2006-04-17, 20:43 | Link #21 |
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Aye, I probably share the same taste as you; I'm currently reading Pastel and Open Sesame. Pastel especially is very refreshing since I'm currently in a phase where I don't want to keep track of who/what/when where type of story. Pastel however, seems to be dragging on...
Marmalade Boy one of my first anime/manga, and it's relationship map has marked a scar in my complexity tolerance level I found out as I read various manga that my priority hierarchy is the following: Art > Story > Character development > definite ending (as opposed to open ones) Anyhoo Hot Gimmick is 12 volumes + "Hot Gimmick S" alternative ending (got that info from wikipedia). I'm wondering if we'll get that "S" alternate here in N.-A. |
2006-04-17, 21:35 | Link #22 |
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Thank God for Akane x Subaru. I'd have died a long time ago from the angst if it weren't for them. xD They're just so cute.
As for which guy I prefer, it's definitely Shinogu. He was always putting Hatsumi's happiness first. Whereas Ryouki, though he does love her, he's just too selfish and possessive. And Azusa; I like how he's developed and is now just Hatsumi's friend. Hot Gimmick S is a novel so there may be a lesser chance that it gets licensed by Viz. |
2006-04-18, 01:17 | Link #23 | |
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Dang I wish someone would translate it. I'm the type of person that hates to leave a work without having all stones unturned. |
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2006-05-03, 23:48 | Link #26 | |
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I'm still all for Ryoki x Hatsumi though, because thats been the main coupling since the start and its the coupling i've come to love. |
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2006-05-04, 11:27 | Link #28 | |
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Despite the near gang-bang incident, I think that Azuma's the nicest guy of the bunch and basically Hatsumi's first crush. Shinogu would be ok but the whole brother thing is a bit odd, and needs clearing. I don't think Hatsumi will ever see him beyond a big brother. Ryoki's a difficult case. He can be sweet and you know that he cares for her. But he needs serious reprogramming in terms of actions towards her to be acceptable. Unless Hatsumi's a closet masochist that is. Right now that new upper-class girl seems to fit him best. |
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2006-05-04, 12:18 | Link #29 | |
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Ryoki may be an 'interesting' character but is not basically evil like some of the others and at least knows what he wants!
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2006-05-04, 12:59 | Link #30 | |
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As for Ryoki, even though he clearly loves her, his actions towards her is definitely worst since he doesn't realize his erronous ways. Yelling, kicking, beating, ordering is no better than what Azuma tried to pull since he's been doing it over an extended period of time. Also don't forget: Hatsumi herself stated that Ryoki tried to pull the same stunt (with a smaller order of magnitude) Azuma did. As I've said, if Ryoki significantly changes for the better, then he'll truely come out on top. As it currently stands though, so far she's little more than a possession to him, no matter what he feels for her. Shinogu feels like the guy who will come second no matter what... |
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2006-05-06, 01:37 | Link #32 |
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It's sort of like Hana Yori Dango, so yeah I think it's good. Only difference is that the main character is weak willed and generally worthless (a complete 180 from HYD's main character). Despite that, it's still a great read and even more reason to root for Ryoki.
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2006-05-21, 13:26 | Link #39 | |
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2006-05-26, 11:08 | Link #40 | |
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Anyway I'm kind of rooting for Shinogu although I doubt she'll end up with him. If the manga goes down a predictable path she'll probably end up with Ryouki. I just feel so bad for Shinogu though...he's such a nice guy and probably loves Hatsumi the most out of all of them. Granted it's a bit weird since they were family but he isn't related to them so it's not all that bad. Plus it's not as if going out with Ryouki doesn't have it's problems *cough* Tachibana Okusan... |
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