Saturday, September 23, 2006

[OST] Strawberry Panic! PS2 Game OP&ED&OST CD
[Posted @ 9:20 AM]
I know many Shizugisa supporters will kill me if I post this at this point of time but ... I just gotta post it!!! LoL alright, you can purchase the PS2 Game Strawberry Panic! OP & ED & OST CD at your friendly amazon link. Anyways, it's already out on 21 September 2006, I'm just slow.

Japanese Title : PS2ƒQ�[ƒ€�uƒXƒgƒ�ƒxƒŠ�[�EƒpƒjƒbƒN!�vOP&ED&ƒIƒŠƒWƒiƒ‹ƒTƒ“ƒgƒ‰CD
English Title : PS2 Game [Strawberry Panic!] OP & ED & Original Soundtrack CD



CD Tracks:

1. �Ôn‚̃e�[ƒ} [Shizuma's Theme]
2. ���»‚̃e�[ƒ} [Nagisa's Theme]
3. ‹Ê�‚̃e�[ƒ} [Tamao's Theme]
4. �ç‘ã‚̃e�[ƒ} [Chiyo's Theme]
5. “V‰¹‚̃e�[ƒ} [Amane's Theme]
6. Œõ仂̃e�[ƒ} [Hikari's Theme]
7. –é�X‚̃e�[ƒ} [Yaya's Theme]
8. åQ‚̃e�[ƒ} [Tsubomi's Theme]
9. ãJ“ނ̃e�[ƒ} [Kizuna's Theme]
10. �ç‰Ø—¯‚̃e�[ƒ} [Chikaru's Theme]
11. ŸEŸG‚̃e�[ƒ} [Lemon's Theme]
12. âÄ�—‚̃e�[ƒ} [Kagome's Theme]
13. �¹ƒAƒXƒgƒ‰ƒGƒA‚Ì‹u [Saint Astraea Hill]
14. •S�‡•S�‡ƒV�[ƒ“‚»‚Ì1 [Yuri Yuri Scene 1]
15. •S�‡•S�‡ƒV�[ƒ“‚»‚Ì2 [Yuri Yuri scene 2]
16. ‚¢‚¿‚²ŽÉ‚Ì�¶Šˆ [A life in Ichigo-sha]
17. Sweetest (Off Vocal Ver) -Strawberry Panic PS2 OP-
18. ‚ ‚È‚½‚¾‚¯‚ðˆ¤‚µ‚Ü‚· [Just Wanna Love You]
19. ‚¨‚Ü‚¯ [A Little Extra]
20. “VŽg‚ƈ«–‚ Ver.1 [Angel And Devil Ver.1]
21. “VŽg‚ƈ«–‚ Ver.2 [Angel And Devil Ver.2]
22. ƒpƒjƒbƒN�™1 [Panic! �™1]
23. ƒpƒjƒbƒN�™2 [Panic! �™2]
24. Sweetest -Strawberry Panic PS2 OP-
25. ‚»‚΂ɂ¢‚é‚æ[By My Side] -Strawberry Panic PS2 ED-

The OP and ED of the PS2 is included in this CD, so it's worth to purchase it =). The OP's by CooRie while the ED's by Nakahara Mai, the seiyuu of Nagisa. Even if you don't have a PS2 to pay the game with ... you can listen to the OST instead =) [Like me].

Wanted to post this up last night but something's wrong with the stupid connection again ... the DSL can't freaking connect even after 1 hour ... what the hell? Connection's alright early morning, late at night ... You know, nothing piss me off more than not connecting to the internet. GRRRR, I'll call singnet tomorrow.

WHOA, I just got a miss call from this stupid spam number which it will incur high idd charges if you call back. So if you get a miss call starting with +861, DO NOT CALL BACK! [It's like some overseas call number] Do not take the call too, cos it's like ringed less than 1 sec and just miss call already. So pass it to your friends if you're in Singapore.

Anyways, update in my life, I'm going to out this afternoon to Seoul Gardens for bbq with the usual tb14 girls =) it's been hm a while since we last met or rather I met them lol.

[Signing off @ 9:55 PM]
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Friday, September 22, 2006

   Otome wa Onee-sama [Boku] ni Koishiteru Trailers
[Posted @ 3:21 PM]
Here's the screenshots for the two Otome wa Onee-sama [Boku] ni Koishiteru trailers. Click on the picture to see view a larger picture, enjoy.

Alright, screenshots 1-9 are from one of the trailers while 10-18 are from the other trailer. Anyways, I got the trailers from Jason's blog but I've also uploaded the rar file in sendspace, yeah click here.

Screenshots 13-15 really reminded me of ... Kannazuki no Miko episode 1 lol where Chikane went past Himeko and whispered, 'Meet me at the Rose Garden' or something like that cos I forgot exactly what Chikane said lol.

By the way, wanna know who's who? Refer to screenshot 10 as I describe who is who;
1. Mizuho Miyanokouji - Brown haired, red eyes, main character
2. Shion Jyuujyou - Black haired, grey eyes, tall, bishojo
3. Mariya Mikado - Purple-maroonish haired, copperish eyes, the one doing the peace sign with the 'X' hairclip
4. Takako Itsukushima - Light orange haired, blue eyes, with dark brown ribbons tied to each side
5. Yukari Kamioka - Dark orange haired, copper-reddish eyes, at the back with a white hair band
6. Kana Suouin - Loli blondie, golden eyes, with huge pink ribbon tied in a ponytail

In case you want it, here's the link to the offical Japanese website of Otoboku.

Whoa, it's aired a day after my birthday ... yay?

EDIT: Ehh sorry, screenshot 9 violated photobucket's whatever rules. Anyways, reuploaded it in imageshack.

[Signing off @ 4:08 PM]
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006

   Strawberry Panic! Ep25
[Posted @ 12:15 PM]
... Yuri ++100 in this episode.

In the church, Hikari�fs praying and believed that Amane will remember the times they had been together and will be always waiting for Amane. Shizuma continues to coach both Nagisa and Tamao but Nagisa�fs still hesitates when dancing with Tamao and didn�ft make much improvements. Rokujou-kaichou and Shizuma�fs classmates who were looking at the practice were rather disappointed and vexed. Shizuma started lecturing Nagisa that it�fs because Nagisa�fs afraid to fall short and tried too hard to accommodate Tamao that they kept failing. Nagisa started apologizing to both Shizuma and Tamao and promised to do better the next time and they started again. Shizuma�fs classmates, Tougi Hitomi and Kanou Mizuho worried that Nagisa might not make the mark in time as the deadline to register for the Etoile Election�fs tomorrow and the Etoile Election starts on the day after tomorrow. Rokujou said that they could only leave it to Shizuma and she trusts her to think of a way. Hitomi said that she felt relieved because Shizuma seemed to be back to her normal self again and Mizuho agreed with her. However Rokujou said that it will be great if that�fs the case as she felt Shizuma�fs forcing herself. Over at St Spica�fs horse ranch changing room, Amane�fs staring at the yellow scarf Hikari gave her in episode 7.

Hikari came over but Amane only remembered Hikari as �ethat girl from before�f lol. Hikari was surprised as she noticed the yellow scarf Amane�fs holding when Amane asked if there�fs anything with the scarf, Hikari just replied nothing. [Dammit just say you gave it to her duh.] Amane then left saying she�fs going for practice leaving Hikari to see Amane�fs departing figure. At the greenhouse, Shizuma�fs not really watering the plants, just stoning around when Rokujou walked in, commenting that Shizuma�fs really working hard huh. Rokujou continued that Hitomi and Mizuho were happy because they saw that Shizuma�fs back to normal again. However Rokujou added, she felt that Shizuma�fs trying to forget something. Shizuma kept quiet for a while before telling Rokujou that she worries too much and assured Rokujou that she�fs alright. [Shizuma�fs expression doesn�ft look alright at all!] Back to the horse ranch, Hikari couldn�ft find Amane at the usual place and Star Bright�fs not in her stable too. Hikari then wandered around looking for Amane, the wind began to pick up and it�fs dusk soon. At the Ichigo-sha, the girls were having their dinner but Shizuma�fs not there to say the prayers, Nagisa looked worriedly at Shizuma�fs empty seat while Tamao looked worriedly at Nagisa lol.


After dinner, in Nagisa and Tamao�fs room, Nagisa sat quietly on her bed, murmuring to herself about Shizuma being as per normal, like nothing had happened between them during dance practice and wondered if Shizuma had felt ... Tamao�fs interrupted Nagisa�fs thoughts by calling her name and Nagisa welcomed Tamao back. Nagisa then hopped out of bed asking if the sister had agreed to them borrowing the hall to practice their dance. Tamao affirmed the question, Nagisa then uncharacteristically woo-peed for joy lol saying how worried she was about not able to practice while Tamao looked on worriedly again. Yaya told Shion that both Amane and Hikari were not back in their room respective rooms yet. Shion suggested that they tell the sister about it and to leave the door open for them, Yaya offered to go and ran off. Kaname heard the commotion and wondered what happened. Back to Hikari, she wandered rather deep into the woods and got a little lost looking for Amane, the cold wind blew hard and it seemed the weather�fs turning for the worse. Hikari noticed a yellow scarf lol in the middle of this ray/pool of light ... I seriously don�ft know how to describe it but it�fs like in those RPG games where there�fs still ray of light among the darkness and when you walk into that ray of light, you automatically get healed lol.

Anyways, Shion and Yaya had looked the possible places where the two could had been but to no avail. Both Shion and Yaya were worried sick. Meanwhile, Hikari picked up the yellow scarf and brought it close to her chest thinking of Amane. Suddenly, Amane arrived on Star Bright and thanked Hikari for finding her yellow scarf. Hikari looked surprised, probably she thought Amane had thrown it away. Amane explained that she was looking for it as it was blown away while she was practicing. �eThis is my precious item, although I don�ft remember who gave it to me, for some reason I felt that it is an irreplaceable item so I will take good care of it�f, Amane added. Hikari was touched. At the Ichigo-sha, Shion and Yaya were waiting outside the door in the cold for Amane and Hikari, the door opened, Kaname handled out blankets to warm them up and waited with them. Momomi also came down the stairs but didn�ft go out. Shion thanked Kaname, but Kaname merely said that the entry for Etoile Election ends tomorrow isn�ft it? Shion apologized and said she can�ft think much about the Etoile Election now, however if Amane�fs not entering the Etoile Election, St Spica just has to withdraw from it. Kaname surprisingly said that she�fs relieved by that fact.


Kaname continued that there�fs no point in getting a replacement, it must be her, only her as she�fs the chosen one. -Cue Momomi standing on top of the staircase looking sad- Shion said that she has a dream, if it�fs Amane, she could fulfill all her dreams. -Flash back to the Etoile Election of Shizuma and Kaori holding hands- However, Shion regretted that she had merely pushed her selfish dreams onto Amane and now Amane�fs in trouble, she couldn�ft do anything to help her and could only wait and worry for her, just only that. Kaname and Yaya were taken aback when Shion began to cry while relating her story. [Is Shion in love with Amane too? LoL] Back at the horse ranch, Amane offered to send Hikari back while she stays back and takes care of Star Bright early morning anyways. Hikari refused and said she wants to stay together with Amane, �eEven if you tell me to go back tonight, I will not listen, let me stay by your side.�f [Hikari�fs forceful here =) or she�fs jealous that Star Bright will take her Amane-senpai away lol] In the end, Amane and Hikari stayed for the night sharing a large blanket wrapped around the both of them. Remembering that Hikari found her yellow scarf, Amane asked Hikari why she was at the forest. Hikari replied that she had been looking for Amane for a long time. Amane confessed although she knows that the yellow scarf is her most precious item but she had no recollection of it.

Hikari said that she�fs happy that Amane thinks this way. �eDeep within the heart, Amane-senpai and I are closely connected ... that�fs why ...�f, Hikari�fs tears began to drop, not out of sadness but happiness I reckon. Amane�fs flabbergasted when Hikari�fs tears began to flow, reached out to cup Hikari�fs cheeks and dry the tears away. Amane told Hikari not to cry, because if so, she would cry too ... that�fs why ... Hikari moved her face away and still looked a little sad. Amane was at a loss of what to do and just kept quiet. Outside, snowflakes began to fall in Strawberry Panic! world, Hikari started to sing the song the choir always sung lol. [Well if you wanna know, the track�fs name is �e‹C�‚‚«•S��ö‚Ì�f -Ketaka ki yuri no- and it�fs found in the Strawberry Panic! OST, track 33] It is also the song Amane heard when they met for the first time in episode 4. The girls were looking at the snowflakes as they fell. At the ranch, Amane thought to herself that she heard this song somewhere before but couldn�ft remember where. �eLike this voice, the voice of an angel ... angel ...�f, Amane flashback to episode 4 where she heard Hikari singing this song and FINALLY remembered Hikari.


Amane turned and looked at Hikari who was still singing, smiling, Amane called Hikari�fs name. Hikari stopped singing and turned to Amane in surprised. Amane affirmed that she got back her memory back. A mixture of happiness, tears and relief, Hikari lunged forward to hug Amane. After breaking the hug, both of them kissed [=O] and the scene fades away and became dark �c [Whoa, my kinky senses were right, they did it at the horse ranch and Star Bright�fs stable no less! um well not really LoL.] At dawn, Amane and Hikari spent the morning basking naked in the afterglow of last night�fs passion and kissed again. After that, both of them rode Star Bright to the place where they first met, Amane told Hikari that at that time before she fell from Star Bright in episode 23, she had planned to convey her feelings to Hikari then and there. �eYou are my most important person in the world and there�fs nothing to hesistate anymore. From this time on, we will be together forever.�f Hikari smiled and nodded. Kaname, Shion and Yaya were still waiting outside for Amane and Hikari when suddenly they heard the noise of horse hooves and ran to the gate. Indeed, Amane and Hikari have returned, Shion and Yaya went to welcome them but Kaname just smirked and went back to the Ichigo-sha. Amane told them that she had conveyed her feelings to Hikari.

The girls were delighted that Amane got her memories back especially Yaya who tackled Hikari on the ground, cried and kept chanting thank god, thank god. [Alright this is the last fan service for Hikari x Yaya supporters �clol] From the doors of the Ichigo-sha, Momomi looked at the reunion of the girls, Kaname approached Momomi. Momomi looked away, Kaname told Momomi that with that, she could finally place her feelings for Amane away and at last could walk her own path. With that, Kaname smiled at Momomi. [HOLY CRAP, am I the only one who cringed when Kaname smiled?! LOL, it�fs just so weird to see her smile instead of smirk or laugh ...] Momomi, touched and apparently still had feelings for Kaname, cried when Kaname asked if they could be together again. In the Ichigo-sha, Chiyo told Nagisa and Tamao that Amane regain her memories back and they were overjoyed upon hearing the news. At the greenhouse, Shizuma heard about it from Rokujou and the couple�fs currently preparing their entry in the Etoile Election. Shizuma merely replied, is that so, finally she could hand this greenhouse over to the next Etoile without worries. Rokujou just smiled and looked on. Back to coaching Nagisa and Tamao again, Nagisa made improvements in her dancing but still was far from perfect.


Rokujou, Shizuma and the others were not satisfied. Shizuma told Nagisa to display her own style and not forced herself to accommodate others, if not she could just forget about dancing. Shizuma offered her hand to Nagisa to personally teach Nagisa how to dance properly. The onlookers were shocked at Shizuma�fs actions. �eHowever, this is the first and also the last time�f, Shizuma added. �eYes, be confident in your dancing, come ...�f As if in a trance, Nagisa moved forward and grasped Shizuma�fs outstretched hand. �eWatch my eyes, yes, let our hearts to be interlinked with each other and enjoy the dance.�f, Shizuma continued. Gently, Shizuma began leading Nagisa in the dance, giving her pointers, telling her given this way their bodies will react naturally and presenting a beautiful smile. Hitomi and Mizuho were amazed that Nagisa�fs dancing so well and beautifully now. Rokujou thought to herself if it was Shizuma�fs guidance that Nagisa�fs dancing perfectly and now she�fs in perfect harmony with Shizuma. Hitomi wondered if the reason Nagisa�fs dancing so well is because Shizuma�fs Nagisa�fs dance partner isn�ft it? Rokujou just kept quiet. In Nagisa�fs mind, she thought, �eYes, this is the first and also the last dance.�f

Shizuma praised Nagisa by calling her beautiful. �eTo love is not to regret, to imprint the memories of being loved in the mind ...�f [Whoa, kinda confusing really.] Rokujou admitted that it�fs the first time in Astraea Hill that she saw such a perfect and beautiful pair performing such a magnificent and elegant dance. At the end of the dance, everyone clapped. Shizuma told Nagisa that she did well and not to forget that feeling. Turning to Tamao, Shizuma told her that dancing is love, which is to express the feelings of joy and happiness through the body language and both Nagisa and Tamao can do it. Shizuma left after saying she had nothing else more to teach and told the two to face the Etoile Election with confidence. The next day, Rokujou finally announced to St Miator, the candidates representing their school, Suzumi Tamao and Aoi Nagisa. Both girls introduced themselves on stage, radiating confidence and earning loud cheers and claps from the students. However, Shizuma�fs not there to witness it, as she stayed in her greenhouse. [ANGST!] Back in the Ichigo-sha, Shizuma�fs room, [Naked Shizuma~] Rokujou told Shizuma that with that, their duties have ended and now all they have to wait is three months till graduation. Before Rokujou left, Rokujou added that it�fs good, isn�ft it? Shizuma didn�ft reply, just stared blankly out of the window. - END -


An interesting episode ... well for Hikamane supporters that is, they did it~ It�fs really surprising, I mean the sexy Shizuma haven�ft did it with Nagisa. What?! The almost emotionless Amane managed to do it with Hikari? Shocking! LoL. Tamao�fs been left out quite a lot in this episode, worried for Nagisa, looking on as Nagisa and Shizuma danced together while oozing sex appeal and lust ... lol. Glad that Kaname and Momomi managed to make up, =), I kinda like the pairing. Shizuma finally finished her last duty as Etoile, the first and also the last dance between Nagisa was heart wrenching, it kind of reminded me of what Shizuma said in episode 12. In that episode, the scene where Shizuma had seduced Nagisa, hinting that it was Nagisa�fs first kiss isn�ft it, said that it�fs not her first time but it might be the last time ... It�fs just so ... whoa LoL. Similarly, this scene gave me the same mixed feelings, first time and last time? What does Shizuma meant, did she really give up on Nagisa? Why is she still so angst in the end, I know she�fs the queen of angst but ... awww so poor thing.

Anyways, I hope Hikamane win the Etoile Election, heh.

Art: 6.5/10 [The dance scene animation kinda sucked]
Story: 7/10 [... Hikamane!]
Characters: 7/10 [Hikamane~]
Overall: 7.5/10

Preview! Santa Chikaru�fs hot~ Nonono, is she making an �eL�f sign? L for ... ? It�fs winter after all, what�fs winter without skiing, ice skating and hot ... chocolate!?

As for the ribbon thingy, I think the blue ribbon represents each school, blue for St Spica, green for St Miator. Oh, I mentioned in the tagboard that ironically, Shizuma wore a red dress while Kaori wore a white dress for the Etoile Election, now Tamao wore a white dress while Nagisa wore a red dress ... is it some dress code or what?

What will happen to the love triangle in the last episode of Strawberry Panic? Jikai [Coming up next], Strawberry Panic! Ep26, Hajimari [A new beginning]. Zettai ni wasuremasen [I'll never forget it].

[Signing off @ 5:25 PM]
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Sunday, September 17, 2006

   Strawberry Panic! Ep25 Screenshot Spoiler
[Posted @ 4:00 PM]
Hikari x Yaya supporters, TAKE THIS! MUAHAHAHAHA. *Feeling VERY Evil*



REJOICE HIKAMANE supporters. Hm, I wonder who seduced who first .... can't wait for episode 25.



Naked Shizuma angst. Did something happen?

Pictures taken from Ichigogari.

[Signing off @ 4:25 PM]
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Saturday, September 16, 2006

   Maitake My-Hime Doujinshi Page 1,2
[Posted @ 7:21 PM]
LoL reading Love Celeb now ... in Mandarin ... I just can't wait for the English scanlations to come out =).

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, so I don't claim ANY credits for it, I got the original doujinshi from Maitake, so please refer there for the original version, I'm just translating for those non-Japanese readers =). So don't ban me 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.



Page 2 notes;
In the word bubble where Shizuru said, 'Well, how about Natsuki say, "Please let in already"' In Japanese, Shizuru said, '‚à‚¤, gü‚ê‚Ä‚­‚ê' [Mou, Irete kure] which could mean please let in already or please put in already. No doubt, Shizuru meant the latter lol, but in that situation, Natsuki demanded to be 'let in' in the toilet. Sorry if the meaning wasn't conveyed, hope the explanation makes it clearer here.

Oh, I've uploaded the ZIP file of English Translated GALP Mai Hime Doujinshi [12 Pages] by Shirinikohu in sendspace, click here for the link. Similarly, I've updated the link in the Manga Page =).

By the way, I just noticed Apollyon started translating Doropanda Tours Mai Hime Doujinshi Volume 6 - ñĐFƒLƒlƒ} [Natsushiki Kinema]. Yay! –œÎ! Banzai! Should I translate Urahime? ... HMMM. Gotta do them late late late at night ... XD

[Signing off @ 7:55 PM]

Edit: I've updated the Strawberry Panic! Magazine Scans album, click here for the link. I've uploaded Dengeki G's July 2006 and September 2006 issues SP scans, no August 2006 scans cos I don't have it. In case you forget, the password to the album's my nick =).
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Wednesday, September 13, 2006

   Strawberry Panic! Ep24
[Posted @ 3:15 PM]
My eyes are burning!! My eyes are burning!! ArghhhhHHH~

Nagisa and Tamao were practicing the dance for the up coming Etoile Election, their coach was none other than Rokujou-kaichou who was as Nagisa said, �eThe Etoile�fs Demon�f LOL. Rokujou�fs really pushing Nagisa and Tamao to their limits, even when Nagisa fell, Rokujou merely said that the dance�fs very important in the Etoile Election so get up now, stop wasting time and start practicing! [Oooh~ Scary] In Nagisa�fs mind, she�fs thinking that she should try her best with Tamao for the Etoile Election �c this would be enough isn�ft it? Shizuma�fs watering her plants in the greenhouse with her right hand as her left hand was hurt from trashing her room in episode 23. [I know I shouldn�ft be thinking about this but ... a bandage hand seemed sexy on Shizuma lol] It�fs snowing in Strawberry Panic! world, at the Ichigo-sha, Rokujou requested Shizuma to be the coach to Nagisa and Tamao as she�fs busy with other stuff. Rokujou then left the room, telling Shizuma to consider about it. Shizuma murmured to herself, �eAsking me to be a coach ... for the sake of nurturing her to become Etoile ...�f Nagisa and Tamao were walking back to the dorms with Nagisa complaining how her body will ache tomorrow however it is already aching now lol and thinking about facing more dance training ... sigh.

Nagisa said that Rokujou really wanted St Miator to get the Etoile title huh. Tamao wondered if that�fs the true reason ... by selecting Nagisa and herself to participate in the Etoile Election ... Just then, Chiyo, Kagome, Kizuna, Lemon and Tsubomi were also walking along the same path as them. As Nagisa�fs about to complain to them about her hellish training from Rokujou, Tamao covered Nagisa�fs mouth and reminded her that Rokujou had told them not to tell anyone until they are ready. Nagisa noticed that Tsubomi�fs looking very grumpy lol and asked her what happened. Tsubomi just humph in response lol. Kizuna then explained that Amane and Hikari�fs announcement to participate in the Etoile Election had been cancelled. Lemon added that Tsubomi had been looking forward to seeing her beloved Hikari-sama. Tsubomi blushed and protested lol. Nagisa asked what had happened. Tsubomi cranky told Nagisa that she don�ft know and to ask around then. �eWhen you know the reason, I won�ft mind listening to it.�f, Tsubomi continued lol. �eYou are not being frank�f, Lemon said lol. Meanwhile, Hikari, Shion and Yaya were in the school infirmary with the unconscious Amane lying in bed. Hikari had been holding Amane�fs hand in hopes of her awaking.


At the Ichigo-sha, Nagisa knocked on the door of Hikari and Yaya�fs room but no one answered. Tamao came back from asking around and told Nagisa that Amane, Hikari, Shion and Yaya all had not return to Ichigo-sha. The girls began wondering what had happened. Nagisa told Tamao to go somewhere and ran off. At the school infirmary, Yaya told Hikari that it�fs late and to return back to their room for some rest. Hikari replied that it�fs okay as she wanted to be with Amane when she wakes up. Yaya protested but Hikari told Yaya that she wants to stay so please, let her stay. Hikari wouldn�ft give up, said that she knows how Hikari feels but, before Amane awakes, tiring herself makes no sense. Nagisa and Tamao had run to the St Spica Institute to check things out. Yaya tried to convince Hikari to rest by getting Shion to take care of Amane for the time being. Hikari finally got up and a drop of her tear fell on Amane�fs cheek. [?! CHESSY! LOL] A few milliseconds later, Amane opened her eyes and sat up on bed like nothing had happened. [Looks like she didn�ft break her back lol] Amane looked around confusingly. The girls were delighted when Amane awoke, Shion asked how Amane�fs feeling. Amane replied that her head hurts and she remembered that she fell off from Star Bright. Shion joked and said that monkeys sometimes do fell off trees too. [LOL!]

Hikari defended Amane by saying that Amane�fs not a monkey, Yaya commented that Hikari sounds scary~ Hikari spoke with relief as she wouldn�ft know what to do if Amane had not woken. The girls then noticed something wrong with Amane. Amane unemotionally apologized for worrying them, got up, wore her shoes and coat and started to leave the room. Shion told Amane that if it�fs alright to have the participation announcement postponed to tomorrow then. Amane asked what participation announcement? The girls were shocked beyond words, Shion stuttered that well, the announcement of participation in the Etoile Election. Amane told Shion not to joke around and said that she had told her before that she was not interested. [Here comes the final blow!] Besides, she doesn�ft have a partner to participate with. Hikari�fs eyes were widening with shock. As Amane left the room, Hikari collapsed but Yaya was there to support her. Hikari�fs filled with grief and mumbled why, Amane-senpai? From the windows of the school infirmary, Nagisa and Tamao witnessed the whole scene and seemed concerned about the whole affair. The next day, Amane�fs walking to school, fangirls around were greeting Amane as she walked by. Hikari�fs following Amane in a distance, after walking for a while, Amane stopped, turned and noticed Hikari as the girl from yesterday.


Amane asked Hikari if there�fs something, Hikari hesitantly replied no and started to say something when �c [Here�fs comes the final KILL!!] Amane said, then please let me be alone. Amane then left the tearing Hikari standing at the pathway. This was once again witnessed by Nagisa, Tamao and other students as well. The two girls felt pity for Hikari since they knew Amane had lost her memory and the doctor had said it was temporary and to see how it goes. At the St Spica side, the students were wondering why the announcement of participation was cancelled, one of the girls said that there seems to be a divergence between Amane and Hikari. Another student said that she heard that Amane felt that Hikari�fs not suitable for her. Is there a third party? If it�fs Amane-sama, she could pick anyone, another gossiped. Yaya happened to be in the room where the students were chitchatting loudly. Angered by the words, Yaya stood up and reprimanded the students for not knowing anything and stop spreading rumours. �eYou don�ft know Hikari�fs feelings ...�f, Yaya hissed. Both Kaname and Shion were not looking happy too. Amane�fs walking along the place where Hikari used to wait for her when she saw Yaya standing there.

As usual, the �erivals�f spoke little to each other as Amane asked if there�fs anything, Yaya just said no and left. Nagisa and Tamao were asking Rokujou if they could postpone the candidature for the Etoile Election because of Amane and Hikari. Tamao added that to continue the election after all these had happened would be ... inappropriate. Rokujou replied, �eThey wouldn�ft be able to concentrate ... I understand.�f As Nagisa started to speak. Rokujou yelled at them to stop joking around. Rokujou continued that she knew about the incident about Amane but these are two separate things and if Nagisa and Tamao were to pull out from the Etoile Election, there wouldn�ft be any Etoile Election this year. Rokujou said she would not break the tradition and no matter what happens, Nagisa and Tamao must attend the Etoile Election. Nagisa and Tamao were stunned by Rokujou�fs insistence. It�fs dusk at Strawberry Panic! world, Amane strolled along the path where Hikari always used to wait for her again, Amane wondered to herself why she wandered unconsciously to the place again. At the Ichigo-sha, Nagisa and Tamao were in bed and were surprised by Rokujou�fs forcefulness and Nagisa replied that she�fs indeed �eThe Etoile�fs Demon�f lol.


Nagisa then asked why Rokujou�fs so persistent, Tamao replied that probably she wanted St Miator to retain the Etoile title. Nagisa said, �eIs that so? ...�f Tamao seemed surprised by Nagisa�fs response and kept quiet. Meanwhile, Hikari�fs moping around at her bathtub about Amane [Ah, it�fs been a while lol] and Yaya�fs looking concerned about Hikari. Amane�fs arranging her closet when she noticed a yellow scarf [Hikari gave it to her in episode 7] in the pocket of her coat. The next day, Amane�fs walking to school with fangirls greeting her as usual again however, now we have Chikaru, Chiyo, Hikari, Kagome, Kizuna, Lemon, Tsubomi and Yaya following her from behind lol. The imoutos were worried about Hikari and couldn�ft think of a way to cheer her up ... unlike how easily they could cheer Nagisa up lol. Tsubomi told them to think properly since there�fs more than one brain among them. Chiyo asked if Tsubomi had any good ideas? Tsubomi retorted that she would say hers when others said theirs lol. The girls laughed and said, as expected, no ideas lol. Tsubomi just pouted in response. Even WONDER BEAR ASHIBARU had nooooo ideas to cheer Hikari too! =O.

Chikaru seemed to be planning an idea. At the church, the choir�fs having practice but Hikari�fs not there. Amane seemed to be walking around the places she met Hikari in school. At the Maria-sama statue place, Hikari�fs looking spaced out. Chikaru arrived to try to cheer Hikari. Sitting beside Hikari, Chikaru said that it will be alright, Amane�fs heart had only been covered by a coat of snow and definitely Hikari, the sun will soon melt the snow. Touched by Chikaru�fs assurance, Hikari went for Chikaru�fs chest and started rubbing against it ... I wonder why ... seek comfort on Chikaru�fs chest and asked what she should do. Chikaru replied to be as she is and just believe in Amane, no matter what, believe in her and that way Hikari will warm Amane�fs heart. Hikari thanked Chikaru for the suggestion. Just then, Amane appeared in front of them, excused herself for interrupting and left LOL. Chikaru teased Hikaru saying that Amane might be mistaken about them lol. Hikari replied that it�fs alright as she believes in Amane. At the greenhouse, Shizuma�fs watering her plants as usual and she remembered in episode 22 where Shizuma said that the plants were wilting away.


But Nagisa replied, no, the flowers will surely bloom beautifully once again when she saw the plant starting to live again. [Will Shizuma believe in Nagisa to have a love that blooms beautiful once again?] Meanwhile, Amane�fs looking at the sunset at the lakeside, Hikari arrived and asked if she could join in. Amane thought for a moment [Wayyyy too long] and said sure. Both of them looked at the beautiful sunset in silence and Amane took out the yellow scarf in her coat pocket, looked at Hikari for a moment then turned and continued looking at the sunset. Nagisa�fs waiting for Tamao at the stage for dance practice and wondered to herself the reason of selecting her and Tamao for the Etoile Election and why the Etoile Election needs two persons to participate. At that time, Tamao entered and told Nagisa that Rokujou will be late due to student council meeting. Nagisa asked Tamao why the Etoile have to be two persons, isn�ft one enough? Tamao replied that it might be so but, a person can�ft really live alone. Tamao further explained that the Etoile exist for the purpose of assembling everyone�fs feelings, sometimes gentle, strict and a role model. But no one can be perfect so there�fs another person to fill in the points each other is lacking.

Nagisa said that Tamao�fs always helping her most of the time. Tamao said that no such thing, after Nagisa entered St Miator that she had felt this way that she had been helped by Nagisa a lot too. That�fs why Tamao had realized that a person can�ft live by himself or herself but in harmony with another person and give each other strength to live on. Nagisa understood why Etoile has two persons now, to assist and take care of each other to live. All these were heard by Shizuma who was hidden behind the curtains. Shizuma made a determined face, walked out and told them to get on stage as it�fs practice time. Standing in front of each other, Shizuma cupped Nagisa�fs face and asked if she�fs decided to participate in the Etoile Election? �eYes.�f, Nagisa replied. �eThen you must be determined. Be Etoile, Nagisa. No, you MUST be Etoile as this is what you chose.�f Shizuma said. Nagisa made a firm expression and nodded. Shizuma then started coaching Nagisa and Tamao as they began practicing the dance steps again. In Shizuma�fs mind, she made a resolution to nurture them ... Nagisa to Etoile is her final duty as Etoile. Rokujou arrived a while later and saw Shizuma coaching them seriously and breaks a smile. - END -


... Hikari x Amane [Hikamane] angst, but thank god for Chikaru, the reincarnation of Maria-sama managed to comfort Hikari and gives her strength to face the clueless Amane. Not much to comment about this episode ... I wonder why. Hm, I think I�fm rather optimistic of a Shizuma x Nagisa [Shizugisa] ending, dunno why, I just felt that way haha. Everyone�fs so patriotic to their school in St Miator, Rokujou for the sake of St Miator, her persistence and insistence in winning the Etoile title. Shizuma, the current Etoile, for the sake of St Miator and final duty as Etoile, nurtures Nagisa and Tamao into Etoile and discards her love for Nagisa. What�fs the heck with duties/missions in these few episodes!? Damn duty, embrace love! LoL.

I�fve got this feeling ... to joke around whenever I read the direct translations when I copy and paste the summaries of SP on an online translator;
Shizuma: �eI�fm sorry, Nagisa, it�fs my duty as Etoile to groom another Etoile for the sake of St Miator.�f
Nagisa: �eI understand, Shizuma-sama.�f
Shizuma: �eActually, I really love you. Even if you�fre bonded to some *hiss* Blue Ball ... I, Quiet Horse will love you forever!!!�f
Nagisa: �eOh~ Quiet Horse-sama, Beach Sand is so happy!~�f

LOL! I�fm just feeling crappy �c urgh.

Art: 7/10 [Bleh]
Story: 6/10 [... Sorry but this episode bores me]
Characters: 7/10 [Chikaru once again~]
Overall: 6.5/10

Seems like the next week preview�fs more about St Spica, will Amane gain back her memory? Duh. I wonder if Chikaru�fs going to appear next episode ...

[Signing off @ 6:01 PM]
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Sunday, September 10, 2006

   GALP Mai Hime Doujinshi Page 11,12 [END]
[Posted @ 10:48 PM]
The last two pages of GALP Mai Hime Doujinshi =).

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, so I don't claim ANY credits for it, I got the original doujinshi from Shirinikohu, so please refer there for the original version, I'm just translating for those non-Japanese readers =). So don't ban me 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.



Hope you enjoy it as much as I do ... alright next up, another Mai Hime Doujinshi, titled 'My Hime Fanbook' by kinokonabe-hinanjo. I think this will take a longer time because the Mandarin translator 'went on a trip' and haven't been updating the last few pages of the doujinshi. Anyways, I set on translating when I get my paws on them =). Meanwhile as we wait, I can try translating a Strawberry Panic! doujinshi by angelbox ... heh.

Speaking of Strawberry Panic!, I created an album catering especially to magazine scans regarding Strawberry Panic!. From seiyuu interview, spoilers, introductions, characters specials, gallerys and stuff from various magazines, mainly Dengeki G's Magazine cos StoPani's serialized in that magazine and probably Megami, depends ba if I can get scans from yamibo.

The scans of StoPani in the October issue of Dengeki G's Magazine is up, so check it out here. You can also find the link in the Strawberry Panic Page Post. As I'm typing, I'm uploading random StoPani scans from I dunno which issue of Dengeki G's Magazine, so bookmark the link and check out this week =). Oh yes, the password to my album's my nick [Don't ask me again and shame on you if you don't know my nick =(]

Alright, cya =).

[Signing off @ 11:40 PM]
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Friday, September 8, 2006

   New Anime Titles To Blog And Watch This October!
[Posted @ 9:00 PM]
Alright, Strawberry Panic! is ending soon ... uh to be exact, on 25th September 2006 ... NOOOOO!!! Will there be a second season? Well, I don't really mind if there's a second season, I have mixed feelings about second seasons though, shrugs.

Anyways, on to the topic, only THREE yes, three anime titles managed to catch my interest this fall,

1. Yamato Nadesico Shichihenge aka Perfect Girl Evolution or 'My Fair Lady' by Chuang Yi or 'The Wallflower' by Del Rey, they are all referring to the same manga. No manga had ever made me laugh till I cried before, Yamato Nedesico Shichihenge did it. Hope the anime can do it too. I have high expectations for this but the art seemed to dampen the mood lol, I think some people even mistaken the guys to be girls -.-||| Maybe I'll blog this ... depends.

2. Negima!? aka Mahou Sensei Negi or Magister Negi Magi. Season 1's a dissapointment ... especially in the animation section. Thank GOD, it's SHAFT producing the second season of Negima this time. The animation's sooooooooo freaking much better but I can't help but go Pani Poni Dash! or Tsukuyomi! or NEKOMIMI MODE! lol. Anyways, I watched the DVD preview that's included in the limited Volume 15 of the Negima Manga and it's pretty well done =). The character designs were roughly the same and the hair colours of some characters were changed into more 'practical' and pleasant colours. Of course, more Setsuna x Konoka plz =) and I'm blogging this.

3. Otome wa Boku-sama/Onee-sama ni Koishiteru. A word play on the title of the anime, 'Boku' and 'Onee-sama', the word 'Boku' means 'I', usually used by guys while 'Onee-sama' means 'Older Sister'. It kinda fits into the story of the anime because it's about a GUY which I don't know for whatever reason enrolled in a girls' school and hence became a 'female' student there. So that explains the 'Boku' and 'Onee-sama' title. I'm a sucker for red eyed characters so I'm watching this. Um, I'm a sucker for those 'Onee-sama' kinda shows with subtle shoujo-ai so it's highly possible I'm blogging this.

Out of the three, I'm currently reading the mangas of two, Negima and My Fair Lady. Usually I'm only interested in anime titles which either have very beautiful art or I have/read the manga of it, the rest, it depends on my mood and interest ba. I'm more of a manga kinda person than an anime kinda person, if you ask me which I prefer, Manga or Anime, I would say Manga =).

So, what are you going to watch this October? Tell me about it and I'll consider watching what you recommend too =).

Oh for those living in Singapore, buys English manga and loves smutty Shinjo Mayu works ... GOOD NEWS!! BECAUSE Chuang Yi's publishing the English version of 'Kaikan Phrase' AND Shinjo-sensei's latest work after Love Celeb, 'Blaue Rosen' [<- title still tentative]. It's a really refreshing change from the usual virgin-girl-loves-horny-handsome-guy, horny-handsome-guy-rapes-virgin-girl, angst, virgin-girl-raped-by-other-handsome-guys, more angst, horny-handsome-guy-admits-love-for-virgin-girl, make-up-sex, end lol. Anyyyyways, I'm looking forward to it =). YAY.

[Signing off @ 9:50 PM]
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Wednesday, September 6, 2006

   Strawberry Panic! Ep23
[Posted @ 3:49 PM]
Feeling kinda sick ... sore throat and mild fever ... but the show must go on!!

The episode started with Rokujou-kaichou determined not to let slip the title of Etoile to the other schools and in order to do that, she must persuade the two of them no matter what and thatfs the last mission of Rokujou Miyuki, the Student President of St Miator. A while later, Tamao entered the student council room, it appeared that Rokujou had called for Tamao to tell her something important. The ever straight forward Rokujou went into business mode as she informed Tamao that shefs one of the Etoile candidates for St Miator. Tamao seemed a little shocked. Rokujou added that she had been eyeing Tamao to succeed Shizuma and Tamaofs other Etoile partner is none other than, Aoi Nagisa. [Come to think of it, itfs no coincidence Rokujou had asked Tamao to participate in the preparations of the Carmen play episode, I think Rokujoufs trying to groom Tamao in succeeding her and Shizuma.] Rokujou continued that both Nagisa and Tamao were widely accepted by the students in St Miator c Tamao interrupted by mentioning about the relationship between Nagisa and Shizuma. Rokujou replied that itfs for that reason that she had decided to tell the decision to Tamao first and if Tamao agrees, she will persuade Nagisa.

Tamao told Rokujou that shefs honoured that Rokujou chose her and nothing pleased her more than that c Rokujou presumed Tamao agreed but Tamao said no. Tamao then explained that Nagisa really likes Shizuma and because of Shizuma, she was hurt a number of times, that she knew well because shefs always by Nagisafs side. Tamao then requested to Rokujou to not let them participate in the Etoile Election and not to do anything that will hurt Nagisa anymore. Rokujou replied that she understood Tamaofs concern for Nagisa but no matter what, for the sake of St Miator, participate in the Etoile Election. Tamao tried to protest but Rokujou plead that itfs for the sake of Nagisa as in three months time, both herself and Shizuma will be graduating and they were be worried about Nagisa. Rokujou continued that no matter how painful it is, she wished that Nagisa would overcome that barrier and become more mature and she believed Nagisa could do it. Scene changed to Tamao meeting Nagisa and Tamao lied to Nagisa, saying that Rokujou had asked her to help out some things in the student council. At the greenhouse, Rokujou told Shizuma that no matter what she would persuade Nagisa to participate in the Etoile Election. Shizuma replied that Rokujoufs pretty confident huh.


Rokujou responded that itfs her mission and reminded Shizuma that she had agreed previously to let Rokujou handle the decisions about the Etoile Election and so Shizuma has to respect her decisions. Shion told Amane that the student council had agreed for Amane to participate in the Etoile Election for St Spica and tomorrow would be the day for Amane to announce to everyone her partner in the Etoile Election. Shion asked if Hikarifs okay with that decision, Amane confidently confirmed that. Shionfs happy because that this year, St Spica would get the title of Etoile. Amane told Hikari to meet her at the place where they met each other for the first time before the official announcement of participation tomorrow as she had something to tell her. - Flashback to episode 4 where Amane and Hikari met for the first time - Hikari replied that she would never forget what happened on that day. Amane said she too and left after saying goodbyes about meeting tomorrow. Hikari smilingly sees Amane off. At the St Lulim side, Kizuna and Lemon were rushing to their club room looking for Chikaru to tell her about Amanefs official announcement of participation tomorrow ... but Chikaru doesnft seem to be there.

Suddenly, two puppets appeared from the front table and using the puppets Chikaru wondered who the partner for Amane is going to be and reckon it to be Hikari. Chikaru thinks that Amane and Hikari were suitable for each other but shefs more interested who from St Miatorfs going to participate in the Etoile Election. Kizuna and Lemon both were interested too and praised Chikarufs cute handmade puppets. Chikaru suggested that they open a puppet club too lol. At Nagisa and Tamaofs room, Nagisa asked if Tamao heard about the news of Amane announcing her participation tomorrow and if anyone from St Miatorfs participating too. Tamao replied, uh donft know. Nagisa happily said that then Amane and Hikari will win by default since St Lulimfs sending anyone to participate too and thinks that they deserved it as they were compatible and will make a beautiful Etoile couple. Therefs a knock on the door, Nagisa went to open it and saw Rokujou who asked if Nagisafs free to talk. Tamao had this oh-shit-my-wife-saw-my-mistress-in-bed-with-me look LOL. The girls sat around the table, after sipping her cup of tea, Rokujou stated that St Miator had decided the candidates for the Etoile Election right Tamao-san? Tamao didnft reply.


Nagisa was shocked that Tamaofs participating, Tamao tried to explain but Nagisa merely asked why Tamao didnft tell her earlier, who the partner was and that she didnft realized Tamao had such a person ... Rokujou interrupted and said, itfs you, Nagisa. Nagisa was like, huh? Rokujou repeated again, you. Nagisa couldnft believe that shefs participating with Tamao. Rokujou told Nagisa to please accept it ... no she MUST accept it lol and added that no Etoile from St Miator sent to participate in the Etoile Election had failed before thatfs why they must keep the title. Nagisa tried to protest but Rokujou continued that only she and Tamao could compete with the Amane and Hikari pair. Nagisa said, eI like Tamao-chan and shefs also my most important friend, although I would like to stay with her forever ... but ...f Rokujou added that, eI understand you canft forget about Shizuma ... but still you must forget her.f Nagisafs shocked at Rokujoufs words. Rokujou told Nagisa not to be bind by her relationship with Shizuma and wished for her to let it go and participate in the Etoile Election. eShizuma thinks this way too,f said Rokujou. Nagisa looked crestfallen upon hearing it. Rokujou added, eShizuma also agreed that you and Tamao-san participate in the Etoile Election.f Both Nagisa and Tamao were shocked after what Rokujou said.

Nagisa looked even more dejected, asked for confirmation and Rokujou said that she doesnft have any reason to lie. Nagisa got up and ran out of the room leaving both Rokujou and Tamao in the room. As Nagisafs running along the hallway, Chikaru noticed her running and out of Ichigo-sha. Back in the room, Tamao asked Rokujou why she told Nagisa about the Etoile thingy. Rokujou folded her arms and said that no matter what kind of method of breaking the news to Nagisa, in the end, it will hurt her, so why not straight to the point. Tamao said that itfs too much and ran after Nagisa. Rokujou looked a little guilty by the events. Tamao ran around looking for Nagisa but didnft manage to find her because Nagisafs standing below the eLove Treef lol. [If she knew what Shizuma did over there ...] Tamao returned back to the room, kept apologizing to Nagisa in her mind and blamed herself for causing hurt to Nagisa. Meanwhile, Nagisa unwittingly walked to Shizumafs greenhouse. She entered the greenhouse and saw Shizuma inside. Nagisa ran forward, calling Shizuma, eShizuma-samaf excitedly. Shizuma told Nagisa, eTry your best.f Nagisa went eEh?f Shizuma added that Nagisafs entering the Etoile Election isnft it.


Nagisa shook her head and said that she had never thought of becoming Etoile besides, shefs not good enough to be Etoile. Shizuma responded in a monotonous voice, eAra, you and Tamao-san are compatible. So I suggest that you listen to Miyuki and participate in the Etoile Election.f Nagisafs stunned. Shizuma continued saying that Nagisa would make a great Etoile. Nagisa yelled that she didnft want to and ran up towards Shizumafs side. eI will not betray my true feelings to participate in the Etoile Election. If so, it would be impolite to Tamao ... no not only Tamao but also everyone in St Miator, St Lulim and St Spica!f eI ... I ... only want to listen to Etoile-sama to tell me not to participate in the Etoile Election even if itfs a lie. Because, now, my feelings towards Etoile-sama ...f Shizuma merely smiled and said, eThank you, Ifm honoured.f A pause. Shizuma spoke again, asking for the key. Nagisa apologized and said that she wanted to return the key but hadnft had the chance to do it. Shizuma moved forward, grasped Nagisa by the shoulders and inched closer like shefs going to kiss Nagisa but she didnft as she kissed Nagisa on the forehead. eGoodbye, itfs best if you forget me.f Shizuma said. Nagisafs stunned by Shizuma words. When Shizuma moved her hand down to take the key from Nagisafs hands, she realized that Nagisafs still clutching the keyfs necklace.

A tear drop on Shizumafs hand and finally Nagisa lets go and ran out of the greenhouse. Shizuma looked on, dropped the key pendent and did what she did best, ANGST! LOL. Nagisa had ran to the lake side, recalling Shizumafs words of goodbye and to forget about her. The cold night wind blew towards her, suddenly two puppets [Chikaru] appeared from nowhere and comforted Nagisa. Bringing Nagisafs cold hands to her lips, Chikaru blew them to keep them warm. Nagisafs touched by this gesture and went bawling while hugging Chikaru. At the Ichigo-sha, Tamaofs still waiting for Nagisa in their room, resolute in refusing Rokujou when morning comes. Meanwhile, Nagisa fell asleep on Chikarufs lap. Itfs morning, Nagisa still havenft return, as Tamao got up, Chikaru entered the room with Nagisa following behind her. Tamao was so relieved at seeing Nagisa and rushed forward to hug her. Nagisa apologized for worrying Tamao, saying that a lot of stuff happened and Chikarufs there with her till morning. Using her puppets to say goodbye, Chikaru left the room. Back in the room, Tamao apologized to Nagisa and blamed herself. Tamao then said that she would go and refuse Rokujou in participating in the Etoile Election. Nagisa cut in and said that they should participate in the Etoile Election in the name of St Miator. Tamao seemed unsure.


Nagisa got up and said that she felt better after crying all night and thinks she could forget about Etoile-sama. Nagisa added that she doesnft like to dwell in the past and itfs no use to keep sticking to it too so itfs time to step out of it, this way the world will have changes. Upon hearing Nagisafs heart felt words, Tamao hugged Nagisa from behind. Nagisa smiled and held Tamaofs hands, asking if Tamao would like them to participate in the Etoile Election together. Tamao agreed and the both of them stayed like that for a while. Meanwhile, Rokujou told Shizuma that both Nagisa and Tamao had agreed to participate in the Etoile Election. Rokujou thanked Shizuma for the help and this will ensure them the Etoile title again this year. Shizuma didnft reply. Rokujou then left saying shefs got a lot of stuff to do. After Rokujou left, Shizuma couldnft control herself anymore and threw the key pendent she was clutching in her hand out of the window. Followed by Shizuma breaking the flower vase, pulling down the curtains, smashing the chair, tearing the pillows and in the end hurting her hand. [Blood!!!] Rokujou heard the noise and rushed back, frantically knocking on the door and demanding Shizuma to open the door. When Shizuma replied that nothingfs wrong, only then Rokujou stopped banging the door. Shizuma then fell on her knees in anguish.

At the St Spica side, Amane and Hikari were planning to meet at the horse ranch where they first met in episode 4. Riding Star Bright towards the meeting place, Amane planned to reveal her true feelings to Hikari then and there. eMy most important person in the world, therefs nothing to hesitate anymore. From this time on, we will be together forever.f Amane thought to herself as she waved at Hikari who was waving back. Suddenly, the stirrup broke and Amane was thrown off Star Bright. A loud crunching sound was heard, followed by darkness and Hikarifs desperate calls of Amanefs name. - END -


HOLY CRAP! AMANE!!!! ... ... Manz, just when the couplefs going great, this crap had to happen ... -.-||| Alright, back to my reviews on episode 23, everyone must be thinking how cold hearted Rokujou is right? But no, I think otherwise, shefs just doing her job after all and her job as she said, itfs her mission as the Student Council President of St Miator to keep the Etoile title as defending champions. Practically, Tamao make a great choice as Etoile and probably a successor to the next Student Council President and itfs obvious Tamao cares a lot for Nagisa. As for Shizuma, seriously, I feel like smacking her right now lol, shefs into the angst mode way too much and not revealing any feelings towards Nagisa at the greenhouse. When Shizuma thanked Nagisa for the feelings, I was like, WTF! But anyways, from the spoilers I already knew Shizuma would do that but to see it on screen was so ... nerve-wrecking. One step forward for Nagisa x Tamao and a step backwards for Nagisa x Shizuma ...

Oh I love how the St Lulim characters blend in with the St Miator characters, in episode 20, we see Kagome tearing down the defenses of Nagisa and now we see Chikaru comforting Nagisa so easily and motherly. Chikaru steals the limelight again!

Art: 6.5/10 [I really hate it when they disfigured Kizuna and Lemon's faces]
Story: 7/10 [... Angst]
Characters: 7/10 [Chikaru~]
Overall: 7.5/10

Sorry a little light headed ... dunno what I'm really typing right now ... sorry if there's any mistakes ... cya

[Signing off @ 11:00 PM]
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Tuesday, September 5, 2006

   [OST] Strawberry Panic! Original Soundtrack
[Posted @ 11:49 PM]
Because I can't help myself. As usual, your friendly amazon link to the Strawberry Panic! OST. Yes, it's OUTTTTTTT!!!!

Japanese Title : TVƒAƒjƒ��uƒXƒgƒ�ƒxƒŠ�[�EƒpƒjƒbƒN�vƒIƒŠƒWƒiƒ‹ƒTƒEƒ“ƒhƒgƒ‰ƒbƒN
English Title : TV Animation [Strawberry Panic!] Original Soundtrack



CD Tracks:

* [Recommended tracks by me but it doesn't mean the other tracks suck lol]
** [Must listen tracks]

01. ‰Ø—í‚È‚éŠw‰€ * [Classic opening]
02. –À‚¢�ž‚ñ‚¾�­�—
03. —킵‚«�l
04. �L‚ª‚é�îŒi
05. –²‚Ì–ˆ“ú
06. —ö‚Ì�îŒi
07. Šó–]
08. ‚¢‚‚à‚Ì•—Œi
09. Šó–]�A‚»‚µ‚Ä‚Æ‚«‚ß‚«‚Ö
10. ”ß‚µ‚«‰ß‹Ž ** [Kaori Kaori Kaori ...]
11. ӧњ * [Oh yeah gimme the angst~]
12. ‚ЂƂè�Ø‚È‚­ *
13. ‰^–½ ** [More angst!!!! The famous track in episode 18]
14. ‹Ù’£
15. ”ü‚µ‚«‹Áœ±
16. �S‚Ì•—Œi
17. ‹³‰ï
18. •sˆÓ‚É”—‚ç‚ê‚Ä�D�D�D
19. Šy‚µ‚¢Šw‰€�¶Šˆ *
20. ‚Í‚¸‚Þ–ˆ“ú
21. Š´‚¶‚éƒ�ƒbƒZ�[ƒW
22. ‘OŒü‚«‚É‚¢‚«‚Ü‚µ‚傤
23. Š´“®‚»‚µ‚Ä–¢—ˆ‚Ö *
24. ‚Í‚¸‚ñ‚¾‹CŽ�‚¿
25. ‚©‚í‚¢‚¢‚µ‚®‚³
26. ‹°�E
27. �_”é‚̃€�[ƒh‚ª *
28. —\Š´‚ÆŒ¶‘z
29. ‰Ô�D‚̃e�[ƒ} *
30. ƒ~ƒAƒgƒ‹‚̃e�[ƒ}
31. ƒXƒsƒJ‚̃e�[ƒ} * [The track in Amane vs Bull fighting scene in the Carmen play episode]
32. ƒ‹�EƒŠƒ€‚̃e�[ƒ}
33. ‹C�‚‚«•S�‡‚Ì *
34. ˆê‚Â�¯‚Ì‚Ú‚è‚Ä
35. Little Bird * [The track Yaya sung in episode 22]
36. �­�—–À˜H‚ł‚©‚Ü‚¦‚Ä (TV size) ** [Duh!]
37. ”é–§ƒh�[ƒ‹ƒY (TV size) ** [Duh!!]
38. ‚­‚¿‚Ñ‚é”’’‹–² (TV size) ** [Duh!!!]
39. ä•“E‚Ý•¨Œê (TV size) ** [Duh]

... very tired ... I believe in Nagisa x Shizuma !!!!

Oh, may I ask if there's anyone who has the Himitsu Dolls PV? I want the AVI file for it ... I lost mine and I can't find any 'downloadable' link for it anywhere. So can anyone upload the file for me? Oh yeah, I want the RAW one, no subtitles or anything please. Thanks in advance.

[Signing off @ 11:59 PM]
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