that guy is two timing. They kind of quarrel after San-chan [guesswork name from 小三], had a child. Fundamentally, she planned to quit being a teacher after getting married but because it ended in failure, she went to our school to suck up [to him]. *Chiaki looks aghast. Nanoka and Aya also heard it because senpai A is saying it out loud.* Because she came at the midway of the school term, so the rumors spread out quite intensely.” Sweatdropping Anna looks nervous and aghast. Senpai B says that the one who spread it is definitely Mari for this isn’t something a student can report to the others about. Senpai A calls out to Mari and asks if it is okay. Mari just lamely laughs and says that it is okay, no problem. Hinata just keeps silent about it. Anna looks at him and wonders if it is okay because Hinata is really worried since he is very kind. Later on, while Anna is saying that isn’t the side that she is worrying about, Senpai B calls out to Hinata to go to them. Senpai A tells Hinata to quickly hand over the flash card so that they won’t be late in the submission. Senpai B asks where Mari is. Hinata asks if Mari didn’t go there to them because he didn’t see her midway [on the way]. Anna looks surprised and two senpai-s are shock.
The two senpai-s scream their head off at Hinata as to what’s going on, and isn’t Mari conscious of being an adviser to suddenly just leave the students at one side..even if there is not much difference [that Mari is not there]. The two senpai-s argue about their points being deducted, if the adviser isn’t around, and whose points will be deducted. Hinata tries to pacify them by saying that he also took pictures by himself before going there, so there is no problem. Hinata stops talking when he notices Anna scowling at him. He asks her what it is. Anna asks him if he didn’t look for Mari, and is it okay not to look for her. “Time will be up soon.. Then, quickly go look for her now. I’ll also go with you!” Hinata tells her that [they] cannot go because that person is waiting for someone to look for her and she is that kind of person. “If I were to go, the same things will just repeatedly happen all over again.” Hinata is surprised when Anna tells him that he obviously wavered. “Even if you pretend to act calm, but since last night, it is already exposed!! *flustered and [angry] teary-eyed* Say the truth.. that today, this whole day, you have been thinking of sensei!! Even you said that ‘it doesn’t matter who that other person is, if I were able to like someone else aside from Anna,’. No matter who it is, that is a lie. *Flashback: Smiling Mari asking Hinata if aside from school, he has been painting at home because with just one look of his work, she knows.* It’s because you thought, ‘if it is sensei’ that is why you said that, right!? *Flashback: Mari told Hinata that she really likes the paintings he drew; Hinata looks nostalgic.* I am very happy that you straightforwardly said it to sensei. But, seeing this very distressed and very pained Hinata, I don’t like it.. *determined* Let’s go look for sensei!!” At a park-like area, Mari is sitting on the bench by herself. Flashback 1: Some students are saying that they don’t like Mari, and she doesn’t have common sense. Flashback 2: Her colleagues are giggling and say, ‘so you’re actually there [and overheard them]’. Flashback 3: Fiance says, “Sorry, Mari. About the marriage, just treat it as if I’ve never mentioned it.”
Then, breathing hard Hinata calls out to her. Teary-eyed Mari calls out to him and clings on to him. Using her hands to separate them[/get Mari to Mari that this will cause problems. Mari asks why, for didn’t he come because he likes her. Hinata tells her it isn’t that. Mari exclaims that if it is Anna, she is okay even if Hinata isn’t with her because Anna isn’t all alone. This surprises Anna. While teary-eyed Mari seems surprised by what she said, Hinata says, “..sensei, I like you, sensei. *Teary-eyed Mari looks at him* You are the one who widen my world. *Flashback: Pointing to a booklet, Mari told Hinata about there being this kind of school.* Before, I’ve always didn’t like school but right now, I find school to be very interesting, and I’m very happy. *Flashback: In art class, Hinata is talking with his classmates while they are drawing on their canvas.* Fortunately, there is you, sensei. Thank you very much. *slight bow* From here on, as your student, I’ll trouble you in continuing on teaching [/guiding] me.” Sad Mari just cries. Back at the convention center, the announcement says that the second public examination meeting has ended. Anna, together with Hinata, are talking with Aya and Nanoka. Aya says that it is really great that the two of them got to come back. Anna apologizes. Nanoka tells Anna not to make them flustered[/nervous] to death on the next, last stage of the competition. Then, Mari looks sad at the side, and she felt like crying. Chiaki notices her. Chiaki approaches her and says that she heard from the students that until spring, Mari has been Anna’s teacher in junior high school. Chiaki asks if she’ll come back to this side [to their hometown?]. “Next time, when we are together, let’s go and have a drink!! *happy with clenched fist* I can listen to your complaints, so just pour out all of your feelings!” Slightly blushing, Mari looks at Chiaki, and then she looks moved ♡ Chiaki is puzzled. Mari happily asks if Chiaki can tell her, her email address. Speechless Hinata and Anna sweatdrop. Anna asks him if that is okay. Hinata says ya. Somewhere else, senpai B asks if the picture is taken well. Senpai A says of course, give it to her. While senpai A is holding the camera, senpai B protests that in the end, Mari and Hinata didn’t go steady, so even if this picture is taken, if the people themselves deny it.. With a sly look, senpai A says, “Even if the people themselves say it, no one will also believe them because of this kind of picture.” On the camera’s lcd screen, there is a picture of Mari sobbing on Hinata’s chest.
So, the author indeed twisted everything and make Mari a pitiful and misunderstood character. I guess she is going to make all of the antagonists in this series become like that. ^^; Still..I find it strange that the author didn’t mention the names of the two senpai-s yet. So, Mari is now being bullied and those senpai-s are really cold-hearted to say it out loud to strangers about Mari being jilted by a fiance..and they did it in front of Mari. It is a bit amazing for Mari to still act like it was nothing, instead of the typical response of quickly running away. I guess the reason why Hinata is reluctant to mention things regarding Mari to Anna is because he doesn’t want to be like the other people in his school gossiping about Mari. It is quite embarrassing for Mari that she was left by her fiance so he probably thought that it is better to shut up than contribute to damaging Mari’s ruined reputation. Just like Sou, Hinata has a feeling of gratitude towards Mari so he let himself be her ‘comforter’ because she did, in her own strange way, try to comfort him regarding Anna. He was indeed probably attracted to Mari because she was very nice to him, and at that time, Sou is still going for Anna. From what the senpai-s mentioned, it didn’t seem went into romance like they’ve expected. I don’t think Mari really likes Hinata romantically and she is probably overly clingy on Hinata because he is too nice and she is on the rebound after being jilted by her fiance. From this chapter, she is obviously just lonely. Hinata probably has also seen himself in her, so he is the one who would always be with her in that school..just like what Sou did for him before. Ah..it is sometimes hard to be always nice, and in this case, Hinata wants Anna to be happy by snubbing Mari, Anna would reprimand him about it. Anyway, it is nice that Anna can bluntly tell that to Hinata about being true to himself and Mari because it led the way for Hinata to finally ‘free’ himself from Mari. ^^ Of course, it is a good that that Anna went with him and it is admirable for Anna to know what is the right thing to do even if given her impression on Mari, she could have just snub Mari, too. =P Even if Anna thinks that Hinata is very kind, she is also very kind. I guess it is because of these kind of things that those two guys had fallen for her. ^^ Hehe, now Mari will be clinging on to Chiaki. =P Of course, the Mari problem will now evolve into something else because those two senpai-s obviously hate her and would try to ruin her to..probably never to teach again, and Hinata will be the collateral damage because his reputation will also be ruined. I think it can be very bad for Hinata since he had already come to like school because of the art school that Mari referred to him, and he can be quite a ‘quiet, unsociable’ guy as pointed out in the last few chapters. As an adult, Mari can somewhat take what those people are doing, but I wonder if Hinata can handle it. Well, thanks to technology, he can keep in touch with Anna and Sou. It also depends if he has friends in that school. Maybe, if Hinata is forced to leave the school, he can transfer to their school and..hopefully without that rumor, if the senpai-s really did spread those pictures around. I think the reason why they don’t like Mari is probably because of Mari’s love rival since they called that person by the name or maybe they have a grudge on her. Maybe Mari’s love rival is loved/popular in the school that is why they treated Mari like that. If it is only because of a rumor, the two senpai-s wouldn’t have gone out of their way to ‘frame’ Mari up. They mentioned that a student wouldn’t have spread it but then, from Mari’s reaction, I don’t think she would also spread such a rumor about herself just for people to pay attention to her. If she did, obviously, the effect isn’t pity but rather, people started talking ill about her. In this kind of failed engagement, people will usually gossip that there is something wrong with the girl that is why she is dumped. It doesn’t help that Mari’s ‘values’ are different and she is kind of clueless on proper ways of acting as an adult. ^^; Well, maybe Chiaki can help her on that. Hm..so Sou dislikes Mari is because of how she is taking advantage of Hinata’s kindness and she has been taking his time from him? I’m also curious when and where those senpai-s are going to release those photos. Hopefully, not in that broadcasted meeting because it can be seen internationally. ^^; Maybe it is just within their school? ^^;; From that angle of the pictures, the identities are protected..unless people know them personally. Still, there is still one more day so maybe the pictures can be deleted before things become messy. And hopefully, there would at least be some sort of lovey-dovey scenes for the new couple before the competition ends. ^^ Well, there is still the fireworks display to look forward to ^^ I also hope that Sou can still join them since that is their childhood tradition of celebrating such occasions together. ^^ Scans by all★wink汉化组.
Quote of the day:
The tongue is a small organ that creates either discord or harmony. ~ Our Daily Bread
Free Talk: Blog Stuff
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Okay, I finished the tentative schedule of summaries that I’ve mentioned before ^^v. For this coming week, I’ll summarize Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun 33, Ojousama wa Oyomesama 92, and Mei-chan no Shitsuji 116. Stardust Wink 36 isn’t out yet. I’m thinking either the scanlators are very busy or they aren’t that interested in doing it. ^^;Edit:'is already out. So, I'll do that first.' After the regular series are updated, I plan to do brief summaries of some other old and new series. ^^ Oh, by the way, I won’t be summarizing Faster than A Kiss anymore because the English scanlation has already caught up with the Chinese scanlations.
Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta [Chapter 54]
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Back in the bedroom, Yukito is still talking to himself. “Should I ask her bluntly about it? Won’t it be too awkward? If I don’t do it immediately.. would it be better if it is a few days after? Two days after the cultural festival? *looks at Kaji Note* Isn’t this too sudden? How about five days after? Or a week? No, if it is like that, I think Kotori will.. Then, how about in between, three days after? *sigh* It’s really hard to seize an opportunity..” Then, Masaya whispers into his ear, “Things have not yet started and you’re already quite perplexed. It’s way too early for you to be, at a loss. *grabs Kaji Note* And, what’s this love plan thing?” Blushing Yukito shouts in surprise. He shouts for his brother not to conveniently just go in his room and don’t read that. Reading the Kaji Note, Masaya mutters, “Ah..going to H, huh?” Embarrassed Yukito exclaims again for him not to read that. Masaya returns the Kaji Note to Yukito. While Yukito is holding the Kaji Note, Masaya tells him that he already made the bento and put it in the kitchen, so remember to eat it, and he is going to cram school. A bit puzzled, Yukito just says yes. He wonders what’s going on because his brother will usually bully him during this time. “Before, he will thoroughly ridicule me whenever he can..” Masaya turns to Yukito and says, “For.. you to do this kind of thing is okay, but.. don’t force Kotori. If you really treasure her.. even if it fails, you also cannot suddenly leave, okay? You’ll be misunderstood.” Yukito timidly asks, “Brother.. had you failed at it.. You seem to be talking from experience..” Masaya exclaims, “That’s impossible! I’m talking about someone else. *lightly knocks Kaji Note* The longer the time of going steady, the more important, the first time is.” Yukito thinks that he seems to understand but he also doesn’t seem to quite understand. Masaya tells him that since Yukito is a novice, there is a high possibility for him to fail on the first time. “But! If you get to do it, then it’s quite good.” Masaya smiles at touched Yukito who calls out, “Brother..” Emitting dark chi, Masaya says, “Furthermore.. where are you guys going to do it? *Yukito asks huh* Here, at our house? You want to do it here, right? Beside my room, the room of an exam student, right? Yup..is that it? Hey- you’re really gutsy. *Yukito surprised* Or, is it at the other side? At your girlfriend’s place? Her family might be in the house, is it alright? *Yukito stutters to say no..and about that..* Even if there is no one at home at that time, but at any time, there might be someone who would come in, and the house wouldn’t be empty anymore. Ah~~ But isn’t that quite irritating?” Soon, a pillow is thrown on the closed door with Yukito shouting, you wretched brother. Outside the door, Masaya is smiling.
In bed, Yukito clenches his fist on the blanket and thinks, “In the end, no wonder brother is brother.. Considering things up to that point.. I’ve always been pondering on when to do it, unexpectedly, I forgot the most crucial of all, the place.. That’s right, on that day of our birthday, when I and Kotori are in the middle of lovey-dovey, brother suddenly came back home.. That scoundrel.. From this, there is a very high probability that he will be staying in the house! My house won’t do! Speaking of that, Kotori’s house won’t do either, her brother is also a no good type.. *image of Kotori’s brother shouting, ‘get lost’* What’s left is school, right!? Any place that isn’t safe won’t do at all. *bites nail* Only kisses would do there. Then, borrowing a classmate’s house!? But, won’t Abe and others be some sort of third wheel.. *Abe asking what that meant for he isn’t going to peek on them or disturb them* I have to take advantage of when brother isn’t here. Without delay, I have to draw up a battle plan, and write down all the possibilities.. I should not be careless..” Masaya peeks inside the room and sees Yukito thinking over it. He mutters that Yukito really took it seriously. The next day[?] in school, Natsume sighs. Abe asks her what’s the matter for her mood to be heavy, and is she troubled by something. Natsume says that it is about the cosplay. Abe asks if it is about the cultural festival’s cosplay. “By the way, Ibuki, what are you planning to dress up into?” Natsume says that she has been thinking, she got her hair cut for the cosplay but right now, after thinking it thoroughly, she doesn’t have a clue. Abe asks if it is okay since the school festival is coming soon. Natsume says that she is doing her utmost best. She thinks, “Kaji is going to act as one of the male leads of ‘Doki Memo’, and there is no meaning for me to dress up the same as him but, I also cannot steal the limelight from him..” Natsume mutters that it is quite perplexing. She is surprised when Abe compliments her by saying that she is admirable since she is amazing to take the school activity very seriously. Natsume tries to tell him that no, it isn’t like that.
Harada suddenly interrupts and exclaims if Natsume has not yet decided on what to dress up into. “Could it be that after seeing me in a maid uniform, you had lost your confidence? Haha Ah, I know! You also want to dress up as a maid, don’t you?” Unfazed Natsume tells her, “Harada-chan, it seems that you have forgotten something very important. We are doing a Hell Cafe. Before cosplay, we have to dress up to look frightening. Have you forgotten? *Aghast Harada looks surprised.* It seems that you have forgotten..” Natsume sighs and looks out the window. She sees a ghostly figure at a room. Natsume is taken aback by it that Abe asks her what it is. Natsume tries to tell him about that time before, at the corridor.. When Abe asks again what it is, Natsume then says that it is nothing, maybe she is oversensitive. Abe is puzzled. At the supermarket, Masaya is holding a tray of eggs. He comments that chicken eggs, 10 pieces, costs 65 yen per tray. “I’m right about going to town to buy things. A 24 hour supermarket is also not that cheap.” An older lady calls out to him and says that if it isn’t Masaya, and he also came there. Masaya greets her as Mrs. Okamura [guesswork from 中村], their neighbor. Mrs. Okamura laughs and says that cheap[/bargain] things cannot escape from Masaya’s eyes. “You are really a model house-husband.” Masaya answers that didn’t she, also take the time to go there. “What house-husband? Every Wednesday night, at nine o’ clock, there is a special discount sales.” Mrs. Okamura says that’s true that she even drove the car to shop there. Masaya tells her that the olive oil is also being sold on a discount. Mrs. Okamura says is that so, then she’ll definitely buy it. Masaya looks at the side and sees someone familiar. At one of the stalls, Natsume takes a bag of squid, fish, shellfish snack with no additives. She thinks that it is the last bag. She smiles over it then looks surprised.
Holding the bag, she looks around and thinks that it is the same feeling in school. “It seems that someone is looking at me.. So, it turns out to be a ghost..” Her hair raises up. <- she believes in ghosts. Someone tells her not to hold the product like that while looking around, because it would make the store people suspicious. Natsume is surprised to see Masaya who greets her, “Good evening, Miss Thank you!” Scowling Natsume asks what’s up with him, and don’t scare her. “I didn’t expect for you to unexpectedly follow me around [/like a stalker]..” Masaya comments that she is still the same as before, overly self-conscious. “I’m here today for an expedition.” After Natsume asks what expedition, Masaya says that this supermarket always have discount sales. Natsume comments that he is a house-husband. With a frozen smile, Masaya says that she is a bit like an ojisan [old man], for buying a huge pack of nibbles [to be accompanied with wine]. Natsume tells him that it is only at that place where she can buy it. Smiling Masaya says that she cut off her hair. “It feels a bit different, but it suits you very much.” Natsume looks darkly at him. Irked, Natsume retorts back, “Brother, you also didn’t change a bit. You still talk quite frivolously.” Masaya answers back that if she isn’t sharply in opposition, she would have been very cute. “Huh? *realizes something* Why do you call me, brother?” Natsume asks him if he didn’t hear it from his younger brother. Masaya asks if she knows his younger brother. Natsume says that they are classmates. Masaya says is that so. “Ah- what’s up with that? I asked him before, and he said that he doesn’t know you.” Natsume looks at him and mutters, “It seems that he didn’t help me in passing the message. Tsk! Useless guy.” Masaya asks what it is. Natsume tells him that she is just talking to herself. She looks at the clock and is surprised that it is already 11 o’clock. To her surprise, Masaya takes her bag of snack and tells her that since she is going home already, he’ll pay the bill together, and then, she can settle the amount later on. Natsume couldn’t answer back.
Later on, smiling Masaya holds the groceries and a card on the other hand. He thanks her for helping him earn credit points. Natsume mutters that it is all for his benefit. After Masaya gives her the bag of snack, Natsume wants to pay him but he refuses to accept it by saying that it is thanks for the credit points. Natsume protests that she doesn’t want that for she doesn’t want him to say something like she owed him. Looking away, Masaya says that it is just a small amount of money, a huge difference. Natsume replies that she doesn’t want to be told that by him who specially went to some other town’s supermarket to buy things, just to economize. While walking, Masaya says that it is already quite late, how come she is in the supermarket. Natsume says that it is because she has work today. Masaya asks what kind of work is it, that she is coming home so late. With a forced smile, Natsume asks back what he is doing so late at night, and don’t tell her that he specially came there just to buy things. Masaya tells her not to mock him for he just got out of cram school, and he isn’t just hanging around outside. Natsume says that for him to have time to go to a neighboring town to buy things, he seems to be very good in studying. Masaya replies yes, and everyone always says that. Natsume is speechless. Natsume says that something has been bothering her, and that is, why is he walking at the same direction as she is. To her surprise, Masaya tells her that it is because it is very late so he simply wants to walk her home. Natsume protests that she can walk herself home and could it be that, he is scouting out where she lives. Masaya answers that it doesn’t matter to him what she thinks. “But, it’s very late, and I’m not a pathetic guy who would let a girl walk home alone so late at night! *Natsume flustered* Understand? *looks proud* By the way, a while ago, weren’t you afraid of something? *surprised Natsume looks at him and he smiles* So..be nice and let me walk you home.” Masaya pats Natsume’s back hard. A bit flustered, Natsume thinks that she will absolutely not tell him that it is because she is afraid of ghosts because he will definitely laugh at her. Holding out his hand to her, Masaya says, “If you are afraid, how about you hold my hand?” Aghast Natsume looks at sparkling Masaya who is smiling. Natsume slaps his hand away. Masaya comments that she is really not cute, not one bit. Nasume replies, “Sorry, I am not cute.” The two puts on their best fake sparkling smile towards each other. Then, looking away, they both angrily think, “This person really puts me in a bad mood..!”
Hehe..I really love the monologues and interactions of the characters in this sdfidx. They are all so amusingly funny. For the two couples, it is really amusing at how similar they are in a lot of ways. Kotori and Yukito are both thinking of the same things, and because of their similarities, they tend to misunderstand each other. On the other hand, Masaya and Natsume are also very similar but because of their similarities, they totally clash because no one wants to give in to the other. =P I wonder how those two will become a couple. Maybe Natsume’s fear of ghosts is a key to do it. Natsume is one tough cookie and she isn’t your typical nice girl. It’s interesting that she doesn’t go gaga over Masaya just because he looks exactly her favorite character, Hikaru. Even if Masaya won’t admit it, for Natsume to be like that, could be a reason why Natsume is different from all the other girls who easily falls for him. Also, even if Masaya doesn’t want to admit it, he is really like a house-husband = going all the way there just to get a good bargain on food products, and even making such a cute bento box. And he is also a real gentleman. The only major problem is he has such a huge ego..but one can’t blame him since he is really good in everything that he is pretty much the type of guy any mother would want for their daughters. =P Of course, there is already a huge blow of insecurity ever since his girlfriend was attracted to Yukito. Hehe, Masaya will do what he can to derail Yukito’s love life..but not to the point of destroying it. Of course, it is good for him that Yukito is easily teased. ^^; The Kaji Note ala Death Note is such a nice touch. Just like the lead character in Death Note, Yukito is thinking way too much on this. It is really rare to see a lead guy contemplating over the first H this much and I find it really cute and amusing. Hehe, I do wonder where he would plan to do it. Hehe, it did cross my mind that it would be funny if he tried to do it at Kotori’s house because Kenken will be there. =P As for the ghost, could it be a real ghost. I wonder if the author is really going to put a ghost in the story. I suddenly remembered that Kotori did see that ghost before at the clinic in chapter 4. Is it a ghost that one can see if one is in love? ^^; Maybe we’ll learn more about it during the school festival since their theme is hell cafe. By the way, I wonder if Yukito will incur the wrath of those two because he didn’t pass Natsume’s message, and he didn’t tell his brother that he knows Natsume. =P Scans by 依蓮扫漫組.
Word of the day:
Don’t fret about the future or be consumed by cares; Instead take all your worries and turn them into prayers. ~ Sper from Our Daily Bread
Black Bird [Chapter 60]
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Meanwhile at Kyo’s place, the others are waiting for Kyo’s return. Some are grieving while the others try to be calm. Soon, Kyo has returned. They ask him what happened and if he had read the ‘Immortal Fruit Record’. Looking dark, Kyo tells Misao to abort the baby. The kids start to cry and Zenki curses for it is true. Misao is still stunned for Kyo is the one who is happier than her upon learning that she is going to have a baby. Kyo grabs Misao’s arm and pulls her up. Misao calls out that it hurts and she’s scared. She tells him that if she stumbles, the child.. Kyo shouts that he is going to end everything. Misao is shock by this. Sagami tells Kyo that he can’t. He says that Kyo ought to know that the child within the Princess is their clan’s next head whom they are expecting so if Kyo kills the child, even if it is him, he cannot be forgiven. Kyo answers that it is okay if he cannot be forgiven, and even if it is too bad that they can’t have a child, Misao will be delivered from death. Kyo shouts for Sagami to move but Sagami won’t. Sagami shouts at Kyo if he thought that they don’t have any feelings upon hearing the news that their Princess will die. He tells him that it isn’t only because she is Kyo’s beloved, they had come to love and respect the Princess whom they serve. “But, to only have our eyes open and watch her die. This is such a cruel feeling-.. *clenches fist* Even so! Even so, we also cannot allow Kyo-sama to fall down from the seat of being the head.. We will hinder you, as if our life depended on it. Please retrain yourself!” Kyo looks at Misao then grinds his teeth. Misao wonders if she can give birth to the baby now. “I’m really shocked to death by that, for him to suddenly say, abort the baby. I thought that I won’t be able to hug this baby.. *smiles and holds her stomach* ..no, I won’t be able to see him. *shock and trembles* Before I get to see the baby, I would have already died.”
Kyo calls out to Misao who tries to laugh it off. She says that even if they are saying that, it doesn’t feel real. Seeing her hands trembling, Misao thinks that even if it didn’t feel real but she can’t stop shaking. Kyo suddenly hugs Misao who asks him what’s up with him, is it very cold. “Ah..Kyo, the estimated time of birth will be next year’s spring. So, we cannot go with the baby to the seaside. Oh. That’s not right, fundamentally, all three of us can’t go. Huh..? *teary-eyed* Wait, that means *pulls away from Kyo’s embrace* I’m going to be parted from you.. *Kyo looks flustered* That’s ridiculous. For it to be so sudden, that we’ll be separated. I totally didn’t think that.. *kids and others are crying* Is that so. It will be until spring..” Kyo leaves the room and think. That night, Kyo wakes Misao up from her sleep. Misao wakes up and remembers that she is staying at his place that night. Kyo tells her to get ready to leave. “..let’s go. ..no matter who’ll oppose, I won’t let you die. *Misao looks shock* Let’s abort the baby. Even if it is pitiful but we can only give it up. The baby in your belly already has power so we cannot use normal ways to abort it. How about we use magic poison to abort it? Or, use a charm--” While Kyo is saying those things, Misao couldn’t breathe. Just when he is saying that before they are discovered, Kyo turns around to see Misao in pain. Kyo quickly goes to her and asks if it is the baby acting up because it felt his killer chi. Kyo calms himself down so that Misao can breathe again. Misao sits up and asks if the baby is dead. Kyo says no, he only suppressed the baby’s strength and he can still take the lead in strength. Holding his clenched fist, Kyo tells her that he also doesn’t want to do this. This made Misao look flustered. Holding her, Kyo exclaims that it is for her, for her to live on. “What is the reason that I want to be the head?! It is for you! In order for you to become mine, I had killed a lot of people. Even if that is so, I still want you..! In order not to let you go, I’m willing to sacrifice no matter who..!”
Flashback: Todanobu called out to Kyo not to do anything that will dig his grave. Kyo smiled and said, “Do you think that I can live all alone by myself in a world where there is no Misao?” End flashback. Kyo asks teary-eyed Misao what she thinks. “Do you want to die and abandon me? *Misao shakes her head sideways* Abandon me, your father and others, and also your friends! *Misao shakes her head sideways again* Die all on your own!?” Misao continues to shakes her head sideways and grabs Kyo’s arm. With tears falling down, Misao mentally apologizes [to the baby] and she cannot stop trembling. She says, “Kyo, save me.. (Mama is afraid) I don’t want to separated from you.. *Kyo hugs to comfort crying Misao* (I’m sorry. Mama is so useless).” Later on, Kyo tells Misao to hold on tight for they are going to fly. She wonders where they are going. Then, she notices a huge residence. She thinks that if they are going to fall from there.. Then, something happens to Kyo that he starts to fall down. On the ground, Kyo is coughing while Misao asks him what happened. Kyo tries to tell her that it is okay. Someone approaches them and tells Kyo-sama that he is too careless for they had replaced the barrier wherein now, there is poison mist dispersed around the residence. He compliments Kyo for being amazing that he didn’t lose his consciousness. Misao is surprised for it is Kensuke. Kensuke greets Misao that it has been a long time. He asks them what happened that they particularly enter inside the barrier in the middle of the night. Blurb: “Misao is brought by Kyo in the White Snake’s residence. Will Kyo really sacrifice their baby..!?”
It is really hard to comment on this sensitive subject because I don’t think there is a correct answer in choosing which one should be saved, the mother or the child. In the stories that I have read/watched about this, usually the mother will keep the baby..and the ending would depend on both mother and child live = happy ending, and one of/both them dies = sad ending. This one is focusing more on the father who do not want to let his loved one die. Of course, it is really a harsh thing to happen for Kyo who as he had mentioned, sacrificed a lot for her. He lives only for her, and for her to be gone..is an absolute nightmare..probably worst than death for him. He won’t be a good father either because he will probably blame the child..and the child would probably also think that he is the reason why his mother is dead. It is truly messy especially if they cannot truly verify if the record is really true or not. Of course, one cannot take chances and just wait and see if it would truly happen as what is written. Aborting the child is also a very delicate thing because the child can and might kill Misao for it. That will be a double tragedy for Kyo. For him, it seems to be a choice of future of the clan especially since Shou is dead, and being selfish in saving one’s beloved. For everyone, they chose the former, and of course for Kyo, it is the latter. Right now, Misao is still too confused and given her age, I guess that is what one will think of doing, too. Anyway, we can only hope that the author is going for a happy ending. Scans by 水银工作室.
Quote of the day:
Decisiveness is often the art of timely cruelty. ~ Henri Becquerel
Barajou no Kiss [Chapter 39]
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Later on, Tenjoh sighs upon seeing the untouched food on the table. He tells her that he didn’t poison it yet she didn’t eat for one whole day. Lying in bed, Anis exclaims how she can eat it down. She sits up and faces him. She exclaims how many times she has to say it, for him to understand. “Quickly let me go!! If you don’t.. *stomach growls loudly* Ah!” Tenjoh says that he cannot deal with her and if she doesn’t want that [way], then how about she be nice and eat something, and in return, he’ll answer her questions. While eating, Anis asks him where the others are. When Tenjoh asks ha, Anis exclaims Kaede, Mutsuki and Seiran. Tenjoh replies that at PRESENT TIME, they are locked up in the dungeon. Anis exclaims what he is thinking. Tenjoh says that after he smoothly conducted the ‘Blood Marriage’ with her, those guys are already useless, and generally, they can be banished. Surprised Anis asks what he meant by that. He explains that if only one person was to ascend to the seat of ‘True Rose’, the other Knights’ mission and magical powers will disappear. “They will become ordinary humans. The ‘True Rose’ will attain a very strong magical power, and will have the authority to appoint the next generation’s Knights. *Anis goes !?* Please ask the next question.” Anis struggles what else to ask for there are so many. Tenjoh says, “Then, before you ask, I’m going to first answer before you ask that question. We are not siblings but we are far cousins so we can ‘MARRY’.” Flustered Anis says that the next question, is her father taken to this place. Tenjoh says that unfortunately, her father isn’t here for he was taken by the Association, and is currently being held at the headquarters. Anis asks him that after becoming the True Rose, what he plans to do. Tenjoh smiles and says that is to make her his. Anis snorts that he is full of lies. Tenjoh asks her why she thinks that he is lying. Anis looks surprised and thinks that it seems that she is forgetting something important. Tenjoh says, “Forget it. A ‘True Rose’ also means standing at the peak of the ‘Association’, wherein not only ‘Fate’ but also one can control the power of the hidden Devil’s seal. I want to become a god.”
Anis is surprised by this that she starts choking on her food. She calls him stupid for how can one become a god like that. Offering her some water, Tenjoh looks at her. While drinking the water, Anis asks him what’s up, is it very interesting to see her choke. Tenjoh replies, “‘Interesting’? Ah ya, because I have not seen someone eat, up this close--.. *Anis mutters his name* That’s right.. If you eat this, I can tell you something important. *holds food on a fork to her* Ah..” This made Anis blush and say, ‘what’. Tenjoh tells her to be quick. Wondering what’s up with this, Anis bites on the food. Then, he tries to push his luck by asking Anis to also bite his finger. Blushing Anis exclaims who would do that. Tenjoh says that is inevitable. He stands up to leave and says, “The delightful meal time is over, Rose Princess.” Lying down back in bed, Anis thinks that she doesn’t understand what Tenjoh is thinking. “..no, that’s not right. *remembers Tenjoh asking why she thinks that he is lying and it is interesting [to watch her]* That’s right, we, during the First Awakening, our heart has already connected. And then it is gone because the reason is that I, as a Dominion, had closed my heart--.. I shouldn’t be afraid. It is a necessity to carefully listen to Tenjoh-senpai’s heart--.. *hears a crying child’s voice* It’s that crying voice that I heard from the start.” She is surprised to see a small boy crying. The boy looks at her, then he walks away. Anis calls for the boy to wait and finds that the chain on her foot is open. She runs after the boy and wonders if that illusion of a crying boy is Tenjoh. Among some laboratory machinery, Anis wonders where the boy run off to. Then, she notices that someone is standing behind her. Anis quickly turns around to see Mutsuki. Anis thinks that it isn’t Mutsuki, but she has already seen this. Tenjoh arrives and tells her that he told her before, ‘[you] cannot look at that thing’. She turns to look at him. Behind Tenjoh, there are huge containers of liquid. Anis notices that there are human figures of Seiran and Mutsuki inside the containers.
Tenjoh says, “‘Lisa’s coffin’ is the ‘Association’s cyborg research center base, the factory of ‘Cloned Knights’ *prepares to touch fake Mutsuki* The ‘Blue Rose’ has already been made considerably perfect, but the most important ‘Black Rose’ is not yet stable.. for I only have to do this.. *touches fake Mutsuki and it turns into liquid* Ah, it is broken again. But, it won’t be long and the research would be completed. Because in this battle, the Association managed to attain the fruits of your father’s research on Fake [Knights] and the data of DarkStalker Yocto. *Surprised Anis asks what he is thinking* The Association plans to undo the Rose Contract, then use the body of the ‘Black Rose’ as a vessel to contain the Devil’s power. *Anis is surprised by this* The Association-- The White Rose clan is already fed up in continuing to protect the seal. Even if it isn’t the Black Rose’s body, it is okay to put it the body of a clone to complete the abominable magical weapon.” Aghast Anis exclaims to him if doing this is okay. Tenjoh says that since the time he was born, he has been brought up to adulthood as a White Rose but he is just the ‘Association’s dog. Anis exclaims that they were obviously friends. Tenjoh smiles and tells her that from the very start, he doesn’t think that way. Anis thinks that she couldn’t convey/reach out to him. Anis is startled to see the illusion of the crying boy standing beside Tenjoh. Tenjoh tells her that they should go back. Anis realizes that he couldn’t see the boy, and is it this how it is.. Anis suddenly grabs him and bites his right index finger. Anis tells surprised Tenjoh that she has bitten him. “So tell me, THE MOST IMPORTANT THING. (It turns out that he didn’t notice his own heart.) What do you want to do after concluding the ‘Blood Marriage’ with me?” Tenjoh kisses her forehead and says, “I love you--.. Anis. If I were to pass this endless time together with you, [something] should change, right.” Anis thinks, “You finally called out my name. I know that these words are true.” Soon, the door opens with Tenjoh carrying sleeping Anis [in the church?]. Tenjoh looks at Anis. Narration: “My beloved one. Everything, on the verge of ending, a beautiful world where there are no tears and blood, and there is even no punishment. Only I, alone, disappears.” Someone announces the start of the ‘BLOOD CEREMONY’. Blurb: “Finally, in the final stage!! Anis and Tenjoh’s fate is..!?”
Won’t it be a huge twist if Anis ended up with Tenjoh in the end? ^^; Until the end, Anis is still really not that interested in this marriage thing. And, this chapter is pretty much Anis x Tenjoh. Hm..is this the first time a Knight to finally say ‘I love you’ to Anis? Did Tenjoh beat those other two from confessing? ^^; Tenjoh is totally different here as compared to what he is like in the past chapters. Was his personality before just an act or it is his true self that has ‘gone outside’ after being controlled for such a long time? In this chapter, it really makes me wonder ‘who the heck this guy is’ because he is totally different from the usual Tenjoh. Like most if not, all antagonists in this series, they have a bitter and sad past. Anis is also acting different than before. She seems to be a bit too docile but then, being in that situation, it probably broke her spirit a bit. Anyway, this chapter is really an information dump wherein motives and explanations are all mentioned here. It is like the cliche in detective stories when the antagonist, all of a sudden, spills his/her guts in the end, regarding their motives and how they did this and that. ^^; In situation’s like this, it really makes me think that Anis won’t choose anyone and they will still spend time just like before, with their magic powers intact. Or, maybe as ordinary people? There isn’t much depth in romantic relationships with any of Knights to suddenly jump towards marriage. Maybe it will be something like an open-ended ending or..it is all just a dream. =P Maybe later on..before the marriage really happens, the other Knights come out and help Anis..then, it turns out to be a plot with Tenjoh to gather all those top bad guys in one place and deal with them once and for all? For Anis to get Tenjoh to confess to her, she should have some leverage in getting him to do what she wants. Scans by AMH字幕組.
Quote of the day
Facts are many, but the truth is one. ~ Rabindranath Tagore
Kimi ni Todoke [Chapter 63]
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Then, Ryu caught Chizuru in the act. Holding the plate, Chizuru started to cry and told him that it is for him. While Chizuru starts to sob, Ryu ended up crying, too. Soon, Tooru is going to live/study/work elsewhere. His friends and the two kids are in the train station to bid him goodbye. Tooru told crying Chizuru that it isn’t like they aren’t going to see each other again since he’ll frequently come back. He told Ryu that he’ll leave their father up to him. Chizuru narrated that it is baffling for one cannot see other people anymore even if they are living. It is like being dead and ‘can no longer see that person’ is the same but even so, it is okay to think that other person is in some other place. At the port[/their usual place], teary-eyed Chizuru told Ryu that she wanted to be his older sister. Remembering her tanabata wish, Ryu just said yes. Chizuru remembered Tooru saying that he’ll leave Ryu to her so she decided to be with Ryu forever. As they held hands, Ryu said that he wants to be the older brother. =P End flashback. Chizuru tells her friends that in the end, she doesn’t want this. Even if there is no clue, she also cannot make an answer but she want to tell Ryu everything what she is thinking just now. She thinks that with time, this will change into something apathetic and forgotten, as if everything didn’t happen, as well as their smile in the future. She wonders if that is the direction they are going. Ryu arrives home to see Chizuru waiting for him outside his house. Chizuru holds up the bag to him and says that today isn’t sushi but onigiri. While he holds the bag, Chizuru starts pointing out the food that he likes and he should eat it. She tells him that it is early but this is a birthday gift because this year, she isn’t going to choose his favorite thing. Ryu somewhat smiles and says, but she gave it to him. Chizuru is taken aback when Ryu lovingly smiles at her. She covers her face and starts blushing. She shouts for him not to look at her and it is very embarrassing. “Why did you say that you like me? For you to say that, up until now, our relationship wouldn’t have ended I.. those are very precious! Extremely valuable! But those have all ended! Because right now, every time I see you, what I think of is up until now, I had never thought of that thing.. This guy likes me..” To her surprise, Ryu says, “Then think. Think [about it]. At that time, there is no reason to not to confess. It is already over. Let it end! And finally, start [again?].”
I really think that Chizuru just needs time and space to sort her feelings and thoughts out. It must be a shock to her that she has always been thinking of Ryu as someone she has to take care of, and someone who could be her ‘younger brother’ then all of a sudden, he turns out to like her romantically. Ryu is taking this in stride and considering their past, I think he probably can love only Chizuru and no one else. I’m not too sure what he is implying at the end, for maybe it is about thinking of him in a romantic way, and probably even if Chizuru thinks that their relationship is over, they can always start over again in a different way. Scans by 君届同好会.
Quote of the day:
Grieving allows us to heal, to remember with love rather than pain. It is a sorting process. One by one you let go of the things that are gone and you mourn for them. One by one you take hold of the things that have become a part of who you are and build again. ~ Rachel Naomi Remen
Mei-chan no Shitsuji [Chapters 112-115]
Monday, December 12, 2011
While Fei calls out for Rihito to bring out Mei, Kento remembers Shinobu telling him that Fei is a doll/puppet controlled by Xiang, and he listens only to Xiang. “..ya, he looks cuter if his hair is loosely put down. And there is, Xiang.. Right, right, his right eye is something that I had operated on. I’ve also treated his head wound. Afterwards, how do you feel? This is what Xiang said after the surgery-- 'Thank you, this will serve as a punishment. It made me clearly know that in this world, there are people who are much stronger than me. So, when I am going to face them, I should be patient and wait for an opportunity, and combine that, with a carefully mapped out plan.” End Flashback. Xiang calls out to Rihito that his actions are different from the norm, and it is a crime which is considered as a betrayal of the Hongo family. “In consideration of your family’s prestige, we are not calling the police. But, punishment is a necessity. Aside from being dismissed, from the Hongo family and any other related organizations, you will forever be banished.. From here, I formally announce to you that your butler’s accomplishments [/qualifications] have been cancelled from the butler association.” Kento glances at Xiang and remembers Shinobu telling him that they are waiting for an opportunity for their carefully mapped out plan. Mei suddenly comes out from her hiding place and shouts to Kento that it isn’t like that, and Rihito didn’t do anything wrong. Xiang says that she is okay and he is now going to get her. Kento tells him to wait. Xiang tries to protest but Kento just keeps silent. Mei tells him that Rihito had told her not to go with him but she insisted. “So, if you are going to punish someone, punish only me and let Rihito-san go..!” Xiang says that he understands that she is considerate of others but for a butler, there is a difference. Mei snaps at him that she is currently talking with Kento. Xiang backs down and apologizes. Mei continues to say that Kento ought to believe that the reason why Rihito left the academy is to stop those two’s ulterior motives. “Shibata, you should know it right..!? Thosw two guys are very despicable!” To Mei’s surprise, Xiang tells her that it seems that she has misunderstood them. “Our wish, is only but one, and that is to make Mei-ojousama to become the world’s number 1 ojousama.” Rihito appears and tells Mei to go to that side for the wind is quite strong. Mei scolds him for coming out. Xiang urges Kento to give the order to the sniper but Kento tells him to wait. Kento looks at his brother as Mei calls out to Kento again. Kento says, “I’m sorry, Mei, for it doesn’t matter to me if those two guys have some ulterior motives. Right now, I have something more important to do. Let’s duel, Rihito! To sever the ties between us!” Mei is surprised by this. Kento tells the two butlers that they shouldn’t help him on this. Fei protests that he will be up against a S-ranked butler.
Taking out a large black box, Xiang says okay, for he had anticipated that Kento would definitely do this kind of thing, and he is very serious about this. He opens the box to reveal a couple of swords. Kento comments that he is really prepared well, as if he [Xiang] is really anticipating them to go for a hand to hand combat. Xiang just smiles. Kento calls out to Rihito and throws something at him. Rihito catches it and it is his S-rank butler badge. Rihito looks at Kento and smiles. After putting on his A-rank butler badge, Kento says, “Even if I can just take it, but I felt that seizing it while depending on my own strength to seize is more fun!” Putting his badge on, Rihito says that for him, the badge’s function isn’t much different from a thumbtack. Mei worriedly tells Rihito that this isn’t the time to have a duel with Kento. Rihito tells her that the current situation is.. Mei looks at the helicopters hovering above. Just when Fei is about to start the duel, Mei shouts to Kento. Kento tells Mei to move away for this is a problem between them as brothers, and even if it is her, she cannot stop them. Mei says that she understands but then, even if Rihito wins, he will still be taken away. “Using such an underhanded method, this is too despicable! If Rihito-san is victorious, I want you to promise me that he will be excuse from all of his offense and be returned back to Hongo family!” Kento looks at her and says, “..Okay. I promise you that. If Rihito wins, he won’t receive any punishment and he will be your butler just like before. I’ll also tell the old geezer about it. But, if I win.. Mei.. you’ll be mine.” While Rihito looks at him, Mei blushes and is surprised by this. Meanwhile, at St. Lucia Academy’s dorm for overseas students, Claris screams and exclaims that she can no longer endure this situation. Sleepy Leon asks her what’s up, it’s quite late. Dressing up, Claris says that she is going to see Mei and the others. Surprised Leon tells her that no is no, and according to Izumi’s instructions, aside from Kanzaki and others, they are all going to stay put in the academy. Claris tells him that right now, Mei..or not only Mei, but also the Shibata brothers are..
Imagination: In a pirate ship, Rihito, together with Mei, laughs and compliments his foolish younger brother for being able to come there. Calling him a criminal, Kento shouts for him to shut up, and just nicely give Mei back and surrender. Mei says that it isn’t like that, and a lot of things had happened between them. While wondering why Mei is wearing a cutie sailor outfit, blushing Kento shouts that she has been deceived, and quickly come to his side. Kento is irritated when Mei hides behind Rihito. Kento calls Rihito a scoundrel, and challenges him to a duel. Rihito says, “Har! We are not in the same level so you are only going to bring shame upon yourself!” Then the two had a duel. End imagination. Claris is thoroughly convinced that is how things will end up, and they are definitely going to do that cool thing. Leon sweatdrops when Claris exclaims that they are going to save Mei and then get a huge reward from the Hongo family. Outside, Claris says that even if she said those stuff but the main entrance to the National Highway, and the airport are all closely monitored. Leon calls out to her to go with him inside a small shed which looks like a junk storage room. Inside, Leon opens a floor panel which reveals a staircase leading below. To her surprise, it is a secret way out of the school. Sheep[/author] explains that when the school was established, there is an escape route underneath which passes through the academy -> butler school -> outside. Right now, only a handful of people know about this so it is something that should really be kept as a secret. Walking through the dark hallway, Claris asks how he knew about this. Leon says that before, when the academy has been occupied by Toujou, they used this to get inside the academy. Claris is puzzled for above ground, the guards in the forest are quite strict. Leon says that it seems those guys do not know about this secret path and thanks to Claris and the others who are acting out in the open, they can take their time in.. Furious Claris call them scoundrels for they were using them as bait, and did he know how miserable she was then. Leon tells her that it was Rihito’s plan. Claris angrily exclaims that sooner or later, she is going to settle things with Rihito.
Then, Leon says that he felt as if someone is there. To his surprise, water is squirted on his face. Fujiko winks and says that they are really careless. Pointing the flashlight on his face, Nezu says that just by looking at their face, he knows it already. Claris exclaims why they are there. Miruku, together with Daimon, laughs and says that it seems that everyone has thought of the same thing. Fujiko tells them to keep this a secret from Izumi for it will cause trouble for her, as student representative, if this is exposed. Miruku says that Rika would definitely inform Izumi about this. Miruku is puzzled when Claris asks her if they are also after the huge reward. Leon asks what they are going to do after they get out. Nezu says that his car is waiting outside though these many people might not be able to fit in. Daimon thinks that it seems that Nezu has always been going out through this passage. Claris exclaims that they should quickly go to where Mei is. Miruku says that if they would go, Kento would be there. Daimon says that if they were to know why Mei went with Rihito, they should first resolve the misunderstanding of ‘older brother kidnapping Miss Shinonome and running away’. Fujiko agrees on that and Claris kept on insisting about the huge reward. Later on, while they are walking, Daimon comments that Miruku is sleepy. Miruku says that this isn’t the time to be sleeping. Claris says that speaking of that, why Mei would go with Rihito and causing this trouble. Fujiko says that of course, it is because she is worried about Rihito, and if it is her, she would also go with him. At her sleepiness limit, Miruku mutters of course. Claris comments that their response is really unreserved. Leon says that Rihito left the school to investigate about Xiang and Fei. Nezu tells them that before, Rihito had asked him what his impression is with those two butlers. “At that time, I truly do not have any impression on those two.. but, there is a rumor that has been bothering me.” Fujiko and Claris ask what this rumor is. Nezu says that it is about some organization has been raising up ‘shinigami/death god’..kind of thing. “They will secretly go to your side, and by the time you notice it, it is already too late. The frightening assassin had gaze upon its prey, and will definitely annihilate it thoroughly.” Miruku has waked up upon hearing this. Claris asks what the connection with this is. Nezu tells them that the so-called shinigami is composed of two boys. Nervous Leon says that he didn’t think that they were.. Nezu says that he is concerned about it so he has been gathering data but there are no clues, because those who had seen the shinigami, are all dead. Miruku suggests that they investigate about the organization that raised them up to get information. To her surprise, Nezu tells her that the organization no longer exists. “Approximately, two years ago, the train that the backbone members of the organization are riding on, had exploded, and everyone in it has died. Fighting over the power, the members, who were left behind, had mutually massacred each other. And, afterwards, there are no more shinigami rumors and it is reported that everyone, who is involved in the struggle, had died..” Fujiko says that it would be nice if that is true. Everyone is silent.
Pointing his flashlight upwards, Nezu says that it is the opening. While Daimon is pushing the lid up, someone suddenly steps on it. Miruku asks him what happened and he timidly says that there is an intimidating aura outside. Claris goes up and to her surprise, Rika, Izumi and their butlers are already there, having tea. Rika complains that one after another, someone is coming out. Daimon says that Izumi shouldn’t know about this passageway, and Kiba was a hostage then. Miruku exclaims if it is Aoyama who told them. Aoyama tells her not to say it that way, for he is only saying the truth. Rika tells them that Aoyama absolutely obeys her and Izumi is her best friend. Izumi says that if there is a way out of the academy, they will definitely use it to sneak out to find Mei. Claris says that since she knows about it, how about they all go and look for Mei. Izumi says that regrettably, she refuses and of course, she won’t let any of them go either. Miruku exclaims if she isn’t worried about Mei. Claris exclaims that those guys called Xiang and Fei could be dangerous assassins and they are after Mei and others. After a pause, Izumi says that she knows that but still, she cannot let them go. “Each and everyone of you are irreplaceable. And, in the end, if you were to be harmed in any way, that is a thought that one cannot bear to think of. Right now.. we’ll leave Mei’s issue on to Kanzaki and Princess Tami. I.. hope that you can understand, you guys and Mei are both important for me..” Daimon and Leon tell the two that they should head back. As a parting shot, Miruku tells Izumi that she was mistaken about her. Then, they all head back. Rika tells Izumi not to take it to heart for she is doing this as the school’s administrator. Izumi says that she thinks that after this, Miruku won’t be talking to her for some time. “No matter what.. I’m quite concerned about this assassin thing that they’ve mentioned.. What do you think of it, Kiba?” Izumi and Rika are puzzled when Kiba suddenly exclaims in surprise and says that it is nothing. Aoyama looks a bit tense. In the car, Fujiko asks what now, for Kiba had noticed them. Nezu says that Kiba is still quite sharp. Fujiko says that what Izumi said is true, the world’s greatest brain, the queen heir to Bernstein, the heir to Ryuoniji family that is secretly supporting Japan, Arabia’s Queen Consort.. they are all irreplaceable important people. “But, I’m not the same. Anyone can be the heir to ‘Natsume Corporation’ so at this time, I will do what I can do, for everyone.” Nezu calls her stupid, for even if it is her, she is an irreplaceable girl. Fujiko blushes over this and happily exclaims that she likes him. While the car sways around since she is probably hugging him, Nezu tells her that she is driving. Fujiko says that if what he said is true about that assassin thing, what their goal is, since they got inside the Hongo family. Nezu asks her if it is her, what her goal would be. Fujiko says that she will go after Hongo’s assets. Nezu says that if one will go after the assets, they would have to get through Mei first since Kintaro won’t live for a long time, and only Mei, as the grandchild is going to inherit all of it. “Wait for the successor procedure to be over, and then slowly instruct Mei to move, in accordance to one’s wishes. But, before that, there is one hindrance.. no, there are two hindrances.” Fujiko asks could it be.. Nezu says, “So, the first thing to do is, get rid of the Shibata brothers.”
Back at the ship, Mei is surprised by Kento’s counter condition over hers if Rihito wins. Kento asks Mei how about it, for it shouldn’t be advantageous only to her. Mei closes her eyes then says that she understands and she accepts this condition. Looking determined, Mei exclaims, “But, Rihito-san won’t lose. Absolutely will not!” Kento looks surprised and Xiang smiles over this. As Xiang and Fei take the swords, Fei comments that just depending on the butler, Mei can skillfully say those words. Xiang says that it isn’t dependence for look at her butler’s expression. Xiang tells him that Mei’s words had made Rihito arrogant and fully confident to the highest level, and from his face, it is a fully satisfied expression. “For a proud S-ranked butler, if they are to feel unsatisfied, even if the other party is a princess or a noble, they won’t take fancy on them. To be able to make him show that kind of expression, Mei-ojousama ..is that. She is the desire of our dreams. *looks at Kento* Not only us, he definitely.. also wants her..” Mei is surprised when Kento walks close to her and looks at her. Slightly irked Mei asks him what’s up. Swiftly removing the coat off her, Kento tells her, up to when, she is going to wear that guy’s coat. Mei calls out to him while muttering that he is really a butler for he was able to remove it quite fast. Kento goes to Rihito and tosses his coat to him. Kento tells Rihito to at least wear a coat for it is more polite to look formal during a duel. As Rihito wears his coat and follows Kento at the middle of the upper deck, Xiang tells Mei to follow him at the side. Fei holds the box with the swords. While tracing his gloved hand on to the blade, Kento tells Fei to tell those helicopters to go away for they are too noisy, and it makes him lose his concentration. Fei tries to protest but Kento asks him if it doesn’t matter to him if he loses. Fei relents and agrees to his request. Acting as referee, Fei formally starts the duel of the brothers. The two immediately cross swords. Mei looks tense and Xiang is smiling. Then, the two brothers are standing back-to-back against each other. Kento whispers to his brother to be careful for those guys might be able to read lips and there is poison on the swords’ blades. Rihito says that he knows. “Let’s not talk about that, didn’t you go back to Shikoku?” Kento says that it is because there is something left on the table. It is the two butler badges. Kento smiles and says that even if he is unwilling, but he is forced to come back.
Narration: “—actually, I’m a bit grateful to you. If I were to leave that way, I.. will be abandoning everything, and hide out in the [rural] country. But..” Flashback: Seeing the two butler badges, it seems that they are saying, “Come, Kento! Come chase after me. For we are, Mei’s butlers!” Narration: “In an instant, my vision became clear over this extraordinary evidence [Mei’s clothes on the bed], and pretentious loyalty [of the two butlers]. Why would Rihito leave the academy? If it was me, what would I do? Right now, what is the thing that I should really do? Properly think, Kento..!” End flashback. Crossing swords, Kento asks him what now, for it seems that Xiang and Fei are going to get the most important thing in their hands, and he has delayed time, up to utmost limit already. Rihito says, “That’s true. Okay, let’s quickly end this duel. Okay? *Kento looks surprised* Even if you win against me, do you have the ability to make Mei become yours?” This surprises Kento that he starts to aggressively fight against Rihito. Watching them on top of the superstructure of the ship, Mei wonders what’s up with those two for it seems that they are having fun. Xiang comments that the sky is gradually brightening up. Mei looks at him and says that he should stop it because isn’t it tiring to always say things that is contrary to what he feels. After a pause, Xiang says that he wants to know something important, and can he ask this to her. Mei says he can. Xiang asks as to who’ll be victorious between Rihito and Kento, where does her happiness lie. Closing her eyes, Mei asks if he thinks that true happiness can be measured out in that way. Xiang asks if she means that for ‘Mei-ojousama’s happiness’, the existence of those two are insignificant. Still closing her eyes, Mei says that it isn’t like that. “Shibata is okay. Rihito-san is also okay. For me, they are truly.. they are truly very important people.. *remembers Shinobu saying that for Shiori, Rihito is the entire world, and Shiori saying that if Rihito disappears, she will also follow him and the world will end.* But, I felt that the world isn’t that simple. *opens eyes* (Not that simple--)”
Xiang asks her, “Then, Mei-ojousama, for you, what is true happiness?” Mei says that speaking of that, it should be that. Xiang asks what. Looking at him, Mei replies, “Making everyone happy. *smiles* What else could it be?” Xiang looks surprised and blushes. Then, he smiles. Mei asks him, “Then, what is your happiness? Since you’re asking someone else, what about you?” Approaching Mei, Xiang says, “My.. my happiness.. *holds Mei’s hands* right now, is here.” This surprises Mei. At the port, Fujiko and Nezu meet up with Tami and Kanzaki. Fujiko asks where Mei is. Tami tells her that no one is in the hotel. Fujiko asks where she went. While Kanzaki is looking at the binoculars towards the sea, Nezu asks if Kento has taken the bait. Giving the binoculars to Nezu, Kanzaki says that Kento went on ahead of them to chase Mei out in the sea. Nezu asks if it is that ship where there are a lot of helicopters coming back from the sea. Fujiko asks Nezu what that taking the bait meant. Kanzaki explains that it is about them, leading Mei and Kento to meet up each other, and those two butlers had already noticed that they are watching them. Fujiko says that isn’t it a bad thing for Kento and the others to meet. To her surprise, Nezu says that it isn’t necessarily so. To her shock, Kanzaki tells her that Kento is only acting. Nezu asks Fujiko if she didn’t notice it. Sweatdropping, Fujiko asks what’s going on, and he is making so much fuss about it, so if he is acting, it is truly good. Tami comments that the sky’s color is loathsome. Fujiko says isn’t it a beautiful sun facing them. Looking serious, Tami replies that it is so because it is too beautiful. Back at the ship, while he is holding her hands, Mei looks at Xiang and thinks, “It has been such a long time, since I felt this.. there is a lot of uncomfortable type of feeling that surrounds this person. It is like, a pitch black night sky with no moon, nor stars. Afraid? Ominous? None of it.. it is because he is exceedingly beautiful--” Xiang tells her that his happiness right now is here. Mei snaps out of it when she hears the crossing of swords by the Shibata brothers. Mei tells him to quit joking around, when he was the one who plotted for Rihito and Kento to duel. Xiang admits that it is true, but he thinks that Kento also knows about this. Mei is puzzled. Xiang tells her that this is Kento’s ‘moved into tears’ acting, and it is only to meet up with Mei. Then, Fei notices something that he looks up to Xiang. Taking this opportunity, Kento suddenly throws his sword at Fei who immediately dodges it. Rihito immediately grabs Xiang and cut of his ponytail. Rihito tells him that next, it won’t be a simple haircut. Kento exclaims that he heard that they are laying their hands on all kinds of ojousama, and this time around, it is Mei. “I won’t let you guys have your way! Your crime has already been exposed!” To Mei, Xiang happily says, “See, it’s true.”
Mei looks surprised as to what’s going on. “Just now, Shibata and together with these guys are going to capture Rihito-san.. and even duel with Rihito-san.. Heavens.. What the heck is going on!?” Looking at them, Kento angrily shouts, “Mei! Up to when are you going to put down your guard and let some strange guy hold your hand!” Surprised, Mei sweatdrops and immediately pulls away from Xiang. Mei is surprised when Xiang is starting to emit a dark aura. Xiang says, “..crime? Wanting to attain something is a crime? Then, in order to fulfill your black desires, you guys do not hesitate in sacrificing an ojousama’s beautiful dreams, wishes, and even her future, just to monopolize hrt. Isn’t that also a crime? Shibata brothers! Right now, you guys are like that. You already cannot be considered as butlers, but only as, male beasts.” Mei is surprised by this. Kento replies, “..true, we are fallen butlers that are swallowed up by desire. In our mind, everyday and every night, we would get entangled [/pestered] by Mei. *Blushing Mei exclaims what he meant by that* But, as a result, we made Mei as the world’s most sought after person.” Rihito smiles in approval while Mei blushes over what he said. Xiang says, “And that is what you say, and because of that way of thing, it is hindering Mei’s maturity. ..even if I say it, you guys would also not be able to understand-- I know, from here on, let’s sever everything. You’ll help me, right? Fei.” Fei smiles and says that it is inevitable even if he says it that way. Fei quickly tries to kick Rihito’s left leg so Rihito quickly backs off from him. Kento thinks that he is really fast and this is bad for they know about Rihito’s problem with his left leg. Looking at the brothers, Xiang says, “You guys are too slow-witted. As a butler, you should always be prepared at all times.. Then, let’s start! The true duel--” Mei shouts for him to wait. Then, something ripples underneath the ship and there is an explosion. Fujiko and others are surprised by it. The people in the helicopter are also surprised for Mei is still onboard that ship. Kento and the other butlers cannot be contacted. The helicopters are ordered to return back to the ship for if something happens to Mei, it would be no use even if they were to lose their heads. At a yacht, Shinobu watches the burning ship from afar. He mutters that as the saying goes, a flying up high [Fei-> fly; Xiang -> soar] bird doesn’t leave any trace. Shiori comes out to the deck and asks if Rihito-san is there. Shinobu greets her a good morning and says that it is a bright and splendid morning. Shiori asks what that loud noise is, is it fireworks. Shinobu says that it seems to be. Shiori says that it is regrettable for she cannot see it. Shinobu tells her to let him actualize a lot more beautiful dreams for her, to replace it. Shiori says that she will eagerly anticipate it. While hugging Shiori, Shinobu looks at the burning ship again and thinks, “Then, this time around, let me truly wish you good health--”
Well, it turns out that ever since the badge has been discovered, Kento has been acting and playing around with those two butlers. I guess with his constant delays, Xiang is already on to him. From what Kento said as their condition if he wins, I wonder if Mei figured out that he is love with her. From this match up, it seems that it will be Kento vs Xiang, and Rihito vs Fei. Still, it is a bit of a mystery as to what exactly do they want from Mei because they are not after the Hongo’s assets and seems to claim that they are doing it for Mei. Because of their background, I guess they are probably fulfilling some sort of mission. Maybe partly because of it, or wanting to be free of the organization that brought them up, they blew up the train. Coincidentally, maybe it is also because they had met Shiori then. I do wonder if it was Xiang who cause the explosion or it was Shinobu. ^^; If it is the latter, I think it is kind of amusing like he was thinking that they are on their ship, and he is going on a vacation with Shiori so blast them all for being a hindrance. Kento is really different from his brother because of how he would interact with the ‘enemies’. He can even calmly talk with Shinobu. Anyway, I’m still hoping that Fujiko would have a more active part in this arc..and if there is no chance with Mei, I still hoping that she’ll be paired off to Kento. =P Scans by 依蓮扫漫組.
Quote of the day:
People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost. ~ H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Ookami-heika no Hanayome [Chapter 27]
Saturday, December 10, 2011
She is surprised when Reishou suddenly holds her hand and pulls her to him. He says, “I never thought that this banquet thing will totally snatch your heart away. *Yuulin blushes and calls his name* For your heart to only think of me, is this the Queen’s duty?” To Reishou’s surprise, Yuulin starts to furiously shout, “Right now! Don’t act! No need for special training! And listen to what I’m saying! *Reishou timidly says yes* You listen well! Right now, everyone in the government office, aside from completing their everyday task, had been waking up early and sleeping late, in order to actively prepare for this banquet! *There is a scene of staff members trembling about the deadline since they are not finished with the registration, safety precautions, etc.* The scale of this work is tremendous and time isn’t enough! There is also lack of staff members that everyone is so busy that it is causing such a commotion! *teary-eyed + fired up* It is all for His Majesty.. *Reishou timidly says, yes, yes.* Your Majesty, you shouldn’t be stirring up trouble, okay!?” Sweatdropping, Reishou holds up his hands and says, “Yes. *pause; puppy mode* But.. I.. also had been given a pile of work by Jun, prime minister and the others, right?” Yuulin tells him that right now, everyone is in the middle of a trial so they should do their best together. Reishou couldn’t answer back. Later on, Reishou is not too happy while Dai says, “—and so, you wanted to lecture her but you ended up being lectured. His Majesty has just got the Queen Consort’s rabbit kick, and [you] dejectedly accept her request-- *trembling in tears over how funny this is* I really worship the Queen..! Strong.. *Reishou gloomily glares at him* Ah, sorry, I’m just joking around.” Putting a paper on the table, Reishou says that Yuulin wants to get involved in these things and no matter what he says, she won’t stop. Chibi Yuulin stubbornly thinks that she won’t lose, and she’ll do her best. Reishou sighs and says, “In the end, the things within the palace will evolve into a power struggle. I don’t want her to get involved in such troublesome matters..” Dai tells him that it is fine to let Yuulin into it for she wants to be a professional Queen Consort. “And since she, herself, said it, I think she is very enthusiastic about it.” Reishou smiles and wonders out loud on how long before Yuulin will get this [paper]. Drinking something, Dai sighs and thinks that Reishou is pretty stubborn. At the government building, two staff members are freaking out on how this thing reached this place. One of them says to quickly deal with it because if the Queen Consort gets to see it.. Yuulin who just entered the room asks them what about her. The two nervous staff quickly held something behind them and says that it is nothing. Yuulin tells them to let her see what they are hiding. They hesitate but after Yuulin asks them again, they finally give the paper to her. After Yuulin exclaims what it is, the two timidly says that it isn’t from them. The note reads, “Do not wish well, the Queen Consort or else, it will incur disaster and the Flower Banquet will fail in the end.”
At Jun’s place, Jun tells her if it is that strange document. “For some time, it has already been circulating, what about it? The source is unknown but this is a commonly seen slanderous document.” Trembling and aghast, Yuulin asks if it is really okay when it mentions disaster and fail. Jun sighs and says that even if it is mentioned, she shouldn’t mind it. “Upon choosing the people in charge, the ‘Queen Consort’ has attracted a bit of attention. Even if the Chancellors had curb down their squabble a lot but there are still people who isn’t satisfied with the Queen Consort and her choice. They are spreading this rumor to ruin the Queen’s reputation by sowing malice.. Don’t mind it too much, for after some time, it will just naturally die down.. And, there are no assassins appearing so it is only a rumor and nothing more! Hahaha.” Aghast Yuulin exclaims that he’s mean. As she leaves, Yuulin is still worried because a few days ago, she got an ominous prediction from a mysterious official who told her about having many enemies, not enough payment for the compensation and she’ll have a lot of trials. “I’ve obviously been doing my best, in order not to think of this.. Why is it that I can’t get rid of this feeling? Could it be that this prediction is really coming true? But then, how is it possible? If I were to consult this with His Majesty, he will definitely say, ‘Then, don’t strive hard again.. and just leisurely stay at the harem’. That prediction, I won’t believe it. I won’t be concerned about it –But, misfortunes really don’t come singly [/it never rains but it pours].” Then, a staff member calls out to her and says that things are bad for Houen and Suigetsu.. In the government affairs room, Houen angrily shouts, “-I understand! From today on, I won’t be discussing things with you again! Concerning the remaining things, I’ll handle it on my own! After I give you people your division of work, just complete it and it is okay if you want to withdraw! Do what you wish!” Suigetsu says that he approves of that because other than music and dance, he isn’t interested in other things. Yuulin, together with staff members, is totally shock for the two are severing their relationship and this is worst than the usual situation. Yuulin calls out to Houen who is going out of the room. Houen angrily shouts at her to stop following him, and just be good and stay at the harem. Yuulin is shock for she has always been following him. Yuulin tells Suigetsu to stop Houen for he is really leaving. Suigetsu says that he thinks that they have already persevered for such a long time. He smiles and says that it is getting more and more troublesome, and he has been doing a lot of work. Yuulin couldn’t believe that Suigetsu is also.. Walking at the hallway with her waiting ladies, Yuulin feels tired for in the end, she wasn’t able to mediate between them nor was she able to stop them from severing their relationship. She holds her head and wonders if the banquet can still be held without those two but, if it is like that, it won’t be like the prediction -> if the two families cooperated, it is a auspicious sign for a coming of a new era for Reishou.
Then, Yuulin is called out by a man. Yuulin recognizes him as the one Houen is talking with before. The man bows to her and introduces himself as Ryu Keitaku, the eldest son of the Ryu family. Thinking that he is really Houen’s older brother, Yuulin tells him that if he is looking for Houen.. Keitaku tells her no, he isn’t. “I have heard that my foolish younger brother has always been giving Your Highness, the Queen so many troubles that I came to offer this gift as an apology to you *shows a huge box that one of his servants is carrying* so would you kindly accept it.” Yuulin says that she cannot accept the gift and there is no need for him to apologize for Houen has always been faithful and true to His Majesty. Keitaku exclaims, “—Yes! Your Highness turns out to be such a kind-hearted person for you gave it a lot of thought to ask both Ryu and Han families to cooperate and be in charge of this banquet. *Yuulin sweatdrops and thinks, that Keitaku is really not the same with his father and younger brother.* And right now, you are also actively mediating between the two of them! You’re really great!” Yuulin thinks that Keitaku is like those people in the palace who likes to flatter, and she is not an expert in dealing with those kinds of people. Just then, Houen, who is carrying some scrolls, sees them. Keitaku says, “But, Your Higheness, you ought to know right? This time, the two people whom you’ve chose-- Even if they are a bit capable, but within their household, they are quite problematic, ..I would rather say that they are unsuitable. *Houen frowns* Giving it to those two, it is inevitable for things not to progress smoothly-- What are you to do now? Right now, it isn’t yet too late for you to change the people in charge. *Yuulin looks serious* Shouldn’t you be giving this authority to someone more qualified?” Yuulin answers, “I’m quite perplexed that you had misunderstood. I don’t have this authority, Ryu Keitaku-sama. I’ve only told to His Majesty what I think, and the one who decided on it is His Majesty. And, even if those two have some kind of problem, they are also His Majesty’s outstanding officials. *smiles* (that’s right, even if they are problematic sons) But, I also want to see what kind of ‘His Majesty’s Banquet’ that they can create together. *Houen looks surprised* The thought of giving it to others hasn’t crossed my mind. (Fundamentally, it being ‘His Majesty’s banquet’ is something that both of them agreed on.)” While Keitaku tries to protest, Houen goes to them and says, “Your Highness. *Yuulin and Keitaku are surprised to see him* ..I’ll suggest that you don’t go near that person.” Yuulin puzzled. While scowling, Houen continues to says, “Because, he is an idiot so talking with him is a waste of saliva.” [Lol] Yuulin and Keitaku are shock at how blunt Houen said that. Keitaku exclaims that it has been such a long time since he talked with him and this is the first thing he would say. With a bored expression, Houen tells his brother that if he has anything else to say, just quickly say it for people who isn’t related to this, ought to quickly leave.
While Houen is practically telling his brother to immediately leave, surprised Yuulin wonders if this is the reason why at that time, Houen isn’t refuting his brother. “It is because ‘he is an idiot’? How amazing.. No wonder Ryu Houen is Ryu Houen..! Towards a family member who is older than him, he would still coldly treat him this way! Speaking of that, it is truly very mean.” Reishou arrives and asks them what they are doing all gathered in that place. As Houen calls out to His Majesty, Keitaku looks scared. Reishou glares at Keitaku and says, “—what business do you have with my Queen?” Scared Keitaku quickly says that it is nothing, he is just greeting her so he is now going to take his leave. After Keitaku and his servants leave, Yuulin sweatdrops and thinks no wonder it is His Majesty, for with just a glare.. Looking at the side, Reishou comments that it is a coward. Houen agrees with him that his brother is a coward. Reishou says that just like before, Houen is in bad terms with his brother. Houen apologizes for his brother’s shameful behavior. To Yuulin’s surprise, Reishou suddenly carries her. While she is protesting about it, Reishou says, “You shouldn’t be staying at the government building, right? *frowns* When I’m not around, I also want you to be considerate of my feelings. We are going back.” Blushing Yuulin says, yes. [<- cannot protest while in front of someone else?] As Reishou carries her away, Yuulin thinks, “This person! Even while pretending as the ‘Wolf King’, he still continues to be difficult with! Geez! What’s up with this person! This isn’t okay, and that thing isn’t okay. *remembers him telling her that her duty is to only think of him* Everything, that I been always think of, is all about you! You stupid Wolf King! Darn~~” Then, Suigetsu calls out to Houen and says that between brothers, it feels as if it is very troublesome. Houen tells him that he really has no sense of honor to eavesdrop on His Majesty. Suigetsu laughs and wonders out loud how could everyone could bear being with scary Houen [/Reishou in the other translation]. “It is quite bewildering, but Her Highness is really such an interesting person. Whether it is in words or in actions, she is definitely the only one person in the palace who sincerely hopes that both Ryu-Han families would work as one. *sigh* She even said those things in front of your brother, then we should also respond to her anticipation..” Houen looks at him then says, “Tsk! –I’ve always been striving with my utmost best for His majesty!” Narration: “—afterwards, what I’ve seen is.. ought to have severed relationship Ryu Houen and Han Suigetsu, had actually clearly divided their work as they prepare for the banquet.” Yuulin is shock for the two are calmly talking with each other. Houen says that he will once again revise the distribution of work. Suigetsu says that he is going to give the data to the different divisions. Yuulin thinks, “Wh—why? Even if I fundamentally should be happy about this, but how come I felt that this is something more terrifying than that ominous prediction and that slanderous document! What had happened?!” Narration: “..and the Flower Fest will arrive soon.”
Hehe..and Yuulin has unwittingly resolved the dispute and make those two finally cooperate with each other. =P It is really amusing when things turn out this way. And yes, it is quite scary for people who cannot get along to suddenly get along with each other. ^^ If Yuulin is stubborn on wanting to get involved, Reishou is also stubborn in overprotecting her though it is understandable for there are real threats of assassinations. Of course, he also has to mind himself else she would run away again. ^^; I think only Dai can get away with teasing Reishou like that. I’m really curious what their childhood is like. With this chapter, I think the reason that Reishou and Houen somewhat got along with each other is, aside from their similar personalities, they are both younger brothers and they are totally different from their older brothers. I think it is indeed a dilemma if the eldest son, usually the heir, isn’t suitable to be the heir. The father/head of the family would have to choose between the one who should inherit and the one who is a more capable heir. Both situations can cause trouble because if it is the unsuitable heir, the family might be ruined, and if it is the capable one, the older son might be jealous and cause trouble. At this stage, Keitaku is already trying to take any opportunity in order not to make Houen shine better than him. Houen really knows how to say things sarcastically..and like always, one can’t answer back because it is true. Unfortunately for him, Keitaku has only words to talk back and belittle Houen. If Houen shuts up to anyone whom he thinks are an idiot/not worth his time, I guess Yuulin and Suigetsu rates higher for him than Keitaku. ^^; Scans by 17kkmh.com
Quote of the day:
Coming together is a start; keeping together is progress; working together is success. ~ Our Daily Bread
Hadashi de Bara wo Fume [Chapter 53]
Friday, December 9, 2011
In his room, trembling Nozomu knows that Sumi and Soichiroh had.. He starts to cry and shout in frustration upon this discovery. In her bathroom, after looking at the mirror, Sumi notices the hickey on the base of her neck. She blushes and mutters Soichiroh’s name. Soichiroh is looking up the sky. Then, there is a picture of the love triangle. The next morning, the beard man and the love rivals had gone hunting. The beard man exclaims over missing the deer with his shotgun. Quickly walking away, the beard man says that being called British sharpshooter is not just a false reputation. Soichiroh shouts for him to wait but Nozomu calls out to him. Nozomu asks Soichiroh if he is satisfied with this interpreter job. Soichiroh asks what he wants to say. Nozomu says that lately, their bank plans to establish a branch overseas. “Soichiroh, don’t you want to take charge of it as bank president?” Soichiroh asks if it is to be Ijuin Bank’s.. Nozomu says that of course, Soichiorh has to travel to take up that post and even if it is at overseas, his life would be much better than what it is now. “How about it? For you, this isn’t a bad thing right?” As if knowing what Nozomu is planning, Soichiroh declines the offer. This shocks Nozomu. Soichiroh tells him, “I’m going to rely on my own strength to stand up.” Nozomu now sports his crazed look. Preparing to leave, Soichiroh tells him that they should go. Upon hearing a gun clicking,, Soichiroh stops and turns around to Nozomu. Soichiroh is shock to see that Nozomu is pointing the gun at him. Looking tense, Soichiroh tensely tells him to stop. Seeing that Nozomu looks dead serious, Soichiroh tells him to don’t.. A gun shot rings in the air. While Komai is serving tea to Sumi, they look at the direction of the gun shot.
Ah..I guess Nozomu is doing what a typical psycho jealous love rival will do in this kind of situation. He can’t get rid of Soichiroh by making him poor nor sending him out of the country so the last resort is of course, to kill him. Hm..Komai should probably be protecting him instead of Sumi. ^^; I’m actually surprised that Nozomu didn’t do this early on, given his mental instability. Apparently, Sumi, Komai and Soichiroh are totally clueless over Nozomu’s rampage last night. It is more surprising that the hotel staff didn’t kick him out after doing that. I mean, it could affect their hotel’s reputation. So, it is either Nozomu is a rich customer or this is just a story. ^^; Maybe, this is also the reason why everyone is quiet about Nozomu’s rampage. Anyway, this is a typical cliffhanger for Margaret series. I don’t think that anyone would die..and that is just a cliffhanger to lure us to want to read the next chapter to know what happen. Hehe, it just like in the last chapter. =P There are too many possible scenarios for this one like one of the guys are hit to no one getting hit. Hopefully, Soichiroh didn’t just stand there and let Nozomu shoot him. Maybe Nozomu is hitting for the deer behind Soichiroh? Maybe a deer suddenly jump down on Nozomu and makes him pull the trigger. Kidding. I think the author is fast tracking the story because for a short time, Soichiroh already knows about hard work and what it is like to be ordered around. That experience and knowledge will help him become a better president next time around. He also seems intent on doing this with his own strength rather than getting it on a silver platter like before. Then, Soichiroh and Sumi also made love in one of the worst cases of timing that I have ever read. So, I think it is time to move on the next stage of the story like Soichiroh is going up again, and Nozomu is going down..and of course, with Sumi going back to Soichiroh. Scans by 红莲汉化组.
Quote of the day:
Jealousy is indeed a poor medium to secure love, but it is a secure medium to destroy one's self-respect. For jealous people, like dope-fiends, stoop to the lowest level and in the end inspire only disgust and loathing. ~ Emma Goldman
Ookami-heika no Hanayome [Chapter 26]
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Narration: “In Hakuyou’s imperial palace, in order to praise King Haku Reaishou’s prosperous rule, as well as welcoming the approach of spring, a grand banquet is being prepared by the Ministry section team.” In a room at the government building, Yuulin is looking tense as she listens to Houen and Suigetsu quarrelling. The other staff members are also looking nervous. Houen shouts, “How many times do I have to tell you! What you are proposing is totally unrealistic! Totally changing all of the lanterns in the Night Banquet into new ones!? From where are we going to get the budget?” Suigetsu replies, “Really? You are saying that it doesn’t conform to reality but I think your original proposal is totally absurd.. Two-thirds of the banquet composed of old men giving good wishes and thank you speeches.. Isn’t that very boring?” Houen exclaims that is nonsense for only he[Suigetsu], thinks that way. They stop when Yuulin calls out to them and tells them, “Okay, enough, the two of you stop, let’s continue discussing some other things, okay? Suigetsu-kun, you should economize. Houen-sama, there’s no need to make speeches in the banquet.. Fundamentally, I’m vetoing that proposal.” Houen then shouts that she is saying things that are nice to hear but as an amateur, she shouldn’t butt in. While Suigetsu just looks blank, Yuulin is shock by that, as well as furious because it is true. “If I do not meddle, the two of you will just keep on quarreling!” Narration: “Within the country, the news about influential Chancellor Ryuu, and Chancellor Han’s children being ordered to be responsible for the Spring Banquet, has spread around the country. The power struggle within the imperial palace has temporarily come to an end, and it seems that things had once again become peaceful.” At the harem, Yuulin laments that those two’s relationship is really bad. Reishou smiles and says that compared to their fathers, it didn’t go beyond that. “Yuulin, there’s no need for you to particularly get yourself involved in this.” Yuulin says no, for it has something to do with her that they are tasked to do this. “I only have to go in and out of the government office, and I would definitely see them quarreling.. They are making the other staff members very troubled, too.. Since it is a festival, I think everyone should be happy!” Reishou smiles and says, ya. Then, Yuulin says, “By the way, Your Majesty.. since when did we ended up like this?” Yuulin notices that she is sitting on Reishou’s lap and they are too near to each other. Reishou says, “Huh? This is special training. Yuulin’s ‘professional Consort’-thing? *Nervous Yuulin blushes.* Ah, are you giving up on that? *smiles* That’s great!” Yuulin shouts no, she isn’t. “I don’t run away! I don’t admit defeat! I won’t falter!” Reishou lamely says, really. Yuulin couldn’t believe it for she thought that Reishou had already accepted that, and could it be that he still wants to hinder her. Narration: “I, Tei Yuulin, am currently doing my best in the struggle to become a ‘professional bride’.” Puppy Reishou tells her that it is alright for her not to strive hard. Yuulin exclaims that if she did that, she would be a disgrace.
Narration: “—I do not want to let my heart be influenced by my adoration of His Majesty.” Reishou tells her that speaking of that, the two Chancellors are also helpless in dealing with their own sons so by all means, she doesn’t have to force herself. This made Yuulin flustered. She puts on a billboard smile and just says, “Yes, Your Majesty.” Narration: “I’ll definitely do this thing well for this person-- This banquet is a banquet that is being held for His Majesty. I’ll definitely manage it well-- But, I have to help those people who are responsible for this!” At a room in the government building, Yuulin and Suigetsu are shock when Houen admits that he fundamentally really hates this banquet. “Officials engaged in politics will just fill their bellies with wine and lose their decency, make a racket, recklessly dance, and afterwards, clash with others then fight among themselves.. *dark expression* Is there any value in this kind of merry-making, I cannot see anything good about it, not one bit! *Aghast Yuulin thinks that he is saying such discouraging words* But, because this is His Majesty’s order, I’ll prepare a perfect banquet. Definitely! *Yuulin relieved* But, I don’t need an irresponsible person! I can do this all by myself! I don’t want to be mixed up with that guy!” Aghast Yuulin thinks that Houen isn’t doing what he is saying. Suigetsu says, “You say you can do it by yourself, actually, I would really appreciate that.. *thoughtful* But, I cannot do that, if I were to let you that, this banquet will become a ‘snooze-fest’ [/sleeping banquet] or perhaps, ‘training meeting’ type of thing. This will make things very difficult for His Majesty.” Furious Houen shouts what he meant by that. Suigetsu just sighs and says that it is quite regretful. Aghast Yuulin thinks that Suigetsu is provoking Houen. While she is intervenes to stop the quarrel, Yuulin thinks that these two guys are really giving her a headache. At the harem, Yuulin is preparing tea for Reishou. He asks her if she is okay because today, she looks really dispirited. Yuulin tells him that it is nothing, just a small thing. She couldn’t bear it anymore that she starts to pour out her frustration. “Those two guys have a very strong capability! Ryu Houen can quickly delineate the division of work. Suigetsu-kun can arrange the program quite remarkably.. What is lacking is cooperation! If they only have cooperation then..! But, right now, they are doing all kinds of things, not minding each other. *Reishou quietly looks at her* If only this uncooperative stance is resolved, this banquet would be a huge success! I feel that the possibility of success is very big! *muttering loudly* The two needs to be linked up together. But, Houen is always angry and Suigetsu unexpectedly always engrossed with himself. *Reishou calls out to Yuulin; looks at him* Even if right now, there is still no outline, *smiles* but it will definitely be a pretty good banquet. Just anticipate it, Your Majesty! *Reishou timidly says yes* I actually would like it to be very lively! *angry* But Houen he-- and Suigetsu, he..” Reishou just keeps quiet.
Narration: “With this, everyday I acted as a mediator between the two.” Yuulin stops the two from quarreling. A staff member calling out to her that those two are quarreling again. At night, Yuulin would always talk about those two guys to Reishou who just quietly listens. Narration: “But, in a secret place that I cannot see, I didn’t know that there is already an unstable mood because of a brewing crisis.” In a room where there are a lot of documents, Reishou asks Jun, if afterwards, is there any news of activity within the Ryu-Han families. Jun says that there is a bit of dispute about the heir within the Ryu family. “Since his [Gikou] family affairs are comparatively troublesome, he doesn’t have any time to compete with the Han family. There is no new of activity within the Han family- Possibly, because Suigetsu has taken his post, they can be ease up a bit. No matter what is said, from the time it has been appointed as to who will be responsible for the banquet, the two Chancellors has eased up a lot on their frontal confrontations. They could also be watching their sons’ situation.” Reishou tells him good work, and is there any other news. Holding a piece of paper, Jun says that even if the whole palace is busy with the banquet, but this document is being secretly passed around. Jun gives Reishou the paper. After reading it, Reishou says that it is a nonsense thing and it has something to do with the ‘Queen Consort’. “It seems that there are still a lot of people who are interested in this.” Later on, Yuulin goes to the fourth book storage room where ancient documents are located. She tells her waiting ladies to wait for her outside. Going in a room where there are a lot of documents, Yuulin thinks that first of all, she should do what she can do, and that is to find some information about the banquet. She gloomily thinks that looking at all these documents are enough to make her dizzy. Then, someone asks her what information she is looking for. She stiffens up upon seeing a thin creepy looking older man inside. After recovering and thinking that the appointed officer here is scary, Yuulin tells him that she is looking for information regarding this banquet. She thinks that this is the government building’s special book storage room so it is quite rare to see someone coming in there. Holding some documents, the man tells her that the Spring Feast, also known as Flower Feast. “Fundamentally, it is about welcoming the incoming new season wherein people would stay by the river side to perform a cleansing ceremony to eliminate physical and mental filth.. Afterwards, in some unknown time, it has evolved into a purely pouring wine ceremony by the river. So, the banquet wherein people would drink wine under the flowers has become an official palace activity. *Yuulin is surprised that he knows things in detail* Regarding the information, go to the bookshelf from your right, and from there, it is on the second row at the right from the fifth bookcase.”
Wondering who the man is, Yuulin thanks him for his help. Before she leaves, the man says, “To sum up the past, this is a ceremony on looking forward to the future. If this time around, the two, Ryu-Han families, are united in their effort in fully carrying out this banquet.. For His Majesty, this will initiate an auspicious sign of a new era.” Yuulin says that is true. She thinks that even if this man looks scary but he is quite an agreeable guy for in the end, she is right that it is very important for those two guys to work together. The man continues to day, “-But.. prior to this, you will suffer a lot of trials. *Yuulin surprised at the man who is emitting dark chi* ..there will be a lot of enemies appearing before you. Your payment is possibly not enough to reciprocate it back. Your future outlook is teemed with very grave difficulties. I hope that you would have a strong heart, Your Highness.” The man bows and leaves the room. Yuulin is nervous as she thinks, “Huh? What? *carrying scrolls with her waiting ladies* It feels like I got an ominous prediction..! What’s up with that? For a person whom I had never seen before to say that? It seems that he knows something..” She bumps into someone and she apologizes. She is surprised that it is Houen. Dark Houen asks with those scrolls that she is carrying. With a forced smile, Yuulin says that it is because he criticized her as an amateur so she thought of understanding it better by getting some knowledge about the banquet. To her shock, Houen grinds his teeth and shouts that she is really idle. As he turns to leave, Yuulin is furious for what is with that outburst. Arriving, Suigetsu tells her that Houen made her as a punching bag [to vent his anger]. “I feel that no matter what is done, he won’t be happy about it. I was also scolded by him just now.” Thinking that they have quarreled again, Yuulin says is that so. Just when she is going to mention to him about the banquet, Suigetsu apologizes to her and says that he isn’t feeling well so he wants to rest at home first before talking about it again. Worried Yuulin asks him if he is alright. Suigetsu replies, “Yes, I forgot to feed the fish in the pond..” Yuulin is shock over this and mentally tells him to please not call that as ‘not feeling well’, and is that what he told Houen. Starting to be engrossed with himself, Suigetsu bids her goodbye. At the government office, aghast Yuulin is reading the documents while remembering what the mysterious man told her about having a lot of grave difficulties. “Could it be that prediction is true..?” Then, Reishou enters the room and greets her. He asks her how she is because she looks listless. Yuulin asks him, wasn’t he suppose to be dealing with government affairs. Reishou tells her that he heard that she is reading there so he came to check up on her, and he sees her looking weary. A bit tense, Yuulin exclaims, “It..it is nothing! Because Houen and Suigetsu don’t listen to me regarding the banquet so I plan to map it out and force them to sit down and talk it over a cup of tea. *Reishou looks at her quietly* (I also know that they are both quite annoying people! But..I cannot just let it go.)” Reishou tells her that lately, she is always talking about those two. Just when she is about to explain the reason, Yuulin is shock that Reishou has gone into puppy mode. Puppy Reishou says that even if he is happy that she is having fun but..
Freaking out Yuulin tries to tell him that he cannot be like that for they are in the imperial palace where a lot of people are going in and coming out so what will they do if someone suddenly comes in. To her surprise, Reishou leans closer to her and says that if it is like this, they won’t see it. Blushing Yuulin freaks out over how things ended up like this since he is too close to her ear. Reishou says, “There’s no need for you to go and concern yourself with those two. Even if those two do not work together, the banquet will turn out okay. *Yuulin protests that this banquet is very important for him.* This year, it has been fundamentally planned to suspend this banquet but the Chancellors[/ministers] insist on wanting to hold it, so I allowed them to do it. It is okay for it to succeed. It is okay for it to fail. ..it doesn’t have much meaning to it.” Yuulin couldn’t believe that he is saying that it doesn’t have meaning, and could it be that it is the cold voice of the ‘Wolf King’. Yuulin asks, how can that be, when everyone is striving hard to prepare this banquet. “Ryu Houen and Han Suigetsu, even if they are quarreling everyday, but they are also quite active in..” Putting his finger on her lips, Reishou says, “..Yuulin, your husband-kun, doesn’t want to hear the names of other men from my own Queen’s mouth. Do not worry again about those two’s cooperation-something.” Yuulin thinks, “Cold, scary, kind-- Wolf King. But..” Blushing Yuulin shouts that she won’t give up. “This is a banquet that everyone is striving hard to pull off! Your Majesty, are you having some sort of difficulties!? (It feels so strange..!)” Pouting Reishou says, “Do not get along really well with other people. It is okay for you, to only have fun with me. You stubborn girl.” While Yuulin is surprised by that, there is a loud footsteps sound coming towards them. Furious Jun exclaims, “Your Majesty! What the heck are you doing!? You’ve ordered the others that no one is to come near you, and then by yourself, you ran to the Consort’s side..! You deceiver! It is only for a moment, and when I came to see you, you already ran away.” Reishou tells him that he only wants to talk with Yuulin alone. Trembling and aghast, Yuulin wonders when did he say that, and what is going on. “Just because the temporary bride has a bit of good relationship with others, you are being difficult with!? And speaking of that, if you do not want to be seen by others, there is also no need to stay this close! *Pouting puppy Reishou barks his dissatisfaction.* One, two, three people are giving me a headache! Houen’s words are always sarcastic. Suigetsu-kun is always engrossed with himself. And, last of all, His Majesty is giving me the biggest headache of them all! Speaking of that, it is because of you that I’m striving my best on this, as if my life depended on it, then why is he, the person himself, looking for trouble?! And, fundamentally, he doesn’t understand my feelings.. *remembers the mysterious man saying that she has many enemies* Darn it! *teary-eyed in frustration* How come they are all awful, those idiots--! I won’t lose to you guys--” Narration: “The current situation is worrisome, and will the banquet be held without a hitch in the end..”
Ah, clueless Yuulin truly didn’t know that Reishou is jealous of those two when she keeps on talking about them every time they meet. She thought that he is only causing trouble because he wants to be pampered by her. Hm..if Reishou is a dog, maybe those two guys are cats who are doing their own thing. It would indeed be a good thing if those two guys cooperate because the things they want for the banquet are both in the extreme end..when what is needed is a balance of both sides = strict in a way, but still having fun. Those two are really opposites of each other = workaholic and easy-going. I wonder if the author is giving some sort of comparison of Yuulin having to deal with the sons, whereas Reishou has to deal with the fathers. Regarding the training to be a ‘professional bride’, I think it is a win-win situation for Reishou. He can get away with some lovey-dovey type of things, and if she doesn’t want to do it anymore, he is relieved if she doesn’t meddle too much in other things because it is giving him worries and things to be jealous about. =P Or, maybe Reishou is thinking that her ‘professional bride’ is the strict type female version of himself. ^^; As for the mysterious new character, I wonder if he is some sort of fortune teller or he is just a very insightful guy so what he told Yuulin seems like a prediction. Since she mentioned that it is rare for people to go there, he shouldn’t be a ghost, right? Lastly, with all the cast here being male, this series could almost pass for a reverse harem series but I guess for now, only Reishou is interested in her romantically. Actually, if they are interested in her romantically, they have to stop themselves early on because it would be futile especially since Reishou is the king. Scans by 17kkmh.com and ベーリ猫
Quote of the day:
Unity is a precious diamond. ~ Holyday
Covering himself with a blanket, Eros says that he is hungry so go make some food for him. Covering her eyes, embarrassed Lele exclaims that he is a pervert and why didn’t he turn around to do that. Eros asks what she is being embarrassed about when she ought to have already seen it. Then, he asks if she is afraid of his scar. She turns to look at him and sees the bullet scar. She touches it and asks if it still hurts. Eros says it didn’t ever since before. She asks how it happened. Eros says that it is as Joe said about ‘pitiful Miranda’. When he was young, he go taken in by two foster families but it didn’t go smoothly. Miranda took him just because of the social welfare financial subsidy. She made him do a lot of work for one meal a day. [<- Not three but one meal a day] Her husband, Jimmy has a special craving on young guys. Jimmy threatened him to ‘attend to him’ or else, he might not even get to eat one meal a day. In order to live on, when he barely yielded, Miranda had seen that scene, and she couldn’t endure it. Thinking that Eros had seduced Jimmy, Miranda took a gun and opened fire at Eros who is trying to get out of the window. Touching his scar, Eros says that he escaped but he is left with a scar that cannot be removed. Holding Lele’s hands, he says, “I.. have a lot of disgraceful past.. does it make you afraid of me, who is like this?” Lele looks at him and shakes her head sideways. Eros thinks, “Thank you, my angel!” He muses out loud that he had already made her see him in difficult situations [/acting awfully] and yet, she wasn’t intimidated to run away from him. “It seems.. *putting his arms around her and pulls her to him* I don’t have any other choice, then, right?” Eros smiles and Lele holds his face. Lele replies, “That’s right! If there are any other unsightly things, let me see it, and only I’m allowed to see it! *leans closer* Because.. you are exclusively, my silver-eyed monster--!” Then, they kiss. Next chapter out in Taiwan on Jan 5th.
Aww...and finally, they are a couple. It didn’t seem very blunt but I think it is more or less obvious. The way they are talking like that in the end, it is like marriage vows of ‘for better or worse, I still love you.’ ^^ I guess with that Eros has finally able to move on and properly grieve over his mother. Sometimes, it is really hard to be gorgeous in a morally depraved society. The guardians of the twins are all just thinking of themselves. And, the author just has to draw another tongue licking lip scene. Ugh..that give me the shivers. Even if it seems to be a bad thing but for Miranda to discover them is somewhat like a blessing in disguise. He manages to have a reason to get away from living such a harsh life like that, escape from that pervert, and he met Taylor afterwards. So, I’m starting to imagine that Feidna would probably flaunt about being on top of the modeling world again, then she reads in the newspaper that Eros and Lele are engaged. Lol, that would be utterly awesome. Being engaged can also explain the couple’s hiatus on their respective career. ^-^ I’m not too worried about Feidna, the one I’m worried about is Angus as to how he is going to take the news that those two are a couple. He would probably think that Eros is leaving him all alone. Hopefully, he won’t think that here he is, paying for Eros’ freedom and Eros is going lovey-dovey with Lele. But for now, I guess we’re happy for Lele because winning Eros’ heart = mission complete. ^^ Scans from jmydm.com
Word of the day:
I have faith that God will show you the answer. But you have to understand that sometimes it takes a while to be able to recognize what God wants you to do. That's how it often is. God's voice is usually nothing more than a whisper, and you have to listen very carefully to hear it. But other times, in those rarest of moments, the answer is obvious and rings as loud as a church bell. ~ Nicholas Sparks, The Last Song
The One [Chapter 84] Teaser
Monday, December 5, 2011
Courtesy of khicon, this is a teaser from baidu. There is a lot of fangirling but basically, this is what happened from what I can understand. Eros cries upon learning the truth. Lele cries with him then hugs him in comfort. Soon, they end up in bed. Then, they seem to take a nap. Eros wakes up first to look at Lele. Then, when Lele is waking up, he pretends to sleep. Lele looks at him and touches his lips. Eros wakes up the catches her in the act. He starts asking her questions including that picture of them together on her cellphone. ^^ It seems that Eros asks him if she still likes him and of course, Lele says yes. And, then, there is a sex scene. After Lele wakes up, she becomes embarrassed and tries to run off but Eros catches her. =P Then, some talk and teasing. Afterwards, Eros confides to her the story behind the bullet scar. Miranda took Eros in but worked him like a slave = a pile of work for only one meal a day. Then, Miranda’s husband is attracted to Eros. He seems to threaten Eros to satisfy him or else, no meal. So, when he is about to give in, Miranda caught them in that scene and bang. Eros asks her if she likes him even if he has such a disgraceful past. Of course, Lele says yes. Eros replies, “Thank you, my angel.” Lele then says that she has already seen his ugly appearance [as a bum?] so there's no difference. “But allow only me to see your ugly expression because~~ you are my exclusive Silver-eyed monster.” And, they kiss. I guess that is enough to wet our appetite..so let’s wait for the scans ^-^
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun [Chapter 32]
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Later on, in the park, a blanket is spread on the ground, and there is a thermos and a huge bento box. Shizuku said that this place is not bad and there’s no one around. Happily looking left and right, Haru replied, “Ah-- in this place, huh!! You’ve found a good place!!” Puzzled Shizuku asked what he is talking about. While pouring a drink from the thermos, she is puzzled when happy Haru is leaning towards her. Then, she asks, “? What’s wrong, Haru--” Haru bends down to her neck and pushes her down. This shocks Shizuku. [Hehe..Haru is thinking of something else ^^;] After hitting Haru’s forehead, trembling and aghast Shizuku held the bento box and kept calling him an idiot. Haru said that he had properly waited for her signal. Shizuku exclaimed, “What kind of nonsense are you talking about!! *nervous and embarrassed* I..I.I..I...am saying this ahead of time. That kind of thing, I absolutely won’t do it!!” This surprised Haru. After a pause, he replied, “..do what?” Surprised, Shizuku exclaimed why he is asking back a question. “In..in short!! Later on, if you will do, what you just did, again, I’m going to thoroughly cut off our relationship!!” Surprised Haru went ‘!?’ End flashback. Blurb: “Japanese can now be used in Twitter tags.” Narration: “And, at the end of the first date, I ran away. *removing school shoes while reading* ..geez, unexpectedly, before feeling the true feeling of going steady, I first felt the feeling of breaking into a crisis. *puts on shoe* there’s something in my shoe. Why is it that we chose to go steady-- *looks at a Japanese Rhinoceros beetle [from her shoe]* ..did Haru come?” Soon, Shizuku meets up with the others. Haru greets her and asks if cram school is over. “Just now, I planned to go and see you.” In casual clothes, Sasayan exclaims that she came. Holding a booklet, Asako tells her that they are discussing about this year’s camping. Shizuku greets Sasayan a good job on baseball, and then, she asks what’s up with Haru’s baffling hairstyle. Blurb: “# Neighbor/Seatmate Strange Classmates” [<- the ‘#’ seems to mean as an angry popped vein and I don’t think Sasayan is included =P] Shizuku angrily shouts that she objects, for she doesn’t want to go to the beach. “It’s fine for both Haru and Natsume to go there!!” Haru angrily shouts that see, did they hear that, she is still holding a grudge about what happened last year. Asako exclaims that is why she is saying that they are going to stroll up the mountain. She tells them that they’ll go grape picking and afterwards, they go downstream and have a barbecue. While drinking his soda, Sasayan happily says that he also thinks that the beach is not bad. Shizuku shouts at Asako for fully arranging all of the days to the brim ,and where will they get the budget for all that. [Grape picking seems to be a tour-type of activity in summer = there is a fee.] Someone says that camping isn’t bad. It is Iyo who is carrying a parasol to protect herself from the sun. “Then, Iyo.. knows a pretty good place! *Asako calls out to her while the others look at Iyo* Hello, senpai sis and bro. Thank you for sending me an email, Asako-senpai. That place has a tennis court, swimming pool, onsen [hot spring] thing, and everything is for free. If it’s convenient, I’ll be your tour guide. But-- except for Shizuku-senpai.” Displeased Shizuku repeats, “Except me.” Asako becomes nervous. Timid Iyo then compliments Haru for his cute hairstyle. Haru thanks her.
Nervous Asako asks Iyo if she hasn’t given up on Haru. Iyo says that once it was confirmed that he is her brother’s friend, that fact has shrink away. “Shizuku-senpai, your complexion looks good. It seems that after having a boyfriend, you had become more conscious of it but IYO IS COMPARATIVELY CUTER.” Deadpan Shizuku says, “Really conscious? Me? From the day that I had gone steady with Haru, fundamentally, there has been no accumulated interested whatsoever, in wanting to change anything in my life.” Aghast Asako nervously calls out to Haru for it seems that he is being talked about in a bad light. Haru says that it is alright for he has no bit of chemistry[/interest] with Iyo. “Because, looking at her face, I know that she is Yamaken’s younger sister.” This shocks Iyo that she drops her parasol. Looking at downcast Iyo, Shizuku agrees with Haru. Sasayan asks Haru doesn’t he hate that girl. [<- earlier reaction at the library though ‘hate’ is more on ‘fear’ ^^; like the other girls who have a crush on him.] Haru explains that he is okay now because she is Yamaken’s younger sister. Iyo tearfully cries how can that be, it isn’t her fault for having an accursed bloodline, and today is the start of her summer vacation. Asako sweetly tells her not to be like that, for if she wants to be with them, she has to have a modest attitude. Iyo tearfully cries out Asako’s name. Asako tells her that right now, she ought to properly apologize to Mitti who will definitely forgive her. Shizuku looks surprised. Then, [I think it is] Iyo [who] says that Shizuku will also be free of charge. The scene changes to the mountain side. Iyo happily calls out to Haru. With one arm up, Haru, Asako and Sasayan happily exclaims, “Mountain! We’ve arrived-!!” Sasayan is holding a camera. [<- hehe, official photographer =P] Shizuku looks at Iyo who tells them that she had also just arrived and the car there is waiting for them so go in. Blurb: “It takes around two hours to ride trains in succession to arrive at that place. Summer trip starts!!” Glancing at emotionless Shizuku, Iyo comments that she also came and it is inevitable. While muttering about taking a lot of pictures, Sasayan asks if this place is a villa district and is there really a place for camping. Asako is shouting to Haru that there is river there. While walking to the campsite, Asako tells Shizuku that she is wearing the same clothes as last year. Shizuku says yes, and she didn’t bring her shorts. Sasayan asks why Haru brought a swim tube when they are up in the mountain. While Iyo is happy that she is walking beside him, Haru says that it is because it is hard to come by [/rarely used]. Soon, there are two tents set up in the clearing. Haru and Asako happily check it out. Iyo says that she got administrator Tanaka [田中; guesswork name] to help set it up. “It isn’t bad, right?” Shizuku sweatdrops that Iyo made an administrator do that. Sasayan is sweatdropping that unexpectedly, there is a villa at that side. Blurb: “Tent and villa. Among high school students, there is already an economic discrepancy society.”
Inside the villa, playing a console game, Mabo complains that it is noisy outside. There is someone is calling out ‘tent’ outside. He angrily complains where those noisy idiots came from. Tomio says that it isn’t bad so how about they check it out for anyway, they are not doing anything. Lying down on the sofa while reading a book, Yamaken says that they are the ones who are noisy for coming in on their own to someone else’s villa. “Quickly go home, you bums.” Mabo angrily shouts that he isn’t cute, not one bit. Tomio tells him not to provoke him for lately, he is heartbroken. With a smiling face, the two says, “Because world’s number one Yamaken-san has unexpectedly been rejected by the bookworm Hahaha” Aghast Yamaken says that he’ll slaughter them and until when are they going to keep on saying that. Going out, the two gets Joji with them and says forget it, they are going on a racket and flirt around, together with the baby deer[/dear] in the forest. “You just stay there and properly accept reality.” Sitting up Yamaken tells them to go and do not let the deer inside the house. While going to the veranda, Yamaken is irritated because he planned to be alone in a quiet place. His eyes turn into slits upon seeing Haru and Shizuku outside. Haru looks surprised and Shizuku is freaking out upon seeing him. The couple seems to be gathering sticks. Blurb: “It seems that compared to Asako, Sasayan had noticed it a lot earlier.” Yamaken overhears Mabo shouting that they found a baby deer. Aghast Asako screams and shouts why they are there. Iyo exclaims about Asako being [attacked] by bandits. Irritated Yamaken looks dark and thinks, “..that bastard sister--!!” [hehe, so much for peace and quiet =P] Looking at Yamaken, to Shizuku’s surprise, Haru tells him that they are going steady. Yamaken sighs and says he knows. Outside, Sasayan is suppressing his laughter while the trio glomps and clings on to Asako. Surprised Iyo says that if the bandits are there, that means.. Iyo freaks out when Yamaken calls out to her from behind. Teary-eyed Iyo gloomily apologizes to Yamaken for she didn’t know he is there. Yamaken tells her that in a while, she should properly thank administrator Tanaka for making him do unnecessary things. “Ah, since you’re here, properly have fun.” Iyo seems surprised by this, as well as Sasayan. Mabo happily tells Iyo that she did great. Trying to free herself from the three, Asako tells them to act properly. Soon, by the river, from a high rock, Mabo and Tomio jump down the river. They then call out to Joji to jump down to this side, and doing this occasionally is not bad at all. While Sasayan is taking a dip, Haru tells him that he can use the swim tube he brought. While carrying the swim tube, Sasayan overhears Mabo saying, ‘And then..’ Sasayan exclaims for him to stop but Mabo is already calling out to Asako that she isn’t fun at all, so come on and strip. Still wearing her coat under her bikini, Asako glares at them and says that she will only strip when they aren’t around. Shizuku is just dipping her feet in the water. While Mabo and Tomio are giving thumbs down sign and shouting boo, Asako shouts for them to shut up and be quiet. It seems that Haru is joining the thumbs down sign and boo-ing. ^^; Wading away, Sasayan mutters that it is as he said.
Clad in a bikini, Iyo calls out to Haru to look at her. While Haru stares, Tomio tells her not to stuff too much padding on her chest since it will look unnatural and had she tried jumping. Mabo tells her not to be recklessly vain. Embarrassed, Iyo covers her chest and tells them that they are annoying to death, and it isn’t like she is showing it to them. Blurb: “Iyo..every year she matures, she is closely examined by the three idiots.” Haru tells Iyo that he has seen it, thank you. Iyo timidly tells him that he’s welcome. Then, Haru quietly looks at Shizuku. Blushing Iyo pouts and thinks that fundamentally, Haru isn’t looking at her. Asako muses that playing around like this in the river, reminds her of last year. Bending backwards to the limit, Asako calls out to Shizuku that she is playing a game of ‘almost wet but in the end, she isn’t wet’. Shizuku tells her not to repress herself anymore and just go play at that side. While Asako is playing by dipping her head in the water, Shizuku thinks, “..Geez. Coming here and unexpectedly, I still encounter Yamaken.. This is the so-called, awkwardness. I really do not know what I should say but then, the other party doesn’t seem to particularly mind it. Perhaps for him, it is nothing out of the ordinary.” Holding some apples, Haru calls out to Shizuku and asks if she isn’t going to swim. “And you are obviously wearing a swimsuit. From a while ago, you are having that gloomy face. What is it? Are you thinking of something? *Munch Munch* Want some apples?” While taking an apple from him, Shizuku says yes, she is thinking about Yamaken. Freaking out, Haru exclaims that she is already thinking of some other guy, such a preposterous girl. Wiping the apple, Shizuku says that actually, it is a waste for her relationship with Yamaken to become awkward. “Because he is the first friend, whom I think, I can communicate with. *Haru pouts* Hm..in the end, there is no alternative that it had become like this. In short, as much as possible, it would be okay if I don’t directly face him.” Haru looks at her and says that she always quickly gives up. “Perhaps, in a distant future, regarding me, you’ll just say, ‘Ah, forget it’ and laugh it off [/not take it seriously]. *Shizuku looks surprised* Ah, regarding that thing with Yamaken, it is enough for it to be like that. *finishes eating the apple* If it is better to do that, then I’ll support you.” Shizuku says, ah, is that so. While munching her apple, she wonders if she is that kind of person. Haru stands up and says, “Ah, forget that, it isn’t easily for us to come here so let’s have fun together, Shizuku.” Holding his hand, Shizuku tells him that she doesn’t like their dangerous way of playing. Haru smiles and says that he won’t do things that Shizuku hates. Soon, with Tomio and Asako watching, Haru is throwing freaking out Shizuku down into the water. ^^; Asako ignores Mabo’s shouts [to remove the coat] while Sasayan offers to hoist up Tomio [for a high dive]. While Shizuku and Haru are eating onigiri, Iyo is flaunting her sexy body in front of them. Later on, Sasayan and Asako are having fun in the water with Haru’s swim tube.
Soon, it is night. They are cooking curry. Stirring the pot, Tomio says that it is almost time. Mabo calls out to Iyo to bring that thing to him. Holding a bottle, Iyo exclaims for them not to order her around. While Tomio is holding up his hand to get the bottle from Iyo, Mabo calls her an idiot for Yamaken’s younger sister is their maid. Sasayan tells them to wait and do not put in any strange things in it. Asako exclaims that is right, for that is their curry. Blurb: “This time around, the guys who lost in the snow ski trip contest are going to cook the curry.” Holding a small pot, Shizuku complains that it is annoying for she cannot supply this number of people with the size of the rice cooker that she has. Carrying a larger rice pot, Haru says that he brought this for her. The two, together with Joji are responsible for the rice. With twinkle in her eyes, Shizuku says that is amazing. Haru says that his bag is fully packed because of this thing so she ought to eat a lot. Mabo tells them not to do that strange way of flirting. “Ah, that’s right. The two of you are going steady. Then, do whatever you please! If you do it right, it will kill Yamaken in a second!!” While flashing thumbs up, Mabo and Tomio laugh loudly over this. Shizuku wonders if they will always be like that from today on, and it’s too annoying. Shizuku sighs and looks thoughtful. Iyo asks Sasayan what is going on, and what does it have to do with her brother. Sasayan laughs and says that it is a secret. In the veranda, Yamaken is lying down on the sofa and wonders what he is going to do next. “Every time she sees me, she would suddenly have that awkward expression. ..Darn. *hears laughter* Geez, starting from a while ago, it’s too noisy. *grinds teeth* Do you want to be taught a lesson?” He is surprised when Shizuku calls out to him. Yamaken sits up. Shizuku tells him that dinner will be ready so she came to call him. Yamaken says, ah ya. Then, he is puzzled by Shizuku’s silence. Looking away, Shizuku says, “In 1841, who was the one who held an international conference congress at Vienna, the capital of the Austro/Austria-Hungarian empire.” Yamaken is surprised then after a pause, he says that it is Metternich. Shizuku asks what the goal of the conference is. Yamaken answers that it is to establish international order after the Napoleonic wars. Shizuku asks what viewpoint did Talleyrand, representative of France, advocated in Vienna Congress as basic policies. Standing up, Yamaken says that it is fundamentalism. Shizuku asks what the other one is. Yamaken replies that it is balance of power, and is he right. Shizuku looks at him and says that he is correct. Yamaken asks what she is planning for this isn’t her style of striking a conversation. Shizuku glances at him and says that she thought of it for such a long time and she couldn’t come up with other questions to ask. Yamaken looks at her and sighs. He tells her that she doesn’t have any bit of reason to strive hard with all her effort. “In this situation, the one who should strive hard is me. *putting his chin on his hand* First of all, shouldn’t you think first of the possibility, that I do not want to talk with you?” Sweatdropping, Shizuku says about that, she has fallen short in thinking about that. Yamaken smiles and says that she is really such an insensitive girl. Shizuku looks at him then smiles back. Shizuku says if it is convenient for him, come and eat dinner together with them. Yamaken says, “..Ya. You called me and I’ll go, right? *glances at the side* You go ahead first, I’m going to change clothes before heading there.” Shizuku says okay. Then, she is a bit puzzled.
Walking towards a body of water, Yamaken says that geez, unexpectedly, he is peeping on him from the corner of his vision. “I can totally see you, Id-iot.” Haru looks at him then looks at the water. He says that it is nothing, he only came there because he heard that there is a lake there, oh a frog. Yamaken tells him to lessen his worry for he isn’t interested in laying his hands on someone else’s things. Haru looks at him in surprise. Yamaken thinks that at least, in this current situation, he cannot do it. Haru asks what’s up with him, did he give up. With a sly teasing smile, Haru asks, “Because you were rejected? *Yamaken surprised-annoyed* That’s-right. That’s-right It’s- like that. It’s- like that. Hahaha” Irked Yamaken retorts back that if the girl takes the initiative to come, then, it is another way of saying it. [<- referring to Shizuku going to him?] Haru’s smile disappears and looks annoyed. Back at the campsite, Sasayan exclaims what that red stuff is, is it tomato curry. Stirring the pot, Tomio says that it is red wine, and if cooked with beef, it is absolutely sweet and delicious. He asks how about pouring the bottle again. Mabo says that with the boiling, the wine taste will disperse and come out. Holding the bottle of wine, Asako is trembling that it is a [Chateau] Margaux and a bottle costs a hundred thousand yen. While Joji is busy fanning the rice, Iyo tells Asako that she got it from her father’s winery. Shizuku arrives and asks what’s up. Asako tells Shizuku to listen for tonight, the curry being cooked has become a high class Western meal. Shizuku freaks out that the bottle of wine costs a hundred thousand yen. Mabo calls out to sportswear girl as to where Yamaken is. Shizuku says that Yamaken said that he is going to change his clothes. Then, the others whisper if they heard that, that brat got bookworm’s invitation and this is a big scoop[/gossip]. Blurb: “The super high class curry that the Kaimei guys are cooking will soon be finished!!” Aghast Iyo exclaims if Shizuku unexpectedly called her brother while dressed like that. “Immediately adopt measures! This is really bad! Too sloppy!” Shizuku just looks at her. Pointing to Iyo, Mabo asks Tomio if they ought to tell that girl the truth. Tomio says no for keeping silent would make things more interesting. =P Shizuku looks around and notices that Haru isn’t there. Narration: “Fundamentally, there are still some things that I want to say to him.” Sasayan calls out to Asako that they go get some water. While walking, Asako looks exhausted and says that really, she doesn’t understand those guys’ taste. Sasayan asks isn’t this good, and doesn’t she want to taste it, a hundred thousand red wine curry. While a bell is ring [probably it is time to eat], Asako smiles and says that camping is really fun and it is wonderful that last year is also like this. Sasayan looks at her then asks, “..by the way, Natsume-chan, do you still like tenchou [store owner/Micchan]?” Asako curiously looks at him/the side. Narration: “Ah, forget it, for there is still tomorrow, and day after day after tomorrow [three days from now]. There is still plenty of time.” Meanwhile, Haru had stripped to his sleeveless shirt and glares at Yamaken. Yamaken also glares back at him. While the two are in the middle of their ‘tit for tat’, Sasayan and Asako pass by at the side. Sasayan sweatdrops and wonders out loud what those two are doing. Back at the game center, Yuuzan is knocking at the car’s window to wake up Andou, who is sleeping on the steering wheel. Yuuzan tells him not to lazy around out in the open. “From that good place, I heard some interesting news. As an older brother, I cannot just, not attend to this!” Andou groggily wakes up and asks where they are going. Yuuzan smiles and says, “That place where there are a lot of high school girls wearing swimsuits!” Brooom..broom..the car is ready to go. With a perverted grin, Andou is now wearing a summer outfit. Carrying what seems to be a swim tube, Yuuzan exclaims, “Ah- feels that this is not bad at all-- Summer vacation! Let’s go!!” Blurb: “Summer vacation is becoming more splendid..!!”
I find myself chuckling throughout this chapter. =P That is really such a different kind of first date. I don’t know what Haru has been reading but it seems he learned that dating = sex. ^^; Maybe Andou told him that. Hehe, Micchan should have warned Shizuku about it for it really freaked her out. I’m beginning to think that for Shizuku, going steady seems to be nothing out of the ordinary is because she doesn’t want to change anything. From what Iyo said about making herself pretty, Shizuku doesn’t think that way. It actually seems to be what Haru is thinking that is why he combed his hair in a different way ^^; Ah..it is really nice to have rich and generous friends at times..they got to go on an almost free vacation trip. I wonder if the author decides on a mountain trip because a lot of other stories usually equate summer = beach. I’m almost envious of how much fun they are having even if like Shizuku, I think it seems a bit dangerous. I actually agree with Haru and Shizuku, Iyo and Yamaken, at times, look really the same. ^^; Poor Yamaken, having a sister who irritates him and yet she looks like him. I think things like that, along with Shizuku’s rejection, keep his ego from inflating too much. Of course, partly thanks to Haru, it is nice that Shizuku and Yamaken can somehow talk normally to each other again. It is indeed a unique way of starting a conversation even if I don’t recall studying that part of history in school. ^^; Actually, it is the same with the trigonometry stuff before. ^^;; Well, it is really nice that friends who were rejected can still be friends afterwards. It is the same with Haru and Chizuru. Of course, unlike with Haru and Shizuku, it is different with Asako who still couldn’t face Micchan after the rejection. The scene there when Sasayan asked Asako about still liking Micchan, it seems a bit abrupt that it didn’t had an answer or she didn’t answer because they saw the two guys in a stare off contest. Still, it seems that Sasayan is going to make his move soon. I’m kind of excited over that on how Sasayan is going to win her heart. If Asako responds to his feelings, I think she won’t be so guilty in rejecting those guys later on. I think Haru is becoming better with social relationships. When Shizuku told him about not wanting to do that kind of thing, I would expect him to just say yes, but instead, he cleverly asks what that thing is. Hehe, he is baiting her to say it. =P If he really wants to, he can really be observant with people since he notices that something is bugging Shizuku, and he even knew that she easily gives up on things. It is kind of sad what he said over the possibility of one day, Shizuku giving up on him and acted as if he is no big deal. Did he decide to go steady with her fully knowing of that possibility? From how he capped that conversation, I guess Haru just believes in enjoying her company now, as much as he can, while he is able to do so. It makes me think that the author is basing Haru’s character on a little boy. Just when one would dismiss him as a ‘kid’, he would suddenly say really observant things that will catch one off guard. Also, it seems that Haru learned to taunt and provoke like what he did with Yamaken. Of course, Yamaken isn’t going to back down easily on that, after all the abuse he has been taking from the three idiots. Hehe, both guys seem to have matured and yet not. I guess they are in a glaring contest rather than a fight because if it is the latter, Haru would have won easily. Hm..it also seems that Haru has learned to control his temper and not easily hit people like before. But the last part of the chapter is the most amusing part because the two guys’ ‘common enemy’ is coming. Lol, I’m imagining that they will team up for this and hopefully, overcome their fear of Yuuzan so that they can fully enjoy this summer vacation. =P This is assuming that Micchan told him the truth as to where Haru went. Also, I wonder if it is okay with Yamaken’s father that they are using a very expensive red wine for their curry. Also, I wonder if they will cook the curry enough to burn off the alcohol..else, someone will be drunk later on. ^^; Scans by 離境漢化組 PS. Thank you for reading my lengthy TnK summaries. With this chapter, I am now updated with the Chinese scanlation. v(^v^)v
Word of the day:
God’s signature that is so evident in nature is also present in His people. Let’s celebrate the differences that make each of His children unique. ~ Cindy Hess Kasper from Our Daily Bread
Stardust★Wink [Chapter 36] Teaser
Friday, December 2, 2011
Teasers from baidu. First page: Colored page. Second page: Anna is surprised to learn that Mari’s fiance ran away from the wedding. Third page: Hinata said that if he can like someone else aside from Anna, anyone can do. Anna exclaims if that means, even a teacher will do. And it persuaded[?] him to go after Mari. <- not sure on this one. Fourth page: Hinata likes teacher!!!???? It seems that Hinata is saying he likes Mari who looks teary-eyed. Fifth page: Hinata’s senpai has taken a picture of Mari crying on Hinata.
From that, my guess that this chapter is all about putting a closure on what’s the deal with Mari and Hinata = Hinata explaining things to Anna. Since Mari got dumped, I’m thinking that she is finding comfort with Hinata which Hinata probably accepted since he is trying to fall out of love with Anna. I guess it is like how Sou had a lot of girlfriends before. In the end, he doesn’t want to do it anymore or because Sou suddenly called it quits, but Hinata felt guilty of leaving Mari just like that since that is what her fiance did. About that liking Mari, I think that is just a teaser..there is a continuation to the sentence because only a scene..and not the whole page is scanned. My guess is it is like ‘I only like you as a teacher/adviser’. From Mari’s reaction, I think that Hinata is cutting his relationship with Mari. The last part is the troublesome one. I think the senpai-s are up to no good for taking that picture of Hinata and Mari. Just look at that other senpai’s expression. But, at least, in last page, it seems everything is okay with Hinata and Anna. Anyway, proper summary and comments will be up when the scanlations are out.
Edit:From Jessiln: I think, in the last page, the senpai is saying that Mari and Hinata don't look like they are together so what is the point of having this photo when the actual people can come and clarify their relationship. The other senpai who took the picture says who will believe them when they have the evidence here.
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun [Chapter 31]
Friday, December 2, 2011
Walking close to her, Yamaken says that she unexpectedly saying things as if he is some pervert. “For me, this kind of thing is also my first time. *Shizuku puzzled* So, this is a so-called confession. *corners Shizuku who blushes really red since he admitted that it is indeed a confession.* ..darn *blushes* super cute.” Shizuku blurts out, “I’m really sorry.” Yamaken freezes and thinks, “..compared to what I’ve imagined, compared to what I’ve imagined, it is more.. *imagination of cave girl Shizuku standing up a tall mount saying, I’m really sorry* To be rejected by a female and unexpectedly, given such an instant answer. Speaking of that, I’m still talking, the expressionless you rejected me. Such a serious setback. *ground (his dignity) underneath him has started to disintegrate* But.. *steps on the disintegrating ground with all his might to stop it* ..am I going to give it up, at this extent!!” Leaning on the wall to support himself, Yamaken asks, “Ah-- unexpectedly rejecting me. Sorry about that but from how it looks to me, it doesn’t seem like you really hate me either.” This surprises blushing Shizuku who says, “No. That’s not it. That is because I’m just not that accustomed to this kind of thing. It doesn’t mean to say that Yamaken, you are comparatively special.” Yamaken thinks that she shouldn’t change direction here. [<- by suddenly saying that he isn’t special] He tells her, “..no matter what was said just now, from today on, I’m confident that I can make you like me. Don’t you want to try it out by going steady with me, Mizutani-chan?” Shizuku looks at him and says, “..I’m really sorry, Yamaken-kun. The one I like is Haru.” Yamaken looks at her and Shizuku looks away. Looking up, Yamaken sighs and says, “I know. *lets go* Anyway, from the start, this is a thorny road. *kisses Shizuku’s cheek which surprises her* AT PRESENT TIME, I’ve decided to give up. Doing things up to this degree is also okay, right. Goodbye, Shizuku-chan. ..do not regret it.” Walking away, Yamaken calls on the phone and says that he is coming back so don’t care too much about that, and just quickly come out. Still holding her cheek, Shizuku is blushing and in shock. Perspiring, Shizuku is still in disbelief that Yamaken likes her that she thought her heart is going to stop beating. Back at Master Donut, blushing Shizuku apologizes to the others for the midway interruption. Holding her book, she tells Asako and Sasayan that they are going to continue. Flustered Asako thinks, “1. What happened 2. What happened 3. What the heck happened. ..I really want to ask about it!!” Noticing something, Shizuku asks if Haru already went home. Sasayan is puzzled and asks if they weren’t together. “At that time, he immediately chase after you guys.” This surprises Shizuku.
Soon, it is night and Shizuku is walking home. She thinks that right now, this situation seems like her chastity has been snatched away. “Kissed on the face.. it’s really not a good decision. Ah, forget it, it is also nothing at all since it isn’t like we are already going steady.” Someone calls out her name. Shizuku looks towards the stairs towards her house, and sees Haru waiting for her. This made Shizuku blush as she wonders what she is wavering [/rattled] for. Then, Haru says, “Shizuku, go steady with me. *Shizuku looks at him in surprise* ..but let me clear something first. I’m not saying this because I want to compete with Yamaken.” Blushing in surprise, Shizuku exclaims how come he knew about that thing regarding Yamaken. Muttering Haru angrily curses for in the end, Yamaken did confess to her. He tells her, “I know because we are always watching attentively towards the same person. ..do you like Yamaken?” Looking at him, Shizuku says, “..I’ve told Yamaken that I like Haru.” This slightly surprises Haru. After standing up, Haru starts walking towards Shizuku and says, “..The first one who accepted [me], the person who acknowledged me is you, Shizuku. After I’ve met you, Shizuku, I also gradually understand the importance of having social interaction with others. *standing in front of Shizuku* Admittedly, up to now, I always have not thoroughly understand what ‘like’[/love] is. *slight smile* But, being with you, it is the first time for me to feel warmth. *suddenly hugging surprised Shizuku tight and carrying her up* I like you, Shizuku. Please, go steady with me.” Shizuku smiles and says, “I’d love to.” Haru happily smiles over this then they look at each other. Shizuku smiles and says that she’s very happy. Smiling Haru says, “Me, too.” While laughing, Haru suddenly swings her around that she exclaims that is dangerous. Narration: “At that moment, I heard it. Gears are coinciding to make a ‘ka ta’ sound. Ah, ah..up to now, why are we heedlessly scurrying around for such a long time--” Sitting together at the staircase, Shizuku tells Haru that on the first day when he told her that he likes her, she has been trying to [re]search this feeling called love. “It gives the brain a pleasurable feeling and that is the true appearance of romantic love. After 2, 3 months, it will disappear as if it is like an illusion. ..if it is an illusion, why do people specially still want to go and fall in love. It is obviously quite troublesome. *looks at Haru* ..I’m already tired from pondering over it for such a long time by myself. This is something between the two of us, you and me. So, Haru, from today onwards, let’s ponder on this together.” While smiling and looking at each other, Haru says, “Okay.” Narration: “What is this--” The next day, at the school’s shoe lockers, Haru and Shizuku announce, “We’ve decided to go steady.” This surprises Sasayan and Asako who dropped her shoes. Sasayan asks if it is true, was it yesterday, congratulations. Shizuku thanks him. Pointing to Shizuku, Haru is happily calling out to Shitayanagi to come and look at his girlfriend. Trembling Asako suddenly rushes to Shizuku and hugs her tight. Teary-eyed Asako happily congratulates them. Sasayan sweatdrops and mutters about the exaggerated reaction. Happy Haru is calling out to everyone, who is passing, and shouts, “Hey!! Quickly come look!! My girlfriend!!” Blurb: “There is a gift plan to commemorate the two, in becoming a couple, a bookmark on the first page is given to the first 10 people [who buys the magazine?].”
During lunch break, Shizuku, and Haru, who is holding Nagoya, are sitting at an outdoor table. Shizuku gives Haru a cup of tea from her thermos. She says, “..Then, from today onwards, the two of us are lovers. Today, we are going to discuss dealing[/contact] policy-type of stuff.” Haru says, “Okay, I understand. Then, first of all, matsuri[/festival], camping, and barbecue.” Shizuku sweatdrops for Haru is mentioning the things that they didn’t do last year. Blushing a bit Shizuku tells him that she thinks that the first basic question is about this so-called ‘going steady’, it ought to be about mutually enhancing their agreement [/improving their getting along with each other]. Shizuku isn’t too happy when Haru says that he doesn’t quite understand that and she totally doesn’t know [about it]. “What I think of as ‘going steady’ is.. *confident look* I support Shizuku, and at the same time, Shizuku supports me. That is what the lady owner of the takoyaki store told me yesterday.” TOTALLY CORRECT. Aghast, Shizuku admits that Haru is generally correct about that. Surprised, Haru asks if that is so, then bring it on, for whether it is only Shizuku or two people, he can.. [support/carry them]. Shizuku tells him that no, it isn’t like that, it definitely doesn’t mean that. Asako, together with Sasayan, watches them from the school building. While drinking her juice, Asako laments that even if it wasn’t easy for those two to go steady, nothing has changed between them. Reading a book, Sasayan says that it is already midterm exams tomorrow and yet those two are really easy going. Below, Shizuku is telling Haru about something that he has to make sure to put into practice. Haru says that perhaps she might be astonished so this must be talked about with Micchan first. Puzzled Shizuku says is that so, then later on, the two of them should do self-criticism/examination. Above, Sasayan comments that Asako is unexpectedly calm. Asako is puzzled. He says that she told him before, something like she will be lonely if Shizuku and Haru have gone steady. Pouting Asako says that it isn’t so. “Am I an always sighing sad type of person? Don’t treat me like an idiot. There is no happiness compared to the thing wherein the two people that I like most, have gone steady!” Eating a snack, Sasayan looks thoughtful. Then, he smiles and says, is that so, is that how it is. Then, Asako backtracks by saying, “..But, I also hope that I can always maintain this kind of attitude.” Holding his book again, Sasayan laughs and says that in the end, she is showing off a bit. Soon, it is summer. Holding a long molted skin, Shizuku angrily stomps into 2-A and shouts, “Haru! I’ve told you before. Do not casually put strange things inside someone else’s bag.” Holding a beaker with a stirrer, Haru greets her and asks doesn’t she like a snake’s molted skin. Shitayanagi greets Shizuku who greets back while talking with Haru. Shitayanagi’s friends are commenting that it is Haru’s girlfriend. Blurb: “Baseball club members are sunburned.”
Haru tells her that he heard that it can bring her money. “It is better than nothing so don’t mind it.” [It is a Japanese superstition that if you put a piece of snake skin into your wallet, you are going to become rich or find money. Source: topics-mag.com] Shizuku angrily tells him that she minds it, that is why she is telling him about it. Narration: “It is already July. *Sun blazing hot* There is no particular big change in my relationship with Haru. Ah, during the first year, the two of us repeatedly go one step forward, and one step backward. Right now, I can also comprehend this kind of situation. Let me say, the things that have changed. *Shizuku is walking at the exterior hallway and everyone is muttering that she is Haru’s girlfriend.* Because Haru loudly announced throughout the whole school, calling me as ‘his girlfriend’, I’m now being called as third person. [<- not her name or ‘she’.] And also, at the same time, occasionally, I will get an attack from some unknown girl. %But Haru also has his own situation.” Shizuku finds a note and a live eel in her shoe locker. Displeased Shizuku reads the note, ‘Break up [with him], ugly girl’. Asako nervously tells Shizuku to calm down. Shizuku just crumples the note and throws it in the trash can. She says that it is thoroughly boring but she will be taking the eel. Blurb: “Takaya is also very happy that he got to eat an eel.” Asako thinks that Shizuku is amazing [that she is unfazed by that]. Narration: “And, people who have a problem with Haru would also come and look for me.” A pleading guy, together with a couple of girls, says, “I had broken Haru-kun’s classroom beautification vase. Please-- you are his girlfriend, right? Put in a good word for me.” Still reading, Shizuku darkly tells them that she doesn’t know [about that]. Narration: “Unexpectedly, what is the meaning of going steady? Even now, I’m starting to seriously think over it. It has already become annoying to death.” Chizuru greets Shizuku, together with Haru. Shizuku and Haru greet her back. A freckle girl asks Chizuru what she is going to do on summer break. Chizuru says that she is going on a trip with her friend, to her [Yuu’s] boyfriend’s place. Narration: “Not long after going steady with Haru, I talked with Chizuru about Haru once. *After PE class, Chizuru told Shizuku that she heard from Haru that they are going steady, so congratulations.* At that time, what kind of feelings she had then?” Shizuku looks at Haru who is happily filling the aquarium with some water. “This guy.. doesn’t know anything.” At Kodansha cram school, Shizuku is surprised when she sees Yamaken who says that it is a coincidence. While Shizuku is freaking out, Yamaken tells her to calm down for he isn’t going to eat her. Looking at his watch and muttering that it is bad, for it is almost time [to go]. Yamaken asks her if she and Haru are okay. Nervous Shizuku says that it is thanks to him, they are now going steady. Blurb: “Summer uniform... Shoyo..t-shirt. Kaimei..shirt with the school’s insignia.” Yamaken says, “Is that so? But, I can roughly think what had happen. *Shizuku puzzled* In that kind of situation, because I’ve confessed, super idiot Haru would also have a response. Then-- until we meet again, Mizutani-chan. *smiles* Get along properly, the two of you.” Shizuku watches him leave. Shizuku thinks that compared to what she imagined, it is simply calm [/indifferent], and it is the first time she dreaded talking with someone. While walking, Yamaken thinks, “..ah-ah. In the end, there is no change, right? If I can give up like this, I’ll probably be more relaxed.
In school, while the cicadas are chirping, Iyo is carrying some school lecture materials. She calls out to Oga-sensei in the geography prep room, and says that she had brought the things he wanted. There is no answer. Iyo goes in and starts to put the materials inside. She thinks that in the end, there is no beautiful chance encounter, and it is already summer break. “Geez. Why does Iyo have to do this kind of thing. If [I] knew early on, [I] wouldn’t have report for extra classes. *cleaning* Iyo is also not Oga-sensei’s class representative. *surprised* Although he is a teacher but then, Oga-sensei is still a guy. *blushes* Could it be that he likes Iyo..?” Iyo hears a chicken clucking. She turns around and wonders why there is a chicken there. Then, she sees Haru sound asleep on the sofa. While her heart is beating, Iyo blushes for it is Haru-senpai. Blurb: “I think that definitely anyone would have experienced this, when someone casts a meaningful glance and you’ll think, ‘Could it be that he/she is interested in me’. Iyo 15 years old..when she is in junior high, she still has long hair. Long bouncy hair.” Sitting in front of sleeping Haru, Iyo thinks, “He’s going steady with Shizuku-senpai. I have also heard that rumor. *blush* In the end, he is still my favorite type. Even if [I] say that [I] heard it as a rumor but [I] heard Haru-senpai’s loud shouts. *Flashback: Haru happily shouted, “This! This!! Is my girlfriend!!” Iyo is shock and heartbroken.* Ah ah..it would have been a lot better if Haru-senpai isn’t brother’s friend!! Perhaps, if Iyo isn’t brother’s younger sister, it would have been a lot better..! Blood. Because of the bloodline that is flowing in this body..! Ah, ‘receiving the accursed bloodline’ isn’t really bad. *looks at Haru* ..such a beautiful sleeping face.” She blushes. With her heart beating loudly, Iyo leans towards Haru [to probably kiss him]. She is startled when someone calls out who is there. Quickly and subconsciously, Iyo hides behind the table. Oga calls out to Haru to wake up for this isn’t his bedroom. Haru groggily sits up and calls out Oga’s name. Oga tells Haru he doesn’t know why he is sleeping there since right now, he is on summer break. Haru says that Shizuku said that she wants to take extra classes and he wanted to feed Nagoya. Oga asks if Shizuku is his girlfriend. “Making Mizutani-chan your girlfriend isn’t bad at all. She concentrates on her studies and she is a very good student.” Oga asks him if he wants some tea. Haru happily exclaims, “That’s right! That’s right! She’s amazing, right-- She's really pretty good!! You cannot lay a hand on her, sensei!” Iyo blushes and thinks that romantic love is really good for Haru-senpai really looks happy.
Holding out a small plastic bag, Haru says that he’ll show it to him, he bought a pretty good thing [inflatable swim tube]. While preparing the tea, Oga tells him to be a bit respectful with elders and use respectful words. [<- do not talk too casually to older people] “Speaking of that, you are Kyouko’s nephew. She is an outstanding biologist but as a person in society, she has a lot of what can be considered as deficiencies. How nostalgic. By the way, aren’t you and your girlfriend, Mizutani-chan studying together?” While blowing the swim tube, Haru says that right now, he is very busy because he is going to have a meaningful summer break. “There is a difference in opinion with Natsume on whether to going to the beach or hiking up the mountain. There is a need to revise it again.” Blurb: “Oga-sensei..model -> Beethoven” Oga says that he really can’t do anything with him. “If only you have that kind of heart, you also would have grown into limitless possibilities. *Haru is puzzled* Ah..wasting time is also one kind of privilege for youngsters. Have as much fun as you want, this summer vacation.” So, as the cicadas continue to chirp. Shizuku is studying in class. Asako is on her computer. Sasayan is playing baseball. Yamaken joins his three friends who were waiting for him. Iyo is blushing behind the table. Blurb: “It’s not yet over. Later on, it will become HOTTER. Summer break, true love is starting. In the future, will there be a storm!?” And, yes finally, the two are officially going steady. It usually takes a love rival to get things moving between these two. ^^; First, Yamaken..it was such a blunt rejection and he seems to take it well. I guess it is really good to be totally aware of that huge possibility of rejection. Anyway, at least, he got a stolen kiss. I do wonder if he is really going to wait for his chance but based on his last thoughts in this chapter, he seems to be partly giving up. Just like Chizuru, I guess he needs time, and I hope they can still be friends. After all, Shizuku would want to have a studying companion whom she can easily beat in grades. =P What Yamaken did is really the extra push that Haru needed to formally ask her to go steady with him. He has been dilly-dallying for such a long time, and it might take a whole year for him to have the courage to go to her classroom which was I believe, his prerequisite before formally confessing and going steady with Shizuku. I like this confession scene and the two obviously look very happy. They even had a little talk of why it took them so long. Since Shizuku is an intellectual type and Haru is a clueless in social relationship type, they needed to confirm things before going into this. But then, even if they had gone steady, things don’t magically become amazing.
I guess the author doesn’t want to show any delusions about going steady and everything will suddenly change. Because of the multiple hassles and nothing seemed to have changed between them, Shizuku is now wondering what’s up with this ‘going steady’ thing. The things she is going through, it is really irritating. I do wonder who is writing her those notes..is it some other girls or Iyo? It is amusing how the author showed through Shizuku’s ‘irritations’ on how popular Haru is even if he isn’t the typical type of popular guy. Hehe, popular in a different sense. Shizuku suddenly becomes popular because she is his girlfriend. I think it is really rare to see a lead male character announcing throughout the school that a certain girl is his girlfriend. It goes to show how happy he is and how childlike he can be. I find it cute on how he is putting ‘gifts’ in Shizuku’s shoe locker even if she doesn’t like them..probably except for the eel..unless it was from the jealous girl. ^^; It seems that Iyo still couldn’t get over falling in love with Haru. She is such a silly boy-crazy girl. Yamaken must be totally embarrassed about her. For a while there, I almost thought that she is going to steal a kiss from Haru. ^^; Anyway, it seems that Oga knew Kyouko. Based on what he said, I guess this is the reason why Kyouko was able to help Haru because they are somewhat similar. Hm..genius run in the family? ^^ Even if Oga has apprehensions about Haru not using his talent fully, I agree that it is better for him to enjoy his youth now. I believe that it would help Haru to become a more rounded person if he is more exposed to people and learn how to get along with them. Studies and all that can wait for this is an important stage for Haru in developing his EQ. I do wonder if this is a school recommended by Kyouko to Haru when he told Micchan that he wanted to go to school. Unlike their first year teacher, Oga seems more capable of handling Haru by giving him all sorts of tasks but of course, Haru has already changed a lot since then. Lastly, Asako is in a half-happy and half-sad mood over this development. It makes me wonder if Sasayan did think if it is time for him to also make a move on her. =P It seems that the two are also different in some ways. Asako tends to want to ‘do something’ to help her friends but Sasayan tends to be ‘easy going’ and let them sort things out. I guess Sasayan would only step forward in dire situations like during the ski trip. Scans by 離境漢化組
Word of the day:
In this life, we have an incomplete view of God’s dealings, seeing His plan only half finished and underdeveloped. Yet once we stand in the magnificent temple of eternity, we will have the proper perspective and will see everything fitting gracefully together! ~ J.R. Macduff from Streams in the Desert.
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun [Chapter 30]
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Yamaken goes out alone so Haru asks him what happened to Shizuku. Yamaken says that on the way, she went to the office. Haru giggles that Yamaken was dumped [/abandoned], so he is reaping what he sowed. Yamaken angrily calls him an idiot for wasn’t he also being snubbed by Shizuku the whole day, and it is all because he’s [Haru] so annoying. Yamaken is irritated that lately, Haru has learned to give others looks. [<- taunt] Haru says what of it. “Even if you have some shame [/uneasiness], but I have early on decided to convey my feelings for Shizuku. I like Shizuku. Afterwards.. that’s right, I only need to posses the courage to enter another classroom.” Yamaken thinks that no matter what is said, Haru is an idiot and that is a good thing. Haru says, “That’s right, I ought to tell you. Give it up, Yamaken. You should pull out already.” Yamaken glares at him and says, “Ha?” Then, Shizuku, who is reading something, passes by them. The two guys look at her then, they quickly follow her. =P Haru asks Shizuku what’s up that she’s ignoring him. Yamaken takes the booklet that Shizuku is reading and asks what it is. Shizuku says that it is about summer’s instruction workshop course and is he going to participate in it. While Haru continues to ask her why she is ignoring him, Shizuku says that she is going to check it out if Yamaken will also go. Yamaken blushes and Haru is displeased. Blushing Yamaken mentally curses that if this goes on, he cannot decline in joining that hot and unbearable summer cram class. Haru suddenly shouts that he also wants to go to the summer workshop. Shizuku says that he startled her and, he obviously doesn’t want the reference book that she gave him. <- really bothered about this [so she has been snubbing him]. Haru whines that he wants to go. Shizuku says that he is annoying, if he wants to go, then go. Yamaken looks irritated as they keep on with that ‘I want to go’ and ‘You are annoying to death’. Narration: “If this continues on, there won’t be no progress of any sort that is going to happen [for him and Shizuku]--..!!” Blurb: “Lately, editor-san has been poisoned by Twitter in the name of work.” In school, the girl with earphones quietly walks past the chattering students. After a game, Sasayan and others are having fun by playing around with water to cool down. Wet Shitayanagi complains why it is always him [who got sprayed with water]. Then, he accidentally bumps on the girl with earphones. Shitayanagi quickly apologizes. The girl removes one of her earphones and looks at him. Blushing Shitayanagi apologizes again. Terashima says that it is Iyo. Sasayan asks who she is. Terashima says that she is a first year student, and the cutest girl of all new students. As Iyo continues to walk, she thinks, “..a while ago, those guys are second year students, right.. when they saw Iyo, they were very excited.. *blush* Could they have fallen for Iyo.” [<- she refers to herself as a third person] Blurb: “A new character appears.”
Behind the building, Asako had just rejected a guy. As she leaves, Asako thinks that guy just now, probably won’t be able to sleep tonight. “[Or,] he’ll have a happy dream, and then suddenly, wake up. His heart would be at a loss and feel a pain that one cannot free oneself from. *pause* Nononono *shakes head* Do not think like that. Do not think like that. No matter what, new school year is a devilish season. [<- increase number of confessions] If I were to think of each and every one of them, *passes by Iyo at the courtyard* my body won’t be able to support it. *goes back to look at Iyo* Huh? It is already mid-May and she is all alone by herself in the courtyard. Filled with the smell of loneliness... I’m absolutely not mistaken. That person is also.. the same [with me]!! But.. it seems that she is still in the first year.. *turns to leave but stops upon hearing Iyo sigh* Speaking of that, around this time last year, during noon break, I’m always all alone by myself at the gym’s storage room. At that time, what was I thinking?” Flashback: At the storage room, Asako had finished eating lunch and she is now, opening her laptop computer. She thought that she really want to talk with someone, no matter who it is, she wants someone to accompany her. “I really want someone to be able to find me..!!” End flashback. Asako suddenly rushes out and exclaims, “Ah-- That..” Iyo is surprised when Asako suddenly slides down. Blurb: “<- Stumbled on first step” ^^; Totally embarrassed, Asako thinks that she had lost the momentum. She ends up muttering, “Do..don’t mind that. Do you have any worries..” Iyo says, “..Oneesan, is a higher year, right?” Still sitting on the ground, Asako exclaims, “Eh!? Oneesan!?” Iyo says, “Ah, that’s right. Here, it should be senpai. *smiles* You are very kind, senpai.” This surprises Asako and it made her really happy. Standing up, Asako asks what happened that she sighed, and if it is about making friends, in an actual situation, first one should give a good impression to the other party. Iyo says that she isn’t concerned about making friends, just like what Asako did just now. “It is not easy to get in a coed [mixed gender] school, *blushes* but some of the guys that Iyo has met, not one suits Iyo. *sighs. Asako’s smile freezes and asks, huh* Senpai..you are very cute. It is the first time for Iyo to see a girl cuter than me.. *stare* I’m a little bit jealous of you.” Aghast and sweatdropping, Asako asks if she understood it right, she [Iyo] is worrying about not having a beautiful chance encounter yet. Iyo says that is right, she wants to have romance. “I want to have a romance with a super handsome guy.” Asako tells her that she thinks that it would be better for her to give up on that. “To be jilted can kill people.” She is puzzled when Iyo looks surprised. Iyo starts to compliment Asako that she is really cool. Blushing Asako asks if she was. Iyo exclaims, “That fine taste, sweet and sour shoujo [girl] line..! Iyo also wanted to say something like that. *trembling in happiness* Say it again! Please say it again.” With a sparkle, Asako says, “To be jilted can kill people.” Iyo exclaims that it seems to have a hinted appeal. Asako repeats the line.
And soon, in the library, Asako, together with Iyo, tells Shizuku and Sasayan that is the story. “This is my kouhai, Iyo♡” Looking left and right, Iyo says, “Asako-senpai, where is that person? The one whom you said to be very cold like a refrigerator.” While both Shizuku and Sasayan greet Iyo, they think that lately, it seems to be the ‘[I am] senpai mood’. Sasayan recognizes Iyo as the girl he saw this morning. Blurb: “Shizuku and Sasayan..has established a very good give and take relationship.” While Iyo is thinking that it is a guy [<- Sasayan], Sasayan asks Asako if she is okay for it will be midterm exam next week. Asako asks if it is that season again. Shizuku says that it would be bad if she fails the exam because it just happens that in the general assembly-- Sasayan tells Asako that he had already made a deal with Shizuku about buying three donuts [for Shizuku as payment for tutoring] on the way home. Iyo is already walking around the library. She had thought that it is only a newly established school but she didn’t think that it has a pretty good library. She goes out of an aisle and sees Haru looking out the window, while leaning at the side. The wind blows the leaves and Iyo’s eyes widen. “—wind of May. The sun penetrates through the leaves of the tree. And, it passes through the window’s side before staying on that person. One’s fixed forward gaze is a mature fruit bursting forth. Fate’s trial--” Haru notices Iyo that he looks at her. This made Iyo blush as her heart skips a beat. She blushes even more when Haru smiles. Then, Haru says, “Oubasalasa” [<- it is just some random syllables that has no meaning. I think it is like ‘abracadabra’ type.] While Iyo is puzzled by that, Haru tells Asako who is standing behind Iyo that thing yesterday, it was oubasalasa. Asako happily greets Haru and says so yesterday’s thing was oubasalasa, okay, is he comfortable now. While Haru approaches them, Asako happily tells Iyo that after school dismissal today, everyone is going to group study and if she is free, she can come along. Asako notices that Iyo isn’t listening to her, but instead Iyo is looking at Haru who is making a hasty, nervous retreat. Still looking at the direction where Haru left, blushing and glittering eyes Iyo asks if his name is Haru-senpai. This surprises Asako. She nervously says, “Ah.. that.. Iyo.. that.. Haru.. you cannot choose Haru.. Haru, he.. Haru, he is.. *Iyo is already walking to where Haru went.* Is a guy who only looks at egg-shaped faces...!!” Haru has joined Shizuku and Sasayan again. While Sasayan is telling Shizuku to slow down in explaining, Iyo leans towards Haru and says, “That..do you have a girlfriend?” Haru is totally freaking out while Shizuku and Sasayan look at their direction. Puzzled and sweatdropping, Haru says, “..? ..? No.” Iyo asks if there is someone who is in his heart right now. Tense Haru goes, “..? ..?!” Shizuku’s ponytails are flying up as she listens attentively. Sasayan tells Asako, who is hiding beside their table, if she isn’t going to control her kouhai. Timid Asako didn’t answer.
Aghast, Asako whispers to Shizuku to keep the peace because Iyo is still in first year. Blushing Shizuku looks away and says that she isn’t.. To Shizuku’s surprise, Haru holds her chair up, with her on it, to Iyo and tells Iyo, “I.. I like this girl.” Iyo looks surprised. Shizuku glares at timid Haru, and thinks, “..This guy..!! *slightly covers face with book* But!! What is this, I’m feeling really happy..!!” She recalls Haru saying, ‘I like this girl’. Iyo looks at Shizuku and says that she cannot see how that is. Shizuku and Sasayan look surprise. Asako’s hair is flaring up <- freaking out. With folded arms, Iyo says, “Iyo is much cuter!” Shizuku slams her history book on the table and sternly says, “..you got a problem with me?” The two glare at each other. While freaking out Haru and Asako are hiding at the corner, Sasayan wonders out loud as to why Haru is also hiding. Aghast Asako mutters that Shizuku has taken up the challenge. Haru asks what’s with that girl. Iyo looks at his direction then smiles. She says, “I’m section 1-C’s Yamaguchi Iyo.” At Master Donut store, Yamaken glares at Iyo who looks away. While the two are silent, Haru and others are already putting their bags on the chair. Mabo, with two of Yamaken’s friends, exclaims that if it isn’t Iyo and it is true that she is going in Shouyou High. They also exclaim that Iyo can calmly wear a really short skirt and they can see someone wearing a short skirt. Aghast and nervous Iyo says, “Ah.. that.. Haru-senpai, Shizuku-senpai, that quite rude thing earlier.. no matter what, please forget about what happened today. I’m really sorry..” She turns around and tearfully leaves. Carrying her food that she just bought, Asako sees her leaving. She holds Iyo asks what is it, why all of a sudden, but then, of course, it is good if she gives up on Haru. Tearful Iyo says that Haru unexpectedly knows her older brother and she really couldn’t stand out [/be recognized because of it]. Asako says that even so, there is no need to suddenly go home. With an aghast expression, Iyo tells her that a so-called older brother is a living thing that fundamentally denies the existence of its younger sister. She looks at tense Haru and thinks, “Goodbye.. My love..” While Asako tries to call out to Iyo who is already leaving, Shizuku and Sasayan think that it turns out to be the younger sister. Sasayan comments that no wonder he always felt that Iyo seems to be familiar. Shizuku tells Yamaken that the arrogance is really modeled after him. Aghast Yamaken says that they shouldn’t mind that girl and he don’t remember having such a stupid younger sister. Nervous Haru asks Mabo and others if that girl is Yamaken’s younger sister, and it seems that he has seen her before when he was young. Laughing Mabo says yes, and now Iyo has changed a lot. Tomio is also laughing that Iyo had became interesting when she reached junior high.
Yamaken looks surprised when blushing Shizuku mutters that it is thanks to Iyo that she knows Haru’s feelings. Irritated and tense, Yamaken thinks that in this kind of situation, it has gotten worse for him. He notices that Shizuku has gotten close with Haru. “What the heck did that stupid younger sister do..!!” Shizuku offers to give one of her donuts to Haru but Haru declines that there is no need because he isn’t hungry. Later on, Sasayan asks if there are no exams in Kaimei High. Gesturing money with his fingers [= it is like ok sign], Tomio says that there is but then, they won’t take the exam because their monetary value is different so it is really too bad for ordinary people. [<- they just pay money so no exams] Sasayan says that is really cunning. While Joji and Haru are talking, Mabo happily says that Asako is really pitiful so come, and go up to his knee. Half-ignoring him, Asako says no thanks. Shizuku tells the others not to disturb Asako and Sasayan for she has the obligation to be responsible for their studies since she already received the donuts. While they were fussing about with Shizuku by calling her bookworm, irritated Asako tells Sasayan to at least do something. Sasayan says that it is okay for those guys aren’t bad. “By the way, Natsume, why is it that you always say these things to me during this kind of times?” Asako says there is nothing to it, but if it is him, no matter what, he is definitely able to do it. This surprises Sasayan then he looks away and smiles to say, “..oh-ya?” Standing up to buy some drinks, Asako sighs and says that in short, actually, in comparison [to other guys], she is more relaxed in talking seriously with him for lately, she has been rejecting guys and it is making it difficult for her to talk. [<- I think she doesn’t want to talk with other guys because they might end up confessing to her.] And, it seems that she cannot help but think of herself. [<- feeling of being rejected] This surprises Sasayan as he watches her leave. While Shizuku is telling the trio to be quiet, Asako passes by Yamaken who is looking at Shizuku’s direction. Asako angrily tells him where he is looking, and he isn’t allowed to hinder Haru and Shizuku for today is study meeting. Yamaken says that he isn’t looking and do not murmur around at him. With a sorrowful look, Asako thinks, “..but..if this person really likes Mizuchan, he will definitely be rejected.. When he obviously look very arrogant. How pitiful..” Yamaken angrily grabs Asako’s face and holds it tight. While Asako screams that it hurts, he tells her what’s up with that pitiful look on her face. Asako shouts that he is an idiot and she is a fool to sympathize with him. Wondering why the people all around him are hindrances, Yamaken says that he doesn’t need her sympathy. He looks away and sighs. While Shizuku is eating a donut, Mabo asks if she really had a fight with Iyo. Shizuku says that it seems that Iyo has a bias against her. Mabo says that Shizuku is quite capable even if she is only a bookworm, and did she have a self-introspection[/soul searching]. Shizuku asks if he also has an objection with her. Sasayan is talking with Tomio about a bus being good but then, he won’t be free until the end of convention. [<- I think they are talking about a trip and during summer, there are always baseball competitions, so Sasayan can go after that.]
Mabo wonders out loud as to what grade Iyo started to understand [<- about love relationships?], but why are Haru and Yamaken popular. Haru says that he isn’t popular. Someone says whether it is a boy or a girl. [<- they are popular?] Another one shouts, stupid, do not talk about such sad things and what about Iyo. Then, Haru looks at Shizuku. Biting on her donut, Shizuku looks away and thinks that there is still Chizuru, what’s the status of that. Shizuku notices that Haru is looking at her. Haru asks, “..are you jealous?” This surprises Shizuku that she blushes and drops her donut. Haru giggles and smiles at speechless Shizuku. Aghast Mabo tells them not to go lovey-dovey in front of him since it infuriates him. “Speaking of that, I had always been noticing it ever since before, what’s up between the two of you, even if it doesn’t really matter to me!! *Sasayan welcomes Asako back and Tomio asks Mabo, what are they talking about* Is that it? I know, Haru, the bookworm is yours!! So, you are not to allowed to lay your hands on any other girls in this world! Okay!?” Haru says okay, he accepts that. Blushing Shizuku is surprised that Haru had decided on that. Everyone is surprised when Yamaken says, “That’s no good. Do not casually decide on that. It isn’t good, not one bit. I won’t let Shizuku be taken away.” Trio is totally shock and blushing over this. Asako is looking really nervous. Mabo[?] exclaims, “What is this situation-!? This can’t be true, wait a minute—!! What-- Yamaken, in the end, you turn out to be chasing the bookworm? Whahahaha, gather together, gather together!! Popular guys are all gather together!!” Shizuku says, “No, no, that, didn’t you say it clearly before? Not to reckless assume things-type of stuff.” Mabo shouts, “Amazing. It’s very interesting, this kind of joke!!” Shizuku wonders if this is some sort of joke. Serious Yamaken looks at them and says, “I’m not joking around. *Shizuku looks surprise and the trio freezes* This isn’t a joke.” Everyone just stands there then they look at Shizuku’s expression. Surprised Shizuku is blushing really red. Blurb: “This isn’t a joke = finally seriously confess..right!? With this, will Yamaken win or lose..!? Absolutely do not miss the next chapter!!”
Wow..in a way, Yamaken has finally admitted his feelings for Shizuku. I think it is because so many things are happening that is diminishing his chances with Shizuku so this is like a last gamble. I also think that he doesn’t like to be pitied by someone like Asako. ^^; But for Yamaken, it is really amazing to admit it in front of everyone including his friends who would probably ridicule him about it. Just like in other stories, it takes a rival to make things moving with a couple. Haru did kind of admit that he likes Shizuku romantically when asked by Iyo. I like it that Shizuku is in fighting form when Iyo somewhat challenged her. ^^ So, I guess what’s lacking for this couple is some sort of formal confession to go steady since they already mutually know each other’s feelings. Iyo is an interesting character and I’m really amused that the author has already been drawing her in the last two chapters before formally introducing her now. I guess, during the spring break when Haru just returned, this is what Yamaken wanted to tell Haru before about his sister but ends up not telling him. Obviously, Yamaken has a relationship problem with Iyo. His ego can’t take it that he has a younger sister, who only thinks of falling in love with guy. Actually, it seems that she thinks any guy who is nice to her has a crush on her. =P I’m curious though why she doesn’t have friends. Is she really not interested in that or it is also because she seems unapproachable since she is always listening to music on her earphones? Well, it seems that she kind of fears her brother. And, could this be the reason that she is attracted to her brother’s ‘rival/opposite’ who is Haru? It is really love at first sight but too bad, Haru’s taken. Like before, I like how responsible Shizuku is to her ‘task’ especially if she is already ‘paid for her services’. Asako slightly confirms that she is somewhat comfortable with Sasayan but will he take the courage to confess to her? I guess Asako is having a hard time rejecting guys now because she already knows what it is like to be rejected. Her imagination about what would happen to the rejected guy is probably what she had experienced. Like always as a Haru x Shizuku supporter, she would still shoo away any rivals but has a hard time doing it with Iyo, who had flattered her. I guess, things really god moving thanks to Yamaken’s friends who were envious/fear of Haru becoming popular. For them or rather Mabo, the other girls are safe if Haru, one of the popular guys likes the girl that he isn’t interested in. Hehe, it turns out that Yamaken also likes that same girl. =P Scans by 離境漢化組
Quote of the day:
You have to start with the truth. The truth is the only way that we can get anywhere. Because any decision-making that is based upon lies or ignorance can't lead to a good conclusion. ~ Julian Assange
