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I usually write about the manga that I'm currently reading. At times, I write about the anime/tv shows I watched and the PS2 games I played. Since it is hard to share and talk my thoughts about a certain manga series when people don't know about it, I tend to summarize them from Chinese scanlations so beware, this blog is filled with spoilers and they are not 100% perfect. Feel free to point out my mistakes. Occasionally, I would blog about myself and other misc. things.

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Zenbu Chodai [Chapters 2 - 3]
Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 05:12 p.m.

”I’m Sakura Himeko. I’m so perfect that the word ‘defeat’ is not in my dictionary so everyone submits to me. That’s how it should be--” Mid-term exams are posted up. Number 1 – Oozora Ren. Number 2 – Sakura Himeko. Sakura looks shock and says, “Lost again..” Ren looks at her and says, “I won again. Sorry about that.” Ren walks away, leaving Himeko frustrated and angry. She thinks, “It’s so vexing!! Why is this guy is so handsome..” She catches herself and thinks, “No..he isn’t.” “Oozora Ren is the only boy who is able to surpass the perfect me. Because of this, you just wait. As a queen, I will definitely make you kneel down to me!!!” In the classroom, Himeko tells Ren, “Next week, there’s a sports festival. Which event do you plan on joining?” Ren yawns and says, “I’ll tell you ahead of time that I don’t plan on competing [determine who’ll win or lose] against you.” Himeko exclaims, “What?!” Ren says, “Because it’s hot, I don’t plan on participating.” Ren walks away and waves goodbye as he says, “That’s how it is. Bye.” Himeko shouts, “Wait a minute..I haven’t finished what I’m saying yet.” Ren looks back and says, “Ah..sorry. If it isn’t about the competition, then I’ll listen to you.” Himeko is angry as she thinks, “Making a fool out of me. Other than that, I have nothing else to talk about with you. Even if it is like this, I still plan on defeating you. As a queen, I will absolutely make you kneel down to me. Hmp. Hmp. Hmp.” [that’s a laugh ^^;]

On the day of the sports festival, an announcer says, “Today, the 60th sports festival officially starts. Contestant’s oath will be done by Sakura Himeko.” [I’m assuming that Himeko is supposed to tell the others about fair play, etc about sports.] Himeko takes the stage and shouts on the microphone. “Let’s compete, Oozora Ren!” Everyone including Ren is surprised. Himeko proudly says, “How about I dare you to swear that if you lose to me, you’ll kneel down to me in front of all the students and teachers in school! Are you afraid of me that you’ll run away?” Ren looks serious as the fanboys are happily cheering at Himeko. Ren walks in front to face Himeko. He then tells her, “Speaking of that, if I win, it’s logical that you will also kneel down to me.” Himeko is shock by this. Ren continues, “About kneeling, isn’t that like making the other person, one’s master? If it is like that then, ‘Pt..to, Pt..to, being commanded like ‘Pt..to’ is also okay.” [Sorry, they didn’t translate Pt..to into Chinese so I’m guessing that it is some robot who quickly does as ordered. I’m sure about the Pt..is like the ring of a mobile phone from what I researched.] Himeko and fanboys are shock and embarrassed by it. Ren goes up the stage and approach Himeko. He says, “If you agree to that, then I’ll compete with you.” He bends to Himeko that his face is very near hers. “How about it?” This made Himeko blush and speechless. Then, Himeko shouts, “You’re on!!!” Himeko thinks, “As Sakura Himeko, I will not be scared by this!!”

As the games begin, the fanboys ask Himeko if she really wants to compete with Ren since this is Ren after all. Himeko angrily stares at them and asks if they are implying she’ll lose. They got scared that they back away. A boy changes the topic and asks what kind of competition it will be. Another boy says that their teacher will take care of it. A scene of their teacher saying, “I’m very interested in that. For you two, I’ll prepare a special competition.” Himeko confidently tells them that no matter what it is, she will definitely win. Fanboys cheer for her. Himeko goes behind the building where there is a sink. She washes her face and thinks, “I really never thought that Oozora Ren will propose that condition.” She remembers Ren telling her to be commanded like Pt..to. Himeko wonders if Ren is really serious about it. She then notices a boy washing his head at the sink beside her. The boy looks at her and she is surprised that it is Ren. Himeko then quickly looks away. Just as she is about to leave, Ren says, “Hey, why..even if I proposed that condition, you still want me to kneel down to you?” Himeko blushes and thinks, “Asking why..because until now, I have never met such a perfect..special--” Himeko is surprised that she quickly makes a fist. She points at Ren and shouts, “Isn’t it clear to you? It’s because I’m Sakura Himeko so all boys ought to kneel down to me.” Flustering, Himeko adds, “So there is no spe..special reason to it. Understand!!” Himeko walks away. Ren smiles and looks thoughtful.

After many other competitions, the teacher announces, “It’s finally the main event. Oozora Ren vs Sakura Himeko. I, your homeroom teacher, Sasaki-sensei, will serve as the announcer. The mechanics of the contest is easy. The contestant will run on the attached floating board [to form a path] placed on the swimming pool while avoiding being hit by dodge balls. The first one, who reaches the other side, wins!! Of course, if you fall into the water, you’ll be disqualified. You should remember that the level of the water here is very deep. Then, get ready--” Ren and Sakura are standing on the swimming platform. Standing at number 7, Sakura looks serious while Ren, who is standing at number 6, looks calm. Ren then tells Sakura not to show off. The gun fires to signal the start of the race. As Ren and Sakura run towards the goal while avoiding the balls thrown, Sasaki announces, “The contest has started!! The two are really great! They are not hit by any of the balls as they move forward.” While running, Sakura is thinking about what Ren told her about showing off. “What is he saying about showing off? In order to win, I have to do my best!” Sasaki announces, “Contestant Sakura has started to pick up the pace.”

Just then, a ball flies to Himeko’s direction and it hits her head. Himeko loses her balance. Fanboys look surprised as Himeko falls down into the water. Ren looks back and notice this. He then stops running. The fanboys are crying about this. Sasaki announces, “Ah, contestant Sakura has fallen into the water. ...? What’s with Sakura? Why isn’t she going up yet?” Ren realizes something. Splash. In the water, Himeko is holding her head. “What is happening? Is it because my head got hit by the ball? My head hurts that I can’t swim. I feel sick!! Oh no. I’m starting to lose consciousness.” Himeko has held her last breath when she feels that someone holds her hand. She wonders who it is. When she opens her eyes, she sees Ren who then gives her artificial respiration. She then becomes unconscious. When Himeko wakes up, she finds herself lying down on the bed. The fanboys are crying in joy. “Himeko-sama is awake--are you alright?!!” Holding her head, she sits up and asks where she is. They cry, “You’re in the clinic. The doctor in charge is the one who helped you change clothes. Thanks to Ren, you are saved.” Himeko asks, “Oozora Ren?” Himeko blushes as she remembers Ren seeing when she was underwater. She touches her lips and thinks, “Then, it was him before. Then I..I just kissed with Oozora Ren?”

She then notices Ren pulling away the curtain then looks at her. Her face becomes redder that she looks away. She thinks, “The truth is that isn’t a kiss but an artificial respiration just like in the movie. Even if it isn’t a kiss, although I know that..but why do I feel happy about it?” Himeko is blushing yet looks displeased with herself. Ren tells the others that he has something to talk about with Himeko so would they please leave the room for a moment. After they left, Ren sits on the chair beside the bed. Himeko shouts, “Wha..what do you have to say?” Ren asks, “Aren’t you going to say thank you?” Himeko is embarrassed and says, “Tha..thank you.” Ren says, “Regarding today’s contest and even before, there’s something I wanted to ask you. Have you fallen for me?” Himeko becomes red-faced as she is shock. She quickly stands up and shouts, “Wha-what! Don’t be so full of yourself. Fallen for you?! Me?! That’s impossible!” Ren looks thoughtful then asks, “If the opponent isn’t me and you lost, would you be nice enough to kneel down and just obey any order?” Himeko looks at Ren. She sits down again.

She grips the blanket and thinks, “It isn’t like that. If the opponent isn’t this guy, then the competition would be meaningless. Because Oozora Ren is the first guy whom I absolutely want to submit to me. A special guy. But this is something that I, Sakura Himeko, cannot say out loud.” Himeko tells him, “Even if I lose, no matter who’s the opponent, of course I will fulfill my promise.” Ren looks displeased by this. He then bends closer to her and says, “Well..I won this time. Then I’ll graciously do it. You’ll just nicely kneel down and listen to my command.” Himeko is surprised by this especially since Ren bending his head to hers. With just one inch away from her lips, he says, “I’m just kidding.” Himeko exclaims in shock, “Ha?!” Ren moves away from her and yawns. Blushing, Himeko says, “Wait a minute, what did you say..” Ren smiles and asks her, “What? You’re expecting it?” Himeko stands up on the bed and points to Ren, “Do you know that being able to order Sakura Himeko is your once-in-a-lifetime chance? If you try to escape then, the only one who’ll regret it will be you!!” Ren pulls away the curtain as he is about to leave. He laughs and says, “When I thought of it, then I’ll tell you.” Himeko is shock as she thinks, “This guy really makes me furious!!”

In the classroom, Himeko looks at sleeping-on-his-desk Ren. The fanboys don’t look happy about this. Himeko frowns at Ren and thinks, “It has already been a week. Oozora Ren hasn’t said his command today either. For other people, to be commanded is such a humiliation but it being like this, it seems that this thing regarding me is nothing to him.” Himeko is in a foul mood so ‘let’s change the topic’ boy says, “Before Himeko-classmate has transferred here, there’s that guy who is hospitalized. He will be coming back to school today.” Sitting in her desk, Himeko says, “Hmph..I’m not interested.” The boy continues, “That person is the only one who could compete against Ren.” This made Himeko angry. She angrily stands up and asks the fanboys, “What do you mean only one? Don’t you already have me here?!” The fanboys apologize. Sitting down again, Himeko says in a matter-of-fact way, “First of all, other than me, that person shouldn’t exist in this world.” Another boy says, “Speaking of that, in the last tennis competition, he’s really great. He and Ren are quite evenly matched that the two seem like professional tennis players. It’s really awesome.”

Himeko is surprised by this. She thinks, “What are they saying?! I have already lost to him [Ren], then that other guy shouldn’t exist--” Her thoughts are interrupted when a boy approaches her and says, “Are you Sakura Himeko? You’re cuter than according to the rumors.” One of the fanboys tells her, “Himeko-classmate, it’s that guy whom we were just talking about.” Himeko looks surprised at the boy. The boy says, “It’s the first time we met. I’m Ukyou Kiriasa. It’s nice to meet you. [please advise me/I’m under your care]” He takes Himeko’s hand and is about to kiss it when Ren takes Himeko’s hand from Kiriasa and slaps away Kiriasa’s hand. Smiling, Kiriasa holds his hand that was slapped away and says, “That hurts. What are you doing, Ren?” Ren just seriously looks at him then grabs surprised Himeko away. Ren is the pulling her out of the classroom that Himeko shouts, “What are you doing, Oozora Ren!!” Kiriasa just smiles as he looks at the two leave the room.

At the roof, Himeko angrily shouts, “Why have you brought me here?! I still have something to talk with that guy!! Ah, forget it. I should just first test him if he is above average first.” Ren says, “Absolutely not.” Himeko looks back at him and asks why he is objecting. Holding her hand, Ren seriously says, “It’s a command.” Himeko looks surprised at him. They were interrupted by Kiriasa who is standing behind them. Kiriasa shouts, “You should not order a girl around. I heard from the others in our class regarding the sports festival competition. That’s pretty rare. Ren, who would compete seldom compete against me, has unexpectedly make a girl as his opponent.” The two just looks at him then have this ‘what’s with this guy’ face when Kiriasa happily says, “Although it’s like that, being able to order a cute girl could make one really envious-- Envious, I tell you--” Gesturing to Ren, Kiriasa adds, “So, about this right [to order], can you give it to me? Of course, it is only after I win over Ren.” Ren just seriously looks at Kiriasa. Himeko angrily shouts at Kiriasa, “What..what the heck are you saying..” Turning to walking away Ren, Himeko shouts, “Hey, you, say something..” Kiriasa walks towards Ren and says, “You’re cruel, Ren. Don’t snub me.” He clings on to Ren from behind and whispers, “If you don’t want to compete against me, I have ways to command Himeko. *giggle* You should clearly know my nature. I will use all sort of ways..” Ren looks surprised that he turns around and shouts, “You..”

Himeko angrily shouts at them as to what are they whispering about there. Kiriasa says, “Ren said that because he doesn’t have any self-confidence, he won’t compete against me.” Himeko is shock. She points at Kiriasa and exclaims, “Don’t have self-confidence? Don’t make me laugh. Oozora Ren will definitely compete against you!!” In the classroom, the fanboys cries why it ended up like that. “Himeko-classmate, that’s dangerous.” Himeko can’t say anything as she hears Ren from behind, sighing. Holding her skirt, Himeko thinks, “It’s because I’m frustrated. This competition is for me to know the difference between Oozora Ren and that guy. Because Oozora Ren is the only one I recognize as ‘the one perfect guy’..ah..that’s not true!” Himeko angrily shouts, “Anyway! Tomorrow’s the day of the competition. The competition will be a kendo [sword-fighting] match.” Ren is speechless as he holds his head. He stands up and says that he’s going home. Himeko shouts, “Wai..Tomorrow, you should definitely go to the competition!”

The next day, at the start of the competition, everyone surrounds the gym as they are going to watch the match. Fanboys cry that Ren won’t be coming because he is angry. “What should we do--” Himeko shouts, “Silence!!” She angrily thinks, “I know that I’m the one who went ahead and decided on this. Even if it is like this, I’m still angry that I think I’m quite mean-spirited.” She looks thoughtful and sad. She thinks, “Hey, Oozora Ren. Is it no big deal for you to just give the right to command to someone else? It seems that he originally isn’t this interested in it. It’s really like that. How frustrating.” Wearing his kendo wear and carrying a shinai, Kiriasa approaches her and the others. He asks, “Isn’t Ren coming? Doesn’t that mean that I win by default? That’s really great. Then, what should I order you?” He grabs Himeko’s wrist. Himeko shakes his hand away and says, “Do not touch me for I’m Sakura Himeko. I do not permit anyone to just touch me as he/she pleases.” Himeko grabs a shinai and exclaims, “If Oozora Ren won’t come then, let me be your opponent. After I win, you must kneel down in front of me, the perfect queen..” Dressed up in kendo uniform, Ren holds her from behind and says, “Who says I won’t be coming?” Himeko is surprised as fanboys are happily shouting Ren’s name. Kiriasa just smiles.

Ren apologizes to the others for making them wait. Himeko shouts that they weren’t waiting for him. She then notices that Ren is looking quite reddish. She puts her hand on his forehead then exclaims, “You have a fever?!” Ren says, “Ah, is that so. No wonder yesterday I feel as if my body is losing strength. It’s a good thing that I went home early yesterday.” Himeko says, “So you didn’t leave because you were angry but in this situation, it’s no good. Let me compete [instead of you] in this match.” She is surprised when Ren hold her close to him and says, “No. Being able to command you is something that I will absolutely not give to anyone. Isn’t this acceptable?” Himeko looks at him while blushing. She thinks, “What is this..when you obviously didn’t show any interest before. What is he thinking?” Ren faces Kiriasa in the middle of the gym. Kiriasa smiles and says, “Ren, it seems that you’re not feeling well. That’s quite rare. Does this mean that I’m lucky today?” Ren prepares to fight and says, “Who knows?” [He looks cool here ^^] Himeko looks tense as she thinks, “Ah, I have already said before. You should win!!” The two cross their shinai then wham! Ren sends Kiriasa flying. Himeko is shock as she thinks, “How weak!” All the other boys go to Ren and shouts that he’s really great. Himeko exclaims, “Is that the guy who is considered as the only one who can evenly compete with Oozora Ren?! He even made me worry about him!!” She is surprised when Ren is standing in front of her and asks, “Are you worried about me?” Himeko turns around and says, “Of course not!! Instead of talking about that, it’s better for the sick to just quickly go to the clinic.” Ren holds her shoulder and says, “But before that, will you listen to my command?” Himeko is surprised.

Outside, at the school park bench, Ren is lying down with his head on Himeko’s lap. With crossed arms, Himeko thinks, “Even if it is like this..” Embarrassed, she tells Ren, “Command..Why is it a lap pillow?” Ren says, “I hate the medicine smell of the clinic. Good night.” Himeko is speechless as Ren sleeps. She says out loud, “..hey, do you truly didn’t notice that you have a fever? Or the truth is that you came just for me?” She becomes embarrassed and thinks, “Why? I’m doubtful if that’s it.” Ren opens his eyes and looks at her to say, “Who knows?” Extremely embarrassed, Himeko exclaims, “Stand up!!” Ren says, “I’m really going to sleep this time. Don’t move.” Himeko is angry yet blushing. She thinks, “Dignified Sakura Himeko unexpectedly falter because of a guy. How sad for this perfect boy. Because of being very perfect, I recognized him as very special. Even if it isn’t really like this, I know that even though if he lost..” Himeko notices that Ren is really asleep this time. She bends her head close to him and thinks, “..Oozora Ren is still the most special.” Himeko sits up again with her arms crossed. She thinks, “Even if I’m frustrated since he is the only guy who made me think this way. Therefore, I also want him to think of me that way.” Pointing up to the sky, Himeko thinks, “I will bet my name, Sakura Himeko, to be able to definitely do this.” In the empty gym, Kiriasa has finally stands up and complains about the pain. He talks to himself. “Ouch..ouch..ouch. This time he didn’t even go easy on me.” Kiriasa giggles. “But, not knowing defeat has no meaning. Today, I initially lost to you.” Looking quite happy as he remembers Ren’s serious look at him [while they are at the roof], Kiriasa says, “I really want to quickly watch that calm face of yours distort because of humiliation. Just for this objective, I will whole-heartedly play around with Himeko.”

If the author’s motive is to make Kiriasa, a creepy and Ren-obsessed antagonist, she just succeeded. He looks crazy in that last page. It’s obvious that there’s a past between him and Ren. Since he is the type of person who would do everything to get what he wants to happen, Kiriasa is a potentially dangerous person. From the way their other classmates are cheering for Ren, Kiriasa must not be quite liked by the others. As for Himeko, it’s just one defeat after another. Himeko has reminded me of the frog in the story about the frog in the well who is quite close-minded. Himeko actually thinks that there shouldn’t be anyone greater than her or surpass Ren. It seems after that last defeat, she has started to change a bit. The talk in the clinic at the end of chapter 2, it seems that Ren is trying to make her admit that she likes him. But, with her huge pride and everything else, that’s unlikely to happen soon. She is still in a state of denial in chapter 2 but at the end of chapter 3, she finally admits the fact that Ren is special to her. She will now focus on making him think that she’s special to him. Isn’t that a different kind of submitting? I’m sure with Kiriasa’s unintentional help, the two will realize what they really feel for each other. I wonder if the fanboys will still go ‘ga-ga’ over her when she is now focusing on Ren. Oh well, I don’t think she minds that anymore since Ren is the only one whom she wants to submit to her no matter what. I do wonder what Ren feels about those two who kept on bugging him for a competition. I can’t blame him for being bored and everything after all, he can easily win in everything. Regarding he’s reaction to Kiriasa, I wonder if he made Ren really angry that Ren sent him to the hospital. ^^; I do find it appropriate that they fight with ‘kendo’ since it is like two ‘knights’ fighting for the queen. Well, in this case, Ren seems like king. I’m still wondering if Ren does like Himeko or is he just teasing her and everything. Regarding Kiriasa, I’m still thinking that he did all that just to protect Himeko as a gentleman. He does seem to try to make Himeko admit that she likes him. I also think he is forced to use the right to command so that Kiriasa won’t think of ways to take that command from him later on. Anyway, we’ll know soon enough since the pacing of the story is quite fast = not dragging. Just like in the first chapters, I like their scenes together and the chibis are cute. ^^ This is the last available chapter in Chinese.

Word of the day:
Weakness helps us to relate to others and lets God's power work in our lives. That may be our greatest asset. ~ Joanie Yoder

Hana to Akuma [Chapter 15]
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 08:08 p.m.

In the living room of Vivi’s castle, Felten and Elenore are surprised and puzzled to see Hana emoting by herself as she sits on the sofa with the black cat. Hana looks up then smiles happily. Then, she remembers something that she becomes sad. She then notices her two visitors. She waves to Felten and greets him. Felten waves back. Elemore asks Hana what she is doing by herself. Hana sighs and says that it is because at the same time, she has experience a happy [Vivi kissed her] and a bad thing [Seeing Vivi kissed Rosemarie]. “I don’t know whether I should be happy or I should be angry..” Felten and Elenore think that they don’t know what had happened but most probably, it has something to do with Vivi. Felten tells her, “Of course, you should be happy. You should be more optimistic.” Hana is surprised and thinks, “Optimistic?” Felten/Elenore says that if she becomes depressed and gloomy, she might become like Vivi. Just then Vivi enters the room looking really gloomy. Felten and Elenore greets Vivi a good morning and sorry for disturbing. [Coming uninvited] Hana happily goes to him and offers him a flower. Hana greets him a good morning and to her surprise, Vivi falls down on Hana.

In Vivi’s bedroom, Felten says that Vivi is infected with a virus originated from Akuma world. Felten informs them that he has heard of it from others when he returned to Akuma world. “It seems to be a viral epidemic of viral before, ah, what’s it called again..” Elenore has also forgotten what it’s called. Felten continues, “It seems that after infection, one will have a fever for about a week..ah..Hana, don’t cry. It’s no big deal.” Hana is holding Felten’s sleeve as she cries. “But, Vivi, he...Vivi, he never been sick before.. What if Vivi is dying.” Felten says, “It’s alright, this is just like a troublesome flu...but, that’s right, having a flu can be quite contagious. Okay, everyone evacuate!” Felten, Hana, Elenore and Tony peek at Vivi from the door. Felten shouts, “Gambatte, Vivi! We will support you from afar!” Vivi angrily says, “I’ll remember this, you people. Felten, what kind of doctor are you?” Felten happily tells him, “I’m sorry but I’m an ‘exclusively for girls’ doctor.” Hana is puzzled and asks Felten if he is a doctor. Felten says, “Ah, didn’t you know? When you had a flu before, I’m the one who examined you.” Hana is still puzzled. Felten adds, “Ah, that’s right, you had a fever then.” Felten happily looks at the maids and says that he will examine them if they are also infected. The maids are very happy about it. Felten then tells Hana, “You will be okay since this virus only infects akuma.....” Hana is puzzled when Felten looks at her. Felten then has an idea and says, “Ah, that’s right.”

Later on, Vivi angrily asks, “What is the meaning of this?” Hana is wearing a maid’s uniform. She is still looking surprised as she stands in front of Vivi’s bed. From the door, Felten shouts, “Vivi! Hana won’t be infected so you should relax and let her take care of you!” Hana is pleased to hear this. She looks pep up as she tells Vivi, “For Vivi’s speedy recovery, Hana-chan will do her best!” Vivi says, “Then, why not just call Ayame?” Vivi is really uneasy about Hana taking care of him. Felten angrily mutters, “That won’t do. This is your punishment for just taking Hana and running away from Akuma world during the party. You left me behind with that bracelet which was put on me because of you. That’s the reason. Good luck, Vivi.” Hana gives Vivi a bowl of soup. It must have looked awful that Vivi asks what it is. Hana happily says, “Soup! This is made by Hana-chan!” Vivi says, “No, no, about the food, it should be prepared by the chef and your duty is to just bring the food to me.” Hana says, “Everyone in the kitchen is brought out by Felten for a walk!” Vivi angrily thinks, “That idiot.” Hana happily takes a spoonful and says, “Here, Vivi. Say ah.” Vivi did as told and ate a spoonful. To Hana’s horror, Vivi spits it out. Hana then brought it some towels and new pajamas. Hana helped him change his pajamas but seems to have wrongly buttoned it. She then drops an overly wet towel on Vivi’s face. Vivi’s fever looks worse. Elsewhere, Felten is happily running around with the chef and cook. Then, Hana is carrying a basin full of water. She trips so the basin with the water flew to Vivi’s head. Hana looks aghast as she apologizes to dripping wet Vivi. She offers to quickly help dry him up. Vivi just says, “That’s enough..you can go out.” Hana looks nervous and sad about it. After she left, Vivi dries himself up with a towel then looks at the soup, which Hana made, on the table.

Hana sadly sits at the side of the corridor that looks out the garden. “Hana-chan is really useless. While Vivi is sick, I did all of those things. But, if something bad happens, it would be better if I stay beside him..” In Vivi’s bedroom, Vivi is having a dream. Dream: Hana is calling out his name. Hana has cat ears and tail. She is carrying the black cat. Hana says, “Vivi, Hana-chan has become a cat so I can’t be with Vivi anymore because you hate cats.” Vivi says, “Ha? What are you saying?” Felten, with cat ears and tail, also appears. He says, “Vivi, right now, we are going to a trip to my cat kingdom.” Vivi says, “So, what are you two saying?” Cat Felten and cat Hana walk away from Vivi. Cat Felten says, “Come, Hana, let’s go.” Cat Hana says, “Yes, Felten.” Vivi calls out to Hana to wait. Cat Hana says, “Goodbye, Vivi.” Vivi hold out his hand to grab Cat Hana and shouts, “Wait..Hana-chan” End Dream. Vivi wakes up in surprise. He finds himself grabbing Rosemarie’s wrist. Rosemarie is sitting on the bed. She asks, “Who is Hana-chan?” She then pulls her hand away from his hold. Rosemarie stands up and asks, “Who were you calling?” Vivi groans as he puts his hand on his forehead. “It seems that I have seen a really strange dream.” Rosemarie says, “Really? Seeing you in pain makes me really happy. I actually passed the virus to you before when you kissed me. It serves you right. I already got the vaccine.” Vivi thinks, “This woman.” Rosemarie says, “This is revenge for leaving me behind for 15 years after the engagement.” Vivi looks away and says, “Ah, really.” [I think] He realizes that Felten must be also doing that for revenge.

Rosemarie says, “..And also, where is that girl?” Vivi says, “Ha?” Rosemarie grabs his collar and says, “Don’t play dumb. I’m talking about the girl whom you ran away with during the birthday party. Why don’t you just be a good boy and tell me where she is. We are going to have a girl-to-girl talk.” Vivi asks her if she is really curious. Rosemarie says, “Of course. The only one who has the right to marry you is me. Of course, I will eliminate who/whatever hinders me.” Vivi thinks, “Eliminate..no, if it’s this person, it would be kill.” Vivi says, “I don’t know who that girl is. It’s a mistaken identity.” Rosemarie angrily says, “Stop joking around. Quickly tell me, Vivi!” Just then, Hana opens the door and asks, “Vivi..are you asleep?” She is stunned to see Rosemarie there. She remembers the kiss before. She looks away and says, “Ah..about that..” Hana is surprised when Rosemarie approaches her and stares at her face. Rosemarie says, “Although you look alike, but she isn’t this small of a brat.” Hana is puzzled and a bit frightened. Rosemarie walks away and says, “Ah, forget it. Seeing that your illness is quite serious, I’m already satisfied. I can go home now.” Vivi angrily says, “Ah, really?” Rosemarie stops. Her face isn’t shown. She says, “Can I ask something? Is that girl you’re lover?” Vivi darkly says, “..I already said that I don’t know her.” Rosemarie says, “Quickly come back and marry me. That is my only wish.” Hana looks at her a bit sad as Rosemarie left the room.

Vivi calls out to Hana to come to him. He asks, “Didn’t you come to take care of me?” Hana says, “But, I might just give you more trouble...” Vivi says, “It doesn’t matter. It’s alright even if you just stay beside me.” Hana says, “Yes.” She then sits at the side of the bed. After some time, Hana says, “..Vivi, will there be a day when you return to Akuma world and marry her [Rosemarie]? Then afterwards, you’ll also live like this with her?” Vivi replies, “I already promised you that I will always be with you, didn’t I?” Hana thinks, “Then, how about when Hana-chan pass away? [Flashback of them holding hands, “Always together” during the moon watching] I know that Vivi didn’t hold my hand then for that reason. For Vivi, with Hana-chan for more than 10 years is just a tiny, insignificant period of his life. I know this. I really know this..” Hana starts to cry as she asks Vivi, “Why is Hana-chan a human? ..If..if only I’m an akuma..it would have been better if I’m an akuma...” Vivi says, “That can’t be. If you are an akuma, then you can’t take care of me today.” Hana then looks at Vivi who has fallen asleep. She remembers Felten telling her that it is best that she be optimistic. She is surprised to see that the bowl of soup is now empty. She smiles over this and becomes determined as she grip her hand.

Walking at the outside corridor, Rosemarie shields her eyes from the sun. She complains that she really doesn’t understand the people who live in that place. Felten then says, “Ah, are you strolling around, Rosemarie? Do you want me to join you?” Rosemarie punches his stomach and says, “Are you bullying me, Felten? I’m lost.” Felten laughs and says that it seems that she haven’t changed, she’s still a ‘road idiot’ [I don’t know if there’s an English term for it, it’s someone who is really bad at roads = always getting lost.] Pointing to a direction, Felten says that there is a hole there that leads to Akuma world. “Were you the one who opened it?” Rosemarie just says, “Is that so.” then walks toward the direction he pointed. Felten asks her, “Rosemarie, Is it just an alibi for you to see Vivi that you infected him with that virus?” Rosemarie says, “That’s for revenge... Today, I came to see that girl.” Felten says, “That’s an alibi, too. Ah, no, Should say it is part of the reason? Are you curious about the girl whom Vivi cares about, in that way?” Rosemarie says tells him that it is none of his business. Felten kisses Rosemarie’s hand and says, “What a response. I’m actually worried about you, Rosemarie.” Rosemarie says, “You mind others too much. But, is this okay? Your fiancée is staring at you.” Felten looks distressed as Elenore angrily looks at him. As Felten shouts for Elenore to wait since she is poised to hit him with her hammer, Hana goes to Rosemarie. She must have run there since she is breathing hard. Hana exclaims, “Miss Rosemarie!” The three look surprised at her. Hana declares, “About that. Vivi will not return to Akuma world! While I’m still alive, Vivi belongs to me!”

Rosemarie looks surprised. She says that Hana is that small maid earlier. “So that’s how it is. You’re the human girl who is taking care of Vivi. You won’t give Vivi to me?” Hana answers, “That’s right. No way!” Hana looks tense as Rosemarie looks at her. Rosemarie then says, “..really, what’s good about that kind of guy.” She then tosses a bottle to Felten which he catches. Someone asks what is that illness called. Rosemarie says, “This is a special antidote. Give it to Vivi to drink!” Hana is surprise then thanks Rosemarie for it. Rosemarie says, “I won’t want it anymore. There’s no need to thank me since I’m the one who gave Vivi that virus.” Hana says, “Ah! Really? But still, thanks!” Hana happily smiles at her. Rosemarie wonders if Hana is an idiot. Rosemarie tells her, “Today, I’ll go home for now but I won’t give up.” While waving goodbye, Hana shouts, “Hana-chan won’t give up either!” [I wonder if it’s a right translation because Hana just mentioned her name ^^; or perhaps Rosemarie just thought that Vivi dreamt about the maid ^^;; or she already knew ^^;] Felten waves goodbye as Elenore is angry. Rosemarie walks away and thinks that Hana is a weird person. That night, Hana goes into Vivi’s bedroom. She finds him sleeping. Hana thinks that it’s great that his fever has already gone down. “Today’s Vivi is so cute.” She sits beside the bed and smiles as she watches over him. She then falls asleep. The next day, Vivi wakes up and wonders if it is already morning. He is surprised to see Hana sleeping at the side of the bed. He smiles and pats her head. “Good work.” He holds his head and thinks, “..But, yesterday, Hana-chan seems to be crying about something..? No good, I can’t remember a thing.” Later on, Felten is all tied up and hanged upside down. Felten shouts, “Hey, Vivi! You’re too much! This is too cruel!” Vivi sighs and wonders, “But in the end, what’s that illness called?”

It’s another nice chapter ^^ I wonder if that illness will have a ‘catch’ later on since they keep on repeating about not remember what it is called. Is it a joke or it will play a part later on in the series? This is a typical plot in shoujo manga wherein the male lead gets sick and the female lead takes care of him. Of all the ones I have read, I think only Kyouko of Skip beat! was able to do a good job at it. =P Haha, are there really guys in real life who would actually eat yucky made food just for the girl’s sake? I’m actually surprised that Felten is actually a doctor. I thought nobles in this series don’t have a job. Well, there’s an ulterior motive for Felten’s profession though. =P I like the parts wherein even if they haven’t told each other, Vivi and Hana fear and worry about being separate from each other. I thought Hana’s little speech there is quite moving and I didn’t expect her to have already thought of it. It was just last September when she wants Vivi to be with her always but now, she realizes her limitations as a human. The ending blurb actually mentioned that Hana has matured a bit and she did for she can even tell Rosemarie that Vivi is hers. I wonder if she can say that to Ayame, too. Of course, since she decides to be optimistic, she has decided to keep Vivi at her side while she is still alive. It is indeed better to enjoy their present company rather than worry about the future. I guess Hana hasn’t realized that Vivi has already chosen her over Rosemarie when he ran away with her before. From what Felten said to Rosemarie, it seems that she does like Vivi. She seems to be the type who says and do all sorts of bad things but inside, she just wants him back. It’s like her way of making him pay attention to her. Of course, that approach can easily backfire. Only Felten who is good with girls can easily sense that. So, ya, Vivi indeed have a harem of three girls - one whom he took care of, another one who provides him with blood/food and one is his fiancé. Hm..I wonder if the author will later on introduce a human boy for Hana so that it will be Vivi’s turn to be jealous. Scans by Hiromao from BW

Quote of the day:
All things of earth are but a mist that soon will fade away; What lasts throughout eternity is what we do today. ~ DJD from Our Daily Bread

Kaichou wa-Maid-sama! [Chapter 29]
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 @ 09:29 p.m.

[Hehe, I just discovered that someone actually posted my crappy ZC synopsis in Baka Manga and took credit for it. I'm flattered instead of angry though..haha, even if I didn't took credit for it. =P I already kind of expected that there will be people who would copy things here without asking nor giving credit but I didn't expect to actually find one. ^^; The good thing about this is the group might be interested in scanlating the series and would probably revise that description later on.]

In the staff room, Erika, a co-worker, tells Misaki about her problem regarding an agreement with a customer wherein if the other party wins a contest, she will have to date that person. It started with a request by a customer and she agreed to it. Satsuki must have overheard it and agreed to do that activity. Misaki asks what it is. It is a dessert eating contest. All of the desserts will be made by Usui. Erika doesn’t want to back down on it so Misaki suggests that all she has to do is win the contest. On the day of the competition, everything is already prepared. Usui will be helped by two ladies in preparing the desserts for the contest. In a corner away from the café, Erika asks if it is really okay. Misaki, who is dressed up as a guitarist with shades and feathered collar coat, assures her that there is nothing to worry about. She is a bit worried about being exposed. Erika assures her that she has confidence about that disguise that no one will know that she is Misaki. Erika goes to the café for work. Misaki is on leave that day. Misaki then walks casually to the café then becomes shock when she sees Hinata there. Hinata happily says, “Ah, it’s like a dream. Only cakes to eat!” The three idiots ask him why he is there. Hinata tells them that he heard from other café’s eating contest competitions about the competition in that place. Misaki tries to calm herself as one of the idiots shout at Hinata that only those who like maids can participate in that contest. Shirakawa exclaims that they are there for Misaki. Misaki hits him and darkly + angrily apologizes. The three idiots are scared. Misaki thinks that she has already anticipated the three idiots but she didn’t expect Hinata to be there. Misaki thinks that her work won’t be exposed because she came there today as a guest. She came there for Erika. A flashback shows that she told Erika that she can eat sweets. She has disguised herself because others might think it is unfair since she is a worker there. So, it will be okay if no one knows.

At the back, Erika is quite nervous as she looks out to the guests. Usui is behind her and spots Misaki. Misaki quickly covers her face. Erika gets more nervous as Usui looks as if he knows it is Misaki. Hinata seems to also took notice of her but Satsuki rings a bell to announce the start of the contest. She tells everyone about the rules of the contest. If the contestant ate all the served desserts [I think 10 servings], then those desserts will be free of charge then in the finals, the winner will win a maid-inspired reward. Those who weren’t able to finish the served desserts will have to pay for the eaten desserts. They should try their best to finish the plate else they will be given a maid punishment. Misaki thinks that she has to eat more than glasses guy [Erika’s customer]. First dessert is a cute heart shaped cake, Angel’s Heart. The maids will serve the contestants as Satsuki tells them about the dessert – the ‘feathers’ are made of white chocolate and the cake is covered with raspberry jam. Misaki takes a bite and thinks that it is made by Usui. Even if she already knew that he is very good, she didn’t expect him to make the dessert look so cute. As the contestants eat their desserts, Satsuki goes inside to praise Usui that the dessert looks delicious and cute. Usui mentions that he can do it if he is interested in it. His two helpers can only cry about having even a part of his talent. One cute Dessert after another are served as the contestants eat them. [Hinata’s expression is so cute. =P] Kurosaki is the first to quit because he can no longer eat it and if he did, he is going to vomit. Kurosaki seems purposely not finish his plate so that he can receive the maid punishment from Subaru. The punishment for wasting food is a flick on the forehead that is so strong that it leaves a bump later on. This made the other two idiots to quickly finish their plates. Misaki wonders how many desserts more does she have to eat.

There are finally two desserts left. As Usui predicted, they are slowing down. [I think he is serving the sweetest and more filling desserts at the end since Hanoka mentioned that he is S (sadist).] Usui smiles and says that it is more interesting that way. Misaki is having a hard time eating as the desserts are mostly cakes now with lots of cream. Two of the idiots give up. Glasses guy still forces himself to eat just for Erica. Hinata tells him to quickly eat it up already because he wants to eat the next dessert. Kurosaki says that their work is all a waste. The two idiots shout for him to shut up as they are freaking out over their bill for the desserts. This made Misaki more determined to finish it even if she dies. [Because she doesn’t have the money to pay] The final dessert is a strawberry cream cake called, “Maid’s True Heart” Misaki tries her best to eat it all since she doesn’t have to pay. Erica’s customer is already having a hard time eating. Hinata happily eats his cake. Misaki is glad that Erica’s customer has finally call it quits. In the end, only Hinata and Misaki are left in the contest. [Misaki is using an alias] Misaki is happy that she made through it and Erica is also happy that her customer has already quit. Satsuki announces that it is time for the championship. Hinata is happy that there is still more because he isn’t full yet. The three prizes are as follows: 1. cakes that are made by the maids, 2. maid special lunch for two, and 3. a souvenir photo with your favorite maid. Misaki didn’t know about that as she is already laying her head on the table. The three idiots cry that they should have hang on there if only they knew about the rewards. Satsuki asks Hinata if he decided on which maid would he want to have a picture with. Hinata cluelessly asks if anyone can do. Satsuki take out a board filled with maid names. She tells him that he can choose anyone from there.

Misaki is happy that she isn’t on duty that day but she is shock when Satsuki says that if that maid isn’t there, he can take the picture later on. Misaki quickly sits up and goes into extreme shock when Hinata chooses ‘Misaki’. Hinata says that it is the same name as the girl he likes. Satsuki says that’s great that it’s a coincidence. Satsuki asks Misaki if she wants to continue since in this round, the one who eats the fastest wins. She tells Misaki not to force herself. Misaki accepts the challenge. Satsuki informs Usui about the decision. Usui decides to make a sweet dessert that they won’t ever forget. Misaki is shock while Hinata is delighted to see a whole heart shaped cake called, “Especially for You”. Misaki freaks out that she will explode if she ate it all up. In her ‘mind’, Hinata is morphing into a monster who exclaims that it looks great and delicious. Misaki psyches herself that ‘eating cakes = happy times/privilege’ and it can also avert a dangerous situation so it’s two birds with one stone. She doesn’t want another student to find out her secret. On start, Misaki forces herself to eat as Hinata happily eats his share. Erica worriedly looks at Misaki. Honoka and Subaru ask her why ‘Misaki’ [alias] is forcing herself when the motive is already over. Erica realizes that they are already found out. Erica nervously tries to explain that it is all because of her but the other girls just tell her to tell them later on. And the winner is, Hinata. Hinata says that he ate all of it because they are all delicious. They then give him his prizes. Hinata thanks them. Misaki stands up and is about to leave. Hinata recognizes her and tries to follow her but Satsuki is still interviewing him so he can only look at Misaki as she leaves.

At the park, Misaki is lying on a bench. She thinks that she rested for 30 minutes already yet she still can’t move [from overeating]. She wonders out loud what she should do. Usui passes by and asks what she wants to do. Misaki quickly stands up and asks why he is there. She then quickly covers her mouth. Usui smiles and tells her to not move much else, she vomits. He sits beside her and tells her that she is really stupid. He suggests that she sleep it over if she feels uncomfortable. Misaki doesn’t want to. He offers her his lap as her pillow. Misaki still doesn’t want to. Usui mildly threatens her that he will use a different method to punish her if she doesn’t want a lap pillow. This panics Misaki so she quickly did as told. Her coat is used to cover her head. Usui asks why she is unhappy. Misaki asks him, “Can’t I?” She tells him that she doesn’t have the energy to fuss about him. “Don’t mind me for now.” Then, Usui teases her if she really wants to become a pig [fat]. Misaki protests about that. At the same time, Usui praises her for doing it. In the end, Misaki blushes and just lies down again. She is embarrassed that Usui has seen through everything that she did. While Misaki’s head is covered with the coat, Usui bends down and kisses her head. Misaki then asks what he just did. Usui denies that he did anything.

At the council room in school, Usui asks her there is no longer any meaning for her to go on with the championship so why did she still go on. Misaki is shock that everyone knew about it. While they are talking, Hinata enters the room. Misaki is nervous to see him. Hinata pulls Misaki away from Usui and whispers to ask if she is into playing guitar. Misaki nervously denies it. Hinata asks if she normally wears black coat with feathers on the collar. Misaki becomes more nervous as she denies it. Hinata says, “Is that so. It could be somebody else.” He then happily asks, “Ah, Misaki do you know about this café called maid café?” Misaki shouts, “I don’t know!!” Usui just sighs and scratches his back. Hinata tells Misaki that recently he went to that kind of café and he is surprised that all of the waitresses are maids. He also tells her that it is a fun place with lots of delicious food to eat. He says that if it is a girl, then one should enjoy it more. Misaki looks very, very nervous as Hinata tells her that he recently got free lunch there. “I want Misaki to eat lots of delicious food. Next time, let’s go together to that maid café.” Misaki can only think, “This isn’t good. Things have become quite complicated.”

Hehe, just seeing Hinata making it on the cover makes me really happy. ^^ For the chapter, I think it is the set-up for Hinata to know about Misaki’s secret. It is highly unlikely for Hinata to just go to a maid café so with that eating contest and winning it set-up, he will soon know about it. I’m sure it will be pretty amusing how Misaki will try to hide it up especially since Hinata chose her to be the one whom he would take a picture with. I wonder if a disguise would work though since Hinata and almost everyone else has seen through it. I’m sure Usui will help her with it. Also, we now know as to how Hinata survives with that bottomless stomach of his. =P Of course, Usui shows his talent once again. Those desserts and cakes look yummy. I wonder how much Satsuki is paying him for his work. Of course, that little kiss is a nice touch for this chapter even if I don’t know for sure what it’s for. Is it for a good job for eating all the yummy desserts he made or a good job for doing that for a friend or both? ^^ I feel sorry for Misaki. Her emotions are on a roller coaster that day from anger to shock to uncomfortable from overeating and finally on the next day, nervousness. It seems that it will continue on. Hope she doesn’t get an upset stomach from all the stress. =P

Quote of the day:
Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something. ~ Author Unknown

Zenbu Chodai [Chapter 1]
Monday, September 1, 2008 @ 12:30 p.m.

“I’m Sakura Himeko. Everyone, kneel down to [worship] me--” In school, some boys are crying that Himeko is going to transfer school because of her father’s outplacement/transfer to another post. “How are we going to live on without seeing you. Wahaha! Don’t go, Himeko-san!!!” Himeko says, “Don’t be like that. If you want to see me, then chase me to the ends of the world!” The fanboys scream, “No matter where, we’ll follow you, Himeko-sama!” Himeko narrates, “Since elementary, I’m get good grades, excel at sports, and very beautiful that I’m always at the top [first place]. You can say that I’m perfect! So, ‘defeat’ is not in my vocabulary. I’m Queen Sakura Himeko! And because of this--” A boy tells Himeko, “I really like you so--” Himeko proudly says, “So you want to be my boyfriend, right? If you are as perfect and beautiful as me, and worship me, then I’ll think about it.” Crying, the rejected boy walks away. Himeko narrates, “For someone to become my boyfriend, if he can’t be as perfect as me and submit to me, then he’s no good. This is my world’s ‘philosophy’. Hohoho”

In her new school, Himeko says, “From now on, this will be my school. This used to be an all-boys school so most of the students are still boys. This school is quite suitable to my taste. The boys in my former school are all poor quality. How come not even one is above average than the rest? I wonder if that guy exists in this school who is a match to me..a perfect guy.” She passes a boy with classes in the outdoor hallway. The boy then looks back at her. Himeko blushes and thinks, “What a coincidence. There is actually a very handsome guy in this school” The boy apologizes and says that he has something to tell her. Himeko is puzzled when the boy leans to her. Himeko thinks, “That’s pretty quick. He is already mesmerized by my beauty. Very good! I’ll quickly make him profess his allegiance to me. Ha Ha ha.” The boy then whispers to her, “Your skirt’s zipper is open.” Himeko freezes. Himeko thinks, “Ah..what?!” The boy walks away and tells her, “Be careful next time. Goodbye.” Embarrassed, Himeko shouts, “Wait a minute! Don’t you have any other thing to say to me?” Himeko thinks, “Like my beauty for instance.” The boy says, “Huh? No, nothing.” Himeko is furious that the boy is quite rude to her. Himeko demands to know his name. The boy says, “Oozora Ren. What about it?” Himeko thinks that this is the first time that she has been humiliated like that. Pointing at Ren, Himeko shouts, “My name is Sakura Himeko! Listen up! I’ll definitely make you worship me. And you’re not one bit handsome! Don’t pretend again! You’re quite conceited!” Himeko angrily walks away and denies to herself that she actually thought and felt that Ren is a handsome guy, even for one second. Ren wonders what that is all about.

In section 1-4, the teacher introduces their class’ new transfer student, the first female student in their class. Himeko smiles as she thinks that everyone is already bewitched by her. A boy then jumps up and shouts, “A very cute girl ♥. I want to make her my girlfriend!” Himeko angrily hits the boy down. Splat. Himeko shouts, “Everyone, stand up!” All the boys quickly did as told. Himeko points at them and says, “If you want to get close to me, you should become my loyal subjects [swear allegiance]!” The boys are stunned then they happily shouts, “Queen-sama! Himeko-sama!” Himeko proudly smiles. Himeko sits down as some guys brush her hair, offer flowers to her, gives her a lunch box, etc. Himeko happily smiles and thinks that this is how it should be. “But..Oozora Ren.” Himeko pouts when she remembers Ren who made her angry. During PE, they are playing tennis. Himeko easily defeats all of the boys. They tell her that she is too strong for them. Himeko laughs as she says, “Haha, but of course.” Someone then apologizes for being late because he has fallen asleep in the library while reading. Himeko is surprised. She exclaims that it is Oozora Ren and they are in the same classroom. Ren asks who she is. This shocks Himeko. She tells him that he told her something earlier that day. Ren asks, “Huh? What did I say to you?” Himeko is furious as she thinks that she has never met such a rude guy. Ren just yawns. Himeko angrily asks him, “How about we play and determine who is the winner?” Ren objects that she’s a girl. Himeko tells him that it is okay because she is strong. Himeko thinks, “Just you wait. I’ll make you kneel down to me.” Himeko serves and to her surprise, Ren hits it that their score is 0-15. At 0-40, Himeko couldn’t believe that Ren is actually great in this.

The tennis match ends with Ren winning. Himeko couldn’t believe that she actually lost. Himeko is shock when Ren tells her that he went easy on her. An arrow points that Ren didn’t even break a sweat. Himeko shouts, “What do you mean by going easy?” She blushes when Ren bends down and asks if she is okay. Himeko thinks, “It seems that he isn’t the same as other guys since he is very handsome. He even defeated me in a competition.” Himeko then snaps out of it and thinks, “What am I thinking?!” She stands up and exclaims that he shouldn’t think so much about it. “It’s just a small mistake.” She walks away and thinks, “Aren’t I perfect Queen Himeko?! That guy isn’t one bit handsome. How could I lose to that guy?! It’s totally impossible!!!” The next day, in the classroom, Himeko manages to answer a question on the blackboard. Then, she wants to answer a more difficult question. The teacher warns her that it is difficult. Himeko looks gloomy as she realizes that the math question is not a high school level question. She doesn’t want to say that she couldn’t answer it. The teacher asks if she couldn’t do it. Himeko exclaims that she can. Just then, Ren enters the classroom and greets the teacher a good morning. The teacher shouts that he is late again. Ren yawns and says that he has overslept. The teacher tells him that as punishment, he should answer the same question that Himeko is answering. Himeko pouts that she can do this. To her surprise, Ren holds her hand that is holding the chalk and writes the answer. Ren then tells the teacher that he is finished. “Is this okay?” The teacher says that it’s correct. “Giving him that punishment has no meaning.” Himeko is shock and couldn’t believe that Ren actually answered the question right. Himeko thinks, “What is with this guy!!!” Then, there are different scenes of Ren defeating Himeko. Scene 1: During PE, Himeko is surprised as Ren gets the basketball and shoots. Scene 2: In cooking class, Himeko bakes a strawberry cake but Ren bakes a three layer wedding [?] cake. Scene 3: Ren tops the class with score 500 while Himeko got the score of 496. Himeko falls on her knees and thinks, “I have lost again!”

”No way. This haven’t happened before. It’s impossible for such a person who is more perfect than me to exist.” She remembers what she told the other boy before that anyone who wants to go steady with her, he must be also perfect like her. She notices that Ren is looking at her. She walks away and thinks that isn’t right. “No way. It’s impossible. I won’t go steady and.. I don’t even like..I don’t even think that he’s perfect and..someone who doesn’t kneel down to me..It’s absolutely impossible!!!” Ren yawns as Himeko goes to her fanboys. They tell her that the next subject is PE so would she let them carry her bag. Himeko tells them that she will definitely win next time. Himeko looks outside the window and sees their classmate being bullied. The fanboys tell her that it is their third year sempai-s [upperclasmate]. “He [their classmate] must have gotten into a quarrel.” They are surprised when Himeko is walking away. They ask where she is going. Himeko says, “Of course, I’ll go help!” They tell her that it is dangerous. Ren goes out the classroom and overhears them. She says, “What? Help him? Danger? Don’t say such foolish things. I will punish those who bully my slave idiots! [No one else bullies them but me] I’m Sakura Himeko!! I don’t acknowledge defeat!” Ren looks a bit surprised then he smiles. Himeko and others are walking ahead while Ren is behind them. Ren asks if she is going to help. “Do you recognize that guy as a friend that is why you’re saving that guy?” Himeko turns around and denies that she is saving that guy. She is surprised that it was Ren who is talking to her. Ren smiles and tells her that he has a way for her to quickly go down there.

To Himeko’s surprise, Ren carries her. Himeko shouts, “What are you doing? What? Are you joking? This is the third floor.” While carrying her, Ren goes out of the window and jumps down. Himeko screams on the way down. Ren lands safely with her. The bullied boy happily calls out to Himeko to save him. The two sempai are surprised. Himeko thinks, “Is this person [Ren] human?” The two sempai asks who she is. Ren says that the one whom they are bullying belongs to Queen-sama. They ask, “Queen?” Himeko says, “I’m really angry so you guys should be prepared.” Ren says, “Come, it’s time for Queen-sama’s punishment!” The two sempai are shock. The next scene, the two sempai are beaten up. Ren pats Himeko’s head and says that she is really great and cool. Blushing, Himeko says, “But of course. Do not touch me as you please and act friendly with me!” Ren says, “I thought you are just a ‘self-professed queen’ weird girl. I take that back.” Himeko angrily says, “You only know now?!” Ren says, “Hey, the thing you said when I first met you. [I’ll make you worship me] It’s so fun that I now anticipate it. Then, try to make me worship [kneel down to] you.” Ren holds her hand and says, “How about it? Your queen majesty.” Himeko blushes and says, “Then, prepare yourself!” Narration: This is the first time, compare to any other person, compare to anything that I want to worship me. This really great and strong, indestructible guy. I will absolutely make him to kneel down to me.”

As I mentioned before, this is like a combination of Special A and Kaichou wa maid-sama. I already got attracted to the story just from the cover. I really like the scenes/poses of the two together. Even if Himeko is your typical arrogant and proud girl, she’s quite fun especially when she thinks of herself as a queen. I think she’s a spoiled only daughter. Strangely enough, I actually liked her. ^^; Is it because she reminds me of some magical girl or someone like Ran of Super Gals! Of course, when she is finally defeated by a certain guy, she is challenged and wants to defeat him even if she is charmed by him. =P Hehe, pride vs love. I can empathize her denial about her feelings for him after all, this is the first guy whom she meet and thought she had charmed only to be told that her zipper is open. =P It goes to show you can’t get everything in life. The others bow down to her but they aren’t perfect but Ren is opposite of that. Will Himeko just let go of her ideal guy? I guess Ren changed his opinion about her when she wants to help the bullied student. I think he lied earlier about not recognizing her when they met in the tennis court. I guess part of his challenge comes from his interest in her. I guess he is talented and intelligent enough that he can skip class but then, why is he always oversleeping? Is he working at night or bored or something? By the way, I have no idea what the title means in Japanese but in Chinese it is, “I'll give everything to you.” I’m not even quite sure if I got Himeko’s name right. I’ll just revise when I know. =P

Word of the day:
First impressions often lead to wrong conclusions. ~ Our Daily Bread

Weekly Jump Update: Bleach, Naruto, One Piece, D. Gray-man, Reborn and PSYREN
Monday, September 1, 2008 @ 11:27 a.m.

Abirama brags that his wings are made of steel in Bleach [c. 323]. Kira uses a whirlwind attack then escapes into the building while Abirama attacks him to get him out of the building. Kira did go out of the building but he keeps on running away. Abirama tries to attack him but wasn’t able to land a hit. Abirama thinks that Kira is running around while thinking of a plan so after sprouting another pair of wings, he dives to Kira’s direction. He gloats that he was so fast that Kira wasn’t able to dodge. Kira thanks him for coming to him since he was thinking of how to get Abirama come close to him. Kira’s zanpaku is on Abirama’s wing. Abirama laughs at Kira for how does he plan to have a close-range battle with a zanpaku shaped weird like that. To Abirama’s shock, he can’t fly anymore because his wings have become very heavy. Kira explains that anything that his zanpaku hits, it will double its weight. It doubles the added weight every time something is hit. Abirama says that’s quite an unfair way of fighting. Kira lectures Abirama about their division’s flower symbol which meant despair so that people won’t dare fight them. He believes that his zanpaku is quite appropriate for their division’s philosophy wherein he will weigh and pressure down the enemy that their pose would later on be like they are bowing in apology. Kira demonstrates to Abirama as to why is his zanpaku is shaped like that. He puts the zanpaku on Abirama’s neck and kills him. So, that’s why his zanpaku is shaped like that. With 2 wins, would the good guy’s lucky streak continue? Obviously, these are the appetizer battles. Are everyone else just watching them fight?

Juugo manages to save Sasuke but he becomes a child after giving his flesh to Sasuke in Naruto [c. 414]. Suigetsu tells them to escape as he tries to hold off Hachibi. Hachibi fires a blast at Suigetsu. Two cloud ninjas see the explosion and decide to check it out. They see the Akatsuki who defeated Yugito, two tails. Suigetsu has become a gelatin. Karin asks Sasuke what they should do since they can’t escape. Sasuke looks at his worn out companions and remembered how they tried to save/help him. He remembers Naruto and others. Hachibi is about to attack again. Sasuke uses his amaterasu. Meanwhile, Naruto is making progress in his training. So, it seems that Hachibi is really too strong for Sasuke and others. I do wonder if he is using the amaterasu to escape or he was hoping that it can defeat Hachibi. I guess by the time Naruto finishes off training, the fight with Hachibi is also finished. And, Pain hasn’t arrived in the village yet. ^^;

Everyone is relieved that Zoro is saved by Silvers in One Piece [c. 512] While Silvers and Kizaru are chatting about letting the Strawhats go, Luffy takes this opportunity to tell everyone to escape since they aren’t powerful enough for these enemies. Franky attacks PX-1 then everyone runs off. Kizaru tries to go after them but Silvers stop them. Sentoumaru orders PX-1 to finish off Zoro. Sanji heads back to help Zoro as Franky and Nami run off. Zoro tells Usopp to put him down but Usopp won’t. Brook and Sanji tries to stop PX-1 but they failed. Sentoumaru goes for Luffy and thrashes Luffy. Seeing that PX-1 is attacking Sanji and Usopp, Chopper heads to their direction. He changes into his wild giant form. While Sentoumaru is distracted, Robin grabs Luffy and runs off. Usopp tries to get Sanji and Brook up since PX-1 is about to finish them. He was shock to see another Kuma. Zoro stands up as he realizes that this is the real Kuma. Kuma removes his glove and asks Zoro where he would want to go for a trip. As Usopp tells Zoro to run, Zoro disappears with a wave of Kuma’s hand. Usopp is then looking for Zoro. Luffy seems to have just woke up. Ah, I guess the next chapter would be trying to find Zoro unless Kuma makes more of them disappear. I wonder if they can actually get away or Luffy will be joining his brother in prison/execution stand soon.

Allen and others go to a church where their gate is located in D. Gray-man [c. 170]. The back-ups [forgot what they are called] left them there since they have other duties. Frederico, a priest welcomes them and shows his hand to Miranda. Miranda thought he wants to shake her hand. Allen reminds her that she is supposed to write the password on his palm. Link informs her that everyone has passwords to check one’s identity before going through the gate. It changes in every mission. Frederico tells her not to make a mistake else, he won’t let her pass through. Miranda starts reciting her secret 8-number password. This made Kanda angry as he shouts at her about not understanding the meaning of ‘secret password’. He tells Miranda to shut her mouth and just write it. Miranda is scared as Allen and Kanda has a stare match. Link asks how many times on that day have they quarreled already. Link reminds them about having some dignity for wearing the cross which symbolizes the pope. To his surprise, Kanda declares that he doesn’t care about any of that. He looks at Allen while saying that. As they go in, Miranda apologizes to Allen for making Kanda moodier than before. Allen tells her that it is probably because of him that Kanda is moody. A flashback reveals that the Order has decided to keep Allen by their side since they need him. Only those who need to know that he is the 14th are informed about his identity. Since Komui couldn’t say it, Allen tells the others to kill him if he becomes the 14th but he will do his best to prevent to stop 14th from taking over.

Since the mood is uneasy while they are waiting for the gate, Miranda offers some candy to Allen to cheer him up. Allen still didn’t know what happened to Cross and he tried using Timcampi to track him down but it is useless. Upon arriving in the headquarters, Johnny and Didi who was from Asia branch welcomed them back. Didi gives Allen some food gifts from Lou Fa. Allen and Miranda are shock that Kanda actually talked to Didi about Zu, the swordsmith and Kanda’s new mugen. Johnny tells them that Didi used to be assigned there but got re-assigned to Asia branch because of having a fight with the higher-ups so he knew Kanda since he was a child. They inform them about the science department reorganization and about two science department heads from central are acting like Reever’s enemies. Their conversation is interrupted when they bump into Tapp’s lookalike, Cash who is Tapp’s brother. While they fuss about, Komui looks from the hallways above what’s happening but he is made to keep on working by Bridget who is assigned to be his assistant. Cross’ room was left as it is. Malcolm is sitting on a chair and looks at the bloodied window. He then sees Ticampi peeking from the window. To his surprise, Allen comes in as he is looking for Timcampi. So, everything seems normal but then, they do seem a bit uneasy with Allen. Well, in Miranda’s case, she is more concerned about him. Link would probably be like Allen’s stalker =P Hehe, it only takes food to keep Allen happy. Lots of new characters are being introduced. Hehe, are they new characters for the author to kill off later on? ^^; I wonder what those two will talk about – most probably about Cross. I do think Malcolm is quite a complicated character. One time you think he’s evil then next, he doesn’t seem to be.

Spanner is completing the lens while Tsuna is overpowering the Death Stalk Squad in Katekyo Hitman Reborn! [c. 207]. This made Iris furious so she whips her squad to morph into some cloud-mess that still keep on attacking Tsuna. Tsuna uses a technique called X-stream to distract them. While Iris is busy whipping, Ginger comes to help. Spanner tells Tsuna that his hyper intuition won’t work on Ginger since he is just a doll. Ginger gets angry that Spanner told Tsuna so Ginger decides to kill Spanner for being a traitor. Iris realizes that Spanner is doing something so they should focus their attacks on Spanner. Tsuna tries to help Spanner but the squad holds him down. Spanner is running away while working on the lens. Spanner is getting injured but he finally finishes the lens. Ginger attacks him but Spanner is still barely alive. He throws the lens at Tsuna. Ginger and Iris try to stop Tsuna/Spanner from Tsuna getting the lens. Unfortunately for them, Tsuna got the lens and has already put them on. Tsuna tells injured Spanner that it is too early for him to sleep because he will now show him the perfected X-burner. I hope Spanner doesn’t die. I think he will be a valuable asset for their invasion as informant. They need healers. After all the defeats of the others, I really hope Tsuna can show what Vongola is made of. He actually looks cool when he’s serious and angry. Tsuna easily gets angry when people around him get hurt especially if it’s for his sake.

Opps, it turns out that the kids are going against the WISE in PSYREN [c. 34] and they are not the WISE as I previously thought. ^^; Since Elmore has died, they thought that they couldn’t just sit around and let this people end the world. One of the WISE mentioned about not wanting to kill their brethren. The kids attack the WISE but is defeated and killed easily. This made Yoshina furious but Oboro reminds him that it hasn’t happened yet. Hiryuu notes that the powers of the WISE aren’t from their world. Yoshina vows to change the future. Amamiya says that they still need clues to know who the WISE really are. The basement is then attacked by Dholaki from above as he wants to force them out. I guess after knowing a bit of information as to what happened in the future, it’s time for them to show the fruits of their training. I think that Kabuto might be a liability but then, he’s good at escaping. Oh ya, if they can defeat Dholaki, maybe they can remove his mask to know who he really is.

Quote of the day:
You've got to learn to survive a defeat. That's when you develop character ~ Richard M. Nixon

Yoru Cafe - My Sweets Knights - [Chapter 11]
Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 02:31 p.m.

In the hospital, Nozomu hurriedly runs towards Soushi and asks about Yoshizumi. Soushi tells him that it is basically that illness again so Yoshizumi is okay now. “They are still doing some things/tests according to hospital procedures.” [I think that is referring to checking everything is okay before they discharge a patient.] Soushi then asks Nozomu, “Hey..you..where’s your umbrella? You got yourself wet like that.” Nozomu just says that there are some reasons for that. Soushi throws a towel on his head. He tells him to use that to dry himself up. “I brought that along while riding on the ambulance.” Looking sad, Nozomu apologizes about the things that happened before. Soushi tells him that there is no need because he is also at fault. After a few days, Sakura arrives at Queen’s café. She is surprised and puzzled that the café is closed. She wonders what had happened. She complains that it isn’t easy for her to deliberately take a trip there. A woman passer-by tells her that the café has been closed for a few days already. “It seems that one of the staff got hospitalized.” Sakura is surprised upon learning this. In Hisaki’s office, Hina’s mobile phone starts ringing loudly. Ezaki tells Hina that during office hours, she should lower the volume of the ring tone or put the phone on vibrate mode. Holding her phone, Hina stands up and apologizes. While Ezaki is glaring at her, Hina quickly answers the phone. It was Sakura who asks her what is happening. “The café is closed and what is this about one of the staff getting hospitalized? It’s not easy for me to just go there so why didn’t you tell me about this?” Hina is surprised by this. She tells Sakura that currently she isn’t there so she obviously doesn’t know anything. Sakura asks if she went outside. Hina says that she wasn’t. “I’m currently working overtime at Aka-something.” [I can’t find the word used in ‘something’ ^^;] Sakura can’t believe that Hina is working overtime. “During the time that I wasn’t able to talk to you, what had happened?! At Aka-something, huh, okay, I’ll go there now.”

After Sakura hangs up, Hina wonders what had happened in the café that it is currently closed. It has been three days since Nozomu left the office and she doesn’t have any news ever since then. Hina goes to Hisaki’s office and asks if she can leave during their overtime because she has to meet with her friend. Hisaki lets her go. Hina bows and thanks him. She assures him that this will not happen again. Hisaki smiles and tells her not to mind it too much. After Hina left, the smile on Hisaki’s face vanishes as he looks serious and dark. In a different café, Hina tells Sakura everything that has happened after the group date including what happened between her and Soushi. Sakura cries as she asks why Hina tends to do things to the extreme. Sakura sighs and asks Hina, “Why didn’t you just honestly tell them? Even if you told them about it, it will be okay. Before the group date, Yoshizumi told me that even if you start to fall in love again, they will help you.” Hina realizes what Yoshizumi meant when he told her before that she wasn’t frivolous. Sakura starts to sermon Hina for always doing things to the extreme and not think of her relationship with others. [Not know whether they have a good/close relationship or not] “I know you are like that but at times, you should look carefully at the people around you and believe..” Seeing Hina crying, Sakura says, “Ah, okay already. You’re so depressing and irritating when you cry!” Sakura offers to investigate what happened in the café in place of her since she is also concerned about what happened. Hina thanks her. Standing up, Sakura says, “The last problem will be about the lawyer.” Hina asks what she meant by that. Sakura tells her that even if it is hard, she must think of a way to end it. Hina asks, “End? End what?” Sweatdropping, Sakura says, “I will not help you with that. See you.” Hina is still puzzled by what she meant. Hina arrives back in Hisaki’s apartment. She wonders if Hisaki is still in the office because it is so dark. She is startled when Hisaki welcomes her home from behind. Hisaki asks her if she really saw her friend. Hina is puzzled by his question. She tells him that she met with Sakura, her friend whom he met during the group date before. Hisaki smiles and says that it shouldn’t have been someone like Nozomu coming to meet with her. Hina is speechless. She thinks that Hisaki is thinking of her so he won’t allow her to see the others. “But being like this, it feels like..”

In room 508 of the hospital, Soushi goes to visit Yoshizumi who looks quite relaxed. Yoshizumi apologizes for always troubling him. Soushi says that he looks quite relaxed since he is staying in a private room for just a check-up. Yoshizumi smiles and says, “I’m doing my best to earn money just for this reason. I hate hospital wards. Now that you mentioned it, when you got sick with flu, I’ve realized that it isn’t really convenient if one doesn’t have any family. Being alone can be quite awful--” Soushi asks, “What is it? I’m taking care of you. Aren’t you satisfied?” Yoshizumi sadly says, “That isn’t what I meant.” Soushi says, “Don’t worry. I’ll come here everyday until you are discharged.” Yoshizumi says, “Hey--not concerned about the boss, is that alright?” Soushi is surprised then says, “What’s up with you, saying about that, too. This isn’t about concerned or not. I heard from Nozomu that she is getting married to the lawyer. With things like that, what else can we do?” To Soushi’s surprise, Yoshizumi says, “Then forget it. I also didn’t want her to be dependent on us. I don’t know what Nozomu thinks but that isn’t what I want to happen.” Later on, after lunch break, Hina wonders why she can’t find a place to move to. “No matter where I go, they won’t recommend a good place.” After greeting Ezaki, she notices a text from Sakura. Sakura informs her that Yoshizumi was the one who was hospitalized. “I don’t know the reason but he is currently in [name of hospital] in room 508.” This made Hina worried. She knows that Hisaki will definitely object about it. “I know he he is doing it for my own good but still..” Hina goes to Hisaki’s office and lies that she has a stomachache since this morning and it has gotten worse after she ate lunch. Hisaki is shock by this that he quickly tells her to quickly go to the hospital and just leave the rest of the work to Ezaki. Ezaki overhears this and looks gloomy. Hina apologizes to Hisaki who urges her to hurry and just contact him later on. He is doing something else so he can’t accompany her. Hina runs off as she mentally apologizes to Hisaki. “No matter what, I need to know the situation because I’m very worried. Worry? I know I don’t have any right to be worried [about them]. Going there, I’m not even sure if I’ll be send away. If I’m send away, then I’ll just think what to do then. Right now..” Hina then flags down a taxi and goes to the hospital.

In room 508, Yoshizumi is reading a magazine. He hears someone knocking at the door, Not looking up, he just says, “Ah, Soushi, sorry for the trouble but do you have anything to drink?” He looks at the door then sees Hina. Hina tells him that she can’t sit still upon learning from Sakura about what happened. Yoshizumi smiles and asks her to sit down. Hina is shaking as she is a bit teary eyed. She mentally thanks Yoshizumi [for not rejecting her]. Hina asks him where it hurts. Yoshizumi tells her that it is an old illness so she doesn’t need to worry. “Ah, this occasionally happens but the doctor says that if I live a well-maintained life then I will be able to live a long life. Could it be that you remembered Takatoh-san?” When Yoshizumi mentioned about Kunikazu, Hina asks if she can ask him something. “Why are the three of you gathered together in that café? When I met Nozomu before, I learned about his relationship with Kunikazu. I also know that Kunikazu is Soushi’s sponsor while he was still an athlete. Yukimura-san, could it be that you, too--” Yoshizumi looks a bit nervous then says that it is because she used to be Takatoh-san’s wife that he thought that she will feel uncomfortable hearing about it. “I’m the son of a woman who used to have a relationship with Takatoh-san. My mother isn’t wealthy but she is a very cheerful, bright and energetic woman kind of woman. I like her very much. But, one day, she learned that I need to get a major surgery but our family doesn’t have that kind of money for it. She has thought of a way to get it by lying to Takatoh-san about wanting compensation.” Flashback: Kunikazu told Yoshizumi’s mother that it has been a long time. “I never thought that you’ll come here.” Yoshizumi’s mother says, “The truth is I need some money. My son will be 14 years old soon. He is your child.” Kunikazu replied, “Is that so. How much do you need?” End flashback. “But, I’m not Takatoh-san’s son. At that time, he should also know about it but he still gave the ‘compensation’ that my mom demanded. Not long after the surgery, my mom disappeared. I’ve always waited for my mom but she never came back. She definitely couldn’t forgive herself for using that kind of method to get the money for the surgery because other than her son, there is nothing else that she can boast about.”

”Boss, it is as you thought. All of us in the café are related to Takatoh-san. And we are just like you. Right now, we don’t have any family.” They were interrupted when Soushi, carrying some flowers and a bag of books, arrives. Soushi and Hina look surprised at each other. Soushi just says to Yoshizumi, “How are you? These are the books you asked me to buy for you. And these are get-well-soon flowers from the customer/s.” While Soushi fixes the flowers on the vase, Hina is surprised then closed her eyes. She thinks, “Rejection. Right, I know this is what I should expect. Nanjo-san and Yukimura-san are very nice. But, I already knew that..even so...even so..I can’t bear the pain in my heart.” Yoshizumi says, “You can easily conclude that it is because of that..we are together thought it feels uncomfortable and unnatural. You are originally a weak-willed person that you can’t live without depending on someone. You are overly concerned about what other people would think of you. In your heart, there is a burning desire. A real wish that you won’t dare tell others that you end up hurting yourself. Boss..no, Miss Hina. What is the thing that you want most?” Hina says, “I..” While she thinks, “What I want..The thing that I really wish for..is..”, Hina looks at Soushi who is still fixing the flowers. They were interrupted when Hisaki comes in and apologizes for interrupting. Hisaki tells Hina that he has been trying to contact her and he feels that something is odd. “It turns out that— ” Hisaki grabs Hina’s hand and pulls her. He tells the two guys, “Sorry, I will be taking her back. You have heard about us from Nanjo-kun. From now on, please don’t get in touch with her anymore. Never again!” The two guys look tense. As Hisaki pulls Hina out of the room, Hina starts to cry as she exclaims, “Yukimura-san! I..! I really...” The door is then slams shut.

The two guys are speechless. Yoshizumi calls out Soushi. Soushi tells him that it is better to just ignore it. Soushi is surprised when Yoshizumi says, “You were telling others that because of your knee that you can’t be a professional tennis player anymore. It’s a lie, right? It is because you can’t fight anymore, not because of your leg. It is because you have lost your drive/vitality. Do you plan on losing twice?” Meanwhile, Hina cries to Hisaki that he is hurting her. “Let me go..why..” Hisaki says, “Are you crying? Why don’t you understand what I’ve told you? I’ve been thinking of you that I did my best to keep you away from them!” Hina shouts, “But..! No matter what..! I still like them!” Hisaki pushes Hina on the wall and holds her face. He says, “..‘Them’? It’s ‘him’, right? The one you like. Do you know what I felt while looking after you, I learned that you’ve become that guy’s woman? Now, you have finally come to me. I won’t let you go again.” Hina is surprised by this. She can only say, “Toh—-ah..no..” as Hisaki forces her to kiss him. Soushi is looking for them. He must have run because he is breathing hard. He is then surprised to see Hina and Hisaki kissing.

So, Hina now knows what happened in the café and probably Hisaki’s feelings for her. She is the only one who can get herself of out that situation and since she is a bit ‘weak-willed’, she wasn’t able to stop Hisaki. Hisaki has already shown his other side of being possessive and forceful. I’m sure he was the one responsible for making others recommend bad places to Hina so that she can’t move out of his place. Hehe, I guess Kunikazu knows his lawyer’s character that he would rather entrust Hina to three guys whom he had helped before. Well, they do owe Kunikazu a lot that they won’t do anything bad to Hina. =P I somewhat feel sorry for Ezaki who has to accommodate for Hina’s inexperience and Hisaki’s apparent favoritism for Hina. In contrast to Hina and Soushi, Hisaki isn’t that hesitant and indecisive. He wants something, he grabs it. Is it too late for Soushi? He might interpret that scene as something else and gives up. Yoshizumi did mention the real reason why he gave up tennis. That is actually a surprise. So there is a different reason for it. Hina also sensed that it is missing in Soushi which is evident in his ‘fiery’ eyes. She did saw it once again when they had sex. Reading about Yoshizumi’s past and Nozomu’s past in the last chapter, it made me think if this series is competing with abandonment issues of Nana. ^^; I guess Yoshizumi was able to cope with it since he is already a pre-teen when his mother left him. He also admitted that he likes his mother. I think it’s quite mature of him not to hate his mother for leaving him that he even thought of a reason as to why she left him. We now also know why Yoshizumi likes money. I never thought that is the reason for that. Scans by Xiuxiu for BW.

Word of the day:
Forgiveness is God's command to us and is part of a life of love, peace, thankfulness, and praise ~ David C. McCasland.

Special A [Chapter 84]
Friday, August 29, 2008 @ 06:02 p.m.

[Sorry, I’m jumping chapters. ^^;; Since I already got this and it’s pretty entertaining, I’ll summarize this. Hehe, for Kei x Hikari fans. As I mentioned before during Golden Week, everyone went to Finn’s country. In the previous chapter, the mess about Finn and Hikari can’t leave the country because Hikari found out about Finn’s real gender is already solved. About Alisa, I browsed a bit about her from wiki because I still haven’t read the chapters in between chapters 54 and 81. ^^; PS. I checked the SA lj maika-sama mentioned. They do a better job than me so consider this as my last summary about SA.]

While they are still in Fin’s country, Hikari, Akira and Alisa went to a fortune teller. To Hikari’s shock, the woman tells her that she and Kei will definitely break up. “The only way to prevent this is for you to become a romantic girl.” In Fin’s mansion, Alisa tries to give Ryuu some love candies that she bought from the fortune teller. Finn is guarding Ryuu so that Alisa won’t give him anything weird to eat. [So, Ryuu’s ‘replacement’ for Megumi and Jun are two girls fighting over him ^^; Reminds me of (Ouran) Mori’s chicken and tanuki] Kei becomes speechless when Hikari calls him, “Takishima-san-san” [It’s her way of trying to be romantic] Alisa tells Kei that the fortune teller has told Hikari that they will break up if she doesn’t become romantic. Hikari is embarrassed and exclaims that it’s no big deal. “Takishima’s heart might leave the current me so I will do my best to change myself!” Kei looks a bit worried about her and wonders what stupid thing she is doing now. He then sees a bag of candies on the table. He takes a candy and eats it. Alisa exclaims that it is a love candy wherein whoever that person sees after eating it, he/she would fall in love with him/her. Hikari awaits what the candy’s effect on Kei. To her and the others surprise, Kei starts posing and says, “I love you.” [Posing = what Tamaki of Ouran does in the host club] “Oh how happy I am to be able to monopolize Hikari’s sight” Hikari is totally shock over the effect of the candy on Kei. The others are quite sickened by it. Kei then says, “Hikari, do you want to become romantic like me? Ok, I’ll accompany you to a romantic world, but first, let’s go on a date together!” Kei grabs Hikari’s hand to take her away. Kei is laughing and flowers are flying all over. Akira shouts that she doesn’t want him who has eaten that weird candy to be alone with Hikari. Kei glares at her and says, “Ha? Anyone who obstructs our love path will die.” This scared everyone.

While holding hands and walking in the marketplace, Hikari is conscious about holding hands with him. Kei says that since they are lovers, it’s okay for them to do that. “Don’t you want to become romantic?” Hikari wonders if it is the effect of the candy and she doesn’t want to lose. She tells him that she always wanted for them to hold hands. Kei says that they won’t ever let go of their hands. Hikari quickly pulls her hand away because she is too embarrassed by it. Kei asks her if she is okay. “But, if you back out just because of this little thing then won’t the other things be more difficult? Hikari-chan ♥” Hikari is shock and decides not to lose to him. In a restaurant, there are tables filled with food. Hikari asks if they are the only ones there. Sparkling, Kei tells her that he drive away the others so that the two of them can be alone. Hikari nervously says that she is very happy about that. “Then in this case, we should ‘do that’.” Hikari grabs something and tries to feed Kei. “Say, ah! ♥” Kei says, “That isn’t right. It should be like this.” Kei made Hikari sit on his lap as he is the one who is going to feed her. “We should at least do this.” Embarrassed, Hikari takes a drink with two straws. She tells that what he wanted to do is too tame. “So, how about this?” Kei is already holding a pocky stick [thin break stick coated with chocolate] and tells them to eat it at the same time in both ends. Hikari freaks out, “Nooo” She imagines that if they eat in both ends, they will kiss.

At the beach, Hikari is making a face while looking out the sea. “What is being romantic?” Kei approaches her and asks if she is tired. Hikari stands up and exclaims that she isn’t. Kei looks away and says, “Is that so.” Hikari pulls Kei and suggests that they run to a side of the beach where there are no people. Hikari thinks that she saw that expression [of sigh/tired/can’t help it] on Kei again after Kei admitted before that he is jealous of Hitachi but he’s okay now. [chapter 81] She doesn’t want him to have expression again so she wants to change and be romantic even if it isn’t an easy thing to do. Kei shows Hikari a cute shell but Hikari is too strong that she crushed it when she held it. Kei pulls Hikari to him but Hikari hits his chin instead. Hikari gets something to drink but ends up spilling it on Kei. While drinking together in a café, Kei tells Hikari about the white sunset which is very famous in that island. Sparkling and smiling, Kei tells her that he wants to give her the most romantic. Hikari is speechless as she thinks that Kei who ate the candy has really changed. At the market place again, Hikari got separated from Kei. A woman vendor then asks if she wants to buy some love candies. Hikari doesn’t want to buy but the woman gave her one, free of charge. She wonders if she will also become like Kei if she ate it. She is surprised when Kei suddenly hugs her and tells her that he is very worried when he wasn’t able to find her. He asks if any strange guy talked to her. “Since you’re very cute that is why I’m worried.” Hikari apologizes. Kei then tells her that it is time for them to go. Hikari asks where. Kei says that they are going to see the white sunset.

They went to a valley filled with flowers. Hikari exclaims that the place is really nice with all the white snow flowers. Kei tells her that country has a lot of those flowers. “And, if we walk ahead..” They are now facing the sunset while standing on the cliff. Hikari exclaims that it is very beautiful. Kei says with the white flowers there and the white sand below, everything looks pinkish color. “It’s very romantic.” Hikari looks up and is surprised to see Kei bending to kiss her. She quickly moves away that Kei is speechless. Hikari apologizes that it is because he surprised her. Hikari thinks that she has just destroyed Kei’s carefully prepared romantic scene again. Hikari puts her hand on her pocket and takes out the candy. Looking sad, Kei tells her that it is okay and she doesn’t have to force herself. Hikari wants to change so as penalty for making Kei show that expression again, she decided to eat the candy. Kei looks at her in surprise. Hikari looks at Kei. Then, she pokes him. She is puzzled. Hikari is shock that there is no effect. Kei laughs and asks her if the love candy has no effect. “The truth is there is no such effect.” Hikari angrily asks him what he meant by that. Kei tells her that he is quite surprised when she ate it. “It is just a joke.” Hikari asks her what about him. “Didn’t it affect you?”. Kei laughs and says that he is just pretending.

Hikari shouts why he did that. Kei asks, “Didn’t you want to become romantic? I’m just doing an experiment if my being romantic can actually pass over to you. I want to know if eating the love candy can actually pass over my feelings to you.” Hikari shouts that it made her look like a fool. Kei tells her that in doing that, only one thing can actually happen and that is the opportunity to change. “It can make you be at ease so I did that acting.” Hikari laughs and says, “Do you have to do it that way?” Kei laughs and says, “You are really something!” Hikari angrily shouts what does he meant by that. Kei says that it is because Hikari’s reaction can be quite funny.” Hikari asks, “What did you say?” Hikari wonders if he is the same as her. “The two of us cannot easily become romantic, but..” The two then notice the sunset. Kei says that whenever they try to kiss, it’s always one-sided. Hikari says, “Is that so? Why is it like that?” She is surprised that Kei is bending over to kiss her. They kissed. “Ah, romantic.” Narration: With a little change, we can become romantic. So there’s no need to be anxious. A little bit of gradual change is okay. Only you can make me smile.” At Finn’s place, Akira is very anxious as she threatens not to let Kei off easily if he did something bad to Hikari. Tadashi laughs that Golden Week is over. Ryuu looks distress as he asks what about his birthday. The twins just pat his shoulder.

Hehe, so after the silly and funny scenes of their date, they finally end it with a kiss. From what Hikari said, I guess this is their first not one-sided kiss. Just like the other Hikari x Kei chapter I summarized, I think it will be funnier if it is animated. =P

Quote of the day:
There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction. ~ Winston Churchill

Ouran High Host Club [Chapter 64]
Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 08:29 p.m.

While Haruhi is looking for Kousaka, there are two suspicious guys watching her. Wimpy guy asks the beard guy if they are really going to kidnap that girl. He is worried what will the boss say if they do that on their own. The beard guy says that they’ll talk about it when that happens. They do not want the boss to carry that burden by himself. “If this goes on then the store will be shut down. We must extort some money from Suoh’s grandmother.” They then grab Haruhi. A car suddenly comes out [or the door slams so loud] that Kousaka turns around and sees Haruhi in the car unconscious with a stranger. At the meeting place, everyone is carrying their ‘food gifts’ for Haruhi. They are shock to learn from Tamaki that Haruhi has been kidnapped. Hikaru grabs Tamaki’s collar and shouts what had happened. Tamaki shouts back that he doesn’t know. Kaoru asks who the culprit is and if he saw Haruhi being grabbed. Tamaki shouts that he doesn’t know but Haruhi doesn’t answer her mobile phone and he has evidence. Showing them the tuna sushi ring, Tamaki says that this ring that he gave her is just left on the ground. This stuns the others. They do not believe him. Tamaki explains that there are only three possibilities as to why the tuna sushi ring is left there. 1. Haruhi likes it so much that she became a tuna. 2. Haruhi likes it so much that she puts it there to show it off. 3. Haruhi is kidnapped. Tamaki exclaims that Haruhi is definitely kidnapped. Kyouya tells him not to feel hurt but he seems to be over thinking about what happened. Honey says that compared to that, he is more curious why he chose that. Mori tells Tamaki to wake up. The twins ask if that ring is what Tamaki actually thought Haruhi would like. The twins and Mei laugh that Haruhi could have just threw it away before going into the toilet because she doesn’t want it.

Tamaki gives up on trying to explain to them and just tell them that he’ll look for Haruhi by himself. He asks the twins to lend him their phone because he will use GPS to find Haruhi’s location. The twins say that if Haruhi didn’t answer it then it will be meaningless. Haruhi’s mobile phone is under the name of the twins. They were interrupted by Kousaka who runs to them and tells them that Haruhi has been driven away in a car. Kousaka is breathing hard. She tells them that she remembers the license plate and she has already informed the police. “The police will be arriving soon.” The others are shock upon learning that Haruhi was really kidnapped. Kyouya asks Tamaki who Kousaka is. Tamaki tells him that she is their family company’s lawyer. Tamaki asks Kousaka where the car is headed. Kousaka says that they are heading towards highway 30. She tells them that she tried to chase after them [by foot, I guess] while the police haven’t arrived but she failed to follow them. She also tells Tamaki that she only saw one of the kidnappers and he seems to be an old customer who has business transaction with Suoh hotel and theater. Tamaki quickly runs off as Kousaka shouts for him to leave it to the police. Kyouya asks Kousaka as to why she, a consultant lawyer, is there in that place. Kousaka tells him that she is there for hatsumode [first shrine visit of the New Year]. Kyouya asks if she is alone. She tells him that she is and she didn’t expect that everyone else is there. Kyouya says, “Is that so.” He isn’t convinced as he wonders if it is really just a coincidence.

Tamaki quickly flags down a taxi and tells him to go to highway 30. Hikaru pushes him aside to sit beside him. Hikaru tells the driver to turn left at the stop light. Hikaru tells Tamaki that without his phone, Tamaki won’t be able to find where Haruhi is. Tamaki tells him didn’t he said earlier that if Haruhi didn’t answer it, it can’t work. Hikaru exclaims that is so, if it is just the ordinary way but in this emergency, he will use his family name to do it since in everything, there is definitely a way. Honey and Mori also go in the taxi. Honey tells Tamaki that he needs them to beat up the culprits. Tamaki apologizes [to Haruhi? Or Honey?]. He looks quite distress as he hopes that nothing bad happens to Haruhi. Meanwhile, Haruhi is dreaming about riding on some sheep. She hugs the sheep and thinks that it is really soft. Haruhi then wakes up in a fright. She found herself in a room filled with laundered clothes. Holding the one she fell asleep on, she thinks that it is so soft that she actually dreamt of it as a sheep. Haruhi remembers that she has been kidnapped by unknown men and while they are trying to get her into the car, she accidentally bumps her head hard on the car. She is surprised when someone shouts, “Idiots! Why did you kidnap her?!” Wimpy guy tells the boss to lower his voice else the girl might wake up. The boss shouts for him to shut up. He asks him who that girl is. Beard guy says that they saw her with that Suoh brat. He thinks that since she is with the others [Ouran members], she is surely also a daughter of some rich family so they will pay some ransom. Haruhi is eavesdropping on them and realizes that these people knew Tamaki. The boss tells them that they are really idiots. They have been working there [at the store] for many years yet they can’t tell that what she is wearing is just a cheap coat that is 30% polyester which is probably bought for 6000 yen. “There’s no way she’s a rich girl.” This hits Haruhi in shock as she wonders if it is true. She looks at her coat’s label and the boss is right for her coat is 31% polyester. Wimpy guy cries as to what they are going to do. The boss tells them to just free her where they kidnapped her. Haruhi thinks that is what they do to dog or cat. Beard guy tells the boss that it will be okay even if it is Suoh who pays the ransom as long as the store won’t be sold away. Haruhi is surprised that sh