Wednesday, August 16, 2006

   Strawberry Panic! Ep20
[Posted @ 10:22 AM]
A dash of angst and humour each in this episode of Strawberry Panic!

Autumn in Strawberry Panic! world as the leaves on the maple trees were turning yellow and slowly painting the roads in gold. Autumn also meant that the day of the Etoile Election is fast approaching, the students from three schools were very excited about it wondering who will be representing their respective schools. Scene switched to fan girls squealing as Amane walked past and the Evil Lesbians™ looked on from the second floor looking a bit pissed haha. Back to Tamao who was walking along the forest and suddenly realizing that the autumn wind was this cold. Zooming back to the last scene where Nagisafs leaning against Rokujoufs back, sobbing. Rokujou apologized to Nagisa for burdening her with her hopes of Shizuma regaining to her old self and forgetting that girl. Rokujou apologized again for burdening this impossible task on Nagisa. Nagisa sobbed even harder. The scene was heard by Tamao who was listening behind the closed door. The next morning, Nagisa actually woke up early =O, probably even earlier than Tamao and was hollering out through the window about what a beautiful day it was and time to study hard. [Holy crap did some space alien just swapped the real Nagisa?! LoL] Tamao looked on, still looking worried for Nagisa. Chiyo, Kagome, Kizuna, Lemon and Tsubomi were walking out of the Ichigo-sha gate when Nagisa suddenly sprinted past them, greeting them along the way and Tamao was like eWait for me, Nagisa-chan~.f Chiyo commented that Nagisa Onee-samafs seemed to be full of vigor this morning. Tsubomi joked that if you take away Nagisa Onee-samafs vigor, she would be left with nothing. LOL [I actually burst out laughing when I heard that haha, how true but mean of Tsubomi haha] The Lulim girls were laughing at Tsubomifs joke but Kagome wasnft as she looked a little concerned.

Shizumafs in her greenhouse watering her plants ... well not really as she was stoned at the spraying position for quite a moment hahaha. Unlike the time she was happily water her plants and making silly grins and smirks. Another shock! Nagisafs actually paying attention in class!! She was even nodding and scribbling notes on her notepad. Itfs twelve noon and lunch time, over at St Spica, Yaya asked Hikari to go to the cafeteria. Hikari apologized saying that she made a promise, Yaya repeated, eA promise?f. Hikari didnft say anything else and left the classroom. The girls in the class were saying about something between Hikari and Amane, Yaya overheard them and left looking not too happy about it. Standing below the eLove Treef, Shizumafs doing her angst thingy again. Nagisa and Tamao were walking through the golden-filled forest. Walking backwards with her front facing Tamao, Nagisa said shefs hungry and suggested that they eat their lunches then and there lol. Tamao replied that itfs Nagisa who suggested before that because it was a beautiful day so they had to find a beautiful place to eat in. Nagisa looked a little disappointed lol. Tamao said that after walking through this forest c *gasp* Tamao continued in this anxious voice that they eat their lunch by the lake instead and pushed Nagisa away from the path through the forest. Tamao had noticed Shizuma walking towards them and probably for Nagisafs sake, tried to avoid Shizuma for now. Shizuma saw the scene but didnft show much expression about it.


Meanwhile, the person Hikari had made a promise to meet up was indeed Amane =) leaving Yaya alone to feed the pigeons at the rooftop. Shizuma went to Kaorifs room and stayed there for the whole afternoon. During dinner, Nagisa was uncharacteristic in her way-too-happy mode, Chiyo noticed that Nagisa didnft manage to finish her food but Nagisa simply brushed it off saying she had enough. Both Kagome and Tamao were looking concerned for Nagisa. After dinner, the girls were sitting around chatting, Kizuna told the others that Shizuma had been acting strangely these days. Lemon added that she heard from others that Shizuma didnft attend classes too. As the girls were wondering what happened to Shizuma, Chiyo noticed Nagisa staring blankly away and asked her whatfs the matter. Nagisa snapped back and said eh, oh yes, is it time for dinner yet? [LOL Shefs going senile] The girls laughed at the ejokef except Kagome and Tamao. Itfs bedtime, the girls returned to their rooms, as Tamao was about to open the door to their room, Nagisa said that she forgot something and ran back. Tamao looked at the retreating figure of Nagisa and seemed worried for her. Nagisa had gone to the music room where she and Shizuma first played the piano together in episode 6. Staring at the piano keys, Nagisa flashed back to the time they last played together in episode 17. Clutching her hands, Nagisa flashed back to the time in episode 18, biting her bottom lips, she flashbacked to Shizumafs smiling face at her. As tears threatened to flow down Nagisafs face, a voice of concern interrupted her thoughts.

Surprisingly, itfs Kagome with Ashibaru standing at the side. Nagisa puts up her happy mask again but Kagome wasnft convinced. Nagisa walked over to Kagomefs side and asked her whatfs the matter. Kagome asked ... eWhy? ...f A long pause. eWhy are you crying?f Nagisa was stunned for a moment before she replied that she wasnft and ... the tears suddenly flow down Nagisafs cheeks before she knew it. Clutching her uniform, Nagisa tried to force down the tears but failed and began to wipe her tears while trying to cover it up. Kagome added, eYou were crying all the time is it not?f Unable to hold on anymore, Nagisa sank on her knees, covering her face and started sobbing hard. [Nagisa probably didnft want to let anyone worry about her and even covered her face so that no one could see her cry] Kagome did the unexpected as she used Ashibarufs puny paws to comfort Nagisa lol. Tamao arrived and also tried to comfort Nagisa by hugging her. The rest of the girls were worried about Nagisa as they gathered outside Nagisa and Tamaofs room. Chiyo asked if there was anything they could do to help. Tamao replied that itfs better to leave Nagisa alone for a while tonight as we see Nagisa continued sobbing in her bed. The next morning, the girls were walking out of the Ichigo-sha to school but Nagisa seemed to be sick as she didnft attend class. Chiyo, Kagome, Kizuna, Tamao and Tsubomi were all worried about Nagisa that they were half-hearted in whatever they were doing.


At St Spica, Student Council room, our Evil Lesbians™ were reminding Shion about the approaching date for the Etoile Election, when Momomi asked whatfs St Spica going to do this year, Shion just kept quiet. Kaname smirked and said that Shion only need to choose an Etoile from St Spica is it not, even so Shion still fixed on her decision to get Amane to participate in the Etoile Election hm? Shion asked whatfs the meaning of that. Kaname told Shion to consider properly as they had to get someone everyone agreed on to participate. After saying that, both of them turned to leave. Shion thought to herself, how could they just choose anyone just like that, that person had to be on par with Etoile [Shizuma]. eIfll never give upf, Shion swore. [Oooh bitchy haha] At the St Lulim side, Kagome, Kizuna and Lemon told Chikaru about Nagisa and they wondered what they could do to make Nagisa happy again. Meanwhile, Nagisafs standing by the lakeside, holding the key pendent in her hands and staring at it before she pulled it back to throw it in the lake. However, the trembling Nagisa didnft managed to throw it as she sighed, grasped the key pendent close to her chest and fell on knees. Later, the juniors were having a meeting at the Ichigo-sha gate, the St Lulim girls told Chiyo and Tsubomi to make something nice to eat for Nagisa. Flashback to Chikaru thinking hard and suggesting to her juniors to cheer Nagisa up by making some nice for her to eat. Tsubomi was like eSuch an innocent idea ... if even Nagisa likes to eat but ...f Chiyo interrupted and said that if they were to sate Nagisafs appetite, she will return to her old happy self. The girls then agreed in union that if itfs Nagisa Onee-sama c the idea might just work lol. The girls then discussed what they should make, something sweet? Cake? Strawberry tarts? Seasonal cakes? Kagome murmured, roasted chestnut ... Tsubomi clapped her hands together and suggested chestnut cupcake then =) and everyone seemed to be in favour of it.

Kizuna added that to make it as big as a mountain lol and they went in the eYeah, letfs do it positionf. Lemon quipped that whether they would be able to make it? Gloom mode, lol. Chiyo then suggested that they make cookies then lol. [All that discussion for nothing haha] =O, Tamaofs full side view shower scene, Tamao exited the shower and noticed that Nagisafs in bed already in this crouching position. Therefs a knock on the door and Rokujou asked Tamao out for a talk. Rokujou asked about Nagisafs condition, Tamao replied that itfs better to leave Nagisa alone to cool down first. Tamao asked about Shizuma, Rokujou just sighed. Scene switched to Shizuma sitting on the chair beside the desk and looking at the photo of Kaori and her back in episode 18. Meanwhile, Chikarufs sketching a design on her pad but her heart wasnft into it as she wondered if the juniors were okay. Scene switched to Chiyo, Kagome, Kizuna, Lemon and Tsubomi having a hard time baking cookies for Nagisa lol. Kagomefs once again surprisingly good at baking cookies though. At the Ichigo-sha, Hikari and Yayafs room, Hikarifs practicing her singing and asked for Yayafs opinion. Yaya leaned over to Hikarifs side to point out the part on Hikarifs choir book when Hikari gasped and moved back. Yaya realized that Hikarifs shunning her and moved back stunned as well. Hikari apologized and tried to give a reason but Yaya said that itfs her fault for scaring Hikari. Hikari looked away, saying that itfs not it, just that she felt a little ticklish. Looking still a little surprised, Yaya replied that she understood. [Whoa, Ifm feeling that therefs a built up in this sudden tense relationship here]


Back in Nagisa and Tamaofs room, Tamao returned from her talk with Rokujou and found Nagisa sitting on the edge of her bed. Nagisa told Tamao that ... it ... it would be good if she had not entered St Miator. Tamao looked stunned for a moment. Nagisa continued that if she had not entered St Miator, she wouldnft had met Shizuma and wouldnft had to experience this kind of feeling. [Love? Pain?] Tamao cut in and told Nagisa not to say that. Nagisa was a little surprised probably itfs the first time she saw Tamao this agitated. Tamao calmed down, sat beside Nagisa and told Nagisa to listen to her story about a certain girl. eA certain girl?f, Nagisa asked. Tamao continued that itfs about a first grade student living in Ichigo-sha, that girl donft know why she wasnft roomed with anyone. eOne day, someone will be your room mate.f, she was told, but the other girl still had not arrived. That girl kept waiting for the other girlfs arrival, the later days would be very happy but the other girl never came. [Ifm thinking that the girl Tamaofs waiting was Kaori but due to Kaorifs weak health, she wasnft roomed with Tamao. Ifm pretty sure about it lol, however itfs kinda ironic that Tamaofs supposed room mate to be Kaori and Nagisa to be the one to fill that position two years later.] Three years later, Tamao added brightly that a girl transferred to St Miator and she was being roomed with her, and so, the transferred girl arrived. Tamao then flashbacked to the time Nagisa had fainted and was lying on bed with Tamao looking down at her happily. Tamao continued that after the transfer girl came, everyday was very happy and even more than she expected.

Further more, the transfer girl was always smiling and filled with happiness, people around were drawn to her energy and smile. Nagisa was touched by Tamaofs words. Tamao blushed, turned and thanked Nagisa. Tamao added that shefs really glad Nagisa came to St Miator so please donft say that it would be good if Nagisa had not entered St Miator. Nagisa seemed emotionless about it. Tamao added again that even if Nagisa could not make her most important person smile, but Nagisafs smile had spread to everyone around here. Nagisa still seemed reluctant about it. Tamao urged Nagisa to cheer up, as itfs everyonefs desire. eEveryone?f, Nagisa repeated. Covering her hand over Nagisafs, Tamao said that everyone likes Nagisa, stood up, opened the door and lol the juniors came tumbling out through the door. Nagisafs surprised that everyonefs there. Tamao confirmed to Nagisa that everyonefs concern about her. The juniors, one by one supported Nagisa by telling her to cheer up soon. Chiyo then presented the cookies they made to Nagisa, Lemon added that if Nagisafs appetitefs sated, Tsubomi continued that then Nagisafs vigor will return back! Finally cheering up and touched, Nagisa apologized for worrying them and suggested that they have a tea party =).


The girls then sat around a round table and started their tea party. Nagisa seemed to be back to her normal smiling self as she drank tea, ate cookies with everyone. All the girls were smiling as they went back to their room, Kizuna and Lemon were sleeping together with smiles on their faces, Kagome with Ashibaru looking comfortable that Nagisafs alright now and Tsubomi singing happily in the bathtub =O, lastly, Chiyo looking out of the window, glad that Nagisafs feeling better. Back in Nagisa and Tamaofs room, Tamao kneeling beside the sleeping Nagisa, staring at Nagisafs peaceful sleeping face. Tamao started with eEveryone ... no I ... like you ...f and she leaned towards Nagisafs side ... [Not sure if Tamao kissed Nagisa or not c maybe just on the cheeks, I highly doubt itfs the lips though.] - END -


Not much Shizuma, just some scenes of her in angst about her memories of Kaori and stuff. This episode is more of Nagisa and Tamao, Tamao kinda confessed to Nagisa but too bad Nagisafs sleeping but youfll never know, Nagisa might be awake? LoL. A surprisingly development for Kagome-chan, never knew shefs such a observant person aha. Oh, I love the scene where Kagome just broke Nagisafs barrier just like that, itfs getting way too freaky for Nagisa to be that happy after episode 19 lol. Ok, I mentioned this before about Tamaofs supposed room mate, so I was reckoning it to be Kaori, because shefs the only person to be in St Miator yet not in St Miator at the same time lol besides this will get even more interesting if Nagisa knew about it. Itfs like Tamao vs Shizuma all over again if Kaori were to be roomed with Tamao right in the beginning. Ohh the irony. Anyways, itfs not unexpected to know Nagisafs really popular with the juniors ... and from the spoilers in the tagboard, thanks to Dorazz, the popular Tamao seemed to be participating the Etoile Election with the equally popular Nagisa =O. How will Shizuma react? Well gotta wait till episode 23? Haha.

Oh yes, almost forgot, the tension over at the St Spicafs sidefs building up again, although Hikari and Yaya made up after the incident at the end of episode 13 and in episode 14, Hikari still bore the emotional scars of the aggressive Yaya, will Yaya tear under the stress again? Anyways, anyone noticed that after that incident, Hikari seemed to be bolder in approaching Amane. Like in episode 15, the Carmen play episode, Hikari offered to help Amane in the scripts and in episode 16, after the play, they were casually chatting with each other. In episode 17, Hikari seemed to be seriously waiting for Amane while Yaya just stormed off leaving her alone. Is Hikari trying to approach Amane in hopes of dashing Yayafs advances? How cruel c itfs just my theory, might not be true haha. Go Tsubomi x Yaya =D.

Art: 7.5/10 [Quite good close ups in this episode, Nagisa looked cuter, Kagome looked really serious and cool]
Story: 7/10 [Nagisafs really lucky.]
Characters: 8/10 [Tamao~.]
Overall: 7.5/10

Oh, the preview looks exciting, the conversation between Nagisa and Tamao ... sounds disturbing to a Nagisa x Shizuma supporter [Flashback to my dream of a Nagisa x Tamao ending ... ahhh nooooo~] and a pissed off Shizuma looks hot heh.

Oh yeah, do you guys know that the Strawberry Panic! Novel Volume 2 is out? I'll do a write up on it tomorrow about the beautiful cover and coloured posters inside XD. Oh, I can't read Japanese though argh, haha. Meanwhile Strawberry Panic! Manga Volume 2 will be out on 27th September 2006 wheee.

[Signing off @ 5:00 PM]
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Saturday, August 12, 2006

   GALP Mai Hime Doujinshi Page 3,4
[Posted @ 9:28 PM]
=) Life is good ... so here's more 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.



No one can resist the Natsuki moe ... especially not Shizuru LoL.

Ok, now to talk about my dinner just now =), if you're not interested and HUNGRY, I suggest you NOT to scroll down hahaha.

Here's the yummy dinner I had just now ... I made it =), well and with many help from mummy and Chuz hahaha, *Silly Grin*. Not like I sliced and diced the stuff ... I juz threw them in, mixed and stuff ... haha. Love the German Sausages~~~, yummy. The mixed salad was nice too, self-made taco ... actually we wanted to dip chips in hahaha ... but dunno wat happen so it became taco.



Here's a big photo of my serving .. yummy deshou? Are you hungry now? Hahaha.

[Signing off @ 10:06 PM]
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Friday, August 11, 2006

   Singapore Botanic Gardens
[Posted @ 11:31 PM]
Woot~, went to Singapore Botanic Gardens this afternoon ... Dad went there for some event not sure what haha, then the rest of us walked around at the garden ... for an hour plus. Here's the pictures I took there.

Many many trees~



Cactus Garden!


Walk around aimlessly ...


To the Swan Lake!!!~


... It became dark pretty soon ... time to go home.

Walked for a hour plus, now I'm so freaking tired haha ... went to Newton Circus to have the XO Minced Meat Noodles ... not that special after all, I prefer the Fishball noodles back in my place~ Cheap, 5 fishballs and yummy noodles. Oh, I passed my Final Theory Test XD, went for my first practical lesson yesterday ... wah a little scary at first but it was ok, the engine went dead on me twice. Haha.

I thought for the first lesson I won't be driving but no, after the instructor explained the engines, controls, pedals and stuff, he told me, ok now you sit on the driver's seat. I went O_O?! HAHAHA. My expression was probably priceless as I sat there stunned in the passenger's seat. Then he told me to depress the clutch pedal and shift into first gear, I was like, what, we are really going to move the darn car?! LoL but it was ok, I got a little trouble when reversing though ... argh that's the first time the engine went dead on me and I DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE! LOL till the instructor told me to start the engine again ahaha.

The second time was when I'm going around the circuit then I stumbled when shifting into second gear argh, I think I let go of the clutch pedal too fast and didn't step the accelerator pedal fast enough ... then it jerked for a moment and stopped haha. It was fun ... looking forward to second practical lesson =).

That's all I guess ... sleepy ... must sleep.

[Signing off @ 11:59 PM]
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Wednesday, August 9, 2006

   Strawberry Panic! Ep19
[Posted @ 3:20 PM]
Yuri goodness in this episode ...

Nagisa woke up only to find Rokujou-kaichou sitting beside her bed and started to get up. Rokujou-kaichou told Nagisa that it�fs okay and noticed the key pendent she used to wear around her neck. Rokujou then apologized for hurting Nagisa, stunned Nagisa asked how much Rokujou knows. Rokujou replied that she would tell Nagisa everything, everything she knows. Scene changed to Tamao who was outside, at the gate of the Ichigo-sha staring up at the windows of their room then walking away. Back in the room, Rokujou said that it�fs a long story, she and Shizuma were room mates in Ichigo-sha ever since first grade, three years ago when they were in third grade, Rokujou was called by the student council about a new student. Rokujou wondered in her mind on what she was doing, trying to pull another person into this complicated story again, a story that goes against one�fs happiness ... - Flash back - Three years ago, Spring. A younger Rokujou with shoulder length hair [Currently her hair is up to the neckline] told a black-haired girl in the room that they could view the church from here. The black-haired girl doesn�ft seem to respond, Rokujou called the black-haired girl by name, Sakuragi Kaori-san and tried to get her comfortable in living in a dorm room. Rokujou added that if Kaori had any problems, no matter how small, she could always look for her. Kaori just nodded lifelessly.

Scene changed to a younger Shizuma, [With bigger, brighter and cuter eyes XD kyaaahh~] a little surprised when Rokujou told her that the student responsible for their room duty was chosen. Picking the magazines lying around on the floor, Rokujou said yes, her name�fs Sakuragi Kaori, a new first grade student. Shizuma doesn�ft sound happy as she frowned and asked who had chosen, was it by drawing lots? Rokujou replied that the student council had decided it because Kaori�fs health wasn�ft good since young and she can�ft really do room duty for normal students, so that�fs why she was assigned to their room. Shizuma sighed and said that now they were in third grade and she didn�ft have the chance to order the student around LOL. Rokujou sat on the bed beside Shizuma and began lecturing her like a mother would do lol, about why wasn�ft Shizuma sensible as the student council had trust in them to assign this task to them. In addition, Kaori�fs health had been rather weak from young and had no chance to attend school so they wanted to let the girl enjoy a normal life of a student and chose the best to help Kaori enjoy that. Shizuma leaned in Miyuki�fs side and Miyuki blushed that the closeness.


Shizuma teased her by saying why are you so sensible? Shizuma then laid a hand on Miyuki�fs thigh, inched even closer and said that do you really want to have a seat in the student council? Miyuki turned towards Shizuma and replied that an outstanding Etoile needs the support of the student council, you should know that �c and she blushed. Shizuma continued teasing, saying hmm, you really think I could be Etoile hm? Miyuki replied, of course. Shizuma raised her hand to Miyuki�fs side and added, and so? Blushing even harder, Miyuki murmured Shizuma�fs name. Shizuma parted the hair which was covering Miyuki�fs ear and whispered that if you�fre lonely, I�fll have to make a trip to the student council room and pick you up ne? Miyuki flushed as she realized the under meaning of Shizuma�fs words and she had been teased. Shizuma smirked. Clutching hard the magazines she picked up just now, Miyuki began throwing the magazines by one by at the running Shizuma who ran out of the room closing the door behind her lol. Shizuma began to laugh while leaning against the door, earning a �eBaka�f from Miyuki when she heard Shizuma�fs laughter. Walking down the hallway, the girls were going to meet Kaori, Shizuma began whining that Miyuki could go by herself isn�ft it? Miyuki replied, no, it�fs assigned to both of us. Besides, Miyuki added, she�fs really your type LOL. [Can�ft believe Miyuki actually mean that ... saying that Kaori�fs the type of beautiful girl Shizuma would like] Shizuma sighed and replied well, I reckon that�fs the only thing that gets me looking forward to lol.

Rokujou knocked the door and open the door, Kaori�fs looking out of the window but that doesn�ft stop Shizuma from been stunned by Kaori�fs side beauty. When Kaori turned around, Shizuma was even more stunned lol [Awww, love at first sight~ Kaori�fs really cute]. Both of them shook hands and introduced themselves to each other. Even after introduction, both of them still had their hands together, when Rokujou called Shizuma�fs name, Shizuma said that it�fs as Miyuki said, you [Kaori] are really beautiful. Kaori placed both hands on Shizuma�fs hand, got up from her seat and thanked her by calling her �eHananozo-sama�f. Shizuma replied, �eShizuma, it�fs okay to just call me Shizuma.�f Kaori just smiled. Three of them then became fast friends walking to classes looking very happy together. One night, the three girls were probably in Miyuki and Shizuma�fs room for midnight tea party. Miyuki served a cup of tea made from tea leaves from her home town, Shizuma commented that Rokujou�fs family tea were as expected tastefully strange. Miyuki replied that, Ara, she can�ft believe that comment was coming from a Hanazono living in Momoyama. [Miyuki�fs teasing Shizuma�fs rich status.] Shizuma responded humbly that their status were the same, ojou-sama lol. That explains why Shizuma had a resort in episode 18, she�fs filthy rich haha. If you look into the Wakayama page, you will notice that in the merger section, there�fs a Hanazono village �c is it a coincidence or there was some research done on it? [You decide =)]


Kaori took the cup from Shizuma and drank from it earning a rather surprised reaction from Rokujou. Smiling like nothing�fs wrong, Kaori praised that it�fs good, Rokujou just stared blankly. Shizuma said well, isn�ft it good, Kaori�fs standing at your side. Rokujou smiled and thanked Kaori for standing at her side. Kaori smiled and said don�ft mention it before sipping from the cup Shizuma used again. Rokujou stared at Kaori drinking ... [Probably she�fs wondering when both of them became so close that they started sharing cups. Kaori doesn�ft seem to notice what she was doing too, alright you may argue that Kaori�fs purposely doing it but I don�ft think so.] One evening, the girls were all dressed up to view the starry night at the horse ranch, Rokujou noticed Kaori panting rather wildly after running a rather short distance only and also the concern Shizuma showered on Kaori. The girls then began appreciating the star-filled night, Shizuma said that if only there were shooting stars, it would be so romantic. Kaori�fs eyes were sparkling brightly saying that the stars were beautiful, Rokujou told Kaori that three years later in summer, they will be able to witness a Perseus meteor shower.

Shizuma whined that there�fs still a long way to go, Rokujou replied, too bad for you. Kaori said that she didn�ft know if she would still be around ... Shizuma cut in and said of course you would be. Kaori turned towards Shizuma and said that but, I�fm sure that I�fm feeling more happiness now. Both of them glazed into each other for a moment or so before Shizuma moved nearer, placed an arm on Kaori�fs shoulders and snuggled against her [Awwww~]. One night, Kaori and Shizuma sneaked out of the Ichigo-sha through climbing the wall lol while Rokujou�fs in the room writing. Kaori and Shizuma went to the forest under the tree [The place where Nagisa first met Shizuma when she tripped and fell into and where Nagisa had slept on Shizuma�fs lap on, Shizuma had been standing there alone looking blankly for a few times too] glazing at the bright full moon [Let�fs call the tree the �eLove Tree�f ok? LoL]. Scene changed to Kaori and Shizuma in tight embrace, hands intertwined. Shizuma leaned down and kissed Kaori chastely at first. After the first kiss, both of them got even more passionate as Shizuma kissed Kaori even deeper, some tongue action [Yes, it�fs there!!!] and Kaori wrapped her arms around Shizuma�fs shoulders. A while later, we see both of them falling on the ground and scene switched to Rokujou sitting lonely in her room. I�fm not sure what expression Rokujou had �c but it�fs a mixture of sorrow, bitterness and but a little happiness? for her friend. Scene switched back to both Kaori and Shizuma naked in tight embrace, hands intertwining lying on the red cloth on the ground [Strong yuri here, it�fs pretty well implied that they did it, with their underwears at the corner ... *blush*].


The next day, Kaori�fs in Rokujou and Shizuma�fs room laughing at Shizuma�fs bad luck to have met the Sister lol and now she�fs been lectured in the room. Rokujou merely smiled, turned towards the window and said Shizuma has to be careful then. Suddenly, Rokujou�fs eyes widen as she felt Kaori grasping her arm. Kaori then leaned her head against Rokujou�fs back. Kaori confessed to Rokujou that before she entered St Miator, her body was weak, she wasn�ft allow to leave the room and it was as though she doesn�ft exist in the world. That was not living at all. However, in St Miator, she was saved from that world. �eThank you, for letting me meet Shizuma.�f, Kaori said to Rokujou. Rokujou placed a comfort hand on Kaori�fs hand and said don�ft mention it and she was very happy too. A year later in winter, Rokujou now with short hair [As you see currently] stormed in and thrust a paper in Shizuma�fs face, demanding an explanation. [�eWant I walk together�f ?! LoL what the hell English was that.] Shizuma replied that it was as you saw, this was the application for the Etoile Election. As Miyuki wanted, Shizuma�fs entering the Etoile Election that year, Miyuki retorted that but what is this, your partner�fs Kaori. Shizuma replied that you should know that besides Kaori, no one could be her partner. Rokujou protested saying Kaori�fs body was still weak and got rather bad that year and couldn�ft attend school too. Rokujou continued that Shizuma should know what the duties of the Etoile were, the representatives of the three schools, it�fs a huge responsibility, do you think that Kaori could carry all that? Shizuma turned and replied, it�fs ... impossible isn�ft it ... Rokujou was surprised that Shizuma knew it but still went ahead and asked why. Shizuma didn�ft reply.

Rokujou and Shizuma visited Kaori�fs room, there was a huge medical machine in front of Kaori and Kaori got up to greet Rokujou. Rokujou noticed Kaori�fs looking weaker and paler when she asked how�fs Kaori, Kaori was merely replied that she�fs better today than yesterday. Shizuma and Rokujou looked grimly like Kaori as she tried to act all happy. Scene switched to Shizuma preparing the bathtub for Kaori, Rokujou asked why Shizuma didn�ft admit Kaori in the hospital. Shizuma replied that it�fs too ... late. Surprised, Rokujou asked when did Shizuma knew about it?! Three days ago, Shizuma responded lifelessly and continued that Kaori could only live for another three months perhaps. Rokujou questioned, why now? ... Shizuma answered that because Kaori didn�ft say. Rokujou got agitated and pushed Shizuma against the wall, Shizuma�fs hand accidentally pressed the shower thingy and sprayed on both of them. Both of them then chatted like that with the shower still raining on them, Shizuma told Rokujou that she and Kaori decided to join the Etoile Election together. Shizuma added that but they were not sure if they would be Etoile �c turning to face Rokujou, Shizuma asked if St Spica had any candidates yet? Rokujou forcefully said that it doesn�ft matter, regardless of St Spica or whatever, no one will win both Kaori and Shizuma. Rokujou continued that Kaori and Shizuma just have to stand on stage, making a determined face, Rokujou said that this year�fs Etoile title would be both Kaori and Shizuma�fs =). Shizuma smiled in return, glad that her friend�fs supporting her. [LoL, it�fs true after all, an outstanding Etoile needs the back up of the student council =P]


Winter time, the place�fs snowing, in the church, a student announced the Etoile of the year, St Miator�fs Hanazono Shizuma and Sakuragi Kaori. Everyone began clapping. Back stage, Rokujou�fs helping Kaori with her dress and both of them were looking really sorrow and sad. Rokujou tried to lighten the mood by saying Kaori�fs beautiful, Kaori thanked Rokujou. At stage, Shizuma walked in in this freaking hot red dress which hugged her curves perfectly and a red rose pinned to her chest. [(*�L„D`)!] On the other side, Kaori walked in in this white dress revealing her shoulders looking cute and all =). [Both of them were wearing this green ribbon, Shizuma wore it on her wrist while Kaori used it to tie her hair.] Shizuma walked to the middle of the stage, her eyes beckoning Kaori to come to her. Rokujou told Kaori to go over to Shizuma, Kaori took a few steps forward but suddenly stumbled back, luckily Rokujou was there to capture her. Rokujou assisted Kaori over to Shizuma�fs side [LoL I know it�fs a bad time to think about this but it�fs like a dad giving her daughter away in a wedding ...]. Kaori mumbled that she heard the angels�f singing, scene switch to a cute first grade Yaya singing with the choir. As Rokujou helped Kaori over, Kaori apologized to Rokujou for bothering her, Kaori doesn�ft seem quite well and responding rather slowly to things around her. Kaori said she�fs hearing the angels�f voice again ... [It�fs like foreshadowing Kaori�fs end ... the angels were beckoning Kaori to heaven ... holy crap.] Kaori suddenly fell forwards, this time Shizuma�fs there to hold her.

Kaori and Shizuma hugged each other like it�fs their last time ... scene switched to Kaori lying in bed and the shadows of the students visiting her fading. Meanwhile, Shizuma�fs looking at the Love Tree probably recalling the time they did there. Rokujou and Shizuma were standing in front of Kaori�fs room, Rokujou said that the room would be empty for some time huh and added that Shizuma didn�ft cry. Shizuma replied that Kaori didn�ft cry even though she�fs near death, she never once cried. Rokujou said that Kaori�fs room would be empty, the things that happened in the room, no one would know. Shizuma walked in the room and stood in the middle of the room while Rokujou closed the door. As Shizuma stood in the room, she flashbacked over the times with Kaori, the first time they met, their trips, their first kiss/times and the Etoile Election. Shizuma started tearing and her tears flowed down her cheeks till she couldn�ft take it and fell on her kneels sobbing hard. Outside the door, Rokujou also cried. Rokujou narrated to Nagisa that that�fs everything she knew, from then on, Shizuma sealed her heart within her. Even after two years later, Shizuma only had Kaori in her heart, a place where no one could step into she still lingered there. - Back to present - Nagisa�fs leaning against Rokujou�fs back, sobbing. [Like the time Kaori had leaned against Rokujou�fs back when she thanked her for her assistance in her meeting with Shizuma.] Rokujou apologized to Nagisa for burdening her with her hopes of Shizuma regaining to her old self and forgetting that girl. [Note: Rokujou didn�ft say Kaori.] Rokujou apologized again for burdening this impossible task on Nagisa. Nagisa sobbed even harder. - END -


Miyuki played a really huge part in this episode, besides telling Nagisa about the past between Kaori and Shizuma, Miyuki was also rather involved in unison of Kaori and Shizuma. I really love the scene where Shizuma teased Miyuki then Miyuki threw the magazines at Shizuma lol. The cheeky Shizuma�fs so cute hehe also it reminded me of the scene in episode 14 of Chihaya and Noriko lol. The first meeting between Kaori and Shizuma seemed simple enough, a look and love at first sight for Shizuma. Oh the part where Miyuki said that Kaori�fs Shizuma�fs type was shocking too lol. I really liked Kaori, her eyes were wowowow alluring, no wonder Shizuma was smitten. The cup sharing scene was a little eyebrow rising too, Kaori�fs pretty hm simple, she doesn�ft care how others think perhaps. Oh yeah, the yuri scene was subtle but hot haha, the kissing scene was surprisingly detailed lol. No, I don�ft think it�fs fan service this time, it�fs a seal to their love. Kaori doesn�ft mind it, she�fs dying anyways ha. Rokujou�fs apparently the support of the meeting and ending of their relationship, Kaori�fs really grateful to Rokujou and really thankful that she met Shizuma. The confession of Kaori was touching, it�fs time Kaori experience a little happiness before she goes. The shower scene was great too, it strengthens the friendship between Rokujou and Shizuma, no wonder Shizuma treated Rokujou as her most trusted friend. I think Shizuma wanted to show everyone her love for Kaori by participating in the Etoile Election, to declare their love to the world and the reason Kaori doesn�ft have much time left, the more she wanted to show.

The emotions of Kaori, Rokujou and Shizuma were expressed pretty well, as for Rokujou, I don�ft know how she feels for Shizuma but one thing for sure, she really wished Kaori and Shizuma well. As for the last scene where Nagisa�fs crying, was it out of sadness for the story or Shizuma�fs pain or the fact she was kinda used by Rokujou. However I�fm sure Rokujou doesn�ft really mean to use Nagisa �c she really thought Nagisa�fs good for Shizuma. Emo emo emo. XD

Art: 7/10 [=) Constant]
Story: 7.5/10 [Great flashback.]
Characters: 7.5/10 [Miyuki~.]
Overall: 8/10

Go Nagisa.

[Signing off @ 10:59 PM]

PS: Sorry, forgot to edit the screenshots ... argh ...
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   Strawberry Panic! OP2 - Kuchibiru Daydream
[Posted @ 6:00 PM]
Watching NDP 2006 LIVE on Channel 5 right now hahaha ~~~

HAPPY 41ST BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE!!!

Ok, on to the subject.

Japanese Title : ストロベリー・パニック! OP2曲 - くちびる白昼夢, 美郷あき
English Title : Strawberry Panic! Second Opening - Kuchibiru Hakuchuumu [Daydream] by Misato Aki



Tracks:

1. くちびる白昼夢 [Kuchibiru Hakuchuumu/Daydream]
2. true love?
3. くちびる白昼夢 (OFF VOCAL) [Kuchibiru Hakuchuumu/Daydream]
4. true love? (OFF VOCAL)

I'll post up the complete lyrics version of 'くちびる白昼夢', 'Kuchibiru Hakuchuumu/Daydream' later ... ok time to watch~ Cya.

Here's the full version lyrics of 'くちびる白昼夢', 'Kuchibiru Hakuchuumu/Daydream' ;

[In Hiragana/Kanji] ;

夢? (day dream)
ただの夢 (sweet dream)
なのに胸 (ずっと)
ふるえてる (ずっと)
恋を知って (missing)
くちびるが (wishing)
切なさにあなただけを呼んだ

Waitin' for you / 私の想いにはやく
吐息の羽飛ばして/ 抱きしめに來てください
大胆な告白 / こころが望んでる
あなたを見つめる目がら / ひとしずく
こぼれる情熱は / 涙のせいにして
誓いましょう
ふたりは何度もめぐりあうのdream

波? (love wave)
銀の波 (sweet wave)
この気持ち (ぎゅっと)
さらわれて (ぎゅっと)
恋してる (falling)
どうしたら (sailing)
会いたさが 押さえられるのでしょう

Shinin' my heart あなたが私のなかで
照らす秘密 / 許されるために愛をください

[永遠のときめき, あるの] と囁いた
あなたがいとしすぎると / 苦しくて
約束が欲しいと / 願うわがままさえ
純粋です
このまま今を伝えたい my heart

大胆な告白 / こころが望んでる
あなたを見つめる目がら / ひとしずく
こぼれる情熱は / 涙のせいにして
誓いましょう
ふたりは何度もめぐりあうのdream

[In Romaji] ; Many thanks to dav & her Japanese friend who provided corrections and tips to perfect the lyrics =).

yume (day dream)
tada no yume (sweet dream)
nano ni mune (zutto)
furueteru (zutto)
koi o shite (missing)
kuchibiru ga (wishing)
setsunasa ni anata dake o yonda

Waitin' for you / watashi no omoi ni hayaku
toiki no hane tobashite / dakishime ni kite kudasai
daitan na kokuhaku / kokoro ga nozonderu
anata o mitsumeru me kara / hitoshizuku
koboreru jyounetsu wa / namida no sei ni shite
chikaimashou
futari wa nando mo meguriau no dream

nami (love wave)
gin no nami (sweet wave)
kono kimochi (gyutto)
sarawarete (gyutto)
koishiteru (falling)
doushitara (sailing)
aitasa ga osaerareru no deshou

Shinin' my heart anata ga watashi no naka de
terasu himitsu / yurusa rerutani ai o kudasai

'eien no tokimeki, aru no' to sasayaita
anata ga itoshi sugiru to / kurushikute
yakusoku ga hoshii to / negau wa gamama sae
jyunsui desu
kono mama ima o tsutaetai my heart

daitan na kokuhaku / kokoro ga nozonderu
anata o mitsumeru me kara / hitoshizuku
koboreru jyounetsu wa / namida no sei ni shite
chikaimashou
futari wa nando mo meguriau no dream

Phew, took me an hour lol, please inform me if there are any mistakes ...

[Signing off @ 6:16 PM]
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Tuesday, August 8, 2006

   [Manga] Strawberry Panic! Chapter 11
[Posted @ 9:14 PM]
Σ(゜д゜;) NANI!? It's Chapter 11 already?! A short chapter ... only 14 pages .. so I'm uploading only 8 scans this time.

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.

If you want to download the translated chapters of Strawberry Panic! Manga, go to Dynasty Scans .

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



Wait, let me squeal first ... ... Kyyyaaahhhh~ Shizuma-sama's sooooooooo hot in that black uniform ... ~~~ ( ﾟ ヮﾟ) Amane looks kinda cool too ... Black Prince VS White Prince, who will win the first round?

In Chapter 11 of Strawberry Panic!, 'The Fortress Of Captivity', it's early in the morning, but tons of students from all three schools were gathering at the horse ranch to witness Round 1 of the Etoile Battle, in which the 'Aînée' [Older Sister] will be having an Equestrianism competition. Chikaru explained to Kizuna that the 'Aînée' have to, first, make a round at the 'Maiden's Garden', return back to the horse ranch, proceed to rescue the 'Cadette' [Younger Sister] from the tower then do a round again and the course would be compete. Kizuna seemed excited by the whole horse-riding thing and pointed out Amane's and Shizuma's horses as they were white and black respectively. Amane and Shizuma were the most promising main leads for this Round and looked the most impressive.



Chikaru explains to Kizuna that Amane's white horse is called 'Star Bright' and Amane's posture perfectly displayed how a Prince should be. Meanwhile, Shizuma's black horse is called ' Leclerc* Noir' and Shizuma's black uniform complements with the colour of the horse. Chikaru added that it seemed that only two of them were the ones to look out for ... and she's looking forward to it fufufu. *[Seriously I don't know the French word for it, I just copy and paste the translated version ... but in Katakana, It's レクレ-ル, Rekure-Ru. So anyone knows? I know Noir means Black in French =).] Chiyo, Tamao and Tsubomi were also at the horse ranch cheering for their respectively Onee-samas. Tsubomi was saying that noone would win St Spica's Equestrianism Club trump card, Ootori Amane. Tamao went well it's still to early to count the chicks before they hatch when the rival's Shizuma-sama. Tsubomi continued that, well maybe but there's no chance anyone will beat Amane in horse-riding. Tamao countered that with a 'You haven't seen the serious side of Shizuma-sama yet'. Both of them stared at each other and went 'Fufufu.' LOL. So funny.

Anyways, Round 1 started and the 'Aînée' started galloping on their horses. Tamao looked on and thought to herself that although she spoke confidently to Tsubomi just now but ... St Miator still had to cheer hard for Shizuma-sama. Besides she's feeling a little confused right now ... [She's actually supporting her rival in love lol] Tamao then began to worry if Nagisa would be alright in that high tower and also Nagisa doesn't seem to be in high spirits since yesterday. At the tower, the 'Cadette' were squeezed in a rather small area and began pushing each other around. One of the girls began bitching about two transfer students [Nagisa and Hikari] and others began to start too.



Nagisa thought to herself, they must be talking about me ... everyone's getting angry ... Nagisa began to lose confidence in herself, as she thought to herself that even though Tamao and the other made the pretty dress for her, she would never win and besides ... Shizuma's not really serious about it. Nagisa started to hope that the Round 1 will end faster because regardless of the ending, it doesn't matter. The girls launched another bitching topic as the subject shifted to Hikari, saying that as long as the 'Aînée' was Amane, the transfer student will be able to enter the Etoile Battle. Another girl added that Kaname-sama was supposed to be Amane-sama's 'Cadette' ... and many people want Kaname to be too. Nagisa noticed Hikari trembling with fear and pitied her because they were in the same boat, both of them were transferred students and their 'Aînée' were popular Onee-samas.

Nagisa thought to herself that she heard the rumours of St Spica's Prince, Ootori Amane and compared to Shizuma who had already been Etoile once, the partner of the St Spica, Hikari had more stress. Nagisa also described herself as a rather firm person compared to the fragile Hikari beside her and Hikari looked like she's about to cry too. Nagisa placed a comfort hand on Hikari's shoulder and started to console her to not mind what others say. Suddenly, the girls began shouting that someone's coming ... !! No doubt, it was Amane who's leading and galloping ahead at full speed, followed by Shizuma. The girls were screaming, 'Kyaaahh Amane's so cool~' and some were encourging Shizuma to catch up. Shizuma doesn't look happy to lose to Amane too haha.



The 'Cadette' in the tower began to push around excitedly to see their Onee-samas and one of the girls elbowed Hikari and she was pushed over the edge. Nagisa saw the falling Hikari, moved behind Hikari and pushed her back but she tripped and fell down the tower instead. In Nagisa's mind, she's calling for Shizuma Onee-sama ... - END -

Whoa, ended at a cliff hanger ... get it? CLIFF hanger!! LOL. Well, from the looks of the novel, I've already anticipated this ... ahaha and Black Prince, Shizuma to the rescue!!!!

[Signing off @ 11:01 PM]
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Saturday, August 5, 2006

   Strawberry Panic! Short Doujinshi 1
[Posted @ 9:42 PM]
A funny/rare Strawberry Panic! doujinshi from I don't know where ... I found in it my folders while I was cleaning it ... eh I think I saved it from yamibo. Oh I saw a non-english translation of it around 4chan too so I figured I'll do the english version.

Anyways it's funny haha, it kinda explained why Amane's horse, Star Bright neighed when Shizuma arrived 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.

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



It's really hard to find nice art, funny and non-adult Strawberry Panic! ... haha.

[Signing @ 9:49 PM]
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Friday, August 4, 2006

   GALP Mai Hime Doujinshi Page 1,2
[Posted @ 9:17 PM]
Yo, here's the Shizuru's Birthday Present Mai Hime Doujinshi from Shirinikohu, page 1 and 2. Enjoy.

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.



It's a 12 page doujinshi ... so yeah, I'll probably update once a week or something =).

Oh yeah, I'm interested in translating another doujinshi called My-Hime fanbook by Kinokonabe-hinanjo, I think it's the same artist from Maitake. Boy, let me tell you, it's freaking hilarious so I really want to share with everyone =).

After the Mai Hime doujinshis, I'm thinking of moving on to translating Strawberry Panic! doujinshis, like Angelbox's 'Strawberry Kiss' and 'Strawberry Wars' ... but they are both 18+ ... haha orz. Anyways, they were mostly Hikari x Yaya ... in Strawberry Wars, there's some Amane x Hikari though ... quite abit of Nagisa x Shizuma in 'Strawberry Kiss' and also sweet fluff between Nagisa x Tamao. Haha ... see how it goes first ba ... stay tune.

[Signing off @ 9:42 PM]
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Wednesday, August 2, 2006

   Strawberry Panic! Ep18
[Posted @ 1:31 PM]
Holy crap, Strawberry Panic! Episode 18 by Serin�fs out =O. This episode provoked a lot of emotion from me �c but when I replayed it, I actually laughed lol.

Nagisa and Shizuma took a romantic long walk through the maple tree trail with the leaves fallen giving it an autumn feeling. [Duh, it IS autumn in StoPani world] Nagisa asked if the distance to resort�fs still far, Shizuma replied that they could see it pretty soon. Shizuma added, anyways they could appreciate the surroundings and yes it�fs pretty said Nagisa. In Nagisa�fs mind, she�fs thinking, step by step they were nearing Shizuma�fs resort and closer to Shizuma�fs past, the other Etoile for she really wanted to know, however �c Still walking, I think Shizuma noticed Nagisa�fs stare at the picnic basket she�fs holding and suggested that they stop and have the sandwiches Tamao made. [I wonder if Nagisa�fs really staring at the picnic basket or she was just thinking and happened to stare blankly at the picnic basket haha] Both of them started eating the sandwiches, Shizuma commented that it�fs yummy, Nagisa probably deep in thoughts, took 2 seconds later to agree and reply lol. Shizuma then said that when they return to the Ichigo-sha, they should thank Tamao for it. Nagisa remembered to the scene where she apologized to Tamao because she wouldn�ft be autumn leaf viewing or �eMomiji-gari�f with her. In Shizuma�fs mind, she�fs thinking of that time where she spent it with her that short summer. However, she continued recollecting that it has been just as in the past �c like a silent pile of fallen leaves [In contrast to the manga, Chapter 8, Shizuma said that remembering Kaori pains her heart so she doesn�ft want to remember.]

Both of them continued walking after the break, Nagisa commented that it�fs quiet, probably surprised that such a beautiful place had not been filled with people. Shizuma replied that the reason no one�fs around was because the whole place belonged to the resort [Whoa that means Shizuma�fs pretty rich] so the place has only Nagisa and Shizuma. The scenery around belonged to only you and me, Shizuma added. In Nagisa�fs mind, she thought, the other Etoile also had been with Shizuma, two of them like that. Shizuma peered back at Nagisa and it made Nagisa blushed. Shizuma said that it�fs not good -Cue dark clouds- as it�fs about to rain heavily and told Nagisa that they�fre running. Holding Nagisa�fs right hand, Shizuma and Nagisa ran to the resort and to the doorstep. At the doorstep, Shizuma lets go of Nagisa�fs hand to swipe up her wet fringe, Nagisa looked on then stared at her right hand, probably missing the contact. [It�fs like she had just realized Shizuma had held her hand or she�fs missing the comfort Shizuma�fs hand gave her.] Shizuma then passed the key pendent [The one she got from Miyuki in episode 17.] to Nagisa and gave her the honour of unlocking the door after 2 years. [It�fs like unlocking the door to Shizuma�fs heart]


After entering the mansion like building, Nagisa wanted to return the key pendent to Shizuma but before she could say anything Shizuma told Nagisa to wait for a moment while she prepares the bath for them. Staring at the key pendent, Nagisa tied and wore it around her neck then looked around the interior of the mansion. [There was the living room with the piano and the staircase to the second floor.] Shizuma gave towel and clothes to Nagisa and asked her to use it, Nagisa asked Shizuma what about herself then? Shizuma thanked Nagisa for her concern by giving her a million dollar and watt smile lol causing Nagisa to blush once again. Shizuma said that she�fll be okay as she would be using the second floor�fs bathroom and told Nagisa to enjoy her bath. Before closing the door, Shizuma told Nagisa, after the bath, she�fll tell Nagisa about it [About Kaori]. Shower scene~ not much to describe XD too bad they�fre not in the same same bathroom together haha, Shizuma looked like she�fs preparing her heart about relating Kaori to Nagisa =O. Shizuma finished her bath and was out in a hot bathrobe and now she�fs talking to a photo frame with her and the goddamn freaking light blinded the girl�fs face but we know she�fs Kaori, the other Etoile, saying it�fs been a rather long time. A moment later, she apologized and flipped down the photo frame. [This kinda symbolized that Shizuma�fs decided to stop thinking of Kaori and move on.]

It continued to rain heavily, while Nagisa had also finished her bath and was looking out of the window, Shizuma walked in and asked if she would like to have coffee. Nagisa was mesmerized by Shizuma�fs natural sexiness in that hot bathrobe, perfectly accentuating that cleavage [O_O] and even thought to herself that Shizuma�fs beautiful. Both of them sat in front of the fire place and slowly sipping coffee, Nagisa peered over Shizuma�fs side, placed down her cup and told Shizuma that she�fs curious, why her? [I think Nagisa meant why Shizuma had chose her to tell her about her past with Kaori.] Shizuma smiled at Nagisa and merely replied, �eIt�fs because it�fs you, Nagisa.�f Nagisa blushed and went, �eShizuma-sama �c�f The moment was then spoilt by the thunder outside. At the Ichigo-sha, Tamao�fs looking out of the window, murmuring Nagisa�fs name and saying that Nagisa�fs late. Similarly, Rokujou�fs also looking out of the window murmuring Shizuma�fs name. [Both of them probably realized that they were not coming back in this thunderstorm.] Back in Shizuma�fs mansion, Shizuma remarked that the rain�fs turning into a thunderstorm, so she didn�ft think they could return so she told Nagisa that they would be staying for the night.


Nagisa repeated, staying for the night �c? -Cue waves crashing against rocks- Shizuma continued, we could just return tomorrow, by morning the thunderstorm would have subsided. Nagisa said I see, but Tamao will be worried and also we had no permission from the sister �c Shizuma replied that she�fll make a call to Miyuki and tell her about it then left. In Nagisa�fs mind, she�fs thinking, �eWith Shizuma-sama, both of us alone �c�f In the Ichigo-sha, Rokujou told the sister about Nagisa and Shizuma who were staying out for the night. When Rokujou walked out and to the hallway, she told Tamao who was standing there about it and Tamao sounded worried over there [Oh no, my Nagisa�fs with the seductive Shizuma-sama �c how can I not worried?! LoL]. Back at the mansion, Nagisa and Shizuma proceed slowly to the second floor and Shizuma showed Nagisa the room she�fs staying in other words �c her room. Nagisa seemed shocked, �eThe other Etoile �c�f, she said. Shizuma added that, �eHer name�fs Kaori.�f -Cue thunder- Nagisa repeated, �eKaori-san �c�f �eYes, Sakuragi Kaori.�f Shizuma continued. �eSakuragi Kaori.�f, Nagisa repeated again. Shizuma then said that if Kaori was alive, she would be the same age as Nagisa. Moving over to sit on the bed, Shizuma told Nagisa that the room was once Kaori�fs room and touched the beddings for a moment before she got up, walked to the window and said that it�fs was the appropriate place to talk more about it. �eThat time, it was a thunderstorm night too.�f �eThat time?�f, Nagisa repeated. �eThe time we were in love.�f -Cue thunder- Shizuma looked over to Nagisa who was looking a little crestfallen when she said that. �eNo, maybe it�fs not accurate to call it love, till now I can�ft tell if it�fs really real love or was it simply compassion. I can�ft tell. Even so, it�fs without a doubt that we needed each other.�f -Cue thunder- Shizuma sighed [Probably after saying so much].


Nagisa looked a little stunned but thought to herself that she must continue listening to it because Shizuma�fs seriously telling her about it. �eBut Kaori �c�f, Shizuma continued. �eFrom that time on, my world became dull. The person who brought the colours back was Nagisa, you. �f Nagisa seemed stunned. �eBecause Nagisa�fs here, I could stand up again �c�f, Shizuma caressed Nagisa�fs hair who was blushing. �eBecause you are here, Nagisa, I could again �c�f Nagisa confessed that she too, after meeting Shizuma �c -Cue thunder- [DAMN THUNDER] Shizuma stopped touching Nagisa�fs hair and told her to change her clothes because they have more to speak about and left to get her night gown. Nagisa crossed her hands on her chest, probably feeling her rapid heart beat or the key pendent Shizuma gave her, whichever it was, Nagisa�fs happy. Meanwhile, Shizuma�fs back in her room, talking to the picture of Kaori and her not to worry as she�fs alright now. �eIf it�fs her, Nagisa, surely �c�f -Cue thunder- Shizuma continued looking at the photo frame, repeating that she�fs alright and walked out of the room, feeling not like the confident Etoile we know. Standing in front of Kaori�fs now Nagisa�fs room, Shizuma actually hesitated to turn the door knob but she assured herself by saying she�fs alright now, stared ahead and grasped the door knob. -Cue thunder- The whole place became dark, there was a power shortage. Shizuma entered the room and told Nagisa that the lights will be back soon. Shizuma walked towards Nagisa and caressed her cheeks, saying she had brought the night gown over. Nagisa blushed and closed her eyes.

Shizuma moved her hand over to Nagisa�fs chest then began fingering with the key pendent and suddenly Shizuma saw a vision of a ruby pendent flashing across. Nagisa opened her eyes and gazed at Shizuma. -Cue thunder- The light of the thunder created a vision of the naked Kaori wearing a pendent, calling Shizuma�fs name [Probably the ruby one] in place of Nagisa. The vision faded away and back to Nagisa�fs stunned expression probably shocked at the wide-eyed expression Shizuma had. -Cue thunder- Shizuma dropped Nagisa�fs night gown and her tears started to flow down. Surprised, Nagisa moved towards Shizuma who was staring blankly above, suddenly Shizuma just collapsed into Nagisa�fs arms crying out Kaori�fs name. -Cue waves crashing against cliff- The more Shizuma cried out Kaori�fs name, more tears began to form around Nagisa�fs eyes. [It�fs like stabbing little knifes into Nagisa�fs heart with every Kaori Shizuma muttered. Probably it pained Nagisa�fs heart that Shizuma�fs hurting so much and she could do nothing to help. Oh yeah, I love the piano background music =D] -Cue thunder- Shizuma looked up at Nagisa and found tears threatening to drop down Nagisa�fs cheeks and when the tears rolled down, Nagisa tore herself from Shizuma�fs embrace and ran out. -Cue waves crashing against cliff + thunder- Scene switches to the photo frame, piano, the swinging door out, Nagisa had ran out into the storm. Shizuma slowly got up, muttering, �eNagisa.�f, like she had just realized Nagisa�fs presence.


Nagisa�fs standing at the cliff, sobbing quietly to herself. Like a walking dead zombie, Shizuma toddled over to Nagisa�fs side and waited for a moment before placing her hand on Nagisa�fs shoulders. Nagisa turned back, gazed at Shizuma�fs rather lifeless, sorrow and a little sorry expression [I can�ft really described it �c like she�fs asking for forgiveness.] and Nagisa apologized. Shizuma�fs confused, Nagisa continued, �eI�fm no good isn�ft it?�f, apologized again before running back to the mansion again. Shizuma stared confusingly at Nagisa�fs running figure before walking lifelessly near the mansion, then pausing to stare with that motionless expression at the mansion. -Cue thunder- The next day, Shizuma awoke [Omigod, does Shizuma sleep naked?! LoL] and went over to Nagisa�fs room but it was empty. The bed, robe and nightgown were folded and made nicely, walking down to the ground floor, Nagisa�fs uniform was gone. Shizuma stared with a pained sorrow expression when she realized what happened. At the Ichigo-sha, Rokujou and Tamao were awaiting for Nagisa and Shizuma�fs return but only Nagisa walked through the gates. Tamao called Nagisa�fs name happily and ran forward to welcome her. Nagisa smiled grimly at them, Rokujou asked for Shizuma, Nagisa just apologized then wobbled unsteadily before collapsing in Tamao�fs arms.

Tamao kept calling out Nagisa�fs name while Rokujou went to get the doctor but not before looking back and uttering, �eShizuma, you are still �c�f. Back at the mansion, Shizuma�fs back in her room, the photo frame had been straighten up and we finally caught a glimpe [Actually not really lol] of the other Etoile, Sakuragi Kaori who bore a very striking resemblance to Nagisa if she had red hair. [Shizuma looked really really really happy in the photo �c looked so �c couple-like so full of life and so chibi kawaii~~] - END -


God, such a wrecking emo episode lol, a little draggy for Shizuma�fs part, she�fs bidding time to reveal slowly to Nagisa, but overall it was ok when the information started to flow in. No doubt that Nagisa�fs got the hots for Shizuma, with the holding hands part, blushing parts and the praising Shizuma�fs beautiful part. After this episode, we realized that Shizuma really cared, I wouldn�ft say love because Shizuma said she can�ft tell and doesn�ft know what is love anymore but it�fs visible that she really cared for Nagisa a lot beyond the friends line. Shizuma�fs not using or merely replacing Kaori with Nagisa, she really had feelings for Nagisa. Nagisa too had feelings for Shizuma but the �eKaori�fs still important or still part of Shizuma�fs heart�f kept lingering in her mind and she began to think herself as a replacement for Kaori. Take note, it�fs NOT Shizuma who thinks Nagisa�fs a replacement, it�fs Nagisa who thinks she is.

This can be supported by the cliff scene, where Nagisa turned back at Shizuma, apologized and said, �eI�fm not good, isn�ft it?�f. Nagisa thought she�fs not good for Shizuma compared to Kaori who probably completed Shizuma in the past. Nagisa kept comparing herself to Kaori, her insecurity and fears were exposed and confirmed when Shizuma broke down and cried Kaori�fs name. It�fs really not Shizuma�fs fault that she broke down, it�fs obvious that Shizuma really prepared herself very hard to accept Nagisa through the flipping down of the photo of her and Kaori, confessing to Nagisa that yes she loved Kaori and her world had dulled when Kaori died but now, she has Nagisa and Nagisa brought colours to her life now. I�fm sure Shizuma didn�ft count on the flashing vision of the naked Kaori in Nagisa, sure probably Nagisa might have some qualities Kaori had [We�fll probably see more of Kaori in episode 19] with the puppy red eyes. [Oh Shizuma did said that Nagisa�fs eyes were innocently beautiful in one of the episodes ... eh I can�ft remember which lol.] Annyways, Shizuma chose the resort to tell Nagisa the memories of Kaori and her was both risky but truthful, worse come to worse, that might even be the very place they had their first times together haha. Nevertheless, I applaud Shizuma for being so genuine and honest with her feelings, it's just so Shizuma-like. Hope Nagisa takes the next step to bring them closer, Shizuma might be too hurt or too fearful to be close to Nagisa again. Both of them are still too raw in relationships ...

Oh yeah, speaking of the ruby and sapphire pendents, I think Shizuma had the sapphire one, while Kaori had the ruby one. I wonder if there's any meaning behind the colour, I mean they could had got the same colour right? Meanwhile, the good friend, Miyuki gets the key after Kaori died. Shizuma did say her world was dull and probably gave her key/heart to Miyuki who was her trusted and best friend to both Kaori and Shizuma since she found no life in having the key to the mansion anymore. Oh, looking from the Drama CD, Tamao might really slap Shizuma when she comes back for hurting her Nagisa-chan. =O.

Art: 7/10 [I really like the close ups of Shizuma and her expressions]
Story: 6.5/10 [Actually there�fs not much content, just a lot of emotions, but in the end, we just knew the other Etoile�fs name, face and also Shizuma�fs determination to let Nagisa in her heart.]
Characters: 7.5/10 [Shizuma suffered a lot.]
Overall: 7.5/10

Sorry for being so late ... cos I wanted to seriously think about the relationship between Nagisa and Shizuma and also Kaori. Then I tried to put my shoes in Nagisa then Shizuma and lastly Kaori ... it's a good episode, not much contents but filled with alot of emotions.

[Signing off @ 11:59 PM]
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Sunday, July 30, 2006

   Summaries of Strawberry Panic! Original Drama CD Lyric I, Miator Compilation [2]
[Posted @ 12:35 PM]
Here's the summaries of tracks 7 to 12, I managed to understand and pick up from here and there ... pardon me if they're not accurate or wrong and please correct me. Some parts I would leave out or I'll mention a little bit because I don't understand, so if anyone wants to add stuff I've missed out, which I think would be alot [=P], tell me about it k? Then I'll add it in =), thanks.



Track 7 : 誤解 [Misunderstanding]
Tamao's soothing the sleeping Nagisa and was apparently relieved that Nagisa's fine. [Tamao sounded really motherly here, she really cared for Nagisa a lot.] There was knock on the door, Shizuma came to visit Nagisa. Nagisa awoke and saw Shizuma beside her and thought she was dreaming. Shizuma was holding Nagisa's hand and told her not to get up then eased Nagisa back to bed again. Nagisa asked for Tamao, Shizuma replied that she's out [Probably to get Nagisa's uniform to the laundary room]. Shizuma said that Nagisa saw it is it not? [It refers to the scene where Shizuma kissed the junior in Track 5.] Nagisa nodded, Shizuma told her that Tamao confronted her before, telling her not to hurt Nagisa.

Shizuma asked Nagisa something I don't understand even after listening it to 20 times lol, but Nagisa said yes. Shizuma told Nagisa that yes, that time the junior had confess to her but Shizuma rejected her. So Shizuma had tried to comfort the crying junior by hugging and giving her a goodbye kiss. 'I'm a bad Onee-sama huh ...', Shizuma added. Shizuma told Nagisa to forgive her as that was her way of showing affections. Nagisa tried to reply to Shizuma but Shizuma told Nagisa to get well soon so that they could meet in the greenhouse. Nagisa agreed happily. Shizuma told Nagisa to sleep well as she would be holding her hand. - END of Track 7 -

Track 8 : 玉青の告白 [Tamao's Confession]
Tamao let her heart-felt words out as she described Nagisa's cute look, told her to please get well soon and she would be able to see her favourite liveliness smile of Nagisa. [I don't understand the later but I know Tamao's confessing something.] Tamao added that as long as she could see Nagisa's smile, she would feel this happiness and gentle feeling. So Nagisa-chan, please get well soon, my irreplaceable Nagisa-chan. [Thanks to Runte for the explaination =)] ???, Nagisa. [<- I don't know what Tamao called Nagisa, I repeated 10 over times but I still understand and couldn't find the meaning.]

Nagisa awoke and found Tamao beside her. Tamao asked how was she feeling and Nagisa said she's better now. Tamao's relieved, Nagisa thanked Tamao for taking care of her. Tamao told Nagisa not to thank her. Nagisa described Tamao's gentle and kind ministrations then something about a kiss, I don't really understand. Thanks to Runte again, Tamao kissed Nagisa's back while undressing her. [LoL Like in the manga ... XD] I think Nagisa gave Tamao a grateful kiss on the cheek. - END of Track 8 -

Track 9 : 白馬の静馬 [White Horse, Shizuma]
Kizuna and Lemon were shocked when they heard that Shizuma swims naked in the pool at night. [LoL] Lemon remarked how bold Shizuma was while Kizuna said she want to see, Lemon said she wanted too, Shizuma's proportions [LOL]. Kizuna asked Chikaru wanted to see too right?, Chikaru said no, [I don't understand what reason she said but I think she said that no one had seen Shizuma swimming naked in the pool at night yet so it might be a rumour?] then Lemon said we have to check it out then! Suddenly, Chikaru said that eh, I wonder where Nagisa's going ... Tamao and Chiyo too. So it's up to the Secret Investigation Club to check it out, let's go! Kizuna and Lemon went 'Yes~!'. - Scene at horse ranch - We automatically thought it would be Amane but this time, Shizuma's galloping on a horse.

Hikari and Yaya were amazed by Shizuma's riding skills, even Amane was too as she said it would be terrible if Shizuma's her rival. Chiyo, Nagisa and Tamao arrived at the scene and they were too amazed by Shizuma. It's the first time they witnessed Shizuma riding. [It was also hinted in the Novel that Shizuma knew how to ride XD] Shizuma stopped in front of the girls, suddenly grabbed Nagisa's hand to mount the horse and rided off. The girls were like, 'Ah?! Nagisa-chan!'. The St Lulim girls arrived just in time to see Nagisa and Shizuma leaving the school on horse. Shizuma told Nagisa she's fulfilling the promise they made to go to the sea. The St Lulim girls chased after those two.

At the sea, Nagisa was astonished by the beauty of the sea and began talking excitingly. Shizuma said that she's happy that Nagisa's happy with it and brought Nagisa to a beautiful place. All the girls finally arrived at the sea lol, they were panting hard and stuff and was excited to probably witness Shizuma swimming naked. Suddenly, there was Kagome's voice and everyone was like, 'Whoa?! When did you arrived?!' [LOL!]. Yaya was like whoa, the sea ... [Then she said something I don't understand, probably something about playing the sea would feel nice] Hikari told Yaya to be careful, suddenly Tsubomi's lecturing voice about them not going to choir practice but coming to the sea. Yaya was like 'Urk, the noisy kid's here.' [LOL] Tsubomi was like, 'Who are you calling noisy?!'.

While Nagisa and Shizuma were enjoying the sea breeze, the other girls were probably hiding somewhere expecting Shizuma to take off her clothes and swim naked lol. Chikaru and Yaya began to talk dirty about swimming naked where the water's great, no one would be around and also Shizuma's naked body [LOL, I'm not that sure what they talking about but it's funny.] Nagisa and Shizuma began picking beautiful seashells [KNM!!!!!]. Yaya was getting restless from waiting Shizuma to strip lol then she added that anyways, it's a nice day and told Hikari to go for a swim too. Hikari protested by saying that they didn't bring swimsuits with them. Yaya replied that it's okay as she wanted to try out swimming naked. Everyone went 'EHHHH?!'.

Yaya added, well Shizuma's swimming naked too, so it's no problem. Nagisa and Shizuma noticed the girls and asked what they were doing. Kizuna, in her panic blurted out that they heard rumours of her swimming naked so they had came to see [LOL!!!]. Nagisa also remembered about it and wondered if it's true. Shizuma sounded confused then she chuckled and said, 'Well, I've been swimming naked ...' Everyone went 'EHHHH?!' Shizuma added, '... not. It's a lie.' [LOL] Everyone let out a sigh of relief lol. Nagisa was relieved too [I wonder why XD]. Shizuma then told Nagisa secretly that they could swim naked when they're alone next time *grin*. Nagisa was like 'E-Etoile-sama!'.

Yaya's still on 'I wanna try swimming naked' and took off her clothes. Nagisa and Tamao were like shocked because Yaya's wearing the undergarments they saw in Track 3. [Purple, orange ... The students were supposed to only wear white coloured underwears.] Tsubomi was like, 'Yaya-senpai, aren't you shy?!' Yaya said something about protecting Hikari's colour of underwear? [Not sure] then Hikari was like, please don't say that! Then Tsubomi and Yaya said something I don't really understand but it ended in a funny way. - END of Track 9 -

Track 10 : 水平線の向こうに [On The Other Side Of The Horizon]
As the girls were playing at the sea, Nagisa and Shizuma were chatting with each other. Nagisa began describing about the orange sea [Probably it's sunset] and how beautiful it was. Nagisa said something about her liking the sea ... then saying about herself sounding like a child isn't it? Shizuma told Nagisa that someday she wants to take Nagisa to the other side of the horizon. Nagisa said something about the other side of the horizon which I don't really quite understand. - END of Track 10 -

Track 11 : キャストコメント [Casts' Comments]
The casts of Strawberry Panic! Original Drama CD [Miator Compilation] - Older Sister and Underwear gave some little comments [Like thank you, please look forward to more or something like this, thank you for supporting.] in the production of Strawberry Panic! ;
- Mai Nakahara as Nagisa Aoi
- Hitomi Nabatame as Shizuma Hanazono [Sexy~~!]
- Ai Shimizu as Tamao Suzumi/Kizuna Hyuuga
- Chiwa Saito as Chiyo Tsukidate
- Junko Noda as Miyuki Rokujou [Whoa her normal voice was even deeper haha]
- Miyu Matsuki as Hikari Konohana
- Yuko Kaida as Amane Ootori
- Natsuko Kuwatani as Yaya Nanto
- Sakura Nogawa as Tsubomi Okuwaka
- Saki Nakajima as Chikaru Minamoto
- Ui Miyazaki as Lemon Natsume [Sexy voice?!]
- Yukari Fukui as Kagome Byakudan
- END of Track 11 -

Track 12 : スピカ編予告（BONUS TRACK） [Spica Compilation Notice]
Hikari and Yaya were talking the up coming physical examination in a week and they were running to prepare themselves for it. Looking at the hardworking Yaya, Hikari tried to catch up but failed as she was tired from the running [Bad in sports]. Then she went, 'I'm beat~~, I think it's enough for today, I'll just try harder tomorrow.' [LoL.] - Scene changed to Hikari in the shower - Suddenly the door opened, Hikari screamed, 'Kyaaa, Yaya-chan?!'. Yaya just went 'Ara, Hikari~, you're inside? Sorry ... but then why don't we shower together?' Hikari tried to protest but Yaya was like 'No~' and so they showered together.

Yaya began tickling Hikari and she was giggling + some misleading sounds lol. Yaya reminded Hikari of the physical examination and said Hikari something I don't understand ... then Yaya told my Hikari should not to feel embarrassed about her body as it's beautiful ... for ... example ... - Yaya touched a place which made Hikari go 'No, n-not that place ...' Then Yaya talked something about Amane [Not sure]. Hikari then said ... you're right ... and something about Amane-senpai and measuring Hikari's bustline. [Not really sure, please clear my doubts XD] Hikari began fantasizing about Amane telling her to show her chest, not to be shy and all [LoL].

Back to present, Hikari was nearly hysterical with worry and was verrrrry determined to diet for the sake of Amane. While Yaya was like, this is my chance heh heh heh, as I would be able to see more of Hikari's body ... hohoho~ Meanwhile, Kaname and Momomi were having fun in the shower too lol, they were scheming something evil to tear Amane and Hikari's relationship during the physical examination. Look forward to it! - END of Track 12 -

Finally, phew~, it was hard work haha, but there seemed to be alot I'm unsure about ... those who were better in Japanese, please correct me~ =).

Thanks to everyone for supporting by buying the Drama CD, hope the summaries increased everyone's desire to buy it =P. Don't hesitate, just BUY it~ Alright, off to watch animes, cya.

[Signing @ 3:59 PM]
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