The Ouran raw delay gave me time to finish “Orange Chocolate” chapter 17. Looking forward, it seems that the whole body-swapping gimmick has been dropped  or forgotten.  We’ll have to see where this goes, but it seems after the next two chapters, “Orange Chocolate” degenerates into a typical high school comedy romance complete with a pointless love-triangle and what appears to a sports festival starting in chapter 21 (???)– UGH-WTH!!!.  This is truly disappointing to me and stinks of the mangaka losing control of the story :(.  Hopefully, this is an indication that things are wrapping up soon before the … Continue reading Orange Chocolate Chapter 17

Here is “Orange Chocolate” chapter 16! I want to give a special thanks to our newest proofreader, Holanio. Not much progress is made in this chapter but the second half of the chapter contains some gorgeous artwork. Link to “Orange Chocolate” Chp 16 (Zip) (PDF) Due to the “Ouran High School Host” chapter 82 delay, I will release the “Seirei Produce” volume 1 omake early.  It’s only 8 pages, so it should be ready by tomorrow evening.  It features Gojou and Amane when they were children in heaven. It’s super cute!  Here’s preview: After Ouran, the “Junketsu + Kareshi” and … Continue reading Orange Chocolate Chapter 16

I thought my eyes were going to melt out of their sockets while editing this.  I caught one of those irritating summer colds that starts with burning eyes.  Tears were streaming down my face as a I chased dots.  This chapter was particularly nasty in terms of the backside bleed through problem…ugh!!!  Here’s a minor translator’s note: Here’s an example of “forest friends” to keep in mind as you get toward the end of this chapter (image used solely for educational purposes!): And now the link — Link to Orange Chocolate Chp 15 This chapter gives us yet a little … Continue reading Orange Chocolate Chp 15

Rejoice!  Sephyna has made “Orange Chocolate” fans a lovely wallpaper for this release! Thanks Sephyna! Here’s “Orange Chocolate” chapter 14.  This is the lead-in to a new story arc and the introduction of some new characters. Link to “Orange Chocolate” chapter 14 (wallpaper included!) Chapter 15 and 16 are really fun and have some wonderful illustrations.  I can’t wait to bring those chapters to you.  Next up is “Kimi ni XOXO” chapter 2.  So far the chapter is good and I think I will be sticking with this series. Continue reading Orange Chocolate Chp 14 + Wallpaper!

Here is “Orange Chocolate” chapter 13.  Just a note so you’ll be aware as you read this, the narrator changes to Ritsu towards the end of the chapter (pg 37-ish).  It’s hard to convey this in English since English has no male or female version of “I.”  Anyhow, this chapter starts to give us insight into Ritsu thinking and into Chiro’s seemingly surprising confession.  Link: Orange Chocolate Chp 13 (update 5/31/2010 minor correction from Kuma-chan) Kimi no XOXO Update Update 5/31: Things have picked up quite a bit now that the fairy creature appeared.  The sweetness is quickly going away…yippee!!!!  … Continue reading Orange Chocolate Chapter 13

Here is “Orange Chocolate” chapter 12: Link to Orange Chocolate Chapter 12 Next up is the bitter-sweet ghost drama one-shot, “Shinobigoto,” followed by the first chapter of “Seirei Produce.”  I hope to be able to release Orange Chocolate chapter 13 during the first week of June before AnS and ZHD.  June is an exciting month!  Look forward to it! Continue reading Orange Chocolate Chapter 12

Here is Orange Chocolate chapter 11.  Enjoy the kitsunes in their human forms.  Personally, I like them both together because they are a matched set like Chiro and Ritsu. Link to Orange Chocolate Chapter 11 Chapter 12 is an important chapter that you don’t want to miss!  But before that we will release the last chapter of “Kaichou-san no Koneko”  which will include two very short special stories. Continue reading Orange Chocolate Chapter 11