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[Manga] Hatsu Koi Shimai Chapter 1
[Posted @ 3:08 PM]
Also known as 'First Love Sisters', licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC, the first volume will be released on December 2007 tentatively. So, if you like Hatsu Koi Shimai, please buy the series to show your support for the mangaka and Seven Seas so that they could licensed probably more shoujo-ai mangas for us =).
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Cover of the first volume of Hatsu Koi Shimai, Japanese version. The name of the main character with the pigtail hairstyle's Matsuzato Chika while the name of the black-haired girl's Kizaki Haruna.
'That time, I didn't know love yet ... until I met my precious, precious first love ...' ~ Matsuzato Chika.
Matsuzato Chika's a Third Year Middle School student who's taking her High School entrance exams that year. At her mother's recommendation, Chika went for the Open Day of the famous Tsunokamizaka Girls' Academy near her house. Chika's having troubles getting to the notice board and got pushed away by random squealing girls lol. As Chika fuming away, a student of the school, Kizaki Haruna approached her if she's okay and told her that each vistor was assigned a student to show them around.
By coincidence, Haruna's the student assigned to Chika and when Haruna took Chika's hand, her thoughts were about how warm Haruna's hand was. Haruna brought Chika to the school's courtyard, unable to contain her excitement, Chika was wow-ing basically over everything there and later got a little embarrassed by her behaviour.
Chika then asked if Haruna ate her lunch in the beautiful place they were in, in return Haruna made a sorrow/hesitant looking expression which threw Chika off course. Chika's knee had a bleeding scrape and Haruna made a forceful statement that they had to take care of the bleeding wound. As Haruna was washing the wound with a wet handkerchief, Chika thought to herself that Haruna's really close ... and noticed that she had long eye lashes ... and smells pretty nice.
After the wound was treated and well-rested, Haruna brought Chika to another secret place of hers, probably a garden. Chika began rattling how beautiful the place was giving her a sense of peace, freedom and gentleness then stopped herself when she realized she's being too 'genki' again and Haruna might think of her as a child.
To her surprise, Haruna merely smiled and happy that Chika liked her secret place. Chika thought to herself that the gentle feeling of the secret place reminded her of Haruna. It was nearing dusk which marked the end of the tour, Chika thanked Haruna and apologized for the troubles caused. As for the dirtied handkerchief ... Haruna told Chika that it's fine and added that Chika could take the entrance exams for Tsunokamizaka Girls' Academy to return the handkertchief to her. Flustered, Chika honestly told Haruna that she hadn't decided to take the entrance exams for the school and continued in her mind that even so she can't pass because the level for the school's pretty high ... but ...
Haruna then felt bad and told Chika to forget about the handkerchief. At that, Chika exclaimed that she's going to attend Tsunokamizaka Girls' Academy, pass the entrance exams and to return the handkerchief. Haruna's a little confused ... and thought Chika said that merely because she wanted to return the handkerchief? [LOL!] Chika shook her head and replied that it was all thanks to the kindness of Haruna that she had came to like the school after being brought around ... Chika paused again, realizing she's been rattling about Haruna lol. Haruna just smiled, thanked Chika and answered that she looked forward to Chika's arrival =).
From that day on, Chika went on an all-study rampage, lol to fulfill the promise she made to Haruna. Chika managed to get into Tsunokamizaka Girls' Academy in the end and she wanted to thank Haruna for giving her the courage to try her best. As Chika made her way to school, a girl asked her if she's a new student and managed to correctly guessed the path Chika took to school lol because of the cherry blossoms stuck to her hair. The girl, Kizaki Akiho's in the same class as Chika, the girls were chatting happily when suddenly Chika was bumped by a girl, Teshigawara Chiori of the same class as the both of them.
Chika continued her conversation with Akiho about returning the handkerchief lent to her by a senpai [senior] of the school during the Open Day. Akiho was surprised that Chika went through the trouble of entering the school just to return the handkerchief? ... Chika was pleased with herself and replied yeah! happily lol. Akiho gave her blessings to Chika's promise.
Later, Chika went to Second-Year classrooms in search for Haruna, just then, she bumped onto someone and that someone is none other than Haruna! Chika was very happy to see Haruna and enthusiastically told Haruna that she fulfilled the promise to get in the school ... but as Chika was speaking, Haruna ignored her and walked past her, an action which shocked Chika speechless. - END of Chapter 1 -
What happened to the kind, friendly, gentle Haruna at the start of the chapter? Did she forgot about Chika? What will Chika do from now on?
First serialized in Yuri Shimai 4 magazine, I was like ohhh angst between the main characters right from the start ... best yet, a secret garden! LoL what's up with shoujo-ai and secret gardens and ... and strawberries!? Besides them all starting with the letter 'S' -.-|||.
The main characters were likeable, at first sight Haruna might come off with her long black hair, the Onee-sama feel as if she's the TDB [aka Tall, Dark, Bishoujo] kind but she's really not, I reckon that's what makes this such an interesting read because the main characters gave each other strength in this 'equally' way, there's no dominant person in the relationship =).
Random rants;
Last night I was surfing around the internet for sites to purchase Doropanda Tours doujinshi online, I found many Japanese sites selling, taking orders and auctioning the doujinshis ... problem is not about the shipping costs [I can always use vPOSTJapan], !! but rather the payment methods! LoL. It seemed like they don't like to ship internationally [which is actually okay to me because vPOSTJapan had a station in Tokyo] however the problem laid in the payment of the doujinshi itself.
With my very very limited knowledge of Japanese [Making up words here and there in Kanji], I more or less assumed that the payment methods were cash on delivery or local bank deposit transfers or collecting from the stores so ... even with my credit card, I was useless online lol. As for Japan Auction, well I don't know the steps to it O_o, I was merely clicking blindly and some of the sellers don't accept credit card payments too. Well it's tough purchasing doujinshis online if you're not in Japan. Sigh, operation fail. Guess I have to make do with earning money to make a trip to Japan for some massive shopping in the future ... *sob*.
Kyoushiro to Towa no Sora Volume 5 DVD Special
[Posted @ 7:00 PM]
A little late but better than never, some screenshots to the Kyoushiro to Towa no Sora Volume 5 DVD Special!
LoL, this DVD special was total random compilation of ... supposed KTS trailers!? ... so I'm going random here too! A morning-after bed scene greeting between Kuu and Setsuna, whoa, a dream come true for Kuu x Setsuna fanboys/girls lol. Followed by a All Maiden High School setting, where fangirls go crazy over Waruteishia Onee-sama~! Possessive Setsuna displayed irritation as Kuu showed fondness for Waruteishia. Insert random Kannazuki no Miko parody as Kaon caught the falling Kuu in a embrace. Tarurotte as a teacher!? Students go 'Nyan~'. Waruteishia asked Kuu to a dance!?
Kuu stammered that she had Setsuna ... Setsuna witnessed the scene ... and was pissed, naturally. Cue in dance party, Kaon and Himiko was paired together and seemed like Kuu agreed to dance with Waruteishia. Pissed off Setsuna took her anger on poor Jin lol, [Yay to those wanted Souma from KnM to die!?]. Random Appearance by Kaon. Mika informed the killer's Setsuna ... -insert shock-. Cue in random half-naked KTS guys performing in a concert O_o. Kaon x Himiko goodness~. Random battle between Tenshi [Angel] and Miko [Priestess], Waruteishia and Kaon. Random injury by Setsuna ... nooo~!. Neon Genesis Evangelion parody by Mika of Gendou lol. WTF scene as Kuu kissed ... a devil-like Kazuya?!
Final battle between Kyoushiro and Kuu ... as tagline [It's been a while], 'Let's go ... together ...' HAHAHAHA.
- END, The REAL Kyoushiro to Towa no Sora - XD.
Not much Kaon x Himiko scenes but the total randomness makes up for it, lol really enjoyable DVD special for me to post it up =).
Added a new banner to the 3 rotating banners ...
The Strawberry Panics! Get It? LOL. I've been having this image of a panicking Strawberry ever since I saw the title, 'Strawberry Panic!', pretty cute. It might become my mascot for my blog haha XD.
August 2007 Purchases
[Posted @ 8:00 PM]
When I reached home from Haikou trip two nights, I saw these WONDERFUL brown parcels from heaven on my messy desk. FINALLY, my purchases from Amazon.com and Play-asia.com have arrived!!!!
Like usual times, I went to take my bath, settle down on my desk, check for updates and lurk in my favourite forum =). Then I started to open the parcels, woohoo, Kashimashi ~Girl Meets Girl~ #3, Sister Red #1 and Kannazuki no Miko Full Box Set From Amazon.com in the big parcel!
Now for the small parcel ... Strawberry Panic! - St Spica Drama CD From Play-asia.com!!
Display it out~!
[Top Left to Right] Kannazuki no Miko Full Box Set, Kashimashi ~Girl Meets Girl~ #3
[Bottom Left to Right] Strawberry Panic! - St Spica Drama CD, Sister Red #1
Kannazuki no Miko Full Box Set for S$90+ [Shipping charges included] by GENEON cos ODEX don't cater to shoujo-ai/yuri fans like me =( lol, like I give a damn.
Not sure about ODEX's DVD packagings but this is really nice lol. They have Non-credit Opening & Ending Animations, trailers and 3 pencil boards included in the DVD sets. Too bad they don't have the making or something hahaha, I'll be willing to pay more if they got ... anyways, it's nice enough la.
O_O Nice. LoL.
Random musing ;
Went to Ang Mo Kio Hub's NTUC Fairprice just now and I couldn't help myself but purchase these two yummy babies lol, I just have a soft spot for Pockys ... XD. I always have normal Chocolate Pockys in my fridge most of the time, sometimes for myself or for my little cousins to eat. I still wonder why is the Bitter Chocolate Pocky's for Men lol, don't they eat Strawberry Flavoured Pockys? ... Okay that sound ... weird lol.
Anyways, I'm not going to complain much about ODEX anymore, it seemed they're going in the right direction now, except in my opinion they seemed a bit hasty on the Video-On-Demand service ... even with the DRM, some I shouldn't mention who, netizens can still 'hack' into it and keep the file. But still ODEX seemed to be improving and the forum they set up in ODEX's website [FINALLY, it's UP! LOL] seemed to be looking good lol. I'm not anti-ODEX nor pro-ODEX, I just care about good products, if ODEX can produce good quality, worthy DVDs to my liking, at an affordable price, so why not?
Hopefully they can produce threes seasons of Maria-sama ga Miteru DVDs with the Maria-sama ni wa Naisho specials ... I'll surely buy! LoL, I'm serious =). I'm also thinking of purchasing more DVDs, maybe I'll just wait for ODEX to pick themselves up, re-publish some titles they had currently with better packaging, quality and translations. If I'm still not satisfied, well the moolah will go to imports haha XD.
Besides, I've confirmed to be studying in Australia, UQ next year, February, paid the deposit for the tuition fees just today ... and waiting for the application to process ... meanwhile can start booking tickets le ... O_o, I was kinda surprised the advisor said that, lol so early ah. So I think I'll probably be busy with school again next year ... no time for anime/manga ... sigh, just hold in for 1 year and half ... =_=|||
Well then, that's all for random stuff about my life, cya around.
China - Haikou aka Hainan Trip
[Posted @ 2:15 PM] Haikou aka Hainan is the smallest province of China, the weather is pretty much like in Singapore. Boy, it was freaking steaming on my 4 days 3 night trip there lol.
It's the first time I've been on the Budget Terminal and on Tiger Airways, and the trip to Haikou - Meilan Airport took around 3 hours. Being a budget carrier, there's no free inflight entertainment and I was bored outta my mind I tell you lol, the prices of the food and beverage were such a rip-off lol and worst of all I had to buy a small bottle of mineral water from them cos of the new regulation of only 100ml of each particular liquid will be allowed in the hand luggage in a resealable plastic bag no bigger than 1 litre. -.-||| I forgot to buy a bottle from the duty-free shops too, so ... I was ripped off lol.
Anyways, when we arrived in the Meilan International Airport, it was around 5-6 PM, so we had dinner over at the house of the relative of my uncle's girlfriend's friend lol. It was a traditional Hainanese dinner, with the famous Wenchang Chicken and many others la. After that we just strolled around the area, shopping and stuff and finally checked in the hotel.
Then, Day 1, I forgot the names of the places I went lol, sorry.
Sat a speed boat to this beach off the island.
Day 2, went to the Xinlong Tropical Botanic Garden, saw vanilla plants and cocoa trees, coffee plants and many more la.
Day 3, went to Sanya - Nanshan Culture Center, had free vegetarian lunch there and saw the Nanhai Guanyin Buddha, very majestic.
In screenshot 16, the tour guide said that this monk had been standing in the sun/rain for a year from 7 AM to 7 PM without eating/drinking to repent his sins, the tour guide also added that he's going to do that for 3 years.
Overall, it's a fun trip la ... and got sun burnt lol. I really loved the China Brand, etc ChangHong, DongFong handphone advertisements on TV, it's so interesting~ They seem to emphasize on the solution to the problem of having your handphone battery die on you on an important call which is having the handphone solar-powered and they have this cool plug where you can charge the handphone too. Then it's like scratch-proof, they showed this girl dropping her handphone from I think a few stories high then having a car run over the handphone ... We assumed it's dead by now but no! It's still alive and you can STILL call and receive LOL. It's so fun.
LOL the TongYi Ice Red Tea YanZi endorsed for ... quite a few years back, just for RMB 5 around S$1 la.
Oh, new Song of the Month, September's Nakashima Mika's 'Life', enjoy! Don't forget to vote in the new Blog Poll too =).
Oh yeah, Doropanda Tours ShizNat fans, seemed like the long awaited 'Doropanda Tours Mai Hime Doujinshi Volume 9 - After School Dolce' is out!!! Apollyon's translating it, so check her LJ for updates yeah?
[Drama CD] Haru, Natsu, Aki, Fuyu - Gyakushuu no Akazukin-chan Part 2
[Posted @ 4:10 PM]
Please support the original by purchasing from amazon.co.jp. Here's Part 2, enjoy!!!!
English Title: Haru, Natsu, Aki, Fuyu Drama CD Gyakushuu no Akazukin-chan
Japanese Title: 春夏秋冬ドラマCD 逆襲の赤ズキンチャン
Loosely Rranslated As: Little Red Riding Hood's Counterback
By Zaou Tashi + Eiki Eiki.
CD Tracks;
01. 出会い [Rendezvous]
02. 衝撃 [Shock]
03. 揺れる思い [Jolted Feelings]
04. 不安 [Insecurity]
05. 仲直り [Reconciliation] <- Basically the casts of the Drama CD talks about the making and stuff, not sure what it's all about lol.
Main Seiyuu Cast;
01. 川澄綾子 Kawasumi Ayako as Matsuzaka Natsuki [Also Seiyuu for Sakuraba Aoi in Ai Yori Aoshi, Saber in Fate/stay Night, Himemiya Chikane in Kannazuki no Miko, Misaka Kaori in Kanon]
02. 能登麻美子 Noto Mamiko as Takashima Fuyuka [Also Seiyuu for Miyazaki Nodoka in Negima, Todou Shimako in Maria-sama ga Miteru, Kikugawa Yukino in Mai HiME/Otome, Tsukamoto Yakumo in School Rumble]
03. 田村ゆかり Tamura Yukari as Shiraki Haruka [Also Seiyuu for Kurusu Tomari in Kashimashi ~Girl Meets Girl~, Takamachi Nanoha in Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha, Sugiura Midori in Mai HiME/Otome]
04. 新谷良子 Shintani Ryoko as Shouya Akiho [Also Seiyuu for Senou Aoi in Mai HiME/Otome, Sakuraba Milfeulle in Galaxy Angel]
05. 川上とも子 Kawakami Tomoko as Reiko-sensei [Also Seiyuu for Soi Fong in Bleach, Kurata Sayuri in Kanon]
06. 那須めぐみ Nasu Megumi as Ayano-sensei [Also Seiyuu for Kashiwagi Sae in Peach Girl]
... As Natsuki's about to slap Haruka, Haruka stopped the blow and they decided to continue their fight somewhere else because people were watching. Meanwhile, Akiho and Fuyuka were at the rooftop enjoying each other's company as they were able to understand each other's plights. Akiho pointed out that Fuyuka has to clear things up with Natsuki but Fuyuka replied she's a little scared ... Suddenly they were interrupted by voices in the background. It seemed like Natsuki and Haruka decided to take their 'fight' at the rooftop and their fangirls were following them. Both Fuyuka and Natsuki noticed each other. Natsuki's pissed that it's true that Fuyuka's with Akiho and yelled at her for pestering Fuyuka and told her to leave Fuyuka alone regardless of whatever plan she's up to with She-Panther [Haruka]. Fuyuka tried to explain but Akiho stopped her and stood in front of her. Akiho told Natsuki that it had nothing to do with Haruka ... it's only that she had fallen in love with Fuyuka.
Everyone went, 'EHHHHHH!???!'. 'You like Fuyuka ...? Don't you already have this fella!?', demanded Natsuki, shaking the frozen Haruka lol. Akiho calmly explained that it's true but from the start it's been Haruka who's been closing after her. She added that Fuyuka and Haruka's different, Fuyuka's more like a girl, more matured, understanding, has boobs lol, gentle and mild, to say that she changed her feelings, it's not unexpected. Natsuki had no choice but to agree while Haruka was whinning out for Akiho lol. Besides, Akiho said that she heard that both Fuyuka and Natsuki had not 'consummate' their relationship yet so it's not of Natsuki's business that she's courting Fuyuka. Taunting Natsuki, Akiho added that if she likes someone she will make her hers quickly, just like this ... making her purpose clear of kissing Fuyuka. Just then, Reiko-sensei and Ayano-sensei were alerted by the noises the fangirls made, found out that Haruka and Natsuki were in a 'fight' at the rooftop and went to stop them.
Natsuki lunged forward and slapped Akiho, declaring that Fuyuka's hers and she would never give Fuyuka to Akiho. Haruka's pissed that Natsuki slapped her Akiho as Natsuki pulled Fuyuka towards her ... then Fuyuka punched Natsuki lol. Fuyuka yelled out that Akiho's fault but all because of Natsuki's wishy-washy attitude that she couldn't figure out what's Natsuki's feelings and had to ask for Akiho's advices. Understanding the situation, Reiko-sensei and Ayano-sensei sent the watching fangirls away and closed the door. Akiho told Fuyuka not to get so worked up and explained she had did the earlier action on purpose, but then the truth's out, Natsuki IS in love with Fuyuka. Akiho continued to question why Natsuki kept her distance from Fuyuka if so. Natsuki explained that she used to fall in love with one of the screaming fangirls of hers, the girl also replied that she likes her so Natsuki thought that they could go out seriously together.
But just when the girl knew that Natsuki's serious, she became afraid and avoided Natsuki all together. From then, Natsuki realized that people's 'like' has different levels. After that, meeting Fuyuka, from the start Natsuki thought that Fuyuka's cute and wanted to tease her. As time pass, as they hung out together more, the 'like' became more ... But Natsuki knew that Fuyuka had only began healing from a previous 'scare' and if she were to be passionate in her actions, she feared she might be hated by Fuyuka and was confused. Fuyuka's touched by Natsuki's words and thought to herself that the more each other like each other, the more insecured they become and fear to touch each other. They were harbouring the same feelings but both afraid to move a step. Akiho grasped that everything's fine now and told Haruka to leave them. Haruka's still confused about everything lol and asked Akiho what's all about.
Akiho explained that the Big Bad Wolf fell seriously in love with Little Red Riding Hood and thus couldn't bare to 'eat' her up ... something like that lol. Haruka still don't get it lol. Akiho then apologized to Haruka about scaring her that she likes Fuyuka, Haruka agreed about the scare. Akiho added that but then she trusted Haruka to be understanding about it and assured the only one she likes is Haruka. Haruka's delighted about it and replied that she did trusted Akiho earlier and that's why she's fine lol. Akiho teased Haruka that it doesn't seem so from Haruka's 'stoned' and whinny expressions earlier lol.
Track 04. 不安 [Insecurity] ;
Picking up from the rooftop, Fuyuka apologized to Natsuki and confessed she's afraid too and only merely waited for Natsuki to take action. So then, Fuyuka affirmed to Natsuki she likes her ... and it's the 'carnal desire' kind of 'like' she declared LOL. Fuyuka continued that isn't that desire expected? ... because of 'like', she would want to know everything of Natsuki and to touch her everything ... to the extent of wanting to be one with her and grasping tightly to her side, never letting go. Natsuki smiled and replied that she wanted too. Kissing Fuyuka, Natsuki too confessed she likes Fuyuka just like wanting to be one with her. With their feelings sorted out, they giggled and Fuyuka once again invited Natsuki to her home on Saturday and she's alone at home too. Natsuki happily agreed to go and Fuyuka breathed a sigh of relief that their 'like' were the same.
Fuyuka learnt that although there were many different levels of 'like', one should not be wishy-washy, merely wait and be afraid to make the first step but be able to pick the courage and convey the feelings to the other party. Fuyuka teased Natsuki about looking forward to a 'fun-filling' scene this Saturday and left Natsuki going 'EHHHH!??' probably confused cos she's supposed to be the lead!? LOL. Natsuki even used the more feminine/neutral 'watashi' instead of her boyish 'boku' here lol.
The manga ended more funny, an extract from the first bed scene between Fuyuka and Natsuki on Saturday, Fuyuka surprisingly is the lead [in Yaoi terms, Seme lol] and Natsuki's the bottom, [Uke! lol] held against the bed. Fuyuka was like in 'heh heh heh' mode assuring Natsuki that it's alright because she did some reading and research about it and Natsuki went 'EHHHH!??!', confused lol.
Hope you enjoyed this Drama CD as much as I do, hopefully, more of such Drama CDs in future XD. Cya.
YES 933 Bao Chang Hui 2007 @ Millenia Walk
[Posted @ 10:36 PM] EDIT: Photos of YanZi & others at Millenia Walk updated at the bottom of the post, please scroll down!!!
Been exercising lately ... since there's not much to do online already lol.
Won't be around tommorrow cos ;
９３３醉心龙虎榜街头爆唱会]将在８月２５日（六）晚上７点在Millenia Walk举行.
933 Zui Xing Long Hu Bang Jie Tou Bao Chang Hui will be held on 25th August [Saturday], 7 PM at Millenia Walk.
Yes, I'm going there and no I'm not going to KKnMs Chara-Fest 2007 lol, I don't think I'm hooked on any stuff yet ... okay I DID consider purchasing some figurines after I saw this LOL. Which Shizuru-sama fan's heart won't leap after seeing that!?!???!!!
Anyways, I think I'll be queuing there like a loyal YanZi fan at 11 AM or earlier, depends la. If you're a YanZi fan, well, cya there!
Oh YanZi will be going to the Campus SuperStar 2 recording after this event ... so if you're rich enough, take a cab home and catch it on TV? LoL.
EDIT: Juz came back from Millenia Walk, watched Campus SuperStar 2 LIVE on Channel U and went to bath hahaha. Here's some photos;
It started to rain when Mi Lu Pin started singing lol, then became even heavier when it's Chen Diya's turn but after YanZi went on stage, rain stopped, thank clouds!
YanZi sung two songs, 'Wo Huai Nian De' and 'Ni Guang', before that she sung the theme song, 'Yi Ren Yi Ban' for movie, 881 with Eric Ng and Wu JiaHui. Very nice~~! Haha.
[Drama CD] Haru, Natsu, Aki, Fuyu - Gyakushuu no Akazukin-chan Part 1
[Posted @ 2:35 PM]
Yo, kinda feeling sick last weekend and early this week, Support the original by click here to purchase 春夏秋冬ドラマCD 逆襲の赤ズキンチャン [Haru Natsu Aki Fuyu Drama CD Gyakushuu no Akazukin-chan] loosely translated as 'Little Red Riding Hood's Counterback'.
English Title: Haru, Natsu, Aki, Fuyu Drama CD Gyakushuu no Akazukin-chan
Japanese Title: 春夏秋冬ドラマCD 逆襲の赤ズキンチャン
By Zaou Tashi + Eiki Eiki.
CD Tracks;
01. 出会い [Rendezvous]
02. 衝撃 [Shock]
03. 揺れる思い [Jolted Feelings]
04. 不安 [Insecurity]
05. 仲直り [Reconciliation] <- Basically the casts of the Drama CD talks about the making and stuff, not sure what it's all about lol.
Main Seiyuu Cast;
01. 川澄綾子 Kawasumi Ayako as Matsuzaka Natsuki [Also Seiyuu for Sakuraba Aoi in Ai Yori Aoshi, Saber in Fate/stay Night, Himemiya Chikane in Kannazuki no Miko, Misaka Kaori in Kanon]
02. 能登麻美子 Noto Mamiko as Takashima Fuyuka [Also Seiyuu for Miyazaki Nodoka in Negima, Todou Shimako in Maria-sama ga Miteru, Kikugawa Yukino in Mai HiME/Otome, Tsukamoto Yakumo in School Rumble]
03. 田村ゆかり Tamura Yukari as Shiraki Haruka [Also Seiyuu for Kurusu Tomari in Kashimashi ~Girl Meets Girl~, Takamachi Nanoha in Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha, Sugiura Midori in Mai HiME/Otome]
04. 新谷良子 Shintani Ryoko as Shouya Akiho [Also Seiyuu for Senou Aoi in Mai HiME/Otome, Sakuraba Milfeulle in Galaxy Angel]
05. 川上とも子 Kawakami Tomoko as Reiko-sensei [Also Seiyuu for Soi Fong in Bleach, Kurata Sayuri in Kanon]
06. 那須めぐみ Nasu Megumi as Ayano-sensei [Also Seiyuu for Kashiwagi Sae in Peach Girl]
I did promised to review and at the same time summarize this Drama CD, basically it's very similar to the three chapters in Yuri Hime 5, 6 and 7, a little bit from the front part of Part A and back part of Part C of 'First Kiss' chapters from Yuri Shimai 5 and Yuri Hime 2.
Track 01. 出会い [Rendezvous] ;
The first part of the track can be read together with Lililicious scanlation of 'First Kiss' Part A because basically the conversation's between Reiko and Fuyuka were extracted from there but in the middle of the conversation, it's taken from the backpart of Part C of 'First Kiss' chapter which was not translated as yet. The track started with a story-like opening, 'Somewhere, there's a She-Wolf who fell in love at first sight with Little Red Riding Hood. At first, Little Red Riding Hood's terrified of She-Wolf ... as time passes, unconsciously, she fell in love with She-Wolf. That's why it's a serious matter ...' - Cue Drama CD title -
Takashima Fuyuka went to Reiko-sensei for advice regarding the 'She-Wolf', Matsuzaka Natsuki. Reiko-sensei jokingly asked what did Natsuki did to her, 'Sexually harassment? Stalking? Steal your underwear?' lol. Fuyuka actually replied honestly that even though Natsuki did all what Reiko-sensei listed LOL. Fuyuka's troubled that she wouldn't be able to live a normal school life because she was both 'respected' and hated by people and Natsuki's fangirls respectively. Even so, Fuyuka admitted that she does feel comfortable with Natsuki and wondered if the feeling she had for Natsuki's only friendship or even something real. Reiko-sensei replied that she doesn't negate that the feeling might be the latter and she understood Fuyuka's hesitation. But sometimes at some point of time, true feelings will show up so she adviced Fuyuka to trust her own feelings and go for it. It was then implied in this track that Reiko-sensei and Ayano-sensei were 'together' at that point of time =).
Pumped with Reiko-sensei's words of advice, Fuyuka believed that it's a sign of 'GO!' for her lol, that's why, she decided not to run away from Natsuki anymore. Fuyuka then went to look for Natsuki, Natsuki greeted her, proceeded on to hug her at the same time exclaiming Fuyuka's cuteness, expecting Fuyuka to push her away and reprimand her. But that never came lol, shocking Natsuki. Moment later, Fuyuka merely asked if Natsuki's free tomorrow as it's Saturday and invited her to her home to play. Excited that it's the first time to Fuyuka's house, Natsuki wondered what to bring to give a good impression on Fuyuka's family. Fuyuka said it's okay because her family will be out tomorrow and there'll be noone home ... !! 'I'll be waiting for you tomorrow', Fuyuka ended LOL, that was like so suggestive that their classmates were feeling the UP 'sensations' lol. So on Saturday, Fuyuka sent her family off and laid her battle plans not to run away from Natsuki and her feelings and accept all of Natsuki! With that, Fuyuka's ready for Natsuki! LoL.
Despite all, Natsuki bought some cake over and they went on to Fuyuka's room where they had very very normal time of eating cake, drinking tea, flipping through Fuyuka's baby photo albums and lastly watching a THREE HOUR DVD movie. With that, Natsuki left when the sky's dark at Fuyuka's reluctance. 'W-wait a min! Two people in love, in the privacy of a room and only both of them in the house, isn't something SUPPOSED to happen!?', Fuyuka exclaimed LOL. 'N-not even a kiss, what's the meaning of this!? Even though I had prepared with determination myself for you, Natsuki, what are you thinking!?', she added lol. Fuyuka's will began to waver as she began to think that the person who's serious was only her ...
Track 02. 衝撃 [Shock] ;
Continuing from track 1, the next day, Natsuki's entertianing her fangirls while Fuyuka's suffering from insomnia from worrying and thought to herself that Natsuki treated all the girls well and maybe with her, she only thought of her as someone in the same plight and hence treated her well. Thinking deeply into her thoughts, Fuyuka recalled that she hadn't been touched by Natsuki often recently and wondered if Natsuki's getting sick of her. A shriek from a fangirl the opposite direction jolted her out of her musings, seemed like Shiraki Haruka [See Expressions of Love scanlation in Yuri Shimai 2 from Lililicious] who's as popular as Natsuki with the ability to grope girls' boobs at a terrifying speed also known as the She-Panther had arrived. She-Wolf, Natsuki and She-Panther, Haruka, I assumed were nemesis from the start, started calling names, with Natsuki calling Haruka 'Flat Chested' and Haruka calling Natsuki 'O-shaped Legs' to move outta each other's way lol. As the fangirls were screaming supports to their XX-samas, both Fuyuka and Shouya Akiho sighed at her troubles and her partner's stupidity respectively.
Fuyuka then realized that she's looking at the rumoured lover of Haruka. Akiho smiled at Fuyuka and greeted her. Surprised that Akiho knew her name, it's seemed like they were in the same situation of being respected and yet hated by fangirls of Natsuki and Haruka who were both popular idols. In mist of the quarreling between Natsuki and Haruka, Akiho suggested that they go to the rooftop for some peace and quiet. In Fuyuka's mind, she's wondering if Akiho and Haruka are really lovers or merely just rumours like herself and Natsuki. With that, Fuyuka blurted out her question, 'Is it really true that the both of you 'did' it?' LOL. Flustered by Fuyuka's directness, Akiho wanted to reject but seeing Fuyuka's seriousness, she admitted. Excited, Fuyuka asked when they did it and how? LoL. Akiho replied that why the time she knew what's happening, it's done LOL. [The manga even provided the flashbacks of Haruka's 'May I touch your boobs' to 'Eating Akiho out' scenario lol]
As Fuyuka's marveling about it, Akiho asked about Fuyuka's relationship with Natsuki and Fuyuka related her situation to her. After that, Akiho consoled Fuyuka by stating that friendship and love were tough between same-sex relations. Sometimes things get complicated when the love seemed to be one-sided and the other just need support. Fuyuka confessed that that time her 'like' and Natsuki's 'like' were different and wondered that the distance between them is irreversible ... Just then, the bell rang, by then Akiho and Fuyuka had a friendship bonded between them as they had something in common to talk about. A few days later, Natsuki's feeling the distance as Fuyuka's not around her often. One of the classmates told Natsuki when she's looking that Fuyuka's out with Akiho and that recently they have been together frequently. Pissed, Natsuki went to Akiho's class to look for her, Haruka replied that Akiho's not around and asked why she's looking for her.
Filled with jealousy, Natsuki claimed that Akiho's suspiciously with Fuyuka and demanded Fuyuka's whereabouts. Haruka's honestly clueless about the situation. Natsuki then blamed Haruka for Fuyuka's disappearance, Haruka retorted back about her Akiho and vice versa. Haruka added that Natsuki's getting way too worked up just because Fuyuka was gone for a while and sarcastically wondered if it's because their relationship's not 'secured' with trust. Royally pissed, Natsuki grabbed Haruka's collar in anger, Haruka realized she hit the jackpot. As Natsuki's about to slap Haruka, Haruka stopped the blow and they decided to continue their fight somewhere else because people were watching.
That's all for Track 1 and 2, I'll continue Track 3 and 4 summaries next week ...
I really enjoyed the Drama CD, lol especially Kawasumi Ayako portrayal of Natsuki, just sooo cute~~. It's a fun and light hearted Drama CD, not much tension, fun fluff, more in the 2 other tracks.
Random updates; to prove my support for imports, I've began to import from amazon using vPostUSA lol, wow, it's the first time I used their services ... and probably start importing more as Seven Seas releases their Strawberry Line series towards the end of the year. Start selecting some nice shoujo-ai DVDs in my collection, I ordered Kannazuki no Miko DVD Box set [It's not licensed by ODEX! LoL] from amazon already, coming in early next month~ Can't wait~!
Here's the poll results;
Majority's from the 13-17, and 3 under 12?! O_O lol, thanks for supporting my blog =).
I've been watching the Japanese Drama for this Summer too, like 'Life', 'Papa to Musume no Nanakakan', 'Hanazakari no Kimitachi e', 'Renai Shindan' and 'Yama Onna Kabe Onna' XD, so please vote in the blog poll of the fave theme song you like for Song of the Month, September!
Singapore Fireworks Celebrations 2007
[Posted 2:34 PM]
Went out to Marina Square with M, M's BF and LC last night to watch fireworks at Marina Bay/Esplanade ... very nice, I get to video it on my handphone and uploaded the first part of it on youtube and the second part just now so it'll take a while for youtube to process it, it's just like 15mins but very enjoyable.
Hope you enjoyed it on video as much as I do lol, sorry for the voices and mine ... too excited, I just kept talking to myself hahaha.
Oh I'll be posting up the review and summary for 'Haru, Natsu, Aki, Fuyu Drama CD Gyakushuu no Akazukin-chan' tďH~h}CD tP̐ԃYL` by Zaou Tashi + Eiki Eiki Part 1 later =).
Cya!
EDIT: Part 2's up now, just click on my youtube nick there to see the other one.
... just another 20mins and the LIVE Telecast of the National Day Parade will be on Channel 5 heh ... those non-Singaporeans can still catch it ... online =), click here to go in the site.
So what's so special about this year's NDP? Well read here lol, I think this year's NDP is to be reckon with =).
Eh I sung Stefanie Sun Yan Zi's 'We Will Get There' aka Neg In Mandarin ... but I can't seem to upload it now .. so I'll update it later k? It's up now =), kinda lousy.
Yuri Hime S Vol1 - Honey Crush
[Posted @ 5:00 PM]
Regarding the post about ODEX, let's not venture there anymore ne? More focus on shoujo-ai/yuri manga/game/drama reviews, translations and other stuff ... safe =).
Wanted to start reviewing on the stories in the Summer 2007 issue of Yuri Hime S Volume 1 but then Dynasty Scans already released one of the stories from the magazine and planning to finish the whole issue so I figured I won't do it anymore lol. But I really liked one of the stories from Volume 1, 'Honey Crush' by Tsubaki Asu also mangaka for 'He Is My Master' and the two main characters graced the cover of the issue =).
Since the first release's not 'Honey Crush', I'll just sneakily review this on-going series in Yuri Hime S =).
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The story starts with a girl named Amemiya Mitsu [The girl in the sailor uniform aka seifuku] who fell in love with a girl, Misakura Madoka [The girl with long hair in the background behind Mitsu] who's not from her school. Mitsu couldn't gather the courage to talk to her and could only watch from afar after school. She yearned she could be nearer or at least be a friend to her dream girl and loathed the fact that she's a girl and obviously girls do not confess to girls lol. Blissfully engrossed in the beauty of Madoka, Mitsu met with an accident which leaves her ... dead lol. However, it seemed that her spirit's still on earth, flustered, Mitsu realized that she had to attain nirvana but ... how?
Before Mitsu knew it, she's in front of Madoka's house and later in Madoka's room ... where she witnessed Madoka changing her clothes lol. Spurting blood from her nose, she sighed, 'It's okay if I died this way ...' LOL. Mitsu began taking down notes of her beloved Madoka and decided that she wouldn't rest well without knowing more about Madoka and so she started her life as a/an invisible spirit! with Madoka. Taking baths with Madoka, commenting her boobs' size, watching her change and sleeping on the same bed, Mitsu felt really blissful. One day, Mitsu by accident found out that she could make people even though they can't see her, feel her presence/pressure if she touches one. With a really lol sinister smile at her new found 'powers', Mitsu chased away all Madoka's admirers. Life's good as a spirit, Mitsu felt, Madoka's now hers and only hers.
However, later the teacher announced that a transferred student to their class and she's Nohisa Kyouko who later turned out to be Mitsu's competitor for Madoka's love. It seemed like Kyouko knew Madoka as they were neighbours when they were younger. Still deeply in love with Madoka, Kyouko claimed that they even swore marry each other. Madoka then remembered Kyouko and unexpectedly dashed Kyouko's heart by then realizing that the Kyou-chan she knew was actually a girl LOL. Briefly dashed, Kyouko came back by seriously stating that her feelings for Madoka will not change and confessed she likes Madoka.
Mitsu of course protested and Kyouko surprisingly could hear/see Mitsu but then quickly realized that Mitsu's a spirit. Mitsu was agitated by the turn of events, blaming herself for being too careless in thinking of chasing away guys but not girls lol yet Mitsu admired Kyouko's courage to confess to Madoka even though they were girls. Meanwhile, Kyouko's pissed off that Mitsu kept sticking to Madoka like glue and to gain 'first blood', Kyouko asked if Madoka knew anyone from the school [Mitsu's school] opposite them.
Madoka replied no lol. Mitsu was depressed and reminded of the fact she's nobody to Madoka and Kyouko rubbed the fact in by flashing the statement at her lol. At the changing room, Kyouko's about to witness Madoka in lingerie view when Mitsu appeared and blocked the view LOL.
Kyouko got back to Mitsu later by saying that Madoka and her used to kiss alot when they were young and Madoka confirmed that lol. Smirking, Kyouko stated that she also took Madoka's first kiss LOL. Kyouko later asked if Madoka had kissed anyone else, Madoka replied no and Kyouko suggested they kiss ... this time the 'adult' way.
Mitsu protested violently by pulling Kyouko's shirt, hitting her head and ... pulling her cheeks making Madoka giggled at the sight LOL. Pissed and unable to stop herself anymore, Kyouko chased after Mitsu planning to perhaps hammer her lol. A while later, Kyouko managed to grab hold of Mitsu and told her to give up on Madoka because only a live person could give Madoka happiness. Kyouko started lecturing Mitsu that it's up to Madoka to choose who she wants to be with and if Mitsu kept obstructing, Madoka will never find happiness and if Mitsu really wish Madoka for the best ... however before Kyouko could finish, Mitsu started bawling that she knew but couldn't stop herself. Looking at the crying Mitsu, Kyouko began comforting Mitsu and apologized for her frank words. Mitsu then confessed that she seriously really likes Madoka.
Kyouko understood Mitsu's feelings and replied that she too likes Madoka and feelings are not easily changed. Just then, Madoka walked up to them with a GUY beside her ... and introduced HIM as her BOYfriend lol. It was then explained that while Kyouko and Mitsu were away, Yamada-kun and Madoka met by coincidence and after chatting, realized their feelings for each other. Off Madoka went on her date with Yamada-kun leaving the stunned Kyouko and Mitsu crying their hearts out and blaming each other lol. I love the conversation between Kyouko and Mitsu at the end;
- Madoka left smiling with Yamada-kun on a date -
Mitsu: 'While I'm away, an unknown boy ...'
Kyouko: *Shocked beyond words*
Mitsu: 'It's always been me in charge of chasing the admirers away, now how are you going to repay me!?'
Kyouko: 'Get your facts right! If not for you obstructing me just now, I would had been with Madoka already!'
LOL they're both so cute, I'm expecting them to end up together in the end ... since their friendship!? ... see you in the next issue! XD such a tease. It's a really unexpecting twist ... lol, once rivals in love ... turn to lovers next time?
Expect more of such reviews/summaries in the upcoming weeks, from selected Yuri Hime series like Taishi Zaou & Eiki Eiki's works, ChiRan's works and Hiyori Otsu's works. I'm thinking of reviewing 'Hatsu Koi Shimai', I know it's licensed by Seven Seas, well think of it as promoting the title like I did with 'Strawberry Panic!' and hopefully more people will like and buy the title =).
Ohh, looks like Seven Seas updated their site with release dates of the newly acquired titles, see here, 'Hatsu Koi Shimai' aka 'First Love Sisters' and 'Voiceful' Volume 1 are in the December 2007 line up XD but it might be a tentative date ... yet I'm really looking forward to December ... uh not to forget November ... 'Strawberry Panic!' manga! ... heh ... and October ... kyaaaahh~~!
Oh yeah, Kashimashi ~Girl Meets Girl~ Volume 3's out ... and seemed to be up in Takashimaya's Kinokuniya ... YAY, probably going to town this weekend or something =).
[Manga] Hatsu Koi Shimai Chapter 1 
Kyoushiro to Towa no Sora Volume 5 DVD Special 
August 2007 Purchases 
YES 933 Bao Chang Hui 2007 @ Millenia Walk 
Yuri Hime S Vol1 - Honey Crush 
