tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58910495299452683282024-03-16T15:33:25.859+08:00A Dreamer on Drugs 2Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.comBlogger1913125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-62303844978209611482024-02-17T23:12:00.001+08:002024-02-17T23:12:11.882+08:00Free Talk: SB 下一站巨星 320-321<p> Kenny, the American actor, called out to Murasame and they did an impromptu sword fight scene. They immediately hit it off but it was abruptly interrupted when Cedric’s friend who looked menacing at Kenny. Kenny immediately went to back to the side of the US actors but managed to give his email to Murasame through Kyouko. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br />This incident was discussed by Kyouko and Kanae when Kanae was doing a costume fitting. There is a side issue about Kyouko being mistaken for a middle school student. For the next costume fitting, Kyouko was forbidden from joining Kanae by the tailor. He told her that actors are the only ones allowed inside. <br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>Later on, Kyouko is bored out of her mind while waiting that she is doing some exercises. After some computations of the time zone, she tries to fight the temptation to call Ren to ask about what he has been eating especially since he is now alone. She ends up calling but tries to hang up. Unfortunately for her, Ren had already answered it. <br /><br />While talking with Ren regarding his eating, Kyouko senses something different from usual. Ren’s current tone of voice reminds her a bit of Corn. Kyouko hears the sound of waves that she asked him where he is. Ren declined to tell her by saying that it is confidential. When Ren asked Kyouko how was the current situation at her side, she replied that it is complicated and he’ll know when he arrives. <br /><br />Ren seems to already know what it could be. Kyouko mentioned that everyone is eagerly waiting for his arrival tomorrow. After they hanged up, it turned out that Ren had visited Rick’s grave and was holding Corn the rock. There was a scene at the fitting area wherein Cedric’s friend looking smugly at the displeased tailor. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p><b>Comment:</b> It is obvious that Cedric’s group are deliberately isolating the Japanese actors from the US actors. I’m not sure what is the purpose of it though aside from being racist/looking down on them. Maybe he wanted to force the producers to fire the Japanese and hire all US actors? <br /><br />Now, I would assume that Cedric has a lot of power in showbiz because all these actors and even staff are forced to do what he wanted. Maybe he can make them lose their jobs, get cancelled or whatever. If Cedric has been doing this type of thing since he was young, I guess he knew that he can get away with it.<br /><br />I think the Japanese actors can handle that well for now since they are adults and there are many of them. It would have been hard for a young boy like Kuon before. I would assume that those kind of tactics didn’t exactly work since Cedric had to resort to violence. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>During the phone call, I guess it is showing that Ren is somehow unconsciously slipping that he is letting a bit of Corn out. Maybe because of his current appearance or that he is at Rick’s grave. The call also helps Ren know that Cedric hasn’t changed at all. I do wonder if Cedric can recognize him and what kind of persona/acting Ren might use to conceal, if he plans to, his real identity. <br /><br />Hopefully, we can see something more exciting and eventful scenes + developments in the upcoming chapters since these past few ones is a setting up of what is the current situation and what are they up against. And, with their son in close proximity, I wonder if Kuon’s parents especially the mother can still resist checking up on him personally even if it is just a glimpse. <br /><br /><b>Quote of the day:</b><br />Bullying happens at all ages and levels. ~ Ralph Macchio<br /><br /></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-35073332444859223642023-12-29T00:06:00.006+08:002023-12-29T00:06:33.702+08:00Free Talk: SB 下一站巨星 318-319<p> General/Shogun Convert, what Leo is cosplaying, turned out to be a role which Kuu played before. It was a major hit in US along with the Japanese dish, takoyaki (fried batter balls with octopus inside and other condiments on top) which was promoted in the show. Kanae muses that perhaps Leo wore that costume in consideration for the Japanese team. This thrilled everyone from Japan. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br />Leo greets everyone and thanks them for coming there. He told them that they weren’t randomly selected and they deserve to be there. The ‘Route Project’ is a tentative title. It is planned to be a trilogy hence some of them will have to work together for a long time. He hoped that they will have a good work environment since he will use this movie to showcase their talents. Cedric is shown scowling upon hearing ‘working together for a long time’ and ‘good working environment’. <br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>Meanwhile Murasame, Koga and others have arrived at the airport. Back at the gathering, Leo told everyone to mingle and bond with each other. A certain group of American actors look unapproachable. Kyouko and Kanae were lucky to mingle with a couple of actresses who are into anime. When it was mentioned about Cedric being into Japanese things, the US actress is puzzled even if he did date a Japanese girl named Karen. (I assume she is Kimiko) She told the two that it is Leo who is into Japanese things. <br /><br />Because Kyouko and Kanae were successful in mingling, the others gather their courage to approach the other US actors but were faced with cold expressions. Apparently, before the gathering, they had a little ‘briefing’ regarding Japanese actors getting jobs due to ‘connections’ from their companies hence they are beneath them = no talent. Cedric seems to be the mastermind of that briefing since he looked pleased with the outcome. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>Then, he isn’t quite happy when it was pointed out to him that the two actresses were talking with Kyouko and Kanae. One of the actresses noticed Cedric so she quickly pulls her companion and bids goodbye to Kyouko and Kanae. Kanae wonders out loud about the negative aura with the Americans. This made Kyouko recall her first meeting with Cedric. A lady goes to Leo to talk about Cedric’s expected expression and about the obstacles ahead. Leo quickly left when he found out that Yuki and others are already at the reception room. <br /><br />Just then, Murasame had seen Leo passed by that he raves about the costume. Koga scolds Murasame about acting too excited that he is embarrassing himself and everyone. The others were very happy to see the two joining them. Just then, an American actor calls out to Murasame and the two look surprised at each other. Kyouko and others seem puzzled over this. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>Comment: The filming hasn’t started and Cedric is already causing trouble. I wonder why did he even bother to join this show. Is it just because it is Leo and others’ big production? He wants to show that they cannot act/work with the Japanese and they might be forced to just get Americans? <br /><br />I also don’t know the other actors who are doing what Cedric expect them to react based on the briefing are thinking. I mean, if they assume the others who are hired are no talents, why bother be in this show? Didn’t they even wonder if Leo and others are stupid and risky enough to get ‘no talents’ for such a big production? <br /><br />Or for them, they don’t care for bonding and stuff but want to keep things professional. Somehow, it makes me wonder if this is how it really is working in the US if you’re of different race. I’m not sure how it affects the acting and stuff if the work environment is professional in contrast with everyone are ‘happily working’ together. Maybe if it is a serious film, it would be okay as compare to a family/light fare type of show. <br /><br />I don’t know how smart Cedric is but somehow, this show seems to be a trap for him. It might expose his true self to others. They might want to catch him doing bad things especially when Ren is back. It is definite that he’ll do something once he realizes who Ren is and if Ren is outshining him in this show. <br /><br /></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-71440106216626109812023-12-24T23:46:00.003+08:002023-12-24T23:46:54.560+08:00Free Talk: Christmas Greetings<p style="text-align: center;">May this Christmas season be memorable for you and your family! Enjoy the season with love, laughter, and good moments. <br /><br />Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 🎄<br /></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-83459079751610147102023-09-26T22:00:00.001+08:002023-09-26T22:00:08.934+08:00Free Talk: SB 下一站巨星 316-317<p> Upon meeting each other, Cedric ignores Kyouko as if she didn’t exist. Kyouko is totally shocked by this because it is the first time someone reacted like that. Cedric only paid attention to her when Mr. D called out to her. While Kyouko wondered how to answer him when he asked if she is also a ‘member’ [of the project], Mr. D tell her that he knew about the project and starts to introduce Cedric to her. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br />Cedric continues to ignore Kyouko. Kyouko then saw a girl hugging the cat. When Kyouko asked if it is her pet, the girl starts to protest that it isn’t a pet but a family member and friend. Mr. D interrupted her by informing the girl, Maizie that it was Kyouko who brought the cat there. Maizie changed her tune and starts to thank Kyouko. She even gave Kyouko a s’more treat. <br /><br />While Mr. D and Maizie argue about Maizie eating a lot of s’mores, Yashiro and Kanae arrive. While Cedric quietly leave, they talk about finding the cat’s owner and Cedric’s non-reaction to Kyouko. Kyouko has a bad feeling about it all but shrugs it off as Mr. D greets the two. <br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>I partly guessed that would be how Cedric reacted since it was mentioned before that he can think ‘lowly’ of others. I guess it is a much worse reaction since there is no bad reaction like ridicule or ‘try to ignore’ kind of reaction. But then, the guy is an actor so who knows what he is really thinking. <br /><br />Even if Mr. D introduced her to Cedric, he still maintained that kind of ‘you don’t exist’ reaction. I’m guess that he is the type who acts like that [ignore your existence] if you are a nobody. Perhaps, this is more on private. He’ll definitely act differently if he is in front of the camera or there are lots of people. If not, he won’t have so many gushing fans. <br /><br />We have a new character. I guess she is a new talent under Mr. D. I assume that she is the lonely type to insist that her cat is her only family and friend. Anyway, it seems like she is a nice girl. It is interesting that of all names, her name has to start with M. I wonder if there is a reason like she is somehow related to Maria. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>Everyone is surprised when Mr. D informed them that the cat has a role in the Project. It is at this time, Kyouko informs Mr. D that she is just a personal assistant to Kanae who is part of the project. Mr. D is a bit disappointed that he won’t be able to see Kyouko’s acting. <br /><br />Then, Mr. D notices Yashiro. After some introduction, Mr. D tears up and suddenly hugs Yashiro. This bewilders everyone. Mr. D prays that God bless Yashiro in his future. Then, he tells Maisie that they are leaving. While walking, Mr. D is grateful that Yashiro is supporting Ren. He is frustrated that he has to keep things regarding Ren a secret. Maizie comments that his prayer to Yashiro is like a warning of something bad is going to happen. <br /><br />After they left, Yashiro starts to freak out about the prayer as if he is going to die. Thanks to Kyouko giving him a hint that Mr. D is a friend of Lory, Yashiro realizes that it might have something to do with Ren. Soon, Kyouko and everyone are in the ballroom. The others gush over Cedric and their American counterparts. Rikiya [tour leader] tries to pacify them. <br /><br />Kanae is more interested in meeting the director and she hopes that he won’t be cosplaying. Since she had to keep Leo’s knack for hiding his identity a secret as Yuki requested, Kyouko couldn’t tell her that is impossible. So, when the host introduces Leo, it is no surprise that he is in cosplay. This time, as some video game/sentai ninja. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>Well, apparently, the cat is a talent. Somehow, I think that in one way or another, Kyouko might be part of the project later on as an actress, even if it might be a minor role. Hehe, unless, they need some sort of replacement. Hmm...I wonder what role Cedric is going to play? Most likely he is the male lead? That would be more rational if he is going for some vs scenes with Ren later on in the project, if it is the same as what they practiced. <br /><br />I guess that ‘blessing’ is in some way like a premonition that something bad is going to happen like last chapter’s cliffhanger regarding Kyouko’s bad feeling. Anyway, it’s good that Yashiro had some sort of warning so when things happen, he knows something is up. <br /><br />I think the author is building things up but then, unlike before, Ren would most likely be able to overcome it being with everyone here now. I wonder if Ren wanted to avoid this first meeting of the cast that is why he didn’t go yet. Or, there is something he has to get ready or prepare first or avoid something else. ^^; <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>It seems that Kanae isn’t impressed with Cedric either so that’s good. Ah, but then, if Cedric is the love interest, they might have some problem during shooting. Unless, they are really good that they can fake the chemistry onscreen. This might be Kanae’s first with romance so I don’t know if she can easily pull it off especially since she isn’t into romance stuff. <br /><br />Anyway, I wonder how the others would react to their cosplaying director. Unlike Lory, Leo is the type who cosplay with his face in a mask so nobody really knows if there is a switch later on or not. Hehe, unless, someone can recognize ‘body type’ like Kyouko does with Ren. <br /><br />Also, do the others know this habit of Leo? It makes me wonder if there is a reason for it or he is just really eccentric like how Lory is. Something like genius = weirdo. As a mangaka, it is fun to draw and think of all sorts of cosplay for Leo. ^^ <br /></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-44334596170014297172023-08-09T23:34:00.002+08:002023-08-09T23:34:29.776+08:00Free Talk: SB 下一站巨星 315<p>This chapter can actually be an introduction or chapter 1 of a totally different shoujo manga. ^^; It will go like this, main character looks exhausted as she returns to her workplace. The lady boss asks how come she took a while to do the errand. Was the grocery too far away? Main character says no but actually, it’s this...<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br />Then, LB freaks out when something came out of MC’s clothes. It is a fat cat which literally got attached to MC and won’t let her off. As MC puts away the things she bought, she wondered out loud if the cat wants something from her like finding its owner. While the two girls talk about the cat, the cat explores the new place. And, they had a bit of trouble removing an empty plastic bag of s’mores that it is biting into. <br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>Soon, the girls were forced to bring the cat to the company’s tour. There is bit of talk about LB’s preferred type of movies. While they are touring the place, the cat suddenly ran off. MC chases after the cat and meets with a handsome guy, the ML. <br /><br />So ya, that’s the intro on how the MC met the ML and how the cat got them together. Well, of course, in this series, ML is the antagonist so he has zero chance with the MC. ^^; Since Kyouko is wearing her uniform and is with that cat, I wonder what Cedric’s reaction will be. This can make or break their future interactions. I think things would be a bit awkward and difficult for Ren later on if the two’s interaction/first impressions would be on the positive side. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>On the side note, Cedric seems to be there with an older guy and a little girl. Are they Maria and Uncle Tiger? If so, I think Maria would introduce them. Oh, perhaps, that cat belongs to Uncle Tiger and it is a ‘talent detector’. Hehe <br /><br />There is also a mention of Cedric friends talking about some vampire cult victimizing people on the news. Since it is vampires, I guess it involves losing blood. I wonder why that is inserted in the story. Introduction for Beagle? Well, if there are ‘fairies’ in this series, why not ‘vampires’? ^^; <br /></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-41368685247802132312023-06-30T01:09:00.000+08:002023-06-30T01:09:33.924+08:00Free Talk: SB 下一站巨星 313-314<p> [313] Kyouko and others have arrived at the US airport. Kyouko is totally moved upon seeing a LED billboard advertisement of Juliena, Ren’s mother. She muttered out fairy which Yashiro overheard. Yashiro comments that Juliena’s looks are indeed extraordinary. Out of curiosity, Kyouko wanted to know who Kuu’s wife so she checked out her movie. That is how she came to know who Juliena is. She also noticed that Juliena’s eyes are the same with Corn’s so perhaps, she is his mother.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br />The others had joined the two. As they walk out the airport, Yashiro comments about Kyouko comparing Juliena to a fairy as the reason why she is interested in her. Kyouko starts to insist to puzzled Yashiro that Juliena isn’t a fairy but just her ideal fairy image. It seems that Kyouko believes that she is a fairy and tries to protect her real identity from Yashiro. She decides to control herself later on. <br /><br />Just from this scene, I think it would be very easy for Kyouko to forgive Ren’s secret regarding his true identity. Actually, given Kyouko’s obsession over fairies especially if it is how she imagined things, they can actually get away with fooling Kyouko for the rest of her life that they are fairies. ^^; <br /><br />It is, after all, Kyouko’s weakness. It might actually be like how Ren fooled her when they were in Guam or easily believe that story about the jewel, Princess Rosa. And like, how can Kyouko say no to being part of this ‘fairy family [mother and son]’ + having Kuu as her father-in-law? ^^ <br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>After their escorts came to pick them up, Kyouko is amused that this is like a school trip with a group leader. She only became serious upon seeing how serious Kanae is. <br /><br />At some Vertex Studio, Cedric is greeted by some girls whom he greeted back. He then sees a fat, multi-colored cat walking by. As he wondered why that cat is there, some men came to tell him that the supporting actors have arrived. Cedric is confident that he can outshine everyone in this project. Just then, Kyouko and others have also arrived at the same studios. <br /><br />I’m been wondering why that fat kind of cat drawing seems familiar. Isn’t it like the depiction of how Ren’s awful playing of the piano in Dark Moon? Anyway, as seen in the next chapter, it seems that this cat has an important role later on. </p><p><br />Also, about the men who greeted Cedric, are they his security men? That is based on the body build of the man who talked with him. Unless, they are also part of the project as actors. Actually, given his past, I would assume that they are his minions. ^^; <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>[314] At the studios, a man is touring Kyouko and others. Kyouko appreciates the props since she is familiar with the movie, ‘Back to the Future’. When Kanae comments that Kyouko doesn’t seem to be the type to like that kind of movie, Kyouko gloomily confessed that it is because she was forced to watch it with Shou multiple times. <br /><br />Everyone was given three hours break before meeting with the people from the US. Everyone goes to the trailer vans that were lend out to them. They were to go to whichever trailer vans they like and just re-arrange the set up once the others arrive. <br /><br />For Kyouko to mention Shou, I guess that is a prelude to her mild shock [since Lory already warned her] and dismay when she meets him there in the US later on. As for the living arrangement, I wonder if it will be important later on. Since Cedric and Shou met earlier, could it be Shou is also in the same studios? Perhaps, filming a music video?<br /><br />It seems that Koga and Murasame haven’t arrive yet either. Perhaps, Ren might have to be in the same trailer with these two guys. I’m actually wondering of the possibility that he’ll stay with the two girls but I guess there has to be some extraordinary circumstance for that to happen. After all, in these kind of arrangements, it is usually same genders in order to lessen the possibility of scandals especially since they are celebrities. Hehe, maybe for a different shoujo ^^;<br /><br />Also, it is unknown how many people can stay at a trailer van. If it is just two people then, Kyouko’s can no longer accommodate others. We also don’t know if managers/Yashiro get to stay with them or he has to live elsewhere. I’m not sure what the set-up is but then, Kyouko who is an assistant/helper to Kanae, and she gets to stay with her. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>Inside the trailer, Kyouko finds the place nice since it is like an apartment with kitchen, refrigerator and private toilet + shower room. Kyouko is delighted to have a kitchen where she can cook special meals for Kanae since Kanae might not be used to American food. <br /><br />After checking the refrigerator filled with bottles of beverages, Kanae is surprised to see Kyouko donning her Love Me uniform. Kanae asked if she is planning to wear that in the US. Kyouko says yes because it is her work outfit. Kanae decides not to talk further about it since Kyouko no longer finds it embarrassing to wear it. <br /><br />Kyouko’s stomach is grumbling so she asked Kanae if she can eat some of the food that were in the kitchen. It seems that Kanae cannot handle the big portions of the US food servings. After eating, Kyouko decides to go grocery shopping. <br /><br />This arc might combine Kyouko being a Love Me member and being an actress if she gets in the project later on. For her to wear that Love Me outfit, I think it will catch the attention of others. It might be positive or negative but well, it will definitely leave a strong first impression. <br /><br />Hm...since Kyouko is there to take care of Kanae, I guess Yashiro isn’t exactly needed for Kyouko. Is it typical for the manager to go ahead of the actor at the shooting? Perhaps, Yashiro will take care of some other preparations for Ren? <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>While Kyouko is navigating herself out of the studios with a map and deciding whether to ride or walk, she notices a multi-colored cat following her. It is the same cat that Cedric saw earlier. [After a bit of research, apparently, a calico cat/3 colored cat is considered lucky in Japan]<br /><br />It seems that Kyouko is amazed to see such a cat and something about it being Japanese so perhaps, it is a breed from Japan. Upon seeing it having a collar, she wonders if it is a celebrity cat and it is lost. Then, she notices it staring at her. [Well, perhaps, angrily staring at her.] She asks it in Japanese if it needs something. <br /><br />Since there is no response, she decides to converse with it in English. Before she can finish her sentence, she sees that the cat is already flying up high in the air and it is going to pounce on her. Kyouko can only scream in puzzlement. <br /><br />As I mentioned earlier, the cat seems to have an important role. Perhaps, it will introduce her to someone new and important or someone we have already seen/met in the series. But then, why would it attack her? Is it because of her outfit? It did start to follow her earlier on.<br /><br />But then, perhaps, because Kyouko is looking at it and then talking with it that it perhaps turned on its instinct that Kyouko is an ‘enemy’? Hehe, of course, if we are going to re-introduce everyone in this arc. I think it would be amusing if the owner of the cat is VG’s Reino/Beagle. I forgot if Reino still has that one Kyouko demon but if he has, maybe that is why the cat is reacting like that to her. =P Who is your guess? The owner of the cat is a new character or an old one? If old one, who? ^^<br /></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-50940892876121354602023-03-28T01:12:00.001+08:002023-03-28T01:12:19.844+08:00Free Talk: SB 下一站巨星 312<p> <span lang="EN-US">Kyouko and Kanae are doing some practice
exercises. Kanae is impressed that Kyouko is still full of energy and without a
sweat after the training. Hehe, well, that shouldn’t be a surprise for us
readers since she can even chase after a car by just using a bicycle. Well, if
ever there will be trouble in the US or the future, I get a feeling that Kyouko
will be immensely helpful. <span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">゜</span><span lang="EN-US">*</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol";">☆</span><span lang="EN-US">○o</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">。</span><span lang="EN-US">..:*</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">・</span><span lang="EN-US">(*´-ω)(ω-`*)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">・</span><span lang="EN-US">*:..</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">。</span><span lang="EN-US">o○</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol";">☆</span><span lang="EN-US">*</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">゚</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Lory met up with Ren and Yashiro who had
just finished some multiple work related meetings. After Yashiro left for
another meeting, Lory and Ren talked about Ren leaving for the US in 5 days
whereas the others are leaving in 3 days. Yashiro being quite a professional
didn’t ask Ren why he’s delaying it. Since Ren can answer Lory’s other
questions, it made Lory think that Ren is currently okay with his upcoming trip.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">While he is thinking about going to US,
too, later on, Lory spotted Kyouko. After some greetings, Kyouko is puzzled
over Lory’s hesitance to tell her something. Lory dropped a hint regarding a
childhood friend whose surname starts with F. Kyouko immediately went dark and
told him that they aren’t in touch with each other. </span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">゜</span><span lang="EN-US">*</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol";">☆</span><span lang="EN-US">○o</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">。</span><span lang="EN-US">..:*</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">・</span><span lang="EN-US">(*´-ω)(ω-`*)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">・</span><span lang="EN-US">*:..</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">。</span><span lang="EN-US">o○</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol";">☆</span><span lang="EN-US">*</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">゚</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Lory notices Kyouko’s aloof expression and
answers that makes her wonder if she no longer has negative feelings towards
Shou. Then, Kyouko realized that Shou might be in the US since she knew he is
currently at overseas. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Well, it seems that the two’s mental state
has improved a lot compared before regarding their past. Of course, one would
never know how they’ll react if they see each other again especially Ren. And,
they are all indeed going to the US. I wonder if Reino will also make an
appearance. </span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">゜</span><span lang="EN-US">*</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol";">☆</span><span lang="EN-US">○o</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">。</span><span lang="EN-US">..:*</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">・</span><span lang="EN-US">(*´-ω)(ω-`*)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">・</span><span lang="EN-US">*:..</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">。</span><span lang="EN-US">o○</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol";">☆</span><span lang="EN-US">*</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">゚</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">In the US, Sho had just finished practice
and was invited by some guy for a sushi party. They will be eating together
with Ruth. Then, Cedric/Cedie asked if he can join them. The guy said yes.
Well, Cedric finally has made his appearance. The two antagonists of the main
leads had met. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">So, will Shou partner with him against Ren?
Or, Shou will redeem himself and help out Kyouko who’ll most likely want to
help Ren? I’m assuming if Cedric is still the same as before. Actually, I think
he ought to be if the series is going to be longer as the ‘conflict’ of the
story. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">In a way, Ren and Cedric seems like a
contrast. I mean, Cedric seems quite fragile that no wonder he gets others to
do his dirty work. Hm, but then, why is he there? Is it because he is into
music lately? Maybe he knows that woman Ruth? I begin to wonder if is called ‘prince’
because he had royal blood or because of his features/behavior. Was it
mentioned before? </span></p>
<p></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-79405548182934839172023-03-13T23:04:00.001+08:002023-03-13T23:04:39.884+08:00Free Talk: SB 下一站巨星 310-311<p> Yashiro informs Ren that Lory knew who his real partner is. Since Ren is acting all clueless and perhaps, someone might hear them, Yashiro decided to interrogate him somewhere else = smoking room that isn’t being used. Inside the room, Ren clarifies that he isn’t puzzled with Lory knowing but more on how did Yashiro knows that Lory knew. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br />Yashiro denies talking with Lory about this but rather, he just deduced it from what Ren mentioned regarding Lory’s reaction to the Kana dating scandal. It turns out that Ren was assuming the Lory was amused about him getting into such a scandal. For Yashiro, it was because how it ended up like that when Lory knew what is going on between Ren and Kyouko earlier on.<br /><br />Lory is now imagining things about the couple being mutually in love being in a ‘training camp’ but was disappointed that Ren isn’t using this opportunity. Ren can only think that they are not officially a couple. Then, Yashiro asked for the true status of their relationship so that he’ll know how to deal with things if something happens in the future. Ren obliges. <br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>Since there is a mention of possible future incident, I think there will be an incident. It is nice of Ren to be willing to confide though because technically, is it like his private life. How much should the manager know about the private lives of their clients? <br /><br />Since I’m reading more into Korean entertainment, usually, how they deal with this is making the company say wait for us as we clarify/ask about it since it is the private life of so-so. In our country, it is more on the actors themselves confirming or denying it. It’s awkward though since I heard at times, one confirms and the other denies. Or both denies then say it’s over while still denying it to death. ^^; <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>The next part is more on Ren getting frustrated that he still has to call Kyouko ‘Mogami-san’ while everyone else is going by ‘Kyouko-chan’. It started with Koga discussing with Kyouko on how to call her which was originally ‘strip Tsu(raga] Kyouko’ [<-literal; probably like hate Ren] which seemed rude but a fact from Koga’s pov. <br /><br />After Kyouko is happy over being called ‘Kyouko-chan’, she noticed Ren is watching them. It led to a 11:15pm discussion about why Ren is still calling her ‘Mogami-san’ when everyone else even Koga has upgraded to ‘closer’ status with ‘-chan’. This made Kyouko ask how come he didn’t switch like the others did. <br /><br />It turns out that Ren couldn’t because of what happened in Guam when he was Corn. He is cautious since it might trigger some negative reaction from Kyouko if he suddenly called her that way. Kyouko assured him that it is fine. But to his dismay, when he called her, Kyouko-chan [in katakana], she immediately had a ‘cringing’ negative reaction. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>Ren is puzzled when Kyouko suddenly demands to know if he is calling her name ‘Kyouko’ in kanji or katakana. Both actually sound the same but she uses the kanji for her actress name and katakana is her real name when it is written. Ren lied but Kyouko seems to know as she starts to lecture him to use her kanji stage name. <br /><br />Ren confronts her to ask if she doesn’t want him to call her by her real name. To his gloom, she admits that it is so. She explained that it is because she couldn’t control her ‘in love/blushing’ facial reaction if he calls her by her real name. She says that she can still control herself a bit if she assumes he calls her by her stage name. <br /><br />Ren recalls she had a similar reaction before in Guam. Ren is happy with this real reason regarding her reaction so he decides to do as she wishes. He thinks that it is better this way especially with Koga whom Kyouko is in good terms now upon knowing that she isn’t into Ren. <br /><br />Ren tells her that he will continue to call her Mogami-san during this project. If they become co-stars in another project, they might need to change that since it will be odd if he still calls her ‘Mogami-san’. So that it would be more natural later on, he’ll call her by her stage name in private for her to get used to it. So, they practiced. He called her by her stage name. Unfortunately, she made a ‘trying to stop oneself from blushing’ facial reaction. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>And yes, Kyouko is still a long way before she can stop herself from showing her real reaction just from Ren’s calling her name whether in kanji or katakana. Well, it is basically the same. I guess this is more of a cultural thing wherein it signifies one’s status of relationship just based on how one calls the other person’s name. <br /><br />Well, at least, that cleared up one of Kyouko’s mysteries for Ren. He won’t have any funny ideas as to why she prefers him calling her by Mogami-san. But then, things aren’t going smoothly yet since she has trouble controlling her emotion/facial reaction if he wants to call her ‘Kyouko-chan’. I’m not sure if it is a big deal but for the sake of keeping things between them a secret, it would be better to stick with Mogami-san. I think it is more on Ren’s side about being jealous that others can call her by that name and he couldn’t. <br /></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-42106534322742777152023-01-03T13:51:00.002+08:002023-01-03T13:51:53.293+08:00Free Talk: New Year Greetings<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="500" height="428" src="https://christthekingcatholicdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/meaningful-christian-happy-new-year-greetings-2.jpg" width="500" /></div><p></p><p>Source: http://christthekingcatholicdetroit.org<br /></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-2754402797004046442022-09-08T23:47:00.003+08:002022-09-08T23:47:30.235+08:00Free Talk: SB 下一站巨星 309<p><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">Yuki
immensely praised the two girls for their action scene. They were able to do it
well since they practiced together before. Kanae is also improving fast with
Kyouko as her personal assistant. Well, we already know this will happen so
moving on...<span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">Lory
told Ren about things going well in the shoot and specifically mentioned about
the increase of people staying over the dorm provided. He kept on asking Ren if
he used the place since Kanae is. But, Ren is clueless over why Lory is
insisting on it. And, I feel like Lory that there’s nothing much happening =
boring = time to go home with this chapter. ^^; </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">゜</span><span lang="EN-US">*</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol";">☆</span><span lang="EN-US">○o</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">。</span><span lang="EN-US">..:*</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">・</span><span lang="EN-US">(*´-ω)(ω-`*)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">・</span><span lang="EN-US">*:..</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">。</span><span lang="EN-US">o○</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol";">☆</span><span lang="EN-US">*</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">゚</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">Ren
is puzzled over Lory’s goal for visiting especially since he didn’t ask about
the scandal with Kana. Yashiro has to inform him that it is most likely Lory
knew who Ren’s real partner is. Hehe, so basically, Lory wanted Ren to take
advantage of staying there while Kyouko is there with Kanae. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">But
then, with Kanae there, I don’t think Ren can have any time with Kyouko and
they are hiding their relationship. Well, just like what Kyouko thought, he is
still chick level in romance so he didn’t realize and take the opportunity
provided. And, I guess this is one reason why Lory set this all up. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">So,
how did Lory know? Well, he knew earlier before when Ren has some facial slip
ups regarding Kyouko so I guess Ren forgot about that. He actually thought Lory
will actually believe that Kana scandal. Also, that chase before in the
building’s elevator, doesn’t it have a cctv? There are witnesses. Won’t he know
about Ren’s necklace being replaced? ^^; Basically, Lory can know things if he
wanted to especially if it is about romance. ^^</span></p>
<p></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-84483060797757790322022-08-30T00:02:00.007+08:002022-08-30T00:02:48.305+08:00Free Talk: Kono Oto Tomare 115<p></p><p><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">This
seems like an epilogue-ish arc wherein everyone who needs to make an appearance
is making one to put a closure for everyone. Tetsuki’s dad look so young. The
exchanging of gratitude for Tetsuki’s role in Tokize and Chika’s life is quite
nice. <span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">It
is extra nice that Tetsuki’s dad didn’t look unfavorably at Tetsuki having a
friend like Chika who have that kind of background. He ought to really trust
Tetsuki and well, I guess his parents aren’t the typical controlling type. Hehe,
it helps that Tetsuki is quite mature. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US">:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">Just
like in real life there are others are more appreciative or know your true self
than one’s own family well, in this case, father. Chika’s father doesn’t seem
interested in patching things up or even going to see Chika. If he used to be
kind like what Isaki said perhaps, there is a bit of guilt in that since things
turned out this way and probably pride that he doesn’t want to see him. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">If
he doesn’t go to the Nationals, that might be it for their relationship until
another possible turning point for a reunion if there will be one. Unlike
Satowa, there will be no drama or anything since Chika is okay even if his
father didn’t go and watch the performance. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">Chika
would rather want those who helped them reach this point to come and watch. Also,
if he didn’t go, I guess the father will end up like those people who are
successful in their careers but all alone since he is estranged from his
family. Speaking of fathers, I wonder if Natsu’s father would come. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US">:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">Natsu
is getting there in bonding with the others but he is still awkward or rather,
doesn’t want to be in embarrassing situations. ^^; Nevertheless, for Chika
based on Momoyan’s story, Natsu is becoming more proactive in helping out especially
to Momoyan, and that is already great news. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">The
group photo is nice. Suzuka is still a killjoy as usual that he isn’t into ‘blending
in’. Then, the issue with the journalists are nicely sorted out. Because of how
they dealt with it with no blame game, Tokize got themselves new fans. ^^ Hehe,
in a way, I think that will be helpful later on since they might want to write
more good publicity articles for Tokize. ^^</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">So,
everyone is now ready for the opening ceremony with Meiryou playing first. Hm...it
seems that they’ll have 4 rivals. Though I’m not sure if the ones on the
leftmost with no face shown is from Himesaka because of the similar uniform =
necktie. Well, I’m expecting them to come as well as Hakuto. ^^</span></p><p></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-12807400608181014412022-08-24T00:23:00.006+08:002022-08-24T00:23:44.197+08:00Free Talk: SB 下一站巨星 308<p> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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seeing Kyouko in costume, Kanae comments that she is surprised since it
unexpectedly suits Kyouko. Kyouko thought that if she added a lip ring, she’ll
be Setsuka. Yashiro compliments Kyouko and looks at Ren to comment. After a
pause, Ren says that it is quite unexpected. Kyouko wonders about that pause. </span></p><a name='more'></a>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">Murasame
starts wondering that he has seen Kyouko before with that kind of image. Kyouko
denies it. After describing Kyouko’s appearance, Murasame has figured it out.
She is a part of a female gang, no weapons fighter-type Snow White. As usual,
Kyouko goes sparkly eyes over that but they have to explain that it isn’t fairy
tale Snow White.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">Hehe,
I guess they are quite thankful that Murasame cannot connect the dots. ^^; But
then, would it be problematic later on when Murasame finds out the truth and
realize that Kyouko lied when she insisted that they never met before? </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">Too
bad Murasame interrupted or else, maybe Yashiro would wonder why Ren had that
kind of response if it is the first time he saw her in that outfit. Unless Ren
wants to fake any favorable reaction towards Kyouko so that no one else would
realize their ‘relationship’. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">゜</span><span lang="EN-US">*</span><span face=""Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif" lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol";">☆</span><span lang="EN-US">○o</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">。</span><span lang="EN-US">..:*</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">・</span><span lang="EN-US">(*´-ω)(ω-`*)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">・</span><span lang="EN-US">*:..</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">。</span><span lang="EN-US">o○</span><span face=""Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif" lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol";">☆</span><span lang="EN-US">*</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">゚</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">Soon,
the staff calls out for them to get ready for the next shoots. Murasame
complains about changing clothes for the cop again. Just as Kyouko is leaving,
Ren calls out to her and says that he wants to talk with her later on. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">Kyouko
ponders on what could it be and it is definitely not about work but then, did
she do something that she has to be called out about it. I don’t remember the
context but she recalls the time when she told Ren that she is a holy
maiden/saint and doesn’t understand the adult world. She panics as she wonders
if Ren took her words literally and unlike her, Ren looks is farsighted/looks
at the big picture. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">Sorry,
I don’t quite understand this part. I understand the words but not the context
over what she is thinking Ren wanted to say to her. And, in despair, she
thought that Ren’s romance experience level is at chick-level. She snaps out of
it and starts to concentrate on her role when the staff are calling out to her
over what’s she is depressed about. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">゜</span><span lang="EN-US">*</span><span face=""Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif" lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol";">☆</span><span lang="EN-US">○o</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">。</span><span lang="EN-US">..:*</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">・</span><span lang="EN-US">(*´-ω)(ω-`*)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">・</span><span lang="EN-US">*:..</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">。</span><span lang="EN-US">o○</span><span face=""Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif" lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol";">☆</span><span lang="EN-US">*</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">゚</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">So,
Kanae and Kyouko are getting ready for the action scenes. Kyouko knows the
lines already because she practiced it with Kanae. When the staff mentioned
about filming in reverse from the climax to the start of the fight scene. After
recalling Kanae mentioning about having more experience in filming in
chronological order. The two girls look at each other and smiled. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">I
guess that is more like, hey, we get to act together and do it in
non-chronological order like what we talked about before. Actually, in a way,
it is like acting for real instead of practicing lines which they did before
during Kanae’s training. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">Lory
found out that Kyouko the actress is going to participate. Yuki says that as
expected once someone catches Leo’s eye, so Kyouko was asked to be a
substitute. Lory says isn’t that good, if one wants to use someone, use him/her
to the max. Yuki confesses that is what he also thought. Lory smiles. They were
interrupted by the staff shouting over the amazing fight scene. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">゜</span><span lang="EN-US">*</span><span face=""Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif" lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol";">☆</span><span lang="EN-US">○o</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">。</span><span lang="EN-US">..:*</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">・</span><span lang="EN-US">(*´-ω)(ω-`*)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">・</span><span lang="EN-US">*:..</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">。</span><span lang="EN-US">o○</span><span face=""Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif" lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol";">☆</span><span lang="EN-US">*</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Courier New";">゚</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">Well,
obviously, that is Kanae and Kyouko’s fight scene. Unlike in the previous arcs,
the author assumes that the reader had read her previous series to know what’s
happening in Crisis List. It is the coolest fight scene in that series. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">I’m
still not quite into this arc. Hm...maybe perhaps, this is some sort of filler
arc? Character’s training arc-type for Kanae? Something like how the Jap actors
get to be more well-versed in filming in another country? Seriously think that
is not how it is done in real life. ^^;; </span></p>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">Oh, perhaps, it is because of this filming that
they’ll also decided that Kyouko is too amazing to be just a substitute. I do
wonder if what Yuki meant was for this mock filming or substitute for someone
in Project Route. I’m still confused if this is really a mock shoot, part of PR
or PR itself. ^^;</span></span></span><p></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-80376134377592559682022-08-16T13:17:00.002+08:002022-08-16T14:03:28.823+08:00Free talk: Regarding Missing Kurosaki-kun Posts<p>A few weeks ago, I got a copyright notice regarding some of the Kurosaki kun no Iinari ni Nante Naranai posts especially the ones near the last chapter. So, just like what I did with the other series, I changed the title to Chinese with the shortcut name of the series. Unfortunately, it didn't work this time. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p>I'm guessing that it is because the series is recent = recently published in English hence the sudden strictness in the takedowns. I googled a bit regarding the situation as to what might be triggering it. Well, from English scanlation sites, it is already completely uploaded and from the looks of it, it seems to be the official English scans. </p><p>So, I wondered why they would bother with an all text and few pics post. Then, I stumbled upon an article that companies are also going after manga spoiler sites. Well, this falls under that category though I'm not sure if they are already doing it internationally or just in Japan.</p><p>Anyway, I'm on the process of hiding the summaries and just leave the commentary up. Hopefully, that is okay. If not, then you won't see those posts anytime soon. </p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-44241089383778383902022-07-29T16:11:00.003+08:002022-07-29T16:11:28.321+08:00Free Talk: Kono Oto Tomare 114In the prelims, I don’t recall them practicing before the performance but here, they do. In a way, there is a pro and con. The pro is getting to feel the stage and make adjustments but it can really affect one’s psyche if the one performing before you are really, really good. <span><a name='more'></a></span><br />I’m not sure how the one before Ichiei can still play properly afterwards after hearing them. But then, that is unless one has some insane level of confidence and knew their performance can compete against them. ^^ Regarding Ichiei’s performance, from Miran’s reaction, it seems that she has accepted the outcome of the change of positions. <br /><br />This chapter shows how close Natsu and Momoya have gotten which is quite nice ^^ Natsu managed to calm Momoya’s nerves and they even got some bonding time that night. Takezou and Hiro also got some bonding time though not exactly romantic. From Chika’s interaction with the older man, I guess he is really inclined to follow his grandfather’s footsteps due to his interest in making kotos. <br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-84409695635212239482022-07-01T00:29:00.003+08:002022-07-01T00:29:53.612+08:00Free Talk: Kono Oto Tomare 113<p> This series is really a feel good series wherein everyone isn’t innately bad and they do change for the better. Wow, grandma Doujima is being supportive that she’s going with her grandchildren to the Nationals. She is even concerned about Tokise especially Chika regarding the rumors. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br />Thinking about it, it is really a blessing in disguise that she didn’t take over the Houdzuki because they are now doing it with their own school. I’m sure that they’ll have more students soon if Tokise wins the Nationals. Perhaps, Keishi can do more teaching later on once they are already more stable. <br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:<br /></p><p>Practice is going smoothly with Natsu’s adlib/fill-in. It is amusing how Suzuka subtlety get them to go on a higher level by massaging the egos of the four to not know what is Natsu’s adlib since they’ll just know how to play with it on the performance itself. <br /><br />Later on, Tomo and others shows us the effect of the rumors regarding Chika. Meeting the person and everything to the point of being a crush then everything changes upon knowing that person is the one in the scandal. In a way, one doesn’t really know the truth if one didn’t really interact and know them like Ousuke. <br /><br />Ousuke is really a big help in breaking the ice and putting in a good little reprimand in the guise of conversing with the Tokise about rumors from strangers. It’s really nice to have competitors who are like this since he isn’t using the rumor to affect Tokise’s performance later on. He’s quite fair and square. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:<br /></p><p>In a way, Ousuke and others aren’t dumb enough to believe it because they have met Tokise. And, didn’t the others wonder why Chika can still play even with that kind of rumor? Tokise isn’t exactly some big shot school that can pull strings for them to get in. Hm...I wonder if Uzuki going there later on will also be for clearing Chika’s name. <br /><br />Well, later on, the group did some bonding time to help the newbies going on stage for the first time and soon, they re-group with the Doujima-s for more practice and fine-tuning. Hm...something more ought to happen for Natsu to have a really amazing adlib for the performance itself. ^^</p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-74144773624697391472022-06-30T23:57:00.002+08:002022-06-30T23:57:26.187+08:00Free Talk: SB 下一站巨星 307<p> The chapter starts with visiting Lory doing some chit chat with Yuki regarding the agency of Lory’s son which seemed to have dispatched a US film crew. I guess this is part of their practice before the real thing. Ah, practice filming in English and US ways of doing things? <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br />After Yuki made some misunderstanding regarding who inherited what qualities from Lory, Lory used that opportunity to comment on Yuki being not good in handling Lory/Leo-type of characters being stubborn-easy going and cosplayer, and invite him to eat to which Yuki cannot refused due to ethics. Hm, I wonder if this would be of some importance later on. <br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>Meanwhile, Ren and Yashiro learned that Kyouko is joining the mock shooting as a villainess. Then, they talk about Kanae being aloof/unsociable and in order for her not to be isolated with English speaking people in the US, she’ll have Kyouko to take care of her. <br /><br />I do wonder about Kanae being homesick due to working in US since she is, to me, a professional and would focus on work like how she is now. But, I guess people would have more rapport/chemistry = good working environment if everyone is sociable and friendly, and it helps to have someone familiar in an unfamiliar environment. <br /><br />Perhaps, it is like a Love Me mission for Kyouko like what she did with Ren before. A bit repetitive though. In a way, I’m guessing that it is also some sort of alibi to get Kyouko to go with them to the US while her role for PR isn’t set in stone yet. <br /><br />Something like, at least she is already in US and Leo can somehow immediately get to cast her if he got his way. Apparently, Kyouko is already free since she’ll be finished shooting her parts in the drama, and the drama is on pause so even Koga can join them. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>Then, luckily for Ren, Murasame interrupted them before Yashiro can tease Ren over why Ren knows Kyouko’s schedule. Then, there’s another short chit-chat with Murasame regarding Kyouko’s job as personal assistant, and fanboying about Kuu. <br /><br />And, I guess for now, it is better not to let Kyouko know that she is a PA = BFF since she has to play the villain against Kanae’s role. I guess if Kyouko let herself be affected by that means she isn’t in that level yet as a professional actress. Haha, and it means that she can control her emotions more if it is with Ren than Kanae. ^^<br /><br /></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-29968034128565701232022-06-09T22:59:00.004+08:002022-06-09T22:59:32.327+08:00Free Talk: SB 下一站巨星 306<p> Apparently, this is a rehearsal type of shoot/mock shooting. It just makes me wonder if they do this in real life. I mean, why practice some other drama/shooting and not the one that they will shoot. Isn’t it just a waste of time and talent? If this is an audition shoot, it would be understandable. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br />The mock shoot Crisis List is based on the author’s previous series. Since Kyouko will play the octopus villainess, doesn’t that mean she has to flirt around with Koga later on. ^^; This part makes me think that the shooting is some sort of test/audition for Kyouko using the lack of actors playing the multiple roles as an excuse. <br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>At first, Murasame caught Kyouko being mesmerized by Ren’s acting then later on, she’s ‘hating’ him over his scandal. It makes me wonder if one can actually really do that. Still be awed by an actor even if one was disappointed by a scandal. Usually the ‘image’ is destroyed and it isn’t the same before. For loyal fans, they tend to be forgiving of the scandal which is contrary to Kyouko’s reaction. <br /><br />Aside from Murasame being in this arc because of the possible Heel reveal, based on this chapter, there might be a Kuu connection, too. Murasame still haven’t realized that Kyouko is Setsuka even if she was overly friendly with him on their first meeting. <br /><br />Anyway, so far, I’m still disconnected with this part of the story like, what’s the point = will this lead to any plot progress/character development? Is it just practice acting for everyone involved and a reason for Kyouko to join? It is a bit dragging = no progress. Hopefully, there is something else to it soon. ^^<br /><br /></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-72557212754448628982022-05-27T23:39:00.003+08:002022-05-27T23:39:28.174+08:00Free Talk: Kono Oto Tomare 112<p> The send-off to the finals makes me feel that this is the final arc. There is the contrast with now and their previous send-off to the prelims with Kurata. The principal and vice even took time to see them off. ^^ It has been a big development for vice principal from trying to destroy them, to being supportive of them, to the point of crying when the group bow to them. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br />We got a cute moment between Chika and Satowa while on the plane ^^ Satowa got lovey dovey moments ahead of Hiro who can only just fangirl over Takezou’s cuteness over his excitement over planes. Hopefully, her turn will come soon. It is also nice how Michi and Natsu can talk easily with each other about their families and have gotten close with each other that Natsu is even open to staying at Michi’s house. <br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:<br /></p><p>We got a glimpse of how the rumors affected people in regards on how they will be treated here. The young man is very warm and accommodating but his father isn’t because of the rumors. And, we got a glimpse of the competitors. Two which we have already met and a new one. I wonder how the author will deal with Chibana, I mean, will it be the same with Himesaka? <br /><br />Apparently, that girl has no clue/haven’t heard of Tokize’s performance. Iirc, Ichiei has that is why their adviser had to take steps to change their arrangement/style. Well, that girl will be in for a surprise later on. And, I guess the effects of the rumor will be shown when Tokize has to deal with Chibana. <br /></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-10206491798229381992022-04-27T00:29:00.002+08:002022-04-27T01:03:25.507+08:00Free Talk: SB 下一站巨星 305<p> Starting the chapter like that really got me confused and disoriented as I wonder what am I reading. Because of the setting and the clothes, does it mean that it isn’t feudal type/Western-Eastern past-fantasy but a space futuristic setting? If so, it does seem weird for Ren to have that kind of sword. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br />And for Ren to have that kind of outfit, is that for fan service? During the acting, some of Kanae’s reactions made me wonder if she is Kyouko ^^; From the looks of it, it is a love triangle. Based on this scene, I’m not impressed with this project. I’m actually more interested in Kanae’s scenario audition. ^^; <br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>Koga seems to have become the ‘Shou’ in the story. Shou as in rival who is trying to be better than Ren who doesn’t actually care about the ‘competition’ ^^;; I’m surprised that Murasame is in the project, too. I think it is for the big reveal as to who BJ is/know who the Heel siblings are. <br /><br />Apparently, Kanae hasn’t perfected her English and it seems that Emilia actress isn’t good in English either. I’m really wondering about the wisdom of hiring actors who aren’t good in the language. Is that usually okay since it is just a handicap that can be overcome later on? I mean, they can learn it anyway and they couldn’t find any other better actors who can speak English?<br /><br />Since it is all in English, the target audience is Western audience. Well, maybe if it is a movie/film, the script would be shorter for each actor and well, it seems to be an ensemble. I mean, Kanae doesn’t have a long dialogue and well, lots of action scenes can prolong the film. ^^ We haven’t seen the US actors yet and they are most likely the opponents of this cast. <br /><br />So, what is Kyouko’s role/duty here? She is in Love Me uniform. Is it just to help Kanae with her English? Or, is it because this is just practice for the ‘accepted’ actors. Leo’s plan for her isn’t in motion yet. After all, he hasn’t formally talked with her about anything related to the project. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>I guess the last part is about how Kyouko helped Kanae with all this and she is some sort of magus according to the English scanlation though I prefer for it to be a fairy since Kyouko is into that and based on the drawing. Maybe something related to what Chiori thought of Kyouko as an immortal butterfly. Lol, commonality is wings. <br /><br />Still, I feel that there is some sort of disconnect in that last part since Kanae doesn’t seem to be the type who’ll compare Kyouko to fantasy-type things. I always felt that Kanae is a ‘realist’-type of person. Though perhaps, the author just wanted to add that for future implications or the title of the arc.<br /><br /></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-87213643806984962982022-03-26T22:16:00.004+08:002022-03-26T22:18:11.921+08:00Free Talk: SB 下一站巨星 304<p> Contrary to what I thought, it turned out that Kanae is indeed frustrated with her English. She wasn’t able to use the proper words to convey what she wanted to express. And because of that, she cried for real which the ‘judges’ assumed to be acting – she assumed that is. Maybe Yuki and Leo noticed but still decided that she can pull it off later on. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br />I’m not sure if it is a real issue if she seemed to have just shown real frustration which is likely the same frustration her character is experiencing. Is that bad for an actor? I have read/heard actors saying that they think of a sad thing which can cause them to cry in their roles. So, technically, is that bad acting because it is because of their own experience that they are crying and not because of ‘being in the role’? <br /><br />If the ‘judges’ didn’t notice it, would the audience notice it? In a way, it is like an issue that only Kanae thinks is a problem. I’m not sure about the filming but is this drama/film going to rely on a lot of ad lib from the actors rather than on the script? And, judging from Ren’s audition, it seems so. Then, it can be a bit of a problem for Kanae because she isn’t fluent in English. <br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>Kanae’s mentality as an actress is on a higher level since she isn’t afraid that her bad acting will give her bad reputation that might affect her career but more on it will pull down the quality of the film/drama. In turn, it can pull down ratings and it can cause poor reviews. <br /><br />It is like everything is perfect except for this actor’s acting that is causing the viewers to not enjoy the film/drama than they should. Perhaps, the acting is a distraction. Though I don’t think it would be up to that extent because Kanae can indeed act and I’m sure she can pull it off with practice. It isn’t like they are doing it with just one shooting + ad lib like that audition. <br /><br />I guess more or less, it is an issue of going into the role due to some language barrier. Hehe, basically, I’m not exactly convinced or rather couldn’t quite imagine how it can be an actual issue during the filming. Don’t co-actors practice a bit with each other, and then film the ‘perfect scene’ later on + some ad lib when ‘in the role’ to make it better? <br /><br />Like, now that Kanae realize the issue with her audition, can’t she do it again/do it better next time? Or, maybe she just didn’t have this kind of issue before and everything is just ‘one take’ and it’s done? Kyouko didn’t seem that distress over the issue but more distressed that Kanae is distressed over it. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> ゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>From what I understand in that last scene, Kyouko’s solution is to encourage by saying they’ll do ‘this’ together. Of course, she probably didn’t realize that she will most likely be also be part of this project = they’ll literally do this project together rather than perhaps, ‘this’ = their acting career/going over this high mountain of an obstacle. <br /><br />On a side note, I suddenly wondered if Kimiko is in this project, too. Like, is Koga’s role a lead-type? Hehe, just wondering if it be Cedric-Kimiko, Ren-Kyouko and Koga-Kanae ensemble type of project. As I’ve always mentioned, I think Kyouko still has some unfinished business with Kimiko. And, the title, hehe, Kyouko will love this arc ^^ <br /></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-66625804447809704212022-03-16T22:22:00.002+08:002022-03-16T22:22:50.569+08:00Free Talk: Kono Oto Tomare 111<p> Tsukaji is quite a responsible journalist that he would want to clarify the misunderstanding. Komaki’s philosophy though is good or bad publicity is still publicity. Somehow, I wonder if that won’t affect Tokize’s chances of winning. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br />I mean in real life, the judges might not just rate the performance itself but also think about the possible effect/backlash of making a ‘delinquent’ group win. Something more like their reputation if they make such a group win. That is if the sentiments against Tokize is still strong. <br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:<br /></p><p>Well, apparently, Ichiei is having some difficulties with their new arrangement. Doing it like that is really such a risky move. In a way, it is a contrast with Tokize. Tokize is more about unity-harmony while Ichiei is more on competing against itself/among the members to make amazing music . <br /><br />The finals arc will be a long one since there will be three other groups involved and it will definitely include more backstories though we already have some from Meiryou and a bit of Eidai before. Since it will be an intense completion, hopefully, as I mentioned above, they’ll judge Tokize based on the performance and not their reputation. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:<br /></p><p>Tokize’s practice has immensely improved so with some minor ironing of the performance and they’ll all good to go. It is true what they say that when you experienced something, it is easier to notice and advice others on what to do when they have the same predicament. Chika had realized what might be causing Natsu’s slump. <br /><br />It’s quite nice of Chika to still be open to deal with anything related to Uzuki that he’ll took the initiative to make Momoya tell him what’s the problem with Uzuki and even meet up with Uzuki. I’m curious though about the hoodie thing. Is that for real like depressed people don’t realize it is hot in summer or they just wear it since they felt like ‘hiding’? <br /><br />It is also interesting to point out as to how alone Uzuki is. I mean, where are his parents? And, Chika is once again using his own experience to help Uzuki by telling him to regret and atone for what he did, but don’t stay sad for the rest of one’s life. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:<br /></p><p>For a while there, I thought Uzuki is Atsumu. ^^; The EQ level seemed to be pretty much the same. In a way, like Momoya mentioned, he had a lot of pent up emotions. And, I guess it is because he doesn’t have anyone who can give him good advice. In a way, he knows what he did/Abiko’s advice is wrong but since he is desperate, he probably thought that if that can bring Chika back, why not. <br /><br />So, in this Nationals, ‘I’ will be Uzuki’s healing song. The last part is nice when Chika is pretty much saying ‘be yourself’ when telling Uzuki to speak as he usually does. And, I guess the others spied on him because they are also worried in case something bad happens. It’s always nice to have others there for support. <br /><br />Natsu even showed up for Uzuki after that talk with Chika. In a way, I guess it is because they are still brothers and Natsu can empathize with him. I recall there was a bit of guilt from Natsu since he could have done something more to help Uzuki before. Perhaps, it is because Uzuki is actually a lost kid but acted tough to protect himself so it seemed that he is fine.<br /><br />So, I guess this is the final chapter for this arc and it is time for the finals tournament arc in the next chapter ^^<br /><br /></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-80234627880252347222022-03-04T10:00:00.002+08:002022-03-16T22:24:12.908+08:00Free Talk: Kono Oto Tomare 110<p> It is amusing that Chika is reacting differently to what others had expected after the confession. In a way, there is a bit of maturity in it and perhaps, he isn’t clueless as one would expect. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br />I’m not sure if it is realistic but it is indeed different from the usual romantically clueless male lead. Perhaps, after all that he went through, he knows how to cherish these kind of moments and expressions of love. <br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:<br /></p><p>Satowa wasted a night of blushing and worrying about how to focus on playing. There’s no need for it because of Chika continues to be focused on practicing and perfecting his part. <br /><br />And then, everyone is bewildered how the new couple are doing after the confession. I actually thought Hiro-Takezou would have their confession first. I still think that after the Nationals is the time when it will happen. <br /><br />After what had happened, Natsu is now taking the initiative to practice with them by joining the morning and evening practice. They are more of a group now more than ever. The title of the piece indeed has many meanings based on its pronunciation of ‘I’. The ‘love’ part can also be Chika’s name. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:<br /></p><p>Brainstorming with others can really wide one’s perspective based on others’ ideas/interpretation. I suddenly wonder if in orchestras or ensemble performance, the performers also talk and everything about the piece they are going to play or they just play and adjust based on their own/the conductor. <br /><br />The main theme of this arc is ‘you are not alone in times of trouble, the others/your friends will help and will be there for you’. The return of Chika’s koto scene drives that point to me. And, the last part would be really amazing if we can actually hear the playing. From the looks of it, Chika has finally perfected his part. <br /><br /></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-57378483270961895022022-03-03T15:07:00.001+08:002022-03-03T15:07:17.799+08:00Free Talk: SB 下一站巨星 303<div><p>First of all, I’m getting confused with Kanae and Saena’s drawings. ^^;; I have to pause and wonder who Kyouko is talking with. Anyway, since this is based on the English scanlation, I don’t know if I missed it but did Kyouko ever told Ren about her issue or did they walked down the stairs? If not, then it will be delegated to flashbacks later on, I guess. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br />So, apparently, the issue was about overlapping her own previous love life issue with that of Momiji’s. And, for her to stalk Ren during shopping is to somehow confirm to herself that Ren is still alive which is vice-versa to her character. For some reason though, I wonder if that is a premonition to the future like something life-threatening incident since we are dealing with Ren’s past soon. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I wonder why Kanae is writing notes. Is it for future reference for future romantic roles or she is like, being a detective? Kanae is like a protective sister yet respects Kyouko’s reason why they aren’t going steady. And, about Kyouko’s need for preparation, is that about being qualified to be in a relationship? Or, also partly dealing with showbiz issues/gossips? <br /><br />Her analogy seems quite drastic though. A sunny day that suddenly turned into snowy. It makes me think of those who go into a relationship and learn while going through it to those who probably, ah, read lots of romance and stuff to know more or less how to be in a relationship? Something like learn how to cook first before getting married? <br /><br />And regarding the last part, it seems that Kanae has a problem with her new project which has something to do with preparation. She is already prepared regarding the language so I guess the issue is most likely the role itself. I think she can act out almost any role except romance. Or there is a new condition in the ProjR card that was sent to her? <br /><p></p></div>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-89303328419436451582022-02-06T15:20:00.000+08:002022-02-06T15:20:34.498+08:00Free Talk: SB 下一站巨星 302<p> Kyouko is quite shocked when Ren told her about Yashiro’s calm reaction as he told Ren that he wanted to protect the two of them so he is totally not in a joking mood. Is he really that Yashiro who’ll intensely react like a high school girl over romance? Ren confirms it and this time, Yashiro didn’t use that sparkly eyes while looking at him. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br />So based on his serious expression, it seems that he thinks that they are a dating couple. Kyouko asks why didn’t Ren clarify it. Ren says that is because of Yashiro’s assumption, even without even asking him questions, so how can he explain. Since the reality is very different from what Yashiro thinks, Yashiro will definitely tease him as a ‘weak chicken’ for life. Kyouko agrees that she doesn’t want him to be labelled like that. <br /><br />So, I guess from ‘mutual understanding but not official’-type of love, they will be in some sort of pretend to be a couple with Yashiro? Well, for now, it doesn’t seem to be an issue for Yashiro to know the truth. Hehe, well, in a way, this is all for ‘protecting’ Ren’s reputation = not a chicken? ^^; <br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>Ren says that he could have easily denied it if Yashiro is acting the same as usual. Kyouko asks if there was a chance at all to do that under Yashiro’s magic ‘night tent’ which can anticipate future dangers. Ren says no and there was this one time when she gave him a report when she was in DWL wherein she took a photo together with a female foreigner. <br /><br />Yashiro wanted to see the picture and if it was the past him, he would definitely tease him [Ren] about finally getting Kyouko’s email but upon seeing them with a foreigner, he was more concerned about Kanae smoothly getting acquainted [know Sarah well] since she isn’t that good in talking with a foreigner. <br /><br />Ren doesn’t know if that is because Yashiro thinks ‘since you two are dating, it is natural that you’ll receive emails.’ Kyouko nervously thinks that she actually exchanges emails with Kijima and Hikaru of Bridge Rock. She decided to keep quiet about it or else, things would become complicated. So, doesn’t this mean that Yashiro already had a hunch that something is going on already since they are exchanging emails? <br /><br />I was thinking that it was because Yashiro is more concerned about Kanae = being professional rather than bother teasing Ren about the email. Hehe, I wonder how Ren would react once he realizes that she also emails the two other guys. Jealous, perhaps? Would he make her stop doing it but then, they aren’t officially dating?<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>Since they are on the topic, Ren asks Kyouko about the details regarding her meeting with Sarah. Kyouko starts to narrate their miraculous meeting. Ren muses that this heightened emotional state of Kyouko is kind of déjà vu. He remembers how she talks like this before. [<-Ah, I forgot about what she was talking before, is it about Kuon, his father or fairies-type?] I’m assuming it is since he is slightly smiling. <br /><br />Just when Kyouko is telling Ren that Sarah’s stomach reminds her of Kuu’s stomach, Ren smiles tenderly with some sort of nostalgia. And, that killed off the team leader of her demons in protective suits. It is Ren’s new weapon that can easily kill them off which is something like a radiation shot that advances them into becoming angels. <br /><br />Hehe, I think that is what angel ladder is though there is no picture of them becoming angels, just a Buddha-like smiling spirit floating. On a side note, I wonder if they’ll all be gone at the end of the series. I actually entertained the thought of leaving at least one alive which she can use when she needs it against unsavory minor characters like before.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>So, Kyouko goes into self-defense mode while she is totally puzzled why would Ren feel ‘happiness’ over that kind of conversation. It is like she’s in balloon mode = rubber to deflect the rays? She was caught off guard, is his happiness switch broken? The demons are thankful for Kyouko’s self-defense or else, they’ll be in danger. <br /><br />Ren has locked up the door and starts to escort Kyouko out. Kyouko apologizes for making him drive her home. He says that it is inevitable. After all, how can he let her go home alone at this time and besides, Yashiro asked her to come over. <br /><br />Kyouko freezes even more when he asks isn’t it to check on him regarding buying the eggs benedict ingredients. This made Kyouko glumly apologize to him. Ren asks why she is apologizing at this time, could it bet that there is a different reason that she came. Kyouko didn’t answer him. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚<br /></p><p>And, I guess that kind of triggered Ren’s sadistic side/corner victim to the wall that he asked if she wants to do something a little bad, a secret between the two of them. <br /><br />It is like truth or dare. Tell me the truth and you don’t have to suffer and well, get to do the easy way out of the building. If it is dare, walk downstairs at around 30-40 floors and perhaps, be embarrassed to death for being carried ala princess carry downstairs if you’re too tired. <br /><br />I guess Kyouko is already tired from the shooting that she immediately confessed the reason. And I guess, that reason is being sad after filming Momiji’s tragic death. Actually, walking downstairs isn’t that bad if she has no schedule tomorrow and it can be ‘couple time’ ^^ <br /></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891049529945268328.post-13312394345982742412022-01-14T12:24:00.000+08:002022-01-14T12:24:05.431+08:00Free Talk: Kono Oto Tomare 108-109<p> It’s really great that Tetsuki informed the adults about what is going to happen/what might happen so that when it happens, Chika can easily clear his name. In a way, perhaps, Tetsuki learned how to deal with this better after what happened with Chika before. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br />And, it really helps that the adults here would listen, care and help out because after all, they could have just done nothing. Satowa’s video is also a great help since it is evidence to what had happened. In the end, it worked out well as they are still in the Nationals. <br /><br />Unlike what happened before, Chika is no longer alone. He even got reprimanded for trying to sacrifice himself for everyone. Indeed, like what Takezou ‘mentioned’, Chika is more important than the koto club and the koto. <p></p><p style="text-align: center;">:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:</p><p><br />Chapter 109 is more on bonding and how they are getting closer as a group. Momoya is lowering his guard more and got teased. Well, Atsumu assimilated quite fast. The girls are getting along well and leveled up to talk about romance ^^ On a side note, Chika and Atsumu’s sleeping positions are quite amusing. <br /><br />As for the confession, I wonder if it really meant romantic love there because with everyone saying ‘love Chika’ to cover for Satowa, Chika might think it is friendship-type of love/like. I guess we’ll know for sure in the next chapter. Still, technically, it is a ‘love confession’ ^^ <br /><br /></p>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625412560484783992noreply@blogger.com2