My Entry To Matt Hunt's #RumorMe2018

This is actually about a game on Twitter that I only saw today (talk about being late about this kind of Toku-related gimmick, albeit done by fans). And since I've been writing my own Sentai series since the start of 2018, even though I planned the story at around 2017, I decided to join the game.

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Utsuwa Sentai Seitenger (器戦隊サイテナイー; Vessel Squadron Sacred Heaven Ranger)

Story: For 5,000 years, the Priestess of Life, along with five chosen warriors armed with the powers of the Heavenly Spirit Guardians had been defending the Realm of the Hundred Heavens from the Tareans. After getting banished into the Tareus Dimension with no chance to escape because of the Five Tarean Seals placed in five different worlds within the realm, the chosen Vessels and the Priestess' succeeding power incarnations continued to protect everything. But an innocent child's prank caused one of the Tarean Seals placed on Earth to break. Now armed with even more power, the Tareans were determined to continue their longtime plan to take over the realm.

The only people powerful enough to stop them were the currently chosen Vessels of the Heavenly Spirit Guardians' Powers, the Seitengers. With their destiny already foretold since the ancient times, these chosen youths were given the task great enough to either break them or strengthen them at the end of it all. Now the fate of the Realm of the Hundred Heavens lies on their hands!

The earliest full-length fantasy story I've ever written, but never got to finish until now. Even so, I still don't want to let this go. For me to remember that, I'm posting these character pics compiled for now. 😄😄

【Episode Comment】 Seishun Tantei Haruya Episode 1

Instead of continuing to watch KR Kuuga, I ended up watching a different Japanese series. Probably the effect of watching Tamamori Yuta in Ikemen Desu Ne. 😄😄 Should I be happy with that?

Anyway, this pic was from the first episode of Seishun Tantei Haruya. I do love watching crime/detective-themed shows, but most of those that I've watching are Japanese animes (Detective Conan, everyone?). I only watched a few shows that has this theme. One example is Signal (the original Korean version and also the Japanese version). Another is The Young Kindaichi's New Case Files.

In any case, I decided that I'll continue watching this series since I like how the first episode turned out, so let's see what will happen and what will occur in Haruya's next cases. 😄😄

A story banner I made for Flower Heart Chronicles even though I haven't started writing this yet. Anyway, the story will be a fantasy-romance and set in Cloud Dimensionーthe very same realm where the Earth's Power Casters originated. But even though it will be set in the same realm, the race of characters here will not be called Power Casters. I still need to figure out that part, though.

【Episode Comment】 Kamen Rider Kuuga Episode 2 - Transformation

So two nights ago, I was able to continue watching Kuuga and I decided not to continue watching the next episode unless I put this comment I have for this episode first. Yup, I know. A little silly. But hey, I do want to be dedicated in putting up comments so... here I go. And yes, it'll be a short one again since I don't want to go into the little details. 😄😄

So at this point, Godai finally achieved a full transformation to Kuuga instead of just a white, almost hornless warrior. The photo above proved it. His dedication in protecting everyone and fighting to do so was questioned here, as it appeared that this could be one reason why he couldn't achieve a full transformation yet similar to the warrior in his vision. I don't know if I should be glad with that police (sorry, I forgot the name of that guy again) that he made Godai think about dedication or not. Anyway, at least Godai finally found his resolve to fight and that led him to access Kuuga's powers through the belt that went inside him.

This is the YA romance series that I've planned writing near the end of my college years. I've already written three of these stories. The first one was already published, the second one was to be published (though I'm not really sure when) and the third is for revision. I'm still aiming to finish all twelve, though. 😄😄

Hikari/Kagura (ToQger): No Matter What

Changes will happen between you and me. But always remember that I'll stay with you no matter what... ~ Florence Joyce

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Only a heavy sigh escaped Kagura's mouth as she continued watching Hikari having another argument with Right. Reasoning with someone as active as Right seemed to be a daily chore for Hikari since they were kids. Her friend should've known that for a long time now.

In a while, she ended up smiling at the sight. Ten years had passed and their ToQger days might be over (at least, until they were needed to help the Rainbow Line again). But it seemed that things hadn't changed at all. At least, on the way they treated each other.

Then again, who was she lying to? Of course, something had changed. In those 10 years that passed, after all those adventures they experienced, she knew in her heart that something had changed. Kagura saw that as she looked at Tokacchi and Mio who might have been debating at the moment. But on a closer look at their relationship, one could see how obvious the changes were.

【Episode Comment】 Kamen Rider Kuuga Episode 1 - Revival

So last night (or it's better to say past midnight), I ended up watching Kuuga's first episode for some reason. And I did it without forwarding the episodes. I always had that habit when I'm watching a certain series. Anyway, I like the start. And that fight scene between Kuuga and the Spider Gurongi on the helicopter turned out to be longer than I thought. This pic was a part of the fight scene before the one on the helicopter. Godai's transformation as Kuuga isn't full yet in this episode and I'm kind of wondering about the visions he kept seeing with regards to Kuuga, though.

I'm only at the first episode so I can't comment much at the moment. One thing I need to do for nowーkeep watching the rest of the episodes and hopefully, give a comment on each episode once I'm done watching. Even if it's just a short one. 😄😄

Respect

This is seriously one powerful word, if you ask me.

But how far can this word go when the person you still respect do something that will make you doubt if it was still the right thing to do?

I'm a courteous person. I was raised that way even though honestly, at times, I could feel that that person wasn't someone deserving to have or receive such admiration. But I think I would be called a bad or even a terrible person if the person I was talking about in which I'm slowly losing respect to was my father.

Latest Post # 3

Yes, I know. I'm suppose to post about the second part of my previous blog entry but I decided against it. Especially when I just heard Chanyeol's version of the Japanese song "One More Time, One More Chance". And to think I just found out that he just covered it.

Believe me, I played it for countless times today for some reason. And tonight, I think I was able to figure out that reason.

My Nonsense Rants 😥

Okay. I know I haven't been posting anything here in a long while before those Latest Posts. Believe me, I've been wanting to post a lot of things. But blame my katamaran (laziness) for that. That's the only plausible excuse I could come up with. Not to mention emotional issues actually didn't want me to post anything here without being labeled maarte or anything like that.

Yes, I'm posting those terms in Filipino only because I'm still feeling lazy to even do anything. Not to mention, I really felt it that way.

Latest Post # 2

Okay. I really want to hit my head now. For real.

I suddenly had the urge to look up for articles available about the Korean dubbed version of Shuriken Sentai Ninninger titled Power Rangers Ninja Force. Well, the reason for me to do that was to check on certain changes they did to the characters' names and even their arsenals.

Unfortunately, I never found any reliable source. And that bummed me, for real.

What's Up?

I know. There haven't been much of an update on this blog over the past weeks. I'm too ashamed to even apologize. But I'm still going to apologize. This blog might not have that many readers, and to be honest, I have a lot of plans for this. Unfortunately, either laziness or being forgetful would be the major reasons I have.

It's Monday morning here in the Philippines as I type this entry down (Time check: 1:59 AM). I'm currently listening to a Chinese song and just joined another IG challenge. Well, the last one was done three days ago. Remember #daretoshareIGchallenge? It's that one.

Now I've joined the 2018 edition of that IG challenge that has the same hosts as last year. 

Oh, yeah. Here's another update about me. I created another Instagram account. This time, I turned it to an Instagram page. Feel free to visit it if you want to.

Just A Thought

Originally posted in my FB account:

Nakaka-miss din palang makipag-usap sa mga makukulit kong online friends dito sa FB. Ngayon ko lang na-realize. Hehe! Umabot talaga ako sa point na sinabi ko sa sarili kong puro ka-toxic-an na lang ang makikita ko sa FB kaya wala nang dahilan para bumisita pa ako rito. 'Tapos 'yong tungkol pa sa mga bagong patakaran sa publishing na hindi ko alam kung para saan. Siguro nga, wala akong kakayahan para makipagsabayan sa kanila, na sundin down to the letter ang mga requirements na alam kong mahihirapan akong kunin kahit sabihin pang para naman sa kagustuhan kong maging writer. But up to now, I'm truly writing on my own pace. Nakita ko na ng ilang beses ang resulta ng pagpipilit at pagmamadali kong may matapos na isulat. And trust me, mas naging mahirap sa akin na tanggapin ang resulta at ayoko na ng ganoon.

Ano'ng point ng post kong ito?

Hindi ko rin alam. 😂😂

Basta ang alam ko lang, na-miss kitang kadaldalan dito sa FB, Sharmaine Light. 'Tapos nakakausap ko na rin nang madalas si Joanna Cross at paminsan-minsan din si Geruzalyn Azel Langres kahit may palagay akong nangyayari lang iyon kasi ako ang nag-i-initiate ng conversation dahil itina-tag ko sila.

May mga dahilan pa para hindi ko talikuran ang FB at writing world. Ilan lang sila sa mga rason kong iyon.

P.S.: Hindi ako nagda-drama dito, ha? Feel ko lang mag-post ng mahabang FB status. 😂😂

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Teka. May nakalimutan pala akong idagdag dito. Kaya lang, nag-aalangan ako kasi kahit siya na 'yong nag-i-initiate ng conversation sa FB, minsan nagagawa ko talagang dedmahin. Sorry. Pero thank you pa rin Christian Celestial Presentacion kasi napagitiyagaan mo pa rin akong kausapin dito sa FB kahit madalas sa hindi, ganoon ang nangyayari. Thank you talaga.

20 Random Facts About Me

Originally posted in my FB account last October 22, 2014

Wala pong nag-tag sa akin pero feel ko lang po talagang makiuso dahil bigla akong nagkainteres maglagay ng ganito sa FB ko at pati na rin sa Tumblr account ko. Hehe! Although noon pa ito nauso. I think 2 months ago pa.

At dahil wala na akong mai-post na medyo matino, ito na lang muna.

1 – Certified Baguio girl ako. I was born and raised here at dito pa rin ako nakatira hanggang ngayon.

2 – Forever favorite ko na sina Edogawa Conan at Hattori Heiji. Hindi sila nawawala sa list ng favorite anime characters ko of all time. Silang dalawa ang number one doon, kumbaga.

3 – Mahilig akong mag-walkathon mula bahay papunta sa town proper ng Baguio na kadalasan ay inaabot ng 40-45 minutes. Iyon ay kahit na may available na jeep sa area namin, maliban na lang kapag umuulan. Kaya natatawag akong kabayo dahil doon, eh. Isa pa, masyado raw akong mabilis maglakad.

4 – NBSB? Certified iyan at the age of 23 (as of this post). Kaya nga siguro ibinubugaw na ako ng Mama ko’t mga kapatid ko na mag-boyfriend na raw ako. Wala nga lang yatang magkamaling ligawan ako o takot lang sila sa akin. Haha!

5 – Iyong kapeng tinitimpla ko ng umaga, umaabot pa hanggang hapunan bago ko tuluyang maubos.

6 – Hindi ako lumalabas ng bahay at aalis na hindi nakasuot ng anything na long-sleeved. Kahit summer, laging ganoon.

7 – Nagme-make up lang ako kapag may importanteng okasyon–meaning kapag graduation o ‘di kaya ay may acquaintance party at ball sa school.

8 – All-time crush ko sina Yuu Shirota at Yunho ng TVXQ. O, walang kokontra!

9 – Favorite pocketbook (unofficial) series ko ay ang Tennis Knights ni Marione Ashley. Wala pa rin ba si Enzo hanggang ngayon, Miss MA?

10 – I’m an anime fanfiction writer lalo na kapag tinotopak ang takbo ng utak ko. All time favorite anime na sinusulatan ko ng fanfic? P.O.T. Alam n’yo naman na siguro kung anong anime ‘yan, ‘di ba?

11 – Fan ako ng mga mahou shoujo-themed anime pero pili lang ang pinapanood ko sa mga iyon. Iilan lang kasi ang talagang nakakuha ng interes ko, eh.

12 – Nakalimang returned na ako ng MS from two different publishing houses. Pero hanggang ngayon, trying hard pa rin akong magsulat at magpasa n’on. Try and try until you succeed nga, ‘di ba?

(10/22/14 As of this date, may approved na rin akong MS, sa wakas!)

13 – Mas gusto kong nagpupunta ng simbahan kada Sabado. Mas tahimik ang pagdarasal ko kapag ganoon.

14 – Takot ako sa palaka. Hindi ko alam kung bakit pero hindi naman iyon maiko-consider na phobia, right? Basta takot lang ako.

15 – I’m more into listening ballads kahit na anong language pa iyan. Six languages lang naman ng mga ballad songs ang pinapakinggan ko so far (Japanese, Korean, English, Taiwanese/Chinese, Thai, and Tagalog). Mas nakokondisyon ko ang utak ko kapag nakakarinig ako ng ballads and classics.

16 – I like watching Super Sentai Series (which was the Japanese version of Power Rangers). Pero nag-umpisa lang naman iyon nang bigla kong maisipang mag-research tungkol kay Hiroki Aiba. Dalawa pa lang na series ang nakokompleto kong panoorin.

17 – I like chicken macaroni salad. Kaya nga madalas na iyon ang nire-request ko sa Mama ko kapag may okasyon, lalo na sa birthday ko.

18 – Hindi nawawala sa playlist ko ang kantang “A Perfect Christmas” by Jose Mari Chan at “Christmas Eve” by Celine Dion kahit wala pang Christmas season. ‘Kakaloka lang.

19 – Hindi pa ako nakakasakay sa tren at eroplano, at all. As in never pa in my entire life. Barko… nasakyan ko naman na iyon nang minsang magbakasyon ako sa Antique at Mindoro.

20 – Hindi ako marunong lumangoy, whatever they do. Hanggang lubog at babad lang ang kaya kong gawin kapag nasa swimming pool ako o ‘di kaya’y nasa beach.

Hyde/Eri (Goseiger): The Longing Remains

As the night wind howls, the longing I had in my heart remains. Hoping that it'll reach you, wherever you are right now... ~ Florence Joyce

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They've all chosen different paths in order to grow and learn even more after the last battle. Of course, it was sad that they had to be separated when, for a long time, they managed to work and stay together in order to protect the world. But they chose to do this.

For their sakes as still learning Gosei Angels.

But at times, for Eri, she couldn't help yearning for those wonderful times that she was with her friends. After all her appointments with her patients and she was left alone, her mind would always be directed to those parts of her memories. She was smiling in nostalgia as she would do so. And yet, even with that, something still felt off.

the last sky of the earth 51 - knight's scene: conference

BACK AT the mansion, mararamdaman naman ang tensyon sa paligid--lalo na sa loob ng conference room na west wing niyon. For what reason?

Because for the first time since the attack, nagtipon-tipon ang mga importanteng miyembro ng Shrouded Flowers minus the Shinomiya sisters Mari and Kourin. In fact, iyon ang talagang sinamantala ng mga miyembrong dumalo dahil na rin sa isang rason--the issue had something to do with what the princess had truly feared since that night. As for Mari's absence, pinagtuunan nito ng agarang pansin ang isang isyu na may kinalaman pa rin sa pag-atake. But the international actress had to go to Japan for that. May permiso naman nito ang conference na iyon kaya walang problema rito kung magkaroon ng ganoong meeting na kumpleto ang 12 Knights at naroon din ang presensiya ng clan leaders ng Shrouded Flowers.

In addition to that, Daryll and Shingo were also present for a very important reason--it was actually the two of them who asked Mari's permission to organize an important meeting such as that.

"I'm glad I still get to see you again, Daryll," nakangiting bati ni Kenji Azuraya--ang leader ng Azuraya clan--na nakaupo na sa puwestong nakalaan para sa kanya kasama ang kapatid na si Arisa. "Ang akala ko ay tuluyan ka nang nagpahuli sa mga iyon."

ETB Book 2 New Characters

The Four Families

*Shinomiya Clan: The Noble Sky*

JUN NISHIKAWA (Yamada Yuki) - Shiro Nishikawa's younger brother who was in a statis since the attack at the Shinomiya mansion in Kyoto and Yasha Wilford's best friend. He was given the codename "Tellurian Shadow". Since Book 1, he made an appearance at gaya na rin ng sinabi ni Shiro, si Jun ang isa sa mga susi para magbalik ang mga nawawalang alaala ni Yasha. But then it was also discovered that he holds the key to determining Shingo Yanai and Yousuke Raisaki's lineage. Siya ang nagsilbing shadow guardian ni Shingo mula nang maka-recover siya mula sa pagkaka-comatosed niya. Nag-training siya sa ilalim ng pangangasiwa ni Takaharu Kousaka nang magawa na niyang maka-recover. Sa kabila ng delikadong daan na tinahak ng kapatid niya, nanatili pa rin siyang tapat sa paglilingkod sa prinsesa ng Shinomiya clan at hindi niya ito kailanman sinisi sa pagkamatay ni Shiro. In the outside world, he is known as a famous professional photographer and would usually work with his best friend.

ETB Book 2 Returning Characters

The Four Families

*Shinomiya Clan: The Noble Sky*

KOURIN SHINOMIYA (Morita Suzuka) - The "Last Sky" and the current (not to mention the youngest) leader of the Shinomiya clan. After the hunt and battle they had with the Dark Rose, she is able to live her life again using her real name, thus revealing to the world about her survival from the Shinomiya mansion attack in Kyoto a few years before. She proceeded to live her life as a normal college student with Seiichi Yasuhara by her side and still good friends with Raiden Wilford even after rejecting his romantic affection to her. But her normal life soon changed upon learning from Raiden that the Yasunaga clan will finally forsake their isolation in order to destroy the Black Thorns — which was another event that was mention in one of Hitoshi Shinomiya's prophecies. Aside from that, she had to do everything to learn the truth about her brother's death upon meeting Yousuke Raisaki — a young and talented swordsman who bears a striking resemblance to her dead brother! Aside from being a talented leader, she is also an expert in swordsmanship and sharpshooting in spite of her young age. Nanami Miyuzaki later helps her in polishing her sword skills while Takaharu Kousaka became her sharpshooting training. She first learned swordsmanship from her dead older brother when she was four years old. At the age of 9, Mari conveyed a unique way of sharpshooting to her that actually aims her target's wrists, ankles, and the side of the neck, no matter how fast the target moves to avoid her bullets in order to easily disable her target's movements.

The Sunday Currently # 23

Yup. And I just realized as I typed this down that today is Sunday. Just great.

Anyway, no mentions of how long has it been since I wrote something like this because honestly speaking, I don't want to know at all. Any updates from me? You could say that there's a lot for me to mention. But I think I'll mention that some other time.

Right now, on to the real Sunday Currently content of this post, shall we?

This Sunday, I'm currently:

Mirui's Hyacinth: Smile At Me - Chapter 11 (Final)

MULI ay sumemplang si Mirui sa pagla-land niya habang isinasagawa ang triple twist na parte ng kanyang routine para sa ice skating competition na sasalihan niya. Kasalukuyan siyang naroon sa ice skating school ng kanyang ina at nagsasanay. Pero paano niya magagawa ng maayos ang routine na ipe-perform kung ganito namang pati ang simpleng triple twist, hindi pa niya magawa ng tama?

Pinilit niyang umayos ng tayo kahit medyo masakit na ang balakang dahil sa ilang ulit na pagkakamali sa landing niya. But this time, instead of continuing to perfect her routine, she felt drained as she crouched in the middle of the skating rink. Hindi na niya alintana ang lamig na nararamdaman. Ang tanging nais lang niyang gawin ay umiyak. Nothing around her seemed to go the way she wanted to anymore. Nahihirapan na siya.

Ganito ba talaga kalaki ang epekto ng mga sinabi ni Theron sa kanya? Kahit hanggang sa training ay naaalala pa rin niya ito. Sumasagi kasi sa isipan niya ang panahong nag-ice skating silang dalawa ng binata noon. She remembered his warm hands firmly gripping hers as he held on as if his life depended on her. Kahit madalas itong madulas dahil hindi nito maibalanse ang katawan sa ibabaw ng rink, naroon pa rin ang kasiyahan sa kanyang puso dahil nakasama niya itong gawin ang isang bagay na mahal na mahal niya bukod sa musika.

But she would never have that kind of moment with him again. Mukhang malabo na talaga. At mukhang wala na rin siyang dapat asahan.

Mother's Day Thought

So tomorrow, it's going to be Mother's Day here. And perhaps, all over the world. I know. Most of us will definitely do something to make that day special to our beloved mothers. In my case, I could only offer words of love and comfort as things these past months didn't go so well for all of us. Most especially for her.

I don't know if they will be enough. But I could still hope it will help. No matter how hard it is for me right now, it will always be my mom whom I'm going to run to when things would get worse. But it didn't come to that point just yet.

Mirui's Hyacinth: Smile At Me - Chapter 10

PAGPASOK na pagpasok ni Theron sa kuwarto niya nang makauwi na siya sa mansyon ng mga Monterossa ay galit na inihagis niya ang mga gamit na dala. Pinagsisipa niya ang dingding at sinuntok din iyon nang hindi pa siya makuntento. Wala na siyang pakialam sa sakit na nararamdaman dahil mas nangingibabaw ang sakit sa kanyang puso.

Sa lahat ng katangahang nagawa sa buong buhay niya, ito na yata ang isang bagay na wala nang kapatawaran. Hindi siya makapaniwalang nasabi niya ang mga salitang iyn kay Mirui. Of all people na pasasakitan niya nang ganoon, bakit ang babaeng mahal pa niya?

"I'm sorry, Mirui... I'm so sorry..." umiiyak at puno ng pait na bulong niya habang patuloy sa pagsuntok sa dingding. Mayamaya pa ay nanghihinang napasandal siya roon at tila nauupos na kandilang napaupo sa sahig.

Hindi lang naman niya gustong masira ang relasyong inilihim ng dalaga sa kanya kay Lexus. Kaya niya nagawa iyon. Isa pa, binalaan na siya ng ina ni Mirui. Pero alam niyang nangsisinungaling lang siya kapag itinanggi niyang tama ang ginawa niyang pagtataboy sa dalaga.

Mirui's Hyacinth: Smile At Me - Chapter 9

HINDI mapunit ang ngiting nakapaskil sa mga labi ni Theron habang kasalukuyang nagpapatugtog ng gitara sa silid niya. Ilang araw na rin siyang ganoon at talaga namang nakakapanibago, lalo na sa mga kasamahan niya sa Falcon Knights. Bagaman ilang beses na siyang kinukulit ng mga ito, lalo na nina Selwyn at Errol, hindi siya nagsasabi ng kahit ano.

Ano naman kasi ang sasabihin niya sa mga ito? Maging siya ay hindi maipaliwanag sa sarili ang kasiyahang lumulukob sa kanya hanggang sa mga sandaling iyon. Who would've thought he would come close to being with Mirui like that? Nararamdaman pa rin niya ang init at lambot ng palad nito dahil sa ginawa nitong paghawak sa kamay niya noong isang araw.

It was just a simple gesture, but the effect it gave to his heart was colossal. Hindi nga niya alam kung paano pa nagawang umakto nang normal sa harap ng dalaga sa kabila niyon. Hindi rin niya alam kung bakit ganoon ang epekto ng pagdadaop ng mga palad nila sa kanya. Hindi naman iyon ang unang pagkakataong nangyari ang bagay na iyon.

Maybe because Theron could feel that there was something different with the way Mirui held his hand at the time. It was as if... she was trying to convey something to him. At least, iyon ang pakiramdam niya. Ipinagpatuloy na lang niya ang pagtugtog ng gitara nang hindi magawang hanapan ng paliwanag ang pakiramdam niyang iyon.

...and I just started doing it...

Okay. You might be wondering what the heck am I talking about it. But hey, that's why I'm writing this now, right?

Right.

As I typed these words down, I'm watching reaction videos about Marcelito Pomoy's version of "The Prayer" featured live on Wish 107.5 Bus. Honestly, watching most of them were hilarious and enjoyable. And then there's the episodes of Hana Nochi Hare.

Mirui's Hyacinth: Smile At Me - Chapter 8

"IT'S RARE to see you up here practicing."

Natigil sa pagtugtog ng gitara si Mirui nang marinig iyon. Kasabay niyon ay ang awtomatikong pagbilis ng tibok ng kanyang puso nang malingunan kung sino iyon. Naroon siya sa rooftop ng building ng College of Arts para mag-unwind sa pamamagitan ng pagtugtog ng gitara.

"Kailangan ko rin naman ng change of atmosphere, 'no? Masama ba 'yon?" Kapagkuwan ay napayuko siya nang hindi niya magawang tagalan ang tinging iginagawad ni Theron sa kanya.

Naramdaman pa niya ang pag-upo nito sa tabi niya. Ilang sandali pa ay naramdaman niya na may ipinandong na naman ito sa kanya. Nang tingnan niya iyon ay nakita niya ang varsity jacket nito, dahilan upang mapatingin naman siya sa binata.

Chiaki/Kotoha AU (Shinkenger): The End Of All Waiting

"This is the end of all waiting and now it's my new beginning. It's because you have loved me this way..." ㅡ Paraphrased lyrics from "Inside My Heart" by Frencheska Farr

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[Chiaki]

Seriously speaking, of all the craziness I could think of, why does it have to be pranking Kotoha like this? Okay, she had no idea that it was me. But actually allowing those little notes to land inside her bag every time I see her on the neighborhood through my affinity with the wood element, I was starting to think that it might have scared her.

I wasn't like this before, especially when it comes to girls. Mind you, I could really charm any girl I want. Or maybe I was the only one thinking that way.

But Kotoha was someone different. Someone I chose to risk my life with, if I had to.

Mirui's Hyacinth: Smile At Me - Chapter 7

"MUKHANG may magandang nangyari, ah."

Agad na napatigil sa pag-eensayo sa ice skating rink si Mirui at nilingon ang pinagmulan ng tinig na iyon. Nakita niya si Yunara Limietta--o Yuna sa karamihan--na palapit sa kinatatayuan niya. Ice skater din ito katulad niya at isa sa labing-dalawang miyembro ng Imperial Flowers.

Naroon sila sa ice skating rink sa loob ng isang malaking building na pag-aari ng kanyang ama na ipinatayo nito noong nililigawan pa lang nito ang Mama niya. Iyon na rin ang ginamit na training ground ng mga aspiring ice skaters, specifically figure skaters, nang magdesisyon ang Mama niya na magretiro sa pagiging figure skater at maging skating coach habang nagpapalakad sa ice skating school na iyon.

"Halata ba?" tanong niya nang tuluyan na itong makalapit.

Mirui's Hyacinth: Smile At Me - Chapter 6

"HANGGANG kailan mo ba ako planong kaladkarin sa kung saan, ha?"

Pero walang nakuhang anumang tugon si Mirui sa tanong niyang iyon kay Theron na hawak-hawak pa rin ang kamay niya. Kahit naman gusto niyang hilain ang kamay niya mula sa binata, nakapagtatakang tila nawalan siya ng lakas na gawin iyon. Not to mention, she actually liked the feeling of holding Theron's hand like that, as if it was the right thing to feel.

Basta ang alam niya, ang dami na niyang kakaibang nararamdaman sa simpleng pagdadaop lang ng mga palad nila. It started since the day they finally settled the issue between them. Iyon ay kung may isyu nga ba talaga silang matatawag.

Hinayaan na lang niya ito na dalhin siya sa kung saan—na naisip na niya for who knows how many times. Hindi na naman kasi siya kinikibo ng lalaking ito kapag tinatanong niya ito at mukhang wala rin talaga itong plano na kibuin siya hanggang hindi nila nararating ang lugar na pagdadalhan nito sa kanya.

Marvelous/Ahim (Gokaiger): Choosing To Be With You

I'm choosing to be with you no matter what people say and not even heaven and hell can stop me about it... ~ Florence Joyce

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When Ahim chose to be a space pirate, she was well aware of the dangerous risks that goes with it. Especially since they were fighting the Zangyack who were the universe's greatest enemy at the time. Those people took a lot from her and not even the enemy's death could dissipate the pain she felt from losing them.

Over time, she was able to finally avenge her parents' deaths and the destruction of her home planet from the one who destroyed them. Thanks to her friends' helpーand most of all, Marvelous. At the time, she was determined to take on Zatsurigu all alone. But Marvelous convinced her otherwise. He reminded her of the reason why she joined the space pirates in the first place.

But that was a long time ago.

Mirui's Hyacinth: Smile At Me

"UY, MIRUI! Ang ganda ng performance mo kanina. Grabe! The best!"

Napailing na lang si Mirui sa reaction na iyon ni Miette habang tinutulungan sina Kresna, Guia, at Yuna sa pag-aayos ng mga equipment na ginamit nila para sa performance niyang iyon for the kids sa orphanage na pinuntahan nila. It was actually an orphanage na mina-manage ng president ng Alexandrite University. Kaya wala namang kaso sa kanya na isa siya sa mga nag-perform doon.

And she was glad that she did fairly well sa performance niya nang gabing iyon.

"Mukhang inaantok ka na yata, Miette. Kung ako sa iyo, umuwi ka na at nang diretso ka nang makatulog," aniya at saka ipinagpatuloy ang pagtulong sa pag-aayos.

The Sunday Currently # 22

So for the past week, I haven't been able to properly write anything aside from Tweets and IG captions. That means I haven't been able to write one-shots for the #365OneshotStoryChallenge2018. Man, where have my inspiration and writing muse gone to? I was even enthusiastic while I was planning and had started writing these one-shots.

In any case, let's start with this entry once again for this week, shall we?

So this Sunday, I'm currently:

Mirui's Hyacinth: Smile At Me - Chapter 4

"THIS... can't be happening," usal ni Mirui sa kabila ng shock—hindi lang gulat—na naramdaman niya nang tumambad sa kanya ang isang pamilyar na bulto kahit na nakatalikod ito pagbukas niya ng pinto papunta sa rooftop. Kung alam lang niya na ito pala ang sasalubong sa kanya, kanina pa siguro siya umalis at kinalimutan ang lahat.

But Lexus asked her a favor—which was something he rarely does. Yes, he gave orders in which most of them turned out to be petty ones dahil gusto lang nitong maglambing sa kanya. At dahil sa taglay niyang tagong kabaitan, hayun at pinagbibigyan na lang niya ito. Chika lang niya ang sinasabi niyang inis na nararamdaman kapag nag-uutos si Lexus sa kanya. Ganoon lang talaga silang dalawa from the start.

Kaya naman nang sabihin nito sa kanya na pabor ang hinihingi nito, aminado talagang natigilan siya nang maramdaman niyang seryoso si Lexus doon. All the more reason kung bakit hindi niya ito tinanggihan kahit nagtataka siya kung bakit gusto siyang ipakausap sa isang estranghero. And as it turned out, hindi pala estranghero ang nag-aabang sa kanya sa rooftop na iyon.

It was no wonder kung bakit mukhang madaling napapayag si Lexus. But why would this guy talk to her, anyway?

The Sunday Currently # 21

This is me again for another Sunday Currently blog post! Well, at least I'm trying to keep up from all of those Sundays that I never got to post something like this. There were a lot of that last year, you know.

In any case, let's start!

So this Sunday, I'm currently...

It's Been A While

So here we go again!

Yes, I know, it's been a while since I've done this. I'm not sure if what I putting here was worth talking about. But they are my thoughts at the moment. Right now, I just want to put them here, no matter how short they might be.

I couldn't put a Twitter thread of the Sunday Currently entry's Saturday version so let's do it this way. Anyway, at least for this Saturday.

Mirui's Hyacinth: Smile At Me - Chapter 3

"SERIOUSLY speaking, ano ba'ng meron sa akin at wala yatang sandali na iniiwasan mo ako, ha?" lakas-loob na bungad ni Mirui nang marating na nila ni Theron ang rooftop dahil sa pagsunod na ginawa niya rito.

Pambihira! Ganoon talaga kabilis maglakad ang ugok na ito? Hayun nga at humahangos lang naman siya nang marating niya ang rooftop. At naturingan pa siyang nag-e-exercise sa lagay na iyan dahil na rin sa training niya sa ice skating.

"Bakit mo ako sinundan dito?" walang emosyong tanong ni Theron sa kanya na lalo lang nagpalala sa inis na nararamdaman niya.

Hanggang kailan ba niya mararanasan ang ganitong treatment mula sa lalaking ito?

Yamato/Sela (Zyuohger): Start Over Just Once More

"I really wish I could take back everything and start over just once more..." ~Just Lose It (Hurts So Much), Pets Tseng

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Staring out of the window wouldn't help, but it had been Sela's habit for quite some time now. It was raining at the moment and the droplets seemed louder than ever as each of it fell to the roof and to the dry ground. Yes, she knew that doing this would never help her at all.

But it was just her way of reminiscing things. Of recalling moments that should've made her life a little meaningful than before.

And yet...

The Sunday Currently #20

So while everyone (or not) are hyped up about the coronation night for #BbPilipinas2018, I decided to do this instead while still contemplating on how to finish the scheduled one-shot for today. So let's start, shall we?

So currently, I'm:

Mirui's Hyacinth: Smile At Me - Chapter 2

"HAPON na hapon, highblood ka na naman," puna ni Lexus kay Mirui pagkauwi niya sa bahay nila na matatagpuan sa isang subdivision dalawang kanto lang ang layo mula sa Alexandrite University. Not many people knew but she and that big guy named Lexus-na sinermunan lang naman siya dahil sa late na pagdating niya sa closed court-ay sa iisang bahay lang nakatira. Well, there was a reason for that.

"Sino ba naman ang hindi maha-high blood sa buwisit na Snowflakes na iyon? Walang katulad sa pagkamanhid ang buwisit na 'yon. Grabe talaga! Nakakainis!" And the usual, nagwala na talaga siya sa harap nito. Anyway, wala naman siyang kiber kapag kaharap niya si Lexus Willard del Fierro. Okay lang naman kasi rito na kesehodang magwala siya sa harap nito.

Well, at least she hoped na okay lang dito. Kunsabagay, sanay naman na yata ito sa mga rantings niya. Pakibagayan ba naman kasi nito iyon for a long time. Pero hindi alam ng madlang pipol ng Alexandrite University kung gaano katagal ang 'long time' na iyon. All they knew was that she and Lexus just met at the university.

"Si Monterossa na naman ang ipinagwawala mo?Pambihira ka, Rui. Magtatatlong taon nang ganyan ang reklamo mo tungkol sa kanya. Hindi ka pa rin ba sanay sa pagiging manhid ng lalaking iyon, as you say it?" Napailing na lang si Lexus na nagpakunot naman ng noo niya.

Ryuunosuke/Mako (Shinkenger): The Heaven We Decided

Don't search anymore for the heaven that we had decided upon... ― Three Inches Of Heaven, Yan Yi Dan

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A sigh escaped Mako's lips as she looked at the gloomy sky ― telling her of the impending heavy rainfall. But it wasn't because she was frustrated or anything about the weather. This sight only allowed some memories to resurface in her mind ― something that she had been avoiding to happen for a few years already.

She should have moved on already. Or at least, she felt that she did. But each time it would rain or her friends would drag her to the sea or even to the river, those memories would show no signs of stopping as they would surge in her mind.

Ian/Yayoi (Kyoryuger): For Both Of Us

Despite not knowing how far we'll go with regard to the battle we're fighting, I'll make sure we'll both make it work out in the end for the both of us... ~ Florence Joyce

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Despite the pain that seared as she tried to move around after waking up, Yayoi still did her best to walk as she was supposed to head to the lab. She had to do something - anything - that would help the Kyoryugers with this new battle they had to face.

Especially now that a new monster was attacking various Super Sentai members for some reasons. In fact, she wasn't an exception as she had to deal with it alone.

It was a good thing that her grandfather was on an expedition at the time so she won't have to worry about him getting caught up in the danger.

Mirui's Hyacinth: Smile At Me - Chapter 1

"O, SAAN ka ba pupunta at wagas lang kung magmadali ka? Wala namang multong humahabol sa iyo, ah."

Napatigil tuloy si Mirui sa pagtakbo paalis sa classroom at hinarap si Kyle na siyang nagsabi niyon. "Wala ngang multong humahabol sa akin. Pero meron namang Lexus Willard del Fierro na daig pa ang multo't halimaw kung maghasik ng katatakutan kapag hindi ako nakarating sa closed court at na-late pa ako ng dating doon."

"Si del Fierro na naman ang rason? Pambihira. Iba na nga talaga ang in love, 'no? Ang tiyaga mo kahit alam mong hinding-hindi ka niya mapapansin."

"Alam mo—"

Daigo/Amy AU (Kyoryuger): To Reach This Point

 

We've come a long way for us to reach this point, so giving it all up like that isn't supposed to be an option... ~ Florence Joyce

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Not one of them could blame anyone for this matter.

Not the world, and not even each other.

The only thing they could say was... fate was never on their side at all. What they had at the moment was doomed to disappear from the start.

And yet they chose to ignore that, just because they felt that it wasn't right at all. That it wasn't fair, wherever they looked at it.

Ren/Saki (Go-Onger): Someone Like You

 

"On a world that's far too vast, it's nearly too exhausting to bear. But I was able to meet someone like you..." ~ One Hundred Billion Minutes, Bell Supool

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If one would ask Saki, she probably lost count of the number of times she sighed that day. Not to mention, her wound from that battle was still hurting and it hadn't healed yet.

But she chose this. She chose to fight. That means she had to bear certain consequences for that choice.

One of them was getting hurt like that.

Takeru/Mako AU (Shinkenger): One Thing After Another

 

Forgetting you will never be an option for me. There's always one thing after another that will make me think of you... ~ Florence Joyce

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Though most of us knew that losing someone important was both a sad thing to experience, many of us realized the possible pain that it could bring. And for a long time since it happened, Mako was sure of one thing.

Losing Takeru was definitely not the kind of pain she wanted to feel again.

As one among the Power Casters with the ability to live longer than normal humans, Mako could only think that such ability had always been a curse for her. And that curse led her to hate every faction of Power Casters.

What Sakuma Kotaro---a talented White Ice Caster she met the other week---had said to her was true. She had already abandoned the worth of everything in her life. The Red Fire Casters' faction where she came from, the humans, the other Power Casters, and even the world itself.

Another #WritingPlan: Writing An Otome Game/Visual Novel-Like Story

One thing is sure, I've given myself another reason to torture my mind with this kind of writing plan. By the way, you've seen my new profile pic, right? That's the start of it. And if you're updated with the stories I posted on my Wattpad account (assuming there are people who were really waiting for those updates), then you'll know that I've already started posting the synopsis of that visual novel-like story I'm planning to write.

Anyway, I also decided that I should post that same synopsis here. If you can, please tell me what you think about this.

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Me As A Writer (Preferred Genres)

So... Ito ang Part 2 ng pagkukuwento ek-ek ko (haha!) tungkol sa pagsusulat ko. Nabanggit ko last time na isusunod ko namang ikuwento sa inyo ang mga trip kong isulat na genres. So heto na:

Naga/Hammie (Kyuranger): What I Believed That Day

 

"I will never regret what I believed that day. The day of the parting is just another promise of the destiny..." ~From the song "It's Too Late" from Weiss Kreuz

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Naga tried his best not to show any of his worries to his friends and Kyuranger comrades as his welcome back party was going on. Of course, as expected, Spada went all out with his preparations for the food just for that.

But no matter how hard he tried, his focus would always shift right back to a certain someone that he knew he truly owe a great deal of apology. Even though Hammie said that it was okay and that she still welcomed him despite what he did, his mind couldn't really stay still.

At one point, he excused himself for a while from the others, using the excuse that he had to go to the restroom. The others didn't mind. But one person noticed something weird about it.

Yamato/Sela (Zyuohger): If It's A Sad Destiny

 

"Even if it's a sad destiny, I can't let you go..." ~From the Korean song "Because It's You" by SNSD's Tiffany

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Looking back, Sela couldn't seem to think of a reason why she was still doing a lot of reminiscing even though those events were already over. A lot of things had changed for all of them.

But most especially, the way she felt towards a certain someone had slowly changed. And now that change had fully occupied her heart long before she could even realize it.

She had to admit, she was surprised with that realization. And yet even though it gave her such a surprise, she didn't seem to mind that it was indeed changing her, as well.

Hikari/Kagura (ToQger): Sometimes I Wonder

 

"Sometimes I wonder if it's better if instead I protect you. I kept hearing it but I keep ignoring it because I was scared that I might lose you..." ~A Friend's Confession, 2AM

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The only thing Hikari could do at the moment was to bury his face on his hands as he continued berating himself. How could he have failed at such an important mission?

"Hikari-kun."

That call from Mio did indeed snap him out of his musings, but not enough to dispel his worries.

Satoru/Sakura (Boukenger): This One Chance For Us

 

We only have this one chance for us to make things right for you and me... ~ Florence Joyce

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Only a painful groan escaped Satoru's lips as he was trying to tie the last part of the bandage on his right arm which was injured and terribly bleeding at the moment. After that, he sighed and faced the unconscious Sakura currently lying beside him, also injured.

It was one terrible mistake that led the two of them to this.

"Satoru-san..."

That hoarse voice snapped him out of his reverie and immediately turned to the source of the sound. "Sakura! You're awake?"

Ian/Yayoi (Kyoryuger): Remain By Your Side

 

I never ask for anything from you since then. But please do this one request from me. Do what you can to live and return here, just as how I want your memories to remain in my heart... ~ Florence Joyce

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For once, Yayoi had truly wanted to stop worrying over everything. Well, not exactly everything about her job in the lab and her duty as a Kyoryuger or even the world. The "everything" she was referring to pertained to a certain person.

But then, she couldn't help it, right?

The one she was constantly thinking about these days was a dinosaur warriorーa fellow Kyoryuger. And just recently, he nearly died because of their battle with Devius. Things couldn't get worse for the team. But it was a good thing they still got through it in the end.

For one thing, it was something she was truly grateful about... at least for now.

Me As A Writer (The Start)

Hindi ako mahilig mag-promote ng mga pinagsususulat ko, maliban na lang talaga kung gusto ko. At siguro, alam ninyong lahat iyan na napapadaan dito sa page ko at pati na rin sa profile ko. Bukod sa talagang shy type akong tao, hindi ako kumportable na mag-promote ng walang tigil. Kaya siguro hindi umaabot ng ganoon kalaki ang reads at votes ng mga pinagsususulat ko rito at sa Wattpad. Kung minsan, kahit sinasabihan na ako na subukan ko namang magsulat ng ganito, ganyan para lang dumami ang reads, hindi ko pa rin ginagawa. Ewan ko.

Sousuke/Miu AU (Go-Onger): Unable To Do Anything

 

Fate has always been heartless to us. So now we just stand here and watch, unable to do anything to even defy it... ~ Florence Joyce

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I never thought I would come to this point in my life.

The point where I had to choose between him and the path I chose to take when I was a teenager.

But I guess it was something expected, right?

Life would always lay out several paths for us to choose.

At the end of that path, we were forced to make several more choices with regards to our lives.

Stinger/Hammie AU (Kyuranger): The Past We've Lost

 

I want to settle my mind to the past that we lost, and I want to take it back no matter the cost... ~ Florence Joyce

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"You're here at the planetarium again, Hammie? This is the fourth time for this week. Aren't you even bored at all?"

But the girl named Hammie just smiled cheekily and even showed a peace sign to the one who said it, which was her friend Lucky. And just as her friend had stated, it was indeed the fourth time for that week that she decided to head to the planetarium in town.

For some reason, there was something in that place that was urging her to go back. And for the fourth time that week, she was trying her best to figure out what was it. Sadly, she was yet to discover the answer to that.

Mirui's Hyacinth: Smile At Me - Story Description

Story of Mirui Linnea Asahiro and Theron Heinz Monterossa.

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Cold and white. Para kay Mirui, iyon na ang pinakakonkretong deskripsiyon na puwede niyang ibigay para kay Theron. She described him as white for the reason that he was fair-skinned. Puwede na nga itong tumapat sa kulay ni Snow White. And she described him as cold because he was snobbish and that he never smiled-not even once. Or at least he never did so to her. Ni hindi nga siya pinapansin ng walang hiyang kumag. At dahil matagal na siyang naiintriga sa mga ikinikilos nito pagdating sa kanya, umiral ang kakulitan-este, curiosity pala niya.

Laking pasalamat niya nang dumating ang isang pagkakataon para mapalapit siya sa kumag na umiiwas sa kanya. And as time passed, nakita rin niya sa wakas ang totoong Theron na sa pakiwari niya ay tanging sa kanya pa lang nito ipinapakita. Nakilala niya nang lubusan ang lalaking nagparamdam sa kanya na kahit ang taong maituturing na may kalamigan ang ugali ay magagawa niyang mahalin nang higit pa sa inaasahan niya.

Pero napagtanto niyang kahit sigurado na siya sa nararamdaman niya, may pagkakataon din palang magdududa siya kung tama pa bang ipaglaban niya ang nararamdaman sa binata para na rin sa kapakanan ng puso niyang nagmamahal kay Theron. Lalo na kung sa pagkakataong iyon ay si Theron na mismo ang tumapos ng laban para sa kanilang dalawa...

Hikari/Kagura (ToQger): What We've Been Through

 

"I don't care what we've both been through. Till the end, my heart belongs to you..." ~From the English song "My Heart Belongs To You" by Peabo Bryson and Jim Brickman

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Though rarely as he could, Hikari soon found himself smiling as he watched Kagura enjoy the food in front of her that day. Well, he just wanted the company of someone that day and for some reason, he chose to be with Kagura.

Wait a minute... Who was he kidding? Of course, he would choose her. He would always do.

Well, there was nothing wrong with that, right?

Requesting...

Heto na ako:

Na-mention ko kagabi na naumpisahan ko nang isulat ang "Thorned Blades of the Orient Seas", which was another version of TLSOTE. And it's a collection of romantic fantasy one-shot stories. Well, Filipino version po ito ng Power Casters series. Ang iniisip ko ngayon, hanapan ng special abilities or powers ang ilang characters sa collection na iyon. By the way, kung ano ang powers ng character sa Filipino version, ganoon din ang sa Japanese at Korean counterparts nila.

Heto ang problema ko:

Wala pa akong maisip para sa mga characters na ito from TLSOTE.

Stinger/Hammie (Kyuranger): That Time Will Surely Come

 

"The two of us will be together again. That time will surely come..." ~From the Filipino song "Maghihintay (Will Wait)" by Gabbi Garcia and Christian Bautista

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Waiting was something that Hammie wasn't sure if she could do for a long time. There always seemed to be a certain duration when it comes to her waiting time that would frustrate her sometimes.

In any case, it wasn't something she was quite fond of whatever she does. And yet she couldn't understsnd the reason why she was able to do it because of a certain someone.

Looking at the view of the space from the Orion's bridge was enough to calm Hammie for a while. It was something that had been helping her when she really needed to sleep but couldn't think of something to calm herself down. Of course, everyone needed it. But in her case, it was something she was deprived of.

Naga/Hammie AU (Kyuranger): Exist In This Moment

 

This fic is an AU, set in the "Operation: Cloudbreak" universe. It's actually an upcoming story.

"I do not want a "forever", "tomorrow", "later"... I exist in this moment; that's enough..." ~From the Chinese song "Fire Of The Heart" by Julia Peng ft. F.I.R.

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It was that habit again.

Naga had been noticing something about Hammie ever since they were introduced to each other as comrades and one of the recruited agents meant to become what Commander Shou Ronpou called as "Cloudbreakers". He was just traveling, trying to find out the truth about the war 80 years ago that killed his father.

And yet, here he was--watching a young woman zone out once in a while.

Yamato/Sela (Zyuohger): It'll Still Be You

 

"If I would live again, it will still be you whom I'm gonna love this true..." ~From the Filipino song "Kung Hindi Ikaw (If It's Not You)" by James Wright

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Sela tried her best not to cry hard at the sight of the unconscious Yamato. But the real issue as to why she was fighting back her tears was the fact that Yamato ended up like that because of her.

He wasn't just unconscious, he was also seriously injured because he blocked that one powerful attack about to hit her while fighting the Deathgalien. They didn't expect that, though. They really thought that, now that they defeated Genis, they wouldn't have to deal with anymore Deathgalien.

But they were wrong. They've made a wrong assumption on that part and look where it got them now.

Chiaki/Kotoha (Shinkenger): In Every Step

 

 "In every step of the way, I'm gonna dedicate my heart to you..." ~From the English song "Now That I Found You" by Michael Bolton

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Chiaki could only watch Kotoha while she played her flute that one night. He couldn't sleep for some reason so he decided to get up for a while and perhaps, talking a walk around the mansion could help him. But to his surprise, he saw Kotoha by the garden staring at the moon for a while before she decided to play her flute.

And all the while, the only thing he did was to watch her do those things. Something must have been bothering her. At least on that part, he was sure of it. But what could be bothering her that made her get up from her bed and stay outside the mansion?

Though he wanted to approach her, he couldn't find himself doing so for some reason.