Monday, January 22, 2007

   Anime Singles, Drama CDs and OST Purchases From Play-asia
[Posted @ 9:55 PM]
Woohoo, it's my first time purchasing something online ... okay ... GV tickets doesn't count lol. Anyways, I decided to test out the guilty pleasure of purchasing anime cds online ... boy, now I'm hooked lol. I wanna do it again!! Perhaps ... after I saved enough money haha, spent around S$200 on 8 Anime Singles, Drama CDs and an OST in this purchase.



WOOHOO, saw this awesome package on my messy desk when I came home from work just now. I didn't immediately opened it ... I went to eat, feed parrots, bathe then I opened it lol. I think I can't bare to dirty the precious loads inside.



I can almost touch it ... actually I did. I took out the CDs, flipped around to check the conditions and all clear before I put in back and took this shot lol.



[TOP Left to Right] Kannazuki no Miko Drama CD - 'Kimi no Mau Butai', Kannazuki no Miko Single - 'Re-Sublimity' and Strawberry Panic! OP2 Single - 'Kuchibiru Hakuchumu'.

[BOTTOM Left to Right] Strawberry Panic! 'Himitsu Dolls' [CD+DVD], Strawberry Panic! 'Ichigo Tsumi Monogatari' [CD+DVD] and Strawberry Panic! Original Soundtrack.

OOHHH, I can't even bare to open them lol.

Call me stupid or what, I don't care if the stuff I bought were expensive or what lol. Play-asia provided me the easiest payment method, which is via moneybookers. To use moneybookers, I just had to use eNETS to transfer money from my local bank [DBS] over instantly inclusive of a small fee. The whole transaction was done in a mere 15 minutes. How cool is that?

Anyways, there's still two more CDs Play-asia haven't sent me yet lol, the single for Strawberry Panic! OP1, 'Shoujo Meiro de Tsukamaete' by Misato Aki and Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru OP, 'Love Power' [CD+DVD Limited Edition] by Aice5. Estimated arrival would be before February 5th 2007 ... manz. Oh well, not like I'm in a hurry, they were pretty old stocks after all ... especially for the KnM CDs, which surprisingly they had stock XD.

Guess that's all, it's CNY soon, so not sure if I'm blogging often these few weeks, gotta look busy ... um yeah lol.

[Signing off @ 10:14 PM]
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Saturday, January 20, 2007

   Kyoushiro to Towa no Sora Ep3
[Posted @ 7:31 PM]
=O =O =O.

Kuu retold what happened in episode 2 ... about her being kidnapped away, the hot kiss between Kaon and Himiko and the savior, her prince, Kyoushiro. Kuu added that she's surprised that Kyoushiro and Setsuna were not what she thought to be Prince and Princess rather, Prince and Sword relationship. Kuu continued that ... when Kyoushiro told her to go with him together ... she ... Meanwhile, Kyoushiro, Soujirou and Mika-sama were taking baths respectively in DIFFERENT places as they told the audience some information about the Absolute Angels. In between, Kyoushiro revealed in his conversation with Jin that although he's not sure, he's confident that Kuu is ... [!? Agrh the suspence!] also, he mentioned about a promise to his 'dead' brother, ten years ago on that fateful day. Kyoushiro then sweared that he would destroy the Absolute Angels with his bare hands. Switch over to Mika who explained that it's the birth of the Absolute Angels on that fateful day. It was stated that there's four Absolute Angels, Kurausoras, Murakumo, Badoras and the yet to appear, Megingyorudo. And then, there's Kuu ...


Setsuna's having a great time cooking like a true meido character ... while Kuu's standing in a corner think-talking as usual to her Prince that Setsuna, the Princess's actually cooking! Kuu added that Setsuna looked like a true princess in anything she did ... Kuu decided to do some cooking too but ... all she made was two ... burnt sunny-side up eggs. Meanwhile, Kyoushiro's doing what usually angst characters do, playing with music, in this case, it's his violin ... [In Chikane's case, it's the piano] Anyways, when Kyoushiro entered the dining room, Setsuna rushed over asking for Kyoushiro's opinion in her cooking which was of course wonderful. Kuu then excused herself to make some coffee but she clumsily fell face flat on the vanilla cake Setsuna made. After that, Kuu think-talked to herself that she's having a bath again [LoL, she sounded like she just had two baths in her life] while Setsuna's washing her hair. Leaning over, Setsuna commented that Kuu's hair still smelt like vanilla. Kuu asked if Setsuna had been making Kyoushiro's meals ... Setsuna added that not only that but anything from bringing his tea, mending his clothes and fighting as his sword. She would do anything Kyoushiro wants ... [In the manga, I think Kuu's imagination of 'doing anything' went to the gutter lol] however in the anime, Kuu just blushed lol. Anyways, Kuu think-talked again, praising how beautiful, cute and hardworking Setsuna is. However, she's not Kyoushiro's lover, Absolute Angels and humans are not lovers ... somehow, Kuu felt sad over the fact. Meanwhile, Setsuna saw that Kuu looked a little dejected probably and give a quick kiss on Kuu's lips. Setsuna went on to innocently asked if Kuu got her energy back as Kyoushiro said that kisses can make one spirited lol.

Kuu's shocked that she was kissed by the Princess but Setsuna merely repeated if Kuu got her energy back. At the Swimming Academy in Academia, Tarurotte's having a great time revitalizing her Eternal Mana by sucking the swimming girls' mana. Soujirou's busy fishing out the swimming girls who fainted in the pool. Tarurotte then went on to bully Soujirou by demanding him to give her her dessert lol. At Higashi Getsu Fuu Majyo Gakuen [East Moon Seal Witch Academy], Kaon's tied to this machine, enduring hits from an experiment Mika-sama's having. With every hit she received, Kaon's screams got louded, Mika-sama merely watched with a smirk in her face while Himiko and another harem girl were holding to this mana detector for Mika-sama with tears in her eyes. Kyoushiro told Setsuna and Kuu that he's bringing Kuu to Maboroshi no Jyou Tou Gakuen [Illusory Castle Academy] Looking at the untouched food on the dining table, Kuu said that it's a waste ... Kyoushiro merely left the room without a word. Setsuna went on to clear the untouched food while Kuu looked on thinking to herself that Kyoushiro's seemed distant towards Setsuna. In the Seventh Public Morality Enforcement Squad trailer, Kyoushiro explained his plans to everyone, saying that to get to his school and avoid interference from Badoras and Murakumo, they will use Setsuna as the bait to use the main route while he and Kuu will use another route. Jin asked if it's alright for Kyoushiro to be separated from Kurausoras, Kyoushiro replied that it's okay and as a precaution, both of them will contact each other secretly. Yes, if it's Nii-san, he will surely do this, added Kyoushiro. Kuu had nothing but full of praise for Kyoushiro who seemed to care for the innocent students who unwittingly entangled themselves in his problems. However, Kuu added, to Setsuna, Kyoushiro seemed cold.

Back to the evil Mika-sama lair, Mika-sama ordered her mana experiment to continue even though Kaon's still weak from the previous tests. By the side, Himiko unconsciously gasped in response. Mika-sama said that HER sword would never scum to such weak torture and turned to Himiko, 'Isn't it, Himiko?' Himiko could only agreed. Meanwhile, Tarurotte's determined to take down Kurausoras and others who offended her. Kuu's happily twirling around in her new Jyou Tou Gakuen uniform. As Kyoushiro helped Kuu down the steps of the trailer, Setsuna looked as if she just witnessed them kissing but she got back to her element and gave Kyoushiro his lunch box. Kyoushiro took his lunch box and kissed Setsuna [That was random and Setsuna's reaction to that action was so ... cute! Moe!] Blushing, Kuu turned around and think-talked that no matter how many times she sees it, it's beautiful but it's just like having dinner, absorbing mana, even so ... Kyoushiro finished his deed and left with Kuu, leaving Setsuna pressing her fingers to her lips blushingly. The plan went into action as Setsuna sat alone in the trailer to the main route. Tarurotte's still searching and smelt something and went to check it out. At that time, Kuu's riding the white horse with Kyoushiro, only the two of them~ Kuu happily mused. Kuu added that it feels like a date ... or a honeymoon~ and felt so much happiness. Looking down on the lunch box Setsuna made, Kuu thought back about Setsuna's sad feelings of leaving Kyoushiro when they had been together all the time. Kyoushiro told Kuu that it's only a mission that they separate, it's not like Setsuna's his lover or partner, she's his sword, Absolute Angel, Kurausoras. Kuu probably felt surprised that Kyoushiro would coldly say those words and added that but that kiss ... Kyoushiro replied that it's only for the purpose of absorbing Eternal Mana.

Kuu asked if Setsuna could accept those facts ... Kyoushiro just leaned towards Kuu and said that the most important thing for now is ... about Kuu. Kuu think-talked to herself that the cute, capable Setsuna ... because that she's an Absolute Angel and couldn't be a lover. Kuu added that even though she's empty and boring nor a princess, she's still a human and moreover someone told her to go with him ... [I'm feeling Kuu's thankful that she's a human and there's a chance she COULD be with Kyoushiro, giving me this impression that it's too bad that Setsuna's an AA and thank god she's a human.] Anyways, Kuu began to fantasize that Kyoushiro will kiss her when they entered the dreamy Jyou Tou Gakuen, the two of them. Kyoushiro's white horse shooked Kuu outta her dream ... Kuu began to mentally beat herself for thinking such thoughts ... but she thought that it's enough that she's with Kyoushiro this way. Suddenly, the horse neighed as Tarurotte appeared. Setsuna felt that Kyoushiro's in danger and rushed there. Tarurotte explained that she could find them because there's vanilla smell on Kuu's hair lol [Must be the lingering smell from the face smashing party Kuu had on Setsuna vanilla cake]. Tarurotte began to prance around saying that however Soujirou's vanilla cake is nicer LOL, that she would take revenge for what they did to her last time so prepare to ... um Tarurotte couldn't figure the words ... Kuu kindly added, 'Meet your doom?' LOL. Tarurotte was pissed and yelled that she knew and attacked them. Just then Setsuna arrived but couldn't stop Tarurotte's attacks. To avoid the attacks, Kyoushiro steered away. Kuu slipped off the horse and into a black hole below, Kyoushiro grabbed her hand but the ground gave way and the two of them fell. - END -


Kazuya, Kyoushiro's elder brother is appearing in next episode!?

LoL, I was seriously doubling off with laughter throughout the episode ... first when I saw the bath scenes of Kyoushiro, Mika and Soujirou, I was like wtf. But what they were saying were kinda relevant, about four Absolute Angels, Setsuna's Kurausoras, Kaon's Murakumo, Tarurotte's Badoras and the yet to appear, Waruteishia's Megingjord. And, that should be it ... however ... there seemed to be one more. It's Kuu, I tell ya lol.

The Setsuna x Kuu kiss was surprising too, never expected it lol. Setsuna's feelings are really complex I tell ya, she's really weird lol, yet she's so innocent at the same time ... I really like her lol, CHOU KAWAII I tell ya. Usually I don't like meido types nor neko types but ... Setsuna's just so different, soo darn cute !! *KYAHHH~*

Oh yes, not to forget that grrr Mika-sama, treating Kaon like that ... experimenting her like she's nothing ... manz, Kaon's seiyuu, Kawasumi Ayako, really outdid herself here ... her screams of pain really sounded soooo real. Dammit, Mika-sama, dammit. Hate ya hate ya hate ya!

This episode is more of Kuu's pathetic sympathy for Setsuna, I'm starting to hate that aspect of her ... like oh, Setsuna's such poor thing, she worked so hard and Ayanokouji-san isn't appreciating it. It's sad that she's an AA and they can't be lovers. *A few moments later* Oh Ayanokouji-san and me? The two of us? It's like a date ... no, a honeymoon~ Kyahhh~~~~ *Blush*. Tsk, bitch.

Art: 8/10 [Constant.]
Story: 7/10 [Basically I'm laughing throughout the episode ... except the Kaon scenes.]
Characters: 7/10 [Setsuna's Complex]
Overall: 7/10 [I like Setsuna's closeups.]

[Signing off @ 8:36 PM]
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   Venus Versus Virus Ep2
[Posted @ 4:30 PM]
Here comes Episode 2 ... less action ... but more development.

Recapturing from last episode, Rucia probably brought the fainted Sumire back to Venus Vanguard. Still a little wobbly, Sumire staggered out. Souichirou asked if Sumire's okay for the test later, Sumire just smiled and said she'll be alright by evening ... it had always been like that. After Sumire left, Souichirou noticed that Sumire's tired form was probably because of exhaustion of turning into Berserked mode. Souichirou asked Rucia if it's really necessary to turn Sumire to Berserked mode in their fight in Episode 1. Rucia replied yeah, if not they wouldn't be able to defeat the Virus. Souichirou's a little worried for Rucia because they were still unsure of the powers Sumire possessed and it's better if they don't use it ... Rucia cut in saying that they have to, as it's a great advantage, so why not. In the end, by asking Sumire to join them, isn't their purpose just to borrow her strength? It's a waste to not use it, Rucia ended. Souichirou protested, saying Sumire can't control her powers yet and they need to test out more experiments on her if not ... Walking back, Sumire thought to herself that although she's used to her physical tiredness but that feeling of destroying the Virus ... she still can't shake it off. Sumire recalled her feelings when she's in Berserked mode, her conscious knew what she's doing ... she can't control her body. Sumire seemed fearful and a little hateful of her Berserked form ... and this forced 'job' she's in.

In Venus Vanguard, Sumire's undergoing a series of experiments to see to what degree she reacted to the anti-virus and the situation/feelings. In her Berserked mode, Sumire was trapped in this barrier to prevent her from lunging at anyone [LoL even Rucia was taken back by Sumire's evil growls]. Souichirou, Lola and Rucia were kinda pushing Sumire to her limits just because Sumire's a special case and so they must do the tests. Sumire probably felt sick of this and mumbled ... that she felt like a test rat. Sumire was placed in another test and this time Sumire or rather we can see Sumire's Berserked form with the physical body getting up to Rucia leaving Sumire's conscious body still sitting on the chair. Sumire realized she can't touch her physical body and couldn't even find the voice to call out her body to stop ... instead, she could only scream and shiver with fear. Souichirou and Lola noticed the marking on Sumire's left shoulder was different from before and had a chart of the marking in elements in which it represents. After the experiments, Sumire went back, upset that noone in Venus Vanguard understood what she's feeling and going through. It's like she's supposed and obligated to go through all these crap with no questions asked. Later in the night, Sumire ran out of Venus Vanguard, probably escaping from being experimented again to her school dorm and her friend, Mika. After Sumire's escape, Rucia and company realized that Sumire left and Rucia was okay with her out for the night and seemed to understand what Sumire's feeling.

In Mika's room, seemed like Mika invited Sumire's other friends in the room and Sumire seemed at ease with herself. Her friends asked Sumire to move back to the dorm [Sumire moved out 6 months ago] if she's not happy in Venus Vanguard, Sumire smiled and said she's considering ... her friends were delighted. Sumire's glad that her friends kept mentioning that it'll be like old times ... In school, Sumire also started to hang out with her cousin, Nene when she asked her out. Just then, Sumire saw a Virus up on a tree, looking out for preys in her school. The Virus seemed to notice Sumire but Sumire took out her repealing bracelet to confuse the Virus and it took off. Freaked out, she left the place hurriedly. While walking to her class, she saw a shadow in the corner and thought it was a Virus ... but it was just Rucia. Rucia told Sumire to go back to them, Sumire ignored the question by saying class's starting and avoided looking and went past her. Rucia told Sumire that she knows what she's thinking ... wanting to go back to her normal peaceful life, she knows all these because she hereself used to long for such moments. However, Rucia added, the now Sumire and the past Sumire's different, now she has the eye to see Virus and the Berserked mode. Even though there might be a day where Sumire might return to normal ... but it's not now. Rucia bluntly told Sumire that she wouldn't be able to return to the normal life she lead ... Sumire yelled that she doesn't understand such complex words and ran away. Later, Sumire can't help but think about what Rucia said, morever, she understood briefly what Rucia meant but doesn't want to face it probably. In class, Sumire became a little paranoid which worried her friends.

During lunch break, Sumire was still lost in Rucia's words before and her friends tried to cheer her up and it worked for Sumire for a while before she noticed the presence of the Virus from before. Sumire was stunned and fearful of her ability to see Virus and doesn't want Virus to exist in her world. Sumire took out her repelling ring but a ball knocked the ring out of her hand and into the drain. Just then, the Virus noticed Sumire and she ran away through the school's corridor. Sumire kept uttering that she doesn't want this ... ran to her classroom and took out the anti-virus gun. Indeed, the Virus noticed her and followed her, Sumire ran out of the room to avoid hurting and alerting other students probably, but Sumire shot at the Virus just outside the classroom ... kinda weird isn't it that noone noticed lol. Anyways, Sumire managed to hit the wing of the Virus but it dodged the second bullet Sumire shot and many others as the Virus lured Sumire to the rooftop. Chasing the Virus, Sumire thought to herself, she wanted to return to her normal peaceful life and her oldself. Leaving with two shots, and missed one, Sumire found herself cornered with only a shot left. Shivering and desperate as the Virus tried to attack her, Sumire shot the last anti-virus on herself, turning herself into Berserked mode [It takes a lot of courage XD]. Berserked Sumire's hands burnt the Virus's hand, causing it to spread its wings and flapped up the sky taking Sumire with it. Sumire's marking on her right thigh changed to the 'Air' element as seen in the chart and she possessed the ability to control wind.

Sumire flew above the Virus, plunged down and stabbed the Virus in midair. The Virus fell down and turned into dust ... Just then, Rucia arrived, Berserked Sumire merely said that Rucia probably smelt good/yummy or something and charged at her lol. Luckily, Rucia was prepared with the barrier she built around Sumire. However, the barrier was still not strong enough as the Berserked Sumire managed to pry open the barrier for a moment and scrapped Rucia's cheek. By the time Sumire woke up, she saw the concerned Rucia with a bruise on her cheek looking down on her. Sumire took out her hanky for Rucia to clean her cheek but Rucia said it's okay, the wind then blew Sumire's hanky away ... Sumire confessed to Rucia that she understood that she wouldn't be able to return back to normal ... After class, Sumire cheered up a bit when her friends invited her for cake and tea. Sumire also decided not to run away from the tests and probably more at peace with herself now she sorted everything out. Smelling the fragrant scent of flowers, Sumire was lead to a playground and as she climbed up the playground slide she saw a guy inside who was giggling at Sumire's klutziness. Sumire blushed at the guy's smile and thought to herself that that smile was warmer than any of the flowers there. At Venus Vanguard, Rucia and the others noticed that Sumire's cheeks were red and filled with happiness but Sumire just said it's nothing ... - END -

In this episode, we touched on Sumire's internal turmoil of not being able to return to her normal life, laughing, gossiping and giggling with her friends and fear or rather hate of Virus for interrupting her normal life. This episode also revealed Sumire's powers to convert herself to kinda 4 different elements as the mark on her left shoulder changes. It was further illustrated during her battle with a Virus in the episode as she had the powers of the 'Wind' element. In one of the experiments Rucia had for Sumire, Sumire could see what her Berserked mode was doing and that was probably the breaking point for Sumire as she tried to run away. Rucia managed to convince Sumire that it's normal to feel that way but the Sumire now is different from before so she must accept herself as now. Probably the most important development was the appearance of Kusanagi Yoshiki, the love interest of Sumire as she blushed when she saw Yoshiki for the first time and probably love at first sight for her ...

Art: 6.5/10 [Animation going down, =(]
Story: 7.5/10 [More of Sumire's internal turmoil.]
Characters: 7.5/10 [More was revealed on Sumire's berserked mode and stuff.]
Overall: 7.5/10 [It was an okay episode.]

[Signing off @ 5:26 PM]
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Wednesday, January 17, 2007

   Tours Mai Hime Volume 7 Doujinshi Page 5,6
[Posted @ 6:17 PM]
=P, my photobucket bandwidth exceeded ... must be cos of the many screenshots I took for [Kyoushiro to Towa no Sora] KTS haha. I'm lazy to change the links, so gotta wait till 25th for the bandwidth meter to reset itself. However, some other posts were alright, cos they were all different accounts heh.

Oh yeah, I'll just take out the bandwidth exceeded posts off the main page for a while and when the bandwidth's back, I'll update it again. It looks ugly with the 'Bandwidth Exceeded' words lingering all over the main page lol.

Disclaimer:

I DO NOT TRANSLATE STUFF FROM JAPANESE TO ENGLISH.
only Mandarin to English.

I do however refer to the RAW [Japanese] version sometimes when translating to kind of double check and make it more 'Real' cos i like it lol.

I DO NOT DRAW doujinshis, I got the scans from Yamibo. The author of this doujinshi is 'Doropanda Tours' hence I don't claim ANY credits for it.

Click on the pictures and out pops a window with a bigger, clearer dimension.

Please do not hotlink on forums, just paste my blog url and direct them to the Manga Page section, thanks.



Haruka seriously talked way too much ... lol so many words to translate XD. Hope you understand the word play Shizuru used in Page 6 =), if not, I could explain again.

Comments are welcome ... and to encourage XD.

Oh yes, I'll be pretty busy these few weeks ... because CHINESE NEW YEAR'S COMING~ in a month's time LoL. We're already preparing, stacking up the stocks and selling CNY plants XD so now I'm making the labels for the plants and stuff. It'll be a busy busy month.

[Signing off @ 6:30 PM]
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Saturday, January 13, 2007

   Kyoushiro to Towa no Sora Ep2
[Posted @ 7:44 PM]
Episode 2 is out ... way fast ... cos there's Kaon and Himiko angst!

Recapturing from episode 1, Kuu renarrates what happened, the kiss ... her first kiss with Kyoushiro saying it's even a bigger deal compared to her school been destroyed lol [Ungrateful bitch]. Luckily, the students and Kozue suffered only minor injuries, so no worries. Kuu's normal life has ended, something has burrowed into her empty heart to a very deep place and she ...


Whoa, they actually had a School of Infirmary in Academia and they were busy treating the students who were hurt in the blast. Kyoushiro was in one of those rooms with his arm bandaged. Setsuna's worried about Kyoushiro, he just shrugged it off saying that his elder brother would not fall down because of this that's why he wouldn't too. Kuu then knew that Kyoushiro had an elder brother. Just then, Jin came in and wanted Kyoushiro to go with them as they had leads on the target which attacked them. Kyoushiro told Kuu to ask Setsuna if she had questions. After that, Kuu and Setsuna were taking their baths together in the same bathroom. Kuu was like relating to her Prince, eh I don't know what happened, but I'm actually taking a bath right now lol. [Why the hell would she report that to her Prince!? Get him on!?] Kuu went on saying how beautiful Setsuna's naked body was ... a Princess with clothes on and still a Princess with clothes off lol. How she felt like it's like a Princess cleaning the back of a servant, Kuu added. When Kuu asked Setsuna why were they bathing. Setsuna merely replied that because Kyoushiro doesn't like dirty LOL. [Spurts water out] Kuu then asked what's the relationship between Kyoushiro and Setsuna and assumed them to be lovers. Setsuna just said no.

Kuu continued that but they had ... kissed. Setsuna answered that because she's not human, she's Zettai Tenshi, Musou no Toki no Setsuna [Absolute Angel, Setsuna, The Time of Dreams]. In this mobile caravan, Jin reported to Kyoushiro that using Kurausoras' [Setsuna's AA] senses, they managed to track down the target, Badoras [Tarurotte's AA]. Kyoushiro stated that Tarurotte's badly injured so it should be enough for just the Seventh Public Morality Enforcement Squad to take her down, with that, he left. Jin was seemed a little pissed but his smirk showed that he had something up his sleeves anyways. Meanwhile, Kuu and Setsuna were in the changing room, Kuu still can't believe that Setsuna's not human ... just because she looks like a cute girl lol and besides that hot dreamy kiss Setsuna had with Kyoushiro ... Setsuna with a deadpan expression replied that the relationship between her and Kyoushiro's not like that, it's just to absorb the energy aka mana. Setsuna explained, it's like humans eating food and cars using petrol lol. Suddenly they were attacked by ... KAON! Setsuna made the first move but Kaon easily dodged that and smacked her back. Setsuna retaliated but Kaon deflected it and summoned her sword to slash Setsuna's left arm. While Setsuna's distracted, Kaon's mecha AA grabbed Kuu and they took off before Kyoushiro and the rest got to the scene.

Kyoushiro suspected it to be that moon fella as Tarurotte was injured. At the Higashi Getsu Fuu Majyo Gakuen [East Moon Seal Witch Academy], Kuu awaken and noticed a blond megane girl, Himiko buttoning her top. Kuu gasped in embarrassment ... so did Himiko who was probably suprised lol. Himiko then turned and looked at Kuu, Kuu too looked back and they said 'SORRY!' in unison lol. Kuu tried to remember what happened to her, who Himiko was and why was she in this school like shrine. When Himiko told Kuu her name, Kuu asked what's Himiko's surname ... Himiko looked sad and replied that it's just Himiko and that's the name her current ... Mika-sama gave it to her. [Ohh does it mean Himiko had other Masters before Mika-sama!?] Himiko was ordered by Mika-sama to bring Kuu to meet Mika's Sword, Murakumo. They arrived at a huge outdoor bath ... Himiko called out to a figure semi-submerged in the water, 'Kaon-chan.' Kaon got up and walked towards Himiko who had her yukata prepared for her to slip on. After Himiko had tied the yukata, Kaon leaned forward to Himiko and thanked her ... Himiko blushed and looked away. Kaon just smiled at the response and went to address Kuu. [Kaon's quite flirty ... wish Chikane's more like her haha]

Kuu was amazed by Kaon's appearance ... comparing her to a Princess [Hime-sama] ... no, more like a Queen [Joou], Her Majesty [Joou-sama!] instead! Meanwhile the members in the Seventh Public Morality Enforcement Squad lost the tracks of their target, Badoras. Seemed like a guy named Soujirou, who had a huge cross scar on his face saved Tarurotte. Back to the shrine, Kuu was faced with the vision of beauty, Kaon in front of her, in her mind, she think-talked that Setsuna was beautiful like an angel however, Kaon gave her a feeling of strictness and tranquility just like as if she's the Moon Queen sent down to protect the earth ... however this person's not human too isn't it? Kaon apologized for 'forcing' Kuu to her place and introduced herself as Zettai Tenshi, Kaon, Murakumo no Tsurugi, Tsuki no Rasen no Kaon[Absolute Angel, Kaon, The Sword of Murakumo, The Kaon of the Moon Spiral]. Kaon went on to ask how much Kuu knew about Absolute Angels, Kuu replied, um, not human, could summon huge limbs and kiss, it's like eating ... As Kyoushiro and Setsuna were riding on the white horse to save Kuu, Kaon showed Kuu a clip starring Kaon on the creation, the powers of destruction of an Absolute Angel. Kaon explained that long ago, humans had been wanting to create a superpower human, who will not age and will forever never be destroyed - in other words, an Angel. After a long series of experiments, they finally created a human with the body of steel, 'Koutetsu Tenshi' [Steel Angel].

With this successful experiment, the project went further, like body of regeneration, 'Zettai Linne' [Absolute Regeneration], energy to destroy any matter, 'Zettai Senmetsu' [Absolute Annihilation], ability to shift/slice great matters, 'Zettai Ten' [Absolute Revolution] and the result was the creation of an indestructible being - 'Zettai Tenshi' [Absolute Angel]. However, to power these abilities/aura, the Absolute Angel have to absorb, 'Zettai Energy' [Eternal Mana]. Eternal Mana is found within the human, mainly 'Inochi no Chikara' [Life Force] and 'Ishi no Chikara' [Will Force] and so the easiest way to absorb Mana is to kiss. Kuu then asked why Kaon had told her about Absolute Angels, as Kaon was about to reply, she suddenly collapsed. It seemed like Kaon had hurted her back and blood had smudged the white yukata. Himiko rushed over to the kneeling Kaon and said that it must be that Kaon had not absorb Eternal Mana. Kaon refused when Himiko wanted to give her her Mana. Himiko protested, saying Kaon's Mika-sama's Sword after all. Kaon's injury got worse, not waiting for Kaon to agree, Himiko kissed Kaon, her Mana flowing into Kaon. At the side, Kuu was shocked when she saw the scene, 'A kiss again, a kiss between a girl and a girl!' [LOL!] From the tower of one of the buildings, Mika-sama too witnessed the mana absorbing scene between Kaon and Himiko and she doesn't look happy at all. Anyways, Kuu went on to describe the kiss between Kaon and Himiko, saying that she saw this kind of scene in one of Kozue's manga. But it's her first time to see this in real-life with her eyes, this forbidden love and profound mystery between girls ... and it's so beautiful.

After giving her Mana to Kaon, Himiko collapsed, breathing hard but smiled at Kaon to show that she's alright. Kaon was grateful to Himiko, thanked and hugged her. Kuu was stunned, it's not a kiss, only just absorbing mana but it could be on par with the sparkling kiss between the Prince and Princess. Kaon asked if it's weird ... Kuu replied no, and that it was beautiful, very beautiful. Kaon thanked Kuu. Kuu assumed that Kaon and Himiko were lovers since they ... Kaon cut in saying 'No, I'm not.' Suddenly, the seals protected the shrine were burnt, meaning there're intruders. Over at the other side, Soujirou kissed the unconscious Tarurotte to give her his mana when Tarurotte realized who's kissing her, she pushed Soujirou away lol. She then scolded him not kissing her without her permission with wiping her mouth lol. When Soujirou tried to touch Tarurotte, she kicked him away again, however, she was still weak and fainted, luckily Soujirou managed to catch her before she fell. Back to the shrine, the intruder was none other than Setsuna who demanded Kaon to return Kuu back to her as Kuu's Kyoushiro's lol. Kaon just told her to leave. Setsuna threatened Kaon by hinting that she'll take Himiko away then. Pissed and knowing she had to fight, Kaon summoned her AA, Murakumo out, Setsuna too summoned her AA, Kurausoras and exchanged blows. Kaon's clearly the stronger opponent but because the still weak Himiko gasped out of pain in her arms, Kaon was distracted. Setsuna took this chance to strike back and called for Kyoushiro.

Kyoushiro entered the scene on his LOL flying white horse ... yelling, 'HUAR!' [God this is killing me LOL]. Kyoushiro found no purpose in fighting anymore, told Setsuna to stop and carried Kuu off on his white horse and flew ... off on the horse. Setsuna's AA turned the white horse to some flying aircraft ... and they left. Kaon, still holding on to Himiko could only see them leave. Himiko awoke for a moment, cuddling closer to Kaon, whispering, 'Kaon-chan.' Kaon could only apologized to Himiko, probably for hurting her and knowing what her failure to keep Kuu had installed for them. In the hall of Mika-sama's mansion perhaps, Mika-sama was sitting on her throne-chair with her harem girls surrounding her as she demanded who was at fault for the failure of Kuu's escape. Kaon, kneeling, said it was her fault. Mika-sama repeated her question, WHO was at fault? Kaon, holding on said it was her fault. Suddenly, Himiko appeared from the back of the room, saying it's her fault. Mika-sama probably had her servants to get Himiko to her. Himiko was still weaken from her state and was panting really hard just by saying some lines. Taking out her whip, Mika-sama beckoned Himiko to walk over to her side. Kaon looked very upset and sorrow-looking. Using her whip to lift the kneeling Himiko's chin, Mika-sama said with this smirking, evil expression that so, it's your fault huh. Himiko confirmed that statement, presented her arms and begged Mika-sama to punish her. [!?] Standing up, Mika-sama told Himiko to follow her ... probably to the punishment room and Kaon protested. Mika-sama merely asked Kaon who sword is she. Kaon lowed her head and kneeled back down saying she's Mika-sama's Loyal Sword, Murakumo no Kaon.

Mika-sama smirked at the response, Himiko just looked 'dead' and Kaon's eyes were grieving. Mika-sama then continued her way, calling Himiko to follow her. The harem girls were like giggling with gee and insulting Himiko while Kaon could only grind her teeth to control her temper. [Himiko was wearing the same uniform as the girls from Mika-sama's harem so it's confirmed that Himiko's one of Mika-sama's property.] Meanwhile, Kuu, Kyoushiro and Setsuna managed to escape safely, stopping over at a lake for the white horse to drink some water. [Hey, flying needs energy too!] Kyoushiro was playing his violin while Kuu recalled what Kyoushiro told her before. Kyoushiro said that he want to stop Kaon and Himiko, those Absolute Angels. He added that Absolute Angel, Murakumo and Badoras had absorbed the mana of the innocent students. With those powers, Academia could be in danger no, rather the whole world could be in danger. Kyoushiro continued saying that the powers of Absolute Angels are Absolute/Unlimited with those powers, they could be God or Devil. Hence, only another Absolute Angel could stop an Absolute Angel, that's why he would stop them, he had to, definitely. Back to present, Kyoushiro stopped playing and asked Kuu to lend him her power. Kyoushiro merely stretched out his hand to Kuu and said, 'Let's go ... together.' Kuu accepted Kyoushiro's hand although she doesn't understand what happened, but she believed that Kyoushiro's the wind ... the strong wind who will blow her away ... that's why ... 'Yes.' - END - [Seriously, I'm sick of the 'Let's go ... together.' line, argh, anymore in Ep3 and I'll smash ... um some paper! [I got a feeling it will happen]


Episode 3 preview, Setsuna cooks!? She's a Meido type after all! What is a maid who can't cook, do laundry and lets her master do anything to her ...

It's highly possible that Kuu's an Absolute Angel. After thinking, maybe she could be a Key to unlocking the most powerful one AA because her marking was different from the other AAs anyways, it's that or something that will ultimately lead to world destruction haha. Oh yes ... I suspect Kuu might be Kyoushiro's brother aka the Prince from Kuu's dream, Kazuya's Absolute Angel/Key ... and that might explain the wings spurting out of Kuu, Kuu in crucified pose with an unknown AA behind her, the battle/stabbing between Kyoushiro and Kuu in the OP!!! To support the theory, Kaon was about to say something when she suddenly stopped because of her injuries, what was she trying to say? Why did she tell Kuu all these stuff about Absolute Angels? Remember in Episode 1 where Tarurotte was about to suck the mana of Kuu, when she suddenly stopped and demanded who/what Kuu was. Another point was that the AAs had a marking on different parts of their body and they had this symbol which reacted when they summoned the AA mecha out. For example, Setsuna's was the 'Bell' which tinkled each time she summoned out her AA and Kaon's 'Crescent Moon' earring. Similiarly in the OP, Kuu had this horse keychain so I suspect that was the symbol for Kuu however, that might just be Kyoushiro's white horse symbol ... or something Kyoushiro gave her lol. Argh, I'm getting messy lol. Anyways, they were just my predictions ... haha.

Then again, Kyoushiro does have some brother complex ... as in the episode, he said that if his brother could stand it, he could too ... this shows how competitive he was lol. So how will this turn out? I kinda dislike Setsuna's total submission [Although she's a meido type and they were supposed to act that way ...] to Kyoushiro, asking if Kyoushiro would be happy as she did what he requested, argh. I'm also getting tired of Kuu's solo think-talking, 'Dear Prince ... blah blah blah ...' I know usually the main female characters in Kaishaku's works thinks alot and crap but this is crap haha. Thank god KnM was not based on the manga, I would had hated Himeko for think-talking so much. ALSO, Kyoushiro's flying white horse's getting on my nerves LOL. Look what I saw when I was watching episode 2 for the third time here. TOTALLY CREEPY.

Anyways, other than that, manz, episode 2 was great, filled with Kaon x Himiko scenes heh, although a little too dazzling with Kaon's hair sparkling wayyy too much lol but who cares, she looks hot. I'm torn on liking the relationship of Kaon and Himiko in Kyoushiro-Sora ... yes, they are more loving and were apparently obvious to each other feelings ... they kiss and stuff but the angst of them ... not being together, with every kiss, Himiko will be weaken, Kaon not able to do anything to Mika-sama ... AHHHH, noooooo!

Anyways, here's a bonus Kaon in hot yukata image for some loving.

As per RH's request from the tagboard, [hey I read the tagboard too although I seldom comment because I tend to type alot of words lol so try to post on the blogger comment if you can XD] here's the kissu scene of Kaon and Himiko. Enjoy~!

Art: 8.5/10 [KAON~ looks unbelievably HOT.]
Story: 8.5/10 [Up for angst!]
Characters: 8.5/10 [Kaon~.]
Overall: 9/10 [Gotta love the angst.]

[Signing off @ 8:14 PM]
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   Venus Versus Virus Ep1
[Posted @ 4:00 PM]
Ohhh new title again!

A short battle teaser between Rucia and Sumire. Basically Sumire is in this 'bad mode' where she couldn't control herself from the assault mode. However, in the close up of Sumire's eye, there's no sign of her in the bad mode ... if so, there should be a cross in the pupil ... weird.


OP, 'Bravin' Bad Brew' by Riryka was awesome, fast paced, rush feeling with a little techno inside, really suits the mood after the little teaser battle between Rucia and Sumire in the opening. The OP images really up the shoujo-ai vibes by focusing on Rucia and Sumire reaching out to each and this forbidden thing going on lol. I like the last scene most, where Rucia and Sumire were lying face to each other in the green pasture and grasping their hands together. Sumire then opened her eyes and smiled at Rucia who too smiled back.


It's after class, Takahana Sumire's packing her stuff and getting ready to go off when her friends asked if she would like to go have tea with them. Sumire apologized and said next time, grabbed her stuff and ran off. At the school gate, Mikumo Riku was practising how to ask Sumire out for a date lol. Mikumo Nene was unsatisfied at Riku's soft advances and as they were aruging, they noticed Sumire rushing out of the school gate. As Riku's stuttering out his lines, Sumire realized that she's late, apologized and ran off. Nene then remembered that that day's the day where she had to go that place. While running to her destination, Sumire knocked onto a guy, who will become a huge threat in the relationship of Rucia and Sumire, GGGRRRRR anyways she just apologized and ran off again. Sumire finally arrived in Venus Vanguard which was a local clothing store owned by Nabashi Rucia. In her hurry, Sumire messed up her hair and as she was tidying it, Rucia told her that they have a customer. As Sumire looked around for someone, Lola, an assistant in the store pointed below ... which means that the customer had 'special' problems. The customer, Toudou Risa had saw the advertisement saying they could solve anything and hoped that the person in charge could believe and help her. Rucia explained that only people with special powers could see the words on the advertisement and thus she vaguely knew what Risa's problems were about. Risa told them about an incident whereby she saw a pair of eyes appearing below her and from then on she had been seeing creepy shadows.

Risa added, not only that, friends of hers had been disappearing too and suspect the shadows were causing it. Rucia stated that it's a 'Virus' and accepted Risa's request. Smirking, Rucia said that it's her job after all. Risa brought Rucia and Sumire to the place where she last saw the shadow following her. Risa was confused what's 'Virus'. Sumire replied that a Virus was also known as a Demon '–‚�l'. Rucia explained that Virus was the existence of an abandoned soul therefore they need to leech onto a human soul to exist in the world. Greedily sucking the life of a human, a truly sad but horrifying creature. Hearing blunt words from Rucia, Risa then realized that her friends' souls were eaten away by the Virus which was equivalent to be killed. However, Risa said that her friends never saw the shadows. Sumire explained that there're people who can see Virus and people who can't see Virus. For example, Sumire pointed to a corner where a lowly ranked Virus was moving up a guy who can't see it. Risa then realized that Sumire's the same as her as she too could see Virus. The Virus was attracted to them and went to their side, Sumire quickly took out her ring and repelled the Virus.

As Rucia's searching for clues, she's puzzled why the Virus had not left much evidence like it had disappeared. Sumire was then attacked by the shadow Virus, by the time Rucia got to Sumire, she was injured and had fainted. Risa too had fainted. Back in the Venus Vanguard, Souchirou Nabashi, Rucia's father was treating Sumire's arm. Luckily, Sumire's only hurt lightly but she didn't managed to see the Virus's face. Rucia went into the room where Risa's resting on bed. The only clue was Risa, so Rucia took off her eye patch to reveal her 'eye' to see the Virus. As Sumire's agonizing over her mistake and wondered if Rucia will hate her, they heard a thump coming out from Risa's room. When they went in, they saw Rucia lying on the floor. Covering her left eye, Rucia said she got it and everything will be left to Sumire to finish it. [I think whenever Rucia used the power of her eye, her health becomes kinda weak] That night, Rucia had a nightmare and broke the glass of roses at her bedside. Souchirou entered the room and started picking up the broken pieces. Rucia said that it's bad luck, why must she be born with this eye ... things that were not supposed to be seen were seen ... if only she could see nothing ... so she won't have to suffer this pain.

Chuckling, Rucia added that she had no rights to tease Sumire as she herself had spoken words of a cowardly person. Souchirou disagreed and said Rucia had done well, daughter. Just then, Lola arrived to present Rucia's weapon to eliminate the Virus. In Risa's home, seemed like Sumire's there to protect Risa over the night but she doesn't seem to be reliable as she actually spinned and dropped her gun LOL. Sumire also explained that the gun could only affect Virus and looked like a toy to a human. Risa nevertheless admired both Rucia and Sumire for being brave enough to eliminate Virus. Sumire protested and said that she too was afraid and given the choice she rather not do it lol ... however ... Sumire didn't explain more, in her mind she thought, if her body turned back to normal ... In the middle of the night, Risa's already asleep, Sumire's fighting her sleep but lost to it anyways lol. The Virus started to appear from Risa's shadow and was starting to engulf Sumire's sleeping form when suddenly Rucia stopped its attacks by shooting it. Rucia explained that the Virus had hidden itself in Risa's body like a trap, coming out to attack when prey's near, that's why there's not much clues left behind and looked like it just disappeared. If not for Rucia's special left eye, the Virus might had gotten away with it.

Rucia revealed Sumire's just bait to attract the Virus out LOL as Virus were drawn to those who could see them. Rucia even added Sumire's a top grade bait LOL. Rucia fired a shot at the Virus causing bubbles to form on its left arm. Rucia said that the bullets were custom made filled with anti-virus to eliminate Virus. The Virus smashed out of the room and absorbed the moon light to regenerate its arm. Slapping Rucia's gun out of her hands, the Virus attacked Rucia pinning her down. The Virus then suggested Rucia to join them to become Virus, Rucia flashbacked a memory when she was young of her mother lying unconscious on the ground with a Virus yelling at the top of its lungs. - Back to present - Rucia refused the Virus's offer ... as the Virus was about to strike, Sumire fired shots at it ... but she missed EVERY shot LOL and finished her bullets. The Virus smacked Sumire away and advanced on her ... with his back to Rucia, Rucia pointed her gun and shot the Virus. The Virus melt to a pool of liquid. Turning to Sumire, Rucia told her to start training on her shooting skills LOL. However, it's not over, the Virus came back and took Sumire hostage.

Rucia fired a shot at Sumire, causing her to turn to 'Berserk' mode. A mark appeared on Sumire's left arm, Sumire's eyes took on an evil glare with a cross in the pupil. Sumire's glowing hand dissolved the Virus's arm, causing it to cry out in pain. Turning, Sumire doved her glowing hand into the Virus and started smashing it into a mush. Souchirou explained that Sumire's body had a reaction to the custom made anti-virus bullet they made and turned into 'Berserk' mode, giving her the strength to fight Virus, however ... In 'Berserk' mode, she's like a blade, a time bomb which will blast off anytime ... noone can stop her. After killing the Virus, Sumire turned towards Rucia and attacked her ... but before she could strike Rucia, the anti-virus effect had wore off and she fainted. Elsewhere, the baddies were looking at Rucia and Sumire with their spy cam through a mirror ... - END -


ED, 'Shijun no Zankoku' by Yousei Teikoku is great too, a haunting, mysterious and eeriness in it. I like the last part where they dragged the violin to pull out the tingling feeling =). The images were kinda dull, the same old pose all the while, lol reminds me of the Titanic, 'I'm flying' pose.


It's only episode 2 and Sumire's quitting the eliminating virus job!? What will happen?

I like the eye catches ... very nice =). I like how Rucia kept teasing Sumire lol. Although the anime started differently from the manga, I'm hopefully for the anime to slot in how Rucia and Sumire met and more will be explained how Sumire got her powers and stuff. One more thing, HOLY CRAP THEY JUST SHOWED RUCIA'S EYE-PATCH COVERED EYE! The manga with 3 volumes haven't even got that far ... gone with the suspence haha. Alright fine, I missed it, it WAS in volume 1 of the manga but it's at the special part ... haha.

Art: 7/10 [Their eyes look like cats sometimes lol.]
Story: 8/10 [Great, although it's different from the manga.]
Characters: 7.5/10 [Rucia's cool, Sumire's a klutz that is until she turn baddie mode.]
Overall: 8.5/10 [An impressive episode 1, action and thrill.]

[Signing off @ 5:13 PM]
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   Kyoushiro to Towa no Sora Ep1
[Posted @ 1:32 PM]
I know I'm slow.

It started with a story between a loli-complex Prince and a loli girl. Um, cross that. It was just a dream of the main female lead, Shiratori Kuu when she was young. She had dreamt of this Prince who could probably only repeat, 'Let's go ... together.' Over and over again in the dream. Well, not surprising that Kuu was taken by this Prince and accepted his outstretched hand. Thus, the meeting between a Prince and a Girl. - End of dream - Kozue, Kuu's friend was calling out to the daydreaming Kuu. Kozue asked if Kuu's wondering about who to ask to the 'Last Dance'. It's some event whereby the girl ask the guy out by giving him this letter for this major dance party.

It was rumoured that the love of the couple who danced together in that party will stay together forever. Kozue then asked if Kuu had someone in mind, Kuu said she doesn't ... just then, a cool senpai got on the train. Kozue told Kuu to give her letter to him, just when Kuu's able to go ahead, another girl had taken the lead. Kuu just smiled sheepishly. Kuu doesn't mind it as she told in her mind to the Prince in her dreams, it's like like she's been dumped. Kuu had only thought that the senpai was cool and it would be nice to be able to dance with him. Yes, it's only that reason as nothing about had been started yet.


After listening to the OP quite a few times and closing my eyes, I'm loving it, 'Cross Heart' by CooRie is very catchy haha. Just that the images doesn't suit the song but the song by itself is awesome. A number of spoilers in the OP, tearing Kyoushiro stabbing Kuu in the chest and the angst love between Kaon and Himiko.


While walking to their classes, Kozue told Kuu that recently that some students have absent from school and noone knows what happened to them. Kozue added that she heard from a friend's friend that there's been sightings of a mysterious girl wondering around the school's dorm at dusk. Kozue went on to deduce that the girl might be a killer devil, a vampire or cursed spirit!? Kuu doesn't see the big deal about this lol. Kozue doesn't think so and said that it will be time for the Public Morality Enforcement Squad to appear to solve the case. Kozue went on to explain what the Enforcement Squad is all about and said that the leader of the Seventh Squad making up of five members, Oogami Jin was the co-co-co-co-coolest lol. Ah, feel like meeting them. Kuu said that there's noone those guys would come to their normal school. Kozue beg to difer and it would be a beginning of a love lol. Kozue continued that Kuu could give her letter to one of them too. Kuu just smiled and nodded. In Kuu's mind, she thought to herself that she has alot of good friends and schooling happily.

However, she felt 'Kuu' [A word play on Kuu's name, in Kanji, it is read as 'Empty'], very empty. No matter where she go, she's still empty, regardless of whether she's happy or not, it's just like the spring breeze which will just pass by her. If only the spring breeze were to bring her along too ... bring her empty feeling to somewhere else where probably a beautiful and important person is waiting. In the middle of class, suddenly the door opened and Oogami Jin, the leader of the Seventh Public Morality Enforcement Squad entered the class. The girls were like omg, they're soo cool. Carp-like moustache teacher was powerless at Jin's 'request' to introduce a new transferred student. The girls were like omg, he's soo cool again. Kozue whispered to Kuu that that from the looks of the uniform, that cool guy's from Maboroshi no Jyou Tou Gakuen [Illusory Castle Academy].

In that moment when Kuu and the new guy's eyes met, they were brought to Kuu's dream place where she met the Prince of her dreams and she wondered if that new guy's the Prince from her dreams. The new guy introduced himself as, Ayanokouji Kyoushiro. Kuu was delighted and kept chanting, 'My Prince, My Prince!', in her mind, to her it was a miracle, a love's miracle. Over lunch, the girls were swooning over Kyoushiro and they all wanted to give the letter of invitation to the last dance to him. Kuu told the Prince of her dreams in her mind that, Kyoushiro's really popular and he really looked like him ... and he would make a great prince too. And, and, Kuu added, Kyoushiro seemed to be staring at her all the while. But then, Kuu thought over that it couldn't be true. Just then, Kozue ran over and yelled that Kyoushiro's playing his violin. The girls were swooning like cotton candies over Kyoushiro's display. [Hehe, me too] Kuu was amazed by Kyoushiro's play and said that it had touched her heart and it was so beautiful.

Kyoushiro noticed Kuu from the corner of his eye and stopped playing. Staring straight at Kuu, he walked towards her ... and placed his hands on her shoulders. Kyoushiro smiled before tugging Kuu's top off lol. The girls around were like 'Kyaaahh'. A brief spark of a mark appeared on the middle of Kuu's chest. As Kyoushiro leaned forward ... Kuu shrugged away and yelled no. Kyoushiro smiled again and stretched his hand out and said, 'Let's go ... together' just like the Prince of her dreams! Kuu just ran away and called repeated, 'Why, why, why?' Amazingly, Kuu ran up the school's rooftop with her top still opened lol. Kuu was confused why Kyoushiro did that and how he said the same lines as her Prince. Straightening her top, Kuu thought to herself that it's just a coincidence as there's no way such a beautiful thing would happen to her.

At the back of Kuu's mind, she couldn't help but wonder if this is fate and murmured that she still felt warm. Suddenly, Kuu heard the ring of a bell and saw a blond girl sitting on top of the door. Kuu described the girl was beautiful with blond hair, snow like skin, gemstone-like aqua-marine coloured eyes and looked like a doll ... no, like an angel? Kuu then remember what Kozue said about a mysterious girl loitering around and wondered if that girl's her. A gust of wind blew and the girl's gone. All of a sudden, there was a huge explosion and the blond girl, tattered mumbled, 'Target Lost'. In class, the carp-like moustache teacher told the class that because there's an explosion, everything's cancelled. Kozue then asked to go out to look for Kuu. Wondering around, Kuu told herself that she had to confirm her feeling, just then she saw Kyoushiro behind the windows of the old school dorm and went after him. Walking in the dark corridor of the old school dorm and looking through one of the classroom's door, Kuu saw Kyoushiro kissing the blond girl on a piano lol.

After the kiss, Kyoushiro asked the blond girl, Setsuna if she's alright. Setsuna in turn asked Kyoushiro if he's alright. Outside, Kuu was in tears and ran off, wondering why she's crying, it's just someone she met for the first time. Kuu told her Prince that she had been dumped again, that's no way that such a wonderful person like Kyoushiro not have a lover and they are really a great match like a Prince and Princess. Kuu thought to herself that she would never be the lead in this movie of fate as she's not a Princess afterall. Kuu murmured to herself ... 'Dumped twice in a day ...' LOL. Kuu heard a noise and saw her friend, Kozue being sucked of mana from a cat-like person called, Tarurotte. Tarurotte stopped Kuu from running by attacking with her arm of Absolute Angel [AA] mecha form, Badoras. As Tarurotte pushed Kuu on her back to suck the mana out of her, Tarurotte suddenly back up, demanding what/who is Kuu.

Just then, Setsuna smashed in through the windows and kicked her away. Tarurotte summoned her AA, Badoras to crush the floor while Setsuna summoned her AA, Kurausoras to save Kuu from falling. On the rooftop, Tarurotte and Setsuna began attacking each other. The ground gave way and Kuu started falling down, luckily lol, Kyoushiro on a flying white horse [STAR BRIGHT!] and saved her. Like mountain goat, the white horse leap up the debris and to the highest point. Setsuna and Tarurotte continue fighting. Kuu was actually amazed by the fight and said it was beautiful ... [Everything's beautiful to you huh] Over at the Higashi Getsu Fuu Majyo Gakuen [East Moon Seal Witch Academy], two person, Kaon and Himiko were watching the power display. As Setsuna was crushed down the rocks, Kyoushiro was hurt while protecting Kuu from the blast. [Whoa the background music sounded like it was from Simoun lol] As Tarurotte was about to hit Kyoushiro and Kuu, one of Setsuna's mecha arms appeared from the ground and stopped it.

Setsuna had difficulty with Tarurotte's continuous attacks and was about to strike them when suddenly Kuu emitted a light from her which distracted Tarurotte, enabling Setsuna to knock her down. Placing the unconscious Kuu on the ground, Kyoushiro get on his white horse with Setsuna and it transformed to this ... hovering craft made up of the horse and Setsuna's AA ... with that, Kyoushiro made the finishing blow. As Kuu briefly awaken, she saw the descending Kyoushiro and Setsuna on the white horse and compared them to a true Prince and Princess from a story book. As Kyoushiro moved over to Kuu's side, Kuu thought to herself that there's nothing which will surprise her anymore ... until Kyoushiro kissed Kuu. After the kiss, Kyoushiro smiled, stretched out his hand to Kuu and said, 'Let's go ... together ...' - END -


Have I told you how much I love the ED, 'Madoromi no Rakuen' by Ceui? Well, it's not too late to tell you now. It's wonderful, smoothing however, not really in line with the images again haha.


Can't wait for episode 2, although it's out now, I can't seem to get to freaking BDG, slow speed, GRRRR, MUST GET! Anyways, Kuu's reaction was totally out LoL. Supposed to go, 'Omg, Kozue-chan, Let's Do That Too!'

An okay first episode, not as shocking as KnM but there's a kiss in the end lol ... too bad there's no 'Gaaayyyaaahh' or something from Setsuna hahaa. I'm still disturbed by the flying white horse, it's just so out of this world lol, and it looks like Star Bright from Strawberry Panic! too lol. I wonder if they got him to star in [Kyoushiro to Towa no Sora] KtS too.

Art: 7.5/10 [It's not bad.]
Story: 7/10 [Confusingly good but cheesy.]
Characters: 7/10 [Kyoushiro's hot, Kaon's hot]
Overall: 7/10 [Quite an okay first episode but would had increased to 8 if Kaon spoke.]

[Signing off @ 2:13 PM]
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Thursday, January 11, 2007

   [Manga] Strawberry Panic! Chapter 14
[Posted @ 2:00 PM]
Kita! Kita!

Disclaimer:

I do not scan, so I don't claim credit for it, I got the scans from Yamibo, so please do not ask me where i got my scans again. PLEASE.

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In Chapter 14 of Strawberry Panic!, 'The New Star', the students were delighted to receive Sapphire necklaces from Kusanagi Makoto over dinner at the Ichigo-sha. The fangirls were immediately taken by Makoto-sama's generosity and her loyal love for St Spica. The fangirls lined up to welcome Makoto's arrival, Makoto waved back at the fangirls, greeted them and even called out that she loves them, St Spcia's little stars. [LOL] The fangirls were shierking with joy and calling Makoto, St Spica's new star.



Suddenly, a fangirl walked out of the crowd and presented Makoto a gift as a return for the Sapphire necklaces she gave to everyone in Ichigo-sha. When the other girls protested, Makoto told them to quiet down and kissed the fangirl on the cheek as thanks for the gift. The others girls were flabbergasted over the display. Makoto then pampered the fangirls by stating that she wanted to give everyone a kiss but this was just the tip of the iceberg and told them to be patient. The fangirls were excited and some hoped that if only Amane-sama were as 'generous' as Makoto. Some fangirls protested that the cool expressions and slender feelings of Amane were her good points.

Other fangirls complained that Amane only had eyes for that girl [I'm reckoning it to be Hikari] and never seem to spare a thought for them. They started to agree and said that Makoto treated them better and concerned about them. They started to waver their loyalty in Amane to supporting Makoto. Makoto smirked as she heard them whispering, in her mind she was thinking that this is her way of declaring her battle to Amane and she wants Amane to remember that the person in control is her.



News spread like wildfire as in St Miator, Rokujou-kaichou learnt the appearance of Makoto and the act of giving the Sapphire necklaces had been winning votes of many girls in St Spica. St Miator's Student Council Secretary, Marikoya Aiko told Rokujou-kaichou that Makoto seemed to be the 'missing one' of the Five Stars in St Spica. It appeared to be a thorny problem however Rokujou-sama was hopeful that the internal struggles in St Spica might be an opening for St Miator and prayed that Amane and Hikari would be disqualified during the Second Round of the Etoile Battle.

The notice board had pinned up the starting dates which is next week for the Second Round of the Etoile Battle, called, 'The Trial Of Love'. The 'Cadette' [Younger Sister] will be participating in the item, 'Faceless Devil' while the 'Ainee' [Older Sister] will be participating in 'The Temptation Of Return'. [Let me explain, basically the Second Round of the Etoile Battle is to test the 'Ainee' and 'Cadette''s love for each other, hence 'The Trail Of Love'. The 'Cadette' will have to resist the Faceless Devil's advances while the 'Ainee' will have to resist the temptation of meeting their 'Cadette'. If anyone of them failed in their items, they will be eliminated.]

Meanwhile, Nagisa and Shizuma were probably relishing their time together before the Second Round of the Etoile Battle starts. Shizuma teasingly told Nagisa not to fool around in the two weeks when they were apart lol. Nagisa doesn't seem to be listening as she's focused in the fact that she's apart from Shizuma for two weeks. Nagisa then leaned against Shizuma. Shizuma was probably stunned by the action of Nagisa and asked if she's lonely or anything? Smiling, Shizuma told Nagisa not to feel upset as it will too affect her. However Shizuma's happy over the fact that Nagisa likes Shizuma to feel that way.



As Shizuma caressed Nagisa's cheeks, Nagisa closed her eyes instinctively and in her mind she's wishing for Shizuma to kiss her. Shizuma probably read her thoughts but decided to tease Nagisa by leaning over to whisper in Nagisa's ears to treat this 'refusal' as patience training for the two weeks when they will be apart. Nagisa blushed and protested that she doesn't have these thoughts ... Shizuma then turned Nagisa in front of her and said that during her 'absence', Tamao will be her bodyguard however if Nagisa should be in any danger, she would immediately be by her side. Taking advantage of her position, Shizuma leaned in and kissed Nagisa's neck after whispering that she too loath not seeing her cute Nagisa till the extent of dying from loneliness.



However, Shizuma added that if she rushed to Nagisa's side, they will be eliminated from the Etoile Battle. Biting and blowing lightly in Nagisa's ear, Shizuma told Nagisa not to wander off alone if she doesn't want to bring any problems to students in St Miator. Nagisa could barely whimper out that she understood. Shizuma cruelly continued her assault on Nagisa's neck by licking it and asking if it's okay with Nagisa that she continues 'doing this' to her. Nagisa could only moan out with pleasure and whimpering, 'Shizuma Onee-sama' ...



Elsewhere, Yaya asked if Hikari's okay with the fact that Amane and her will be apart for two weeks. Hikari said that she's okay about it as it's normal for them not to see each other that easily so two weeks of apart is as expected. Yaya added that even so, currently Amane and Hikari were seeing each other everyday ... Hikari explained that it's not like they had promised to meet or anything, it's just by coincidence. Yaya snorted and said that it can't be by coincidence, the Amane who was always surrounded by fangirls and thus seldom walks out of her classroom without any apparent reason can't be loitering outside the Third Year Un* Class [One in French]. [LOL!] Yaya said that it doesn't seem to be problem to Hikari however, that couldn't be said same for Amane ... lol.

Yaya told Hikari that she wouldn't let Amane and Hikari be eliminated from the Etoile Battle, but currently there's this person called Kusanagi Makoto who's bribing the fangirls with Sapphire necklaces and stirring some unrest. Yaya exclaimed that Makoto must be the 'Devil' in disguise trying to get in the Etoile Battle with the 'Faceless Devil' item. Yaya then told Hikari to win the Second Round in order not to let Makoto get what she wants and ... Yaya turned away and added that it's NOT like she wants Hikari to be even closer to Amane. Yaya turned back and grasped Hikari's shoulders telling her not to forget that ... she likes her. Hikari merely smiled and said that she likes Yaya too.



Yaya displayed a sorrow expression and murmured that it's not the same ... Hugging Hikari, Yaya yelled out, 'It's not the same, my feelings, what I need is not friendship, and not that pure innocent sisterly love ... what I want is something stronger, a more passionate desire! ...' Hikari was stunned and could only called out in confusion, 'Yaya-chan? ...'

At the St Lulim side, the Transformation club members were having fun dressing up as Angels, picnicking and picking flowers outside. The girls were praising how Kagome suit the Angel dress she's in. Looking at the three cute girls having fun and stuff, Chikaru couldn't help but hope that if only through them that they could bring glory to St Lulim. Chikaru added in her mind that she was right to bring Makoto back from Russia as she had already stirred such a commotion in St Spica. With this, this will go according as planned with the unrest going in the Etoile Battle in time to come. Chuckling in her mind, Chikaru thought to herself that everything's going according to what's she expecting ... given the current situation ... even though she never thought her dream could come true ... but now ... there's a high chance ... - END -

Compared to her counterpart in the anime, manga Chikaru seemed to be a schemer in this conspiracy in the Etoile Battle. What is Chikaru's purpose for bring Makoto in to trouble the St Spica's side, lastly, what is Chikaru's dream? ...

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[Signing off @ 2:50 PM]
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Tuesday, January 9, 2007

   Negima!? Ep13
[Posted @ 5:44 PM]
Yeah yeah yeah.

New OP for Negima!?, titled 'Eien no Toki o Koete' by Minagawa Junko who's the seiyuu for Yukihiro Ayaka in the anime. I like it, not to mention I like the seiyuu's voice is a bonus but overall I think the feeling's there. I've got a feeling this OP won't stay long ... I mean Negi's not a Chupacabra anymore in later episodes ... [In Ep14] so the OP doesn't make sense to stay isn't it?


This is going to be short. Pretty easy to sum everything up.

Negi got turned into a Chupacabra as seen in the previous episode, the whole class were sorry for being the cause of that apologized to Negi. Negi said that it's okay as it's his fault too and he was actually relieved at the fact because he felt like bluffing them all the while. Suddenly, a new fire evil spirit appeared and had possessed Ako, Satsuki and Sakurako. As Negi was turned into a Chupacabra and lost his magic powers, he couldn't activate the pactio to transform his partners. Luckily, Eva arrived and managed to fend off the possessed girls' attacks. Negi tried to stop Eva from hurting the possessed girls and sent Eva tumbling down the evil fire spirit's hole trap. Chachamaru too plunged down the dark hole trap to save Eva. Eva then met Takahata-sensei who told her that he knew who's behind the illusion and they went to seal the evil fire spirit. The girls splitted into groups quickly retreated as the possessed girls attacked them. One group was stuck in this Jurassic period where they where chased by a T-Rex [Really random lol], the other group was stuck in this space battle like a parody scene from GS/GSD.

Meanwhile, Negi had been seperated from Asuna, Konoka and Setsuna when he ran after the illusions of his Nekane Onee-chan and Anya. While dining with Nekane and Anya, he was happy to see them but still he knew it's just an illusion. Suddenly the Black Rose Baron appeared and Negi begged him to let the whole class away as his target was just him isn't it? Black Rose Baron didn't answer, a gust of wind then blew Negi away. Chachamaru, Eva and Takahata-sensei found the evil fire spirit and sealed it. By sealing the fire spirit, the magic slowly disappeared, the groups of girls trapped in the various dimensions were sent back to regroup. Negi too were reunited with Asuna and company. However, the trouble still stays as they're still stuck in the illusion, Takahata-sensei warned the girls not to touch anything but ... Asuna opened a trap door and ... well dark shadows slip out of the trap door and now they're in deep trouble haha. - END -


LoL Chachamaru's actually edible!? Akira's going too far with the fish called Yamamoto. COME BACK! Where's the coolness of Akira!? I don't wanna her to be some weirdo with some fish fetish!

Basically, nothing much happened in this episode, just Negi trying to get the girls out of the illusion the new evil fire spirit got them into. Random weird stuff happened in PDD style, thankful for that and made me laugh. One thing for sure, Asuna's really worried about Negi ... finally a start of a blossoming romance!?

Art: 6/10 [VERY DISAPPOINTING.]
Story: 6/10 [Kinda disappointing.]
Characters: 6/10 [Nothing much]
Overall: 5.5/10 [I'm bored by this episode, seriously.]

Must be cos they're rushing for the new year or something? The level of animation dropped ... esp in the class shots and they repeated the same scenes too, I mean wth. Alright, I'll give credits for the cute close ups of Negi in Chupacabra form.

[Signing off @ 6:00 PM]
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Friday, January 5, 2007

Raku-Gun Negima! Doujinshi Page 9,10
[Posted @ 11:23 PM]
Wa~i, Uwa-i~, Kyoushiro to Towa no Sora Episode 1 is out~ Chika.. um Kaon-sama~ She looks unbelievably hot in the Episode 2 preview.

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Oh no, Konoka's sick ... and Negi managed to summon Setsuna who was in a middle of a job to take care of Konoka. What will happen to them? ... I mean ... they're alone isn't it?

Oh, I'm going over to LC's 21st Birthday party at Changi chalet now ... and staying overnight there ... so yeah cya tomorrow or something.

[Signing off @ 12:38 PM]
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