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Wednesday, July 26, 2006

AMG Tsubasa Updates

AMG Music CD:

The AMG sorezore no tsubasa OST will be released on 28th July. My ED2 single is now "ready & in stock" at Yesasia and the order should be shipped once the AMG OST is acquired. Cant wait to get them, especially the OST. I'll scan and post them once I receive them. ^^

AMG Sorezore no Tsubasa DVD:

AMG sorezore no tsubasa DVD1 will also be released on 28th July. Visit Ollin for the scans.

AMG Tsubasa ED2 Koibito Doushi

AMG Sorezore no Tsubasa 2nd ED single "Sweetheart [恋人同士]" by Jyukai [樹海]



My CD wont arrive until August so I'll put up the scans from Nipponsei. . The back CD art is excellent, apparently the second season merchandises have better quality arts.

The single comprises four tracks, 恋人同士 and 勿忘草 both with vocal and instrumental. The other song "Forget-me-not" is also a nice song, start to love Jukai lead singer voice.

Cant wait for my order!!!!

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

AMG Tsubasa and Aria Natural Episode 16



AMG Sorezore no Tsubasa それぞれの翼
Episode 16:
「ああっ闇を恐れず輝いてっ」

Continued from last episode, Belldandy ran to the backyard feeling shattered and Urd tried to seal her. Skuld made it in time and prevent it. Both the good and evil Urd confronted each other while the others were stunned. Belldandy realized that they cannot kill each other but she was unable to tell Urd because it's confidential. The evil Urd tried to fool them but Skuld made a mark on the good Urd. After a battle among the Urds, the evil Urd escaped because she couldnt handle the power with the clone body. Mara later appeared and requested them to help Urd as she didnt want Urd to die either. Skuld asked Mara for the separation algorithm so that she could reverse the algorithm.

The desperate evil Urd was seeking the good Urd but the good Urd approached her. They battled each other and the good Urd was hit. She fell from the sky but Belldandy caught her with her magic. Skuld told them about her plan. After some delibrate traps, they fooled the evil Urd and caught her. With Skuld device, Urds merged and return to her old self. Not quite..Urd have double personality.. since there was something wrong with the algorithm that Mara gave them.

P/S:One thing I like is to see how supportive both Belldandy and Skuld are to Urd. The reunion bit is touching. Hild appearance next week!!!

ARIA The Natural
Episode 16:
「その ゴンドラとの別れは・・・」

Akari and Alicia went to a gondola shop for their gondola inspection. A gondola rewuired a workmanship of 3 months and would last about 20 years. Akari was told that her gondola has reached its lifespan and she shouldnt use it anymore. Akari couldnt bear to separate from it since she was emotionally attached to it. Alicia suggested Akari to travel with the gondola to places she had been to and take photos. That night Akari reminisced the first time she handled the gondola as a double.

The next day, Akari took off with Aria sachou. She invited Akatsuki for a last ride with the gondola because he was her first customer. We learnt that Akari fastest move was actually rowing backwards??. She took a photo with Akatsuki and the gondola. Aika and Alice came to see Akari. They went to their hideouts took photos together. Akari went to see the postman, woody and many places. Last, she went to her undine exam venue. She reached a chamber and was transport to high ground, full of wind turbines. She reminisced that she was promoted to a single, an official undine there. While transporting back/down, Akari dozed off. Suddenly, light shone and an old guy appeared in the gondola. He requested Akari to bring him around. Later, she awaken and thought it was a dream. She reached home, Alicia was waiting for her, Akari thanked her for the day. The gondola would be taken away the next day.

P/S:New ED theme this week. Next episode will focus on Alicia and finish to the old gondola arc. In addition, we'll get to see Alicia when she's still a double. But the animation for episode 17 is very disappointing...

Sunday, July 23, 2006

Dragon Ball Collection



My Dragon Ball GT DVD collection arrived this morning. A bit disappointed with the boxset art, though I have expected so. They would fare better if they just extract a decent picture from the DVD rather than the new designs. Nevertheless, a nice addition to my DBZ obsession.

I have spent lots over the last decade (since 1995) on DBZ merchadises. Apart from the 42 volume DBZ CH edition manga collection, I also have near a hundreds of DBZ cards and other merchadises. So in commemoration of DB GT DVD addition to my collection. Here's some of my DBZ collections.




The effects on the prism card was done by myself using photoshop. There are not from other websites! I own these!! I'll KO anyone who steal & claim the authorship!!!

My pride and my joy, original Bandai Prism collections. Most of them are from the Freeza saga to Majin Buu saga. Some are pretty rare since they are rather hard to get even back in those days.
I scanned them so that I can view them anytime and stored the cards away safely. Besides the prism, I also have hundreds of trading cards. The last picture is the current poster on my wall, above my head every night. I got about 3 different posters of those, 4 even larger ones and several small ones. Other merchandises included several film comics, 2 pretty old DBZ figures from DBZ Super Battle Collection V7 and V13 series, two puzzles, buttonholes, magnets, stationery(used/lost) and stickers. I left most of these back in Malaysia.

Saturday, July 22, 2006

Gundam Artbook



Top: Front cover, Book cover and Back cover

My friend Ruth gave me a Gundam Artbook (vintage May 2006) as a gift from her tour. It's a 151 pages chinese edition Gundam Darkness History Artbook celebrating the 27 years of Gundam. It has mainly arts and drawings Gundam from the first Gundam to Gundam Seed Destiny. However, it only have 12 pages dedicated to Gundam Seed and Destiny, though I feel mostly from Seed rather than Seed Destiny.

The 15 pages of Gundam Wing is great, I dont watch the earlier instalments so I couldnt aprreciate them fully. The last 14 pages depict short summary of each Gundam production. I'll post some pictures tonight.

Thanks Ruth. ^^

Suzuka 115 Yukata

凉风 #115 浴衣 ゆかた


Yamato has been missing from work for few days. Yui called and asked Yasonobu since she couldnt contact Yamato. Yasonobu told her that Yamato and Suzuka has separated and he has shut himself in his room. He said that Yamato ignored him and asked Yui to try and invite Yamato to the summer festival. Yui changed into her yukata and went to visit Yamato.

She reached Yamato's room and entered since the room was not locked. She was shocked to see the famished Yamato on the bed. His room was a mess and she asked if he had eaten. Yamato replied that he hasnt. Ayano and Miho went back to their hometown. Yamato asked Yui to ignore him and asked her purpose of visiting. She invited Yamato to the summer festival and dine outside. Yamato refused and said he wasnt in the mood. Yui offered to cook for him but Yamato rejected. Yui the said it was useless to feel depressed. She asked Yamato to forget Suzuka. She added that Yamato had tried so hard for her but she was self-centered. She continued that Suzuka should be happy to have a boyfriend who put in effort for her. Yamato stopped Yui. He said that it was finished even before Yui suggested them to break-up. Yui felt puzzled and said that she couldnt understand why they broke-up. Yamato answered that she dont have to know and asked her to go back. Yui refused and said that it wasnt Yamato's fault. Yamato then bursted out shouting "Then, what should I do". Yui was schocked.

Yamato said that he had tried everything he had thought but he still couldnt salvage it. Yui realized how deeply Yamato loved Suzuka. She grabbed his right hand and put it on her chest. She asked if he could hear her heart-beat. Yamato was surprised and asked her what she's doing. Yui said it was ok and took off her yukata, exposing her body with only her undies on. Yamato wanted to stop her but Yui said that she wont mind that she's not his girl friend nor if he despised her. She added that she just want to comfort him, even slightly would do. She then confessed "Because I...I like you Yamato-kun." Yamato was stunned.

P/S: Yukata is an informal summer kimono (not the bathrobe in onsen). I didnt know that girls dont wear bra for kimono and certainly didnt expect Kouji to pull this off. Sort of spoil my initial impression for Yui, but certainly add to her boldness and straightfoward character. I wonder how Yamato would respond to her... most probably leaving her crying later...

ARIA The Natural Drama CD II


Aria The Natural Drama CD has been released yesterday, 21st June 2006. I've pre-ordered Aria Piano Collection track list. Should receive it in August.

These are available at Yesasia.

Aria The Natural OST [Released]
Aria The Natural ED~Natsumachi [Released]
Aria The Natural OP~Euforia [Released]
Aria The Natural Drama I [Released]
Aria The Natural Drama II [Released]
Aria Piano Collection [2nd August]

Thursday, July 20, 2006

Anime & Manga Updates

It's been a while since I have posts like this.

Anime [Now watching]:
Ah My Goddess Sorezore no Tsubasa
Aria The Natural
Air Gear
Binboushimai
Muteki Kanban Musume
Tsubasa Chronicle
Zegapain
Zero no Tsukaima

My favourites now are AMG sorezore no Tsubasa, Aria The Natural and Tsubasa Chronicle. AMG showed slight degradation in quality in episode 15, I just hope that the Hild arc and Keiichi parents arc would be done accordingly. Aria The Natural has the most consistent quality in backgrounds and settings since the first season. I enjoyed every bit of Aria as there many asides that's no in the manga. Tsubasa Chronicle, I hope they'll get to the release of true Syaron soon. The filler episodes are entertaining to watch, disregard lots people arguing they're waste of time. People need to learn to appreciate the animation rather than wishing the animation going the direction they want.

Zegapain is getting better and better, Ryoko and Kyo are together again but it's conditional. Zero Tsukaima and Muteki Kanban Musume are funny and entertaining, but Zero's better than Muteki. I wish Muteki has more food-related episodes but the manga wasnt really about food. Binboushimai... watch it just for fun. Air Gear...disappointment starts... watch it just for fan-service, quality's up and down.


Manga [Now reading]
Suzuka
Cross Game
Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle
Air Gear
Aria Navigation
Prince of Tennis

Suzuka left and now what would Yamato do? So who'll be the focus now? Miki, Yui or Honoka? Cross Game should be interesting for now, with Aoba started to have different impression on Koh. She went to see Koh but arrived at the wrong destination and Koh went to find her. Tsubasa, things get heated! The true Syaoran appeared and confronted the Syaoran we knew. Kurogane noticed the emblem on true Syaoran, Fay in coma, Sakura trapped, the evil Syaoran has Fay's magic and both Syaoron battled. Air Gear has been a crap with the Genesis arc until the challenge of Sleeping Forest Ringo. Prince of Tennis... start to lose interest with the occurrence of techniques but enhanced.

Sunday, July 16, 2006

AMG Tsubasa and Aria Natural Episode 15



AMG Sorezore no Tsubasa それぞれの翼
Episode 15:
「ああっ女神と悪魔の私っ?」

The three sister went had bath in a hot-spring (onsen). Keiichi was on the male side and encountered Mara. Keiichi was given a slap. Back in their room, Urd offered Mara wine and said that they used to drink together. Belldandy suggested that they forget their differences and enjoyed themselves without any fighting. Urd and Mara spent the night playing and competing each other. The next day, Keiichi and gang departed but Mara was still at the resort. Mara was secretly gathering Urd's hairs with Senbei help.

Urd accidentally agitated Skuld and she went out. She bought ice-creams but was confronted by Mara. She put a classical music playing headset on Urd and Urd fainted. At night, Belldandy found Urd's ice-cream and came to know Urd was caught by Mara. Skuld rushed out to find Urd with Banpei. Meanwhile, Urd was tied up and saw a clone of her. Mara wanted to extract the evil side of Urd and place it in the clone. Urd told her that even god couldnt seperate them. But,Mara said she had a demonic urn that could separate her characters. Urd's evil side was then transferred to the clone. Skuld met the evil Urd and was sealed in a mirror. She placed the mirror at Mara's hideout. Later the evil Urd went home and approached Belldandy and Keiichi. She lied to them and Keiichi went to find Skuld. Urd managed to free herself, heard Skuld cry and released Skuld from the mirror. Skuld was shocked to know what going on and bit disgusted at Urd extreme gentleness too. Back home, the evil Urd tried to implant an orb into Belldandy but missed many chances. She then kissed Keiichi to shatter Belldandy's heart. Episode ended with Belldandy running away in tears.

P/S: Episode 15 starts the arc from manga chapter 61-64, volume 11. The arc should finish next episode.

ARIA The Natural
Episode 15:
「その 広い輪っかの中で…」

Alicia and Aria sachou were out on a tourist request. Akari spent her afternoon having lunch under a tree nearby the water. Akira met her and joined her. Later Akitsuki appeared. He was running an errand for his brother nearby. Akatsuki saw the delicious food and Akari try to feed him with a prawn. He was embarassed and the
prawn was snatched by Akira. Akira and Akitsuki argued with each other. Al finished his purchases and sat down with them. He told Akari that they were like that since they were young. The scene switched to their childhood time. Al was having tea on the bench. Akitsuki and Woody was on a high slide trying stunts. He felt proud with his achievements. Akira and Alicia appeared and Akira wanted to try. She beat Akitsuki in all events.

Back to present, Akitsuki said that he admired the guy who beat him. But he had just realized that the guy was actually Akira. Alicia also joined them later. Akari saw them chatting happily and decided to distant herself. They noticed and asked her why. She replied that she was born on Earth and didnt belong to the circle. Akira later told her that she was now part of the circle and everyone had gathered around her. She then felt happy.



P/S: Pre-ordered Aria Piano Collection from Yesasia, scheduled release 2nd August. The collection features 12 songs from Aria The Animation and Aria The Natural. There are 2 monologues, 4 introduction to Neo Venezia seasons, theme songs and background musics in piano version.

Aria The Natural SD Figures



These SD figures are only available as special gift for the purchasing Aria The Natural Limited Edition PS2 game. More information on Alchemist website. In addition of the complimentary Aria sachou pin, you'll also receive one additional character pin of the six undines. You'll also have PS2 Aria OST in the L.E.

I wish the figures were part of a trading collection... =(

It's available for pre-order at Playasia, Normal and Limited Edition.

Saturday, July 15, 2006

Suzuka 114 Airport

凉风 #114 空港 くうこう

In his dark room, lying on the bed, Yamato looked at Miki's message on his phone. She wrote that Suzuka's leaving in an hour and asked him to see her off. It was 9.37am. Yamato looks at the photo and said that Suzuka has managed to remember his birthday (30th July) before she left for America. Then, it reminded Yamato of Suzuka's birthday. He realized that he had forgotten Suzuka's birthday (1st June). Yamato remembered that it was also the day Yui was hospitalized [Refer to chapter 107]. He also realized that Suzuka was anticipating his remembrance the night before she moved out [Reference chapter 110]. Yamato then thought of the time he spent with Suzuka, that Suzuka had to endure her disappointment, while he was trying to supress his feeling to prevent confrontation with her. Yamato then decided to rush to the airport. It's 10am.

At the airport, the track team bid farewell to Suzuka. Miyamoto and Kinugasa sempai were asking about Yamato's whereabout. Miki asked Suzuka to wait and she would call Yamato again. Suzuka asked her not to and said she had bid farewell to him. Miki asked her if it was ok to break up like that. She answered she has decided. The boarding call for Suzuka's flight was announced. Everyone bid her farewell and Suzuka left.

Yamato rushed in from the other side and called Suzuka. Yamato apologized for forgetting her birthday. Suzuka asked if he rushed there just to tell her that. Yamato replied "that.. but also..." Suzuka asked "but .. what..?" Yamato looked at her, proclaimed that he loved her and he didnt want to break up with her. Suzuka was embarassed. He added, "Dont go to America". Suzuka was silent, turned around and then said "Stupid". She left and the exhausted Yamato sat down crying. Meanwhile Suzuka also wept. The chapter ended with the plane departed.

P/S: One thing that everyone in animesuki forum forgot is Suzuka's birthday, even me. I have the Suzuka official guide, a look would immediately help me to realize that Yamato forgot Suzuka's birthday. But the drama since chapter 110 had shocked us and kept us making all sort of guess. Looks like Kouji really knows what he's doing. I'm guessing the next chapter should be on IH competition. Suzuka should be out of the picture for a few chapters.

Thursday, July 13, 2006

DB GT Boxset order

Last time, my gf played a "person guessing game" in our fellowship group. My sister did the description and my gf was asked to guess. The moment my sis saw the question, she hinted "Dragon Ball" and my gf guess it was me immediately. :P

My favourite is the DBZ manga and the 13 movies. The DBZ animation wasnt really for me when compared to the manga. Dragon Ball GT quality wasnt that great but considering there's no manga, I would have to settle for the animation. A nice collection to finish my Dragon Ball collection.

I have been longing for Dragon Ball GT DVD collection for years but it was painful to collect them DVD by DVD. Each cost around AUD$24 here in Australia. There's 15 DVDs excluding the lost episodes, so totaling about AUD$360.

Recently, I saw some irresistable offers from local Australia distributor JB Hi Fi. The boxset of 5 DVD usually cost around AUD$65-$70 now offered at AUD$40. I have ordered the whole collection of 3 boxsets, DVD 1-15 for a total of AUD$127.44 including freight of $7.50. There's no special offer for the lost episode boxset so I'll settle for it next time. There's also the movie boxset but I'm more interested in movie 12 and 13. Hope they will arrive next week.

Link: Boxset 1, Boxset 2 and Boxset 3

P/S: Offers end 14th August 2006.

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Suzuka 113 Park

凉风 #113 公園 こうえん

First page shows the depressed Yamato reminiscing Suzuka's farewell in his room. The next day, Yamato put in all his effort in running. Kinugasa sempai was impressed with his effort and had high expectation in him for the coming IH. During the 2 minutes break, Miki approached Yamato. She complimented his spirit and added he shouldnt embarassed himself in the IH as Suzuka's boyfriend. Yamato didnt show much expression, Miki felt strange and asked if Yamato and Suzuka havent patch up. She added that there must be something wrong happening from his attitude and expresison. Yamato denied and walked away.

After the practice, Miki walked home with Yamato. She was puzzled since it wasn't Yamato's route back home. Yamato replied that he didnt feel like going home. Miki asked if he's still arguing with Suzuka. Yamato felt annoyed. Miki added that Suzuka would leave for America next week and asked if he would send her off. Yamato replied maybe not. Miki was shocked and told him to patch up with Suzuka since she's leaving soon. Yamato told her that they have broken up the night before. Miki asked him about the reason but Yamato replied that he didnt hear any. Miki was shocked to know that Yamato didnt ask for the reason from Suzuka. Yamato replied that she had expressed her feeling and he felt discouraged looking at her expression.

Crossing the road, Miki noticed that Yamato seem relieved. She felt incomprehensible since she knew Yamato liked Suzuka. She wondered why Suzuka would do that out of sudden. Yamato told her that maybe Suzuka felt that they were not comparable and he was not only clumsy but irresponsible as well. Miki denied and said that he's not irresponsible and he has shown that in his track practice. Yamato added that there has been many arguments between them and Suzuka might have grown tired of it. Miki asked Yamato to visit Suzuka tomorrow and she would accompany him. Yamato refused and said it could bother her. Yamato tripped and fell down. Miki remarked that he was indeed clumsy and asked if he's hurt. She then noticed Yamato crying. She understood Yamato's pain. Miki again suggested sending Suzuka off. Yamato refused.

My heart ache to see Yamato crying............

P/S: There's 50-50 chance of Yamato going to send Suzuka off or not. The last line from Yamato is rather hard to translate since it a casual speech, "ikane-yo". "Iku" means "go" and "ikanai" is the complement, "yo" is an emphasis. I think it should be "How could I" or "dont want". Kouji Seo has done a good job in capturing our interest in Suzuka, though it's sad to read.

Sunday, July 9, 2006

Suzuka V12 and Pastel V14 Revealed




Suzuka volume 12 has been revealed. Yeah, as I have predicted, Yui's on the cover. Though I rather have her alone like cover 1 to 9, instead of Yamato in the background. Volume 12 should comprises chapter 97 to chapter 105.

Pastel 14 has also been revealed. Mugi will face a huge challenge with Hinako presence and Yuu. Both manga wull be released on 14th of July.

AMG Tsubasa and Aria Natural Episode 14



AMG Sorezore no Tsubasa それぞれの翼
Episode 14:
「ああっ愛しき私のキューピットっ」

Sentaro saw Belldandy with Holy bell and asked Skuld if she had an angel. Skuld promised to let him see her angel the next day. Skuld then tried very hard to release her angel. She later swallowed the egg and fainted. Urd suggested enlosing the angel since Skuld wasnt able to control it. Belldandy and Urd tried to enclose the egg before it obtain its physical being but the angel has surfaced. Noble scarlet was very small compared to Holy Bell and World of Elegance(Had a big laugh when I saw this scene).

The next day, Skuld showed Noble scarlet to Sentaro but Noble scarlet messed up many things. At sunset, Sentaro invited Skuld to watch his race the next day. Noble scarlet pushed Skuld and she accidentally kissed Sentaro's cheek. Skuld was furious with Noble scartlet since she though Sentaro would hate her for what she had done. She wished Noble scarlet would return to her egg. Belldandy had a talk with Noble scarlet and told her that Skuld did not really hate her.

The next day, Noble scarlet brought the ice-cream Keiichi that had bought to Skuld. Skuld wasnt angry with her anymore. Noble scarlet tagged Skuld shirt and wanted her to go to Sentaro race. Sentaro had a small accident and fell down. Skuld made it in time and encouraged him. He won the race. Noble scarlet again shifted Skuld to the front and she had a conversation with Sentaro. After seeing the happy Skuld and Sentaro, Noble scarlet disappeared. Later Belldandy and Urd appeared and told her that Noble scarlet had returned to her egg. Skuld cried but Belldandy comforted her. The next day, Sentaro asked Noble Scarlet's whereabout. Skuld said that she wont be back soon but she would returned when Skuld's mature enough to handle her.

P/S: This episode was rather disappointing for me because of certain poorly animated scenes. Surprise to see that Sentaro was exposed to the secret of goddess besides Keiichi. Next week, Mara will appear.

ARIA The Natural
Episode 14:
「その いちばん新しい想い出に…」

It's summer but Akari could feel the gentle breeze early in the morning. She would then woke up earlier. The sun has not risen yet but Akari went rowing with sachou. She saw many parinas. Parina is a pole used for tying boats but also as a sign for to represent different shops. She reached home and asked Alicia why didnt they have a parina for Aria company. Alice gave her the task of making a parina for the company. Akari didnt have her usual practice with Aika and Alice since she had to design the parina. She found a memoir of Aria company in the attic and saw young Grandma with sachou. She also saw an Aria parina design. She returned to the living room and saw Grandma. She brought corns for them. Alicia came back and enjoyed the lunch together. Akari looked at the blue sea and felt the white wind. This gave her an inspiration and she finished her design. She showed it to Alicia and she liked it. The next day, Akari started the painting the parina. She finished it in the evening as Alicia came back from work. The parina was nice, it has the aria robe sign and an aria hat design on top. Alicia, Akari and sachou had dinner on gondola to celebrate the unveiling of their parina.


Aria company parina by Akari.

Saturday, July 8, 2006

Aria The Natural PS2


A PS2 game has been developed for Aria The Natural. The developer is Alchemist and the graphics are great. It is tentatively scheduled for 28th September 2006 release. I wonder what they will offer in this game, definitely nice graphics, setting and scenic backgrounds.

The characters:


Thursday, July 6, 2006

AMG Tsubasa Updates

AMG Sorezore no Tsubasa TVCM Updates:
Hild has been revealed at the official website. In addition, I think that Hild arc might not be the last arc since Keima & Tanako have not been revealed and the fact they are introduced later than Hild in the manga. If Rind do play a part in this season, then it could be the last arc, the story of the angel-eater monster. Noble scarlet arc finished at episode 14, so 10 more episodes.

AMG Music CD:


AMG Sorezore no Tsubasa Drama CD 1 has been released yesterday, 5th July 2006. There are 6 tracks in it, comprising recordings from Masami Kikuchi, Kikuko Inoue and Yumi Touma. It's available at Play-asia.

Cover for AMG Sorezore no Tsubasa ED 2 "Sweetheart [恋人同士]" by Jyukai [樹海] has been revealed. It will be released on 26th July. They are the voices for Fate Stay Night ED あなたがいた森. There's also sample for "Sweetheart [恋人同士]" on its official website. I pre-order my copy from Yesasia.

P/S: Jyukai lead singer looks fabulous. Couldnt notice it with her appearance in Fate Stay Night ED single but the AMG ED 2 single shows the vibrant side of her. ;)

Tuesday, July 4, 2006

Suzuka 112 Silence

凉风 #112 沈黙 ちんもく

It's 8.10pm, there's silence in the room with Suzuka deep in thoughts. At 8.24pm, Yamato initiated the conversation and said he had fun at the amusement park. Suzuka looked at the hole between their rooms. She said that he broke it the day he moved in and she was shocked. Yamato replied that Ayano-san asked him to pay for it. Suzuka also told Yamato that she was shocked when he confessed to her. She continued that Yamato joined the track team suddenly, they were left behind at Hiroshima and they had the opportunity to watch the fireflies. She added that being with him was always full of surprises. Yamato told her that he would show her more places next time. Suzuka asked him to handle her mails if there's any. She said that there's always problems whenever they dated. Nevertheless, the Christmas and the New Year visit to the temple have been happy for her. Yamato remarked that they could still go and he's even willing to got to Kanagawa temple. Suzukas asked him to call her by Suzuka and Yamato asked her to call him that way too. He continued saying that he would be able to buy the computer in September and until then they could communicate through mails. He added that it would only be a year and he would bring her to the amusement park again when she came back.

Suzuka suddenly initiated a break-up. Yamato was stunned. She waited for a reply. Yamato looked at her eyes, sadness in her eyes but a smile on her face. He struggled with his composure and replied is that so.

Actual Japanese Conversation:
Suzuka: Nee..wakareyokka....
Suzuka: Nee...?
Yamato: ......
Yamato: sok...ka....

My understanding is that Yamato has not agreed yet. "Sokka" here would most probably mean "is that so" in this sense. It could also mean "I see/I understand" in this sense. Some translated it as "I guess so", which has an acknowledgement meaning, but I respect their understanding on the translation.

Devastating, right?? I think that Suzuka must has reasons behind her decision. How Yamato respond in next chapter would be crucial. I hope Yamato will be able to salvage the relationship but doubtful since Suzuka's pretty stubborn.

Monday, July 3, 2006

AMG Tsubasa and Aria Natural Episode 13



AMG Sorezore no Tsubasa それぞれの翼
Episode 13:
「ああっ目覚めてっ!その気持ちっ」

Urd showed her magic to Keiichi and Skuld. Skuld wished she can use magic too. Belldandy cycled back. Skuld wanted to ride a bicycle after seeing her sister's joy. Urd told everyone that Skuld didnt know how to cycle. Both Urd and SKuld made a challenge. Belldandy promised to teach Skuld. Skuld swayed as she cycled but she had air blower attached to protect her from falling. She later modified the bicycle but ended crashing into the wall. Keiichi helped to stabilize Skuld and then let go. Skuld was afraid and fell down. She was shocked that Belldandy didnt save her from falling. Belldandy understood what's Keiichi doing. Skuld fell again and again, kept thinking why Belldandy didnt save her. She later confronted Belldandy and Belldandy replied that this is the way to learn.

Skuld gave up. Belldandy told Keiichi that Skuld depended on others she met obstacles. Skuld went to the park and saw Sentaro riding his bike. He made a stunt and fell down. His wheel was loose and Skuld helped to fix it. Sentaro ws impressed and they introduced themselves. Urd suddenly appeared and told Sentaro that Skuld didnt know how to cycle. Skuld later told Sentaro about her sister not helping her and the pain of falling down. She Sentaro offer to teach Skuld riding bicycle. He stood behind her on the bike, showing her places. Later, he asked if she enjoyed cycling and Skuld replied yes. He suddenly jump away and asked her to look front and cycle by herself. Skuld has learnt cycling and realized what Belldandy had said. She borrowed the bicycle and cycled home. Belldandy saw Skuld riding by herself and was happy. Skuld later gave Sentaro back his bicycle and thanked him.

Next week, Noble Scartlet's appearance but Skuld had problem controlling her.

ARIA The Natural
Episode 13:
「その でっかい自分ルールを…」

Alice had a strange temperament. She would imposed herself with a challenge everyday. On a particular day, she challenged herself to return home by stepping on shadows, either moving or stationary, making rules along the way. When she missed her pace and stepped outside shadow, she got depressed. Atena was guiding some tourists nearby. She saw the depressed Alice and changed a song. The next day, Alice decided to continue with yesterday challenge. She met Atena on the way and walked home together. Alice tripped as her sachou interrupted her jump but Atena held her from stepping. Alice got angry and decided to start again, asking Atena not to help.

Later, they reached an open space without shadows and Atena offered her shadow. Alice got angry and went back to the start. It was sunset, Alice reached the same open space. She saw Atena rowing with Akari and Aika in the gondola. Alice asked them not to disturb her and she started jumping from shadow to shadow. She tripped due to the far distance. Atena quickly rowed her boat to the side and offered her shadow. Atena told Alice that she just want to be her partner, helping her along the way. Atena asked if she cant help because she's an outsider. Alice then told her that she added a new rule, Atena is not outsider and can help. Episode ended with Alice walking home with joy listening to Atena's song.

Love this episode with Atena playing a significant role. The song title is "Kokkoro", track 13 in Aria The Natural OST.

Suzuka 111 Photograph

凉风 #111 写真 しゃしん


Yamato was having breakfast with Ayano and Miho. Miho asked if Yamato wanted more rice but he rejected and took leave. Miho said that ever since Suzuka left, he has been restless. She was guessing whether Suzuka and him could have broken up since they have been arguing before. Ayano told her not to worry about their matters.

Yamato stood outside Suzuka's room 302 and said that it had been 5 days. He spoke to himself why Suzuka didnt bid farewell and thought if Suzuka wouldnt want to see him again. He someone walking up the stair and was shocked to see Suzuka. He asked why she there and if she had left something. She then said, "Today is Yamato's birthday, right?" Suzuka said she wanted to spend time with him on his birthday.

They went to the amusement park but he felt little apprehensive. A girl in cat cosplay called them from behind, offering them a commemorative photo. It was the girl who sold Yamato the newspaper and ring before. She asked them to get closer for a photo. Suzuka grabbed Yamato shoulder and smiled, Yamato was stunned but happy.

After the fun, at the train station, Yamato thanked Suzuka. He then told her that her stop was the other way. Suzuka said she wanted to see "it" one more time. She followed Yamato home at the building. She said that there's no more her room. Yamato told her that she's welcomed to stay there when she came back. He then asked her to go home, otherwise her parents might be worried. Suzuka was quiet, having something on her mind. Yamato jokingly invited her to his room and she agreed. Chapter end with Yamato and Suzuka entering his room.

Suzuka V12(JP) will be released on 14th July according to ollin. Suzuka V11 (CH) will be released tomorrow 4th July