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Ouran High School Host Club, The Scarecrow of Oz3 Comments

Merit in "Ouran" and "The Scarecrow of Oz," Plus, Other Fun Stuff

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Here’s some bits from an e-mail discussion I had with Corgi about “Ouran” and “The Scarecrow of Oz.”  This might, also, give you some insight into the thought that goes into translation. Black Text = CorgiRed Text = Kuroneko003 Please feel free to add to the conversation or make you own comments.  I really like “The Scarecrow of Oz” and found a lot of meaning in it.  Furthering the discussion about “Ouran” is welcomed too :).————————- Page 6: ‘Merit’ – heh.  Reminds me of Haruhi’s discussion with Kyoya during his fake assault.  I keep thinking there’s implications to the word-as-translated … Continue reading Merit in "Ouran" and "The Scarecrow of Oz," Plus, Other Fun Stuff

Ozu no Kakashi Tsukai, The Scarecrow of Oz9 Comments

"Ozu no Kakashi Tsukai" ("The Scarecrow of Oz") Chapter 1

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  Here it is!  “Ozu no Kakashi Tsukai” or “The Scarecrow of Oz” Link to “Ozu no Kakashi Tsukai” This is one of those stories that kinda sneaks up on you when you start to think of its deeper meanings.  I think the key themes in this story are what is merit and what does it mean to have merit.  Also, this story is rife with references to the “Wizard of Oz” and the themes within that story.  See how many of them you can catch :). I had a very interesting e-mail conversation with one of my proofreaders, Corgi, … Continue reading "Ozu no Kakashi Tsukai" ("The Scarecrow of Oz") Chapter 1

Completed, Seirei Produce, Series7 Comments

"Seirei Produce" Chapter 3

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Update — July 5, 2010:  Eep!  It looks like I missed a small dialog bubble on page 24.  It’s an insignificant piece of dialog (“gah”), but I went ahead and added it.  The file has the same name, so the link below is still valid.————————————-Here is “Seirei Produce” chapter 3 (and no I wasn’t joking about “strip rock-paper-scissors”).  In this chapter we are more formally introduced to the kitsune character (though we don’t learn his name).    We also get to see a new side of Gojou’s character.  After this chapter I can’t decide who is my favorite character.  Hmm…perhaps I’ll … Continue reading "Seirei Produce" Chapter 3

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Poll Results: Joshua’s Punishment

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21 Sack Beatings 17 Sack Full of Nickels Beatings 13 Hugs 26 Convenient Disney Deaths I’m actually quite surprised by the number of people with sympathy for Joshua.  Well…I guess we’ll see what will become of Joshua in a chapter or two.  I still maintain that he will be sacrificed. On the matter of “Zettai Heiwa Daisakusen,” I did read that chapter 17 was the climax of the story.  I suppose this means the series is ending soon.  I don’t know how many chapters are left, but chapter 18 or 19 will be the end of the fourth volume. Continue reading Poll Results: Joshua’s Punishment

Orange Chocolate8 Comments

Orange Chocolate Chp 14 + Wallpaper!

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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!

Zettai Heiwa Daisakusen4 Comments

New Poll: What to do with Joshua?

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First of all:DAMN YOU, JOSHUA!!!! He’s definitely earned the “boo-boo” face from me ;p. I honestly never though Joshua could be so despicable.   Yet, he’s so pathetic that I can’t completely hate him.  It’s like, “There, there little monkey.  What happened?  Not enough hugs?”  And, yet, I want to leap into the pages and beat Joshua senseless when I think about poor Johanne who is now imprisoned in a comfy jail awaiting execution or rescue or the perfect time to escape in order to, perhaps, finish what he started at the end of chapter 14.  (I’m having popcorn while translating … Continue reading New Poll: What to do with Joshua?