Author: K3

I am a mechanical and structural engineer by training. My interests are anime, manga, consumer electronics, cooking and gardening.
Retired/Licensed, Series, Yukarism22 Comments

New Series Trial: "Yukarism" Chapter 1

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Here’s the first chapter of one of the series we are trialing called “Yukarism” by Chika Shiomi .  “Yukarism” is the story of a young man named “Yukari” who is born with the memories of his past life and so at the tender age of 17,  he is an Edo period novelist.  Yukari “meets cute” with Mahoro on the first day of the new school term and Yukari has the sense that even though he’s never met Mahoro, he’s knows her…and from there our story of the past and the present begins!Links to “Yukarism” Chapter 1: LICENSED Here are some … Continue reading New Series Trial: "Yukarism" Chapter 1

Ozu no Kakashi Tsukai, The Scarecrow of Oz4 Comments

The Scarecrow of Oz is being Serialized

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AUGH!!!  A pleasant hole has been blown into my plans :).  “The Scarecrow of Oz” has been picked up as a series in “Hana to Yume” magazine.  It will begin serialization in Hana to Yume issue 5, which releases in two weeks!  I LOVE the two one-shots, so we will be picking up this series.  Unfortunately, for you “Pika Ichi” fans, this is the last nail in the coffin for that series.  I’m currently actively looking for a good translator/typesetter to take it over. Until I do find someone, we will put out chapters when we have time. Let’s keep … Continue reading The Scarecrow of Oz is being Serialized

Yukarism20 Comments

"Yukarism" Preview

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Here is a preview of the one of our new series for 2011 called “Yukarism”.  It’s by Chika Shiomi the author of “Yurara” and “Rasetsu”.  This is only a preview so it hasn’t been QC’ed or proofread yet. Please forgive any typos or errors I haven’t caught yet.  Hopefully, this little preview will give you some idea about the quality of the artwork (actually, I’ve saved the best parts because there are some stunningly gorgeous pages that I want to leave as a surprise) and a feel for the main characters.  I’m already very fond of the maid. (Click on … Continue reading "Yukarism" Preview

Fantasy, His and Her Futomin, Kare to Kanojo no Futomin, Oneshots20 Comments

Winter One-Shot #2: "His and Her Sleepless Winter"

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Here is the second of our winter one-shots, “Kare to Kanojo no Futomin” or “His and Her Sleepless Winter”.  I really like this story and I wish I saved it for Valentine’s Day, because I don’t think the one-shot I’ve selected can compare in sweetness and romance.  I guess we’ll have to wait and see :).  “Ginrou no Sakura” has a completely different set of “charm points” and will appeal for different reasons than this one-shot.  Getting out of the weeds and back to the story at hand: Links to “His and Her Sleepless Winter”:  (Zip — High Quality) (PDF … Continue reading Winter One-Shot #2: "His and Her Sleepless Winter"

Orange Chocolate8 Comments

Orange Chocolate Chapter 21: Sports Festival Arc Pt. 1

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I am only the messenger, so please don’t jump on me about this arc of the story because I already feel bad enough.  Yes, it’s a dreaded three chapter story arc about a sports festival and it comes complete with a cavalry battle. Nevermind the the hints that Ritsu could hit “the wall” due to exhaustion.  Nevermind that Ritsu can’t repeat Chiro’s dance performance.  Nevermind Chiro’s sudden fame…no, it’s time for a sports festival!  Let’s just get this over with: Links to Orange Chocolate chapter 21: (Zip) (PDF) Next up is the final chapter of “Kimi ni XOXO”! Continue reading Orange Chocolate Chapter 21: Sports Festival Arc Pt. 1

Completed, Lily, Lily, Magnolia, Series7 Comments

"Lily" Chapter 1

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First of all!  Get the Lily themed desktop wallpaper set!  (Link — the second button is the download button) And now, here’s the first chapter of “Lily” the companion series to “Magnolia”.  This is a wonderful addition to “Magnolia” and I’m glad naked ape recognized how wonderful Lily’s character is. Links to Lily Chapter 1: (Zip) (PDF) If you can, I encourage you purchase this volume of Itan to support “Lily” and naked ape.  Who knows, you might find something else inside the magazine that interests you (I have, but I don’t have enough bandwidth to add anymore series). Links … Continue reading "Lily" Chapter 1