Merry Christmas everybody! Shinkai Summit has launched yet another layout update. We’ve been changing a lot lately *sighs a breath of relief*. The sudden release of WP 2.9 just crashed our K-on theme, but we’ve designed something better, a LenXMiku theme for Christmas~! Our dedication and passion probably will burn your candles this Christmas because this is not the only thing we have in store.

• A Christmas for our Affiliates. A special rss checker to show when they have last updated.
• User friendly commenting system
• Anime-themed WP interface
• More upcomming reviews
• Anime previews at the sidebar in courtesy of Chartfag @ wordpress
• A toolbar for easy accessing of your twitter accounts
• A list of upcoming post in the sidebar
• A Hatsune Miku Clock.. lol

More to be added soon! Got something in mind? Fee free to comment~! ^_^

Seems like our co-authors are sleeping this cold Christmas eve. Were still open for co-authors for this blog, if you have that passion to rant about your favorite anime or manga, you can comment anywhere on this site or read the “application” for more details. Dont worry, we are quite open for new members ^_^

Reaching You Episode 7

Sawako was cooking at her house when the residence phone suddenly rang. Her mom picked it up and was shocked to found out that they were Sawako’s friends. She picked it up and answered Chizu’s call which was all about eating at a Ramen store together with Yano. In panic, she asked her parents permission and was allowed to go.

It was Sawako’s first time to be eating with her friends, Chizu suggested a “Miso Ramen*” and she followed. Later on, Ryu appeared on the scene and was revealed to be the son of the owner of the Ramen shop.He served water to Chizu who complained why there was nothing in the jar. After eating, Chizu guided Sawako and Yano to Ryu’s room, which she did without shame. A bit of a scene involves Yano’s boyfriend calling her, but no face was revealed.

Ryu appeared after Yano and Chizu taunted at each other about men. Yano revealed that Chizu defeated 99 men… except one, and it was Ryu. Sawako made a conclusion that the two of them were lovers , Ryu didn’t acknowledge nor denied but smiled at Sawako. Yano then re-confirmed Ryu to acknowledge or deny, Ryu replied with a yes which Chizu complained. But then Ryu added that he acknowledges Chizu is like a brother.

Sawako and her friends were looking at Ryu’s old class yearbook. Ryu, Chizu, and Kazehaya were close friends ever since middle school and Sawako enjoyed looking at Kazehaya’s picture of his old self. Kazehaya was invited later on when Sawako called him through Ryu’s phone. Upon arriving, he was almost spotted by Pin. He then proceeded upstairs and complained at Chizu and Yano’s backstabbing about his hair, but he gave up when he saw Sawako and sat beside her blushing.

The Sadistic Yano-san!

Enjoying the scene, Sawako smiled brightly which Chizu used to make fun of Kazehaya.The sadistic Yano however, thought of a much better way to tease the prince by letting Sawako sat between her and Chizu and snuggling her. Kazehaya was hiding his jealousy and was silent but Yano was smirking so hard to watch his expression.

Pin caught the faint sounds of laughter of the gang that he barged into the party and revealed to everyone that Kazehaya’s dad was his little league coach. He then asked why everyone was not afraid of Sawako, but Yano interrogated him and asked him some spiritual related questions that Pin ended up a conclusion that he had strong spiritual senses. Sawako suggested to have a salt bath to warm himself up, but Pin thought its an exorcism which he thanked her for the advice.

The small celebration ended and it was time to part. Sawako was suppose to go home alone but Kazehaya told her that he will buy something so he will accompany her. Back outside the Ramen Shop, Chizu then asked Ryu about his girl preference. Ryu admitted he likes dull people, and Chizu told him he was a maniac. He then told her that he knows what she was doing. Chizu blushed but didn’t said anything. Pin and Yano went home together, unexpectedly that is. Pin was afraid of ghosts and made an excuse that going alone is creepy. Then the scene goes back at Sawako and Kazehaya, they still mentioned about how Kazehaya changed everything for her and he giggled at her exaggerated response. Sawako then asked him what he will buy at the convenience store, but Kazehaya made an excuse and pretended that he forgot.

Impressions:

And a special mention goes to Ryu for having more scenes in this episode. Wow, he can be two times as cute as Kazehaya if he smiles and 100x times as much as sexy if he gives that dark stare. Don’t mind me, I’m just fan-girling around *whistles*.

I really enjoyed Kazehaya and his tiny attempts of making a move to Sawako, plus his cute way of hiding his jealousy when Yano made Sawako sat between her and Chizu. The sadistic side of me was satisfied .

Final Verdict: B+

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We were like “wtf ?!” for the Philippine flag…srsly O_O;

This addiction

December is the time for unlimited shopping spree, unlimited sales, and a never ending hole to our pockets. Remember my surprise post a while ago? Well my sister and I worked hard to save for December, after achieving our goal we ordered it and waited for the package. Our parents however were very mad and scolded us. According to them, we could have bought useful stuffs in a cheaper and lower price, but instead we bought a useless otaku item.

But one thing our parents didn’t understand amidst the pricey tag was our priceless joy when the package arrived. So after the item arrived, my mom immediately cut off in half my sisters allowance. My dad scolded me because the money we saved could have been used for my tuition fee –since preliminary exams is coming. Yes, we were very disappointed that we kept our mouth shut as the babble of adult talk just keeps on forcing its way to our ears. I realized that somehow they were right, but at the same time time they lacked the thought of understanding.

From our point of view:

The savings were for our own personal use. They gave us money alright, but the savings are ours. We burned countless fats just to save. I even stopped eating lunch just to save a bit more, and my chubby sister stopped overspending in the canteen. Second, we planned this after we bought the previous nendroids. Third, we know buying another figure is a waste of money but we really love to collect and own– even one item would do. And lastly, aren’t they just eye-candy? Just holding one would melt your heart, and seriously we were overjoyed when we bought a FIGMA for the first time.

From their point of view:

Philippines is a third-world country. Only the rich survives, and the lower classes claw their way in. Our family is part of those lower class types. We have one family connection outside the country all right, but they are also struggling their way in their personal life just like us so we could not possibly ask for help. The salary that my parents have could only suffice for its needs and buying the ‘wants’ are a big no-no. That’s why they were so furious about the package.

Later on, I found my dad taking pictures of it. It looks like he enjoyed playing with the figurine and he even learned how to change it’s position and changing the hands.  I was curious of this and thought that I can link it to my dads past, he used to tell me that he was a trash scavenger and had never bought any expensive things before. It was probably his first time to buy a unique kind of figurine. Before he collected a set of batman figurines but now he stopped due to economic crisis. I can feel his pain, and that’s why I had mixed feelings after the package has arrived.

So I stopped concluding that they were so wrong, after all they did have a point. My college course doesn’t allow me to do part time jobs because I’m always a failure in mathematics that I have to do 2x work as much as others. But all I could do now is to wait for the right opportunity, even though its bitter to see that your favorite character figurine is sold out–I would apply patience and perseverance so that in the near future I might be able to do what I wanted, and I should set a good example for my sister that both of us wont do something crazy as this again.

Dundundun!!

So my sister and I collaborated a saving everyday marathon in order to buy what we’ve always wanted. And the package has just arrived!

Guess what’s inside the package!

A special mention of the winner will be posted after the package will be revealed!