It is a 2005 anime by J.C.Staff based on comedy, drama and romance. The main characters are Takemoto, Morita, Mayama, Yamada, Hagumi (or known as Hagu) and Shuji (or known as “Shuu-chan” by Hagu). Takemoto, Shinobu and Mayama are housemates and arts students of a university in Tokyo.
Characters:
Takemoto is the main character and narrator of the story. He is a nice and considerate person and always takes care of others. He cherishes his friends a lot and easily gets troubled by things happening around him. He is always in doubts when it comes to trouble but find ways to solve it.
Morita is Takemoto, Mayama and Yamada’s senior. He is always skipping class, missing for weeks to do his part-time job mysteriously coming back with dozens of yen notes. He hasn’t been able to graduate due to his poor attendance and late submission of final year project. He is a funny and interesting character. Despite his care-free appearance, he cares for his friends and always in deep thoughts. He is not an expressive person, but has a sharp thinking when problems arise. He has amazing talents in arts and always performs the unexpected.
Mayama is Takemoto’s senior and Morita’s junior. He is a normal art student and taking a part-time job at Harada Design. He always feels pity towards Takemoto for what Morita did to him. But, touch when Takemoto did not give up on helping Morita.
Yamada is an arts student and at the same grade as Mayama. She is good and talented in making pottery. She has feelings for Mayama but she never confessed it. However, Mayama knows about it all along. She actually admires Mayama’s strength to move forward in his career path. She feels lost about it and easily give up when she fails her interviews.
Shuji is lectuer in the university. He is mature and funny. He is protective towards his niece, Hagu, whom he is fond of. He is once an arts student in the university as well.
Hagumi or known as Hagu is a Shuji’s niece from the countryside. Despite her age, the way she look, talk and act is much like a primary school children. She is a new arts student of the university. Her thinking is very straightforward and do not understand the complications of the reality world. Sometimes, she is unable to comprehend her own feelings.
Storyline:
The anime started off with the introduction of the main characters, Takemoto, Morita and Mayama who are housemates. The Hagu’s appearance triggers the love triangle between Takemoto, Morita and Hagu. It is love at first sight for Takemoto and Morita. Hagu is afraid of Morita at first, but her feelings changes for him after that. Takemoto notices Morita and Hagu’s feelings towards each other and is in dilemma on how to face it. Despite his anxiousness, he did not feel hostile towards Morita. Hagu is unable understand her own feelings for Morita but wanted to be with him. Morita’s actions are rather incomprehensible. He is always running away and do not face his feelings for Hagu.
On the other hand, we have another even more complicated love story between Yamada, Mayama and Rika. Yamada has feelings for Mayama. Yamada’s presence is precious for Mayama, but not as a lover. Instead, Mayama is in love with his boss, Rika.
Rika is Shuji’s coursemate in the university. She is fair and timid. Rika, Harada and Shuji are good friends and housemates back then. Rika and Harada are very talented. Shuji has always admired them. Rika and Harada got married and open their own company called Harada Design. However, Harada passed away in a car accident and Rika is unable to forgive herself for causing the accident. From a scene in the anime, we can see that Shuji has feelings towards Rika but he decided to hide them forever and he did it well.
Despite knowing Mayama’s feelings for Rika, Yamada did not let go of her feelings for Mayama. She is in the dilemma of giving up or not and always changes her mind. She is always upset and cries whenever Mayama mention about Rika.
Nomiya is Mayama’s colleague in Fujiwara Design. He is cool and steady. He is interested in Yamada and always observed her from afar. Mayama thinks that he is a playboy and tries to protect Yamada from him. Despite knowing Yamada’s strong feelings for Mayama, he stays by her side and supports her whenever she is upset. He is also a considerate person and view things from different aspects before taking any further actions. Yamada slightly changes her perception about him after that. There is some possibility that Yamada will pair up with Nomiya.
The story is not incomplete and there will be a second season. The story ended with Takemoto confessed his feelings for Hagu.
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Week #12
Finally! The first submission for FYP was over. I am feeling a bit more relaxing now. I was hardly taking any nice sleep last week and my eyes are a bit swollen, not very obvious though. I rushed to Digital Image Lab at 9am on Friday for my report printing and a girl was already there, printing. The HP laser printer there sure is fast. I finished printing more than 150 pages in less than 15 minutes.
I was invited as a speaker for the Technopreneur seminar last Saturday. There were far more attendees than I expected and they all dressed up very formally. This made me a bit nervous. Ryan and I shared the presentation session. Our presentation is not quite relevant to the seminar on that day and one of the attendees pinpointed us about this. It was Justin whom I know about 2 years ago. His attitude is still the same as always, going around looking for trouble. He could have asked the question in a better way, instead of being so harsh.
Last Sunday, all the homestay students and sensei went to JJ for shopping at 10.30am. There were 6 people in total for my car. We were like squeezing ourselves in a sardine can on our trip there. It actually took 3 hours to get all the “uniforms”. The scenario is really weird. A whole bunch of people, going there, and buy the same design of shirt/slack. Everyone’s taste and preference are different and it is really difficult to compensate for each other. Another problem face would be the size for the same shirt/slack. They are always running out of stock.
On Wednesday, I attended a BBQ party at sensei’s house to welcome the visit of Sugiura-san, one of the host families for last year’s homestay and perhaps for this year as well. Before the party, Gan, Pei Juan and I went to the children’s playground in the condominium. It is a very nice place as it is windy and there are no mosquitoes. I enjoyed myself playing the swing. I felt like flying in the air as the wind blew. Everyone was hungry before the party started. They aimed for the instantly available food such as “onigiri”, potato salad, “oden” and Japanese-style pizza rather than the BBQ food. Andy was busy indulging himself with the food. They arrived quite late and most of the food was already finished. Luckily we reserved some food for them. This meeting session turned out to be a mini autograph session. We got home quite late as we were lost after sending Gan home at Malim.
I was invited as a speaker for the Technopreneur seminar last Saturday. There were far more attendees than I expected and they all dressed up very formally. This made me a bit nervous. Ryan and I shared the presentation session. Our presentation is not quite relevant to the seminar on that day and one of the attendees pinpointed us about this. It was Justin whom I know about 2 years ago. His attitude is still the same as always, going around looking for trouble. He could have asked the question in a better way, instead of being so harsh.
Last Sunday, all the homestay students and sensei went to JJ for shopping at 10.30am. There were 6 people in total for my car. We were like squeezing ourselves in a sardine can on our trip there. It actually took 3 hours to get all the “uniforms”. The scenario is really weird. A whole bunch of people, going there, and buy the same design of shirt/slack. Everyone’s taste and preference are different and it is really difficult to compensate for each other. Another problem face would be the size for the same shirt/slack. They are always running out of stock.
On Wednesday, I attended a BBQ party at sensei’s house to welcome the visit of Sugiura-san, one of the host families for last year’s homestay and perhaps for this year as well. Before the party, Gan, Pei Juan and I went to the children’s playground in the condominium. It is a very nice place as it is windy and there are no mosquitoes. I enjoyed myself playing the swing. I felt like flying in the air as the wind blew. Everyone was hungry before the party started. They aimed for the instantly available food such as “onigiri”, potato salad, “oden” and Japanese-style pizza rather than the BBQ food. Andy was busy indulging himself with the food. They arrived quite late and most of the food was already finished. Luckily we reserved some food for them. This meeting session turned out to be a mini autograph session. We got home quite late as we were lost after sending Gan home at Malim.
Monday, April 17, 2006
Week #11
Less than 2 weeks to go before FYP (Final Year Project) submission and around 1.5 months to go before graduating. My final test ended more than a week ago. Thus, last week was quite relaxing, no test and assignment submission. However, it was going to be a very busy for these 2 weeks as FYP and 2 assignments submission is due on next week. Tomorrow I will be attending an interview for the position of analyst programmer at Datascan, an outsourcing company in KL. It was my last job application so far. I am a bit regretting about my application now, not because of the job position, but because of the company. Working in an outsourcing company is not of my preference. I am kind of hoping, not to get selected for this job. Well, if I get the job, at least, I am not jobless and able to secure a job before graduating. Things may have turn out better than I expected, who knows.
The hottest issue around now is about Unite. It is a prom night jointly organized by the 3 main faculties in MMU Cyberjaya. The ticket cost RM85 each. The former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr Mahathir was invited as the VVIP of the event while several other ambassadors was invited as VIPs. I heard that last year’s was well organized but this year’s was poorly done. There are complains by attendees over several forums and forwarded message are circulating around. Complains include almost all the aspects, except the venue. There are only 4 dish of food served – bread, soup (similar to the Campbell’s one), chicken rice and fruits. The bread was expired and one of the tables has flies inside their fruits. The service was terrible. Drinks were served upon request, even after 1 hour. Food was not served until 11pm. There was a magician show during the night and many find the show lame, including the former PM, according to the observations of the attendees. There are still many comments and complains. Apparently, the head organizer was a foreign student, according to some source. Perhaps he/she does not understand how a prom should be conducted in the Malaysians point of view.
The hottest issue around now is about Unite. It is a prom night jointly organized by the 3 main faculties in MMU Cyberjaya. The ticket cost RM85 each. The former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr Mahathir was invited as the VVIP of the event while several other ambassadors was invited as VIPs. I heard that last year’s was well organized but this year’s was poorly done. There are complains by attendees over several forums and forwarded message are circulating around. Complains include almost all the aspects, except the venue. There are only 4 dish of food served – bread, soup (similar to the Campbell’s one), chicken rice and fruits. The bread was expired and one of the tables has flies inside their fruits. The service was terrible. Drinks were served upon request, even after 1 hour. Food was not served until 11pm. There was a magician show during the night and many find the show lame, including the former PM, according to the observations of the attendees. There are still many comments and complains. Apparently, the head organizer was a foreign student, according to some source. Perhaps he/she does not understand how a prom should be conducted in the Malaysians point of view.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Photos - Trinite '06
Here are some of the photos taken during Trinite 2006 in Equatorial Hotel, Malacca:
http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/dellachew06/Trinite06/
http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/dellachew06/Trinite06/
Week #9 - Memories Recall
Time flies. It is Week 9 of the trimester already. This week, the event “Around the World in 3 Days” was held in CLC concourse. Even though they do not have booths on all the existing countries in the world, it is quite interesting. Most of the booths are on countries from the Middle East, such as Iran and Syria. There are people dressing up in their traditional clothes as well. All the projects and assignments have been released. Delta IT students are getting tension now, with all the due dates to be met.
It feels like everything is just like yesterday. Memories of my university days appear on my mind recently. Everyone is growing and changing within these 4 years. Around 4 years ago, I came to this unfamiliar place and stayed in an apartment with more than 10 other new students. Things did not go at first. But, we sure get along after that. It seems that Alpha is a separate phase in my university life. My classmates are quite close to each other. Sylvia, Yuya and Madhu - I miss you all! We are the multiracial front seaters!
Beta and onwards is like a series of war. Everyone is fighting to get thru every trimester. Everyone is getting eye bags at least a few times in a trimester, especially the last 2. I always wonder if it is due to the poor time management. Well, though it is not enjoyable as during Alpha, we have something to rejoice about.
My industrial training is like another phase. I went to a foreign country without any close to me. I do not know the other trainees before the trip. We are strangers who only know each others’ faces. Yet, we worked things out together, which is the best part. When in Korea, for the first time, I planned my own trip. I think, I am quite pro in it now. Holding a map and explore the city on my own is not something new to me anymore. These experiences can be useful when planning for trips in the future. I did not regret going to Korea for my training, although there are some opportunities that I must let go at the same time. This training has given me much, which include helping me to decide my path in the future.
I am really grateful for those who went thru all these together with me. Thanks for your companion and being a chapter in my life. Hopefully it is not the end.
It feels like everything is just like yesterday. Memories of my university days appear on my mind recently. Everyone is growing and changing within these 4 years. Around 4 years ago, I came to this unfamiliar place and stayed in an apartment with more than 10 other new students. Things did not go at first. But, we sure get along after that. It seems that Alpha is a separate phase in my university life. My classmates are quite close to each other. Sylvia, Yuya and Madhu - I miss you all! We are the multiracial front seaters!
Beta and onwards is like a series of war. Everyone is fighting to get thru every trimester. Everyone is getting eye bags at least a few times in a trimester, especially the last 2. I always wonder if it is due to the poor time management. Well, though it is not enjoyable as during Alpha, we have something to rejoice about.
My industrial training is like another phase. I went to a foreign country without any close to me. I do not know the other trainees before the trip. We are strangers who only know each others’ faces. Yet, we worked things out together, which is the best part. When in Korea, for the first time, I planned my own trip. I think, I am quite pro in it now. Holding a map and explore the city on my own is not something new to me anymore. These experiences can be useful when planning for trips in the future. I did not regret going to Korea for my training, although there are some opportunities that I must let go at the same time. This training has given me much, which include helping me to decide my path in the future.
I am really grateful for those who went thru all these together with me. Thanks for your companion and being a chapter in my life. Hopefully it is not the end.
Trinite '06
Trinite is a prom night jointly organized by the 3 main faculties in MMU Malacca – FIST, FET and FBL. This year, it was held on April Fool, at the largest ballroom in Equatorial Hotel Malacca. We have Amber Chia as the VIP guest, 2 Malaysia Idols – Daniel and Jacklyn as the performers and another local singer as performers. I was not very fascinated with Amber Chia but taken a photo with this celebrity. Everyone look gorgeous on that night. The food was served in buffet style. It tasted better than the previous year’s. Surprisingly, Huwi Yin came down to Malacca for a visit on that day as well.
Yushu: Happy birthday to you!
Wan Chiew: You look gorgeous on that day! Thanks to Siew Woan for the makeup.
Hui Shan: You look very sexy on that dress!
Ryan: Finally, you show us your partner! You should have done it more often.
Ee Ling: I like your dress very much, nice design.
Huay Peng: You look different and better on that night.
Gan-san and Chee Keong: Congrats on getting a permanent in Agilent before graduating!
To all final year students: Good to see you guys in your best outfit before graduating.
I will upload some of the photos later, within this week.
Yushu: Happy birthday to you!
Wan Chiew: You look gorgeous on that day! Thanks to Siew Woan for the makeup.
Hui Shan: You look very sexy on that dress!
Ryan: Finally, you show us your partner! You should have done it more often.
Ee Ling: I like your dress very much, nice design.
Huay Peng: You look different and better on that night.
Gan-san and Chee Keong: Congrats on getting a permanent in Agilent before graduating!
To all final year students: Good to see you guys in your best outfit before graduating.
I will upload some of the photos later, within this week.
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