Ichigo Aji-Yuri Tendou 莓味-百合天堂

Amazon Japan Purchases May 2011

2011-05-17T02:20:00.007+08:00

[Posted @ 1:23 AM]
A late night post because I was busy gaming xD Borderlands is addictiveeee!!! Now I have a Lvl 30 Soldier and a Lvl 18 Berserker [Named ilovepain and coincidentally he also loves pain lol] \O/ Also I got my parcel last Sunday =o= didn't know Singpost delivered stuff on Sundays ... GOOD FOR THEM AND ME!! *happy*

Anyways, I'm interested in how many people will be willing to join a contest in my blog and if the response is overwhelming, I'll consider purchasing 2 more Girl Friends Drama CDs and giving them out as prizes =D. Post your suggestions in the comment section for the nature [Fanart, fanfic, trivial etc] of the contest as well. This poll ends on May 31 2011.

And uuhh, I opened my GF Drama CD so I won't be giving that as a prize lol no worries. Will order 2 more if there's a good response =3
Nobara no Mori no Otometachi turned out to be an interesting read, good character twist [kinda] for the supposedly boring, goody-two-shoes Ojou-sama type and I lol-ed at the cute side story in V2 xD Won't wanna spoil you much heh. All I can say 'Poor Izumi' haha. Priced at ￥420, the manga is kinda small compared to Ichijinsha's ￥900 manga, barely 3/4 of the latter's size. Oh, I also got an oldie for ￥1 haha not including shipping charges but it's still okay.

'Himitsu no Hanazono' is probably one of my first few gender bender/cross dressing shoujo-ai manga with a happy [kinda] ending whereas gender doesn't really matter between the two characters and even if Sakuya's a guy, he(she) is a hot one xD. MMmmm reminds me of another Sakuya from Kaikan Phrase. Oh, this is a true gem so I'm happy to own it.

Here's a little incentive.

And another more.
And I'm tired. Nights all! Looking forward to your suggestions and comments!

IchigoYuri TGIF Updates 23

2011-04-29T23:35:00.001+08:00

[Posted @ 10:55 PM]
TGIF! 星期五，星期五，我真的很想跳舞，这个周末大家都要出去，出去~ lmao. The Chinese version of Rebecca Black's 'Friday' by Dawen is awesome ;D Well if you understand Mandarin ... you'll still think the lyrics are ridiculous but at least they're all grammatically correct and as a friend commented, 'Only Chinese/Japanese/Korean can pass off being overly literal in their lyrics =x'

It was five years ago (this week kinda) that I first blogged about Strawberry Panic! And, to commemorate this memory, I re-sung my favourite song in Stopani! and that is 'Kuchibiru Daydream' by Misato Aki. Well, it's not good but not bad either xD Haha. Surprisingly, I still remembered most of the lyrics =D

1. Kuchibiru Daydream re-sung by akayuki

Cos I was bored, I also sang a few lines of 'Shoujo Meiro de Tsukamaete' and the first part of 'Himitsu Dolls', if you're interested, click continue!

2. Shoujo Meiro de Tsukamaete re-sung by akayuki

3. Himitsu Dolls re-sung by akayuki

I hope I didn't burst any of your ear drums haha, if it sucks, well, ~~meh you suck too :< HAHA~~ ... there's nothing you can do really heh.

Random rants;
I've managed to get a copy of Morinaga Miruku's GIRLFRIENDS Drama CD from Amazon Japan! Stocks are limited yet again, so grab them now before they go out of stock! Or even out of print!

Wanted to order 女の子×女の子コレクションＶｏｌ．１ [GirlxGirl Collection Vol.1] by ロクロイチ [Rokuroichi] ... BUT. It was labeled as ADULT ... and I don't want the MDA to rip open my parcel and confiscate it ;_; so ... but the contents inside are YURIlicious! Check out 百合な日々 [Yuri na Hibi]'s review of it, beware, there are NSFW images in there.

Anyways, my parcel is gonna be shipped out pretty soon, so expect another update post perhaps in 2 weeks time =D

Enjoy the weekend!

[Signing off @ 11:35 PM]

Stefanie Sun's It's Time Autograph Session @ IMM

2011-04-02T13:11:00.006+08:00

[Posted @ 12:45 PM]
It was no April's Fool joke, Stefanie Sun [孙燕姿] had her It's Time [是时候] Autograph Session at IMM last night, 7 PM. Hardcore fans queued up as early as 9 AM outside the scorching weather. I drove down at 1.30 PM while listening to YanZi's interview on 933 ;D and the April's Fool joke was mean! Haha, but very convincing, I expected calls to start ringing in the radio station about how mean/harsh Ms Xiao Han was on YanZi's latest album.

Meh, the rest of my photos including this have the cameraman's head or someone else's head.
It was a pity that YanZi only sang ONE song, Yu Ren De Guo Du [愚人的国度] and talked a bit for a while, the fanclub presenting 3 gifts to her, 1. Donation collected from the FC worth a whooping S$2000+ to Mercy Relief, 2. A cake with a figurine of YanZi playing the piano, 3. A self-published one and only copy of 'Time's Magazine' with YanZi on the front cover [Contains selected Top 50 by fans and messages.]

The Stage.
After that, YanZi went right into signing all the albums and there is no limit how many albums can be signed for a person [I've seen a person with FIVE albums] but each person can only queue up ONCE.

YanZi and the emcee, Cruz.
Was kinda disappointed that I can't go back to the priority area after signing my albums. I WANNA SEE YANZI!!! But she managed to look up after signing each album to say 'Thank you + winning smile' =D SO HAPPY. *uttered HI OMG, BYE AND THANK YOUUUU!!!* Hahahhaa. I sound so retarded.

Yet another photo taken with my iphone with head WHAT THE HELL! GET OUTTA MY PHOTOS DAMMIT!

THANKS YANZI xD wished that you could sign your full name though haha.
Hanged around IMM for 2+ hours before grabbing dinner and driving back home. Looking forward for the next session *wink wink*

[Signing off @ 1:11 PM]

[Game] Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke wo – Anata to Koibito Tsunagi English Patch

2011-03-17T00:10:00.007+08:00

[Posted @ 12:02 AM]
A quick short post =D The english patch for Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke wo – Anata to Koibito Tsunagi [The 3rd one with Mai x Reo] is out!!!

You blockhead, what are you waiting for!? Grab it @

Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke wo – Anata to Koibito Tsunagi
English translation at axypbworld.wordpress.com

ENJOY!~

[Signing off @ 12:10 AM]

UPDATED on 29/03/2011 A video tutorial for Windows XP Users on how to;
1. Create a Japanese Fresh Copy
2. Install the English Patch in the Fresh Copy
3. Enjoy English and Japanese versions!

UPDATED on 08/04/2011 A video tutorial for Windows 7 Users on how to;
1. Change Language Settings from Default [English] to Japanese
2. Create a Japanese Fresh Copy
3. Install the English Patch in the Fresh Copy

It's Time - Stefanie Sun Yan Zi

2011-03-16T23:45:00.003+08:00

[Posted @ 10:58 PM]
After 4 years of waiting ... IT'S TIME [是时候] for STEFANIE SUN 孙燕姿!
Stefanie Sun's 11th Album, It's Time was released on 8th March 2011 [Yes I'm late in reviewing her album =x], if you still haven't gotten your copy yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!? GO GET IT NAO!!!

I think there are limited copies [with red sticker] and the red sticker entitles you YanZi's signature if you go to her autograph session on 1st April 2011, yeah it's no April's Fool joke.

For those with no red stickers on their copies ... well, I'm not sure if you can get her signature [most probably queue up behind those with red stickers], keep your receipt and make sure your copy is the SG/TW version, NOT the CHINA version. Yes I got two copies and one more from the YanZiUnlimited fanclub which comes with YanZi's signature \O/ WHEEEEEEE should have ordered 2!

Bloody awesome, I've waited a long time for this.

=O Interesting, feels like I'm unveiling an important letter.

Everything's in black and white, just like life.

Album booklet and CD [1].

Album booklet and CD [2].
Album Tracks;
01. 世說心語 * – Shi Shuo Xin Yu
02. 追 – Zhui
03. 當冬夜漸暖 *** – Dang Dong Ye Jian Nuan
04. 時光小偷 – Shi Guang Xiao Tou
05. 空口言 **– Kong Kou Yan
06. 明天的記憶 * – Ming Tian De Ji Yi
07. 180度 * – 180 Du
08. 快瘋了 – Kuai Feng Le
09. 愚人的國度 ** – Yu Ren De Guo Du
10. 是時候 ** – Shi Shi Hou + 11 ** [Hidden Track]

I've looped the album 30 times already =D oh and Bad Apple's in there as well lol
當冬夜漸暖 is my favourite song of all followed by 空口言, 愚人的國度 and 11 the hidden track.

Price: HMV - S$26.95; Gramophone - S$24.95; CD-Rama - S$21.95 [As on 16th March 2011]

Also, YanZi's on this week [16th March 2011] iWeekly No. 698.

Yummy, it's only S$2.
'It's Time' is awesome and totally worth that 4 years wait =D

[Signing off @ 11:40 PM]

IchigoYuri TGIF Updates 22

2011-02-19T18:56:00.006+08:00

[Posted @ 5:38 PM]
Hey there! It's been a long time~ 4 months plus to be exact haha. Yeah I'm still here, just that I don't watch anime online/offline anymore ... I don't even read manga much now =A= I guess the 2 (almost 3) years of being away from manga (physically) made me lose interest in touching them ... mm I'm still reading shoujo-ai/yuri mangas (scanlations), not really squealing or trolling over when the next releases are coming out anymore haha.

There are still awesome people out there scanning shoujo-ai/yuri stuff though, kudos and more power to them. Although I might not read/into it much anymore, I still like to come home and read some fluffy (or smutty >D) manga.

On to whatever I can remember scanlations released in the past 4 months, what's in my shopping cart, what manga I'm desperately waiting for, newly released shoujo-ai/yuri manga and 'should I get them or not!?' list.

New titles scanlations worth a shot;

1. Himawari-san scanlated by Kawaii Scans
- This is pretty cute, I like the clean art style, the oblivious and charismatic Himawari-san xD.

2. Kimi Koi Limit scanlated by Payapaya Scans
- I have the manga and at first I was pissed off at the main character, cos she 'cheated' (by howling another person's name in throes of passion orz) on her current beau. And I liked her beau, main character kinda reminds me of Miaka from Fushigi Yuugi ... GRRRRR.

3. Nobara no Mori no Otometachi scanlated by Yurikai
- This has roughly the same plot as Mousou Honey kinda? Two childhood friends enter high school, the main character meets a Prince-senpai from school and 'fell in love' with her, add some blushes, kisses, groping-- okay maybe no groping, that was a fragment of my imagination lol. Said Childhood friend has a crush on main character for a long time and turn angsty while main character doki-dokis with Prince. I might be too hasty in comparing the two titles because Volume 2 is coming out soon for this series =o and 2 chapters were scanlated.

4. Mousou Honey scanlated by Kawaii Scans
- Okay, this is the title that has the blushes, kisses, groping and no problems there. I WANT MY SMUT who cares if the plots are the same or what! SO THERE. I feel like I'm contradicting myself.

5. Sweet Guilty Love Bites scanlated by Kawaii Scans
- Oh I have this as well and all hail smut~ If you like PWP smut or Yukemuri Sanctuary (same mangaka), this is the title for you on a trashy weekend.

6. HeartCatch PreCure Doujinshi - Heaven is Just There scanlated by Payapaya Scans
- OZMG, a smutty (well compared to her other works, this is relatively tame =\) doujin by Myao (Morinaga Milk) of Pretty Cure. I don't watch it but I don't care, I just visualize them as Akko and Mari xD.

7. Blue Friend scanlated by Yurikai
- I'm still raging over the fact that whenever I see Blue Friend #1 in stock in Amazon Japan, the next day I wanna order it along with #2, I HAVE TO WAIT 5-9 days or weeks again =A= WHY!? It was in stock the other day! Did Japan buy everything in less than 24hrs!? DAMN YOU JAPAN/SHUEISHA, PRINT MOAR DAMMIT. That happens every time I go in Amazon Japan to add stuff in my cart =\

In Shopping Cart;

- Actually I'm not sure if I should get Basute Tishan ... the samples/preview I saw were boobies everywhere and looked hilarious haha, like a snippet from Girls' High.

Newly Released & Waiting List;

- The newly repackaged Girls Love (was Yurihime Wildrose) looks set to be as smutty as its predecessor, check out some of the samples/previews here at yuri_amagasa. And I really like Kuru Yome, ah you can also preview a chapter from the official Tsubomi website. Click on the cover and then look for 'お試し読み'.

Wondering List;

- The Wildrose Re:Mix are basically a compilation of a couple of stories from Yurihime Wildrose, no idea which, most probably not getting them since I has all 6 Volumes of them ;D and it was given 1 sad star in Amazon Japan ;_;

I guess that's al-- NO WAIT, almost forgotten about GIRLFRIENDS drama cd \O/ yeah yeah, I know it was released uuuhh almost a month ago? And I did mention about it in my facebook status haha but meh I'll upload the cover just for the kicks.

Like most drama cds, it follows pretty closely to the manga so I don't think there's a need for word for word translations. I'm still looking for websites to buy it though =\ and willing to accept my credit card GRRRRR.

With that, comes the end of this blog post, hopefully the next update is not another month away ... mmmm =x

[Signing off @ 6:56 PM]

Amazon Japan and USA Purchases September 2010 Part 2

2010-10-10T16:47:00.001+08:00

[Posted @ 3:10 PM]
IT'S TEN TEN TEN! And my birthday \O/

YES! MY FUJINO SHIZURU WAVE FIGURINE IS HERE~ xD along with Marimite OVA 4th Season DVD, Yurihime Wildrose #6 and Line.

Pictures intensive post ahead! A few selected shots from my StarCruise Virgo trip and sample snapshots of my Amazon Japan Purchases! Click read more to view them =D

How can one not get fat from this luxury!? TELL ME!!
Next up as promised, I've snapped 14 shots of my purchases from Amazon Japan. You can request a few more pages from any title if you wish but I do not want to damage my books so don't ask for proper book scans. Just holler in the comments section, for example - "I WANT PAGE 56 of [title of book] PLUZ" and I'll take a shot of pages 56-57 or 55-56 depending on the positioning of the page requested. I'll take a max 3 requests for each title, not including what I've posted. ENJOY!

1. スリーピングビューティーの見た夢 by 四ツ原フリコ;

2. ラブフラッグ★Girls!! by 高橋依摘;

3. 少女ホリック by 青井はな;

4. キミ恋リミット by 百乃モト;

5. くちびるに透けたオレンジ by ロクロイチ;

6. sweet guilty love bites by 天野しゅにんた;

7. フィダンツァートのためいき by 田中琳;

Anddd, not to forget; 1/10 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Fujino Shizuru Wave Version

Hope you liked the previews, if you want moar, request a page in the comments section! =D

[Signing off @ 4:47 PM]

Shezaei Neko's ShizNat Fanart Contest

2010-10-07T15:23:00.002+08:00

[Posted @ 3:10 PM]
On behalf of Shezaei-Neko, I'm here to promote a ShizNat Fanart contest that she's holding based on the ShizNat fanfics she had done. If you have been reading her fanfics, what are you waiting for? DRAW HER SOME SHIZNAT FANART NAO! If you're new to her fanfics, check out the list of ShizNat stories on her fanfic profile here and you can also find more details about the contest at her LiveJournal =3

Prizes;
1st Place: A Natsuki Figure and the newest Doropanda TOURS Doujinshi - Kanjou Seibutsu EX [OMG!]
2nd Place: A Gashapon Midori Figurine
3rd Place: A Mikoto Key Chain

The deadline for this contest is on 20th November 2010 so get drawing now! =D

[Signing off @ 3:23 PM]

Amazon Japan and USA Purchases September 2010

2010-10-02T00:30:00.004+08:00

[Posted @ 11:03 PM]
=O Singpost exceeded my expectations lol, paid on 29th September and got my parcels [All 5 of them!] today! Even though those 5 parcels were already sitting in SG for days, still! I expected them to dig out my parcels and deliver next week or something haha. Anyways, they didn't, so good work to them!

Click continue reading more if you wanna see what's inside that hugeass amazon jp package lol.

Meh, it sucks that vPOST upped their vJPN shipping charges [$2/kg] but I got a 25% discount [Around $30!], still it's expensive overall. I might be switching to AmazonJPN's International shipping instead. vUSA is still awesome, with US exchanges rates low, I get my HxB #6 at around S$16 including shipping charges.

21 [1 more coming soon] bloody manga! It was a heavy parcel, almost 7kg! I'll post some sample/sneak pages of each title later cos I'm busy ~~rolling around on them~~ eh I mean reading them haha.

Bought Loveless #3 and #4 because of KouyaxYamato ♥ and also, a book and my copy of Marimite Season 4 DVD are coming up soon, most probably next week. I'mma bring HxB to my cruise this Sunday YAY.

Alrighty, going back to reading, cya!

[Signing off @ 12:30 AM]

PS: MY FUJINO SHIZURU WAVE FIGURINE IS COMING OUT THIS OCTOBER TOO! *flies to heaven*

[Game] Fuguriya's Hanahira!

2010-09-26T20:44:00.003+08:00

[Posted @ 1:54 AM]
Back from Malaysia \O/ and I'm too sleepy to listen to what the characters in Fuguriya/Huguriya's [ふぐり屋] new yuri game Hanahira! [はなひらっ！] were saying. Just rapidly clicking through it with a -_- expression lol.

Source at yamibo as usual and if you have problems playing the game, please see this guide on how to play hanabira and hopefully the solutions listed there can help you =D

Enjoy! ~~I'll update the post later.~~

Updated @ 26/09/2010, 7:10 PM Click ShizNat to read more =3

I kinda like the Makoto and Koharu pairing more so than the main Amane and Kaori pairing probably because of image below;

Makoto has a wild imagination and I approve (Y)
Haha, there were a few of them, Makoto wondering what would it be like if Koharu welcomes her home from work in an apron and asking her if she would like to have dinner or take a bath first ~~or eat her~~ ... oi oi they're just kids. Ehem, anyways, it was a cute game but a little too long? I was just rapidly clicking away while playing FB app games =x and only stopped at some Makoharu scenes.

I loled at the scene where Makoto fainted when she saw Amane and Kaori in this suggestive position =o;

Hmmm, got distracted by F1 on tv. Ah, was on yamibo this afternoon and saw this thread introducing a yurilicious manga/webcomic? titled Momo to Botan to Yuri no Hana [桃と牡丹と百合の花] Lilies in Sasanqua. Despite the ridiculously long name, it was an interesting read, the art style's nice and the main character's hilarious with amusing expressions.

Sources from FlexComix Web ; Yahoo Japan.

There are currently 3 chapters but I think there will be an update every week on Tuesday? [28/09] Well, I hope that there will be a volume compilation cos I would definitely buy it =3 ... that is if the main character doesn't have other love interest all of a sudden.

A kind 4chan anonymous has posted English scripts of Chapter 1, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. Thanks anon!

[Signing off @ 2:09 AM]

First Purchase @ ChuangYi Online Store

2010-09-22T16:50:00.006+08:00

[Posted @ 4:22 PM]
A quick review of ChuangYi's online store before I head off to Malaysia [Genting Highlands] for 4 days.

They are mostly backlogs which my lazy brothers missed purchasing for me when I was studying in Australia. So this online service is good for those who have difficulty searching for old releases at a local comic store or you're just plain lazy and don't want to to go out lol. However not all old releases can be added to the shopping cart. I think if you want older releases or titles not found in the online store, you can email them and ask for a quote.

Oh look, they give freebies too, an Ouran High School Host Club ... doormat, a rather rough looking handbag and some nice bookmarks. They also have this credits system where you get 1 credit ($1) discount for every $10 you spend with them. I've gained 23 credits from this purchase =x The downside is that they only have paypal [credit/debit card] as their payment option but it's easy to apply for a debit card [with visa/mastercard] these days so I guess it's alright.

Delivery service; Placed the order last week [14], took them 2 business days [16] to check the stocks and reply back to me. Paid on the same day they replied and delivered today [22] actually they could have delivered yesterday but I missed their calls or was my hand phone switched off? No idea but yeah I checked my mail in the afternoon and saw the email they sent me. So it was my bad xD, felt kinda bad haha but the guy was polite and nice about it.

More purchases posts to come when my stuff from amazon comes, probably at the end of the month \O/ awesome early birthday presents from me to me! LOL. I had to cancel one book and miss several others [GAME OVER, Blue Friends, Shitsurakuen #4, Ren'ai Joshika etc] from amazon jp because the estimated delivery dates were too late, vPOST only allows 14 days free holding time. I'll just order them another time. Besides, I want to make it in time for the 25% shipping charges discount [vPOST Japan & using OCBC credit/debit cards only] ending this month!!! *is a happy blessed chicken*

More last minute packing, cya soon.

[Signing off @ 4:50 PM]

IchigoYuri TGIF Updates 21

2010-09-17T02:36:00.007+08:00

[Posted @ 2:00 AM]
Hmmm, I'm beginning to like blogging in the middle of the night. A quick Doropanda Tours [どろぱんだTOURS] aka Nanzaki Iku [南崎いく] update! A revised version of Kanjou Seibutsu XX [感情生物XX] now named as Kanjou Seibutsu EX [感情生物EX] was released [click はい] a month ago.

A kind soul uploaded the coloured cover, back page and a side note in yamibo. There is also another ShizNat doujinshi in the same thread =3. Oh, and please DO NOT upload the pictures elsewhere, the poster stated that the images are strictly shared only in the forum. I did a little googling and found the below images on a Japanese Yahoo Auction website. Again, these images are not mine, they belong to their respective owners although Kanjou Seibutsu XX 1&2 were taken by me lol. Sauces here; Yahoo Auction Site 1 ; Yahoo Auction Site 2

Kanjou Seibutsu XX [感情生物XX] and Kanjou Seibutsu EX [感情生物EX] both share the same contents except the latter was outlined and inked? I don't really know the terms but yeah you get what I mean. Nevertheless I like the sketch copy one *biased because she has it* =P

PS: Oh and it looks like there are new Fuguriya works ... no, sadly it's not Hanabira ... it's HanaHIRA lol and it's SFW =O Use a free Japanese proxy server [Like anonymouse.org] to view the images in the site. The characters look cute but meh too loli for my taste haha.

[Signing off @ 2:36 AM]

IchigoYuri TGIF Updates 20

2010-09-14T03:27:00.002+08:00

[Posted @ 1:15 AM]
IchigoYuri TGIF Updates is not TGIF anymore ... like that's unusual hah. I haven't been posting on Fridays since the time I can remember ... hmmm I think I was busy chilling out during fridays but that's not the point of this post. Aaaaand now I'm being distracted by debit cards ... thinking of applying OCBC's YES card now hmmm then I don't have to use dad's credit card to purchase stuff--- WHAT AM I SAYING!? I MUST USE HIS! *laughs hysterically* I must be going insane in this room.

Oh yeah, as I was saying, busy, fridays ... yes, remember that Updates 19 nearly two months ago? I still haven't order anything from amazon yet so I've decided to order stuff this afternoon but my mum whisked me off to malaysia with uncle so my plan was dashed. Now I'm sitting comfortably in front the computer doing my stuff [US dollar is all time low against the Singapore dollar too!] then I realized that my shopping cart has only TWO pathetic books in amazon US. TWO, I would save more time and money going to Kinokuniya and purchasing Hayate x Blade #6 and Venus Versus Virus #8 [END] there ... if they have it UGHHH.

So nevermind, I added Line in too since I like the art style, I also added Loveless #3 and #4 just because I like Kouya x Yamato so that's 5. I looked at Amazon's recommendations and oh, Maria-sama ga Miteru Season 4 DVD collection is out too! Added, 6. Still cracking my head what's missing, I looked up to my SAY [Shoujo-Ai/Yuri] shelf and ah, Your & My Secret #6 is in stock with #7 coming out this November and that's 7. Thinking to myself that maybe there might be more Hayate x Blade volumes after 6 coming out since Seven Seas have been on a 4 months release interval and they said that they were discussing on #7-8 licenses last year. So I checked SS's site and guess what? They have Hayate x Blade Omnibus Collections lined up on their Release Schedule instead! My first thought was 'Wha---?' Second thoughts were 'WHAT THE FUCK! NOOOO! IS THIS GOING TO BE A STRAWBERRY LINE DRAMA HAPPENING ALL OVER AGAIN!?'

Despite the assurance, one can't help but feel a little uneasy over this. So what if the omnibus marketing campaign fails? Are they going to scrape HxB out of their line? Yeah despite them claiming HxB's not part of the failed Strawberry Line. I do understand, come on, would anyone want to associate a product to a failed marketing strategy? Don't get me wrong here, I still like Strawberry Panic! [I have a strawberry as my mascot for god's sake!] even though the anime was chessy [after re-watching it a while ago haha], the manga was on hold and the novel was completed but SS dropped it because of reasons I don't want to know, really, does it matter now? It's either licensing rights or money and both. So I've got #1 and #2 of the novel with no idea how SP ended in the novel. Guess I have to go pick up Japanese to read the last novel by myself.

I really enjoyed reading the English translated novels but I don't see them changing their minds since the SP fad was already over = no feasibility to continue any longer. But hey, at least they're releasing a Strawberry Panic! manga Omnibus with Chapter 13 and 14. *Feels a lot better now* So, with rants aside, we can't do anything but let them solve the licensing issues between themselves, all we can do is to hope or just learn Japanese. Meh, I'm purchasing more Japanese manga than English-translated already \O/

If you're a regular stalker/lurker at this blog, you might have noticed I've changed the template and it took me ... almost two days to perfect it. Hey, I need to eat, sleep, poo too =^= Here are the changes to make your life better navigating around IchigoYuri;

1. Awesome drop-down menu, hugeass RSS and tweet icons, tweetable link on every post and real-time twitter updates;

2. Scrolly Ferris Wheel Amazon widget, nicer related posts with picture thumbnails, linkys are moved to the right side and commenting system changed;

3. Using Disqus as commenting system so that you can subscribe, like and expand/hide a thread in a post. Latest comments, popular posts and followers located at the bottom of every page;

4. At each Menu Page, for example the new Morinaga Miruku Menu Page, I've changed the javascript to enable a new window to pop out when you click for easy assess. Yeah, I've been putting this off for ages haha, my apologies to those who had difficulties with this;

Guess this is it. I'll try to blog more, I've been a huge ass lately but that's me, cya until then ... ah probably when I get my purchases lol.

[Signing off @ 3:27 AM]

Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke o 3 - Anata to Koibito Tsunagi OVA Drama CD Special

2010-08-06T19:15:00.001+08:00

[Posted @ 6:10 PM]
TGIF! First things first, UFW has released/updated a DVD 480p version of the Hanabira 3 OVA, so go get it because it's a DVD rip and the resolution is better!! And for those who ordered the DVD, it comes with a special drama CD. I wanted to do the translation last night but I had a major headache so ... well it doesn't matter because I've finally finished it. Enjoy!

Thanks to a poster in yamibo called Ren who translated it in Mandarin. Using the Mandarin translations, I've translated it from Mandarin to English, correct me if there are any mistakes =D

If you have an account at yamibo with 20+ posts, you can get the Drama CD [mp3] along with the DVD cover jacket. If not ... well here's a mediafire link ;D but it's always nice to say where you get sauces from =^= Well if you have the file, click continue reading to read the script.

オリジナルドラマCD 「スキスキ麻衣さん……」 - Original Drama CD 'Doki Doki Mai-san ... ...'

Mai: Ah, Reo? Are you awake?
Reo: Ehhh? Why is Mai here ...?
Mai: What do you mean why? This is my home!
Reo: Fwa? Uuh ... Nyaaa!!!?
Mai: Wait, what's the matter, Reo!?
Reo: B-be-because, n-n-nak ...
Mai: Nak---?
Reo: Why am I naked!?
Mai: No ..., to realise that you're naked only now ...
Reo: Speaking of which, Mai's naked as well! Mai's stupid and a pervert!
Mai: Eh, wait a moment, that's a mean thing to say!
Reo: Stupid, stupid, stupid! Don't come near me!
Mai: Alright alright, Reo ... calm down for second will you?
Reo: Shut up! You pervert! You're an incarnation of a sex maniac!
Mai: Incarnation of a sex maniac!? Now, listen to what I have to say!
Reo: Grrr!!! (Growls)
Mai: There, there, it's alright, don't be afraid ...
Reo: Grrr! (Bites)
Mai: Ahhh! That hurts!!! Don't bite me!
Reo: Grrr!!! (Growls)
Mai: Mou~ Reo's the one who suggested visiting my home in the first place!
Reo: Grrr ... eh?
Mai: Having dinner at my home, doing our homework, then taking a bath and so forth.
Reo: Oh--- oh, I see ...
Mai: Don't me ... you forgot about all about it? Or are you still half-asleep?
Reo: Um--- both I guess ...
Mai: (Sigh)
Reo: I can't help it! That's because you weren't following the rules!
Mai: Even so, if you bite me everytime you wake up, it won't be long before (my finger) gets bitten off!
(In Japanese - 「腕がなくなっちゃうわよ」 Mai could also be referring to her fingering technique ;D)
Reo: Uuuhhh ...
Mai: On top of that, last night you were so ...
Reo: Aaahhh!!!~~~
Mai: Wha---? Reo? What's the matter now?
Reo: Y-y-yo-you don't have to say that kind of thing out loud!
Mai: That kind of thing? Ah, you mean H (sex)?
Reo: Aaahhhhhhhh!~~~
Mai: Auughh! Mou! You don't have to yell about it!
Reo: You too, Mai! Why can't you be more sensitive to my feelings!?
Mai: Sensitive? Reo, aren't you making too much of things?
Reo: It's you who is understating things!
Mai: To say that when we're already at this stage. I mean, we're practically in that kind of relationship.
Reo: That kind of relationship ...?
Mai: I meant we're lovers ...
Reo: Aaahhh!~~~
Mai: Why are you yelling!?
Reo: B-b-b-be ...
Mai: B-b-b-be?
Reo: Because Mai kept making strange statements!
Mai: It's not strange at all! Reo loves me, loves me that she can't help ---
Reo: Aaahhh!~~~
Mai: Uuugh ... I'm going to be deaf ...
Reo: W-who would make that embarrassing statement! I love Mai? I-I never said that!
Mai: Wait a moment! That's really mean of you! I mean, last night, you were ...
Reo: Aaah---! I told you before to stop saying those things out loud!
Mai: That's nothing to be embarrassing about ...
Reo: Shut up! Enough about that, hurry up and put some clothes on!
Mai: Ehhh, I don't wanna.
Reo: Why?!
Mai: Well, because Reo's not being forthright.
Reo: What's that going to do with this?
Mai: You were saying how much you love me and just one night later, you turned so cold towards me!
That's why until Reo becomes more honest with her feelings, I will not put any clothes on!
Reo: I don't understand what you're talking about ... hmph do whatever makes you happy!
You can stay naked for all I care. Don't regret it if you catch a cold for that.
Mai: Wait a moment.
Reo: What are you doing?! Give me back my panties!
Mai: I refuse to!
Reo: Why?!
Mai: Heh heh heh, if I'm naked, how can I let you put your clothes on?
Reo: Are you stupid? Return it back to me right now!
Mai: Heh heh, I'm going to ... (Throws)
Reo: Aaahhh!!!~~~
Mai: I've exterminated the evil thing.
Reo: Mai's an idiot!!! Why did you do that for?!
Mai: It's all Reo's fault. It was you who forced me to turn to such drastic measures.
Reo: Even so, you don't have to throw my panties out!
Mai: I was just joking, look, your panties are right here~
Reo: (Sighs in relief) Even if it's just a joke, it's bad for the heart. Alright, give it back.
Mai: No.
Reo: Why not?!
Mai: Well, that's because if I give you back, you'll wear it on right?
Reo: Of course!
Mai: Then I can't give it back.
Reo: Again, why not?!
Mai: Because Reo dislikes the fact that we're lovers and will never admit that you love me.
Reo: Uhhh ...
Mai: So, if you say that you love me, I'll return the panties to you.
Reo: To force me to say that, isn't it embarrassing?!
Mai: If you don't say it, I will not give it back.
Reo: Uuuhhh~~~
Mai: Come on, come on~ if you don't have your panties back, you won't feel right about it~?
Don't be shy, try saying out loud, "Mai~ I love you~ Love you a lot!" okay?
Reo: Uuuhhh ... Hmph! You don't have to give it back to me now, I'll just stay naked this way!
Mai: Eh? Did my plan backfire ...?
Reo: Regardless of whether you're going to wear the panties, on your head or smell it while panting hard, I don't care anymore!
Mai: Reo, how pervertic do you think I am?
Reo: Alright, Mai, get out of bed! You can't laze around just because it's Sunday or else you'll turn into a sloth!
Mai: Yes, yes.
Reo: Wait, why are you not wearing clothes, Mai?!
Mai: Eh? That's because you're still not saying that you love me right?
Reo: But, that's ...
Mai: If you pay too much attention to this, you're going to lose~
Reo: Uuughhh ... Hmph! Do whatever makes you happy! Speaking of which, I'm hungry. Mai, I want rice.
Mai: Hm, it's a little troublesome to make rice, how about toast? If it's salad, bacon and sunny side up, it'll be ready in a few moments.
Reo: That sounds alright.
Mai: Got it, I'll go prepare it.
Reo: Hurry up!
Mai: Yes~ yes~
Reo: Heh heh heh, she's falling for it. While Mai's busy preparing breakfast, I'll take advantage of that moment to grab my panties back.
Mai: Ah, before I go, your panties is not there.
Reo: Ahhh?!
Mai: You were thinking of getting your panties back behind my back are you? Hah, don't belittle the ingenuity of Mai-san!
Reo: Kuuu, Mai's an idiot!

Mai: Reo, toast is ready, please put it on the plate.
Reo: Ehhh~
Mai: Just help me out for this okay?
Reo: I got it already.
Mai: Ah, it's hot, so please be careful ...
Reo: It's hot!!! ...
Mai: Uwaah, I was too late ...
Reo: Uuuuhhh, why is this so hot?!
Mai: It was just toasted, of course it's hot. Come on, let me see your hand.
Reo: Uuh, okay.
Mai: Hmm, looks like you didn't burn it. But just in case, we'll run your hand under the water.
Reo: Un~ Fuu, it's cold and it feels good.
Mai: Keep it there for a while okay?
Reo: Yes~ Hey, Mai.
Mai: If you're thinking of asking your panties back, I won't give it back.
Reo: How do you know that?!
Mai: I can see what you're going to ask before you say anything.
Reo: Mou~ Give me back my panties!
Mai: I already said that if you say that you love me, I'll give it back to you.
Reo: No way!
Mai: Why must you keep harping on that?
Reo: You're the one to say Mai! To steal someone's panties, you pervert, sex maniac!
Mai: Hohoho! Whatever you say~
Reo: Grrr! (Growls)
Mai: Alright, breakfast's ready~ Are you going to eat?
Reo: Hmph, of course I am!
Mai: How's it? Is it yummy?
Reo: Hmph! It was so-so.
Mai: Really, not honest at all.
Reo: If Mai gives my panties back, I'll say it properly!
Mai: Oh my~ for Reo to say that, that's a really mean answer.
Reo: Hmph!
Mai: See, it's the Mai-san who's so good in cooking. Can't you at least say you love me just this once?
Reo: No way!
Mai: My, my.
Reo: How about Mai? What do you feel towards me?
Mai: Eh? Me?
Reo: Yeah, before expecting me to say it, Mai should say ... how she feels about me first!
Mai: Ehh, that ... umm ...
Reo: What's that~ You too!
Mai: Hehehe. That's because to say it again feels embarrassing.
Reo: Even so, I still want to hear Mai say it to me!
Mai: Reo ...
Reo: If Mai says it to me, I will too ...
Mai: I got it, I will say it properly.
Reo: Un.
Mai: I love Reo, the one I love the most is you! I want to be with you forever.
Reo: R-really?
Mai: Of course. Well, how about you, Reo?
Reo: Uuhh ...
Mai: Come on, if you still can't say it, it won't do.
Reo: I know it! Uh ... um ...
Mai: Hehe.
Reo: I-I li--- Uwaahhh!~ I can't do it!
Mai: Uweehhh? I was so expectant and to stop like that, you can't do that to me!
Reo: It was embarrassing!
Mai: So it has come to this, I won't stop until Reo says that she loves me by hook or by crook!
Reo: By hook or by crook?
Mai: That's right! For example, with this panties ...
Reo: Aaahhh!!! Don't do any strange things with it!
Mai: Heh heh heh~ Usually I'm a model student in Mikajou (School) but doing these things makes my heart run wild ...
Reo: Stop, stop, stoppp!!!
Mai: Then, do what you have to do!
Reo: Uuuhh ... ... I love you ...
Mai: I can't hear you~
Reo: ... Uuh ... I love you! I love you!! I love Mai the most! Will that do?!
Mai: Un, I can finally hear it. I love Reo the most too!
Reo: (Sobs) It's so embarrassing that I could die.
Mai: Really, you're exaggerating.
Reo: I'm not exaggerating! Give me back my panties!
Mai: Yes, yes. I've already used my body warmth to warm it up to a good impression.
Reo: Because of the statements you make (above), as a result, you're called a pervert or a sex maniac!
Mai: Only you, Reo will call me that. Ah, speaking of which. Can you say it again?
Reo: Eh? Say what?
Mai: Well, that~ "I love you~ I love you a lot, Mai!" I want to record it down to commemorate it!
Reo: Ma-ma-ma ...
Mai: Ma-ma-ma?
Reo: Mai's an idiot!!!!!~

- The End -

Uuwwwaaahhh, I forgot that this word by word translating stuff is exhausting ... *is reminded of Mendol translating days* ... ORZ anyways, hope you enjoyed it! I did ;D and yes the 480p ver gave me an excuse to re-watch Hanabira OVA for the ... idk 6th time? LOL xD

[Signing off @ 7:15 PM]

[OVA] Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke o 3 - Anata to Koibito Tsunagi OVA

2010-07-31T19:34:00.005+08:00

[Posted @ 7:23 PM]
YEAH! It's finally here!!!! Grab your NSFW dose of yuri at hongfire or yamibo if you have an account there with 20+ posts. Yamibo has torrent, MF and VS links!

I've only briefly scanned through it ... and it was awesome *_* Enjoy it over the weekend guys ;D

Updated @ 1.30 AM;
Mandarin sub's out, they're fast as usual so grab them at yamibo, same thread as I've posted above. I'll give a brief summary if anyone cares what they're talking about hm? Click continue reading to read more!

The animation opens with Reo and Mai doing the ecchi at the infirmary. Reo protested weakly saying that she's cold, Mai promised that it'll be alright soon because she'll warm her up in no time. Mai told Reo that she wants to listen to her ecchi voice, Reo reminded her that they're in the infirmary and people might hear them. Mai assured that everyone's gone home already ... and continued, whispering in Reo's ear that she feels it when she listens to Reo's voices. They started complimenting each other, you're cute ... no, you're the cute one! You're both cute okay!

~~Mai added that she felt it when Reo suckled her and touched her~~ hmm okay, TMI, I don't have to explain that lol. Uh so they started doing the 69 and make each other call out in their ecchi voices. - Insert Title - Reo caught a cold from their tryst in the infirmary [It's all Mai's fault!] and she missed Mai desperately. To her surprise, Mai visited her and Reo tried to hide her happiness by acting tsundere xD Mai noticed that Reo's still flushed and bended down to touch their foreheads. They stayed that way for a while before Reo announcing that she's thirsty. Mai cheekily fed Reo water via mouth to mouth [GJ!].

Mai suggested that Reo change her out of her sweaty clothing and offered to wipe and change her clothes. Reo resisted, Mai turned aggressive and pulled off the blankets. Reo muttered that Mai's too aggressive. Mai apparently toned down and offered again to help Reo. As Mai got down the bed to get a hot towel, Reo instinctively grabbed the tail of Mai's blouse sleeve. Mai assured Reo that she'll stay by her side all day and kissed her cheek.

-Flashback- Mai was chasing after Reo. Reo turned and asked why Mai's chasing after her. Mai replied that because Reo's running away from her and thought she hated her. Reo said no, rather it's the opposite way ... and confessed her love for Mai. [LOL Mai's reactions are so amusing] Mai can't believed it while Reo's like realize it already you idiot! In Reo's mind, she don't care if Mai dislikes her after confession but she just had to say it out. Mai didn't and replied that she likes Reo too. Reo didn't believe it so Mai proved her love by kissing her. - End of Flashback -

Back to Reo's room, Mai returned with a basin of water and towel and helped Reo wipe her sweat off her back. Mai's hands started straying towards the front side \O/ and Mai whispered into Reo's ear that she can't control herself any longer and suckled Reo's neck. Mai passionately declared that she wants Reo, now. Reo protested for a moment saying that she's a patient ... Mai replied that if Reo runs a fever again, she'll continue to stay by her side and taking care of her. Reo smiled, internally happy that Mai will be by her side. Mai tried to seal the deal by kissing her. Reo gently pushed Mai away, worried that Mai might catch her flu. Mai said that she don't mind if she catch a flu but Reo refused to let that happen.

Mai apologized and backed away. Reo grabbed Mai as she was about to get off the bed again. Mai said that she's just going to cool her head off and promised that she'll stay by Reo's side all day after that. Reo blushed and kissed Mai, telling her she don't want Mai to stop touching her. Mai warned that she's not stopping when she starts, Reo added that even if she protested, Mai wasn't going to stop either. So they magically got naked in a second and yeah, see it for yourself. Hmm Mai's ass looks awfully huge from that point of view lol. Reo got too excited when Mai whispered in her ear that she loves her. Before changing their positions, Mai apologized again for her lack of control and promised to take full responsibility for Reo's illness. Reo wants to hear Mai's voice too so they changed positions again with Reo on top of her.

LOL the bgm is awesome, makes me feel like singing In the Arms of an Angel~ hahaha, especially at the moment when Mai asked if Reo loves her. Reo replied that it's embarrassing and refused to say it. Mai said that she wants to hear Reo say it *pouts* Reo complied and Mai asked for one more and another and more. Reo exclaimed that she loves Mai [Awww] and words cannot describe how much she loves her. Mai replied that she too loves Reo. Both of them then basked in the afterglow, smiling. Turned out that Mai really did caught Reo's flu [I giggled]. As Mai laid on her bed resting, Reo seemed reluctant to go to school. Mai assured Reo that she'll be alright after a day's rest and pushed Reo out of her house lol. Reo seemingly went to school but naw, she didn't and demanded Mai to get well soon!

Mai was touched and cried a little. The flustered Reo told Mai to get well soon and added that she'll stay by Mai's side until then. Mai questioned until then ... only? Reo [awww] replied that she'll always stay by Mai's side regardless of sickness ... [=o proposal!?] before exclaiming that rather, she won't let Mai out of her side, never! adding that because Mai's her class president ... Mai smiled and gently called Reo's name. Reo's expression turned honest and they met with a kiss. - THE END -

Awwww, it was a great OVA! I NEED MOREEEEEE! RAWR!

[Signing off @ 7:34 PM]

[Morinaga Miruku] Girlfriends Chapter 34

2010-07-26T22:11:00.004+08:00

[Posted @ 9:33 PM]
GIRLFRIENDS Chapter 34 raw is out at yamibo, grab them now! They are kind enough to scan them, don't whine about anything, BUY THE COPY if you're not happy about it.

Thanks for the 1 million visits \O/ and Yamibo has the Mandarin version churn out in record time =o, so here's spoilers/summary for those who can't wait ... I guess. I don't think it'll be long before Ris/MakiMaki Scans get the English version out =3

Picking up from the previous chapter, with their bikini tops undone, our favourite heroines were passionately tangling their tongues together before slipping their bodies down to the floor [o.o Bed's more comfortable isn't it? But that's not the point]. Akko, goodness know what, stopped and stared at Mari who looked deliciously flustered. Akko apologized which momentarily stunned Mari who probably thought that Akko don't find her attractive enough to make love to her.

Akko wasn't worried about that, of course. Akko said that she's sorry that it's her first time. Mari went, 'Huh?'. Akko added that she's about to explode from what they were doing so far. Mari questioned about the time with whatever-kun [I don't remember his name ... oh that Ouji-sama of Akko's friend], which we all knew that nothing happened. Akko asked back about Mari and that time with her whatever-kun boyfriend and Mari said this was her first time \O/. Mari continued that she's very sure what she's going to do with Akko though ;D but wasn't that confident about it or that she's afraid that Akko will be disgusted with her. Mari went to the extent of saying that it's okay if they stopped or Akko laughing it off by saying it's a joke because they haven't taken off their bottoms yet ...

Akko assured Mari's feelings by covering them with the blanket [=A=! Whatever for!?] and taking off both their bikini bottoms. Now completely naked, they faced each other, Akko asked Mari what she wants to do and Mari replied that she wants to touch Akko. Akko gave the okay and they touched and groped each other ;D Akko slides her thigh in between Mari and she gasped. Akko said she's in the same situation as Mari too and guided her hand towards her wetness. Mari seemed relieved that Akko's the same too and cried. Akko gently caressed her face and kissed her forehead, murmuring that Mari's an idiot [probably for Mari's insecurity?].

A few hours later, both of them basking in the afterglow with Akko caressing the flustered Mari's hair and giggling. Akko suggested that Mari grow her hair out but Mari replied that Akko's the one who helped her snip her long hair off before. Akko replied that she's fine with Mari, short or long hair, both of them cute! Akko added that Mari will be even cuter if she has longer hair than she had before and they can probably style their hair together --- Akko's tummy growled. Seemed like both missed dinner [they were busy!] and it's after 12 midnight =o Akko remembered that she bought bread for breakfast and got them out. The shy Mari put on clothes first before joining Akko.

Mari commented that it's not healthy/nutritious for Akko to only eat bread. Akko replied that it's okay because she get to eat Mari's bento during afternoons~ Akko complimented Mari's cooking and stated that Mari will make an awesome bride! Mari got insecured again, thinking that they're going to be separated one day but Akko surprised her by adding that she's hers, meaning that Mari's is HER bride =D. Mari softly replied that she too decided to be Akko's bride xD, unfortunately Akko didn't hear it nor Mari repeated her statement. Instead Mari said that she's going to be a nutritionist to make sure Akko eats well and that she enjoys cooking and making bentos for her too so ...

Akko's so touched that she lunged for Mari, hugging her and exclaimed that she loves Mari and her bento. In Mari's mind, she was glad that her great feeding plan was a success. Akko started making plans, saying that Mari should make bento for their outing, to theme parks and camping. Akko lamented that they didn't really enjoy their first class outing together before so she wanted a time where they will enjoyed it together. Akko sleepily added that she want them to wear the bikinis they were wearing before to beaches or swimming ... Mari replied that they would have to wait until the next break to do that ... Mari turned and noticed that Akko dozed off [DEJA VU!?].

Mari recalled that it was Akko's room that she first kissed the sleeping Akko. Mari never thought that she would be in this situation again and remembered that during that time she had not realized her feelings for Akko yet. Caressing Akko's lips, Mari thought to herself that she wants them to be together ... no, they must be together. No matter what happens, she will never give up.

Fast forward to April, they are now in their 3th year, the girls greet their friends happily and discussed about their new seating arrangements. Mari told Akko that their seats were separated to which Akko whispered to Mari that if she continued to seat beside Mari, she might not to able to control her feelings to be lovey-dovey with her xD. Akko commented that they're finally in their 3th year and felt that their 2nd year was really long. Mari thought to herself that they only have 1 more year to go but 1 year is a long time for them. - END -

ONE MORE CHAPTER TO GOOOOO! NOOOOooOoo!

[Signing off @ 10:11 PM]

akayuki's not very otaku? corners 2

2010-07-26T00:04:00.003+08:00

[Posted @ 11:00 PM]
Woohoo, never expected I would do a Part 2, got my arse up to do it after browsing around the awesome Worldwide Work Space post at Danny Choo's site. Warning; long post!!!

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ July 2010
Current work space of mine ;D it's nice and cosy, love it.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ ?? 2005
Haha, I have only a small picture of it, man, that Compaq Presario was my second PC and I remembered I was using Windows Me [Millennium] on that, it was okay until it died. But I did backup my files, so I was alright ;D My first PC was a second hand idk what with a red on button, I think I got it when I was around 13-14?

Before that I was playing games [like Hocus Pocus, Rayman, Wolfenstein 3D etc] on my aunt's office PC [Windows MDOS and 95/98] =o. My first laptop [seen above], an IBM Thinkpad X30 series weighs basically nothing without the docking base. It was with me all throughout poly life [3 years] and work life [1.5 years], pretty hardy I should say as I often left it on for days to torrent anime lol.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ December 2006
Got my Acer Aspire Desktop [AAD-chan~] at Sitex Show 2006, I blogged about it too xD. I was really excited at that time because it was my first largest purchase ever and I was very happy of it ... although it's kinda sitting on the side of my desk now =x It overheats and shuts down when I play L4D1/2 on it.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ October 2007
This was taken before my 21st birthday =3 I got more into collecting manga especially GL genres and as you can see, a stack of unread/read manga on the right corner. Note that the wall had been painted yellow too =D.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ October 2007
Anime Singles/DVDs collection, not much but growing =D

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ October 2007
My manga collection 3 years ago =o I love the cabinet, easy access to my precious manga anytime.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ January 2008
Note that X30's gone lol, cos it died :< and I got a Lenovo T61 \O/ complete with webcams so that I can see my family when I'm in Australia.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ August 2008

My small and cosy desk in Australia, it was okay, as long as I can put my laptop and mouse on it.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ August 2008
I like my wall, decorated with; on the extreme left, the map of UQ - St Lucia Campus, timetable for the semester, Yuri Hime calender wallpaper, 2 Stefanie Sun posters, printed Strawberry Panic! wallpaper, awesome Sakurazaki Setsuna with her wings, two amusing NanoxFate comic strips, Doropanda Tours' Ritsuko and Sayo, Soubi and Ritsuka from Loveless, Gin from Love Celeb, Harumi from Family Complex and Tsukasa from Uwasa no Midori-kun.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ October 2008
I guess I was starting to study for exams? Not so sure lol. This was probably taken after dinner, *stares at the brownie on the corner*

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ November 2008
Indeed I was lol. Exams 大嫌い!!!

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ November 2008
LOL, this was my one page, one sided Doing Business In Asia note that I was permitted to bring in the exam hall xD. I squeezed so many stuff inside that it scared me ahaha.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ May 2009
My Doropanda Tours loot in Australia \O/

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ June 2009
I was preparing to go back to Singapore and I got a new and bigger desk too \O/ That's why it looks so messy haha.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ September 2009
Attempt of a blueprint of my room hmmm. I do have fugly handwriting lol.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ September 2009
I deemed this TEH Awesome Room, because it's awesome! It has a nice carpet floor and great for group work discussions especially in the corner over there, people lie on the carpet flooring and do their work sometimes ;D

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ November 2009
The view from the Bio-sciences library with Cafe World app on ;D, I was only level 40 then ... now I'm 90 xD

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ December 2009
My 2 years worth stack of notes excluding the assignments and stuff =o not much?

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ December 2009
Added some "Inspirational" posters on the wall and a nice calender. Starting to spring clean my stuff and preparing to go back to Singapore for good =3

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ December 2009
Waiting at the cafeteria with my graduation gown on, taking a photo of my square hat, skyping and doing last minute downloading lmao.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ December 2009
My corner in one of the serviced apartment in Gold Coast - Surfer's Paradise =D I was nuts about Cafe World back then ... still are, but not as much.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ December 2009
Back in sunny Singapore with a new laptop =o courtesy of daddy in an unknown location xD. I stayed there too in June when I was quarantined because of Swine Flu :<

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ December 2009
My bros and my corner ;D PC was half-dead when I came back ... no wonder no one uses it until I came back.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ January 2010
Used the sweet 19" LCD screen for the Sony Vaio laptop ... the CPU was dumped in at the back lol. And look! K.K's [Name of the Maneki Neko] on the top! Amusingly, Cafe World app on my screen as well haha, I wonder why.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ March 2010
Yes, I used the ladder to CLIMB up and stack my manga, lol made me regret that I have so many manga orz I forgot how many times I climbed up and down the ladder ... enough to feel my body ache the next morning.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ July 2010
=o All of my purchases laid on my bed, love them.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ July 2010
And the ODEX VCDs on the corner under the TV.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ July 2010
CPU still hidden in the corner with my classic Kannazuki no Miko wallpaper and Vampire Knight's Kaname x Yuki.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ July 2010
Lenovo T61 with same old wallpaper cos it calms me down. I've never seen sea water that crystal clear in my life, it was life changing lol. I still got my favourite
"Inspirational" posters on my wall.

akayuki's not very otaku? corner @ July 2010
And that's all =3 From my farm house to Australia to unknown location and finally here. Man, I've shifted 4 places in 2.5 years. That's enough to last for me ... another 5 years? Haha.

[Signing off @ 12:04 AM]

IchigoYuri TGIF Updates 19

2010-07-23T19:05:00.009+08:00

AN UPDATE OF TWO AWESOME GIRLFRIENDS C34 SCANS IN THIS POST!
Scroll down to read more! A kind Anon has provided a summary of C34 from Yuri na Hibi in the comments section. Boy, am I glad I checked out yamibo one more time before going to bed lol.

[Posted @ 5:45 PM]

Wowie, quite a number of GL books released this July. There are some back orders from May/June I have yet to order orz, although they are already in my shopping cart. Well, *stares at her shopping cart* ... *ADDS MORE* Haha xD

So getting them;
- Candy boy #1 by 峠比呂
- 少女ホリック [Shoujo Holic] by 青井はな
- キミ恋リミット [Kimi Koi Limit] by 百乃モト
- GIRL FRIENDS #4 by 森永みるく
- スリーピングビューティーの見た夢 [Sleeping Beauty no Mita Yume] by 四ツ原フリコ
- オレンジイエロー [Orange Yellow] by 乙ひより

Hmm, I've around 15 items in my cart, Shitsurakuen #2 and #3, Octave #4, Yurihime Wildrose #5, Love Flag Girls!!, GIRLFRIENDS #4, Shoujo Holic, Kimi Koi Limit, Candy Boy #1, Sleeping Beauty no Mita Yume, Orange Yellow, [Newly releases] sweet guilty love bites, Kuchibiru ni Suketa Orange, [Yet to be released] Yurihime Wildrose #6, Ebisu-san to Hotei-san. I might add more, idk.

Newly released;
- フィダンツァートのためいき [?? no Tameiki] by 田中琳
- Raubritter＊ by 再田ニカ
- sweet guilty love bites by 天野しゅにんた
- さくら文通 [Sakura Correspondence] by ヒマワリソウヤ
- ROSE MEETS ROSE by 慎結
- くちびるに透けたオレンジ [Kuchibiru ni Suketa Orange] by ロクロイチ
- ナイフエッジガール [A Knife Edge Girl] by 古街キッカ
- HONEY CRUSH #2 by 椿あす
- flower*flower #2 by 石見翔子
- 死神アリス [Shinigami Alice] #1 by いづみやおとは
- 百合姫 Collection [Yurihime Collection] Vol.1
- 百合姫カラーアートワークスCHRONICLE [Yurihime Colour Artworks Chronicle]

フィダンツァートのためいき looks interesting and I like the art style ... hmm but Amazon JP seem be to out of stock, *waits*. Raubritter hmmm, don't like the art =x. sweet guilty love bites, YES PLEASE. Sakura Correspondence and ROSE MEETS ROSE maybe, maybe not. Kuchibiru ni Suketa Orange, yep, I love the two stories from YH Wildrose #2 and #5. The two characters from A Knife Edge Girl reminds me of Mai and Reo from Hanabira xD, the short blonde Ai has the same tsundere attitude [calls her stupid and go die haha] towards the tall short-hair brunette, can't find her name. It's rather cute. Not getting HONEY CRUSH although it ended a while ago at Chapter 13 [Yurihime S #13] with a bittersweet ending *pouts* Not getting flower*flower, Shinigami Alice, Yurihime Collection and the artwork book as well.

Coming soon;
- エビスさんとホテイさん [Ebisu-san to Hotei-san] by きづきあきら+サトウナンキ
- しまいずむ [Shimaizumu aka Sisterism] by 吉富昭仁
- 星川銀座四丁目 [Hoshikawa Ginza District 4] by 玄鉄絢
- その花びらにくちづけを「あなたと恋人つなぎ」 [Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke o 3 - Anata to Koibito Tsunagi] by Fuguriya
- くっつきぼし [Kuttsukiboshi] by Primastea
- 百合姫 Wildrose [Yurihime Wildrose] #6
- オクターヴ [Octave] #5 by 秋山はる
- ときめき☆もののけ女学園 [Heart-Pounding Excitement at Mononoke Girls' Academy] #2 by 南国ばなな

Getting Ebisu-san to Hotei-san because I liked it. Not getting Sisterism [Misleading cover lmao] and Hoshikawa Ginza District 4. Can't get Hanbira 3 OVA and not getting Kuttsukiboshi cos they're both expensive as hell *hugs her Candy Boy DVDs* Yes to Yurihime Wildrose #6, Octave #5 and no to ... Mononoke Girls' Academy, long name. Oh, Primastea just updated a DVD cover for Kuttsukiboshi, check it out here.

Sources:
Ichijinsha ; Yuri Amagasa

Oh yeah, spoilers of GIRLFRIENDS C34 for those who speak moonspeak; Yuri Amagasa, a summary anyone?

All I could make out from happygoluckygoogletranslator is that they kissed with tongue [熱く舌を絡めあう2人 WHOA!], both of them realizing that it is going to be both of their first times and it had been one big misunderstanding with xx-kun and xx-kun who can't get it up lol.

"「まりは……どうしたいの？」と聞くあっこに「さ……さわりたい……あっこに」と恥かしがりながら答えるまりは、望みどおりあっこの裸の胸などを触っていきますが、そうしている間、ふと触れたあっこのひざがまりのアソコに当たってビクンとした際、あっこはまりがすっかり濡れてしまっていることに気付きます。" Sounds damn hot lol, shyness, touching each other, glances, naked, boobs, more touches, akko, mari, wet haha, cool.

"恥かしがっているそんなまりを見て、あっこも「私もだよ？…ね？」とまりの手を導き、自分のものも濡れていることを確かめさせてあげます。" Hmmm looking shy then Akko going, me too ... I'm wet too!? =O

OMFFG, I have high hopes for this chapter after that summary \O/ I can't wait for Monday when AE gets her copy and scans it wheee!

*goes off to watch tv*

[Signing off @ 7:05 PM]

UPDATE @ 2.15AM
A poster in yamibo [You need to log in before you can view the thread] grabbed these two scans of GFC34 from 2chan. Before you click the links below, it's NSFW, YES INDEED. NOT SAFE FOR WORK ;D

OH MY
FUCKING GOD

Haha, now I'm too excited to sleep orz.

[OVA] Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke o 3 - Anata to Koibito Tsunagi OVA Trailer 2

2010-07-07T17:03:00.003+08:00

[Posted @ 5:00 PM]
Hey there, here's a quick update, the second trailer for Hanabira 3 OVA is released, now with voices of Mai and Reo, watch it here.

I've also uploaded the file in mediafire which I grabbed from yamibo, click here. Oh, they changed the voice actresses but it sounded okay to me, miss Reo's husky tsuntsun voice though haha.

Random rants;
GO GERMANY!

[Signing off @ 5:03 PM]

[OVA] Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke o 3 - Anata to Koibito Tsunagi OVA Trailer

2010-06-18T00:45:00.004+08:00

[Posted @ 11:15 PM]
Hey there, a quick update =D The trailer for Hanabira 3 OVA is out, watch it here. Make sure you have quicktime though. If not, I've upload the mov file in mediafire, you can download from here. Still need quicktime though lol. You can also view the trailer in getchu, images there are NSFW though, click at your own risk =3

In addition to Hanabira 3 OVA coming up end of this July, there's another yurilicious animation titled Kuttsukiboshi [くっつきぼし] by Primastea to look out for this coming August at Comiket. I'll elaborate on each title, click below to read more.

Four words for Hanabira 3, "I CAN'T FREAKING WAIT!"

Be warn, what you are about to view contains mature themes and it may not be suitable for minors [Those below 18] so if you're weak in the heart, PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED. I will NOT be liable for any damages - be them physical, emotional, or blood loss from viewing. =)

If you agree, please click on the 'SHOW' button to see the link.

See Screenshots:

Watch the trailer of Kuttsukiboshi at Primastea's youtube account. The setting seems really cliché with the girl meets girl, girl admires girl, girls become friends and turn lovers in the end ... but the BGM in the trailer is really good, I like it a lot. Things get really suggestive from 0:32 seconds onwards. I supposed it involves a naughty foot to trigger such a reaction from the brunette haha xD. A passionate moment at the top of the staircase and in the classroom. Lastly a sweet scene of them holding hands walking through into the sunset. Part 1 is set to be released on August 16th 2010 and Part 2 on Summer 2011 [OMG!].

Sources: Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke o 3 - Anata to Koibito Tsunagi site ; Primastea's site ; Kuttsukiboshi site .

Random stuff;

Happy birthday Dad =D

While shopping around for a cake, I got manga too \O/ two birds with one stone;

I have no idea why FMA #24 is on the shelf, it wasn't published on CY's website =o have I gotten it in advance!? The publishing date on the back of the book is Feb 2011 lol, they didn't even bother to change the date on VizMedia's schedule =x

That's all, cya!

IchigoYuri TGIF Updates 18

2010-05-27T01:37:00.005+08:00

[Posted @ 11:45 PM]
Hey there, it's been a while and just in time for IchigoYuri TGIF Updates \O/ even though it's not friday. Oh well. Here are lists of newly or about to be release shoujo-ai/yuri manga titles I'm thinking of getting or just taking note of.

I'll elaborate on each title, so please click to read more =D

So getting them;
- 失楽園 [Shitsurakuen] #2 and #3
- オクターヴ [Octave] #4
- 百合姫Wildrose [Yurihime Wildrose] #5
- ラブフラッグ★Girls!! [Love Flag Girls!!]

Shitsurakuen is getting confusing yet interesting as it progresses, the latest scanlation by Mako-Scans was awesome! Yet another lady in Sora's harem ;D 4 down, 2 to go ... hmm and Tsuki too xD The plot might revolve around sexism, portrays the XY chromosomes as evil, controlling and crazy bunch and the XX chromosomes as meek and submissive weaklings however, I don't really care as long Sora gets her harem so I recommend you read this with a open mind =3

Octave, hmm seriously speaking I've stopped catching up on Octave scanlations since last year =P cos raws were not around and I have better manga out there to catch up on. We must be doing something right because the yuri world has an awesome scanner who started to purchase and scan yuri manga for all [including the lagging Octave scans]. Check out Tranquil Spring [TS] for the latest chapters of Octave =D

Yurihime Wildrose #5, \O/ not too long ago I read #4 and #5's out already hmm, the cover is getting more scandalous with each volume lol xD, hope this pass the whatever MDA when I ship it over. Lililicious and Dynasty Scans [DS] have both scanlated some of the works in it, personally I liked the one by Tanaka Rin [A new contributor]. Love Flag Girls!! by Takahashi Itsumi, the same mangaka who did Itoshi wo Tome and 2 works in Yurhime Wildrose #3 and #4 respectively. Got this just because it was rated a 5.5 at yuri_amagasa haha. Besides, the cover looks delicious *_*

Newly released;
- 少女ホリック [Shoujo Holic]
- キミ恋リミット [Kimi Koi Limit]
- スリーピングビューティーの見た夢 [Sleeping Beauty no Mita Yume]
- オレンジイエロー [Orange Yellow] - 水色シネマ [Mizuiro Cinema]

Shoujo Holic and Kimi Koi Limit are both featured in Yuri Hime #20 and both of them look pretty interesting. Momono Moto, the mangaka of Kimi Koi Limit has one of his/her work in Yurihime Wildorse #5, titled "Your Love" and was scanlated by Lililicious. A short by cute work, maybe I might give this a try. Shoujo Holic by Aoi Hana [Yeah like Aoi Hana manga lol] has a pretty art style, I've googled for this mangaka's previous works and they're all josei stuff hmm. Yet another in the awesome GL bandwagon?

Sleeping Beauty no Mita Yume by Yotsuhara Furiko is most likely a tankoubon of her various works in Yuri Hime [#13-20] . I like find them sweet, especially Zero Kelvin no Sumire [#14], the one with the vice-president [the one with slanted eyes] and Rokujouhan Shuukai Okure [#18] with the NEET and a high school girl xD.

Mizuiro Cinema and Orange Yellow by Otsu Hiyori are also likely tankoubon of her various works in Yuri Hime. All chapters of Mizuiro Cinema are scanlated by Lililicious, hopefully the tankoubon will have a special omake of Tae and Yui.

Coming soon this June;
- GIRL FRIENDS #4
- Candy Boy #1
- Sweet Guilty Love Bites
- フィダンツァートのためいき [Just added and lazy to add the image in]

GFFFFFFFF ... btw Chapter 32 is outtttt! Why aren't they getting it on alreadyyy!? lol Instead, Akko's worrying over her future or something like that. Imma kill Morinaga Miruku if she leaves it hanging like that ... THE HORROR! Oh well, *waits for scanlation*.

Candy Boy manga is weird. The art's weird, maybe I'm used to the anime art style and somehow Kanade is getting a little creepy... Anyways, I'm still getting this manga lol.

Both Sweet Guilty Love Bites by Amano Shuninta and フィダンツァートのためいき by Tanaka Rin also featured in Yuri Hime #20, look interesting especially the latter, boosts a private Ojou-sama school setting =o

Pondering hmmm;
- 絶対少女聖域アムネシアン [Zettai Shoujo Seiiki Amnesian] #1
- ロイヤルストレートフラッシュ [Royal Straight Flush] by 王族BAND [Ouzoku BAND]

After Zefiberyl Translations placed Zettai Shoujo Seiiki Amnesian on hold, I'm starting to lose confidence in this manga and Kaishaku ... I'll be waiting for Kaishaku to finish the series before purchasing it ... or never o_o See how it goes.

Ouzoku BAND - thanks to roro, <3 TRIP STAR xD Maybe gonna wait for them to release an album, a single's too expensive :<
Oh yes, I guess you guys should know by now that Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke o 3 - Anata to Koibito Tsunagi [その花びらにくちづけを「あなたと恋人つなぎ」] the animation will be out on 30 July 2010, that's just two months away! Uh, screenshots of the OVA here but be warn, it's NOT SAFE FOR WORK! The art style looks okay ... hmmm. Oh yes, there's a nice, a little NSFW pin-up of Reo and Mai in Yuri Hime S #12, I've grabbed it from yamibo, click here to save it =D.

Ah, speaking of yamibo, a kind soul has completely scanlated Sorairo Girlfriend [空色ガールフレンド] by Rikachi in Mandarin, well for those who can't read Mandarin ... too bad but at least you got to read the raws ;D It was cute at first and turned BL in the end lol. Those who are new to yamibo, read this post on how to register in yamibo.

Phew, tired, it's late, oh yeah, I've updated by my Manga Collection, if you're interested in what manga I have, feel free to take a look. Righty, see ya.

[Signing off @ 1:37 AM]

Fifth Anniversary of IchigoYuri

2010-03-22T00:31:00.001+08:00

[Posted @ 12:01 AM]
I'm uh ... almost 2 months late? haha. A year has passed from the post on IchigoYuri's fourth anniversary and that dreadful moment I realized that there are going to be changes in my life. Thanks for the nice and encouraging comments that had helped me go through one more year.

For the moment, everything looks fine and dandy but the future is uncertain. I can't seem to let myself go, so fearful, maybe this is just an excuse for me to procrastinate, I dunno. I feel so aimless, a bit restless and unwilling?

That aside, my home as I fondly nicknamed it 'my jungle' went under intensive renovations for half a year? Not so sure since I wasn't in Singapore when it happened. Anyways, it's almost done now except for the lawn and the fishpond. As you can see above, THAT'S MY ROOM! OZMG I finally get to own my OWN ROOM \O/

After a tiring weekend of cleaning/dusting my manga collection from the sealed boxes they were in ... they're now proudly displayed in my room's manga shelves! I sure hope it won't collapse despite my mum repeatedly assuring me that it won't lol. Let's hope my mum's right.

Alrighty, that's all =D see you guys soon.

[Signing @ 12:31 AM]

PS: Happy birthday, Chuz lol.

[Game] Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke o - Tenshi no Hanabira Some

2010-02-12T18:47:00.000+08:00

[Posted @ 6:21 PM]
その花びらにくちづけを　天使の花びら染め
[Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke o - Tenshi no Hanabira Some]

Be warn that there are some NSFW sample CG pictures over at Fuguriya. Also, if you're not from Japan, you will need to use a proxy [such as www.freeproxyserver.net] to surf Fuguriya's site. More CG samples and download information in this post! Click to read more =D.

You can download the game at Yamibo but you gotta register in Yamibo, look at my post to see how to. YOU HAVE TO DOWNLOAD ALL THE PARTS stated in the thread. For example Parts 1-6 and some are only 3 parts, stick to one poster.

You're so cute~

They look so cute together xD.
I've only played 3 or so minutes of the game lol, can't play much in the living room =P All I knew was Erisu [blond-haired] is a transferred student with a Japanese dad and European mum while Shizuku [dark-haired] is a traditional Yamato Nadeshiko. It's cute to see Shizuku going 'doki doki' when she first saw Erisu and Erisu as well. I'm starting to like this pairing already =3

Alright, enough chatting, to those who are lucky enough to own their own rooms, enjoy!

[Signing off @ 6:47 PM]

Join Us At Skype!

2010-01-24T21:11:00.001+08:00

[Posted @ 9:10 PM]

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Chat about what's on your mind. More about public chats.

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[Signing off @ 9:11 PM]

[Tokoharu] NanoFate Doujinshi - Ouji-sama to Amai

2010-01-14T17:07:00.001+08:00

[Posted @ 4:58 PM]
A short post with an equally short release.

NanoFate Doujinshi - Ouji-sama to Amai by [くりころ] Kurikoro aka Tokoharu.
A release on behalf of Kano, thank her, not me. Enjoy this cute NanoFate doujin, I know I did =D.

[Signing off @ 5:07 PM]