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I usually write about the manga that I'm currently reading. At times, I write about the anime I watched. Since it is hard to share and talk my thoughts about a certain manga series when people don't know about it, I tend to summarize them from Chinese scanlations so beware, this blog is filled with spoilers and they are not 100% perfect. I'm partly doing this to improve my Chinese. ^^ Feel free to point out my mistakes. ^^ Occasionally, I would blog about myself and other misc. things.
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I’m back home ^-^ Thanks to everyone who tagged their ‘best wishes’. I had a good time though it would have been better if not for some failed planning and rainy weather in the afternoon. Anyway, I’m be summarizing Chitose, Etc. 26-27 first and hopefully, I can get it up by tomorrow. ^^
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Monday, April 11, 2011
I’ll be going on a vacation trip to Singapore with the family tomorrow. I’ll be back on the night of April 15th. If there are any easy-to-summarize chapters out during the time I’m away, I might be able to get it up this weekend before the traditional ‘travel entry’. ^^ I might still be able to check the tagboard since the hotel has wifi. By the way, I put up the CAPTCHA for the tagboard temporarily. That’s it for now, until I come back, ja! ^^ Scan from the series, Seiyuu Ka-!
During lunch, Maria’s female friends are surprised that Maria is going to be bullied this weekend by Shin. They are speechless when Maria asks them what one exactly has to do to have a good H [/sex]. Tomoyo exclaims that Maria just got her voice back and the first things out of her mouth are these lewd stuff. Ayu tells Tomoyo that Maria is a carnivore. Maria tells her that humans are omnivores. Ayu tells her that she is only wants ‘beautiful food’ [= pun? on Yuusuke’s name]. Later on, Maria apologizes for asking them about this for she has no one else she can consult about it since she doesn’t want the H to be hampered by her lack of skill. She also tells them that it is because Shin would even boldly say ‘bullying’ in front of everyone and it made her really happy. They were embarrassed when Maria declares that she wants to return Shin’s anticipation by making him feel comfortable. Tomoyo is happy over Maria’s approach on this while Ayu is aghast as she tells them that a girl should be timid and says that this is her first time. Ayu gets angry when Maria asks her if she did it already. Yuusuke comes in and tells her that is right for guys like to be dependent on. Ayu is embarrassed that Yuusuke overheard it but to her delight, Yuusuke says that she’s quite cute. Yuusuke tells Maria that Shin isn’t an expert on this so it is best to make him feel accomplished. Guys like things to be mysterious and they like flirt around [/be teased]. Maria is shock when he tells her that girls shouldn’t take the initiative to strip and take the initiative to make the other party touch them for it is the taboo of taboos. While Maria is nervous for she already did those stuff, Yuusuke continues to say that guys would like to help the girl strip. Yuusuke tells Maria that he really knows about Shin so this time, she should captivate him and make him not leave her. This somewhat bothers Maria that she asks what’s up. While Ayu seems to notice something, Yuusuke tells Maria says that it is nothing and he thinks that Maria and Shin are forever lovers and will be lovey-dovey forever. He then tells her about choosing an outfit first for the date. Yuusuke suggests that she wear something sexy but not too revealing in order to captivate Shin’s inner ‘lewd wolf’ nature. To arouse him, Maria should do a hairstyle which she doesn’t usually have.
At the train station, Shin is waiting for Maria. Then, a lot of guys are looking at Maria who calls out to him and apologizes for being late. Shin blushes and is about to praise her but he ends up saying that it is nothing and they should go eat something. Maria is a bit puzzled by his reaction but following Yuusuke’s suggestion, Maria holds on to Shin’s left arm in a natural way. Maria is puzzled again when Shin turns away and tells her not to do that for the cars are dangerous on the left. [<- when crossing the street, it is safer for the girls to be not on the side where the car passes by.] At a restaurant, Maria tells Shin that she would like to try out all kinds of food so it is better for them to share their food and it isn’t convenient for him to use his left hand. Remembering Yuusuke telling her that Shin doesn’t easily show his reaction so it would be a surprise for him if Maria feeds him, Maria takes a forkful of pasta and offers it to Shin. Blushing Maria just looks at Shin who looks back at her. Maria is becoming nervous because all of Yuusuke’s suggestions are producing the opposite effect that it seems that their distance today is quite far. Maria is surprised when blushing Shin tells her that upon seeing her many sides, it makes him waver from his resolve. Maria asks him what resolve. Maria remembers Yuusuke telling her that Shin likes the original Maria but occasionally, it is good to show some different side of herself to make Shin want to understand her more and it would make him want to stay with her more. Maria starts to become tense because she also remembered Yuusuke telling her to make Shin not want to leave her. Uneasy Maria tells her about the other things that Shin would want to do and today, she has decided to let herself be bullied by him. Shin looks flustered and tense as he tells her that he is just joking. Nervous that Shin won’t stay with her, Maria says that she asked about his hand and he joked about that so does it mean that his hand’s condition is really serious. Shin tells her that they should go some place first. He plans to do some things with her first before telling her about his hand or rather, he wants to finish some things first, and do what he can do.
Maria is surprised that Shin brought her to that music school. Shougo [the music teacher] greets them and asks if Maria has finally decided to become a singer. Maria asks him what that is about. Shougo looks intensely at Maria and says that the magic is gone. He explains that because she has a magical voice that it seems that there is some denouncing type of pain that captivates someone in an instant so does this mean that Maria is now fully satisfied and happy. He is quite sad over it is quite rare to have singers who are lonely and unsatisfied. While Maria is taken aback by what Shougo has been saying, Shin tells him that he thinks that Maria doesn’t want to be a singer and for her, singing is just one way for her to convey her feelings. This made Maria blush for what Shin said is true in all of those other occasions when she sang publicly. She thinks that Shin knows everything about her. Shin says that Maria had lost her voice for a period of time and since Shougo is a voice instructor, he can help singers recover their voice. “So if that kind of incident happens again, can I trouble you into helping her to be able to sing again?” Shougo smiles and says okay, if it is that thing, he is more than happy to help. While walking, Shin tells Maria to relax for even if Shougo is a bit weird, his ability as a voice trainer is quite recognized so if ever she loses her voice again, she should go see Shougo. He says that he simply haven’t thought of that way and perhaps because he isn’t that calm and confident. While Maria wonders why he said it that way and what has he resolved to do, Shin looks at his cellphone and says that it isn’t noon yet and what they would do next.. Thinking that she doesn’t want whatever he has decided on, Maria exclaims that they are on a date so she wants to go there. She points to a ferris wheel. Shin asks if it is the amusement park. Maria says that she is anticipating to go there and this is their first date. Somewhat flustered Shin agrees to go, anywhere she wants to go, now. Maria becomes scared over what Shin said for whatever he would say next, is definitely something she doesn’t want to hear. They walk around the amusement park and Maria keeps on pointing the places she finds interesting. Shin is aghast when Maria wants to try out the roller coaster. Shin tries to tell her that isn’t quite good that Maria asks if he is scared. Shin tries to alibi himself out of it but Maria prevails and they ride the roller coaster.
Afterwards, Maria is thrilled over the experience of being frightened to death and screaming loudly like that. Maria sees Shin looking ill at the side. He lamely laughs it off by saying that it is nothing. Maria pats his head then heads off, thinking that Shin is quite cute. She exclaims where they will go next. Maria wants to go to ‘Ice World’ but Shin says that it is only ‘cold and nothing else inside’. Since Maria wants to experience a -30 degrees temperature, they head in. Maria points out that there are a lot of ice pillars. Shin hugs her and says that didn’t he say that nothing is there except coldness. Maria remembers that there are a lot of places where they can be close at the amusement park. Shin mentally thinks that the ‘Ice World’ isn’t bad at all but he doesn’t want to admit it to Maria. Next, is the Haunted House. Shin is aghast that Maria tells him that if he is scared, they can hold hands. Shin tries to be brave but he ends up screaming when a ghost suddenly came out. ^^; Maria laughs at embarrassed Shin for looking so afraid. Then, Maria wins over a table tennis game. Maria buys two ice cream cones for them. Maria thinks that she is having fun. At the ferris wheel, Maria is really excited over the view that Shin has to tell her to sit down since moving about can be dangerous. Maria blushes as she sits beside him. Maria then comments that Shin’s fingers are long and isn’t that good if one plays the piano. Shin tells her that there is an advantage but then, her fingers are also long. She asks if she can play the piano. Shin tells her to curve her hand as if holding an egg for that is the position in playing the piano. After Maria imitates him, Shin tells her that it is wrong for she’ll end up crushing the egg. While they fuss about this, they look at each other and Shin kisses her. After they kissed, teary-eyed Maria holds on to Shin’s shirt. Maria asks if his hand’s condition is really serious, so serious that he has to get it fixed at some other place. Still holding her, Shin tells her that according to the Yokohama doctor who checked it, if he doesn’t pay attention to it, sooner or late, his hand won’t be able to move anymore. The surgeon suggests that Shin quickly get it operated on. The hand surgery is quite complicated and the recovery time also takes a long time. Maria asks if he can play the piano. He tells her that the probability for it to be the same as before is 10% and the probability for it not to be a hindrance to his daily life is 50%. “So..let’s break up. I definitely, will become an existence whom you do not want to see.” [<- or become someone whom he doesn’t want Maria to see.] Maria is surprised as she wonders what he just said.
While walking out, Maria is still taken aback by Shin’s desire to break up for she is only ready about him leaving her. Then, Shin invites her to his house and says that this might be the last time she’ll ever hear him play the piano. He tells her that she wasn’t able to hear him play at the concert before, and if after the surgery, he can no longer move his hand and it will be a long time then, if they don’t take this opportunity today, there might be no next time. Maria is flustered and thinks that she has that feeling again as if she couldn’t breathe though wanting her to listen to his playing is what Shin used to do. At the living room, Shin slightly opens the window and tells her that since he is living alone there, he usually closes it. She asks him if his parents are staying overseas. Shin says that they are traveling for a year and right now, they are in the United States. Maria asks if he is going for treatment. Shin says that he would want to get it operated there. She asks him when he can return. Shin didn’t answer and changes the topic that Anna [Maria’s friend] is also there in the United States. Maria says that it isn’t forever so how about they go for a long distance love relationship. Holding his sleeve, Maria says that she’ll go see him and be with him while his hand is being treated. Shin exclaims that is enough. This startles Maria. Seeing her reaction, Shin nervously says that it is okay if she didn’t come, since he’ll be at a loss and he might aim his bad temper at her. Maria tells him that it is okay, she doesn’t mind it. Shin says that he doesn’t want that, he doesn’t want her to just accept him whatever he ends up becoming into. While Shin is apologizing for he temporarily wants to be alone that is why he also doesn’t know when they can see each other again, Maria wonders what Shin just said a while ago. Break up because he will be hated? Thinking that she doesn’t want to wait and she has to stop him, she quickly rushes to Shin and kisses him. She pushes him down the sofa and says, “I like you. Me..meguro, you’ve said that when I get my voice back, you’ll wait for me. So..the thing earlier, let’s continue.. *the two looks really flustered* If.. if you want to continue, starting today, even if it’s everyday, it’s okay! It’s okay no matter when if you want to [do it]. (idiot) I.. (I’m an idiot for doing this idiotic thing) I don’t want you to leave me! It’s okay whatever it is [you want me to do]!”
Shin calls her name. Maria lets her hair down and takes off her coat. She thinks, “Using this method in order to bind Shin down, how filthy, how disgusting, how shameful.” Maria stops and starts crying as her tears fall on Shin’s face. She mutters, “[I] like you..” Shin touches her lips and says that she has changed. “You have become really kawai [/cute]” Maria cries even more then bends down to kiss him and says, “..really like you.. (always longing to be an only one and special existence. If I am to say that I like the other from the bottom of my heart, this will also make me like myself, but, for the current me, I don’t felt that way, not one bit.)” While closing her eyes, Shin, who is on top of her, kisses her neck. Shin holds her face to him and tells her to open her eyes. To her surprise, Shin tells her that is enough. Maria sits up and asks why. Shin tells her that if she does it with a person like him, it would be too pitiful for her. Maria is puzzled by this. Shin tells her that it would be better if he isn’t around. Maria tells him that she doesn’t understand what he is saying. “Don’t you want to be with me? Am I very despicable? Is it because I’m very filthy..” Flustered Shin exclaims that isn’t so for the one who’s filthy is him who wasn’t able to save her. Maria is puzzled. He tells her that when she fell into the sea, his first reaction is to protect his hand and in the end, his hand wasn’t okay. “I actually don’t have anything of value.” Maria looks surprised for she realizes that Shin has given up on himself. Seeing her reaction, Shin apologizes and asks what he is saying for he asked her to come there to hear him play. Maria thinks that Shin is very uneasy that he only sees the bad things and became hopeless that he came to hate himself. Thinking that she doesn’t want him to be like this, Maria looks determined and says that she changed her mind. “Let me hear your best performance. (I won’t let you abandon yourself into despair.)”
Shin looks somewhat surprised and says that the ‘best’..okay, although he doesn’t know if it’s the ‘best’ but for the current him, he can say that it is the best he can play. While Maria wonders what to do regarding a Shin who has given up on the future, Shin goes to the piano and says that he is going to play Franz Liszt’s Ave Maria then Bach’s Ave Maria. Maria nervously wonders if she should stop Shin from playing else it might worsen his hand’s condition but.. Shin starts to play and Maria feels that she is in a church. Then, Maria imagines herself meeting Shin in the church and he is holding her while protecting her. Then, the mood change for the music starts to become heavy and rough. With imaginary Shin’s hand in pain as well as the real Shin who is playing the piano, Maria felt his anger, pain and misery. Then, as imaginary Shin start to crumble away, hand first, Maria thinks that prayers cannot be transmitted, cannot actualize one’s wishes, such a sharp deep pain, it is such a fierce performance. As Shin’s bandages start to unravel, Maria is getting worried about his hand but.. She remembers him telling her that he wants her everything, and that time when he fell for her at first sight, then he asks her what about hating, isn’t it better to keep on not knowing, about feeling filthy for protecting his hand first and telling her to break up with him for he’ll definitely become an existence that she doesn’t want to see. Maria cries more as she thinks that Shin is an idiot for being filled by such intense passion, where would one say that he’s filthy. “The first time that you want to protect your hand, is simply because you like playing the piano, isn’t it this way?” She notices that the piano piece went back to its quiet tempo again but it isn’t like earlier for even if it is peaceful, it contains pain since it is like giving up hope and, the tranquility after giving up.
After a pause, Shin exhales then start playing Bach’s Ave Maria. Maria remembers listening to this while she’s outside during Shin’s concert. She felt comfort when she is uneasy – always together but it’s already-- Shin winces in pain then to his surprise, Maria starts to sing. “Ave Maria. Blessed you. You are not all alone. You are loved. *pointing at Shin’s hand* Love the things that you treasure. God is beside you..” After singing, Shin tries to protest that he doesn’t treasure his hand for what’s really important.. Maria tells him to shut up for has he forgotten about this song, Ave Maria, and how he played it right now, she doesn’t want to stay at his side. This made Shin somewhat flustered. Maria asks, “Is this the last time? If you give up tone, then it isn’t your piano. You’re not suitable to become my voice accompaniment. The Meguro I like is a cool, courageous guy who would continue on playing even if he has only one hand.” Shin is teary-eyed and flustered over this. Maria thinks that she doesn’t want to look away, do not want to be seen through but actually, even if he cannot play the piano, and even if he doesn’t have anything, she only wants him, she’ll also.. Shin hugs her and says, “Thank you..” Maria cries even more and thinks that afterwards, the road that Shin will definitely go to a place where she isn’t around but *clenches fist*, she’ll be very lonely and that is her true feelings which she cannot say out loud. Then, at school, that teacher is quite happy to announce that suddenly Shin will be leaving their school because he had to quickly get his injured hand operated. Because his parents are in the United States, Shin will leave at 11am tomorrow to New York. Everyone is surprised to hear this. They look at Maria who tells them that she knows. That irritating teacher has to tell them that too bad there are classes tomorrow so they cannot see Shin off. Shin apologizes to everyone for startling them and thanks them for their care until now.
At the roof, Ayu exclaims what is this about being decided when her boyfriend is going somewhere far. She asks Maria about making him stay. To her surprise, Maria tells her that she already put her best effort in doing that, though she has accepted this and she thinks that this is okay. Ayu tells her that there is a limit to acting cool, and long distance relationship isn’t dependable. Maria tells them that it is alright for she would want Shin to forget about her and concentrate on getting well. Her friends are flustered over what Maria is saying. Meanwhile, Shintaro is rejoicing that Shin is leaving and that means that he and Maria broke up. Shin isn’t too happy over Shintaro’s reaction but he tells her that they didn’t break up since it is only temporary [being apart]. Shintaro asks when he is coming back. Shin says that he doesn’t know and it might take years or perhaps, after a long time, he won’t come back. At the side, Yuusuke is just listening to them. Shintaro tells Shin that it is like breaking up and it is impossible that there is no time limit for Maria to wait for him. Shin says that he didn’t tell Maria to wait and they don’t have any kind of promise. Shintaro exclaims that Shin is quite arrogant for Shin feels that even if there is no promise or anything, Maria will keep on waiting for him. To Shintaro’s surprise, Shin says that when he isn’t around, Maria is free to like someone else. “If she can forget about me, then I’ll let her forget. That girl’s feelings belong only to herself. No matter what she changes into, it doesn’t matter. *sad smile* Because in this life, I can only be captivated by Kawai Maria. *Two guys are surprised as Shin smiles* There won’t be another girl like her. This is a long battle of being always captivated until death so it doesn’t matter to be merely separated for some years. The current me is still no good for I pity myself. *serious* So, I want to change and next time, I can protect her without hesitating.” Yuusuke asks him if he told these things to Maria. “Even if you do not want to bind down Maria [to you], but there’s no problem even if you at least, telling her a sentence of ‘Wait for me’. Even if in the end, it becomes a lie but right now, Maria wants that kind of promise!”
In bed, Maria is bothered by what Ayu told her that there is no promise between them. She thinks that she isn’t acting and she isn’t lying either for that is really what she thought. Right now, it isn’t the same. At first, she doesn’t want him to leave but right now, she thinks that it is better if he can do his best more if he is alone. “If it is that way, then Shin can become the ‘he’ whom he wanted to be.” Then, her cellphone rings. She is surprised that it is Shin. She asks him why he suddenly called. She is surprised when Shin says that he just want to know what she is currently doing. Maria says that of course like before, she is preparing to sleep. Shin apologizes. Then, Maria starts to ask if he prepared his luggage, did he forget anything else, has he set the alarm clock, and since it is early, he should sleep early. Shin says, yes, yes to all of that. Maria says that the plane will leave at 11am from Narita airport. She also tells him to eat properly at that side since he is a picky eater. Shin sweatdrops and tells her not to worry. Maria also tells him not to catch a cold. While she is thinking what else to say, Maria savors Shin’s voice, way of breathing and way of talking. She then tells him to say something. Just when Shin is about to say something, Maria lectures him of not used to talking on the phone and it took him such a long time to buy a new cellphone after the first one was lost and he doesn’t always use the new one either. Shin apologizes for that. Maria says that he definitely doesn’t have any plans to call her when he’s in United States and she won’t call him either so this is their last [telephone] conversation. To his surprise, Maria says that she will also do her best since Shin decided to do his best alone, then she won’t lose to him. “I also want to become like you, discover my own passion. *Shin blushes a bit* It’s really regrettable, for I want to become an amazing person.” Shin laughs and says, okay. As Shin just keeps on saying, ‘ya’, Maria says that she will also have self-confidence, become one someone who would love oneself, and afterwards, one day.. *teary-eyed* then, one day..” Remembering what Yuusuke said that Maria wants a promise, Shin is going to tell her, “Kawai, wait..” but Maria hears it as, ‘Kawai Maria’ that she lectures him that she is letting him say something and that is all that he can say. “You’re really stupid! *Shin is aghast and speechless* That’s right, since it’s like this, then sing a song! I’ll use your singing voice as a ringtone.” Surprised, Shin asks if she is joking for he cannot sing. She tells him that he cannot object because he is someone who cannot talk properly even until the end. Shin sweatdrops and asks why it has to be singing. Then, they keep on fussing about this.
Maria thinks that it is alright, she do her best by herself and perhaps, Shin will forget about her, even if it is like that, she chooses to believe for the time when they meet again, /she would become someone who won’t feel ashamed of her/himself. At school, Maria is looking out the window. Yuusuke calls out to her and asks if she properly said goodbye to Shin. Maria says yes, he called last night but they just talk about small nonsense things and in the end, she asked him to sing but he refused. She is surprised when Yuusuke suddenly grabs her hand and asks Takeshi [glasses guy] if he can lend his bike since he is going to Yokohama. Takeshi says okay. While Yuusuke is pulling Maria, Maria exclaims where they are going and classes will start soon. Yuusuke asks her if she can just accept this and let Shin go without things being clear between them. He urges her to hurry since there is still time. As he, together with Maria, hurriedly pedals the bicycle to the station, Yuusuke thinks that even if he isn’t that sure but definitely, this kind of situation is like one’s fate is connected to the other..and he thinks that Maria and Shin are in this kind of situation. Maria asks if it okay to a bike to carry two people. Yuusuke says that not really that is why he is going fast and she better not fall off. Maria holds him tight and says, “I’ll leave it to you.” Yuusuke somewhat blushes over this and thinks that no matter how far these two people are, they definitely won’t change on how they regard [/miss] each other. Yuusuke thinks that he is a person who would act appropriately, maintaining distance, and in case he got closer to someone, he would want to run away that is why he somewhat yearns for Maria and Shin to be honest with each other. Yuusuke gives Maria her train ticket to Narita airport and asks her what time is Shin’s flight. Maria says that it is 11am for New York. Then, they made it in the train. While breathing hard, Maria asks Yuusuke why he is doing this for them as if his life depended on it. Yuusuke says that it isn’t for them but for himself since he would feel uncomfortable if there is no promise between her and Shin. Maria smiles at her and thanks him. This made Yuusuke blush and tells her that she is now being honest. Maria tells him that she is fundamentally honest. Yuusuke says that she has become gentler and for her to show this kind of expression is because of Shin. Maria blushes over this. Yuusuke tells Maria to call Shin and asks him to wait at the lounge longer. Maria says that he is right and starts calling Shin. Yuusuke thinks that he isn’t quite sure but in this kind of situation, he should make the girl he likes to belong to him but regarding Maria, he would only want to see her smile and he didn’t know when it started that he noticed that only Shin can make her smile.
He looks at Maria who looks disappointed since Shin has already cut off his cellphone line. Yuusuke starts telling Maria that Shin tends to do things on his own without even thinking how it makes other people lonely/sad. Maria agrees with him. Yuusuke says that Shin also decided on this own about this trip to United States and it is his ‘ailment’ that he also tries to resolve things on his own. Maria agrees with him. When Yuusuke says that Shin only thinks of himself, Maria tries to tell him not to say it like that. Yuusuke says that Shin is so willful that he even left Maria. Maria couldn’t answer back on that. Yuusuke insists that Shin is willful that Maria starts to defend Shin that it is the opposite because if she is with Shin, Shin will only think of her. Yuusuke asks if that is true. Maria tells him that Shin tends to put himself as last and if he thinks about himself first, he will be very depressed. Yuusuke asks if that is true. Maria says it is and it is quite difficult for her to see him like that so she wants him to be alone to become manlier. “Because I want to be more captivated with him, so we parted!” The two look speechless at each other then Yuusuke starts laughing over what Maria just said. Maria tells him that parting isn’t a bad thing. Yuusuke laughs and says that this is the highest form of ‘Lovely/Cute Transform’. This made Maria blush and says is that so, she is going to bet her life in achieving a really, really long term ‘Lovely Transform’. Yuusuke thinks that these two people are fated to be together that he wants to watch them and have a relationship with them because the two of them are very important to him. At the airport, Maria says that this place is big, where should they go. Yuusuke tells her that they look at the departure area but Maria says that there are too many people there. Yuusuke insists that she don’t give up for there is still time. As they continue to look, Yuusuke thinks that as the friend of these two, he absolutely cannot betray them but if Shin isn’t there and he is still beside Maria.. “So, if Meguro didn’t make a promise, I--”
Then, they look at the flight schedule and the plane has already took off. Maria is somewhat down for they aren’t able to make it and even if she said it is alright, she is quite surprised that she feels disappointed so maybe Yuusuke is right, she actually wants to exchange a promise with Shin. Just when Yuusuke is stretching out his hand to comfort Maria, Maria exclaims that she has a message on her cellphone. She is surprised that it is a voice mail from a public phone and wonders out loud when she got it. Yuusuke asks if it is Shin. Maria listens to the mail. She is surprised when Shin says, “Ah.. hello, it’s me.” Maria sweatdrops for he is saying it that way again. Shin said her that in the end, he would want to say a last goodbye to her and she did say that she would want him to use his singing as a ringtone. Maria tells Yuusuke that it is Shin. Maria is surprised when Shin told her that as goodbye, he is going to sing to her. Shin is singing their Ave Maria love song: Ave Maria, blessed you, for you are not alone [and] you are loved.. and the one you love also loves you.” Maria tells Yuusuke that Shin is singing and she sings a part of it that made the other people wonder if she is a singer because she has a beautiful voice. Maria continues to sing and listen to Shin’s singing: “God is forever, with you.. Ave Maria.. Maria, Maria, *Maria feels that he is with her* Maria, Let me forever praise [/admire] you, always until life’s end. *Maria is speechless as she is moved to tears* I love you forever..” There is a scene of blushing really red Shin singing at the public phone. The other people were disappointed when Maria stopped singing that they would want her to continue on singing as they are recording her on their cellphones. With tears falling on her cheeks, Maria looks at Yuusuke and says, “Shin said, he’ll always like me, always until death. I already do not have a way to answer him. For him to do this one-sidedly, it is fundamentally isn’t an exchange of promise. *wipes tears and laughs* He’s really such a willful person!” Narration: “I like her, like the Maria who likes Meguro but I couldn’t cross that line.” At home, Yuusuke looks at his cellphone and thinks that he instinctively recorded Maria’s singing..including Maria smiling and says that she doesn’t have a way to answer Shin. Yuusuke thinks that he will stay at Maria’s side and make her smile for that is the only thing that I can do.” Then, Yuusuke uploads the video to Youtube with the title, ‘Maria’.
And, that caps this arc of Shin leaving Maria and it is another ‘let’s part + no communication’ type of scenario. I guess this is for the best before Shin self-destructs or vents his frustrations on Maria. Given Maria’s past, I think this is good since her relationship with Shin has a high possibility of turning into like her mother and Anna’s. I guess it is temporary pain for long term happiness. In this case, it seems that it is better to part for Yuusuke is such a good friend that he is helping them though on one side, he is doing it for himself. He does seem to always act as the ‘good guy’ so ya, he probably won’t take advantage of taking Maria away from Shin, while he is away. Based on Yuusuke’s narration, I think the author is telling the readers that Shin will end up with Maria in the end. And for those who think that Shin isn’t good enough, well, the author sent him off to ‘power up’ so that when he returns he is a more ‘better leading man’. =P Anyway, I think after some more school life stuff without Shin, and hm..being popular through Youtube?.., this series will end when Shin comes back..for the final lovey-dovey ending. Scans by 17kkmh.com and Mercury Studio
Word of the day:
God is here; He stands beside you. God is here; He wants to guide you. God is here and He will help you, so do not fear—Your God is near. ~ D. De Haan from Our Daily Bread
Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta [Chapter 46]
Thursday, April 7, 2011
While walking, Kotori thanks Yukito for the fries. He tells her that it is just a small thing. She tells him that they’ll eat it together later on. Then, the two flustered Kaji-s walk quietly. Kotori thinks that it still feels awkward and things aren’t the same as before. “Is it because I’m thinking about it too much? Am I analyzing too much? But, since he invited me that way, of course, I would mind it. What he said in the morning at school has a deep meaning to it. *Scene of Yukito asking Kotori if that thing is strange* I really want to know why he said that.. should I bluntly ask him about it? No, this isn’t the time to ask, right? But.. does what he said about ‘thing’ mean ‘want to do it’? Should I ask it more tactfully.. like, ‘What are we going to do in your house?’ Do what? What do you want to do? What are you thinking? Isn’t that really scary? I don’t know what to do! We will be at Yukito’s house soon. I should think what to do..” She suddenly says, “Book..bookstore!” This surprises Yukito that he asks her what it is. Kotori lamely points at the bookstore and says that she wants to go there to check some new publications. Kotori quickly rushes in just as Yukito tries to cal her. He wonders if she did that deliberately or is he just overly analyzing it. Inside the bookstore, Kotori wonders where the new publications are. Then, Kotori gloomily goes out. Yukito asks her if she found what she is looking for. While muttering that it is futile to delay it, Kotori tells him that she has found it yet she didn’t find it. Yukito asks what she meant by that. Soon, they are in Yukito’s house. Kotori is speechless and tense as she thinks that they are here. Yukito invites her inside. Inside the house, Kotori casually says that this is her third time in his house. Yukito says, really, she remembered it clearly. Kotori says that it is because she is very happy during that time so she remembered it. She thinks that if visiting Yukito while he had a fever counts, then, this would be her fourth time. Kotori tells her that the first one is when they reviewed for the exams, and the second one is to make lunch during the summer break.. She stops when she remembers Yukito hugging her tightly then. She blushes and thinks that her imagination is running wild. Yukito tells her not to just keep standing there, please come in. Kotori tensely says okay.
Before they can go in Yukito freezes when Kotori asks about his family [if they are at home]. With a goofy look, Yukito asks, “Family?” Kotori says that it is already late so if his brother or anyone else is there, she would be disturbing them. Flustered and somewhat tense, Yukito says that generally, someone is there. Kotori asks, “Generally?” Yukito tells her, “..here! I think in the past.” Kotori asks him further about this. While mentally apologizing that his brother has probably went to cram school, Yukito exclaims, he’s here, he’s here. Kotori somewhat smiles and sighs in relief that ‘he’s here’. Yukito’s eyes widen and thinks that Kotori just sighed in relief so could it be that she is on her guard that is why she went in that bookstore. Looking dark, Yukito wonders if Kotori has already noticed his intention. He says, “Kotori.. About that.. (What should I do? How am I going to lower her guard.. or should I clearly tell her? *Kotori asks what it is* (Tell her about it? What am I going to tell her? ‘I want to do it!’ Idiot! That’s too direct!) Ah.. *holding fist* Let’s play a game! (No, that’s not right!)” Yukito looks gloomy as Kotori looks surprised. Kotori asks, “..Game?” Yukito answers, “Ga..game!” Kotori exclaims in disbelief that Yukito wants to play a game. While holding his hair bangs, Yukito tells her that lately, he is into playing this game. His brother bought a PS3 console and also a game wherein two players can play together so.. Kotori blushes and thinks that Yukito actually wants to play a game, so she is really just thinking too much and now, she can be at ease. Yukito isn’t too happy that Kotori exclaims, “Ah..game! Let’s play together! I can’t wait!” Suddenly Yukito pinches Kotori’s cheek that Kotori asks what’s up with him. Yukito says that he just wants to pull it. Kotori tells him that it will sag. He says it won’t. She says it will. He insists that it won’t. Then, someone asks what they are doing that they are always standing in front of the door [/entrance hall]. It is Masaya who tells Yukito not to just foolishly stand there and ask the visitor to come in. The couple is somewhat surprised to see him for Masaya is really at home. Soon, Kotori is happily playing a fighting game with Yukito who isn’t quite happy over the turn of events. As speechless Yukito’s mouth is filled with cold and soft French Fries, Kotori happily eats it with him.
Soon, Yukito walked Kotori to the station and bid her goodbye. Yukito smiles, then after she left, he looks sad. At home, Yukito takes out a piece of paper and starts to write. He wrote:
My and Kotori’s Timeline/Year
April:
Meet before the Opening Ceremony
Around first third of the month:
Going steady (also kissed already)
Unsuccessful kiss (Too impulsive, introspection)
Last third of the month:
First date/kiss/ 2 times
During sports exam, kissed
Cleaning duty, kissed
Date after school (kissed 2 times)
Kotori takes the initiative to kiss my cheek
Kiss -> Quarrel:
Entered cold, winter period
Summer festival [/Matsuri] reconciled, kissed
Yukito looks at the list and thinks that it has already been half a year so what about the rest of the year. He let out a long sigh as he falls down on his bed. “When will we.. do it.. Today, she is definitely on her guard-- *lies to the side* Our progress is only up to an ordinary kiss, is it too slow? I’m also not too sure.. but for that girl, just kissing can be pretty much intimidating. Won’t it be really hard to go one step further..? That girl.. Could it be that she doesn’t want to do it with me? Ah..but, I’m..” He looks surprised when someone is saying, “Eh? What is this.. Kiss once, twice.., 3, 4..5 and also unsuccessful--” To Yukito’s shock, Masaya is reading the list that he wrote. Happily looking at the paper, Masaya says, “How~ cute~ ♥” Embarrassed Yukito tries to get the paper back as he exclaims for his brother to give that back. Holding up the paper, Masaya says that the last one is a summer kiss. Yukito shouts for him not to read it. Holding the paper, Yukito asks what’s up with him and why is he in his room. Holding a uniform, Masaya says that it will soon be the season of changing uniforms so he brought his uniform. “Here.” Yukito exclaims for him to just leave it there and quickly leave. Masaya says okay, okay. Before Masaya leaves, he tells Yukito, “Ah. You are still quite pure, right? From the looks of it, the future is still quite remote. It’s still very much far away.” Yukito is surprised by that. He then throws a book at the closed door and shouts for Masaya to mind his own business. Looking really flustered, he mutters that he isn’t that pure.
In school, Yukito holds the shoulder of someone and says, “Do not stay far away, come closer to me.” That someone goes closer to Yukito and lovingly says, “Yukito..” Yukito continues to say, “We.. have been going out for around half a year already.. I think that is good enough..” The other asks, “..Good enough? For what?” Yukito asks if ‘she’ wants him to say it. “You know what I mean, right? What I’m referring to more or less [that]..” The other person gestures for Yukito to stop by putting one’s finger on his mouth. “..If it’s Yukito, I’ll agree to it.” Yukito is aghast as Abe goes ‘chu-chu’ + ‘hearts all over’ at him. This made Yukito turn away and shouts to quit it, it’s too gross. “And, I think that Kotori won’t be saying that, she won’t!” Abe angrily shouts what’s up with Yukito when it is rare for him to agree to be someone whom Yukito can practice with. “Why don’t you be serious!” Yukito says that he couldn’t get serious and he isn’t Kotori. Abe tells Yukito that the way he is acting, it seems like he is some dirty old man and he talks too much. “Don’t you think that your opening remarks are too long? Don’t say unnecessary things! I think it is okay to be a bit tough. You see, girls really like those ‘bad boy’, forceful type of guys.” Yukito doesn’t quite believe him but Abe insists that it is true. Yukito asks where he learned about it. Abe tells him that on the television. Yukito says that isn’t reliable and after a lot of talking/stuff, in the end, it is still good to be the nice one. Abe says ya but maybe the other party wants him to take the initiative. “Even if being nice is important, but during crucial moments, one should be, rough!” Abe suddenly pulls Yukito to him which surprises Yukito. Then, the two guys almost kiss each other. =P They turn away from each other and look disgusted. Yukito tells him to forget about it. After a pause, Abe shouts that it is alright, they should continue. “Think of me as Kaji Kotori, Come on!” No longer in the mood, Yukito turns down his offer. While walking at the outdoor corridor, Yukito sighs and wonders about Abe’s suggestion to take the initiative but he isn’t too sure about it. “How can I say this.. I’m worried that if I don’t do my best in doing it the right way, I might ruin the current relationship..”
In the classroom, the votes as to what they are going to do for their cultural festival are tied with maid cafe and horror house so to compromise, they will do a horror maid cafe wherein the members will be ghosts = maids, Dracula, fallen warrior/samurai, crying demon/ghost, Frankenstein, pervert guy [werewolf-type?], sifting sand/Sasa grandma [witch-type?] and Oscar [<- no idea, is there a famous horror character of that name? Maybe it should be Jason. ^^;] At the hallway, during the break, Kotori is talking with Natsume. Natsume tells her that she finds the horror cafe quite interesting. Kotori says that she pretty much think that it will be quite funny and she always look forward to high school’s cultural festival so she is very excited. Natsume says that Kotori would definitely want to cosplay as a maid. Kotori says that she would want to try it out and Natsume would definitely suit in being a maid. To Kotori’s surprise, Natsume tells her that she is more interested in the sifting sand grandma. Then, Natsume asks Kotori about her relationship with her boyfriend. She asked before and they had a quarrel then, but how about now. Kotori happily says that everything is going smoothly though earlier, she is quite embarrassed for she made a misunderstanding. Natsume asks her what happened. Later on, after telling Natsume, Natsume tells Kotori that isn’t necessarily Kotori’s misunderstanding. Kotori asks if that means that Yukito’s real goal isn’t to play the game but that thing. Natsume says yes, even if before they cooked something at his house, during the crucial moment, they were hindered by someone so she [Natsume] thinks that Yukito is hoping that there will be another opportunity. Kotori says is that so, but while they were playing the game, he didn’t show this kind of thinking [<- didn’t make any moves on her]. She then remembers flustered Yukito asking if it is strange. Natsume tells her not to mind and be anxious about it too much for it might be like what Kotori think, she is just over analyzing things. Kotori just says yes..okay. Then, Abe tells Yukito that Kotori is there at the hallway. Yukito looks at Kotori who is happily talking with Natsume. Yukito says that he’s right. Abe tells Yukito that they are probably talking about a game and their relationship is really good. “Right?” Yukito just looks at them as Natsume is hugging and tickling[?] Kotori. Yukito blushes and becomes envious of Natsume for he hasn’t done any lovey-dovey yet with Kotori at the hallway. Holding Yukito’s shoulder, Abe tells him that he is always looking at the girls’ direction. “Are you thinking about how Kotori would look like in a maid outfit?” This made Yukito blush-surprise. He exclaims, “Idiot..” then starts holding Abe on a head grip as he denies that he is thinking of any maid-stuff. Abe says that he is a pervert then, says that it hurts since Yukito is gripping him tightly.
Kotori overhears them and looks at their direction where the two guys are fooling around. Kotori wonders if Yukito is really thinking of that, then what should she do, she wants to progress to that step with Yukito.. [<-not sure if she wants to, or she is wondering if she wants to] “If that mood happens again, ..what should I do?” Later on, Yukito looks at his watch and says that there is still some time left before they go to work. Flustered Kotori says, ya. Kotori is really nervous and even if Natsume told her not to mind it, but once she minded it, she thinks about it even more. Kotori decides not to shift the topic towards that direction and do her best for that kind of mood not to appear. She nervously thinks about she should first act normal. Yukito tells her that since they have time, why don’t they go somewhere to sit [/hang out] for a while. At the esplanade, the two looks out the view. Kotori says that it has been a long time since they went there and the view ought to be nice at night. Yukito tells her that next time, they go back there at night. Kotori says okay. Kotori thinks that she obviously decided to do her best to not creating this kind of mood but the surrounding area has this kind of mood. There are a lot of couples around them. Kotori thinks that she doesn’t dare look around but then, Yukito ought to have also noticed it. Yukito asks if she wants something to drink, he can go buy something. Thinking that Yukito shouldn’t turn around to see those lovey-dovey couples, Kotori declines his offer and tells him that they will only just watch the sea. This made Yukito somewhat puzzled. Then, Kotori realizes something. She thinks that since she doesn’t want that kind of mood to happen, does it mean that she actually still do not want/think about that. “Is that it?” Kotori freezes when she notices that Yukito is holding her waist. Kotori is blushing while Yukito has a somewhat goofy look on his face. ^^; Kotori thinks that it isn’t around the shoulder like it usually is, his hand is on her waist. Somewhat freaking out, Kotori wonders if Yukito wanted to hold her. Then, she notices that Yukito’s hand is moving. Frantic Kotori wonders what to do, should she just keep still or should she say something. “--If it is to say something, what will I say? It would be strange if I suddenly refuse, Wha..what is the tactful way to say something.. *surprise* Wha..what? It seems that his hand is nearer than just now.. If this kind of move continues.. Not good!” Kotori says, “Tha..that..” Kotori turns to him and faces somewhat surprised Yukito. Kotori says, “I.. I..”
Ah..it’s nice to see that the author is feeling better now that we have a 40+ page chapter but then, because of the earthquake, I think she took one month off. Anyway, this couple is just super cute, pure but not too pure. =P Hehe, silly lovers are more like it. ^^; If Kotori remembers how many times she went to his house, Yukito remembers all of the kisses even the failed ones. Wow..he must be the first male character I’ve read to even remember all that and even wrote it down. I think the author captures the awkwardness of a couple regarding the ‘right timing’ and ‘not knowing what to do’. Hehe, this couple obviously thinks too much. It is also quite amusing that Yukito is doing a ‘trial’ with Abe about it. =P Love that part and when Masaya sees that list. I don’t think anything will happen afterwards because things usually fail when they try to do it deliberately like what Yukito is doing now based on Abe’s suggestion. Anyway, gambatte to the two and hope there will be more laughs and lovey-dovey in the next chapter. ^^ Scans by 17kkmh.com
Quote of the day:
What we need to know about loving is no great mystery. We all know what constitutes loving behavior; we need but act upon it, not continually question it. Over-analysis often confuses the issue and in the end brings us no closer to insight. We sometimes become too busy classifying, separating, and examining, to remember that love is easy. It's we who make it complicated. ~ Leo Buscaglia
Stardust★Wink [Chapter 28]
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Free Talk: I’m surprised to see another Skip Beat! 173 English scanlation. I’m actually checking if there are any new Jump scanlations. ^^; Mangastream/Binktopia’s scanlation is pretty much the same as Cyberakumamechgouki except for a page. Just click the links [/highlighted names] to check the page I’m referring to. Binktopia’s translation somewhat explains why Kyouko tries to ‘flirt’ with Ren. She plans to pick a fight with Ren so that ‘everything will be the same as usual’ but of course, Ren did what she wanted him to do, plus more. =P Hm..I think that Kyouko as Kyouko might not want to try that again. ^^; So, let’s hope for something more when she’s Setsuka = cool and calm but mentally, freaking out. Those scenes are fun. I kind of got worried when Lory has to tell Kyouko to call her if something happens. I guess there will be more ‘confronting the past’ for Ren. By the way, Nanaji Nagamu of Parfait Tic and Koibana! Koiseyo Hanabi has a new series. According to baka manga, it is called, Aruitou. Hm..is she going to do a reverse harem this time around? I hope she uses some of the stuff she did in Senpai here wherein the scenes are ‘slow motion’ type just like in Kimi ni Todoke or Strobe Edge. Lastly, Akuma to Love Song ends in this issue of Margaret.
At the Giant Panda exhibit, there is an announcement that the park is currently very crowded so the visitors, who are going to view the panda, shouldn’t stop walking and just keep on moving forward. “Thank you for your cooperation.” Anna exclaims that it is very popular. Hinata comments that even if he had predicted it to be, he didn’t expect it to be this crowded. Hinata asks if they should give it up. Anna asks what he is talking about. “It’s rare for us to come here, so let’s go together and see it!!” Hinata says that she’s right. “Let’s go!!” Because of the vast number of people pushing each other to see the pandas, the two got separated. Anna thinks that it is really very crowded that she couldn’t see the pandas. Hinata calls out to her and asks if she is alright and he has already seen the pandas. Anna exclaims if that is true. Hinata tells her that it is at this side, this side. Just then, someone is holding Anna’s hand tightly. This made Anna blush really red as she thinks, “Wait, Hinata!! It’s quite hard to just totally abandon those evil thoughts and decided to have fun as much as I like. If this keeps up, I’ll quickly [start] anticipating. *holding her hand tightly* And, to be pulled so forcefully like this, sorry but I cannot help but become really happy over this-!!” Then, Anna is pulled out from the crowd..by a young boy. Anna looks at the boy and asks to herself, “Who..[is this]..” Hinata goes out from the crowd and asks Anna what happened. Anna looks at Hinata who is approaching them, and tells him that her hand got pulled out by this boy whom she doesn’t recognize. The boy looks at Anna and says, “Not..ma..ma..” Anna looks tense as she and Hinata think, “Ha?” The boy becomes teary-eyed then cries, “Wah..I got kidnapped!! Waaaaahh (cry)” =P Anna tensely exclaims for him not to say things that will make other people misunderstand.
As Anna and the boy are sitting on a bench, they learn from the crying boy that he got lost from his parents and thought that the hand he is got hold of is his mother’s. Anna looks away aghast for her [overly imaginative] ‘girl’ brain switched the reality of a child holding her hand with an absurd idea of someone older = Hinata, is the one holding her. Hinata tells the boy that it seems that his parents aren’t nearby so they’ll bring him to a lost child center. The boy whines that he doesn’t want to go to the lost child center for it is so lousy. Hinata muses that kids at his age already knows how to be ashamed. The boy tells him that it feels strange to be in that place. Thinking that it is dangerous to just leave him alone, Hinata suggests that they go together in looking for the boy’s mother since the boy hates the lost child center. Anna reluctantly agrees with him. Anna thinks that because of this situation, it has become not quite like a date but then, this also gives her an opportunity to become cool-headed. As they start walking around, Hinata asks the boy what his parents are like. The boy says that his father likes beer while her mother is very scary. =P The boy suddenly shouts, “Ah!! It’s Zebstrika--!!” then starts running off. Anna shouts for the boy to wait up. Soon, Anna is breathing hard as she manages to catch up with the boy. She tells the boy that he is like that, so no wonder he got lost. Holding the bars, the boy happily exclaims, “Zebstrika, Zebstrika!! It’s for real!!” Anna asks if the Zebstrika, he is talking about is actually a zebra or is Zebstrika.. Hinata tells her that what the boy is saying should be from Pokemon wherein it looks very much like a zebra. The boy happily asks if Hinata knows about Pokemon. With a twinkle in his eye, Hinata says that he knows really well and doesn’t a Blitzle [/Shimama in Jap] evolves into a Zebstrika [/Zebraika in Jap; It is a fast and powerful electrical zebra-like Pokemon that was introduced in the fifth generation games. Source: gamehiker.com].
Anna is a bit speechless and tells Hinata really knows about it. Hinata sighs and tells her that it is because lately, the topic that Sou talks about with him is Pokemon. “Yesterday, at the telephone, he kept on talking about it on and on.. I-- I always have to use Pokemon- [<- ah, I think it made him knowledgeable about Pokemon or Hinata is the only one whom Sou can talk about it.] Thanks to him, I wasn’t able to get enough sleep--” Anna thinks Hinata and Sou’s relationship is still very good just like in the past. “Originally, I was worried that they would be awkward and don’t know what to do because of me.” Then, the boy blurts out, “By the way, are oniisan and oneesan, lovers?” The two freeze. Anna is shock at how fast the topic has been changed. “But then again, it is this question again..” Just when aghast Anna tries to say what he is talking about, Hinata pats the boy’s head and says, “Even if we are not lovers, but our feelings for each other [/relationship] is much better than lovers.” Then, someone is calling out to ‘Yuuto’. The boy exclaims that is her mother’s voice. Yuuto quickly runs to the direction of the voice to where his mother is. Hinata says that it’s great that they found the mother. He notices that Anna is lost in thought that he asks if she is listening. Anna snaps out of it and says, ah, yes..that’s right. Then, Anna looks somewhat tense. As they continue on walking together, Anna tries to quickly think of something to say or else--. Then, Hinata calls out her name. Anna immediately shouts where else does he want to go. This surprises Hinata. Anna continues to say that elephant, giraffe and also penguins.. “Even if the panda wasn’t seen much but we saw the red panda quite clearly. Ah, that’s right, do you want to see a lion!? Coming to the zoo, we should see the king of the beasts. Want to go see it!? *pause and tensely says* What..do you think?” Hinata tells her ya, he also wants to see the lion. Anna says, okay, it has been decided, let’s go!”
Anna thinks over what Hinata said that even if they aren’t lovers, their relationship is much better than lovers. “What Hinata said just now, how should I understand it? Should I be happy about this? Or, should I be broken-hearted about this? I couldn’t distinguish it clearly. *remembers Hinata telling her on the phone, ‘Next time we meet, I’ll tell you.’* What Hinata said a while ago, if I were to link it up with what he said before, I will..” At the souvenir store, Anna is holding up a panda [puppet?] on her hand and happily tells Hinata to look, it’s a panda doll. Blushing a bit, Hinata says that it is really nice. Anna tells Hinata that she would want to buy it for Mashiro. “Would he want it? I personally would want one!!” Hinata tells her that didn’t she already gave a gift to Mashiro this morning. Anna says that she did give him one but she would want to also give Mashiro something on the return trip. “Since, Mashiro-kun cannot go back to Tokyo today..” Hinata tells her that he thinks that Mashiro doesn’t mind that he cannot go back because it seems that he has a girlfriend at the other side. “He said that he won’t come home [to Tokyo to sleep] tonight.” Anna goes into shock and exclaims if that is so. Anna thinks that Mashiro’s girlfriend is definitely a cute girl. Hinata looks at her then becomes thoughtful. He then says, “Anna, can I say something for a while? *Anna freezes and becomes tense* Regarding that ‘Next time we meet, I’ll tell you.’, that I told you on the phone, perhaps, you might not agree.. *using the panda doll to talk* But in the end, it is quite hard to talk while at the zoo, so is it okay if we talk [about this] again next time? Let’s choose a new place again. *Anna looks surprised at Hinata as he wiggles the panda doll* Sorry--” While Hinata looks at the panda and mutters about being reluctant to leave, somewhat flustered Anna knits her eyebrows and thinks, “..there it is again. It seems that no matter when, Hinata can read through my heart.. No matter when..”
At the Ueno JR Station, when it seems to be sunset soon, the couple meets up with Mashiro. Holding up the panda, Hinata says, “Mashiro-kun, thank you for coming to fetch us, accept our ‘Mama’.” After a pause, Mashiro asks what that is and is ‘mama’ a suffix. [<-Sorry, I don’t know the exact term used but I’m guessing that Hinata is playing around with words of ‘kuma’ which means bear.] “Is that something that a male high schooler would buy?” While Anna just quietly stands at his side, Hinata tells him that he [/they] already bought it. Mashiro tells him that it would be cuter if a girl bought it. Anna is thinking, “What am I doing? Always being pampered by Hinata, always running away.. when obviously, if I don’t ask, then nothing would also start [/happen].” Anna suddenly grabs Hinata’s arm and exclaims, “Hinata, say it! I’m sorry. It is alright, whatever it is that you are going to tell me. Even if I cannot be your lover, but then, I’m also the only girl whom you are childhood friends with. *teary-eyed yet somewhat smiling* When I seriously think about it, that is also an amazing thing, right..?” Hinata looks really surprised. Anna looks at him as she waits for him to say something. Hinata says, “I..” Flashback 1: ‘The one I like is Anna, do you know that?’ [<-Sou said that at the end of the first chapter and it seems that Hinata overheard it based on chapter 2.] Flashback 2: Anna happily holds up her little finger over their pinkie promise and says, ‘Hinata’. [<- chapter 2; Anna will do her best if Hinata stands by her side when she and Sou quarreled] Hinata continues to say, “I..[towards]..Anna..” [<-this sentence is usually used for confession] Flashback 3: ‘Tokura-kun, feeling down? Do you know that there is a magic that can cheer you up?’ [<- I think you already know who said that.] Then, Anna’s eyes widen in surprise when she hears someone says, “Hinata-kun?” Someone is approaching from behind Anna. Anna thinks, “..ah, this voice..” And yes, it is smiling Mari-sensei coming towards them.
I lol over the ‘kill’ and ‘thrash’ emoticons that the uploader used on that last page. Hehe, Mari is indeed hated and probably because we are going to finally know what Hinata thinks of Anna..and Mari appears. I’ve browsed through the past chapters while trying to figure out some things and I realized that this is the second time that Mari interrupted them over a confession. Before, Anna is going to confess to Hinata but Mari came and now..it seems like Mari is some sort of curse for this two. ^^; So, hopefully, they can ‘exorcist’ her soon in order for their relationship not to ruined again. Based on those flashbacks which I think are Hinata’s, I would jump into conclusion that Hinata indeed likes Anna but didn’t pursue her because Sou confessed first. Hehe, but I’m not going to put my hopes up because I don’t want to be really disappointed later on. ^^; I’m beginning to wonder if Hinata really did like Mari or everyone else just thought/assume/misunderstand the things between them. After re-browsing over the past chapters, it is possible or I’m just deluding myself just like Anna. =P I’m starting to wishful think that Hinata pulled his hand away from Mari before when Anna is going to tell him who she likes is because Mari has a bad habit of setting people up = meddlesome. Maybe, Hinata deliberately did all those things and moved away because he wants to give Sou a chance with Anna. Hinata did start to make his move when Sou called it quits in trying to win Anna’s heart. Maybe, Sou knew this that is why it is his turn to ‘separate from Anna for a while’. If Hinata used art before to occupy himself, Sou is using a part-time job. Anyway, I think both guys know they both like Anna but it is really nice that they are still very good friends no matter what. I commend Hinata for listening to Sou’s pokemon rambling even up to late at night especially since Hinata isn’t really into pokemon. I do hope that Sou didn’t deliberately made Hinata stay up late at night so that he will be sleepy during the date..if Sou does know about the date. Well, I think Anna and Hinata would make a nice couple since they have the same interests and Hinata really knows her very well. Hm..the author is getting really good with her cliffhangers and twists/surprises in every chapter. I totally couldn’t guess what’s going to happen next. The ‘babysit kid during date’ is quite common but I find this one amusing because of the boy’s reactions and answers to their questions. =P And also, the panda doll scene is quite cute. ^^
Quote of the day:
Love looks forward, hate looks back, anxiety has eyes all over its head. ~ Mignon McLaughlin
Blog News
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Sorry, I wasn’t able to finish Stardust★Wink 28 for today. ^^; I would like to take this opportunity to say something. I will archive late this month because from April 12th to 15th, I will be away on a vacation to Singapore with the family. So, I’m really thankful to God that some of the series that I’m somewhat anticipating to come out during that time have already come out. ^^ Anyway, as I wrote earlier, Stardust★Wink is coming up next. If no other new series are out, I’ll be doing Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta 46 afterwards.
Kyou, Koi wo Hajimemasu [Chapter 83]
Monday, April 4, 2011
Free Talk: Since it is a holiday in Taiwan, the Chinese scanlators manages to immediately finish Stardust★Wink 28 and it is already out (^-^)/ So, that’s the next one, I’ll summarize. ^^
The teacher claps his hands and tells everyone to quiet down and stop talking about Kyouta for now. “One year, as a third year high school student, is very short so one has to decide with utmost strength as to what one will do in the future and [do that] seriously in each passing day!” This surprises Tsubaki and thinks that she broke up with Kyouta in order to properly find out what she wants to do in the future. “But, I wasn’t able to make any progress on that *head on hands/frustration* and it is almost a month already..” Later on, Tsubaki is standing in front of the street while waiting for the go signal. Holding a magazine-type of book, Tsubaki has been encircling some dates of open days of some universities. Tsubaki thinks that it is useless to just keep on thinking about it in her mind. “In short, I should first visit the universities one by one. *holding pen and looking determined* This way, there might be an opportunity to find something. Anything will do. I only have to be a bit interested in it..!!” As the other people start to cross the street, Tsubaki is surprised over the last two sentences she thought. She looks sad and thinks that she didn’t break up with Kyouta just to find that kind of thing. “I don’t want to lose to Tsubaki-kun’s love for the universe. *A scene of Kyouta happily looking in the telescope* Looking forward to one’s goal.. If I weren’t able to find it here [universities/herself], then I cannot go back to Tsubaki-kun’s side..” Flustered Tsubaki looks up and sees a glass windowed two-story building. She sees a hairstylist cutting a female customer’s hair. Tsubaki has a yearning expression on her face.
Flashback: Her mother screamed, “You want to become a hair stylist!? *grabs Tsubaki’s shoulder when they are in some parent-teacher meeting during junior high* Didn’t you promise me that you are going to a good university!? Are you going to break your word!?” The teacher tried to calm her down. Tsubaki’s distraught mother continued to tell Tsubaki, “Something’s wrong.. Tsubaki who is marvelously obedient, will not do this kind of thing that will make mama broken-hearted.. Right?!” End flashback. Tsubaki looks aghast and thinks that it is impossible to persuade her mother. Soon, the walk signal is go. Tsubaki is about to walk away when a hat guy suddenly pulls her hair. Tsubaki is startled and tries to say, “--!? About.. that--” The man looks at her hair that he is holding and says, “Ah, sorry.. I thought it’s a really beautiful hair that I unconsciously.. *looks as if he is blushing* To be able meet this kind of girl.. I’m really lucky!” Somewhat tense Tsubaki asks him to please let go.. To puzzled Tsubaki’s surprise, he exclaims, “Afterwards, you’ll also be super lucky!! *somewhat holding her hair to his face* I will make you become my model.” Looking a bit flustered, Tsubaki thinks that this is the first time she encountered this. “This is the legendary unethical way of doing business--!!” There is a scene on the television of girl A tearfully saying that the person told her that she’ll be a model so she agreed to go with that person but in the end, it was a hard sell for she was forced to buy a 300,000 worth of painting. “S/he even said that if I don’t agree to it, s/he won’t let me go.” Still holding Tsubaki’s hair, the man takes out his business card and tells her this is what he’s doing [/occupation].. But Tsubaki is already freaking out that she dropped her pen. Tsubaki immediately pulls back her hair from him and shouts that she is still a high school student and she cannot buy anything very expensive so.. Tsubaki has already run away. The man sighs and curses that she ran away. “She totally thought that I’m a suspicious character..” He looks down and notices something. He picks up the pen Tsubaki dropped and says, “Ah-ah, and it wasn’t easy to find an ideal girl..”
At the house, Tsubaki and her mother are eating dinner. Her mother exclaims if that is really dangerous..Tsubaki should absolutely not to go with that kind of person. Tsubaki says that she knows. “What model.. I won’t be deceived by that.” Sakura suddenly comes in and exclaims that she is home, and she’s really hungry. Sakura happily takes one of Tsubaki’s gyoza [dumpling] and says that she’s taking one. Their mother angrily stands up and reprimands Sakura that if she is come home late for dinner, she should call home earlier. “Where did you go!?” While eating the gyoza, Sakura tells her that she went to see Kyouta. This surprises Tsubaki. Sitting down on the chair, Sakura tells her sister that since Kyouta’s right arm is broken, it is very hard for him to balance because he can only use one hand while using the clutches. This surprises Tsubaki that she says that Kyouta can already use clutches and he is really doing his best to get well soon. Sakura looks at her in surprise. She suddenly stands up and exclaims to Tsubaki that Kyouta has already using the clutches before. “Could it be-- you lately haven’t been visiting him!?” Tsubaki sadly says, ya, for she had temporarily separated with Kyouta so she also haven’t been in touch with him.. While cooking something for Sakura, their mother looks at their direction and probably overheard that. Tsubaki tells her sister that Kyouta is trying to get better while she tries to think about her college studies. “Each of us are doing our best..” Sakura interrupts by exclaiming, “Huh--? How can that be!! Leaving your boyfriend at the hospital without a care, as a girlfriend, isn’t that really awful. You are absolutely going to be dumped--!” Tsubaki looks somewhat nervous. She then looks at Sakura with a smile and says, “This is something that the two of us had decided on. We thought that this is for the best. There will be no problem for me and Tsubaki-kun..!” Sakura is amazed by what Tsubaki said but she didn’t notice that Tsubaki is somewhat shaking as she holds her rice bowl to eat. Tsubaki’s mother just looks thoughtful-sad. Next chapter blurb: Tsubaki and that suspicious man she previous met, will--!?
So, if that guy isn’t a suspicious ‘bad guy’ like what Tsubaki thinks then, then this guy is good news and the author finally gives us a guy who shares the same interest with Tsubaki = hair. I don’t think that the author is going to make him a love interest but I think he is someone who can make Kyouta jealous just like how he unintentionally made Tsubaki jealous when he and Nako talked about the universe. =P I’m hoping that this guy can somewhat convince Tsubaki’s mother about hairstyling and pursuing something that Tsubaki has talent and is interested in. Her mother seems to want something that she wasn’t able to achieve to be lived out by her daughter. Or well, she just wants to have a daughter to be ‘somebody’ who has a college degree and not some ‘vocational-type of degree’. It’s not exactly bad since she wants Tsubaki to be the ‘best of the best’ and I do believe that she really loves Tsubaki though she is excessively controlling and demanding. I just read in the newspaper about a semi-debate of whether to push your child to do one’s best or just let the child be. The answer is, it depends on the child. For some, the child is grateful for that later on, while for others, the effect is opposite. It seems that for Tsubaki, it is the opposite. Being a nice kid and after that emotional blackmail that her mother lashed out before, no wonder Tsubaki suppressed her own dreams and desires just to please her mother. Hm..no wonder she lacks self-confidence in herself and has a tendency to hurt herself just to please others and well, she almost snapped. I wonder what her mother is thinking at the end. Unsatisfied over the temporary break up or feeling guilty over what she had made Tsubaki do? I’m hoping it is the latter. I’m hoping this new guy can somewhat intervene in that and help Tsubaki gain confidence since Kyouta doesn’t seem quite successful in those areas. Well, modeling can help Tsubaki to be confident and ‘love herself’. I think this guy must be the first one who think that she is attractive, well, her hair, at first sight =P Correct me if I’m wrong. If he is a hairstylist or something in that line of work, maybe she can be his apprentice with mommy’s approval, of course. ^^ Also, about being in the same classroom, I think it is better this way for they are going steady before so it is okay to be apart and now, it is better to be in the same class so that they can be ‘together’ again later on. ^-^ Scans by Mercury Studio
Word of the day:
Are you passing through the deep waters of trial and disappointment? Does everything seem to be going against you? These apparent misfortunes are not accidents. The Lord allows such things for a blessed purpose. So patiently trust Him. If you know the Lord, someday you will praise Him for it all! ~ Our Daily Bread
The One [Chapter 76] + Kyou, Koi wo Hajimemasu [Chapter 83] Teaser
Sunday, April 3, 2011
[Free Talk: Everyone, Skip Beat! 173 is already out in scanlation so I won’t be writing about a teaser on that anymore. Hehe, I kind of knew that Ren will go Emperor of the Night on her but I guess he restrained himself in order not to really frighten her away for she is still in half want and half do not want. =P Too bad, Shou didn’t get to see the interview show. I always wanted him to really regret what he did to Kyouko but I guess the author is going to save it for the last part. I guess we will have more ‘sibling scenes’ and thanks to Lory, we will get to see more of Ren x Kyouko soon and of course, dealing with Ren’s past. Hm..will Shou appear more, too? Then, I have seen the raws of Kyou, Koi wo Hajimemasu 83 by amyangel19910323 in BW. Hehe, it got be excited..is he the 'other guy'? So, it is back to school and exams. Of course, Tsubaki is missing Kyouta. It seems that Tsubaki didn’t choose to become a hair stylist because during some parent-teacher meeting, her mother goes hysterical about wanting her to go to college and it is a waste since she is quite intelligent. Then, at the traffic stop, an older guy with a hat suddenly holds her hair and says something about it. I don’t know what he told her but Tsubaki remembers some girls who tearfully tell on the television that they were duped. I think the guy is a scout. She runs off and left her ballpen which the guy picked up. =P Then, the last part is Sakura coming in and talking with Tsubaki who is eating with her mother at the table..about Kyouta. Tsubaki seems to be still pretending to be a ‘good daughter’ for what Sakura said bothered her but she is smiling. Her mother looks somewhat serious and sad. This chapter is short 17 pages but I guess we will finally get to have ‘another guy’ who is ‘interested’ in Tsubaki...ah, hairstylist? I’ll write a proper summary and comments when the Chinese scanlation is out. Now, for The One..
Finally, Eros is back in New York..finally back home. He looks out the window just when Leo is asking Lele to buy some cream/butter. Lele happily says that she will go. Eros looks at Lele as she walks at the street. Lele has a feeling that she is being watched that she suddenly looks up to Eros’ apartment. She thinks that no one is there..is it because she is thinking too much. She then notices that the window is open. Lele rushes back to Leo’s apartment and tells him to look out the window. Lele tells him about it always being closed. Leo asks if she thinks that someone is inside. Leo takes off his cutie outfit and changes his clothes. Back in Eros’ room, Eros calls to Taylor to tell him that he is back. Taylor asks where he is. Eros says that he is back in New York, safe and sound. He would want to see Taylor but he thinks that he might just be bothering Taylor and his wife. This surprises Taylor for Eros said that ‘he’ll be a bother’. Taylor asks Eros if he is okay. Eros says that he is okay but he is a bit tired. He tells Taylor that he’ll see him after some time then he bids Taylor goodbye. This really worries Taylor. Eros immediately lies down on the bed and he seems to be feeling sick. Just when he is about to sleep, the door is banging and the door bell is ringing. Leo shouts for Eros to open the door and if he’s back already. Soon, Eros opens the door and angrily asks what his problem is, idiot. Leo tearfully tells him that he’s the idiot for he went on ‘strike’ so did he know how many projects he lost for half a year. Eros tells him that he could have worked with some other people for Leo isn’t bounded to him. Leo tells him that he thought that he wanted to be a young master in Sweden with no thoughts of coming back. This surprises Eros that he asks how he knew. Pointing at Lele, Leo tells him that he went to a wedding party and Lele knew that it is him and not Angus. Lele looks away from him.
Eros asks Lele if she still remembered how they parted for it seems that Lele is still concerned about him and didn’t she say that they won’t be friends either. This irks Lele that she denies that she is worried about him. Eros asks why she is here. Lele shouts that she just accompanied Leo. Since she won’t dare look at him since she lacks confidence because her eyes might betray her, Lele turns away and exclaims, “I don’t care whether you are dead or alive!” Eros just looks at her then to her surprise, he says, “Yes! That’s right! You really and truly hate me.. *slightly bows as Lele looks surprised* Okay! I’m really tired! If you have anything else to say, say it some other time!” Then, Eros slams the door at them. Lele and Leo are surprised as they look at each other, puzzled over Eros’ reaction. Eros sits on the floor, behind the door. He remembers Lele saying that ‘it isn’t necessary to have this kind of ‘friend’ and ‘I won’t care whether you are dead or alive!’ Eros folds his arms and bends his head. His hands are shaking. He thinks, “Just leave! You should leave a person like me, the farther the better! Just like this, continue to hate me..” Meanwhile, Taylor has packed his bag and is ready to go. His wife wants to go with him but Taylor tells her to stay at home. He says that maybe Eros just needs some time alone. Taylor assures her that it is okay, relax, he’ll just go see Eros then return home. His wife still looks worried. Back in Europe, Ulysses is laughing his head off over the news about him and Angus on the newspaper. Angus is aghast as Ulysses puts a rose on his mouth and says that everyone in the world must be jealous of them. He hugs Angus and says that there are no more problems so he ought to be happy. Ulysses is surprised when Angus tells him that he wants to go back to New York. Pulling away from Ulysses, Angus says that he already booked a ticket and he really misses his brother. He wants to see Eros and confirm that he is okay, then he’ll return here. Before Angus leave, Ulysses holds his arm and seriously asks, “Did I allow you to go? Don’t forget that you ‘belong to me’ during these two years. Darling~” Angus looks surprised.
Hm..I guess things aren’t exactly okay yet with the twins. I’m wondering if Ulysses is really serious about that or rather is he really a bad guy or not. I’m not sure if the author wants to do another long arc on how Eros can get Angus out of Ulysses’ hold. I’m somewhat hoping that Ulysses is just joking or something since the author portrayed him as a ‘funny guy’ unlike the other ‘antagonists’ but then, Ulysses did invested a lot on Angus and he is a businessman. If he let Angus go this time around, what is the guarantee that he’ll come back especially since Angus doesn’t seem to have really fallen for him? If they do like each other or something, I guess they would have to trust each other on this one. I do think that Angus has to handle this properly because unlike his father, Ulysses doesn’t have many skeletons in the closet, as for now, and he is a lot more powerful than the father. A jilted, rich and powerful lover can be quite scary. As for Eros, it seems that he is emotionally exhausted. I wonder if he is feeling down with low self-esteem just because he is tired after what has happened or is it because of what he did to Mode. It is one thing to be a victim and it is another thing if he is doing it to someone. I guess this could be a reason why he felt ‘dirty’. Well, that is how it came out to me. My other theory is he is reliving his past trauma of narrowly escaping with his life. Anyway, Taylor is on his way to help him through this. Hopefully, Taylor gets to meet Lele and fill her in what happened or something. It is also nice if Lele patch things up with Eros on her own initiative but then, there is pride between those two that they still won’t admit that they really love each other. I wonder if ever Angus manages to see Eros, will Eros force himself to pretend that he is alright? Eros does have a tendency not to show his weakness to his twin. Scans by Blacknight for BW.
Word of the day:
When through life’s darkened maze I go and troubles overwhelm my soul, Oh, grant me, Lord, the faith to know that You are always in control. ~ D. De Haan from Our Daily Bread
Reimei no Arcana -Dawn of the Arcana- [Chapter 25]
Saturday, April 2, 2011
With no reaction, the Senan king says not yet. Nakaba asks why. He tells them that it is because he wants them to go to Lithvanel [Ahkil’s country; Arabian boy]. While going back to his throne, the king tells them that it has been reported that they and the Lithvanel prince have some sort of friendship. “And, we, Senan, would also want to establish diplomatic ties with Lithvanel..” Loki says that means that Senan also would want to import the Retina and later on, also investigate a way to melt the ore. As the couple looks at Loki, the king tells them, that is their mission and it isn’t something bad. “This is for Belquat not to become a dictator country, I just want to a way to resist it and this is the only way. This and your goal are one and the same.” Caesar says that actually, it is indeed not bad thing. “But, Your Majesty, sooner or later, I will become Belquat’s king. Until that time comes.. I want to forge a real peace between both countries. Until then, I want Senan to promise me that you are not going to use the strength of the Retina to go and intimidate other countries.” Caesar and the king look at each other eye to eye. Then, the king says, “I promise you. Right now, we’ll prepare a ship that will head towards Lithvanel. You’ll depart in a week’s time. In order to avoid Lithvanel’s attention, it will be more convenient to move with few people so you will go as travelers [/just passing by].” Back in their room, Caesar tells the others that even if he isn’t easy about that promise, but right now, they’ll just have to choose to believe him and move on. Belenus says, okay. Nakaba looks at Loki and asks if they will be able to see Ahkil. Loki says, yes. Caesar remembers Ahkil holding to Nakaba and asking her to go to his country. Caesar leans back on the sofa and whines that guy is so annoying. While holding on to Loki’s cape, Lito apologizes to everyone. Loki also apologizes to everyone for he obviously knew that they can be put in danger but he still reported the internal affairs of Belquat to the Senan king. “I’m really sorry, Princess Nakaba..” Nakaba looks at him and becomes sad for she totally didn’t know that Loki has been ordered to do this by the Senan king. She thinks, “He doesn’t have any obligation to tell us, I know that he is in that situation.. but, for Loki to hide something from me.. makes me feel really sad..” Nakaba looks at the window and thinks that Lina is in the tower.
Later on, Nakaba peeks out from a corner and sees a guard standing at the other side of the corridor where she plans to go. While the guard yawns, Nakaba is about to make a dash for it but someone holds her shoulder and pulls her back. Just as Nakaba turns around, Loki tells her to wait. She is about to call his name but he ‘sh-s’ her to not make any loud noise. Loki tells her that if they are to rescue Lina right now.. Nakaba tells him that she knows that doing that kind of thing will put everyone in danger. “I only want to go and see her..” Taking a candle from the candle sconce, Loki tells her to leave it up to him. He throws the candle at the side. The guard hears it that he walks to the other side to check it out. When he passes by the corner where Loki and Nakaba are hiding, Loki gives him a chop on the back of the neck. The guard promptly falls unconscious. Loki tells Nakaba that they go in right now. Loki puts the guard back at the place where he was standing. As they go in, Nakaba asks if that is alright. Loki tells her that he only made the guard fall unconscious and he ought to be awake by morning. “He will think that he had fallen asleep.” Nakaba thanks him then they open the door. As Loki closes the door, Nakaba looks at the other door in front of her. She thinks that damp smell, dust floating around, that stagnant air.. “It has been such a long time.” She opens the door. A woman who is knitting asks who it is. She turns to look and immediately stands up to greet Nakaba. Nakaba quickly goes to her and exclaims, “Lina!” Lina happily hugs Nakaba and asks why she is here for she thought that she won’t be able to see her again. “But then, what’s really important is, you are safe and sound, it’s really great.. *suddenly moving away from Nakaba* Ah, ah, I was too happy that I couldn’t control my emotions.. I’ve hugged you, please forgive my rudeness.. Prin.. Princess Nakaba, that child.. Lito, he..” Nakaba assures Lina that Lito is fine so there is no need to worry. “I’ll definitely rescue you out from this place. Just wait for some time.” Lina looks at Nakaba and comments that it seems that Nakaba has become strong. “..no, you fundamentally are very strong, but.. that’s right, you’ve become somewhat different from before. When the king decided to marry you off to Belquat, I thought, *there is a scene of Nakaba leaving and thanking Lina for taking care of her until then* I don’t know if this child will once again encounter some cruel fate.. But, I really didn’t imagine, ..for it seems that it is a very fortunate path. If one is to use a different way, one can also see the bright future.”
Nakaba looks at her in surprise and thinks, “—then, I have people who support me and also those people who’ll walk with me. *Nakaba, together with Caesar and Loki, walking on a path* I wish, this journey will lead to a bright future--..” Suddenly, Nakaba’s Arcana starts to act up. Nakaba ‘sees’ Loki looking sad and says, “Princess Nakaba, I’m really sorry.” Dream: Nakaba shouts, “What have you done! Loki..!” Loki is standing in front of someone who is lying on the ground. Turning around, slightly bloodied Loki holds a somewhat bloodied sword/knife and tells her, “After all, I’m no more than a beast.” End Dream: As Nakaba bends down and holds her head, Lina asks her if she is alright. Nakaba wonders what that was, just now. Turning to look at somewhat tense Loki, Nakaba wonders, “Afterwards.. is something bad going to happen? Loki--..? You--” Then, Nakaba passes out. Later on, Nakaba wakes up in a room. It seems to be already morning. She quickly sits up. Standing at the side of the bed, Loki asks if she is alright. Nakaba calls his name twice. She is surprised when Loki asks if she used her Arcana to see something. Nakaba looks tense. She tells him that it is really scary. “It seems that you are hiding some things from me.. Do not bear it all by yourself, I hope that you can tell me.. I want to help you..” Loki sadly says, “—I.. I also have secret/s that I cannot tell anyone.” After a pause, Nakaba asks, “Does it include me..?” Loki pauses and says, “Yes, it also includes you, Princess Nakaba.” Nakaba had a pained look that anguished Loki. He quickly bends down and holds her hand. He exclaims, “But, no matter what happens, I will definitely protect you, Princess Nakaba! You are my everything.. Regarding this one thing, I’m really true [/honest]! *Nakaba looks surprised* So please, do not inquire further, before I put it out [/expose it] in the sunlight--”
It is kind of sad when people who used to be closed are somehow breaking apart. Actually, this is probably my third black haired guy who seems to do some ‘betraying’ to the female lead character. ^^; First, it is VK’s Kaname then, it is BnK’s Mutsuki. Hm..I guess Loki will be next. As to who Loki will kill, somehow, I don’t think that it will be Caesar. Loki already had a lot of opportunities to do so especially when Nakaba’s feelings for Caesar aren’t that deep yet. Based on his emotional outburst, I don’t think Loki is willing to risk making Nakaba hate him by killing Caesar. I think it will be some other royalty whom Loki really detests. Nakaba may have somewhat soften her stance on royalty but I don’t think it has changed for Loki. He also has a different goal for he seems to be doing some underground stuff with the rest of the Ajin-s. I guess Nakaba has forgotten that Ajin-s are ‘trained’ to be warriors and Loki’s hand are already stained with blood. I think Nakaba is a bit uneasy about this based on her reaction when Loki killed Cain. Well, aside from seeing a ‘would-be’ future of Cain. He isn’t like those other royalties for Loki can be really brutal. After all, this guy did try to outright murder the Belquat king and his past isn’t exactly that ‘nice’ as compared to the others. I think he is pretending to be the obedient ‘dog’ of the Senan king but I’m guessing that he has other plans. By going to Belquat, he can also check on the other Ajin-s and probably win them over his cause. But then, Loki seems to be willing to put Nakaba at risk at times for his own goals. It was obvious to Ahkil when Loki went to check on that cave where the weapons are located before. I think it also includes reporting things to the Senan king as well as bringing all of them there. Well, for the Senan king to use Lina as hostage for them to do what he wants, shows that he isn’t that sincere with that promise. He would have made them to do it voluntarily and free Lina as goodwill gesture for didn’t he say their goals are the same? Caesar and the others also know that he might be bluffing. The king also obviously has hair color discrimination issues but then, could it be that he didn't harm Caesar because he was reminded of his daughter and her lover who doesn't care about hair color. But it is ironic that he is looking for a powerful weapon when there is already one under his nose – Nakaba’s arcane. Hm..so if Loki secretly kills off both rulers and put the couple on their respective throne, won’t that be like problem solved even for the Ajin-s? ^^; Anyway, I’m curious as to what Nakaba will do. She would want to know whom Loki will kill. She might not want him to stain his hands with blood again. But then, from experience, trying to change the future has its price. Will she be willing to risk that again after what she has gone through before? Scans by xiuxiu for BW.
Word of the day:
Although we will still have many questions, we can be sure that God’s secrets are always designed for our good (Romans 8:28). ~ Our Daily Bread
Barajou no Kiss [Chapter 31]
Friday, April 1, 2011
While he is bandaging Anis’ wounded arms, Seiran asks glum Anis in disbelief if Mutsuki did this. Seiran mentions that he was a bit bothered when the four of them were summoned before, since only the black rose petals aren’t floating around. So, from the start, Mutsuki is already wearing that ‘collar’ so the contract’s effect has been blocked. There is a scene of Itsushi wondering out loud that only four knights can have a contract with Anis. They realize that this is the reason why the Orange Rose was able to make a temporary contract with Anis. While healing Kaede, Tenjoh asks if Mutsuki betrayed them. Anis worriedly looks at sad-looking Tenjoh and wonders if he is also rattled by what happened. Kaede suddenly screams that it hurts when Tenjoh did something to him. Anis dismisses that thought and thinks that Tenjoh is still super S like before, when healing someone. Anis is quite tense when Tenjoh says that if Kaede’s injuries were to be hit a few more centimeters, it would have damaged and render useless his internal organs. “Since it is this way, Mutsuki apparently really want to kill Kaede. ..even if it is like this, you also still have not awakened, right..” Anis asks if Kaede is alright. Kaede asks her how he can be alright. “What’s that about you being ‘kissed’..” This surprises Anis that she blushes. Blushing Seiran breaks his test tube and exclaims, “what is that about?!” Both Seiran and Tenjoh exclaim, “‘Kiss’!?” Afterwards, displease Tenjoh says that is really bad and in the end, being a traitor only leads to a dead end. Seiran says that’s too much and he would want to leave [/beat up] Mutsuki until he’s half-dead. Clenching his fist, Kaede says that next time they meet, he absolutely will not spare him. Flustered Anis is shock by their reactions that she shouts for them to be serious. The three guys look at her and simultaneously exclaim, “I am serious!!” Anis thinks that this is bad and these guys are all idiots. Sparkling Tenjoh is about to say that Anis’ virgin kiss is suddenly-- Anis immediately punches him away and tells him to shut up. On the floor, Tenjoh holds his bruise face and says that he hit her when his own parents have not hit him..amazing. Just when Anis tries to explain, Ninufa appears behind her and says that if it is about a kiss, he also had been kissed. He explains that when he fell down from the sky, he hit Anis then accidentally kissed her on the lips. Blushing, Ninufa says, “That is also Ninufa’s first..” The other guys cannot react over this. Blushing Anis tells Ninufa not to blush. After a while, Anis holds Ninufa and says, “Okay, then it has been decided that is my first kiss, which I had given to this round black thing-- okay?” The three guys are surprise as Anis’ anger surges up. Looking at the guys, Anis tells them, “Further more, Mutsuki will also take responsibility [for this].” Flustered Seiran asks, what responsibility, is it..? Anis darkly clenches her fist and says that she is going to give him a punch with all her might in it. Seiran seems satisfied with that. Anis says, “Aside from that, I’m going to take him back. (Suddenly betraying us, I cannot forgive that--!) Because Black Rose is my Knight! (Don’t belittle me, a Dominion!)” The other guys just look at her.
Ninufa reminds Anis that they don’t have much time left. Already walking, Anis says that she knows. She reminds herself that Yakoh’s life is already at its limit. They have to stop Ella, have to think of a way to deal with Grey Rose and Mutsuki, and it is also necessary to go to that building where her father is. Ninufa then holds out some Arcana cards on his mouth and tells Anis that Itsushi told him to give those to her. Ninufa tells her that Idel gave those cards to Itsushi before he left, saying that he doesn’t need them. “It would be better for Anis to hold on to those [cards].” Remembering Idel, Anis tells Seiran to take Ninufa and go check on Idel since she is worried about him. While Ninufa is helping sew Kaede’s ruined clothes, Seiran says okay but is it okay for Anis to have only two Knights. Anis assures him that two Knights are enough. She thinks that those Arcana cards also have Idel’s heart and thoughts in it. “Let’s move ahead.” As they approach the huge blood sphere, someone asks if the sphere is growing bigger. Someone says that true though it could also because they are getting nearer to it but then, it is such a huge ‘mark’ [to show where the enemy is located]. Anis asks if Mutsuki is also beneath that thing. Tenjoh says, maybe. Anis asks if he is angry. After a pause, Tenjoh says that even if Mutsuki is one of the Rose Knights but an abnormality [/deviant] is an abnormality, he would only.. go and return to where his comrades are. [<- I think he feels that they cannot just let Mutsuki come and join them again, just like that, after what he did. Sorry, I’m not that sure.] Anis realizes that Tenjoh isn’t the usual Tenjoh. Anis is surprised when Kaede tells Anis that he cannot forgive that guy, cannot forgive the Black Rose. Flustered Anis shouts that this isn’t the time for the Rose Knights to be divided and fight among themselves, and she isn’t joking around on this. Kaede tells her that the one who divided them is that guy. “What’s up that this kind of thing to suddenly happen.. then kissing whatever with a Rose Knight--” Thinking that Kaede won’t calm down, flustered Anis shouts for him to shut up. They were surprised when someone says, “I heard that.. hihihi.. hello, Anis and Rose Knights.”
They look up to see Ella, together with Shiden, sitting on one of the blood spheres. “What does it feel like that your kiss has been stolen?” Anis angrily shouts for her to shut up. She orders her knights to stop that Fake Dominion. Tenjoh tells Kaede that Anis’ blood has not yet recovered so he will put a defense there and Kaede can go attack. Taking out his katana, Kaede shouts for Tenjoh not to order him around. Ella calls out to Shiden and gives her scythe to him. She tells him that this is his ‘weapon’. Shiden asks, “Can I?” Ella looks at him and says, “Of course.. you can. (After all, the game is going to end.)” While Kaede and Shiden are fighting, Ella says, “Red Rose’s pained expression is amazing, at least.. let ‘me’ personally pluck your red petals.” [<- using her own weapon] While fighting, Kaede is getting frustrated that he curses that his katana feels heavy and his body is moving slowly. “Is it because the opponent is ‘Ella’? [whom he sees as Mikage.] No, those wounds that should have been healed have started to ache again.” Kaede remembers Mutsuki telling him that the game of ‘being comrades’ is over and he shouldn’t be too arrogant. Shiden asks Kaede if he is only up to that level [of fighting]. Kaede shouts for him to shut up. Kaede starts to think that comrades and bonds are tantamount to weakness. Within the defense barrier, Anis comments that Kaede is acting strange. Tenjoh tells her that Kaede’s emotions are making his head spin that he’s losing his self. As Kaede continues to fight, he thinks that if he is weak, everything will be taken away. Anis shouts to Kaede that he is too reckless. Tenjoh tells her that Kaede can’t hear her and even if it looks that Kaede can fend of the other’s offensive attacks but that kind of fighting can cost him his life. This surprises Anis that she shouts out to Kaede again. While Ella watches in amusement, Kaede thinks that he couldn’t attack. “Depending on this kind of power, I couldn’t even touch a strand of hair of the enemy. Depending on this power, I couldn’t protect the girl I like..” Kaede is about to attack when he is surprised that Shiden is already above him and says, “Fade away..” Anis is frustrated that she mutters, “Stupid Kaede.” To Tenjoh’s surpise, Anis breaks away from his barrier and calls out to Kaede. She pulls his collar and they are about to kiss. Blurb: “Anis towards Kaede who lost his cool..”
And, I think that Kaede is going to have his awakening soon. Hm..I wonder if this is a cliffhanger because there will be a new volume in the next chapter so that there might be a colored spread = awakening picture or is it because Kaede is special since his awakening is a cliffhanger. Of course, there might be a possibility of ‘no kiss’ or awakening since Ella is there. I do find it ironic that Anis is the one who holds these guys together and yet because of her, they are breaking apart. Or rather, Kaede and Mutsuki’s love for Anis can either make or break them. I think the reason why Mutsuki is stronger than Kaede is because Mutsuki already had his first awakening. Hm..if Mutsuki is just acting, that is good for he’ll be able to get to that device asap courtesy of Yokuto. Even if Anis can think bygones be bygones after getting Mutsuki back and punching him for what he did, just like what Kaede said, I don’t think that the others will easily accept him back. So, I’m wondering if he really did betray them. If he did, maybe he’ll redeem himself later on but then, didn’t the Yellow Rose already do that? Would the author duplicate that kind of situation? I’m still suspicious of Itsushi. Wouldn’t it be better if he just kept those Arcana cards instead of giving it to Anis as she is going to the enemies? It just put a higher risk of the cards being taken by the enemy. Hm..I wonder if Ella = Mikage is going to be revealed soon to Anis. That will be like a third betrayal..hm, no wonder Kaede is so angry at Mutsuki for the betrayal which he tried to protect Anis, aside from that stolen kiss. =P
Quote of the day:
Love is whatever you can still betray ... Betrayal can only happen if you love. ~ John LeCarre
Stardust★Wink [Chapter 28] Teaser
Friday, April 1, 2011
Jackpot, I guessed it right ^^ They indeed went to Ueno zoo and I have a sudden deja vu of KKwH. ^^; They are having fun at the zoo like kids. Then, they went to a panda exhibit but there are a lot of people there. The sudden surge of people made them separate. Anna is surprised when someone got her hand and pulled her out. She thought that it is Hinata but it turns out to be a boy who thought that she is his mother. Soon, they kind of babysit the boy. The boy seems to ask if they are lovers. When Anna tries to explain, Hinata said something about lovers. Then, the boy hears her mother calling so he left them. Anna calls out to Hinata who seems to be lost in thought. She becomes nervous. Then, while walking, Hinata is about to say something but Anna quickly change the subject and starts saying something about going to some other place. Anna really dreads what he is going to tell her. Then, they are at a souvenir shop to look at some panda stuffed toys. Hinata is about to say something about what he told her on the phone but he ends up teasing her using the panda toy. I think he probably decided not to tell her since she looks really tense and everything. Later on, they met up with Mashiro at the Ueno station. While Hinata and Mashiro are talking about the panda toy, probably why buy it when he is already a high schooler, Anna thinks that she is just running away. She grabs Hinata and tells him to tell her already. She is teary-eyed when she said something about it being alright, Hinata, lovers, and girls. Hinata just looks surprised. Anna seems surprised by his reaction. He is saying like, ‘I.. Anna..’-something while someone is remembering that time when they had a pinkie promise [chapter 2]. Suddenly, someone calls out, “Tokura-kun?” Anna’s eyes widen in surprise. That voice... why it’s Mari-sensei, walking towards them. Ugh..talk about interruption. ^^; Oh well, at least that issue will be resolved soon and Mashiro is there. Scan by amyangel19910323 for BW. Proper summary and comments will be done when the Chinese scanlation is out.
Stardust★Wink [Chapter 27]
Thursday, March 31, 2011
At school, while Anna is taking her shoes at the shoe lockers, she overhears some girls saying that it is from the photography club and it is a picture of Nagase who looks so handsome. She looks at the poster and sees a huge picture of Sou along with a couple of other pictures. Anna goes into shock for it is the picture she accidentally took of Sou. Freaking out, Anna takes the poster to her club adviser and asks her what this poster is all about. Flashing a v-sign, Chikai asks her if she has seen it and it looks good, right. She tells Anna that she chose a picture from the Kyugi Taikai [/balls competition] by each of the members and put it up in one poster for she wants the others to see it. Anna shouts that it isn't good at all and what's to report. “Just sticking this up without even some discussion, please change the picture I took, with something else!! Right now, immediately!!” Anna is stunned when Chikai tells her that from the ones Anna took, there are no other good pictures. Chikai reprimands her that she wasn't seriously taking pictures during the competition. Anna tensely denies it. Chikai tells her that it is useless to cover it up for one would know just by looking at her pictures. Chikai reminds her of 'the intuition of wanting to put importance on the pictures taken' is very important. “One has to have a feeling of 'want to take a picture of' and it is also when one's inner being is moved. A picture which manifests this kind of feeling will also stir up the feelings of the person looking at it. How can you take pictures if your heart [/mind] is preoccupied?” Anna gloomily apologizes. Chikai tensely tells her that she didn't say that all of her pictures aren't good. “I think that this picture is really good so I used it for the poster!” A bit flustered, Anna asks, “That picture?” Giving her an okay-sign, Chikai tells Anna, “Yes, I really felt your feelings of liking Nagase-kun. *Anna is gloomily speechless.* But, he's really popular- Nagase-kun. Wasn't it said that he has a lot of fans within the school? Anna-chan, are you also a fan? Or is it [more] serious?!” Anna is aghast and angry.
While angrily walking at the hallway, Anna thinks, “So, I've said that we are purely childhood friends--. I feel tired from having to deny it until now. What fan!! You are the fan!! (← note says that it seems quite unexpected) Hm..it would be good if because of the poster, one would think that it is taken by a fan of Sou.. if it is like that, then it will be quite fortunate. But compared to this being something funny, if Sou sees it, and it is exposed that I'm the one who took that picture.” Anna imagines Sou angrily shouting, “Didn't I say that we 'separate [/cool off] for a while', what is the meaning of this picture! You are really such an insensitive girl!! Do not stick it out [in public], are you an idiot?!” Anna gloomily thinks that before it is exposed, before Sou gets to see it.. At the stairwell, aghast Sou looks at his picture on the bulletin board. His friend laughs that it is really amazing for Sou made it into a super big feature article. Standing at the corner, Anna is really scared and thinks that she is too late. “Ah ah, from this side, I cannot see Sou’s reaction to know what he is thinking. In the end, he’s angry, right?! Isn’t he? This is the result of this and that reasons!!” Sou’s friend continues to laugh and says that the one who took the picture is definitely a girl. “Could it be Sou’s fan? Shouldn’t we ask someone from the photography club?” Anna freaks out over this. She wonders what that guy is saying. “It’s fine if it’s just Sou’s fan!! There will be no problem if it is a fan, don’t make Sou do that!! If Sou learns that I’m the one who took it--..” Sou sighs and says not to mind it for he isn’t interested to know. Anna is surprised to hear that. As Sou and friend head upstairs, his friend comments that Sou is quite calm about it. After they left, Anna goes up and looks at the poster. She goes into an ‘eh’ expression and mutters, ‘not interested’, huh. She thinks, “Is that- so. That is also true. Hahaha.. haha.. I’m the only one who’s flustered at this side that I couldn’t sit still, that I couldn’t even calm down in class. I’m really such a fool.”
At home, Anna is lying on her bed and holding her cellphone. She looks for Hinata’s number and calls him. She closes her eyes as she listens to the other phone ringing. “Moshi-moshi.. Anna?” Anna opens her eyes and smile. Then, she giggles. Sitting at his study table, Hinata asks her what it is. Anna says that it is nothing but she just thought that Hinata’s voice can send away negative ions. Hinata sweatdrops and asks what is that. Anna just happily smiles. Hinata asks her if she thought of a place where she would want to go on the weekend. Anna quickly sits up and exclaims that she thought of it. “Anywhere is okay!!” Anna is shock when he says that answer can make things difficult. Anna asks him what about him. Hinata says, “Ah, me? *long pause* anywhere is okay.. I’m sorry, I will completely [be] enthusiastic in thinking about it.” Anna tells him that she has always thought that the words ‘completely enthusiastic’ is not a part [/connected] to Hinata’s vocabulary. Hinata replies, “What are you saying. I’m super completely enthusiastic. Completely enthusiastic in planning this date trip to make you, Anna, cheer up. *Anna looks surprised* Then, please anticipate it.” Anna thinks, “Geez, how did [he] know.. Hinata, he..” Anna happily says, “Okay!!” Finally, it is the day. Carrying her bags, Anna calls out to her mother that she is going out. Her mother reminds her to properly thank Mashiro and remember to give that [thank you/visiting] gift to him. Anna says okay to all of that. Her mother also reminds her to if she is going to be home soon, she should send a text [/sms]. Anna heads down to the parking lot to see Mashiro. He greets Anna and tells her that he has come to pick her up. Anna happily greets him. Mashiro comments that she dressed up really cute and it has a ‘powerful presence’. This made Anna happy that she says that she is after all, going on a date. She then gives him a package and tells him that her mother wants to give that to him. Mashiro says okay. He tells her to first sit in the car for it takes three hours to get to Tokyo.
When she opened the door, she is surprised to see Hinata sleeping soundly at the backseat. She exclaims that it’s Hinata. Mashiro says that is right, for Hinata told him that he would also want to fetch her. “Even if he said that, he promptly fell asleep. This kid.” Mashiro tries to wake up Hinata by calling him but Anna says that it is alright, there is no need to wake Hinata up. She asks Mashiro what time he left from home. Mashiro tells her that they left at six o’clock. Anna sweatdrops and apologizes to him for the trouble, as well as thanks him for taking the trouble. Mashiro assures her that it is fine since he is an idler. “Okay, let’s go.” Anna tells him that she’ll be under his care. [<- being polite]. At the backseat, Anna feels a bit tense as she sits at the other side of sleeping Hinata. She glances at Hinata and thinks that Hinata isn’t really much of an early riser so it must be quite an inconvenience for him to go on this long-distance date. Then, Mashiro notices that he should have made a right turn a while ago so now, he has to make a u-turn. He swiftly turns around that because of the centrifugal force, they all lean to the left. Mashiro apologizes and reminds them to wear their seatbelt. Anna notices something on her. She blushes really red and freaks out that Hinata is now sleeping on her lap. While wondering if this is for real, Anna tensely calls Hinata. [I’m not sure if it is Mashiro or] Anna apologizes that this happened while he is sleeping. She nudges him a bit. This wakes Hinata up. He turns sideways and finds Anna looking down on him. He sits up and rubs his eyes. He says, “Ah.. Anna? Are we already at the apartment?” Anna blushes really red and thinks that Hinata is acting as if nothing happened. Hinata is puzzled that he asks why Anna’s face is really reddish. Mashiro says, okay, okay, don’t flirt around at the back or could it be that they are already going steady. Hinata is surprised when flustered Anna exclaims, “We are not!! What are you saying, Mashiro..”
Anna freezes and thinks that the way she said it just now isn’t appropriate. “Simply, it should be said in a way that it won’t be misunderstood. *Chibi Anna flashes a v-sign and winks, ‘I hope that we can go steady-♡’ Is saying it that way much better?! Or, what should I say?! I don’t know..” While she is thinking over that, Hinata says, “Wait a minute, Mashiro-kun. Because of you, I’ve been dumped before the date. What do you want me to do then?” Mashiro replies, “Ah ha..sorry- Just make it up during the date-” Anna turns to Hinata and asks what did they just say. Noticing her looking at him, Hinata tells her that he has already decided where they will go. Anna perks up and asks, where. Hinata says that he’ll tell her if she guessed it right. Anna asks for a hint. Looking at her, Hinata says, “It is a place where there are a lot of cute kids.” While Hinata quietly looks/observes her, Anna looks surprised then she looks aghast while wondering what kind of place that is. “In the end, what does that mean? Is that a place where one will go for a date!? Is it a nightclub type of place? If we are going to a place where there are a lot of cute kids, what am I to do..” Anna glances at Hinata then notices that he is giggling. She asks him if he is laughing. Trying to suppress his laughter, Hinata apologizes and says that he never thought that she will take it so seriously. Anna is shock and gloomy over it. She asks him if he is just kidding. Somewhat whispering to her, Hinata says, “It’s alright. I think that there are no kids cuter than you, Anna.” While Anna is stunned-blushing, Hinata tells Mashiro to drop them off at Ueno. Mashiro says, understood. While Hinata feels sleepy again, flustered and tense Anna tells herself that she obviously decided not to anticipate [the date]. “But it seems that it is still a date that I cannot help but to anticipate. Starting right now”
Haha..the author has also successfully made me feel what Anna is feeling. What will happen next feels me with anticipation and dread. ^^; I also eagerly anticipate over this date that Hinata planned for Anna. I’m kind of guessing that it will be Ueno zoo. =P I dread of a possible outcome based on what others in Chinese sites are saying that Hinata is just going to make Anna realize her true feelings for Sou. Based on what Chikai mentioned, could it be possible that Anna actually likes Sou unconsciously? But then, that ‘like’ could be a ‘like as friends’ or romantic ‘like’. Anna is also really bothered about Sou and that he supposedly didn’t care who took that picture. It got me wondering if it is purely because she feels sad that a childhood friend is right there..someone who is part of her past, yet acting like a stranger towards her. Or, is it because she actually likes him romantically? Well, it could be she is disappointed over his reaction. I actually do not like the idea of ‘liking unconsciously someone which is different from one consciously likes’. It is just confusing and gives me a headache if I try to analyze it especially since it makes me think that I cannot really believe what the character, in this case, Anna is really thinking that she is feeling. With all the building up the author has been doing since the time when Sou temporarily cut his relationship with Anna, I will be disappointed if nothing much happens between Anna and Hinata. Too bad that we don’t know if Anna felt the same way with Hinata before because of the time skip and she’s probably too busy trying to graduate. There is really a thin line between lovers and friends, at times. How Anna felt and acts towards Hinata seems to be like that, too. Hehe, well, the same goes with Hinata, too. Hinata is really going out of his way to do all this for Anna. Is it as a friend or is it something more? Haha, I guess the author just wants to keep us guessing until she reveals it..hopefully, in the next chapter. Well, whichever it is, they are really close with each other and I do like how Hinata is always able to cheer her up. Now, I’m still curious as to why Mashiro is really going out of his way to arrange all this. He seems to be a pro-Hinata x Anna and he was the one who put in Anna’s mind that she actually likes Hinata..since from the very start. I don’t think Mashiro is that heartless to put false hopes in Anna especially since he does seem to cherish her more than his own sister. I believe that Mashiro knows something. Hehe, maybe he is just helping his sister get Sou. Anyway, I think this is just a phase and when they are older, they can all just laugh about this later on. =P
Quote of the day:
If pleasures are greatest in anticipation, just remember that this is also true of trouble. ~ Elbert Hubbard
Kaichou wa Maid-sama! [Chapter 59]
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
This is for those who were waiting for a summary. I kind of feel bad since some of you are expecting it and I’m not actually planning to write about this one. ^^; Stardust★Wink 27 Chinese is finally out but I'll be out the whole day tomorrow so hopefully, I can get the summary up by Thursday. ^^ Edit: Barajou no Kiss 31 is also out. ^^ Hm..another almost kiss..hehe, he is due an awakening so.. =P So, no Akuma to Love Song this week.
Cover page – the demon is in love. At the girls’ toilet, Misaki asks Sakura and Shizuko to keep it a secret but they ended up blurting it out in surprise, hence, Misaki is freaking out. Then, Misaki blushes even redder when it turns out that they already knew about it especially when they suggest that it might not be just the two of them who noticed. They ask her if she gave Usui the scarf. Just from Misaki’s really red face, they already know the answer. Shizuko comments that love can really change a person but then, why does she want to keep it a secret. Sakura says that maybe it is because Usui’s fangirls will become jealous. To their surprise, that isn’t Misaki’s reason. For her, as the kaichou, she wants to be a model to everyone and she is uneasy about this thing. She also has to control those frivolous guys during the trip and it is better for the girls not to know about this. She tells them that she doesn’t really plan to tell anyone but from what they told her, she’ll be careful. After she left, Shizuko comments that it seems that Misaki hasn’t told them about this is because she is a ‘kaichou’. Sakura is wondering why it is abnormal for Misaki as a kaichou to be in love when it isn’t exactly forbidden. Shizuko tells her that for the guys who think of Misaki as a scary ‘demon’, it is abnormal if she goes steady with a guy. In class, the guys are complaining as to why their graduation trip is only in Kyoto. They want it overseas or some place where there is a beach. They only shut up and become obedient after Misaki threaten them. Then, some girls tell Misaki that even if the guys are not contented, they are anticipating the trip and there are a lot of places to go to. Then, Misaki becomes tense when the girls are talking about falling in love through a chance encounter while in the trip since there are also other graduating students who go there. They would want to go steady with a guy as handsome as Usui. Meanwhile, the guys are asking Maria as to which class she’ll go with. She says Misaki’s but they remind her about the competition. So, Maria goes to Usui and says that it cannot be helped, then it will be Usui’s class. Usui takes Maria’s hand of his shoulder and says that he doesn’t really want her to come [with his class]. Maria reminds her that the class won because of him and there are times when he is dependable. Usui darkly tells her that he fundamentally doesn’t thought of wanting to protect her. Maria happily says that he’s thinking too much for she’s a girl and a teacher. While Maria continues to bug Usui, the other students think that Usui is amazing since he isn’t moved by Maria’s beauty.
Then, it is now one day before the trip. Hinata asks Misaki as to where she is going in the trip [during her free time]. Misaki exclaims that he just go with his class and there’s no need for him to go with her. Hinata says that this is a rare graduation trip. Misaki keeps on reprimanding him to decide on it immediately. Hinata insists that Misaki tell him where she’s going so that he can decide on it already. It turns out that the three idiots haven’t decided where to go either since they also want to go with Misaki. Outside the room, Usui overhears some guys talking about this is the last high school trip so they would want to enjoy it. Then, Usui sees Hinata and three idiots pestering Misaki as to where she is planning to go. Later on, Usui goes to Misaki’s classroom and calls her out. Misaki asks what it is. Sparkling Usui tells her that he just wants to see her. =P Misaki sweatdrops and blushes. Then, Usui says, “Didn’t you hear? *the other students are eavesdropping* I want to see Ayuzawa so..” Misaki already screams at this part for him to come with her. By the stairwell, blushing Misaki asks what he is doing for didn’t she told him to keep it a secret. Usui just happily smiles and says, yes but then, she is the only one who wants that. “When I want to see you, I’ll go see you.” Misaki is somewhat freaking out as she wonders what’s up with this pervert alien. Usui goes to her classroom again to call her out. While the other guys are wondering why he is looking for Misaki again, Usui is about to say that he wants to see.. Misaki is once again screaming if it is about the graduation trip again. She quickly makes up an alibi that Usui is worried about having raw egg for breakfast. Then, she pushes him outside. Later on, Usui keeps calling out ‘Ayuzawa’ in the classroom, ‘Ayuzawa’ at the hallway, ‘Ayuzawa’.. This made Hinata shout at him and say that if he is lonely then have lunch with him. So, Hinata manages to somehow drive disappointed Usui away. Misaki starts to become extremely nervous since the other guys are talking that Usui isn’t acting normal and he kept on saying ‘want to see you so I came’. They begin to wonder if something special is going on between Misaki and Usui.
At the council room, Misaki must be letting out steam as she is slave-driving the staff about the preparations for the trip tomorrow. It seems that Kanou is also helping out. [Ah..future Kaichou in training?] I think Misaki is rushing some new guidebooks for a peace and quiet trip. Yukimura isn’t feeling well so Misaki made him go home. Then, Misaki scolds at that loafer at the side who should at least notice the situation. Usui who is reading the guidebook goes, ‘Huh?’ Soon, everyone else has gone home. Usui asks if it is okay that everyone went home already. Misaki says that it isn’t finished and they will have to go out early tomorrow. For the preparation tomorrow, it is necessary to have enough sleep. Usui comments that is why she is doing it all by herself. “You really haven’t changed at all, so much like a reliable guy. ~~~my girlfriend.” This made Misaki blush and shout what he is doing, is he doing it for fun. Usui says, “Yup, but then, one can’t say for sure.” Furious Misaki tries to hit him but Usui grabs her wrists. He tells her, “Because no matter what mischief I do, you already know that I truly like you, right?” This made Misaki blush really red. He tells her that is also okay if she thought it is a prank for he only wants to see her so he went to see her. She pulls her hands free and tells him that he knew she will feel troubled. Misaki is surprised again when Usui says that maybe, he just want to see her troubled expression. Misaki angrily tells him to say that again, and she’ll hit him. To her shock, Usui looks away and says that he wants to tell everyone about it. He opens the window and says that perhaps someone can hear from there. Misaki shouts for him to stop, what is he doing. Usui then says, “I and Ayuzawa are currently..” Misaki quickly pushes him down and covers his mouth. When she is telling him that she is going to be angry, she felt something on her hand that she quickly draws away her hand. Usui sticks out is tongue and says he licked it. When blushing Misaki asks what he is thinking, Usui suddenly tries to pull her close to him. Misaki tells him no, someone might see them. Usui tells her that if it is a ‘no’, she can just punch him away. Blushing Misaki thinks that she is too naive for she hasn’t anticipated the progress of this situation. Usui kisses her. Somewhat blushing Usui says that during this time, she is very sincere. Misaki is really blushing red yet tense since she wonders if she can keep this a secret during the 4 days and 3 nights graduation trip. Usui says, “I cannot wait for graduation trip. ♡” Misaki angrily shouts what he, pervert alien, is thinking of. Usui says that no wonder she occupies the position of boss. [<- I think Misaki guessed he is plotting something?]
So, that’s it. Usui having fun and I guess he wants the whole world to know that Misaki is his girlfriend. =P Well, I think that he wants everyone to know so that those other guys won’t be so ‘casual’ with Misaki since she is his. =P Perhaps, it will only be a matter of time before the others will know. Next chapter is 40 pages that will be out in Japan around April 23th. Scans by 皇族咖啡厅汉化组
Quote of the day:
Persistence is the price of success. ~ David DeAngelo
Mei-chan no Shitsuji [Chapter 101]
Monday, March 28, 2011
Back at the hospital, Kento is looking out the window as he remembers Rihito telling him that he is going to ‘take’ [/have sex] with Mei tonight. “What.. actually, it doesn’t really matter.. anyway, the one Mei likes is Rihito.. For things to reach up to now, what can I do.. *looks at a packed bag* I’m going back tomorrow.. back to Shikoku..--” Kento then looks serious and looks at the door. The door opens and Fei goes in. As he heads towards the bed, Kento quickly puts surprised Fei in a head lock and says, “Suddenly sneaking inside while a guy is sound asleep, that’s not such a bad hobby.” [<-sarcastic] Standing by the door, Xiang says that it is a misunderstanding. “We only thought that we should quickly inform you as soon as possible about Mei-ojousama.” They accompanied him to Mei’s room. Kento shouts to Mei but he only finds an empty room. Fei comments that there are signs of the two of them going outside. Kento just says, “Tsk” then heads to the butler’s room. It is also empty. Then, he notices two butler’s badges on the table. It is his badge as well as Rihito’s S-butler badge. Xiang says that it seems that they had eloped. Kento just looks quietly sad. Xiang says that if they eloped, why is the room very messy. Fei tells Kento that it seems that this is Mei’s clothes. Kento looks surprised and holds Mei’s nightgown/clothes. He thinks that they already did it tonight. Fei tells him that could it be..that Rihito did something offensive deed..towards Mei. Kento just keeps quiet. Xiang then tells Kento that there is something important that he didn’t tell him. “Yesterday, Kintaro-sama asked Mei-ojousama, ‘Do you like Rihito?” She stuttered and wasn’t able to answer.” Kento looks surprised and asks, “What?” Kento becomes even more surprised when Xiang tells him that actually, the one Mei loves is Kento. Fei comments that Rihito forced himself [on Mei].. Xiang laments that if only they became Mei’s butlers sooner. After a pause, Kento says, “..Hey, you two.. [we’re] going to hunt, from today on, together with me, [we’ll] hunt for my brother- Shibata Rihito!” The two butlers slightly bow with hands on chest, say, “As you ordered, Kento-sama.” While Kento continues to stand while holding Mei’s nightgown [and his expression isn’t shown], the two butlers talk to each other. Xiang laughs and says, “See, he’s so frank [straight-forward] that it’s so interesting, right? Even if the plan has undergone a lot of changes.. but it’s alright, it’s enough just to get Mei-ojousama.”
I did thought of the possibility of ‘eloping’ but then, I thought the author won’t do it again since Rihito’s grandfather already did that. Well, technically, this isn’t really eloping. ^^; Hm..I wonder if Mei and Rihito will really not return and Kintaro will lose another heir. ^^;; I highly doubt that will happen but then, anything can happen in this series. So, after all the chasing that Mei and Rihito did before, it is now Mei who is being chased and this time around, by Kento. I wonder if Kento is really gullible to believe what those two told him. I hope not but then, given his relationship with Rihito and Rihito’s ‘seemingly tendencies’, it might be possible for all what those two said or rather suggested to be true. Anyway, if Kento is also suspicious of these two, I guess he would want them to be ‘closer to him’ as enemies to know what they are doing/plotting. Hm..so much for assuming that Fujiko and Nezu will be in this arc. By the way, if I read it right, in the official site, we might see Shinobu soon and you know who. I wonder if this is what Damien mentioned before of ‘white butler’ to Kento. I wonder if this is connected somehow with those other two butlers.
Quote of the day:
The most dangerous lies are those that most resemble the truth. ~ Jan Groenveld
Free Talk: Coming Soon
Saturday, March 26, 2011
This coming week, I’ll do Mei-chan no Shitsuji 101, Reimei no Arcana 25 and Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta 46. For those who were waiting for Stardust★Wink 27, unfortunately, there are no Chinese scans yet. If they aren’t going to scanlate it anymore, we might have to wait for April for that other Chinese scans..well, hopefully, someone will upload them, too. ^^; The other one I’m waiting for is Faster than a Kiss 43 though I’m not that hopeful that it will come out this week. Then, I’ll probably some chapters of Akuma to Love Song.
Ojousama wa Oyomesama [Chapters 70-77]
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Then, Sawatari peeks in the door. Towako calls out to it. Yuuga looks surprised. He looks at the door then at Towako. He asks her if she can see already. This Towako blush in surprise for she has been found out. She is surprised when Yuuga smiles and asks if it is true, she can see already. Towako says yes. He asks if she can see things clearly now. Towako says yes again. Yuuga says that is great. He asks her if it is only now when she can see. Towako confesses that she can see since this morning. Yuuga’s smile freezes then says that if it is this morning, she should have told him sooner. He turns away. Towako thinks that Yuuga turned away when he obviously has been looking at her all this time. She tells him to turn towards her. Yuuga refuses. She asks if he is angry. Yuuga says that he isn’t. While twisting his face towards her, Towako tells him to look at her for it is rare for her to see him and she wants to see his face. To her surprise, Yuuga is blushing as he tells her not to look at him. Towako is a bit puzzled why he is blushing. Then, she looks surprise and asks what he is blushing for and it seems that she realize something about why he is always looking at her. “For you to do that, the reason isn’t because you were worried about me. It’s because you want to look at me. Is that it?” Yuuga looks tense and flustered. He slightly covers his face with his hand and tells her that since she knows already, then doesn’t have to ask anymore. Towako smiles and thinks about wanting to look at the other and then blushing, means that one really likes the other. Towako happily hugs Yuuga. Later on, to the delight of the couple, the doctor tells them that Towako is totally well now. Soon, they are taking a stroll. Towako happily tells Yuuga to look at the Eulalia grass and it is totally autumn now. Resting on a log, Yuuga says that he never thought that they’ll walk that far, since they planned to just take a short stroll. Looking at the view, Towako happily says that she would want to always keep on watching this scenery but then, it is almost time to go back to the house. Yuuga sits next to her and says that it is alright for even if it’s late, she will be scolded along with him. He tells her that whenever one is with friends or with other people, one might take a detour without noticing. “It can make the time of separation as something trivial. We went on a stroll together and we’ll go home together.” Towako smiles over this and says that he is unexpectedly a romantic. Yuuga is surprised that he says that he isn’t as good as her when they just met before. Towako tells him that ‘the her’ before and ‘the her’ now is not the same. Yuuga asks if she isn’t going to say something about ‘fate’ anymore. To Yuuga’s unpleasant surprise, Towako says that of course not, because he doesn’t feel that it is fate or anything. Towako looks at pouting Yuuga and tells him that there is no different meaning to that. “What I want to say is that the current Yuuga is better.”
Towako thinks that when her eyes cannot see, she gets to understand a lot of things. “Compared to forms [/situations] and words, what’s the most important thing, even if we are apart, even if I cannot see,..” Towako stands up and exclaims, “Yuuga! I have confidence that if time turns back, if you and my ideal guy appear at the same time, perhaps some time is needed.. (my heart will also) *happily looks at Yuuga* ( be at your side throughout my life.) I will definitely still choose you!” Yuuga looks surprised by this then he asks about it taking some time. Towako tells him that of course, since she is really disappointment with her first impression of him that it needed a week [for her to change that]. Yuuga stands up and says, “Is that so.” Towako quickly goes to him and holds his arm as she asks him to wait. She is happy to see Yuuga turning to her and holding up his hand to her. They hold hands and happily walk together. Towako thinks, “Let’s walk together. Even if we have not reach the place of our destination, as long as we walk together, we will definitely reach it..” Then, Towako mentions that she hasn’t been seeing Tsubaki around, where could she have gone to. Yuuga says that he doesn’t know for he didn’t notice it. Towako says that she would want to tell Tsubaki that her eyes are okay, already. Elsewhere in the city, Tsubaki is following Setsuna. Flashback: Tsubaki asked Utsugi what he is hiding. Utsugi said that it is nothing, nothing at all. Tsubaki told him that it is so obvious whenever he lies. “Listen up.. I won’t forgive anyone who’ll hinder Towako-ojousama’s happiness even if it is young master Setsuna or even you.” End flashback. Tsubaki is surprised when Utsugi calls out to her and stands in front of her. Tsubaki tells him to move away. Utsugi replies that Setsuna went out today for some quiet time alone. “If you hinder young master Setsuna’s quiet time, then even if it is you, I also won’t forgive you..!” Serious Tsubaki looks at tense and flustered Utsugi. Tsubaki notices something and tells him that Setsuna.. Utsugi tells her that he won’t fall for that. Pointing in front, Tsubaki says that it isn’t that, [Setsuna is] with Miss Miju.” Utsugi turns around to see Miju talking with Setsuna. Utsugi sweatdrops and freaks out over what kind of situation that is. Tsubaki is just quiet. Back to the couple as they walk home, Yuuga tells Towako that it’s good that her eyes are okay before the meeting of the Godaimeika [= Five Main Families; I’ll use the Japanese term from now on]. He comments that it is only quite depressing to be with Kaoru for he isn’t too happy regarding what happened. Towako tells him that she is also bothered about that but then, she is quite excited to introduce him to everyone. “Let’s do our best on that day ♡ in the greeting ceremony.” After a pause, somewhat flustered Yuuga scratches his head and says, ya-ya. The Godaimeika meeting will be held in three days.
At a photo shoot, Miju poses in different outfits. Then, Miju is given some time to rest. Miju says thanks and heads back in. A woman pulls her to the side and says that Miju actually have a secret boyfriend. This made Miju blush as she denies it. The woman doesn’t believe her and says that she knows because Miju’s reaction is different. While overhearing someone saying to stop and let him go, the woman tells Miju to look at her boyfriend who is already being prepared. Miju looks up to see grumpy Setsuna. Miju is surprised when some women are squealing that it looks good and Setsuna looks handsome. Blushing Miju tells Setsuna that he doesn’t look bad at all in that outfit. Setsuna starts complaining why he went there with her and why is he made to change his clothes. “What’s with this hairstyle? *A woman is calling Setsuna to come* And, why did it become into taking a photo shoot of me?!!” Setsuna is surprised when someone asks if it isn’t okay. Setsuna turns around and greets Sadao [Towako’s uncle]. Smiling, Sadao tells him that just now, there is a special publication so they need a guy. The schedule is quite tight that they don’t have time to get a male model. Sadao takes Setsuna’s hand and says that he is also very happy to be able to work together with his nephew. While urging him to come with him, Setsuna suddenly slaps his hand away. He looks away and sadly says that he isn’t his nephew. This irks Miju that she suddenly hits Setsuna on the head. This surprises Setsuna that he shouts, how could she hit him when his own father has not hit him before. Miju shouts at him that in the end, this is work so how can he have such a negative attitude. Setsuna shouts back about how could he not be negative when it is on her own initiative, she just took him to that place. “I haven’t said that I’m going to work!” Flashback: While Setsuna is walking, Miju saw him and called out to him. While dragging him, she told him about the photo shoot. At the photo shoot, they look at Setsuna and ask the photographer if Setsuna will do. End flashback. Miju exclaims that even if Setsuna hates it, this is a rare opportunity. “Even if you planned on randomly walking around [the streets], by yourself, and then what?! Compared to always being troubled over the same thing, I think that it is much better to look for something else that is interesting to do!” Setsuna looks at her in surprise. Miju suddenly becomes timid as she frets over saying too much to Setsuna. Scowling Setsuna says that no wonder they [Yuuga and Miju] are siblings, they sure can talk. “Even if what you’ve said is right, but do you consider this as ‘something interesting’?” Miju looks at him and replies, “Because it’s something new. Don’t you find it’s exciting?”
While Setsuna looks surprised again, Sadao tells Setsuna that is right and everything is a challenge. Miju tells Sado to keep quiet for he is a lightning rod [<- might complicate things?]. After a pause, Setsuna tells them that he will do it. Meanwhile, at some mansion, Ritsuki is typing on his laptop computer. Ritsuki tells someone that it has been such a long time since they were able to talk like this. While a document file is being copied, Ritsuki asks, “So, how’s married life?” Deadpan Kyousuke replies that it is boring that he wants to start this plan earlier. Ritsuki tells him not to say that for very soon, the balance of the Godaimeika will crumble. “The Yachiougi family is already in our hands. The Renjou family will soon lose their authority. What’s left is the Gokurakuin family and the Kanmitsuki family. If we attain the four families’ strength, we can fight against the Takadono family. That way, we will be able to grab hold of Japan’s economy.” Kyousuke says that the way he says ‘will be able’ sounds as if it might not become possible. Ritsuki says that it will become possible. “For that, the key right now is this guy--” On the screen is a picture of Setsuna and his data. After he finishes copying the file, Ritsuki takes out the usb flash drive and gives it to Kyousuke. “Take this, it’s the Godaimeika’s data. It will be useful for the Godaimeika’s meeting, right?” Kyosuke takes the flash drive and smiles. Back at the photo shoot, Miju is laughing her head off that Setsuna is quite funny a while ago. Looking ill, Setsuna heavily falls to sit and says that she is too cruel to laugh exaggeratedly like that. Miju says that it is because he walked too stiffly, that he also stumbled, and he also tripped on the ground that he would even hold his breathe. “You also have something that you cannot do well- When you obviously can do anything. Hahahahaha” Setsuna angrily says that she’s too noisy and he won’t let himself be deceived by her flowery words again. Since someone is calling for Miju, Miju says okay and tells Setsuna to wait there for a while. As Miju left to discuss her schedule with some woman, Setsuna holds his face and thinks that he is going to have a [muscle] cramp [since his face is quite stiff]. Then, Sadao calls out to him and says good work, it was a lot of fun today. [<-as if it is at Setsuna’s expense.] Setsuna angrily says, is that so. When Sadao tells him about hoping that there will be a next time again, Setsuna angrily apologizes and says that there won’t be a next time. Sadao tells him not to say that. Somewhat scowling, Setsuna tells him that even if in this [fashion] world, he gets to meet a lot of beautiful women but his heart still misses his foster mother. “Then, isn’t it meaningless that you run away from home in order to forget her?” Sadao admits that is true but it is really good that he left home or else, he would driven crazy be jealous just seeing closely how blessed Tokiko looked. “Even if I still miss her, my feelings towards [/how I think of] her has changed. I also came to know of a new world, wherein I can accept myself.” A woman calls out to Sadao to talk about their schedule next week. Sadao tells Setsuna that he is leaving and he’ll give that jacket [from the photo shoot] to Setsuna since he bought it. He bids Setsuna goodbye and asks him to give his greetings to Tokiko. Setsuna just looks surprise over what Sado has just told him.
Soon, Setsuna and Miju are walking home. Miju says that it is already late and is it okay with his family. Setsuna says yes. He asks her about calling a taxi. Miju tells him that it is okay to occasionally ride on the train. She asks him if he has rode on one before. Since Setsuna didn’t reply, Miju exclaims in shock that he hasn’t ridden one before. Soon at the train, Miju tells scowling Setsuna that he has a lot of money, but apparently he doesn’t know how to spend it. Setsuna cannot answer back. Miju continues to say, “But since it is like that, later on, there will be a pile of new things [that he can do], right? I’m very excited!” Setsuna asks where that enthusiasm of hers come from, for shouldn’t one be afraid of new things. Miju exclaims, really?! Setsuna comments that it is verily so. “You’ve made me have courage. Thank you.” This surprises Miju and she blushes really red. Setsuna tells her that it is already her stop in the next station. Miju is surprised and says that he’s right. Setsuna tells her to take care on her way home. Miju says ya. As they wave to each other, Setsuna bids her goodbye as the door of the train closes. As the train leaves, Miju takes out a picture of her and Setsuna posing for the photo shoot. She happily holds it to herself. In the train, Setsuna looks determined. Soon, it is the day of the meeting. Towako and others say that they are finally there at Takadono residence. [I think] Towako says that she is quite nervous. Someone tells her that they’ll just drink tea and chat. Towako comments that Yuuga is sweating profusely. Tokiko laughs and tells the two to calm down. Yuuga says wants things to finish quickly that he wants to just go quickly then leave quickly afterwards. Towako looks at the side and sees two people. It is Setsuna and Utsugi facing away from them. Towako calls out to them and asks why they are there. Tsubaki is just quiet. Towako goes to Setsuna and asks if he is also going to participate in the meeting. “Are you alright now?” When Setsuna is about to tell her something, a young boy calls out, “[Elder] brother..?” They all look surprise at the boy. Towako wonders what’s going on for that boy looks so similar with Setsuna.
After some pause, Towako suddenly exclaims that the boy is so cute. This surprises Yuuga and Setsuna. While the two guys are becoming gloomily jealous, Towako keeps on raving how cute the boy is, his skin, eyes, etc as if he is a chibi [miniature] Setsuna. The boy timidly calls out ‘[Elder] brother’ again but he got scared when the two guys are staring at him with displeasure. =P Someone calls out to the boy as Mitsuya. As Mitsuya’s parents approach them, his mother ask him what the matter is and he shouldn’t cause trouble to the others. Mitsuya apologizes to his mother. Seeing Mitsuya’s parents, Setsuna suddenly had a flashback of the mother scolding him as the father just watches by. Mitsuya’s mother greets the Gokurakuin family and asks if she is Towako. Towako greets them and says that it is the first time they’ve met. Towako is surprise to learn that they are the Kanmitsuki family and thinks that young boy is their son. The Kanmitsuki couple looks at somewhat tense Setsuna and asks if it is Setsuna. With clenched fist, Setsuna greets his parents. At the waiting room, Towako and Yuuga learn that Setsuna is actually the oldest son of the Kanmitsuki family. Tokiko tells them that it has already been 11 years since then. Yuuga is quite surprised over this unexpected revelation for Setsuna can pass off as a healthy child of the family. Towako asks why Setsuna is adopted into their family. Tokiko says that it is because of Setsuna’s illness. When Setsuna was born, he had a chronic illness and they ought to know how he was forced since the Kanmistuki family is the primogenitor of Japanese dance. There is a scene of Setsuna coughing while probably being forced to practice his dance. “It is quite unreliable to make someone as weak and sickly as Setsuna to become the heir.. Eleven years ago, young master Mitsuya was born and Setsuna became our adopted son.” Towako is shock for it means that after giving birth to another heir, they had abandoned Setsuna. Towako exclaims that’s too cruel. Towako quickly calls out to Tsubaki and asks where Setsuna is right now. Tsubaki tells her that he is in the other waiting room. Yuuga touches Towako’s shoulder and tells her that he’ll go and see Setsuna. “Rather than for you to go, I think it is more suitable to talk this out between guys.”
In the other room, irritated Setsuna asks, “What I felt at that time?” Yuuga tells him not to show an obviously bitter face towards him for at least, he is also Setsuna’s ‘[elder] brother’. Setsuna angrily shouts for him to quit saying sarcastic things at this time for just looking at Yuuga, he would want to make him into fish food [<- throw him into the water to feed the fish]. Yuuga angrily says that he is quite twisted. Setsuna tells him that he will come out twisted too if he is locked up in a world wherein he is being ordered about at will then when it is convenient, he is suddenly discarded. Yuuga looks somewhat surprised. Setsuna asks, “You’ve already heard about my past when I was young, right?” Flashback: Young Setsuna is on the floor with a fan. He is breathing hard while someone, probably his mother, kept on asking why her own child is like that, why is he breathing hard like that, why is he so weak, he isn’t needed anymore. Setsuna looked tired and sad. Then, someone called out to him, “It’s alright.. ‘Come’ to our house! I will be very happy if you can come..” Towako, with her parents, happily looks at him. Towako continued to tell him, “Be together with us always, Setsuna.” End flashback. Setsuna tells Yuuga that the one who saved him are his Gokurakuin papa, mama and Towako. Yuuga listens quietly then says that from the start, he thought that Setsuna is into incest [/sister complex] but it turns out that he fundamentally has fallen in love with Towako. This shocks and angers Setsuna. Yuuga continues to say that he understands for Towako has an ability to make others at ease. “Even if it beautiful words, yet what she said are facts.. I know why you have fallen for her..” Setsuna looks at him then he becomes irritated. He shouts how Yuuga can know about his sister’s good points. Yuuga shouts back that even if his time with Towako is shorter compared to Setsuna’s, he totally knows all about Towako. While Utsugi is helpless in stopping the shouting match, Setsuna exclaims for him to shut up for he is the one who knows his sister the most. Before Yuuga can answer back, he is surprised when Setsuna says that he can’t.. “Giving up [on her].. I cannot do it so I’m leaving..” Setsuna grinds his teeth and holds on to Yuuga’s shoulder. “You! .. For you to be at her side, it can make her happy.. *looks at Yuuga* But..! If something happens to her.. the only one who can protect her is me!” Yuuga looks surprise and tense over this statement. After Setsuna lets Yuuga go, Yuuga asks if the reason why he is here is.. Setsuna tells him, “I’m going to advise you.. you better be on your guard against this Nigami Ritsuki guy..” Yuuga looks at him then asks, “Who?” After a pause, Setsuna tells him that right now, this Nigami Ritsuki guy is eyeing on the Godaimeika... He is the origin of all the bad things [that is happening].. I will [] his..” Then, they were interrupted when Towako and her parents tell them that the meeting is starting. Yuuga says that they are going. Before they leave, Setsuna tells Yuuga that guy has already attained a lot of power. He also suspects that Ritsuki is planning an ‘ambush’ or has an ‘ally’ within the Godaimeika. [Sorry, the words are blurring so I’m not that sure which is which.]
At the meeting room, the five families are seated on a pentagon-shaped table. Takadono Tesshin greets the families and formally starts the meeting which he is going to preside. The emergency meeting is about the multiple and complicated changes that is happening in the economy. Also, it seems that there are things happening within each family so they are gathered together now in order for them to help each other mutually. Tesshin says that before he starts, it seems that he sees a new face. He tells Setsuna that only the current and next heirs of the families are allowed to participate in the Godaimeika meeting. Tokiko apologizes and tries to explain that Setsuna is.. To their surprise, Kanmitsuki father says that they are not violating that rule. Gesturing to Setsuna, he tells everyone that Kanmitsuki Setsuna is their family’s next heir. Towako and others are surprise. Tokiko tries to ask Setsuna what is going on. Kanmitsuki mother apologizes to Tokiko for they want Setsuna back. Tokiko exclaims how can she do as she pleases at a time like this. Setsuna calls out, “Mother-sama, Father-sama, sister, I’m truly sorry. I want.. to go back to the Kanmitsuki family..” Towako and family are shock and tense upon hearing this. While the Gokurakuin family is confused over this outcome, Kanmitsuki father thanks the Gokurakuin for taking care of Setsuna until now. “Even if doing this is quite selfish.. But since Setsuna’s illness is no longer a big hindrance! I’ve decided to make him as our family’s heir.” Kaoru and Kyousuke no reaction, Mioko surprised and Gokurakuin family look tense. Towako couldn’t control her emotions that she expresses her disbelief over what is happening. She tells them that they are doing as they please, without even consulting her parents about this. “You’ve didn’t even consider our feelings! *teary-eyed* Setsuna is already our family’s important member..” Setsuna becomes flustered over this. Tokiko and Yuuga worriedly look at Towako. Yuuga tries to tell Towako to calm down but Towako couldn’t. She thinks that she couldn’t forgive this wherein they’ll get Setsuna back just because his illness is already cured. Towako also feels guilty for Setuna wanted to tell her something earlier yet she unexpectedly didn’t listen. She thinks that in the end, it just forced Setsuna to think things for himself and decide on things by himself over this important issue. Kaoru scratches his head and apologizes for interrupting. He tells Kanmitsuki that it is unfair to just suddenly say this kind of things without even consulting the other party first. “In this world, there are bonds that are stronger than blood ties.”
When Kanmitsuki father tries to justify it, Kyousuke says that even if it is so, in the end, Setsuna would want to return to his own flesh and blood. “Wasn’t it a rule in Kanmitsuki that only the eldest son can inherit the family business? They have not fully given up Setsuna and isn’t now the time to call him back?” Mioko is surprised by what Kyousuke is saying. Kyousuke looks at Towako and says, “..For Setsuna, this is also a very good thing! In the end, he cannot inherit the Gokurakuin family.” Towako is taken aback by that. Setsuna tries to protest that isn’t the reason why he is.. Tesshin says that whatever it is, it seems that now isn’t the time to hold the meeting so they’ll have a momentary break. He urges the concerned parties to properly consult and discuss things over first. He considers this is a priority than the emergency concerning the direction of the economy which they will talk about later on. Yuuga is surprise when Towako and her parents look serious-scary at Setsuna. They quickly grab Setsuna before running off with him. Yuuga sweatdrops and calls out for them to wait for him. Mitsuya quietly looks at them. At the waiting room, they inquire Setsuna what’s going on and did the Kanmitsuki family called him there today. Tokiko asks if he really wants to go back to that family. To Towako’s surprise, Setsuna sadly says yes. He quickly tells them not to misunderstand for it isn’t because he is unsatisfied about anything when he is with them nor because he is ambitious over inheriting the family. Towako asks then, why. Setsuna tells them when he was young he hated his weak and very sickly body that he thought of himself as a burden to his parents. “To be taken under the care of the Gokurakuin family.. I’m very happy.. Truly happy.. But here.. I’m only just stubbornly running away.. I’m always running away.. Running away from my parents.. I’m also running away from what I truly think.. *Yuuga looks thoughtful* I do not want to run away anymore.. I want to find a new me! So I’m going back to that family..” Teary-eyed Tokiko says that since he said it that way, they cannot say anything more. Setsuna apologizes to his father, mother and Towako. Crying Towako says that she doesn’t want that, she disagree with that. “Why do you have to go? You’re not running away! Can’t you always stay in our family?” Towako doesn’t want Setsuna to go back to that cold-hearted family.
Towako keeps on crying. Setsuna remembers crying young Towako during that snow storm when he was separated from her because of his illness. He reaches out to her but he stops himself and just looks away. Yuuga feels sad over everything but he tells Towako that even if it is so sudden, Setsuna is also troubled. Looking at Setsuna, Yuuga says that it may seem that he is leaving [voluntarily] but it is definitely feels like ‘one must go’. Yuuga remembers Setsuna telling him that he is the only one who can protect Towako if something happens. Yuuga asks Towako, “How can you be so foolish? For even if Setsuna is going back to the Kanmitsuki family, things won’t change between you two, right?” Towako looks at Setsuna and says that it won’t change. “We will forever.. be a really close family member.. one family..” After Tokiko comforts her daughter and Setsuna leaves, Towako thinks that Setsuna is leaving. “The one who is always with me since I was young.. is now going to leave. It seems like getting married yet it isn’t like that! For Setsuna to go back.. he’ll be someone else’s family! But since Setsuna dared do that decision, I can only..” At the other meeting room, Mioko asks Kyousuke how could he say those things earlier and how did he know about the Kanmitsuki’s family rule. She is surprised when Kyousuke holds her face. He smiles and tells her, “Intelligent girls can be quite irritating [/hate]..” Tense Mioko looks at him in surprise. While walking with Utsugi, Setsuna is bothered about making Towako cry. He is surprised when someone says, “Not bad at all..” Setsuna sees smiling Ritsuki. He says, “Family, huh? – how nice.. *putting arm around Setsuna* Ah~ From today on, have fun [/play] with us..” Flashback: Young Towako held young Setsuna’s hands and told him that she’ll protect him. Setsuna happily smiled and said, “Then, wait for me to grow up, then when that time comes..” End flashback. Towako snaps out of it when Yuuga calls out to her. She looks up to see that Kaoru’s father is telling the others about something. Towako realizes that she is has been daydreaming during the Godaimeika meeting. Yuuga asks if she is alright. Towako tells him that she is and she apologizes [for making him worry]. She glances at the other side and sees Setsuna seated with his family. She thinks that even if they are in the same room yet it feels as if Setsuna is really far away.
After the meeting, Gokurakuin and Kanmitsuki families meet wherein Kanmitsuki father informs them that they will formally take Setsuna away after a week and to keep in touch during that time. Someone says okay. After the Kanmitsuki family left, Setsuna looks at his sister who looks really glum. Setsuna calls out to her and tells her to please not show such a miserable expression. “Sister, you have Tsubaki and you also have Yuuga to accompany you! You won’t be lonely anymore, right?” Towako looks flustered for Setsuna has always only been thinking of her. Towako tries to tell him that this and..[are not the same], Setsuna forces a smile and says, “I will be okay! As long as sister, you are happy--” This comment somewhat surprises Towako as Yuuga looks on. Setsuna tells them that he is going ahead but he’ll go home tonight. Tokiko says okay and they’ll talk until then. Towako looks nervously as she watches Setsuna, with Utsugi, leave. She doesn’t know why she feels really uneasy and will Setsuna leave just like this. Flashback: To the time when Ritsuki, Setsuna, Utsugi and Saho are together after the flower arrangement contest, Setsuna shouted, “Go back to Kanmitsuki?!” Ritsuki said that lately it has been talked about making Setsuna go back to that side. “Have you agreed on it?” Setsuna exclaimed how could he for that is the family that has abandoned him. Ritsuki says that he heard that some things aren’t okay and this time around, it appears that his younger brother isn’t needed [anymore]. Setsuna is shock to hear that. Ritsuki commented that Setsuna’s father is really willful [/do as one pleases]. He smiled and said, “This time around, it is okay for them to make use of you!” Setsuna asked, “Make use..?” Ritsuki said, “That’s right, after inheriting the family business! You only need to dominate [over it]!” End flashback. Utsugi asks Setsuna if this is okay. Setsuna looks sideways to his family then says, ya. “That guy, Nigami Ritsuki! He said that his goal is..” Flashback: Setsuna asked if he did that, what advantage is that to Ritsuki. Ritsuki smiled and said, “Advantage? Of there, there is. My goal is..” End flashback. Setsuna says, “That guy’s goal is.. to destroy the Godaimeika. If that is so, then sister will also be fall into a crisis! I absolutely won’t let him succeed..” Flashback: Young Setsuna held Towako’s hand and said, “When I grow up, when that time comes! It’s my turn to protect sister!” End flashback. Setsuna says, “Definitely..!”
Back to the others, Tokiko, with Nobu, says that that will go and greet the others before coming back. After they left, Yuuga looks at depressed Towako. He holds her hand and this made her lean on his shoulder. Towako looks at the side to see blushing Mioko, standing behind the bushes and looking at them. She calls out to Mioko. Mioko keeps on apologizing for disturbing them. Embarrassed Towako and Yuuga quickly distance themselves from each other as Towako tells her that it is okay. Towako says that she hasn’t been able to properly give her greetings. She asks if Mioko is already married with Kyousuke and congratulations to them. Towako notices that Mioko looks flustered-sad that she asks Mioko what the matter is. Mioko says that it is regarding this that she came to consult something with them. Towako and Yuuga are puzzled. Mioko confides to them that after getting married, there are times when Kyousuke would suddenly act cold [towards her]. Yuuga says that maybe because he is caught off guard on suddenly becoming the husband of a good family. Mioko says no, for Kyousuke’s whole personality seems to have changed. “Everyday, he is always on the computer and it seems that he is always talking with someone on the telephone.” To Towako and Mioko’s surprise, Yuuga asks if it is a girl. Mioko tells him no, before she occasionally manages to hear a bit. “It sounds as if it’s some Ritsu! type of person..” Yuuga remembers Setsuna’s warning. When Mioko is about to say the surname, Yuuga says that it’s Nigami. Mioko is surprised that Yuuga knew. Then, Tsubaki appears and tells Yuuga that is right, it is that person. “I’ve finally investigated it! The other party whom Kyousuke is talking with is Nigami Ritsuki-- Towako-ojousama, you also know that person!” This surprises Towako. In some other room, Tesshin is on the phone. He seems to be in a panic as he shouts, “What did you say? What? The majority shareholder, he? Quickly do something, you useless trash! Be careful or else, I’ll fry you, you squid!” Tesshin is surprised when someone says that it seems that he is quite troubled. Tesshin looks at the door and exclaims that he is from the Yachiougi family. It is smiling Kyousuke.
Tesshin shouts that he’s a rude fellow and how could he just go in there. “This is my library, quickly leave this place!” Kyousuke smiles sinisterly and says, “Don’t say such words for we know how to resolve that problem!” Tesshin asks, “‘We’! ..?” Kyousuke says, “Yup! We are..” Ritsuki starts walking into the door and says, “It’s the first time we’ve met! Father-sama..” Tesshin looks tense. Back to the others, they also look tense when they learned from Tsubaki that Ritsu is Nigami Ritsuki, the son of Takadono Tesshin. Yuuga asks if that means that Ritsuki is also a young master. Towako asks if it is possible that Tesshin himself didn’t know that he has a son. Tsubaki says, a little bit, for he is an illegitimate son. Towako is surprised by this that she wonders what Ritsuki’s goal is that he went to get close to them. Towako says that he is lying when he said that he lost his memory. “Does Mizuno know about this?” Towako is surprised when Kaoru approaches them and asks, “What about Saho?” Back inside, Tesshin is taken aback as he exclaims, “You are..” Ritsuki smiles and asks if he doesn’t have any impression. “Doesn’t my face look very much like? That woman, whom you had abandoned before!” Looking tense as he remembers the woman whom Ritsuki is referring to, Tesshin exclaims that it is just nonsense for him to say he is his child. “And even if you are my son, what do you plan to do right now? If you want money, I’ve already given that woman some money to spend when I broke up with her. I don’t have any money to give you! Why don’t you leave! Someone, come here!” Ritsuki looks downwards and mutters that he is really such a useless guy. Grabbing Tesshin’s collar, Ritsuki angrily says, “I don’t need your stinking money! My goal is to thoroughly make you accountable*!” [*it is like ‘I’ll make you pay back with interest for the wrong that you had done’.] Smiling Kyousuke says, “Takadono-san, we are here to do some buy-sell and also to earn some money! [We] want to buy your company!” Tesshin is asking what he is saying when he suddenly realizes something. “Could it be that you guys [] the stocks..” Kyousuke says that is right, they’ve already bought a huge portion of his stocks. “We already got all of the areas covered. You can not do any bad things anymore right? It will be quite tragic if the thing about you embezzling the donation is exposed! Let’s see how you are going to get out from this!” Tesshin nervously asks if it is the Yachiougi’s properties [that they used]. Kyousuke ignores his question and just says that is his suggestion, that Tesshin gives everything to them. “It’s the best thing to do in this situation!” They were surprised when someone shouts, “What did you say!” Serious and quiet earlier, Ritsuki breaks into a smile and exclaims that everyone is here. Towako and the others had gone to the library.
Preparing to leave, Ritsuki says, “Then, I’ll wait for the good news! Father-sama.” Tesshin looks surprised and tense. Kaoru shouts for Ritsuki to wait. Towako wonders if Ritsuki is really Tesshin’s.. “Does he have a grudge against Takadono-san? I definitely have to stop him!” Inside the room, only Mioko and Kyousuke are left. Mioko stammers as she asks if it is really true, Kyousuke is Ritsuki’s accomplice. She starts crying. She asks, “Is it also because of this, that you married me.. to destroy the Yachiougi family?” Without any reaction, Kyousuke tells her, “Even if that is so, what are you going to do? Are you going to divorce me? All of Yachiougi’s properties are already transferred into my name! You and your grandparents’ future are in my hands! Didn’t I tell you before! ..I really hate intelligent girls..” [<-Ouch; insult to injury] Mioko is stunned then her eyes darken. Meanwhile, Kaoru and others are going after Ritsuki. Kaoru shouts for him to wait. Ritsuki shouts that he’s too noisy and he doesn’t have anything else to say to them. Kaoru shouts that even so, they have something that they want to say to him. Grabbing Ritsuki’s shoulder to turn him around, Kaoru shouts what he did to Saho. Ritsuki smiles and tells him that shouldn’t Kaoru shoulder a big portion of the blame. Kaoru asks, what. Ritsuki tells him that he only gave it a push and with that, the plan went smoothly. “Oh right, Mizuno family is already on the decline.. They no longer have any support and privileges within the political circles! Haha.. the next heir’s throne has been snatched away! Renjou family is already at a dead end! Yachiougi family will also become insignificant [/exist only in name]. And soon, Takadono family will also become bankrupt..” Teary-eyed Towako shouts why he is doing this. “What would you benefit from this? If you have a grudge with Takadono-san, then can’t you two just sit down and properly talk this out.. The Renjou and Yachiougi families haven’t done any injustice to you that would warrant revenge!” Ritsuki scoffs it off and tells Towako that she is still naive as ever. “Properly talk? With that guy. Haha! My mother used to be a servant of the Takadono family.. That guy has fallen for her that he forced himself on her and, something happened between them! After being satisfied, he gave her some money then send her away.. Destroying other people’s lives! Yet, even thinking of using some money to resolve it! Do you even know how I and my mother lived on during those years? After mother died from exhaustion, do you know how I lived? You would never know! You guys are just some rich, all money and no brain, second generation! I hate money! And any rich people who easily disposes of money for one’s convenience! I’m going to ruin your lives and position!” Towako becomes scared over that look in Ritsuki’s eyes, which is the same as before, as if one is going to be engulfs in darkness.
When Ritsuki is about to leave, Yuuga angrily says, “Don’t play that ‘suffering’ card again!” [<- It is like he is justifying what he is doing because of what he suffered.] Ritsuki looks surprised then he turns around to them. While Towako is surprised by what Yuuga said, Yuuga tells Ritsuki that whatever he is thinking, he [Yuuga], who is originally poor, cannot also comprehend it. “But, regarding what you are doing now, what’s the difference with those rich people who disposes of money for one’s convenience?” Kaoru calls out to Yuuga to not enrage Ritsuki and make things worse. Yuuga tells him to quit acting calm when that guy did a cruel thing to his family. Ritsuki says that just like what Kaoru said, it seems that Yuuga still doesn’t understand the situation. “Sooner or later, I’ll also destroy you guys..” While Towako looks tense, Yuuga answers back, “Then go ahead and try! I’m not afraid of a guy.. whose head got carried away by money!” Ritsuki smiles and says, “..Then let’s try out that proposal! Next time, it will be your [Yuuga and others] turn!” After Ritsuki left, Kaoru scolds Yuuga if he is an idiot for he just made themselves into Ritsuki’s target. “Didn’t I tell you not to provoke him! This isn’t only about you, this is about Gokurakuin family.. or even the whole Godaimeika!” Yuuga exclaims that he doesn’t care much about those. “Right now, isn’t the time to mind dignity [/losing face]! When one’s cherished thing [/person] is hurt, how could I just keep on being quiet!” Kaoru sighs and says that he unexpectedly got lectured by Yuuga. As Kaoru is about to leave, he tells them that because of the urgency of the current affairs, they should establish a countermeasure to deal with it. “Tonight, I and my father will go to the Gokurakuin house. If you can, it is best to also call Setsuna..” Towako says okay. Towako thinks that just like what Yuuga said, this isn’t the time to be scared for it is necessary to act in response [to the situation]. At Setsuna’s place, Utsugi screams, “Nigami Ritsuki?! Ah..” He covers his mouth as Tsubaki says that it seems that he already knows. Utsugi cannot answer back so Tsubaki tells him to forget it. “Tonight, together with the Renjou family, we are going to talk about countermeasures and they would want young master Setsuna to also participate so tell him about it.” Utsugi tells her that he thinks that generally, Setsuna won’t join them. Tsubaki asks if that means Setsuna has his own way of method [of handling it]. Utsugi says ya.
After a pause, Tsubaki asks if he is also going to the Kanmitsuki family. Utsugi tells her yes, that is what he is going to ask their master. After another pause, Tsubaki says is that so. She turns around and tells him that she’ll just inform the others that Setsuna doesn’t plan to attend. Utsugi then shouts to Tsubaki that they don’t plan on becoming the enemy. “Young master Setsuna is considering Towako-ojousama as his number one priority, I also.. If something happens to the Gokurakuin family, I’ll definitely help you, Tsubaki. *happy* So, we are the same as before, nothing has changed!” Tsubaki looks at him and asks why isn’t it, ‘if something happens to Tsubaki’. Surprised, Utsugi says that it is because he feels that nothing bad will happen to her [that she cannot escape from]. Tsubaki says that is true. “But, if something happens to you, I won’t go and help you. *Utsugi goes into shock. Tsubaki blushes a bit* So, you better take care of yourself.” Utsugi happily smiles and says, “Yup!” As Tsubaki leaves, Setsuna asks Utsugi if this is really okay. “It is okay even if you stay with the Gokurakuin family.” Utsugi says no. He looks at Setsuna and says, “I’m going with you.” Setsuna tenderly smiles over this. He then says that there is something he wanted to ask before. Utsugi asks what it is. Setsuna asks him about the what is the feelings [/relationship] between him and Tsubaki. Utsugi blushes and happily says that he thinks that their feelings for each other are quite good and Tsubaki is very nice. “Ah, were you worried about me? Even if people frequently says that we aren’t a match, but actually there’s no problem.” Setsuna says he knows already, forget it. [<- Setsuna seems to realize that Utsugi is the clueless type or Utsugi probably thinks that Setsuna is worried about Tsubaki’s ‘bullying’. =P] Soon, at the bedroom, Towako is bothered about what Ritsuki saying that he hates money and those who uses money for their convenience. She snaps out of it when Yuuga calls out to her and asks if she is alright. Towako smiles and says that she is okay, she is just a bit tired. Yuuga apologizes. Since Towako is puzzled, he tells her that it is for provoking that guy. He just said the things in his mind and perhaps, he should have thought of it first. Towako smiles and tells him that it is alright for they already told their parents and Tsubaki is there with them. Kaoru also said that they can draw up some financial countermeasures for their companies and stocks so there’s definitely a way [through this]. Yuuga sweatdrops and says that it seems that Kaoru knows about this stuff for he has experience in it. There is a scene of the just finished meeting: Kaoru lecturing Tokiko and Towako about the papers they got which is messed up and tells them to quickly get the current figures in the internet. [<- Ah, guesswork because the words are quite small.] Towako tells him that if he didn’t say those things, she would definitely still be trembling from hand to foot. Towako really felt that Ritsuki’s darkness is going to swallow her.
Towako sadly tells Yuuga that until now, she never thought about having money or perhaps not having money. She thinks that it is natural to have money so she doesn’t know what is called ‘poor’. “That person’s hatred feelings for someone who is rich, I cannot in anyway come to comprehend it..” Yuuga hugs her and says that kind of thing, he also cannot comprehend it and it isn’t necessary for them to comprehend it. “Geez, do not think about that guy’s affairs anymore.” He is surprised when Towako looks at him. She then turns around to him and hugs him tight. Towako tells him that Mioko has already gone home and she doesn’t know if Mioko is alright. Then, there is also Saho. Yuuga tells her to call Saho up later on. Towako says okay. Towako thinks that currently, Tesshin-san is in a daze [over everything] and Renjou’s disciples are deserting them. “Everyone are unknowingly and unconsciously being swallowed by, then later on.. But..” Teary-eyed Towako tells Yuuga, “Please stay at my side.” Yuuga looks surprised. They look at each other and kiss. “Even if tomorrow, I would to lose everything.. it will be okay as long as you stay at my side..” Yuuga then hugs Towako. Later on, Tsubaki informs everyone that the Takadono family has become bankrupt. She thought it is necessary to immediately inform them about this. “The stocks and properties have all fallen into Nigami’s hand. Things have become intense [/progressed] quickly compared to what [I/we] imagined.” Tokiko says that it is alright since they knew of it ahead of them because of Towako and they already did some countermeasures together with Renjou-san so there is no need to worry. Later on, walking to school/outside their house, Towako worriedly says that even if her mother said so, but isn’t there anything that they can do and is it really alright for them to just leisurely go to school like this. Yuuga says that if there is something they can do, that is to directly talk with that guy but then, how can they possibly meet up with that guy. To their shock, Ritsuki appears between them and happily asks, “Do you guys want to see me?” After the two scream in shock, Ritsuki asks what’s with that reaction for weren’t they looking for him. “But, the one I want, is only Towako.” While Yuuga is shielding Towako from Ritsuki, he didn’t notice that there are a couple of goons behind them. They quickly grab Towako. Just when Yuuga turns to help her, one of the goons punches him in the stomach. Yuuga falls down in pain and he can only look on helplessly at Towako who calls for him while being taken away forcibly to a black limousine. Inside the car, Ritsuki somewhat hugs flustered Towako and asks, “Towako.. then, what am I going to do [with you]?”
Towako wakes up and finds herself in a dark room [<- because the curtains are closed]. She wonders why she is there. Then, her eyes widen in surprise. She realizes that she is lying on the sofa with her hands tied behind her back. Her arms are also bounded as well as her feet. [Hm..isn’t it a bit too much? ^^; To be sure that she cannot escape?] While she is wondering why she is tied up, someone asks if she is awake. She looks up to see Ritsuki, sitting on the other sofa, reading a magazine. Ritsuki says that she really slept well that it is already mid-noon. Upon seeing him, Towako realizes that Ritsuki had grabbed her and took her into the car. Since she is fighting against them, they made her lose consciousness [using chloroform]. Towako worriedly looks at Ritsuki and thinks that she has been kidnapped. Holding a box of Pizza Cut, Ritsuki says that just in time, the pizza has been delivered and they can eat together. Towako sits up and shouts if he is joking. “What place is this? Where’s Yuuga? Did you guys do anything to Yuuga? Quickly answer me!” Ritsuki quietly looks at her. Pulling open the curtains, Ritsuki tells her that compared to her husband, shouldn’t she be worrying more about herself. Towako is shock that they are high up in a building. Ritsuki tells her that they are at the top building of a 32nd floored building. “Because the name is fake, they won’t be able to investigate and find me here. And, the best sound proofing equipment is installed here that even secret signals cannot get through. By the way, this is a one-way glass. [<- no one can see inside] How about it, isn’t it fit to become a prison room?” Looking tense over the mention of prison, Towako asks why he is doing this. Ritsuki smiles as he is about to drink his softdrink, Coke Shock. He says, “Because in doing this, won’t it bring about the ultimate upsetting effect? As far as he [Yuuga] is concerned..” At the surveillance/computer room, Yuuga curses as to how come they still cannot find Towako. Three people bow and apologize. It seems that Tsubaki is doing something on the computer. Towako’s parents are standing at the side. Tokiko is teary-eyed and worried about Towako. Yuuga is really frustrated as he remembers teary-eyed Towako holding up her arm towards him as they took her away. Yuuga apologizes to the parents when he was obviously with Towako at that time. Tokiko tells him that it isn’t his fault and he shouldn’t blame himself. She tries to assure him that Towako is definitely okay. Yuuga clenches his fist and curses as he remembers that last night, Towako was asking him to stay at her side.
Suddenly, Yuuga’s cellphone rings. The number is hidden. He answers it. On the other line, someone says, “It’s me, Yuuga..” Everyone is surprised when Yuuga shouts Ritsuki’s name. “You jerk, where did you bring Towako! You better not do anything reckless!” Holding the phone away from his ear, Ritsuki says that he’s too loud and if he is looking for Towako, she is here. Yuuga hears Towako calling out to him. Yuuga calls Towako back. “Hello.. Quickly bring her back, you jerk!” Sitting beside Towako and putting his arm around her, Ritsuki says that will depend on Yuuga’s actions. Yuuga shouts what he meant by that. Ritsuki tells him, “Yesterday, you deny the power of money, since it is like that, then why don’t you relinquish it. It’s very easy, you only have to return to the beginning as ‘Takatou Yuuga’ who doesn’t have anything. You and Towako, just have to split up.” This surprises Yuuga and Towako. While Towako nervously asks what he is talking about, Ritsuki continues to tell Yuuga, “Renounce it, together with Gokurakuin’s properties. If you do that, then I’m going to send Towako back. Listen up, you first prepare the divorce application, if you don’t..” To Towako’s surprise, Ritsuki goes near her. Towako exclaims, “! Don’t.. No, what are you doing, don’t touch me! *Yuuga calls out Towako’s name* Stop, don’t.. No!” Then Yuuga looks tense when the line went dead. It turns out that Ritsuki is just tickling Towako who keeps on shouting what he is doing and he should stop it. ^^;; While walking at the hallways, Tsubaki follows Yuuga and tells him to wait, where he is going. Yuuga says that he doesn’t know but he cannot just sit around. Tsubaki tells him that he cannot go out for if something happens to him, they’ll.. Yuuga asks what is he to do. Facing Tsubaki, Yuuga shouts “Should I just obediently divorce with her?!” Tsubaki says of course not. “For Towako-ojousama, young master Yuuga is irreplaceable. If the situation ends up like that, she will definitely be depressed, so that is something that won’t happen..” Yuuga tells her that is also something that he cannot endure but if this keeps up, then that person.. Tsubaki tells him that right now, they are still looking for Ritsuki’s whereabouts. “I’ll definitely find him, and rescue Towako-ojousama. Please bear with it for a while..” After a pause, flustered Yuuga apologizes and says that she must also be in anguish. Somewhat calmed down, Yuuga mutters Towako’s name.
Back to that apartment, Towako keeps on laughing as she shouts for him to stop [tickling her]. “Hahaha.. you better stop while you’re ahead!” Towako quickly gives Ritsuki a headbutt. While Ritsuki holds his head in pain, Towako shouts what he meant by what he said a while ago. “Stop joking around and take it back!” Ritsuki angrily shouts back, “Why you, you are a prisoner, so act like one [/get serious]!” Towako angrily shouts, “That is impossible, idiot!” This irks Ritsuki. Crying, Towako exclaims that for him to do that, how can she just keep quiet about it. “How many more people are you going to involve before you’ll stop! (Renjou family, Mizuno-chan, Mioko-ojousama.. everyone is all.. because of this person...) How can you do such a thing! You’re cruel! You’re not a person! You’re a devil! A demon!” To her surprise, Ritsuki starts laughing and says that no wonder it’s her, for she is quite lively. Standin by the window, he says, “But, the idiot is you. Not only were you kidnapped, you also cannot get out of this room. The police won’t come and no one will come and save you. So, it means that I’m the only person whom you can depend on. So while Yuuga go and prepare the divorce papers, isn’t it better for you to just be nice a bit.” Towako shouts at him, “He won’t divorce me! He’ll come and save me! Definitely!” Towako thinks that is right, for they promised to be together forever. Ritsuki looks at her and approaches her. “..You called me a demon, right? Perhaps, you are correct. Because, I really like to see the expression of someone who is in despair so-- *holds her face* if [you] made me unhappy, I would really want to make the other party be in despair.” Towako becomes frightened when Ritsuki suddenly pushes her down on the sofa and he is on top of her. Towako shouts, ‘no..’. Ritsuki tells her to be serious a bit, for is it okay with her if something happens to her family. This surprises Towako again that she thinks, “What.. No.. But--” Ritsuki looks serious and tells her, “..it is all your fault, because you keep on saying Yuuga, Yuuga, how annoying to death..” As Ritsuki leans to her, Towako thinks, “Someone! *Ritsuki kisses crying Towako* Save me.. Yuuga..” Back at the Gokurakuin residence, there is a hood peeking out the bushes. It is Yuuga. Looking around while trying to sneak out, Yuuga thinks, “I’m sorry, Tsubaki. I cannot just do nothing. Darn it.. nothing ought to have done to her, right?! *runs off* Towako..!” The last scene is someone, probably Ritsuki holding Towako [‘s shoulder?] and her bow tie is already removed.
Like before, if you just read all that, thank you ^^ This is about 20 pages worth of summary. =P *dance of joy* And, yes, this series is finally updated up to the recent Chinese scans. Hoho, around 51 chapters in 5 months..thank you for reading all that especially those who tagged in their thanks, it has been quite encouraging. ^-^ Anyway, about the series, it’s quite intense, right? Hehe, I ended up finishing it all. First of all, my heart goes to Setsuna. It’s amazing what he’ll do for Towako and her parents since he decided to go back to his cold-hearted parents. I guess he is really grateful to them for taking him in and he’ll do whatever it is, he can do. Of course, part of the reason is to discover a ‘new world’ for himself and stop jealousy from eating through him. Miju and Sadao have been a great help. I’m still waiting to see Yuuga’s reaction when he learns that Miju has a thing for Setsuna =P It’s also nice that Utsugi will be going with him. How loyal of him and he’s really cute when he’s around Tsubaki. I’m thinking that maybe Setsuna is really depressed like that since it seems like he has been ‘left out of the family’ twice. First, in his own family because he was sickly and there is a new heir, and second, when Yuuga came in the Gokurakuin family even if there is a promise to be ‘together forever’ with Towako. It must have felt awful. It seems that Ritsuki is keeping his hands off him for now. I don’t think that Ritsuki trust him that much since I’m sure Kyousuke knows how much Setsuna loves his sister. I guess for both Ritsuki and Setsuna, it is a case of putting one’s enemies close to watch over them and make a move. I wonder though what Setsuna is planning. Then, there’s Mioko. The poor girl. After what Kyousuke said, I would want to wring that guy’s neck. I hope that Mioko can somehow make him get what he deserves later on. Hm..can she especially since she is quite timid and everything? Tesshin is also another jerk and so, I don’t really feel sorry for him. If you read The One, I think what happened to Tesshin would be a more satisfying punishment to the twins’ father. =P Of course, Ritsuki went overboard when he starts causing trouble to people who doesn’t have anything to do with his hang-ups in life. Somehow, he seems like a real bad guy and sometimes, he isn’t especially with that ‘tickle you’ scene. ^^; It makes me wonder if he is also used by Kyousuke or somehow, there is still a part of him that is good. Hehe, I think he has just fallen for her. Kyousuke comes out to me as ‘the real bad guy’ but of course, we still do not know his backstory and why he is helping Ritsuki or how they met. Of course, if he really does something to Towako, I’m sure that three guys will really not let him off. Ah, cycle of revenge. Hm..from what’s happening, it makes me think that Kaoru is right, they should have provoked Ritsuki to do something. ^^; I do hope that Yuuga does manage to do something and not make things worse because of not being able to wait. It isn’t exactly good to just run off with no plans, right? Somehow, I’m hoping that Setsuna will help Towako but then, right now, it is important to make Ritsuki think that he is an ally. I wonder what will happen next.. I’m beginning to think that this is a pretty good ‘rich people’ story since it got all kinds of ‘rich people’ covered from good to bad, strong to timid, etc + almost all have a pair. =P Scans by Mercury Studio and 17kkmh.com
Word of the day:
The troubles that we face each day reveal how much we need the Lord; they test our faith and strength of will and help us then to trust God’s Word. ~ D. De Haan
Raws for Vampire Knight 70 and Kaichou wa Maid-sama! 59 are out in this site by 鏡花水月. Hehe, obviously, she already got her copy. ^^ I might not be writing a teaser/summary on both series because I’m not too impressed in regards to what happened in those series and also because I’m trying to finish Ojousama wa Oyomesama summary for this weekend or early next week. VK 70 seems to be mostly about Yuuki gathering up the rest of Kaname’s friends to probably look for him. I did lol-ed over that stupid drawing picture of Yuuki when she is trying to look for someone. Hm..don’t they have photographs in their world? ^^; Anyway, I’m glad that Hanabusa emo scenes are short and it seems that he snapped out of it and he is going to help Yuuki. I don’t need another emo character in this series. As for Zero and Yuuki meetings, I think that they are still acting casual yet someone I kept imagining that they suddenly quit pretending and hug each other or something. =P Anyway, I think Sara is going to make a move soon. Takuma’s role in all this do make me wonder if he is a spy for Kaname or ‘butler/companion’ for Sara ^^; As for KwMS! 59, it is more school life stuff and I think Usui kept on teasing Misaki about telling the others about their relationship. Well, we got another kiss in this chapter. According to SA, the 4 day trip will be in the next chapter and will be 40 pages long. It made me think that this chapter isn’t that important for the author wants to do something big on the 60th chapter. Hehe, I’m kind of expecting the trip to be on this chapter. ^^;
La Corda d'Oro [Final Movement]
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Kahoko is flustered after being told by Len that he is very disappointed with her. Outside, Len just stands out of the door with eyes closed and looking serious. While walking at the hallway, Kahoko’s friend asks why Kahoko is so down. She looks at Kahoko then gives Kahoko a smack on the back. She tells Kahoko to cheer up for isn’t she going to perform at the university’s school festival. To her surprise, Kahoko learns that Len and others have decided to perform there, too. Later on, Ousaki tells them that they are in charge of the venue [/will be performing] and it seems that this has been hastily decided on. Aoi is quite nervous then he looks at Kahoko who looks surprised. She cannot believe it and will she will play in front of Len. Aoi then tells everyone that they should practice. Ousaki agrees with him for they should it will be completed soon so they don’t have much time left to relax. While Aoi is telling Keiichi to tell him of his mistakes, Kahoko is still tense over what Len said that it isn’t worthwhile to listen to her playing. Soon, it is the school festival. Kazuki tells Azuma that Kahoko and others will be playing in the afternoon. Azuma says that he heard about that news. Meanwhile, Kahoko and others learn that their performance has been cancelled because the organizer made a mistake of inviting too many musicians outside of school and they only have a certain amount of time allotted for the performance. In short, to make way for the others, Kahoko and others were bumped off. Ousaki apologizes to everyone since they practiced so hard. While Aoi tells him that it isn’t his fault, Kahoko is somewhat relieved over the news. Then, she tenses up when Keiichi calls out to Len. Ousaki asks Len if he is going to the dress rehearsal. Len says he is and what about them, are they going, too. Len is surprised to learn that their performance has been cancelled. He asks why. Then, he looks at Kahoko who looks tense-flustered. She sighs and says that it is because of some sequence [problem] and it cannot be helped. Len looks at her in surprise. He then mutters, “Am I.. such an idiot?” He walks away and Kahoko is puzzled by that remark. In the room, Len drops his bags on the table that someone asks him what the matter is. Len didn’t answer but just look serious-thoughtful.
At the audience seats, Kazuki and Azuma learn that their performance has been cancelled. Kazuki really wanted to hear them play. Ousaki says that it cannot be helped and it’s really regrettable. Keiichi says that they really practiced hard. Ryoutaro says that is right and asks Hino if it is so. Kahoko just says, ya. While Len and his group are playing, Kahoko looks depressed for she kept on making Len angry lately. Kahoko remembers Len asking if that is what she is going to tell him and can she easily take back the words she said before. Then, she also remembers Len asking if he is such an idiot. Kahoko realizes something. It is when Len is leaving, Kahoko told him that she’ll do her best. She realizes that Len is asking himself if he is an idiot since he believed those words that she told him before. While everyone is applauding over the performance, Kahoko cannot believe that she would actually thought of ‘that cannot be helped’ and ‘this is okay’ type of things. Aoi is surprised when Kahoko suddenly stands up. Outside the building, Aoi asks what happened to Kahoko that she suddenly said about wanting to play then suddenly started running outside. They ask her if she plans to play outside. Flustered Kahoko who seems to be holding her violin case says that ‘it is because..’ Keiichi tells her that he’ll get his cello which he left at the preparation room. Ousaki and Aoi smile at each other and say that they go and play together. Later on, Len’s friend tells Len that it seems that there is an activity going on outside. Outside, Kahoko and the others are performing to the enjoyment of people. Kahoko feels a bit embarrassed for she was uneasy that she said that ‘[practicing] seems like a waste of time and effort’. If she acknowledges defeat mentally, then what’s left for her. And, if she keeps on feeling depressed after hearing other people play really well, then she really cannot be saved. Azuma comments that Kahoko’s playing is a bit stiff. Kazuki agrees but.. Ousaki tells Kahoko to relax. Soon, Kahoko starts to play well as she thinks that gradually, she also becomes aware of it. “That time when I met Lili. *Ryoutaro and others are happy over Kahoko’s playing* Met with everyone.. *Kahoko smiles while playing and Len looks surprised as he watches them play* And met with the violin.. it’s really great.” [<- or it’s really good that I’ve met Lili, etc.]
Soon, it is night with the full moon hanging on the sky. Kahoko passes by a window and thinks that it is the place where everything started but no one is inside there, of course.. She looks surprised as she looks towards the roof, hearing someone playing a violin. She wonders why, why he always, why would Len always appear here. She opens the door to the roof to see Len playing his violin. “Why is it that every time I want to see him.. Tsukimori’s violin music will always echo here..” She quickly runs to him and hugs him from behind. [Hehe, return hug to the time when Len did this to her =P; full moon scene and Len’s surname has the word ‘moon’.] This surprises Len that he turns around and calls out to her. Kahoko snaps out of it and is surprised by what she is doing. She pulls away and apologizes to him. Len tells her to wait. He holds blushing Kahoko’s arm and apologizes. He tells her that he had heard her play today. This surprises Kahoko. Len asks, “Can..I believe in you?” Kahoko blushes in surprise as she remembers Len wondering if he is such an idiot. Kahoko says that he can. She apologizes for what happened earlier. To her shock, Len starts to tell her that she hasn’t practice enough for she made a lot of mistakes and there are a lot of places wherein she is depending on Ousaki’s playing. Kahoko blushes and thinks that what he said is true. Len says, “But that kind of performance is very much like you style. Intense. Straightforward. *Touches her face* That is how you had deeply captivated me, whether it’s your violin or you, yourself.” Kahoko goes, ‘Huh? Len [thinks/likes] of me..’ Len lets go and apologizes. Len is surprised when Kahoko suddenly holds his hand and asks what he just said, what he meant by what he said. This made Len blush really red and say that it means what it means. Len clasps her hand and says, “Geez, you can always disrupt my heart.” Blushing a bit, Len smiles at blushing-surprised Kahoko. Then, Len hugs her. Watching them, Lili the fairy is quite upset because they should be kissing at this part. Looking at still blushing-surprise Kahoko, Lili smiles and remembers the time when he asks Kahoko if she can see him. Lili thinks that he will always be at her side as long as she loves music. Then, there are various scenes of the cast in school practicing or just plain smiling. Someone asks Kahoko if it is already time. Kahoko hurries up and then heads out of her home. She happily says that she’s going. “I will always grant you music’s happiness.” The End.
Good thing that Kahoko quickly realizes what’s making Len angry/disappointed before it is too late. Len and Kahoko’s scene is quite cute. Hehe, Len made a slip of the tongue regarding how he feels for her and it is pretty much like a confession. =P The ending does seem rushed but I guess the author doesn’t want to dwell more on Kahoko’s playing or life without Len for such a long time. Why drag the series when it has already been decided as to whom she’ll end up with? Of course, those hoping for lots of lovey-dovey are kind of disappointed. I’m not going to comment about the series as a whole because I only read this at the part when Len is leaving and I’m thinking that someone is going to confess soon. Hehe, amusingly, it was someone else. ^^; Anyway, there is a side story this May..kiss scene perhaps? and also a CD drama to talk about the whereabouts of the other cast. Scans by 月森日野香穗子 for 琴音翻译组.
Quote of the day:
Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong. ~ Ella Fitzgerald
La Corda d'Oro [Final Movement] Teaser
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Raws by 月森日野香穗子 [<- name of Len and Kahoko =P] are out in baidu. ^^ Kahoko bothered by what Len said. She seems to be lost in thought afterwards. Then, it is the cultural/school festival already. Len gets to perform with his group. Before the performance, Len got to meet with Kahoko. Some awkwardness but he mentioned something to her. During the performance, Kahoko seems to realize what Len meant by what he mentioned earlier. This somewhat made her determined and regain her self-confidence. Soon, Kahoko and group are playing. And, I guess from everyone’s reaction, it is pretty good. Len heard it, too. That night, Kahoko is in school then reminiscing on the window when she first heard Len played..probably where it all started. Then, she looks at the full moon at the roof and notices something. She runs up to the roof to see Len playing. She rushes to him and hugs him from the back. Kahoko seems to be shock by what she did that she draws away. Len holds her arm and I think he told her that he heard her play. They had a talk then Len starts to touch her face. He seems to be embarrassed about it that he pulls away. To his surprise, Kahoko holds that hand tight. She said something that made him blush as he also says something. Then they clasp their hands together before hugging. Then that fairy appears and says something. Soon, everyone is busy with their music and activities. The end. I think there will be a side story on May.
Kyou, Koi wo Hajimemasu [Chapter 82]
Monday, March 21, 2011
[Free Talk: Well, Lala isn't affected too. ^^ There are some scans, 4 pages as of this writing, of Vampire Knight 70 in mangahead. Cover page: Yuuki + Empty Chair. It seems that Yuuki went to see some vampires and Maria. Senri and Rima seem to be there, too. Hanabusa in emo mode..hehe, does it remind Zero of his past self? =P Then, Sara tells Takuma something while she is surrounded by her fans.]
Flashback: “We’ll separate [/cool off] for a while, right?” The patients are looking at the two Tsubaki-s as they hugged each other, on the seat of the hallway. Tsubaki told Kyouta that by herself, she will calm down and properly think of her future path, which she would want to go. She smiled at him and said that she will become like him, and she’ll quickly find her own goal. Kyouta smiled back and told her that he will do his best to get well soon. Then, Tsubaki timidly asked him if before they separate, can he be with her, even if it is just for one day only. She told him that it seemed like the last words of the deceased.. Blushing a bit, Kyouta told her that it isn’t since he also thought of the same thing, too. Tsubaki looked surprised by this. Kyouta said that he would want to go out with her a bit but since he is on a wheelchair, he felt that he’ll just be a burden to her. Tsubaki exclaimed that he isn’t and they should go. She asked him where he would like to go, is it some place like a planetarium. Kyouta told her that they go to a place where Tsubaki would like to go..some place like a zoo. Tsubaki perked up and happily asked if they can. Kyouta smiled and said that since that is decided, he also has a request and in the end, she should grant it for him. End flashback. Back at the zoo, Tsubaki is in total shock that the polar bear exhibit is under renovation so it is temporarily closed. Tsubaki shouts in disbelief when she really wanted to see the polar bears. Kyouta cannot suppress his laughter as he mutters that she is really..cannot catch up [/late] for ten-thousand years. While Tsubaki is gloomy over this, Kyouta tells her to forget about it because even if they cannot see the polar bears there, he heard that there are polar bears in the Hokkaido zoo wherein they can look at them at a close distance. “If we have an opportunity, let’s go there together!” Tsubaki looks at him in surprise and asks, “Go.. there.. together?” Kyouta seriously looks at her and says, “Of course!” Tsubaki looks flustered then she smiles. “If there is an opportunity.. definitely! Then, it’s settled!” Soon, Tsubaki helps Kyouta eat. Then, he refuses to take her scarf. And, they look at giraffes and monkeys as Tsubaki hugs him.
Then, they stare at the exit sign of the zoo. Tsubaki asks what to do. She then asks him if he wants to go for another around. As some music is playing [to probably remind the people that the zoo is closing soon], Kyouta tells her that isn’t the park going to close soon. To his surprise, Tsubaki immediately goes for a 180 degree turn of the wheelchair =P and tells him that it is alright, they will quickly be out [after a round]. It seems that Kyouta pulls the brakes and tells Tsubaki that they are going out and it has gotten cold. Flustered Tsubaki just says ya. He somewhat smiles at her and tells her that next, she is going to actualize his wish. “Have you prepared it?” Tsubaki says of course. Kyouta pulls her to him and seductively says that he still cannot let her go [just yet]. Tsubaki blushes and says yes. At the hospital, Tsubaki prepares to cut Kyouta’s hair. She touches his hair and says that it is quite dry. She is puzzled when Kyouta starts laughing as he says that she always say that when she holds[/move] his hair. Tsubaki asks if it is so. Kyouta tells her that from the first time they met, at that time, it is quite humiliating that he thought she is really irritating. “Who would have thought that you will become such a special existence [to me].” While Tsubaki is blushing over this, Kyouta tells her that he also gets to save money from having his haircut. Tsubaki imagines Kyouta telling her that since she does haircuts, she’ll be responsible for him afterwards. She is surprised when Kyouta says, “But.. from today on, I won’t be troubling you.” Tsubaki asks if is that so, if it’s just haircuts, it ought to be alright to continue it afterwards. Kyouta glances at her that she looks flustered. She then tells him to treat it as if she didn’t say anything. While cutting his hair, she thinks that for a bit, she would have wanted for them to maintain their relationship but then, it won’t do if she isn’t that determined [about the separation].
Soon, Tsubaki finishes the haircut. She asks Kyouta if it is okay for her to cut it that short. Kyouta tells him that this isn’t the time to care about his hair. He smiles at her and tells her that with a haircut like this, it is possible that it won’t be long when he would need her help, to repair it. Tsubaki looks flustered. She starts cleaning up and tells him that during the time they are separated, she won’t be calling him nor sends him text messages. “And of course, I also won’t be coming to see you. So, Tsubaki-kun.. *stands up and holding the bracelet to him* I’m giving this.. back to you.” Kyouta looks surprised. Tsubaki thinks that it is given to her by Kyouta, a remembrance of him. “On this really important time for you, I cannot stay by your side.. I cannot continue to have this thing. Since [I’ve] said that we are not to keep in touch, but, if during this period of time, you have.. some other person else you like.. when that time comes.. tell me about it.. *nervous smile and shaking* That way, I can.. thoroughly give you up, Tsubaki-kun.. (Even if at most, I do not want that kind of relationship, but I ought to have that kind of awareness!)” Tsubaki is surprised when Kyouta tells her that she is quite heartless. “Forget it, it’s the same with you. If you have someone you like, you should inform me.” Tsubaki goes, “Huh? I won’t..” Kyouta then grabs her hand and exclaims, “When that time comes, I will thoroughly, *pulls Tsubaki to him* thoroughly break you two apart! *he looks at flustered Tsubaki while holding her hand tight* I won’t heartlessly let go. Stop joking around. During this time, do not throw it away, okay? I want you to remember me every time you look at it. Just wait! For sure, you’ll quickly return to my side!” Teary-eyed Tsubaki hugs him and says, “Ah.. yes.. definitely wait for me!!” Kyouta kisses her cheek then they kiss each other. Then, the two fall down the bed and soon, it is already 8:03 pm. The nurse comes in to tell Tsubaki that visiting time is over. She blushes upon seeing them and tells them that she knows that they love each other but they should respect the hospital rules. After she left, the two are still locked in a kiss before breaking it off. Tsubaki says that her mouth/lips felt quite hot. Kyouta says that his, too. While Kyouta hold her head to him, Tsubaki says, “But, until the end ..I’m very happy.” Kyouta says, “Me, too.” Tsubaki says, “I.. love.. you..” Kyouta says, “..I know.” Then, they happily smile as a tear falls from Tsubaki’s eyes. “Goodbye.”
I like the parts in this chapter wherein Tsubaki is ‘wheeling’ Kyouta around the wheel chair. His reactions are quite funny. Their separation turns out to be the ‘no communication’ type. I guess it is for them, not too long for each other too much, that they will give up their resolve to fix their personal problems before going steady again. The chapter is pretty much saying that they will be back together before we know it. I think by the time his hair grows back to normal or he is back in school again, they are back in each other’s arms again. Hopefully, by that time, Tsubaki already knows what she wants to do. I think Tsubaki would probably decide on hairstyling or something animal related kind of job. I’m imaging her doing hairstyles for animals. =P Scans by 17kkmh.com/新漫漢化組制作.
Quote of the day:
Oftentimes we say goodbye to the person we love without wanting to. Though that doesn’t mean that we've stopped loving them or we've stopped to care. Sometimes goodbye is a painful way to say I love you. ~ Author Unknown
Free Talk: Shoujo News
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Everyone, it seems that Sho-comi isn’t affected since the new issue is out. Actually, chapter 82 of Kyou, Koi wo Hajimemasu 82 raws are out in Billwang. Teaser from what I understand: Last date at the zoo. Tsubaki really loves animals. =P Too bad, it seems that the polar bear exhibit is closed. New haircut for Kyouta, courtesy of Tsubaki. It’s is quite short. She tries to return the bracelet. He said something then hug + kiss. From what the others are saying in BW, it seems that they are going to separate/cool off after this. Let’s hope the Chinese scanlator/s got their copies, too so I can get a summary up soon. ^-^
It seems that Margaret isn’t affected, too since a new issue is out. But, there is no issue for the first week of April. If I understand it right, from the official site, Akuma to Love Song will end on the April 20th issue!! I think that will be chapter 91. Nagamu Nanaji seems to have a new story on that issue, too. By the way, the ‘Senpai’, I mentioned before turned out to be only a short story. ^^; Edit: After a couple of days delay, Hana to Yume is also out.
Reimei no Arcana -Dawn of the Arcana- [Chapters 23-24]
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Inside the carriage, Nakaba looks out the window and says that they are now in Senan. “Just by crossing this bridge, it will be another country already... even if they are so near, they mutually hate each other.” Caesar asks her if she’s reminiscing. “After all.. it’s the enemy country.” Nakaba looks at him then sadly smiles. She tells him that because she is red-haired, she is the Royal Family’s shame so basically, she wasn’t allowed to go outside. “I know of the world only through that very small window [in my room] and books. But, there is a huge difference from the things I’ve read and the things that I’ve actually seen with my eyes.. So, everything that I see now, seems new to me.” She is surprised when Caesar hugs her. He tells her that he told her before, he will make her see all sorts of things. “Make you.. see all sorts of scenery that you want to see.. right now.. even if we are currently running away..” Nakaba looks sad. She pulls away from him and looks at him to say, “Caesar, I’m sorry.” Caesar asks why she is apologizing. Nakaba apologizes for getting him caught up with this incident. “Right now, Prince Cain is no more. You should be the rightful heir to the throne of Belquat.. but currently, you are hunted like a criminal.. It is all because I’ve asked you to save the Ajin-s...” Caesar didn’t let her finish as he kisses her. He touches her lips and tells her not to say such things again else, he’ll make her close [/block] her lips. Nabaka blushes and says that he already did it. Caesar confides to her that he always felt very empty yet he doesn’t know why he is empty. “Being born into the Royal Clan, it is natural that I live in the Royal palace. But, right now, I know why I felt empty.. I cannot bear to see that we are using power and authority to suppress the Ajin-s who are more powerful than me. One only has to sit cross-legged on that throne, which is given to a so-called prince. *looks at Nakaba* Generally, I.. want to truly feel.. *chenching fist* that feeling of using one’s own hands to protect a certain person, and give that person happiness.” Nakaba looks at him in surprise. Caesar smiles at her. Nakaba says, “Ya.. Caesar.” She then leans closer to him to sleep. Caesar looks at her and thinks that it will be too late if he would just wait to inherit the position as Belquat’s king. “While waiting, it might perhaps give Nakaba even numerous pain [/heartache]. I’ve already come to realize, that if father would want to use the Retina [/ore] sword to expand his rule, then before that happens.. I’ll seize the throne--!”
Soon, the two are sleeping. Belanus is calling the two of them. He ends up shouting that they’ve arrived which startles the two into waking up. As Loki helps Nakaba down, Caesar complains that Belanus is too noisy and he shouldn’t wake them up so loudly. Belanus says that he had already called them a lot of times but they won’t wake up. Nakaba looks around and asks where they are. Belanus says that it is the town of Kalika [<- invented name] which is a bit away from the border, situated at the foot of a mountain. He had already made arrangements with the place where they will stay so they should hurry and go there. Caesar looks around and says that it isn’t that different from Belquat since he thought that Senan is an impoverished country. Someone explains to him that Kalika is prosperous because of the mining industry and it seems that jewelry stores are also flourishing in that place. Nakaba notices that Loki is looking thoughtful. Loki says that there is a scent but, he brushes it aside as nothing. He smiles and tells her that in order not to attract attention, they [/she] should not go outdoors as much as possible. Someone says that they should go in. At the hotel, Belanus holds a list and says that regarding the hotel assignments... Caesar looks dark for he thinks that it will definitely be like before. To his pleasant surprise, he will be in one room with Nakaba = married group. The other room is for the guys’ group and Emilia + Lito who don’t belong to either group will be in the ‘others’ group. Caesar happily pats Belanus’ shoulder and says that he did great. Belanus just smiles and says that he’s honored. Caesar happily ushers Nakaba to their room and says that they are going to rest early. In the room, Nakaba says that they already slept for a long time in the carriage that she doesn’t feel sleepy at all. She then notices a chess board on top of a drawer. She takes it to Caesar who is sitting on the bed. Nakaba asks if he wants to play. Caesar suddenly pulls her down on the bed. Just as Nakaba is asking him as to what he is doing, she notices that Caesar is already on top of her. He asks her if she has forgotten, they are already a married couple. “Since we are a married couple, there are many other things that we can do..” They were interrupted by a scream. To Caesar’s dismay, Nakaba quickly goes to the window to see what it is about. While the two look out the window and Caesar complaining what the problem is this time around, they see a man holding a stick and a cat female Ajin is on the ground. The man scolds the cat Ajin for being useless since she bought the wrong thing again. The cat Ajin apologizes to him. While some people are starting to look over the commotion, the man angrily says that she is obviously an Ajin yet she is totally useless. As he starts to beat the cat Ajin with a stick, the man says that he hired her with good intentions but she only brought him trouble. The onlookers say that it is Alford [<-invented name] again, he is too cruel, but then, it cannot be helped. The people would just either look or go on their way. Nakaba mutters that is too cruel. She heads out the door but to her surprise, Caesar opens the window and jumps down. Then, some people look at Caesar who had just landed on the ground. Caesar complains that geez, everywhere this is happening. Caesar tells Alford to stop it. Alford asks what his problem for this woman is his slave so he can do whatever he wants.
Caesar holds the man’s hand with the stick and tells him, “Do whatever you want? Stop joking around! Ajin can also feel pain. *Nakaba is rushing to irritated Caesar* And, she is a woman.” Alford laughs and exclaims, “Woman?! An Ajin can be called a woman? Then, she ought to be called a mother!” Caesar calls him a nasty person. Alford resists. After dropping the stick, Alford frees himself from Caesar’s grip. Before Caesar can react, Alford has turned around to give the cat Ajin a slap. Nakaba throws herself between Alford and the cat Ajin so she is the one who got hit. Caesar looks surprised and his expression darkens upon seeing that. Holding her bruised face, Nakaba says that it hurts. While the cat Ajin tries to say something to Nakaba, Alford complains that there is another one [meddling]. He orders Nakaba to leave. Nakaba coldly stares at him and says he’s despicable. Alford is taken aback by that. Nakaba helps the cat Ajin up then shouts at Alford that an Ajin isn’t someone’s belonging. “They can feel pain, be sad, grieve.. they belong to themselves!” The onlookers hear this. They start shouting at Alford that is right and Alford is too cruel. Nakaba and others are surprised when the people start telling Alford that he shouldn’t have hit the Ajin that way and she’s too pitiful. Alford just tells the cat Ajin to buy the correct item this time around. The cat Ajin timidly says yes. Alford quickly retreated into his house. They didn’t notice that someone else is watching them from a carriage. Loki quickly rushes to Nakaba. Touching her bruised face, Loki tells her that she is too reckless. “Doing something that will attact attention is quite dangerous and this is a menacing town..” They were interrupted when Caesar says, ‘hey’ then asks Nakaba if she is alright. Caesar wants to go and teach that guy a lesson but Loki tells him no, and that Caesar is also too reckless. While Loki urges them to quickly return to the hotel, the people notices that a carriage has stopped by. They mutter, “Isn’t that..” Nakaba is startled when someone says, “Because there is some ruckus, I came to check what it is, but I never thought that I’ll be seeing you here.” Nakaba thinks, “No way.. This voice.. Could it be..” An attendant opens the carriage door. A long black haired guy goes down. While his two attendants stand behind him, the guy says, “Deviant of the Royal Clan, Red Haired princess, Nakaba. And I wondered who it is. *holding his hair* Where is that ugly braid of yours? *Nakaba looks at the guy* Could it be that it was such an eyesore in Belquat that you were forced to cut it? The shame of the Senan’s Royal Family. And that eyesore Ajin is still at your side just like before.” Caesar angrily shouts, “Hey, what kind of thing are you, [<- insult? Because it’s ‘thing’] I will not allow you to simply humiliate my wife..” The guy looks puzzled as he says, “Wife..?” Looking somewhat uneasy, Nakaba says, “Ceasar, this person is.. is Senan’s king and current Senan’s Crown Princess’ grandson. Prince Adele [<- invented name], Senan’s heir to the throne.”
While Caesar is somewhat surprised to know who Adele is, Nakaba adds that even if the current king is the grandfather [mother’s side], but Adele is the heir. Adele says that this guy is.. Adele says that a while ago he [Caesar] said that Nakaba is his wife so that means, he is Belquat’s second prince. “Hahaha.. marrying that really different [/lowly] princess, such a pitiful prince!” Nakaba is surprised by that comment. Caesar angrily shouts, “What did you say, you jerk..” Adele’s attendants start to laugh over this. Nakaba starts to look sad but she is surprised when Adele asks why they are in Senan. Nakaba struggles to think of a reason for they cannot say that they killed the First Prince and are currently running away. Loki goes in front and says that they are going to the Senan’s royal capital. He explains that Nakaba and others are currently on a honeymoon [newly married] trip and since they are nearby, they’ve decided to pay a visit to the enemy country. To the couple’s surprise, Loki says that Caesar also said that he wanted to see the Senan’s royal capital. Adele happily laughs and exclaims is that so. “The Belquat prince wants to see the royal capital of Senan, right? So this is like, the red haired princess who was married off, is now going to visit her home country. Very interesting! Then, we welcome you! My inspection of this town has also just ended and I’m going back to the capital. Then, let me, as the First Prince, go with you..” Back at the hotel, Loki tells the other what had transpired so they are now going to the capital of Senan. Caesar exclaims what Loki is planning. Belanus comments that this could be a good plan for if they hide in Senan’s palace, Belquat will not easily make a move and perhaps, it is very safe.” Sad-looking Nakaba asks Loki if they are going to the royal capital. While Loki seems to look sad and cannot answer her, Nakaba is surprised when Caesar asks her if it is okay for she ought not to have pleasant memories of the royal capital. Nakaba quickly perks up and says that she is okay. She says that it is also a good thing for Lito since if they go there, he’ll be able to see his mother. Lito looks surprised over this. Nakaba pats his head and says that it has been a long time so Lina will definitely be happy. Nakaba thinks that she also wants to see Lina for the only other person who is nice to her in Senan is Lito’s mother. Lito sadly smiles and says, ya. Nakaba says that they will go, to Senan’s royal capital.
Soon, they arrive at the castle. A couple of soldiers welcome Prince Adele who just says, ya, ya. While Caesar muses that this is Senan’s palace, the soldiers start gossiping if that is the red haired princess, the one who was married off to Belquat. They wonder if the one beside her is Belquat’s prince but then why is the princess’ hair become short. Nakaba calls out to Caesar. She tries to tell Caesar something. Puzzled Ceasar looks at her. When Nakaba is about to say it, Adele tells her to stop dilly-dallying and not to [make them] lose face publicly so she should immediately go in. Nakaba looks sad then just says yes. Adele glances at her for a while. Inside the castle, Adele tells them that he’ll go report to the king first so they should wait at the visiting room for a while. Nakaba says okay. Pointing to some place, Nakaba tells them that the visiting room is that place. Nakaba looks sad as she thinks that she never thought that she’ll be back to this royal palace. Then, Loki calls out to Nakaba and says that it is this other way. Caesar laughs and asks if Nakaba isn’t familiar with her own house. Caesar is surprised to see Nakaba looking flustered. After a pause, Loki looks sideways and tells Ceasar that he is jumping into conclusion. Ceasar asks ha, what he meant by that. Flustered Nakaba just quickly walks towards the place where Loki pointed to. At the throne room, the king says that he never thought that he’ll be able to see her again. Nakaba lamely says, “..Yes, Your Majesty.” The king asks if he is Caesar. Caesar just greets him and says that this is the first time they met. The king says that he heard that they are on their honeymoon and apparently, the two of them are getting along with each other so that’s really good. He tells them that he’ll order some people to send their dinner in their rooms and tonight, they should rest well. Outside the throne room, Nakaba calls out to Adele and asks what kind of room is arranged for them. To her surprise, Adele starts laughing and asks, what if they receive them in ‘that room’. He proudly looks away and says, “Hmph! I’m just joking, for how can we let Belquat’s prince go to such a place. *turns to Nakaba* We’ll properly prepare a room for you guys..” He stops talking when he sees Nakaba looking at the side, looking sad. Adele suddenly grabs Nakaba’s hair and shouts, “You [wretched] girl! When do you start having that kind of expression!? *Nakaba looks surprised at him* Before, you won’t have any reaction whatever I’ve said to you! You won’t get hurt, you won’t get angry.. as if you are a doll. *Flashback: Adele would go to Nakaba’s room and tell her that her room’s filthy yet Nakaba would just sit there and not react to what he said.* Why is it that right now..” Caesar pulls Nakaba to him by holding her head and waist towards him. He tells Adele, “Right now.. she is my wife, so please do not touch her as you pleases, Senan prince.” Caesar angrily looks at Adele who looks a bit flustered. Adele turns around and says that whether it is now or it is before, she really puts him in a bad mood. “In this aspect, nothing has changed at all.” As Adele leaves, Caesar mutters what’s up with that guy. Nakaba felt Caesar’s hands on her head and waist. She pulls away and sadly apologizes to him. She lamely tells him that they should go to their room to rest. Caesar is a bit puzzled by her reaction but he just says, ya.
In their room, everyone has gathered. Sitting on the chair with Nakaba, Caesar asks what they are going to do next. Belanus says that they did tell those people that they are currently on a honeymoon trip and they basically only came to visit as a courtesy. “It would be better if we keep the thing about the Retina sword a secret. Even if this is a kind of a threat to Senan and perhaps we can get them to collaborate with us. But, considering how they are treating Princess Nakaba, compared to collaborating with us, they will use Prince Caesar as a shield and push Belquat into a bigger crisis.” Caesar calls Belanus’s attention. Belanus apologizes to Nakaba for what he just said. Lito tells Nakaba that he’ll go and see her mother to tell her of the news that Nakaba has returned. Nakaba smiles and says okay. Emilia and others say that they will be heading to their rooms to rest, too. They bid the others goodnight. Soon, only the couple and Loki are left. Ceasar and Loki look at each other. =P Caesar stands up and scratches his head. He thinks that Loki should have left with the others for he is a hindrance. He heads to the window and says that he didn’t expect to suddenly go in Senan’s royal palace. From the window, he sees a lone tower which is connect with a bridge to the main palace. To Nakaba’s surprise, Caesar asks what that tower-like building, which is detached from the main palace, is. Loki tells him that Nakaba lived there during the fourteen years of her life. Her room is built in there. “During those 14 years, you can count on your fingers the times when she can get out from that tower.. *Nakaba looks sad-flustered* She can walk around the palace only a few times. So, it is impossible for her to remember the palace’s layout. ..Hence, I’ve told you, that you were jumping into conclusion [then].” Nakaba suddenly stands up and calls out to Loki to stop talking, and not to say anymore. She quickly runs out of the room as Caesar calls out to her. While running, Nakaba thinks, “I know.. I also have already told it to Caesar that I’m the Royal clan’s shame, and I lived a pretty much imprisoned life.” She passes by a couple of men who tell each other that it is the red haired princess and it seems that it is true that she has returned. “She really likes to drive people crazy [or torment people], I heard that the Belquat prince is also with..” Nakaba angrily turns to them and shouts for them to shut up.
As the two men walk away, Nakaba is startled to see that Caesar is standing right behind those men. He is surprised by her outburst. She starts to cry and thinks that it is so humiliating. Caesar is about to call out to her when Nakaba turns around and starts running away again. “Too humiliating, too humiliating, too humiliating. I haven’t thought that I will go back [/visit] the royal capital with him. I didn’t hope that after arriving, everyone will become happy again nor did I hope to be treated as a princess. Because, I’m red-haired. Being estranged from everyone, with no footing at all within the royal capital, even if I have something, it is only that small narrow room. Even if it is like that, if I came here alone, I’ll also won’t feel anything, but..” Caesar manages to catch up to her and holds her hand. Nakaba turns around to look at him. She suddenly put her arms up to cover her face. She keeps on apologizing to Caesar. “Sorry. I’m sorry, Caesar. Because of me, you’re looked down by others.” Caesar shouts that he doesn’t think that way. Nakaba thinks, “I know, but..” Nakaba bends down to the floor and says, “..in.. In front of the person I like, to be looked down this way.. How humiliating, how shameful. I.. I do not know, how come I am this afraid.. *crying while hugging herself* Please.. please do not hate me..” Caesar is about to hold her but he ends up sitting by her side. He tells her, “How is that possible.. [for me] to hate [you]..!” Later on, in their bedroom, Caesar pats sleeping Nakaba’s head as he watches over her. Lito comes in and tells him that the king is calling for him. Lito timidly says the king wants to talk with him. Caesar looks thoughtful. He then says that since he is called, he has to go. Lito just quietly looks on as Caesar goes out of the room. In the throne room, Caesar asks the king what the matter is. The king apologizes for disturbing him when he’s supposed to be resting. “There are some things that I would want to ask you.. Prince, did you know?” Caesar is puzzled that he asks what he is referring to. The king says, “The enemy of that child’s mother.. The one who killed Nakaba’s mother is your father, the king of Belquat.” Caesar looks surprise by this. Back in the bedroom, Nakaba wakes up and sees Lito by her bed. She rubs her eyes and asks where Caesar is and did Lito go to see Lina. She is puzzled when Lito goes near to her. He then exclaims, “..Nakaba.. Nakaba, save him.. Prince Caesar is going to be killed!” At the throne room, the king stands up and walks towards Caesar. “Nakaba’s mother.. is also my daughter.. *anguish* Belquat’s king started the war, [by] suddenly launching an attack on a remote village at the border, what could be the reason for this! *remorse* Stasha.. even if she is a bit foolish.. but she is a very cute child.. *serious and gesturing to Caesar* Isn’t it also interesting if [I/we] cut your head off and deliver it to Belquat.” Caesar looks shock and tense.
Ah, from the pan into the fire? And so, Caesar now knows probably why certain things happen like Nakaba hesitance in falling in love with him and probably why Loki tried to kill his father before. I wonder how this is going to affect his relationship with Nakaba. Well, she knows and got over it but for him.. In these chapters, Caesar really feels worthy of Nakaba. He is really there for her and they are sharing more about each other’s feelings and problems..except for Nakaba’s past and the Arcana. I like their moments together ^^ Hehe, too bad for him that there are just too many interruptions between them and now, his life is in danger. I think this will be good later on, because Nakaba will not feel that uneasy anymore about how others look at Caesar because of her. Those aren’t really that important but I guess, Nakaba cannot stand her ‘stain/shame’ being rubbed on Caesar. It does seem that Nakaba is somewhat traumatized over going back there where she spent most of her unhappy and lonely life. It is understandable over Nakaba’s uneasiness and she doesn’t want to appear that weak to Caesar. She knows that Caesar’s feelings for her won’t change but she still feels insecure. I’m starting to think that maybe Nakaba is strong and composed when other people are in crisis but if it is about her, she isn’t. The times she helped Emilia and others, shows that but if it is about her, she just crumbles. I guess she does have a tendency to not care for herself. I think it is a bad habit that she always throws herself in between an ‘attacker’ and a ‘victim’. Ah..she got it from her mother? ^^; Caesar already mentioned this. Well, I’m hoping that Nakaba will show everyone especially that Adele that she isn’t as timid as they thought especially if they try to lay their hands on the person she loves. About her Arcana, maybe if she sees something bad happening, she won’t bother prevent it. ^^; Now, I wonder if Loki will grudgingly help her on this or not. Probably yes based on his talk with Caesar before but, this might give Loki a chance to kill one more royal..say, Adele. =P I’m also wondering if Loki did plan for them to return to the capital or it is just an impromptu alibi. I do know he had smelled Adele earlier in that town but why didn’t he tell the others about it and just told them to not attract attention? I’m sure he also knows what the king might do to Caesar. Hm..since Emilia didn’t sense anything so maybe, Loki has bad motive about it. Adele does remind me of the past Caesar with that long hair and arrogant attitude. I love the way Caesar defended her from that guy. Hm..I’m thinking that Adele is a cousin but the way he kept on looking at Nakaba and how he is reacting, could it be that there is some other feeling behind all that bullying? It is as if he wants Nakaba to pay attention to him. Also, Lito.. Something seems to be up with him and it is probably related to his mother whom I think is imprisoned or dead. It seems only at the end when he finally told Nakaba what is happening whereas he didn’t mention it to Caesar. A change of heart? Too bad, Emilia wasn’t in the throne room with them else she could tell the others that king isn’t as friendly as they think. Geez, for a king to willing go for revenge, how come he doesn’t even treat the granddaughter well? Just because her hair color? I guess this is one aspect that Belquat is above Senan since Caesar’s father married a blond woman and Cain is in official heir. Well, I’m curious what is going to happen next. Time to get away from Senan and into a new country? Scans by 粉儿兔 for baidu.
Word of the day:
Our strength and hope is in the Lord— we rest secure in His sure Word; And though we’re tempted to despair, we know we’re kept within His care. ~ D. De Haan from Our Daily Bread
Ookami-heika no Hanayome [Chapter 16]
Friday, March 18, 2011
[Free Talk: I was planning to put this up after I’ve finished all three chapters but I changed my mind since it might take some time before I could finish the other two chapters. I’m currently working on Reimei no Arcana. If there are no new chapters of the other series, I’ll do a few chapters of Ojousama wa Oyomesama and Akuma to Love Song next. That’s the tentative plan for now.]
And so, they went for a trip to the royal family’s imperial villa [/vacation palace]. The caretaker happily welcomes the royal couple and says that it is the first time that Reishou went there and they had always been eagerly anticipating this day. He tells them that they have already prepared the banquet in the center palace. Reishou tells him to let Yuulin rest for a while, after that long journey on the horse-driven carriage. The caretaker says that it will be as his ordered. Yuulin looks around and thinks that there are a lot of people there compared to what she expected. Sitting at the living room, Yuulin comments that the palace looks gorgeous. Reishou tells her that it is because this place has a different kind of management so the mood is also different. Jun says that the people going in this palace and the harem aren’t the same so there are also a lot of opportunities wherein Reishou’s secret might be exposed so they have to be more vigilant than they normally are. He also tells them that they should do their best since this might be an opportunity to show the masses/people of a good impression of the ‘Wolf King married couple’. Yuulin goes ‘eh’ that Jun asks her why she is ‘eh-ing’ when this is work for a temporary bride. Even if the marriage proposals had stopped lately but then, they should guard against the unexpected. Yuulin thinks that if it is like that then, there’s no way for them to go ‘relaxing’. At the dining hall, while some maidens are bringing out food, Reishou asks Yuulin, who is sitting beside him, if she doesn’t want to eat anymore. Looking ill, Yuulin says that she is so full to the limit already. Yuulin couldn’t believe it because she thought that a so-called ‘vacation’ would be ‘few people around so that one can rest’ but instead, there are more people entertaining and waiting on them. Reishou smiles at her. His expression seems to tell her, “See, isn’t it better if we didn’t come?” Yuulin is speechless that she can only curse that it turned out this way but then, there is still that onsen so maybe that.. While Yuulin is drinking some tea, Reishou notices something that quickly hiding behind the curtains. Later on, while taking a dip in a bath, Yuulin is fired up that there is still that onsen which is the main event of this fight. The waiting lady tells her that in that imperial villa, there are 16 baths of various sizes and purpose. This bath is specially used by the Princess. She also tells Yuulin that the past Princesses are fond of this place since it is beneficial for their beauty, cures wounds and there are many other health benefits. Yuulin is really pleased to hear this for it will be good for Reishou. She is surprised when the waiting lady tells her that it is time for her to get up. Yuulin thinks that is too quick. The two waiting ladies help her dress up. While being dressed up, Yuulin wonders what happens next since this is quite different from what is normally done. The waiting lady gestures for Yuulin to follow them. Yuulin curiously asks where they are going. The lady smiles and tells her that she is going to His Majesty’s side, to the bath where the king uses so that they can take their time together and enjoy the onsen.
Yuulin’s expression freezes as she thinks, ‘together’ and ‘take our time’!!? While the waiting lady is explaining that ever since before, the king will always take a bath with the Princess in various baths within the imperial villa, and this is a necessity while she is.., Yuulin starts to freak out then falls on the floor over the need to take a bath with Reishou. The waiting lady worriedly asks her what the matter is. Yuulin apologizes and says that it is her chronic ailment that is acting up. The ladies became uneasy and ask what they should do. Crying and freaking out Yuulin shouts for them to call Jun. Yuulin thinks that she didn’t thought of things this far. In some other room, Reishou looks surprised when angry Jun shouts as to what he is planning and it is impossible for him [Jun] to allow such a thing. Still holding the paper he’s reading, Reishou just looks surprised. Yuulin angrily shouts that is right and Reishou is really cruel and disappointing. She accuses him of harboring some hatred towards her to that extent just because he doesn’t want to go there. Jun angrily shouts if it is Reishou’s idea of having fun is taking a bath with this girl. Reishou tells them to calm down for he doesn’t understand what they are talking about. Jun asks Reishou if he ordered the waiting ladies about taking a bath together with Yuulin. Reishou flatly tells him no, he didn’t nor did they come to verify to him about it. Jun angrily says that is really reckless of them to do this without Reishou’s orders and he cannot forgive this oversight on one’s job so he’ll question those maids. Reishou looks at somewhat surprised Yuulin. He takes his coat and puts it on Yuulin. He smiles and tells her that she will be cold again and if she is, she should go in the onsen again. She asks him if she already took a dip in the onsen. Reishou says that he hasn’t for he is checking over some documents from the imperial palace and tomorrow, there will be some reports that will be sent to him. In the bath again, Yuulin gloomily thinks that Reishou is still working even if they went there, so no wonder he isn’t that interested in the onsen trip. “I have..failed... when it isn’t easy to bring him here.. and he isn’t even interested in this.. ‘only you.. can do..’ And, I thought that this is a very good plan.” Afterwards, a maid gives Yuulin a drink and tells her that it is something usually drunk after taking a bath. Yuulin thanks her. She didn’t notice the shadow figure hiding behind the wall. Yuulin thinks that if the other party isn’t happy about it then it has no meaning [to do this].
Soon, Yuulin is brought to the bedroom where she can rest. Yuulin praises the room as to be really nice but she stops when she sees Reishou inside the room, looking glumly at her. Yuulin is aghast for they got into a situation wherein they have to share the same bedroom and one bed. Yuulin is getting dizzy as to what else she can say about this. Usually, their fake married life is about Reishou visiting her in her room where they will chat or play some board game [where Reishou wins] and then, Reishou will bid her goodbye and he heads to his own room. That’s the end of ‘married couple time’ so this kind of incident has never occurred before. Seeing that Yuulin is troubled, Reishou goes to her and holds her hand. In wolf mode, he tells the waiting ladies that there is no need to worry about them there. He orders them not go near this room and warned them that they better not violate his order. The scared waiting ladies quickly take their leave. After they left, Reishou let surprised Yuulin’s hand go. He apologizes to her and tells her that it seems that the people in the imperial villa have a tendency to do things on their own that they prepared one bedroom for them. There is a picture of chibi Jun angrily shouting what’s wrong with this imperial villa. Reishou tells Yuulin that today, he’ll just sleep on the sofa. Reishou is surprised-puzzled when he notices that Yuulin is crying. Yuulin suddenly shouts how could things turn out this way. She tells him to go sleep on the bed since it will be too cruel if he didn’t get to relax on his vacation. Reishou tries to tell her that it is alright but flustered Yuulin keeps on crying and muttering that this is a ‘fight’. Suddenly, Yuulin tells him that she is feeling really dizzy. Reishou looks at her and asks if she drank something before going there. Staring at him, Yuulin says that she drank some sweet juice drink. Reishou mutters that it is wine and no matter where, [he is] doing some rash things at will. Yuulin just looks at her in puzzlement. Soon, Reishou is carrying Yuulin who is frantically shouting what he is doing when she can walk on her own. Reishou just says, yes, yes, I’m sorry. Reishou puts her on the bed and tells her to lie down. While trying to sit up, Yuulin tells him that this bed is his and she is going to sleep on the sofa. Holding her head down to stop her from leaving the bed, Reishou tells her that it is alright, they’ll change places later on. Yuulin somehow agrees on this and fell asleep.
Then, Reishou says out loud as to who is making the maids there do all of these things regarding the bath, bed and the wine. Reishou goes to a huge vase and says that ‘he’ is also the one who told Yuulin about the good food, fresh air and onsen. Reishou puts his hand in the vase and takes out Gen before throwing him on the floor. Gen shouts at him for treating an old man like that. Reishou angrily asks why he, who suppose to be supervising the palace’s harem doing there. Gen tells him that the king’s family life is also his responsibility and the imperial villa is within his scope of duties. Gen happily says that he only wanted the two of them to enjoy their vacation trip though he is pleasantly surprised while preparing the onsen. Reishou tells him not to do unnecessary things. Reishou asks him if this is also the reason for luring Yuulin to the onsen. Gen says that it is because if he mentions it to Reishou, it won’t move Reishou [to go] so he just used some officers to tell Yuulin about it. Flashback: Then, after that, Yuulin went to consult Gen if the onsen is really good for the body especially since Reishou has been working hard lately. Gen told her that even if Reishou will be suspicious about the onsen and will think that it is troublesome, but if Yuulin says that she wants to go then, there is a possibility that Reishou will also go. “I only said [to Yuulin] that ‘it is something that only you can do’.” End flashback. Gen laughs and says that Yuulin is quite dedicated and enthusiastic about it that this time around, it seems like she is a real Princess. His joy is cut short when Reishou seriously tells him that even if he secretly advanced this plot, he [Reishou] doesn’t plan on fulfilling his wish. Reishou tells him to head back to the palace. Gen looks sad that he bows and says as you ordered. Then, he quickly jumps towards the window and tells Reishou that this doesn’t mean that he’s going to give up. Before leaving out the window, Gen shouts at Reishou to continue and enjoy his vacation. Reishou sighs and returns to the bed where Yuulin is sleeping soundly. Reishou sighs and says that it isn’t easy for Yuulin to say anything willful. Siting down and touching her hair, he continues to say that she fundamentally hasn’t thought of wanting to go there. “If she herself doesn’t willfully wanted it, then, it has no meaning..” And so, the Princess continues to lose the fight. When Yuulin wakes up, she sees an unfamiliar view. There is a dense fog out the window. She had a headache and she feels dizzy. “Why is His Majesty beside me-?” Reishou turns out to be sleeping beside her. Yuulin cannot think straight as to why this happened but it seems that she shouldn’t have gone to this onsen. She wonders if she sleeps again, would she wake up and find herself back in the palace. =P
Hehe, Yuulin got more than what she bargained for. =P It really does seem that people are using Yuulin to get to Reishou. She does seem like a weak link. But this time around, it is Gen’s plan. Hehe, Gen is really those two’s cupid. =P Too bad that Reishou is too clever for him and notices that something is fishy. Well, Yuulin isn’t exactly the type of girl who would do those things. I like the scene when Yuulin and Jun are screaming their heads off at clueless Reishou. It’s cute and funny. It turns out that Yuulin becomes a crybaby when drunk. I would have wanted her to attack Reishou, just to see his reaction. =P It seems that Reishou is true to his word that he doesn’t want to get things easily. Yuulin is already wide-open and yet he didn’t take advantage of her. Hm..I guess he is an old fashion lover type of guy wherein he wants things to happen naturally with initiatives from Yuulin herself and doesn’t want help from others. From the way he is sleeping in that scene, it seems to be a bit awkward as if he is forced to sleep with her. ^^; else, won’t he be hugging her or something, right? =P Too bad she is having a hangover else, I think she would have freaked out over it.
Quote of the day:
A good rest is half the work. ~ Yugoslav Proverb
Free Talk: About Manga Publications
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Dear member:
Because of an earthquake in Japan, the personal safety is the number one priority so Taipei branch will temporarily suspend contact to Japan regarding the goods’ confirmation and negotiation. For the packages that are scheduled to arrive, it is possible for you to modify or cancel, at any time. Regarding shipments of goods that have been ‘postponed publication’ or possibly ‘discontinued’ that has not yet arrived, it will be considered based on rules of not yet arrived packages. While Japan cannot still operate normally, please wait and [we ask for your] understanding. Futhermore, pray for Japan’s safety and thank you very much. Taipei Branch.
鏡花水月 says that the earthquake had an impact on this month’s magazine publications so Lala, Asuka and others might be delayed for a while. So, if she doesn’t put up any teaser for a while, this is the reason. I think from their webpage, Margaret and its publisher, Shueisha will suspend. From their webpage, too, Shogakukan which publishes Cheese!, Sho-comi, etc, wrote something along that lines, too wherein they are using their resources like communication for the earthquake. It seems that they will suspend too until communication lines, etc normalize. For those who can read Japanese, just correct me if I understood those sites wrong since I just babelfished them. ^^; Anyway, let’s just pray for things to turn out okay and normalize soon especially since there is a nuclear crisis there now which hopefully, can be contained asap.
Hadashi de Bara wo Fume [Chapter 43]
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
At Ashida residence, Nozomu goes to his father who is sick in bed and asks if he had lost weight. His father weakly says that he heard that Nozomu has taken over Ashida Products. “Soichiroh, he..” Sitting down on the chair, Nozomu tells his father that Soichiroh himself let go of it. “Do not worry, whether it is Ashida Products or the bank, I will properly operate both of them.” His father asks him about that thing regarding him and Miu. Nozomu tells him that he will always talk with Miu to make her agree to a divorce. “With just money, it will definitely be resolved.” His father looks sad after hearing that. He sighs and says that if Nozomu’s mother sees the current him, he also doesn’t know what she would think. Nozomu asks him why he would mention his mother at this time. His father tells him, “Last night.. I had dreamt of your deceased mother and Aiko*. They look quite healthy.. taking a stroll at a rose garden..” [*愛子; guesswork based on kanji since there are a lot of ways to call that name] Nozomu looks serious at his father and tells him, “Even if that is so, that is already in the past, they also won’t come back again. *standing up and preparing to leave* Regarding my life, I can only look forward.” Soon, it is night. Sumi has finally put the kids to sleep by patting and singing to them. She is surprised when Soichiroh suddenly hugs her. She calls his name in surprise. He suddenly kisses her. She tells him that they cannot do that for the kids might wake up. Soichiroh says that he doesn’t care for he had always been enduring already. While kissing and pulling down her clothes, Soichiroh tells her, “We are already a real married couple...” As he goes for her neck, Sumi groans and tries to tell him that she isn’t prepared yet for this. Starting to loosen his shirt and his belt, Soichiroh says no, he cannot stop anymore. He kisses her again and tells her to relax. Then, Eisuke comes in and says that he is home. The two are startled and looked quite tense. Eisuke tells them not to mind him and just continue what they are doing. Soichiroh exclaims how can he do it [if he’s there]. Lying down at the other end of the floor, Eisuke says that if he cannot do it now, then he won’t be able to do it throughout his whole life. “Good night~” Flustered Soichiroh is speechless. Soichiroh lies on the floor and pulls the blanket on himself. He shouts that they should go to sleep. Blushing Sumi looks at him and smiles since he mentioned that they are a married couple.
The next day, the landlady who is carrying a chicken, goes into their house. She angrily complains that their chicken went to her house to eat. She tells them to take care of it, and demands that they pay up their half-year’s rent. Eisuke says that he already gave it to her. The landlady exclaims that he made her return that advance payment for the 10 years rent and she won’t fall for his manly charisma anymore. While sparkling Eisuke says, “ehh~~” to charm the landlady, Soichiroh comments that she is a noisy and talkative woman. The landlady looks surprised and asks what’s going on, did they pick up another freeloader. While Soichiroh looks surprised by that comment, Sumi apologizes to the landlady. The landlady is surprised that she is already back. Sumi puts some money on the landlady’s hand for the rent. Eisuke asks her where she got that money. Flustered Sumi couldn’t explain it. To her shock, Fuku happily says that yesterday, the prince gave it. While Sumi tries to say not to interrupt their conversation, Soichiroh asks who this prince is. Fuku says that it is the prince who helped them when Tami is sick. Tami happily says that it is that really nice Mr. Prince. “He is sister Sumi’s first love..” Soichiroh realizes that they are talking about Nozomu when he spied on Nozomu giving some money to Sumi before. Soichiroh asks Sumi if Nozomu came there. Eisuke asks if they are talking about the young master of the Ijuin Bank. Soichiroh suddenly grabs Sumi’s shoulder and asks if it was Nozomu who gave that money to her. She looks at him and closes her eyes as if to say yes. Soichiroh looks really flustered that he quickly takes the money from the landlady. Sumi shouts to him but he have already rushed out of the house.
Just when Nozomu is going out of his house, Soichiroh calls out to him. Holding out the money to Nozomu, Soichiroh shouts that he is going to return this money to him. Nozomu asks, “Money?” Soichiroh goes to him and exclaims that it is the money that he gave Sumi. Nozomu casually says that money already belongs to Sumi. “You took that money to bring it back here, right? How pitiful.” Soichiroh is furious that he throws the money at Nozomu’s face. Nozomu is unfazed as he just coldly looks at furious Soichiroh who shouts, “We are not that desperate to take alms from you!” Nozomu fixes a strand of his hair bangs that was out of place after that money throwing. With a haughty look, Nozomu says, “That’s not a nice thing to say.” Still furious, Soichiroh shouts for him not to go near Sumi again. After Soichiroh left, Komai is standing by the door and looks worried about him. Nozomu orders Komai to prepare the car. Komai just says that he’ll go prepare it. Soichiroh returns to the house to find Sumi getting ready to leave. He asks if she is going out. She tells him that she is going to play shogi to earn some money. This surprises Soichiroh then he shouts that there is no need for her to do that. Sumi tries to protest that if they don’t give the rent. Soichiroh assures her that if it is about the money, he’ll think of a way about it. Later on, the landlady sees a man who is holding a paper, walking around the place. He is observing the surrounding area. The landlady asks what he is doing there. The man says that it is nothing. As he leaves, the landlady looks at him suspiciously. Later on, that same man gives a folder to Nozomu and says that is the data on that compound [where many families/household live together]. Nozomu takes the folder and says, ‘Good work’. Somewhere else, Soichiroh goes to a store and asks a man if he has work for him. The man asks, huh. Soichiroh exclaims that no matter what kind of work it is, give him some work. The man finds him quite arrogant that he told Soichiroh that there is no work. After the man goes back to his store, Soichiroh says that man is quite tactless but he’ll just go to another store. He asks another store owner who shouts, none. Another man angrily shouts that he should look elsewhere. Soichiroh grabs the man that no matter what it is, he’ll do it. “I want work.” The man says that he is quite pesky. He throws Soichiroh down on the ground and shouts that he has no work for someone like him. Then, some passerby-s comment what’s going on and he is quite pitiful. Soichiroh looks quite flustered as he shouts, “Who.. will give me some work!”
Ah, how their worlds’ turn and I guess Soichiroh realizes that reality bites. I find it amusing how Soichiroh and Nozomu somewhat changed roles. Soichiroh has done something reckless because of his emotions whereas Nozomu is very calculative and thinks that with money, he can have everything. It turns out that Soichiroh doesn’t have a back-up plan. So this is like a lesson to rich people who want to ‘run away’ and ‘give up everything’ for their poor loved one especially if the ‘love rival’ has oodles of money. In times like this, one cannot eat pride. I was kind of hoping that he would at least take some money so that he can set up a business or something but no.. he didn’t bring anything and he is pretty much like what the landlady said, a free loader. Ah..I guess being in love, the brain takes the backseat? Oh well, I guess this way he will learn to eat some humble pie and he’s character will probably improve since he would have to tone down that ‘young master’ attitude of his which turns off the store owners. I actually have a guess as to what he might end up as. I think it is already hinted in this chapter. Hehe, he can be a teacher. Now, I won’t be surprised if after he shouted, that teacher from that school before sees him, then recruits him. =P Well, that is a possibility or Soichiroh will really be hard up and everything before something like that happens. Hehe, isn’t it ironic that Nozomu is what he is now thanks to Soichiroh. He put to use his latent strategy powers/intelligence to get what he wanted. He no longer hesitates like before, by always studying/going to school, while suppressing what he really wants to do. Now, he pretty much has everything except Sumi. So, everything didn’t went smoothly but no worries, he has a back-up plan and yup, once again, oodles of money. =P With money and power, it will be easy to pressure Soichiroh to..ah..give up Sumi. So, gambatte Soichiroh, and he better hope Sumi do not ‘sell him off’ again. Hm..before it seems that Nozomu is going to lose it but I guess this somewhat proves that there is a thin line between genius and an insane person. Hm..since he has to convince Miu, does it mean that she is on her right mind again? I’m still wondering if the author will give Nozomu a tragic end or ‘everything is okay’ because Sumi turns out to be... For now, it seems that she is the younger sister. We now have a name and where the mother-daughter usually go..a rose garden. And, obviously, something bad happened there and I’m starting to think that it is something that happened to both of them or rather the mother that traumatized Sumi. Aside from the looks, it seems that Nozomu and Sumi share a common trait = good at strategy. Sumi applies it on shogi whereas Nozomu applies it in real life. Of course, Nozomu’s real love is probably painting. I have a feeling that Nozomu’s plan is to buy out that place so that they will be evicted and had no place to go. I wonder if he has been planning that all along or because Soichiroh provoked him.. well, it’s probably both. About Komai, I wonder why Nozomu still keeps him. I think it is a both good and bad thing. Good because Komai will know what Nozomu is up to. Bad because Nozomu might know that Komai is Soichiroh’s ‘right hand’ man and without him, Soichiroh is useless. ^^; Well, Komai probably also think that Soichiroh can handle it and it is much better to keep an eye on Nozomu. Scans by rukimaoyou
Quote of the day:
A man who does not think and plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door. ~ Confucius
Chitose, Etc [Chapter 27] Teaser
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
See that cover..see that spread. I think you can pretty much guess who ends up with who in this chapter. ^^; This is really disappointing because it is pretty much what I thought would happen but the resolution is awful because what..after all Chitose has gone through, that’s that? Hehe, if you are a Chitose x Shun, I guess this twist can make you want to drop this manga but then, maybe it is already ending. ^^; Anyway, this is based raws in BW by rukimaoyou. I think she made a mistake with the numbering, this chapter is supposed to be chapter 27, not 26 since the cover for 26 is different. So this is what happens: Shun kisses Chitose’s shoulder then takes off her bra. He looks at her and is surprised to see her looking flustered and crying. Shun sighs and puts Chitose’s yutaka/robe back on. It seems that Shun cannot bring himself to do it and I think he mentioned Yuki. Chitose wipes her tears and insists that she is alright. Shun seems to tell her no and some other things. He mentions about being thirsty so Chitose made some tea. They talk and depressed Chitose seems to want to try to do it again but Shun casually asks her something. This made Chitose lose her will to do so. Soon, they got a call that they have visitors. Why, it is Yuki and Saaya. Saaya suddenly rushes to Shun and hugs him tight..complete with tears. I’m not sure if this is the part where some people in BW is irritated for it seems Saaya is imply to Chitose that Shun is hers. Chitose is confused and Shun seems touched by what Saaya did/said. ^^; Then, Yuki smiles at Chitose and it made her blush. Soon, they head in the room. Yuki and Saaya freak out over it since they were about to do it, I think. Yuki goes harassing Shun again. Then, the ex-couple tell the two what happened and they planned to go visit Chitose, probably after deciding on separating. They learned from Tadashi about the onsen. The guys were surprised when Saaya is freaking out and complaining about those two going to the onsen. Saaya tried to call them on the cellphone but she couldn’t get through. Saaya kept on shouting and whatever to timid and calm Yuki. End flashback. Chitose happily says something but it seems Shun isn’t keen on them all staying in one room. He will go with Saaya and Yuki can stay with Chitose. Chitose freaks out over this but it seems they pretty much decided on this. Yuki seems to be telling Shun some ‘take care of Saaya’ stuff. Shun smiles and seems to mention something similar about Chitose. Shun puts his arm around Saaya then the two pretty much bid goodbye to the other two. Chitose is really tense over this but Yuki light taps her head and seems to lecture about going to that place or probably forcing herself. I think Chitose tells him that his relationship with Saaya is special and she wants to really love Shun as early as possible. Yuki sadly says something then tells her it will be okay. And, they kissed. So ya..just like that, everything is resolved so does this mean this series is going to end already? I like Chitose but the plot and the side characters..sigh..
Cover page: Lele coming out of the wall like in her debut. From the cocoon, a colorful butterfly emerges and ready to spread its wing and fly.. Mode’s husband is furious to see those photos of his wife having sex with Eros. Ring..ring.. Someone calls him on the phone and asks him if he has seen the photos. He asks who this is. The man [photographer] says that it isn’t important for him to know who he is for he is only asked by someone to tell him something. If he doesn’t want those photos to be released to the public, he is to stop all of his funding to the twins’ father. And also, he might not know it yet but his wife is currently at the airport, waiting to elope with her boyfriend. Mode’s husband is shock and tense to learn this. Then, there is a scene of Mode happily waiting at the airport. Meanwhile, the twins’ father got a CD. He watches it and is shock over it with Angus groaning and asking for the other to stop for he cannot take it anymore. Angus then kept saying no and shouting in..ah..okay, he’s having sex. ^^; [And no, it wasn’t shown what Angus and probably Ulysses are doing but it must be some kind of porn film.] It totally shook up his father that he quickly stops the video. After a pause, he looks at an envelope which is sent together with the CD. He is surprised to read a letter from Angus. “Beloved father-sama! How about it? Were you provoked [/stimulated]? If you didn’t send Eros back to the United States safely within a week, I will spread this CD throughout the world via the internet! I’m not joking around! If you do not want to expose the family’s shame, please let Eros go immediately..” At the airport, someone calls out to Mode. She turns around to call Angus but she is surprised that it is her husband’s men telling her to come back home with them. At the mansion, Mode is crying while kneeling down to her husband. She asks forgiveness and apologizes for her stupidity. “Please forgive me!!!” Her husband says that she is such an ugly sight. He doesn’t care if she wanted to play around as long as she doesn’t completely make him lose face. “But, I didn’t think that you would be so stupid! To the point of wanting to elope? And you would even let someone secretly photograph you! Then go. We’re..divorced!” While Eros is looking out the scenery from some balcony-type of place, he gets a call from crying Mode. Mode cries as to how he could do such a thing to her. “I have trusted you! How could you treated me this way!?”
Eros tells Mode that is the price for playing around with other people. “Didn’t you play this game enough before, so you shouldn’t be that shock! Didn’t the past you always treated me like a toy? With what happened now.. then I’ll say we’re even! I think.. you should even thank me! That at least, I’ve made you experience what it like is to truly love. Isn’t that something you haven’t enjoyed before? Properly value those memories, Madame Mode--!” In shock, while kneeling on the floor, Mode throws down her cellphone. At what seems to be Central Park, Lele lies down on the blanket and exclaims that she hopes there will be a lot more of good days like this. Next week, she will be going back to Paris for her new work. Leo asks her if she is really going to reside at Paris for a long time and that designer really regards her highly. Leo admits that he thinks that with that designer, she can climb up high to the peak. Leo sadly laments that their times together like this is getting fewer and fewer. Lele pats his shoulder and tells him to relax for this is just a stage. She assures him that after she has reached her goal, she can do what she pleases in how she wants to run her life. “I’ll forever be your comrade! The old man always told me this.. ‘Ambition’ is everything! No courage and insight, a person with no resolve, he won’t even take a glance. I think I’m slowly becoming vain! I would actually be happy if he regarded me as someone important! I want to be a sparklingly bright important person always in his eyes. So..no matter what I’ve decided on, and later on, I would become that kind of person, you will always be at my side, right?” Leo tenderly looks at her and thinks, “Lele..” Back in Europe, the twins’ father calls on the phone and asks Angus if he thinks that he would be afraid just because of some CD. “You’re too naive! If you do that, you’ll only destroy yourself and it has no influence on me at all!” Angus looks shock. While sitting and holding a newspaper, Ulysses looks at Angus. His father continues to say that in the model world, Angus’ reputation is already known by all. “That is your personal character. So, what has it got to do with me? I can only just publicly announce that I’m severing my ties with you and you can do as much gay film as you want [for all I care]. Do you really think that you can make ‘neither one side wins’? Well, you better think about it in detail whether or not you are going to carry on that foolish plan!”
Angus couldn’t retort back. Ulysses stands up and takes the phone from him. His father is surprised when Ulysses introduces himself and says that his name shouldn’t be that unfamiliar to him. “You should know more or less how much influence I have in the political world. Also, in social circles, I also have a lot of collaborative [/joint in business?] friends. There are also a lot of things that I know clearly. So.. what if I stand to claim that I have a ‘business deal’ with you and say that you are a blood-sucking father who would exclusively hold the right in selling your son as you seek after fame, profit and position? Don’t you think that the media and masses would find it interesting?” Angus’ father shouts that is obviously a lie for when did he had a deal with him. Ulysses says that of course, they have because right now, his son is ‘here’ with him. “Because I do not want to be associated with you [as a bad guy], I’ve rejected the business deal but I never thought that your son himself has fallen in love with me. If this comes out, things will definitely be exciting!” While Angus is looking tense, his father nervously shouts that Ulysses is lying and no one will believe him. Ulysses replies, “Really? Then, let’s have a bet on it!” Soon [or it is already] autumn [because maple leaves are falling]. Ulysses sips his coffee and Angus just quietly looks at him. Angus tells him that when he asked for his help but he didn’t expect Ulysses would sacrifice his own reputation since this thing might affect his business. “There is no need for you to do this.” Ulysses smiles and asks if it made him feel as if he owed him a favor. Almost touching Angus’ face, Ulysses tells him not to worry for the [price for this] favor isn’t too high. “Just use your body to compensate for it and it’s okay.” Angus kicks him away. Ulysses pushes him down and says that Angus is arousing him that he would want to make love so early in the morning on the dining table. Angus shouts can’t he even be serious. Ulysses tells him that he has never been this serious. He doesn’t give a hoot to what is bisexual, homosexual or even zoophilia. Tossing his hair, Ulysses claims that he doesn’t even believe that this small thing would affect his business’ image even for half a minute. While Angus is in shock if he is kidding about the zoophilia, Ulysses says that it is better to expose their relationship so that he can avoid his old man from pressuring him into tying the knot again. Angus sweatdrops and goes, huh. Ulysses says that everyday, he is being pressured to go on blind [/for marriage] dates. He already gave his old man a stupid grandson yet he still won’t give up. There is a picture of the stupid grandson who never got a chance to come out [in the series again? =P] While Angus is going into shock, Ulysses admits that before, he also can like women but after meeting Angus, he is no longer interested in them. “So, it is also okay for our relationship to be made public now! Aside from intimidating your old man, it would conveniently make my father give up on that idea.” Angus sweatdrops and wonders what kind of disaster [/monster] did he make.
Turning to him, Ulysses says, “So.. there’s nothing you need to worry about! Darling~ *holding Angus hands tight* I’ve already released the news to the reporter and very soon, your father will feel very pressured! *Angus is shock to learn this* He is an intelligent man and he will definitely release your brother. *pulling Angus to run off with him* And the two of us can run towards the sunshine and accept the audiences [wishing us good] luck!” Angus just looks shock and starts sweating [in a funny way]. Soon, the twins’ father is confronted by reporters that they just received a report from Ulysses, his shipping rival about having a crucial secret on his hand which he will make public. Since Ulysses will be announcing it tomorrow morning at a press conference, the reporters want to know from the father if he has any inkling as to what this secret Ulysses is referring to. “Would you agree to explain it to us?” The father looks tense as he can only think of Ulysses being crazy. Soon, it is on the television as it makes everyone speculating what Ulysses would tell them on the press conference tomorrow morning. On the phone, Ulysses calls ‘beloved duke-sama’ and asks if today is quite exciting for him. Looking tense, the father curses him for daring to do that. Ulysses asks if he dared to do anything yet. He urges the father to quickly decide whether he is going to release Eros or not since he is the one who is going to hold the press conference tomorrow. “But, whatever it is I’m going to say would depend on what you choose! Tomorrow, I will send my men [/one of my men] to your place to fetch him.” The father asks why. Ulysses says, “Because I also don’t trust you one single bit! Also, you better guarantee that when I get him [Eros], he is physically and mentally intact or else, I will make trouble that I’ll make you eat than what you can chew! Do not disappoint me! Bye~” After hanging up, Ulysses notices that Angus looks really anxious. He hugs Angus and assures him to relax for it will quickly be over soon. Meanwhile, the father is shaking in anger as he holds the phone. Sweating profusely, he can only curse. Next chapter will be on April 5th. Preview blurb for the next chapter: Finally, Eros returned safely to the United States. And yet, Lele is preparing to leave New York in order to return to Paris! Learning about the news about Eros and at this time, meeting with the brothers, Lele’s heart falter once more..
Hehe, this should be entitled: how things are resolved on the phone. =P Hohoho..finally, this arc is pretty much over. Fufufu..I was right that Ulysses is the one who’ll get Eros out of his father’s clutches. I’m amused over Ulysses..he can be funny, serious and threatening..silly yet quite intelligent. Well, he is the boss of a shipping company so he should be. The way he is clingy and everything to Angus, Ulysses somewhat reminds me of Angus when he is doing that to his brother. ^^; Ah, how the world turns.. the ‘bullies’ are now the ‘victims’ but then, they are pretty much reaping what they sowed. The possibility of Mode attempting suicide over this did cross my mind. Anyway, I guess it is back to the rudely interrupted love life. Hm..I wonder if Angus won’t be that pesky with Eros now that he has Ulysses..more or less. They really owe Ulysses a lot though I wonder if Ulysses is really serious in ‘collecting or else’ since he isn’t portrayed as a bad guy here contrary to his first few appearance. From what Ulysses has been doing, maybe he is the one who’ll help ‘heal’ Angus. Hehe, I think he is the only one who can make Angus have all those silly expressions aside from Eros =P
Word of the day:
God’s laws never fail. For better or worse, you will reap what you sow. Count on it! ~ from Our Daily Bread
Barajou no Kiss [Chapter 30]
Monday, March 14, 2011
Then, Anis notices some of the people starting to walk towards them like zombies. Someone says that he won’t let her through. Anis says that everyone is sleeping yet why would they.. Tenjoh tells her to get back for they ought to be controlled by the power of the Grey Rose. Anis remembers Itsushi telling them that the power of the Grey Rose is to control people who are in suspended animation/’dead’ or dark magical creatures wherein he uses ‘zombie powder’ to control dead spirits. Kaede says that even if they are being controlled, those people are still alive so even if he would want to quickly finish them, he cannot just attack them. Idel goes in front and tells Kaede to back down. Idel starts to sing as he shouts that he’ll make them sleep again using his voice. Anis remembers Idel’s power is ‘sound’. Smiling Idel asks if his lullaby is beautiful. Tenjoh says that using ‘sound’ to disrupt the three semicircular canals* is not a bad decision [*tiny, fluid-filled tubes in your inner ear that help you keep your balance. Source: kidshealth.org]. Tenjoh observes that making that temporary Rose Contract had also upgraded Idel’s power but.. Seiran quickly goes to Anis who looks ill and asks if she is alright. Anis says yes and she is only a bit dizzy. Anis remembers being told that a ‘temporary contract’ is simply relying on a linked card’s unstable contract so she cannot just recklessly use it. Anis thinks that this is really hard but this is the only way. Anis praises Idel that what he did is nice and he should keep it up. Idel looks at her and tells her that they should go on ahead. Anis is surprised by this. Facing the ‘zombies’, Idel tells her that he will gather the ‘sound’ and completely stop those guys there so that Anis and the others can take the opportunity to slowly progress forward. Anis protests how she could leave him there by himself. Patting her head, Idel calls her stupid for what else is the reason that they had the ‘contact’, and wasn’t he making her feel dizzy. Anis backs away and shouts for him not to deliberately make a joke and waste her blood. Idel turns around and tells her to carry on. Anis says, geez and urges him to quickly catch up with them. Quiet Tenjoh looks thoughtful as he looks at Idel. As he whistles and waves back as he faces the approaching ‘zombies’, Idel thinks that they [Anis & others] are the ones who can wake Yakoh up.
While running, Tenjoh tells Anis that they don’t have much time so they ought to split up into two. He and Seiran will to towards the blood sphere and even if he doesn’t know if they can stop ‘Ella’ but they will think of a way to break the blood sphere. Anis is to go towards the tall building together with Kaede and Mutsuki. While telling Tenjoh okay, Anis feels uneasy about splitting up, though it is necessary to quickly to go to where her father is. Anis shouts for Tenjoh and Seiran to be careful. Tenjoh calls out to her and says, “No matter what happens afterwards, you definitely must not turn back.” Anis looks at him and thinks, ‘definitely’ = do not stop. Soon, Idel is breathing hard. He mutters that his audience just keeps on increasing and just won’t end. He remembers Anis telling him to quickly catch up with them. Idel mutters Anis’ name. He takes out his rose card. While saying thanks, Idel sadly rips it into two. “I do not want to add up more troubles for you [and the others].” Preparing for one more attack, Idel thinks, “Even if it’s a ‘Fake’s power and even if this second body will corrode to become practically nothing, this is the ‘power’ that I desired. *Idel fires another attack then vomits out blood* I do not want someone else to substitute for me in bearing this pain. But, if it is you guys, I willingly ask you, Anis. No matter what, please definitely save Yakoh.” Somewhere else, sad looking Ella says, “Orange Rose and the Green Rose, have no way of forming a contract- with me as the Fake Dominion.. They apparently thought that it is because their magic’s power is too weak. Actually, it is a bit different for it is because their bonds with each other is too deep, so I have no way of going in to ‘dominate’ them.. and that is how it is.” After using his power one last time, Idel sadly smiles as he falls on the ground. “Hey, did you hear my singing? Even if this sound disappears, it can still replace me in realizing my dream, right?” Anis suddenly feels something and says that it feels really strange. Kaede calls out to her but Anis is already becoming frantic as she says that from a while ago, she always hasn’t been feeling that link with Idel. She thinks that it isn’t only this, but just now, something has definitely happened to Idel. Anis turns around and says that she’ll go help him. Kaede puts his hand on her shoulder and tells her not to turn back. “Didn’t you promise that you’ll go save the Green Rose?” Anis is worried about Idel using his Fake Knight Power when his body is in that state. Anis insists that it’s really strange and she is sure of this. Holding her to him, Kaede shouts at her, “Anis! That guy believed in us, also believed in you!” Anis looks serious as she thinks to keep on moving forward and not stopping. Mutsuki seems to look at them. Then, he says that rather than going back, it will comparatively quicker if they just stop that.
Mutsuki points to the side of the street where Yokuto materializes. Yokuto says that it is quite unexpected for them to reach this place quickly. He wonders out loud if the people he made into ‘zombies’ weren’t enough. While worried about Idel, Anis shouts for Yokuto to quickly immediately stop controlling the city’s residents. Deciding to defeat Yokuto, Anis calls out to Kaede. Kaede takes out his katana from his palm. He apologizes to Mutsuki for he is going to fight with Mutsuki’s brother with his full strength. Anis nervous looks at Mutsuki who is looking ahead to the fight. She thinks that it is only by killing Yokuto again, can he be stopped. “If it is possible, I would have wanted Mutsuki and the Grey Rose to settle up their past, but right now, if we don’t hurry and defeat the Grey Rose, Idel will be in danger!” While Mutsuki and Anis continues to watch Kaede trying to slice Yokuto, Yokuto exclaims that this is bad for he is controlling too many puppets so he cannot call out the dead spirits. “Please be lenient with me.” Kaede shouts for him to quit joking around. Anis thinks that Kaede is also quite serious that currently, he is using his Red Rose’s ‘power’ to breakthrough. Then, he slights turns as his arm got slashed [I think], Yokuto smiles sinisterly and says, “If you don’t do that, won’t you die?” Suddenly, to Anis’ shock, Kaede got slashed by Mutsuki’s strings. Anis turns to Mutsuki and asks what he is doing. Mutsuki snubs her and continues to slash Kaede who shouts for Anis not to come near. Yokuto happily says, “Thank you for saving me.. my cute [younger] brother.. I knew you would like it..! The ‘gift’ that I gave you.” Anis is confused as to what the heck is going on. On the ground, bloodied Kaede asks, “Black.. Rose.. are..you serious..?” While opening up his uniform’s collar, Mutsuki replies, “Yes, I seriously want to kill you.” Then, they are all surprised to see a black collar on Mutsuki’s neck. Aghast, Anis exclaims what that is, on his neck. Yokuto goes to Mutsuki and tells, Anis, “This is my specially made Madougu.*. Rose Princess, your ‘Dominion’ is no longer effective on my Mutsuki.” [*madougu is also known as 'psychic devices' or 'elemental weapons'.] While wondering what Yokuto meant by that, Anis calls out to Mutsuki and exclaim if he is being controlled by the Grey Rose. Hoping that Mutsuki would wake up, Anis uses her thorny vines on him. To her surprise, it has no effect. Mutsuki tells her, “I am not being controlled, I.. *holding his hand towards tense scowling Anis* Anis, I want you to be only mine.” Blurb: “Could it be that the Black Rose betrayed everyone!?”
Even if everything is quite serious, I suddenly laughed at that last part. ^^; With all the talk about Dominion and Anis trying to control Mutsuki again, I wonder if it will become some sort of battle of the sexes/powerplay. Mutsuki is tired of being ‘henpecked’ and he wants to do the ‘whipping’. =P The chapter by itself is quite good, whether the author deliberately thought of it or not. I mean, in ‘end of the world’ scenarios, aside from the usual ‘good and bad guys’, there could possibly be ‘bad guys’ turning good and actually becoming ‘selfless’ to the point of willing to sacrifice oneself for the other and, of course ‘good guys’ succumbing to temptation and becoming selfish at the worst possible time. I find the contrast in this chapter really nice. Then, there is something that make me wonder about and that is whether some people are actually telling the truth. I really find it odd that Itsushi knows too much. Is Schwartz really stupid enough to just blab everything to him or even let Itsushi spy on them this much? Is it all just a trap? Is Schwartz just taunting them? Also, does Itsushi have special powers or there is some sort of barrier within the library so he isn’t affected by the ‘sleeping’ stuff? I also wonder if there is a different reason for the pairing when they split up. Well, perhaps Tenjoh can do the healing and Seiran can get a crack on Shiden. But, won’t it be interesting if he knew that something will ‘bound to happen’ if Kaede and Mutsuki are together with Anis? =P The way the ‘good guys’ are becoming ‘bad guys’, if some people are lying or have ulterior motives, we can totally change everything and switch the ‘good guys’ with the ‘bad guys’. Hehe, like maybe Schwartz is a ‘good guy’ and doing all this is for Anis’ own good. About Mutsuki, it is still hard to think if he will really betray Anis because of his uncontrollable desires. Oh well, maybe that kiss-> slap snapped him. That is one thing but to attack Kaede from behind? That’s really below the belt. It is quite unthinkable for someone of his status. Hehe, though he still look cool as a villain =P So, what are the chances that Mutsuki is just ‘acting’ so that he can fool his brother about it and he can bring Anis to her father without obstacles? Is it possible for a two birds with one stone? If that is so, it is quite risky since that collar might actually enable Yokuto to control him. It’s one thing wanting to kill Kaede but I think it is a different thing on becoming Ella’s knight. Does Tenjoh know of the possibility of Mutsuki betraying them that he is doing some cloning? Or is it for a different purpose? Another thing that I’m wondering about is, is this the last arc or Schwartz/real bad guy will win or break the seal then Anis with whoever she is with, probably Kaede will try to get everything back or set things straight. Oh ya, there is also a problem with Kaede for not telling Anis about Ella’s true identity. Oh wait..the healer isn’t around so would they just leave Kaede and head to meet with Schwartz? ^^; About the ‘end of the world’ scenario, it really feels odd if it suddenly become ‘everything is okay’ with no ‘sacrifices’. I have a feeling that this will indeed happen that it would seem like ‘everything is just/like a dream and now, it’s back to normal life’. I mean, the author couldn’t even kill off the ‘Yellow Rose’ before. ^^; Anyway, whatever the author is planning, hope this turns out good. ^^ Personally, I actually am a bit apprehensive about authors who do two or more series at a time. =P
Quote of the day:
As selfishness and complaint pervert the mind, so love with its joy clears and sharpens the vision. ~ Helen Keller.
Chitose, Etc [Chapter 25]
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Meanwhile, Yuki and Saaya are waiting at Yuki’s place. Saaya asks him why Yuka wants to talk with them. Yuki says that it seems that his sister is going to introduce a new boyfriend to them. Saaya asks why them. Yuki says that he doesn’t know. Soon, they hear the door opening and Yuka inviting someone in. Yuki, together with Saaya, goes to the door to greet his sister and the visitor. After inviting the guy in, Yuka asks them if they still remember this guy. The two look surprised then, recognizes him as Yutaka. Yutaka says that it is great that the two of them are quite healthy now. Then, the two look somewhat tense. They are soon talking while having some tea at the dining table. Yuki comments about Yutaka being in the same school as his sister. Yutaka says that it is true and their school is so big that they never met each other before until now, on their third year. Yuka says that it is a miracle for Yutaka to be able to recognize her. Yuki asks them if they are currently going steady. Yuka says yes. Yutaka says that five years ago, he already likes her. Yuka tells them that she also likes him. She confesses that part of the reason why she always goes to see Yuki at the hospital is to see Yutaka even though she wasn’t always fortunate enough to see him. Yuki just smiles while sweatdropping over this. Yuka sadly says that in the end, only Misaki died. She found it really awkward how to act towards Yutaka that they didn’t even exchange email addresses so their relationship just ended like that. Yutaka admits that he really regrets it but fortunately, they were able to meet again. Since he still likes Yuka, he confessed to her right away. Yuki and Saaya are happy to hear that and they congratulate the new couple. Yuka says that there is also something that is bothering her a bit that she always wanted to ask them. “Weren’t the two of you forcing yourself on getting steady [with each other]?” The two look somewhat surprised. Yuka continues to that if she is mistaken, then she would want to apologize first. “But, before it is okay, though lately, it seems that Yuki and Saaya’s relationship isn’t based on love. It would seem more like an obligation. Even if it isn’t an obligation, is it dependence? Or perhaps, stubbornness? Whether it is Yuki or it’s Saaya, going steady for Masaki-kun’s sake and the matter wherein only the two of you survived the surgery, were you guys harboring feelings of guilt? Staying together forever and cherishing the memory of Misaki-kun..is this how you two plan to atone for it?” Yuki and Saaya just become quiet and somewhat flustered.
Yutaka smiles and tells them that until now, they still cherish Misaki, for that he is very happy and grateful to them. “But, it isn’t necessary for you to have feelings of guilt. Misaki knew about the two of you.” Yuki and Saaya look surprised over this. Flashback: Misaki told his brother that those two are going steady but they are considering him that is why they didn’t tell him about it. “Since it is Yuki, then I’m able to accept it though I feel a bit down about it!” Yutaka asked him about telling those two that he already knows about it. Misaki said yes but if he did that, it might trouble them [since they hid it from him. Ah, I’m guessing that because it is blurry in that part.] Misaki smiles and said that he’ll just keep on pretending not to know until they themselves tell him about it. Later on, Yutaka and probably his mother called out to Misaki and asked where he went. Misaki told them that he is quite startled to see those two kissing. “I want to quickly get well and also find myself a cute girlfriend. Haha, about the surgery, I will do my best!” End flashback. Yuuki and Saaya are quite flustered for it turns out that Misaki already knew about it. Yutaka tells them that it isn’t Misaki’s wish for them to force themselves to go steady and he [Yutaka] thinks that Misaki would only wish for their happiness. Someone exclaims that since only the two of them are alive.. Yutaka says that it is inevitable and it isn’t their fault. “Do not make Misaki into your painful memory.” The two are surprised by that remark. Yutaka tells them that Misaki would be very happy if they only remember the time during the hospital wherein they got along together and had really fun while playing. “And also, remembering that he is your very good friend. You guys should [just] remember those beautiful memories.” Saaya covers her mouth as she becomes teary-eyed. Flustered Yuki just looks downwards. Back at Atami, Chitose is delighted to see their Japanese-styled room. Shun asks if it is also her first time at an onsen. Chitose happily says yes. He asks if there are no onsen at Okinawa. Chitose tells him that there are some but she has never gone there before and it isn’t like this kind of hotel since it is more of a health [spa] type of hotel. Grabbing her yukata [/robe], Chitose happily says that they go take a dip at the onsen. Soon, Chitose happily takes a dip in the outdoor onsen by herself. Shun is sitting quietly at the men’s bath with a couple of other guys. He thinks that Chitose is a bit stupid that she got excited over the Shinkansen and the onsen that she totally forgot about the goal of this trip.
Later on, Shun is standing outside the hall. He thinks that anyway, being lively is better than being nervous. Rosy-cheeked Chitose soon comes out and sees Shun. She asks him if he was waiting for her. Shun says that it is because she has the key to their room. Chitose apologizes to him about that. While walking together, Chitose happily says that it feels great especially the outdoor bath. Shun then blushes a bit as he looks at Chitose. He thinks that this is bad because even if it is Chitose, he finds her a bit sexy after taking a bath and wearing a yukata. He then looks at Chitose’s chest and thinks “Ah..I really want to put my hand in! No, no, it will be really bad if I got impatient and frighten her. Endure, I have to endure!” Chitose asks Shun if he is already hungry. She tells him that it will be dinner time so they should eat their dinner. Shun nervously smiles and says yes. Soon, their dinner set is on the table. Chitose happily eats a sashimi* and says that it is really fresh. [*very fresh raw seafood, sliced into thin pieces, and served only with a dipping sauce. source: wiki] She looks at the other food and wonders in vexation as to what she’ll eat next. Then, she decides on something and happily picks it. Shun just looks at her and thinks that Chitose is totally oblivious over other people’s confusion. He feels really envious of simple minded people. “But then, this makes her really cute. Generally, Yuki must have also liked this side of hers. Soon, they are walking back to their room. Chitose happily says that she is so full and dinner is really delicious. Shun just says, ya. Chitose thinks that Shun’s reaction is quite cold. “Is it because I had been thinking that everything is quite rare and overly excited about it that it made him feel a bit troubled? But, if I didn’t pay attention and concentrate on all the fun and interesting things in the trip, I will think about that thing tonight, and I’ll feel..” Then, in room 501, Shun opens the door then just stands in front of the [bed/]room. Chitose asks what happened, and why won’t he go in. She peeks in to see that there are two futon [/beds] prepared for them. Chitose blushes really red in shock. Somewhat backing away, Chitose says that the hotel staff had already spread out the futon but it is a bit early and it isn’t even 7pm yet. She then says that it is probably because it is dinner time so they prepare the futon while no one is there. “But, even if that is so..” She stops when Shun calls out her name and seriously tells her to come in. Chitose blushes and looks at him. She mutters, “Ya..yes.” She quietly goes in and Shun closes the door.
Hm..will they do it or not? Plotwise, things will be messily fun if they did especially since Yuki and Saaya are pretty much getting over their past. If they did, the series can be more or less prolonged because that will be a new problem. Personally, I do not want Chitose to do it half-heartedly. I do like her character and I really felt she is shortchanged with these two guys. ^^; Actually, if Misaki isn’t dead, he will make a nice pair with Chitose =P I’m quite happy that Chitose isn’t really an airhead like Shun thinks. Hm..she is also this excited during her date at the Tokyo Tower with Yuki so those this mean, she is concentrating on those things in order not to fall further in love with Yuki then? Maybe, it is part of the reason. I really hope that Shun would treasure her since in my opinion, Chitose is really an amazing girl compared to Saaya and dates would be really fun with Chitose. =P Haha, but then, Chitose isn’t really Shun’s type of girl. Somehow, I’m thinking that Shun is just thinking about sex throughout the date. ^^; Haha, what are the chances of them being disturbed when they are about to do it? Hm..I think Yuki and Saaya would probably frantically call either Chitose and Shun if they knew where those two are right now. =P I’m happy that Yuka is such a caring sister unlike a certain brother. Hehe, good thing she rejected Tadashi early on. I’m still irritated that he suggested that to Chitose. Ah, I guess in times like this Chitose is better off to have some sisterly advice. Anyway, if Saaya and Yuki finally call it quits, I guess it is their turn to chase after those two. =P Scans by 17kkmh.com
Word of the day:
Others see what we do, but God sees why we do it. ~ Our Daily Bread
At the bar, some people are commenting at how beautiful Mode is and how young she looks because she is in love. They pity the husband who had ignored her. They mentioned among themselves that she better be careful and stick to the rules of the game else someday, something will happen. Eros arrives and takes a drink beside Mode. Mode tells him that about what Eros said that day, Mode agrees to go with him since she is fed up with this empty and loveless world. For him, she is willing to abandon everything. Eros looks somewhat surprised that he asks her if she is serious. Mode touches his hand and says that she has never been so sure that even if this is quite wild, but in her whole life, she regards this as a right choice. “I believe you! Take me with you!” Eros still seems to look surprised. Meanwhile, in some luxury liner, Angus is swimming while Ulysses is looking at him. Ulysses then dries him with a towel then ruffles his hair up. Ulysses comments that he is cute like a wet puppy. He then hugs Angus and tells him about wanting to do this and never let him go forever. Angus sweatdrops over this then punches Ulysses away. He shouts for him to quit doing this since it’s nauseating. Ulysses smiles and tells him not to get angry. He then offers him some beverage with a straw, to drink. Angus angrily shouts for him to quit treating him like a kid and not to always amuse/coax him. Ulysses sighs and asks when Angus got accustomed in letting him doting on him. This surprises Angus. Ulysses comments that in the half year that they are together, he noticed that that Angus thinks that it is really good to reject/resist other people. “Why? Because you don’t believe that people would love you without condition?” A bit flustered and thinking that he cannot hide when he is in front of Ulysses, Angus asks if it isn’t so, for wasn’t Ulysses treating him well in order to get him. Ulysses gives him another bear hug and says that actually, Angus’ physical body is his dream but then, if it is just for Angus’ body, he is sacrificing a lot. He comments that an ordinary person won’t agree to do this crafty CD. Aghast, Angus says that Ulysses is not an ordinary person. Ulysses shouts for him to relax, that CD is only going to be used to threaten his father and Angus’ face isn’t exposed so no one will know that it is him. Ulysses smiles and says that it is a pity that it is rare for him [Ulysses] to be a lead role in a G film yet his handsome face isn’t shown. Aghast, Angus shouts, ‘hey’. Ulysses says that honestly, for Angus to choose to spread everything out in the sun. It would probably startle his father or it might not even threaten him for he might really be that cold-blooded. Angus looks serious and says that he knows but he has no other way [of doing it]. Ulysses looks at him seriously as Angus look out to the sea. At the airport, Mode is told by Eros to wait at the airport on Wednesday morning. He already bought the tickets to Spain. Mode happily waits for Eros. Then, Mode’s husband received some mail. As he opens the envelope, Eros is looking out at some place.
Yay, the twins’ arc is coming to a close. I do wonder if Eros is really going to dump Mode at the airport since he is out for revenge. Hehe, so Eros did have a plan. But then, ah, if those pictures are out in media, won’t it be a bigger problem because he’ll be ruining Angus or his own reputation? Maybe Eros had a different plan. Anyway, whatever it is, I wonder if it will make Angus stop whatever he is planning which seems to be risky. Hm..I’m starting to be fond of Ulysses. ^^; He really knows how to handle Angus that it seems that Angus had lowered his guard a bit. Anyway, at least we know that Lele will be working with Eros, really soon. ^^ Scans by kawing for BW
Quote of the day:
It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get. ~ Rene Descartes
Free Talk: Blog Picture
Friday, March 11, 2011
The blog picture is from 死神姫の再婚 or Shinigami Hime no Saikon. This is serialized in Comic B's-Log Kyun! and it is based on a novel by Onogami Meiya/小野上明夜. The manga is by 冨士原良 and character design by 岸田メル. The title means, Shinigami Princess/Girl’s Second Marriage. The first chapter is scanned by hysteriabobo in Billwang. Since it is raws/Japanese, this is what I can guesswork from that chapter: it seems that glasses girl went to a huge mansion and is welcomed by servants. The guards seem to talk about her reputation as to why she is called a ‘shinigami’/death god. Well, probably guys die because of her. ^^; It seems the girl is a clueless type since she thinks gargoyles are ‘nice-looking’..well, to that effect or she isn’t scared of such stuff. Then, the guy appears. A potential love rival of a maid goes to cling on his arm. Then, there is some sort of flashback of glasses girl’s would-be groom being murdered by some hooded guy while they are going to be married. Then, some woman went hysterical and started calling her a shinigami. End flashback. The guy doesn’t seem to be afraid of her reputation for he claims to be ‘strong’. The guy starts saying something to probably intimidate glasses girl about her dire future. I can only read something about money but, she just happily smiles and excited over something. ^^; Basically, she is a positive thinker that the guy, maids and butler are somewhat surprised by that reaction. In the last part, it seems that they are going to hold the wedding ceremony. If you can read Japanese, this is the plot:
More Japanese details about the novel is in wiki and the official page which has a ‘test viewing’. Anyway, I'm planning to do multiple chapters in an entry for the three series that I'm trying to update so I might not be able to update for a while. Hehe, unless of course a chapter of the other series are out.
Mei-chan no Shitsuji [Chapter 100]
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
When the sun is setting, Rihito arrives at the train station. He overhears someone talking inside the station that the lodging is at a remote place, 10km to the east and there is no bus coming anymore [at that time]. Rihito decides to walk. While carrying his luggage, Rihito walks on the road. Soon, the full moon is already high up in the sky. Rihito wonders what he is doing for right now, he should be boarding a plane for England in Narita airport. He then notices a group of people talking that he wonders what happened. He approaches them and tries to ask if there is a Shibata living nearby but they suddenly exclaims who he is and is he a stranger. He somewhat freaks out that they are saying that he looks very suspicious. Someone calls out to the police that they found a suspicious person. Rihito tries to tell them to wait, he is only.. Then, Hideto, Rihito’s grandfather, asks if it is Rihito. The policeman asks if Hideto knows him. Hideto laughs and says that it is his grandson. He has forgotten that Rihito is coming to see him today. The others start to walk away and accuse Rihito of creating a disturbance but Rihito sweatdrops and thinks that they are the ones who did [for accusing him]. While Rihito tries to tell his grandfather that it wasn’t able to contact him before he went there, Hideto grabs his shoulder and tells him that Rihito came at a good time and no wonder he is his grandson. His grandfather shows him a picture of young Mei and tells him to help them in finding her. Rihito looks surprised over the picture. Then, he asks who the idiot-looking girl is. After a pause, grandfather tells him that she is Shironome Mei, a girl who lives near his house. He says that even if she is going to be 7 years old soon, but because she is petit, she looks like a kindergarten kid. “She said that she is going to get some crabs and went out but afterwards, she cannot be found anywhere. Bring your luggage at my house then quickly team up with the other groups to find her! No problems, right, please [help]!” Rihito tries to protest but his grandfather already left.
Rihito sighs and goes to his grandfather’s house. He thinks that his grandfather is usually calm and composed so it is quite rare to see him like this. Inside the house, Rihito observes that it looks like his grandfather is living a simple life since the house is simply decorated. He wonders if his grandfather doesn’t want to show off that he used to be a S-rank butler. Then, he notices something sparkling on the bulletin board. It is his grandfather’s S-butler badge. He is shock that his grandfather will use it as a thumbtack/drawing pin. Looking at the pin, he wonders what the heck his grandfather was thinking when that is something the golden badge that all butlers aspire for. Rihito thinks that it won’t matter if he wears it for a while. Rihito puts it on and looks quite proud. He is interrupted when the phone starts ringing. He answers it and it is his grandfather who shouts at him as to what he is doing. He orders Rihito to quickly go help in looking for Mei. Rihito wonder if his grandfather has clairvoyance powers. Running off, Rihito thinks that if one is to look for crabs, it should be this direction. His thoughts wander to the time when someone asks, “You don’t want to be a butler anymore?” Flashback: Rihito’s mother said that even if his grandfather and father are butlers, it doesn’t mean that Rihito has to be a butler, too so she won’t hinder him. His father said tat he can promise this to Rihito, that is if he wanted to become a butler again, he will absolutely not saying anything that will humiliate Rihito. End flashback. Rihito wonders what his father meant by that for he is already a ruined butler of an ojousama so how could a person like him still have a face to show [others/serve some other master]. Then, Rihito steps on some twigs that made him snap out of his thoughts. He starts to wonder where he is for he went to the woods, opposite of the sea side where he planned to go. He is very upset that even if he isn’t familiar with the area, yet as a butler, how he could commit such a huge blunder. He wonders if it is because he is very tired but no matter if one’s heart/thoughts and body, [one must].. and besides there is still the full moon. He berates himself for finding an alibi. “Where is this place, what am I doing..”
Then, he hears someone singing, “Mei’s hitsugi” [<- Hitsugi = sheep; Shitsugi = butler] Rihito wonders if one is saying butler so he turns to the direction of the voice to find a little girl talking/singing to herself. She is singing that no matter where, she will accompany the sheep even if she will go to school. “Even if everyone laughs at me, I will still be with you. Even if the teacher drives you away, I will still be with you. Why does hitsugi-chan likes Mei? That is because.. That is because Mei also.. likes.. hitsugi-chan.” Crying Mei trips but Rihito catches her and carries her ala princess carry. Rihito becomes surprised that Mei feels really hot and her body is weak so he should quickly bring her to the doctor in the town. Breathing hard, Mei asks, “Uncle.. who are you?” Rihito goes into a shock for he was called an ‘uncle’ when he is only 14 years old. It is explained that for Mei, anyone who is taller than her and wears a Western suit is an ‘uncle’. Mei weakly repeats who he is. Narration: “I originally want to tease her a bit.” Rihito answers, “Weren’t you calling me a while ago? I’m Mei-ojousama’s shitsuji. Mei thinks he meant hitsugi that she pouts and calls him a liar. To his surprise, Mei says, “..but..thank..you..” before falling asleep. Narration: “‘Thank you.. Always until now, it has been like a dream, and my feet are very heavy like lead. But right now, my whole body is invigorated. It’s alright, this golden badge on my chest, will protect us.” Carrying Mei, Rihito runs out of the woods and remembers what his father told him that if he wants to be a butler again, he will absolutely not say any humiliating things [to Rihito]. Seven years later, Kintaro calls Rihito and tells him that his son, Shutaro, who left home, had passed away. Kintaro has called Rihito from England to go see this girl. “Right now, her name is ‘Shinonome Mei’.” Rihito looks surprised at the picture and Kintaro notices this. Narration: “This is really unbelievable.. is this what is called as decided by fate?” Mourning Mei asks, “Who are you..?!” Narration: “This time, it is no longer borrowed.” Wearing his own gold S-rank butler badge, Rihito smiles and says, “I am Mei-ojousama’s shitsuji.”
And so, to commemorate the 100th chapter, the author finally reveals the butler who saved Mei when she was young. Haha, I actually kind of forgot about it since it has been such a long time already ^^; It does seem like the author is saying that Rihito is ‘the one’ for Mei. So, I’m now hoping that Kento would end up with Fujiko =P About the chapter itself, it can pass off as a one-shot story and it is quite nice. Even if Mei is the one who is lost, Rihito is also lost but after finding her, he also found and remembered why he wants to be a butler that he pursued it until he achieved his dream of having that gold S-rank badge. And, after that, he will be serving the one who helped him during that bleak point of his life. ^-^ From Kintaro’s expression over Rihito’s reaction to Mei’s picture, I think he knows that there is something between them. After what happened to his own son, I think Kintaro will not object to Rihito and he is probably testing Rihito after what happened with Shiori. Hm..I wonder if we’ll get to see Shiori again later on. Her mental state turns out to be really fragile ever since before. Scans by 17kkmh.com
Quote of the day:
Obstacles can't stop you. Problems can't stop you. Most of all other people can't stop you. Only you can stop you. ~ Jeffrey Gitomer
Kyou, Koi wo Hajimemasu [Chapter 81]
Monday, March 7, 2011
At home, Tsubaki’s mother asks her to help prepare dinner. Tsubaki dutifully did as told. In the kitchen, her mother looks pleased to see Tsubaki that she comments that it is great that Tsubaki has regained her health since she has been extremely worried that time when Tsubaki fainted. Tsubaki tells her mother that she is alright already. Her mother casually says, “It seems that Tsubaki Kyouta can be reasoned with.” This made Tsubaki exclaim in surprise that her mother realizes that she said too much. Thinking that this could be the reason why Kyouta suddenly told her not to come again, Tsubaki asks her mother if she went to see Kyouta. “Why did you do that on your own?! What did you tell Tsubaki-kun?!” Her mother exclaims that it is because Tsubaki totally won’t listen to her so, she could only go and ask Kyouta about it. Flashback: Her mother told Kyouta that if he treasures Tsubaki, can he advise her [/say this in place of her] to stop forcing herself since this situation cannot continue on. “Do not let that child continue on hurting herself like this, [to the point wherein she would collapse], I beg of you..!” End flashback. Tsubaki is flustered when her mother told her that she did that for Tsubaki’s sake. Back at the hospital, Kyouta tries to walk with a clutch but his left foot lost balance that he fell down on the floor. Soon, a doctor is assisting him and checking on his bandaged right foot. Kyouta apologizes and says that he thought that he can walk already. The doctor says that he still cannot do that because his muscle hasn’t recovered enough for him to use a clutch to walk. The doctor tells the nurse to bring a wheelchair for Kyouta. Flustered Kyouta says that he cannot bear it anymore wherein he is a burden to Tsubaki. The doctor says that he understands his feelings on wanting to get well as soon as possible but he has a serious bone fracture. The doctor also says that he thinks that it will take about half a year for Kyouta’s foot to recover to its original state. Taking away the clutch, the doctor tells glum Kyouta not to recklessly fall else it could worsen the injury and it might not heal as it was before. After the doctor left, Kyouta holds the arm of the wheelchair and mutters, “Half a year..huh..” He hits the wheelchair’s arm in frustration.
Suddenly, Tsubaki calls out to him and asks what happened, does his injury hurt. He is surprised to see her and says that it isn’t Saturday yet. Tsubaki says that it is because she just learned that her mother went to see him. Flustered, Tsubaki asks if he knew that she didn’t take the exam before. Kyouta tells her, ya. Sitting down beside him, Tsubaki happily tells him that her make-up exam’s results are pretty good and it seems that she can go for a higher university recommendation than that other school so later on, even if she comes to visit him everyday.. Kyouta is surprised by this that he quickly interrupts and asks her, “When did you start putting an elite university’s recommendation as a top priority again? Didn’t you decide not to chase after a university’s reputation and just decide on what you really want to do in the future?” Tsubaki says yes but she thinks that it won’t be too late to think about it when she is already studying in the university. Kyouta grips her wrist tight and sternly tells her that is wrong, she only wants her parents to recognize him. Tsubaki looks surprised as she tries to say that..that is.. To her surprise, Kyouta says that right now, everything that Tsubaki has been doing is totally all for him and even if it makes him happy [and he understands her feelings] but for him, she is forcing herself. Next time, she might fail in the test or in the end, if she wasn’t able to get that recommendation and be miserable about that, he would be more miserable than her and he doesn’t want that. Tsubaki tries to tell him that it won’t happen because she will strive even harder in her studies. Gripping her wrist tighter, Kyouta exclaims that he doesn’t want to become a stumbling block to her future and he absolutely doesn’t want to see that kind of ending. Tsubaki mutters that it hurts. Kyouta calms down and lets her go. He tells her that if that happens, he will be filled with guilt that he won’t be able to continue on going steady with her just like now. Kyouta hugs surprised Tsubaki and exclaims, “Please Tsubaki... calm down a bit and think things over!” After a long pause, Tsubaki confides that she is obviously at fault that he got into an accident but after hearing him tell her to stay at his side, at that time, she is really happy. “I thought that no matter what happens, as long as I’m at your side, I think that I can do a lot of things for you [and be your strength].. but, I was mistaken.. if I cannot even take care of my own affairs, in the end, I’ll become your burden [and not your strength]!!” Looking straight at him, Tsubaki smiles and says that she will do her best in finding out what she wants to do. Kyouta smiles and says, yes. Tsubaki looks away and apologizes for always not doing things well. Kyouta says that he should be the one who should apologize, for getting himself into an accident. Tsubaki complains that actually, she really doesn’t want this. Kyouta says that he doesn’t want this either. Tsubaki sadly says, “But right now..” Kyouta adds, “It is the only thing to do..” They look at each other then hug each other tight. “In the meantime.., we’ll separate [/cool off] for a while, right?”
Hmm..does this mean that they will start their third year as a ‘separated’ couple. I think this is a good solution since Tsubaki cannot handle stress that she tends to do rash things of overachieving in both areas of love and academics. I got nervous when she decided to go for an even harder to get in university. Good thing that Kyouta, with Tsubaki’s mother’s pleas, manage to put some sense into Tsubaki. Some time off can hopefully made her think hard on her own future and realize that what she is doing has a high chance of a lose-lose situation rather than a win-win situation. Getting some self-confidence and self-worth, won’t be bad either. =P I think that because of what Kyouta did, Tsubaki’s mother will have a higher regard of Kyouta than before. This is good for it will show that he does treasure her daughter. There are other ways to make the parents approve of Kyouta than showing that she can go to a really elite school. Well, that isn’t really bad but she is just overexerting herself when she even wants to visit him every single day. Actually, I think that meeting every weekend are okay, too and it really doesn’t have to be a total cool off between them. If they don’t want to see each other, other ways of contacting each other regarding what the other is doing will be fine, too. I’m somewhat amused that Kyouta is now thinking he is a burden to her. Hehe, at least he now feels what she has always been feeling in regards to him. I wonder if this accident is going to help Kyouta develop his character because I think half a year of being useless can really develop his perseverance and patience. Hm..will there be a time skip? Will a love rival for Tsubaki appear during this time if ever, they really have a cool off? Hehe, after helping Tsubaki with what she wants to do or her confidence, he can just disappear just like the other characters =P Scans by Mercury Studio.
Quote of the day:
Communication is important; it links the hearts of two, together, making them understand what each other means. ~ Author Unknown.
