(L) Kiniro no Corda (La Corda d'Oro) ~ primo passo ~

[Sinestra]

Im still loving the series i really like Hino she seems to have good insight into people. Plus her character is just cool. Im pretty sure that she is going to use a chopin piece for the Concours. I think that would impress a few people if she did that. I also hope that she finds a good guy in the series they are plenty of them to choose from.

However im very intrested in the guy who showed up the end of episode 4 playing the violin for the crowed of people and he also seems to know Hino

[usagijen]

Originally Posted by Morikawa Yuki

This is providing that she wins the competition, right? And don't tell me that piece is called La Corda d'Oro

nope, the piece I'm referring to isn't the Kin-iro no Corda piece, but another one ^^ The Corda piece is part of the songs you could readily practice and place in the last part of the competition

there's also a Harukanaru Toki no Naka de piece

[Kaitou Icery]

I love this series a lot. And though parts may seem like a typical shoujo series, the music is what I think separates it from other series since to my knowledge, I haven't seen a series that's has the music like this. ^^ I have a fansite for this series, though I still have a LOT to add to it; I'm getting there though. Musical Secret

I'm not liking the name of the site at the moment, so I reeeally wanna change it. Check out the site for more info. ^^

If there's anything that anyone wants to contribute (or wants to help in any shape or form), please let me know. :3

[usagijen]

Originally Posted by Sinestra

Im still loving the series i really like Hino she seems to have good insight into people. Plus her character is just cool. Im pretty sure that she is going to use a chopin piece for the Concours. I think that would impress a few people if she did that. I also hope that she finds a good guy in the series they are plenty of them to choose from.

However im very intrested in the guy who showed up the end of episode 4 playing the violin for the crowed of people and he also seems to know Hino

that's Ousaki-senpai ^-^
I don't think this is much of a spoiler, so here's some description of him..

he's already graduated from Seisou Gakuen, and was also part of the concours before... he visits the school during MWF (based on the game ^^; as he is the school orchestra's OB (I was thinking that means being the manager of the orchestra or something, though I'm not sure... someone please enlighten me as I am not quite familiar with this.. >.<)

Hihara is part of this orchestra, as we saw in episode 8 that he forgot to inform Ousaki-senpai that he won't be able to attend practice because of the music camp

He's a minor character in the game, even though you could also have an ending with him.. hehe ^^;; In the manga, he also doesn't show up much, but when he does, it's as if he's some kind of angel or something (the way he plays exhibit a warm and gentle feeling, as he also believes in the 'music is supposed to make people happy' "motto" )

[usagijen]

Originally Posted by domino

They might be able to pull it off in Corda, though. In Harukanaru, the focus was more on action (that game was more of an RPG after all), while Corda focuses more on characters. Corda also has like half the characters Harukanaru has, yet still has the same amount of episodes, so everyone is much better developed. And the story is written much more clearly. ^^

yup~ the characters and their relationship with the main character is well-developed in Corda, so I also think they could pull it off ^^

What would be ideal for me is that if the anime plays toward a main romance ending (with Tsukimori or Tsuchiura), then gives alternate ending bonuses for fans of other pairings. That way we'd get a complete romance story, and the unsatisfied people can get their couple of choice on the side.

I'm pretty sure that would work, and I could imagine it ending up in a series of Drama CDs.. hehe :3 pretty much like those in other games (like Mizu no Senritsu for example) where there's a special CD for each and every character, where each have those alternate bonus endings for every character
or perhaps it'll be omake endings in the DVDs, like HaruToki

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I also hope they'll make chibi-style gag bonus movies (like they did for Angelique and Haruka), too *crosses fingers*[/QUOTE]

yeah~ I'd love to see that in Corda~~ especially the side story where they all switch up >o< I'm pretty sure it'll sell well to fans, so it's likely that they would do that ;D

[PreSage]

Originally Posted by usagijen

you could always opt for raws / chinese subs.. hehe
but I find it much much more difficult to understand Ghost Hunt (even with the chinese subs), since all those exorcism and ghost-related terms are not common (unless you're really into those stuff =__=)

Can't understand chinese either

Originally Posted by Inujun

lol, yeah I guess its common sense in anime that if a guy looks like his mum, he will be a bishie

So I guess animes say that Dad's aren't pretty . I kind of thought Tsukimori's dad looked quite handsome for someone his age.

I have a feeling this anime will be heading more towards the Tsukimori ending though, although they can easily still pull off an "everybody is still friends for the moment" ending

I'm hoping for a definite "hitch-with-a-guy" ending than an open-ending (most preferably with Tsukimori - eh, but you guys have probably got that figured out by now ). I didn't mind too much with Ouran's open-ending because I felt the show was strongest as a group then one alone. To have <what's her name> from Ouran go with a single guy felt like the "group of friends" thing is a bit lost. BUT I feel an open-ending for La Corda isn't proper because this show hints a lot on the possible romance between Hino (and basically Tsukimori or Tsuchiura) - so to leave it open feels incomplete. Besides, Ouran is the only series that I tolerate an open-ending.

Originally Posted by usagijen

hats off to SMS~ ^^

And a standing ovation...especially from someone like me who is completely clueless to Japanese.

and it should have an ending with Hino paired up with a guy so they could show that special ending in the game when you get to have the guy's love/rival ending

Spoiler:

in the game, if you end up being the winner, after the competition, you'll (or rather Hino will) play the "hidden piece" that Lili gave, as you were told that it would bring about a "miracle", much like what it did to the violin romance story <3

despite all the rivalry in the competition, that song would reach the person you love, and upon understanding what that song meant, he would reciprocate those very same feelings <3 (in the game, the guy you choose would go to the balcony where you were playing that song, and tell you what he feels for you ^^) *swoons* lol

so there, unless they pull a definite paired ending, such a great scene will not be witnessed~ :3

Oh...how I would love to see that...especially if the ending is with Tsukimori.

Just an aside, I found it really funny when Fuyuumi spoke while standing next to Shimizu. Those two are so much alike especially in the way they talk, which is slow. Can't imagine having a conversation with both of them...probably have to wait an hour for Shimizu to finish one thought and another for Fuyuumi.

[Morikawa Yuki]

Originally Posted by Kaitou Icery

I love this series a lot. And though parts may seem like a typical shoujo series, the music is what I think separates it from other series since to my knowledge, I haven't seen a series that's has the music like this. ^^ I have a fansite for this series, though I still have a LOT to add to it; I'm getting there though. Musical Secret

That's a nice site you got there. Keep up the good work!

Pfft. I hate the straight pairings! Gimme my YAOI!!

LOL, yaoi fangirls just crack me up. I can just imagine those Tsukimori x Tsuchiura, Tsuchiura x Hihara, Hihara x Yunoki fanfics.

Originally Posted by PreSage

Just an aside, I found it really funny when Fuyuumi spoke while standing next to Shimizu. Those two are so much alike especially in the way they talk, which is slow. Can't imagine having a conversation with both of them...probably have to wait an hour for Shimizu to finish one thought and another for Fuyuumi.

There were some moments between Fuyuumi and Shimizu in the game.. although I really do not know what their interaction is centered around.

[usagijen]

Originally Posted by Kaitou Icery

I love this series a lot. And though parts may seem like a typical shoujo series, the music is what I think separates it from other series since to my knowledge, I haven't seen a series that's has the music like this. ^^ I have a fansite for this series, though I still have a LOT to add to it; I'm getting there though. Musical Secret

I'm not liking the name of the site at the moment, so I reeeally wanna change it. Check out the site for more info. ^^

If there's anything that anyone wants to contribute (or wants to help in any shape or form), please let me know. :3

nice site~ ^^
I think you can pretty much pick up bits and pieces from the forum to supplement those anime episode info section (as we discuss about the anime-manga counterpart from time to time ^^)

as for the title suggestion, the name 'Symphony / Melody of Romance' springs into my mind at the moment... o.o;; or "A Secret Symphony / Melody'... >.>;; or perhaps that text in PreSage's sig, 'A Hidden Melody'

[Kaitou Icery]

Originally Posted by PreSage

I'm hoping for a definite "hitch-with-a-guy" ending than an open-ending (most preferably with Tsukimori - eh, but you guys have probably got that figured out by now ). I didn't mind too much with Ouran's open-ending because I felt the show was strongest as a group then one alone. To have <what's her name> from Ouran go with a single guy felt like the "group of friends" thing is a bit lost. BUT I feel an open-ending for La Corda isn't proper because this show hints a lot on the possible romance between Hino (and basically Tsukimori or Tsuchiura) - so to leave it open feels incomplete. Besides, Ouran is the only series that I tolerate an open-ending.

Same here. I like that pairing too. ^^ If the series was open-ended, it'd be wierd, like you said and would feel incomplete. With Ouran, I don't mind it since Haruhi (that's her name, PreSage, btw. ^^) seems close to all the Host Club members, so it's kinda hard to pair her up with just one of them. I can possibly see all the straight pairings, except pairing her up with Hunny; that just DOESN'T work in my mind...

Originally Posted by Morikawa Yuki

That's a nice site you got there. Keep up the hard work!

LOL, yaoi fangirls just crack me up. I can just imagine those Tsukimori x Tsuchiura, Tsuchiura x Hihara, Hihara x Yunoki fanfics.

Thanks, I definitely will. ^^ And yeah, I figured that I'd put that there since there are people that like the BL pairings, rather than the straight pairings. Personally I don't mind it either way. I *heart* yaoi, but I also do like straight pairings too, if they're not UBER obscure~.

[usagijen]

Originally Posted by domino

I'm personally rooting for Tsuchiura x Hino T_T

hehe.. I loved Tsuchiura even more when I aimed for him in my "replay"... especially in the event where

Spoiler:

Hino heard some girls talking about the rumor of Tsuchiura having an ex-girlfriend in junior high, whose relationship only lasted for a very short time... then, when Tsuchiura comes into the scene, and the girls run off, and [I] (Hino) made the choice to tell him about what I heard. Of course he was surprised, and kiddingly told Hino that she likes to listen to gossip He assures Hino not to worry about it cause it's all in the past...

Then, a little later, once you talk to Tsuchiura again, he will tell you that he felt that it quite unfair that he didn't tell you the details about that (the ex-girlfriend rumor), and decides to explain what really happened in the past to clear up any misunderstanding you (Hino) may have had (aww).

Then we get to know that that ex-girlfriend was the one who confessed to Tsuchiura, and since it was the first time a girl has confessed to him, he was delighted and decided to go out with the girl. But since it was a new experience for him, he was always nervous whenever they go on dates or do things together since he did not know what he should do. As a result, it did not end up being a happy relationship... The girl told him that whenever she sees Tsuchiura with his friends, he seems really happy... but when he's with him, he's like a completely different person and it's like he's not having any fun at all (not happy being with her), and they broke up...

Then Tsuchiura adds that unlike that experience he had with his ex-girlfriend, talking to Hino and spending time with her was fun, and that he looks forward to it... it's like, he could express himself as he really is when he's with her, unlike with any other girls <33 and then, blushes and tells her to forgot about he just said (just like Tsuchiura ^^)

personally, I'd be happy with Hino ending up being paired with Tsukimori or Tsuchiura (or Hihara)... ^^
and well, if Hino ends up with Tsukimori, then I'd have Tsuchiura to myself.. lol

[Morikawa Yuki]

usagijen-san, you should totally make an English walkthrough for this game, and post it on gamefaqs.com or something

[usagijen]

Originally Posted by Morikawa Yuki

usagijen-san, you should totally make an English walkthrough for this game, and post it on gamefaqs.com or something

I think I'm too lazy to do that.. hehe...
and I also check another walkthrough site to help me in the game from time to time (peche site)

[dahl_moon]

Originally Posted by usagijen

he's already graduated from Seisou Gakuen, and was also part of the concours before... he visits the school during MWF (based on the game ^^; as he is the school orchestra's OB (I was thinking that means being the manager of the orchestra or something, though I'm not sure... someone please enlighten me as I am not quite familiar with this.. >.<)

In Korea an OB member is a "former member" of a group who has since graduated. I have a friend who is a member of the school amateur orchestra, and they have yearly "OB performances" where 30, 40 and even 50 year old OB members give performances . Since we Koreans like to hijack a lot of slang terms from Japan, I believe it's the same in Japan.

Anyway, I loved the last scene with Tsukimori playing Chaconne in g-minor in the dark stage. Powerful. I wonder how Tsukimori came up with Chaconne when the 2nd round was about "trust"? I've heard that Chaconne is "supposedly the most heart-breaking piece of all time," and it certainly fits the bill.

PS: Thanks Strawberry Mint Subs!

[usagijen]

Originally Posted by dahl_moon

In Korea an OB member is a "former member" of a group who has since graduated. I have a friend who is a member of the school amateur orchestra, and they have yearly "OB performances" where 30, 40 and even 50 year old OB members give performances . Since we Koreans like to hijack a lot of slang terms from Japan, I believe it's the same in Japan.

did a little more searching, and it really is as you said... OB literally means "old boy" (accdg to alc), and it doesn't quite sound as elegant and great as I thought it would be... >.>;;;

Anyway, I loved the last scene with Tsukimori playing Chaconne in g-minor in the dark stage. Powerful. I wonder how Tsukimori came up with Chaconne when the 2nd round was about "trust"? I've heard that Chaconne is "supposedly the most heart-breaking piece of all time," and it certainly fits the bill.

perhaps because when Tsukimori hears the word 'trust', what comes to his mind is distrust (given his personality and what he was been through...) >.<;;
as if he's trying to convey the feeling of someone who had once lost trust, or perhaps how one can get past that point, and trust again...

[PreSage]

Originally Posted by Kaitou Icery

...since Haruhi (that's her name, PreSage, btw. ^^)......I can possibly see all the straight pairings, except pairing her up with Hunny; that just DOESN'T work in my mind...

Yes, that's right...Haruhi...thanks! And I agree, Hunny just doesn't fit the bill. He's looks too much like a kid - which is basically how he's meant to look. I think Tamaki is shown to be the most likely candidate toward the end. Pardon for being off-topic here

Originally Posted by dahl_moon

Anyway, I loved the last scene with Tsukimori playing Chaconne in g-minor in the dark stage. Powerful. I wonder how Tsukimori came up with Chaconne when the 2nd round was about "trust"? I've heard that Chaconne is "supposedly the most heart-breaking piece of all time," and it certainly fits the bill.

Well, if you consider how multifaceted the concept of "trust" is: when trust is broken it can be very devasting, or when you cannot place your trust into anyone - it can be rather lonely. I think Tsukimori is brilliant to choose that piece (too bad he wasn't able to play it - probably would've been first too). It's a wonderful play on the theme.

Originally Posted by usagijen

perhaps because when Tsukimori hears the word 'trust', what comes to his mind is distrust (given his personality and what he was been through...) >.<;;

Agree. It does seem like him to choose to interpret the word "trust" in this way. I just love it when concepts are interpreted for its deeper, more obscure meaning and not take the blatantly obvious context. This certainly shows the caliber of Tsukimori's musical and intellectual skills. Although I have to add that I love Tsuchiura's piano piece as well.

Watching him play on an empty stage was sad. I can imagine how disappointed and despairing it must feel to work so hard and get trumped like that. Although, I found it quite funny to see that bully just hanging there from Tsuchiura's grip while Tsukimori apologized to Kanazawa. Everyone seemed to have forgotten he was there...including Tsuchiura .

By the way, I was just looking at the seiyuus listed on ANN, and there's one for

Spoiler:

Hino's mother and sister...guess they will be appearing later

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[usagijen]

Originally Posted by PreSage

By the way, I was just looking at the seiyuus listed on ANN, and there's one for

Spoiler:

Hino's mother and sister...guess they will be appearing later

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yup, they are in the manga as well. just minor characters ^^

[Morikawa Yuki]

Originally Posted by PreSage

By the way, I was just looking at the seiyuus listed on ANN, and there's one for

Spoiler:

Hino's mother and sister...guess they will be appearing later

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I think they already appeared in one of the episodes before the first concur. One was eavesdropping on Hino and she was caught by the other.

Originally Posted by usagijen

did a little more searching, and it really is as you said... OB literally means "old boy" (accdg to alc), and it doesn't quite sound as elegant and great as I thought it would be... >.>;;;

Old boy? I guess I would not call a woman OB then... And for most Japanese people, anything that sounds remotely English is elegant. After all, how do you explain the unbearable amount of Engrish in Jpop nowadays.

Tsukimori's song is fitting to describe his "hopeless' situation. Yet, at the end, his mother was surprised about the melody he produced. It seemed that in playing this "heartbroken" song, he demonstrated that he gained trust in the other competitors when he strongly doubted them before.

Anyways, I got the old Corda game today to see what the buzz is about. I am sort of surprised that it's not entirely like the bishoujo visual novel style of playing. It's not just making a series of choices, you can actually use mouse or keyboard to control Hino's moment.

For the game, are you going to end up with someone anyways, or is there a bad ending if you don't make an effort to pursue a particular guy?

[usagijen]

Originally Posted by Morikawa Yuki

Tsukimori's song is fitting to describe his "hopeless' situation. Yet, at the end, his mother was surprised about the melody he produced. It seemed that in playing this "heartbroken" song, he demonstrated that he gained trust in the other competitors when he strongly doubted them before.

or rather, gained trust in Hino (especially)

Anyways, I got the old Corda game today to see what the buzz is about. I am sort of surprised that it's not entirely like the bishoujo visual novel style of playing. It's not just making a series of choices, you can actually use mouse or keyboard to control Hino's moment.

For the game, are you going to end up with someone anyways, or is there a bad ending if you don't make an effort to pursue a particular guy?

yup, that's why it's sooo fun to play, coz it's really really interactive ^^ It's fun even without the romance-sim part (just like domino said) :3 As with every game, there would be bad ending if you don't do anything, since you have to make an effort and actually raise the love / rivalry level with the characters (or at least do well in the competition) if you want to unlock special events and stuff ^^

Even if you don't pursue a guy, and yet win the competition, I'm pretty sure it'll still be a good ending (though of course not that good)... I haven't really tried slacking off and going through the game without doing anything (aiming to be last in every competition ), so I don't know exactly what kind of bad ending it'll have.. Lili will most likely be very sad, and disappointed with you... and so would the other competitors >.<;;

[PreSage]

Originally Posted by Morikawa Yuki

I think they already appeared in one of the episodes before the first concur. One was eavesdropping on Hino and she was caught by the other.

D'Oh, that's right! I completely forgot that scene.

Tsukimori's song is fitting to describe his "hopeless' situation. Yet, at the end, his mother was surprised about the melody he produced. It seemed that in playing this "heartbroken" song, he demonstrated that he gained trust in the other competitors when he strongly doubted them before.

Although I didn't understand the dialogue, I think Tsuchiura was especially surprised at how well-mannered (for lack of being able to think of a better word at the moment) Tsukimori reacted to his situation, considering that Tsuchiura probably had thought Tsukimori to be like some of those other music students.

[usagijen]

Originally Posted by PreSage

Although I didn't understand the dialogue, I think Tsuchiura was especially surprised at how well-mannered (for lack of being able to think of a better word at the moment) Tsukimori reacted to his situation, considering that Tsuchiura probably had thought Tsukimori to be like some of those other music students.

having known that Tsukimori as an "arrogant bastard" (well that's what Tsukimori is to Tsuchiura ^^;; ), of course he would be surprised
seeing Tsukimori just accept the situation, and actually bow in forgiveness was so unlike him (is what Tsuchiura must've thought)