Comments on: Flower Stories http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/2006/04/02/flower-stories/ Manga - Less Ordinary! Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:51:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Sarah Wolfie http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/2006/04/02/flower-stories/#comment-140 Sarah Wolfie Tue, 25 Apr 2006 18:41:15 +0000 http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/?p=46#comment-140 Yasuko, the captain of the basketball team? I'll personally assert for her not being ugly. And, her quiet and casual self-confidence, what you can see in the way she bears herself and in her face, is very sexy. She has sheer weight of personality, enough that the first time I saw her, I could've gasped. >.> Instead, I just quietly went "Wow" to myself. Plus, she treats Fumi very well. And it's very good character drama. The romance does feel realistic, too. Honestly, a lot of relationships start with "superficial attraction". It's only later that they become more meaningful (if they do, some remain on the same level and some break up). Not all of them, mind. It in itself isn't a horrible basis to start a relationship, it's the other factors that determine whether it'll be a good relationship in the long run. Yasuko, the captain of the basketball team? I’ll personally assert for her not being ugly. And, her quiet and casual self-confidence, what you can see in the way she bears herself and in her face, is very sexy. She has sheer weight of personality, enough that the first time I saw her, I could’ve gasped. >.> Instead, I just quietly went “Wow” to myself.

Plus, she treats Fumi very well.

And it’s very good character drama. The romance does feel realistic, too.

Honestly, a lot of relationships start with “superficial attraction”. It’s only later that they become more meaningful (if they do, some remain on the same level and some break up). Not all of them, mind. It in itself isn’t a horrible basis to start a relationship, it’s the other factors that determine whether it’ll be a good relationship in the long run.

]]> By: SicknTired http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/2006/04/02/flower-stories/#comment-118 SicknTired Tue, 18 Apr 2006 09:09:34 +0000 http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/?p=46#comment-118 Aoi Hana disappointed me. By the desripction, I thought I was getting a cute yuri manga, but instead it ended up like so many other series, with an ugly, masculine girl pairing up with the lead girl. There's no explanation for it either, other than superficial attraction. Considering the fact that both girls have much closer relationship with other girls, it only serves to make it seem even more shallow. Aoi Hana disappointed me. By the desripction, I thought I was getting a cute yuri manga, but instead it ended up like so many other series, with an ugly, masculine girl pairing up with the lead girl. There’s no explanation for it either, other than superficial attraction. Considering the fact that both girls have much closer relationship with other girls, it only serves to make it seem even more shallow.

]]> By: Sei's lover http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/2006/04/02/flower-stories/#comment-96 Sei's lover Wed, 12 Apr 2006 11:07:37 +0000 http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/?p=46#comment-96 Thank you for translating Aoi Hana with Lililicious (n_n). I first got this link through Lilicious. I enjoy reading shoujo-ai and yuri stories, but I also take some time to download and read manga this group has to offer. :) Keep it up ;) Thank you for translating Aoi Hana with Lililicious (n_n). I first got this link through Lilicious. I enjoy reading shoujo-ai and yuri stories, but I also take some time to download and read manga this group has to offer. :) Keep it up ;)

]]> By: myran-san http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/2006/04/02/flower-stories/#comment-95 myran-san Mon, 10 Apr 2006 19:59:27 +0000 http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/?p=46#comment-95 Soon, i will soon be back to host kotonoha stuff. Take a look in the forums to see tha latest updates: forum.myran-san.com Soon, i will soon be back to host kotonoha stuff. Take a look in the forums to see tha latest updates: forum.myran-san.com

]]> By: Nomad Soul http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/2006/04/02/flower-stories/#comment-94 Nomad Soul Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:26:40 +0000 http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/?p=46#comment-94 "Keep on Vibrating" is now available on Sendspace: http://www.sendspace.com/file/igwd1d “Keep on Vibrating” is now available on Sendspace:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/igwd1d

]]> By: Nomad Soul http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/2006/04/02/flower-stories/#comment-92 Nomad Soul Thu, 06 Apr 2006 15:28:10 +0000 http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/?p=46#comment-92 Wow, thanks for the link, Zyph. I'm sure Meganeguard will be pleased to hear this. ^^ Wow, thanks for the link, Zyph. I’m sure Meganeguard will be pleased to hear this. ^^

]]> By: Zyph http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/2006/04/02/flower-stories/#comment-91 Zyph Wed, 05 Apr 2006 23:33:02 +0000 http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/?p=46#comment-91 Nomad, You guys just were linked by the blog Boing Boing regarding your work on YAMAMOTO’S EAR CLEANING SHOP. Boing Boing story: http://www.boingboing.net/2006/04/04/ear_cleaning_manga.html Congrats :D Nomad,

You guys just were linked by the blog Boing Boing regarding your work on YAMAMOTO’S EAR CLEANING SHOP.

Boing Boing story: http://www.boingboing.net/2006/04/04/ear_cleaning_manga.html

Congrats :D

]]> By: Nomad Soul http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/2006/04/02/flower-stories/#comment-90 Nomad Soul Wed, 05 Apr 2006 16:34:43 +0000 http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/?p=46#comment-90 [Sweet Blue Flowers] I'm glad about the positive response. After Yamaji Ebine, I wanted to pick up something with a more cheerful and light-hearted approach to the "yuri" topic* (you know, to reel in the Marimite crowd ;)). SBF seems like the ideal candidate and I like it quite a bit. Too bad Manga Erotics F is a bi-monthly magazine, which means the second volume might not be published until next year. T_T * Speaking of which, look forward to another sweet yuri work very soon. It's a bit more serious and melancholic than SBF, but the story is excellent. :) [Keep on Vibrating] @zzled: Haha, yeah. Those gas mask children rock!! I want to see a series with them. @Niam: I will put a zip of the complete series on http very soon (this weekend?). [Sweet Blue Flowers]

I’m glad about the positive response. After Yamaji Ebine, I wanted to pick up something with a more cheerful and light-hearted approach to the “yuri” topic* (you know, to reel in the Marimite crowd ;)). SBF seems like the ideal candidate and I like it quite a bit. Too bad Manga Erotics F is a bi-monthly magazine, which means the second volume might not be published until next year. T_T

* Speaking of which, look forward to another sweet yuri work very soon. It’s a bit more serious and melancholic than SBF, but the story is excellent. :)

[Keep on Vibrating]

@zzled: Haha, yeah. Those gas mask children rock!! I want to see a series with them.

@Niam: I will put a zip of the complete series on http very soon (this weekend?).

]]> By: zzled http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/2006/04/02/flower-stories/#comment-89 zzled Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:49:39 +0000 http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/?p=46#comment-89 The real gems in KoV are the 4th and 5th stories, in my opinion. But it might just be me. ^^ The real gems in KoV are the 4th and 5th stories, in my opinion. But it might just be me. ^^

]]> By: Marina http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/2006/04/02/flower-stories/#comment-88 Marina Wed, 05 Apr 2006 10:56:07 +0000 http://kotonoha.monkey-pirate.com/?p=46#comment-88 Sounds like fun! Your site always scanlates the neatest manga, so I'm gonna give it a try :) Sounds like fun! Your site always scanlates the neatest manga, so I’m gonna give it a try :)

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