Today, I decided to check HelloQuizzy again for more quizzes. I took the 4-Variable IQ test and...

( Don't have sex with someone if your math scores differ by over 40%. You might kill them )

I'm surprised at the very high percentage I got for Mathematics. It's true I love Math. I had nine Math subject back in college, not to mention other Engineering subjects that also involve Mathematical concepts, so it's not like I have a choice not to love it. LOL. But to get 40%? That's so funny. I can't even remember basic things like how to solve problems involving differential equations. 0_0 (And why is my interpersonal variable so low??)

Meanwhile, I was watching a newsbit a while ago about some religious leaders who're planning to run for the presidency next year, and one of their detractors (from the Administration side, I think) mentioned something about how these religious leaders are using religion in order to gather support from the masses and advancing their political ambition. I was snickering the whole time in my seat while I was watching the news because I immediately remembered Ravages of Time, which concidentally is on the Yu Ji/Sun Ce storyline.

I think one of the reasons why I'm so hooked to Ravages of Time is because I see a mirror of my country's political state whenever I read RoT. The curent struggle for power between different factions remind me of the time after Dong Zhuo was killed (For us in the Philippines, this would have to be the time when Former President Estrada was ousted from Malacanang)and everyone just wants to take control, claiming that they have nothing in their heart but to serve the country's best interests.

This line from the old man from chapter 85 perfectly fits the Philippines right now.

This old house is like our world--a warlord's world--full of ambition. This ambition is like termites eating away the pillars of the nation. Since the main pillar has been destroyed, the house will never be stable, no matter how much you try to fix it.

This conversation with the old man and Guo Jia eventually led Cao Cao to take up the mantle of an anti-hero. His reputation was tarnished, but reputation was nothing but a small price to pay in exchange for what he believed in would be for the country's betterment.

I find President Arroyo to be in the same boat as Cao Cao, in a sense that she is an anti-hero but an able minister at the same time. (Although if she were really to follow Cao Cao's footsteps, she would have declared another Martial Law). Her popularity rating is rather low but quoting a part of her 2009 State of the Nation Address:

I did not become President to be popular. To work, to lead, to protect and preserve our country, our people, that is why I became President.

And feasting on the President's low popularity rate are a bunch of Liu Bei-wannabes who think they can save this country by acting benevolent on their political ads.

As I've said in my previous post about Ao no Exorcist, I really like Shiemi. She's cute but not too cute that she becomes annoying. And as what ensuing has said, Shiemi really tries her best to be strong . While I don't agree on her twisted view of helping Kamiki by becoming her bitch (and Rin doesn't agree either, bur Rin, you dolt, it's somewhat your fault too -_-), I do understand where she's coming from. Shiemi doesn't want to be a person who hides behind someone's back all the time (in this case, Yukio's or Rin's); she wants to become someone who is strong enough to help others too. That and she's really desperate to have a friend. It's a pity that Rin doesn't seem to realize how his denial had affected Shiemi. But I guess he was just being your typical teenage boy, one who cares too much about his macho image and is afraid to be teased by other boys his age because the one person he's closest to, aside from Yukio, is actually a girl.

Meanwhile, I'm starting to get an RPG-esque feel from Ao no Exorcist, most especially now that we know that the Exorcists are actually divided into five classes (Aria, Doctor, Tamer, Dragoon and Knight), and the class an Exorcist belongs to depends on his weapon of choice and capabilities. (Similar to the Hunter types in Hunter X Hunter.) It reminds me of those turn-based, strategy RPG games like Final Fantasy Tactics.

So in the AnE world, everyone has to be a Meister in any of the classes in order to be an Exorcist, similar to the FFT world wherein the most basic job class is the Squire. Aria is an exorcist who fights by reading the Bible or the sacred scriptures. I think I can compare this to FFT's Oracle class. Dragoon is someone who uses heavy weaponry. Yukio is under this class as well as the Doctor Class , which makes him twice as awesome. But I digress. Dragoon can be compared I guess to the Lancer class. Doctor reminds me of the White Mage Class and the Chemist Class; Tamer makes me think of the Mediator Class and the Summoner Class (since a Tamer's main job is to control a demon); and the Knight Class--well, FFT has its own Knight Class too. Rin has chosen to be a Knight since Knights uses swords and he has a sword. Very logical choice, Rin.

Now, there's something I find ironic. ( Spoilers ) But I guess, this makes Ao no Exorcist all the more exciting. The schemes have just started and I can't wait for the day when these characters' real motives are shown.

On a fully unrelated note, shirtless!Rin FTW.

Now, on RoT 269. First and foremost, I find the panels with Sun Ce on it a bit melancholic. Chan Mou has drawn him either with his back turned or only with his profile shown, and if you do see his face, his eyes seem lifeless. I don't know but maybe these sad vibes I'm getting from the panels is because I already know Sun Ce's fate in the story. On the other hand, Zhou Yu and Sun Quan are looking very fine. I really like Sun Quan's character design. It's because of the hair flip , I think.

Also, I like how the Yu Ji storyline is being handled so far. Chan Mou has given Yu Ji tactical skills and an ambition to control the populace through religion so this makes the arc a lot more interesting. And Yu Ji looks so evil on the third to the last page, which is rather ironic for someone being referred to as the Great Saint. His expression is not saintly at all nor is his plan to send Sun Ce to hell.

Meanwhile, I am surprised that Archie's engagement to Veronica has actually become such a big deal. I haven't bought nor read Archie for a looooooong time now (like 10 years) so I'm not very updated with canon. But like other people, I'm a bit upset. Betty/Veronica is OTP.

My internet is soooo slow right now. I can't dowload even just a 3 mb file. And this has to happen just as soon as I find out that there are new updates for Mr. Fullswing! I've been stuck on chapter 27 for thelongest time (a year or two, I think. KO-Scans was the team doing the scanlation back then.) and I really , really, really, REALLY want to know what happens next. I've waited two years for an update, ISP. Don't deny me the chance to read it.

Meanwhile, I guess I'll do some catching up with Kure-nai. Luckily, I was able to download the chapters that I've missed earlier this morning.

On a fully unrelated note, I'm currently listening to the news about what happened to Rochelle Barrameda's sister. First, the husband and his family killed Ruby Rose and then they placed the body inside a metal container, and then they slid the container inside a cemented box. And then this cemented box was thrown into a lake. That was really, really heinous. What happened to Ruby Rose reminded me of the book I've read before (If I'm Missing or Dead was the title I think), wherein the author's sister went missing for so long, only to find out later on that her husband had killed her.Makes you wonder if these people can still actually sleep peacefully at night after what they did.

Earn money simply by posting a discussion or commenting - Well,it looks legit so I'm giving it a try. I'm using an e-gold account (which they recommended ,aside from PayPal) for their supposed payment to me so it's not like they have access to my bank account or something. :D

By the way.,does anyone know the title of a Japanese horror film that is set in a hospital,wherein people inside go crazy and their blood turns green? I saw a little of it last night on TV. I'm planning to rent it out (if it's available; if not then I'll try to see if it's in YouTube) so I can watch it again.

And now it's time to talk about the Youzen -->Taikoubou doujinshi I found. It's not really as horrific as what the title of this post might imply. But since this is a continuation of yesterday's post, I might as well let the title remain unchanged.

Okay,so the book's title is Honjitsu Mo Seiten (roughly translated to It's Blue Skies Today As Well) and it's set during the fight with Chou Koumei. Youzen thought that Taikoubou has died and so he thinks that he's better off dead as well so he can join Bou-chan wherever he is. But thankfully,Bou-chan managed to survive the fight and he apologizes to everybody for making them worried. Youzen tells in jest his disappointment about failing to become a main hero (which is exactly what he did in canon).Inwardly though he admits that he wanted to run up and hug Taikoubou before anyone else could.

Next time we see Youzen, he is sitting atop a cliff,sulking.Koutenken joins him while Youzen sadly ponders why he was born a man.(This made me snicker because I remember a conversation with sanada about how Youzen so wants to be woman.) Taikoubou approaches him and teasingly asks him if he is moping because he's still upset about not being able get the part of the main hero. Youzen smiles and answers,"Perhaps."

Taikoubou grins and tells him how relaxing it is to finally see him smile. but inwardly,Youzen is still hurting about the fact that he is a man in love with another man. Taikoubou, noticing that Youzen is still being burdened by something, tells him not to beat himself over such small things. Youzen replies that he knows but his problem is not as little as what Taikoubou assumes, and that this problem is actually tearing him apart.He then began think that maybe Taikoubou has already noticed that he is in love with him,and that he is stressing over the fact that he is man.

And indeed Bou-chan does. He tells Youzen that being a man loving another man is not a big deal as compared to facing death and facing the painful fact of leaving all your loved ones behind. It seems Bou-chan wants to say why worry about gender when there are far more important things to be worried about. Youzen,understanding what Taikoubou wants to say, finally gives the other man a genuine smile. And then our story ends with a heartwarming page showing Taikoubou holding out his hand and telling Youzen that he's sorry to say but the role of main hero won't be available any time soon. Youzn replies that he doesn't need it anymore. The End.

Of all the stories by Takashima Kazusa, I liked this one best. There are some parts regarding characterization that I don't agree with (like Youzen wishing to die if Taikoubou dies. ) but nothing was overly OOC. I also would like to give props to Takashima for doing away with the girly!uke stereotype. Overall, this has been a pleasure to read.

But I still don't like Taikobou and Youzen as a romantic pair.XP Anyway,here are some gags from the book:

Keep Going Youzen-kun! (scanlated)

• The many uses of Youzen. Doraemon should feel the competition.
  
• Why the transformation skill is so advantageous...
  
• Bou-chan,are you sure that's Suupuu?
  

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Changed layouts again. I still can't make the Suzumu layout work on other browsers so I decided to just settle for this simple Air Gear-inspired look. It has both Kanon and Ikki anyway so it's good enough for me.

Anyway, I noticed that I'm already dead at Infection. Someone infected me at 4:48 in the morning.While I was asleep. I think remotegoat should add an option that allows the gamers to manually assign themselves as either 'awake' or 'asleep'. The automatic assignment sucks. It assumes that I'm already awake at two o' clock when the fact is I'm not. How can I pass on the viruses while I'm still dreaming on my bed?

Anyway, there's so many bugs in the new game. For example,I'm listed as a member of ECE but my teams stats say that I'm still a member of The Army of Dorkness. Then the stats say that team ECE is still active when the truth is,all members are already dead. 0_0

I wish they'd fix the game before the new one starts again.

Edit

Since it's rare to find Nabari no Ou fanart in DeviantArt, I appreciate anything I can find, even if it has Raikou wearing a very feminine kimono. But dear artist, no Raikou wasn't angry because the kids picked on him for having pink hair. And it's Yoite,not Yaite.Please, when you fangirl about certain characters,at least get their names right. I am ignoring the author's comment.