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Seriously, I change my computer's wallpaper probably once a week. Because of Ca', I'm going to show you my current wall. Before that. Before that. Yeah, I seem to have an anime spree right now. But I also use some Lego walls, like Toa Mata or something old. (Hmm, anyone know of an Exploriens wallpaper?) -CF Quote of the Day: "Shooting fireworks down your neighbors' chimneys might be entertaining, but we prefer to keep things civil." -Schizo-Kaita
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So I'm hoping I can find a way to watch an entire anime series in one weekend. But I have homework, a service project, and a WAMALUG meeting to worry about, much less sleep and cooking my meals. I figure 3 hours Friday night and 5 on Saturday night should do it. (I hope you can figure out the anime based on the entry title.) -CF Quote of the Day: "When I get a Mew, I'm going to name it Optimus, because it can learn TRANSFORM and ROLLOUT."
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Alright, I'll let the secret out. (As I wasn't able to figure out a clever way to bring it out slowly to poke at Omi.) Katsucon is coming up, and I will be cosplaying. Cosplaying is Anime Fan/Otaku fun of "costume playing" as an anime character. After being to two cons, I decided it was time I had a costume myself. What will I be cosplaying as? Black Cat! (From the manga/anime Black Cat.) (Another pic.) What I have: Pants Coller/bell Marker to make the XIII on his upper chest. What I need: The cloak (which I can't find for the life of me.) The gun Hades (Which I will attempt to make out of Lego this weekend.) The holster on his leg (Probably to be made using cardboard and black ducttape) The tunic (which is being made by a profesional, for free, as I type. Seriously, I can hear my mom upstairs with the sewing machine. B) ) I highly doubt I will have the cloak. But that's OK. In fact, only the tunic is the major important item left. Though it'd be amazing to have a cat bomb. More on Katuscon later. -CF Quote of the Day: Camping: Nature's way of feeding mosquitoes.
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There was only one who was correct. That one will get a content block in their name tonight at around midnight my time. It will stay for a month. The winner is... *drumroll* Kinali. Congrats, you get a content block in my blog for a month! That's not why you are all here though... you want to see who I was. I was Tōshirō Hitsugaya, the unofficial debut was today, as Wal-Mart had a costume contest. So I kinda tested it to make sure it worked like it should, and it did. And now pictures! You're in my way! I told you, if you ever made Hinamori bleed, I'd kill you! Prepare to die! Go home Matsumoto! I'll take care of my enemy! Soar upon the frozen heavens! Hyōrinmaru! Bankai! Daiguren Hyōrinmaru! The will easily be more in the future, but as for now, it was fun. And I got to feel like Captain Hitsugaya when some people called me cute. >_< Other than that, people thought mine was awesome. As should you guys. Kohaku
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I've actually only seen some AMV's and read a couple blurbs, as well as talk to a friend, but I can't wait start watching "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya." It looks so cool! OK, I know a little about it, like that Haruhi wants a club for aliens and such, and there's the "normal" school problems. So, a New Year's Resolution is to watch The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya! -CF Quote of the Day: Why do you press harder on the buttons of a remote control when you know the batteries are dead?
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Question: Does anyone know how many DVD's and/or Episodes are in the first season of Fullmetal Alchemist? And where does "Conqueror of Shambala fall into play between the first and second season and the 50+ episodes. Because I might want to get this. Oh, wait, I just found this. Uh, oh. This might not work out after all. And anyone know if this is good? I already have Ready Steady Go - L'Arc-En-Ciel and Rewrite - Asian Kung-Fu Generation, so is it worth it? -CF Quote of the Day: Why is the third hand on the watch called the second hand?
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Heard the rumor that Lego is making Speed Racer sets? I had thought it was a joke at first. Presumably they will come out in time with the new film. Looks like my Anime club is going on a field Trip May 9th! -CF Quote of the Day: Give a man a match and he'll be warm for a minute. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
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So I was thinking it'd be cool if there was some holiday Anime stuff out there, and I know there is, but I was thinking of things that could be made. You know Hat and Clogs in Bleach? (the guy in the top right) Here's the holiday idea: Take his green and white stripped hat, and bring it to a point like a Santa hat with a white fluffy ball at the end. I'd totally wear that to anime club! And December cons! And maybe everywhere else too! -CF Quote of the Day: *continues meditation*
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Stuff I got at the AUSA dealer's room: Bleach Wallscroll (no room in my bedroom, but it'll look nice in a college dorm next year) Pins! (Tree Spirit (from Princess Mononoke), an AUSA 2007 pin, and Asuka (from Neon Genesis Evangelion)) A Fullmetal Alchemist shirt. (this is the back. The front has a smaller, white transmutation circle, and the sleeve has the FMA logo on it) A dragon pin from the Artists' Alley. (I also got 3 other dragons for my friends that couldn't make it) And not bought, although it came with registration, my con badge. I didn't see any music CDs at all, or I would have looked for J-pop/rock and/or a FF7 soundtrack. -CF Quote of the Day: "My other ride is a Chocobo, 'cause my airship's in the shop" -On a sticker in Artists' Alley at AUSA
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A cookie if you can guess the full question. Answer: The Eva. These kids at the Anime USA Con had a sign, "Answers, accuracy not guaranteed." They were fun to talk to for a couple minutes, including hearing the question (guess!) and answer for it. A full AUSA review coming tomorrow! -CF Quote of the Day: Free air! All you can breath! -A sign at an AUSA vendor
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Well, Katsucon was my first con, but Anime USA really gave me the con experience. (But it'd be unfair to compare the two, I went to Katsu on Sunday, AUSA on Saturday, and Saturdays are more jam-packd than Sundays.) I was there for 14.5 hours and had a blast! There were various panels, workshops, a manga library, screenings of anime and AMVs (Anime Music Videos), cosplayers, etc etc. Let me break it down for you: I arrived at 8:30 and headed to Tsubasa. It wasn't playing, so at 8:50 I headed up to registration. Long line! Oops,I should have gotten there sooner. But while waiting for friends, I met two others people in line with me, and we had a good chat. One guy had a keyblade and let me hold it while he went to his car. It was fun hosting it on my shoulder. Then we registered and checked out the Artist's alley. That was cool, and I came back later to see even more. Other highlights were the Constructing Mecha panel, the Manga library, and the Go workshop (the game "Go," it's Japanese), along with the Dealers' room and artists' alley, various anime, and a concert that night. And I can't forget the AMVs. There was also a "Top 10 Transformer's episodes" panel. The first amazing thing was the "Constructing Mecha" panel. Little did I realize that this was a Constrcting Lego Mecha panel, in which some WAMALUG guys showed of mecha MOCs and discussed the overall framework (skeleton) and connections, gears, friction, and anything essential for constructing Lego Mecha. Then they answerd questions and us Lego builders helped one noob adult figure out some Lego stuff so he could get into Lego! The Manga Library was another great idea. Don't have a panel to go to or want to chill? Get hooked on a new manga for free here! Choose a manga they have and sit down. That's all there is to it! The AMV's were so cool! I've never really stuck to it, so being "forced" to watch some was amazing. I liked it. Search for "Code Monkey AMV." That won an award and I am now a fan of the song. There were other good ones that won too, like "Nakama (Part 1)" with "Easy" by Barenaked Ladies using One Piece, and a Kingdom Hearts AMV called "What Have You Done" (song is also "What Have You Done" by Within Temptation) I didn't take pix, but if you find the official AUSA picture site, go to page 4 in the "Friday-out on the Floor" and you'll see an amazing Hollow from Bleach. He has a mirror on his chest and back to really make him look hollow! I did take pix of my goodies from the Dealers' room, but that deserves an entry of its own. I think next time I'll take my camera but take photos from a distance so I'm not an annoying fanboy. (wait. Are there fanboys? Or is that a bad thing? Alright, I didn't want to be an annoying fan.) At night, before my friends and I left at 11 o'clock, we went to the Back-On concert for a while and pumped our fists, waved our hands, etc. What a great Otaku day. Definitely made my weekend! -CF Quote of the Day: Anime: Even drugs are cheaper -(On a shirt at AUSA)
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In case I haven't mentioned it yet... I'll be at Anime USA on Saturday! It's an Anime Convention in the DC area. This year it's at Crystal City. I will be attending on Saturday with some friends. I think I'll only have about $50 spending money though, if that. At the least I'm going to try to get an FMA shirt. Other possibilities include manga/anime for a good price, J-music, the FF7 soundtrack if Omi tells me how good it it, and there's always those odds and ends that pop up (throwing star, anyone?) -CF Quote of the Day: Pneumonultramicroscopicsilicovolc-anokoniosis - A lung disease caused by breathing in particles of siliceous volcanic dust.
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I got the Transformers' Score yesterday! (As in the background music. I don't even know why they call the other thing a soundtrack, to me soundtracks have always been the background music.) Anyway, it's awesome! If I could choose one word to describe it, I'd say it's "powerful." That being said, there's your one word, and goodnight. -CF Quote of the Day: Anthrophobia - Fear of flowers. Just kidding. The Score really is amazing. There's so much to it that really brings back good memories of the movie, as well as themes for each character that aren't necessarily in the movie. I especially like the music when the Autobots land on earth. It's one piece of music I remember from the movie, because the scene is destructive and powerful yet the music is peaceful and beautiful. It really brings the movie to life in my head. Anyway, if you liked the movie, I would totally recommend the soundtrack. -CF
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Edit: Bumped to get a few more guesses before I reveal my Bankai. And cuz I got my sword. Ok, I've expressed an interest in Cosplay. Now that is becoming a reality. I am a Captain from Bleach. Which Captain? Well, that's a secret. The person to guess which one first gets their own content block in my blog for a month. There are a few limits though. One guess per person, and no editing your comment. And first person who guesses correctly wins. Division 1 Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai Division 2 Soifon Division 3 Formerly Gin Ichimaru Division 4 Retsu Unohana Division 5 Formerly Sōsuke Aizen Division 6 Byakuya Kuchiki Division 7 Sajin Komamura Division 8 Shunsui Kyōraku Division 9 Formerly Kaname Tōsen Division 10 Tōshirō Hitsugaya Division 11 Kenpachi Zaraki Division 12 Mayuri Kurotsuchi Division 13 Jūshirō Ukitake Before that, I give a teaser image: Now feel the wrath of my Bankai! Captain Kohaku
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Jack-o-lantern I carved this weekend: My friend made the Decepticon logo on his. (Awaiting pix....) Thoughts, comments, random urges to "roll out"? (Oh, the squirrel attacked it today, so I'm sad to say that it lost the piece right above the left "eye") But it's still awesome! -CF Quote of the Day: A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue.
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As you may have noticed, I changed my nav bars...again. I will also be changing my blog name soon to relate to my Neon Genesis Evangelion theme. For now my blog has a placeholder name (can you guess what it is?). (Cause Omi said in his blog to make your blog special, and mine simply says this is my blog) For those of you who don't know what Eva is, I still need to get around to making an entry on that. (and in the meantime go check it out) For those who do, I have two blog names in mind: (and those out of the loop can still help): The Instrumentality Project or Project Eva Note: the name change and nav bars are only placeholders for a few months, because I already have a new name in mind and I just need time (like Christmas break) to make the nav bars. But Eva is still awesome! If you comment, please be sure to vote on the title. -CF Quote of the Day: "The fate of destruction is the joy of rebirth"
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I'm registered for Katsucon 14, an Anime Con in February here in the DC area. (Omni Shoreham Hotel) (Past Reference) Yay! And I'll be cosplaying! (more on that later) -CF Quote of the Day: Why are our days numbered and not, say, lettered?
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I saw it again. On July 31st. (twice in one month!) My friend came over, said he hadn't seen it, so I said "Let's go!" I wore my Transformers' shirt both times. (It has the Autobots' logo (Prime's head, right?) on it, against a black shirt. $10 at Target) -CF Quote of the Day: When I get a Mew, I'm going to name it Optimus, because it can learn TRANSFORM and ROLLOUT.
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So I've been watching Tamers reruns and Savers episodes. Masaru's ideoligy sure is odd (Things like communing their hearts through their fists, and stating that whoever intterupts a man's meal is unforgivable (which seems to be the series tagline 0_o)), which makes you think you're watching sailor moon half the time. Amazingly, it turns out to get through to someone (Much to the surprise of his friends, unless they are said people). Currently on episode 46
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Transformers was awesome! Probably my #1 movie of the summer. (I want to see this again, and can't say that for Spidey 3 and Pirates 3. Although by the time I have time to see it again Harry Potter will be out and that's also on my list of things to see....) The movie was packed with action, for one. Other than that, the Transformers feel was there, especially, well, when they transformed. And now I have to use spoiler codes just in case I let something spill about details in the movie, and possibly talk about who dies in this one and who dies in the original 1986 movie and comparisons to the first episodes of the original show. Spoilers Ahead! I don't usually have favorite scenes in movies I watch, I prefer to just soak in the whole movie and enjoy it all. But for this I must say I liked the part when all the other Autobots came onto earth. The way they can change what they look like is good too. Not exactly like in the first episode, in which a probe went out and scanned planes and cars, then the Transformers got scanned by their spaceship that crash landed on earth (and then on earth they had to find energy to get off, not a cube that can transform normal technology into Transformers). But the difference was acceptable; it made things easier for the story in general and for some non-otaku watching the movie. The action sequences were amazing. The hand to hand combat is classic Transformers, and the details/graphics looked almost real. Seriously, on the topic of graphics, if you thought about looking for it, the Transformers looked like real metal running around wherever they were. Back to action, I would have liked a little more laser shooting from Ironhide (I think, the guns guy) If there were two scenes I would take out, it would be the scene where Sam's parents try to get into his room, and the part with the car dealer's grandma. On the first: I really don't like that kind of humor, it just isn't for me, and was not needed at all for the movie. Heck, they could have said something like, well, I have some ideas that are similar but more "acceptable" (but still, not acceptable at all) but I still shouldn't mention them on BZP. That scene shouldn't have come in that way (they should have changed it). Yes, there is hentai and fan service in anime, it's hard not to see some skin or a joke in anime, but Transformers has never been about that and I frown on Michael Bay (the director) for putting that scene in. Two things I didn't like: One is the parents, I just didn't like their personality/character. And although the music was awesome (not the songs, but the background music), I was disappointed that I never heard the original Transformers theme. Not even in the credits, which didn't get music but songs instead. (But I'll definitely get the background music soundtrack) More spoilers! Now, on the topic of deaths: (suggested not to read if you haven't seen the movie) In the original 1986 movie, Prime dies. He sacrifices himself and makes somebody else the leader. What a leader! Now, in this movie, with today's society and all, you can't have the good guy leader die. So Megatron dies. Well, I like that and all, and the fighting probably wouldn't have stopped if Prime died, but that was a big change from the original. Now, how Megatron dies is also interesting. Prime was going to place the cube in his chese to fuse with the All Spark. He said that he probably couldn't control it so he would sacrifice himself because it would destroy him as well as it. Problem: If there was the chance that Prime could control it, then there was the chance that Megatron could too, so what Sam did was very risky. (/stupid/not thinking) But good guys win, yay! End Spoilers I would recommend Transformers to anyone who has even a slight inkling to see it. (but one person I know said he would rather gouge his eyes out with a spoon. Too bad for him, especially since the phrase is "with a spork") I definitely want to get the score soundtrack. Although I was disappointed they didn't have the original Transformers' theme in there. (I was thinking it'd come in the credits, but no, they put in a Linkin Park song instead...) Questions, comments, complaints, praise? -CF
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Today in Anime Club we watched "Ouran Host Club" Basic story: In some anime, there is a boy surrounded by gourgeous (and fan serviced) girls. In this, it's the other way around: 1 girl surrounded by 6 (?) gourgeous boys. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «But they don't know she's a girl untill the end of the first episode She dresses as a boy to hide that she is a girl, and now has to pay the boys a large sum of money back. She does this by becoming part of their "Host Club" (at Ouran School, you see...) where they serve lots of girls. The rest of the story so far is just all the crazy situations the writers can put her in because she is acting as a boy. I found it very funny and enjoyable. What got me excited into seeing this today was when I later saw the opening theme. I've seen this one cosplay costume (from various people) and didn't have the slightest clue where it was from. Then the theme comes on and it's like "Wow! That's what it is!" and I became interested. Yeah, that's my day. -CF
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Chobits is a manga (and an Anime I haven't seen) that is good for anybody. It's made by CLAMP, so girls are sure to like it, but it is a story that is also for boys. (borrowed from an anime site) The story is simple: Humans living with robots (called Persocoms), actually not robots but androids that look just like human girls except for these two big, pointy ears (which are used to connect them to the internet and stuff). The story then goes on to deal with persocoms vs real girls and relationships, and AI (artificial intelligence) and dealing with that. The story starts with Hideki, the main character, finding Chi, a special persocom, in the trash. He is too poor to have his own com, so he'll take anything he can get. But Chi has lost all her data and memories, so Hideki pretty much has to teach her everything. (Including how to act and not to act) But that's just the beginning. As the story unfolds with this 8 volume manga, Chi learns new things, wants to make Hideki happy, and there is always conflict with real people vs persocoms. Chi, being special, is in danger too. Overall, after reading it, I can see why it has been called a manga for anybody. The sci-fi (and eye candy ) make it great for boys, and girls can like that stuff too, as well as the whole romance part. (which I enjoyed also) I don't want to give too much away, but I would recommend checking this out if you haven't already. (and if you have, feel free to say so) -CF
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Saturday 14 marked the end of the Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival, with the Japenese Street Festival. (In Japenese: Sakura Matsure=Cherry Blossom Festival) I attended, and so did other members of my Anime Club. There was lots of different booths and tents full of Japenese art, activities, food, and a whole block for Anime and Japenese Popular Culture. I attended this year, as well as last year. It was bigger than last year, and a lot more people (but there may have been something with the fact that it was raining hard last year...) The Anime section was cool, with a couple of booths selling anime and manga and other Anime merchandise. There was also a tent for Katsucon! I grabbed a flyer for Katsucon 14 for my anime club's bulletin board. A really cool part was the stage, with a great performance by J-pop band Mitsumatssu. So, with that, as well as checking out the other booths (including the Go tent), it was enjoyable. There were even cosplayers there! I guess I'll have to dress up for next year! Did you see me there? I was wearing my NERV shirt (from Neon Genesis Evangelion) -CF
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Everyone posts lyrics. Well, I'm posting Translated lyrics(from Japan). Beat that. ORANGE RANGE - *~Asterisk~ The light of the stars in the night sky when gazing up The ancient feelings, wishes pass the ages, it reaches without fading color Someone's cries that is reflected in the sparkling eyes Emotions on the wind, wishes on the moon, we continue to live as long as we have power, even today Even our feelings will some day continue to light in someone's heart like that star 1, 2, the sound of bells echo into the heart, vast and deep The drops of stars like a story, drawing a thin rail within that Periods move along with time, the falling stars silently move Close your eyes and listen carefully Good Bye The black and white photos filling the skies, the streaming scarf, the white breath Wanting to get close as much as I can, run up to that over look Taking out the heavy telescope, the star dust that pours out the lense The time that time was stolen away, the romance that goes past ages Emit the light, don't lose now, until it reaches someone past time The honorable light is past here in the story we make with you The light of the stars in the night sky when gazing up The ancient feelings, wishes pass the ages, it reaches without fading color Someone's cries that is reflected in the sparkling eyes Emotions on the wind, wishes on the moon, we continue to live as long as we have power, even today Even our feelings will some day continue to light in someone's heart like that star The small light, big light that cried at birth met past time and space All the light became one and the story that is created Like constellations that are connected by dots, I wish we can draw a pretty picture for someone Look up, see, the diamonds in the winter The gentle movement of the river of heaven (milky way), you can regain your courage soon Emit the light, don't lose now, until it reaches someone past time The honorable light is past here in the story we make with you The light of the stars in the night sky when gazing up The ancient feelings, wishes pass the ages, it reaches without fading color Someone's cries that is reflected in the sparkling eyes Emotions on the wind, wishes on the moon, we continue to live as long as we have power, even today Even our feelings will some day continue to light in someone's heart like that star There's only one sky that is endlessly wide Yes, accross the sea, the breath was is born now, the life that is ended now The star shines like a goddess It continues long, repeats, in the four seasons A moment is fine, a little is fine, engraving my emotions Just endlessly, across time, it starts to shine The story continuesi n our hearts That you of that day will sometime ride ride the night train The light of the stars in the night sky when gazing up The ancient feelings, wishes pass the ages, it reaches without fading color Someone's cries that is reflected in the sparkling eyes Emotions on the wind, wishes on the moon, we continue to live as long as we have power, even today Even our feelings will some day continue to shine in someone's heart like that star Continue to shine like that star Kohaku
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I'm posting this mainly cuz Slota wanted me too, and because Hanatarou has become my 5th favorite Bleach character. But, before I start, let us all laugh at the company that made the firewall that is on Slota's laptop. After talking to him I found out my Blog is blocked(partially) on his laptop. The reason, Video Games. Since when did Firewall companies start blocking individual BZP Blogs? And the awesome Blog of a Blog Assistant for that matter. Oh well, some companies are evil like that, like my schools firewall service which blocks all of BZP. Anyway on to the second point of this entry. More Lyrics! This time in dual language mode! I didn't translate it so don't blame me if it is kind of confusing. Note: Shinigami = Soul Reaper. Hanatarou desu yasashii shinigami datte hontou wa iru no desu kowakunai shinigami de kitai hazure desuka? (dakedo) shindemo kizutsuiteru shindemo shinikakeru sonna anata iru kagiri anoyo de ikitemasu * tsukareta toki, kanashimi ni kureteru toki wa boku wo omoi dashimashou taishita koto dekinai kamo shirenai kedo yasashii shinigami mo iru koto wo shitte kuretara ureshii na toboketa shinigami datte hontou wa iru no desu iyasareru shinigami mo motetari suru no desu (dakedo) sonouchi daikatsuyaku suru yotei nano desu sonna kitai aru kagiri ganbatte ikitemasu tsukareta toki, kanashimi ni kureteru toki wa boku wo omoi dashimashou motto shitteru image kamo shirenai kedo shinjita koto no tame okite sae yabuchattari suru no desu * repeat I am Hanatarou There are kind shinigamis as well Are not scary shinigamis something you didn't expect? (but) You're injured after you died, you're half dead after you died As long as someone like you is around, I will live in the other world * The times you are tired or drowning yourself in sorrows Think about me Although, I probably cannot do much I would be happy if you learn that there are kind shinigami as well There are air headed shinigamis as well Sometimes even soothing shinigamis are popular (but) Sooner or later, I plan to make a big scene As long as I have hopes like that, I can work hard to live The times you are tired or drowning yourself in sorrows Think about me Maybe you have an image you know more, but For what I believe in, I will break even the rules * repeat Kohaku
