The Entertainment News 2017 Edition Issue #48

Hey. I really thought of postponing this regular Sunday thing to after my paper on Monday morning but... yeah. I've got priorities, paper. *laughs* I'm so screwed for my closed-book exam tomorrow...

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Let's finish this quick so I can go back to memorising more stuff to spit out in about... 14 hours haha


(I seriously need to create a template for this weekly post)

アニメ Just Because!

"I just happened to pass by." Yeah right I just happened to run like, three streets from my house early in the morning to the train station even though I've got nothing on today and I'm not an old geezer haha Eita YOU GOT BURNED! lol

The new episode (#JustBecause07) is back, and man we got a lot of things to think about. Hey, I like this show; you can't stop me thinking about things tbh. Okay, besides the fact that Natsume in middle school is cute af (hehe) (and Eita looks even worse; no seriously why is this kind of thing divergent? lol), we got a little more insight (actually quite some insight) into the past between the couple so that it would make sense for how their feelings for each other are right now. Eita worries about Natsume's run down on luck affecting her life (actually so bad that it came back up because of him, or because it's him), and Natsume... let's just say she didn't forget what she liked about Eita back then, and even so, after Souma, I assume. And in comes Komiya. We thought that it'll be over once the guy who she took a photo of (not the one who called the cops lol) gave her perimission, but apparently she isn't satisfied. And she feels muzzled for some reason. And yes, as expected, she decided to jump into the unestablished relationship, to Natsume's surprise, and her determination to say no. Hey, romance Anime, everyone. If you liked this or have been waiting for this, you just found a watching buddy haha. Anyways, things are getting warm between the young boys and girls, (Morikawa is even thinking of dressing herself up already) and I'm sure it's not only because of the snow, but yeah, I feel something in this episode, really. What happens next? To quote myself whom I quoted from someone else, "your guess is as good as mine". But this time, I have a feeling we're thinking in the same direction.

... I saw a pair of feet on a rug and NATSUME'S GOING TO THINK ABOUT THIS IN THE BATH!!
(Ah, predictive Anime is great Anime haha)

P.S. Haha okay you want that as the intro or "Throw more of them (questions) at me" and I make a joke of Natsume and Eita on the train? *laughs hard* Okay I need to wipe my tears up "motto dashite" is just too much
P.S. Okay because the image above is that, so I will talk about the other one. I wonder where I can get that English textbook. Is it everywhere? I can totally understand what was written, man! Not that their English sucks, but I can understand the Japanese as an English speaker. No seriously, I can find that at bookstores? I'm gonna read one this coming holiday, really. (Yes I didn't choose a bunch of text; thank goodness for that thumbnail, yeah?)
[OMAKE!

YOU CAN'T STOP ME FROM MAKING THIS!!! No seriously, the animation is sketchy as heck tbh (by this point you should know who is MVP this episode hehe)]

Whoever thought of animating this part, you have my thanks.

アニメ Blend S

Man, what can I say. "Man". *laughs*

The new episode (#BlendS08) focuses on the new character we've all been waiting for. "Thanks for all the waiting", she said. Little do you know (well it's rather expected anyway), it's a cross-dress of a guy. Yeah. Just a good reminder that in the Anime world guys can dress as girls easily and female voice actors can take the part of these characters anytime. So, with that, let's talk about plot. Dino the manager is reluctant in hiring some girl that he will never like (okay Mafuyu is on the bottom of his list, but this new one is taking over) that one guy lol and yeah, it's still cute according to all the staff though, so he will have to stay. (I'll refer to the new "girl" as a him now, unless I mention the name) Hideri-chan, however, is blending in nicely. Because he himself wants to be an idol too, it's rather easy to play his own part. Of course the show will never fail to show us the many other sides of this cross-dressing freak (thank goodness because he's on the bottom of my list now) (yes even lower than the guys at the kitchen haha) as seen from Miu-chan finding him on the streets. But seriously, this is really disturbing, this episode. I can't help but keep reminding myself that that girl who is acting cute all this episode is... you know. He has gender problems? Hey, gender equality, ladies and gentlemen. And if you're neither, be sure to go to the toilet that best represents your real identity, yes?

Never thought I'll see pixelation in this show, but there you go again haha
(But seriously, he's doing the handsign for-)

P.S. No romance advances from Dino on Maika-chan, don't you worry. And it will never probably in this show. Manga-wise... I don't know. Probably won't be reading it anytime soon too.

アニメ Houseki no Kuni

No really, why are there that much ice UNDER the surface? I thought ice just floats? Oh well maybe it's like, centuries after our age, so maybe it's a little different I guess. Then again, who mentioned that this is Earth anyway? Hmm... (Okay they did haha)

The new episode (#HousekiNoKuni08) is sad. Real sad. In more ways than other. You thought last week was bad? It's worse this week. Aside from the special ending theme song, the whole episode is still full of surprises. Antarticite gets special attention this episode, as things go from bad to worse. Phos still has her arms off, and putting gold on it doesn't make her more attractive in any way. Good thing is she's changing. At least, for now, she feels the loss of her partners, unlike the many times she was paired with someone else. I mean, take some responsibility for your actions then maybe, maybe, we'll see something happen. I feel like this show is plotted in such a way that Cinnabar's involvement is necessary, despite it being the least likely combination with the group. What's going to happen next? Will the moon people appear at night after all? What will happen next winter?? (lol) Stay tuned to find out. Okay they may not go that far to do another year maybe

Spoilers lol but really "wtf" is my first reaction to this

P.S. "Where we were all born" So it's like, a gem spawner? I knew this show has RPG elements!! *laughs* But seriously it's all gold and platinum it's practically RPG heaven haha
P.P.S. Okay, let's talk a bit about the plot. I have a feeling that the pace of the show is good to be slow, but then again I find myself many a times to be irritated by the silence or the overuse of sound effects only. I mean, some more reactions from the gem people could have been better. I don't know. Phos is either super not emotional or I feel that reactions in this show in general is a little less than other action shows. Kongo-sensei should be the only exception to this (okay maybe moon people too) though. I mean, the moon people trap only slowed him down by that much this episode. Nice try, moon people.

アニメ Sangatsu no Lion

The new episode (#3Lion29) teaches us to be concerned of others but also not give too much care to what others are doing. But hey, it's all life, people, so live with it. (I hate myself for making generic statements "as if the world revolves around me" lol) So yeah, let's talk about Hina-chan haha. Akari starts to get worried that Hina-chan and her case in school will turn out to be the next Gozilla film lol which I doubt it will, but yeah, it gets people worried. Kiriyama expresses his intention in being involved if necessary, and receives her thanks. And then, we have the highlight of this episode. No, not Nikaidou; He's fine. Kiriyama meets another opponent, and this one, is as irriataing as he looks. But because his playing style is fast and aggressive, Kiriyama's unpredictive and planned approach (like many other masters would do) gives him his win eventually, pissing his opponent off in the process. And his elders are right; If he wants to live life easier and not lose his budget for this month because of having to stay with this noisy nightmare, at least keep him down, yes? Kiriyama just got some motiavtion in life, we don't need more motivation in the form of anger as trigger, seriously. *laughs* This show is great, as usual. I thank them for lightening up the mood. As usual, Hina's teacher is a dumb, old woman haha
P.S. I thought putting one or more of those "imaginative videos" as thumbnail would be a good joke, but...

*This image was shown in perspective of Nikaidou's imagination (lol)

漫画 Kuroshitsuji

After a good two months of totally forgetting this (lol), the latest chapters (oh "Ciel Ciel" refers to the one with the black butler) (and "other Ciel" is the one that appeared out of nowhere because Yana-chan-sensei thinks it's a good joke haha) are going to make me confused, so let me see if my perspective after reading is still yours. (Who's idea is it to name the twins the same name?? "Thanks, Dad" lol) (oh then again the other one was not referred to all the time; okay I get it now I'm doing a stupid here haha)

The latest chapters (132, 133) talk more about the past of the twin brothers. They talk about a lot of things apparently, about being an Lord Earl of the land, about what they want to be in the future (Ciel Ciel wants to open a toy factory pff), and about things we know that are familiar to what we know of the story today, like hearing of the dad's duties of being a servant of the Queen, and its eventual inheritence. So yeah, a lot of things to understand as flashback chapters, but really informative. Other Ciel gets worried about not being with his brother, and Ciel Ciel... just kind of wants to be alone, which easily explains his attitude towards even Lizzy now. All in all, it leads to the Christmas when they were 10 (if you need a reminder start from Chapter 1 lol), and in the evening when they woke up after having too much fun in the abode... a disaster emerges. Well, we'll leave the fire thing to next week, hopefully? Man, it's all coming around...

I must admit, mother MVP. Nice choice, Earl.
(Also, huge rack unless they padded it lol)

音楽 This Week on Klassic Note

I'll make this short. I'm disappointed. The two Anime song releases I anticipated due to the overhype from listening to them too much has led me to expect more of the theme songs (you know, simple melodies, less flair, standard song structure etc.) but obviously I've not learned my lesson after 10 years of giving Anime theme songs. So yeah. Anime "Just Because!" ending theme song single wasn't impressive, and I decided to pass yanaginagi on that one and rather blame it on production, knowing that her compositions aren't as effective on others than it is on herself, to be honest. I'm still trying to give one of the theme songs from Anime "Blend.S" theme song single, but it's hard. I'll start from the ending theme first; It's hard to give songs this time of the year as I'm trying to cut costs count. Song count.

This is when i found out I have no feelings towards anyone lol

(Question is asking what does the lyrics make you think of. Choices are in order: family, friends, lover and other) https://t.co/Dzme2NNEVs

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) November 26, 2017

(You can go vote first you've got about half a day after this posting; see my Tweet for "translations")
On the upside, Goose house's new single was okay, and I like the topic song now that I have to explain even the lyrics on Twitter haha. YUKI's new single was alright, but unlike the ones on my shelf, I rejected the B-side hard and gave the Anime "Sangatsu no Lion" opening theme song just like how I would give any other Anime theme song, so yeah you're out, Brian The Sun. I also took the chance to finally review Primary's new album as mentioned last week (didn't expect this to "happen" this early lol), and I can say I'm happy. I mean, AFTER you've listened to everything above? I'll be glad I get to hear songs like these already haha

Next week brings us a couple of singles too, but somehow some of them got cancelled because I rejected them on preview stage (yeah yeah go ahead and enjoy your Minase Inori music video you idol nerds), but tentatively it's fumika's new single which is alright as of its preview and Taketatsu Ayana's best album which... I'll likely not focus on the one new song which I immediately turned away from. Ayachi, you don't sing songs like you used to. (Okay I was just joking people write songs for her it's dumb to have expectations) (Same with Anime theme songs written by Anime labels too)

[As usual, check out @KlassicNote on Twitter on my likes to find out the latest stuff before it gets here; We'll talk about some of them next week]



This is it then. As mentioned right in the introduction I need to spend more time playing games watching porn laughing at YouTube videos studying so yeah, I'll stop here. Next week won't be a problem becuase the next and last paper will be on a Wednesday (WHY) so I'll be doing this as usual. I mean, not like this is an exception lol. Cya guys next week, and until then... I need to start doing stuff I want to do. APoL and Klassic Note are just two of the things you know of, and even then "you" are one of the countable number of people who think this guy is interesting.

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Bye. *laughs*

[P.S. As usual sorry (not sorry, actually) for not doing the overlays. If it helped in mobile search please do tell. Not here, I mean. Social. Social media.]

The Entertainment News 2017 Edition Issue #47

Wow. What a week. Well, guess what? I'm not done yet. Last assignment this semester. And I promise I'll not talk about this again.

But you know what's after assignments? Exams!! *laughs* Life sucks

(My entertainment life doesn't suck though so let's talk about it haha)

(*"Just Because!" had a recollection episode this week so... yeah)

アニメ Houseki no Kuni

I know, right? Wearing so beautifully to go to sleep... man, I wished I could hibernate with them haha

Okay, the new episode (#HousekiNoKuni07) talks about hibernation, and how the gem people deal with them at this time of the year. Since the moon people also depend on light, they will not appear often in the low-light season, which is also a good time for the girls to hibernate. Only sensei and a new character (which I shall not name it for now) (I say "for now" because there's that table) are around to keep watch in the rare case that the bad guys appear, but it seems Phos can't get to sleep as well, considering in past years she's ALWAYS the first to sleep and last to wake up lol. Anyways, she goes on a pair work with that guy, doing all sorts of things like clear snow, remove ice floes and so on. And yeah, Phos is dumb enough to hear their cries. With warning from the teacher that it's crying out to anxiety, it's no wonder that idiot *wink* will fall for it. But seriously monk, them gem girls didn't take lessons on meditation, you know. Saying that won't help. Moving on, it would seem that Phos will be fighting without the hands (I don't know man...) and it will involve the moon people once again, so we shall see. I really like the mood of the show though, to be honest. Not too forceful on the emotional parts too. For example, Cinnabar, Cinnabar and Cinnabar etc. *laughs*

Man, Phos is so cool...

P.S. Phos has GOT to be MVP this week, right?? Well, considering her screen time yeah, but also, her snailing around the snow is the best thing in this show haha
P.P.S. Sorry Bort but you sleepwalking really looks like a scene from one of those lunar ghost month movies here haha okay not like we don't know about someone else's "yearly tradition" already hehe
(Ah then again it's no wonder Kongo-sensei said yes to it since it's only once a year haha CUE THAT TABLE!)

Hardness	Name of Minerals
10	Diamond Bort Yellow Diamond
7.5	Morganite Goshenite Euclase Red Beryl Zircon
7	Jade
6.5	Benitoite
6	Rutile
5	Obsidian
3.5	Phosphophyllite
3	Antarcticite
2	Cinnabar

アニメ Blend S

No but seriously, is all the jungle walking thing in the manga? I feel like I should take a look to confirm this absurdness but... haha

As always, this show brings a lot of jokes and joy. The new episode (#BlendS07) talks about a couple of things. Firstly, a change of image. Since Kaho-san is tanned for some reason (no seriously which beach did she go?? lol) and we have Maika working herself out as usual (man, it's just a small cafe how did she get lost?) the manager Dino decided to create a jungle theme for the cafe, making it surprisingly interesting (lol Mafuyu the monkey) and erotic (thanks Miu-chan as usual) at the same time. Then, we have the story of buying strawberries. Well, first things first, some of the supermarkets did show the "Strawberry Festival" sign so I assume there was a sale and things aren't stocked up, but yeah the couple did take their time. And Maika, you're perfect for the job. You as a person... just don't stare at people like that, yes? *laughs* Lastly, the running of the cafe is taking a toll on the staff, and besides Maika who doesn't have acting problems because she isn't (lol), everyone else wanted a new staff to join the crew. Especially Akizuki because Dino is not doing sh*t at the kitchen haha. Anyways, we'll be introduced to the last service staff very soon, and if this is spoilers to you then I don't care because she'll be acting an idol role. I mean, I've had enough of the four girls now already I don't need more seriously that imouto is good enough haha

When life tries to f**k with you lol

P.S. The jokes are really on point this episode tbh especially Miu-chan and her handy notepad haha imagine if I did that for APoL (well I don't anyway I just type into my phone hehe)

アニメ Sangatsu no Lion

You know, there's always a minimum to how much one has to relieve in order to be consoled by oneself, and it seems Hina-chan hasn't got it out yet. Well, please do then. If it's never enough, do it until you can forget about it.

The new episode (#3Lion28) is all about Hina-chan's perspective on the issue we have so far talked about. Okay, I'll try to be shorter than before because we can't go on for this forever (as much as the show likes to), but yeah, let's talk about it. It's all about curbing the fit of anger, and society teaches us not to exert violence on others, so what so we do? Return the favour, typically. But not many of us are capable of it (for example, if they insult you in some way you just do it back in a similar fashion), and so we cry in agony. In agony of society not giving a damn about what you can do, and what it means to go back to normal after deviating from reality. For reality is nothing but whatever it takes for us to do anything and it being destroyed by the people around us. I think I've mentioned many times that school is a good reflection of society and its events, and it has taken a toll, on Hina-chan. We also have known about Chiho's current situation, and it's not pretty. Which is probably the source of Hina-chan and her anger now, but hey, the discrimination continues. Now that the teacher has seen some light of this "reality", I hope it's not a "it's-your-fault-so-I-shall-discipline-you-and-no-one-else situation, but hey, I think the teacher woke up. To whatever that means to be bullied, to say the least. Anyways, Takahashi - Hina's crush - came by to say thanks, which was probably how all of this started. Still, living in one's world is not a desire, but it's most definitely due to limits. Boundaries set around us making us think being in our comfort zone is okay. It's not. It shouldn't be. Yet it's the best option. I envy those who have not yet been in such a situation in life, you lucky a**holes, but yeah, it's not fun. Justice, is no fun. And of course, ranting about it, is no fun too. So yeah, overall we got quite a light episode to hopefully offset the sadness in this part of the series, but I still enjoyed it though. The irony of being in discrimination. Not to say I'm relieved of it, but I'd like to say "no worries" is the best kind of solution to these kinds of repercussions. Period. I'm done.

When you start dreaming about money lol

P.S. I thought the eating cherries part was a Koufuku Graffiti episode for a moment. Oh, they don't have the mouth cams? Okay then maybe not haha

漫画 Dagashi Kashi

The new chapters (89,90) brings us a typhoon. And it's not just a normal typhoon. It's a typhoon that is crazy enough to send people outdoors (no one was hurt in the new chapters) and bring everyone together haha. Anyways, the story. Aside from the games that were in fact just paying for more dagashi (Capitalism in Japan, everyone), the guys decide to stay by since the weather was so bad outside. The dad leaves for some alone time between the four people, which... I must say I'm not impressed. Well, we may not be done yet, and Hotaru's boobs are rather disappointing haha (*brings up glasses*) so we may have more to see. Hopefully. Hopefully it's not d**k haha I'm not gay lol

I've been waiting for this for like, 88 chapters hehe

P.S. Now I SERIOUSLY want the new season of Anime to come soon because of Sayashi hehe I want some dere Nu-chan so bad

[Maybe I'll try to catch up with one manga series (which has stopped airing Anime) a week. Well, not starting this or next week though; I've got exams ahead.]

音楽 This Week on Klassic Note

Hmm... I've been busy for this week, and I've been ignoring a couple of releases which I will not talk about her since I forgot, but let's talk about what we know of first. nano.RIPE's comeback single is... not disappointing to say the least, but to pick them up again proved to be a challenge. So I may be taking their first comeback song which they have been playing on their lives before this first, maybe. I've been listening to other releases though (yes talking about you, Brian The Sun), but not in detail to say the least. Yeah, this was it basically. We'll talk about music more often next week, I promise you.

Next week though, brings us a couple of releases I've seriously been waiting for some time. The two Anime theme songs of the shows I watch this season are going to be out next week. They are Blend S theme songs featuring a bunch of newbie voice actresses which I've talked about it before, and also Just Because! ending theme song, and that, I hope yanaginagi - the composer and lyricist - doesn't disappoint. But we can but hope. My hopes may be too high for these two already though haha. Last but not least is also YUKI's new single, which is why I'm holding to see which theme song I shall give to make sure Sangatsu no Lion doesn't violate the rules of Klassic Note in Anime or whatever that is that I made sure I must do since the beginning lol

In other news, nano.RIPE already confirmed their new single next year, and with the new year coming in there are a couple of new releases actually already confirmed, from ClariS to Kotobuki Minako's new album (apparently she's writing the lyrics for ALL the new songs) to yanaginagi's new album (what great timing haha) to Fuchigami Mai's new album following her solo debut (this one I may not listen though tbh because it's another Lantis). Oh yeah, how did I forget Goose house and their new single next week? Well, because it wasn't good? BOOM GOT THEM haha

Okay, before I conclude, I'd like to talk about #KN10YEARS. It's still a thing, it'll happen, but it may be shortened. It'll probably start the moment I can get the last exam paper off my a**, but yeah, and it'll end by May of next year probably. I forgot how long I took to finish the 5th year anniversay for Klassic Note, but I know this one will be short. A couple of new releases/compilations will be announced by then so do stay tuned. If it's 10 years for something then like many artists out there I want to make it big. Making it big on Twitter though? I may not do so. There's no point for promotion tbh (Hey deal with it it's me after all haha like how many of you knew of the 5th year compilations)



This is it then. Until next week... let me submit my assignment first... THE EXAMS ARE GONNA SUCK!! *laughs* Cya guys next week. Well, at least one will be done by the next time I'm here.

[P.S. *looks at Twitter likes* Oh I forgot about amazarashi's new album?? Yeah, that was one of the ones I said I want to review but I forgot haha]

The Entertainment News 2017 Edition Issue #46

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I can't believe I'm living at an age where I'm watching a voice actress do a cooking show uncut (besides the waiting) online. Yeah. Talking about you, Takahashi Rie. Yeah, she can't cook by the way. And it's a total joy to see her sprinkle salt lol. Anyways, what a way to end the week, to say the least. Thanks, Rie-chan. And I want to see more voice actress "do embarrassing things like this". (Don't quote me on this lol) Please find novices we don't need experts to teach us cooking hehe I recommend Minase Inori lol

Now, to the real entertainment of the week haha



*"Just Because!" has been moved to the back. Don't ask why. "Just Because".

アニメ Blend S

Well just because half of the cast is indoor-type doesn't mean we should only have half the episode outdoors. Right?? RIGHT???

The new episode (#BlendS06) has plenty to talk about, so I'll shorten things up. First half - the barbecue. Well, first things first, they don't want to do anything else because half the group are just lazy lol, but yeah eating is good enough, I guess. But of course, that spawns an idea to go to the beach instead which is...? I don't know, more appealing than being by the river? Hey, I didn't do that scissors-paper-stone thing. Problem is, Maika only has school swimsuit (just in case you don't know how it looks like feel free to search online) so she and Dino the manager end up shopping for one. Haha, the others would expect something worse but it turned out pretty alright. Plenty of hijinks happened compared to the previous trip out mainly because this is not that other Anime last season (*wink* Gamers) and they just want to show off how embarrassed Akizuki is at someone else's chest, Miu's enthusiasm at finding inspiration (which probably explains her reason for appearing in such outings despite her busy schedule), and Dino and Maika... let's just say they're enjoying themselves, sadistically and affectionately in return, probably. And Mafuyu is here to remind us to not judge people by their looks because of those adult jokes and because she can gulp beer like no one cares haha. Hey, what more can we ask for? This is as good of an episode as it gets.

Let me join these guys please haha someone give me the outdoor part lol

P.S. I like how this episode the animators just photoshopped in real images for comparison on the jokes lol for example the tuna and the octopus HAHAHA
P.P.S. Mafuyu 2nd half MVP!! Haha, what? I can't have sleeping fetish on girls? *laughs* Also, Miu-chan must be real appealing for people who know doujinshi. I can't say I'm one of them, but... yeah. Tentacle fetish is a thing. And I agree with Miu-chan's inspiration to some extent hehe

アニメ Houseki no Kuni

No seriously, why is Phos living the EXACT SAME LIFE as she does before and after she was deemed combat worthy? Man, don't ask me ask that "human" haha

Okay, the new episode (#HousekiNoKuni06) kind of just leaves as at as bad as a predicament as Phos right now, and honestly, I don't know how to react too. "Just kill me, man" may be a good answer to that, I don't know. Okay, story first. Phos has proven her legs to be worth for combat, so for obvious sake the sensei chose to pair her with the least likely group to encounter the moon people to do scouting, Amethyst in this case. Well, not until the least likely group to encounter the bad guys becomes the most likely, as the opponent sent out one of its "rare troops" to tackle the twin gems, leaving Phos in quite some danger and everyone else in despair. Hey, it's not only liking the only human left in this planet that will make you love fighting, you know. Despite Phos being left in great shock mainly due to complacency (I mean, it feels like the same life she has before) and lack of training, she probably still has to answer for herself as to why she hasn't reported to anyone else of the appearance of the bad guys. I mean, learn how to be combat support, Phos. It's well due on your responsibility to be in combat and explain your actions. With Bort pointing the sword at you, it's no wonder the sensei did not stop anyone at this point. What happens to Phos' remaining memories? Your guess is as good as mine.

When your friends thought you were joking lol

P.S. I'm not surprised NO ONE has figured out why the sensei is pissed at Phos mentioning about humans (I mean, they're staring at one) but yeah, kind of gives an insight as to the validity of the story from the seas people, which Phos probably forgot. Maybe. I don't know. She can be lying for all we know. Or "not yet awakened", if that's a thing in drama.
P.P.S. So wait, the gem thing in the moon people is...? I can only figure out from the website that it's probably Sapphire as mentioned by Yellow Diamond but maybe... CUE THAT TABLE!! *laughs*
(Yep I flipped it around since many fall under the same hardness) (Looks just like online sources now lol)

Hardness	Name of Minerals
10	Diamond Bort Yellow Diamond
7.5	Morganite Goshenite Euclase Red Beryl Zircon
7	Jade
6.5	Benitoite
6	Rutile
5	Obsidian
3.5	Phosphophyllite
2	Cinnabar

(Obsidian does not count considering she only made a noise lol) (Never mind, I'll put her in haha) (Obsidian should be MVP this episode tbh I can hear you Hirohashi Ryou hehe)

アニメ Sangatsu no Lion

"Tell me about Hina-chan." Hmm she's kawaii?? *laughs* That's all I got haha sorry (I mean, the sensei is going on about it too HAHAHA)

The new episode (#3Lion27) (before I start tearing up until I can't type) (NO IT'S STARTING ALREADY~!!) focuses on the bullying incident, but this time, from the perspectives of Kiriyama (continued) and Akari-san, respectively. Firstly, Kiriyama. Ever since last episode he notices Hina was (one of) his saviour, and so decided to prepare for eventualities leading up to the incident (Recall: she was now looked down upon by the class as she beat up someone for - pardon me - talking shit about the other classmate no one else cared) AND ask for further advice from the person he can trust most, the teacher. And for first things first, the teacher is right. No one does not protect the person involved they can relate most, so parents will never say stuff about their own kid. And then, it depends on the victim. If the victim doesn't want to scale things up, then don't. But if they do, then by all means do it. But why would you? (Unless your family has some form of power to talk) So yeah, at this point, it depends on Hina-chan. And the teacher is somehow also worried about Kiriyama shortening his life for making sure Hina is fine over this incident. But I say no, just like Akari-chan who obviously saw Kiriyama slimming down once again out of worry, indirectly because Kiriyama can't afford to lose any more matches for financial reasons. See? It all links up. Cue Akari's perspective of her being told by the grandfather and her responsibility of failing to be the replacement mother ever since their real mother passed away, and you got yourselves a resolution from Kiriyama. And he's right too. You see, social interaction should be about forcing it on others even though knowing about people's reactions. Simplest stuff I can think of are lame jokes and advice that doesn't go through your brain. But then again, that's the whole point. It's providing perspectives. Anything else that requires a decision to make, it's up to you. And that's what Hina-chan should aim for. To think of a resolution that will be of her character and yet still be able to live with. But yeah, it's hard living to be despised of, but hey, that's part of school life. Recent news of shrinking the school class size for public schools made others and me think of what's the purpose of making classes small even though they may be effective in education. My answer is "social circles".  Through non-biased large circles of class, we ourselves can learn of our place in such environments and learn to deal with whatever consequences that might happen, even though we all know people will just remember that by you - whether as a joke or not - in the future. I've said my piece. It's up to you to decide whether I'm correct. On the other hand, this show is good. I'll give them that.

Since this episode is sad once again, I present you happy Akari-chan!
Not my mom's when she manages to grab deals in the supermarket lol
(Kayanon~!! hehe)

P.S. "Shit, I lost" And Nikaidou is like "Have you finally got the motivation-" SHUT THE FUCK UP NIKAIDOU NO ONE ASKED FOR YOUR OPINION lol (And yeah I like the minds of the two people in analysis haha man this show)

アニメ Just Because!

Man Souma, and now you made her lose her appetite ARE YOU STILL A MAN??!! Ugh haha

The new episode (#JustBecause06) is going to throw many of us away, if we think that's all we're going to get from previous episodes. And yes, in many ways, I did not expect most of them. Firstly, Souma to Morikawa. She gave some thought. If so, don't say no!! Man, people sometimes. But yeah, not without reason anyway. It's not to keep hopes up too much so to make some clear thinking of some sort, so yeah, Souma was given a second chance. It doesn't come often Souma, you lucky guy. Must be the twin brothers saying good stuff about you behind the scenes haha. Anyways, we have Souma and Natsume. Although this might only be of concern to Morikawa and lesser to an extent the don't-give-a-damn Eita, I suppose this won't really come in, despite the friends feeling bad for her about it. But yeah, as I said later (lol now you know I write P.S. first) Natsume's feelings for Souma are wavering, so that is fine. Besides, Souma only sees Morikawa in front of him now, so yeah her chances are at most negligible. And then, there's Natsume seeing Eita and Komiya. I don't know about Komiya being friendly with a guy is a thing or not with her or if to any extent that will sprout into love, but yeah, Natsume is clearly concerned. I mean, look at the ending. What the heck, man? Eita being good guy is fine, but is that humping?? *laughs* I'm just joking. But yeah, this might be quite a problem. But hey, I paid for the time to see the drama, figured out I would just see it to the end. Yeah, I expect a great resolution amongst all of this drama. I swear. By the way, did you applaud to the wonderful trumpeting by Morikawa? I know it's done by some music producer, but still. *giggles*

When your friend noticed you in a lovey-dovey situation with someone else lol

P.S. "If you can't push him down, then why not back off" I'm like, Eita won't care if you back off haha idiot Komiya
P.P.S. Here's some life advice to all of you out there. If people ask you if you still like that someone and you say "I don't know now" it's time to let go and forget. Just like me. With all three of them. And maybe more if I bother to recall haha (Don't pester for more like those asshole friends of Natsume, yes?)
(Omake: Did you know this original Anime is, as always with other works, running its own manga now? I won't say it's fantastic, but I hope it's as good the same as this show haha)

漫画 Dagashi Kashi

The new chapter (88) kind of made Hotaru-chan jump the gun, but yeah, it's about Big Katsu, which apparently had nothing to do with pork, which is the meaning of the original word 'tonkatsu'. Oh well, all in the life of a dagashi maker anyways, so what's new? Hotaru-chan, probably. *laughs*

When you said something erotic and your girlfriend hears it lol

And yeah seeing how this story is getting another season of Anime I should stop reading. Or not. Then again, I haven't caught up to the many other manga that I can continue reading. But man, it's a long trip. For all of them. I'll see if I have the time.

音楽 This Week on Klassic Note

This week I was really not much in a mood to give songs, so I'll just talk about them and move on. Komatsu Mikako's new single was a disappointment aligning with the same reasons I give for the failure of Q-MHz of writing good songs I want to hear despite the great singing voice that backs them up. But yeah, I'll give the B-sides another try before I... Never mind, forget it haha. sphere's new single before they go hiatus until 2019 (yeah, in case you don't know) sounds fine, but not review level standard. Not even the anniversary B-side song. But yeah, I'll probably give another chance. I've also settled on Yonezu Kenshi's new album on just one song, I guess, but this one, unlike the two above, is long decided as I've reviewed it from last week. Also coincidentally quick at record level entry, Tokyo Karan Koron's new album, despite the lack of presence in Apple Music, is still okay for topic songs, so I gave one off the bat. The album... I wish it'll appear in full someday, but for now...

Next week brings us a couple more releases that deserves attention, namely Brian The Sun from Anime "Sangatsu no Lion" ending theme and after such a long time, nano.RIPE's new single. If you forgot the band went under in band members since their previous album last year, and the now duo have came back with a new release. I hope it's good. I haven't heard anything yet though, to not break the surprise.

"Review
In a lonely afternoon
Reviews are writing
Review
Where did you go?"
It's here, guys. *laughs*

(Only one) yanaginagi new single right this way please: https://t.co/tkAD5qYF8D

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) November 12, 2017

In other new news, you guys read the new Klassic Note Review yet? Yeah, please do go take a look. Kotobuki Minako (yay Mina-chan!) will release her 3rd album early next year, so finally it's time for me to give her as many songs as I can considering I rejected the heck out of her previous two singles haha. ClariS new single has been decided and also releasing within early next year. Apparently instead of releasing new songs Ikimonogakari decided to release them on vinyl? Yeah, that's due next year March, but considering it's not news to talk about to my sis, I would also advise you to not get too excited as chances it may be a compilation. (But it did say "original album" so I don't know) Goose house did announce a new single which will be due two weeks from now which I WILL have the time to listen to new songs by then, and I swear there's that new Primary mini-album I haven't heard yet. I'll be doing this later. I'll talk about it next week, then.



Cya guys then. And until next time... I want to be relieved of my work. It's not going to happen especially when I have to work for money instead for my grades, so that's going to be tough. No wonder my sis goes overseas like, twice a year. The best escapade for a city person may just be that. Take care of yourselves, yes? My throat is still suffering from that cold ever since last week even though my nose is a lot better already... Ack! *laughs*

The Klassic Note Review 2017.11 Issue 1

Sorry it took so long. Assignments are in the way. Now that they are not (besides deadlines which are further away from now lol), let's do a review. A quick one though. I don't want to get TOO immersed. Or maybe I should. Maybe that's what's wrong with me? Okay let's get to it.

Welcome back, yanaginagi. It's been two years since I gave you a new song, and three since a review.

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

yanaginagi - over and over [Single]

Limited Edition

Regular Edition

(In case you didn't notice, it's her behind a cutout of her. Yeah. Clever. Didn't even notice that until I got the physical copy. And don't ask what's the bright thing at the back.)

Origin: I think we are quite familiar with yanaginagi, but maybe not that much now that I mentioned her name again. She made quite a splash in Klassic Note back in 2014 with two of her singles from Anime "Nagi no Asukara" and its two ending themes. The 2nd one being my birthday single that year, my first review for her, and with all that going on to convince me to get the other one with the first ending theme from the Anime too... Since then, I've been listening to her singles and her album all the way till the end of that year. It was great. And then it went down. Well, at least for me. Since she is like many other Anime song singers who tend to not have control of their own tunes, this easily explains how much I've been rejecting her singles and only giving her songs once in a while. Until now. Thanks to original Anime "Just Because!" I got to know this singer-songwriter (you bet she is) once again, and as expected, I still like her. The songs, I mean. Her style is impeccable, and we will discuss about this in this review, so don't you worry.

(*Note: This review is NOT going to cover her other single which was released on the same date. The bright background is a hint of the double release.)

(1) over and over

"(I) bid goodbye to you in my memory"

Not written by her (I'm putting this down first) and by infamous Anime producer Kitagawa (who writes mainly for Anime artists like Hanazawa Kana, for example), her written lyrics perfectly describe the show, about confession and progression in love as you listen through the song. The melody is also overall okay, has impact at first listen to be honest, and does not suffer from the usual problems in song format, so I'm relatively happy when I heard this in full. And yanaginagi too, she writes nice lyrics, even under expectations of the Anime. Well, this is largely because she was involved in music production of the show too (she is one of the two Anime music producers, she writes the soundtrack AND the ending theme which was sung by the Anime characters), and that makes this feel so at home. Honestly, never thought I'd like one of her songs again, and this one Anime theme song proved me wrong.
Rating: 4 stars (Average)

(2) Rain

"Rain

(When) In a lonely night

Raindrops are resounding

Rain

Where did you go?"

As usual, she fascinates me with the B-side of her singles, and I've always admired that. At first impression, this is a song I can totally get into because of its simple introduction, and a catchy melody reminiscent of the emotional yet nostalgic feel that I like. Coupled with her own way of writing the song and lyrics herself, it was as if she was calling out to the rain, maybe with sadness, or with desperation. I don't know. It's up to you to feel it. And this song, I felt it good. So I took it into consideration almost immediately, since it'll likely come out as one of those more memorable melodies I'll come to like. The beats may be a little off to signify the feel of rain which I guess I can forgive, but otherwise this song is just great. No complaints.
Rating: 4 stars (Average)

Conclusion: Overall a decent single. I don't know about the other single which was released in tandem, but I like this one more. I don't care. This one is good. And you should give chance too if you have not listened and/or are deterred by the Anime itself. It's yet another one of those wonderful singles from yanaginagi that you don't want to miss. I may have missed a lot which I would say otherwise, but this I can't ignore. Give it a chance, yes?

-Kaineng, on the Klassic Note


(If you heard the B-side and immediately thought of whatever yanaginagi thinks of Korean pop star Rain, you're not alone haha. Oh, it's just me? Okay lol I'm soooo out of phase already)



THE PACKAGE

This is it. Again, due to the double release (they call it "W release" over there) (Get it? "double U") of yanaginagi's new singles special gifts are only handed out if you purchased BOTH singles, and what's worse, both in Limited Edition. So my chances of any of those clear files are already zero. Still, I'm not really expecting a big poster (unlike that birthday single I reviewed back in 2014) or that Anime poster (unlike that single released back in 2013), but sure, whatever. *laughs*

Also, the reason why it took this long from release to review is because (1) I ordered it on a Friday, two days after release date, (2) shipping was delayed until the following Monday and surprisingly, (3) it took more than the usual timing to reach my house, nearly one week after my purchase. *sigh* I can't even complain because I was busy with school and being at a friend's house for some reason. Sorry, it could've been two days ago.



This is it, I guess. Nothing much to talk about here already. Cya guys for Entertainment News tonight. Until then... don't ask about my life. You can ask about Anime and music and stuff like APoL. Nothing else. *laughs*

How are we still okay to let ourselves be in the hands of people who don't really care?

Sometimes I really wonder if there's any incentive other than money we can offer to people who have to take care of others, from doctors to nurses, from caregivers to volunteers. Well, volunteers are getting nothing already, but what about the others? I guess to always show concern to others is hard too, considering many of us don't even do it regularly haha I'm talking about myself

The Entertainment News 2017 Edition Issue #45

*sniff* Welcome back, *sniff* seasonal cold. Haha it's been *sniff* some time *sniff* and I really need to stop this real soon. Not very fun when there's a ton of assignments and stuff to do when you're ill. *sniff*

Let's begin. All text below have been removed of my ill state to reduce word count lol *cough*

アニメ Just Because!

We get to switch seats again?? Man, that's the BEST part of school, don't you know? Now you just get to sit anywhere in the empty lecture hall lol

How am I still enjoying the new episode (#JustBecause05) despite all the hate for this show in general? No, I'm not talking about me because I like these kind of shows, and sorry for relating you to shows that really suck (I'm referencing Glasslip for the last time, I promise), because this is not even close. There really is "a plot" here. Let's start with Haruto. Apparently giving up on his confession means giving up on everything in his life, and as he explains he thinks he will not have those times - even his favourite baseball sessions - after he starts working. That should not be the case, as we can see that Morikawa was having second thoughts after the last time they talked, Haruto was actually partially active with an adult baseball group (I wouldn't say "adult only" because most of them are middle-aged) who plays every week, so I don't see why he would throw his baseball glove (Man, I was so dumb to know what that was in English...) away. No really, you had a life, bro. Hold on to it. Just like how your long-time friend did it for you. I mean, as Eita I see throwing that glove away as evidence for wavering friendships lol. Anyways, talking about Eita then, is Natsume. If it's just apologies about interfering with other people's business, it wouldn't have led up to this point only. On the other hand, I wished the production will allow the story to go further by lengthening the conversation to reach some form of conclusion. Every time it's just hanging there it's painful to watch. I totally adore the mother-son scene *sob* and Komiya potentially jumping in to whatever relationship between Eita and Natsume I don't care, but yeah, there is progression. And we're going to see it happen. If this can blow me away just like Toradora! or other romance Anime I've watched or if it looks like that home run that Souma did in episode 1 I'll be darned. I want to be impressed, Anime. Prove to me you can write a true-to-life yet dramatic romance.

When you don't know what's happening between those two and your friends totally do haha

P.S. I'm so digging for the ending theme song tbh and it's not because of the ending transition this episode or yanaginagi's new single which is the opening theme song which I'm going to review next in Klassic Note hehe oh I gave it away? lol
P.P.S. Is it just me or does the Morikawa-holding-a-cup-of-hot-drink-and-swivelling-it scene look terrible? Look!

Right?? I mean, I don't move BOTH my hands in circles whilst holding a mug! Haha maybe I should try it sometime

アニメ Blend S

I thought there was going to be some romance development there. Nope. Kaho-san and Akatsuki Akizuki were thinking of different stuff haha

The new episode (#BlendS05) brings us less of Miu-chan who appeared last episode (I know, we'll forget her by next week lol) but more of Maika? You bet! The first half talks about some ponytail day (just in case you don't know it's on 7th July; it's a thing) and how Maika has troubles dealing with her hair because it's thin and will get messy if left untied. Then, we have the gamers. Lol that doesn't sound like anything for sure, but yeah, the manager got told off by the two who were locked in the room. Second half brings us a direct consequence of the manager being out with Maika as the rain fails, in which she still has no umbrella to go home after the train ride, so yeah, she still caught a cold. I don't know if the show is mocking me of my recent illness *sniff* but yeah, the guys get to visit her in the... most traditional house you've seen. Well, not until we get acquaintance with their... I won't say sadistic, but yeah, more of like, rude siblings. No seriously Maika, good job telling them off. They seriously don't know their place. Nothing has been set on stone yet and these two want a foreigner as a brother-in-law? Hah! *laughs*

When your mom found out you have friends who come to visit lol

P.S. The whip scene is awesome tbh haha just perfect in describing Maika's sadistic plays haha
P.P.S. MVP this episode... Kaho-san, I guess? Yeah don't mind me Kitou Akari-san; your voice is just too good hehe

アニメ Houseki no Kuni

So we're doing rehab now??? Man, this show has EVERYTHING haha

Besides the fact that the new episode (#HousekiNoKuni05) brings us the journey to recover for Phos who has lost like, a third of her body, we now even get the adaptation of The Flash in this show. Man, this show. Haha let's talk about story first, yes? The sea people (as I'll call them from now) are saved somehow, but that also means there are more than this group of moon people who are on this land, and that someday conflict will occur between the fallout of an agreement to get rid of the gem people. Hmm, sounds like an okay plot to talk about, but more importantly, is the sea people returning Phos to the others. Hmm, sounds suspicious to me, but then Phos lost a part of her memory already, and Cinnabar still cares somehow, and now we got a Phos who can run at the speed of sound... sounds like a recipe for disaster and awesome action, as to be seen in the next episode preview. This show is turning out to be really impressive, I must say. Them legs, I mean. *laughs* But seriously can Phos fight now?? She can be support because of her speed now. Like, being a servant, but at like, twice the speed of everyone else lol

The cutest thing in this series imo

P.S. I guess my feels are with Phos in general (besides the last part) this episode, where I see the despair in her being tricked and of course, knowing of the truth of the moon people's plans. That, I don't think she remembers much, but yeah, this show man, it's rough.
P.P.S. To be honest Kongo-sensei didn't say how far she can go to do up the encyclopedia so I guess it wasn't Phos at fault. Then again, she's not smart herself so whatever haha

アニメ Sangatsu no Lion

Cowered character + asking for people who care to do nothing + asshole teachers = perfect bullying scenario. Seriously, practice social awareness, teachers. Students cannot protect themselves for shit when they are discriminated. Been there, done that. Getting bullied, I mean.

I know the new episode (#3Lion26) will be a tearjerker, so yeah, I took a while before writing this to compose myself. *sob* (this wasn't from the cold, I promise) Okay. Welcome, everyone, to a discriminating world. I say that with the utmost seriousness. People don't know many things, including taking care of others in the dark, or being who they are. For Chiho, Hina's friend, it's the same case. The students start to despise of her clinging personality, which may just be simply her reason to not stay alone and be off the norm. Hey, we've been there before. And if you didn't, good for you. I just hope you didn't go around insulting people like these classmates do. Leaving the school may be the best for the friend, but now Hina has to suffer for the repercussions that will still be around until, at least, she leaves the school. She will be alone, she's not wrong, but she'll live her head high knowing that she was there when people have been left alone. That, as the grandfather said, takes great courage. In society today, (*sob*) we take in a lot of insults. From job interview eligibility to even asking stupid questions to the teacher and not getting points for answering it wrongly, and so on. But that is still very determinant, and one should work hard towards achieving those targets. For bullying, it's a very psychological case. I wished education systems will teach our children how to care and not be hurtful to the people around them, but chances are this may have its reverse effect, specifically people think this is dumb and continue their own ways. Sometimes, not many things can be taught well. And it depends on circumstances. And when everyone's grouped up and you're left alone, you can't but help think why... why depression rates are only growing and people commit suicide. Okay, I'm trying to lighten the mood here, but suffice it to say some people don't learn. It's not traditional values though; it's common sense. Okay I think I've written enough to justify this wonderful episode done by the production and the manga author, and I like these stuff, which is half the reason I'm here watching it. I feel sorry for Hina-chan though, and like Rei, I want to do something in return. And sometimes, it can't be done in words.

No, I'm not talking about marriage lol

This episode in a nutshell.
Great inspiration for my upcoming story arc though hehe

P.S. I'm not going to talk too much about my story, but yeah, when you're alone typically this is how it happens. And I did fight back. Not like I did not, but to be aware of one's actions and words are very important. Not many do though, and even I take a miss sometimes, so what's that got to say about us being obstinate to own up to our weaknesses? Weakness in helping others, in being offensive, and even being physical violent? No one really cares until they have been hurt, and that's why I always say you only learn through experience, especially when young. Telling isn't as much as being in it. And besides, I can't control how you learn. If you learnt to shit on others when you're in a group just because it makes you look great, go ahead you piece of trash. That's as far as I can say. And that's how much society gives a f*** about all of us. Stay strong, everyone.
[NO I WILL NOT GO THROUGH A LESSON ON SOCIAL INTERACTION PEOPLE DON'T GIVE A FUCK WHEN THEY TALK DOWN TO OTHERS]
P.P.S. Kudos to Hanazawa Kana-chan (who voices Hina-chan) for acting the part so well. As expected, she is popular AND great at her job. *salutes* (Audience: What has being popular got to do with her job?) Oh she isn't popular? Oops

漫画 Dagashi Kashi

The new chapter (87) is I don't know, coincidental or just wonderful, but yeah, just in time to take a new dagashi if it doesn't happen that I'm already down and medicine isn't working on me. Turns out the solution (pun not intended) is sweet (pun not intended), and some Hotaru-chan. Yeah, that'll heal anyone haha especially how she gives it to you HAHAHAHA ah Kokonotsu you piece of shit how I envy you

If someone ever wants to convince me to have se eat vegetables this is the way haha

漫画 Koufuku Graffiti

The new chapter (9) may be slow (considering the Anime finished airing and the manga also concluded) but it shows us another story from the Anime too, where Kirin and Shiina want to pay back to Ryou (thank goodness I remembered the name) for always treating them to good cooked food. So yeah, they went from getting the coal, treating the fish and grilling them all by themselves (well, with the help of Tsu-whatever the helper of the house), and this somewhat extended to them being trained to be housewives. No, carrying cardboard boxes full of coal is NOT part of the training haha

How I WANT to view my mother as a capable housewife haha

音楽 This Week on Klassic Note

This week was quite a week in Klassic Note, just that they are releasing songs faster than I can give them a second chance, so let's talk about what I've reviewed first. yanaginagi's new single for the Anime "Just Because!" (because I didn't listen to the other one) will be in review next week when I have the time (because I won't), Asakura Momo's 3rd single is okay but I didn't give the B-side and can't resist giving the topic song so in the end I did (not what I mentioned when I first watched the Anime preview), Yuuki Aoi's comeback single also wasn't that impressive, but I can't miss myself giving her the new topic song because it's still good, and Touyama Nao's 1st album... let's just say I've given enough chance. Thank goodness I'm in the mood to give her own composition or else I don't know what else to give in this list, honestly. King Records seems to be able to write better songs somehow.

I compared Minase Inori and Touyama Nao first albums and I must say:

There aren't as many "normal" songs in the latter than in the former.

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) November 3, 2017

Next week brings us a couple of singles from Komatsu Mikako to sphere's last single before going on hiatus (I know this feels like a lie) and hopefully they will be good. I've heard Mikakoshi's new song and I think it has potential this time. I'm still listening to Yonezu Kenshi's new album because I didn't really have the time to give it due attention, so I'll try to conclude that next week. I may just give up on giving ORESAMA's new single even though I'm okay with the dance pop style up till now I still can't bring myself to give even one song.



Okay, I've done enough. This, and I should do more than this for my assignments. Thanks, sudden cold. Now my plan to do things last minute is going to crumble into pieces haha. Cya guys next week then, and hopefully by then, I'll be a little happier. Okay, maybe not. Next week is worse. Maybe the week after. Maybe. *cough* Bye!