Author: K3

I am a mechanical and structural engineer by training. My interests are anime, manga, consumer electronics, cooking and gardening.
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"Lip Smoke" Chapter 2

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“Lip Smoke” is more than just a oneshot! It’s currently being serialized in The Hana to Yume, which is a quarterly publication (once every 3 months).  The next The Hana to Yume is coming out on October 26th. This series is a pain to clean, so it’ll be release about a month after we get the raw.  Please don’t send e-mails, comments, or Tweets about where the next chapter is, because we have nothing to do with the Japanese quarterly release schedule. This chapter continues shortly after the first oneshot. For me, this chapter raised questions about Iwato’s relationship with … Continue reading "Lip Smoke" Chapter 2

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"Pochamani" Chapter 8

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Updated 9/6/2013 — Three missing pieces of text and SFX added, but nothing that impacts the story.——————————  Moving along with “Pochamani”, we finally get to meet Tsumugi’s family. Tsumugi’s family is fun and very realistic. Their dinner conversation reminded of how the conversations around my family’s dinner table degrade to TMI territory.  I was laughing hysterically as I was translating, because I couldn’t believe what was being said! This is a nice rest before the next story arch begins.  Personally, the next story arc makes me want to put my fist through my monitor to punch a certain new character. … Continue reading "Pochamani" Chapter 8

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"many" Chapter 3 (End)

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Here’s the last chapter of “many” and it’s a beach chapter!  Thanks again to Peonine for translating and Suzume for cleaning this project. This was a really cute short series.  I will say more “below the fold”. On to the release!Links to “many” chapter 3: (PDF) (Zip) My thoughts on the series (Highlight to see) —I was heartened to find a series that seemed to tastefully tell the story of a lesbian character, Tayama, dealing the object of her affection falling in love with a boy. I also liked the love-train of the sister’s twin brother being in love with … Continue reading "many" Chapter 3 (End)

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August 2013 Statistics, September 2013 Plans, and General Announcements (Attack on Titan Shoujo Spinoff)

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August went surprisingly well. Despite me taking a somewhat spontaneous vacation at the beginning of the month, we managed complete 8 releases.  Hooray!  Here’s a glimpse of August’s Statistics: Top 10 Visiting Countries (some new ones in August!) USA (CA, NY, TX, MA, MI — Greetings Michigan!) Canada France Australia Malaysia Germany Philippines Indonesia Vietnam — Hello, new friends! Russia — Greetings, Russians! Top 5 Releases Magical Change Chp 1 Kanojo ni Naru Hi Chp 1 (y’all really love this series!) Nanatsu no Kururi Chp 1 A Blue Pair of Wings Chp 1 Oneshot: Kutsunashihime Top 5 Referral Sites Manga … Continue reading August 2013 Statistics, September 2013 Plans, and General Announcements (Attack on Titan Shoujo Spinoff)

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"Magnolia" Chapter 34

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This chapter ends the Masquerade party arc and now we move on to examining the fallout of Ayato’s decision.  According to Naked Ape’s Twitter feed, the next arc will center around the King.  I guess we’re going to get to the question of succession and more about what Vincent is up to. Anyhow… Sui apparently likes to touch everyone. He’s creeptastic and confusing. Does he in anyway like Robert? Or is he only using Robert? Hugo… hmm… I don’t know what to make of him. He’s looks a little love sick at the end of this chapter. Welp, that’s enough … Continue reading "Magnolia" Chapter 34

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New Seinen Series: "Kerberos in the Silver Rain" Chapter 1 by Rira Aikawa (Story) and Berry Star (Illustration)

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  First of all, I need to take care of a bit of business.  We are in need of proofreaders/QCer’s. If you are interested, go here for more details (LINK) We also need experienced typesetters (LINK). ————————— This is our first seinen project.  I don’t get Heros magazine, so I found out about this series from Naked Ape’s Twitter feed.  Yes, Rira Aikawa from Naked Ape wrote the story.  Base on this, I bought the first volume and ended up reading that first volume late into the night.  This is a really fun series and I love the two male … Continue reading New Seinen Series: "Kerberos in the Silver Rain" Chapter 1 by Rira Aikawa (Story) and Berry Star (Illustration)

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"many" Chapter 2

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Here’s chapter 2 of “many”. Thanks again to Peonine for translating, Suzume for cleaning, and Holanio for cleaning.  Hopefully we’ll be able to get the final chapter out sooner (depending on whether there’s an available typesetter.) Onto to the release!Links to “many” Chapter 2: (PDF) (ZIP) This is the beginning of another spurt of releases. Tomorrow we’ll release the first chapter of another new series, followed by “Magnolia” Chapter 34. Continue reading "many" Chapter 2

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New Josei Series: "A Pair of Wing of Blue" ("Ao no Souyoku") by Fusanosuke Inariya

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This is the last of the josei series we are debuting at this time. This one came out of nowhere in Haruca magazine.  I started reading the first chapter and I couldn’t stop.  I strongly felt that this could be a special series, so I jumped on it without hesitation. I hope the rest of the series lives up to the promise of the first chapter. Haruca comes out quarterly, so expect chapters once every three months.  The next chapter will release in Japan in early September. And now on to the release!Links to “A Pair of Wing of Blue” … Continue reading New Josei Series: "A Pair of Wing of Blue" ("Ao no Souyoku") by Fusanosuke Inariya