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About this blog:
I usually write about the manga that I'm currently reading. At times, I write about the anime/tv shows I watched and the PS2 games I played. 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. Feel free to point out my mistakes. Occasionally, I would blog about myself and other misc. things. ^_^

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The blog picture is from shel's Wind & Clover artbook scanned by YIXIN for JumpC. Quote is from the anime Boys Be. Edited in Photoshop CS2. The background is from GRSites. The GB animated gif used to be from this site, Gin-san of Gintama is a screecap from piyopiyo2006 in Youtube and Pleinair by Takehito Harada is from JumpC. Gin and Pleinair edited and animated in Photoshop. Moyashimon germ and Rabi gif are taken from ikunlun forum.

Answers to FAQ:
1. If there are no new summaries of certain series here for some time now, it is because there are no new Chinese/English scans of it so I can’t do anything about it but to wait for their release. I can’t read Japanese.
2. Scans of the series are in the link below. Just click the titles. If it isn’t there, that means it isn’t available in public sites yet. Iieye sites seems to work only on IE.

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I'm back ^^
Friday, June 13, 2008 @ 10:11 p.m.

Hiyo! I just came back from the tour this afternoon. It was pretty good but now, I’m so tired and sleepy that I can’t think properly. ^^; Hehe, a disadvantage of going with a tour is I always have to wake up early and sleep late. Everything is always in a hurry. I could have just slept while going to a new destination but I tend to force myself to keep awake to look at the views since well, I might not be able to go there again. Anyway, I really doubt I can type a decent entry by tomorrow so probably on Monday. The first thing I’ll blog about is to tell you guys what happened in the trip and I hope I can still remember most of it. ^-^ Then, it will be back to manga summaries like before. Based on the ones I have checked on the sites, there aren’t much new chapters. Jump chapters seems pretty good though. ^-^

Quote of the day:
Strength and courage for the weary, God’s own hand to guide each day— This and more is for the asking when we meditate and pray. ~ Anon from Our Daily Bread.

Faster Than A Kiss [Chapter 13]
Thursday, June 5, 2008 @ 02:11 p.m.

[Yay! The scans are all uploaded before I leave tomorrow. ^^ The Chinese scans are taken using a camera so it will be harder to clean and edit the ‘screencaps’. I’ll be using the raw scans I found in a different forum for this entry but I can’t credit since I can’t access it anymore. ^^; Ja! Until I come back from the trip with mom and nephew. ^^]

Sensei confessing to me is like a dream. That night, on the day it took place, something happened. While on the way home, the motorcycle broke down. It is raining so we went to this place..a hotel. Fumino is embarrassed as she thinks that room is the honey--honey. Kazuma tells her that it is the honeymoon suite. Fumino blows her top as she sees Kazuma taking off his shirt. Kazuma turns around to tell her to quickly change. Fumino tries to run away that Kazuma has to grab her and asks where are you going. This must have frightened Fumino as she has bunny ears and clinging on the table. Kazuma tries to calm her down and then he looks thoughtful. He apologizes for bringing her there. I will quickly go out so you can relax. He tells her that he is just going to take a shower, then get the motorcycle to some place to get it fixed. He estimates that it will be finished in the morning. Fumino calls out to him saying that it is still raining outside. Kazuma darkly says that staying inside there is more dangerous. Fumino didn’t seem to hear what he said. Kazuma quickly says it is alright, he will quickly go out. Fumino protests that Kazuma is already cold. She tells him to take a bath first before going out. Kazuma says that she should go ahead first else she’ll be the one who catches a cold. They are arguing about it that in the end, Fumino hugs Kazuma and shouts for him not to go out and just stay there until the rain stops. Kazuma says okay. Fumino realizes that she is clinging on half-naked Kazuma that she quickly backs off. She shouts that she doesn’t have any other intention about it. Kazuma smiles and says he knows. Then, a scene of Kazuma scolding Fumino.

At Ryuu’s apartment, Retsu asks Ryuu if Kazuma has not done anything to Fumino as his wife. Ryuu gives him some snack and tells Retsu that it is most likely he didn’t. Retsu says then this is the chance he gave them is the perfect opportunity. Retsu still can’t believe that nothing has happened between the two yet. Teppei has already slept. Shoma looks aghast at Retsu and shouts what opportunity is he talking about, his brother is a teacher. Retsu asks if he is Kazuma’s brother who super LOVE his brother. Shoma gets embarrassed and shouts what. But the arrow on the blurb hitting him means it’s true. Retsu says it’s true and asks Ryuu for another glass of wine. He starts to ‘glomp’ and ‘smooch’ freaking out Shoma. Ryuu tells them to keep it down since Teppei is sleeping. Ryuu tells Shoma that he can’t drink and they are drunk so that they can’t drive tomorrow. He winks at Shoma who is trying to free himself from Retsu and tells him that tonight is Kazuma’s ‘endurance/restrain oneself’ night. Back at the hotel, Fumino is taking a bubble bath. She thinks that she did have a chance to hug Kazuma. She then realizes that it is also the first time that she is alone with Kazuma for the night. Her imagination starts to go wild but she dismisses that Kazuma won’t do it. She remembers Kazuma’s confession that she blushes and becomes nervous. She quickly washes up since she doesn’t want to stay too long else, Kazuma might get a cold. She comes out to find Kazuma blindfolded himself with a towel and got the television’s music in a loud volume. After being stunned by this, Fumino shouts what is it, what is he doing. Kazuma covers his face with his hands as he is blushing. He says, Fumino, forgive me, it is when you went in the shower when I realized. Fumino asks what.

Kazuma points to the shower room and realizes that it has a transparent/glass door. Fumino starts shaking Kazuma hard and shouts if he has seen her [naked]. Kazuma is too ‘dizzy’ or shock to answer. She then hits the remote control of the television which obviously is showing some graphic pornography show. It is censored with a note that it is something that cannot be shown in the manga. Fumino freaks out even more as Kazuma tries to get her to give him the remote. It seems that Fumino trips that Kazuma catches her into the bed. The remote control is then pressed so the channel is changed to a weather report. Fumino apologizes to him then she starts blushing as she remembers again Kazuma saying ‘I like you’. Kazuma touches her hair then hugs her. He assures her that he won’t do anything to her. I have just confessed to you today so don’t worry, it will just slowly develop. Fumino says yes. She thinks that Kazuma’s chest is quite hot and she can hear his heart beating. Sorry, sensei. Kazuma then says let’s wait until your breasts grow big. Fumino is embarrassed as she promptly punches him on the face. Fumino angrily shouts at him as Kazuma goes in to take a bath. Fumino thinks that what he said about not doing is regrettable yet she can relax. He still treats me like a kid. Quickly, quickly, I want to be an adult. She then put her face on the pillow and thinks she’s really nervous. Kazuma comes out of the bathroom and tells Fumino that he is going out. He finds her sleeping. He pats sleeping Fumino’s head and says,..really, it’s totally unrelated but I’m trying my best to maintain being rational. [mind over heart] I like you very much so I greatly cherish you.

It is already 5:58am when Fumino wakes up. She sits up in a start then hears someone ringing/banging on the door. She goes to answer it. It is Kazuma who looks dirty all over. He greets her good morning and asks if she slept well. He says even if it’s still very early, this is the best time to leave that place. Fumino wonders if Kazuma really stayed outside that night. She dress up and goes out with Kazuma who is looking around if there are anyone there. Fumino apologizes for sleeping ahead of him. Kazuma says it’s okay and it is better that way. Kazuma is peeking out of the post that Fumino asks him what’s the matter. The motorcycle is just ahead of the post. Kazuma tells her that they will be in trouble if someone from school sees them. Kazuma then brightly says but today’s Sunday and it is 630 in the morning. Fumino laughs and says there is no way someone would see them. They ride on the motorcycle and left. Fumino asks if Teppei’s okay. Kazuma says he called and learned that Teppei is still asleep. They didn’t notice someone is looking at them from behind the bushes. And that is how their date ended. At the apartment, Retsu says that they are home already, when he is already set to pick them up. He then asks Fumino if they did it. Fumino drops her helmet as her face is all red. Kazuma gets angry and starts stomping Retsu to a pulp. Kazuma shouts that he had to get the motorcycle fixed [so they didn’t do anything]. Retsu is still smiling and flashing V-signs. ^^;

Fumino asks where is Teppei. Ryuu says that he is sleeping with Shoma in his room. Fumino apologizes for the trouble. I think Ryuu notices that Kazuma isn’t beating Retsu hard enough that he asks Kazuma if Kazuma isn’t feeling well. Kazuma just stares at him as Ryuu keeps on asking if he feels something sick. Fumino becomes worried and asks if he is okay, does he have a cold. Kazuma just walks away whistling then collapses on the ground. Fumino and Ryuu freak out over Kazuma as Retsu manages to get away. Kazuma is now on bed as they checked his temperature. It is 38.2C so he has a high fever. Fumino cries and apologizes for not stopping him from going out. Kazuma smiles and tells her that it isn’t her fault so Fumino.. Fumino asks what. Kazuma says can you please leave. This stuns Fumino and Ryuu who is carrying a basin of water with a towel. Fumino bends a bit and says, huh? Kazuma says I said, would you please leave this room. I’m alright. I just need to sleep and I will be fine. Fumino asks if he meant that he doesn’t want her to take care of him. Kazuma says of course, since he might infect her. Fumino shouts for him to quit joking and saying such foolish things, it should be treated immediately. Kazuma says then let me tell you what I really feel. It is because you are too noisy so please go out. Fumino is shock and shaking in anger. Ryuu is scared as he mentally calls out to Kazuma [what are you saying]. Fumino angrily shouts Sensei, you fool!

Shoma wakes up and is surprised to find himself sleeping with Teppei in the bed in Ryuu’s room. He then remembers that he was waiting for his brother to come home that he fell asleep. He blushes as he thinks that Teppei is soft and warm. [like a pillow, I guess ^^;] He then overhears Fumino shouting. Fumino has been venting her anger on some leeks as she angrily chops them. Ryuu tells her not to cause such a ruckus in the kitchen. Fumino shouts she knows. Ryuu tries to tell Fumino that Kazuma really doesn’t want to infect her so that is why he deliberately said she is noisy. Fumino says but he has a fever, of course she would be worried about him. Shoma goes to the kitchen and tells Fumino that even if she is already his brother’s wife, at this time, she likes to pretend to be mature. His brother doesn’t treat her maturely because she still acts like a kid. Ryuu says that Shoma is awake. Shoma apologizes for falling asleep. Shoma asks Fumino if they spend the night together at the hotel. Fumino says they didn’t. Shoma says saying that you are his ‘wife’ and yet when Kazuma is sick, you are losing your temper like a kid. What are you angry about? Why don’t you think of your current position [as his wife]? Fumino is flustered and thinks that she knows. Sensei always protects me and endure not kissing me because I’m still a kid. Shoma then notices Teppei hitting his leg. Teppei tells Shoma not to bully his sister. Shoma is surprised then tries to suppress his laughter as Teppei still greets him a good morning.

Fumino is silent that Ryuu asks if she wants to be hugged if she feels like crying. To Shoma’s surprise, Fumino angrily stabs the chopping board with the knife. She angrily says he should be saying that to Shoma. Don’t you see what I’m currently doing? I’m making food! I’m cooking congee for sensei to eat! Will you please stop saying that I’m a kid! Shoma retreats as he leads Teppei away. Fumino thinks that she isn’t going to run away again. With Ryuu’s help, Fumino has finally finished making the congee. Ryuu gives her a bag of clothes to wear while taking care of Kazuma. Fumino then goes out. I think it is Teppei who calls out to Shoma. Shoma asks what is it, Fumino is already escaping after being lectured. Teppei says that’s not it, I really like you so you can come anytime to play with me. Shoma is surprised and embarrassed as he shouts what. Fumino is now standing in front of Kazuma’s apartment’s door. She is giving herself a pep talk that she will do her best to be a mature person. In the room, Kazuma is sick in bed as he seems to remember when he was a kid, he is trying to reach out to someone. He then feels someone holding his hand and calls out, sensei. He is surprised when he sees Fumino in a nurse outfit. She asks him if he is awake. Kazuma asks what is she [doing].. Fumino says she came to take care of him and it will be okay if she wears a mask. Sensei, didn’t you like being take care by a nurse? Kazuma tries to say no, he likes..not really.

With a spoon and holding the bowl of congee, she asks him to let her feed him. Kazuma sits up and looks embarrassed. Fumino says that it is still hot so she is going to blow it first before giving it to him. She removed her mask to blow a spoonful of congee. Kazuma asks if she is really intent on doing this. Fumino says it isn’t about wanting to do this but when she used to have a cold before, her parents would nice then and give her a can of peaches. I remember it as a really happy memory. Being spoiled like that, isn’t it such a special feeling? A scene of her mother touching her forehand while the other hand on her own forehead to see if Fumino is still hot. Fumino realizes that Kazuma doesn’t want her to spoil him. Fumino tells Kazuma so, sensei, when you are sick, you should also let yourself be spoiled. Let’s make this a continuation of the date yesterday! Kazuma is blushing and says that when he used to be sick, he never been treated like this. To Fumino’s surprise, he then holds her hand to eat a spoonful of congee. Kazuma slightly smiles at her and says sorry, in this kind of situation, I don’t know what’s it like to be spoiled. When I was sick, I will be all alone because cold is said to be infectious. He touches her face and wipes her tear. He says ..Just like now, when I’m sick and there’s someone with me, it really moves me. Fumino holds his wrist and says what do you want to do, sensei, if I can [do it], will you tell me? Kazuma blushes and says can I sleep on your lap? Fumino smiles as she feels that it seems the distance between them has become a bit smaller. Kazuma is covering his face in embarrassment as he is lying on Fumino’s lap. Fumino tells him if he wants to sleep for a long time, it’s okay.

Kazuma looks at her and tells her to put her mask on since they are too close to each other. Fumino puts her mask on. Fumino blushes and then says that the congee is getting cold. Kazuma tells her he’s not hungry. Fumino says it will give him a bit of nourishment. Kazuma smiles at her and says then, let me eat ‘Fumino’s smile’. Fumino blushes then smiles as she says stupid. She is surprised when Kazuma holds her hand. He then hugs her and gives her a kiss. The two then falls down [from shock and embarrassment? ^^;] Just then, Teppei with a mask, carrying apples enters with Ryuu who is carrying him. Ryuu says it’s now time to see the result of a wife’s care. They were shock to find the two on the floor. Teppei shouts if Fumino also got sick. Narration: Fumino Kaji, 16 years old. The first kiss with sensei is with a mask on and a touch of cold. It could be said to be very appropriate. In the end, what day will the ‘True Kiss’ happen? At the hotel where they stayed, three guys are walking out. A guy with a cap says that place is not bad at all. Another guy says after the test, his eyes hurt. He then tells the guy with a cap if he is kidding about seeing some people coming out of there in the morning. The guy in a cap is surprised and then says, eh? Ah..yes. The other guys asks what’s with the reaction, could it be because it is someone he knows. The guy just pulls his cap lower and says, that is.. On his cap is a panda drawing and the words, Panda High School. Narration: But after that sweet memory has passed, afterwards, something happened that one won’t ever expect to happen. Last scene, Kazuma asks what did Shoma gave him. [I’m thinking get well gift, the scan is too blurred to read]. Blushing Fumino is shaking as she holds the box and says it is a high grade turtle soup. Teppei is puzzled what it is.

Hehe, I should have put that in the poll instead – have you eaten turtle soup before. ^^; Turtle soup is known for health benefits especially to improve and strengthen health. How do I know? Actually, I’m forced to eat that by my parents. ^^;; It doesn’t taste bad – somewhat like chicken but the fact that it is a turtle is the reason why I don’t want to eat it. The reason why Fumino is blushing is because it is believed that Chinese emperors eat it to boost their libido. I ‘googled’ that to check if I’m right as to what Fumino is thinking. About that guy who is in panda high school, I wonder if he is Retsu’s relative. Ah, will we have another younger brother in the cast? I had related pandas in this story with Retsu that at first, I thought they were sent there by Retsu. ^^;; I guess he is the ‘unexpected’ that will happen in the next chapter. The lovey-dovey scenes here are great and that kiss scene is really nice. Taking care of the sick especially if it’s the guy tend to be really nice and well, ploy of mangakas to make couples closer. ^^ I really think that Kazuma did see Fumino naked in the shower. =P I’m a bit puzzled as to why she didn’t notice. ^^; Is it because she is too nervous or thinking too much? Iirc, Shoma also got sick before because of getting wet in the rain. Is it an Ojiro weakness? Kazuma does seem to have a lonely past that no one takes care of him when he was sick as a kid. It’s no wonder how he cherishes and protects his family. Lastly, Teppei is quite cute to try to hit Shoma for bullying his sister yet he doesn’t hold a grudge that he even invites him to play with him if he wants to. ^^

Word of the day:
Are you ever burdened with a load of care? Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear? Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly, And you will be singing as the days go by. ~ Oatman from Our Daily Bread

Monthly Blahs: Blog Hiatus, Manga and Anime
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 @ 05:50 p.m.

Hiatus: There aren’t much new manga scans lately in BW or other sites. It feels like everyone’s busy or already having a vacation. So, I’m going on a vacation, too. Hehe, kidding aside, the tour to Japan this Friday is also somewhat like done on a whim. Just when I’m not that interested in going to Japan, circumstances and certain events happened that made it all possible. It made me think that this is God’s will. We planned to go at the end of May but preparing the papers, etc took time that we just got our visas last week. ^^; This is like a now or never kind of thing for me since my mom said if we didn’t get our visas, we will never try again and even if we get it, this is the first and last time she would want to go there. Two reasons: it’s too expensive and she doesn’t want to go to the same place except Hong Kong since shopping is a different thing. ^^; Then, there is a choice of going there alone or a tour. I chose a tour since this could be my first and last time going there so at least go to several places rather than stuck in one place like Tokyo. We also don’t know how to speak Japanese and I don’t want to spend time trying to find where we are = getting lost. ^^; It is a 8-day tour so I’ll be back on the 13th. We will be going to two theme parks namely Tokyo DisneySea and Universal Studios, two temple sites which are those around Kyoto and Nikko, a day in Mt. Fuji and a science museum. The other two days are basically just departure and arrival. Okay, it’s not really quite the ideal places to go since I’m not that interested in going to theme parks but most if not all of the tours include that so it’s a no choice thing. Actually, this tour didn’t include Tokyo Disneyland and replaced it with a temple site in Nikko so I think that’s better. There are also things that worries me but I try to think positive as possible. I try to keep myself healthy as possible. I pray that it won’t rain else I will be like Tamaki in the Ouran side story who can’t see Mt. Fuji. ^^; Hehe, it’s rainy season in Japan. This is a newbie travel agency – cheaper – so I hope I won’t have a déjà vu of what happened in China.

Manga: I’m getting ahead of myself but I’m thinking that while I’m gone, new manga scans are going to come out. Hehe, just like when I was sick last month. An example of this is someone is finally going to upload Faster than a Kiss [c. 13] this Thursday or Friday. Half of it, she said will be uploaded today. Nice timing. I don’t think I have time to summarize it when it comes out. I fortunately have seen the raws. Nothing much happened but the great lovey-dovey scenes + ‘kissing’ scene make up for it. ^^ [Edit: Ah, she uploaded some of the pages so I’ll try to summarize that. If you cannot wait, just read the inaccurate teaser. ^^;] Short teaser here: They end up at the motel. Embarrassing scenes, freaking out scenes, on the bed scenes which ends up with a punch on Kazuma’s face by Fumino. ^^; Fumino has slept so it seems that Kazuma spend the night trying to fix the motorcycle since he is all dirty the next morning. They left and didn’t notice someone watching them. At home, Retsu tells Fumino about what happened that it made Kazuma angry so he tries to kick Retsu to a pulp. Ryuu asks why Kazuma is all dirty. Fumino freaks out about this. Kazuma tries to act like it was nothing until he collapses. Cue in sick scene. Fumino makes some congee and vents her anger on chopping a leek because of, I think, what Kazuma did. In bed, Kazuma dreams of being sick when he was young and reaching out his hand to someone. When he wakes up, it is nurse Fumino with a mask who is holding his hand. ^^ Feeding scene, then Kazuma being embarrassed is so cute and sweet. He then kisses her but then, she has her mask on. Ryuu and Teppei enter the room to bring apples but finds Kazuma and Fumino fainted on the floor. I think Kazuma fainted because he is sick and Fumino fainted from being too shock and embarrassed. Then a scene of guys coming out of the motel. It turned out to be Retsu’s men – including the one who is watching them when they left the motel. I think everything is indeed a setup by Retsu. Since the Chinese scans aren’t by Tongs, it will be up soon just click the link at the side from time to time after Friday when girl in BW has finished uploading the scans.

I have recently got hooked in reading Iryu – Team Medical Dragon. I have seen it before in Chinese scans but I’m hesitant to read it since there will be a lot of medical jargons. Fortunately, there are English scans. It is so addictive that I actually continue reading it in Chinese just skipping the politics and medical stuff they are talking about when operating. The story is about Ryutaro who is a genius surgeon living as a bum with Miki, a nurse. He is kicked out from a hospital because of a mistake he didn’t commit. Then, an assistant professor, Akira wants him to help her in performing a complicated operation, Batista, for her thesis so that she can become a professor who will change the things that are wrong but has become a norm in the hospital. After some hesitance and saving Miki’s life, Ryutaro finally agrees but on the condition that he gets to pick the people whom he wants on the surgical team and that includes Miki as operation nurse. Just like any shounen, but then this is seinen, it is like the hero forming his group in order to fight the enemies and in this case, the hospital being too uptight about rules, etc rather than just focusing on helping the patients. I find the problems that doctors and the other staff face quite intriguing and the ever growing cast is quite interesting, too. Ryutaro is quite amusing who is usually easy going but he gets serious when he needs to be. He also has a sweet tooth that he somewhat reminds me of Gin from Gintama. I hope that Miki will be paired off with him in the end since she deserves some happiness after sticking with him all this time. I like the scene when Miki gave a butterfly kiss to Ryutaro. Noboru the intern is quite interesting as he is becoming like Ryutaro who is more concerned about the patients rather than the politics/rules in the hospital. Hehe, he is also the source of laughter by the others.

Each arc is quite intense that even if most of the time the surgeries is sure to succeed but the things that happen during those time is quite engaging that I just keep on reading to know what happened next. Some conflicts that I remember are: if you are a genius doctor, would you work elsewhere for money and improve your skills or work there in a place where you can save more people because of your expertise? As a nurse, if you know that the doctor is doing something wrong that can endanger the patient, would you tell him about it or be scolded to mind your own business since you are only a nurse? If there is someone who got into an accident, would you help him or not since he doesn’t have any insurance and the higher ups will not be happy in footing that guy’s bill? If there is a pregnant woman who needs to be operated and she specifically tells you to save the child is priority but your boss who’s the father-in-law of that woman wants to save the woman rather than the child, whose wishes would you follow? One of the most intense moment is like this doctor, Kihihara, who hopes that Ryutaro fails in his operation then learns that his own mother just got into an accident. He has to rush over to Ryutaro and asks him to just leave that patient who is in a low odds of success operation and save his mother. It’s like a lesson that he only cares about being more successful that even if he is a doctor, he starts to hope someone else fails until things become personal. Fortunately for him, Ryutaro did helped him and at the same time, successful completed that other operation thanks to his team. From the way things are going in the series, Ryutaro’s team are slowly changing things in the hospital after the almost break-up of the team. New people are starting to help them. ^^

What happened in Nabari no Ou [c. 47] makes me think if the author is planning on a Miharu x Yoite pairing with all the scenes of them together or is it to just make memories before someone is rip. ^^; Some of the scenes are cute though. The first part is Kazuhiko telling Kazuho about the information he learned about Yoite. It seems that he isn’t the kid whom his brother knew him before since Kazuhiko tells his sister that Yoite is Yoite. He asks his sister to keep it a secret. He is surprised when Kazuho tells him that Yoite is currently missing and if Kazuhiko knows where he and Miharu are. Kazuhiko is surprised that she knew so he quickly runs away. He goes to the parking lot to find Raiko and Gau there. They question him as to what he thought of Yoite. Kazuhiko tells him that Yoite is like a cat whom he took care for a long time before but went missing. Raiko asks Kazuhiko to go with them but he refuses since there is no more time [for Yoite, I presume]. It ends with Kazuhiko on the run with Raiko chasing him with his katana drawn. Somewhere else, Miharu and Yoite are trying to fight off twins [boy and girl] who try to finish off Yoite since he isn’t needed anymore. Yoite is stunned when the girl twin taunts Yoite as to what is he. Miharu uses the opportunity to escape using smoke technique. The train is not running for a week so they are forced to take shelter from the rain/storm. The train station guy helps them warm up and gives them a change of clothes. I find it amusing when Yoite doesn’t want to change there in front of them that the station guy thought he is a girl. Lol Of course, it turns out that Yoite’s body is full of wounds and he is already vomiting blood. He remembers from his past that others saying Sora [his name before] is a shinigami. Yoite wonders who is he since he isn’t his real self nor is he ‘Sora’. A shadow says that he shouldn’t exist.

The next day, they left and try to hitch a ride to their destination. Lots of scenes of Miharu and Yoite walking to their destination. They finally hitched a ride with a couple who is delivering produce. Here, I think Yoite just confessed that he lied about the other three dying if he died. He just wanted to give Miharu memories regarding ‘Yoite’. Miharu can’t believe that Yoite is still being kind. I think he just confessed that he can already use Shirabasho but the fairy said he is just ‘hesitant’ – [not sure I can’t find the meaning of the word used]. The two then start arguing. Yoite says it’s his fault for getting Miharu into deeper trouble. Miharu answers back that it is his decision and he wants Yoite to leave. With all the shouting, the woman in front starts to laugh out loud at them. The two then starts laughing at each other. At the train, Yoite mentioned that he didn’t know when he realized that Miharu is always by his side. Miharu blushes. ^^; Yoite then points out the lights outside. They have arrived at Banteng/Banten, who awaits them. Yoite seems to be at his limit since he needs Miharu’s support to walk. Hm..I guess there are some missing chapters since I thought they are going some other place but it turns out that they are just returning. ^^; I was thinking that their enemy is downsizing because of Yoite and Kazuhiko going out of their group but it seems they can recruit new ones just like the twins..well, that shouldn’t be a surprise since they are a big group and Banten is the one which is small. ^^; I got somewhat confused there when Miharu said he can use it already that I checked the past volume. Hm..it seems he can but I’m not sure about the consequence since Thobari stopped him. I wonder if they are going to Thobari’s house. Things are indeed not looking good for Yoite, I wonder if he is a trump card or the author will really rip him off..nah, Miharu will do anything for him. Obviously, Miharu isn’t indifferent anymore after how he is taking care and being concerned about Yoite.

I have read Arakure otherwise known as Wild Ones in English. It’s an okay story about Sachie, an orphan girl who is taken by her grandpa who is actually a yakuza and she didn’t know about him since her mother never told her about it. She decided to stay because she is attracted to Rakuto who is assigned to her as her bodyguard and well, he studies in the same school where she goes. The story tends to be episodic. At times, Sachie displays her ‘yakuza’ aura when she gets angry. She is quite likeable and I consider the point of really liking her when she is being held ‘hostage’ – it is just a test for Rakuto, she jumps out of the building to Rakuto as she tells her ‘abductor’ that she doesn’t like playing a damsel in distress/princess to be protected. Cool. Rakuto always smiling like that somewhat reminds me of Gin from Bleach. It is a great way of hiding his true feelings. It is already obvious that the two are the couple as the genuinely like each other but not yet ready to go to that phase yet. Apparently, this isn’t quite popular for Chinese fans since they didn’t continue on uploading scans of this so I’ll just check the English scans from time to time to know what happened after volume 3.

Then, there’s Shinobi Life. The art is nice that just with those nice covers, I would buy it but the plot tend to be corny at times. The story is about Beni, spoiled and suicidal rich girl meets with a ninja, Kagetora, from the past. He thought that she is the princess Beni he has sworn to protect. The first part is mostly protecting Beni from kidnappers/bad guys and some scenes of Kagetora not being used to the future. Then, a time slip back to the past made Kagetora realize that this isn’t the same Beni he wanted to protect. Here, we meet Weng, Kagetora’s ninja rival who hates him. Then, time slip back to the present, he becomes a student and bodyguard to Beni. They are getting lovey dovey until Beni’s overly strict dad drops the bomb that she is to be engage to this guy, Rihito, whom Beni finds creepy. To make matters worse, Weng is Rihito’s bodyguard who also jumped into time slip but five years, iirc, earlier to the present. While Kagetora is protecting Beni, he gets injured and kidnapped. Rihito blackmails Beni to become his in exchange of Kagetora’s safe release. Then cue in those scenes of we like each other but we can’t because I promise so-so to stay away from you. It is around here that it is shown that Rihito also have such hateful parents. His father looks weak and kind towards Beni but then, he tends to beat up Rihito. Then more scenes of the above until the end of volume 3, they finally stopped beating around the bush and just be together already. ^^;

Weng seems to pity Rihito so since Rihito wants Beni, Weng decides to kidnap her. Unfortunately for him, Kagetora is already two steps ahead of him as the Beni they tried to kidnap are just ‘replacements’ -illusions that it is someone but it is actually a thing. Without Beni around – she is listening to them in the corner of the buidling, Kagetora can easily defeat Weng and warns him and Rihito not to harm Beni else, they are going to get it. When they return home, there is another obstacle and that is Beni’s father. What do the lovers do? They run away and stayed in a motel. [Is this a running cliché scene in shoujo or what?] At first, it is Beni who is nervous then when Kagetora realizes what kind of place it is, he is the one who became more nervous. ^^; While Beni is taking a shower and being overly worried about many things, she faints. Kagetora takes her to bed and blindfolds himself while dressing her up. Beni’s father calls Rihito about what happened. It is then Rihito tells him about Kagetora’s true identity. Rihito calls out Weng to do something but he feels sick when he sees Weng with a kitten. It turns out that his mother is also ‘crazy’ who tends to destroy anything that Rihito likes. He likes a cup, she breaks it. He is always all alone at the house. He finds a kitten to show it to his mother. She puts it in a plastic bag and threw it into the water. Geez, no wonder Rihito is a bit messed up with that kind of parents. He informs Weng about Kagetora running away with Beni. Weng swears that he will deal with Kagetora once and for all. Rihito must have felt his kill chi that he asks if he also plans to kill Beni. Rihito looks scared when Weng tells him that in his mind, he has already killed Beni many times in front of Kagetora.

Upon seeing Rihito’s expression, Weng tells him to relax for he isn’t going to do anything to Beni since she is a chess piece for both Rihito and her father. Later on, Beni wakes up. After some embarrassment about being dressed up by Kagetora, she goes into the comfort room and answers a call from her father. Her father tells her that it is only Kagetora whom he doesn’t want her to be with. He says it is because they are not from the same time. He asks her if she went to the past and saw her other self. Beni said she did. Her fathe looks shock but then just threatens her that they don’t have any place to go since they even report it to the police. Kagetora overhears them from the door. They are outside while Beni is really bothered as to where else they can go. She then tells Kagetora that they can go back to the past. After some eating scenes and hiding from the police, they buy some clothes at a store. Kagetora isn’t too happy about Beni’s plan to go to the past since her life won’t be the same and he will be on the run. He doesn’t want her to be in danger. Beni tries to convince him that it is okay better than be in the present. And I’m not sure if they just made out in the dressing room. ^^; I’m not quite sure about the last scene as to what Rihito is talking about to his father but it seems to be about Beni’s mother who can see the future. I wonder if the next chapters will be about the two being in the past. Most of the comments in BW is like poor Rihito, I don’t hate him much anymore or what’s wrong with the parents in this series. The one I’m most amused is with Weng as his bodyguard, why didn’t Rihito just use him to make his father from beating him up. Good suggestion. The story is like a ‘us against the world’ that I wonder if they will have a good ending. I can’t get off the feeling that this series’ resolution will be something corny like a deus ex machina.

Anime: Vampire Knight is still okay as it is now at the Shizuka arc. I think I would have enjoyed this anime better if the fansubs I’m watching aka the first one who gets it out, uses whatever raw Omni of RandomC blog is using for his screencaps. Unlike the fansubs, it is high on contrast and very clear. I’m actually surprised that Itsura no Kiss stretches to college when I thought it is just confined to high school. The sempai who becomes ‘hot blooded’ when he holds a racket reminds me of a character in Prince of Tennis. ^^; I finally get to finish watching Tsubasa Chronicle Tokyo Revelations. It’s actually quite good that I got myself to read the manga up to the latest chapter. It was quite confusing with the clones though ^^; But it seems to be ending soon since everything is being revealed already. Then, the new one I watched is Kara no Kyoukai. It is somewhat in the same universe as Tsukihime. It is from a movie so the next release will be next month. The first one is a bit confusing as I’m not quite sure what’s going on with all the talking. I find the scary part quite convincing but the most fun is when Shiki starts to finish off the ‘ghosts’ with that nice bgm. It did cringes me when the girls are committing suicide especially that sound. ^^; The next one seems to be about the past so I can’t wait to watch that. As for the rest of the other anime, everything is pretty okay.

Quote of the day:
Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind. ~ Seneca

Papillon -Hana to Chou- [Chapter 22]
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 @ 10:00 p.m.

[Chapter 21 is not uploaded yet but 22 is. I’ll just summarize chapter 21 when it’s up. Shinobu is Kana’s ex-boyfriend who confessed to Chou. It seems that Chou is currently working in a small restaurant with him. I think she hurt her eye because of work or something.]

Title: Past. Chou is shock when Shinobu says that he really likes her. She blushes as she keeps thinking, no way, no way, how can this be. Shinobu asks if she still thinks that he is just joking. Chou blushes more and apologizes. He asks her why did she think that he is joking. Chou says it is because she has heard him talk with his friends. Shinobu asks were they talking about then. Chou tells him that at school before, she has overheard his friends telling him that she likes him but Shinobu answered that it’s impossible. Another friend suggested that he confess to her. Back to present, Shinobu is speechless over this. Chou tells him that she thought Shinbou is really angry and perplexed so he confessed to her. Shinobu is embarrassed and tells her that honestly, he was really happy then. Others noticed that Chou seems to like him and hearing them said that made him happy. He confessed because he can no longer suppress his feelings for her. Chou blushes when she heard this. At home, Chou goes in as she is really flustered and stunned over what Shinobu just said. Kana asks her what happened to her face that it is so red. Her mother asks if she has a fever. Chou says it’s nothing and goes to her room. She can’t believe Shinobu likes her.

Next day at the café where Chou and Shinobu work as waiter/waitress, Chou is a bit uneasy with Shinobu who greeted her a good morning. He asks her if her eye is still not okay. Chou says no because while sleeping she had rubbed it. Noticing Chou’s uneasiness, Shinobu tells Chou not to worry too much about it [confession]. Chou thinks that it is because she thought that she is the only one who likes him. I never thought that Shinobu he..why do things turn out this way. While they were eating, Shinobu says that he just remembered that when he confessed to Chou, Kana knew about it and even questioned him about it. Chou starts to choke on her food that Shinobu asks if she is alright. Chou feels ill as she says she is alright. Shinobu says and at that time, Kana confronted them and shouted if he is confessing to Chou. Chou shouts that he isn’t, it is just a joke. Shinobu tells Chou that when she said that in front of Kana, in his heart, when Chou thought it is all a joke, it is a bit of a blow to him. Chou is thoroughly shock by this. Later on, Chou goes to Kyuu asking his advice on what to do. She really did a harsh thing to Shinobu before and should she apologize about it now. Kyuu tells her if she worries too much about it then she should go since the other guy is probably anticipating it, too. Chou grabs his arm and pleads for him to think over it more rather than just easily say that. Kyuu asks her why is she even telling him about the confession. Chou says isn’t he a guidance counselor. Kyuu is surprised then he sweatdrops.

Chou asks him what is a better way to deal with this situation. Kyuu asks Chou what does she think of Shinobu. Chou blushes and asks what does he mean. Kyuu asks if she likes him. Chou says but he used to date Kana. Kyuu says so that means you like him. Chou says because she couldn’t believe that Shinobu..she thinks that it is a one-sided feeling but actually, it is mutual. She asks him if she has told of her feelings, does Kyuu think that they would have gone steady. Kyuu angrily shouts how should I know. Chou asks why is he angry. Kyuu says but if that guy doesn’t specially like her, then it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is that kind of like. [Sorry, I don’t quite this line ^^;] Chou is surprised and says is that so. She then asks Kyuu if he thinks she should continue on working in that place. Poor Kyuu, he can only bow his head on the table over Chou’s ‘clueless-ness’. He looks at her and asks what does she want him to do. About that guy and work, it is all your business. Don’t depend everything on me. Chou exclaims what is that, think of a way to help me. You gave me a lot of advice before. Kyuu shouts so troublesome, think about it yourself. Chou is shock as she is already outside his apartment. [Obviously she is pushed out] She wonders why he is so angry and cold-hearted. A call to Ryuusei that night made her realize that Kyuu is jealous. Ryuusei is telling her why is she telling this to him but she isn’t listening anymore since she is really shock that Kyuu is jealous.

The next day [I think], Kana is ringing Kyuu’s doorbell. Kyuu’s sister mistakes her for Chou. Kyuu’s sister asks if Kyuu isn’t there. Kana says it seems he isn’t. She wonders who is this woman. Kyuu’s sister says that she wanted Kyuu to take care of the twins. She tells the twins that it is Chou who took care of them. The twins just look at Kana. Kyuu’s sister thinks that they have forgotten about Chou. Kana sweatdrops and tells her that she is leaving. Kyuu’s sister asks didn’t she have an appointment with Kyuu. Kana says she doesn’t. She then asks if they are currently going steady. Kana is surprised then just says yes. Kyuu’s sister exclaims really, since when? Kana can’t quite reply. Kyuu’s sister asks if they are already going steady when she went there once. Kana says maybe yes. Kyuu’s sister exclaims that it is the first time that she has seen Kyuu bringing a girl to his house. So this is the reason. That guy has finally start to be in love. Ah—it’s really great. She happily shakes Kana’s hand and tells her that she won’t be worrying about Kyuu not being able to get a girlfriend anymore and she hopes that ‘Chou’ will take good care of Kyuu. Kana looks a bit puzzled about this as she just says, yes.

At the café, they are surprised to see a guy with a cap comes in. Hoshino [another waiter] freaks out as to why is he again when he said he isn’t coming back anymore. Chou realizes it is the same guy as before. Shinobu serves him some water and asks what is his order. The guy says he wants a cup of hot coffee. The guy then spills the glass of water on himself and blames Shinobu for it. The owner and Shinobu apologize to the guy. They say that it is okay if he didn’t pay for his order. They also give the guy money to wash the shirt. The guy shouts didn’t he [Shinobu] learn to apologize to the customer. It is then Shinobu apologizes. In the kitchen, the owner tells Shinobu to apologize to the customer and he should remember this next time. The payment for the order and washing of shirt will be deducted off his salary. Chou approaches the owner and tries to say what really happened but Shinobu stops her by gesturing for her to keep quiet about it. After the owner left, Chou asks why when the customer deliberately did that so it isn’t Shinobu’s fault. Shinobu says but he also bullied that guy. Hoshino goes to Shinobu to apologize and thank him. Shinobu tells him to remember to help him clean the toilet. Looking at Shinobu, Chou realizes Shinobu did that so that guy won’t hurt/bother Hoshino anymore. Yes, Shinobu is that kind of person, just like before, he won’t make excuses for himself. It is also the same at that time [when Chou shouted that his confession is just a joke] He also didn’t make any excuses for himself then. [A scene of them washing the dishes] While with Shinobu, the past memories are gradually resurfacing. The feelings in my heart slowly comes out.

While Chou and Shinobu are cleaning outside the store, Kyuu sees them together happily talking to each other. Seeing Chou smiling, Kyuu just leaves unnoticed by the two. Then, Grandma comes to see Chou at the restaurant to see the place where she works. Shinobu asks if she is Chou’s grandmother. Chou says she is. Grandma says if Chou is doing her work and is not being a bother. Shinobu smiles and says she is [doing her work] and is quite capable. Grandma is really happy about this. Chou asks Grandma if she came there alone. Grandma says how could she go there alone. It is Kana who accompanied me here. She is talking at the phone outside. Oh, here she comes. Kana is just going in the store. Grandma calls out to Kana. Kana then sees Shinobu. The two are surprised. Kana shouts what is the meaning of this. The two of you are working together? Grandma is puzzled. Chou quickly says it is just a coincidence. Kana isn’t convinced. She says it’s quite disgusting that Chou would keep this a secret from her. Chou exclaims that it isn’t what she is thinking. Kana shouts then what is it, tell me. When I said I’ll be a substitute for you at work, you were very nervous. It turns out that you don’t want me to know about it. Grandma asks what is the matter. Kana says it’s nothing, I’m going home. Kana promptly leaves the place as Chou calls after her.

Outside the store, Chou chases after Kana. Chou apologizes to Kana for not telling her about it but she really didn’t intend to hide it. I thought you are still concerned about what happened with Shinobu. This made Kana angry. Kana asks if Chou is pitying her. Do you think if I see Shinobu, I will be hurt? Do you think I’m that pathetic kind of girl? Chou tries to protest that isn’t so but Kana shouts back so why do you tend to think you know what I am feeling. You are also like this before. When Shinobu confessed to you, you just dismisses it as a joke. I have already broke up with him but you still try to get as far as you can from him. It took courage for Shinobu to confess to you, why did you just go steady with him then? Chou is speechless. She then says that she really thought that it is just a joke. That good looking Shinobu, there is no way that he would like someone like her. If someone likes me then, it is definitely a joke. Kana shouts for her to shut up. You always think too much about yourself and be very naïve about others. I really hate that part about you! Chou is shock as Kana angrily looks at her then left.

With what happened in this chapter, I’m actually entertaining the idea of Kyuu being paired off to Kana. ^^; It feels like a premonition when Kyuu’s sister is asking Kana whom she thought as Chou to take care of Kyuu. It made me wonder if Kyuu has some trauma or ‘hang up’ about going steady which seems to be implied by his sister. Maybe it is because he is a guidance counselor and he believes that girls who fall for him will leave him since they realize that they aren't really in love with him..it is more like infatuation since he helped them out. I think that is why Kyuu didn’t approach the two. About Chou, Kana is right that she tends to think about her feelings most of the time and then, assume what others are thinking then act on it like how Chou is telling Kyuu about Shinobu’s confession and asking advice on what to do. She didn’t even realize that she is asking the opinion of her boyfriend. Also, she consults Ryuusei about it after all that has happened between them before. Is she clueless or just insensitive? From what Shinobu did in this chapter, he is actually a nice guy. To actually let himself be blamed for something he didn't do just to help the other waiter is really admirable. His major fault is confessing to Chou when he is still going steady with Kana. I somewhat understand why Kana is infuriated with Chou since she gave up on Shinobu whom she really likes so that Chou can have him yet Chou didn’t answer Shinobu’s confession. I can understand more if Chou didn’t because she is concerned about Kana’s feelings, but thinking it is all a joke, that is different. Kana must be thinking she is such a fool for breaking up with Shinobu. As if her sacrifice is all for nothing but then, there isn’t much she can actually do if Shinobu likes someone else but to break up. ^^;

Quote of the day:
A person who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person ~ Dave Barry

Weekly Jump Update: Bleach, Naruto, One Piece, D. Grayman, Reborn, and PSYREN
Monday, June 2, 2008 @ 03:35 p.m.

Shunsui is walking around since he can’t sleep when he notices Aizen is also not sleeping in Bleach [c. -100]. He then notices young Nanao who is looking for Lisa who would read a book for her. He tells her that Lisa is doing something important that day and surely, she will be back tomorrow. Back to the site, everyone is having a hard time fighting with Kensei but with Hachi’s help, they finally caught him. They are about to wonder what happened when Hiyori tells Shinji to let her go. To everyone’s shock, Hiyori becomes a hollow and slashes Shinji. The others are suddenly surrounded by a black void. Love, Rose and Lisa got slashed. Shinji is shock when he sees the culprit is Tousen who is under Kensei. Shinji accuses him of betraying his captain. To Shinji’s shock, someone behind him said that Tousen isn’t a traitor but is simply obeying his orders. Shinji looks back to see Aizen with young Gin. Aizen tells Shinji not to blame Tousen for this. Aizen is quite brazen to show his face to Shinji and tell that to him. I guess Aizen is thinking that he is going to get rid of Shinji so there is no need to act like a nice guy. Ah, is that wise? I guess he doesn’t think Shinji is a threat. So, the one whom Kensei saw when he was stabbed was actually Tousen. I guess it is obvious that Aizen is behind everything. I wonder if Urahara and Tessai get to help or just overhear the conversation. Well, they did get exiled to the human world just like the others which I think is Aizen’s doing in order to ensure no one knows what he is doing.

At the beach, Sasuke remembers all the happy times he had with Itachi when he was still a kid in Naruto [c. 402]. He then realizes that before dying, it is a poke on the forehead that Itachi usually does. He remembers Itachi smiling and told him that it is the last time he is going to do that. Sasuke starts to cry as his group mates are with him including Madara. He declares that they are going to change name from “Hebi/snake” to “Taka/hawk” and their goal is to destroy Konoha. Okay, so it is a poke just like before ^^;; When I read that last scene, I feel like Madara is laughing his head off. Replacing Itachi with Sasuke = success. See, of all the Uchiha that is shown here, they seem to be self-centered and vengeful. Itachi is the deviant who is quite self-less and well, not vengeful. Since Itachi willingly sacrificed his good name and future to protect Konoha, of course he isn’t going to want to attack Konoha. Heck, maybe that is why Madara gave Pain Itachi’s duty of capturing Naruto because as he said, Itachi is like a spy and after multiple opportunities, Itachi never seriously did try to capture Naruto. Is it just me but isn’t Itachi’s group like the replacement of the deceased Akatsuki members? I guess Madara is the main villain here. I think if there is a Naruto vs Sasuke, it will be like how Konoha is first formed. So, Sasuke decides to destroy Konoha even if the ones who ordered Itachi do it is just a few higher-ups. It’s like some people had committed the crime yet the whole country is destroyed. Ah isn’t that somewhat similar to what Pain did by killing off the relatives of the former hokage in his village? So much for Itachi’s sacrifice, it’s all for nothing if Sasuke did what he planned to. Also, if Sasuke did kill some innocent people, I wonder if Naruto can still forgive him. Is it time for Tsunade to be rip? I wonder what Naruto will chose, Sasuke or Konoha?

Garp gets a report that Silvers is about to be sold in an auction in One Piece [c. 501]. He tells the marine that he will handle it because if they attack recklessly, they will lose a lot of men since they will go against two legends. The auction has started. Everyone is still trying to find Camie. Usopp got a lead that Camie is in the auction house. He informs everyone that it is in Grove 1. Zoro is also heading there because he thought the ship is there. Those who got there are Chopper, Sanji, Nami, Franky, Hachi and Pappagg. The guy won’t let them take Camie. Franky wants to use force but Hachi stops him saying that there are Tenryubito inside and if they bought Camie, she might already have those exploding collars. Nami decided to play by the rules and just try to bid for Camie to save her using their own money. They enter the auction house. Inside, Kidd sees them and is interested in seeing Luffy. Luffy and others are still trying to get to the auction house. Then, the pirates are surprised by the news spreading that Ace will be publicly executed. Drake and his men think that it will be war since Whitebeard will retaliate. I wonder what Garp meant by two legends. Does he mean Silvers along with Shakky? I wonder where is the public execution will be held. The way things are coming along, something really amazing is about to happen soon.

Link is trying write a report on what has happened and recommends that Komui be punished in D. Gray-man [c. 161]. Komui’s robot promptly ate the report. Soon, they learned that they have no lead whatsoever as to what is the cause of it all. Allen starts to feel sick and wonders if it is because he was bitten. Suddenly, they were attacked by the generals who were bitten. While Winters is fighting with Allen, Kanda asks for his Mugen but unfortunately, it is left at the science department. Komui tells them that he did picked it up but then, he dropped it when they were chased by the ‘zombies’. Just then, Tiedoll and Cloud’s innocence attack them. Komui tells his robot to save them. The robot lets out a lot of missiles which attacked everyone including Allen. Allen wakes up and finds himself in a dark room. He sees Crowley moaning that it hurts. Just then a long haired person is about to attack Allen from behind with a large ax. Allen shouts for Crowley then he finds his mouth covered by Kanda and Rabi. Allen realizes that it was a dream. They inform him that there are only five of them there with Johnny and Komui’s robot. Suddenly someone knocks on the door. The person claims to be Crowley and asks them to open the door. Well, nothing much happened here as they are now trimmed down to five. I wonder if Crowley’s innocence is also evolving or is it because of some medicine and who’s that long haired person.

In Katekyo Hitman Reborn! [c. 195], Hayato is still fighting against Gamma. Uri fights with the foxes and Hayato deals with Gamma personally. Hayato manages to take the upper hand as Gamma begins to think that he shouldn’t die and cue in flashback with Lady Uni. Okay, as if there aren’t enough flashbacks from other shounen manga. ^^; Ah, if an enemy gets to have a flashback, does it mean he will live and will have an important role later on? Will Gamma be like Xanxus later on? Anyway, at least we’ll get to know about the Black Spell group. Oh ya, would Uri become small again after it used up all the sun power it got from the kangaroo? I’m thinking it will since future Hayato surely had been using Uri before. Hehe, just like Tsuna’s gloves become ordinary later on if not in use.

Oboro goes to where Yoshina is in PSYREN [c. 24] and starts rambling about Yoshina’s destructive power and wanting to have one, too. Yoshina collapses and Oboro is distraught that Yoshina is dying when he just made his life more interesting. With his wish of not wanting Yoshina to die, his power appears and it is healing. He cured Yoshina. Yoshina wakes up and freaks out when Oboro hugs him. Oboro says he healed him and it is thanks to the boy before who has healed him before that enable him to learn how to do it. Yoshina tells him to find Asaga. They did and Oboro healed him, too. Amamiya cries as she is relieved that the two boys are alive since they were almost killed thus broke their promise to her. They tell each other that they should get Tatsuo’s mask. Yoshina asks Amamiya if he killed off Tatsuo. Amamiya tells him that Tatsuo is already killed by psyren before. Oboro then tells them that he wants to stop healing because he is bored. The two shouted at him to continue. Oboro says he doesn’t want to and he finished earlier with Yoshina because he wanted to hug him. Yoshina shouts for him to quit saying those things and just finish so that they can leave since the worm might attack them.

Suddenly, the worm comes out. Amamiya quickly covers Yoshina’s mouth and mentally tells them to keep quiet. Amamiya grabs the mask and tries using it but it won’t work. She gives it to Yoshina for him to try. To their surprise, Tatsuo is awake and tells Yoshina to give it to him. He blows the mask to drive the worm away. He tells Yoshina that his attack made him lose his powers but he regained his sanity. So, if Tatsuo survives with them, I guess they can use him as info about psyren. If he gets back to the real world, will he have to return to psyren? It would be helpful since he can tell them about the creatures there. I’m amused that Oboro is indeed their healer just as I jokingly guessed. I think it’s really rare for guys to be healers in shounen and Oboro is the type who would heal the ones he wants to heal. Hehe, he seems to really like Yoshina. I can imagine that there will be more Oboro hugging Yoshina scenes later on. I wonder what Yoshina’s sister would think if she learns that her crush ‘is interested’ in her younger brother. =P

Quote of the day:
There is no such thing as a self-made man. You will reach your goals only with the help of others. ~ George Shinn

Teppen! [Chapter 2]
Friday, May 30, 2008 @ 09:37 p.m.

Takeru angrily shouts at Kobato as to up to when is she going to sleep. He then kicks Kobato out of bed. Kobato narrates that she went to Japan to look for her brother but ends up getting into an idol audition. She manages to get in and is now currently living in the dorm with her roommate, Takeru Shijou. Takeru looks at Kobato who looks back at him. She shouts why did he kicked her away. Is kicking the way you wake up a delicate girl up?! Takeru says delicate girl when you are staying with a guy in a dorm and snoring loudly while sleeping. Kobato shouts what. Takeru just angrily looks at her. What happened last night while Kobato is changing clothes: Takeru shouted you’re a girl?! Kobato said..yup. Takeru angrily grabbed her head and shouted what ‘..yup’ You deceived me?! Kobato cried that it hurts and what does he mean she deceived him. Takeru shouted that their company only handles male talents. The English name of the company is E.E. Entertainment, E3 in short. The woman president seems to have inherited the company from her father. ‘TOPZ’ is one of the groups that is formed by the company. It is in the business of developing male talents before they enter show business. Those who are still aiming to get celebrity status are called ‘E.E.Eggs’. There are around 80 of them and it includes Takeru. While still in EGG stage, they will study and at times, perform with their sempai [guys who made it] on stage/show. Then, they will at times act in television dramas and perform in shows to gain experience. The goal is to be the one to gain presence to become a real idol. Kobato became nervous as she shouted so that means, they thought she is a boy that is why they got her to enter the audition. Why..in what way am I like a boy?! Takeru looked at her chest and said that. Kobato’s chest is really flat.

She is embarrassed that she quickly tried to wear a shirt. She called him rude and shouted for him to quit looking. Takeru told her to go back to the US. Pretending to be a boy while working. Impossible. Even if you chest is really flat. Impossible. Teaming up with a girl for a group is quite troublesome, I don’t want to. Impossible. Definitely impossible. Kobato became angry as she repeats impossible four times. She angrily shouted that from the start, it is all their fault. It is the fault of the staff of the company for committing that mistake of not realizing that she is a girl. Takeru scratches his head and it seems that they made that mistake because guys there tend to be pretty looking. Holding the bag of fastfood that Takeru brought, Kobato said about this, you said you are going to buy anything I like and you also bought this. Doesn’t this mean that he recognizes her. Takeru took the bag from her and said doing this for a girl is useless. Go home. Kobato shouts is there any place can she go back to. Takeru is taken aback as he remembered asking her if she doesn’t have any place to go. Kobato declared that she has already decided to do her best and do this work. It doesn’t matter if I’m not a boy!! Takeru sighed and said I know already..then let’s have a test trial. If you manages to not get exposed the fact that you are a girl next time then I’ll think about it. Takeru strangled her with one hand as he said to let him see if she has high qualifications or not. He angrily says he is already being nice. Kobato angrily said she understood and if he is going to tightened his grip, she might die. Takeru is surprised when Kobato fell unconscious. He stuck out his tongue and wondered if he overdid it. He realized that Kobato has fallen asleep since she still has jetlag. Takeru said what an unbelievable girl. End flashback.

At the cafeteria, Takeru says after that, he put her on bed and because of that, she has been sleeping soundly until the morning. Thank me for this! Kobato angrily thanks him for it that he has to kick her to wake her up. Kobato notices that everyone there are boys. The boys are glaring at her while whispering. Takeru says from now on, things that are going happen will are harder than the problem of her [gender] being exposed. Kobato is puzzled by Takeru’s comment. At the president’s office, Kobato and Takeru manage to evade the laptop computer that was thrown at them. The president shouts that they are late. She pats the two’s faces and happily tells them that they are quite good in protecting their assets. Takeru angrily asks what does she meant by that. The president says an idol’s face is the most important. No matter what dangerous situation you encounter, you must protect it to death. Takeru says the president is the most dangerous of them all. She tells Takeru that he got a part in a television drama but it is a small role and it is only a two hour drama. Even if it is a small role, the director is Fukata. She tells him that the shooting will be at 11 so he should do this best. Takeru says understood. The president says that TOPZ lacks one member for the dance group so would Kobato want to go. Kobato thinks this is work/trial [for Takeru to approve of her]. She says okay as Takeru just looks at her.

It’s 930, and they are in a dance studio. On the television set, TOPZ new video is showing. TOPZ is currently the number one idol group and the famous one in the group is Iori Fujishima who entered in the company the same time as Takeru. The president tells Kobato that she has to master the dance moves by 11. Kobato is shock since she only have one hour and half to learn it. They are going to do it on a television show four days from now. At 11, Kobato will join the other EGG in practicing until the day of the performance. Kobato says okay. She thinks if she is on a television show, she might be able to see her brother. Takeru angrily asks why does he have to watch the video, too. The president says it is because he can dance it after just watching it once so he can be a model for Kobato to follow. Kobato is shock about Takeru can do it just looking at it once. Takeru angrily shouts at the president if she is kidding. The president laughs and says it’s okay if he can’t do it. I’m not going to force you. Takeru angrily shouts how could he not be able to do it. The president happily tells him to try it, he’s so cool. Takeru angrily tells her to be quiet and that president is hopeless case [like she is so crazy, she can’t be cured anymore].

Takeru asks if it will be okay if he just do it all at once. The president says sure and tells someone to play the music. Takeru starts to dance. Kobato falls to the floor as she is shock. Comparing to the ones in the audition, it is obvious that Takeru is different from them. She can’t take her eyes off him. She is surprised when the president tells her that Takeru is quite an attraction. She starts to enumerate Takeru’s qualities like being good looking, good in dancing and he can even sing. Look carefully, if you team up with Takeru, then you can reach your full potential. Kobato is surprised then looks determined. She starts to dance as she wonders if her qualifications is that high. Takeru has dressed up and asks the president if that guy [Iori] has degraded that TOPZ is depending on a dance partner who is still in EGG. Kobato haven’t even studied yet so how can ‘she’ do it. [I use ‘she’ or ‘her’ if others are talking about Kobato since they don’t know she is a girl] Takeru is surprised when the president says it seems that he doesn’t believe in other people’s ability. Pointing to his chest/heart, the president says but I feel that Kobato was able to move a little bit of something there.

It’s almost 11. In a different dance studio, the boys are talking about the substitute who is Takeru’s [partner]. They start to ask if that person is really good when ‘she’ just passed through the audition wherein ‘she’ just accidentally got in. Another says is that so, then why is that person coming here. Just then, Kobato enters and introduces herself. She wonders what’s with the mood since everyone is looking at her. She is about to greet someone but that guy snubs her. She wonders what’s up if her Japanese is strange/different. Someone then shouts that they don’t want to work with an amateur. Just then, the dance instructor arrives and tells them to start the practice. After dancing for some time, the instructor shouts at Kobato that ‘she’ is slow. The instructor asks if ‘she’ didn’t have any lessons before. Kobato says yes. The instructor asks if this is ‘his’ first time in dancing [as background dancer]. Kobato says yes. The other guys tell Kobato to stop delaying them and just get rid of ‘her’. Kobato is shock about this. The instructor asks for how long had ‘she’ been practicing these dance moves. Everyone is shock when Kobato says she learned it just 90 minutes ago and the president just showed it to her. The instructor tells ‘her’ if ‘she’ fails in the actual performance, he is going to kill ‘her’. Kobato salutes him and says understood. She wonders if she is already going to be fired when she just got started. The instructor says they are going to practice again. The other boys wonder if they can reach that level with just a 90 minute practice.

Someone then calls out there is the substitute. TOPZ has arrive and tells the others that they are going to practice with them. TOPZ is composed of 4 members – red haired guy, black haired guy, a kid and Iori. Everyone greets them. The red haired guy looks at Kobato and says ‘she’ looks cute and is like a girl. A note says he likes cute things. Kobato becomes nervous and exclaims that she is totally not cute. The red haired guy calls out Iori to look at Kobato. Kobato blushes when she sees Iori. She thinks that he is really beautiful and this is the first time she has seen someone like that. He is different from Takeru but both are the same since she can’t take her eyes of them. The other TOPZ members tell each other that Iori is showing his ‘brightness’ again that both girls and boys are unconscious staring at Iori. Iori is just puzzled. At the dorm, Kobato calls out to Takeru who is lying on the bed. He seems to be reading his script for the drama. Kobato tells him that she has seen Iori and he is really beautiful. He really has that aura that one can’t take one’s eyes off him. Takeru says really. After a pause, Kobato says it is the same with Takeru. She wasn’t able to take her eyes off him when they first met. Takeru gets angry and kicks her. He shouts why does he feel that she is just consoling him. Takeru shouts but it’s true. Takeru asks why is she dripping wet. Kobato laughs and says that after practice, she found her bag inside a pail of water. It’s okay since she can still use it and luckily nothing is stolen. Takeru doesn’t look happy about it.

And so the practice continues as well as the bullying. Her shirt is ripped up. Her shoes is filled with filth and garbage. They deliberately bumps/hits her as if it is an accident. Soon, it is already the day before the show. TOPZ are watching Kobato and said that ‘she’ dances well even if ‘she’ was slow at the start. They notice that Kobato looks quite dirty now. The black haired guy says the others might know why. The red haired guy tells Iori that he will ask the others to help Kobato. Iori asks why are they going to help Kobato. Red haired guy is surprised by this. Iori says it is already obvious why this had happened because Kobato’s progress is quite obvious and faster than the other EGGs. In ‘work’, there is always all sorts of obstacles. Red haired guy asks what if it becomes too much. Kobato is such a cute kid. Iori says that will matter when it actually happens. Red haired guy says he is right. The instructor says they can rest. Iori looks at tired Kobato’s back.

At the dorm, Takeru finds Kobato lying down on the floor near the door. Takeru kicks her head and calls her an obstruction, move. Kobato says he is quite bad to kick her. Is this how you ordinarily treat girls? Takeru takes off his hat and says stupid, no way, I’m really nice with girls since I’m a gentleman. Kobato sits up and Takeru asks what’s happened to her. Kobato tells him that on the way back, someone threw paint on her. No matter how many times she tried to wash her pants, bag, and clothes, the paint won’t come off. She is forced to wear them since she is poor that she doesn’t have the money to buy new clothes. She tells him that what she needs right now is that there won’t be anymore things like this to happen. She falls on the floor and says that she is really tired. Takeru bends down and says let me think of how to treat a girl. Kobato blushes and asks what does he mean by that. Takeru asks her if she wants him to console her. He holds out his hand but Kobato says no need. Kobato thinks she doesn’t need to hope for a kind consoling or help. I’m frustrated and miserable. Many other feelings come out but then brother also did this kind of work. If I lose now then I might not able to see him. Kobato tells Takeru that she is still an amateur so she isn’t recognized yet. She is frustrated and miserable but she doesn’t want to lose. She won’t lose to her miserable feelings. Takeru pinches her nose and says he is just kidding. If she said that she wants him to console her then, he will kick her out. Kobato shouts for him to let go because it hurts. Pointing to the closet, Takeru tells her to use the clothes that she likes there.

On the day of the show, everyone is dressing up and was told not to be late. Kobato tries to sneak out of the room to dress up elsewhere but someone closes the door. The boys asks where is ‘she’ going. They grab her coat [costume] and tells ‘her’ that it is too early for him to wear that. Kobato shouts for them to return it. In another shooting room, Takeru has finished his filming for the drama. Takeru is playing a student. Fukata, the director, calls out to Takeru. Takeru thanks him for being under his care. Fukata tells him that he specially requested for Takeru to be in the drama after seeing this picture. Fukata show him a picture of Takeru and Kobato when they are having a photo shoot for the chocolates. Fukata asks what is Kobato like. Takeru narrates bad things about Kobato that Fukata laughs and says it’s not bad. Takeru is actually thinking that Kobato is like a boy and a flat chested girl. Remembering her look when she said she won’t lose, Takeru says at times, she has this interesting look. He thinks even if she is feeling so miserable that she doesn’t want to do it anymore, she is still determined. Takeru smiles at the picture and thinks, that time I actually have that kind of expression. Fukata says if he likes that ‘interesting’ picture, he can have it. Takeru has already dressed up and wonders if Kobato’s show is also in that place. He scratches his head and thinks that it doesn’t necessarily mean that he should go see her.

At the dressing room, Kobato angrily shouts at the others to return the costume to her. The guy tosses it to a couple of guys and tells them to throw it out. Two guys hold her in both arms. A guy tells ‘her’ does ‘she’ know how many years they have spend for them to just wear that costume. Kobato looks determined as she thinks that she won’t lose. The boys get angry since she is glaring at them. The boy calls the others to strip Kobato. They say that Kobato could be a girl since ‘she’ is quite slim. Kobato is shock as she shouts for them to stop. Kobato tries to struggle but she can’t free herself. The first button is unbuttoned as she shouts for them to stop again. Just then, Takeru holds the guy’s hand. The other boys freak out when they saw Takeru. Kobato is surprised to see him. Takeru tosses Kobato’s uniform to her and tells her that he has found it at the corridor. The two guys who tried to throw it out are kicked by Takeru. Takeru apologizes to them and says that his foot is really bad but he kicked them lightly so that they will still be able to dance. He tells the other guys that even if they are angry with the rival, there is no reason for them to jeopardize the actual performance. The other guys are flustered about this that they quickly left.

Takeru shouts at them, go, go! He tells Kobato that he just saved her so why isn’t she saying anything. Kobato blushes and says isn’t this like treating her like a girl. Takeru says that these two things aren’t the same. Kobato realizes that this isn’t exactly consoling or helping. She looks up to Takeru and asks, really? Takeru looks away and says, but then..it doesn’t really matter since your chest is so flat that they won’t know otherwise [that she is a girl]. Blushing, Kobato punches him in the face. Takeru angrily shouts that she is damaging his asset. Kobato freaks out as she exclaims that she did it lightly. She is actually a bit worried about it. Kobato wears the uniform and thanks Takeru for his help. She declares that she will definitely climb up so that the part of help that he gave her, one day, she can return it back. She shouts I’m going up! After she left, Takeru says giving it back..didn’t I already receive it. [he means because of the photo shoot, he got a role in the drama] He has their photo in his back pocket. Outside the hall, Kobato bumps into Iori. Iori tells her they are going to start. Just then, Takeru passes by. Iori smiles and thanks Takeru for the temporary substitute for his show. Takeru angrily says that he is so glad that he would want to kick him to death. Kobato gets nervous as she realizes that the relationship of these two guys is really bad.

I’m amused with Kobato and Takeru’s interactions. Takeru can be quite harsh on Kobato but when he is really needed, he comes through. When Kobato mentioned she has no place to go, it seems to have struck a chord with Takeru. It got me guessing if he just sympathizes with her or he also have no place to go to. I wonder if he learned some martial arts like taekwondo or something. He does tend to use his kicks rather than punches. Also, it does seem that the president is paying such close attention to Takeru. I wonder if she is his guardian or she just wants to profit from him especially since he is quite talented. Hehe, with his personality, I guess it is no wonder why he can’t work with anybody. I’m still thinking if he is able to do work with Kobato because she can stand up to him or because she is a girl that he treat her differently but not really as a girl. ^^; I also wonder if the president actually knows her true gender but let’s Kobato in since she is the only one whom Takeru can work with. I think the story will be going to make Kobato-Takeru duo reach the top hence the title, Teppen = top/peak. The bullying is understandable since Kobato pretty much skipped the years of training etc and immediately get to dance live on the television. Show business is rough that newbies tend to be picked on especially if they are talented. Hm..so who’s her brother? The way Kobato and Takeru are acting, it does seem that they are the siblings and Kobato being ‘ga-ga’ over Iori is like he’s the ‘lover’. I wonder if we’ll get to know what’s up with those two guys in the next chapter. Scans from 水無月さくら’s Chinese scanlation for BW.

Word of the day:
God uses our difficulties to develop our character. ~ Our Daily Bread

Nana [Chapter 75]
Thursday, May 29, 2008 @ 10:52 p.m.

[Ah, this is a script I found in rm 708 by 路123. Hehe, it is a bit easier with scripts ^^ I can ‘cheat’. As usual, I think I got some things wrong since I don’t quite understand some things but basically, the idea is there. ^^;]

Shion shows Yasu the room where Misato is sleeping soundly. Lighting up a cigarette, Shion tells Yasu that Chikage told her that lately there are is a reporter who is snooping around in Okayama and it frightened Misato. Even if the reason as to why she ran way is unclear, this could be one of the reasons. It is said that two days ago, Tokyo wasn’t really the goal. Misato is definitely at her mental, physical and financial limit already. Yasu takes off his hat then walks away. Shion asks if he wants her to wake Misato up since he came all the way there already. Yasu says there is no need. It is not easy for Misato to peacefully sleep. It is okay since she is alright. Shion apologizes and tells him to come another day. Yasu is surprised as he looks at her direction. Shion says she knows that he isn’t a two-timer so if they are together, there is nothing to do. If Misato is awaken then she’ll [Shion] just contact him. Yasu takes his cigarette and puts it into Shion’s mouth then he leaves. Shion looks sad as she goes inside.

Reira looks as if she just woke up and looks at the date March 4, 2002 and time 2:37 on her mobile phone[?]. She seems to be trying to write a song or something since there are a lot of crumbled pieces of paper around the table where she is sitting. She notices her phone ringing. She is unhappy when she sees who it is. She angrily answers that she cannot answer the phone right now. Takumi tells her to quickly go to Ren’s house because Ren said he is leaving the band. Takumi hangs up the phone. Reira looks surprised then worried. At Ren’s place, Ren asks why did Takumi called Reira. If she cries, he might become soft-hearted. Takumi says that is why he called her. At this time, do you want Naoki to come and cry. Ren says have mercy on me. Takumi says he should be the one saying that. He asks Ren as to what about his style in handling things that made him discontent. Ren says there isn’t any. Takumi starts to enumerate things that Ren might want regarding the songs. Ren says it is no problem since Takumi tends to conform it to their style so even if he [Ren] isn’t there, there will be no problem. Takumi says it is a problem because he and Reira are their advertisement. Ren says if he will make things messier. You sacrificed yourself to protect the castle. I don’t want that because of me, things will become dangerous.

Takumi says so it is because of that. Don’t worry, I will rearrange your schedule so that by next week, you can go on a vacation. Take that time to get off the drugs. If he can’t, then just depend on the leftover ones that Narita gave him. If he broke off his word then he won’t be able to work again. Ren is surprised and tells him if he knew then quickly fire him. Takumi asks why would he do that. For an important band member, it is better to do their best rather than firing someone. Ren says but he doesn’t have the self-confidence that he can get off it. Takumi is speechless. Takumi says he doesn’t have any vigor and it could be because of the drugs. He can’t go to the hospital so he has to think of a way on his own. Ren says but Nana, she.. Takumi looks a bid sad as Ren looks quite downcast. Takumi asks what about Nana. A scene of Nana shouting don’t write songs for other girls. Takumi is surprised when Ren says he wants to see Nana. He then sweatdrops.

Gin exclaims at Nana as to why she is drinking wine like that. There are many bottles of wines on the table. Nana tells him to shut up since it is already late so it doesn’t matter. He asks who is the one who called asking for cigarettes. Nana happily says me. Gin says it would be better if Misato/Mai is there. He cannot cope with this just by himself. He complains about cutting the finances. Nana says speaking of Misato, does he know where Osaka’s Misato Uehara is living. Gin asks who is that. Nana shouts doesn’t he know. Didn’t she came to return a favor [to meet her]. Gin asks how could he still remember that. Nana says the cute girl who looks like her. Gin asks is there, that kid that looks like a cat. Nana says that’s enough. Gin takes her glass of wine and tells her that she should sleep already since she has to wake up early tomorrow. Nana asks if he is leaving. She invites him to drink together with her. Gin says why is she spoiled like that. She can see Ren in her dreams. Nana denies that she wants to see Ren. Nana looks sad as she says every night she doesn’t want to think of him. She then goes to bed that Gin says good night. Nana narrates that it isn’t easy to dream of becoming a singer. It isn’t easy to be at peace. She remembers Hachi telling her if she doesn’t want to lose Ren forever, she should be at Ren’s side right now. Nana narrates everyone is talking about Ren. Even if I saw him in my dreams, when I wake up, I’m still lonely.

In Ren’s apartment, Reira is holding sleeping Ren’s hand. He has fallen asleep on his bed. Takumi asks Reira why is she crying when Ren is just sleeping. Reira says that the suppressing of the drug has already reached that stage, it would have been better if it was noticed earlier. Takumi says take the consequences of one’s actions. There is no need for sympathy. Reira isn’t happy with that answer. She goes to Takumi who is now sitting on a sofa. Reira tells him that he can go home since she will be looking after Ren. Return to your cute wife. Takumi looks at her then smiles and says he wants to be with her. Reira angrily shouts for him to quit joking. Takumi sweatdrops over this. Reira says that she knows he is already fed up with her and she also knows that he wants to protect the girl’s image he had of her. She exclaims why is he handling the matter that way. He should consider his own sex crimes. Takumi gets angry as he shouts even if she knows it very well but the one who wanted me to be your lover is you! Reira looks guilty. Takumi says he is only doing it according to her wish. Reira says she doesn’t want that. Takumi shouts so what does she want. Reira starts to cry and says she wants to be friends just like before. Takumi holds his forehead [as if he had a headache] says but isn’t she the one who stirred things up. Reira wipes her tears and sit on the sofa telling him that’s enough already. I think Takumi notices that Ren is awake. Reira shouts to Takumi for him not to worry about her not singing because she isn’t singing for him. Takumi looks a bit surprised then he looks away. He looks sad. Reira is surprised by this. Takumi takes his coat and leaves.

Reira is about to go after Takumi when Ren tells her not to mind that ‘sister control’ [like a sister complex with a girl; controlling everything that girl does even if they are not blood related] guy. Reira quickly turns around to see Ren going inside the bathroom. She then realizes that he might be going to take drugs. She quickly shouts Ren’s name just as Ren is getting ready to sniff the drugs. Reira shouts what is he doing. Open the door! Ren says he is just urinating so don’t mind him. Reira shouts that she can’t do that and don’t sniff [drugs] anymore. Ren tells her to leave or he’ll violate her. Reira shouts that he can do that if it will distract him. In suppressing the pain, no matter what, I’ll be by your side and together, we can do our best. Ren looks surprised. Reira asks him to please open the door. Ren seems to remember Hachi telling him that in no matter what situation, Ren will not meet a woman whom he will like/love as he did with Nana. Ren quickly sniffs the drugs in one go then drops on the floor. Reira calls out his name and asks if he is okay. Ren says he will be okay soon. Reira shouts what does he mean okay. If he continues this, he will die. Ren says if he stops then his fingers won’t listen to him [will tremble]. It only stops when he does this. Reira is surprised. Ren covers his eyes with his hand. Reira cries as she tells him if he quits then his fingers will listen to him [stop trembling]. Reira asks him how could he quit. Isn’t there anything that I can do. Ren tells her to sing because her voice can make one forget one’s worries. Reira wipes her tears and is about to sing when Ren continues, compared to me hugging while you sleep, your voice making me fall alsleep would make Nana more angry. Falling on the floor, Reira cries as she says she can’t sing.

That night, Nana dreamt of the time when Ren left to Tokyo. Whether Nana is awake or sleeping, she is confused if she should stay with Ren or leave him. Nana is all dressed up and looking out the window. In Hachi’s place, Hachi tells Takumi that tomorrow is Nana’s birthday. She asks Takumi if she can go to Osaka. Takumi says no. Hachi is shock that she drops the plate. Hachi starts to pack her luggage and tearfully says even if it hurts, she is going to leave for good. Takumi is shock and sweatdrops. He quickly shouts I know already, you can go. Hachi happily hugs him and thanks him. Takumi tells her to bring Ren along because Ren wants to see Nana so much that he is losing concentration on work. Hachi is surprised as Takumi kisses her. Hachi gives Ren a call but Ren turns her down saying that he is going to start working now and he also has work tomorrow. Hachi says isn’t he uneasy. Flying on a plane to get there only takes an hour. It will be okay if he’ll just go there for the night then return in the morning. Ren says but right now, he doesn’t have the face to see Nana. Hachi asks if he already likes someone else. Ren says if it is like that then he won’t feel troubled about seeing Nana. While picking Takumi’s necktie, Hachi says no matter what Takumi did, he is still thick skinned to go to her even if he absolutely has no face to see her. Takumi sweatdrops over this.

Ren tells her it isn’t good if she didn’t quickly drive Takumi away. Hachi says it would be okay if Takumi even once is afraid of that. If Takumi is like Ren who misses Nana when on a business trip, then I would have easily forgive him. So, there will be no problem for Ren. Ren says but he already doesn’t want to force himself. Takumi says he did thought of Hachi but not in such a serious degree. Ren overhears this. Hachi shouts liar, not calling me even once. Takumi says that those are the times when he thought of her but doesn’t have the strength to talk to her. Hachi says what, if you think of me then call me. Takumi says he wants to see her after work. Ask Ren. Hachi exclaims how disappointing. Overhearing everything, Ren says when Takumi is really exhausted, he thinks of Hachi’s bosom like a mother carrying[?] one to her side. Hachi is surprised. She looks at Takumi with a teasing look and says so that’s it. Takumi asks what. Ren says that is how it is. Hachi laughs. Takumi wonders what Ren told her. To Hachi’s dismay, Ren has already hung up the phone. In the car, Ren’s manager who is driving asks as to where is Nana right now. Ren says Osaka. The manager says, understood! Ren is surprised as the manager drives off. Nana narrates, Ah, Hachi, even if I’m sleeping or awake, right now, I’m confused. Wishing to be at Ren’s side.

I find that Shion-Yasu scene a bit sad. Shion keeps on doing things for Yasu even if he isn’t in a relationship with her even as a ‘mistress’. She basically doesn’t get anything. He did give her an indirect kiss as thanks. Reira got me all confused. She wants Takumi then now, just a friend so she did that. ^^; Maybe she is just saying that. The two look as if they are on a guilt trip and blaming each other for what happened. It seems that they aren’t going to do it anymore if Reira is going to be busy taking care of Ren and well, after that shouting. From the way Takumi and Hachi are lovey-dovey, it makes me wonder if the author is planning to pair them up at the end. About Ren wanting to quit the band, I guess he doesn’t want to drag the band down with him. From tv shows and such, I know that quitting drugs isn’t something that can be done with just will power especially if one is in that stage of cannot live without it. Ah, are bass guitarists in this series into drugs so that they can play better or because they just want to forget? In Ren’s case, it seems to be forget about missing Nana. In Nana’s case, she seems to just make herself drunk. Just from what he is saying to Reira, Nana really has such a hold on Ren that he doesn’t want to make her angry and such. Let’s just hope if he does see Nana, Nana doesn’t do anything like scolding him or something bad. Ren’s state is quite fragile right now. It also seems that it is pride that is preventing them from wanting to see each other even if they misses each other. Is Nana’s dream a premonition? Lastly, I think Ren’s manager is quite nice if he is indeed going to get Ren to Osaka to meet with Nana. ^^

Ouran High Host Club [Side Story : First Day]
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 @ 04:48 p.m.

I remember the day when I arrived in Japan, it is raining. It is spring. Fifteen year old Tamaki looks out the window from the Narita Airport Terminal 1. Tamaki thinks even if he doesn’t hate rain but if it is like this, he can’t see Mt. Fuji and he wanted to see the shachihoko [tiger head, carp body usually on rooftops to encourage rain so as to protect from fire according to wiki] on a blue clear sky. Kasai, Tamaki’s father’s secretary, informs Tamaki that the car is ready. Tamaki asks about his father who is suppose to pick him up at the airport. Kasai tells him that his father has called to say that he is busy at work that he cannot come. Tamaki says is that so. Kasai then tells Tamaki that he can’t see Mt. Fuji from there and unless you are in Nagoya, you can’t see shachihoko. Tamaki is shock as he asks isn’t Mt. Fuji suppose to be seen anywhere in Japan and weren’t shachihoko suppose to adorn all houses. Kasai replies no to all. Tamaki asks what about Tokyo Tower, doesn’t it reach up to the clouds. His heart is beating fast as he hides in the corner. Tamaki asks how could Kasai guess what is he thinking. Could you be a ninja? Kasai tells him that ninjas don’t read minds and it seems that he is misunderstanding a lot of things. Kasai shows him Tamaki’s doodles on the dinner tissue of him being on top of Mt. Fuji, Tokyo Tower with an alien and seals/fish as the shachihoko. Tamaki is shock that he has it and is even more shock when Kasai wants to show it to Tamaki’s father as a memento. Tamaki cries for him not to do that. Tamaki manages to get it back. Kasai tells him to follow him to the car and to leave the luggage he is carrying to him. Tamaki says it’s okay for he is going to carry that one. He smiles and hugs his bag.

Mama..Mama will also be disappointed. Everything that papa said is not the same. I didn’t even see any ninjas or samurais. He also said that on the way, there will be sushi and ramen stores on both sides alternately. Does this mean that we were tricked by papa. No, no, it shouldn’t be like this. Kasai says that they will reaching the second residence soon. He must be tired because of the long trip. After eating dinner, you can have a good rest tonight. Tamaki perks up and hopes that it is an eel/unagi. It seems to be another misconception about having eel shape would belong to the eel faction. [I don’t get it ^^;] In the mansion, Jima greets Tamaki and introduces herself. Tamaki is shock and thinks, geisha! He starts to think that since there is a real geisha then that means that there are also ninjas and samurais hiding in some place. Tamaki shakes her hand and says nice to meet you. Jima says his Japanese is quite good. He asks if he is going to eat dinner. Jima says he is. She leads him to dining room as he keeps on hoping that it will be eel. He then notices the maids all lined up and bowing. Tamaki thinks it’s Japanese girls. He happily greets them and that he will be under their care. He reaches out his hand to shake hands but the maids are shock and just bows trying to be polite. At dinner, they serve him fish and shellfish dishes which are famous in France. Tamaki exclaims, itadakimasu. It is all quiet as he is disappointed that it isn’t eel but the food is delicious. He smiles and asks Jima if they can, why don’t he eat with everyone. The table is quite big and there is only one person. Jima strictly tells him that masters and servants cannot eat together. Tamaki then asks when can he see his grandmother. If I could, I would like to meet her after dinner. Jima says regrettably, only those who are invited by the people residing there can go there. In the near future, you will have an opportunity to see her so bear with it in the meantime. Tamaki says I understand.

In his bedroom, Tamaki takes out the picture of his mother out of his bag. Looking at it, he says, mama, I’m have arrived in Japan. Even if the people aren’t too friendly [a scene of the maids looking quite nervous], but I from the day I arrived here in Japan, I will find many, many happy things. He is surprised to hear a bark. He then finds a puppy near his bed. The puppy goes to sniff his shoe as he wonders why is there a puppy there. He happily carries the puppy and asks where is its mother. Just then, the butler, cook, maids and everyone else barge into Tamaki’s room. The butler apologizes for the interruption and asks if he has seen a puppy. They see the puppy with Tamaki. A maid exclaims that they found it. It has went into Tamaki’s room. We had planned to give it to young master after we sang the welcome song. Tamaki is shock when he hears this. The butler tells the maid what plan, we should have sung after he ate dinner, but you [maids] said that you were too nervous that you can’t sing. Then, the puppy that they are going to give young master has run away. The maid explains that it is because young master is so beautiful that they can’t help but tremble. Even if we had seen a lot of young master’s pictures, it seems that the real person and in the picture isn’t the same. Tamaki tries to interrupt them but they have already positioned themselves to sing. The butler conducts as everyone sings a welcome song for Tamaki in coming to the second residence and they hope that it will be a perfect home for Tamaki. Everyone smiles and sings that everyone is welcoming him.

Tamaki blushes over this and is about to say something when the maid tells him that the puppy is a gift from master [Tamaki’s dad]. It has a sibling that has already been sent to the Grantaine residence. Tamaki is surprised by this. They tell him that they already know of Tamaki’s situation. They were all handpicked by master in the hope that they can lovingly take care of him. We are really happy to have met young master Suou. Tamaki happily smiles over this. Mama. Mama, I’m doing fine. I’m very high-spirited so I hope mama will also be high-spirited. Tamaki then asks the cook if he can eat eel tomorrow. The cook says of course, anything you like. The maid tells the cook, see, he also likes Japanese cuisine and you took the trouble to cook French cuisine. Tamaki says since the puppy is always barking, he will call it ‘Antoinette’. Everyone sweatdrops as they say it is a good name. Meanwhile, Tamaki’s father asks the driver, Kanai if he can drive faster. Kanai says he can’t go any faster than this. Tamaki’s father whines as to why on such an important day, he has a lot of work that he can’t just leave. Kanai then asks him why is he wearing that get-up. Showing a V-sign, Tamaki’s father says it’s a ninja outfit to pleasantly surprise Tamaki. Kanai says he [Tamaki’s father] is the one who is pleasantly surprised. Tamaki’s father says but of course, from today on, I will be able to see my son everyday..who wouldn’t be happy. At the second residence, Tamaki’s father shouts, Tamaki, Tamaki, ~~♥♥ where are you? Tamaki is shock and exclaims, ninja!!!

Such a nice chapter of Tamaki arriving in Japan and how his father loves him. I guess the only problem is Tamaki’s grandmother. Hehe, it is amusing that Tamaki and his mother’s misconceptions about Japan comes from Tamaki’s father. From their welcome song, it is quite obvious that they are really handpicked by Tamaki’s father. Tamaki would have been more lonely if the people there are quite strict and unfriendly. The puppy for Tamaki and his mother is a nice touch by his dad. ^^ Well, I guess we’ll learn what happened to the confession in the next chapter. I was wondering if this chapter is suppose to come out for the Lala Special but wasn’t finished in time. ^^; There seems to be another Ouran side story about Mori in the next Lala DX.

Quote of the day:
It is a wise father that knows his own child. ~ William Shakespeare

The One [Chapter 48]
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 @ 10:50 a.m.

Smiling and waving his finger for Lele to come to him, Angus says come here quickly! You look so shock as if you are going to pee on your pants or is it better if I go to you! Relax, don’t be too shy! Regarding this thing, I’m really quite capable! Darling~ Lele is blushing as she is nervous. She thinks, stupid! The whole world knows you are quite capable. Lele answers back, who’s afraid!? I can do it! It’s just being intimate! (ha..ha) Looking straight in her eyes, Angus says so you’re going to lead. Lele shouts can’t I? Angus says of course you can. I’m eager waiting. Damien shouts quit talking and do it already! Lele gets angry and flustered as she thinks, okay..this is ‘work’. She shouts strip! She pulls down Angus coat down. Angus is shock and thinks that’s it. Lele looks sick as she thinks if you want to strip until the end, you do it yourself. Angus sits down on the sofa and removes his coat. He tells her doing it that fast is fine with him but then, it isn’t seductive at all. Throwing his coat away, Angus says come. He grabs her wrist and pulls her to the sofa. He made her hand touch his chest. Lele is shock. Angus asks why is she trembling badly. Is it because you don’t have experience? Or is it because you are afraid of me? No matter what, there is something important that I want you to know. That is..being intimate, one doesn’t need to be fully naked. To Lele’s shock and embarrassment, Angus licks the back of her ear. He then grabs her face and gives her a kiss on the lips. Then, he hugs her and pushes her down on the sofa. He covers her eyes and gives her a hickey at the base of her neck. Lele blushes as she is surprised by this.

Eros has arrived and tells a lady that he has come to give something to Angus. The lady who is charmed by him tells him that he can enter since Angus called for him. Eros thanks her. While Angus is kissing Lele on the sofa, Damien shouts, Eros, you have come. Angus quickly looks up to see Eros’ reaction. Eros just shows Angus the wallet. Damien says it’s good that Eros is there because he wants his opinion since they are in the same profession. Does he feel ‘fireworks’ between this girl and his younger brother? Angus thanks Eros and apologizes for making him go there. Angus has already removed his hands from Lele’s eyes. Lele is shock to see Eros there. Expressionless Eros says sorry for interrupting your ‘practice’. I’ll quickly leave so that you guys can continue! He then tells Damien that he thinks that this two persons together have “fu”. Because the girl is still new, that is why it is unavoidable that she is a bit unfamiliar with this. Just train them a bit in understanding each other and things should end up just as you want them to be. Damien is shock that Eros is also thinking that Lele is good. Eros turns around and waves goodbye as he says I have something else to do, sorry for disturbing. Lele sweatdrops and thinks, E-Eros..?!! Angus is speechless. Lele tries to call out to him as she thinks, why are you just leaving me? She didn’t realize that she is still nervous.

Angus doesn’t look happy that he pushes down on the sofa and says let’s continue, the old man haven’t said that we can stop. Lele panics and thinks you want more?! Damien says he is very disappointed. Don’t continue anymore! Honestly, I’m so bored that I almost fell asleep. Are you a dead fish? Your partner is the charismatic Angus! That’s the only expression you have? If I didn’t admire Eros as a co-profession [in this industry] then I would have fired you already! I’ll give you another chance. Tomorrow, the photographer will shoot and if he shouts, ‘NO!’ then you’re leaving. Lele is shock as she is nervous. She thinks, it’s strange! Why is it like this? My expression should show that I’m worried about the work yet in my mind is only of that person..[Eros] Seeing me kissing with Angus, doesn’t he feel anything? Even if this comes with the territory of his work, but this isn’t your typical thing! But why am I bothered? Seeing him without reaction and just leaving, it gives me a feeling of being ‘abandoned’. At a different place, Eros is shouting, do it again! The stage isn’t right! The lights isn’t right! The accompanying music isn’t right! Do everything all over again! Leo and the staff are shock. [I feel sorry for them. ^^;] Leo nervously tells him that they have revised the stage a hundred times already and he has changed the accompanying music three hundred times already. The designer is already quite satisfied with everything. Why are you changing it? Angus angrily says because old me is ‘not∙satis∙fied’. Leo cries and he shouts to himself but we don’t have much time!

Backstage, Leo is talking with Yang who is sewing something. Leo asks what kind of wrong medicine do you think that Eros ate? He is usually overbearing but today, it seems to be at its peak. I wonder what happened. Yang says he doesn’t know [about wrong medicine], just by looking at him, it is obvious that he is in a bad mood. I heard that he went to Angus and Lele’s photo shoot. Leo is shock as he turns around to look at Yang. What? Yang says Eros is just bringing Angus’ wallet. Angus says that he was ‘kissing Lele’ then. It’s work so I understand. Leo grabs Yang’s shirt and shouts so Eros saw that? Yang says so what of it? Being in photo shoots of naked people, Eros has also seen that before that he is already numb by it already. Angus also said that after seeing a glimpse of it, Eros quickly left and he even boast that Angus partnering with Lele really have “fu”. Leo cries that Yang doesn’t understand. Eros being in a bad mood is 99.999% because of this! What is between those two! Then, there is still Feidna! I don’t want anymore ~~! Yang says really. He thinks but as long as [Lele] doesn’t rip me and Angus apart then it’s okay. I have already too many love rivals. Yang pats Leo’s shoulder and says open your eyes, Leo! Even if it’s not just Lele or Feidna, won’t there be other people who would appear? Realizing it this early perhaps would be better for you. Dying early so you can bounce back early. Leo cries over this.

Looking at the mirror, Lele sees the hickey that Angus gave her. She shouts to herself, what is this!! That idiot gave me a ‘strawberry’. She cries as she continues her monologue. Covering a person’s eyes, then ‘invading’ a person! Mama, how serious should this work be? That guy thinks that all women would quickly agree into ‘going with bed’ with him. I have already told him that I’m not infatuated with him anymore! Why is it like this?! She then is surprised when the door is closed loudly. She realizes that Leo has returned. She peeks out from the corner and greets him, hi! You’re quite early today~ I bought some delicious food for dinner. Leo glares at her and shuts himself up in his room. Lele sweatdrops and wonders if they are still ‘broke up’. Leo is sitting down on the door. Lele knocks at his door and says, Leo, I have bought your favorite Chinese food. Do you really want to break up with me? Please don’t snub me! Here, you’re the only one whom I can talk about my feelings. With a sad look, Lele continues, today..I went to a screen test. My expression is all messed up. I also don’t like being touched by Angus! I should have been able to react, yet my whole body just becomes stiff. Damien even scolded me that I’m like a dead fish. But..it should be like that! I don’t know why but it seems that I’m afraid of Angus! I have already experience being intimate with a male model during photo shoot! It’s like a game, it’s not troublesome at all. When Angus touched me, even if it’s just pretend, I can’t do it! His kiss..his charisma..attracts people! But I just can’t stop myself from trembling..then, Eros appeared then quickly left. I don’t know what I’m waiting for.. but I feel as if I have lost. Leo is listening to her and has soften his expression while she is talking. Leo tells her because he [Eros] didn’t show any expression as if he care/bothered? Lele is surprised. Leo continues, because..you honestly wish that the one who is kissing you is Eros? Do you now realize that you like him? Lele is in shock about this.

If you are surprised as to why this chapter is out, you’re not the only one. I can’t believe the magazine printed the wrong date! I’m just imaging that the author managed to finish ahead of time so she submitted this earlier. ^^; This time, there is no date as to when the next chapter is coming out. At least, probably, next month. About this chapter, it isn’t hilarious as I thought it would be. Maybe the author is reserving it for the next chapter. But still, it is a major step into Lele realizing her feelings for Eros. Would she deny it? I’m sure she can do better in her last chance to nail this job and be famous. Haha, will she start imaging that Angus is Eros? Well, Eros did help her in a way so that she won’t get fired right away. I think he didn’t stay around because he doesn’t want to see anymore. He’s actually quite good in not showing any emotion. Also, it will be quite unprofessional of him if he do something out of the ordinary and I wonder if he knows of Angus’ plot. As I wrote above, I feel sorry for Eros’ staff as he vents his anger on them. Hm..I wonder if Angus realize Eros quickly leaving from the scene means something. The way he is ‘seducing’ Lele, I thought he can actually pass of as a vampire and easily beat his rival who looks like one. ^^ I also wonder if the reason why Angus is covering her eyes is so that she will not look at his eyes and know that he is not Eros. It is either that or that is just his way of ‘seduction’. ^^; I think it’s quite nice of Leo to actually tell Lele as to why she is acting that way. I guess he can’t bear to not help Lele as a friend/sister since she is sincerely asking his help about her problem. It is a fact that other than Leo, there is no one else there whom Lele can talk to. I think compared to Feidna, Leo would want Lele to be the one with Eros. Scans by Yukiru for BW.

Quote of the day:
There is no more noble occupation in the world than to assist another human being - to help someone succeed ~ Alan Loy McGinnis

Shuukatsu!! -Kimi ni naitei- [Chapter 7]
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 @ 12:57 p.m.

As Ryoji hugs Yuri, Yuri realizes that she likes Ryoji and this is a feeling that she can’t hide. She is about to call out his name when to her surprise, Ryoji suddenly hugs her with both arms. The two are blushing. Ryoji asks if it is because of him. Yuri gets confused as she pulls away and asks what is it, she didn’t hear what he just said. Touching her face as he wipes her tear, Ryoji asks why is Yuri crying like that. Yuri looks away and thinks that she also wants to ask why Ryoji is like that. Yuri quickly makes an alibi that it is tears of joy because finally, an interview with a publisher went smoothly. Even if it isn’t really such a big deal but for me it is a major progress. Yuri laughs and thinks that she isn’t really lying. Yuri tells him that the man said that she is suitable in editing so she is really happy even if she didn’t exactly get the job yet. But I feel that I have succeeded. Ryoji hugs her again and says that’s good. Don’t cry like that in front of others. Yuri hits his side and tells him to let her go since he is teasing her again. Ryoji says he is praising her for doing her best. Yuri is blushing and thinks, what..treating me like a kid. Yuri asks isn’t he going to say ‘because of this’. Ryoji smiles and says, Yuri is so happy that she cried, why is it ‘because of this’. [I don’t quite get it but the point is Ryoji said what Yuri wanted him to say and probably trying to convince Ryoji that she isn’t crying because of him] Yuri is surprised about this.

Just then, Yuri is surprised when her mobile phone is ringing. It is her mother. She quickly answers the phone and tells her mother that she is alright and she will be home right away. Her alibi to her mother is that the moon is so pretty. Her mother reminded her about the ice cream. Ryoji notices the plastic bag that Yuri dropped. He picked it up. Later on, in front of Yuri’s house, Yuri apologizes for making Ryoji bring her home again and even right in front of her house. Ryoji says it’s okay. He gives her the plastic bag and says that the ice cream has already melted. For it to melt that way takes a long time. Yuri blushes and quickly grabs the plastic bag from him. Yuri shouts that it’s alright as long as it still can be eaten. It will be the same when it is in the stomach. Yuri thinks she can’t say that it is because she has been waiting for Ryoji. Ryoji says so that means you’re not very good at cooking. Yuri shouts that it has nothing to do with the ice cream. Ryoji looks away and smiles. He says he will still responsibly eat it. Yuri is a bit puzzled but she bids him goodbye. Ryoji says yes and then leaves. Yuri looks at her plastic bag and is surprised that the ice cream has not melted. She looks at Ryoji then notices another plastic bag on Ryoji’s bicycle handle. Yuri realizes that Ryoji is being nice to her. She never thought that he will give her a new one. Looking at the ice cream, she feels it’s strange. Was the hug before also just Ryoji’s way of being nice to her. No..I don’t understand things anymore. My face is so hot. Yuri has a dreamy look as she puts the ice cream container on her face.

At school, Yuri is really happy to finally see an advertisement from publishing companies. There are two companies that are hiring and they are located in Tokyo. Yuri sighs and thinks that looking for work is really hard. She tells herself that it is good to find some job hiring companies and this isn’t the time to be downhearted. For her, aside from progress, there is no other way to go. She then remembers Ryoji hugging her. She blushes and covers her face with the papers she is holding. The people around her wonder what’s wrong with her. She then realizes that doesn’t have anymore resume. She quickly turns and hits her knee on a metal barrier fence. The papers she is holding fell on the ground. She is still bending and blushing. Yuri tells herself that she has been thinking a lot about Ryoji lately when she should be doing her best to look for work. Just then, from behind her, Ryoji picks up the papers she dropped. He shouts to her about it. Yuri is surprised that she exclaims, speaking of the devil. Yuri looks at him as he is now looking displeased. Ryoji says, eh. Sitting outside, Ryoji is drinking a juice and talking with Yuri. Ryoji says that she is too much to call him a devil. Yuri tells him that he is just hearing things. Ryoji says but still, she is thinking of something bad. Yuri apologizes. She looks at him and thinks he is the same as before as if nothing has happened.

Ryoji is reading the papers that Yuri is going to apply. He then notices Yuri’s depressed look. He looks sad about it. He hands over the papers to her and tells her that this is her last chance. If she can’t get into them, then she can continue [her job hunting] next year. You don’t have to think too much, just enthusiastically do it. With a serious determined look, Yuri says I know, the result isn’t out yet so being afraid is useless. I must do what I can do. Ryoji is surprised by this. He tells her he is surprised that she actually have that kind of expression, a fighting spirit expression. When I first saw you, you seem like you don’t have any self-confidence. If people want to change, they actually can. Yuri wonders if he is teasing her again. Yuri says of course, after many failures, she is sure to succeed. Ryoji tells her to say that when she actually succeeded. Yuri insists that she will. Ryoji holds her head and says I can relax since Yuri has that expression. He smiles at her and says, he will wait for her good news. He waves his hand goodbye while walking away. Just then, Mitsu passes by to call Yuri. Mitsu realizes that it was Ryoji who just passed by. Mitsu asks what kind of things were they doing there. Yuri tells Mitsu that Ryoji said that after graduation, he is going to apply to a company in Tokyo. Mitsu says it is because his hometown [Kanagawa] is there so he wants to return. What of it? Yuri looks determined and happy yet teary eyed. She declares that she is going to find work and go to Tokyo. Ryoji doesn’t want to go steady with anyone, what’s the use of hiding my feelings. It doesn’t matter anymore. I still like him. Just thinking of him makes me smile. Yuri thinks, can I? Ah, Ryoji, can I like you?

At a publishing company, the interviewer tells the applicants to come in when their name is called. Yuri is waiting for her turn and notices that there are many applicants. They look as if they are better than her. Yuri’s heart is beating fast. She thinks that everyone must be thinking of that. She then notices an editor talking with an new author about suggestions to improve the work. Yuri thinks that it looks hard and yet fun. Just then, a man brings a box to a table. A paper falls on the floor. Yuri goes to pick it up and sees that it is a child’s drawing of a cat to the author of a children’s book. Yuri remembers when she drew a pig when she was a kid based on the children’s book she read. She let out a giggle that the other applicants are puzzled. Yuri thinks making children happy, it’s quite nice. Just then, the interviewer calls out Yuri’s name. With a confident look, Yuri says yes. She thinks I..want to do this kind of work. Later on, Ryoji is sleeping on a bench and wakes up when Yuri says I found you. He sees Yuri looking at him. Ryoji sits up and asks why is she looking for him. He says she can just email him to know where he is. Yuri says it’s okay because it’s not that important. Ryoji asks what is it. Yuri flashes a two sign and says everything went smoothly with the two companies she applied to. Looking bored, Ryoji says is it just that thing. Yuri is shock at his reaction and gloomily thinks that for her it is a big step since the companies are quite near Tokyo so she is quite happy. Ryoji says it is as he thought. I thought that with the present Yuri, there is no way she can lose. With confidence, she can promote herself [as in market herself to the company]. Looking at her, Ryoji says he is quite delighted. Yuri blushes. Yuri quickly looks away and thinks she really doesn’t know what he is thinking. She says she isn’t that calm. Ryoji sighs and says what are you saying? It is because you are nervous that I’m delighted. Ah, Yuri still doesn’t understand up to now. Yuri asks what does he mean by that.

To her surprise, Ryoji pulls her to him and says about this, what are you feeling? Yuri blushes and her heart is beating fast. She thinks that he is really teasing her. How cunning. Ryoji notices her being a bit uncomfortable that he quickly lets her go and apologizes. Just then, Ryoji’s mobile phone is ringing. He apologizes as he answers it. He walks further away a bit. He is talking to someone that he is still in school. He is surprised when he hears Yuri says, I like you. Then, Yuri realizes what she just said that she quickly covers her mouth. Ryoji finishes his call then looks at her. Ryoji says sorry, did you say something. Yuri is surprised and quickly shakes her head. Ryoji says is that so, well, I have to go since a research department teacher is calling him. Yuri says she also has something to do so she is going ahead. Ryoji smiles and tells her to do her best in looking for work. Yuri smiles back and says yes. She quickly runs off. Ryoji says curses, failed. Yuri is running as she thinks it’s good that Ryoji didn’t hear it. If I had confessed, he would have said ‘you should be looking for work, don’t say such daydream stuff’. So until I actually find work, I shouldn’t think of confessing. That is what I was thinking but how could I have easily just said it. She stops near a building. She bends down and starts crying. Yuri wonders why she is crying and she is starting not to understand herself. It’s as if I have fallen into a trap. Just then, a black haired beautiful woman bends down and asks if she is alright. The woman holds out a handkerchief to her. She asks are you okay? Meanwhile, Ryoji has arrived at the research department. He tells the teacher that he isn’t going to play board games with him. The teacher says he is quite cold, are you really free. Ryoji gloomily asks if he can go home and who says he is free. The teacher says he can’t [go home yet] because there is an important guest who has come. Ryoji asks guest. The teacher says, yes, Itasaki-san is currently in Kyoto. Ryoji is shock as he says Shiho..? And obviously, the one Yuri met is Ryoji’s ex-girlfriend.

Hehe, Yuri is quite clueless with Ryoji’s feelings for her. It is already quite obvious yet she just dismisses it as Ryoji’s way of teasing her. I guess it is because of what happened at that motel. I’m not sure if Ryoji is being cunning on wanting Yuri to admit her feelings first or he is just being considerate to her since he doesn’t want to force it. Probably also because of what happened at the motel. It need not be pointed out that it is because of Ryoji giving her tips and pep talks on her job hunt that she is now being able to be more confident. Of course, seeing that fan mail from a child helped boost her confidence that this is the job she wants to do. ^^ She do have an ulterior motive as to why she is applying to companies in Tokyo. So, if the couple is in a stalemate, how can things progress? Put in the ‘other’ person and in this case, the ex-girlfriend. Scans by hiromao.

Quote of the day:
One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. ~ Arthur Ashe

Yoru Cafe - My Sweets Knights - [Chapter 8]
Monday, May 26, 2008 @ 05:07 p.m.

Hina is surprised when the man rings his bell and tells her that she won a family trip to the onsen [hot springs]. She had just won the lottery. [The ones wherein you wind this gadget and a ball falls down. Colored balls have a corresponding prize while white balls’ reward is just tissue, I think.] Hina asks if it’s true. The man says yes, it is and it will be in Atami [famous place for hot springs]. He gives her an envelope for the onsen trip. Hina thinks it’s really great that she rushes over the café and shouts to the others that they are going on a vacation. The guys just look at her. Nozomu asks what is she talking about. Hina says that she just won the prize in the lottery and it is a free family trip to the onsen. Yoshizumi is stunned and says, free. To Soushi’s surprise, Yoshizumi hugs Hina and exclaims that she is really great. Onsen and it is free. Boss is a goddess. Yoshizumi then goes away happily singing/whistling and dancing. Hina says she didn’t know that Yoshizumi likes onsen that much. Nozomu says no, it is because it is free. Looking at the envelope, Soushi’s face soften and says, family, huh. Hina looks surprised then smiles at Soushi. This puzzled Soushi. Hina then says it’s time for them to work.

After a few days, they close the store to go to the onsen trip. They arrive at the inn as Yoshizumi is really happy since it’s free. They are welcomed by a lady as Hina says the place isn’t that bad. Nozomu notices that Hina is going to a different room. He asks aren’t they suppose to stay in one room. Hina explains that she paid for another room for herself. Hina says they’ll meet again when they are going to take a bath. Inside her room, Hina thinks that she cannot be in the same room as them. Even if we are closer now, but this thing [staying in one room] is not possible. Hina realizes that she will also be taking a bath on her own. She thinks that because she is a woman, so there is still a gap between her and the guys. Later on, Nozomu exclaims that the bath is really nice and the food is great. It is like they are in heaven. Soushi notices a table tennis/ping pong table in a room. He asks the others if they want to play. The three guys approach the table as Hina thinks that the three guys relationship is really good that it makes her happy. She wonders why these three guys are gathered together in that café. Hina notices Nozomu going to her direction so she asks if he’s not going to play. Nozomu says he just took a bath so he doesn’t want to be sweaty all over. Soushi teases him that Nozomu will definitely lose. Nozomu shouts, shut up, stupid jock. Hina suggests a special bonus at the end of the month to whoever wins. [I can almost see the glitter in Yoshizumi’s eye when he heard that] Nozomu asks if it is okay. Hina says it is.

Yoshizumi becomes serious in winning that he won 14-0 against Soushi. Soushi is frustrated and wonders why a genius like him can’t even score a point. Hina asks Nozomu if Yoshizu has played ping pong before. Nozomu says he is just an amateur. Soushi starts telling Yoshizumi to play properly in accordance to the rules of ping pong. Yoshizumi says anything is okay with him so let’s start already. Soushi asks him if he knows what is ping pong in English. Yoshizumi says it’s table tennis. Soushi proudly says that’s right and since there is a tennis word in there, he will surely be able to win this since it is his forte. Hina and Nozomu sweatdrop and wonders if Soushi is an idiot. Yoshizumi says isn’t tennis suppose to also use brains. Soushi asks what does he mean. Yoshizumi looks at the side and asks what is that. Soushi looks where Yoshizumi is looking. Yoshizumi quickly serves the ball. Soushi exclaims that is unfair. Yoshizumi tells him to quit talking and start the second round already. Soushi says okay, start and you better not cry at the end. Hina and Nozomu eagerly anticipate the next round but in the end, they were speechless. Yoshizumi wins again with 12-0. Hina asks Nozomu if Yoshizumi is an Olympic player. Nozomu says no, didn’t I say he is an amateur. Yoshizumi darkly smiles at frightened Soushi as Yoshizumi says now, he is going all out with his full strength. A scream is heard.

Later on, they are already walking to their room. Soushi says he finds it weird that the tears won’t stop falling. Yoshizumi is just whistling. Nozomu tells Hina that if money is involved, Yoshizumi isn’t the same as before. It’s boss’ fault. Hina points out to the window and tells Soushi to look up there. There are many stars and doesn’t that comfort him. It makes him think that even if he wins or loses, it doesn’t matter. Hina looks at him but Soushi didn’t react much and is still teary-eyed. Soushi just walks away as Nozomu tells Hina that it has an opposite effect on Soushi. Hina looks at Soushi and wonders if he is really serious about the game and he reminded her a bit when Soushi was still an athlete. It is already 9pm. They wonder what they should be doing next. Someone suggests that they play a card game in their room. Hina touches her neck then becomes nervous. They ask her what’s the matter. Hina says she has to do something so they should go ahead and play. They wonder why she left and maybe she wants a midnight snack since dinner isn’t enough. While playing cards, Nozomu says that boss is taking such a long time. Even if she is going to make something to eat, it takes such a long time. Nozomu is winning the card game while Soushi is losing. Soushi says he is worried so he is going to see where she is. He sweatdrops when Nozomu accuses him of trying to escape.

After walking around, Soushi wonders where Hina is and what is she doing. He then sees Hina’s half body out the window. Soushi quickly grabs her coat and asks her what she is doing, it’s dangerous. Hina is holding a broom. She shouts for him to let go since she almost reached it. Soushi shouts he is worried that she might fall. Hina shouts not to mind her and just let go. Before long, they lose balance and both fall down together. Hina is on top of Soushi. Soushi angrily shouts how many times did this happen already. Hina tells him didn’t she told him to let go. Hina then exclaims that her knee is on that place. Soushi becomes embarrassed. It is so narrow in that place that they can’t quite move. Soushi wonders out loud why is there a ditch there. Hina says maybe it used to be an outdoor hot spring. Hina hits something then exclaims out loud. Blushing, Soushi shouts for her not to make such weird noise. Hina is also blushing. She tells him not to blame her. Hina tries to reach up and says that she can’t reach it. She asks Soushi if he has a mobile phone. Soushi says he doesn’t have one. Does she have one. Hina says she doesn’t. Soushi then asks what is she doing there. Hina says she is trying to get that. She looks at the side where her necklace has fallen. She says it seems to have broken and she didn’t notice it. It is something that Kunikazu has given her. She shouldn’t be too happy that she brought it there.

Soushi tries to get the necklace but he quickly winces in pain. Hina asks what’s the matter. Soushi says it seems that his arm is sprained. Hina exclaims what. Soushi says it’s no big deal, it is just a small injury. Hina is in tears and says but his arm. Soushi smiles and says, I can’t play anymore? This surprised Hina. Soushi says ever since before, he wanted to ask a question to her. Hina asks what is it. Soushi asks why is she a fan of his. Hina exclaims that it will be quite embarrassing to tell the person himself. She tells him anyway. It was when she is in junior high, there is a period of time when she is a delinquent because of her different environment/circumstances. Soushi is shock that he says he never thought that she was a delinquent. Hina says she is in a rebellious stage. At that time, she passes by a television store and sees Soushi playing. She thought that this person is two years older than her yet he is already competing against world players. The eyes are quite charismatic like a wild animal, attacking with overwhelming power. It made her feel quite energetic. At that moment, I thought to myself that I should start to decide what I want out of my life. That is how it is. That isn’t to say that the current Soushi doesn’t have any charisma. She looks at Soushi who is quite embarrassed. Hina continues saying that when she arrived at the café, the Soushi she knew there is also quite charismatic. I actually thought that you are quite violent. I’m happy looking at you and the others as if the three of you are brothers. The most important of all is making me do things that I never thought of doing. This kind of Soushi, I also li-- [she is about to say like] Hina catches herself then looks at Soushi who looks at her in surprise.

Hina wonders what was she saying. Hina blushes and says this isn’t the time to be talking about this, they must think of a way [to get out of there] and I gave Soushi a lot of trouble. Hina is shock when Soushi says that is true, a lot of trouble. When I first met you, I encountered a lot of bad things. The bento is eaten. I got ‘surprise attack’ twice. Everyday, I have to see women’s underwear out the window. The same with what happened now. Because of you, I have injured my arm. Soushi looks at Hina and says, but.. I can’t just leave you alone..why? Hina is surprised as Soushi bends and kisses her. She hugs him and kisses him back. Meanwhile, Nozomu and Yoshizumi are looking for the two. Nozomu shouts as to why Soushi is also missing. Yoshizumi says it is quite troublesome since the two didn’t bring their mobile phones. Nozomu begins to wonder if they got into some accident. Should they call the police. Yoshizumi says that they should search again. Nozomu complains as to why this thing happen when they went there at the onsen. Back to the two, they are busy having sex. Hina thinks, ‘why’, ‘no’ and many other words are coming out of my mind yet my body won’t stop. Hina looks at Soushi and sees him with that ‘wild eyes’ that she saw before when he is still an athlete. Hina thinks, now, I finally understood. I’m really unsatisfied. Before, I don’t want to recognize it that deep inside my heart is emptiness.

Nozomu and Yoshizumi find a slipper near the window. Yoshizumi looks out and calls for the two if they are there. Hina shouts that she is and she is with Soushi. Yoshizumi tells Nozomu to call the staff for help. Nozomu quickly leaves. Yoshizumi asks why have they fallen there. Holding her necklace tightly, Hina says her necklace has fallen off the window. I tried to get it and things happen as to what it is now. Soushi looks surprised at how Hina is holding the necklace. Yoshizumi says so that’s how it is, are you hurt. Hina says she just have some scratches but Soushi is injured. Yoshizumi says okay, someone will quickly rescue them. Hina apologizes for making them worried. Still looking out the window, Yoshizumi says it’s okay since nothing bad has happened. He then looks surprised to see Hina crying as she keeps on apologizing. Hina thinks, the thing that I wanted to hold tightly in my hand. I thought that I will be fully satisfied with that. I have destroyed everything. Because I’m a woman. Soushi just closes his eyes and bows his head.

Just when I thought this is another typical ordinary chapter, the last few scenes is quite unexpected. So, where does this lead to? I’m sure Hina and Soushi will be avoiding each other next time after what happened. Hina did feel she destroyed their ‘family’ because of what she did. I guess it is more hard for Hina after all her declaration of not falling for another guy. I’m not too sure if Soushi is equally remorseful about it. This seems like a classic case of feeling/emotions overpowering the mind – shouldn’t but can’t stop. I’m sure Yoshizumi had noticed that something else is wrong. I do find amusing how the characters are brought together. The new things learned here in this chapter is Yoshizumi becomes invincible when money is involved. Is he poor before? ^^; Hina being a delinquent before is actually a surprise, too. Soushi being bad at games actually reminded me of myself. Hehe, I rarely as in almost never win in those. Scans by hiromao

Quote of the day:
There are moments in life, when the heart is so full of emotion That if by chance it be shaken, or into its depths like a pebble Drops some careless word, it overflows, and its secret, Spilt on the ground like water, can never be gathered together ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Vampire Knight [ Chapter 40]
Sunday, May 25, 2008 @ 11:32 p.m.

[I’m using ASSAM’s Chinese script so I’m just looking over the raws for the dialogue as to who said what so there might be some mistakes. ^^; Hehe, well, I’m sure I got some things wrong but I hope you get the general idea. Raw scans by windgrey.]

Flashback: On the bed, young Ichiru asked why are they born into two persons. Zero looked at him a bit surprised. Ichiru tells Zero that he wanted to be born as one with Zero rather than to be living a good for nothing life. Looking at a pill he is about to drink, Ichiru asked why am I born into this world. Zero quickly rushed to him and hugged him. Ichiru exclaimed that his head hurt since Zero collided with him. Still hugging him, Zero apologized. Ichiru said he didn’t have to apologize like that since the collision is just light. Ichiru narrated, I already knew it is like that [the situation]so I said that. I already knew why Zero have that kind of expression. Zero has already stopped hugging and seems to have a sad look. He then let Ichiru hug him as he lie down on the bed. Ichiru continues to narrate but only Zero because I’m hurt in a flash, I was able to feel the ‘other half’s position. You are already conscious of it. [I think that means Zero can feel what Ichiru feels] I don’t know what to do, Zero. Zero narrates even if I knew what Ichiru is thinking but what can I do. What should I do. I really don’t know because Ichiru’s body is naturally that weak. Most likely, it is my fault. While in [our] mother’s abdomen, I have snatched half of [his] portion away. Taking it to become mine just like a vampire. Ichiru asked Zero what is he thinking about but Zero wasn’t listening as he was thinking those thoughts. He snapped out of it when Ichiru asked if he wants him to guess. Zero is surprised and looked nervous.

Holding Zero’s head closer to him, Ichiru said he is shaking really hard. Zero, if you are like this, you cannot become a very strong hunter. And also, if Zero cannot tell him such worrying things, it will be better for him to tell their parents. Zero..because we mutually understand each other too well that they cannot talk about it so it’s troublesome. Zero then said that Ichiru haven’t drunk his medicine. Zero tried to reach for it on the side table but Ichiru stopped him and said that the present human medical technology cannot improve his health. Ichiru smiled at Zero. Ichiru tells him, compared to that, if Zero is by my side, I will be a bit spirited. Zero thinks, I have realized what Ichiru wanted me to do. Later on, the two are sleeping together on bed as their mother came in the room. She pulled up the blanket and touched both of the boys’ head. She said that the two are sleeping again together. I’m back. It’s already late so I’m very soory. Good night, Ichiru..Good night Zero. Zero is still awake. He thinks, do not be like this, mother. Mother gives all of the warmth to Ichiru and I’m the one who snatched it away. End flashback. A flashback scene of Ichiru asking Zero what is he. Someone probably Zero narrated I cannot love.

Present: Zero is breathing hard as he is just sitting on the jail. Ichiru bends down to him and tells him not to be in a daze and look at him. Obediently staying in this cage. It is also like this before. You always despise yourself. Do you want to atone for a crime? Ichiru holds up Zero’s chin so that Zero’s face will look at him. Ichiru continues do not think that I’m going to comfort you. Depending on your luck, make me hate yet not pay mind to..If I didn’t exist, Zero will definitely be free. Really..about Shizuka-sama being taken away from my side, this is something that you can’t console me...relax..making you pay for this crime is really wishful thinking..I would have disappeared earlier..on that night [when their parents were murdered]..seeing your face makes me want to taunt you. Zero angrily grabs Ichiru’s left wrist and asks why is he smiling when their parents were killed. Zero holds Ichiru’s wrist tight. Ichiru says you still have energy even if you just got shot. As a human turned vampire, he shouldn’t be able to take that. Zero..this school before is the hunter association’s headquarters. That underground prison cell is used to imprison vampires. It’s really ironic. [Lol, what was I thinking, I thought it’s for school detention ^^;;] Zero grips his wrist harder that Ichiru says it hurts. Ah..it must really hurt to become a vampire. Even if you have become stronger than before but you are still incomplete. Zero gets angrier and grips Ichiru’s wrist harder. Ichiru is wincing in pain as he says are you close to becoming violent..I didn’t expect to die. Shizuka who fully love a human who had became a vampire is punished by our parent’s hands even if he haven’t fallen to Level E but the name is on the list. Those two people didn’t do anything wrong. Our parents are like machines who just obey their orders. But when I heard this from Shizuka-sama, I came to really hate these people whose hands can easily disposed others just because of an order and still be able to peacefully [without conscience] hug us tightly. From the point of view from the lackey/lapdog of the association, they can only answer/obey. Then, reporting back to the association: ‘It seems that Ichiru is of no use’. It pains them just by looking at me.

Zero then says he has another thing to ask. Where did Ichiru got that grievous wound on his side? There is a claw mark on Ichiru’s side. Ichiru says he wants to fulfill Shizuka’s wish. From the very start, my objective has been that man, for putting Shizuka-sama in captivity and meddling with the list in the association, that vampire, Rido Kuran. Flashback: Ichiru stabbed Rido’s side. Rido smiled and said for the time being, I would want to asks “what is the meaning of this” Ichiru said he replaced Shizuka in wanting revenge so he has anticipated his resurrection. Ichiru then gets clawed by Rido. Rido licked his blood and said go away, I don’t need a weakling. End flashback. Ichiru says even if I did my very best, this is the limit to what I can do. I clearly know this.. He falls down on Zero and bleeding all over Zero. Zero looks surprised as he is holding on to Ichiru. Ichiru says, ah..no..I still have..something that I want to tell you.. Zero is becoming worried over Ichiru’s bleeding wound. Ichiru says how disgusting..here..we are covered with the foul smell of blood but for Zero, this is fragrance. You can still endure it even if now you have already become a ‘different creature’ but as expected, being hug by you can make me feel at ease. This is the evidence of being from the same fertilized egg. Zero..eat..the last of my life.. Ichiru holds Zero’s shoulder. There seems to be veins protruding on Zero’s face. Zero says you know..I’m.. Ichiru says what are you saying. If you eat me, won’t you be able to take what you should have gotten from when you were born. The part of your strength that can completely suppress that thing that is going wild in your body.

Zero says he doesn’t want to. This is something he cannot do. Ichiru says, no..Zero can do it. Why do you think I used the bloody rose gun to hurt you? Zero shouts he doesn’t want to. Zero hugs him and says, stop..I don’t want to lose anything again. Ichiru closes his eyes and bends his head on Zero. He says, I’m very happy. I thought that I’m already dead in Zero’s heart. Zero says, Maria also wants to see you. Ichiru says really. Zero says father and mother also continues to watch over you, loving you. Ichiru says I know. Zero, too...even if you cannot forgive, it’s okay but just don’t hate Shizuka-sama. Shizuka-sama really..has been good to me. A scene of dying Shizuka telling Ichiru that she won’t make him into a vampire. Eat me..make me part of you..forever accompanying you. End scene. Ichiru says so, I become like this..I won’t regret it and you should quickly.. Zero protests to Ichiru that this is wrong. Ichiru grabs Zero’s shoulder tightly and says, wrong..? If it is like this, Zero..you..your goal..live and achieve it..I will quickly..be revived within Zero as one person. Live and achieve it. Ichiru then loses consciousness as his hand that is holding Zero’s shoulder goes limp. There is a shadowy image of a girl. [Most probably Yuuki] Zero drinks Ichiru’s blood and goes upstairs. His shadow seems to be ‘wolves’ fighting each other. He even scratched the wall with his bare hand. Meanwhile, Kaname has arrive [seems to be through the window] to where Yuuki, Aidou and Yori are. Kaname says, come, Yuuki..

Okay, so I finally realize why the cover is Shizuka plus the twins. ^^; I kind of presume that Ichiru has been drinking a lot of Shizuka’s blood so ironically, the person Zero hates is now ‘alive’ within him. Actually, that includes Kaname. ^^;; First, it does seem that the twins have suicidal tendencies from what Ichiru has been saying in the flashback. The way Zero is frustrated on what to do for Ichiru reminds me of Yuuki frustrating on what to do for Zero. I find that somewhat amusing. Zero before, just like Yuuki now, just ends up going with the flow and things are happening that they are helpless to stop/change until something major happened. It does seem that Ichiru is like a prodigal son here in those last scenes with the talk of everyone actually loves him. I think that somehow it is partly Ichiru’s survival instincts that kicked in that he decided to dispose of his parents before they dispose of him first after learning that their parents always obey the association. The question is if the twins seem to be close and care for each other, why did he let Shizuka bite Zero? Why didn’t he at least protest? Jealousy? Now, he needs Zero to fulfill the revenge, he comes ‘crawling back’ to Zero. Poor Zero, used and injured all throughout the series. Will his luck finally change? Also, I almost laughed at Ichiru’s futile attempt in trying to kill Rido. Geez, didn’t he actually think that Kaname just made him into eetsy bitsy tiny pieces and Rido still survive, what’s a stab at the side. Iirc, didn’t Kaname said it should be through the heart or am I remembering a different series? ^^;; It looks far from the heart..didn’t he trust Kaname on how to kill him? So, in the end, he become food for Zero to be complete and well, he did gave Zero the pep talk he needs to live on.

As expected, Rido is the root cause of it as he did mess with the association’s list. I’m not surprised since the council of ancients have ties with the association. They probably get rid of those they don’t like. A wild theory is maybe the association sensed that the Kiriyuu parents might not be able to get rid of Ichiru so they plotted or assigned this to them and knew that Shizuka will be avenging the death. Did Shizuka really just discovered where they live or someone gave her the address? About Zero, I wonder if that shadow is about him becoming a monster or that wild side is being suppressed. Ichiru did said Zero has become a different creature. It actually made me think if this is the making of a new being – vampire hunter + vampire = new creature. [Werewolf?] With that thought, I wonder if that is how the era of vampires came to be..evolution. That can be a new part two series. =P Okay, so we pretty much know everything about Zero and killing off Rido is practically the solution of his problem once and for all. So after this, what? What I said above and a future with Yuuki? What I’m saying is, is there any other use for him except protecting Yuuki if the story isn’t going to end yet. I’m still curious about Kaname and the rest story. If this is going to continue, I wonder if the author is now going for ‘let’s torture Kaname’ arcs. If that is so, I’ll say Yuuki is the jinx. Lol About Kaname, what’s the curse/restraint that Rido put on him. [Edit: I’m hoping something different than not being able to kill Rido] Why was he revived? What is he going to do if Yuuki wants to go with Zero? Etc. Also, I’m curious about the president’s past. Why is the school that used to be the headquarters? What’s his relationship with Yuuki’s mother? What will Yuuki do now afterwards if she survives and got out of there? I still think that after Rido, there is still that council of ancients and vampire association to deal with. If the author is ending this, I expect we will have more flashbacks to explain stuff just like why Ichiru got his parents killed and leave the rest to the reader’s imagination. The blurb for the next chapter in the official site is as translated through babelfish, Rido is going to obstruct as he wants to accomplish his aim and Kaname trying to get Yuuki out and bring her to some place. So, the focus will be on the escape from that place.

Word of the day:
What you are is God's gift to you. What you make of yourself is your gift to God. ~ Author Unknown

Weekly Jump Update: Bleach, Naruto, One Piece, D. Grayman, Reborn, and PSYREN
Saturday, May 24, 2008 @ 04:12 p.m.

The rest of the group has reached the site in Bleach [c. -101] and they were surprised to see hollow Kensei. They wonder if it is really him. Shinji tells them if it’s him or not, they better take out their zanpaku if they won’t want to die. Hollow Kensei shouts out loud that everyone quickly backs away. Love is attacked but manages to survive. Hiyori tries to stop them by shouting that it is Kensei so they shouldn’t fight him. Shinji and others tell her that if it is Kensei then they should stop him and there are ways to do that without killing him. Rose is caught off guard when hollow Mashiro attacks him. Mashiro then fights with Shinji. Hachi arrives and binds both Mashiro and Kensei. Hachi is about to ask the others what is happening when to his shock, hollow Kensei is breaking the binding with just his strength. Meanwhile, Urahara is caught by Tessai trying to go to the site without permission. Tessai praises Urahara for inventing such a cloak to conceal his reiatsu. He tells Urahara he knew he is going to do this since they did grew up together. Urahara asks him to let him go. Tessai tells him that he won’t allow for Urahara to go alone. To Urahara’s surprise, Tessai wants to go along with him to where the others are. So, everyone is now gathered and I guess they will be the ones who would know about Aizen’s plans. I wonder if how they become hollow is somewhat the same as what happened to Ichigo though the difference is they are already souls and Ichigo is still human. I kind of think it has something to do with how they/Kensei is stabbed. I guess in becoming vizards, they have to be pretty strong to retain their human form.

Sasuke is still in denial about what Madara told him about Itachi in Naruto [c. 401]. Madara tries to convince him that what he said is true. He says if Itachi was serious then Sasuke would have been dead already. He mentions that Itachi even released Sasuke from his curse and to do that, he had to put Sasuke in a pinch. Itachi joined Akatsuki to spy on them. He went back to Konoha when the third hokage so that Danzou and others will know that he is still alive and they better not do anything to Sasuke. Sasuke insists that it is all lies but Madara says Itachi got the result of what he wanted and that is for Sasuke to be alive. Sasuke is stunned as he remembers everything that Itachi told him about reality being an illusion and other stuff in the past. It also turns out that Itachi is dying because of a disease but he managed to live on to the day when Sasuke is strong enough to kill him. Madara tells him Itachi did everything and become a villain just to protect Konoha and Sasuke. Madara tells him that Itachi died with a smile. Since the truth seems to be sinking into Sasuke, Madara frees him. Last scene is Sasuke walking by the sea shore thinking about things. Hmm..Madara didn’t try to recruit him and just let him go. That’s strange or maybe it will be in the next chapter as a flashback. Could it be he told Sasuke all about it as a fellow Uchiha or he feels sorry for Itachi? I begin to change my thoughts about Sasuke going into revenge on Konoha for what happened to his brother. This is because if he did destroy Konoha then everything that his brother did will be for naught. Maybe he will live to what Itachi expects him to be or continue Itachi’s work of protecting Konoha. If he joins Akatsuki, he can be a spy. I wonder if Jiraiya’s spy within Akatsuki is actually Itachi. Also, wouldn’t Kisame know something about this or Itachi is really such a good actor? =P

Duval and others have met with Sanji in One Piece [c. 500]. They are willing to help Sanji and others in finding Camie. At Shabondy Park, Chopper is worried since Luffy and others left even if Sanji told them to stay put. He is shock that Brook is relaxing. Brook says Sanji told them to stay put and he decided to relax rather than worry. Usopp and others finds Chopper and Brook relaxing that he beats them up. They then go with Usopp to find Camie. They plan to find Camie before she is sold off. They are going to check all the famous kidnapping group around the place. Sanji complains on being stuck with Duval and his cow which is slower than the flying fish. Meanwhile, Luffy, Hachie and Pappagg are looking at a store for Camie but she isn’t there. Pappagg blames himself for putting his guard down when Shabondy Park is a famous place to be kidnapped. He says he shouldn’t have allowed Hachi nor Camie, being fishmen, go there because all the humans are their enemies. Hachi and Pappagg are blaming themselves for what happen but Luffy shouts to them that they are his friends so he is going to help them. Then, some flying fish riders find them. While driving after they shopped, Robin tells Nami about the history of fishmen being despised and persecuted by humans. Even if the World Government have made a treaty with Fishman Island, slave trading still exists in that place. Nami wonders if that is the reason why Hachi and Camie tries to hide their true selves. Then, Franky and others finds them and informs them about Camie being kidnapped. In an auction house, Camie is brought there. The father-daughter tenryubito are there. Kidd’s group as well as Law’s group are there. In the waiting room, Camie is brought in. She shouts that Hachi will beat them up. She sticks out her tongue at the manager. The manager hits her. The others tell him to stop since her value might drop if she is injured. He is about to hit her again when he suddenly looked scared. The giant in the cage tells an old man to stop playing innocent already since he was the one who did that. The old man turns out to be Silvers Rayleigh, Roger’s first mate. Silvers says he is just a coating engineer and he can’t just ignore a young girl. Hehe, I actually still can’t quite get into this arc since there are too many characters introduced. I get confused. I’m not that surprise about Silvers since he is powerful and talking about being pirates before, I somewhat wondered if he is connected with Rogers. But then, what is he doing inside an auction house? I wonder how Strawhats can save Camie since I doubt they have the money to bid for Camie. The story is indeed moving since I think they got their last member for the crew and ya, I’m sure we’ll have a history lesson soon.

It’s zombie horror fun time in D. Gray-man [c. 160]. The one who comes out of the door is the head nurse. To their shock, the head nurse bites Allen’s left arm. They all wonder if it is because Allen escaped from the ward. Then, the head nurse bites Miranda who then bites Marie. Before long, all of the others are also bitten and tries to attack Allen and others. Allen and others manages to break out of the room and hide in a storage room. Everyone tries to wonder what is happening. Komui and his robot is inside. He warns them that it is a virus he created and they will become zombies if they are bitten. Everyone tries to grab Komui but they were easily tied up by Komui’s robot. The ones who weren’t tied up are Rinali and Link. Rinali is talking like a cat that Komui is furious and threatens them. It turns out to be an invented drug/virus to make people forget their tiredness but it’s too strong that even one’s sanity has disappeared so they become like a zombie. Komui exclaims in order for them to resume their moving to the new headquarters, they should find the source of it all and create an antidote. Everyone is shock that there is no antidote. Allen begins to wonder if he is okay because the nurse bit his left arm. Hehe, so it is indeed a comedy arc. I think Kanda and Rabi are in a disadvantage since they don’t have their innocence and they become small. I’m sure the source is Crowley. I like the cover page of Allen teasing Kanda and Rabi.

Hayato manages to survive Gamma’s attack in Katekyo Hitman Reborn! [c. 194]. Hayato is surprised that the attack manages to pass through his sistema Cai. He wonders out loud if it is a power up. Gamma thinks that it isn’t really since it is the power that is sealed up since that day and he didn’t expect it to be perfected so early. Hayato dismisses it to being careless. He attacks again but to his surprise, Gamma’s black foxes absorb the attacks and hit him. Gamma informs Hayato that the difference between their powers is the gap of their resolution since Hayato is still a kid. The foxes attack Hayato again and he is down. Gamma is about to attack again when he notices something that is bothering the foxes. They hear an animal sound near Ryohei’s kangaroo. Hayato wonders if it is Uri since it was flung in that direction. Something comes out near the kangaroo and goes beside Hayato. Hayato exclaims to a huge leopard[?] if it is Uri and if it used the sun power from the kangaroo to grow up. Hehe, I guess it will be Hayato’s turn to fight back in the next chapter. I’m amused..does it mean that just like Hayato, Uri has brains? =P

Amamiya notices that the sand worm is even afraid of the power she is sensing from Yoshina in PSYREN [c. 23] . She takes this opportunity to head to Yoshina’s direction. Even Tatsuo senses the danger from Yoshina’s power that he quickly backs away. Yoshina asks why did he do that to Asaga. To his surprise, Tatsuo is easily charging his gun. Just then, Amamiya tells Yoshina to stop else he’ll wreck his brain. Yoshina says he doesn’t care. Amamiya realizes that Asaga is hurt that she starts to cry. Yoshina tells Amamiya that he’ll leave Asaga to her since he seems to be still alive. He will deal with the rest. Amamiya asks what about him. Yoshina tells her to quickly leave because Tatsuo has finished charging. He informs Amamiya that Tatsuo only pretended to be weakening in order to lure them out there. Tatsuo fires at them and to his and Amamiya’s surprise, Yoshina’s black ball ‘swallow’ up the attack. Yoshina seems to be in pain and tired. Yoshina shouts to her to quickly leave else she’ll be hurt because he can’t control the ball and it is getting stronger. Tatsuo fires at them again so Amamiya quickly takes Asaga away. The ball then moves around Yoshina and ate the blast as well as the ground that is around Yoshina. Amamiya realizes that it is a good thing they moved else they will be destroyed by that ball. Amamiya begins to wonder if it has a mind of it’s own since Yoshina said he can’t control it. Why would it protect them or could it be attracted to psi powers.

Yoshina is in pain as the ball starts to swell up and form two points. Amamiya realizes it is attracted to psi powers since she had used it. One point starts to attack Amamiya and almost stabbed her if she haven’t quickly stopped using her powers. The other point has hit Tatsuo’s orb and shatters it a bit. Amamiya notices that the Yoshina’s ball has also disappeared. Tatsuo falls down. Amamiya becomes worried of Yoshina who is just kneeling there and not reacting to Amamiya who is calling him. Tatsuo manages to stand up and then walks to Yoshina but he ends up collapsing into the whole that Yoshina’s ball has created. That is quite an interesting power, eating psi powers but I wonder if it makes it as Yoshina’s own power. The toll on Yoshina seems to be quite great as it affects his brain. I hope he doesn’t become a vegetable and has just passed out. Haha, if it was the former then the series is over. =P I somewhat dread what if the ‘enemy’ tries putting an orb into Yoshina. About Tatsuo, I wonder if the destroyed orb can bring Tatsuo back to his right mind or it just make him lose his powers.

Word of the day:
God, who knows our load limit, graciously limits our load. ~ Our Daily Bread

Teaser: Vampire Knight [Chapter 40]
Friday, May 23, 2008 @ 10:33 p.m.

Hehe, hopefully English scans will be out tomorrow. ^^ They're fast lately. Anyway, it is mostly about Zero and Ichiru. First part is mostly their flashback. Then, it seems that Ichiru tries to kill Rido but failed miserably. So, he is going to give his blood to Zero. Ah..so does this mean Ichiru is rip? Most likely. Ah, so he shot Zero to force him to drink his blood? I'm not sure if Zero fans will be happy with that last scene because it seems that Zero is becoming a monster based on his shadow. So, Zero will do what Kaname wanted him to do and that is to kill Rido? About Kaname, there is just a short scene of Kaname arriving to where Yuuki and others are. Things are going to the climax. Scan by windgrey

The latest Ouran chapter seems to be just a side story about Tamaki when he first came to Japan and lived in that mansion. He also got his dog.

Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta [Chapters 13]
Friday, May 23, 2008 @ 11:49 a.m.

Kera exclaims Kotori’s name. Kotori is shock to see him. She remembers Kera kissing her on the lips before. Kotori is embarrassed. Yukito asks if they know each other. Kera says they know each other when they are in first year junior high. Kotori quickly shouts, HE..is ah, who are you..? I don’t remember..haha. Kera notices that Kotori is playing dumb and even Yukito notices something is wrong. Kotori thinks why are Kera and Yukito friends?! In her bedroom, Kotori keeps on thinking about this. She wonders if the way she cover it up is strange and will Yukito think it’s suspicious. She worries what if Yukito asks Kera about it. She is surprised when her mobile phone rings. It is an email from Yukito. He wrote that the chocolate cookies are delicious and please make some more for him to eat next time ♥. Kotori is relieved then she notices that there is something more below. She is shock to read that Yukito wrote about noticing that she looks really red before and if anything happened. Kotori tells herself that Yukito did notice it. She wonders why is there a huge gap between the first sentence to the next. She wonders if Yukito is testing her. She remembers when Kera is talking to her in junior high. Flashback: Kera said her name, Kotori, is such a weird name. He asked why isn’t Kotori saying anything. Kotori is embarrassed and timid. One time, Kera is behind her. He called her and touched her shoulder. When Kotori turned around, Kera kissed her on the lips. Kotori exclaimed in surprise. Kera laughed and said that Kotori had finally said something and it seems she can also shout out loud. End flashback. Kera Masaki..loves to tease me and is the one who stole my first kiss. Why did he suddenly appear now?! In his bedroom, Yukito is gloomily looking at his mobile phone. There is no new messages. He says that she didn’t answer. He is surprised when the phone says that he has a new message. Yukito becomes gloomy since Kotori writes, Eh? Is my face red? Could it be a cold? Thanks for wearing about me ♥. Yukito thinks that it’s like a lie. Meanwhile, Kotori wonders why is she feeling guilty. It is already the past but I can’t talk about my kiss with Yukito’s friend. I can’t say it.

In school, Kotori greets Yukito a good morning. Yukito greets back. She looks surprised that Yukito asks what is the matter. Kotori says it is nothing. Kotori thinks that she is actually surprised that it seems things are back to normal. Because of her strange behavior yesterday, the situation should be awkward today. Yukito says he remembers about something and asks her to watch him run and get a record [be first place] today. Kotori says she will definitely watch him. Kotori thinks that everything is okay as long as Yukito’s imagination doesn’t go wild. Abe greets the two Kaijis. Yukito greets back. Yukito looks at Kotori when she greets Abe, too. Yukito murmurs something about what happened yesterday. Kotori is surprised when he suddenly spread his arms and hugs her. Yukito says it’s a confirmation of love. Kotori is really embarrassed and says that people will see them. Yukito says even if they did, it doesn’t matter. Yukito bends to kiss her and Kotori suddenly remembers Kera’s stolen kiss. She quickly screams as Yukito tries to kiss her. The other students wonder if they are dancing. Kotori shouts, No! She then realizes what she just did. Yukito is all gloomy and says she just said no..so you don’t want to. He begins to murmur to himself about Kotori not wanting to do it and leaves. Kotori tries to call him and wonders if he is suspicious of her. Kotori wonders if Kera has told Yukito about the kiss.

In the classroom, Kotori feels scared as Yukito is quite gloomy and dark behind her. She quickly writes an email to Yukito. Kotori apologizes and she doesn’t really not want it but rather she is quite surprised and she wasn’t prepared for it. Yukito angrily emails back even if she doesn’t really not want it, why doesn’t she want to do it. Kotori wonders how she is going to answer. She emails back that at times she want it but doesn’t want to do it so I’m sorry. Yukito emails so when are those times. Kotori angrily writes back that there are many of those times because girls are sensitive. Yukito angrily writes ah, just because of a kiss. If you like someone, of course you can do it. Kotori writes what?! so you mean if one doesn’t kiss, one doesn’t like the other anymore?! The two are gloomily and angrily answering each other back through emails. They stop when the homeroom teacher is standing near them and says, the two Kaijis seems to be having fun. During PE at the field, the boys are recording as to who can throw the ball farthest. Yukito is able to throw it up to 38m and he is currently first place. He looks at Kotori and thinks did you see that. Kotori quickly looks away. Then, Natsume asks her why does she look so serious, did something happen. Just then, it starts raining so everyone quickly runs to take cover. While waiting for the rain to stop, Natsume and Kotori chat with each other. Natsume asks if she has a quarrel with her boyfriend. Kotori says she did because of the things he wrote in the email. Natsume asks about the cause of it. Kotori says that Yukito is angry at her while replying in the email and she is sure that he now hates her. It is something about the past that she doesn’t want tell him nor let him know. Natsume asks if one is really angry when one is angry in emails.

Natsume tells her just because the emoticons is angry, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the real expression of that person is like that. If one talks face to face, it would be easier to see the other person’s real reactions. Her boyfriend could be the same as her so that is why he answered the email that way. She thinks that if they didn’t talk face to face then she would not know what the other is thinking. Just like the way we are talking now. So, for me, one can’t really ascertain through emails and how it is answered if one likes or hates. Kotori thinks that she doesn’t really talk much with Natsume but she does understand what Natsume meant. She feels that Natsume is saying this just for her. Kotori says that she could be right and she now understands it. It won’t be fair to the other if one is just thinking of things by oneself. Kotori thanks Natsume about this. Natsume is glad that Kotori is now smiling. Natsume advises Kotori regarding the past which she couldn’t tell her boyfriend, if she didn’t tell him, she might regret it later on. It is better to explain things clearly so she should have a bit self-confidence. Kotori smiles at Natsume. Later on, on her way home, she thinks about self-confidence. Before, she doesn’t really have it. How is she going to have self-confidence in telling about it to Yukito’s face. How can she not falter about this thing with Kera. She then thinks of something and tells herself, that’s right.

She is hiding behind a post of the entrance of a condo building. She tells herself that this is the building where Kera lives. She tells herself that by doing this, she will be more confident about telling Yukito regarding Kera. To her surprise, Kera is behind her. He tells her that she lied before. Who was it that said you don’t know me? Kotori quickly turns around and backs away from him. Kera says see, so you do know me. Why did you lie? And why did you come here? Is there something you want from me? Kotori is flustered then she says that she wants to talk to him. Meanwhile, Yukito is in a fastfood restaurant with Abe and a friend. He isn’t eating as he looks out the window and thinks of something. Yukito remembers what had just happened that day and Kotori’s email about not kissing, does that mean one doesn’t like the other. Yukito quickly stands up and curses. His friends apologize since they think he is angry for they are eating the French fries. Yukito apologizes and says that they can eat it all since he is going home. Yukito quickly runs to some place. Back to Kotori, Kera asks what does she want to say. Kotori is blushing so Kera asks if she is going to confess. Kotori becomes more red as she shouts she isn’t. Give my kiss back! Give my first kiss back!

Kotori waits for his answer and to her shock, Kera asks what she is talking about. Kotori asks if he forgot about it, during first year junior high, he likes to tease people then he calls her that when she turns.. Kera asks if she is just imaging it. Kotori shouts she didn’t. Kera tries to remember it that Kotori begins to wonder if she really did imagine it. Kera exclaims ah, I remember thinking that your name is weird. Kotori gloomily thinks she knows that already. Kera says and also you and Yukito are going steady and he never imagined that the other person is her. Was Yukito the one who confessed? And then you guys date? It’s really unbelievable. Kotori happily turns around. Kera asks if it’s already okay. Kotori says it is. She can’t believe that just because of that, she has been worrying like a fool. She’s thinking too much. It is no big deal. No, first kiss is important but I’m surprised that I actually shouted ‘give my first kiss back’. Ah, I didn’t give anyone any impression. Kera wonders what is that all about. Yukito is standing behind him and is quite speechless over everything. Yukito says he thinks that it is strange so that is the reason. The one before [who said Kotori’s name strange] is you.. Kera turns around to see Yukito.

The next day in school, the students are changing clothes since they haven’t finished their PE test yesterday because of the rain. The students are complaining. The guys are suppose to run a 1.5km long distance race. Yukito notices Kotori talking to the homeroom teacher. She has forgot to bring her PE shirt. After everyone left, Kotori calls her stupid for forgetting it because of being too focused about yesterday. She then notices a t-shirt on the table with a note, wear this. She wonders who left it. She takes the shirt and thinks that it is quite big. She then realizes whose it is. While the boys are running, Kotori sees Yukito running topless. Her guess is right. Kotori quickly starts running even as the homeroom teacher says it isn’t the girls’ turn yet. Kotori tries to chase after Yukito but she can’t catch up. She thinks that they weren’t able to talk yesterday. She wants to chase after Yukito and hear his voice. At the finish line, Yukito is once again the first. They all say that he is really great. One of the guys asks Yukito how’s Kotori. Yukito asks what about Kotori. Another guy says Kotori made a mistake that she ran with the boys. They start laughing that usually that isn’t the kind of mistake one makes. She is really naïve. Kotori is still running and realizes that she can’t catch up with Yukito. She tries to run but she falls on her knees. She is very tired. Someone says she is quite persistent. To Kotori’s surprise, Yukito holds her arm and pulls her up. The two blush a bit. Yukito then pulls her to him. Kotori lets him and thinks, Yukito!

Hehe, talk about worrying over a non-issue. ^^; I think if Kotori explains it to Yukito, Yukito will understand the situation. He isn’t the close minded type and well, I don’t think he will be too concerned over an accidental stolen kiss. Thanks to Natsume, Kotori gets the courage to clarify things with Kera and maybe by next chapter, tell Yukito all about it though I think Yukito already knows. Yukito is actually nice to lend his t-shirt even if they are in the middle of a love quarrel. I really find their email exchanges quite cute. =P Kotori took it a bit too seriously. Now that the problem with Kera is almost resolved, I think the next will be now about Kotori’s other problem, Harada. Scans by Tongyanen.

Word of the day:
Worry is a burden that God never meant for us to bear. ~ Our Daily Bread

V. B. Rose [Chapter 70]
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 @ 09:40 p.m.

On the day of the blind date, Ichihashi, Tsuyu’s aunt, exclaims how cute Tsuyu looks in her kimono. She tells Tsuyu that she is really surprised since Tsuyu really look beautiful. Ichihashi calls Kasumi, Tsuyu’s father, to quickly look at Tsuyu since she is all dressed up. Kasumi enters the room and tells his [older] sister not to shout so loud since he can hear her. Kasumi looks at Tsuyu in surprise then he smiles a bit saying that Tsuyu looks beautiful. Ichihashi then ‘knees’ [make Kasumi bend by hitting the back of his knees] Kasumi and exclaims what’s with that gloomy mood. It isn’t like Tsuyu is getting married. You should smile a bit. Kasumi asks if that means they can also reject the date. Ichihashi is already glittering and exclaims that Tsuyu will definitely like the other party. Tsuyu and Kasumi shiver as Ichihashi isn’t listening. [I think I know where Tsuyu got her traits especially being timid ^^; hehe from her father] Ichihashi tells Tsuyu that they are going. Kasumi tries to call out to his sister. Tsuyu remembers asking Mitsuya before [while in the train?] if she really doesn’t have to do anything. Waving his hand in a ‘no’ motion, Mitsuya says yes, there will be no problem. He then said, oh yes, there is something. Tsuyu quickly asked what is it. Touching her hand, Mitsuya said that she must be determined about wanting to be with him. They held hands as Mitsuya smiled at her. Back to present, Tsuyu puts her hands on her mouth and blushes. Kasumi notices this and calls out to her. He asks her if something is wrong. Tsuyu denies it by saying there is no problem.

At a old style Japanese restaurant, the hostess greets Ichihashi and tells them that the other party have already arrived. She leads them to a private room. Yukari is disguised as a waiter. He sees them and quickly informs Mitsuya about it. [They are communicating via headphones. Where did they get the gadgets? Well, in weddings here, coordinators use that so maybe they borrow from their connections. ^^] Yukari then remembers that he has go change. He is about to go when a customer calls out to him. Yukari put on his best smile and asks what does the customer wants. Mitsuya overhears this that he laughs that Yukari is really good at this. Yukari mentally calls Mitsuya stupid and notes to himself for Mitsuya to just wait. [Yukari plans to get back at him later on] Mitsuya cheers for Yukari to do his best and asks Yukari if he has seen Tsuyu’s father. He mentions to watch out for the other party based on the picture since the rest of the work is quite troublesome. Yukari mentally sweatdrops as if he is dreading something. He is taking the orders of ice cream from the customers. Just then, Ageha informs Mitsuya that Tsuyu and others have already entered the room. Mitsuya thinks that it is now going to start.

Inside the room, Tsuyu and Kasumi are sitting beside each other while the other party, a man and his mother is at the other side. The aunt is at the head of the table as mediator. The mother of the guy starts rambling about her son’s accomplishments. The guy asks her mother to give him an opportunity to talk. He is about to say something when his mother interrupts again and says that when her son saw Tsuyu’s picture, he has already anticipated on seeing her. Tsuyu and Kasumi think that the mother just can’t stop talking. The guy apologizes that his mother for keep on talking. Tsuyu can only say it’s okay. He tells Tsuyu that he really anticipated for this day and she is cute in actual person. It is the first time for him to have such a feeling in his heart. Tsuyu wonders if she should answer since it will be quite rude not to. To her surprise, the guy is still talking. He is apologizing that he is quite nervous so he doesn’t talk much. Tsuyu thinks but you already said a lot. Just then, a waitress asks if she can enter for she is going to give them their drinks. Tsuyu is glad over the intrusion since this will make the guy stop talking. To her shock, the guy is still talking. Tsuyu pauses and thinks that she knows that voice. She looks at the waitress and to her surprise, it is Ageha, wearing glasses and a kimono. Tsuyu is shock. Ageha brings in their drinks. The guy is still talking about Tsuyu living with him and he will be able to settle down. Ageha thinks how could Tsuyu let things progress that fast. She pulls out a small gadget from her sleeve and press the button. Mitsuya hears this and quickly stands up from some bushes.

Ichihashi tells the two isn’t marriage too fast. She thinks that Tsuyu haven’t said anything yet. The mother apologizes for being rude but her son has thought of this for a long time already. Kasumi worriedly looks at his daughter. Tsuyu is nervously gripping her hand. Ageha whispers to her that it will be alright. Ageha leaves as Tsuyu is now relaxed and blushes a bit. Kasumi notices this. He is about to say something when the guy’s mother is talking again about Kasumi planning to expand his clothing store and her son, Michihiko is interested in that so if he gives his daughter’s hand in marriage.. Just then, they hear a loud stomping sound. The door opens and Mitsuya shouts, wait a minute. Someone asks who he is. Tsuyu calls out Mitsuya’s name. Mitsuya shouts, Tsuyu, come here. Tsuyu is in tears as she remembers Mitsuya telling her just to be determined in wanting to be with him. She thinks, sorry, papa, I want to be with this person. She stands up and holds on to Mitsuya’s arm. They hold hands and leave. Michihiko exclaims Tsuyu’s name. Kasumi realizes that it was Mitsuya Kuromine. He just smiles. Michihiko’s mother shouts at Ichihashi as to what is the meaning of this. Ichihashi just looks away. The mother orders her son to chase after Tsuyu. Michihiko quickly goes out and he trips on the hallway because Ageha pulled a string to make him fall. [Oldest trick in the book =P]

She quickly apologizes and asks if he is hurt. Michihiko exclaims he isn’t and.. He stares at Ageha and says are you.. Ageha becomes nervous because she thinks the guy has discovered her relationship with Tsuyu. To her surprise, Michihiko says if she remove her glasses, she will definitely be prettier. Sweatdropping, Ageha reminds him that he is chasing after someone. Michihiko says oh yeah, that’s right. See you again. Ageha looks ill as she wonders if this is what you call stupid son. Holding a document envelope, Ageha remembers she still has to do something. She whistles as she goes to the private room. Michihiko then sees an obi [ribbon behind a kimono] at the corner of the hallway. Thinking it is Tsuyu, he goes to her and trips again. Michihiko wonders what’s up with today. He shouts why don’t you be careful.. Then, he is awestruck to see a beautiful long haired woman. It is Yukari! Michihiko holds ‘her’ hands and says, bishoujo [beautiful girl]..would you tell me your name. Yukari is saying something that Michihiko can’t hear. Yukari says I’m a guy, is that okay? Michihiko is shock that he turns into stone. Inside the car, Mitsuya informs Tsuyu that Michihiko becomes a pervert/playboy when he sees a girl he likes. He seems to be accused of sexual harassment [I think] by some girl and because of this, he can’t go back to Tokyo. Tsuyu begins to worry about her father and aunt since she just left them. Mitsuya hugs her head and says not to worry because he has prepared everything. In the room, the guy’s mother shouts at Ichihashi to explain what is that all about. Ichihashi just looks at Kasumi as the two are speechless. Just then, Ageha comes in and apologizes for interrupting them. She is holding the envelope.

And so that is their plan and what Ageha has in the envelope is surely the preparation that Mitsuya is talking about. The way Mitsuya calls Tsuyu, it is as if they are going to elope. I think her father knew of her feelings for Mitsuya and he knows who Mitsuya is. It seems he approves of him. I’m really amused at how Tsuyu is the same as her father. It made me wonder if this is a reason why her mother dislike her aside from not being intelligent and talented like her younger brother. He is quite timid just like Tsuyu that they can’t really protest over what is happening. I think if he is persistent enough, his sister could have given up on the blind date. Oh well, Tsuyu did say yes to it before she and Mitsuya fix the issues between them. I give Yukari two thumbs up for doing this for Mitsuya. Knowing Yukari, he would rather be dead than dress up as a girl. I guess that is to teach Michihiko a lesson and to traumatize him. ^^;; It seems the aunt didn’t investigate properly about Michihiko’s background. If they haven’t intervened, Tsuyu would have married to a talkative playboy, mama’s boy. ^^; Scans by Hiromao for BW.

Quote of the day:
Your life will be no better than the plans you make and the action you take. You are the architect and builder of your own life, fortune, destiny. ~ Alfred A. Montapert

Weekly Jump Update: Bleach, Naruto, One Piece, D. Grayman, Reborn, and PSYREN
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 @ 08:43 p.m.

Yamato orders Shinji, Rose and Love to investigate what happened to Kensei and Mashiro in Bleach [c. -102]. Tessai and Hachigen from Kido Corps arrive. Shunsui asks Yamato to let his lieutenant Lisa go instead of Tessai. Shunsui did that in order to ease Urahara’s worries about Hiyori – they are in the same situation. Then the last scene is Hiyori running away from something. Shinji saves her in a nick of time. He reprimands her as to why isn’t she fighting. Hiyori says how could she do it. Shinji sees that the enemy is Kensei who have become a hollow. And soon, all those who are sent there are going to become hollows then vizards. Hmm..since Urahara is genuinely worried, I guess that experiment is Aizen’s handiwork. Well, that isn’t a surprise for the vizards do know about Aizen. I wonder if Aizen did that with a bit of intention of freeing some positions in captain and lieutenant so that he can be promoted and put his underlings in other position..well, so far, it’s only Gin. Also, at first, I wonder who Tessai was while thinking he looks familiar. Hehe, now I wonder how come he is in Urahara’s store? Did he investigate what happened to Hachigen with Urahara and decided to go with him than stay in Soul Society where Aizen was? I do think Urahara will figure out soon about Aizen and maybe with Aizen’s maneuverings, he got exiled. Yoruichi also went with him. Now, where does Isshin fit in all of this?

And so in Naruto [c. 400], Sasuke can only be in shock and think everything that just Madara told him about his brother is a lie. It can’t be helped after all the bombshells that Madara just revealed like Itachi is tasked to wipe out the Uchiha clan is because they are rebelling and their father is the boss. Itachi would rather preserve the peace of the village rather than for it to undergo an internal war between the two tribes. The third hokage tried to negotiate with the Uchiha clan but his attempts failed. Itachi did as he is told and became a missing nin just as it was planned. He even got Madara to help him since Madara hated Uchiha. The part that he didn’t do is kill Sasuke. He blackmailed Danzou not to do anything to Sasuke else he’ll tell the other villages of Konoha’s secrets. He made Sasuke hate him and his object of revenge to make Sasuke stronger. He told the third hokage to keep everything a secret from Sasuke. Lastly, he has decided to be killed by Sasuke then pass on his power to him. Okay, I think that’s enough to mess up Sasuke. ^^; I was imagining him shouting, no..don’t take away the sweetness of my revenge. Hehe I’m not sure if I should pity him or think that he deserves it. He did after all throw all away just for that revenge and now, it turns out that his brother really cares for him contrary to what he believed. A lesson could be learned is if you’re going to get revenge, make you it’s the right person else you’ll regret it. Haha, unless of course, Madara is actually lying. Well, Sasuke can pay a visit to Danzou and beat the crap out of him to make him tell the truth. Ah, but then, Sasuke will be crushed if he learned it’s really true. Danzou and those other two old people seem to be always portrayed to be ‘bad’ lately. I somehow think that it’s like setting up for them to die and get Sai to be the new head of that group, Root. ^^; Haha, after all, the theme is the new generation will lead the future. Oh, speaking of Danzou, didn’t he just attempted to kill Sasuke via Sai while Sasuke is with Orochimaru? How come Itachi didn’t leak the secrets..unless he didn’t know about that plot or since Sasuke isn’t killed, it’s okay? Or someone is lying.

Before Luffy and others left, Shakkie tells them that the Marines won’t go after them since they are busy with another matter in One Piece [c. 499]. In some other place, some bounty hunters tells a kidnapping group about Camie being a mermaid with the Strawhats in order to get a commission when they get and sell Camie. Back to Luffy and others, they had a side trip to Shabody Park and had some fun. Camie tells the others that she is able to go there because she is with them since they are strong. They didn’t notice that the kidnappers are already observing Camie for a chance to take her. In Groove 24, Charlos, a tenryubito, is looking for his father and sister. He is riding on a beaten up person with some chained women. Charlos is angry that some doctor and nurse are moving around since the others are already on their knees. The doctor explains that it is because of the bleeding person [the pirate slave] that they have to carry to the hospital. Charlos kick away the cot and the person fell. He says respect to him is more important than the lives of commoners. He then finds an interest with the nurse and wants her to be his wife. The bodyguard says he will make her his 13th wife. Charlos tells him that he wants his 1 to 5th wife to become commoners again because he is tired of them.

The nurse protests as well as a man because she is already his fiancée. Charlos shoots the man and forces the girl to be taken away. Just then, Zoro walks by. Charlos is shock to see Zoro still walking. Zoro asks if he wants directions. Everyone realizes that Zoro didn’t know the rules there. Charlos tries to shoot at Zoro but Zoro evades and starts to draw his katana. A pirate woman, Bonney suddenly pushes Zoro away. She cries and pretends that Zoro is his brother and Zoro is dead because he went against the tenryubito. Charlos thinks he hit Zoro since there is blood on Zoro’s head. After Charlos left, Bonney tells Zoro that he can’t kill that person else an admiral comes after them. Zoro notices the ‘blood’ on him is tomato juice. The other new famous pirates are watching. Bonney is even surprised that Zoro wants to help bring the man who was shot to the hospital. Later on, in Sunny, Sanji and others are talking about buying a bubble bike when they got a call from Chopper that Camie has been kidnapped. Chopper says that they didn’t know who took Camie nor know where to look for her since the place is huge. Sanji tells them to tell him where they are since they are going there with the help of the fish riders since they know that place better. So, Camie is going to be a damsel in distress. Hm..I wonder if that Charlos would take an interest in Nami or Robin later on. If he did, they would definitely be fighting against these people. I still wonder if the main villain in this arc are those tenryubito or the new pirates. Well, the side villains are obviously the kidnappers.

Crowley wakes up and finds himself chained on the bed in D. Gray-man [c. 159]. He tries to remember what he was doing before. Then, he calls out to Allen and Rabi. He then sees a figure of a long haired woman. Then, a bottle of poison rolls away. It is a stormy night in Black Order. Everyone is preparing to move to a new headquarters. Allen and others are helping the science department move their things but potions tend to be littered everywhere that when dropped on ‘victims’, they have unexpected results. Bookman’s hair had become bunny ears. Allen’s hair has become long. Kanda and Rabi become kids that they have to borrow Bookman’s clothes. Allen remembers being asked how to move the ark and he is quite down since he wants to still believe in Mana but he wasn’t able to talk with Cross about it. Allen still sees the shadow when he looks at the mirror. Link realizes that Allen also didn’t know about himself. Then, Miranda trips so another potion accident happened. This time it made Rinali and Bookman talk like cats. Allen asks them if there are any other dangerous stuff lying around. Johnny assures him that there aren’t and they don’t make dangerous things like Komui does. Also, the dangerous ones are in the storage away from Komui. Suddenly, there is a blackout and they hear someone laughing. Miranda thinks it’s a ghost. Kanda thinks it’s Komui. Marie then tells them something is coming. I’m not quite sure if this is a side comedy arc for a change after the gloom and gloom of the previous arcs since the potion accidents is quite amusing. It would be fun if it is a horror funny arc somewhat like in One Piece’s previous arc. I have started watching the anime again just for Kanda vs Skin fight. It was nice and Kanda’s so..^-^

Spanner informs them that Tsuna will use a special contact lens so that he can see the amount of energy he produces in his flame in Katekyo Hitman Reborn! [c. 193]. This can help him perfect X Burner. Reborn approves of the idea but Giannini is against it because the gadget is from the enemy. Spanner assures them that the gadget has already been tested. Meanwhile, Gamma manages to survive Hayato’s attack. He thinks that Hayato’s weakness is close range attacks. Gamma gets closer to Hayato with his electric foxes. Hayato manages to trap the foxes and counterattacks Gamma. Hayato is pleased that he manages to hit Gamma even if he still haven’t really used Sistema CAI to the fullest as in change the bullet’s attributes instantaneously. Gamma is injured as he takes out a box that he got from Genkishi which is from Lady Uni, the boss of Black Spell. Genkishi said it’s up to him if he wants to use it. Hayato finds him and is about to attack when Gamma is now flying above him. Hayato is surprised to see that Gamma’s foxes have become black colored. Gamma has opened the box that was given to him. He then attacks Hayato with an electric attack. Well, it seems that Gamma has a trump card. Since he used it as his last resort, it must be quite powerful. I think Hayato will be injured from that attack. Hmm..but then, would Hayato be able to fight back? Hm..if he also has some secret ability that he haven’t used yet. As for Tsuna, I can understand Giannini’s hesitation after all, who actually accepts and uses gadgets from the enemy especially if one just met him. Anyway, I think Tsuna has no choice to decline after all, Spanner spared him just because he wants to see Tsuna perfecting the X Burner.

Asaga holds Tatsuo and tries to make him remember him in PSYREN [c. 22] . Tatsuo somehow remembers him as Asaga gives him another squeeze using his ‘dragon tail’ technique. Tatsuo falls down. Asaga goes to him and removes his mask. Yoshina decides to take this opportunity to destroy Tatsuo’s gun but he is still injured from Tatsuo’s earlier attack. Tatsuo wakes up and remembers Asaga but when they are still kids – riding bike and playing. Asaga realizes that Tatsuo’s memories are messed up. Suddenly, Tatsuo is in pain as he exclaims that he can’t remember who he is. Yoshina realizes that something is wrong so he quickly shouts to Asaga to move away from Tatsuo. Asaga didn’t listen as he hugs Tatsuo and tries to assure Tatsuo that he can still change to normal. Asaga tells him of his dream to become a hero and about the dragon pendant. Tatsuo seems to have calmed down but the orb in Tatsuo is glimmering. To Asaga’s shock, Tatsuo stabs him in the chest. Asaga’s last words is for them to go back home. Asaga collapses as Tatsuo starts to laugh out loud. Yoshina is furious and shouts if that is his answer. Amamiya senses Yoshina using his power. Yoshina has made a giant black ball [reminds me of gravity in FF]. He shouts for Tatsuo to move away from Asaga or he’ll kill him. Ah..just when I thought it is a happy ending. I think Tatsuo is a lost cause. I wonder if Asaga is fatally injured. I will be amused if Oboro’s powers is healing. Anyway, Yoshina is furious so I guess Tatsuo will get it in the next chapter.

Quote of the day:
Anger is only a natural reaction; one of the mind's ways of reacting to things that it percieves to be wrong. While anger can sometimes lead people to do shocking things,it can also be an instinct to show people that something isn't right. ~ Author Unknown

The One [Chapter 47]
Monday, May 19, 2008 @ 09:32 p.m.

Sitting on the street [after Lele pushed him down], Eros is shock as Lele hugs him. Lele says hugging can make you healthy. Eros quickly removes her off him. Lele exclaims just some more, just some more and it’ll be enough. Eros angrily shouts what the heck is she doing to even dare do that to him in the streets. He then says, wait a minute, did you just say ‘hugging can make you healthy’. Lele nods her head and says, yes, yes. Eros asks where did she heard that from. Still wanting to hug, Lele tells him that she heard it from her grandma. Hugging someone like a parent would can make one’s spirit more healthy so Grandma always gives me a ‘loving hug’. Grandma says when two person are closely together [hugging], touching the other is a way of delivering one’s feelings to the other for the body doesn’t lie. Eros looks surprised as he remembers Taylor hugging him when he was young. Taylor told him that hugging can make one healthy. From that day on, he would give Eros a big, big hug. It’s okay if you try to push him away, I will always do this until you are able to believe in me...until the day when you will hug back on your own. Eros unconsciously hugs surprised Lele. He says no wonder I like your grandma. Lele thinks, yes. She hugs him back and smiles. Grandma..hugging someone feels really great! It has been such a long time since I have been hugged so gently. Yin’s hug moves one’s heart that I can’t distinguish if he is the one who needs a hug or is it I who needs a hug. They were interrupted when they hear someone dropping a grocery bag. Not one but three people are looking at them. Angus has a sick look on his face as he says bro. Leo is more shock and thinks, Lele?! Yang doesn’t seem to have much expression.

In Leo’s apartment [I presume], they are going to eat dinner together with the three guys. Eros is sitting beside Lele. Lele nervously tries to explain what just happened. She tells them that it is just a ‘hug to be healthy’ so they mustn’t misunderstand things. It isn’t really something to be discussed about yet somehow things turned out as what you guys had seen. The three guys aren’t buying the story. Eros say that to be honest, he is also surprised since he thinks he is already quite healthy so he doesn’t understand as to why would she do that to him out in the streets. This shocks Lele as she calls him silver eyed monster, just when she is trying to explain things properly. Lele starts to explain and emote that it is because it is quite cold that day and she is walking alone that she thought of her home in Taipei. Feeling lonely, my chest hurts. I need someone who can give me a ‘hug to be healthy’ and at that time, silver eyed monster has appeared. A note says she can act. Leo asks if that is why she did that in the street. Lele nods her head and says that’s right. Honestly, whoever appears at that time, he may be Charlie or David, I will do the same thing! Leo sweatdrops and wonders who’s Charlie and David. He asks if she means she will hug even a stranger. Holding a fried chicken drumstick, Lele poses and says, that’s right. [Ha, won’t your gloves be greasy? ^^;] Eros says isn’t that convenient? Are you a playgirl? Lele glares at him then says loneliness can make one do that! Becoming a playgirl isn’t bad!! Lele takes a bite of the chicken. Eros looks sick as he wonders what did Lele is trying to emphasize.

Eros watches Lele as she now takes a huge bite of a hamburger which she is holding at the other hand. Eros thinks she really eats enthusiastically. Angus remembers Lele being embarrassed before when he went to her photo shoot in Japan before. Angus says he didn’t expect her to be quite ‘bold and unrestrained’. I’m beginning to anticipate working together with you. Eros then pinches Lele’s face as if to help her chew. Lele angrily shouts at him what is he doing. Eros says she is eating that her face is so full. Are you a kid/little friend? This surprises the three guys. Lele notices her chicken drumstick is missing. Angus is even more surprised when Eros asks him what was he saying a while ago. Standing up, Angus says I said Lele, little friend, has changed a bit that I’m starting to anticipate working together with her. Touching Lele’s chair, Angus asks Lele if she knows about the style of Zac’s advertisements. Have you prepared yourself? Lele is surprised while Eros takes notice of this [what Angus said]. Angus tells her that Damien will definitely be doing that, would you even dare go? Lele remembers the posters of Zac as provocative. Some pictures of Zac posters have a couple look like they are having sex. Lele is flustered and even if she haven’t really prepared for it, Lele exclaims that it will be no problem for she has two years of working experience in photo shoots so being in the ‘nude’ won’t be any problem at all. Angus asks, eh, so you had photos of being naked. Lele exclaims of course not! Angus says then you’re too soft. Lele thinks we, Asians, are more conservative.

After Lele and Leo finished their facial at home, Lele is asking Leo as to what does he think Damien will do to make things hard for her. She will report to work tomorrow. Will he really make me do a fully naked pictorial? He seems to be a pervert, what should I.. Lele looks at Leo who is angry and in tears as he is biting on a towel. She nervously asks what’s up with him. Leo angrily shouts, I’m jealous!!! How could you secretly be in good terms with Eros?! He doesn’t treat others the same way as he does to you! Lele tensely asks if he means the hug, didn’t she already explain about that? Leo angrily shouts that he means when Eros pinched her face. I have never seen him be so affectionate with another person! Lele asks affectionate? I think he is bullying me since he pressed it so hard as if my face is going to ripped off! Pointing at Lele, Leo shouts, answer me! Do you like my silver eyed prince? Lele laughs it off and says like..? I never thought about it but then, I don’t hate him. Leo exclaims then that is ‘liking him’?! My prince is quite charismatic so it’s impossible for you not to be attracted to him! But you are most vile! You secretly seduce and steal him away from me. Leo starts crying as he cries that he even thought of her as his sister. Lele thinks to herself but I didn’t seduce him. Lele tells him to calm down for she didn’t seduce Eros behind his back. I admit that I’m a bit curious about him but I don’t know if this is your so-called ‘like’. But if I realize that I like him then I will definitely let you know! Leo says so you’re saying even if you knew that I can only painfully and secretly like him, you will still viciously take him away, leaving ‘nothing’ to me? Lele nods her head and says we should be true to our feelings, shouldn’t we? Leo holds her hands then make slicing motion. He shouts you belittle friendship, I’m breaking up with you! He locks himself inside the room. Lele sweatdrops and thinks that Leo’s reaction is quite fierce. Even if I like Eros, he won’t necessarily like me back. But..does he really like..?

Going to a certain place, Angus is talking on the phone with Eros. Angus tells him that he has left his wallet at his [Eros] place, so could he please bring that to him. It is An Bai’s rest day. You’re not doing anything right, can you bring it to me! If you come, you might actually see an exciting play! I wonder how Damien will ‘test’ Lele. Aren’t you curious? At the photo shoot, there is a sofa with a cloth on it. Looking at the sofa, Angus asks aren’t they going to have a photo shoot, why are the staff not there not even the photographer. Lele notices this. Damien says don’t be anxious for today is just a ‘warm up’ for you two. I want to see if our ‘female lead’ would be able to show the right satisfactory expression. Angus, I want you to seduce Lele. Angus says no problem, what do you want me to do? Lele is nervous as she thinks, here it comes. Gesturing towards the sofa, Damien says he wants them to see them being passionate on that sofa. I don’t want to see just two bodies intertwined together! What I want to see is a pair who is giving the other a seductive love like a lover. Angus smiles and holds Lele’s shoulder. He says, no problem! Lele is freaking out and thinks, what do you mean no problem?! Damien says then quickly begin, you two will continue on doing it until I feel ‘fu’ then you two can stop. Lele is in tears as she is still freaking out. This perverted old man!!! Does he want me to do a ‘live pornography’?!

Hehe, that was pretty funny. Ah, Lele what have you gotten yourself into. That hugging stuff at the start is quite nice. I guess Taylor and Lele’s grandma have the same philosophy about hugs. Lele is actually pretty clever to make that alibi that Eros didn’t suspect that she now knows part of his past. Meanwhile, it seems that Angus is plotting something. He deliberately tries to get Eros there and I’m sure he left his wallet on purpose. Is he trying to learn for himself as to what Eros feels for Lele? Or rather know what the two really feels for each other? I’m sure no one is really buying Lele’s alibi. Hehe, especially when Angus and Leo see how Eros acts with Lele. That pinching of the face says it all and of course, for Angus, it is when Eros wasn’t listening to what he just said. Angus is extremely possessively of Eros, so that part of him must have kicked in then. He even talked about the kind of advertisements that Zac does in front of Eros. Lele has a couple of problems now. There is Leo who is extremely jealous of her relationship with Eros that he is severing his friendship with her. I’m sure that will be just temporary. The other one is doing that scene with Angus. Will she back out or just imagine him as Eros? Haha, I can’t wait to see Eros’ reaction if he goes there. I’m not sure if Eros will be beating Angus or Damien to a pulp for making Lele do that but then, he might not since after all, he is a professional and Lele would have to overcome this on her own to become a famous model. Too bad, we will have to wait about a month for the next chapter. It will be out in Taiwan on June 5th. It can’t be helped since the author is plotting how she can pull what happens next off. I’m sure it will be just as fun as this chapter. ^-^ Scans by Yukiru

Quote of the day:
A hug delights and warms and charms, that must be why God gave us arms. ~ Author Unknown

Faster Than A Kiss [Teppei's Side Story]
Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 02:45 p.m.

The narration starts about Teppei who is in kindergarten, 4 years old. His parents have become ‘star people’ and right now, he is living with his sister Fumino and Ma-chan whom Fumino married. Fumino happily tells Kazuma that she has finally toasted a bread. Teppei notices that on the table there are many slices of bread which she has burnt. Fumino asks what does Kazuma want on it. Kazuma hugs her and says how about ‘bride’s love’. Fumino blushes and shouts that she didn’t mean that but what kind of jam does he want on the bread. Kazuma says that he wants something sweet. Fumino angrily shoves the bread into Kazuma’s mouth which he eats. Teppei has finally dressed up. When the door bell rings, he says that it is Ryuu. Ryuu walks Teppei to school as Kazuma happily tells Fumino that they are now alone. Fumino is protesting and embarrassed. [The words are too small to read ^^;;] Narration says that it is hard to keep the a ‘teacher-student marriage’ a secret but then, life in kindergarten is also hard. In school, a boy with a bandage [band aid] his face is holding a ball. He tells Teppei to play dodgeball with him and his friends. Reading a book, Teppei turns Yuuji down by saying he isn’t good at it. Yuuji starts to press the ball on Teppei and starts bullying him. Surprising everyone there, a girl then kicks Yuuji away. Teppei calls her Emily. Emily tells Yuuji that he shouldn’t be bullying weak kids and she is disappointed with them. Yuuji retreats with his friends while calling Emily some names. Teppei smiles and thanks Emily. Emily pinches Teppei’s face really hard and says that she is angry at him for having that stupid smile when a girl just saved him from being bullied. A girl tries to stop Emily because she is doing what Yuuji [bullying] did to Teppei.

Everyone is then surprised when some kids shout that Ryuu is there. This freaks out Emily. A boy is trying to tell Ryuu what Emily is doing to Teppei when Emily holds his shoulder. Emily is really scary looking with words ‘don’t say it else I’ll kill you’ on her face. The boy quickly says nothing is wrong. Ryuu smiles at Emily and asks what’s the matter. Emily blushes and quickly runs away. Ryuu shouts what is it and tells her not to run on the hallway. A girl tells another that doesn’t Emily hate Ryuu since every time she sees him, she runs away. Teppei is holding his face where Emily pinched him and he seems to realize something. Outside at the lawn, Teppei asks Emily if she likes Ryuu. Emily becomes really red and quickly denies it. Teppei says so she hates him, Ryuu would be lonely/sad. Emily shouts that isn’t so because she really likes him. Emily realizes what she just said as Teppei just smiles at her. [Smart boy ^^] Emily tells him not to tell anyone about it. Teppei covers his mouth and says yes. Emily informs Teppei that she is looking for a four leaf clover to give to Ryuu. Emily gets embarrassed since Teppei is blushing. She shouts what is it. Teppei says she is cute. Isn’t the four leaf clover is to make a wish come true? So do not run away, it will be okay to just give it to Ryuu. Emily blushes and starts to pinch Teppei’s face again. Teppei asks her what does she like about Ryuu. Emily says he is a hot adult with lots of charisma, his face is handsome, and he is kind. She will definitely want to be his wife. Teppei offers to help her look for a four leaf clover. Behind the building, Yuuji who picks up his ball has overheard them.

Soon, Teppei tries to help her look for a four leaf clover even when he is with Fumino. Emily is easily frustrated since she can’t find one and at times, she blushes when she looks at Teppei who is helping her look for one. Finally, Emily finds one. Emily is nervous as she goes to where Ryuu is. Teppei cheers her on and tells her just to say it normally and it will be okay. To her shock and embarrassment, Yuuji and a friend are laughing and telling Ryuu that Emily is going to confess and give him a four leaf clover. Ryuu angrily reprimands Yuuji as to why he is telling that to him. Emily is shock when Teppei attacks Yuuji and shouts that he misunderstands Emily. Emily shouts that it has nothing to do with Teppei as she tries to stop them from fighting. Yuuji is pulling Teppei’s hair. Teppei shouts that Yuuji is too much. Emily gets pushed away when she shouts for them to stop. Yuuji is about to step on the four leaf clover that Emily has dropped when Teppei quickly protects it by letting Yuuji step on his hand instead. A teacher comes in and scolds them for fighting. She takes both Teppei and Yuuji away. Teppei gives the four leaf clover to Emily and he smiles at her before he is pulled away by the teacher. Ryuu apologizes to the other teacher for the trouble. Ryuu approaches Emily and asks her if it is really okay to give that four leaf clover to him.

At the clinic, the teacher and the doctor are putting ointments on Teppei and Yuuji’s wounds. Teppei exclaims to Yuuji that Yuuji likes Emily. Yuuji blushes and denies it saying Teppei doesn’t know what he is talking about. Teppei says that Emily had said the same thing. You should tell things clearly to Emily so that she won’t hate you. Yuuji blushes really red then he gets kick off the chair by Emily. Emily is in tears as she gives Teppei the four leaf clover. She says, this is for you, thank you, Teppei. Then, Teppei and Emily starts crying. I think even Yuuji who apologizes that it is all his fault. At home, Fumino tells Teppei that he has ruined his reputation. Kazuma has made the four leaf clover into a bookmark and gives it to Teppei. Kazuma smiles and asks if Emily is a pretty girl. Teppei smiles and says yup, she’s a bit like Fumino. Fumino says ah. The next day, Teppei goes to school with Ryuu. Emily is embarrassed to see him and says I feel bad. Fuuji who is behind her says he also feels bad. Then, in class, Emily would pinch Teppei’s cheek. Teppei would say it hurts and asks why. Emily says it is all because of him. Three girls seem to have fallen for Teppei. ^^;; Ryuu is heartbroken since he is dumped.

This is a side story from Lala DX. The one that came out in last month’s Lala isn’t out yet. I’m thinking that this is the reason why the latest chapter is delayed – Tongs was busy with this one. ^^; Anyway, the chapter itself is predictable yet cute. ^^ Teppei will become one fine guy in the future and Emily really does seem to be like Fumino. I tend to think that Teppei is a bully magnet but then, he is quite observant and smart..ah, is that why he is being bullied. ^^;; Someone in BW had mentioned that Kazuma’s traits are rubbing on to Teppei. It does seem to be partly true since they both then to be submissive especially to girls but when needed be, they fight. =P Scans from Tong’s Chinese scanlation for BW.

Quote of the day:
Courage is fire, and bullying is smoke. ~ Benjamin Disraeli

Vampire Knight [Side Story – The Secret that I Didn’t Know]
Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 05:25 p.m.

It was after a period of time when Zero came to my home. A time when we can normally talk with each other. Something had happened. Yuuki is preparing food with an older woman. She greets the president and Zero who have just come home. When she rushes to greet them, Yuuki is shock to see the mark on Zero’s neck. She rushes to Zero and vigorously shakes him. She shouts what kind of thing is he doing..what is that thing on his neck. Zero just tells her that it is a tattoo. Yuuki asks why. The president tells Yuuki it’s okay for it is just something like a symbol. Yuuki cries and says that Zero has become a juvenile delinquent. Zero sighs and says how could he become a juvenile delinquent just because of that, stupid. The older woman greets the president as master. The president asks Hyakuyama [hundred mountain] if while he isn’t there, did Yuuki did her assignment/homework. Hyakuyama says she didn’t do anything. Yuuki is worried if Zero will have problems with it if he goes to school. Looking away, Zero says it is okay since he will be covered. [I think it is like it will be explained to the school or as Alaena Night suggests, hide it] Still worried, Yuuki says but still. Zero then says can I say something. Yuuki asks what. Still looking away from her, Zero says do not keep on bothering me, it annoys me.

Yuuki is shock and quickly apologizes about it. Hyakuyama is also surprised at what Zero told her. Yuuki apologizes again and says that lately, she has been too close to him. The president promptly punches Zero on the head. He tells Yuuki that it is okay for her to be close because they are family and she doesn’t have to be too polite. Hyakuyama tells the president that Zero is now in the age wherein he is hard to understand. Holding his head, Zero says it isn’t family but..looking at Yuuki.. Yuuki asks, I..? She notices that Zero seems to be in anguish about something. She asks if there is something she did wrong. Zero can’t say it that the president tells him not to force himself. The president takes Zero to the room and tells Yuuki to do her assignment. Yuuki just says yes. That night, Yuuki is thinking of something while doing her assignment. She hears someone knock. She thinks it is Hyakuyama who wants to get something. When she opens the door, it is Kaname. She blushes when she sees him. Kaname greets her a good evening. Yuuki happily greets him back and asks what brought him there. Kaname says he is going to talk about something with the president. He then asks Yuuki if something happened because she looks listless. Yuuki denies it. Kaname tells her not to lie because he can easily notice it. He asks her what is the matter.

Yuuki tells him that Zero and the president seems to be hiding something from her. Kaname says is that so..Yuuki wants to know what it is. Yuuki shakes her head. While Kaname is touching her head, Yuuki says looking at Zero, she already knows that everyone has something that one doesn’t want others to know. I..only..clearly knows that it will bother Zero but not being able to something makes me frustrated. Ah..if Kaname-sama is Zero.. But Kaname interrupts her by calling out her name. He touches her lips and says I never thought that there will come a day when your mouth will talk about another guy’s affairs. [Someone’s jealous =P] You’re too much. Kaname’s fangs is showing. Yuuki is surprised by this. She thinks that this is the first time that someone said that to her and she doesn’t know how to react. Yuuki asks, Kaname-sama, are you angry..? Kaname gently smiles and says he isn’t. He tells her that not wanting Zero to be listless is not something that one can force. That is what he thinks. Just then, the president comes in and exclaims that Kaname has already arrived. He quickly pulls Kaname’s arm and tells him to go that way for there is something he would want to discuss with him alone. Yuuki looks at Kaname and thinks, does Kaname also have something he doesn’t want others to know. One day, he will tell me about it. She notices Zero at the door. He tells her that he isn’t angry nor does he hate her. Yuuki is surprised then says yes. Yuuki wonders if I be able to accept it? The secret that I do not know--

Hehe, I guess it is really different from just reading the script and actually knowing who’s saying what. I made a mistake about that last part in the other entry. ^^; Anyway, this explains why Yuuki didn’t thought of anything about Zero’s mark on the neck as they just tell her it’s a tattoo. From all the characters, it does seem that Yuuki is the one who is in the dark about all sorts of secrets. It is amazing at how much willpower Kaname has to try to control himself from being too obvious about being jealous of Zero. It’s kind of sweet of him to visit Yuuki first before the president. Hmm..was Hyakuyama shown before in other chapters? I don’t quite recall but from this chapter, it does seem to show that the president seems to be some young master = rich. Hmm..I quite curious about his past.

Quote of the day:
To know that one has a secret is to know half the secret itself. ~ Henry ward Beecher

Kaichou wa Maid-sama [Chapter 25] + Venus Capriccio [Chapter 26]
Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 03:53 p.m.

In Kaichou wa Maid-sama [c. 25], Usui haven’t went to school yet and Misaki is arguing with some boys from different sports clubs about something and the guys want to just practice. Shoichirou [the boy who is short; Yukimura; is that name right? ^^;] suggests something about food. Later on, Shoichirou begins to fret about this since they have to feed a lot of them. Misaki says it is okay. Shoichirou says how about onigiri [rice balls]. Just then, Usui comes. Misaki looks embarrassed as she looks away. Misaki just casually ask if his injury is okay. Then, Shoichirou asks what kind of comfort food would Usui want to eat. Looking at Misaki’s direction, he says, congee. Soutaro [I think that’s his name and he is glasses guy] notices something between the two. In the student council, Misaki is busy with the others preparing for their plans on Saturday. Misaki notices that Shoichirou is telling Soutaro that he will be late so he could go home ahead. Misaki tells them that the two of them seems to be quite close. Soutaro says lately she like a girl since she is shy with Usui..are you guys going steady? Misaki is shock and calls him an idiot. She grabs his collar and tells him to quit joking for who would want to be with that abnormal alien. Soutaro says but aren’t you his girlfriend..visiting him when he’s sick and making congee for him to eat? Misaki becomes beet red as she exclaims how did he know. Soutaro says he is just guessing it. Misaki insists that Soutaro is just mistaken. Soutaro apologizes. Usui arrives and puts his arms on the two’s neck. He asks the two what are they talking about this alien. Misaki becomes red again and shouts that abnormal alien is because he is so abnormal that he gives her a headache. She quickly flings his arms off her. Usui teases about not wanting to eat what Misaki cooked. Misaki shouts back that she isn’t giving him some. To her shock, Usui says he doesn’t want to taste that scary stuff again. Misaki shouts for him to leave.

In the shoe lockers, Usui notices that Soutaro is spying on him. Soutaro says he is going home soon and it seems that Usui just got some confession love letters from his shoe box. Usui says it is troublesome and asks Soutaro to be his substitute. Soutaro protests that he doesn’t want to. Usui asks if he still fear girls. Soutaro shouts that isn’t the problem. Usui says he is useless, so how about bringing this to the discipline [office?]. Soutaro is shock that Usui says he is just joking. Soutaro asks him isn’t it good to go steady. If it is troublesome, at least be in good terms with one girl that way the confession letters will lessen. Kaichou doesn’t seem to have noticed yet but she thinks of you.. Usui looks at him and tells him that what he is saying is quite funny. Soutaro then apologizes since he thinks Usui is angry. Usui says he isn’t but rather he is tired of this thing. Soutaro asks if he meant going steady. Usui says that’s right. He looks dark as he says if it is real [serious], then it will be more troublesome. Soutaro is surprised. Just as Usui walks away, Soutaro says saying it’s troublesome, then you’re not serious with kaichou. Then, it is Saturday. If you have read/watched Special A, Misaki is having the same problems as Hikari in making onigiri. ^^;; Soutaro offers to help them. He asks Shoichirou if Usui is there since he expected him to be with Misaki. Shoichirou says he isn’t there. Soutaro asks what does he think of Misaki and Usui. Shoichirou says they’re like the golden pair since they are good in sports and studies. Kaichou has helped him and if he has Usui’s abilities, he might be able to help her more. Soutaro asks if he likes Misaki. He says he does. Soutaro just nervously says that’s nice. Embarrassed Shoichirou quickly corrects himself that he admires Misaki. Soutaro asks if he means that liking someone isn’t the same as wanting to go steady with that person. Shoichirou says that’s right. Their conversation is cut short when Misaki shouts for him to quickly work if he has time to chat. Soutaro begins to think about what Usui said earlier.

Soon, they are finished with the onigiri. Misaki’s is like round shiny balls. Soutaro takes one and wonders what it is. Misaki shouts can’t he see, it’s an onigiri. She even eats it to show him. Soutaro asks what is that strange sound he is hearing. Misaki shouts that it is just his imagination. Then, the other boys arrive and starts eating the onigiri. To the other’s shock, the boys are throwing away the ones that Misaki made. Misaki is furious that the boys quickly retreats. Later on, Misaki goes back to the kitchen – home economics room and gloomily thinks she fails in making the onigiri. She packs the ones she made in a plastic bag and begins to eat one. She wonders if the congee she made before is also not that good. Since she is tired, she fell asleep. While she is sleeping, Usui sneaks in and carefully takes one of the onigiri from the plastic bag. He tries not to wake up Misaki. He eats one and says that Misaki really has no rival. He smiles at sleeping Misaki then hugs her. He says good work. From across the hallway, Soutaro sees the two. He murmurs to himself that he really doesn’t understand those two. They like each other but don’t want to admit it. Why lie..is it because not wanting to take the initiative? Shoichirou asks if he always talk to himself. Soutaro says it’s nothing, he’s not saying anything. Then, a scene of Usui just finished eating the onigiri. Last scene is the three idiots [fans of Misaki] are really happy over the onigiri saying it is a treasure.

Ah..this is suppose to be just a short summary. ^^; Anyway, this chapter is quite interesting and it does seem that Usui doesn’t want to go steady yet. From the way he is talking, it does seem that he is traumatized by ‘going steady’. It also seems he fears commitment. As for Misaki, she is in denial mode. It can’t be helped since she is too busy about many things and the last thing on her mind is being in love. It seems that Soutaro isn’t the clueless type for he easily guessed the relationship of the two even to the point that Misaki made congee for Usui. For a girl hater, he is quite observant. The part on eating the onigiri and how Misaki made it reminds me of Special A. Anyway, I think Usui hugging her is sweet. Scans by SBC

Hehe, no one shared chapter 25 but there is Venus Capriccio [c. 26] This is just a teaser since this is from raws. Takami has accompanied Akira to his mother’s grave. They clean it up then Takami brings out a miniature piano. She hopes that Akira will play for his mother to listen to it. Akira did play. He then begins to tell Takami about his mother. She would tell him that the one on the television is his father. He had piano lessons. Then, his father came to listen. It is the first and last time since his father says he is disappointed. This must have what driven his mother to want Akira to always win first prize. Then, one day, while he is with his mother, she got into an accident. Akira starts to cry as he seems to regret not playing well for his mother even if he didn’t cry on her funeral. Takami hugs him and comforts him. Takami looks determined. She calls Julian and gets some information. She then goes to an apartment/hotel to talk to Akira’s father. Before she can press the doorbell, she hears him playing the piano. She then rings the bell and they talk. Akira’s father tries to close the door at her but she stops him and she says something. That’s it. So, if there is someone to blame for Akira’s past, it is his father. From how Akira is reacting, it does seem that he really loves his mother and she is only forcing him to excel so that the father would approve of them. As I wrote before, Akira is really lucky to have Takami as a friend to be there for him. I think Takami is going to try to fix the father-son relationship. Scan by fionq113 for BW

Quote of the day:
They invented hugs to let people know you love them without saying anything. ~ Bil Keane

Lala Special?!
Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 04:34 p.m.

When did Lala have a special issue? Was there one before? ^^;; I was just browsing around BW and stumbled upon this. I guess they are trying to profit from the popular series. =P Ah, the cover is so beautiful. An excellent gift for Kaname fans. ^-^ The story here is just a side story. It is really unfortunate that I have no access to that other forum = I can’t see the pictures but someone posted a script. It is about the past when Zero just came to their house as family and some talk about Zero and the president keeping secrets that later on, when Kaname is visiting, Yuuki talked to him about it. The main topic is about secrets. The title is The secret that I didn’t know. I do like the ending narration. Here it is: Does Kaname-sama also have..something that he doesn’t want others to know..One day, he will tell me..I will not be angry nor will I hate you..I will also be able to accept it..yes..the secret that I do not know--. Scan by iamfool77 for BW.

Skip Beat! [Chapter 122]
Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 04:03 p.m.

After work, Kyouko bows to Ren and thanks him for his strict scolding that she is able to change her mood and do her work. She is able to learn a lot of things. She will remember them and do her best. Ren is pleased that she gets to learn something. Yashiro says that Kyouko is quite dependable that she won’t make the same mistake. He asks if the reason why she is depressed is because the other director scolded her for being late. To their surprise, Kyouko tells them that contrary to that, she didn’t get scolded at all. She got depressed because no one reprimanded her about being late for an hour. When she arrived at the meeting, the director didn’t ask the reason why she is late and just told her to take a seat and they’ll start. After the meeting, she apologized to the director but the director is okay with it. He is actually more interested on how Kyouko will do the Konatsu role. Since everyone is leaving already, she didn’t get to apologize to the others. This made Kyouko hate herself. Yashiro comments that she isn’t the type to be happy that no one is angry. Kyouko says she would feel better if she is scolded about it but since she didn’t, she feels depressed and hopes someone will cut her useless self into two. Since Ogata is too nice so, she thinks that Ren will do the job since he is never late. An imaginary arrow strikes Ren. =P Kyouko says it wasn’t the kind of scolding she expected but Ren’s ‘cutting’ is quite harsh that it is good enough for her. Yashiro wonders if he should agree or disagree. Kyouko happily starts to compare Ren to a bonsai cutter who cuts trees in order for them to grow. Ren just goes along with it as the two begins to talk about bonsai [cutting and pruning properly to stimulate growth].

Kyouko then tells them that she is going to the opposite direction. Ren offers to drive her since it is late. Kyouko says she is going to buy something at a grocery store which is a combination of home center, 100-yen store and convenient store that sells almost everything. Yashiro asks what is she going to buy. She becomes embarrassed and replies, a vase. At the store, Ren and Yashiro are stunned with Kyouko’s choice for a vase since it is quite flashy and overly decorated. Yashiro asks isn’t it too much for just a single rose. Kyouko takes the vase and says it isn’t since it looks as if it comes from Versailles palace so it is fitting for the King of Rose which Ren gave her. Ren somewhat agrees with it so Kyouko decides to buy it. Just as Kyouko is happily going to the cashier, Ren says it is as Kyouko said if it is a ‘King’. Kyouko freezes then looks at Ren. Ren apologizes to her for ruining her expectation but the rose isn’t a ‘King’, it is a ‘Queen’. It is called ‘Queen of Rosa’ from England and there seems to be a legend connected to its name. Ren starts to tell intently listening Kyouko to the story. It is related to the Royal family in England wherein there is a queen who is as beautiful as a rose. She has a young daughter who is equally beautiful. Yashiro wonders if there is really such a queen in England with that name but he dismissed it since it is just a legend. Ren tells Kyouko that the princess is beautiful and cute that everyone loves her and called her Princess of Rosa. Kyouko starts to imagine what the princess is like.

But one day, something tragic happened to the princess. She is found dead/called by a god in her favorite ‘Mirror Spring’. Everyone is sad over this. Kyouko is visibly shock over the story. Queen of Rosa is the most devastated over this that she will always cry beside the spring where the princess’ body is found. Everyday she does this until she also passed away. Kyouko is overly depressed over the story. Ren says so everyone cry about it everyday until one day, they find a rose growing on the bank of the spring. It is where the queen died and the people thinks the rose is just like the queen so they called it, Queen of Rosa. Everyone took care of it and that ends the story. Kyouko is really sad over the story but Ren tells her that there is an epilogue to the story. Inside the rose that bloomed, they found a very small girl inside and she looks like the princess. They named her Princess of Rosa and took care of her. Kyouko is now really happy over the happy ending to the legend. Ren tells her that is why the rose is called Queen of Rosa and it could be really be a rose that grows beside a spring just like in the legend. Ren hints that the rose could have come from the original Queen Rosa. Kyouko is surprised and says but isn’t it just a legend. Ren says that even if it is a legend, there is a higher possibility of it being true or partly true as compared to a fairy tale. Ren then smiles at Kyouko as if hinting something and this made Kyouko blush [happy that the story could be true]. In the car, Yashiro asks Ren what is he planning. Ren denies he is. Yashiro says Ren even have that sparkling look as he hints of the possibility the story is true. He tells Ren not to give Kyouko any hopes about it. Ren says it’s okay for Kyouko would have already calmed down by then. Yashiro isn’t convinced.

At the stairs to her room, Kyouko has already calmed down because she has hit her toe on the stairs. She begins to convince herself that story isn’t true and if it is, it would never happen to her since she is unlucky. She believes that it is a sign from God that she shouldn’t be too happy. She will not make the same mistake since now she is 17 so she should be more mature. When she enters the room, she is shock to find the rose has fallen down since it is too heavy for the small vase. She screams about it and apologizes. The inn couple who are already in bed thinks that Kyouko haven’t changed as she is still talking to herself and it seems she is back to normal since she looked awful when she left. Kyouko picks up the rose and says she is going to put it to its proper throne [vase] when she sees something fall out from the rose. It is a pinkish rose color teardrop shaped crystal. Kyouko remembers Ren’s words about the legend. The next day, Kyouko is really, really happy as she greets Ren and thanks him. Kyouko happily shows him the crystal. Ren asks if it is from the rose. Kyouko says it is and it is crystal form of the princess from the tears of the queen. Kyouko happily exclaims that she is really can’t believe it. Ren says it’s great. Yashiro isn’t buying it. Ren says such miracles happen to those who believe. Kyouko happily smiles at him and thinks that she feels she is unrivaled no matter what kind of trails that God gives her, she will not lose. She then takes out her script for Box “R”. The last scene is Yashiro thinks that Ren has planned it all since he told that story to her and put that crystal inside the rose. It is the method he used to that he can give that gift to Kyouko. Ren just smiles and denies it. Yashiro says it is surely very expensive that Kyouko will not accept it so he planned that scenario. Yashiro says he did think that giving just a rose is quite ordinary. Ren continues to deny it as Yashiro tells him to quit trying to trick him.

Hehe, Ren is so clever. I also find it a bit plain for him to just give Kyouko a rose. He must have thought of the story when he read the name of the rose in the magazine before. Yup, it is a three part gift – rose, a legend ala fairy tale with royalty and a crystal. It is very small that I wonder if Kyouko will make it into a necklace since it might get lost. Also, it also rise Kyouko’s spirits that she is now more confident. ^_^ It is a bit amusing that Kyouko expects people to scold her over being late. I wonder if this comes from her past experience wherein she has already gotten used to people shouting at her for her mistakes that she feels something is amiss if they didn’t scold her. Poor Ren, she is depending on him to slash out on her. Oh well, it does seem that Ren has gotten used to it.

Quote of the day:
Believe in your dreams and they may come true; believe in yourself and they will come true ~ Author Unknown

Hanayome-sama wa 16 Sai [Chapter 2]
Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 11:28 a.m.

Tamaki narrates how she got herself in this situation – her mother passed away and she doesn’t have any support. In accordance to her mother’s will, she became mortgage to a debt of ten million yen and she got married to a stranger. It has been three days since that day. Tamaki overhears the maids gossiping that Shinga is really something to just leave Tamaki behind and for him to be staying elsewhere. Before he got married, he seems to be staying at other women’s houses but now, he is married, he shouldn’t be doing this. This made Tamaki angry as she angrily walks out, getting ready to go to school. She tells herself she knows that Tamaki is quite charismatic/welcoming but then, what kind of guy is this. She says out loud, what..just when I want to get along with him. She is surprised when Shinga is already standing behind her. He asks what’s up because she is too noisy so early in the morning. Do you really wish for me to come back? Tamaki quickly denies this. There is a woman behind Shinga. The woman says that Tamaki is cute and if she is the president’s wife. Tamaki wonders in surprise as to who the woman is. The woman introduces herself as Kamei [surname], Shinga’s secretary. Tamaki is flustered when Kamei looks at her slyly and says, thanks for taking care of the president. Shinga tells Kamei that she can go home. Tamaki wonders what Kamei mean when she said that. Could it be that he spend the couple of nights with that woman? Before Kamei leaves, she whispers to Tamaki, what’s so good about this little kid. Kamei then bids goodbye to Shinga. Tamaki is really angry especially since Shinga’s clothes look messy and so what if I am still a kid.

Shinga calls out to Tamaki but she is already walking out. She shouts to him that she is going to school. To her shock, Shinga picks her up and carries her on his shoulder. She angrily shouts what is he doing and tells him to put her down. Shinga tells the maids to get his car ready. Inside the car, Shinga tells her to wear her seatbelt. Tamaki asks where is he going, she still has to go to school. Shinga tells her that after they return, he’ll call the school. Tamaki is angry as she doesn’t know what Shinga is trying to do. She then notices the street sign and they are heading to the airport. When Tamaki realizes this, she asks him where is he going. Shinga says of course, going to the honeymoon. Tamaki is shock as she sees a private jet of Ohtori group at the airport. She just screams in shock all the way while the jet flew to a small tropical island. Tamaki shouts where the hell are they. Shinga says that they are in an island [in Japan] owned by the Ohtori’s. The servants happily greet Shinga and Tamaki. They say it has been a long time since Shinga went there. Tamaki is simply getting a headache. Hehe Holding a drink, Shinga tells her that they can have fun for three days there. Tamaki is shock and thinks that he even have the face to say that after sleeping outside for two nights. Tamaki is shaking and thinks that he left her then be intimate with his secretary and now, on his whim, he just bring her there to have a vacation for three days. She really can’t stand this guy. She quickly turns and walks away. Shinga calls out to her where she is going for she might get lost.

Shinga manages to catch her. He tells her that there are clothes inside the room, she can go change into something interesting. This made Tamaki furious. Tamaki frees herself from his grip and tells him that there is no need because she is going to wear this [uniform]. Tamaki is also angry because Shinga told her before that she has no charm/sex appeal. Shinga asks if she is really going to wear that for three days. Tamaki says that’s right, can’t she? Tamaki is determined not to be manipulated by Shinga. Sitting near the pool, under the hot sun, while drinking some juice, Tamaki is feeling really hot because she is wearing her winter school uniform. Shinga asks her up to when is she going to be stubborn. Tamaki insists that she is comfortable. After 30 minutes, Tamaki is at her limit as she faints from the heat. A female servant quickly helps her inside the room. Inside the room, Tamaki is shock to see the extensive wardrobe and accessories that are prepared for her. The servant tells her that it is all arranged by Shinga who bought them from Tokyo and they are all suit Tamaki. Tamaki is embarrassed that Shinga even bought underwear and most of the clothes are quite revealing. The servant says it is because this is their honeymoon. She suggests a dress to her. She tells Tamaki that she is envious of her since Shinga loves her. Tamaki looks a bit surprised then quickly says that’s not true for he is only playing with/teasing her. Tamaki thinks that there is no way Shinga is that kind of person. The servant laughs and says that they are going out to sea so how about this outfit.

Shinga says she’s so slow. Wearing a cute frilly yet revealing dress, Tamaki comes out and asks him why are all the clothes very revealing that they are quite embarrassing. Shinga smiles and says that he likes them and they suit her. Tamaki blushes as she is frowning over his comment. In the Ohtori group yacht, Shinga calls Tamaki to come out. Tamaki says she doesn’t want to, she will just stay inside. If you want to look at the sea, see it by yourself. Shinga gets angry. He takes her hand and pulls her out to the deck. He angrily shouts what is she unsatisfied about. You’re the one who said you wanted for us to get along so I brought you here. Flustered, Tamaki says..what..you were the one who didn’t come home for two days, and I’m not like that secretary nor any other women that surround you. Shinga looks surprised and asks if she is jealous. Tamaki quickly denies this. Shinga smiles as he tries to pull her to him. Tamaki abruptly pulls away and says no. She backs up and didn’t notice the rail behind her. She lost her balance and she falls overboard. Tamaki screams and she doesn’t know how to swim. Shinga quickly jumps in and saves her. Later on, Tamaki wakes up. She finds herself on bed. She asks where she is. The female servant says she is finally awake. She asks if Tamaki is okay and how is she feeling. Tamaki remembers that she has fallen into the sea. The servant says it’s good that she is awake. She tells Tamaki that she is surprised to see Shinga, dripping wet, came back carrying her. Tamaki remembers that Shinga has saved her that time. She wonders where Shinga is.

She quickly goes out of the room and tries to look for Shinga. She finds Shinga sleeping on the sofa at the patio. A male servant tells Tamaki that Shinga looks really tired. He heard that just for that vacation, Shinga has been working nonstop the last few days at the company. Tamaki is surprised and thinks, so he didn’t slept in that woman’s [secretary] house. From the very start, just to accompany me here, so he is working really hard..? Why.. Tamaki takes a blanket and puts it on sleeping Shinga. She surprised the servant when she shouts, how should I know! It’s because you said you are only playing with me! She then touches his shoulder and thinks, I don’t know. Are you a bad guy? Or are you really a nice guy? Ah--will there be a day when I will be able to understand you? Suddenly, Tamaki thinks of something and calls out to the servant. It’s already sunset when Shinga wakes up. He wonders why there is a blanket on him. He notices something on his back. He is shock to see something that he shouts, that..that girl! In the bathroom, Tamaki is filling up the tub. Shinga says that she seems quite lively. Tamaki is surprised that he is awake. To her surprise, Tamaki grabs her head and puts a plaster [for body pain] on her head. Shinga angrily asks what is this! What are you thinking when you put too many of this on my back while I’m sleeping. Tamaki says it is because she thought that he is tired since he worked hard so that he will have time to go there with her. Shinga looks surprised as Tamaki slightly blush. Shinga also slightly blush [as if his secret is exposed]. Tamaki then thanks him for saving her. Shinga smiles and carries her into the bathtub. Shinga says, who’s tired? Tamaki shouts what is he doing when she still has her clothes on, it’ll get wet. Shinga says that she should be worrying about herself because he will make her really tired. He bites her ear and that made Tamaki exclaim. Tamaki gets embarrassed over what she just did as Shinga goes into tease mode. The scene ends with Shinga hugging her and Tamaki shouting no, I said before we should not do this thing yet.

So, I think he just teased her until she is tired in the morning. ^^;; Anyway, it does seem that he isn’t really such a bad guy for him to actually work overtime so that he can be with her. It does seem that he does like her as he earlier mentioned. So, why is he bullying her in the first place? Haha, isn’t that sometimes typical in shoujo ^^; Shinga’s maids tend to gossip a lot and Tamaki tends to listen to them. It can’t be helped for her to misunderstand especially since the secretary is implying that there is something between her and Shinga. So, the misunderstanding is sorted out at the end.

Quote of the day:
Every moment shared gives more than it takes. ~ Flavia

Ojousama wa Oyomesama [Chapter 12-13 + Side Story]
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 @ 03:52 p.m.

Towako tries to free herself from monkey guy as she wonders what’s up with this guy. Kaoru/Monkey guy [I’ll be using his name which is revealed in chapter 13] notices the hickey on the back of her neck. He pulls her collar and says that they had been lovey-dovey. He bends down and kiss the hickey. Towako gets angry that she quickly elbows him so that he will release her. Holding his hands up, Kaoru says no wonder she is the ojou-sama of Gokurakuin family since she also learned self-defense. Holding the kiss mark, Towako exclaims if he knows about her ever since when they met in the Monkey Island and now here at school so did he deliberately try to get near them. Towako thinks it’s disgusting that he kissed her there when it is the place where Yuuga gave her a hickey. Towako angrily exclaims why did he come there. Kaoru slams the wall and leans toward her. He says, let me say this clearly, you will marry me. Towako looks at him in shock and shouts, marry?!! Kaoru laughs and says yup, break up with Yuuga and according the Japanese laws, a girl can remarry after six months from the day of divorce. Then, after she graduates, she can go stay at his house. Towako is shock over what he is saying about divorcing Yuuga and marrying him. Kaoru tells her if she doesn’t do as he says then it will cause problems for the people around her. She shouts for him to quit joking around. Why would she marry a sexual harasser of a teacher and how could she divorce Yuuga. Towako is taken aback when Kaoru says so for you, “Yuuga” is the most important for you, is it okay if something happens to him. “Renjou”, you should know that. [I’m sure I’m wrong with that surname. Anyway, the Ren is from lotus but it is also pronounced Hasu. Jou means strip. I only ended up in porn sites trying to look for the surname ^^;;] Yuuga and Setsuna are looking for Towako. They didn’t find her at the faculty room nor at the classroom. They also can’t contact her on her mobile phone. Yuuga wonders what is Towako doing when Setsuna sees her walking out to the hallway.

Towako calls out Yuuga’s name. The two boys were surprised when they see Kaoru with Towako. Kaoru pats her head and says he has brought her there so take care on her way home. Towako thanks him. Kaoru looks at the guys who are in front of Towako. He says, see you tomorrow, Towako. This made the two boys furious that they quickly go to Towako and bombard her with questions like what is she doing with that guy and she should be more careful. Towako tells them that she is just talking with him so there is nothing to worry about. She says that they should go home. The two boys aren’t quite convinced. She tells them that Kaoru won’t tell the others of their relationship. Yuuga is looking a bit worried. They didn’t notice Towako’s worried expression as she thinks that it is something that she can’t tell the others. Flashback: Towako asked, “Renjou”, isn’t it one of the five famous families in Japan which includes Gokurakuin. Kaoru said that’s right, he is the heir of that family. Gokurakuin is doing business with his family’s financing enterprise. If it were to stop, what will happen to her husband. It is easy to sever Yuuga from society if he wants to. Do you understand what I mean? End flashback. Towako is confused and freaking out as to why is this happening. She is conflicted that she doesn’t want to marry him but then, she doesn’t want something miserable to happen to her family and Yuuga. She imagines Kaoru using his power to kick Yuuga out of school and Yuuga won’t get any positions/jobs in companies. Her parents would be bankrupted and be forced to leave their house. In the house, Yuuga finds Towako gloomily thinking at the corner of the room. Yuuga says she is really strange and what happened between her and that guy. Towako turns around and worriedly looks at Yuuga. Kaoru’s words echo in her head of Yuuga being severed from society. Towako tells herself that this isn’t the time to be confused. Towako puts her hands on Yuuga and says, Yuuga, don’t worry! Believe in me! Towako thinks that she will definitely protect Yuuga..absolutely!

The next morning, Towako exclaims, it’s finished. She is wearing an apron along with Tsubaki. They have finished making some bento box [packed lunch]. Yuuga comes in and asks what’s finished. Towako says she just made a special wife’s bento box for him. There is even a chibi smiling Towako tucked in the knot. Yuuga whispers to Tsubaki if the food is edible inside. Tsubaki says from the appearance, it looks delicious for ojou-sama did her best. Yuuga asks really. Towako angrily shouts that he’s being rude. Yuuga notices that there are three bento boxes on the table. He says one is his and the other is Setsuna’s, for whom is the third one. Note says that Tsubaki and Utsugi’s lunch are provided by the school. Towako is surprised then quickly says she prepared it for in between snack in case if they are hungry. Yuuga asks why is it so big. Yuuga and Tsubaki didn’t believe Towako’s alibi. Towako thinks, sorry, Yuuga, but this is something that I should do. At school, in the faculty room, Kaoru is surrounded by some girl students [his fans]. Holding a bento box, Towako goes in and tells him to eat with her. The girl students are disappointed when Kaoru agrees. A teacher is shouting to the principal about a student and a teacher being together but the principal claims that he didn’t see anything. [^^; Is it because of Kaoru’s influence?] Towako thinks that doing this, she will try to learn what is Kaoru’s motive. At the rooftop, while Kaoru is eating, Towako asks why does he want to marry her. Kaoru tells her that she should be dressed up like that but more seductively in her uniform for Yuuga will like it better since guys are like that. Towako says is that so and then shouts at him not to change the topic. Kaoru says if he marries into Gokurakuin family then he doesn’t have to be the heir of Renjou. Towako shouts what, just because of that, you want me to divorce.

She freaks out when Kaoru lies down on her lap. Kaoru says they [Towako and Yuuga] have the experience of breaking the tradition and run away from home then returning back together. Towako exclaims what of it. Kaoru says even if he doesn’t know the original reason, but if he tries to resist, he will be forced to obey [the tradition]. If one wants to resist, one has to have the power to do it. What I want is freedom. If I remain within the family, my future is already determined and I can’t be like this right now, being a teacher here. Inheriting a company just because it is tradition, I don’t want that. If I marry into the Gokurakuin family, my family will understand. Touching her face, Kaoru says, that way, I will be free. Gokurakuin family tends to absolutely follow what the husband said. If you marry me, I can also set you free. Towako looks surprised then looks away from him. She tells him that she is alright, she doesn’t hate her family nor the tradition. Kaoru smiles and says he knows, that is why he said she is amusing. Towako is surprised when he said that. Rubbing his eyes, Kaoru asks if she put some sleeping medicine inside the food. Towako remembers her plan of making him fall asleep so that she can determine his weakness. Before sleeping, Kaoru says it is useless to look for his weakness because he doesn’t have one. Even if he has, “Renjou” can make it disappear. Towako then remembers herself playing with many balls with strings on them when she is a child. Towako thinks that even if this person’s wish is to be free, but he seems like a small child. From the window, Reimi and others sees Towako on top of the roof. She angrily exclaims that Towako has Yuuga already yet she will go for a teacher now. Cute girls really don’t have any moral integrity. It’s really disappointing, right, Yuuga? Yuuga also sees them and he looks displeased.

After lunch, Towako walks in the hallway and finds Yuuga with his friends. They were shock at how Towako is dressed up. She has tucked out her blouse, unbuttoned the first two buttons of her blouse and pulled up her skirt so that it will look short. The girls ask what’s with Towako’s uniform. The other guys are liking it that Yuuga quickly grabs Towako and retreats. Reimi is shaking in anger. Behind the school, Towako tells Yuuga that classes are about to start. Yuuga shouts who cares about that, why are you dressed up like that. Towako tells him that she has heard that guys like girls who dress up like that. She asks isn’t it true. It is Kaoru who told her to dress that way. Yuuga is flustered as he asks who told her that. He tells her to dress up like how she used to. Towako wonders if Yuuga is angry and tells him but the girls around him also dress that way. Yuuga insists that he likes how she dress before. He tells her if she didn’t listen to him, would she listen to that other guy. Towako blushes and says no. She notices that Yuuga’s face is red and wonders if he is jealous. Suddenly, Yuuga hugs her which made Towako blush even more as she tries to tell him that they are at school. Yuuga hugs her tighter and is about to kiss her near the hickey when Towako remembers what Kaoru did that she quickly pushes Yuuga away and shouts that he can’t because there, sensei, he.. Towako realizes what she just said that she looks at Yuuga who is really angry. He asks her that’s strange for that is where he put a hickey on her so why is it where the teacher had. Towako is speechless as Yuuga says she has been acting strange since yesterday, what did that guy do, what is she hiding from him. Towako knows that Yuuga is angry but she can’t say it. She remembers Kaoru threatening her if it is okay if something happened to Yuuga.

Towako looks away and just says it is nothing, it is just about the monkey incident. She has told him not to misunderstand it. Yuuga knows that she is lying that he just looks away and says is that so, talking about the monkey then kissing, huh. Towako tries to call out to him but Yuuga has already turned away from her and shouts for her to shut up. Towako is really vexed about that she is angry and on the verge of tears. She shouts that Yuuga is stupid and she promptly walks away. Yuuga just says, I know already. Towako is really angry as to why things end up like that. She also doesn’t want to be with the teacher but if she doesn’t do this, Yuuga and her family will be in trouble. She is more angry that Yuuga actually thought that there is something up with her and the teacher. She angrily looks at Yuuga with his group. She thinks but wasn’t he also the same, there are girls around him. Is it only boys who can do that. Reimi notices Towako looking at them that she pretends to fix Yuuga’s necktie. This made Towako even more angry. Reimi smirks at her and starts to be lovey-dovey with Yuuga. Towako is frustrated that Reimi has been beside Yuuga since yesterday and that is suppose to be what she as his wife be doing and they are too close to each other. Towako just bear with it as she sits in class. She tells herself that what’s up with her when she told herself that she won’t let others know. She has to do something quick. Meanwhile, Kaoru is doing some flower arrangement in his house. Just then, his father [whose face isn’t shown] comes in and asks what’s with that arrangement when it doesn’t have the form of Renjou family. Are you serious in making that? Kaoru says he deliberately did that for form and rule are nonsense. His father says he has been noticing his behavior lately and he must have been conscious of becoming the heir. Do not get involved with the daughter of the Gokurakuin family anymore because she is already married so it is impossible. In one week’s time, it is you’re 23rd birthday and you will be the heir of the Renjou family. After his father left, Kaoru cuts the flower from the stem and angrily says, irritating father.

In the kitchen, Tsubaki calls out to Towako who seems to have been in a daze. Towako snaps out of it and asks what’s the matter. Tsubaki tells her that Towako looks tired so why don’t she rest. Towako says she is fine and she has finished the bento. They can go to school. She then sees Yuuga going to her direction. The two look at each other. Towako gives him his bento box to him and quickly runs off. Yuuga notices that the chibi Towako on the bento box is crying. Towako thinks that she wants for them to get along again but then, why is it that she is the only one who is bothered. She has to endure it because she can’t be together with Yuuga in school. Towako goes ahead of Yuuga and Setsuna to school. During lunch, she just gives Kaoru bread to eat even as Kaoru complains about it. Yuuga’s [curly hair] classmate says since yesterday, Yuuga has a heavy bento box. At the hallway, Towako just runs off, passing by Yuuga and his group. Later on, Reimi asks Saho if that girl is really serious. Saho asks if she meant Towako. Reimi says that before Towako keeps on getting involved with Yuuga. Saho says but since yesterday, she doesn’t anymore. Reimi says that’s true even if it didn’t matter to Yuuga, but still, he will always look at that girl. It is the first time for him not to listen to what she is saying. That girl, who is she to Yuuga? Then someone says, do you want me to tell you? What is the relationship of those two. The girls look up and they see Kaoru smiling at them from the staircase.

In the car, Setsuna is really uneasy as he is sitting between the couple who are looking quite gloomy. He wonders why is it so gloomy. Just then, Towako and Yuuga’s mobile phone ring as they both have an email. To Towako, it is Kaoru who tells her to quickly go down the car, he is going to pick her up. Yuuga is equally surprised by his email. The two shout at the same time to the driver to stop the car. Then, they look at each other and asks, where are you going?! None of them would answer as the two just go out of the car and go to the opposite direction. Setsuna is stunned as he is left inside the car. The driver asks Setsuna what’s the matter. Setsuna can only mutter, go home..what is going on as he begins to become worried. From a car, Kaoru greets Towako who is visible angry. Towako shouts what is up with him. He shouldn’t be bugging her after school. Kaoru says but aren’t they monkey comrades. Towako says that is what he is thinking on his own. Kaoru says it doesn’t matter. He tells her to get in because they are going on a date. Towako didn’t reply back. Kaoru assures her that they won’t be so late but then, it must have already started with her husband, makes one eager anticipate it. Yuuga finds Reimi standing in front of an apartment door. He looks a bit nervous as she has emailed him that she will be waiting at Yuka’s house and she has already heard about Gokurakuin. Yuuga calls out to Reimi’s name as she looks at him.

Ah, so the new guy is already causing problems for the couple. I actually wonder if it would have been better if Towako just tell Yuuga or her family about it so that they can help her think of a way out instead of her dealing with it with herself. Since Kaoru is going to be the heir, he can really actually make good his threat. I do commend her for being able to put up with all of this. Kaoru’s little speech on wanting his freedom is a bit sad though he is quite selfish to be forcing Towako to marry him. It does seem like Kaoru is just having rebellion issues. ^^; Of course, Yuuga knows that something is up. I had hoped that he would somehow try to investigate as to what happened. I do wonder if Kaoru really told Reimi as to what is the two’s relationship. Would it be Reimi’s turn to blackmail Yuuga in next chapter? Kaoru is also pressed for time since it will be his birthday soon and he has to get Towako to divorce Yuuga asap. I don’t think it’s a wise decision for Towako to just go along with Kaoru in that date. ^^;; I wonder if Setsuna gets home, he’ll tell the others or even Tsubaki that something is up. I’m sure Tsubaki will quickly search for Towako. Oh ya, I think it’s sweet of Towako to still make bento box for Yuuga even if they are having a quarrel. =P She’s such a dutiful wife.

Tsubaki’s side story: Tsubaki/Camille flowers bloom on winter and is said to be unlucky and doesn’t have any expression just like she is. Utsugi happily calls out to her and asks if something good happened because she looks happy. Tsubaki tells him not to ask her because it is too troublesome. Utsugi cries and asks why does she always talk to him that way, does she hate her. To his shock, Tsubaki says when did she said that she doesn’t hate him. Crystal flower [I think it is black nightshade herb] blooms on summer with pure white flowers. There is no one who doesn’t like those flowers smile, this person’s name is also ‘Utsugi’ [Crystal flower sounds like Utsugi] Utsugi knows of my feelings so I’m not at least bit happy. I don’t need that kind of smile. It is enough for me that the one who understands me is Towako-ojousama. Towako tells Yuuga that Tsubaki is really happy when she is with Utsugi. Yuuga is surprised and asks really. Towako laughs and says that’s right, just by looking and she knows. Tsubaki tells them that yes, when she sees Utsugi’s expression, she feels really happy. Towako says that she shouldn’t be always like that. Some ladies are looking at flowers in the garden and wonders what it is called. They are like roses when they bloom. Nobody knows but Tsubaki does because Towako told her. Honestly, she doesn’t really hate Utsugi. He tend to just smile at everyone but then, it is only when he is in front of her, he shows his feelings. But no one knows what she is thinking except him and no one else knows the name of that flower.

Tsubaki is surprised when Utsugi says that it is a camellia flower [a different breed] and he finally knows why Tsubaki is happy yesterday, it is because that flower have bloomed since it is Tsubaki’s flower. Tsubaki remembers Towako telling her that it is a camellia flower but Tsubaki says it doesn’t suit her. Towako says it isn’t so because this is Tsubaki’s flower. A person who knows this will definitely understand. Utsugi asks her if she hates him because she doesn’t talk to him. Tsubaki looks away and shakes her head. Utsugi happily smiles and says that’s great, because if she hates him, he doesn’t know what to do. Tsubaki narrates that before she is angry because Utsugi can see through her that others don’t. He has simply just opened up her world when she least notice it. Before it makes her be in a bad moon but now, this is a smile that is shown for her so she should tell him. Tsubaki starts to walk away and says that she isn’t happy yesterday because the flower has bloomed but because of the flowers at that side has bloomed. Utsugi looks what’s beside the camellia and it is just ‘Utsugi’ [Crystal flower]. Utsugi is puzzled and just looks at Tsubaki who is still walking. Utsugi blushes when he sees Tsubaki turning to him then smiles at him. Tsubaki thinks what it means, I will never tell you. Utsugi is still puzzled as to what is that all about. Hehe, so basically, Tsubaki does like Utsugi. ^^ Scans by Hiromao

Quote of the day:
If you're not using your smile, you're like a man with a million dollars in the bank and no checkbook. ~ Les Giblin

Weekly Jump Update: Bleach, Naruto, D. Grayman, Reborn, and PSYREN
Monday, May 12, 2008 @ 04:21 p.m.

Kensei realizes that the clothes are from the advance team that he has sent in Bleach [c. -103]. He gives orders for them to report what happened and get someone from Twelfth Division to investigate it for it might be some disease. He and the rest will be stationed there in case whatever caused it might want to attack the Seiretei. He tells the kids to quickly go home. Hisagi intently looks at Kensei’s 69 tattoo on his abdomen. Meanwhile, Hiyori is being ordered around by Mayuri much to Hiyori’s chagrin. Hiyori is about to complain to Urahara about it but she notices the human figure that Urahara is carrying. Urahara tells Hiyori that it is a gigai which he plans to contain the disappearing souls. They were interrupted by Kensei’s subordinate who needs their assistance. Urahara assigns Hiyori to the site to get some samples. Back at the site, Kensei and others are suddenly attacked. Everyone falls down. Kensei sees something which surprises him but then, he got stabbed at the back. He turns around and recognizes the assailant. Soon, Gotei 13 is in a state of emergency as there is a report that Kensei and Mashiro’s reiatsu have disappeared. Urahara becomes concerned about Hiyori that he quickly runs to find her. Urahara thinks that he should be the one who have went instead for he didn’t thought things will turn out that way. I wonder if this incident is the cause of how vizards are made or it is the incident that leads to the break off and for them to become vizards. Since Kensei and Mashiro’s reiatsu have been noted to disappeared, could it be because they were ‘dissolved’ like the others? I was thinking that the one who did the stabbing was Gin. ^^;;

Madara continues his history lesson in Naruto [c. 399]. Because of the constant fighting, Uchiha wants a truce with the Senju but Madara is against it. Not only because his brother has sacrificed his eyes for him but also, he has a feeling that the Senju clan would eventually wipe them out. He tried to go against Harashima on his own but was defeated. Soon, just as Madara feared, the once feared Uchiha clan has become ‘servants’ to the Senju clan. This kind of relationship ended when the kyuubi caused a rampage because of some natural disaster. Since it is said that only Uchiha’s powers can control the kyuubi, the others once again suspect that the Uchiha clan is behind it. The Uchiha clan are treated with more contempt and discrimination until the clan finally decided to revolt. They didn’t know that the Konoha heads had already sent a spy within their group and that is Itachi. I feel like I heard this kind of story before about two clans becoming a country but they can’t get along with each other especially since they used to be enemies. I do wonder if Madara is telling the truth in all that he is saying. I find the kyuubi going on a rampage because of some natural disaster suspicious. Didn’t the kyuubi knew Madara? Didn’t Jiraiya have some hint of something else happened before and he did thought of Madara? For someone who wants to make Uchiha powerful again, why would he help Itachi wipe them out? Start from scratch again? So, why did he form the Akatsuki because I’m sure he is the leader and not Pain? Wasn’t it to rule the world using the tailed beasts? I don’t trust Madara and I think he is twisting the story to suit his needs to make Sasuke work for him and ya, hate Konoha.

In D. Gray-man [c. 158], the Noahs are acting like one big happy family. The new Noah is Sheryl who is happily married and adopted Rhode as his daughter. They were visited by the Earl and Tiki. They had been going to parties to increase their influence in the noble circles. While having tea, Sheryl suggests to Tiki that he gets married because he is blissfully happily married. Tiki wants to cut his hair but Rhode hits him for she doesn’t want him to. Rhode realizes that Tiki’s wound from Allen haven’t healed yet. After Tricia, Sheryl’s wife, retires since she doesn’t look well, the others start to talk about Lulu who is angry that Allen destroyed the egg. They are already in the process of making a new one but the Earl fears what if the Black Order realizes how the egg works and the one who have the heart innocence would also know of it. Then, their plans will fail. Tiki asks if the heart innocence has really awakened. The Earl is sure of it that is why he has been sending them against the generals in order to somehow lure the heart out. He tells them to be careful of Allen and Rinali’s innocence because the heart innocence is quite tricky that it would put on a disguise or make a fake one to hide itself. He tells them that they still have the advantage. The topic then diverts to the Fourteenth who hates them and joined the innocence. Rhode suggests that the innocence attached to Allen because it knew his identity. Since Tiki and Sheryl didn’t know what happened with Fourteenth, Rhode tells them that he tried to kill the Earl and could still be trying to do so. The Earl tells them that ever since he knew that Allen is the musician that the Fourteenth has left, he kept on having dreams as to why he didn’t kill Allen before when he had the chance. The next scene is of Sheryl attending a peace agreement with another country but the minister of the other side tried to kill him. He was saved by his subordinate who was shot instead. The others try to tell Sheryl that the minister did it on his own but Sheryl refuses to listen and killed off the minister by putting a star on his head – poisoned or made into an akuma? Because of that a war has started. Bookman and Rabi read about this in the newspaper and thinks that wars brings sorrow and tragedies which breeds akuma. The last scene is the Earl buying a flower from a flower girl in the rain while Tiki was thinking that the Earl being like this, he doesn’t look like the villain who made the world his enemy. I think that this chapter is showing the other side of Noahs as if they are ‘human’ even as they are plotting things. I actually liked the new character for he seems fun. I wonder how long have they been living like that since Tiki has a different human background before with the miners before. Also, I wonder if that attempted assassination is deliberate or not since as Bookman said wars tend to bring about more akumas. If it isn’t, it just goes to show why Noahs hate humans.

And so in Katekyo Hitman Reborn! [c. 192], Hayato can fight back and counter everything that Gamma throws at him using Sistema Cai. Gamma wonders how it is possible when Hayato’s element is storm. He realizes that Hayato uses a combination of storm and rain elements. It turns out that Hayato is one of those unique people who can use different elements with the use of different weapons and boxes. That is what Sistema Cai is. That is a surprise and I thought wouldn’t it be more appropriate if Tsuna has that weapon since he is sky. Oh well, I guess it would be too complicated for Tsuna. ^^;;

Amamiya is still luring the worm away in PSYREN [c. 21]. Yoshina manages to taunt Tatsuo to fight him without his weapon. Oboro wants to join in the fight because of curiosity and claims it is his destiny so he left Kabuto on his own. Oboro has already sensed the power awakened within him. Asaga is still busy trying to get to Tatsuo. He remembers telling Tatsuo that they are going to be a dragon combo wherein he will be the body while Tatsuo will be the head. Tatsuo even made a medal to symbolize it. Meanwhile, Yoshina is still fighting with Tatsuo. Yoshina realizes that even as Tatsuo is fast and everything, he isn’t really a good fighter. Amamiya has told them that Tatsuo is already at his limit because he has been using his powers for too long and they will use that opportunity to take Tatsuo down. Yoshina made a mistake that he got caught by Tatsuo. Just then, Asaga comes from behind and manages to capture Tatsuo using his psi. Hehe, Asaga is cute when he’s still young. Anyway, I wonder if they can still save Tatsuo like will removing the core do it? Oh ya, there is still Oboro..will he be able to do something or make a mess?

Quote of the day:
Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors. ~ African Proverb