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"Magnolia" is ending November — Let’s Look at it Readership on Crimson Flower/Omari’s Sister

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According to the Aria website, “Magnolia” is ending in the next issue. I still haven’t received the current issue, so that means for us, we have two chapters left.  I don’t want to speculate on whether this is a planned ending or not, but I will say, I thought that there were at least 2 or 3 volumes more of story left… or so in my imagination.  Be that as it may, I have been noticing over the past year a rapid drop off in “Magnolia” readership on this blog.  So speaking only for this blog, let’s look at some … Continue reading "Magnolia" is ending November — Let’s Look at it Readership on Crimson Flower/Omari’s Sister

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Planning for 2014 — Thanks for your Input

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Thanks to everyone who gave us feedback through the survey and especially to those who took the time to write thoughtful comments.  We understand that the readers of this blog want more josei, while not neglecting shoujo. We understand that you come to this blog to read something different than the typical middle school and high school shoujos.  And we got the message loud and clear that you like oneshots and short series. First of all, we still have some typical shoujos in the pipeline.  We will complete these projects and then move on. These projects include: “Ore to Atashi … Continue reading Planning for 2014 — Thanks for your Input

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Planning for 2014 — Your Feedback is Wanted

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NOTE:  WE AREN’T DROPPING ANY SERIES. WE ARE DILIGENTLY WORKING ON UNFINISHED SERIES. THEY WILL GET DONE.  2013 is winding down, so it’s time to start planning for 2014! This year we started making an effort to only take on short series and more oneshots. This summer we started exploring josei. We will continue the transition to short series and more oneshots in 2014. As a translator, I’ve found working on long-form oneshots to be very fulfilling. The stories are focused, deep, and have a definite arc, and an end. Not many long-form oneshots are published, so pickings are slim.  … Continue reading Planning for 2014 — Your Feedback is Wanted

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"Magnolia" Chapter 36

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Here’s “Magnolia” Chapter 36.  I thought this was going to be an arc about the King and Ayato, but I guess it isn’t.  Rather, it’s just follows Ayato and his buddies through the aftermath of the masquerade party. To my surprise, Hollier is a hardcore shipper.  I was laughing heartily at the panels where she appears.  Hollier is a good girl. I wish the best for her. Alexandra owns my heart. I really like him. Go with your heart, you beautiful man!  Ah Hugo… Hee! Finally, the drawing of him I’ve been waiting for and it’s cute! Hee! There’s hope … Continue reading "Magnolia" Chapter 36

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Long-Form Oneshot: "Tasogare Renren" ("Longing for Dusk") by Nari Kusakawa

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This oneshot originally appeared as the feature oneshot in Aka Lala last year.  We’ve been sitting on it for a while and finally got up the courage to take it on a couple of weeks ago.  It helped that the oneshot was released in the “Boku no Hitsugi de Bansan wo” (“Shall we have Dinner in my Coffin”) short story compilation.  Having the tankoubon version saved us a lot of time cleaning. On a side note, included in the short story compilation are “Boku no Hitsugi de Bansan wo” and “Shinobigoto“, both of which we have already translated. Please check … Continue reading Long-Form Oneshot: "Tasogare Renren" ("Longing for Dusk") by Nari Kusakawa