Author: K3

I am a mechanical and structural engineer by training. My interests are anime, manga, consumer electronics, cooking and gardening.
Ouran High School Host Club9 Comments

Some Thoughts on the Lastest Developments in Ouran 77

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Don’t get me wrong, I like “Ouran High School Host Club” very much, but I think the dramatic turn it has taken lately is throwing a lot of people for a loop.  I, myself, feel a little duped because it started out a classic screw-ball comedy that I liked for story’s and the character’s irreverence.  Now, I feel like I’m being forced to ride an emotional roller coaster. For me the change in Ouran occured when the twins got serious about Haruhi and then went about establishing separate identities for themselves.  Sure it was heartwarming, but, at the same time, … Continue reading Some Thoughts on the Lastest Developments in Ouran 77

Ouran High School Host Club, Retired/Licensed, Series9 Comments

Ouran Chp 77 Translation

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Merry Christmas!  I managed to eek it out by Christmas. You can thank my husband for this.  He shamed me into doing the translation.  So I accepted the challenge and the medical terms were not as bad as I thought they would be.  Also, the chapter isn’t a dreary as I thought it would be.  In fact it’s a great chapter and by the end of it, I felt like I was seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. Link to Ouran 77 (Retired) (Version 1.0 — 3 Cheers for Kumachan!!!  Hopefully, through her work, most of the … Continue reading Ouran Chp 77 Translation

Akagami no Shirayukihime, Dropped, Series16 Comments

Akagami no Shirayukihime Chp 14 Translation

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One of my proofreaders requested this one.  I guess the cliffhanger from chp 13 was unbearable :).  Anyhow, here it is: Link to Akagami Shirayukihime Chp 14 Update 12/27/2009:  Version 1 — Edits from Sapphire Pyro have been added. Hopefully, the file is now the latest 🙂 Also, here’s a link to some wonderful fan appreciation from Sapphire Pyro.  Sorata-sensei is so fortunate to have such a loving fan.  Link I’m not formally taking on this series.  Rather, this was a special request.  However, if the request is made again, I don’t mind translating this series when I have time.  It’s … Continue reading Akagami no Shirayukihime Chp 14 Translation

Wallpaper5 Comments

Hana to Yume 2010 Calendar Wallpaper

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I’ve turned the 2010 Calendar that came in the January 5th 2010 issue of Hana to Yuma magazine into lovely 1600×1200 pixel wallpaper for your laptop or PC desktop. Link to 2010 Hana to Yume Calendar The calendar itself self is actually a good sized wall calender, so if you want one for yourself, go spend the $4 – $6 to get a copy of the first issue of the 2010 Hana to Yume magazine at your local Japanese bookstore.  For those of you in the US that aren’t near a Japanese bookstore, try Akadot.  They should have the magazine … Continue reading Hana to Yume 2010 Calendar Wallpaper

Completed, Series, Zettai Heiwa Daisakusen8 Comments

Zettai Heiwa Daisakusen Chp 14 Translation

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Here’s “Zettai Heiwa Daisakusen” chp 14.  I like this chapter a lot because it has a good mix of humor, romance, and action.  The ending, though, is ominous.  Anyhow, I think in this chapter, Johanne’s brother, Joshua, forgot that Johanne is a “butcher” and believes in “enhanced interrogation techniques.”  Haha…silly Joshua.  So much for “talking”… Link to ZHD Chp 14 (Update:  12/17/2009 Minor edits from Kuma-chan!  Kuma-chan lives!!!) The next chapter should be out in two months, around 2/10/2010.  Next up Ouran 77.  I decided not to do the one-shot because after translating the first few pages, I didn’t like … Continue reading Zettai Heiwa Daisakusen Chp 14 Translation

A Small World, Oneshots, Slice-of-Life10 Comments

"A Small World" — One Shot Translation

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Yay!  Another rich granny to hate!  Haha!!!  I sorta feel like this story is a nice companion to the events happening currently in Ouran.   Anyhow … Mariko-chan suggested this one-shot.  Thank you sooo much!  It’s a great story and I loved reading and translating it!  So here it is for Mariko and whoever else wants to read it: Link to “A Small World”  I’m still waiting for a response from my second proofreader.  If there are any changes from her, there will be a version 1. Also, if there are any other one-shots you think I should check out, let … Continue reading "A Small World" — One Shot Translation