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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 I watched. Since it is hard to share and talk my thoughts about a certain manga series when people don't know about it, I tend to summarize them from Chinese scanlations so beware, this blog is filled with spoilers and they are not 100% perfect. I'm partly doing this to improve my Chinese. ^^ Feel free to point out my mistakes. ^^ Occasionally, I would blog about myself and other misc. things.
Layout Credits: Shinigami Hime no Saikon pic is scanned by hysteriabobo in Billwang. Quote is Author Unknown.
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Stardust★Wink [Chapter 35] Teaser Picture
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
As of yesterday, the Chinese scanlation group has already retouched the images and currently embedding the text. For the teaser, it is only one picture. =P ‘They are holding hands!!!’ Hehe..it is amusing how the others in baidu reacted like it could be Hinata x Anna, Sou x Anna or even Hinata x Sou. ^^;;; Scan from hejiawei333 of baidu
Hadashi de Bara wo Fume [Chapters 52] Teaser
Monday, October 31, 2011
This teaser is brought to you by 小汶 courtesy of Anónimo. 小汶 is actually dismayed because she likes Nozomu-sama and in this chapter, he is further ‘demonize’. Nozomu is now forcing himself on Sumi. Sumi manages to take the bedside lamp and smash it on to Nozomu’s head. Then, she quickly runs out of the house. What a coincidence, she meets with Soichiroh who helped her hide. Then, it seems Sumi wants Soichiroh to do it immediately with her. =P And then things evolve into: Holding an ax, Nozomu goes outside. [<- insert your favorite suspense bgm here] While looking for Sumi, Nozomu looks sinister [aka psycho] and he goes all over the place smashing gates/doors. But, Sumi and Soichiroh are in some room doing 00xx（^╴^Ａ；）Lol..how soap opera-ish can this get? =P Hopefully those two are somewhere far away while doing their thing because we might end up with a murder scene if Nozomu catches them together. ^^; And, I think Nozomu will be joining his wife soon at that hospital. ^^;; For the Chinese scanlation, my rough estimate of release is on December.
Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta [Chapter 52]
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Kotori’s imagination (/probably what they are saying based on actions): Holding some wads of money, Yukito says, “Big sis, about the thing today, just forget it.” Natsume replies, “Ha? I used up a lot of money so how can I just let it go.” Apologetic with a wink, Yukito says, “Please! Next time, I’ll definitely help big sis to find a good guy that you like. (Twice the money)” Folded arms, Natsume answers, “It’s really inevitable! This time around, I’ll let it pass.” End imagination. Kotori thinks that there is definitely some reason. She is surprised when Yukito suddenly holds on to Natsume’s shoulder. Kotori thinks, “Wha? Wait.. what’s going on!? What could have happened!? Why are those two.. Could it be..! No, no way, with just the two of them, it won’t be that thing..” She silently watches them. Below, Yukito says, “No, about this thing, you ought to tell it straight to my brother. If I go tell him, I definitely will become his punching bag.” Natsume answers back that she doesn’t want to be associated with his otaku brother. Yukito retorts that he also doesn’t want to, and it is only a game yet they will go as far as this in hating each other. Natsume exclaims that it isn’t just some game that is played and then it is over because this is a serious way of becoming the champion of the world. Yukito says, “What! For that, I’ll become a punching bag for you guys! *sighs* How come the people around me, are all game otakus.” Natsume tells him not to belittle game otakus for sooner or later, game otakus will make him cry. Yukito says, “Wha.. right now, I already feel like crying..” Yukito touches his fringe[/bangs] and looks up to see a shadow of a two ponytailed girl with wings and candles, holding a skull. This made Yukito scream in fright that Natsume asks what is it. Yukito says that it is nothing. Then, the room where the shadow was looking out is empty. “..Was I just mistaken? It seems that I had seen some kind of mysterious human shadow.. Ah.. forget it, maybe I’m very tired..” Natsume comments that he is like an old geezer. He tells her to shut up. “That’s right, Ibuki, I’ll help you pass that message to my brother. In exchange, you’ll also help me.” Natsume looks away and says that she won’t do it if it is about betraying Kotori. Flustered, Yukito exclaims, “Not that, it’s that ‘Doki Memo’ Ah.. That.. game, I want to ask you to teach me..” Natsume looks at him and asks, “Ah.. you also became a fan of that game?” Yukito protests that it isn’t so, and who’ll be a fan of that game. He shouts that he wants to pleasantly surprise Kotori. This made Natsume smile while blushing Yukito looks timid. Bowing down, Yukito says, “..also, I’ll conveniently tell you.. *looks at Natsume* I.. and Kotori will be having H.” Natsume looks at Yukito who looks down again. Natsume says, “Even if your face is red and telling me this..” Aghast Yukito exclaims for her not to treat it like nothing and just rebuff him like that, when he’s already very embarrassed about this.
Natsume tells him that is something between the two of them so why he is telling her about it. Yukito says, “No, because, your relationship with each other is quite good.. And I would also be able to consult you about many things.. I think, that it is because you are around, that until now, if there is a crisis, we were able to safely pass through it. I’m not an expert in conveying things, but I want to tell you, I’m not doing that thing with Kotori with casual feelings. And, I also want to attain your approval..” Natsume smiles and asks that if she didn’t approve, won’t they do it. This made Yukito look dark and speechless. Natsume says, “Never mind that, I don’t oppose. If it is Kotori’s choice, then I will support her. Perhaps, I fundamentally really wanted to support her to do that?” Relieved Yukito says is that so. Sparkling and happy, Yukito says, “Ah- Ibuki, even if you look scary, but actually, you’re very fair and reasonable~~” With a scary look, Natsume tells him, “But.. the premise is you won’t do anything to make her cry, okay?” Yukito’s smile freezes and he says, “..understood..” At the hallway by the shoe lockers, Harada looks at the mirror. She smiles and compliments herself that she looks perfect as a maid. Her friend teases her that she keeps walking around the hallway because she hopes that others would see her like that. Blushing Harada denies it and her friend has to tell her that she is opening her legs too wide. Harada dreamily says that she wants only Kaworu-sama to see her like this. Then, gloomy Kotori passes by. Harada sees her shadow figure in the mirror that she quickly turns around but no one is there. This made her friend asks her what it is. Aghast, Harada says that she saw something strange on the mirror. Her friend asks her if she is joking for no one is there. She tells her not to scary her and Harada wonders out loud what it was. While still walking, Kotori wonders, “How.. come Yukito and Natsume are together.. Could it be that Yukito is two-timing? *pouts* Wha..what am I thinking. Yukito won’t do such a thing. Natsume also won’t! Ah, but, Natsume is a bishoujo [beautiful girl], and I’m still not quite clear about that thing before with Yukito and Matsushima-chan.. –ah! This direction of this kind of thinking is going strange. ..ah.. Hair.. the reason for Yukito to dye his hair back to the original brown, could it be.. *remembers Yukito telling her that right now, he can’t tell her* Am.. I going to be dumped? Going to be dumped!?” In class, Kotori is lost in thought as someone is talking. Then, she snaps out of it when Yukito, sitting behind her, pulls her hair and says, “Hey!” He asks her about eating together during lunch and why is she staring off for. Kotori just says okay. While walking at the hallway, Yukito asks where will they eat today, at the old place or in the innermost courtya-- He is surprised when Kotori suddenly hugs him from behind. Then, she pulls his jacket and gives him a kiss. This totally surprises Yukito. Then, Kotori looks surprised at surprised Yukito. She quickly lets go. Blushing, she tries to explain but Yukito suddenly hugs her and says that he soon cannot endure it anymore. This surprises Kotori that she tensely calls out his name. Yukito is already leaning towards her that she tries to tell him, ‘No! That.. wait..’ Yukito kisses her deeply. This makes Kotori go, “!? Is something going to happen!?”
Hehe..Natsume is so amusing that she wants to be the one who has the last laugh. =P Fortunately for her, Yukito is someone who would likely give in to her request especially since he needs her help. I do think Yukito being honest with Natsume and about her approval is nice..even as Natsume said that it isn’t really necessary. It just shows that Yukito’s feelings and intention for Kotori is honest and sincere. I find their conversation really funny..along with Kotori’s attempt to become a ghost. It really does seem that she is imitating some cutie type character in an anime/manga..ah.. most probably some computer game. =P Hehe..I think she over-accessorized. ^^; Their overactive imaginations of the characters are also funny. Anyway, I think this misunderstanding will be cleared up soon.. Hehe, the good thing that result here is for Kotori to make the first move and they had a public kissing scene =P Hopefully, Kotori won’t be too insecure and doubt those two, who are important to her..even if from her past experience, I guess it is a valid doubt. Scans by 依蓮扫漫組.
Word of the day:
How easy to use many words when really we've nothing to say! But when we are yielded to God, our words will bless hearts every day. ~ D. De Haan from Our Daily Bread
Barajou no Kiss [Chapter 36]
Friday, October 28, 2011
Monster Yocteau wondered about this wish. And this man who calls himself as ‘master [/god] of creation’, he made monster Yocteau a human body. After going out of the liquid whatever container, Yocteau thought that he finally became ‘human’ again. Schwartz asked how it is. “I think your memories ought to also come back--.. Right now—what is your ‘wish’?” Yocteau said ‘Rose contract’. “Ah.. Rose.. So many contradictions..!! I absolutely cannot forgive the Rose Contract that had given me all sorts of pain to me. I absolutely cannot forgive this world..!” Narration: “This unending hunger. To stop it-- This scratching hunger.. I only have to plunder something and it will be okay. Blood. Power. Or perhaps..” End flashback. Crying Yocteau says that no matter what it is, it is always wrong. “..in the end.. I didn’t imagine that things will turn out this way, I still have an attachment to this world. Seeking you out, my sibling, *touches Mutsuki’s face* it is this reason. (Lost memory. Lost tears) This feeling.. is true ‘love’- (That hunger is loneliness. Being all alone and won’t die, I’m terribly lonely. Even if right now, this hunger is causing disturbance within me, but this love can gradually calm it down.) Mutsuki, you.. I.. *shouting in pain as he holds his head. Mutsuki calls out his name. Skeleton tentacle-type things are stretching out to attack Mutsuki* Ah..Quess.. I beg.. of you.. kill me.. this time, definitely with your own hands.. (I’ve always been waiting for this) *Mutsuki looks surprised* Quick..! While I’m still have my own consciousness.. (I’m been taken hold by this ‘cursed’ eye again) Please.. I don’t want to return once again.. to that unending lonely darkness. Quess..!” Mutsuki remembers Anis telling him before that she won’t let him experience that same kind of pain again. This made Mutsuki think, that is right, this isn’t a string that is used for running through and ripping apart but used as a connection.
Grabbing his string, Mutsuki exclaims, “(Right now, give me.. strength) Anis..!” Some strings seem to reach the building and Anis hears Mutsuki calling her. Smiling Yakoh holds on to Anis then says, “Let’s go..!!” Then, the brothers notice some petals and a fragrance. Mutsuki tells his brother, “Yocteau.. I’ve already attain it. (Get the Rose Princess and your love into your hand. Only within my heart, this kind of feeling exists) *Yocteau sees the thorny stem and rose petals flying all around, then Anis behind Mutsuki.* (That is love--.. Black Rose Second Awakening.) *Yocteau’s bony tentacles shatter. Mutsuki holds Yocteau’s head with his hand* Yocteau.. I will be with you, together.” Mutsuki hugs his brother. Yocteau happily cries and says, “Thank you.” Mutsuki touches his face with the hand that he touched Yocteau. While his right eye bleeds blood, he mutters, “Sleep deep within me.. fragile and kind, but my one and only brother” Then, back at the building, Anis mutters, “Mutsuki.. Gray Rose..” Yakoh asks if she is alright and she shouldn’t force herself if she isn’t. Anis says that she is okay. “Thank you, it’s really fortunate that we have your power to help--” They were surprised when someone comes out towards them. It is Schwartz who says, “..you have come, Anis..” Anis looks surprised at her father. Waving and using his power on Yakoh, Schwartz says, “..you can go back.” To Anis’ surprise, Yakoh disappears. She exclaims what he did to him. Schwartz says that his duty is already over. “And, I want the two of us to be alone, Anis.” Anis looks surprised over the silver rose petals flying all over the place. Then, she sees a silver rose on her father’s chest as his coat flies away. With wide eyes, Anis asks, “How can it be? Could it be.. papa, you’re the Fake Silver Rose..”
Ah..so his second awakening is to communicate with Anis through his strings? ^^;; It is necessary, I guess, in fighting..but seems a bit lame. But then, there isn’t much that can be ‘improve on’ with strings as a weapon. =P Hm..if Mutsuki kind of absorb his brother into him..is it possible for him to also have the same power or it is also ‘sleeping’? It seems that there is a pattern already with the antagonist having some sort of sob story behind their ‘bad’ deeds. I’m anticipating that Schwartz probably have some story behind him, too. He seems to be the last antagonist that I wonder if this story is going to end soon. Haruto will probably just tell us that he knew Schwartz back story that is why he is helping him again after what had happened already. =P Since this is some kind of a comedy, I wonder if the possibility is high for this series to end up with ‘no one ending up with Anis’ and they are still ‘happily together’ with their usual antics. ^^; Even if the Red and Black have high chances, it would seem a bit abrupt to me if Anis would suddenly say something like, ‘oh ya, it turns out that I unconsciously really like you’. It seems more typical of Anis to say, ‘I can’t choose any of you’. =P Scans by AMH字幕組.
Quote of the day:
Pray that your loneliness may spur you into finding something to live for, great enough to die for. ~ Dag Hammarskjold
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun [Chapter 28]
Thursday, October 27, 2011
As they continue to walk, Haru tells him that right now, he is getting a huge portion of care from Micchan so there is no reason for him to see his old man. “..even if you brought a very tasteful thing.. *Andou thinks that he unexpectedly might have to send it back* During spring vacation, I have already said it. I want to stay here so don’t interfere too much.” Andou answers that kind of thinking, in the end, is because of that Miss [/girl]. Haru somewhat sweatdrops then looks back at Andou. He thinks that he ought to kill this Tanuki fellow. [The legendary tanuki is reputed to be mischievous and jolly, a master of disguise and shapeshifting, but somewhat gullible and absent-minded. Source: wiki] Haru sighs and waves Andou away by telling him that is enough, quickly go back because with him around, he [Haru] will be late. “From today on, I’ll be a second year high school student, and I cannot be late.” Andou laughs that Haru is worried about getting late and young master is unexpectedly taking this quite seriously. “What’s so special about becoming a second year high school student?” Haru blushes then smiles. Sparkling, Haru says, “In becoming a second year high school student, a senpai will become a kouhai’s model[/example]!!” After a pause, Andou clenches his fist and exclaims, “Gambatte, young master!” Blurb: “New students coming in, greetings to everyone!” The school is surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms trees. As some first year students are arriving to school, they notice Asako passing by. They are muttering that she is beautiful, who is that girl, is she a second year student. Asako is muttering to herself, “Please bless.. please bless and protect...” While dark haired freshman [Student A] is wondering that this school has that kind of person, his light haired friend [Student B] calls out to Sasayan-sempai who is holding a can of ‘cola & soda’. Blurb: “Everyone had smoothly moved into second year high.” Sasayan, who is with his gang, smiles and greets back a good morning. Student A asks Student B about how could a senpai know a first year student. Student B tells him that is a sempai of the baseball club. “During spring break, we’ve become good friends. He is a super good guy.” Since he wasn’t looking where he is going, Student B bumps into Haru and falls down. On the floor, Student B complains that it hurts. Carrying a huge stick[/club] with nails on it, Haru glares at Student B then grabs his collar. Student B quickly apologizes so Haru tells him to look in front of where he is going. This scares the two students and it prompted Student B to apologize again. Blushing Haru is already leaving, and his heart is beating fast. Haru thinks that what he just did made him feel quite good, and he is such an amiable sempai. As Haru hums a small tune, the two students thought that Haru was going to fight with them. Then, a short light-colored hair girl with earphones passes by. Then, some girls passes by the chicken coop with a sign, ‘Please properly love it dearly.’ Looking at Nagoya, they ask why it is a chicken.
At the shoe lockers, Shizuku is reading some notes while taking out her school shoes. She glances at the side and sees Haru. “Good morning, Haru.” This made Haru slightly blush. Going to his shoe locker, Haru says, “—okay, Shizuku-senpai, have you seen them, those first year students!” Putting her shoes on, Shizuku wonders about being called ‘Shizuku-senpai’. She says, “By the way, Haru, you are still here, could it be that you haven’t seen the new classroom assignments?” Haru replies, “Classroom assignment? That is.. Ara~ how come I can’t find my shoe locker?” After looking at some papers as to where she will try to have a test [for a National Mock Exam], Shizuku tells him that is classroom assignment. [<- it seems to be a pun on Shizuku’s name = suppose to be a joke?] Looking at the classroom assignment board, Chizuru is looking nervous. In section 2-B, Asako is crying. “It’s good.. It’s really good.. My life can continue on..!!” Sasayan happily says that this year, he’ll be under their care. Reading a book, Shizuku tells Asako that she is exaggerating for it won’t kill her if she is in a different classroom. Asako suddenly hits away Shizuku’s books from the table and calls Shizuku a cold-hearted girl. Shizuku tensely asks her what she is doing. Asako exclaims that Shizuku doesn’t know the feeling of being all alone in the classroom, and totally not knowing one’s classmates. While Sasayan greets some of the other classmates coming in, Asako continues to exclaim that for a whole year, one will become some sort of ‘bubble demon’, and it is a terrifying human relationship major reshuffle..!! Haru is sweating profusely while standing in front of his new classroom, 2-A. Then, at the hallway, Asako had jumped on Shizuku’s back and shouts, “Won’t let go, I won’t let go. This is a strong huge bond! Even if my body would freeze here, I also won’t let go..!” Trembling Shizuku calls for Asako to let go for she is heavy. Sasayan and other friends pass by, too. Sasayan notices Haru and says, “..hello, Haru! *smiles* From today on, we’ll be neighboring classmates! ..gambatte to you!” Blurb: “From neighbors [/person sitting in the next seat] to neighboring classmates..” Haru continues to look nervous. He holds up his hand and forcefully slides open the door which surprises the students inside. Haru looks scared as his new classmates look surprised at him. He goes into his fierce expression and nervously exclaims if they have any objections. He is surprised when Chizuru is standing beside him. She greets him a good morning and tells him that from today on, they will be classmates. Somewhat relieved, Haru calls out Chizuru’s name. Inside 2-A, Sasayan’s usual gang, including Shitayanagi, are thinking that it is Haru. Then, there is a long pause between Chizuru <- girl who was rejected, and Haru <- the guy who rejected her. Looking gloomy and nervous, Chizuru looks away and says that this year, she’ll be under his care. She quickly goes inside the classroom. Haru’s smile freezes. And without taking a single step inside the classroom, Haru turns around and quickly runs off.
In Micchan’s house and the tanuki statue is still outside the door, someone says, “..so you’re saying that you didn’t even take a step inside, and just run away. Going back, with your tail between your legs. You’re like an elementary student! Young master!!” Andou is playing a video game. Blurb: “Andou Keiichi (25) currently at work..” Lying down on the sofa, Haru curses and asks why Andou is there. Andou tells him that he is waiting for young master Yuuzan’s class dismissal. “Ah, young master, do you want to eat some pizza? I’ve used Mitsuyoshi-san’s name to buy it on credit.” Haru tells him that Micchan is going to hit him for that. While playing with a dating game wherein a girl says, ‘Andou-senpai, let’s go to the community activity together’, Andou says that it is quite nostalgic since a year ago, he has always been encouraging Haru who was feeling down, just like how he is now. Haru replies that he totally doesn’t remember him [Andou] encouraging him. Andou asks, “By the way, young master.. that Miss whom you are publicly having mutual affection, right now. After all is said and done, where are you two right now [in your relationship]?” Haru says that there’s nothing special. Grinning slyly, Andou tells Haru that as male comrades, he shouldn’t hide it since from his [Haru] house, he had rushed directly into the girl’s house. “Isn’t this what you, young master, had done? It really makes me envious!! This so-called high school life!!” Haru mutters, “No.. so I’ve said.. there is really noth...” Andou loses his smile and mutters that Haru really conforms to his ‘homeless dog’ characteristic. This made Haru sit up and angrily shouts, “Why you!! Stop while you are ahead or else, I’m going to kill you, you bastard!!” Andou’s cellphone rings and he says, “Ah, young master Yuuzan is calling.” This made scared Haru that he’s trembling while partly hiding behind a cabinet. =P While Haru is mentally cursing [at himself?], Andou answers the phone and says, “Yes, good job. Right now, I’m at Mitsuyoshi’s place. Sundae? I don’t quite understand.” Blurb: “On the other line, apparently Andou had heard, ‘Do not touch my sundae in the refrigerator!’.” After hanging up the phone, Andou fixes his tie and grabs his coat. He tells Haru that he will be going ahead. “Young master, if you hate school, you can go back anytime you want.” Lying on the sofa again, Haru says, “..hmph. you are not trustworthy. My old man, too. As well as, Yuuzan. *closes eyes* The only one who genuinely understands and supports me is auntie.” Andou just looks at him. Narration: “Auntie told me, that she wants to understand me.” Kyouko told Haru, “I can imagine your feelings but that is only my imagination. In order to properly understand you, I want to hear it out from your own mouth.” Narration: “She would ask a lot of questions. And in exchange, no matter what I ask, she will answer me.”
Flashback: Somewhat holding an owl, Haru said that ‘run away huh, how disappointing’. This made Kyouko somewhat smile. She told him that running away is an animal’s natural instinct, and doing it is one’s freedom of choice for he as well as she, had experienced that instance. “There are times a mother rabbit would bite back an approaching fox that came to prey on the young rabbits. So, if we only have something that we treasure, we would have the courage to resist until the end. *slightly touching her belly* [<- is she pregnant or just illustrating a point?] Even though if it is like that, if the child is going to be preyed on, the mother can just throw down the child and run away by herself. *chuckles; Haru looked nervous and shock by this* After all, if she [rabbit] only survives, there is still an opportunity to reproduce more for later generations. For humans, how will it be?” A smoke is blowing up in the air. [<- probably cremation] Narration: “..at that time, I wasn’t able to find out the result of her reflection [/thoughts].” Micchan called out to Haru and asked him if he wants to go to his house. Narration: “But I know.” Haru told Micchan that he’ll go. “Ah- Micchan-bro. I want to go to school.” Narration: “that I’m also like her. Want to be here with someone, and together, some things will be created.” End Flashback. In the classroom, Shizuku is looking at some papers. Then, she stands up and says, “Haru, I’m going to the library today.” She looks in surprise for there is some other guy sitting beside her. The guy asks, ‘Huh?’ Shizuku says that it is nothing, she’s mistaken. During lunch break[?], Asako is looking out the window while drinking her juice. She calls out to Shizuku who is eating a sandwich and going downstairs. Asako says that Haru is hiding some bushes. “And the goal is that guy there. *Haru is trying to approach a guy [<-Sasayan’s friend?] who is happily talking with his friend.* Ah..he’s cowering back.. *Haru is running away* Brrr.. *trembles* it really makes me tense~~ if I were in his place..” Shizuku comments that Haru went to school. Sasayan says that his friend told him that he hasn’t seen Haru in the classroom even once. Asako calls out to Sasayan to help Haru out with friends for those guys are surely [his] friends. Sasayan refuses because Haru ought to resolve this on his own since guys have their own persistence. Sasayan seems to say that she is meddling too much which made Asako shout that she’s angry now. Shizuku just continues to look out the window. Later on, Haru happily hums a tune and thinks that he is quite near, so next time, he’ll stand at the back. Then, he gets a message from Asako. Asako attaches a picture of her flashing a v-sign with Shizuku at the background. It says, “Haru, we are very happy here at this side.” <- fundamentally Asako wanted to encourage Haru. Haru says, “Darn, it really makes me envious. If they are friends, shouldn’t they come and kind of help me” Then, Haru is shock to find Chizuru sitting by herself on a bench to eat. Haru tensely remembers Chizuru nervously saying that she’ll be under his care for this year. Haru starts to nervously walk away. Chizuru looks up the sky and thinks Haru didn’t go to school but then, it is inevitable for she had treated him pretty awful yesterday. “From today on, it ought to be okay because there is still a year’s worth of time. Is this how unhappily things will go on.. *sighs* Forget it, just left over the food..” Haru is quietly going towards her direction.
Then, to her shock and anxiety, after she packed her bento, Chizuru notices that Haru is sitting at the opposite side of the bench. Chizuru wonders when was he sitting there and what should she do..what should she say. Haru starts by saying, “Ooshima, what should I do for things to be like before? I was really happy when you’ve said that you like me. I felt really apologetic that I wasn’t able to respond [back] to you [/your feelings]. You also perhaps regretted it, but I still want to continue to talk with you. So, Ooshima, can you also strive hard and talk with me?” Chizuru glances at Haru who is sweating profusely from nervousness. Chizuru replies, “..there is no way for it to be like before because I have always like you, Yoshida-kun. *Haru looks surprised* But, because of just now, *smiles* you willingly talk to me, I’m very happy. I’m the one who confessed. I think that always running away from you is also futile. *Haru pleasantly surprised* Let’s become friends, Yoshida-kun. I totally don’t regret it. It’s obviously not easy for us to become classmates. I want to properly become your friend this time around.” Haru still looks surprised and touched by what she said. In the library, Shizuku leans back on her chair. She looks at the empty chair at the side, and then sighs. To her surprise, Haru suddenly hugs her from behind. She calls out his name and says that he had startled her. Haru says, “I’ve always been very afraid. Afraid of whether or not I had hurt her. Whether or not, I won’t be able to say out words sincerely. Afraid. Really afraid. I soon won’t be able to support myself already. ..it’s really good that I had not chosen to run away..” Shizuku pats his hair and says, “You’ve came back, Haru.” Haru looks surprised then blushes a bit. He tells her that she said before to deal with people sincerely. Shizuku asks if she told him that before. After a pause, Haru says, “I was very happy upon hearing those words. Really happy. *Flashback of Shizuku telling Yamaken and others to please be more sincere in being friends with Haru* So, at that time, I came to like [/love] you, Shizuku.” Suddenly, the two blushes really red and look surprise by this. Haru quickly lets Shizuku go and says, “Then..see you later, Shizuku. *opens window to go outside through there* I’m currently very busy in dealing with some things. First, I have to go in the classroom.” While her heart is beating fast, Shizuku thinks, “Uh-oh, I missed an opportunity to ask about what he just said a while ago. What kind of ‘like’ is it?” Looking out the window, blushing Shizuku calls out, “Haru.. *Haru stops and looks at her* Gambatte.. –absolutely, [I’ll] wait a bit.” Narration: “At first, it is only a hope[/wish]..” Flashback: Shizuku tried to explain that it is because he depends [/easily listens] to others, and because he always doesn’t have friends so he is mistaken about that feeling [of loving her]. After mentally cursing that Shizuku is exposing his trauma, Haru said that he isn’t mistaken. “I definitely and sincerely like you, Shizuku.” End flashback.
Narration: “At that time, I was thinking of ‘it’s good if it is like that’ and ‘this way, I can be together with this girl’ type of thoughts. But right now..” Haru smiles at Shizuku. Shizuku blushes. While her heart is beating loudly, Shizuku thinks, “..hm, anyway, he still often says ‘like you’ that I cannot understand.” She is surprised when Haru is running back towards her. He kisses her on her right cheek and says, “I’ll do my best. *Shizuku looks surprised at him* ..you just always watch me.” Haru runs off and thinks, “That bastard, I won’t let him forever call me a homeless dog ever again. First, I’m going to make friends in the class. Afterwards, there are still many things..” Narration: “..it’s not the same. Compared to before, [I] always felt that there is something that is not the same..” Blushing Shizuku touches her chest as her heart is beating fast and loud. She goes back to her table and thinks, “Re..relax.. calm down.. *holds notebook* first, I have to study. The next one is.. *flips pages* The next one is..” Narration: “Later on, what will it become into?” Then, Shitayanagi, with friends, calls out to Haru, who is kneeling in front of the classroom. Shitayanagi says that Haru came to school, and what is he doing. At R Burger restaurant, Shizuku with Asako and Sasayan are studying for an upcoming exam. Asako wonders out loud if Haru is okay because ever since then, she didn’t see Haru again. Sasayan says that lately, it seems that Haru has been going to his class. Shizuku adds that Haru is definitely doing his best so don’t mind him. Waving her pencil, Asako says that Shizuku is still the same, and doesn’t she feel lonely that she is in a different classroom from Haru. Blushing, Shizuku looks away and says, ..no, and she won’t die [because of it]. Then, she mentions that speaking of Haru, she always felt that Asako is somewhat distracted. She asks if Asako’s wound from the rejection hasn’t healed yet. Asako sighs. Sasayan thinks that Shizuku is also concerned about that. Then, Yamaken stands in front of them and says how come every time he calls her, it is ‘not in the service area’. Shizuku apologizes and tells him that she shut off the cellphone when she isn’t using it. Yamaken complains that there is no meaning in having a cellphone. Asako exclaims how come Yamaken knows Shizuku’s secret phone number. Yamaken tells her that she’s annoying, and just shut up, stupid girl. After a pause, Sasayan asks Yamaken if he wants to sit with them. Yamaken looks at them then he promptly sits down. This shocks Asako, surprises Sasayan and, Shizuku just continues to study. Asako whispers to Sasayan that he is a traitor. Sasayan just laugh it off and asks isn’t this good. He then tells her that they go buy some drinks. Noticing the flyer for a National Mock Exam, Yamaken asks what that mock exam is and did she enroll to that place already. Shizuku says for the meantime, and what about him, what school is he going to apply into. Then, Haru, together with Andou, passes by their table and asks how come Yamaken is there. Holding her wallet, Asako happily calls out to Haru. Excited looking Shizuku also calls his name. Gloomy Yamaken mentally curses that the hindrance has also arrived. Andou asks Haru if he doesn’t want his Happy Meal anymore. Haru tells him that he’ll be staying there and Andou can go buy Micchan’s share [of the food].
While walking together with Sasayan and Asako to the counter, Andou looks at Asako and says that she is very cute. “Do you have a boyfriend?” This surprises Asako. Haru complains that he just look away for a bit, things became like that. “Even if I’m not in the same class as Shizuku, you definitely cannot make a move, Yamaken.” Yamaken replies, “What, so Haru, you’re the only one who got separated. So pitiful and like this, why don’t you slowly disappear.” Haru tells him to quit talking nonsense for his class’s president is Ooshima and the vice-president is Shitayanagi, a very strong line-up. Yamaken asks what he is talking about. Blushing Shizuku says, “Gambatte, Haru. I support you. (Ooshima-chan.. *thump thump* I can’t dare look at his eyes..) About that, Yamaken-kun, which mock exam did you enrolled in.” Yamaken asks about coincidentally enrolling in the same place. “You better not come along, Haru.” A bit excited, Shizuku says “In the same place, huh.. then let us mutually do our best, even if I will win.” Haru angrily curses for it is a mock exam again. “Do as you wish. Shizuku would absolutely not like, a person like you. Right, Shizuku.” To both of the guys’ surprise, Shizuku says, “No, I actually still very like.” Sasayan and Asako return with the drinks but what greets them is this scene: Haru nervously asks what Shizuku likes about Yamaken, is it the smooth hair. “Why aren’t you looking this way?” With a sparkle in her eye, Shizuku says, “But, Yamaken-kun, you’re obviously a student of Kaimei and yet you would specially participate in this test. I really admire you. So? Which university is your goal?” Yamaken happily says, “Ah-- if it is me..” End Scene. Asako asks what’s with this situation when they were only gone for a while. Sasayan laughs and says that he totally doesn’t know. The trio continues on with this type of conversation. Yamaken says, “By the way, that arrogant attitude of yours, in the end, when is that going to change?” Shizuku answers back that he is the one whom she most, do not want to hear that from. Haru asks her as to when it started that she won’t look at his direction. Blurb: “Gone through a lot of experience during the first year. And this coming second year, everyone’s love has a disputing premonition... Next chapter, afterwards, a little bit mature Haru and Yamaken will be more heated.. Should!?” And, that’s it. Hehe..Haru has indeed mature a bit but still, he is more or less the same. He is still quite childish..and poor him, he got separated from the gang. Anyway, I think this will help him deal with unfamiliar/’not really close with’ people, outside his comfort zone. Anyway, this will happen sooner or later in life and I think this will help him broaden his horizon. In times like this, I do wonder if it is better for his friends to help him or just let him handle it on his own. I guess what Shizuku did is for the best which is to encourage him and let him do the rest by himself. Hehe..it seems that Haru’s kiss can now cause a more powerful impact on Shizuku. =P That part is nice. It seems that Kyouko and Haru had a similarity of being ‘outcasts’ of the family. It is really nice to see how positively she had made an impact on Haru. I also like how Haru can be friends with Chizuru even after she was rejected. ^^ Hehe, Yamaken seemed to have won this round since Shizuku felt shy upon looking at Haru and Shizuku likes to have a competitor whom she can beat. =P As for Andou, it seems his role is to keep on pestering Haru to go back home. I think he likes Asako because she looks like the girl in his game. =P So, the second year is off at a bumpy start but there are some really nice stuff happening on the way. ^^ Scans by 離境漢化組
Quote of the day:
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
Ookami-heika no Hanayome [Chapter 25]
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Yuulin thinks, “Wanting to buy something for me, and giving me something, wanting me to eat a lot of food. Compare to before, he is pampering me a lot more, me..a working [temporary] Queen Consort.. It’s a bit strange.” Yuulin tells Reishou that she is happy with his thoughts [/feelings] for her but like this, no matter what, she only seems to be a useless Queen Consort. “I have already firmly decided to always have the resolve in truly accomplishing my duty and do my best for the goal to become a professional temporary bride!” Puzzled, Reishou asks her what is a professional temporary bride. This surprises Yuulin. Thinking of Wolf King, she says that will be someone who won’t falter no matter what/when, a Queen who’ll act cool, an amazing person who possess steel will. Wide-eyed Reishou tells her not to change like that, and please don’t make it into a reality. Shocked Yuulin exclaims if it is a total rejection. He tells her that it won’t feel that she’s Yuulin anymore and he doesn’t think that she can do it. Yuulin exclaims that this isn’t about being able to do it or not. “It’s no good if I can’t do it! I’m really passionate[/earnest] about this!? So are you listening!? *Wide-eyed Reishou says that she is really enthusiastic about this* Starting from today on, I’ll do my best to have a high level of acting skill! *flustered* It is also no problem even if the opposite party is the Wolf king--” Serious Reishou quietly looks at her. Holding her wrist and chin, wolf mode Reishou says, “Then, let’s start it right now together. How about we try to practice acting like a married couple? My Queen. *Blushing Yuulin mutters, yes* With that passion of yours, *smiles* can you let me see it?” Yuulin trembles in shock and exclaims, “Look, I won’t let you see it!! *teary-eyed* I suddenly felt that I cannot do it!” Reishou sweatdrops and says, ‘Huh’. Narration: “And like that, we talk back and forth. And the special training on acting as a married couple starts!” Looking away from each other, two are quietly sitting on the sofa beside each other. Looking at Reishou, Yuulin says, “The..then..then, even if we are not in front of others, please coordinate with my acting as the Wolf king..” Reishou sweatdrops and tells her okay. Yuulin thinks that she is really nervous for usually, during their time together, Reishou is puppy king. “But, if I wasn’t able to prove my passion[/enthusiasm], this person will definitely continue to pamper me later on.. *Puppy Reishou tells her that it is fine if she doesn’t do anything* There are hindrances on the road towards becoming an independent woman and I must not fall [from grace/fail]!!” Yuulin smiles and tells Reishou that she’ll go and prepare tea for him.
To her surprise, Reishou abruptly holds her and makes her sit on his lap. He tells her enough of that, today they are going to have some chat. Yuulin is totally shock with Reishou since he is acting with no hesitation at all. Smiling Reishou asks her what she did during the time when he isn’t around. Blushing and freaking out over how close they are, Yuulin tells him that she has been cleaning just like what she usually does. Reishou comments that she is doing that kind of work already, when it is okay for her to take her time on it. Yuulin keeps on telling herself to not lose to this, for this is just acting. “Lately, I had asked sensei [Gen] to teach me regarding acting as a married couple, and I got a lot of guidance about it. *Maid Yuulin telling Gen that right now, she will work enthusiastically. Gen says that is good. Dai says that it seems they are talking about something interesting so let him in, too.* --and it is that. Right now, I have to be like a ‘Queen’-- 'Gentle snuggling!!’” Yuulin suddenly turns around and hits Reishou on his chin hard. While trembling in pain, Reishou asks Yuulin if that was a headbutt technique. Aghast Yuulin tells her no, and that’s not right. “I’m sorry. Does it hurt!?” Trembling and flustered Reishou tries to suppress his laugh while saying that it was a headbutt technique. Yuulin exclaims that she already apologized and he’s too mean to laugh at her. The next day, blushing Yuulin takes Reishou’s outer robe and says that he has arrived. “Yesterday, I had not sufficiently prepared myself but today, I’ll properly do it well.” A bit surprised, Reishou asks if she plans to continue it. Yuulin exclaims yes, so please advice her [/give her comments]. Reishou looks a bit nervous. At the dining table, Yuulin prepares some tea and food. She thinks that yesterday’s pre-emptive move was quite terrible. “This time, I’ll definitely properly progress this ‘married couple acting’. Fighting!” Yuulin tells Reishou that she had prepared some snacks. Thinking that she can do this little thing, Yuulin smiles and holds up a piece of food on her chopsticks for Reishou. She says, “Okay, please open your mouth, Your Majesty. Ah-- *Reishou looks surprised while Yuulin looks sure of herself.* (If it is this, I have confidence in it. When Seishin had a fever, I also did this kind of thing. *Yuulin feeding sick Seishin with food* Gently, gently--)” Reishou looks at her as he slightly bends down and takes a bite. This made Yuulin blush really red as she asks Reishou if it is delicious. While Reishou is chewing his food, Yuulin thinks that it is strange for this is very different from her imagined scenario wherein Seishin will giggle and thank her. Reishou says, “-Yes, it’s very delicious. *looks at her and smiles* That I want to.. eat more of it.” Since she can no longer handle it, Yuulin quickly looks away. Reishou asks her that during this time, for her to suddenly turn her eyes away from him, is that something a ‘professional temporary bride’ would do. Yuulin tries to deny that she is turning away and he is just amazing.
Then, she stops talking midway and realizes that she had lost again. Smiling Reishou tells her that okay, it’s over and it’s really delicious so how about she tries some. Yuulin mentally curses in frustration because as if nothing happened, Reishou has gone back into puppy mode. “~~right, next time! I’ll once again think of another method to use..” Reishou calls out to Yuulin and tells her that admittedly, it is good for her to have this wish but it always feels as if she is forcing herself, and this worries him. “If you are still concerned about that running away thing, ..about that, it is fundamentally my fault. *smiles* -This kind of work is pretty much awkward [/embarrassing] and there is also no need for you specially add on more burden to yourself, okay?” Yuulin blushes as she thinks that he is quite kind to worry about her who had ran away from home. “But, those words of ‘It is okay for there’s no need for you to do anything’ and ‘There is also no need for you to strive hard’, meant that it is also okay for me to continue on being useless. ..if it is like that, I don’t want that. *pouts* What should I do to make him understand?” In his room, Reishou is writing down some things. He wonders why Yuulin had become so earnest about this. A waiting lady apologizes to him for being rude but Her Highness the Queen has came. Yuulin meets with somewhat surprised Reishou to ask him if he is already resting. Reishou says no, what happened that she came to see him at this time. Reishou looks more surprised when blushing Yuulin tells her that about the special training..can they do it at his room. While feeling a bit dizzy over this, Reishou tells her not to do this anymore and it is already very late. Flustered Yuulin backs away and says yes, in the end, it is just trouble.. Reishou nervously backtracks and tells her no, it is okay..if it is for a short moment. Going back in his room, Reishou tells her that he’ll tidy things up a bit because he has been writing. Yuulin begins to wonder if like this, things will definitely go smoothly. Flashback: While Maid Yuulin is taking notes, Gen told her that Reishou is the one who always controls the pace so it won’t go smoothly. “At this time, you have to do a surprise attack.” Dai agreed with this. Thinking Gen said that if it is something that Reishou didn’t anticipate, there is a chance for him to mess up his footing and through that, she can win this. Dai is giggling. End flashback. Yuulin wonders again if it is okay to just change the place [where they practice] but it seems that Reishou is truly a bit surprised by it. “I’ll definitely do my best. *looking around* It has been a long time since I came to His Majesty’s room...”
Reishou has come back. He holds her chin to him and says, “—then, you dart into the wolf’s den. Do you really want to do it here? ..special” This made Yuulin blush really red that she cannot quite say anything to wolf mode Reishou. While her heart is beating loudly, Yuulin tells him that before that special..can she ask him a question. “What’s all that stuff on the table?” On Reishou’s table, there are a lot of scrolls and documents. Glancing at the table, Reishou mutters that her eyes are sharp. He tells her that as she sees them, those are documents that haven’t been ruled [/decided] on yet. Yuulin asks why is there such a big pile of work in his room at the harem. Reishou couldn’t answer her but Yuulin had already realized it. “Your Majesty, didn’t you say that lately you weren’t busy with work so you can come to the harem quite early!? *Scene of chibi Reishou happily telling Yuulin that he has come, and what are they going to do today.* Then, why did you bring all those stuff here!?” Reishou nervously tells her that those are the work that had accumulated when he is freeing up some time. “But, I also want to prioritize spending time with you, Yuulin. As a result, these [were not finished and] remained until night..” This fires up Yuulin that she shouts, “What are you talking about!? Please prioritize finishing up your work!! Whatever-work is a priority, right!? Speaking of that, you don’t have any time to rest, right!? Or do you even have time to sleep [when this is supposed to be resting time]!? What.. what’s up with that quantity [of work]! This isn’t the time to do the special training.. Geez- When is the deadline of those [documents]!? Is there anything that I can help! What are you doing-- Really- Your Majesty, if you were to collapse then everything will be over, right!? –let me say, why are you laughing!! Unexpectedly laughing as if your stomach is going to burst. That’s really infuriating.” Laughing Reishou says, “No.. I’m just thinking that in the end, Yuulin, you..!! Haha It’s so funny- Hahaha” Flustered Yuulin tells him that she always felt that it was quite strange but he doesn’t have to be that concerned for her, up to that extent. Reishou tells her that he only wants to treat her nicely. This surprises Yuulin.
He continues to say, “ Without you in the harem, it’s very quiet and very boring. –-for me, to not know when and for whatever reason you would hate coming here and just run out.. at least, I would want to treat you nicely up to my utmost ability. *Yuulin wonders if it is because he felt uneasy that is why he is pampering her.* Yuulin, for you to like to blush.. actually, you felt very afraid, right, so there’s no need for you to force yourself to see the Wolf King--..” Yuulin tells him, “—even if His Majesty isn’t this kind [to me], nor didn’t pamper me too much.. even if I’m very afraid, I’m also well-aware of doing my best to strive hard. A professional temporary bride refers to no matter when, she won’t make you feel lonely, and an amazing [/elegant]-type of Queen. In the process of this, I plan on becoming a capable and reliable woman so, Your Majesty, there’s no need to be concerned and it is okay [for you] to just work at ease!” Reishou looks at her and says that she is already amazing. Aghast, Yuulin says that he is attacking her enthusiasm. Narration: “And in the end, let me say that my ‘Queen acting’ has become like this..” At a gazebo, Reishou says, “—My Queen’s graceful understanding can really make one feel perplexed. I obviously wanted to make your wish come true.. But, alas, your feelings and thoughts have already filled up my heart.. What you’ve said is so cute..” Thinking that this is so embarrassing, Yuulin snuggles to him and says, “Your Majesty..” The waiting ladies are quite happy that their relationship is always harmonious. Narration: “—attaining His Majesty’s understanding, I’m currently striving my best and things are going smoothly.. Also, the time His Majesty visits me has also returned to normal. *Puppy Reishou whimpers*” While talking and laughing with Reishou, Yuulin thinks that first, she has to do it step by step to have real progress. “And, then, I’ll also attain a superior acting skill that won’t lose to His Majesty..! *glances at Reishou* ..If I were to act carelessly towards His Wolf Majesty, it would be good *blushes* ..if he would just think of it as a part of ‘acting as a Queen’.” Narration: “Today, at the harem, there’s that everyday scene.” Reishou slightly touches Yuulin’s face with the back of his hand and says, “—I obviously wanted to treasure you, but you are too cute that occasionally I would want to take you out to some other place. ..you really a Queen who can give me a headache [in a good way].” Blushing Yuulin says, “Re..really, Your Majesty..” There is a note pointing to Yuulin, saying that for such a long time, she couldn’t keep up. Narration: “—The Wolf King and his Queen’s acting ..quietly scatters out fireworks.”
Hehe..this is pretty much a lovey-dovey chapter or rather, how to go back into the usual acting after the runaway incident. I like Reishou’s reactions when Yuulin is becoming more proactive but too bad, it seems that it is only for this chapter. I think Reishou wanted her to be ‘like before’ because he might not able to control himself if she keeps it up. =P Hehe, we know where that led before, and of course, Reishou do not want it to happen again. It’s also too cute over how Gen and Dai are helping Yuulin with this. They are really like their cupids =P Anyway, it’s good that they talk about things. The last narration hinted that even if things are the same, yet something is changing. Hehe..they are hiding their feelings through acting in fear of what if the other knows. ^^; It also seems that Yuulin changed her view on what is a ‘professional temporary bride’. Before, she envisioned it as someone like the Wolf King..but later on, it is more like a partner to him. Either way, I think whatever the outcome is, Yuulin will be pretty cool by then..and would probably become more of a real Queen. =P Scans by 狼陛下汉化组
Quote of the day:
Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together. ~ Vincent Van Gogh
Vampire Knight [Chapter 76]
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Later on, probably after school, Hanabusa puts the bottle of pills on the floor together with a blister pack of the pills. He tells Yuuki, Senri and Rima that Kain told him to investigate it, and it seems that the ones in the blister pack and in the bottle are the same pills. Yuuki tells them that Takuma told her about the new pills and she thinks that he is referring to these ones, which Sara asked to change. Yuuki tells Hanabusa to tell him the results of his investigation over the pills. And, base on the results, they would need a report, even if the unwillingly, with the association.. Back at the association, Yagari is reprimanding Kaien as to what he is doing to bring back that pureblood. Kaien says that he cannot just wait and let him die, and this is the safest place for him to escape from Kaname. Kaien says that Kaname also mentioned about Sara so whether it is true or not, he wants to tell Sara to protect herself. Yagari calls him an idiot and punches him. Kaien asks what it is. Yagari says that he cannot endure it anymore and is he sincere with what he is saying. Grabbing Kaien’s collar, Yagari tells him that it is okay for him to just leave it without a care and let those vampires kill each other. Kaien asks if he is holding a grudge regarding the past incident. Yagari says that isn’t the problem here, for if pureblood has that ‘intention’, does he know what they are capable of. They can become a tyrant of not only vampires but also all of humans. Some people are walking around together and Sara is watching out from a window. Then, Yuuki gets the results from Hanabusa, then she drops the envelope that has the pills. Zero passes by the building outside and finds Senri taking out a pill from the blister pack. Since Zero is staring at him, Senri asks Zero what it is. Zero just asks about the dorm head. Senri says who knows for he didn’t see her during break time. Zero looks up and notices the other vampires holding the blister pack of pills. Outside the building, Zero tells Yuuki that she is called by the association head so why isn’t she paying attention. Yuuki says that she has important things to attend to. Zero says that he is going to pass a message from Kaname that was left to the association head. ‘Ouri and Hanadagi had fallen into my hand, and the next one is Sara.’ Yuuki mutters that she had enough of keeping up[?] with that person’s willfulness. Scowling, she asks if that is what Kaname want her to think. Yuuki thanks Zero for passing the word to her. At least [she] knowing about her situation and Kaname has still not forgotten [and] perhaps, she is his chess piece. So, from today on, if she’s a chess piece, then she’ll be one..doing whatever she wishes to do from that place he has set up for her. And, in Kaname’s hand, she’ll go one step, two steps or three steps wherever, and afterwards, she will be able to see him again. Just when Yuuki is walking away, Zero grabs her arm. =P This made Yuuki look at him in surprise [or in pain/about to cry] before forcing a smile and asking him, what it is. Zero lets her go.
Kaname remembers Yuuki telling him about her desire to start all over again. Dream: Rido is holding Yuuki while covering her eyes. He tells Kaname that in the end, she is a flower that bloomed only for him but one day, it will be engulfed and wither away. He asks if it is okay for him to do this. Rido kills dream Yuuki. Kaname says that Rido really barely gathered up the filthy pieces of his [Kaname] existence. Kaname tells Rido that he knows, so do not ask the same question again for Rido is him [Kaname]. Rido seems to smile and disappears. Kaname holds the dress then bends down to lick [/kiss] dream Yuuki’s blood on the floor. End Dream. Lying on the sofa, Kaname is awakened by Seiren who tells him that she woke him up because it seems that he is having a bad dream. She tells him that there are still a lot of things, that should be done, are waiting for him afterwards. At school, Yuuki informs Sara about the research that Hanabusa did regarding the new blood pills, and something that shouldn’t be added, is in it..some cultivated pureblood type of blood. Sara says ya, and it increased the children who like it [pills]. Then, it seems that there is a noise inside a cabinet, made by a woman inside. Yuuki asks whose it is since it isn’t hers. To Yuuki’ susprise, Sara admits that it is hers. Yuuki reminds Sara how dangerous the blood that flows in their body. To her surprise again, Takuma stands in front of Yuuki to shield Sara and not let Yuuki get near her. Sara tells her that born with this blood that gives power, don’t she think that there is no difference with not using it to one’s advantage and just allowing it to dry up. She asks Yuuki can’t she use it for her own, since she is not letting others take advantage of using it. Clutching the blister pack, Yuuki says that is right, she cannot allow that. Pureblood does according to one’s own wish, and forcing the others to act towards an undesired outcome, she will stop her [Sara]. Then, there is a scene of Hanadagi’s servant who seems to be drugged [<- I think she is the one in the cabinet] What Yuuki said made Sara laugh. Sara asks if Yuuki is talking about Kaname. She also asks Yuuki what she will do if she knew everything.
I’m hesitating but I cannot help but think that some of the characters are really dumb..okay, naive. ^^; Kaien helps out Toma who might retaliate against Kaname by harming/killing Yuuki. Bringing him to the association is a wise choice but of course, they have ties with Yuuki and vice-versa. Also, it really makes me sweatdrop that Kaien even wants to warn Sara of Kaname’s threat which Sara probably already knew anyway. Isn’t this the reason why she is currently in the school and ‘under their protection’? Wow..Yuuki even confronted Sara about the pills. I guess she wants diplomacy and ‘benefit of the doubt’ because it wasn’t apparent to her that Sara is doing this with malice especially since Sara acted like there is nothing wrong when everyone are bowing and calling her ‘Sara-sama’. Why does Yuuki have to also implicate Hanabusa with her expose as the one who investigate the pills. He might become a target for Sara. ^^; Senri obviously know that those pills are no good so why did he eat them anyway? He wants to be a guinea pig? To become like Takuma? ^^; Rima also know that those pills are bad news..why didn’t she warn Senri not to drink those again? Is Takuma really just spying for Kaname like what Rima thinks? Now, he is in a pinch for Sara made him into her underling. I wonder if this is Sara’s intention or it is just a coincidence because sooner or later, Takuma and Senri might become Kaname’s enemies and he might be really hesitant to kill them. Rima might also go against Kaname for Seiran’s sake. Hm..is this some sort of pattern from the previous arc wherein Takuma and Senri are used by the villain? Iirc, it was Rido before. They never learn or the author is repeating previous storylines. ^^; Or, maybe it just shows that ‘bad purebloods’ just never quit that Kaname decides to just get rid off all of them. =P I find it ironic that even as Yuuki thinks of herself as some chess piece being ‘moved around’ by Kaname, the association also thinks of her in a similar way. Zero seems to be demoted from bodyguard to an errand boy/messenger. ^^;; Their relationship is really such an on and off thing. She makes a move, he is cold. He makes a move, and she is cold. See, as I’ve mentioned before, if she is with one of these two guys, she thinks/mentions of the other guy. =P I do wonder if Yuuki is acting this way because of what Maria said. Could it be like she is giving Zero to Maria because she pities her or something along that line? As for that Kaname-Rido dream, it somewhat confuses me if I should take it on face value or not because, it is a dream. I don’t quite understand what they are actually talking about. ^^; Maybe it is related to something Sara hinted about Yuuki not knowing ‘everything’. Since Kaname is supposedly Rido, it seems that something more happened between these two that is why Rido cannot be killed and Rido is always ‘near’ or ‘within’ if he exists even in dream to taunt Kaname. Is it just ‘I am you’ an analogy or for real? And, is it really Rido..maybe that is just a manifestation of Kaname’s dark side, like that ‘vampire girl’ within Yuuki? With that murder of Yuuki in the dream, I wonder if Rido did that multiple times in front of Kaname that he still looks quite calm there..unless, he is pretending. And, lastly, I don’t like that scene of Kaname kiss/lick-whatever of dream Yuuki’s blood. =P Scans by 玖玖爱枢汉化.
Word of the day:
God sees and knows the work we do: our faithfulness He will reward; With His authority in view, let’s do our best for Christ the Lord. ~ Hess from Our Daily Bread
Kaichou wa Maid-sama! [Chapter 65]
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Hinata asks why Suzuna decided to go there. She smiles and says she just thinks that a family should be together. This remark somewhat surprises Usui. Suzuna says that aside from that moving reason of a capable younger sister, it is to save tuition fees. While the two sisters argue again, the others are muttering that the two sisters are really different from each other. Soon, Misaki kicks both Usui and Suzuna out of her classroom. Usui gloomily mutters that he has been ignored. Suzuna giggles and tells him [Misaki’s husband] that is Misaki’s way of concealing her shyness. Then, Suzuna calls out to Hinata and also gives him a cherry pie. As she leaves with Usui, Suzuna tells him that she made a lot so she’s giving some to him. Hinata and others are surprised that they ask if Suzuna is a magician for where she took that pie out from. At Miyabigaoka school, Tora tells someone on the phone that it is going according to plan. The other party turns out to be Gerard who says that is good, and good work to him. He also says that it might cause trouble to him, Tiger-kun but he’ll leave his younger brother to him. [Tora = tiger in Japanese] Dark-looking Tora says that name is quite ruthless but Gerard tells him not to be modest. Tora asks about wanting to speak in Kansai dialect and Gerard says that he likes that. Gerard asks how much the struggle is. Tora says a little bit. Gerard is totally delighted. And, it seems that he wants Cedric to immitate what Tora said. ^^; and it means ‘nothing much’. After the phone call, Maki asks Tora about whether or not making Gerard lower his vigilance. Dark Tora says that those two brothers are the same, they are an eyesore. On the second day, Koganei is boasting about growing .5 millimeter in height. ^^; He exclaims about being able to defeat Usui now but unfortunately, they don’t have an opportunity to see each other.. He stops midway when Usui passes by him at the hallway. He follows Usui to 3-A where his 3A classmates welcomes Usui. While Koganei is expressing his shock that Usui is there, the others assume that he is Usui’s friend, when the president asked them to get along with him because Usui doesn’t have friends. Koganei is freaking out that the elite group of students is planning to make Usui as their friend, that he wonders who Usui really is.
Usui’s phone rings and it is Misaki who shouts ‘pervert alien’ as to what he is planning and going in her classroom without authorization. It seems that Misaki is shouting too loudly that the others can hear their conversation. Usui asks why she is angry but Misaki shouts for him to quit acting innocent for he drew himself with roses on her table with the words ‘Ayuzawa life’. Usui laughs and asks if she is happy but Misaki insists that she is angry. Usui says that is regrettable but he is very happy since so early in the morning, he was able to talk with her, and right now, her face ought to be really red. Blushing Misaki tells him to shut up. Girl with teddy bear says that is really sappy [/corny] that it’s unbearably passionate [<- being sacrcastic?]. Since the girl is calling Misaki’s name, Misaki asks who it is. Usui says that it is his classmate. Since the girl wants to talk with Misaki, Misaki tells Usui to let the girl take the call. On the phone, the girl asks if this is the ‘maid’ and isn’t it nice that she is loved and protected by the master. Misaki looks serious. The girl continues to say that it is regrettable and anyway, right now is really fine, and it is unavoidable to feel the pain of separation. Misaki asks her what she meant by that. The girl says that she is Usui’s fiancee and in the end, the one who will be bounded with him is her. The other guy is trembling at how amazing the girl is with that very low kind of joke. The girl tries to ‘shh’ the guy. [Ah, just wait for the English scanlation for their names. ^^;] Misaki calls her miserable to be forced to get engaged with that pervert alien and she [girl] is really pitiful. They were surprised when Misaki starts to say all sorts of bad things about Usui. Just when the girl is trying to tell Usui that Misaki is talking ill about him, Usui just smiles. Misaki ends her speech with, “And, that guy, Usui Takumi is my man. *The girl puts Misaki on speaker mode.* Whether he transferred school or [got] separated [from me], no matter what obstructs us, I believe that he will definitely come back. And, I don’t have any plans on handing over Usui. And if despite that, you still want to fight, then, the only thing I have to do is fight back with all my strength!” Usui proudly smiles over this. The girl seems to have closed the phone and says that is really good, it really makes her [/them] delighted and very excited over this arrogant declaration of war. The last scene is of Tora with Maki. Blurb: Misaki won’t lose [to them]!!
That was pretty cool. ^^ Hopefully, Misaki will keep this up until the end. Hehe, isn’t it amusing how more romantic they can be, even if they are apart? =P Somehow, I feel that later on, it will be like poor school students vs rich school students. I’m counting the number of people in Misaki’s gang with this elite group = they are in equal number of 7. I don’t think Misaki can fight them all by herself. So, in this chapter, everyone is now making their own respective moves. I wonder what Gerard’s plan is though because if it is a selfish one, it might not be what his family wants. Suzuna has also started to make her move on Hinata. =P I do hope that he gives her a chance even if she isn’t his type. As the others have mentioned, the two sisters are different from each other. Those poor three idiots, they have no chance with her either. As for Tora, it seems that he is only doing all this because of some sort of condition. His intentions seem to be vague, too for he seems to dislike the two brothers..and yet, he finds himself involved with them. Scans by 红莲汉化组.
Quote of the day:
Motivation and desire are the bulldozers that move obstacles to your goal. ~ Mr. Prophet
Reimei no Arcana -Dawn of the Arcana- [Chapter 33]
Friday, October 21, 2011
At the library, Nakaba informs Ahkil about Baatar privately talking with the Snake Ajin. Ahkil looks a bit nervous. After thinking for a while, Ahkil apologizes and tells her to quickly go to the harbor where Ceasar is waiting for her. Nakaba exclaims, okay. Soon, in the desert, Nakaba is traveling with Loki and a guide. She looks sad when she remembers Caesar telling her that he would go back to Belquat. Loki asks her if she is feeling okay under the heat of the sun. Nakaba says that she is okay. Loki tells her to not to force herself and if she needs something, just order him because after all, there is still some time before the ship sails off. While mentally apologizing to Loki, Nakaba says okay. At Belquat castle, Louise asks the Crown Queen as to what’s going on. Rosetta, Caesar’s mother, tells her to wait for Caesar’s return and she’ll arrange for her [Louise] to be married off to Caesar. Louise tries to protest but Rosetta asks her what she is hesitating for. “Didn’t you also love Caesar very much? Prince Cain is no more. Right now is a very good opportunity, isn’t it?” Louise says that the red haired princess.. Rosetta sternly exclaims that Caesar doesn’t need that red haired princess. “Whether it is, making [Caesar] the suspect for Prince Cain’s death, or for coming back to the country late.. Caesar is just made to do that, by that red haired princess.. It will be okay if we just be concerned in dealing the things to make it that way. (..That’s right) On the side of the general.. no, on the side of your father, I will also inform him about it.. (Caesar needs a wife who can become a support.. If I only can successfully entice the army, then no one will object over Caesar inheriting the throne.. ) Hahahaha..” Louise looks sad and flustered. After leaving the room, Louise remembers Rosetta asking that didn’t she also really like Caesar. This made Louise sob and call out Cain’s name.
Back at the desert, Loki notices something at the side. Loki mentions it to the guide who quickly shouted that it is bad, it is a sandstorm. He quickly guides them to a safer place. As they hide behind the camels, the guide shouts that things aren’t reassuring for the storm is heading towards the direction of where they ought to be going, so they can only go through a long detour. Nakaba exclaims that if that is so, then.. The guide tells her that it is no problem for even if they will be a bit late from the estimated time of arrival, but they won’t be overly late. Nakaba accepts this and just quietly look nervous. Loki looks at her. Soon, they manage to smoothly arrive at the harbor town. In the town of Inhaca/Inca, the guide tells them that he will first go and prepare for their return trip. Nakaba says okay, and thanks him. At the port, Caesar and others are waiting for Nakaba. Emilia says that Nakaba is so slow and did something happen. A man on the ship calls out to them and says that it is almost time to sail. To Emilia’s surprise, Caesar apologizes and exclaims that he will be back soon. Caesar starts running off into the street. Walking at the street, Nakaba and Loki are fast approaching the port. Then, among the many people there, Nakaba sees Caesar. Just when she is about to call him, Loki suddenly covers her mouth and pulls her to the side of the street. As Caesar passes by, Nakaba looks a bit nervous. Looking flustered, Loki says, “-what if I say, choose whether you’ll stay here in my embrace, or going to meet together with Prince Caesar. From today on, this decision will cause a great change in one’s fate.. what will you do, Princess Nakaba? *removes hand from Nakaba’s mouth and smiles* ..want to use the Arcana of Time to take a PEEK and see? *Nakaba turns to him and looks flustered.* ..I have some ugly thoughts. *hugging Nakaba* and it would be nice.. if it can flow like sand and be totally buried into oblivion..” Then, Loki lets go of Nakaba. Nakaba looks at him then runs off. While repeating Loki’s name in her mind, Nakaba finds Cesar and calls out to him. Loki sadly watches Caesar turns toward to Nakaba who is holding out her arms to him. Narration: “Just like what you think, it cannot just be buried. My thoughts are also here.” Nakaba hugs surprised Caesar. Looking flustered, Loki [painfully] smiles. Crying, Nakaba tells Caesar, “..I really like you, Caesar.” Blurb: “The decision of ‘choosing Ceasar’, Nakaba and Loki’s fate has encountered a great change..!”
So, Loki finally made Nakaba choose between them. I think Loki already knows that Nakaba has seen his past and knew of his feelings for her, through the Arcana. Because he practically took care of her and watch her grow up, he ought to know if there is some changes, even if it’s subtle, happening with her..especially with the ‘common things’ like touching face, that they usually do before. Loki did the correct decision on this because they can no longer pretend and act like how they did before. If they did, they will just end up hurting each other more as they try to cover it all up. Now, I’m curious what will happen between them later on. Will Loki continue to stay with Nakaba or leave her to pursue his goal again to empower the Ajin-s? Staying will be too painful and he might do something unpleasant to Nakaba. Since Nakaba doesn’t seem to be going with Caesar, if Loki leaves, Nakaba will be all alone..well, perhaps she still has Lito and Leo. Anyway, because of this, I think Nakaba’s vision of Loki killing someone will indeed come true. Loki might no longer be ‘nice’ on account of Nakaba. Just like in that vision when he mentioned to her, he is a ‘beast’. I’m beginning to think that might happen in Belquat when they returned there. Rosetta is planning to get rid of Nakaba..and as I’ve mentioned before, Loki can kill those who want to harm Nakaba. That person could also be Caesar if he breaks Nakaba’s heart. Even if he means well and everything, Caesar doesn’t seem to have ‘power’ and he is not as cunning as his mother. I think he might really be forced to marry Louise. Ironically, if he did that, he has a way of ‘protecting Nakaba’ as the heir to the throne. So, trouble is also waiting for Caesar when he returns. Also, it turns out that Baatar is indeed the mastermind of the thieves. I think he plotted this in order to assure himself that no one would contest his right to the throne. He had probably guessed that their father will make any son who can resolve this as the heir. It will be a win-win situation for him. Because of how Loki and the Snake Ajin had faced off before, I wonder if Loki can get that person for his cause with a more favorable proposal. =P There is also an irony with Louise who tends to realize her love for a certain person when that person is taken away or dead. It happened with Caesar, and Cain. With the mention of changing fate, it made me wonder what if Nakaba didn’t save Emilia’s life. If Nakaba didn’t, there will be no threat/problem from Louise who would have been happily living with Cain. They wouldn’t have run away and be in Lithvanel right now. Maybe, she would still be with Caesar. And, her relationship with Loki would still be the same. A lot of probabilities..and I think something major will happen there soon since the thieves are poising for an attack at the capital. Scans by Rei's工作室.
Quote of the day:
While we are free to choose our actions, we are not free to choose the consequences of our actions. ~ Stephen R. Covey
Chitose, Etc. [Chapter 34]
Friday, October 21, 2011
Midoriko and Kanata are interested about the television serialization of ‘level eleven’. Subaru takes out the script and asks them if they want to see it. The two exclaims that they would want to. Soon, everyone are looking at the script and discussing about the actors who will be playing certain roles. Then, Subaru notices that Chitose is looking at him. To her shock, Subaru smugly smiles at her. Chitose looks around and wonders if anyone has seen that scary expression. “That’s right, he is an actor! Just now, that docile attitude, it is all an act! What to do? Everyone is deceived!” Later on, Chitose is walking at the hallway with a bag. Subaru greets her and asks if she is going to her PE class. Looking alert and defensive, Chitose tells him not to call her name when he is younger than him by a year. Subaru asks why when the club members calls her, Chitose. Chitose couldn’t answer back for it is true. [<- Actually, it isn’t because Shun calls her by her surname.] Turning around, Chitose tells him to follow her for she wants to talk with him. Subaru asks if it is behind the school again and she really wants to be alone with him. This made Chitose angrily shout at him to stop talking nonsense. Behind the school building, Chitose asks him what he is planning – what is his goal for joining the Matsuri club. To her surprise, he tells her that he wants her to become his girlfriend. He claims that he went to that school because he likes her, and he joined the club to get close to her. He was angry when he learned that she has a boyfriend so he stole her ring. He wants to kiss her that is why he asked her to use her mouth to get it back. “It’s a very simple reason, how could you not know it?” Chitose answers that no matter how she looked at it, it only felt like he was bullying her. Subaru tells her that he only bullies the girl/s that he likes. Chitose tells him that she doesn’t feel that he likes her. He calls her mean since he became like this because she smiled and gave him that chocolate. Chitose protests that it doesn’t have that kind of meaning, and it is just a thank you gift, which he obviously knew. Chitose tells him that if he is serious, then she is happy over his feelings but she cannot accept them because she really likes Yuki. Serious looking Subaru tells Chitose that he hates Yuki who seems very nice but he’s actually a self-centered and indifferent guy. He smiles and tells Chitose that he’ll be a substitute for Yuki and it would be better for her to give Yuki back to Saaya. Chitose is surprised by this. She asks him how he knew about that. Subaru ignores her question and just tells her that they go out on a date, the next time he is free. While Chitose is shock by this, Subaru says that even if he said that, he actually do not have much free time but in the meantime, she is to think of a place where they can go. Chitose asks him if he is listening to her, she couldn’t possibly go. Subaru tells her that she must go, if not, he is going to tell Yuki about their kiss. Chitose is totally aghast by this that she thinks that he is a devil.
In the club, Amika informs Midoriko that Subaru cannot attend to club activities this week because of work, and he didn’t even go to his classes this afternoon. Chitose is relieved about that for she will be safe this week but she hates how Subaru has been threatening her. She would want to tell Yuki about it but she doesn’t want him to worry and be troubled by it. Yuki notices that Chitose looks troubled. At the apartment, they bid each other goodbye. To Chitose’s surprise, Yuki asks her what’s going on between her and Subaru. He says that she looked relieved when she learned that Subaru won’t be coming to the club for the week. He also mentions that Subaru had also said earlier that he had provoked Chitose before, so does it have something to do with this. “If he is troubling you, tell me about it.” Yuki is surprised when Chitose becomes teary-eyed. She apologizes to him for lying. She confesses that the time when she wasn’t wearing the ring, Subaru had taken it. And in the end, as she went to get it back from him, he forcefully used her mouth to give it back. Yuki exclaims in disbelief and how can it be, like that. Crying Chitose apologizes again. This made Yuki hug her and say that he doesn’t meant about making her apologize because he isn’t angry at her, but rather at Subaru. Chitose tells him that Subaru turns out to be that kind of person and he said bad things about Yuki. Yuki is puzzled when Chitose asked if he had met Subaru before. Chitose tells him that it seems that he knew about the things regarding Yuki, and about him going steady with Saaya. Yuki says that he doesn’t know the name Subaru but it is possible that is only his stage name. Chitose tells him that if he knows Subaru’s real name, maybe he’ll remember something. She urges him to go investigate. Yuki says okay. Chitose apologizes to him for not telling him about it earlier. Yuki says that is right, and next time, if something is up, she can depend on him. He also tells her that it is alright, and next time he sees that guy, he will tell him not to harass her again. Chitose says okay. She hugs him again, and Yuki looks serious. Yuki wonders who the heck Subaru is, to know about him and to hate him. “No matter what, I won’t let him do anything to Chitose!” [<- Yuki’s first internal monologue?!] Next day at school, Yuki goes to see Midoriko to ask her if she knows Subaru’s real name. Midoriko says that it should be in Subaru’s application form when he enter the club. She had noticed that he wrote a different name. Midoriko looks at her book and shows it to Yuki. Yuki looks surprised over the name. While walking at the hallway [which seems to be leading to the clubroom], Subaru is called out by Yuki as ‘Takeru’. Subaru looks surprised and turns to look at Yuki. Yuki asks if he is Takeru. Subaru looks at him then smiles. “You only realize it now? You’re really slow, Yukito-onisan[/bro].”
So, more clues on Subaru’s identity and from the looks of it, I was right with my guess that he is Misaki’s younger brother. Hehe, well, I got spoiled and that is pretty much confirmed. ^^; He can really use his acting abilities to create trouble and I almost wanted him to succeed => get Yuki back to Saaya. =P As usual, I’m still waiting to see if there will be a character development for Yuki here. Don’t quite like it when he seems to be siding with Subaru earlier in making Chitose just forgive Subaru without knowing of the real situation. Subaru is right that he is really ‘slow’-witted. Shun and others seem to have been somewhat shoved in the background, and I don’t know if they will have an active part in this arc. Scans by 精明眼掃漫組.
Word of the day:
The world sees what we do- God sees why we do it. ~ Our Daily Bread
Kyou, Koi wo Hajimemasu [Chapter 95]
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Kyouta asks him what he thinks of Tsubaki. Hiro smiles and tells him that she has perseverance and is quite motivated. She is also a very cute girl, and most important of all is that flowing hair. Kyouta sweatdrops as Hiro caress his scarf as if it is Tsubaki’s hair and tells him that he won’t ever get tired of it, for him to stroke that hair throughout his life. Hiro tells Kyouta that he will single-handedly nurture Tsubaki to become an outstanding hairstylist, and he won’t give her to anyone else. Kyouta says that if it is only that, then, he’ll leave Tsubaki up to him. This surprises Hiro. Kyouta tells him that in doing things, Tsubaki tends to fail in grasping the main points and she is surrounded by people who dislike her thus, it had made her isolated. Kyouta says that it is quite rare to find someone like him [Hiro] who appreciates her. Hiro asks if it is also okay for someone like him to make a move on Tsubaki. Kyouta says no, and on the contrary, even if he wanted to, he cannot. This surprises Hiro. Just as Tsubaki has finished fixing her hair and prepares to go out, Kyouta tells Hiro that if he is going to make a move on Tsubaki, she will quickly leave from his side. “Because the person she likes is me.” This made Hiro let out a laugh. Slightly flustered, he smiles and tells Kyouta that he really puts him in a bad mood. They were interrupted by Tsubaki who apologizes for the wait. Later on, Tsubaki bows to Hiro and says that they are going ahead. Tsubaki almost trips that surprises both of the guys. Kyouta tells Tsubaki that there is no need for her to wear those shoes just to watch a fireworks display. Tsubaki says that it is because it has been a long time since they’ve dated. Kyouta says geez. To Tsubaki’s surprise, Kyouta holds her hand. Hiro watches them leave. He mutters that those two really, mutually like each other, and in the distant future, he’ll definitely get an opportunity to intervene. He happily smiles and says that he really anticipates that day to arrive. And, there is a scene of the couple watching the fireworks. Soon, it is summer vacation cram class of English for third year students. Kyouta is coughing his lungs out that Tsubaki tells him that he isn’t feeling well and yet, he would go to cram class. She tells him to tell the teacher about it, and then go home. Kyouta tells her that he also doesn’t want this but that PE teacher said that teachers are sacrificing their precious summer vacation that no matter what happens, they cannot have a vacation.
While coughing, Kyouta says that he doesn’t know what will happen before graduation, and if he doesn’t complete his attendance.. Tsubaki looks aghast over that teacher. She tells him that if it is like that, then she.. The door opens, and glasses teacher comes in. He then looks shock. Putting an ice pack on Kyouta who has a facial mask with some pillows on his chin, Tsubaki tells the teacher that even if she isn’t in this cram class but she won’t disturb his class, so can he let her stay and take care of Kyouta. The teacher says that there is no problem but it would be better for Kyouta to go home. Tsubaki holds up her hand and says, no, it is alright. So, Tsubaki stays to give Kyouta some bottled water to drink. Soon, lying down on the chairs as a make-shift bed, Kyouta answering the test questions while Tsubaki writes the answer. The teacher sweatdrops for Kyouta answered it correctly. After a lot more coughing, Tsubaki helps Kyouta to go down the stairs. She tells him that he persevered until the end. She advices him to go to the doctor then rest for tomorrow’s cram class. Kyouta says no, he still has work today. Tsubaki exclaims in disbelief that he still plans to work in that state and doesn’t Nishiki usually substitutes for him. Kyouta says no, it is necessary that he do it by himself. Tsubaki asks why he is forcing himself. Kyouta tells her that he might not be able to go to Kyoto. This surprises Tsubaki. As she takes his shoes from the lockers, Kyouta tells her that he has been saving money for his college tuition fees and to move out from his father’s house but he used up a lot of money for the surgery and hospital bill, so he has to save more money. Tsubaki exclaims if Kyouta is paying for all that by himself, and his father.. Removing his mask, Kyouta shouts that he won’t depend on that kind of person. “I’ll depend on myself.. I always been doing things with that kind of thinking..” He stands up to get his shoes from Tsubaki and tells her to quickly go for she also has work. He is surprised when Tsubaki won’t give him his shoes. Tsubaki tells him to look, it is obvious that he isn’t feeling well and yet, he is forcing himself. Even something simple, he cannot think clearly of it. “How can you bear all of the responsibility by yourself. Aren’t we still high schoolers..?” Kyouta asks if she is saying that he ought to depend on that guy, and does she know what he did to him. Tsubaki exclaims no, but rather, [he should] depend on her. She hugs him and says that she’s working so she is also earning money. They can get some type of scholarship if the money isn’t enough and there is definitely a way to go to college. Holding his face, Tsubaki says that in order for his cold to quickly get better, it is also okay to infect her. Then, she kisses him. Soon, they rode a taxi to the doctor.
Afterwards, Tsubaki brings Kyouta home and tells him that she will be going to work, but she’ll visit him afterwards. She urges him to rest for today so that he has the energy for cram class tomorrow. Kyouta apologizes. Tsubaki tells him that she is only doing what she wants to do so don’t mind her. After she left, Kyouta mutters that isn’t what he meant. He looks at his cellphone’s clock and thinks that he still has time to go to work. Then, he promptly faints. Later on, his cellphone is ringing. His father stands in front of him and tells him that his cellphone is quite noisy. This wakes Kyouta up and realizes that he still has work. He answers the phone to apologize to his boss and he’ll quickly go to work. His father asks him if he is planning on making his co-workers take care of him. He tells Kyouta that if he cannot do it, and yet he would go, he would just giving problems to other people. Kyouta shouts for him to shut up for it has nothing to do with him. His father suddenly tosses a booklet to him. Kyouta is surprised for it is his bank passbook. He opens it and looks surprised again. He exclaims what’s going on for didn’t he told him that he will pay for the hospital expenses. His father says that it is because he wants Kyouta to move out early. “If the money isn’t enough after you graduate, you won’t be able to move out right? That will totally be unbearable for me so I’ll pay for it. And also, after you move out, I’ll also be quite troubled if you keep in touch so don’t come back to pay the money back.” With that, his father leaves the house. Kyouta shouts who he is kidding, he’ll pay it back and who would borrow money from him. Kyouta tosses a book at the door and curses at his father to go die. After coughing, Kyouta wonders why he felt relieved but it is much better, compared to borrowing from Tsubaki. His phone rings again. He looks at his cellphone, and then he smiles. He answers the phone and asks if her work is over. “..Right now? No, I’m [good and stayed at] home... Yes--.. That.. egg roll [tamagoyaki] ..right cough cough ..use your mouth to feed me.”
Well..just what I hoped, they finally did get to see that fireworks display..though I’m more on the matsuri but it is basically the same. I’m hoping that he win in some games and give it to her as a gift. =P I guess the author doesn’t want to make it too cliche that she even put a variation on the usual ‘You’re sick with a cold, let me take care of you’. It really makes one wonder what kind of teachers they have in that school to make a student who is really sick to stay be in class in fear of getting retained another year. Oh well, it is probably just for the story. And, that also includes the ‘passing of germs to make the other get better’ theory. Hehe, it seems to be just an excuse to kiss =P It seems a bit odd to see Tsubaki being strong and helping Kyouta through this. It is as if they changed roles but it did somewhat show how Tsubaki had changed after finally being able to do what she really dreams of doing ^-^ As for Hiro, this somewhat tells me that the author is really reluctant in making him as a full blown antagonist. For him to talk with Kyouta like that, it is really a huge contrast with the female antagonists before, wherein it is more focused on ruining the rival. But Kyouta is really good with that answer, which is a vague warning that if Hiro gets too close, he would lose Tsubaki, who is currently with him for work. =P From Hiro’s last words, it seems that he will be plotting something like what happened before to get a opportunity but from his smiling reaction, it seems like a ‘giving up’ in a way. So, it could either mean what I’ve mentioned or he is just hoping that in the near distance, they will break up and he’ll be able to grab an opportunity. And, that will probably be never. =P I guess we’ll know for sure in the coming chapters if he will do something else or this will be the last time we see him again as a ‘regular character’ and he’ll become like Haru/Miho as ‘side characters’. And, it is confirmed that it is Kyouta’s pride that he wants to be the one to pay for the hospital expenses. It seems that his father isn’t that rotten after all..much like his mother. Nevertheless, I still think that it is kind of sad that Kyouta is really intent on cutting ties with both his parents = never want to see them anymore for the rest of his life. It would be nice if there would be some sort of reconciliation. Scans by 水银工作室.
Quote of the day:
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. ~ Helen Keller
Skip Beat! [Chapter 181]
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Even if it is unusual, she would just dismiss it that he’s Cain because if it isn’t like that, it is quite frightening – as if he is some merciless shinigami [death god] who moves fluidly. Kyouko sits up and thinks that it is the same with today when she doesn’t think that he is ‘Cain’. At that time when he hugged her, his fingers are cold and even if he isn’t moving, he is trembling. She had that ‘same’ way of thinking, suddenly disappear without a trace = the time when Ren spaced out after the almost car accident during the shooting. Remembering how surprised he was about smiling, Kyouko realizes that something weird is happening with Ren ever since he started to act as Cain, as if he is fighting against something [<- eating yucky fried rice]. Then, she notices Ren is scowling/knitting his eyebrows in his sleep. She realizes that it isn’t her imagination. Next chapter on November 5th. Wow..an easy chapter..so only two things happened. They slept together in one bed and Kyouko realizing that her intuition is right..something is not right with Ren. So, in a series wherein the lead guy has a major problem caused by some trauma, it would be up to the lead girl to try and fix things. If Kyouko does, I wonder how she is going to do it. I find it amusing that Kyouko counts fairies instead of sheep. =P Lastly, being like this, Ren is really sexy looking especially in the front cover. ^^ Scans by 红莲汉化组.
Word of the day:
We are never out of God’s sight, and He keeps a close eye on everyone whose hope is in Him. ~ Our Daily Bread
Skip Beat! 181 Teaser
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
As for Skip Beat 181, baidu’s かぜkeita brief summary of that long Japanese text. Generally, the start is the two sleeping together in bed. And all sorts of fairies are beseeching fidgety Kyouko to sleep. Then, back to the elevator scene where she saw extremely sorrowful and pitiful Ren. She obeyed him immediately when he asked her to come to him. She wants to comfort him and she’s wondering whether or not to call Lory (probably this is a special instruction from him if Ren is acting weird). Baidu’s 樱井夜爱你 teased that half of the story is in bed and it is only 26 pages. So, it will depend on you if you think nothing happened or it is already a big thing for them to be together in bed. =P Wait for the scanlation for correction and details. Scans by 红莲汉化组. Edit: Hehe..Chinese scanlation is out =P
Then, Lele goes to Stanley, who is painting at a park, to talk. Stanley asks if Eros is okay and he read some reports about him having some fashion show. Lele says that isn’t true for knowing how headstrong Eros is, he’ll go away without notice for a vacation but though this time around, it is longer than usual. Stanley asks her if she came today to talk about Eros, and what happened. Lele thinks that Stanley is quite ‘senstive’ [to know something is up] but unfortunately, she cannot tell him what is really going on. Lele lies by telling him that there is no problem, only she is curious about Eros’ mother, and since he mentioned about Eros’ mother being in some nursing home, she would want to know what the name of that place is. While walking fast, Lele wants to help Eros find the answer if that is the source of all the issue that is weighing heavily in his heart. “There is definitely an answer!” Eros is shock for Lele wants a vacation. Lele’s alibi is that she needs to rest after how hard she worked for him that she is tired just look at her dark eyebags. Tomorrow, Taylor will be coming back to take care of him. Eros asks what she is going to do on her vacation. Lele says that she is going on a trip. Eros darkly asks if it is some rude [/wild] guy outside. Lele says yes, for yesterday, she hooked up with an eight pack guy, violent man with mustache, which is her type. He kicks her out and tells her that it is okay for her not come back forever. Walking away while holding her butt, Lele mutters that she really doesn’t understand that bastard, and not thinking as to for whom she is doing this. She turns around to see Eros looking out the window. He then closes the window. She remembers him telling her of ‘cannot endure if she also disappears’. She looks determined and thinks that even if she doesn’t know how much time is needed, or if she would even find something, but just wait..because this is what she thinks as the only thing she can do for him. Then, Lele finds the nursing home. She meets up with a glasses woman. Lele tells her about wanting to know about Gloria Lanson. Lele introduces herself as a friend of Gloria’s son after the woman asked her who she is. The woman knows Yin/Eros since he is a beautiful boy and there is no one there in the nursing home who doesn’t like him. The woman tells Lele that they find him lovable yet they felt pain for Gloria who became crazy has forgotten about him. Every weekend, Eros will go and visit his mother to accompany her. While helping her wash up, he would tell her about what’s going on with him lately but Gloria’s eyes are empty and won’t look at him. If she does look at him, Gloria will call him by someone else’s name. The woman tells Lele that Eros had such sad and pained eyes that she won’t forget it throughout her life. Eros won’t cry in front of the others and he would still be strong and gently take care of his mother. It made everyone learn not to give up.
But, they couldn’t find him after Gloria’s funeral. They wanted to give him the things that Gloria left but he never came back. They tried calling him but he won’t answer back. Then, one day, someone told them that Eros already left the temporary shelter and his whereabouts are unknown so they already gave up. To Lele’s surprise, they had mailed back Gloria’s things to her old residence. Back to Eros, Taylor made Lele’s special congee since that is the only thing that he can eat. Eros nervously thinks that it is true that Lele left because Taylor made the congee. He starts to imagine that Lele is with some other muscular guy. Since she left early and it is now 10 o’ clock do does it mean she went to spend the night outside? Taylor is surprised when Eros bangs the table with his fist as he thinks that she is blind for the world’s most handsome mustache guy is in front of her and yet, she suddenly went to look for someone else. =P [<- not sure if he is referring to himself (most probably) or Taylor.] Taylor is nervously wondering if he made the congee wrong = taste bad, when he just followed the instructions. Later on, Lele comes back home and quickly lies down on the sofa. Leo calls out to her that Eros has been waiting for her so where did she go. Lele tells him that she will only be coming home to sleep and he shouldn’t tell Eros that. Leo asks why, what she is doing and Eros said that she went on a trip. To his surprise, Lele tells him that she is helping him with some lost memories. Leo angrily asks her what lost memories and where she went the whole day. Lele tells him that it is a long story, but she’ll tell him about it afterwards. She asks him to keep it a secret from Eros, and it seems that this will take some days. Leo asks again what she is doing. Lele tells him that she went to Gloria’s old residence which is a half hour ride from here to an old community by taxi. It is necessary for her to find the landlord for in that place, Eros might find the answer he wants to know..and maybe, not, so Leo shouldn’t tell Eros. Lele’s answer made Leo more confused. Lele wonders why Eros doesn’t want to get his mother’s remaining things back for shouldn’t they be very important him. So, everyday, Lele would go to Gloria’s former residence which has been empty for a long time. The landlord wanted to sell it and Lele hopes that some prospective buyers will come to see it so, it is necessary for her stay there to hear some news about the things that Gloria left. After three days had passed, still there’s nothing. Leo is puzzled for Lele always comes home tired. And, Eros is always looking out the window, wondering where that idiot went. Then, Leo is surprised that Lele suddenly sits up and exclaims that she had overslept. She quickly runs to the place, hoping that she didn’t miss an opportunity. To her surprise, she sees a man and a couple coming out of the place. After the man bids the couple goodbye, Lele asks if he is the landlord. Blurb for the next chapter: “Lele had a hard time in getting the remaining things of Eros’ mother but she didn’t think that after all that, it would extremely incur Eros’ fury, blaming her for being too meddlesome! The degree of two’s feelings are put to the test..” Next chapter will be out in Taiwan on Nov. 5th.
What happened in this chapter was already mentioned in the preview a few months ago so there is nothing surprising here. Lele already made progress with Eros to make him admit that he cares but of course, Lele wants to really help him ‘move on’ from that trauma. I wonder if the trauma became worse because of Feidna. It is one thing to expect someone not to leave/forget him especially if that person is mentally unstable. Yes, it hurts and everything to be forgotten but still..Gloria is ‘really sick’ so she really doesn’t know what’s going on. I’m thinking that it could be like Alzheimer’s Disease/severe case of dementia. I think that it doesn’t really mean that one doesn’t love him/her just because he/she doesn’t remember him/her anymore because of an ailment. Of course, Feidna is a different story because after all what Eros did for her and how she showed him affection, yet she would leave him easily for some guys. It does seem that he is really her ‘back-up boyfriend’. ^^; I think Eros won’t put this too much in heart if he doesn’t have that trauma. He had begun to fear loving someone because they might leave him. Of course, that is what Lele is trying to break but from the blurb, it seems that her good intention had backfired. I’m thinking that it is because of the painting but then, Lele already knew about that so I don’t think she is stupid enough to show it to him. I have a question..if old buildings/houses are going to be sold, don’t people usually put up ‘for sale and contact number’? I’m just wondering if there is a really a necessary for Lele to stakeout the place just to meet the landlord. Anyway, that is good for making Eros long for her. =P Scans from 雯雯show1111 for baidu
Quote of the day:
A difficult time can be more readily endured if we retain the conviction that our existence holds a purpose - a cause to pursue, a person to love, a goal to achieve. ~ John Maxwell
Faster Than A Kiss [Chapter 48]
Monday, October 17, 2011
Soon, Miru has stopped crying after Fumino changed the diapers. Fumino asks Miru if she felt comfortable now. While Fumino tickles the baby, Teppei looks at her [Miru]. While holding the soiled diaper, Meg says that Fumino is really amazing for even if it is Shoma’s baby sister, there is no way for her to touch poop. Fumino tells her that taking care of a child isn’t that hard [/amazing]. Fumino says that she’ll stay there until Emma returns and Meg will properly learn how to change diapers. Fumino grabs Meg to teach her but Meg is shouting no, she can’t. Suddenly, a slipper hits Meg on the head. Furious Shoma shouts that if she doesn’t know how to take care of a baby, she should have said so early on. Meg apologizes. Just when Shoma is shouting if something happens to his sister, he blushes really upon seeing Fumino. He then apologizes to Fumino for the trouble. Fumino looks at him in surprise that he asks her what it is. Fumino tells him that it is because it is quite rare for him to apologize to her. Shoma quickly exclaims that he isn’t.. Suddenly someone hits Shoma’s face with a teddy bear and tells him to quickly get ready for the party. [The teddy bear seems to be Kazuma’s gift for Miru] Fumino is surprised for it is Kazuma. Putting his finger on his lips [= secret], Kazuma says that he came upon learning that his baby sister is there, and Shoma invited him there. While changing his clothes, Shoma tells them that his father’s friend is having a party there and has invited them. While Teppei goes to hug him, Kazuma says that he didn’t expect that Fumino will also be there, and even Teppei. Fumino laughs and says that she also got involved in it. She tells him to look at this side where his baby sister is, and she looks quite comfortable after a diaper change. Kazuma blushes over how cute his baby sister is, that bells are ringing and little angels are flying around. Kazuma bends down and says that she’s so cute. Shoma says she is very cute and her name is Miru. Note says that they are two idiot brothers. =P Looking at the side of the bed, Kazuma looks again at Miru and calls her name. Already finished changing, Shoma tells them that he’ll be going to the party. He informs them that the party will finish in around 9pm so they should go home by then. The trio says okay and thanks him. Just as Shoma is leaving, he tells Meg that if those two start to play some strange ‘married couple game’, she is to forcefully stop them. Waving goodbye, Meg says yes, just relax and go, [my] husband. Shoma shouts that she isn’t allowed to say that.
Meg wonders what kind of game Shoma is referring to. To her surprise, Meg is blushing over her husband being infatuated with his baby sister and he is talking in a childish voice. Kazuma is happily saying that Miru is cute and he is her older brother. Fumino blushes when Kazuma says that it is really good, he also wants a child. Pointing to reddish Fumino’s lips, Kazuma asks her, “Fumino, do you want a boy or a girl? *Fumino couldn’t answer* It will be nice if it is a girl as cute as you ♡” Fumino exclaims for him not to talk like that as if she is pregnant, and he hasn’t done anything to her yet. This made Kazuma laugh. Meg looks at them and thinks they are quite sweet. Suddenly Miru starts crying that made Kazuma call out to Fumino that she’s crying, Fumino tells him to calm down and they are going to prepare some milk. Meg feels that she is a hindrance so she decides to go to the hotel’s lounge for some tea. While giving Miru her milk, Fumino tells them that she used to do this to Teppei. Teppei and Kazuma look at Fumino. To Fumino’s surprise, Kazuma rests his head on her shoulder. This made Fumino ask what it is. Kazuma says that Fumino will be a pretty good mother. She asks if it is so. He says yes. To their surprise, Kazuma says that it would nice if it is his mother. Fumino asks him what kind of person his mother was. Kazuma tells her that her mother’s body [/health] is frail that she quickly died soon after giving birth to him so he isn’t quite sure [what she is like?], though he heard that their marriage wasn’t a happy one. “So, at times, I wonder if it wasn’t my mother’s wish for me to be born..” This made Fumino angry that she pinches Kazuma’s cheek very hard. She asks him if he is an idiot. She reprimands him that his mother is already quite frail yet she kept him for 10 months, protecting him even if it is dangerous to give birth to him. “She is definitely anticipating to give birth.. I think you were happily brought into this world! *Kazuma blushes* And, I think your mother..” She stops when Kazuma suddenly sneezes/lets out a laugh. Holding Fumino to him, Kazuma apologizes and wonders what’s going on because lately, he has been depending on her. Fumino tells him to wait. She then gives Miru to him. She says that Miru has finished eating and as an ‘older brother’, he must know how to do an infant burping. She explains that he is to put Miru on his shoulder and lightly pats her back. Kazuma happily did as told. Fumino looks at him and thinks that in the end, Kazuma didn’t get any real parental love [/affection]. She then blushes over what she just told Kazuma for she said something amazing. “But, afterwards, as a ‘family member’, I can compensate it up to him, little by little.”
Fumino asks if Miru burped. Kazuma says that he doesn’t seem to have heard it. Then, Miru burps. Just when Kazuma is telling Fumino that Miru did, they freak out because Miru ends up vomiting. [<- possible effect from infant burping] While Kazuma is freaking out if Miru is sick, Fumino tells him that she isn’t. She also tells him to remove his shirt and wash it so that it won’t smell. Kazuma asks if it is okay, if they still have time. Fumino tells him that they still have half an hour and they can prepare in 15 minutes. Fumino wonders where Meg is. At the lounge, Meg notices that it is already 8:30pm and she ought to go back already. Someone asks her if he can sit there. Meg apologizes and says that she is about to leave. She freaks out for it is Shoma who was furious as to what she is doing there. As they walk back, Meg exclaims that she left it up to Fumino and wasn’t he supposed to be in the party. To her surprise, Shoma tells her that the party ended early. Back in the room, the doorbell rings. Fumino opens the door and is about to reprimand Meg for being slow when she realizes that it is an older man. Emma peeks out of the older man’s back and asks why Fumino is there. While freaking out, Fumino greets her, a good evening and tells her that Meg called her. The older man smiles and asks if she is Meg and Shoma’s friend. He shakes her hand and introduces himself as Shoma’s father. Fumino nervously greets him. As Shoma’s father goes in, Emma greets Teppei. Fumino is freaking out for Kazuma is still in the bathroom. While the parents check out Miru and her properly made diaper, Fumino tells Teppei that she is going to help Kazuma get away so he is to distract those two. Teppei salutes her and says okay. As Teppei goes to the parents, Fumino asks to borrow the bathroom. Inside, Fumino freaks out at first because Kazuma is topless but she immediately tells herself that this isn’t the time to be embarrassed. She quickly gestures for him to be quiet while putting one of her hand over his mouth. Fumino tells him that Miru’s parents had come back. “Teppei and I will think of a way so sensei, you are to find an opportunity to escape! It cannot be helped but just wear that wet shirt.” Kazuma just looks serious. Going out of the bathroom, Fumino is relieved that the baby’s room is far away from the bathroom. Teppei is distracting the others by saying that the baby’s name is cute and who gave the name. After being told that everyone decided on the name, Teppei asks if Fumino’s name is also cute. Fumino is proud of her little brother. Shoma’s father asks how old Teppei is and Teppei answers 5. Fumino looks at Shoma’s father and thinks that he looks kind and would even smile.
While Fumino is thinking that this is Kazuma’s father whom he always respected and who also made him into a hopeless delinquent [/ the reason for making Kazuma fall into despair], Emma tells her husband that Fumino is Kazuma’s student. Shoma’s father looks serious and asks, “Who is that? I don’t know.” Suddenly, he gets hit by a teddy bear on the face. Realizing what she unconsciously did, furious Fumino bows and apologizes that her hand slipped. “..but, sensei, he.. is your son. Please don’t even forget that, for one bit! (How upsetting..) He is a kind and capable teacher. *teary-eyed* He is also Miru’s older brother! (Why? Why?) Why do you totally regard him as if he isn’t your son--” Fumino stops her outburst when Kazuma calls out her name. He pulls her to him and says, “It’s enough. Thank you.” He glances at his surprised parents and tells them to ask the whole story from Shoma. After apologizing for interrupting them [<- being polite], he takes Fumino and Teppei, and leaves the room. Narration: “Sensei.. Your hand is shaking. I can feel it on my shoulder. ..I.” Outside the room, Kazuma tells her not to cry anymore. He is surprised when crying Fumino hugs him tightly. Narration: “I want to bury it completely. Bury this person’s old pain, new pain.. all of his pains. And use happiness to cram it in.” Later on, after reflecting on what they did, Shoma apologizes to his father for bringing his brother there. Meg timidly apologizes for bringing Fumino there. Emma says that it is okay and it is great to let Kazuma see Miru. “By the way, Meg, could it be that Fumino and Kazuma-kun.. ♡ right?” Surprised Meg asks if they are seen through. Shoma quickly calls out Meg’s attention. Shoma’s father smiles and mutters that he just heard a very interesting thing which he would want to investigate. Narration: “I want to become light in order for him not to see the darkness behind.” While walking home, Fumino holds a tissue and tells Kazuma that she can’t stop crying. Later on, Meg tries her best to be the one who’ll change Miru’s diaper even if Emma tells her not to force herself.
Okay..whatever Kazuma felt and is feeling for his father is pretty much justified in this chapter. It’s one thing to say he doesn’t remember once..but to say it twice? He really wants to erase the fact that Kazuma is his son. It makes me wonder if their father is acting that way because he didn’t love Kazuma’s mother. What Fumino said is true but what if it is a last ditch effort to make her husband love her by having his child? From how the father finds their relationship interesting, it does seem that he is up to no good. Well, it seems that it is one happy family except for the stubborn father. Scans by 17kkmh.com and yuukuzuri.blogspot.com
Quote of the day:
A new baby is like the beginning of all things - wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities. ~ Eda J. Le Shan
Kimi ni Todoke [Chapter 61]
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Kent laughs and says that her intuition is good. Sawako cannot believe it because everyone says that she’s slow-witted and she’s thinking too much. Kent says that of course, except about things regarding herself. He tells her that she is assumed to be slow-witted because she is thinking too much that her reactions are belated, and what she felt to be wrong are actually 95% right. He assures her that this is also alright for even if Shouta’s answer seems to be quite calm [<- about letting her talk with Kent] but he definitely likes Sawako the most. He also tells her that even if he feels that there is a huge distance between them, but actually, they are definitely quite near with each other so he thinks that they are just facing away from each other. This makes them pay attention to things that are far away. To Sawako’s shock, Kent suggests that while they are at odds with each other, Sawako is to close her eyes for five seconds, and that will resolve things. Sawako remembers that this is the same suggestion that Pin told her before. She blushes over knowing a lot of embarrassing things. Kent tells her that she can be more confident a bit because the two leading men [/good guys] in school are paying attention to her, and that is him and Shouta. Sawako is totally amazed over this that they are the two leading men in school. ^^; Then, Kent even gives her his autograph on her handkerchief. =P Kent tells her that it wasn’t a lie when he said that it would be good if he has gone steady with her. She probably has forgotten about it and actually, she is more than that. He apologizes for that time when he didn’t sincerely notice her and for acting hastily with her but he always couldn’t be at ease as he look at her, and that is the truth. And, regarding being concern with a person, in the end, one will watch attentively [that person]. Sawako calls out to him as master and says that he made her notice a lot of things. This made Kent smile. He tells her that she also made him notice a lot of things like ‘a loose tongue can cause a lot of trouble’ and the cute side of Ayane. As Sawako blushes over this, Kent tells her that he really wanted to tell that to her. Sawako happily wishes him ‘bon voyage’ when he told her that he’ll go and look for Ayane.
At the hallway, Ayane notices that Chizuru didn’t answer back to her message. Kent calls out to her. She asks about Sawako. He tells her that she probably returned to class. She accuses him of talking too much. She asks him what they talked about. He tells her about Shouta. Ayane reminds him again not to meddle but she creeps out a bit when Kent just smiles at her. She asks him what it is. He tells her that she is always worried about other people. Ayane denies it and says that she is only being concerned about herself. Kent says is that so but he thinks that she is a goody-goody. Ayane exclaims in disbelief. She dares him to say it in class, and he will definitely be laughed at. To her surprise, Kent says that he will. Ayane backtracks and tells him to forget it, he will be laughed at. He tells her that he finds her baffling for she is intelligent and quite good at mind reading/observant so it is strange that she thinks lowly of herself. Ayane says that she doesn’t and she is this kind of person, and she isn’t even a bit cute. Kent says it isn’t so. Looking away, she tells him that she doesn’t need his assessment because she really isn’t cute. Kent says it isn’t so. She starts saying that if she wants a man, she would go for Chizuru, or perhaps Sawako or even Ume, and definitely better than Shouta. She reminds him that she had never spontaneously like someone and she thinks that the other party generally doesn’t specially like her either. And for someone like her, it should be said that it is to no avail [/cannot cope with] and it is mutual though. But, because of loneliness, she still hopes that someone will take the initiative to get close to her. Kent tells her that there is no such thing. Ayane looks somewhat surprised over Kent’s expression. She smiles and says that this doesn’t matter. Pin passes by and after a pause, asks if the two of them are.. Ayane says no. She turns to leave. After she leaves, Pin tells Kent to paste some announcements but Kent isn’t reacting as he watches Ayane. He comments that Ayane is still quite awkward [/clumsy/stupid]. Pin says is that so, she’s quite clever.
The school bell rings. Ayane tells Sawako that Chizuru didn’t reply so maybe she is sleeping so they buy something that she likes and visit her. Sawako informs Shouta about their plans but Shouta thinks that Chizuru isn’t at home. Noticing that he is thinking of something, she asks him what is it but Shouta says that it is nothing. Shouta notices that Sawako is looking at her. Looking a bit firm, Shouta tells him that it is nothing at all. Sawako timidly says okay. After she left with Ayane, someone taps Shouta’s shoulder from behind. By the sea side, Chizuru thinks that she is already hungry. She reads the message from Ayane but she doesn’t know how to reply to it. She mentally apologizes for the two girls but she couldn’t tidy up the things that are in her mind. She remembers that before, it was Ryu who was with her then. Someone lightly hits her with a bag and says, ‘onigiri’. She turns to see that it is Shouta who tells her that she must be hungry. Chizuru exclaims why he is there. He tells her that it was Ryu who told him and that she must be hungry right now. Since Chizuru isn’t moving, Shouta asks if she isn’t going to eat. Chizuru exclaims that of course she will. She starts to wolf down the onigiri and throws a tantrum about the past wherein Shouta won’t compete with her during junior high. Shouta tells her that he doesn’t compete with girls. This infuriates Chizuru that he is like before, carefree all day long and now, he’s quite happy with Sawako. After crying over how delicious the food is, Chizuru exclaims that in the next reincarnation, she wants to become Shouta. When he asked why, Chizuru is about to say something but she stops and says that it is nothing. She was thinking that she would then, always be, Ryu’s best friend. Shouta asks her why she rejected Ryu. Chizuru tells him that they all ask that question and is it natural for them to go steady but at that time [when Ryu confessed] she realizes the meaning of ‘like’ that Ryu meant. And she thought that she should properly convey to him her feelings – ‘I don’t see you that way’. That is what she sincerely felt. She thinks that perhaps because of their relationship, it made Ryu have that kind of feelings but if it is true, the thing that she treasures doesn’t exist from the very start. Shouta asks if she wasn’t even a bit happy about it. This made Chizuru let out a laugh for she totally didn’t think about that.
So..Chizuru really does seem to only think of Ryu as ‘friends only’. She even wanted to become Shouta so that she can be Ryu’s best friend. Hm..things does usually complicate when one confesses to a ‘good friend’ because it makes things different/awkward if the feelings aren’t mutual. Chizuru is having difficulty with this and she is acting like she was the one who was dumped. ^^;; I wonder if things will still change like, does Chizuru really thinks of him that way? Meaning there will never ever be any romantic feelings with Ryu? On the other side, thanks to Kent, Sawako is now aware that her hunches are right regarding Shouta. Hopefully, she will be a bit more proactive..hehe, and try that close eyes and count to 5 again. =P Hehe, that will fix their stagnant relationship caused by an almost kiss. As for Kent, he really did a good job here that I really like this guy. There is indeed a thin line between ‘wanting to help’ and ‘meddlesome’. Helping with love problems, I guess this is why he is patient and observant. He is trying to win Ayane over but it seems to be a bit hard. Since Pin suddenly came out there, I wonder if it will become a love triangle. It seems the two think of Ayane differently. And, it seems that Sawako is supporting Kent but then, she is also supporting Ryu with Chizuru. So, anything can happen. Scans by 君届同好会
Quote of the day:
Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something. ~ Author Unknown
Hadashi de Bara wo Fume [Chapter 50]
Saturday, October 15, 2011
As she goes out, teary-eyed Sumi notices a little boy by himself on a bench. The boy seems lonely and bored so Sumi timidly greets him. The boy is staring at her that Sumi tells him that she had slipped and fell down. The boy looks away. Sumi sits beside the boy and asks him if her mother is also inside. “You ought to be free now, so want to play with me?” She sweatdrops when the boy snubs her. Sumi looks into her bag and finds the invitation. She tells the boy that she found something nice. She starts folding it. When she is finished, she exclaims that she is finished. Then, she shows the boy the paper crane that she made. This perks up the boy so Sumi gave him the paper crane. Then, the boy’s mother arrives and exclaims what s/he is doing. Seeing her son with Sumi, the mother quickly grabs her son’s hand and tells him to come with her. The boy timidly looks back at Sumi as his mother pulls him away. Later on, someone announces that the party is now over. As the host is bidding the women goodbye, Sumi also bids the woman goodbye. The host tells her to come back again. Then, she haughtily says that for someone who is fundamentally poor like her, there’s no need to be embarrassed. Sumi just looks flustered. As she heads out, Komai, who came to fetch her, greets her but stops midway upon seeing that Sumi is ‘dirtied’. Sumi smiles and tells him that she received a different style of welcome but it is good that she is prepared for this, so she is okay. Komai is amazed by her that he commends that she is quite strong. As their rickshaw passes by the street, Sumi is surprised to see Takemoto playing shogi with some other office guy. Sumi calls out to him and asks him why they are playing shogi at that place since shouldn’t they be currently at work right now. The two men nervously prostrate down to her and apologize. This made Sumi ask what’s going on. Takemoto tells her that the staff members who were comparatively close with the former president has been pushed out, and when Nozomu assumes the office post, he has been demoted. Sumi is surprised by this that she starts to apologize that it is because she.. Takemoto tells her that there is no need to apologize to them but, he hopes that she won’t mention this to Nozomu. Sumi says okay. As the rickshaw starts to go on its way again, Sumi glances back at the two men bowing to her. She mutters that the staff have become like that..
That night, Komai welcomes Nozomu back and comments that he is a bit late tonight. Nozomu tells him that while negotiating with a trading group, they have encountered a problem so, he estimates that he will be coming home late in the next few days. While walking downstairs, Sumi says that there is something that she wants to ask a favor from him. He asks her what it is. Sumi tells him that she wants to re-establish the shogi club. Nozomu says okay, and they would definitely also be happy about it. Sumi happily thanks him and Nozomu slightly smiles. While Sumi happily tells Komai that it is great, Nozomu looks kind of serious. On the next day, Sumi was informed that she has guests. While she is saying that she will be going to her shogi club, Sumi notices the little boy from yesterday along with his parents. The mother bows and apologizes for the trouble yesterday at the party. Just when the mother is about to explain why they came, the boy holds up the paper crane and asks Sumi to teach him how to make it because if he were to unfold it, he might not be able to put it back into its original shape. Sumi smiles and says okay, she’ll teach him. At the living room, Sumi teaches the boy how to make it, and the boy follows her instruction. The mother comments that Sumi can really teach children. She answers that she has a lot of siblings and she likes playing with them. After teaching him, Sumi tells the boy that if he made a thousand paper cranes, he can make his wish come true. “Do you have a wish?” The boy tries to think of one but ends up exclaiming that he doesn’t know. The boy asks her back if she has a wish. This made Sumi smile before telling the boy that she also doesn’t know either. Soon, the boy and her parents bid her goodbye. Sumi waves goodbye and mutters, “Wish..huh..”
At the company, Sumi happily holds up the shogi board and exclaims that the shogi club will once again re-start. She sweatdrops over Takemoto’s lame response that like this, afterwards, they can play at ease. The one playing with Takemoto leisurely says that they can continue passing time like this. One of them is also sleeping from boredom. Just when Sumi is about to call them, Nozomu suddenly comes in the room. This made Takemoto and three of his men stand up in alert. Nozomu happily tells her that the other trading company has agreed to sign their contract. Sumi tells him that is good news. Nozomu informs her that it is all thanks to her because the president of that company highly praised [/appreciate] her so he agreed to sign the contract. Since Sumi is still puzzled, Nozomu explains that he heard that she and the president’s son are in good terms with each other. Sumi realizes that he is talking about the boy who wants to learn how to make a paper crane. Nozomu tells Sumi that accepting such a huge contract wherein they have a lot of things to do, they don’t have much staff members. Just when Nozomu is telling his assistant about starting the meeting discussion, the assistant nervously tells him that everyone has already left. Sumi quickly tells Nozomu that there are staff members to be found there. As Nozomu turns to asks what, Sumi happily gestures to Takemoto and others. She exclaims, “See, they are all here!” Takemoto and others are surprised by this. Nozomu looks displeased but to his assitant’s surprise, he says that it cannot be helped, so they are not to let that contract escape from them. “In a moment, organize yourself into a group, and you guys should properly work!” Delighted, Takemoto and his men exclaim, yes. Sumi is also happy about this. After Nozomu left, Takemoto thanks Sumi for like this, he can live at ease. [<- not fear of being fired?] Sumi looks serious and tells everyone she has a request from them. “I want Soichiroh to return to Ashida Products. *Takemoto asks if it is the former president.* Yes! (This isn’t something that can be done through a thousand paper cranes!) In order to take back Ashida Products, everyone please give me a lending hand! (Finally, I found something that I can do for Soichiroh. I’m going to enthusiastically act on this!”
I’m beginning to think that what Nozomu did is some sort blessing in disguise for both Soichiroh and Sumi. For Soichiroh, it made him finally realize what’s really important for him and this time around, he is going to get it back in honest ways = hard work, no shortcuts. For Sumi, it made her more proactive rather than be some sheltered, naive and dependent wife. Because of her new position, Sumi is forced to deal with those women but still keep her head up high. She even helped Nozomu in clinching that contract through her connections. This isn’t new though because iirc, Sumi also helped Soichiroh with a client through her shogi skills. Even if Soichiroh has good intentions about it, but I wonder if Sumi was in those party before..without her reputation being ruined, won’t it be a big help for him? The power of the children and wives shouldn’t be underestimated at times in this kind of world. Don’t you think it is kind of amusing in a way at how the three lead characters tend to ‘snatch things away’ in an unethical/underhanded manner? Soichiroh fooled Nozomu to get what he wanted. Nozomu did the same thing. And now, Sumi is going to do the same thing. I wonder if Nozomu and Sumi are going to end up like Soichiroh = plan backfires. As for Takemoto and others, I wonder if they will do what Sumi wanted. They are at a bigger risk because they were caught, they will really be out of the job. And, how exactly are they going to get Soichiroh back? Make that important contract fail to show that Nozomu is incompetent? If so, the company’s name is really ruined for two failed important contracts. ^^; Maybe Sumi just wants them to back her up in times of need. I’m thinking that Nozomu is wise on Sumi’s actions. It seems that even if Nozomu is head over heels in love with her, he still retains some sort of ‘sanity’, I mean not totally disillusioned on always making Sumi happy or he is always happy to please her. The expressions he is showing..is it really being displeased or he is starting to have a bad feeling on Sumi’s requests..as if there is some other ulterior motive? Hehe..it is a bit hard to guess what he is thinking. Even if he is ‘psycho’ and everything, still this is the tycoon of a huge business company and from how things are going he seems to be very good at it, if I were to compare it to how Soichiroh handled it. I think he is some sort of genius = thin line between genius and crazy. =P He can be quite calm and in control unless it is about things that can make him snap like slashing his beautiful painting, or things that he is passionate about. I’m kind of hoping that he will realize that Sumi isn’t really what he wanted..after living with her. I’m thinking along the lines of what happened to Keiko. Or, just like how most of the cast wanted something/someone, but later on, changed their minds. Maybe a betrayal from Sumi is enough to snap Nozomu’s obsession with her. Of course, there is a possibility of retaliation by Nozomu..and this story will never end. ^^;; Anyway, in the end, I think Soichiroh will get his company back. Scans by 精明眼掃漫組
Word of the day:
Waiting on God exercises your gift of grace and tests your faith. Therefore continue to wait in hope, for although the promise may linger, it will never come too late. ~ Charles H. Spurgeon
Free Talk: Tentative Plan
Friday, October 14, 2011
I’ve just finished my deadline ‘project’ today. ^^v Unfortunately, I’m a bit tired so Hadashi de Bara wo Fume 50 will be out tomorrow. It is already 3/4 finished. If I have time, I’ll also do a short summary on Kimi ni Todoke 61 tomorrow. Okay, here is the list of series that are already out: Barajou no Kiss 36, Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta 52-53, Chitose Etc 34, and Kurobara Alice 24. BwSS might be done last because there are two chapters. For this month, I’m hoping to do 2-3 chapters of Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun. Luckily for me, there is no chapter next month for TnK so I can somehow catch up. I’m currently five chapters behind on that series. So, the new series will probably resume next month. The ones that are already out are: Queen’s White Rabbit 3-5, Sugar Soldier 3, and Runway Wars 4.. And, next week, we are expecting the ‘regulars’ to be out. ^^
Black Bird [Chapter 58]
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Misao returns with some hamburgers and coffee for Kyo, and a cake to share with her friends. She is surprised when her happy and teary-eyed friends congratulate her. This touches Misao that she starts to cry that they tell her not to cry like that there. Narration: “I’ve received happiness. I’m valued. Those piled up uneasy feelings, have incredibly all disappeared.” Afterwards, they tell Misao’s two friends that they go out again sometime. Kyo tells them to go to his house during daytime because Misao is there. The friend asks if he lives nearby. He tells them that they are neighbors. After bidding goodbye, Misao asks where they are going to next. Kyo asks her if she is tired and does she want to take a stroll, he brought his car. Kyo is displeased that Misao wants to go to the sea [/beach]. She tells him that it is because he told her that she cannot go alone because of the sea monsters and since it is summer, she wants to go to the beach. Kyo gloomily asks how about Shonan or Kamakura. Misao asks why he is reluctant about it. Going in the car, Kyo tells her to forget it and do not be shocked. This puzzles Misao. By the sea, Misao is happy that there is space at the parking lot. Kyo puts his hat on Misao and tells her that he’ll go buy some drink. After fixing his hat on her, Misao is shock at how fast the women started to chat with Kyo. She realizes that the beach is the nest of ‘dangerous’ [= jackals, wolves, tigers and panthers] women wherein she cannot win against them. Holding a couple of bottled drinks, Kyo arrives back and tells her to be careful behind. Misao is surprised when a girl on a bicycle passes by her at the side. Then, Misao seems to look surprise over two girls happily chatting while eating ice popsicles. Kyo asks her what is it. Misao tells him that she is just thinking, that right now is her second year high school’s summer break. She’ll be quitting school and next year, she’ll be a mother. Kyo asks her if she regrets it that their relationship has become like this. This surprises Misao. Then, there is a loud noise. A car pulls over at the side. An older man with attendants alight the car. They bow down and respectfully welcome Kyo-sama and his honorable wife [/madame]. While Misao is embarrassed by this, aghast Kyo says, “See, they came.” A red carpet is rolled out and welcomes them in the car. The older man says that the banquet is already prepared at his house so please get in the car. Kyo facepalms and mutters, Hanzoubou. [<- the name is also a place in Japan where there is a Tengu statue] Hanzoubou tells him that Kyo should inform him ahead of time and if a high positioned monster like him [Kyo] is to arrive, they would immediately notice it. Kyo orders them to go back. Hanzoubou asks why. The man protests as he tells him of his ties, and if his house isn’t good enough for him. Embarrassed Kyo tells him to look at the situation, and this is the reason why he doesn’t want to go there. The man is surprised for there are bystanders asking if he is from some nobility and it is a Rolls Royce. To the two’s surprise, the man prostrates down and congratulates them. Kyo exclaims that is enough and today, he wants to be alone with Misao. The man tries to stop them but Kyo tells Misao to hurry for they are leaving. It seems sudden that Misao’s knees buckle and she is about to trip on a short flight of stairs. Kyo looks really tense that he quickly rushes to her. He does a back slide and catches her with his body. [<- Pretty cool and funny in a way] The bystanders applaud over this. Kyo calls out Hanzoubou and angrily says that if he follows, he is going to eliminate him. This scares the Hanzoubou and his attendants but Hanzoubou continues to suggest something else.
Later on, Hanzoubou got them to stay at a private beach which Kyo thinks is a good suggestion. Misao asks Kyo about his relationship with Hanzoubou. He tells her that they were protecting this land. He informs her that there are many of them elsewhere who live in different parts of Japan including the hot spring that they went. This made Misao think that anywhere in Japan, she will be meeting people like that and she thought that being treated like nobility is only at the village. Then, Misao asks Kyo why he is taking off his clothes. Kyo says that he is going to swim because after all, no one is there. With a straight face, he tells her to come, and something about trying[?] a birthing position. Misao asks him what he is saying with that cool expression. She tells him that her belly shouldn’t be cold so how about they go to that nice pavilion over there. In the pavilion, the two watch the sea. Kyo asks if she is tired and does she want some water to drink. Misao says that she is okay and, then she thanks him. Then, she notices his bruised arms and asks if it is because of what happened earlier. He tells her that it is nothing. Looking flustered, Misao thanks him for valuing her. Kyo smiles. He takes off her hat and kisses her. He tells her that it is because she is worthy of being valued. As he kisses her ear, she tells him that she is very happy that he dotes on her. He tells her that is it because she is very cute. This somewhat surprised Misao, that she asks him if he is going to die. Kyo asks why. Misao says that it is because he said some really rare lovey-dovey stuff. Kyo bites her and Misao happily laughs. Narration: “Yes, loving a monster. Life being in danger. [/being captured] And some flashy people calling me Princess. Early on, my life has already become something that I never thought of.” Misao happily says, “Kyo, I don’t regret it. *Kyo looks surprised* I’m currently so incredibly happy. Next year, we and the child, let’s go together to the beach! Kyo hugging this child.. wrong, Kyo hugging.. hugging this child of mine..” Kyo bends to her and kisses her. Soon, they exchange a torrent of kisses with each other and looking quite happy. Narration: “At any time, there is a possibility of something unanticipated will happen. *hugging while walking together at the beach* But, if only I and Kyo are together, no matter what kind of future it is, [I] will be in a dreamlike happiness.” The next day, Misao goes out of her house and laments that she should have put some more sunblock lotion for now, she is a bit reddish. “But, I’m so happy so forget it. Hihi” When she opens the door to Kyo’s house, she is surprised by the commotion. It seems that the nearby bushes/trees are burning. Buzen calls out to her. Zenki tells her that they were about to get her, and is she alright. While Misao still looks surprised, Zenki exclaims that the remnants of the Nue had came. Narration: “If it is like a dream, our future, as if it is a dream, briefly fades away.”
So, this chapter is like the calm before the storm. It is a touching date with some laughs at the side provided by Kyo. Being peaceful like this, I think, is when his true nature is more apparent. =P And yet, the way he says those things seems as if he is quite clueless..or innocent about it as if it is something natural. It made me think that even after all that has happened and being a head of his clan, he still has a ‘child’ within him. It also makes me feel uneasy in a way because it seems that he is going away or worst, die..because how he told the others to take care of Misao..and how sweet he was with Misao. Even having a happy ‘dreamlike’ day..seems like a flag to say that things are going to be really bad later on..ah..this chapter is for more impact if something bad happens later on. ^^;; Especially since, if I remember correctly, the Nue are very strong. Scans by 水银工作室.
Quote of the day:
Yesterday is but a dream, tomorrow but a vision. But today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness, and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Look well, therefore, to this day. ~ Indian Proverb
Mei-chan no Shitsuji [Chapter 111]
Monday, October 10, 2011
At the hallway, Mei asks Rihito what is it for this is too sudden. He tells her that the ship is already sailing. Mei is surprised by this because she didn’t notice it. Rihito says that they weren’t able to detect it because Shinobu diverted their attention. Rihito opens the door to the deck. Mei is surprised that they are already out in the sea. Looking at the pier, Mei mutters in disbelief that they are already far away from the shore. Rihito tells her that from this distance, there is still time. “I’ll go find a lifeboat.” Just when Rihito is leaving, Mei calls out for him to wait. He turns to her and calls her name. He sees her looking serious. Mei tells him that just now, she talked with Shiori about the subject of love. When Rihito is telling her that they’ll talk about it later on, Mei interrupts and insists that she wants to let him know about it right now. Rihito no longer objects. Mei says, “Shiori-ojousama.. said that in this world, without Rihito-san, she doesn’t need any other thing.. If Rihito-san was to disappear.. she would want to disappear with him.. But I.. *Rihito looks surprised* I’m not like that.. Rihito-san is very important. People apart from Rihito-san are also important. If.. If in some time, Rihito-san.. is no longer around. I will also.. tenaciously live on.. *Rihito smiles* ..you’re smiling.. *Rihito sweatdrops and apologizes for being rude* This is what.. I’ve decided upon thinking of it for a long time..! Perhaps, compared to me, Shiori-ojousama, she.. loves you more deeply, Rihito-san... *pause; Rihito looks serious and closed eyes Mei looks flustered* ..even if it is like this.. *looks at Rihito* Towards this kind of selfish me, do you still wish to stay at my side?” This question surprises Rihito then he smiles. He tells her that things have already reached up to this point so what is she asking this for.
While flustered Mei is saying something inaudible, Rihito thinks, “But, regrettably.. *Mei sneezes* I’m more persistent than Shiori-ojousama. For me, aside from Mei-ojousama, I don’t need anything else. If Mei-ojousama isn’t in this world, even if it ends and falls [into pieces], I also don’t care.. *puts his coat on Mei* But.. *Mei smiles at him* in this way, I’m attracted by your amazing tenacious nature.” Then, Mei hears the sound of a helicopter. Mei looks up and says, that is.. Rihito just seriously looks at it. Mei realizes that the helicopter is going to land on the ship. After the helicopter landed, Mei wonders who it is. Her eyes look surprised for it is Kento, together with the two young butlers. Whenever I see Kento looking quite adult, serious and somewhat cool, I always cannot help but feel that he has really gone a long way from being a ‘little boy, literally, who had a crush on his childhood friend’. =P Knowing him, he’ll probably act stupid again later on. ^^; Hehe, but that is part of his personality. Anyway, I like the love topic of this chapter because I find it interesting. If the one ‘who deserves the guy’ depends on how much one loves the guy and willing to give up/cannot live without him, Shiori obviously wins hands down. Things will be easy if it is like that but there is a factor of ‘she might love Rihito that much but unfortunately, he doesn’t love her that much’. It makes me think if Shiori didn’t try to get Rihito back through extreme ways and just give up easily, would it mean that she doesn’t love Rihito that much? Like Kento who is partly giving up, does it mean that he doesn’t love Mei as much as Rihito does? But, if one didn’t give up, won’t they be overly annoying/troublesome especially since Rihito/Mei already loves someone else? There is indeed a saying about if you love a person, you let go..but won’t that mean, you let go because you don’t love that much? Before, my father would ask me how come in soap operas, those women kept on wanting to get someone else’s guy who obviously don’t love them. I would answer that it is for the story to make it long. =P Also, if they give up too easily, wouldn’t it mean that they don’t love the other that much? Anyway, I’m amused over the comparison over Mei and Shiori. I think I’m more of a Mei-type because I don’t think I can be overly passionate like Shiori. So, I’ve decided to make this as the poll’s topic for this month. =P <- the reason why I delayed summarizing this ^^; Scans by 依蓮扫漫組.
Quote of the day:
There are different kinds of love, but they all have the same aim: possession. ~ Andre Gide
Stardust★Wink [Chapter 34]
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Dark haired girl exclaims to the other what she is saying. The light haired girl asks if there is [/does Hinata have it]. Gloomy looking Hinata just keeps quiet. The light haired girl sighs and tells him, “I’m just joking. Don’t take it seriously, first year student.” The other girl angrily scolds the other. Then, the girl says, “But, I’m saying the truth. He himself understands [/knows] it the most. Kind of ‘if he is going to mess around with some disastrous thing, it will become very bad.’” Anna is puzzled by that comment but Chiaki already calls out to them that they don’t have time to chat because after eating dinner, they have an icebreaker activity. Anna is surprised for it is already time. Soon, it is night. In the bus, sleepy Hinata is sitting at the near front seat while Anna is sitting at the backmost seat. Aghast, she wonders what to do for it is quite rare for her to be this close to Hinata and yet, she totally cannot talk with him. “Speaking of that, will there really be a time when the two of us can be alone together!? Looking at this booklet, the itinerary is also quite intensive.. and I obviously still have an agreement with Sou.. I’m starting to feel quite uneasy!!” Inside a huge building, wherein everyone is walking around, Anna hears someone calling out to her. She turns around to see Hinata gesturing for her to come to her while also gesturing for her to be quiet. Teary-eyed Anna holds her arms open and calls out to him. Hinata tells her that following up what they had talked about before. Surprised Anna asks if they are going to talk about it there. While telling her to be quiet, Hinata tells her no, for how can they talk in front of, so many people. “The itinerary at noon is already full, that we can only see each other secretly at night. *whispers* So, I’ve come to talk it over with you. *Anna freaks out for it is ‘night’ and ‘secretly’* Won’t there be an icebreaker activity and opening ceremony tonight and tomorrow night? So, I think that it is better to come out during these two nights before the competition formally starts. *Anna exclaims that today is okay* Even if I’ve said at night, but it is only between the time to take a bath and when the lights are out. *Anna exclaims that she will quickly take a bath* About taking a bath, it will at a nearby hotel and walking from the villa [where they are staying], would take around 10 minutes. Then, after taking a bath, I’ll wait for you outside the hotel.” Anna is tense for finally, she can hear out Hinata’s follow-up words. “The reply to the confession..”
Then, at the side, Mari is asking the two other girls where Hinata is. They answer that they don’t know. Seeing them, Hinata says that this is bad for they had noticed [that he is gone]. “I should quickly leave.” Holding up her hand, Anna exclaims for him to wait. “Hinata, I still have something that I wanted to say!! Sou asked me to. This will be quick!!” Hinata is surprised that he asks, “Huh, Sou?” Anna asks, “Hinata, you believe in Sou, right!?” Hinata comments that is like the line of some church persuading people = ‘Do you believe in God?’. Anna continues, “Sou said ‘Hinata doesn’t believe what I’ve said’ but Hinata, you don’t think that way, right!?” Hinata says, “No..sorry, I really don’t understand what you are talking about. *surprise* Speaking of that, Anna, were you talking with Sou lately? Did the two of you reconcile?” Flustered Anna tells him that even if they haven’t reconciled and right now, she cannot talk with Sou, is because they are to ‘temporarily keep distance [from each other]’. “But, this ‘temporarily’ is too vague so I’ve asked Sou, to concretely tell me when that is and, afterwards..” She is surprised when Hinata holds up his hand and says, “Okay, stop. *nervous* ..from what you’ve just said, you’ve really talked with Sou, right? *Puzzled Anna says, yes.* Anna directly [talked] with Sou? *Anna says, yes* Like, ‘Up to when is this keep distance from each other’?” Anna replies, “Yes, and afterwards, he kind of said, ‘The fastest way is to make Hinata believe what I’ve said’--..” Hinata looks totally shocked. Hinata mutters, “--can believe”. Anna asks, huh? Looking really dark, Hinata looks away and says, “Really cannot believe.” Anna looks aghast and tense. After a long pause, Anna says, “Hinata.. are you angry?” Hinata replies, “..sure enough, I still do not want to talk about the follow-up of that topic.” This surprises Anna. To her surprise, Hinata turns away to leave. Anna calls out to him and tells him to wait but she freezes upon seeing Mari calling out to Hinata. Mari touches Hinata’s left shoulder and says, “Geez- you are at this kind of place. Didn’t I tell you that the ice breaker activity is going to start soon--?” Hinata hits Mari’s hand off him and says, “Sorry, [but] don’t always touch me like this.” This made Anna really aghast and tense. “Without a doubt, Hinata has blown his top.. And then, even if I know he is angry, but I still do not know as to why he is angry. *sweatdrop* Why--!?”
In the villa, the advisers had gathered everyone together to give them a briefing about tomorrow’s activities. Chiaki asks if everyone had already taken a bath. “We will have breakfast at 7am but temporarily, we won’t be coming back here so everyone ought to prepare their things. And, afterwards, we are going to ride the bus to the meeting place, and then--..” While everyone is listening and looking at their booklets, Anna sadly looks at Hinata’s direction. At night, Anna is lying on a futon along with the rest of the girls [including the ones in Hinata’s group, it seems]. Anna cannot sleep. “From then on, not even once, did I have eye contact with Hinata. Why do I feel that this is the first time for Hinata to be this angry.. *nervous smile and teary-eyed while holding her blanket tight* And, if I were to ask him I don’t know what he is angry about, it seems that I will be thoroughly be more hated by him.. *anxious and closes her eyes* What to do.. I won’t want this. When [he’s] obviously so near--” Hinata dreams of the past. Flashback: During elementary, the school bell is ringing. Hinata is putting his things and textbook in his bag. Then one of his classmates exclaimed to the others that they’ll go play battle [/trading] cards at his house. A couple of the boys shouted that they want to go, too. Someone exclaimed that they also call Yuuta [裕太]. “Ah, also Hinata, should we call him [to join us]?” This made Hinata glance at their direction. One of the boys said, “Ah- don’t. That guy totally won’t talk. He’s boring to death. If it’s Yuuta then, it’s okay.” The other boy said, okay, then they’ll meet up at his house. Hinata looked somewhat sad about that. Then, there is a sound of footsteps running towards him. A dark haired boy [Sou] suddenly pushed him from behind and called out, “Hinata! Hahaha, I’m sorry, were you startled? Ah-- although it is deliberate. *Speechless, surprised Hinata looked at him.* Let’s quickly go home- I’ve borrowed a new game from Mashiro!! *smiled* Hinata, do you want to play it together [with me]?” End flashback.
Hinata hears someone calling, “..nata.” Hinata opens his eyes to see Anna sadly looking at him and calling his name again. Then, Hinata’s eyes open wide. Startled, he quickly backs away. [And, I think he just/almost hit his head on the wall because he is sleeping at the corner of the room.] Anna apologizes to him for noisily waking him up. Still looking surprised, Hinata says, “No.. Ah..what is it..” He stops talking upon seeing Anna looking really sad. At the forest area and the moon is peeking out some clouds, Anna says, “I’m really sorry that at this time.. but, I also cannot stay like that..” Hinata smiles and tells her that going there is quite good. “I also want to apologize to you, Anna.” Somewhat flustered, Anna slightly bows her head and says, “There’s no need to apologize. It is also okay. If you do not to want to talk about that topic, then forget about it. *Hinata looks surprised* But, I would want you to tell me as to why you are angry.. *teary-eyed* I’ll completely change the no good areas. If you also do not want to tell me..” Anna is surprised when Hinata suddenly hugs her. He tells her, “Do not cry anymore, please. Actually, I fundamentally have no right to be angry. I’ve made you perplexed again and made you cry when I’ve obviously had come to an awareness [/understanding].” Anna pulls away and looks at him. She asks him, “Awareness is..?” Hinata looks at her and remembers the time when the younger him was playing a game console with Sou. Flashback: Sou is concentrating in his game. Hinata glanced at him. Sou noticed this. This surprised Hinata and made him slightly nervous. Sou then happily shows a huge smile at him. End flashback. Looking sad, Hinata mutters, “Awareness of betrayal.” He then holds Anna’s hand and kisses surprised Anna on the lips. After the kiss, Hinata says, “About this, I’ve always wanted to say it out, that I also like you, Anna.”
Finally, the author confirmed as to what Hinata’s feelings for Anna is. This is kind of what I’ve expected since after what happened last summer, this is the summer to ‘make it all up’ though I’m surprised that it happened so soon. I thought it will be for a few more chapters..hehe, this author really likes to surprise me. Almost three-fourths of the chapter did make me think that the author is going to drag it because Hinata suddenly chickens out again over his answer to the confession. I’m curious as to what Sou wanted him to believe. Could it that it is okay for Hinata to be with Anna or he is giving up on Anna? Even if Hinata claims not to believe it, he seems intent at first to confess to Anna..so that’s probably for Anna’s sake. I guess he is really torn between the two and this would probably explain as to why Hinata would sometimes act like he likes Anna and sometimes not. He doesn’t want to feel that he is betraying his good buddy/best friend Sou who, after all, was kind enough to approach and befriend him before when no one else would, and yet, on the other side, he likes Anna and after everything that has happened, she still likes him. I think the reason why Hinata has been reporting to Sou everything because he doesn’t want Sou to think that he’s betraying him and doing something with Anna behind his back. I believe that Sou already knows about this happening and Hinata’s feelings for Anna. This is probably why he looks quite serious before Anna left and it is connected to whatever message that Sou wrote on Anna’s t-shirt for Hinata. And, I guess for Anna to be fooled and insensitively tried to make him date some other girl is the last straw for him..that Anna doesn’t think of him the same way. Sou probably decided to do what Hinata did before, and that is to ‘quarrel/stop seeing’ Anna and ‘give way to the other guy’. Their friendship is really touching. Things regarding Anna can be really complicated because they are really close with each other. I wonder if Sou ever regretted confessing to Anna because things between the three of them started to get all messed up because of it. Now, regarding Mari..we still don’t know her connection with Hinata. My theory is that Mari being a busybody and a wannabe cupid type, knows about Hinata’s love problems which he is keeping to himself but she probably might not know that it is Anna..ah, maybe. Whether it is that or not, I think that Hinata doesn’t want Anna to be involved with Mari and probably do not want Anna to know his ‘secret’. That is what I’m thinking as the reason why Hinata suddenly pulled his hand away from Anna when Mari arrived..or he is always acting distant from Anna whenever Mari is there. I’m not too sure as to how far Hinata got with Mari who seems to want to ‘comfort’ him but she is somewhat crossing the line. I was wondering why it took him this long to finally make Mari stop touching him like that. Well, he is totally angry then so he probably no longer cares about ‘being polite’. While thinking of this, I suddenly remembered a former classmate of mine in high school wherein the others are joking that the married [male] teacher likes him because the teacher would always put his hands on the classmate’s shoulder while having a lecture. It made me realize that maybe Hinata isn’t protesting much because Mari is an adult, and a teacher..and he does need some ‘comforting’ since he is going to sacrifice his happiness with Anna for Sou. He does seem to act more uneasy about the ‘touching’ during the date at the zoo since he is already on a more active role of ‘pursuing Anna’. Finally, I like what the author did with this chapter. It is kind of romantic to be plotting about ‘secretly meeting at night’ even if they aren’t really a couple yet. For Hinata, his confession does seem bittersweet..he felt betraying Sou and yet he wants to tell Anna that he likes her, too. So, will the two become a couple after this trip? Could it be that after this, it will be Anna’s turn to patch up those two guys? But I hope that the author will tell us the deal with Mari in the next upcoming chapters. Hinata has a lot of explanation to do. Will it take all night? But, after his confession, I think Anna might not be able to sleep. =P Scans by all★wink汉化组.
Word of the day:
Whether a time of joy or sadness, each season should motivate us to seek the Lord and trust Him. Every season needs faith to get us through it. ~ Our Daily Bread
Ojousama wa Oyomesama [Chapter 87]
Friday, October 7, 2011
A girl tells Yuuga that she fell in love with him at first sight so would he want to go steady with her. Thinking that it would also be troublesome to reject, Yuuga pauses and says okay. Narration: “First year junior high Takatou Yuuga’s autumn. He has a girlfriend. But..” The girl asks him where he would bring her out on Sunday, and can she take pictures to show off to her friends. She also asks him if it will be a solo or a double date. Yuuga looks aghast and thinks that it is troublesome to death that he couldn’t even interrupt and say something. To the girl’s anger, Yuuga says that he cannot stand it anymore. Then, Yuuga goes to have more girlfriends = Girl 1 says that since they break up, how about going steady with her, Girl 2 says that if he thinks they are suitable.., Girl 3 happily calls out his name, and Girl 4 says that it is okay even if Yuuga doesn’t quite like her, let’s go steady. Remembering Himeno telling him to communicate more with the girls, Yuuga thinks that Himeno is quite cheeky to say that. “I had already gone steady with so many girls but there is not even one, whom I can talk [/get along] with, and it seems that for the other party, regardless of what I am, is also quite okay [for them].” His current girlfriend calls out to him and asks where they are going this Saturday. Yuuga looks at her then turns away. This irritated the girlfriend, that she asks why he always snubs [/look away] her. “Are you treating me like a fool? Hey, you! You really judge people by appearances! *sobs*” Yuuga is unfazed as he thinks, “Judge people by appearance? Speaking of that, you people, judge others by appearance, that is why you come close to me.” At Yuuga’s bedroom, Himeno is holding a handheld game console. He happily calls out to Yuuga that they go and play together. Yuuga angrily glares at him. Sweatdropping, Himeno asks him what that expression is about, and isn’t it good to play with him because he [Yuuga] always wins anyway. Yuuga angrily shouts for him to shut up, and fundamentally, it is his fault.. Himeno looks at him in surprise and Yuuga suddenly stops talking [as if realizing what he is saying]. Then, Yuuga turns around. This irritates Himeno that he quickly goes in front of Yuuga who asks him what.. Himeno shouts at him that he cannot be like that. “When you are talking with someone, you should not avoid looking at the other person’s eyes! If you’re like that, you’ll only make other people think that you are very impatient [/annoyed with them]! You can say what you want to say, I will listen attentively!” To Himeno’s surprise, Yuuga turns away again. Himeno shouts that he just told him not to be like that. Yuuga answers back that he [Himeno] is irritating and he doesn’t have anything to tell him. Yuuga wonders if it is like that, he isn’t being impatient with them, but is only a habit.
Narration: “Second year junior high Takatou Yuuga’s winter. I have come to understand myself a little. What I need is someone.” Yuuga had apologized to a girl [probably rejecting her confession]. Then, Yuuga listens to Himeno who happily tells him that girl is also very interested in him and she is super cute. Yuuga thinks that Himeno is still thinking of some girl. “Amazing-- is it the same girl? What does it feel like to be in love with someone?” Then, a plain looking girl [Rina] tells Yuuga that she has always been paying attention to him and he has been quite kind to her. “Of..of course, I didn’t even think of going steady with you, *blushing really red* I only want to tell you..” Narration: “If it is this girl.. and, this is how third year junior high Yuuga’s spring started..” Yuuga is walking together with Rina who is happily chatting with him. Rina tells him that she is quite worried what kind of birthday gift she is going to give to Kana [卡娜]. After saying, ‘ah..’, Yuuga turns away from her, then he realizes that it is his bad habit. He quickly looks at Rina again to apologize but Rina was the one apologizing for asking him when he doesn’t know who Kana is. Yuuga smiles and giggles when Rina is about to tell him about Kana. This made Rina asks why he is smiling. Yuuga says that it is nothing. This puzzles Rina. Yuuga thinks that it seems this ‘illness’ of his can be cured. Later on, in the classroom, Yuuga looks under his table and realizes that he forgot to bring his dictionary. He decides to go and borrow it from someone. At the door of another classroom, he sees Himeno happily talking with Rina. Yuuga is surprised at that happy expression on Himeno. He suddenly remembers Himeno telling them before about a certain girl who is very cordial, slender, white skin, and hinting that he likes someone. Then, in his bedroom, Yuuga remembers Himeno’s advice to him on not to dislike inconvenience, and communicate with them to find a good girl. He also remembers Rina telling him that she is always looking at him and he is very kind to her. Later on, by the school gate, Rina asks Yuuga what’s up for he looks listless. Yuuga looks flustered when he looks up to see Himeno looking sad and serious at him. Yuuga remembers young Himeno telling him to say out what’s in his heart. Narration: “I’ve always.. won’t say anything. Could not say anything. Won’t listen to anything. It doesn’t matter to me even if I hurt someone, but.. But--” He remembers smiling Himeno telling him that he’ll attentively listen [to him]. Yuuga then says, “Rina. I’m sorry, let’s break up.” Narration: “Third year junior high’s winter, I knew the feeling of pain.” End flashback.
Yuuga is lost in thought that Towako asks him what the matter is. Yuuga says that he remembered some things from the past. Towako asks what it is. While saying ‘ah..’, Yuuga turns away from her. This surprises Yuuga for he did it again when he wanted to change that [habit]. He turns to look at pouting Towako who looks flustered and irritated. Thinking that Towako is angry, Yuuga nervously tries to explain that just now.. Towako tells him that it is his habit to look away from someone’s eyes. Yuuga looks surprised and asks if she knew, and it turns out that he hasn’t changed it. Towako angrily says, of course [she knows]. Yuuga tells her that he isn’t being impatient.. Puzzled Towako tells him, “You’re thinking of things, right! I know that!” Slightly blushing Yuuga is speechless then asks is that so. Turning away from him, Towako angrily exclaims, “What! You were definitely thinking of Rina! Ya, she’s really cute!” Sweatdropping Yuuga says is that so. Then, he smiles and hugs Towako. Narration: “Third year high school Takatou Yuuga’s autumn. In the middle of pampering his wife.” And, we know the inside story over that break up. Yuuga turns out to be such an aloof person even when he is young. It seems that he is popular among girls and there are people always hanging around him, are because of his charisma and good looks. Except for Towako and Rina, it seems that the other girls wanted him to be their ‘trophy boyfriend’. I guess it is really bad timing that Yuuga blurted out what he really thinks about not wanting to be seen with Rina..which in fact, he is only referring to Himeno seeing them. I think Rina is also influenced by rumors about Yuuga regarding judging others by appearance that is why she quickly jumped into conclusion that is the reason why Yuuga wanted to break up with her. It is also unfortunate that Yuuga ended up hurting those two. He probably thinks that it is for the best because he doesn’t really love Rina that much, like Himeno does, and this is like a ‘favor’ for Himeno. It does make me wonder if this wouldn’t have happen if Himeno told Yuuga as to who is the girl whom he had a crush on. Anyway, Yuuga is really lucky to have Towako who would think differently as to why he does that ‘look away’ habit. ^-^ I think that Towako is the right person for him because Towako tends to be proactive when things aren’t working well between them. She doesn’t easily give up..like the time when he wants some time off with her because he is jealous and insecure..she ends up locking him in a room and seducing him. =P Scans by 依蓮扫漫組.
Quote of the day:
Every issue, belief, attitude or assumption is precisely the issue that stands between you and your relationship to another human being; and between you and yourself. ~ Gita Bellin
Reimei no Arcana -Dawn of the Arcana- [Chapter 32]
Thursday, October 6, 2011
After Loki finishes his task, displeased Caesar proudly asks that compared to that, what does she wants to eat. “I can get someone to prepare the food that you like.” Past Nakaba says, none. Caesar tells her that she ought to have one. Past Nakaba says that there is but she doesn’t want [to eat it now]. While the two are arguing, Loki looks serious [/hateful] while glancing at the side towards Caesar. While Past Nakaba is pouting, Loki touches her face and tells her that if she stays at the window side for too long, she will get sunburn. Past Nakaba smiles and says that it is as he said. Caesar grabs Loki’s hand off Past Nakaba. He tells Past Nakaba not to let any other guy touch her because she is his wife. Letting Loki continue on holding her face, Past Nakaba says that Loki is special.. This infuriates Caesar. Turning around to leave, Caesar tells her to do whatever she wants and that is why he is saying that there is a shortage on royalty with moral character. After Caesar left and passes by Nakaba, Past Nakaba holds Loki’s hand on her face and says that she isn’t some ‘thing’. “..I hate.. I hate that guy’s arrogant attitude..” Loki comforts her that she belongs to herself, and she need not be hurt by some person’s unbridled arrogant attitude. Past Nakaba relaxes and thanks him. “Even if I also know.. That he [Caesar] isn’t a bad person.. *looks at the leather shoes on the floor*” Loki calls out to her when Nakaba jumps down from where she is sitting. She tells him that she is going to list down her suggestions on what she wants to eat tonight. After Past Nakaba left the room, Nakaba looks at Loki to see him looking dark and unhappy. Later that night, Loki calls out to [Past] Nakaba and says that he has prepared some hot milk for her. There is no answer so Loki goes in the room while carrying a tray with a bowl of hot milk. He finds Past Nakaba sleeping in the bed. Loki puts the tray on top of the cabinet drawer. He smiles at her and is about to touch her when he stops upon seeing her somewhat puckering up her lips on her thumb. Then, his eyes wander on her bare arms and legs. Loki’s outreached hand closes into a fist. Holding up his clenched fist, sad looking Loki mouths the words, “Don’t dare violate.”
Flustered Nakaba thinks that this isn’t her misunderstanding. “Those words float out from within my unconscious mind. *turns around and runs* Having that kind of look, the hand that easily touching me in the daytime and yet, at night, cannot touch me. Loki, he..” Then, Nakaba wakes up when someone calls out, “Princess Nakaba.” As the color of her eyes return to normal, Nakaba wonders where she is. Lying on the bed, she is startled upon seeing Baatar looking down on her. Baatar looks at the side and says, “Insignificant Ajin, you are quite rude.. whose room do you think this is..” Loki is standing at the side and Nakaba calls out his name. Walking towards Nakaba, Loki tells Baatar that it doesn’t matter to him whose room is it. “Please give my master back to me.” Baatar smiles and tells him to do what he wishes. Loki says, “Princess Nakaba, your hand please..” Sitting up, Nakaba struggles with the [cloth] rope but to her surprise, Loki bends down to her. After apologizing for his rudeness, he starts to take the ropes off flustered Nakaba. Then, she blushes again when Loki carries her ala princess carry. Loki whispers to her to firmly hold on to him. As trembling Nakaba did as told, she thought that until now, she had been touching Loki this way, why it is that she has always not been able to notice that feeling. As Loki smiles and calls her name, Nakaba is already teary-eyed for in the end, she had given Loki so much pain. After the two left, Baatar still looks at the empty bed before letting out a laugh. “I never thought that kind of girl would unexpectedly possess the Arcana of Time. That also makes me quite happy.”
And so, the secrets are out. Nakaba finally knows why he is doing all those things for her. I think it would be awkward how Nakaba would act towards Loki from now on. Will she keep it hidden because Loki doesn’t want her to know about it? Will she keep on acting nice with him or not..either way, it is still painful for Loki who had take care of her and loves her for such a long time and yet, someone else beats him to it..and Nakaba also likes that person. Thus, Loki cannot just get rid of Caesar. I wonder though if it is just some coincidence that Loki was the one who snapped Nakaba out of the ‘dream’. Is it limited to him or, to someone special to her or, because she is thinking of him? I don’t think Nakaba has much time to leisurely think about what/how she should deal with Loki upon learning this, because they are on a tight schedule regarding the things that they have to do. Well, Baatar now also knows about her Arcana and he seems to have some sort of bad intention about it. This raises his possibility of being getting killed off by Loki if he does something to Nakaba..again. If not by Loki himself, maybe he can get those Ajin thieves to do it for him..directly or otherwise. By the way, I purposely delayed this summary because I want to have a chapter of this series for this month. According to the raw provider of this scanlation group, this will be her last scans..so we will have to wait again for the other ‘somewhat slower’ Chinese scans..unless this scanlation group finds some other raws and continues this. Scans by 藤间丽吧汉化.
Quote of the day:
Secrets are made to be found out with time. ~ Charles Sanford
Hadashi de Bara wo Fume [Chapters 51] Teaser
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
This teaser is brought to you by 小汶 courtesy of Anónimo. Because Soichiroh can speak English, he was able to help a foreign businessman who doesn’t know how to speak the local language. As a result, that foreign businessman hired him. ^^ And that businessman has a business dealing with Nozomu-sama. =P And, that is how it became an accidental yet inevitable meeting between Nozomu-sama + Sumi, and Soichiroh. XD It has to be said that no wonder Black Nozomu is Black Nozomu. Sumi, who wholeheartedly wanted to help Soichiroh, thought that she was able to hide it pretty well. (She had even secretly converted Soichiroh’s wedding ring into a necklace and wore it.) But still, this has been discovered by Nozomu-sama. =v= PS. When Nozomu-sama was such in a difficult situation/acting like a pitiful drunkard, actually, it is for him to feel out Sumi’s pretense, right? <- That’s the translation. Proper summary and comments when the Chinese scanlation is out..and for this chapter, my estimate is next month. ^^;
Kyou, Koi wo Hajimemasu [Chapter 94]
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
After hearing that, Kyouta sits up and calls her name. She turns to face him. They look at each other then, Kyouta looks away and says, “Ya-- Now what to do--..” This surprises Tsubaki. Trembling, she asks, “Hey.. hey..!?” Kyouta tells her that she was deceiving him when she told him that aside from PE class, she wouldn’t remove it at any other time and yet, during that other time, she lost it. Tsubaki quickly holds her wrist and exclaims the bracelet. While repeatedly bowing to him in apology, Tsubaki explains that she couldn’t let it get entangled with the customer’s hair so she removed it while working. “And, afterwards, I won’t lose it again, and if ever I have to remove it, I will be careful..!! *smiles* ..but after Hananoi-san picked it up, he gave it to you. I’m really thankful to him..” Kyouta darkly says, “Hananoi..? *angrily remembers Hananoi dropping it down the building* He didn’t give it to me..” Tsubaki goes into shock and exclaims if it isn’t with Kyouta. Kyouta tells her that it is with him. After a pause, he asks her, “What’s your relationship with that guy?” She tells him that he’s the hairstylist in the store. Kyouta tells her to give him the details. Tsubaki tells him that for her, he is like her patron in becoming a hairstylist. “He also introduced me to my current work. I’ve also received a lot of considerations from [/being take care by] him.. Whether it is about attitude towards work or even technique, he is quite serious and earnest. All those things are important for me to learn [/know]. *happy with clenched fist* In short, I really respect him!” Kyouta holds her hair and says, “Ah.. respect..huh..” This surprises Tsubaki, and then she is puzzled by what he did. Kyouta confides to her that he has seen it. “The day when we weren’t able to see each other because of the lecture, you and Hananoi are together. *holds her hair* Are you the type of person who would let another guy flirtingly caress your hair as if it is nothing?”
As Kyouta puts her hair on his lips, Tsubaki tells him that it is very normal for a hairstylist to touch hair, even if she doesn’t really like it. Still holding her hair, Kyouta asks, “Didn’t like it? I saw that you look quite happy then, weren’t you?” She tells him that it is because Hiro praised the quality of her hair. Looking uninterested, Kyouta tosses her hair back to her, and says, “Then, never mind.” Puzzled, Tsubaki tells him that for him to be like that, it makes her feel that.. “It seems that you were jealous?” Kyouta angrily shouts, “Ha!?” Startled Tsubaki starts to apologize but Kyouta adds, “It isn’t ‘IT SEEMS’.” Tsubaki looks surprised at slightly blushing Kyouta, who is looking away. Tsubaki asks him if it makes him unhappy that she is together with Hiro. Kyouta tells her that it does. This made Tsubaki blush. Irritated Kyouta says that he knows that guy is quite helpful regarding her future prospects [/career] so he can understand. This made Tsubaki realize that this situation is like before, when she asked Nako not to see Kyouta again. Clenching her fist, Tsubaki declares that she will be changing her workplace. This surprises Kyouta. Tsubaki tells him that she is also like this, when he would smile at Nako. “I obviously understand that it is because the two of you have the same goal but no matter what, I would become very uneasy.. But you, made a decision that made me at ease *there is a scene of Kyouta throwing his cellphone into the street* So, this time it is my turn. *smiles* I won’t see Hananoi-san again. *Kyouta is surprised and calls out her name* It’s alright! I think that I only have to look, *clenches fist* and I’ll definitely find some other suitable beauty parlor! *Kyouta says, hey* Tomorrow, I’ll go and say that I’m resigning. *Kyouta tells her to wait..* Ah, but if from then on, I cannot see Hananoi-san ever again, then it is also necessary for me to also change the school that I want to study in.. Because Hananoi-san graduated in that school.. *Kyouta speechless* Hm..there are also a lot of specialty schools.. ..but I would also need to get my mother to help me in touring around those schools.. *nervous and quietly thinks, and then, looks at Kyouta* In.. short, it’s alright!!”
Deadpan Kyouta asks what part is it alright. “There’s no need for you to do any changes.” Tsubaki tries to protest but he tells her that her level in failing to grasp the main point is quite high. “It is impossible for you to find some other store or school. *This shocks Tsubaki then becomes gloomy for it is true.* It’s also like that before-- *lies down on the grassy ground* When you suddenly said that we cannot meet.. I have already bought the tickets, and I was really angry.. Fundamentally, I planned to throw the ticket away but in the end, I gave up that thought. The two of us have each other our own thing and what we wanted to do. After graduation, when we separate, there will be a situation wherein we ought to have no choice but to miss out on an appointment. Not able to go, and one after another, feeling bothered [/arguing] and getting angry [about it], I also only have to start getting used to it from now on, so I went to watch it [movie] alone. And, it was super boring.. Regarding that thing with Hananoi, it’s okay for you to continue just like this. *Tsubaki looks flustered* It is possible that there will still be times when I’m angry. And during that time.. *evil smile* You only have to BOLDLY CONFESS, just like what you did just now.. *Tsubaki blushes really red* Two hands holding mine.. Ah, a while ago, it was quite abrupt, so I wasn’t able to hear it clearly-- Can you say it one more time?” Tsubaki exclaims in disbelief. Kyouta tells her to come on, encore. Embarrassed Tsubaki turns around and says no. She thinks that she obviously said it quite sincerely earlier. Kyouta insists on the encore. Tsubaki insists that she absolutely won’t say it. She is surprised when he says, “Eh? What..don’t you want this anymore? *turns to see Kyouta holding her bracelet* Huh? *cupping his hand to his ear* One more time.” Tsubaki is totally embarrassed but she has no choice so she tells it to him one more time in his ear. Kyouta happily smiles over this. Then, while Tsubaki is still embarrassed over what she did, Kyouta puts the bracelet on her left hand. Tsubaki happily looks at it when Kyouta kisses her on her right temple. She looks at him in surprise. Kyouta kisses her right eye. Then, to her surprise again, he lightly bites her nose. Tsubaki looks at him as Kyouta playfully sticks out his tongue. Then, he puts his hand around her head and pulls her to kiss. “Welcome back.” And, the two kiss as a couple of shooting star fly across the starry night sky.
And, they are together again. ^^ I’m relieved that the author didn’t drag this anymore. Geez, they should just get together before rather than all those small details of ‘We cannot until I..’ and if we really have to follow it strictly, Kyouta isn’t even totally well. ^^; Anyway, it would have been better if they did this earlier rather than torture each other for a week..and the readers for two weeks. =P Anyway, I hope that next time, he clarifies things with Tsubaki first before doing the silent treatment. Hehe..though I find Tsubaki’s alibi about letting Hiro touch her hair because he is a hairstylist, to be quite lame. ^^;; Or at least, tell him not to do it in public else other people might misunderstand things. Tsubaki really tends to go for the extreme, just like I expected = sever everything to make Kyouta happy. Well, Kyouta is being practical and realistic because they cannot just quit a school/store/place of interest just because there is someone there who is interested in them, and it will make the other party jealous. Maybe, they should only consider that if the other party is really pesky and everything that it is more disadvantageous to stay in that place. Ah..I think Tsubaki can find some other place but for Kyouta, I doubt he will do that because his favorite professor is at that school. Anyway, it is a nice touch for Kyouta to ask her to always confirm her love for him as an assurance..and, I think it would be nicer if it is mutual, like for Tsubaki asking that from him, too. =P Scans by 水银工作室.
Quote of the day:
True love should be lived like an imperfect circle that has its bumps but never ends. ~ Author Unknown
Kyou, Koi wo Hajimemasu [Chapter 94] Teaser
Monday, October 3, 2011
Thanks to ayamiz for the info ^-^ KKwH 94 is out in baidu. Hehe..it is indeed a talk + lovey dovey chapter ^^ Together again~~ Scans by 水银工作室.
Stardust★Wink [Chapter 34] Teaser
Monday, October 3, 2011
There are two spoiler pictures in baidu. Hinata kisses and confesses to Anna. =P And, it was mentioned that these pages are the cliffhanger/last pages. ^^; Full summary when the Chinese scanlation is up. Scans by 侑璃.
