journal entry #2014

Last day of the month — and it only made me realize just how fast the days would go by and I don't even notice it. It's something that came to me when I was doing my morning routine or checking my mom's blood sugar and recording it on the notebook.

Ended up uninstalling Zen Color after playing it a bit. Definitely too distracting for me. I don't like it when games like this consumes too much of my supposed productive time.

Went out to buy ingredients for two batches of ice candy — for buko pandan and chocolate.

TP got home early today. And so we were able to finish making the two batches of ice candy. Though I would end up sleeping late because of that. I also ended up washing the dishes later than usual. Not that I can help it.

Still having a hard time deciding on what to do with that story. Not to mention, I'm so itching to write a wereworlf romance story. But of course, without the intense spice — as I'd like to call it. I'm so not used to writing (or even reading) such stuff, to be honest. I just want to see what happens when I actually write and post such a story online, you know.

journal entry #2013

Didn't get to go out again today.

I just felt bored the whole day, for some reason. Also a bit lazy to even do anything at all. What the heck?

I just realized today that the web novel version of Shirohiyo is still ongoing and it was also on its 700+ parts on the site. Yikes! Better need to do more reading, if I can. I mean, there's also the 1,000+ parts of the web novel version of The Weakest Tamer. Well, good luck to me!

Only managed to write a few sentences on HFLM today. I really should be doing more, to be honest. Urgh!

Downloaded Zen Color — which is a paint by number type of app — to try and see what it's like since I've never tried it before. Yup, got addicted again and consumed my whole day. That's a bad thing, to be honest.

journal entry #2012

Tried the game Wool Sort since it's a bit similar to Screw Master. Ended up uninstalling it after a few hours. I mean, it was fun to play. It's just... way too distracting.

This is the reason why I didn't get to write anything at all today. Urgh! Procrastinating at its best, I tell you.

Watched more imagines on Youtube. I should be using more of that time, you know.

Didn't get to go anywhere today — thank goodness.

This gave me an ample time to take a nap.

Is it the start of the rainy season already or the weather was just that weird? It was actually raining in the middle of the supposed hot season. I don't know what to think of it anymore.

journal entry #2011

Once again, I didn't get to write anything to continue Seitenger. I don't know why I couldn't even concentrate in writing for two days already. Honestly, that really felt disappointing to me. But let's see if I could write just a few more after this.

Majority of the day, I just watched videos on Youtube (mostly imagines) and/or would listen to music. I don't know if I'd consider that as being bored or just not in the mood to do what I need to do.

I actually slept around afternoon and I didn't even realize I did. I just woke up feeling sweaty and my youngest sister asking me to buy her the biscuit she wanted but they weren't available here. I don't even know why. But lately, I just keep finding myself sleeping in the afternoon before I could even stop myself. I was just watching/listening to something and the next thing I knew, I fell asleep.

This might be just a weird thought coming over me at the moment. But I really like to write more in my journal. Add more details the best I can so that I could find more things that I'd recall when I read these all back. You know why I thought about that? Among the things that would tend to linger in my imagination, there was one related to losing memories. And because of that, a certain fear in me also started to linger. I could end up losing my memories one day in some unexpected ways. And maybe — just maybe — those journal entries might help me recall them. This certain scene in my imagination would sometimes make me regret that I haven't started journaling earlier than 2019. Yes, I did journal when I was in high school. But whenever people would read its contents, I would throw it away right after. I wish I never did that. Then perhaps I still have a keepsake of my older memories earlier than 2019.

journal entry #2010

We were able to make another batch of ice candy — but we had to do that in the afternoon while TP was at break. We couldn't do it in the morning because TP had to leave early.

Did the laundry tomorrow while the weather was good. At least, it was until around afternoon when it became cloudy and looked like it was about to rain.

How come I never got to write anything today? Why? Urgh! I mean, I didn't go out at all to head to town, you know.

My second brother-in-law went back to La Union since I guess he only asked for permission to stay here until today. Not that I would know the set-up this time, to be honest.

It looks like I won't be able to write a long entry tonight, as well. Then again, there were times that it was like that. And I don't like to pretend that I even have a lot of things to write about when my mind won't even cooperate in concentrating at all.

journal entry #2009

Basically did the same thing.

Went out to head to the market to buy ingredients for a new batch of ice candy. Mango-flavored, since that's the one that's about to be sold out. We might have to do it tomorrow morning.

Watched the same things, same topic that at times, I don't even want to listen anymore because it looked like nothing's registering in my mind.

Managed to write something to continue Seitenger. Of course, as per usual. I only got to do one page. Even when it's considered a progress, it's still not enough for me.

I ended up downloading GCash app and verifying my account on it. I don't know why I finally decided to have that, actually. But maybe I just need to some other way to store and save money, I guess. Of course, I'm not sure if that's my real reason. And that means, I also need to do something to fill this up.

my days don't always go like this

Things got a little busy for me and I think that's a good thing. There were a lot of things going on in my mind around that time. Not sure what to make of that, though. I mean, being busy is great. Sure. But when your mind would add itself to the mix, maybe that's something else to worry about at times.

I was able to watch the 4th episode of "The Too Perfect Saint" and it does align with the sequence presented in the light novel. By the way, I was reading the light novel alongside watching the anime. Prince Julius... He's already a hopeless case and I really think Mia wanted to strangle her for being obvilious and also uncaring towards the welfare of the kingdom. Same goes to the knights who were supposed to be helping Mia. At least, she now knows that her sister Philia was sending her letters and it just wasn't reaching her because of obvious reasons. People were definitely hindering the sisters from communicating and for Mia to know the real reason why her sister was sent off to Parnacorta. Never realized that ninja was actually existing there. At least, I think Himari is somewhat similar to a ninja. Anyway, time for Mia to make a decision.

Now what else?

Honestly, I didn't do much except for continuing to write Seitenger and watching more videos in YT. I mean, I still haven't reached the first fight sequence of the team against another Triske Monster on this episode. They still had to deal with Amuro's crazy idea, you know. And Helen hadn't woken up at this point. I've also been wanting to write imagines because of watching so many videos about it that my mind was swirling with ideas after ideas. Then again, I had to put it to a stop at some point becaus it tends to go astray — away from the original intention, if you know what I mean.

Surprisingly, it rained here. Now the temperature dropped a little, which makes it somehow refreshing. But who knows? Hot season can be really crazy here, even in one of the coldest places in the country. 😁✌️

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 9

Well, what do you know? This episode was something else. And I think I find Hoeru even more endearing because of this. That might sound weird, though. 😁😁 In any case, there was something else that bothered me aside from Kuon. The bonds among the team — or I guess I wouldn't call it a proper team at this point for now because of how they were treating Hoeru. Debts? That's a really weird way of convincing someone to come back and fight with them. At least he got a power-up. And I still find it weird for Tega Sword to be somehow fixated in making Hoeru return to the group to fight again. To think he even have to convince Hoeru first to return.

Maybe I'm just being dramatic for writing this. Yes, each of them were interesting. But let's just say it's not enough for me. Then again, we're only on (possibly) the 20% of the total episodes. We still have the 80% remaining. A lot can still happen in that 80%, you know.

At least the interaction/rivalry between Hoeru and Fire Candle was something I found fascinating in this episode. You could say that it saved this episode for me. Here's to hoping to see more of that. Forget Kuon. Let him rot for doing that to Hoeru. Now let's see what kind of shenanigans will happen in the next episode.

journal entry #2006

If I'm being honest, I wanted to change the notebook I'm using for journaling. I really can't settle for one, can I? Weird of me. But I don't want to rewrite everything in that new notebook, if even I did choose to have a new one. And I surely don't want to paste it there or tape it, even. That's already a hassle in itself. So yes, I still have a long way to go before I could even finish filling that whole thing up.

I haven't written anything at all today. Yup, I'm a bad person for not showing up to do what I have to do as I writer. Urgh! But maybe I would do that after this. That is, if I'm not distracted by Youtube or Facebook. I really should do something about my Youtube "addiction" or something. I have to write. Let's see if I'd be able to do just that.

I went out to go to the market — twice. The second one was because of my stupidity and forgetfulness. I wasn't even supposed to go out twice, to be honest. But I ended up doing just that. Oh, well. At least I was able to do my task. I think that's a good thing, right? 😊❤️

My second sister is still in the middle of travel but she would be back by tomorrow, if I'm not mistaken. At least that's what she mentioned before she left on Sunday.

I just noticed something. I haven't eaten rice in about three days. Just biscuits, pizza, burger, and bread. Not really a good thing, if you asked me. But how come I didn't notice that before? That's the one thing that bugged me in a way. Oh, well. Maybe my mind was just elsewhere at the time that I don't even care.

Another thing I noticed. Artists here in the Philippines — especially legendary/veteran ones — were dying one by one. Too close to one another. Pilita Corales, Nora Aunor, and even Hajji Alejandro (whom I only know because of some songs). And then, there's the Pope Francis also passing away. What the heck is going on right now?

Wow... That's one heck of a rant right there. In any case, maybe this should be the real end of my entry for tonight. 😊 

when waiting took a weird turn in my writing productivity

Talk about something incredibly annoying today. I mean, I know I'm a patient person --- at least... most of the time. But such a slow service was seriously shaving off what patience I have in me. Gosh!

To know what I was talking about, I went to town to pay for the electric bill. But my goodness! It took me two hours just waiting for my turn to pay. Yes, there were queue numbers. But the service was just so slow, I thought I was about to sleep there. Urgh! Was it supposed to be this slow only because Holy Week was over?

In any case, at least the waiting somehow helped with my writing productivity. I was continuing to write HFLM by adding the narratives and also Seitenger. Yes, a different story to tackle this week. I might not follow the pattern I made last week that I would just write dialogues since I already have an outline for this particular episode of Seitenger. So I could just continue doing the usual on this story.

The waiting also made me watch the first two episodes of Shirohiyo and the 3rd episodes of both "The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows" and "The Unaware Atelier Master". So let me put my thoughts on each of the anime here.

Shirohiyo Episodes 1-2: I can't believe Ageha (as a 5 years old) had to deal with something as crappy and hateful as his parents, just because he was the product of an unwanted union and near death. Like what the heck? Blaming it all on a child? I wonder how he will approach the situation now that it finally dawned to him just how much his parents never wanted him, though. Both were selfish people that I wanted to strangle, if I can, to be honest. And now, a half-brother appeared in the scene. The brother that --- according to him --- would kill him in the future. Like, are you freaking kidding me? By the way, how did he know that fact? I guess I'm missing something. But I think things would be better for him in the long run, now that his maid, his tutor, and even the goddess were becoming close to him and becoming his confidante, in a way. Maybe I should read the web novel version for me to know the details since I couldn't find the light novel version.

The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows Episode 3: Does the three leaders of the slum factions really have to fight for Zenos' attention that way? But of course, he would end up using his healing skills and becoming a mediator, at the least. Crazy way to use your healing abilities to stop a fight that had been going on for a long while. And of course, as expected, Krishna has finally appeared. But did they really have to put the cliffhanger of gunning him down like that? Crazy woman, if you ask me.

The Unaware Atelier Master Episode 3-4: As per usual, Kurt is seriously unaware and very much naive. And I also think very much caught up in his past experience of how he was treated in the party befor getting kicked out. He was using way too much comparison with his past experience. Now, the Atelier is about to form. His skills were checked and confirmed. Yikes! But that ninja from the former party was someone I was worried about. What was her goal, anyway? And now she would head to Kurt's hometown? As much as it was a mystery to me, I really want to question her intentions for doing that. I did notice that the characters appearing on the last sequence of the opening credit were getting added in each episode. Now the new party that Kurt joined to was there, as well.

Woah! I guess I went way ahead about this. But I think I'd rather do this, to be honest. Yup, this is better.

journal entry #2004

Honestly, I guess it's really inevitable that I'd end up completely giving up on watching some of the anime that I started watching. One of them was "I Left My A-Rank Party", and the second one was "The Gorilla God's Go To Girl". Not to mention, I haven't even started "From Old Country Bumpkin To Master Swordsman". I was meaning to watch it for a few days now. But I guess I can't do that, for some reason. Maybe I'll watch it again, but not now, I guess.

My electric fan is about to give up. Yikes! So that means, I have to buy a new one soon. That's easy, right? But seriously, why does it have to give up in the middle of the hot season? Urgh!

I went out today to buy ingredients for a new batch of ice candy. Buko pandan-flavored, this time. But I didn't think that not all stores were open at this point just because it's Easter Sunday. Then again, I just recalled that the main reason for that was because it's Sunday. Nothing else. Some stores really don't open on Sundays. Why did I forget that? Anyway, I still managed to buy the necessary ingredients for making a new batch of ice candy tomorrow.

I still managed to write some lines for HFLM. At least that's a good thing. Though I didn't get to add some more narratives because of some other reasons I don't need to explain anymore.

journal entry #2003

Black Saturday... and also the first day of my red days. Urgh! Talk about really weird timing. But it's not like I can stop it, you know. My only problem was that it was painful again. This time, because of the rain.

Yes, it rained — after a long while. Surprising, right? Or maybe not. Maybe. Mother Nature just responded to Earth's thirst... I think. That's kind of weird, honestly. But hey, I still think that's good. For now. At least it lowered the temperature and made the surroundinga slightly colder.

Went out today to buy ingredients for chocolate ice candy that we made late tonight. TP arrived at around 10 PM instead of 9. So we ended up finishing it a little late.

Thanks to my youngest sister, though, I still get to eat fries and chicken burger because I just realized that I didn't have dinner tonight. Yikes!

I only managed to write a few lines today. Not sure if that's a good thing. But it's still a progress for someone who only watch a lot of imagines on Youtube almost all day. I wrote the lines on my phone and I only have tomorrow to write the narratives. Yup, I guess I have to do it on phone, as well. Maybe I could write faster that way. 😕

Angel arrived home today since she still need to prepare for her travel early morning tomorrow.

a busy good friday, new anime to watch, and just continuing to write

Today is a little bit... crazy for me even though it's Good Friday. I mean, I did some writing. At least that was a good thing. Yeah, maybe I should really just focus on writing dialogues first before putting on the narratives. But I finally noticed that the scene would definitely be longer than I intend to when I added the narratives. But as long as I reached the intended word count for that chapter, then I'm all good. I just have to count the words manually for now since I'm writing the whole thing by hand on paper for now.

And to be honest, instead of writing journal entries and letters on the story "Letters To Sunrise", I'm thinking of writing scenes and just add the letters. Or maybe I should still include the journal entries, as well? Gosh, now I don't know what to do. I mean, I guess I could do it using dialogues as my medium for outlining. Or maybe I should use the journal entries as the outline of the story. At the moment, I don't know. Maybe I'll just continue debating in my mind in the meantime.

The weather was still hot. I know there's nothing I can do about it. The water that we've been waiting for days wa finally delivered. For Good Friday, I think this is still pretty much a good day for me.

I finally watched the first three episodes of "The Too-Perfect Saint" anime version. Yes, I have a copy of the first 2 volumes of the light novel, but I still haven't read it. One obvious comment for the Prince and the parents — I really want to cut their heads off for doing that to Philia. And even the people of the kingdom. They were the ones who became the worst even when she was doing her job perfectly as the Saint. And yet all they did was to scorn her and mock her behind her back. Even way too complacent and possibly influenced by the crazy Prince. Yikes! At least, the country where she was sold off had been treating her nicely. Her sister Mia was something else, as well. I really thought she was just another sister villainess of the protagonist. But I guess that wasn't the case here. She finally saw the true colors of the people surrounding her and her sister. She finally learned the truth about Philia's departure from the kingdom. And now, she was out for revenge. I guess she just really loves her sister, huh?

journal entry #2001

Holy Thursday. And honestly speaking, I don't really feel good. The reason? Lack of sleep. Damn! This gumache/toothache really gave me a hard time. It really won't stop bothering me to the point that even pain relievers don't work. I was like, what the heck? I wasn't sure what time I finally fell asleep. But I only notice that when my alarm turned off at around 5 AM. Man, that was some experience to deal with.

Once again, I continued writing HFLM in dialogues at the moment. And I was thinking of writing the narratives tomorrow since I wanted to write more dialogues tonight after writing here. Not sure how many I can write. But we'll see.

Went out again today to buy some ingredients. And also to withdraw my youngest sister's salary. There were still a lot of people in town. What the heck? And the weather was still the same. I don't think I can do anything to change that, though. It's already the hot season here. 😕

I did get to sleep a little around afternoon when all the things needed to be done were finished. I guess I really needed that, considering what I went through last night up until past 3 in the morning. Urgh! I really don't want to go through that again.

Should I actually feature werewolves in one of the Transcendental set of series? I mean, I only have two series featured there. I still don't know what I should do on the supposed third one. Maybe I should start doing some research just for that. Let's see if I'd be able to figure it out while doing that.

journal entry #2000

Why do I have a bad feeling that my gumache will not make me sleep tonight? Gosh, I badly need the sleep, okay? But honestly, this is the first time in a long time that I suffered from any dental pain this bad and this long. What the heck?

I didn't get to write anything on paper — but I wrote dialogues on my phone. I'll just add narratives when I write them on paper. Things were a little bit busy around here — with all the market heading errands and stuff. I don't even know if it even made any sense, though.

The one reason things were busy around here was because I had to go to the market — twice. So don't be surprised that the one reason I didn't get to write much was because I was so tired.

I managed to finish watching the second episode of "The Brilliant Healer's New Life In The Shadows". This one mainly shows the real start of Zenos as a kicked-out member of an adventuring party before he saved Lily from slavery and near death. I wonder why they didn't show this at the first episode and instead proceeded to the part where Zenos was already a known healer in the slums and the three leaders of demihuman factions were vying for his attention — much to Lily's annoyance. 😝 Anyway, Zenos met two of the three leaders in this episode. The next episode would be his first time meeting the third one. I mean, I know I've read the first volume of the light novel version and barely started the second volume. But I think I'd be familiar with the first six episodes of the anime version. Of course, that's assuming the first 6 episodes will follow the events of the first volume of the light novel.

Maybe that's all I have for tonight because my gumache won't even let me concentrate properly as I write here. It's becoming entirely frustrating and seriously annoying. Urgh!

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 8

Why is this so painful to watch right now? I mean, seriously? Do they really have to make Hoeru suffer even more? It's like he let go of everything that he was holding on to in life at that moment. I seriously want to beat Kuon for doing that to him. Calling yourself Hoeru's brother when all you did was to make him let go of the one reason he felt like he was existing.

I really want to curse the writer right now for this. Of course, that was just a joke. But this is definitely one episode that I don't want to watch for the second time. Hoeru really felt betrayed by everything and everyone around him --- even by the person he last thought of would do that to him.

Of course, there was still something that bothered me. Hoeru said he doesn't have a wish, even at the time that Tega Sword chose him to become one of the Gozyugers. Could it be that he knew what Hoeru was actually wishing for? Could he have sensed it even when Hoeru couldn't? I mean, it would be nice if it was like that. Deities don't usually interfere with anything such as wishes. By the way, Tega Sword really acts as a deity --- albeit a vague one at the moment.

Then again, why do I see a reference of Gekiranger in that episode title for next week? Could there be something? And why would Tega Sword convince Hoeru to become a Gozyuger again after he quit? What exactly did he see in him?

journal entry #1998

Holy Monday. And here I am, just feeling tired since we just finished making the second batch of ice candy for today. I never thought we'd have to make two batches of it in one day, though. But hey, we made it.

So... I managed to start writing Chapter 3 of HFLM. But I barely even filled up one page, if I'm being honest. And I only managed to write it while I was in a jeepney, waiting for it to finally move. I don't know why I didn't get to continue writing anything more than that. I wrote 173 words today, just to let you know. Less than what I intended, sure. But like what I kept on saying, a progress is a progress. I shouldn't be demeaning myself even more because of the less than expected result of an effort.

I went out today to buy the remaining ingredients for the ice candy that we made tonight. I'd rather not complain even more about the hot weather again. I'll be complaining about it until the hot season is over, anyway.

For some reason, I ended up cutting the loose paper leaves that I still keep in half. Yup, just me doing something weird just so I could consistently write every day and fill up a page. Gosh! I should really do something about this weird way my mind would work in an attempt to be productive daily when it comes to my writings and all that. I don't want to beat myself up even more because of my inability to hold myself accountable for neglecting to finish the stories I started writing.

journal entry #1997

Watched the last two episodes of Finding Your Roots that I have on my phone. Both were really interesting — without a doubt.

Went out twice today — both to go to the market. I had to do this so I can divide the load since the list already told me that it would be really heavy if I bought them all. Best idea since the first batch of loads were already heavy. They were ingredients for 2-3 nights worth of dinner, by the way. While the 2nd batch were ingredients for chocolate ice candy. Yup, we had to make a new batch already as we're about to run out of stock for it.

3 paragraphs... Not sure if I should be happy with that progress in my writing, to be honest. That's only for today, by the way. It looks like my first week of that writing challenge was a little bit of a letdown. In any case, at least there's some progress. I should just think of it that way, even when it gives me a somewhat negative feeling.

Palm Sunday... It's the start of the Holy Week today. Just let this week pass through peacefully. 😊

(poem) Hope From Love's Memories

Even when their love became a feeling once forgotten

And the paths that connected them before vanished with no trace,

Destiny paved way for their hearts to fulfill it once again

He searched for something for a long time before realizing back when.

Memories that seared their way in his mind can never be erased

Even when their love became a feeling once forgotten

She knew her fate would change as her sealed powers finally open.

Even so, she never felt fear as she learned more, making her feel amazed.

Destiny paved way for their hearts to fulfill it once again.

As the battle that once separated them disrupted everything ever so sudden,

The fire of hope that remained after her death retained its blaze

Even when their love became a feeling once forgotten

That day, they both found out the truth and the feeling that remained.

Regardless of the pain it caused, the hope of them loving each other again stays.

Destiny paved way for their hearts to fulfill it once again

With all the fate had thrown to test their hearts, one thing felt so certain.

Their love surpassed the trials of life and time, choosing each other for always.

Even when their love became a feeling once forgotten

Destiny paved way for their hearts to fulfill it once again

(episode comment) the unaware atelier master episode 2

Definitely way oblivious of his own ability that kept surprising Yulishia and other people around him. Yup, that's Kurt, alright. But seriously, I really wonder where he came from and the village that he originated. A lot of the things he would do was normal for him and yet, outside of it, they were incredible feats that wasn't easily achieve by any normal person. Guess that concluded Kurt overall. He was never normal to begin with. And yet his former party really ignored him and threw him out.

He was definitely another case of someone "useless" being thrown out of the party. Only for the party members realizing later on that he had been the most important part of their team. Maybe the real difference for this one is that (1) he really had no idea about the extent of his own abilities, and (2) he has way too low self-esteem. Possibly something ingrained after joining the team and spending time with them, being treated like trash. Then again, I have no idea at the moment. Maybe one of the episodes could show us some backstory about Kurt. Hopefully, they do show something like that.

New characters were introduced. One was an Atelier Master and the other was a princess. Kurt's first encounter with the princess showed another aspect of Kurt's obliviousness and I'm not sure if it's something to be happy about. All of the people who slowly saw Kurt's true potential were all females, by the way. I don't know why I ended up noticing that. Was it intended, by the way? Maybe I'll find answers some other time. Hopefull, there would be a proper explanation or something could still change as the series progresses.

(episode comment) the brilliant healer's new life in the shadows episode 1

Okay... So this was... a bit different from what I was expecting. I mean, one thing is sure, the format didn't follow the ones that I've read in the light novel. I've only read Volume 1, by the way. So at least, in a way, I know how the story goes. I think this episode started right around the middle part where the three gang leaders (as I'd like to prefer to them) were already swooning around Zenos. Lily was already in his care and Camilla was... always there in that house that Zenos was now using as his base of operation.

Even so, I don't mind the difference made. This was only the first episode. They must have done some sort of pattern on the sequence of the scenarios here. Not sure if that was even a good idea. But let's see.

I don't recall ever reading about Til and how her master was treating her in the light novel. But it was a bit similar to Lily's backstory, if I remember it right. Or maybe not. I don't know what to make of that. But I think, in a way, she would appear again in the series to see Zenos. At first, I thought it was Lily. Until I saw the appearance of the girl. Lily wasn't a beastskin.

Come to think of it, was there even a part of the light novel that showed anything about the possession? I don't recall Zenos dealing with anything like that there. Was this a scene exclusive to the anime? I mean, they tend to do that, at times.

In any case, the start was good for me. I think I should be treating this a little bit different from the light novel if they started it this way. Let's see what the next episode will offer.

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 7

If I'm going to be honest, I'm more concerned about the next episode than this one. Not sure why. Maybe the preview and the information I saw on Tumblr should be the ones I have to blame for that.

Of course, this was one crazy episode again. Not that I expect anything less than that, considering the dynamic of the team that — until the Professor pointed it out — wasn't exactly acting like a proper team at the moment. I didn't realize that only the Gozyuger was the complete team in that universe, though. Does that mean, it was something similar to what happened to the Sentai members in Gokaiger before? Did the Universe War did the same not just to the Robots (or Sentai Giants, as I'd prefer to call them), but also to the members that controlled them?

More questions again. Sorry.

Sumino was just annoyed the whole time, and it showed. Not sure if I should laugh at that or not. Of course, maybe Rikuo was just unbearable to her. Then again, he never really left her even when she was already pushing him away bluntly. Maybe there was a reason for that. There was probably more to Rikuo than just a person who wanted to become a Number One Idol that brings smile to people. What he went through for him to be forced out of the spotlight was something that was already a usual thing for people in the entertainment industry to go through. And yet, here he was, still aiming to reach higher in his chosen profession even with all that he went through about the baseless rumors that spread.

Even though she was an enemy, I love seeing Bouquet fangirling even more for Rikuo. I wonder what will happen when she finds out that he was an enemy and one of the Ring Warriors. I also found it fascinating that Meguru did the Zyuranger transformation pose at some point when he started to Engage. Of course, I think the battle would be even more intense now that Garyudo ha appeared. Yikes!

I was so sure that the actor who played Ousai Meguru was familiar but I couldn't point it out at first. Until I saw on the internet that he was, indeed, an actor that I've been familiar with. I think he was more known as a stage actor, though. This is the second time I saw a stage actor participate in any Toku franchise. And to think they were the actors I saw in several productions of Mankai Stage. The first one appeared in multiple episodes in Kamen Rider Geats as Kyuun/Kamen Rider Kyuun. And now, the second one is Professor Ousai Meguru, also selected as a Ring Warrior. I wonder if 'that person' will participate in any of the Toku shows someday. I'd definitely want to see it.

(episode comment) the gorilla god's go-to girl episode 1

I really don't know what to expect with this anime. Although I have to say, I'm already itching to read the web novel version. Maybe some other time. For this episode, it sure was a good start. Though let me say this one issue I found in Sophia.

She was an overthinker and also a pessimistic one. Kind of annoying to see her get ahead of herself in her mind, especially after the Gorilla God chose her. I guess she wasn't taught to be a little agressive when it comes to dealing with people. But maybe that's why she was given such a blessing. Maybe that's why the Gorilla God chose her, for some reason. Then again, I'd better not get ahead of myself about the events that would come in the next episodes. Who knows what else could happen.

I already like the headmaster, by the way. Easygoing, but also considerate. I mean, he didn't even look surprised when the results of Sophia's blessing came. But of course, most headmasters hide a lot of things from the students. Let's see what this old man hides — if there was even such a thing.

One thing is sure, though. It looks like she caught the attention of Louis. And it seems like Isaac would be someone who could be a close friend to Sophia. As for Eddie... Not really sure at the moment.

(episode comment) the unaware atelier master episode 1

So... new anime, huh? But I just realized that I was a week too late to start since I saw that there were already two episodes posted. Yikes! But hey, at least I started.

I... don't have much to say about the start. Except... Is Kurt really that unaware and very naive about his own abilities? I mean, it also looked like he was naive about almost everything in life. Not sure what to make of that first realization on the first half of the first episode. But the people around her began to take notice. And yes, it could lead to something dangerous if he wasn't careful.

So this was the typical "got kicked out of a team/party and eventually realizing I'm much more powerful than my previous teammates" kind of story. But according to what I've read in Wiki, Kurt's excessive abilities doesn't extend to anything related to combat. I wonder why, though. And especially the village where he came from where he and everyone there does things that were obviously considered abnormal to many people. What kind of people were they, anyway?

Not many things to say here other than the fact that it was a good start.

【episode comment】i left my a-rank party to help my former students reach the dungeon depths episode 12

Now that is a little bit intense for an episode. But even when I was reading the web novel, I felt the same way. So no surprise there. But at least we're progressing here, especially when Niberune (this was how it was spelled in the anime while in the web novel, it was spelled Nibelung) woke up and glowed like that. I forgot who the voice was, even when I knew I read the web novel. So I'll not worry myself about that in the meantime. The answer will come as I continue watching, anyway.

Cutting a human doesn't really feel right regardless of the reason. And in two episodes already, Marina was feeling it. Not that I would know what that feels, though. To be honest, when I first read this, it bothered me. But this was the clear issue about the dungeon that I clearly remember from reading this part in the web novel. The issues that Silk and Rain mentioned didn't stay in my mind, for some reason. But I didn't think that twilight seemed to have some effect on those who would encounter it in a dungeon as mysterious as that shown in Glad Shi-im and even in Achromatic Darkness. Crazy, huh?

And now, the culling had began. Now Yuke has a bigger duty to fulfill on this one. Him, a hero? That's something that he wouldn't usually accept, obviously. In this case, though, he doesn't have much of a choice. He was chosen for the role by someone who knew about the Twilight City. Of course, I don't remember how this arc would end, to be honest. Now let's see what exactly will happen as this goes on.

By the way, I only noticed it when I watched the opening credits in full. But they actually included Jamie in the party. I did know that she would be joining, but unsure at which point she would. But I knew it's within this arc. I haven't read that point in the web novel, by the way, as I stopped for some reason I can't remember now. But this is better for now since I would be able to watch this second arc of the anime with no knowledge from the original material. I know I'd still read the web novel, but maybe not at the moment. So you could say that I'd be able to watch this in a blank slate — if that was even the right term for that.

(episode comment) kaitou sentai lupinranger vs keisatsu sentai patranger episode 1

Okay. This is actually one of the series in the franchise that I haven't watched when it was airing. And I'm actually doing it now, for some reason. I still have Kiramager, Zenkaiger, Donbrothers, King-ohger, and Boonboomger. I'm more focused on the recent ones, by the way. I still don't know why I stopped watching Sentai for several years, if I'm being honest right now. But I kind of put that to a stop when since — as you can see in this blog — I've been posting episode comments on Gozyuger. Now let's see if I can keep up with this.

As for the series that I haven't watched at all (without considering the older ones prior to Boukenger), maybe I'll do the same thing as the one I'm going to do here. Who knows. I'm still unsure. 

The concept of two teams in one series was indeed unique, I'm not going to lie about that. I mean, they were really able to pull it off. But why make them sort of rivals, by the way? At least, it's that part that I guess you could say I don't like in more ways than one. But heck! It looks like they love making tensions in this type of genre.

The thieves, especially Kairi, sure likes taunting the police, for some reason. But yeah, he does act like a brat in this. Keiichiro, I think, will be a consistent hothead throughout the series. Not that it was new when it comes to red rangers. I thought at first that this would be like the usual "defeat the enemy in the first episode" kind of thing and then move on. But boy, I was proven wrong.

Especially when the police gained the ability to transform like the thieves. Seems like they never expected that from the police. Then again, you needed a greater fire power to deal with the Ganglers. At the moment, the Lupinrangers had that advantage. But now, the Patrangers now stood on equal footing as the Lupinrangers in terms of fire powers to fight the real enemies. With that, it's obvious that the chase is on.

journal entry #1988

Why in the world did I actually forget that tomorrow is my youngest sister's birthday? Like what the heck? Buy yeah, it's obviously going to get busy tomorrow preparing for the food.

Finally finished rewriting the quotes needed to be rewritten. Now I was busy finishing to rewrite the other song lyrics. And then I'm done.

Went out agan today to go to the market to buy some missing ingredients for dinner.

I was thinking of what to write alongside Seitenger or IHOTY or TLSOTE. At least, those that are new ones. Gosh! Why did I think of more stories to write? I really can't stop myself from doing that, can I? Honestly, I don't think I can. Now it's just a matter of actually finishing what I started years ago.

I just watched more tear-jerker videos. Honestly, I don't know why I'm doing this to myself. And after that, my mind began to wonder elsewhere and continue imagining.

Forgot to mention yesterday. I finally finished the first section of the Norwegian course first before I proceed with Japanese or Spanish.

journal entry #1987

Just like what I said yesterday, I might download books that have the words "bookstore" and "library" in their titles. I actually did that. Managed to get all for those with "bookstore" on the title. And started on the ones with the word "library" in the titles. That's a lot, if you ask me.

Continued rewriting quotes since I'm about to finish doing that. But I know I wouldn't be able to finish it today. Sorry...

I went out to go to the market to buy something for dinner. But then, the weather just pissed me off. 😕

Not sure what else to write here other than the fact that I'm already tired and just wanted to sleep already.

journal entry #1986

In the middle of trying to figure out if I could actually do that crazy writing challenge I just thought to myself. I mean, write a multi-chaptered story in each month that corresponds with its number. Like... this month. April is the 4th month. So the challenge for this month is to write 4 stories. But that means it'll be crazy by the time I reach December. Yikes!

Went out to go to the market to buy ingredients for buko pandan ice candy. That's the only flavor so far that we needed to refill at the moment.

Once again, continued rewriting quotes. Still not done.

For some reason, I ended up downloading books with the word "bookshop" in its title. Well, not everyone of them. I avoided cozy mystery ones, for some reason. I still don't know why, though. I might have to do the same with the books that has "bookstore" and "library" as part of their titles.

【episode comment】no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 6

April Fool's Day... But this one isn't a prank. Or at least, it was just a game for Tokonatsu since he decided to side with the No-One after getting fired as a Prime Minister. Kind of crazy how things turned out here, you know.

I love the interaction between Hoeru and Ryugi on the first part. Especially when Ryugi was making Hoeru walk while he was holding the back of his clothes. For some reason, a lot of people say that they wanted this one to be a running gag of the show. I mean, I do agree on that one since Hoeru looked like a runaway puppy. As Sumino already pointed out. 😂😂

So one thing is sure now. That woman who said things to Hoeru about not making wishes was not his mother. But someone who was with him in the homeworld of No-One together with his brother. This must have hurt him to some extent, especially after returning home, only to see that your family moved on without you. Then again, I can't blame the parents on this one, as well. Ten years is way too long. Hoeru must have wished and wished, only for his wishes to remain ungranted. I really don't know what to think with this backstory, though. At least, in the end of this crazy shenanigans, Tokonatsu got his wish to have a friend whom he considered as his equal. But Hoeru would definitely have second thoughts about having a friend as hyperactive as this guy, though.

But this episode showed something about one common theme among the ring warriors that appeared so far — at least those with longer interaction with the Gozyugers. Loneliness. Though I have to question Rikuo's take on this one, by the way. Maybe next week's episode will show something about that.

So another Bridan general appeared to attack everyone. And Fire Candle seems to have taken a sort of rivalry with Hoeru while Bouquet... was just busy fangirling. Can't blame her on that one. 😂 First appearance of Tega Sword Black. The last part was definitely surprising since this is the first time that any of the Sentai Giants (as I'd like to call it) appeared. There is a possibility that the Gozyugers were not even aware of their existence. But does it have to appear with a cape, by the way? Just something I thought was a bit fascinating.