I don't want to be standing at the end of reason, because there is no end to reasoning.

I'm reviewing songs to add to my already huge list, and this came to mind. Looks like I just have to give in terms of whether I like it or not, huh. But then good songs doesn't mean songs I like, so that's kind of a problem. Nonetheless, I don't want to be stuck with my own reasons.

The Auction House Journey

Okay, now that I have enough images to prove my point, let's start. *laughs*

If you have not known (which is fine, I kept it quiet till now haha), I've been shopping. And instead of doing it the usual way, technology today has allowed for some transcendental trades (pun not intended) over the "auction house" that is the Internet. Courtesy to Buyee for hosting Yahoo! Auctions and Tenso for being the most reliable Japanese forwarding company ever since I knew of them back in 2014, they combine to make the biggest convenience there can ever be till date: You can now bid in Japanese items in auctions and ship them internationally to your doorstep! And seeing that as an opportunity, I couldn't wait to put my hands in it. And thus comes this experience, which is also a good time to experiment the costs, viability and quality of purchase for a Japanese auction website.

THE BEGINNINGS
Before I even thought of paying for anything, there must be a beginning. And this one is in the long run of my fandom of these girls who I know and love (okay who cares if this is cheesy now), and finding goods from them online is getting tougher by the day, considering I missed like, 5 years due to my ability to fork out anything in life. But then again it has also gotten easier, and surprisingly, more obvious. Quite a lot of search results in Google for stuff like "XXX bromide" (in Japanese, "bromides" refer to the photos they print out as a special gift to a certain commercial item) brought me to Yahoo! Auctions many a time, but now things have changed. Buyee, a middleman buying service, has kindly brought several companies under their tree, and sources deliveries to Tenso. And so, the bridge between the minimalist Japanese (if you heard the news recently) and the desperate fans of the world is complete. If you need more understanding, I could've just done a YouTube video on it, but yeah, I don't. Go find out yourself if you want to know more. In essence, this brings in my inner shopper thinking that started this experiment. Along with some sellers who have been, at the right time, listed stuff that I want at low prices (like, within 100yen low), and then I decided to give it a try.

THE PROCESS
Honestly saying? It wasn't that difficult. There is the regular bid and the sniper bid. For those who are real noob at auctioning like me, the latter one only bids 5 minutes before the bid time closes. Because there is a time for it, there is a difference for doing it at first and at the last (few) minutes. And considering my limited knowledge in Japanese, I has to keep the search terms for finding those items simple, and yes it is actually pretty easy. Within a week, I ended up winning (despite missing 1 for Tomacchan *sob*) 10 auctions, almost all of them are bromides, and one clear file which I will show you guys later. It's surprisingly expensive, just so you know, because they will prompt you on accident insurance and inspection insurance, both of which will only be of use if anything fails in the process, respectively if the item gets damaged in the process and/or it doesn't pass inspection ie. you auctioned out a banned item? Anyways, it may sound dumb, so I tried without all of them besides one, which came later because I was giving a song from Tsuji Shion's 3rd single (review here) and all in all, the overall process (including paying the bidders, services and consolidations which I will show you later) took about three weeks. Yeah, that long. Well, considering it's possible to delay shipment from the sellers who are regular humans themselves which can be as long as six months, this is considered fast... I guess? This is quite a good waste of time and money, so I won't really say this is worth it. The low price point is very different when you reside OUTSIDE JAPAN. Dammit.

The online receipt from Buyee, taken at date of this post.

THE PACKAGE ARRIVAL
Yes, so finally we can talk about what I received. A lot, in summary. This kind of explains the huge amount of shipping fees considering I only ship considerable lesser than the big box that appeared at my doorstep. Like Aniplex+, Buyee is a jerk.

Anyways, what's inside. If you've seen the receipt (now then you read it huh) and recognised the patterns in the titles of the auction items, you'd notice four distinct sellers with their items. And quite unexpectedly, the package is from their original sellers, which means large envelopes and a lot of cardboard and paper just to make this secure. Hey, if you've noticed four years ago, this is how Japanese do delivery. That dedication to make packages undamaged.

The overall contents VS the amount of stuff that surrounds them.
And there's the big box full of stuffing. Thanks, sellers.

In total, I had seven Aki-chan bromides (because I love her sooo much hehe), one from Mina-chan, and a clear file from Mikakoshi because I know I'll never buy one of her singles anytime soon. (Soon, Mikakoshi. *wink*)

Da best. *muacks* And in a surprisingly smaller package.
I expected A4 though. Seems like it didn't list that out.

Overall packaging is secure, most of them are in their original wrappers (which explains how much they kept them as much as to use them, like me), and besides dust I guess there isn't much of a difference to getting a new one. Some sellers (I expect, male) even padded the photos (and the clear file) in cardboard so as to prevent it from being bent. Man, this thing, I'll never do. Imagine, you're an auction seller. Would you even bother to do that much? Well, if you're Japanese you probably will. I may be all praises about them, but look at this! I cannot even criticise on anything!

This will nonetheless make me excited for the many scanning I have to do myself over the next few hours (hopefully) so I can, you know, keep my phone homescreen occupied before Ayachi's photo album catches up. Well, that is, if you read The Entertainment News for those anyway.

I may have overdone this, but then it is also an experiment. So I went big, and paid big too. In general, it's not advisable to buy individual items if you want to bring them back home, and though Tenso is the most reasonable in payments for international delivery doesn't mean service charges doesn't count, and that is Buyee's fault. Although honestly saying, it's still cheap by any means, and if you're here to find out whether you can grab some limited edition items either newly released (like, Aki-chan's live concert goods last weekend new) to stuff some years back, this is some heaven for those who have the money to do it. Also, if you don't feel bad about this all the items above (besides the CD) ARE NOT FOR SALE. It's written on the items themselves. So you are kind of doing this illegally if you don't know.


Until next time which will probably not happen, I hope this gives you a good idea of what to expect if you're dealing with an auction item of that Aki-chan bromide you very want to get in your hands because you failed to get it when it released from it's first pressing. I mean, auctions may help you from getting stuff anywhere from the past, but it'll never get you the excitement back then. Also, prepare to pay the price if you want the latest of stuff you never had an opportunity to be at Japan to buy them (after paying thousands to get there of course).

Cya guys next time, and until next time... I probably will not be buying anything from an "auction house" anymore. Unless I win the next lottery draw, or if I even buy one of the tickets lol

The Klassic Note Review 2016.06 Issue 2

Hey, everyone. I don't know I should mention this again but, after seven years down listening to this single I have given it. And yes, it's no coincidence. Allow me to take you back on a journey where Tsuji Shion was young, awesome and looks very differently cute from what she is now. No really, look at the covers.

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

Tsuji Shion - M/elody [Single]

(And you think she wouldn't have the capacity to hold that loudspeaker? You would be wrong. And really, her side view doesn't look like her at all.)

Origin: Wow where should I start this... how about last year? Talking about last year, she did release two singles - both are all in my list, both digital releases (which explains why they aren't reviewed here) - and she still didn't lose her style after her major debut album back then in 2010. This singer-songwriter started with startling BLEACH Anime fans (like me) with a great ending theme song, and this was the next thing. And yes, I liked it back then, but was different compared to now. And it shall be easily represented by the songs below.

(1) M/elody
Obviously pronounced as "melody", this is that subtle love song she likes to write and sing as seen in many other releases of hers (eg. all of her singles), and she does it pretty well. Not that she is pretty in the music video or whatsoever, but the song itself if also nice. There maybe the little things that don't matter back then seven years ago, but I was in love with this song. And her of course, but this song... It's my little fetish for a song written by the girl next door. It's perfect.
Rating (in 2009): 5 stars (Unbelievably Awesome)

(2) Naminori
Now let's talk about today, seven years later. If you wondered how it started, you clearly didn't watch her latest YouTube video, you frog-in-the-well.

And then I asked myself "Why haven't I given this song till now??" and yes, not long after, I ended up loving her again. Hey, I mean, the song. Anyways, this song is in its simplicity a wonderful song, and probably if I know of a reason I didn't give this back then it's probably it sounds too similar in melody, and that in Klassic Note is kind of a turn-off. Not today. Not when you don't recall that this song was actually good to be given the thumbs up.
Rating: 4 stars (Missed Out Average)

Conclusion: Anyways, that's a good journey back to the past, and now it deserves its position in Klassic Note. If you like everything simple in music, this is a decently-produced package to start with. And yes, unless you like techno music 24-7, then please help yourself with a subtle love and a life song. Make your summer (even though different year) great with some Tsuji Shion today.

-Kaineng, on the Klassic Note

P.S. Thanks Tsuji Shion-san, you will always be loved. Your music, especially, will be remembered here for all time. But I want to give you more. So please continue to do music. Someday... I'll go to your live performance. Someday.

Ah, maybe not.

(Next year perhaps? For like, 10 years? xD) pic.twitter.com/x7XbhlBoPE

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) June 20, 2016

THE PACKAGE

No, that's it.

No, really, that is it. Probably the same as if I bought the single 7 years ago, probably with more hype and enthusiasm in writing the review, if I ever thought of doing any of them.

Well, first things first; I can't really get a fresh copy of this CD. I mean, it's been seven years. So with also the recent journey to buying some stuff that I shouldn't have from Yahoo! Auctions (no, I shouldn't; see bottom of post for details), I decided for once to see if not getting a fresh copy will make a difference or not. And unexpectedly, it doesn't. For one, the only thing that is missing from this because it's not "New" is the plastic wrapping for the case, which is perfectly fine. Hey, talk about Japanese TLC of packages, man. Now to get some plastic wrapping to protect this treasure haha. Also, they made a big mistake by filling the blanks with large fonts of the official website. Little do they know...

I'm a satisfied customer with his package, and that's all it matters. Unfortunately, it may take a lot more despite this being the cheapest price I've paid for the item itself. (You know, shipping problems.)


That is it for today's review. For more of these accidental release-to-review gaps giveaways due to me having to compensate for the times I didn't give these singles, stay tuned. Tomacchan's recollection journey is up next, thanks to her best albums. But later today, I'm going to be talking about why this single has been sitting with 9 other packages of nothing but photos and a clear file and took like, 3 weeks to come. Cya guys later.

The Entertainment News 2016 Edition Issue #26

If you're here and not listening to the awesome Sambomaster live right now at LINE as I'm posting this now, then... you may be too late already. Hey, follow my Twitter and I'll inform you when it comes lol

And I'm here because I can't understand his fast speeches. That's also my break time BTW

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Assassination Classroom S2: Yes, tearing episode. Of course, they made sure you do it. Now that I've stopped crying (less than Nagisa, more than Karasuma), let's talk about it. Briefly. If it gets more detailed I'll need a bucket for tears.
Anyways, form the start it has kind of been decided already, but then again it's good iterating again considering from a drama standpoint. So yes, Koro Sensei let the exhaustion get of him as he lies down on the ground, the students pinned him down (which apparently works, and is the only time they can too) and Nagisa gave the final blow. What's worse, he decided to take a final attendance of the class, exposing me to a bank of names I could use (lol) and all of the reactions of the students. Little was mentioned about details, but suffice it to say Karasuma chased the government people away, the laser supposedly shot down but not like anyone noticed, and the students fell asleep in a stack of books of life written by that octopus we will all remember. Now if only he'd do that for me I'll cry harder than Nagisa would, serious. What will happen at THE last episode of the story? Your guess is as good as mine. But for now let's see how much are the chances that Koro Sensei can come back as a human or otherwise again. I mean, if the author can dictate that we'll see a happy ending. This sad one is just the prelude to it, that's my guess.
P.S. And Koro Sensei doesn't even close his eyes, he just vanishes like how epic death scenes in action shows must do, into little fragments of light. I mean, this is touching and all, and you bet it's effective, but I want to see a human dead. But than again, he probably was transformed to all goo and no blood, so...
Bungou Stray Dogs: Dammit, this show! Well, I guess we have to wait another three months for more action then. (Audience: NANIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!???)
Yes, the last episode of the first season. Well, first of two seasons, to say the least. We are introduced to The Guild, a secret operation based on the USA (sorry but I was just following the story) behind the deal of Atsushi and his bounty. The leader (I assume) paid visit to the Agency President and offered him a sum of a money for some supposed license to operate with ability skills (what a surprise, you need a license to do this???) (then likely the ones who suggested it also have ability I guess) and of course the refusal was backed up by the efforts to get it. I mean, it definitely must be tough and a whole lot more, so I guess I should elaborate and let the show do it in the future. Anyways, of course the ability users of The Guild wouldn't just let this go, and attacked Port Mafia and more to an extent, the Agency. Spoiled by Twitter, I have known one of the underlings to be Kana-chan, and damn she looks hideous as an antagonist. But then again, I expected a dollhouse-like ability (thanks to BLEACH Fullbringer... Riruka; sorry had to look it up) coming from a frilly-dressed girl, and man were the guys prepared. Well, as much as they are anyways. Add in a middle-aged ex-doctor who stayed to find her missing kin Elise-chan, we have an action show. Man, Kafuka-sensei sure knows how to draw plots well. Obviously this ability user is nothing compared to the likes of two (three) ability users (not like Atsushi noticed), and after some fight and negotiation and a whole lot of misunderstanding on my side (I'll mention later) they were released out of some time-based dimension. And guess what, if you remembered the doll Elise from last episode (oh NOW I remember the last episode lol) you'd know the third guy was the leader of Port Mafia, aged to perfection to not fight but instead advise Atsushi and help get rid of The Guid underlings? Man, this sure is exciting and all, but WHY THEY DECIDE TO STOP HERE? This show is just harsh, and I wish I'd watch this next month instead lol. But then again, what's epic if worth waiting, and I think I found my new love in the action genre of Anime. What will happen to all three organisations? Will it link to the government or other high authority involved? Is this possibly a global thing? We shall see. I foresee an epic series in this one. And I'll be sure to hold off my views of the Manga. I'm trying hard here. *laughs*
P.S. Misconceptions that I encountered watching this show: (1) That I thought the first and only scene I got to hear The Guild female underling talk to Kenji and missed Kana-chan's voice, (2) That I have TWICE assumed that the third guy who was fighting in the super-cute dimension was not the Port Mafia's head (first being Dazai because I think he can disguise himself, same build etc, and second being the Agency's President, because the old guys all sound alike but I guess the body is not like it huh lol), and (3) Port Mafia is weak (did you see the morning papers?) when it's clearly not. Man this show is epic.
P.P.S. Comedy and action done to certain perfection, I must say. But then again I only watched the likes of BLEACH, so...

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Kuroshitsuji: Wow. Man, Elizabeth, WHAT THE HELL IS MAKING YOU GO BACK???
At first I thought back of the first time I saw this phenomenon, the stars thing, and then how it links to blood transfusion, so now I believe this "religion" is not much of a faith but of something to convince people on. But then again Sebastian saw this as such, and at this point if you are brought back from that side and want to go back I can only think of faith. Then maybe, Yana-chan-sensei, that you maybe playing with religion here. Hey, I'm somewhat a free-thinker, so do whatever you want. I'm just here for the sword fight. I know; Sebastian was an unfair opponent.
BLEACH: OMG what a title. Well, besides the title, there's heck a lot of development too. Hell yeah, Kubo! About time!
Firstly, we fully understand (I mean, if you don't) The Almighty's power, which is just being able to change and foretell change, which is seemingly of God, I guess, unlike us who can only change to affect the future but cannot foretell it. Then, we know of two of the (supposedly) final Sternritter powers (I mean, I cannot remember the term for it lol), which is B for Balance - in this case in terms of fortune, taking good from others and bad to a shield - and A for not Almighty, but Anti-thesis, which supposedly allows the reversal of sides in fighting. Well, then this could well be a trump card against the... what's his name, right now, since Ichigo now is out of luck. (lol get it??) And it appears that... oh wait, Quincy Lord + Ichigo = Quincy Lord. I mean, Ichigo's contribution is somewhat insignificant? Okay, maybe the myriad of powers will kill the Quincy. Fingers crossed.
Tonari no Kashiwagi-san: Almost forgot about this. Hey, I like a build-up chapter. Winter holidays are coming for the students, Tina is leaving (*sob*), and Yuuto is still a wuss. I mean, it's mutual affection, so I guess it's his problem ultimately. We know of a time to send Tina off and something's likely got to happen until then. Kou has plans for the couple(s) during Christmas, and unless Kotone wants to be with him alone (which is unlikely, and if so Yuuto can give Kou the middle finger haha) then we may be up to some fun in the next few chapters.

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This Week on Klassic Note

I'm still inside Tomacchan's best albums, and am slowly but surely giving her songs a good listen, don't you worry. miwa's new single isn't impressive, and I'm real surprised how a CM song actually stands out over an Anime theme song as the title of this single... but I see why, and I only took one, haha. Ayachi's new single isn't impressive, but the B-side I must give. Hey, I like a cute song from her once in a while. The review may or may not be far away, but I may give it a miss this time round, I'm not sure yet. I also found out that Sasaki Eri-san who sings for Anime Plastic Memories before last year is actually a fresh graduate (serious) despite her face (sorry lol), and is part of a progressive rock band named "Lattice." (if I don't put apostrophes you don't notice the full stop haha) and have released like, 2 EPs. I gave a listen, and their style is quite good, considering Sasaki-san sings and plays the violin in it. Damn. I'll try to give a song somehow, we shall see.

Wow Sasaki Eri-san, if I knew you were part of a band a year ago...

This is not Anime, it's progressive post-rock. https://t.co/4flszsiw6e

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) June 23, 2016

There isn't much next week, so that's going to suck. VELTPUNCH recently released their new MV, and I'm not so much as impressed, but I sure do miss their music style, that's for sure.. Looking ahead next month, we have Gotch's new album which I enjoyed listening from two years ago his first, and probably UNLIMITS if I ever get a chance to listen to it too. Until then, I better find something else to listen to. Yes, including you Tomacchan.


This is it then. I'll go back to listening to Sambomaster's live. APoL is not close to completion and I blame myself for it, and I need to get exercising soon. Serious. The dawn is above me. Cya guys then, and until next time... I wish I lead a simpler life. Not as a farmer, but without modern society. (Audience: Isn't that a farmer?) I guess so...?

[P.S.: Aki-chan was great and all, so she stays for the week. And I really want her new photobook. I've seen too much of previews I'm desperate already. Serious.

Meanwhile, someone celebrated Ayachi's birthday (this week also is my friend's, and Mocho's haha) by surfacing her photobook from two years ago, so that'll make things awesome on my phone for a while whilst I think of whether to get myself a new one. OS support lifetime is a d*ck.]

The Dream Fragment #16

Well this is going to be a short one. It's vivid, but it's not very long either.

The dream last night stars one of the girls I know of again, this time being Baba Fumika-chan, and I have to say her presence in this dream is also one of the reasons of my fandom lol

"I was in water, supposedly in a large tank. After a few seconds, I raised up to the surface, around me seems to be a pool-like scenario, and I was actually in a large transparent container, and me in swimming briefs. Not long after, my head was pushed down once again as I take my breath. And as I come up to the surface again, I glanced left to see Fumika-chan also in the container. She was in a swimsuit showing her cleavage, and holding my head down with a slight smile on her face. As she continues to hold me down into the water shouting things like "one more time!" or something, it feels like I'm having some intensive training of my lungs. And as I surfaced once again, a dark skinned male walked past us and he spoke something, and Fumika-chan replied something in return. I was too into dipping myself into the water that I was subconscious to what is happening around me. The sun is shining brightly above us, and it looks like I'm going to continue this forever..."

That, is as detailed as I can remember. For more recalling of vivid dreams except for those that are too rated to describe (I mean, I think I did it before anyways), stay tuned. If I can remember... then it'll be out. Somehow.

P.S. Thanks Fumika-chan for being in. Your body figure is unlike no other. *laughs* And just a reference of what I was talking about, I chose an image which seemingly is what I glanced at? I don't know lol

The Entertainment News 2016 Edition Issue #25

Another week, another *achoo*

Sorry. As you can hear...

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Assassination Classroom S2: Okay, I shall separate this latest epic fight episode into three main categories:
(1) The Action. Of course it must mean something when I say this, and this show provides (kudos to the author) a whole lot of them. You get the usual one-sided victory, the hostage (students), and cliffhanger and whatever it takes to bring up the emotions (in this case, hate, because Kayano stepped in to "die" for Koro-sensei), and a game changer. I didn't expect emotion to take the bigger part of this ending, but then not like I understand antimatter anyways lol. Also, the tentacles thing, and an official usage of that knife. Nonetheless, a crazy effort to make a typical action show fight scene less than typical.
(2) The Backstory: The story between the real and fake Reaper has continued, and this time a lot more emotions is backed into it, but seeing it being possible restructuring of the Manga story itself I guess content is lacking at this point already. This one, I guess it's fine. Ended up with a consensus between the two tentacles (I kept thinking of testicles lolol) of respect and empathy, I guess it's good enough for this show.
(3) The Miracle: Yes, the one that "died". But of course as we have learnt in many episodes of this show Koro-sensei has prepared for this eventuality, and, provided as he mentioned, he stays alive and is around them to do it. Man, this one, I call the biological miracle. But the miracle(s) do not stop there, very unlikely. Next episode beings us the bigger problem of Koro-sensei having 1% chance of dying and/or exploding the Earth and that freaking laser aiming above his head... I guess the class may have a solution. I mean, unless the author decides to bring the students in just for the sole purpose of making Yanagisawa talk cr*p about them to Koro-sensei, then this might be a bad choice. Wait, maybe it's not. Or is it? We shall know next week.
Bungou Stray Dogs: Wow. 2x wow in this episode, and I like.
Let's talk about Akutagawa and Higuchi as partners in work. Lol I see many thinking of this as love or something, but I guess not. The boss of Port Mafia is ultimately unknown, but I see the kid is brought up well to think of getting rid of Akutagawa in some way lol, but then again this first half of the episode shows a lot about formalities within the organisation (The Black Lizard in this case), and some gratefulness from that evil, heartless man who has been knocked down. Really, such emotions within antagonists is rare within this show, especially BLEACH haha. Second half brings us to solve another mystery through a very different method, lead by Miyazawa Kenji, that country bumpkin who thinks that the best way to solve a mystery is to inquire until the truth is found, accepting all forms of surface truths ie. even if they are lying. And that isn't wrong, but then the downside is clearly shown that the culprits will want to hunt him down and beat him up, but that's where his ability comes into hand. Good thing he is on an empty stomach otherwise I doubt Atsushi will even spawn his ability to fight the gangsters.
P.S. Meanwhile Dazai sure is enjoying his "days off". I mean, sort of. *laughs*

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BLEACH: Then what's the point now???
Okay, the story. Not much, but now we see Ichigo's Bankai (and think of Kubo thinking "hey maybe I should just draw a white border outside his black blade for effect" lol) and it being removed piece by piece by The Almighty, and as he mentioned, he can go to the future to transform it. Sounds a lot like Sims 3 for me (sorry I'm a Anime noob, but then you can't really change present in that game lol), but then it sounds a lot more like bullsh*t now. So Kubo? You intend to end this story with the Quincies winning then? Man, I don't know now...

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This Week on Klassic Note

Tomacchan's best album didn't come early, and I'm still in pending for giving her songs, but I'm for now giving one of the two new songs (as in "new" new) (from starlight) so that's a good start. I may not get to the point to buying her albums, but I'll see how far it can go. I never wondered how Tsuji Shion can get on this list considering how little she is releasing new songs, but because of this video she posted this week I was determined to re-review her 3rd single seven years ago. Yeah, that long ago. And yes, getting the single (to be reviewed this month hopefully) is real tough. New ones cost a lot, and cheap ones are questionable, just like real life lol

Another on the list shall be ORESKABAND, because I feel bad for not giving them ever since last year with their mini-album and this year I shall give one of the two songs in their latest single, and this jazz is real good IMHO. Really miss that jazz-rock combination that is this girls band. Want more, but I see their music style changed a lot in recent years.

Next week brings miwa's new single which I have not been prepared to give yet (the music video is signalling an acoustic tune), and Ayachi's new single which I'm even less prepared to give. We shall see about those two soon, actually. Meanwhile, I'm still waiting for UNLIMITS and VELTPUNCH amongst many who are going to release albums next month to give some music video for their topic songs so it can kick start the second half of the year; I guess I'll have to be patient about it, and so should you, I guess?


This is it then. Too much tea in my stomach and a runny nose is making me want to stop doing this now and go to bed early. I can say APoL is officially in progress now I'm going to hold on to that Android Studio course for now, and Chapter 16 is in its final planning. All I need is to type, and now my nose acts up. *sigh* Hate the weather, and myself in particular lately. No, the exercising part. *sigh* Until next time... go do some exercise, guys. Even if you have a dirty floor or a park full of elderly people.

[P.S.: It's the Ayachi selfie week it seems, one from long ago and one just this weekend. Thanks Ayachi, I've been waiting for the other one from the start of this week. I knew you would do it xD

Next week is Aki-chan, it seems. Man, it'll be more once I get those Internet-auctioned photos moving to my house. Sorry girls, for not pre-ordering your early singles even if I gave the thumbs up. This is some form of compensation, I guess.]
[P.P.S.: Well at least I bought the singles first. Then again, I'm feeling bad about it now. *sigh*]

The Entertainment News 2016 Edition Issue #24

Now that I've recently been playing a simulation game about a screwed up life of a YouTuber, I don't think I want to type an intro over here now. Things are better as you read on naturally, isn't it?

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Assassination Classroom S2: Okay, let's talk about the sad part first. Since the other half is just terrible lol
The kids managed to get in to meet Koro-sensei without much problem, and they even celebrated his birthday/death/whatever, but then here's the bad news. There's more than that laser to get rid of him now. Cue Yanagisawa and Koro-sensei's only assassin student (I mean, the kids are not professionals, no?) who just synthesised to what appears to be a beast even the military doesn't want to touch, and the creator owning of superhuman powers. Hey, now there seems to be a reason to have these and that laser together in the same place now. But hey, the (yellow) octopus is willing to fight, so next week is just going to get more exciting. Man, Koro-sensei could have died calmly and peacefully, but these guys had to interfere. Oh well, might as well fight then, and not like he got another chance to do it anyway.
P.S. I keep forgetting this is a physical superpower show, which means no magic and whatsoever. So speed becomes a factor now. Oh well, don't die yet yellow octopus; we're far from finishing this show.
Bungou Stray Dogs: Epic fight it is, and other than the fact that it feels a lot like any other action show, this is awesome. Seriously.
So yah, Dazai got his way out of everything apparently. So his intentions (or more) are to resist capture because he could find out who is buying out Atsushi (human trafficking lol) and his powers and also, he knows his partner Chuuya will be pissed off at his capture. As funny as this may sound, the rest of the show lacks said comedy as we witness one of the best fights in this show yet. So now we know Rashoumon has a speed weakness, and as Atsushi's miraculous training tool (think of it as Ichigo learning from his Soul Society trip) his sheer speed and regenerative abilities far exceed what this emo guy can do, even though he's trying to kill that girl in the process. (Hey, you can kidnap, but you shouldn't kill, yes?) (lol) Kunikida-san is perfectly located to fetch them after Akutagawa's defeat (and of course he's going to be alive even though without Yosano-sensei he's going to be in ICU for a while), we learn of the real antagonist behind all this. Named "Guild", I guess this feels like something familiar to how there's a spiritually-rich land in BLEACH (Karakura Town FYI) which will spawn/attract beings to exist there, and quite the same here. So likely (I think) the Guild is just another group of ability underworld users that left (or are sold) to form a force outside of this fictional town of which I don't remember. Oh damn, I'll discover by next week, yes?
P.S. This show kicks ass. I wonder if I ever want to watch any other action show this season. *laughs*

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Tonari no Kashiwagi-san: Well I seemed to have caught up with another translator with the latest stuff, so let's talk about it. We see more developments going, from the increased affection between Kotone and Yuuto and Tina meeting a deadline to leave the country (I mean, her hometown), it seems like things might just happen. We've seen one appear out of the sudden, one developed over the course of the story till now, so this might be it? I don't know what signals the end for this story, but if it ever ends then this might be it. We shall see. We've yet to see any Anime adaptation.... ah forget it. *laughs*
BLEACH: Still wondering how far this fight can go. Although it's awesome BTW. As per previous chapters, The Almighty power has a flaw, but we still don't know of it yet. I mean, going by Kubo's theories he's just going to think of something preposterous to weaken the mind of the opponent anyways, just like how Kenpachi did with that crazy imagination kid. Wait, this was also done by him. Oh well, whatever. Move on, Ichigo. Until you have no more powers to show off left haha
A Channel: Ah, for once I thought it wasn't a childhood recall. Then I noticed it was. I thought long about it though lol
The chapter talks about a certain part of Run-chan and Tooru's past about them meeting a rich kid in the mall. Yeah I thought it was Nagisa too (that good for nothing we all know), but then it doesn't seem so. The usual jokes are great as usual too.

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This Week on Klassic Note

Can I just leave a blank spot here? I can't? But I really did nothing. This week has been quite a lot, so listening to songs isn't my priority. I went for a trip to Skeam.jp, but came back in disappointment. Well at least I know we have Tomacchan's best albums for next week, and from the previews the new songs aren't bad. Let's see if this one can get in the shelf haha.

The shift is real, BTW. Of mainstream artists not singing new songs. *sigh* I really need to listen to more songs. They just aren't there. I guess I have to search more, huh.


This is it then. The summer heat it setting things down, and I'm feeling lazier than ever. But then again things will likely pick up next week as I have to prepare for that special something next month (thanks to my duties as a citizen lol) and I can't just sit down everyday. Cya guys next week then, and until then... I think I lost all my inspirations just by playing a game that sucks all of it. Should stop playing that game already...

[P.S.: I mean, NO LIFE NO TRYSAIL. Am I right girls?
(WARNING: If you stare close long enough you'll get more excited than if you did drugs haha)

I mean, I miss Mina-chan and all, and Ayachi's for next week, so... Mikakoshi too, but... *sigh*]

The Entertainment News 2016 Edition Issue #23

... If this intro paragraph means anything... Or maybe I should bring the last paragraph to here instead. Let's move on.

アニメ
ANIME

Assassination Classroom S2: Wow what a development. If the Manga was this great I should-
Anyways, this episode. *laughs* That intro... but far from that, is the country's time to take action to kill Koro-sensei. Karasuma, nonetheless, shall also be part of it, and thank goodness I'm not watching a story where the cliffhanger is him pledging alliance to like, the creator of that octopus or something. Otherwise, you'd be pleased to hear that there is some buffer period after all that (not) scientific jargon, and that is one week. And within this week, the students have been closely monitored, but also have been closely working together to think of a solution. What solution, and what would it do, we don't know. But what we do know is they encrypted it hard (Damn you Ritsu with the attachment files) and fast-forwarded time to T-3 hours. And thanks to Nagisa taking a hint from Karasuma, I'd also like to see what will be the fate of that octopus. Hey, I'm not against an antimatter octopus being alive, but if not for murder then what will become of Koro-sensei? Damn this show stops at the right times.
Bungou Stray Dogs: Ah, just a day in the Agency, huh. Man, the good times. I wish the (future) job I had has such motivation. I mean, the praise.
This episode, yes. Man, I'm so hyped I'm tired to type lol. Time and time again I get excited, and this one isn't any exception. Kunikida, like Kyouka herself, knows of the solutions to the now lost her, and apparently the acknowledgement is clear, and that is she should get caught by the police. But in a turn of (expected) events Akutagawa has come to claim back the girl, and also catch the weretiger at the same time. Two birds with one stone. Heck, his ability is evil and all, but the person himself is something else. Kudos to the guy who voiced him; very scary and evil indeed. Over at Dazai's, his old pal Chuuya is here to beat his ass up so as to not let him leave, even if it is his intention all along. But then again, there is likely a leeway, so I'm more concerned about Atsushi. Good that the author didn't exploit Ranpo's ability to solve mysteries (or this show will become shit, literally), and that the President is actually realising its newest member in the Agency. Let's hope for everyone's sake he's not dead yet. We don't know much about the boat (or at least I hope Ranpo told Kunikida everything), and we don't know about Dazai. So yeah, I like this tension. Haven't gotten this excited in quite a while.
P.S. Epicness in next week's trailer. I can't wait. And for a moment I thought Dazai and Kyouka can do a double suicide since they have to. And then I remembered that this will be illegal lol. Also, Yosano-sensei operating on the kid. Child abuse, no?

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BLEACH: I mean, it looks nice, but I doubt it's the end. Right?
Yes, most likely, and yes everybody, the worst nightmare of an abomination has finally happened. Kurosaki "The Ultimate Hybrid" Ichigo has shown its true form, and it's not that surprising, actually. Now that he has control of his own powers, will his combined powers do anything to the supposed God? But then again this God is of Quincy descent so if anything can stop it it's probably some Hollow powers... right? I mean, it's doubts everywhere, people.

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This Week on Klassic Note

Well, there's Kana-chan's new single, and yeah, just gave one song as usual. I mean, I don't mind Kana-chan writing the lyrics, but can we just get another composer? Yeah? Kitagawa-sensei?

Next week also brings not much, which is bad news. I haven't spent the last week finding new songs yet, so maybe I should about now. Tomacchan's best album is coming the week after (and her music video Blu-Ray two months down), so that's another thing to note. Other than that... I think I really need to go listen to those indie artists now.


This is it then. Pretty short for Klassic Note because I'm in a mood swing, mostly counting down to the days I'm going to have left enjoying myself and doing things at my own pace. Other than that, I'd like a different kind of holiday. Cya guys next week, and until then... hope you  have a much more fulfilled life than me. And by fulfilled I mean, doing something, or just getting out of the house.

[P.S.: Kana-chan for the weekdays, Kana-chan for the weekend. And if I ever get my hands on her single at all... Nope. I'm not going to. *laughs* Sorry Kana-chan.

Next week is likely TrySail, because I reviewed two of the singles last week in case you guys don't know.]

The Klassic Note Review 2016.06 Issue 1

Hey, I'm back! In part two of the TrySail-Klassic Note Review Special (I just thought of it on the spot haha) I review another of their latest singles this year, and yes it's been three weeks since its release already, but I'm still hyped listening to it, seriously. Let's start, shall we?

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

TrySail - High Free Spirits [Single]

Limited Edition

Anime Limited Edition

Regular Edition

(I watched one-third an episode of Anime Haifuri, so I'll not mention about the Anime cover. Otherwise, face cams are awesome, but Nan-chan taking the front for the Regular Edition is pretty awesome in some way too.)

Origin: TrySail may not sound familiar to you, but it's a long way for these girls since their first single almost a year ago. Amamiya 'Ten-chan" Sora isn't as emotive as now, Asakura "Mocho" Momo isn't as serious as before, and Natsukawa "Nan-chan" Shiina isn't as confused as she looks today. Okay, it's all referencing to the 4th single they are in now, and of course they have recently released their album a week ago. All in all, it's smooth-sailing for TrySail (get it?) singing cute pop songs all around, and sometimes serious cool songs sound great on them too. This harmony, you don't get anywhere else.

(1) High Free Spirits
This turns out to be a surprisingly good song for another upbeat song from them since their second single, and this sounds even better than back then. Crediting to Anime Haifuri (which isn't great IMO) it of course has lyrics with respect to that, but then the melody is overall very catchy especially the chorus, and till today I'm still hooked onto it. This will no doubt make of a good live performance tune, and man am I hyped to listen to them sing this someday. The music video... allow me to reference you guys to a specific Entertainment News a couple of weeks ago where I quote from Ten-chan the timestamps for the best shots she can imagine from her blog, and yes they are awesome. Somewhat this brings in more hype than usual for my impression of the song itself, but hey, whatever it takes to make it awesome, I guess.

Yes Ten-chan, your back is real awesome... Hah!

More music video images and supernovae here https://t.co/yziaUCkEaF pic.twitter.com/JRGsSV6Z4c

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) May 15, 2016

Rating: 4 stars (Awesome-Slightly-Above Average)


(2) Bokura no Symphony [Our Symphony]
This is that deal breaker as always, B-sides. Stuck with their 3rd single I have been waiting for the album to get released, this one got stuck quite a while before I gave the thumbs up. First impressions aren't great with a general consensus (from myself lol) that the verses of the song do not tie up well with the chorus, and feels like two parts. But after listening a couple more times I have been convinced that it does pair in well, and since the melody is well done I have no reason to reject the song, a common way of giving songs in Klassic Note today. Otherwise, this song has a cute feeling to it, cohesiveness is blatantly written in the title, and yeah, it'll make you want to sing along. This song also greatly reminds me of their tough journey along as actors in general, and that this is quite a symbol of it. Anime composers like to do that, apparently. Yes, talking about you, Aniplex.
Rating: 4 stars (Somewhat Average)

Conclusion: If you need comparison, it's better than their previous single just purely based on the B-side, but then overall than I guess the topic songs cannot compete because it's cute vs cool, which is a very controversial topic in Klassic Note in terms of a single artist group's style especially when dictated by foreign composers, yes? But then this is your usual average single, and I recommend you to listen to it. Really, the topic song (A-side) won't disappoint.


THE PACKAGE

No, it wasn't anything special in this oversized box. Yes, it was all cushion paper and I got scammed of my shipping fees. Because it highly depends on weight of the package, this make me pay like, 380yen more than usual. Man, I thought Aniplex+ you guys follow Sony Music Japan's slim packaging? What's with the waste of resources? You're not shipping to Africa, you know.

Anyways, inside reveals a similar booklet I've seen in the previous single, and this one is AWESOME. I personally scanned it for my personal pleasure (haha), but you guys can get this camera shot for now. I don't even want to say which is my favourite now. *laughs*

There you go, the girls of TrySail. Sorry for the album though, I'll make it up to you girls some time soon, I guess? Somehow? Hey, in Klassic Note support for singles is easier okay?

That's it then. I'm tired, and I have to shape up that special gift, yes? *laughs hard* Cya guys this weekend, while I report on my (lack of) progress in life.

*sigh*