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[tomorrowxtogether]

[akireta-tori]

「ブレイクノート」　霜月はるか　(English/Romaji Lyrics)

Find the song here. I don't claim any rights or ownership of the song or the album jacket.

BEWARE: Amateur translation. T/N notes at the end.

[1] Shizukesa ni tsutsumareta Ame no machinami Kasatataku amaoto ga Mimimoto de hibiite In a rainy townscape engulfed in serenity, the pitter-patter of rain echoes about the ears. [2] Sekai kara hitori dake Kiritorareta you de Utsumuita kokoro ga Zawameiteiru The lone burdened heart, cut off and isolated from rest of the world, stirs alive. [3] Nagai tabi dakara Tachi tomaru koto Toki ni yasumu koto mo Hitsuyou dakedo Although on long journeys, to stop for while and to rest for a moment is important too, [4] Suwari komeba Mata tatsu no ga sukoshi taihen Tsunoru fuwan ni Ashi wo torarete Once I end up sitting, standing up again is not easy. The growing anxiety binds the legs. [5] Modokashisa wo kakaete Shizundeta kuuhaku no naka Afure dasu namida de Saki ga mienai While bearing the frustration and sinking into nothingness, the tears spill out and blur what’s ahead. [6] Demo taisetsu na yuume ga Sarete kita omoi wa keshite Tebanashitakunai kara Muki au to kimeta But not wanting to let go of the that dear dream that I have continued to dream of, I decide to face it. [7] Nanigenai nichijou ga Tozakaru toki Ushinatta mono bakari Oikakareba tsurai yo When those idle days eventually come to a close, if I only chase what’s been lost, I will be in for pain. [8] Sekai wa itsudatte Kawaritsukeru Katakunara kokoro ga Hodoite miyou The world will always continue to change. If this heart of mine is stubborn, let me untangle it.

[9] Kakenuketa keshiki mo Tachitomattara Ashimoto ni saiteta Shiawase mitsuketa If the rolling scenery too were to come to a halt, I will find the happiness that blooms under my foot. [10] Mae ni tsutsumitai Kimochi mune ni aru nara Muda na koto nante Hitotsu mo nai sa As long as the feeling to move onward exists within my heart, there is absolutely nothing that is pointless at all. [11] Mimi wo sumashite mireba Kikoeru yo kuuhaku no oto Ima dakara kizukeru Omoi ga aru If I pry my ears to listen, i will hear the sound of that blankness. It is now that I can notice that there is emotion in there. [12] Hanareite mo tsuyoku Kanjiru kimi to no kizuna Tebanashitakunai mono Tashikamerareta yo Even though we are far away, I strongly feel this connection with you. I have confirmed now, that which I don’t want to let go. [13] Narihibiku ongaku no Naka ni aru kuuhaku wa hora Sugi ni mukau tame no Taisetsu na oto In this resounding song too there is exists that nothingness. This sound that provides the strength to keep moving on. [14] Atarashi ongaku ga Hirogaru kuuhaku no mukou Nayami mayotta hi wa chikara ni kawaru A new song echoes beyond that blankness. One day when I am confused and lost, it will become my strength [15] Sa, taisetsu no yuume ga Kasane kita omoi no tsuzuki e Fukaku iki wo suttara mata ippo fumi dasou Now, that dear dream lies ahead of these feelings. and, after a deep breath, let’s take a step forward. ～FIN～

Translation Notes: I had to take lot of creative liberties. Due to the fact that no pronoun is used in the entirety of the song, I had to decide which to use in the translation. I settled on first person. Though some verses did feel more suited to be sung from third person. Additionally, I tried my best to preserve sentence structure and meaning but honestly verse [6] was quite hard to translate neatly. It might not be 1:1 translation. In verse [1], I translated it as "In a rainy townscape" although the preposition is missing in Romaji counterpart. I felt that was the original intent of that verse.

[blaze-n-rekka]

KOCHO to sing theme song to the new Hira Hira Hihiru visual novel

Aniplex has announced that their latest project under their visual novel brand ANIPLEX.EXE, Hira Hira Hihiru, will be available on Steam, DMM GAMES, and DLsite starting on November 17, 2023 for 2,970 yen (tax included). With music by MANYO, Hira Hira Hihiru is a visual novel is set in a fictional Taisho Era and tells the story of the struggle against Aerodemo, a terrifying disease which brings…

[liyatv]

ひよん: 【平日の夜】翌朝の5:30起きが楽になるナイトルーティン🌙【スキンケア | バッグの中身】

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[blastkat]

ma:nyo Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule is fragranceless. It's an ampoule; so, a little goes a long way. It has an extremely light texture. It's easily absorbed by my skin. With extended use, it smoothed rough patches on my skin. It leaves my skin nourished and soft. My skin feels firmer and appears healthier and radiant.

*Gifted by @manyo_us and @0.8l_usa

[oliviawhen]

March comic! No thoughts this month, just Brioche. A fun What If activity you can do with your own brioches.

[mpmcorner]

Who is Brandon Manyo Dixon? Suspect shooting of tourists

Who is Brandon Manyo Dixon? Suspect shooting of tourists Brandon Manyo Dixon was identified as the shooter British tourists in Venice on July 30. Let's  see that who is Brandon Manyo Dixon and the suspect who shot and killed British tourists.

Who is Brandon Manyo Dixon?

Brandon Manyo Dixon is wanted by police after allegedly shooting two visitors in Venice in July. The suspect was depicted in a photo released Wednesday by Los Angeles police. The LAPD asked the public to come forward with information about the suspect. In Venice Beach, the suspect was seen on video chasing bystanders and shooting at them, police said. Police are searching for a man seen on surveillance video shooting two British tourists in the Venice Beach neighborhood of Los Angeles over the summer.

Why did the suspect shoot the two Britons?

According to the LAPD, on July 30, Dixon and an accomplice got into a fight with two British visitors outside a bar. DHis discussion reportedly turned into a violent confrontation. Dixon allegedly shot the victims after chasing them with a gun. However, the victims survived. Also read: Walmart virginia shooting,Manager andre marcus bing ,what happened Explained ? The LAPD released video footage that depicts a man chasing two people in a crowded area, armed. "Both of the victims sustained significant gunshot wounds and were hospitalized for their injuries," they later said, surviving.

Brandon Manyo Dixon - Wanted by Police:

A 31-year-old leader of a digital agency is one of two British visitors who were shot by a shooter in Los Angeles, Charlie Rodman was shot in the hip while vacationing with a friend after an argument with the gunman, Brandon Manyo Dixon, who the LAPD is currently looking for. In an effort to track down Dixon, who is wanted for attempted murder, police have now made CCTV footage of the incident on July 30 public. The tourists got into a violent dispute with Brandon Manyo Dixon and his friend while they were both waiting outside a Venice Beach pub, according to the police. When the argument grew physical, Dixon shot and critically injured the two terrified Britons as he fled the scene, chasing them with his revolver. Mr. Rodman received care in the hospital Dixon is still being sought by authorities; He is considered armed and dangerous. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Brandon Manyo Dixon is wanted for attempted murder after he is accused of shooting two British visitors in the 20 block of Windward Avenue on July 30, 2022. Call 911 if you see him, LAPD said. The incident happened It was captured on surveillance video released by the LAPD. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Detective Jurado at (310) 482-6369 or (323) 229-6286, or by email at 32284@lapd.online. Tipsters can also call 877-LAPD-247 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS. A masked mob attacked and shot Florida vacationers in Venice in February. The homeless population in Venice, a popular tourist destination, grew until authorities recently cleaned up the area. Venice has long been a target for crime and drug use. What was the reaction of the people? His father Chris Rodman told It's been a very traumatic experience for Charlie and the family. It's every parent's worst nightmare. 'He'd flown out on holiday with a friend and the two of them were also looking into a couple of possible business ventures. D Todd McCormick commented, I'm sure he's a nice guy. Covid made him do it, no doubt. Frank Dorsey commented, When they catch him, he points a gun at the police,,,no court date needed. Kitzer tweeted, The LAPD has identified the suspect as Brandon Manyo Dixon. Dixon and his friend got into an argument with two tourists from England. The argument then turned into a fight, police said. Dixon allegedly chased the victims with a gun. Follow us Facebook For more updates. Read the full article

[glatisant-questing]

Scans of the two cards from the Hakuoki Manyo no Shou Ebten store bonus. I love the cat-chasing trio forever :)

[kvistwig]

[kulapti]

Copper cottontail, inks, Nov 2024.

I have as usual tried to include several members of an ecosystem and several levels of the food web. A food web is like a food chain, but the term is meant to indicate complexity that isn't covered by the image of a chain. For example, this illustration includes one predator, the spider, which is in a very different size class from the predators of the rabbit, but is higher on its "food chain."

Plants: Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans), Big bluestem (Adropogon gerardii), Sideoats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula), Hairy grama (Bouteloua hirsuta). Plant eaters: Prairie boopie grasshopper (Boopedon gracile), red harvester ants (Pogonomyrmex barbatus), Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus). Insect eaters: Apache jumping spider (Phidippus apacheanus).

[tomorrowxtogether]

[akireta-tori]

「おとのはレター」　霜月はるか (English/Romaji Lyrics)

Find the song here. I don't claim any rights or ownership of the song or the album jacket.

BEWARE: Amateur translation. T/N at the end.

[1] Happy Birthday To my dearest Deaete yokatta Happy Birthday To my dearest. I am glad we met. [2] Toki no nagare no Honno isshun ni Inochi wo yadoshi Umarete kita koto In the long flow of time, For a short moment, Harboring life, You were born. [3] Kiseki to Yobu no deshou Such a thing Can only be called a miracle. [4] Kimi to no ima (genzai) wa Atari mae jaa naku Sonna kiseki ga Tsunagatta akashi The now with you Is not a given. It is the proof That a miracle did occur. [5] Kyou wa ishhou ni Oiwai shiyou Let us celebrate Today together [6] Sing a song for you [7] Yureru akari wo mitsume Hohoemu kimi no mirai ga Finding dancing lights, Smiling at your bright future [8] Shiawase de aru you ni Negai wo komete Wishing for it to be A happy one. [9] Omedetou yo Tokubetsu na hi ni Congratulations! On this special day. [10] Tomo ni kanadeta Omoide wakeaou Let us share those memories Of days spent together. [11] Dareka jaa nai Kimi to iru koto Watashi no takaramono Not just spent with anyone But with you, My treasure. [12] Happy Birthday To my dearest Kimi ga daisuki da yo Happy Birthday To my dearest. I love you. [13] Kimi to kotoba ya Kokoro kawasu tabi Tane ga mebuite Edaha wa nobasu you ni The conversations with you or the time we bared our hearts Were like sprouting a seed And letting it branch.

[14] Atarashii Oto ga hirogaru A new sound Spreads all around [15] Orinasu merodi (omoi) Tsumuida itoshisa Sore wa kiseki ga Kureta presento Interweaving melodies (memories) Spins a dearness. This present Borne of a miracle [16] Massugu ni Kimi ni todoketai I wish to send Straight to you. [17] Song letter for you [18] Kimi no egao miru dake de Sugoku ureshiku naru n da Just looking at you smile Makes me really happy. [19] Nayami wo ochikomu toki wa Chikara ni naritai When you are sad and troubled I want to be your strength. [20] Daijoubu Hanareteite mo Don’t worry. Even if we are separated, [21] Kanarazu kimi no Mikata wa iru kara I will always be Your ally. [22] Dareka jaa nai Kimi no michi (jinsei) nara Rashiku susume ba ii Not anyone else’s, You should live your own life As you wish. [23] Happy birthday To my dearest Itsumo omotte iru yo Happy Birthday to my dearest. I am always thinking of you. [24] Omedetou Atarashii hibi mo Congratulations! This new day too. [25] Futari no otonoha Kanadete yukitai I want to play The song of us two. [26] Dareka jaa nai Kimi ga iru kara Watashi mo gambareru yo Not for anyone else But for you I can try my best. [27] Happy birthday To my dearest Kokora kara arigato Happy Birthday To my dearest. Thank you, from bottom of my heart. [28] Korekara mo Yoroshiku ne Let us get along As usual.

T/N: I once again took some creative liberties, specifically at verse [10] for better flow. Verse [7] doesn't make sense to me, if anyone knows what dancing lights have to do with wishes, do explain. The line-by-line translation isn't correct, some times I had to rephrase the verse for flow into next verse. But overall, I think I translated it well enough. Most of the meaning is retained. I didn't check if romaji are accurate. Not my focus so I will correct later.

[ktchewy]

Finally decided to label my inks so I can tell which bottle is what when I look at them from the top 😤

Tools Used:

Tomoe River paper

glass rod

Kokuyo Gloo tape

[motsaenggin]

Got some Derwent Inktense pencils.

[wellappointeddesk]

Ink Review: Sailor Manyo, Anniversary Set

There’s a new release from Sailor Manyo inks – a 5th Anniversary limited edition! I find it hard to believe that nearly five years has passed since I reviewed the first round of Sailor Manyo inks. Since that time, Sailor has added to the Manyo lineup with a second full round and four dual shading inks (these dual shaders also come in a mini size!) and I have yet to resist a single bottle of these…

[glatisant-questing]

Saito's Short Story from the Manyo no Shou Special Edition Booklet

Saito’s story is simply hilarious and I greatly enjoyed translating it. Have fun reading this one! 🥰 (All the emoji/kaomoji are my own additions. They are not in the original text.)

(This is… What should I do?! 〣( ºΔº )〣) 

On a certain afternoon, I was asked by Vice Commander Hijikata to summon Yukimura  Chizuru. I went to her room and called out to her through the shoji. Since there was no answer, I called out again just in case, and opened the door. And then there was the sight of Yukimura sleeping with an innocent, baby-like face.

 (Why is she sleeping when it’s still bright outside?) 

She never napped at this time of the day, at least not since she started living at the Shinsengumi headquarters.

 (She must be tired from all the hustle and bustle recently, with the moving of the headquarters and the new recruits joining the Shinsengumi. But how defenseless she is, falling asleep like this. There are many soldiers in this headquarters who don’t know her true identity…) 

Anyway, since the Vice Commander told me to summon her, I have to wake her up. 

(She looks so comfortably asleep. I feel a bit sorry to wake her up) 

“Hmm… cough.” 

I coughed first and waited for her to wake up, but——

“zzz…” 

She didn’t seem to wake up, and just kept breathing, relaxed in her sleep. 

In that case—

“Hmm… cough.”

I decided to cough louder than before. But still, I couldn’t feel any sign of her waking up.

(Why won’t she wake up? If it was the usual Yukimura, she would wake up right away. Could it be that she is way too exhausted?) 

If that’s the case, I am reluctant to force her to wake up and take her to the Vice Commander. 

(Then, what should I do…? Should I go back to the Vice Commander’s room and report the situation as it is?) 

But I immediately dismissed that idea. 

(No, I can’t do that. If I tell the Vice Commander the truth, he might say “What is she doing, sleeping at this time?” and scold Yukimura.) 

But still, even if I did make a sound, she didn’t seem to wake up. 

(Then… do I have no choice but to shake her awake?)

I thought that and reached out to her, but…

“Hmm…” 

Yukimura stirred slightly with her eyes closed, so I hastily backed away and kept enough distance to avoid being misunderstood. 

“S-sorry! I’ll have you know, I wasn’t thinking of anything shady. The Vice Commander told me to come and get you!”

I hurriedly tried to explain why I was here, but… 

“Hmm, hmm…?” 

At that moment, Yukimura’s eyelids twitched slightly. I realized that I had woken her up because I was loud and couldn’t help but regret it inwardly. 

Soon, Yukimura’s eyes opened and she looked at me with a dazed gaze.

“Ah, Saito-san? Why are you here…” 

Yukimura’s big eyes blinked several times. 

Driven by the urgency to explain why I was here, I blurted out. 

“I never meant to intrude here with ill intentions! I apologize for entering your room without permission, but I called out to you once from behind the door—no, twice. But since there was no reply, I just opened the shoji to check on you! Do you understand what I’m saying?🥺” 

“Y-yes! I understand. I’m sorry for not noticing your presence sooner.” 

Yukimura bowed her head in embarrassment.

Seeing her like that, I felt rather guilty instead. 

“No… you don’t have to apologize.” 

“No, that’s not…” 

Yukimura just bowed her head and the conversation came to an end.

 (This is bad. This is not Yukimura’s fault. Why can’t I handle this situation well? At least, I have to tell her that she’s not to blame.) 

As I muttered words of self-reproach in my mind, I noticed that Yukimura was staring at me. 

“What is it?” I asked.

“Ah… Saito-san, you had something to tell me, right?” 

With that question, I finally remembered why I came here.

“Ah, the Vice Commander said he had something to tell you. Probably, he wants to hear about the progress of the treatment of the soldier who was injured the other day.” 

“I see. Then, I’ll hurry over. Thank you for letting me know.” 

Yukimura said that and bowed her head slightly. 

“I’ve delivered the message. Well, I’m going now.” 

I said that and stood up. 

But just before leaving the room, I thought to myself.

 (Isn’t it too unsympathetic to leave the room like this?)

Even though I had to do what I just did, it’s a fact that I entered Yukimura’s room without permission. I apologized earlier, but I don’t know if my apologies have been conveyed properly.

“…Saito-san?” 

Yukimura’s voice came from behind me, as if she felt something was wrong with me standing still at the door and not moving.

I glanced back and saw Yukimura’s face looking up at me with a worried expression. I told her this.

 “It’s fine to take a nap since you must be very tired recently, but in that case, you should at least cover yourself with a haori or something similar. You’re the one who’s responsible for the health of the soldiers now, so it would be bad if you caught a cold.” 

The moment I finished speaking, I was tormented by regret, thinking that I should have said something nicer. 

But Yukimura…

“Yes, thank you, Saito-san. I’ll be careful from now on.” 

She said that with a sincere expression and bowed her head.

“Uh, um… well then. See you.”

I left that one word behind and finally left Yukimura’s room.

Then, as I was walking down the hallway– 

“Hey, Hajime-kun? What are you doing there?” 

I heard Souji’s voice from behind and froze on the spot. As I turned around, I said. 

“Souji… I just came to deliver a message to Yukimura.” 

“Oh… it seems to be a pretty long message, though😏.” 

I don’t know how much he saw what happened, but I swear, I… 

“Let me tell you, what I did just now was only to convey a message from the Vice Commander to Yukimura. There was nothing suspicious about it at all.” 

“Yeah, yeah, I’ll let you have it your way.” 

He said in a tone that sounded like he was snickering, and then started walking. 

“Wait!! It’s not ‘letting me have it my way’! I’m simply telling the truth! Listen to me, Souji!” 

After that, I explained the situation to Souji in detail, but it was of no avail. 

(The end.)