I somehow became inspired to brush up on my Japanese skills based on inherent typology I picked up, not to mention the fact that "Ikenai Koto Kai" has been stuck in my head for the past few days. It's a lovely sensual ballad, although I actually can't take the imagery seriously. This might also have to do with the fact that when I came upon the original version, it sounded so mopey in comparison to MEG's bittersweet arrangement that I was like, "Someone give this Casanova a blow-up doll, por favor."

( Ikenai Koto Kai (Yasuyuki Okamura, MEG, basically whoever else covered this song) lyrics + translation )

Kiriha: Are you okay, Nene?
Nene: (blush) You're LATE!! Are you trying to show off in front of me?!
Kiriha: (blush) D-Don't be stupid!

Hey, guys, remember when Mimi × Yamato fans kicked up a massive shitstorm when their hot rebel prince got paired up with that crazy maneater Whora? Toei's got an answer to that in Digimon Xros Wars! Appeasing fan favorite pairings, check-and-slash. Now all's they gotta do is work on the sexist thing because why the hell did Nene become a Cantopop idol singer when she could have been something so much cooler instead of something rather stereotypical and shallow???

I also kind of shipped Nene with Zenjirou so I was disappointed when this happened, though judging by how Zenjirou got put on the backburner in the second season and wasn't part of the main cast in the first place should have sounded bells for me. However, I was pretty bothered by the fact that the cool guy gets everything while the awesome hothead with the Junpei hair doesn't. Not going to lie, though, Nene and Kiriha are awfully cute, I'm all over that even moreso than Taiki and Akari.

I'll be real with you, I stopped watching the show after episode 2, and even when everyone was lollygagging about how Taichi is making an appearance in Xros Wars, I didn't pick it up. I've lost touch with television, sob sob.

Speaking of "special appearances", it only looks like Toei is throwing in all the leaders plus fan favorite characters from the past series (if their voice actors are available). Seeing as Masaru is the only dude from Savers, this says something about the quality of that show, haha.

Kirby is the blandest video game character I've ever encountered. There's nothing more boring than a pink blob who makes the most annoying noises ever, and there's a reason why I never choose him in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. But, on the other hand, I rather enjoy the games Nintendo made for him — there's something whimsical and quaint amongst those simple, Sanrio-esque designs that they almost resemble a storybook for children.

Or actually, if you just want the truth, I only play Kirby games just for Rick the Hamster because he is the best character ever. He was the reason why I started playing them, actually, starting from Kirby's DreamLand 3. DreamLand 3 is one of my favorite games ever, so you could imagine my surprise when no one told me that Kirby returned to DreamLand on the Wii!!!1111

On the other hand, today I started playing Kirby's Epic Yarn and while I'm not too fond of the title (seriously, "epic?!" Most hackneyed word of the century, much), the game is so ridiculously cute that I couldn't take it seriously. Imagine Nintendo hired a sewing club for their next Kirby game — this is basically what it is.

( Thoughts and failplay )



The one part in the game that really thrilled me is the interior designing aspect. I LOVE THE DECORATION OPTION IN THIS GAME. Since I've developed a fondness for interior dsigns, I find it awesome that the treasures found in the game can essentially be used to play Martha Stewart. In between completing levels, I've been buying out stuff from the shops! I like to joke with my brother saying he definitely lacks the taste to become a successful interior designer, whereas I'm careful with picking out the right fabric and furniture. I was lucky to have snagged the Waddle Dee plushie; it was like, something you can't just NOT BUY. I originally put it on the bed but when you seat Kirby on it, he actually stands on top of the plushie, so I put him in the chair for now.

My brother has a throne, a fountain, and a chandelier in his room. I think he even has the Outdoor Bath in there, too. (o_O) For me, I guess my style is a blend of plain with a little wonderland-ish touch. Some of the items you get are pretty ridiculous and outrageous but I like to keep things tame. I mean, with all the matching dressers I have so far, I don't want to throw out the coordination with the Carrot Dresser I found in Grass Land...

GUESS WHAT?

IT'S GONNA BE MAY!

Good things come to those who wait.

i can die happy now

but in the meantime i'm going to try to accumulate the other 9 volumes i'm missing. CDJapan sold out on every volume except for vol. 7 and it really makes me regret not picking them up when I had the chance.