2013-05-14, 16:32 | Link #201 |
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They're easy to buy on Amazon JP. The books cost about US$7.00 apiece, but the shipping can be expensive.
See http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/4048915576 |
2013-05-15, 11:05 | Link #203 | |
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Yes it'll be great, but I'm not confident with my translation skills (both languages are not my native language, but practise makes perfect) and I don't have the time for now. |
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2013-05-19, 04:55 | Link #205 |
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Nice try, but that is not the bridge in question. Look here and here. Though the author has said she has taken some liberties in her portrayal of both Shizuoka and of Tokyo, so some divergence from reality is possible. For instance,
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2013-05-20, 01:12 | Link #206 |
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I have the liberty of supposing the outrageous theory (well that sounded stupid ) that the culprit behind Banri's accident is Linda herself.
possible evidences: -1: He was waiting for her. Anybody else would have ignored Banri even if he listens to music(a total stranger would not go near another stranger just to push him off). Linda probably wanted to play a prank on him and it went terribly wrong. -2: Because he did not drown, the person who caused the "accident", jumped after him to save him. -3: If I were guilty of doing this, I too would have tried to distance myself from him, so I would not be reminded of my crime every time I look at him. Well it is only speculation, but I think it is reasonable.
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Point 3 doesn't really make sense . If she really is the culprit, she would not have to approach him while in college. One thing that feels off is that how the mangaka picture the bridge. I always have the impression that the railings are high enough for one to lean on it, and in the story I always imagine that Banri was leaning on it while waiting. In fact, from the picture the railing is so low that if you suddenly lose balance while walking, jogging, or cycling, you could easily end up on the rocks or in the river. Chapter 4 of the novel did not really describe what happened precisely, so it's still a mystery. He just suddenly felt that the earphone got pulled back and that's it, off the bridge. Probably it will be revealed later. So far the prologue in volume 5 only reveals his recuperation process and encounter with linda (which makes him decide to go to college in tokyo). Reminds me of the second volume of Kara no Kyoukai, where Shiki wanted to kill Kokuto, but suddenly the scene changes and she ended up in hospital for two years (it was revealed anyway as the story progressed). Last edited by amrul; 2013-05-21 at 05:29. |
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2013-06-08, 17:34 | Link #209 | |
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I wonder if Linda was the one who first saw Banri after he got knocked off the bridge? |
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2013-06-14, 13:02 | Link #212 |
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From what I've seen, Banri's Ghost is only hinted at in the manga. He's strongly suggested in chapter 6, both in the description of how Banri lost his memory, and then in their conversation about a "guardian angel".
Also, look at the start of chapter 7. |
2013-06-14, 13:31 | Link #213 | |
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But one thing that I really notice (and enjoyed very much) is the approach in the manga. The mangaka improvised quite a lot, from imaginary illustrations (the novel only provided descriptions), to humorous approach. So most parts that seems very quite serious in the novel, are made to be funny in the manga (I laughed very hard at some point ) So, if you like a rather humorous approach, the manga is more suitable. The light novel provides very detailed descriptions, and quite less humor (more on the serious side). As for me, I read both |
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2013-08-24, 01:05 | Link #219 | |
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as for volume 6 and 7, I think something happened to the relationship (unsure whether it's good or bad). But that has to wait 'till the translation is available, or at least until I get my hands on the book. |
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2013-08-24, 01:33 | Link #220 |
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Are there any developments with Chinami later in the series?
From what my gut is telling me, she feels like a "wild card" character, and I also think for some strange reason that she might be interested in Banri or Kouko. Edit: This is a very well written story and many thanks to rpapo for translating this.
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