Dreamfliers - Entertainment

ilovegiftideas

2009-06-17T22:13:00.005+08:00

Oh, I'm so sorry my dear blog...for abandoning you half a year...
You won't be angry at moi rite? I've found ya a girl friend...

ilovegiftideas.blogspot.com

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Well, this is what I'm up to lately...for the past six months.
So, order anyone???

Checkered Rules!

2009-01-18T17:34:00.013+08:00

Nowadays if you go shopping for clothes, you will find a lot of checkered stuff. Let's see some examples. First of all, put your hands together and give a round of applause to welcome our model of the day - Mizukawa Asami (水川麻美)~

Combination of black and red checkered blouse.

Mix and match with a knitted blouse to have a different look.

Pair up black shorts and stockings with red + purple checkered blouse.

There is black and white as well if you like to act cool.

Check out the checkered scrunch if you are wearing plain-colored outfit.

Checkered pants/leggings/stockings are hot!

Closer look of the checkered design leggings.

Frilly checkered dress with a black belt with golden buckle.

Mizukawa Asami thanks all of you for visiting~~~

Belong 属于

2009-01-05T21:20:00.005+08:00

Lyrics
Pin Yin
Translation

属于 - 梁静茹
Shu Yu - Liang Jing Ru
Belong - Fish Leong

我坚持的都值得坚持吗
Wo Jian Chi De Dou Zhi De Jian Chi Ma
What I've persisted, does it all worth persisting?

我所相信的就是真的吗
Wo Suo Xiang Xin De Jiu Shi Zhen De Ma
What I believed in, is it really the truth?

如果我敢追求我就敢拥有吗
Ru Guo Wo Gan Zhui Qiu Wo Jiu Gan Yong You Ma
If I dare to pursue, will I dare to keep it?

而如果都算了不要呢
Er Ru Guo Dou Suan Le Bu Yao Ne
What if I give up and don't want it anymore?

或许吧或许我永远都不会遇见他
Huo Xu Ba Huo Xu Wo Yong Yuan Dou Bu Hui Yu Jian Ta
Well, perhaps. Perhaps I will never meet him again

或许吧或许我太天真了吧
Huo Xu Ba Huo Xu Wo Tai Tian Zhen Le Ba
Well, perhaps. Perhaps I'm just too naive

Chorus**

属于我的昨天之前的结局
Shu Yu Wo De Zuo Tian Zhi Qian De Jie Ju
The ending before yesterday that belongs to me

我决定我的决定
Wo Jue Ding Wo De Jue Ding
I've made my decision

属于我的明天之后的憧憬
Shu Yu Wo De Ming Tian Zhi Hou De Chong Jing
The dream after tomorrow that belongs to me

我迷信我的迷信
Wo Mi Xin Wo De Mi Xin
I have faith in my belief

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属于我们点点滴滴的伤心
Shu Yu Wo Men Dian Dian Di Di De Shang Xin
The bits and pieces of sorrow that belong to us

我们要各自忘记
Wo Men Yao Ge Zi Wang Ji
We each must forget

属于我们闪闪发亮的爱情
Shu Yu Wo Men Shan Shan Fa Liang De Ai Qing
The glistening love that belongs to us

我们再一起努力
Wo Men Zai Yi Qi Nu Li
We still have to work hard together
#
**

属于风的那就去飞翔吧
Shu Yu Feng De Na Jiu Qu Fei Xiang Ba
Those belong to the wind, just soar through the sky

属于海洋的那就汹涌吧
Shu Yu Hai Yang De Na Jiu Xiong Yong Ba
Those belong to the sea, just surge like the sea

属于我们的爱该来的就来吧
Shu Yu Wo Men De Ai Gai Lai De Jiu Lai Ba
The love that belongs to us, just let the inevitable be

为什么不敢呢不要呢?
Wei Shen Me Bu Gan Ne Bu Yao Ne
Why dare not, do not want?

是他吧命中早就注定了的那个他
Shi Ta Ba Ming Zhong Zao Jiu Zhu Ding Le De Na Ge Ta
It's him right? The fated person that I'm meant to be with

是他吧他原来就在这里啊
Shi Ta Ba Ta Yuan Lai Jiu Zai Zhe Li A
It's him right? So, he is actually here

Repeat Chorus **
Repeat #

i do? 幸福的抉择

2008-12-29T21:21:00.024+08:00

Everyday as the sun rises, Summer will pray for 'him': "May God grant him strong vitality. At every sun rise, give him all the good and beautiful things, so he can be safe and happy."

Annie Liu Xin You (刘心悠) as Summer

Summer owns a small workshop named "I do", specializing in hand-made wedding gowns.

A cute photo of Si Yu, Summer and Joan

Summer lives with a cute girl named Si Yu (思雨), who works as a DJ at a Taipei radio station. Si Yu's program spans from 12am - 2am, whereby she helps to solve love problems from those who call-in during her program.

Sasa (莎莎) as Si Yu (思雨)

Joan is the photographer of Summer's shop and also her house mate. He is in love with Summer, and has refused to migrate with his family a year ago to pursue her love. But Summer has never return his feeling. She only treats him as her best buddy, as she already has someone in her heart since the incident 5 years ago...

David Chen Yu Fan (陈宇凡) as Joan (谭耀宗)

Joan and Summer stopped by a bakery shop to collect their bakery.
Figaro (曾少宗) as Ming Liang (明亮), the baker on a wheelchair who has a secret admirer

Flashing back 5 years ago, for some reasons Summer fell down from the roof top of a building and was rescued by a mysterious guy. She is waiting for him since then, and she still keeps his watch, wearing it everyday.

The hands that saved Summer's life

Jian Mei Li (简美莉) is Summer's long-time best friend since high school. Mei Li comes from a wealthy family who owns the Guang Da Departmental Stores (光大百货). Despite her beauty, she is snobbish and arrogant. However, she offered to lend money to Summer to pay her father's debt when his business was in trouble 5 years ago. But Summer rejected her kindness. After 5 years, Mei Li came to find Summer to become her bridesmaid as she is getting married.

Michelle Lin Li Wen (林立雯) as Jian Mei Li (简美莉)

Joan got a job as a photographer at the prestigious Wedding Cottage (婚纱庄园) at Taipei. So he resigned from Summer's shop and asked her to come along for an interview at the Wedding Cottage. The Wedding Cottage, with around 100 employees and 8 photographers, consists of the wedding gown section, florist section, accessories section, a church, reception chamber and bar.

The Wedding Cottage (婚纱庄园)

The Wedding Cottage is owned by Ren Ling Ling (任玲玲) who is also the interviewer. She rejected most of the candidates who were recommended by someone from some department of the Wedding Cottage. Summer's philosophy of the wedding gown made her decided to choose this beautiful and confident lady with no background.

Maggie Siu (邵美琪) as Ren Ling Ling (任玲玲)

Summer:"...because I think beautiful wedding gown does not belong only to the rich. Wedding gown is different from fashion. Fashion follows trend and can be replaced. People can own thousands and hundreds of fashion, but we only need one wedding gown to walk the path of marriage with the one we love. This is the greatest happiness of woman..."

Mei Li at the Wedding Cottage trying out her wedding gown

Mei Li's fiance, Li Hao Zhe (李浩哲), stomped into the Wedding Cottage, accusing her of spreading rumors about them getting married, which is not true at all. He declared that he already has a person he loves.

The possessive Mei Li: "I don't care. I must marry you once this lifetime. Even if we have to divorce straight away."

Seeing this whole scene, Summer was stunned. The ignorant Mei Li introduced her to Li Hao Zhe. He too was surprised to meet her there and then, with his watch on her wrist. Summer was then led away to meet Ren Ling Ling regarding her employment; while Li Hao Zhe was dragged away by Mei Li.

The unexpected yet long-awaited encounter
Blue Lan Zheng Long (蓝正龙) as Li Hao Zhe (李浩哲)

Everyday as the sun sets, Li Hao Zhe will pray for 'her': "May God grant her strong vitality. At every sun set, give her all the good and beautiful things, so she can be safe and happy. Thank God for our encounter today."

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2008-12-25T16:40:00.002+08:00

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Ryuusei no Kizuna 流星の絆

2008-12-20T16:46:00.032+08:00

Thought that this will be a sad and dark drama full of suspense, as the preview said it's about 3 siblings trying to find and take revenge on the murderer who killed their parents when they were kids. But I was totally wrong. It's a comedy combined with mystery, and you will be touched by the bond between the 3 siblings.

The first episode started with this scene:

The eldest brother Ariake Ko-ichi (有明功一): "When we grow up, the three of us will find and kill the murderer."

Then, the scene moved back to November 1993 in Yokosuka (横須賀), when the 3 of them were still kids with their parents. They owned a family restaurant called Ariake (アリアケ) well-known for the Hayashi Rice (ハヤシライス), a type of Japanese Beef Stew Rice.

The young Ko-ichi planned to sneak out at night to watch the Leonid Meteor Shower (狮子座流星雨), but his secret was announced to the whole family by his frank younger brother, Ariake Taisuke (有明泰輔).

Even though both his parents forbidden him to go out alone at night, he still sneaked out with his siblings tagging along. Ko-ichi was forced to bring along his younger sister, Ariake Shizuna (有明静奈), as she was crying and shouting, wanting to follow.

While they were waiting patiently for the meteor shower, their parents were murdered at home, and they became orphans overnight...

They were sent to the St. George Orphanage by the police, Kashiwabara Yasutaka (柏原康孝) and Hagimura Shinji (萩村信二), who are investigating on this murder.

Ninomiya Kazunari (二宮和也) from Arashi (嵐) as Ariake Ko-ichi (有明功一)

The 26-year old Ko-ichi works in a curry restaurant named "George Clooney" at Tokyo Kichijyo-ji (東京吉祥寺), owned by the Principal of St. George Orphanage, Hayashi Jyo-ji (林譲二). As the eldest of the 3, he is protective towards Taisuke and Shizuna. He has to be stronger for them to depend on. He is matured, organized, a good planner but a loner. Sometimes he worries too much, and was nicknamed "Chief of the Pitiful Village" by Taisuke and Shizuna.

Hayashi Jyo-ji (林譲二), Principal of St. George Orphanage and owner of "George Clooney Curry Restaurant", who brought the 3 siblings up.

Nishikido Ryo- (錦戸亮) from NEWS as Ariake Taisuke (有明泰輔)

The 25-year old Taisuke works in a DVD shop. He is frank, impulsive, and a hot-blooded enthusiast. He is the only witness of a mysterious guy leaving their house after the murder 14 years back.

Shi visiting Tai Ni- at the DVD shop after work.

[To differentiate from Ko-ichi's "Oni-", Shizuna calls Taisuke "Tai Ni-".
And both Ko-ichi and Taisuke calls Shizuna as "Shi".]

Toda Erika (戸田恵梨香) from [Death Note] as Ariake Shizuna (有明静奈)

The 21-year old Shizuna originally works at a prestigious company. But she resigned as she was bullied by her supervisor, Takayama Hisanobu (高山久伸), who sticks many sticky notes around her. However, the main reason of her resignation is that one of her colleagues knew about her past and started to spread rumors at her back.

The weird Takayama Hisanobu, who bullies Shizuna because he likes her =.=|"

Shizuna was conned by a lady called Katsuragi Miwa (桂木美和). In order to get the money back, Ko-ichi went stalking on that lady to collect information. He was really brilliant, just by the name card given by Shizuna and without knowing what the lady looks like, he could track her down. As Ko-ichi was happy with his findings, Taisuke and Shizuna commented him as being scary, sinister and disgusting. The way they taunted Ko-ichi was really funny ^^.

The most hilarious thing in this drama is the script written by Ko-ichi: "A Letter from Canada". The casts are as follow:
Katsuragi Miwa used the money she conned from Shizuna on a guy named Kazuya (一矢) at a Host Club. So, Ko-ichi wrote the script for Shizuna and Taisuke to con the money from Kazuya, by making him falls for Shizuna. This short script was presented in a very comical way, with some scenes shown in manga with sound effects. ^o^

Will Ko-ichi the mastermind be able to find the true identity of the murderer?

Who is this guy who came to "George Clooney Curry Restaurant" 3 times in search for Hayashi Rice?

Leave a comment if you are interested in the subsequent story. ^^

Planet 612 (612 星球)

2008-11-26T23:27:00.014+08:00

Lyrics
Pin Yin
Translation

612 星球 - SHE
612 Xing Qiu - SHE
Planet 612 - SHE

满园玫瑰我以为找到我那一朵
Man Yuan Mei Gui Wo Yi Wei Zhao Dao Wo Na Yi Duo
In a garden full of roses, I thought I found mine

认真爱了却狠狠刺伤我的双手
Ren Zhen Ai Le Que Hen Hen Ci Shang Wo De Shuang Shou
Seriously in love, yet it prickled both my hands badly

责备什么人也没有用
Ze Bei Shen Me Ren Ye Mei You Yong
It's useless to blame anyone

玫瑰都红难免看错
Mei Gui Dou Hong Nan Mian Kan Cuo
All roses are red, sometimes it's unavoidable to have mistaken

望著天空爱是否活在童话里头
Wang Zhe Tian Kong Ai Shi Fou Huo Zai Tong Hua Li Tou
Gazing at the sky, I wonder if love is only living in Fairy Tales

小王子说有些事流浪过才会懂
Xiao Wang Zi Shuo You Xie Shi Liu Lang Guo Cai Hui Dong
The Little Prince said, "There are somethings that you understand only after wandering."
(The Little Prince from the French novel, left his home - Planet B-612, and travel to other planets to find the meaning of love.)

原来每颗心都有个洞
Yuan Lai Mei Ke Xin Dou You Ge Dong
Actually every heart has a hole

找不到真爱会一直寂寞喔~~
Zhao Bu Dao Zhen Ai Hui Yi Zhi Ji Mo Wo~~
Unable to find true love, will always feel lonely. Oh~~

Chorus**

我但愿有一个人在等我
Wo Dan Yuan You Yi Ge Ren Zai Deng Wo
I wish there is someone out there waiting for me

在属于我的612星球
Zai Shu Yu Wo De Liu Yi Er Xing Qiu
At my very own Planet 612

好让我忍著痛也愿意往下走
Hao Rang Wo Ren Zhe Tong Ye Yuan Yi Wang Xia Zou
So to let me even to endure the pain, yet still willing to proceed

不快乐至少要有梦
Bu Kuai Le Zhi Shao Yao You Meng
Unhappy but at least must have dreams

一定会有一个人在等我
Yi Ding Hui You Yi Ge Ren Zai Deng Wo
Certainly there must be someone waiting for me

无条件拥抱着我的所有
Wu Tiao Jian Yong Bao Zhe Wo De Suo You
Unconditionally embracing my everything

相遇前我还要翻越多少山丘
Xiang Yu Qian Wo Hai Yao Fan Yue Duo Shao Shan Qiu
Before we meet, how many mountains do I still need to surmount?

花别谢太快请你等等我
Hua Bie Xie Tai Kuai Qing Ni Deng Deng Wo
Flower, don't wither too soon, please wait for me

**

擦干眼泪一个人漂流在这宇宙
Ca Gan Yan Lei Yi Ge Ren Piao Liu Zai Zhe Yu Zhou
Wiping off tears, wandering alone in this universe

小王子说爱一定开在某个角落
Xiao Wang Zi Shuo Ai Yi Ding Kai Zai Mou Ge Jiao Luo
The Little Prince said, "Love must be blossoming at some corner."
(The Little Prince from the French novel, has a beloved rose at his home - Planet B-612.)

路上相爱的人那么多
Lu Shang Xiang Ai De Ren Na Me Duo
Through the journey there are so many people in love

我会幸福吗在什么时候喔~~
Wo Hui Xing Fu Ma Zai Shen Me Shi Hou Wo~~
Will I ever be happy? When will that be? Oh~~

Repeat Chorus** 2x

Read "The Little Prince" many years back. Revisited the book after listening to this song. This is the MV, beautifully sang by SHE:

(Fluff) Election

2008-11-22T16:05:00.006+08:00

While US had the President Election earlier this month, (fluff)Friends organized their very own (fluff) Election on Facebook.

Thanks to all my friends who voted for my fluff. He managed to hold the post of Head of (fluff) Senate.

The prize we got was a pen:

The criteria required to become a Head of (fluff)Senate is to get more votes than 70% of other (fluff)Owners.

How many votes did my fluff managed to receive?

Well, not many, just more than 70% of other (fluff)Owners...

Ok. I casted 2 votes, my sis 1, Mr. Toilet 1, and Janice 1.
... ... ... ... ... ... ...

Cang Jing Ge MV (藏经阁) by Lollipop

2008-11-05T18:50:00.004+08:00

Theme Song of The Legend of Brown Sugar Chivalries 黑糖群侠传:

Cang Jing Ge (藏经阁) by Lollipop (棒棒堂)

Wow, didn't know the MV is so cool until I saw it last Sunday on TV~~~
So many leng chai~~~

Fluff Friends Wish List

2008-09-19T23:38:00.002+08:00

I know I must be crazy...

Clicking away...

I must have it...

It's such a classic piece...

Just a little bit more...

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YES!

Black Wings of Gariel - Seal Online International

2008-09-07T23:10:00.004+08:00

In case you can't see it, this is what it says:

Unbelievable~~@@ I actually got the Black Wings of Gariel. 150 million Cegels!
Should have buy the jack pot...
Still unable to equip it as I'm only level 101. You need to be level 103 to wear it.
Now, sandbox is happy flying around showing off with the wing, while I slowly crawl towards 102...

Hot Shot 篮球火

2008-09-06T16:57:00.028+08:00

Warm up dance:

Song: 绝对无敌 Jue Dui Wu Di (Absolutely Invincible) by NESE (倪子冈)

*~Show Lo (小猪罗志祥) as Yuan Da Ying (元大鹰)~*

Slam Dunk fans will love this drama as well. Yuan Da Ying resembles so much of Sakuragi Hanamichi (樱木花道), whose passions for basketball has lead him from a total newbie to a skilled player with tremendous potential. He was forbidden to touch basketball by his grandma since young for some unknown reason. Only after she passed away, she allowed him to start basketball, by telling him to find Li Tian (李天), her old friend who is the ex-Principal of Pi Li University (霹雳大学).

Show Lo is so funny and cute! And his acting in sad scenes is as good as his jokes.

*~Jerry Yan (言承旭) as Dong Fang Xiang (东方翔)~*

He is rich, handsome and famous for his slam dunk in basketball, but Dong Fang Xiang is totally clueless why he plays basketball. Without the passion for the sport, he decided to transfer to Pi Li University (霹雳大学) with the lousiest basketball team of the whole country, so he has the reason to quit basketball. Another reason for his transfer is Zhan Jie Er (湛洁儿), the daughter of his driver whom he grew up with together,who is going to Pi Li University as well.

Jerry is so cool~~ But when he smiles, he melts your heart.

*~Zhou Cai Shi (周彩诗) as Zhan Jie Er (湛洁儿)~*

Zhan Jie Er is the crush of Yuan Da Ying, who visions her as the grown-up version of Gu Gu Ji (咕咕鸡), his best pal who died for him in a car accident when he was a child. Zhan Jie Er is also the key to ignite Yuan Da Ying's true explosive potential during a basketball game, which is tactfully exploited to win games by his coach, Li Ying (李赢). Zhan Jie Er is going to be the dynamite between the tensed relationship of Yuan Da Ying & Dong Fang Xiang.

Does Gu Gu Ji look like Zhan Jie Er? Only Yuan Da Ying thinks so.

*~Jiang Yi (蒋怡) as Li Ying (李赢)~*

Her name “Ying” (赢) means "Win" in mandarin. As a PHD in Sport Science, she works as a Consultant in NBA. With her ability to identify and realize the full potential of players, she is also known as the famous "W" in the NBA. Due to her heart broken relationship in the US, she flew back to Taiwan and decided to become the coach in his father's University.

*~Gu Bao Ming (顾宝明) as Li Zi Ping (李子平)~*
Father & Daughter......erm, she must have taken after her mum =P

Other team members of Pi Li Team:
*~Zhang Yan Ming (张雁名) as Du Fei (杜飞)~*

*~Left: Lin Bo Yan (林伯彦) as Qi Xiao Yun (齐啸云)
Right: Lin Qi Tai (林祺泰) as Qi Xiao Yu (齐啸雨)~*

*~Pi Li Team (霹雳烽火狼队)~*

The Mysterious Brothers:
*~Wu Zun (吴尊) as Wu Ji Zun (无极尊)
Hu Yu Wei (胡宇葳) As Wu Ji Wei (无极威)~*
They look quite alike, 2nd time acting as brothers after Romantic Princess.

The identity of this pair of mysterious brothers really keep me in suspense. Who are they? Why did they watch the moves of Pi Li Team so closely? Why did they help Yuan Da Ying? Are they enemies or friends?

*~Special Personal Training~*
LOL

Victory Dance:

Yeah~我是Superman~
(Yeah~I'm Superman~)

Yeah~你是Loser~
(Yeah~U'r Loser~)

The Legend of Brown Sugar Chivalries 黑糖群侠传

2008-09-04T22:11:00.019+08:00

*~The Legend of Brown Sugar Chivalries

(黑糖群侠传 Hei Tang Qun Xia Zhuan)~*

Another Brown Sugar drama from the Taiwan Young Idol Groups: Lollipop (棒棒堂) and Hey Girl (黑涩会美媚). Surprisingly, I find this drama very entertaining. Unlike the previous Brown Sugar Macchiato (黑糖瑪奇朵), which I lost interest half-way through the first episode. The feeling I got when watching The Legend of Brown Sugar Chivalries is like playing the PC RPG game of The Heroes of Jin Yong (金庸群侠传) during my high school. As a fan of Jin Yong's novels, which I have read most of them, it is fun to see the main characters of different Jin Yong's novels actually get together and create new stories. And of course, this time we have characters from Gu Long's (古龙) novels as well.

*~Wang Zi (王子) as Ling Hu Cong (令狐聪)~*

Ling Hu Cong is the top student of West Town High School (西城学院), which teaches martial arts. He grew up with his teacher's daughter Lu Jian Ning (陆见宁), and they were like a small couple together. Until he met Ren Ying Ying (任莹莹), who was from the evil clan.

*~Xiao Xun (小薰) as Ren Ying Ying (任莹莹)~*

*~Ya Tou (丫头) as Lu Jian Ning (陆见宁)~*

*~The small couple~*

*~The new partner~*

*~Ah Wei (阿纬) as Guo Jing (郭敬)~*
My favourite Jin Yong's character - 郭靖

Guo Jing is very honest, kind-hearted and hard-working. His weakness is his slow learning, he needs a lot of effort and practice. His companion to Lu Jian Ning when she is blue, slowly opens up her heart towards him.

*~Xiao Yu (小煜) as Chu Liu Xiang (楚琉湘)~*
This character is from Gu Long's 楚留香

Transfer student from the North Town High School (北城学院), Chu Liu Xiang has a lot of fans due to his good looks. But he had his eyes on Ren Ying Ying. Well known for his Qing Gong (轻功) flying around.

*~Xiao Man (小蛮) as Xiao Long Nu (小聋女)~*
Her name translates to Little Deaf Gal...the original name was Little Dragon Gal 小龙女...

Xiao Long Nu is a transfer student from East Town High School (东城学院). With her powerful Lion's Roar (狮子吼) skill, she deafens her enemies, sadly including herself. Luckily she is able to get a good ear aid kit from Wei Xiao Bao.

*~Ah Ben (阿本) as Wei Xiao Bao (韦晓宝)~*
The actual character in Jin Yong's novel - 韦小宝 has 7 wives...@@

Wei Xiao Bao is transferred from South Town High School (南城学院). He is the top businessman with his excellent persuasion skill and his passion to earn more money. As the editor of the interschool magazine, he is good at gathering info as well. His specialty is his swift movement for luring enemies, and for escaping as well. XD

*~Xiao Ma (小马) as Yi He Cang Tai (伊贺苍太)~*
Ninja

Yi He Cang Tai is a kia-su guy, who always wanna duel others to proof his strength. He is jealous of the other transfer students, and those who are chosen by the principal for the 7-person formation.

*~Michelle Zhang as Nurse~*

*~Carmen Tang as Lan Feng Huang (蓝凤煌)~*

The catchy opening theme by Lollipop: 藏经阁 Cang JingGe

Milestones - Seal Online International

2008-09-03T22:16:00.005+08:00

This is my character with sandbox's character:

*~100 Days Couple~*

Seal Online coupling system, 1 day = 20 minutes actual time of gaming together.
We have reached the next milestone:

*~500 Days Couple~*
Notice the changes of the lover's bench and their poses.

Thanks to the long weekend + Merdeka holiday, my character has reached level 100:

*~White Mariel Wing symbolizes Level 100~*

Next target is the wing of this guy here:

*~Dark Gariel~*

Most of the gamers have been whacking Dark Gariel, hoping to get the 150 million Cegels Black Gariel's Wing.

Wish me luck...

Olympic 2008 - Seal Online International

2008-08-27T18:33:00.012+08:00

The Olympic in Beijing this year is really amazing. The magnificent 8 August Opening Ceremony is the one thing that you should not miss. Furthermore, there are lots of exciting events and record breaking moments by the world top athletes. China has become the champion with 100 medals. After the Closing Ceremony on 24 August, the Olympic Torch will only be lighted up in London 4 years later.

While athletes were striving hard for the gold medals, we Seal Online International gamers were also fishing very hard for the gold medals and Laurel Wreath. These were the rare items of the special Olympic events. Current price for a Laurel Wreath is 34 million Cegels. And the Golden Medal is around 20 million Cegels.

*~ Lucky me to have fish up a gold medal and a Laurel Wreath~*

Besides the fishing items, gamers can also exchange 150 gold coins, obtained by monster hunting, with the Olympic Rascal Rabbit for a gold pouch. With 3 gold pouches, you are able to exchange 1 piece of Olympic Costume from the Olympic Rascal Rabbit. The Olympic Costume consist of Top, Bottom and Sneakers. It costs me 9 gold pouches (1350 gold coins) for the whole set.

*~Photo shooting session with the Olympic Rascal Rabbit~*

See all the huge Statues of Athletes around town. They give out quest for collection of certain items in exchange of 5 First Place Cards. During the Olympic Event period, your pet will randomly crave for the First Place Cards. These cards increase the growth rate of pets.

*~Weightlifting Statue~*

Ok. Gaming time...

Code Blue: Doctor-Heli

2008-07-14T23:00:00.014+08:00

Yama-P's new drama series is out! This time, he is acting as a brilliant doctor in training at the emergency medical center. Another doc drama you may exclaim, but this round Fuji TV added a new element, which is based on Japan's newly approved bill in 2007 to enhance emergency medical service by flying doctors to the spot with a helicopter.

*~The 4 Flight Doctors in Training~*

Yamashita Tomohisa (山下智久) as Aizawa Kousaku (藍沢耕作)

Aragaki Yui (新垣結衣) as Shiraishi Megumi (白石恵)　

Toda Erika (戸田恵梨香) as Hiyama Mihoko (緋山美帆子)

Asari Yo-suke (浅利陽介) as Fujikawa Kazuo (藤川一男)

*~Flight Nurse~*

Higa Manami (比嘉愛未) as Saejima Haruka (冴島はるか)

From the time an emergency call is received, the Flight Doctors need to arrive at the accident location as soon as possible. They have to stay calm and get to know the situation on the helicopter through phone calls. Sometimes there might be insufficient information, and they can only know the condition of the casualty after they touch down. By keeping a clear mind, they have to make the right decision fast to save the patient's life on the spot.

1st episode is really exciting~ Looking forward for more~~

Okaeri おかえり

2008-06-07T00:50:00.007+08:00

Tadaima! = I'm home!
Okaeri~ = Welcome home~

Fall in love with Zettai Kareshi (絶対彼氏) Ending Theme by Ayaka:

おかえり - 絢香
Okaeri - Ayaka
Welcome home - Ayaka

おかえり sweet home
Okaeri sweet home
Welcome home, sweet home

帰る場所愛をありがとう
Kaeru basho ai wo arigato-
A place to go home to, thanks for your love

また平気なフリをして
Mata heiki na furi wo shite
Pretending to be alright again

悲しみの色を塗りつぶして
Kanashimi no iro wo nuritsubu shite
To paint out the color of sadness

笑ってしまうんです
Waratte shimaun desu
I just laugh it off

信じることの大切さわかっているのに
Shinjiru koto no taisetsu sa wakatte iru noni
The importance of believing, even if i understand it

いざという時疑ってしまうんです
Iza to iu toki utagatte shimaun desu
Well, there are times when i still have doubt

空っぽの体流れるときに
Karappo no karada nagareru toki ni
Times when my empty body just flows by

浮いてしまいそうになるけど
Fuiteshimai so- ni naru kedo
It makes me want to just lie down, but

あなたのこと抱きしめたい
Anata no koto dakishimetai
I just want to hold you

このキモチが突き動かすの
Kono kimochi ga tsuki ugokasu no
This feelings lunged out so i can move on

Chorus
**
おかえり I'm home
Okaeri I'm home
Welcome home, I'm home

一言で満たされる心
Hitokoto de mitasareru kokoro
With one word my heart is satisfied

おかえり sweet home
Okaeri sweet home
Welcome home, sweet home

帰る場所愛をありがとう
Kaeru basho ai wo arigato-
A place to go home to, thanks for your love

Sweet home
**

自分のことばかりを考える大人はずるいんだと
Jibun no koto bakari wo kangaeru otona wa zuruin da to
Adults think only of themselves and they are cunning

思っていたんです
Omotte itandesu
I used to believe

でも必死で変えることを
Demo hisshi de kaeru koto wo
But there are people desperately trying to change things

叫んでる人もいるんだとやっと知ったんです
Sakenderu hito mo irundato yatto shittandesu
Even by screaming out loud, I finally realised

当たり前の幸せなんかこの世界に一つもない
Atarimae no shiawase nanka kono sekai ni hitotsu mo nai
There’s is no such thing as literal happiness in this world

"あなたのため" そう思えた
"Anata no tame" so- omoeta
For your sake i was able to realize that

このキモチが突き動かすの
Kono kimochi ga tsuki ugokasu no
By carrying this feelings i can move on

おかえり I'm home
Okaeri I'm home
Welcome home, I'm home

スピードが加速してく毎日
Speed ga kasoku shiteku mainichi
Accelerating the speed of everyday

おかえり sweet home
Okaeri sweet home
Welcome home, sweet home

変わらないずっとある景色
Kawaranai zutto aru keshiki
There will always be this unchanging scenery

Sweet home

探してなくした心の傷が
Sagashite nakushita kokoro no kizu ga
Search for the missing wound in your heart

立ち向かう強さに変われたのは
Tachi mukau tsuyosa ni kawareta no wa
Thing that made me fighting on strongly

おかえりがあったから
Okaeri ga atta kara
Was because there was a "Welcome home"

Chorus

おかえり I'm home
Okaeri I'm home
Welcome home, I'm home

大丈夫あなたがいるから
Daijyo-bu anata ga iru kara
It’s alright because you are here

おかえり sweet home
Okaeri sweet home
Welcome home, sweet home

待っててねもうすぐ着くから
Mattete ne mo- sugu tsuku kara
Wait for me, because I’m arriving soon

Sweet home

花より男子 Final (Movie Trailer)

2008-05-28T18:31:00.009+08:00

End of 2005 we have 花より男子 (Drama Series).

Early 2007 we have 花より男子 Returns (Drama Series).
In 28 June 2008, we have 花より男子 Final (Movie)

Counting down one month to 花より男子 Final!

Surprising to find Fujiki Naohito (藤木直人) in the trailer as well.
Reminds me of Tada san in Proposal Daisakusen...

花より男子 Final (Movie Trailer):

Patapon

2008-05-25T22:44:00.014+08:00

Since sandbox bought his PSP, I've gotten myself addicted to this game called Patapon.

The story begins by signing a contract to become the Almighty of Patapolis. Your mission is to guide the Patapons to reach Earthend to find IT. The way to lead your army is by beating the drum.

March = Pata Pata Pata Pon (Press Square x 3, then press Circle)

Attack = Pon Pon Pata Pon (Press Circle twice, next press Square, lastly press Circle)

Defend = Chaka Chaka Pata Pon (Press Triangle twice, next press Square, then press Circle)

Besides over 30 missions to complete, there are some rhythm-based mini games that you can acquire some resources to build your army.

To create your army, you need various meats, branches and stones to be given to the life tree.

Rain Summon = Don DonDon DonDon (Press X XX XX) during fever mode

The past week was extremely hot, without any rain. While I was playing Patapon on sandbox's PSP, how I wish I can summon rain like the Patapons.

Ai Ai Gasa アイアイ傘

2008-05-22T20:55:00.014+08:00

Tegomasu is going to release their new single Ai Ai Gasa (アイアイ傘) on 18 June!
This is also the ending theme for the anime Neo Angelique Abyss.

Tegomasu (テゴマス) - A duet subunit of NEWS

Tegoshi Yu-ya (手越祐也)

Masuda Takahisa (増田貴久)

Tegomasu playing angels showering the little cute couples below:

Ai Ai Gasa means Love-Love Umbrella
~Cute~

*~Tegoshi~*

*~Masuda~*

Love their voice!
And also their look! =P

Summer Time

2008-05-17T16:39:00.015+08:00

Top on the Oricon Chart this week is the new single released by NEWS on 8 May 2008 - Summer Time~~

Regular Edition

Limited Edition

Kanji Lyrics
Romaji
Translation

This is the summer time

夏の前に君に逢えたから
Natsu no mae ni kimi ni aeta kara
Since the day I met you before the summer

最高の波が来ているのさ
Sai kou no nami ga kite iru no sa
The most amazing waves has been sweeping in

I want you to know my sweet emotion

駆け足でせめてもいいんじゃない
Kake ashi de semete mo i-n jyanai
At least running over is not a bad idea

待ち切れないよ beautiful days
Machikirenai yo beautiful days
Can't wait for the beautiful days

手招きしてる太陽　
Temaneki shiteru tai yo-
The beckoning sun　

集まる人騒めき
Atsumaru hito zawameki
The assembled crowds up roaring

そこで见つけた (Yeah Yeah Yeah)
Soko de mitsuketa (Yeah Yeah Yeah)
Found you right there (Yeah Yeah Yeah)　

君に一目惚れ　（All Right）
Kimi ni hitome bore (All Right)
Love at first sight (All Right)

溶けたアイス握りしめながら
Toketa aisu nigiri shime nagara
Grasping a melted ice-cream

ちょっとヤバめに　
Chotto yaba me ni
Feels a little odd

触れた視線が
Hureta shisen ga
As our eyes met each other

(Oh Yes) 俺を走らせる　
(Oh Yes) Ore wo hashiraseru
(Oh Yes) Take me with you

ちょっと明日も　逢いたいかも
Chotto ashita mo aitai kamo
Probably wanna see you again tomorrow

今年の夏　期待してもいいでしょ　
Kotoshi no natsu kitai shite mo i-desho
This summer can be anticipated

Chorus
**
This is the summer time

夏の前に君に逢えたから
Natsu no mae ni kimi ni aeta kara
Since the day I met you before the summer

最高の波が来ているのさ
Sai kou no nami ga kite iru no sa
The most amazing waves has been sweeping in

素直なまま　伝えるから
Sunao na mama tsutaeru kara
Honestly expressing myself to you

潮风に愿いを托すのさ
Shio kaze ni negai wo takusu no sa
To the sea breeze I entrust my wish

夏の前に君に逢えたから
Natsu no mae ni kimi ni aeta kara
Since the day I met you before the summer

夜空を见に　海连れ出せたら
Yozora wo mi ni umi tsuredasetara
To see the night sky I bring you to the beach

I want you to know my sweet emotion

駆け足でせめてもいいんじゃない
Kake ashi de semete mo i-n jyanai
At least running over is not a bad idea

待ちきれないよ　beautiful days
Machikirenai yo beautiful days
Can't wait for the beautiful days
**

先取り白い砂浜　　
Sakidori shiroi sunahama
Reach the white sandy beach before anyone else

今日も君はいるかな
Kyo- mo kimi wa iru ka na
Today you will be here right?

すぐに见つけた (Yeah Yeah Yeah)
Sugu ni mitsuketa (Yeah Yeah Yeah)
Immediately found you (Yeah Yeah Yeah)

君を一人占め (All Right)　
Kimi wo hitori jime (All Right)　
Keep you to myself (All Right)

もっと傍に　近づいてみたい
Motto soba ni chikazuite mitai
Try to get closer to you
　
ちょっとヤバめに　
Chotto yaba me ni
Feels a little odd

触れた指先
Hureta yubisaki
As our finger tips touched

(Oh Yes) 君も気付いてる　
(Oh Yes) Kimi mo kitsuiteru
(Oh Yes) You noticed it too

きっと二人はミラクルかも
Kitto hutari wa mirakuru kamo
Surely we are a miracle

今年の夏　期待してもいいでしょ　
Kotoshi no natsu kitai shite mo i-desho
This summer can be anticipated

This is the summer time

夏の前に君に逢えたから
Natsu no mae ni kimi ni aeta kara
Since the day I met you before the summer

砂浜に想いを描くのさ
Sunahama ni omoi wo egaku no sa
I've been depicting the memory at the sandy beach

繋いだまま　同じ歩幅
Tsunaida mama onaji hohaba
Holding hands, with the same pace

どこまでも歩いて行けるから
Doko made mo aruite ikeru kara
We can walk till any place

夏の后も傍にいたいから
Natsu no ato mo soba ni itai kara
Even after summer, by your side I wanna be

次の夏も傍にいたいから
Tsugi no natsu mo soba ni itai kara
Next summer too, by your side I wanna be

I want you to show me your emotion

当たって砕けてもいいんじゃない
Atatte kudakete mo i-n jyanai
Leave it to fate and try our luck is also not bad

待ちきれないよ　beautiful days
Machikerenai yo beautiful days
Can't wait for the beautiful days

Repeat Chorus **

This is the summer time
This is the summer time
This is the summer time

Proposal Daisakusen SP 求婚大作战 (特别篇)

2008-04-29T06:59:00.032+08:00

Can you believe it? It's our 1st anniversary...me & my dear blog~~

Flashing back, my very first entry was on the popular Japanese drama series:
Proposal Daisakusen

After 1 year, Dreamfliers-Entertainment once again proudly presents:
Proposal Daisakusen Special~~

Iwase Ken (岩濑健) is in love with his childhood friend Yoshida Rei (吉田礼), but he never clearly expresses his feelings to her. Until the day she was to marry Tada Tetsuya（多田哲也), Ken felt deep regrets and wished for a chance to make things right. Then, he met a gentleman in the church, who was actually a pixie that has the power to control time. During the presentation of the photo slide show, he gave Ken the chance to return to the moment before each photo was taken. Ken will have the time to make changes in the past until that particular photo is shoot. And so begins Ken's journey to race against time and fight for his love. But sadly, no matter how hard he tried, things still did not turn out the way he wanted. He realized that if he doesn't change in the present, everything is meaningless. So, he decided to confess his love to Rei, during the wedding ceremony, when he was invited to make a speech as the bride's best friend.

Last year, we left Rei chasing after Ken, after he confessed his feelings on her wedding ceremony. Proposal Daisakusen SP continues from the last scene of the drama. Although it did not occur to Ken that he had actually made a difference, his effort each time of his return had actually accumulated bit by bit in Rei's heart. Running breathlessly in her wedding gown, Rei only had one thing in mind, that is to grasp hold of her true love no matter what. Finally, both of them are sure of each other's feeling and is gonna live happily ever after...

Nah...not so soon, this is only the prelude to more challenges ahead...
~>mean scriptwriter smirking behind the scene...

One year later, the gang gathered at Hawaii for Tsuru & Eri's wedding. Yup, Tsuru & Eri are getting married, in HAWAII! While everyone was excited waiting at the church for the ceremony to start, Ken, Rei & Mikio found Tsuru pacing up and down anxiously outside the bride's room. To their surprise, Eri was not in the room, they found Socrates instead, disguising as the bride.

Poor Tsuru had to call the wedding off, and apologized to all the guests together with Eri's parents. Watching at the side, Ken & Rei felt sorry for Tsuru. At the same time, they were aware that they themselves had caused the same trouble for Tada san & Rei's parents one year ago, when Rei fled the wedding. Ken & Rei had never dare to ask nor talk about how the situation was resolved back then. Deep inside their heart, they felt guilty and sorry. In the mean time, Eri had flown back to Japan and phoned Rei to pour her heart out.

Looking at the photo slide show made by Mikio for Tsuru's wedding, Ken remarked that one week ago Tsuru was still smiling so happily during their gathering, and how he wished he could just go back then and warn Tsuru on what is going to happen. To his surprise, Mr. Pixie appeared, saying that he had less business in Japan and had migrated to Hawaii for a change.

Mr. Pixie: Ask! And it shall be given to you!
Ken: Hallelujah Chance! Nooo~~~~

Mr. Pixie granted Ken's wish and sent him back one week before the wedding.

Ken met up with Tada san and even knelt down to seek for his forgiveness. The extremely kind & gentle Tada san did not give Ken a punch for snatching his bride. Instead, he told Ken that he never wanted Ken to apologize. It was his own decision to let go of Rei, and that Ken should not be indecisive, as there is no turning back.

It's really a great thing seeing the pitiful Tada san walking out of the gloom from the incident of his run-away-bride. And the best support he got was actually from his childhood friend Shibata Sachiko (柴田幸子), who is also the only person that calls him by his nickname -Tetsu. She dragged him to sing Karaoke, and dropped by his office with tit-bits when she was free. Although both of them are still not officially a couple, due to the blur border line between childhood friends and lovers, the chances of them being together is just a matter of time. Feel much better for Tada san, thanks to the scriptwriter for this arrangement ~~

Ken & Mikio tailed after Tsuru and discovered that he was busy all day long meeting up with different ladies, leaving all the wedding preparations to Eri alone. This had caused Eri to feel insecure and misunderstood Tsuru for being disloyal. Eri was frustrated with herself for not trusting Tsuru, and ended up running away from the wedding. Actually the truth behind Tsuru's odd behavior is real touching, but it backfires when Tsuru kept it as a secret to surprise Eri on their wedding day. Ken being clear of the situation, secretly helped out and saved his friend from the wedding disaster.

The next obstacle Ken & Rei need to overcome is Rei's parents. Can't imagine this Ken was such a coward that he acted like an ostrich for the past one year, not daring to face Rei's parents! After helping Tsuru, he finally took the initiative to visit Rei's parents and apologized. He promised them that his feelings for Rei will never change and he will do his best to make Rei happy. Sternly, Rei's dad replied that Rei is their most precious daughter and Ken's promise is not an easy task. Rei's dad wanted Ken to remember his promise for the rest of his life.

Camera: di..di..di..kacak...
Ken: Nooooo~~

As usual, Ken was brought back to the present when the photo he used to time-travel back was taken. And the beautiful wedding begins in Hawaii!

The entertainment show is somehow quite scary...

So romantic~~

Ken: Rei, I will make you happy, I promise. Even though we might quarrel in the future, or grumble at each other, and there might be times of being lazy to listen to one another, I still want you to be by my side. I will take care of you from now on. Please marry me.

Rei: Please take care of me.

Actually they had this similar dialog way back when they were just kids. Both of them were playing at the playground and Rei got injured of doing a stunt challenged by Ken. Ken felt very guilty and told Rei's mum he will take care of her for the rest of her life. Rei gave him the same reply. So cute~~

Finally, Ken proposed to Rei under the beautiful sunset on a Hawaiian beach. We have been waiting for this moment for 1 year, dude! So touching, I feel like crying.

I wonder if there will be another special, like "Attention Please" also had 2 specials: Hawaii & Sydney. Hmmm, Mr. Pixie said he will be moving to Spain...let's just wait & see.

Sleepless Nites

2008-04-20T09:00:00.008+08:00

zzzzZZZZ...aw...aw...aw...!!!!!

Ignore...ignore...continue zzzzzzzz...

zzzzZZZZ...aw...aW...ZZZZzzzz...AW AW AW AW AW...!!!!!

Argh, I'm going nuts...

This 2-month old baby has been crying on & off for 3 nites...

And what she does in the day really makes you "... ..."

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She sleeps!

Hi! My name is Sushi~~

Fated to Love You 命中注定我爱你

2008-04-14T22:58:00.037+08:00

I've been waiting for the next episode the whole weeeeek!!! I've watched the previous episodes at least twice, finished the novel, have been browsing the official websites & the Baidu forum by fans, and also watched the making & NG scenes at youtube, just because the next episode will only be aired in Taiwan on Sunday night......

Hahaha...this is sooo funny!

Fated to Love You is a new Taiwanese comedy romance just started airing on 16 March 2008. The story begins when the plain and simple Chen Xin Yi (陈欣怡), wanting to gain back the heart of her boyfriend, spent a great sum to get on the Love Cruise with him. She caught a flu on the cruise and drank some medicine, causing her to entered the wrong room due to drowsiness and some other unexpected circumstances. When she realized it, she was shocked to have a one night stand with a total stranger. At the same time, she was heart broken to discover that her boyfriend had betrayed her and was with a wealthy widow. One month later, she found herself pregnant!

The stranger, who is the father of her baby is called Ji Cun Xi (纪存希), the typical prince charming with look, wealth and talent. He was supposed to propose to his girlfriend Anna on the cruise, but she didn't show up. And he was then set up, with his drink spiked by a pair of father & son, whom he had bought over a factory from and was planning for a retrenchment. As Cun Xi is the only heir of his family, his grandma forced him to marry Xin Yi because of her baby. Will this turn out to be a disaster or the path to true love?

Joe Chen Qiao En (陈乔恩) as Chen Xin Yi ( 陈欣怡)

Chen Xin Yi is the so called "Sticky Note" girl, who is timid, soft-hearted and unable to say "no". Her "no-personality" kind of personality caused others finding her convenient to be ordered around, like a "Sticky Note": easy to be obtained when you need one and easy to be torn away after used. There is one place she feels comfortable at, which is an Orphanage where she teaches Pottery to the kids.

The cupid who taught Chen Xin Yi to go on a Love Cruise, also acted by Joe Chen herself. Very entertaining!

First saw Joe as the supporting actress in MVP Valentine (2002) as Barbie, a filthy rich young lady who loves everything in pink. She got really famous after being the main actress of Prince Turns to Frog (2005), as a tom boyish schemer. It's real fun seeing her in different characters that she successfully portrayed.

Ethan Ruan Jing Tian (阮经天) as Ji Cun Xi (纪存希)

Ji Cun Xi is a systematic and serious guy when it comes to official business. He is arrogant due to his rich background, but inside of him lives an inner-child wanting to be let loose. He is in love with a Ballerina named Anna. But when she left him to pursue her own dream, he accidentally had a child with Chen Xin Yi and was forced to marry her.

The amazed Cun Xi...

when he saw the transformed Xin Yi.

Ethan Ruan has been the supporting actor in many dramas like Green Forest, My Home (2005) and Hua Yang Shao Nian Shao Nu (2006). Finally, now he has the opportunity to be the main actor. I think he resembles Ming Dao (the all-time partner of Joe Chen) of his thick eyebrows and a bit of Jay Chou's lip (although sandbox totally denied that). Anyway, I like seeing Ethan & Joe, good chemistry!

Bianca Bai Xin Hui (白歆惠) as Shi Anna (石安娜)
Bianca is a famous model in Taiwan.

Beautiful, brilliant, confident & elegant are a few words to describe Anna. To her, ballet comes first, then her boyfriend Ji Cun Xi. So, when she was offered the role of Odette in Swan Lake, once again she didn't show up for her date and took off to New York.

Baron Chen Chu He (陈楚河) as Dylan
Do you remember him in Kung Fu Dunk with Jay Chou?
He is also in Jay Chou's "China Porcelain" MV!

Dylan is a sharp-eye bidder in the auctions arena. His motto being : "Hold no interest in what others are pursuing, the real value lies in uncovering the undiscovered treasures." Besides loving challenges and travels, this humorous and optimistic guy spends his spare time in the Orphanage, where he was raised up by the Father at the church. Dylan becomes protective of Xin Yi because she has the same name as his long-lost sister. He wishes that her sister will also be protected somewhere out there.

The strong team of supporting characters in the drama is also one of the reasons that makes it to the top:

Ji Cun Xi's Grandma...

... who plays Wii at home.

Chen Xin Yi's mum & two elder sisters, who are real funny.

Xin Yi's boss at the Lawyer Firm, Douglas Chen.

Look at his PSP slim, February released hot red edition!
I think that's what triggered sandbox to get one himself...

Ji Bao Bei (纪宝贝) - A puppy Anna gave to Cun Xi.
Isn't it adorable? Owww, I think that's what triggered me to get one myself...haha

Ji Cun Xi's ring for his proposal to Anna is actually the Mont Blanc 4810 series diamond ring!
Was drooling all over when I saw it at Pavilion KL last 2 weeks.

Preview:

My Dear, That's Not Love 亲爱的, 那不是爱情

2008-03-14T13:43:00.010+08:00

亲爱的, 那不是爱情 - 張韶涵
Qin Ai De, Na Bu Shi Ai Qing - Zhang Shao Han
My Dear, That's Not Love - Angela Chang
(Lyrics: Fang Wen Shan; Music: Jay Chou)

教室里那台风琴叮咚叮咚叮咛
Jiao Shi Li Na Tai Feng Qin Ding Dong Ding Dong Ding Ning
The organ in the classroom ding dong ding dong reminding

像你告白的声音动作一直很轻
Xiang Ni Gao Bai De Sheng Yin Dong Zuo Yi Zhi Hen Qing
Like the sound of your love confession, always of light movement

微笑看你送完信转身离开的背影
Wei Xiao Kan Ni Song Wan Xin Zhuan Shen Li Kai De Bei Ying
Smiling, looking at your back as you turned and left after sending the letter

喜欢你字迹清秀的关心
Xi Huan Ni Zi Ji Qing Xiu De Guan Xin
Love your cares in beautiful writings

*
那温热的牛奶瓶在我手中握紧
Na Wen Re De Niu Nai Ping Zai Wo Shou Zhong Wo Jin
The warm milk bottle, in my hands I tightly hold

有你在的地方我总感觉很窝心
You Ni Zai De Di Fang Wo Zong Gan Jue Hen Wo Xin
The places with you around, I always feel warm in my heart

日子像旋转木马在脑海里转不停
Ri Zi Xiang Xuan Zhuan Mu Ma Zai Nao Hai Li Zhuan Bu Ting
Days like a merry-go-round, turning non-stop in my head

出现那些你对我好的场景
Chu Xian Na Xie Ni Dui Wo Hao De Chang Jing
Seeing those scenes of you being good to me

**Chorus

你说过牵了手就算约定
Ni Shuo Guo Qian Le Shou Jiu Shuan Yue Ding
You said holding hands is considered as a promise

但亲爱的那并不是爱情
Dan Qin Ai De Na Bing Bu Shi Ai Qing
But my dear, that's not love

就像来不及许愿的流星
Jiu Xiang Lai Bu Ji Xu Yuan De Liu Xing
Like the not-in-time-to-make-a-wish shooting star

再怎么美丽也只能是曾经
Zai Zen Me Mei Li Ye Zhi Neng Shi Ceng Jing
No matter how beautiful, it's only a past

太美的承诺因为太年轻
Tai Mei De Cheng Nuo Yin Wei Tai Nian Qing
Too beautiful a promise because of too young

但亲爱的那并不是爱情
Dan Qin Ai De Na Bing Bu Shi Ai Qing
But my dear, that's not love

就像是精灵住错了森林
Jiu Xiang Shi Jing Ling Zhu Cuo Le Sen Lin
Like a fairy living in the wrong forest

那爱情错的很透明
Na Ai Qing Cuo De Hen Tou Ming
The love is so wrong transparently (clearly)

Repeat *

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Another great combination:
Fang Wen Shan's lyrics + Jay Chou's music + Angela Chang's voice = I Love This Song!

And the genius Jay wrote this song in just 2 ~ 3 hours.

Jay Chou World Tour 2008 - Malaysia

2008-02-25T19:34:00.036+08:00

Over the weekend, I had flew all the way to KL and back just to catch him live in Stadium Merdeka. Yup, he is non other than the super duper cool Jay Chou!!

My little fluff Bumbly Bee in disguise...

There were a number of restrictions: No camera, No umbrella, No canned drinks & etc. I am very de 'guai', and didn't bring any of those stuffs. So, I prepared rain coat just in case...luckily it didn't rain. Redsponge and CCW also lent me their mini binoculars, which gave me a chance to peep at Jay (shhh...Jay hates paparazzi). And I bought a RM10 jedi sword......a blue glow stick. Actually planned to buy the small phone accessory as souvenir (RM20 pink), but the queue was sooooo looooong. Forget it!

My seat was at the yellow RM348 Block F. From there, Jay Chou was just as tall as Thumbelina, and we could only see him clearly through the screen. The concert was really electrifying, with the whole stadium packed with fans and glow sticks. Breathtaking fireworks boost the power of the songs to the peak.

After the grand opening movie of the robotic peacock leg, Jay Chou appeared in his glamorous Peacock Suit!

1st song: Huang Jin Jia (黄金甲)

Jay playing piano: Black Humor (黑色幽默)

Jay singing Silence (安静)

Piano Duel with NQMM Yu Hao(南拳妈妈-宇豪)

Tui Hou (退后)

Funny bagpipers with their boxer-showing dance...

Niu Zai Hen Mang (牛仔很忙)

Listen to Mummy (听妈妈的话) - cute clips of Chou Yun Fatt & Jacky Cheung

Jay, not MJ...(本草纲目)

Shhhh...

NQMM (南拳妈妈) Dan Tou (弹头)

Ah!

Diabolo (扯铃)

Hot & Sexy Dancers...the guy is not him ar~

Ye De Di Qi Zhang (夜的第七章) - feat. NQMM Lara (soprano)

Ninja by NQMM Zhang Jie (张杰)

Jay singing an old song from Teresa Teng (邓丽君)

Rainbow (彩虹)

Jay playing Gu Zheng (古筝) - Fa Ru Xue (发如雪)
Everyone singing along~~

Jay singing Fa Ru Xue (发如雪) - my favourite song of the nite!

There were total 4 songs after the encore. It was a great concert, just too bad the Stadium Merdeka was not suitable for holding such concert. Most of the time, I could not see the stage as the people in front was blocking the view. I missed out a lot of details. The fun thing is to be able to interact with Jay and.....nice firework!

Hachimitsu to Clover

2008-01-18T22:26:00.001+08:00

Honey & Clover

Happy 2008~~

It's again the beginning of the Winter Season's J-Drama. The 1st on my watching list is Honey & Clover. It was a popular manga and anime series, and later on was produced into a movie. And now, the drama series are on the way. I just LOVE the cast. They resemble the manga characters so much.

Takemoto Yu-ta (竹本祐太) is a 3rd year student in Architecture at an Art University. A shy and soft-hearted guy, who is always being bullied by Morita Shinobu (森田忍) & Mayama Takumi (真山巧), his best buddies. Most of the time the story is told from the point view of Takemoto. The story begins when he met Hanamoto Hagumi (花本はぐみ) under the sakura trees. Love at first sight...

Ikuta Toma (生田斗真) as Takemoto Yu-ta (竹本祐太)

First known Toma bcos he's Yamapi's best friend from the Johnny's Junior shows.

Really like him in Hanazakari last year.

Hanamoto Hagumi (花本はぐみ) lives in a small village all her life, with art as her only passion. She is gifted, and her painting is magnificent. Her cousin, Prof. Hanamoto Shuji (花本修司), teaches in the Art University, and introduces her to further her study, majoring in oil painting. She is inspired by Morita Shinobu's (森田忍) craft work on her first day in Uni and she starts to like Morita as well. Poor Takemoto...

Narumi Riko (成海璃子) as Hanamoto Hagumi (花本はぐみ)

Can you believe Riko is only 15??

Morita Shinobu (森田忍) is a 7th year student majoring in crafting. 7 years??? Are u sure Morita's not studying in a medical school? Well, the story will later unfold the reason that keeps him from graduating. A very talented guy, whose craft work has been winning 1st prize in the Art University for many years until Hagumi enters the Uni. Morita is always full of crazy ideas and pranks, and poor Takemoto is always the victim. But he is observant and real sweet to cheer Yamada Ayumi (山田あゆみ) up when she is down.

Narimiya Hiroki (成宮寛貴) as Morita Shinobu (森田忍)

Yamada Ayumi (山田あゆみ) is a 4th year student majoring in pottery. Beware of this sweet looking lady, if you ever mess up with her, get ready to be knocked off by her fly kicks. Poor Takemoto is always the victim, although Morita is the actual target. Yamada's smiles and tears all depend on Mayama, because she is pathetically on one-sided love.

Harada Natsuki (原田夏希) as Yamada Ayumi (山田あゆみ)

Mayama Takumi (真山巧) is a 4th year student in Architecture, the senior of Takemoto. He is the most matured guy among the guy. But most of the time, he still teams up with Morita to play pranks on Takemoto. Knowing Yamada is in love with him, but he cannot return her love, as he himself is on one-sided love with Harada Rika (原田理花), an Architect he works with in part-time.

Mukai Osamu (向井理) as Mayama Takumi (真山巧)

Seto Asaka (瀬戸朝香) as Harada Rika (原田理花)

Harada Rika (原田理花) is the coursemate of Prof. Hanamoto and her late husband. She owns an Architect Firm, where Mayama works part-time at. Realizing Mayama's feeling for her, she wants Mayama to stop working for her, as she does not want to hurt him. She still misses her husband, although he is no longer around.

From the same producer of Proposal Daisakusen, Honey & Clover features the sweet & sour moments of University life. A romance comedy of friendship, love and dreams.

Breath-taking scenery of flying sakura by the lake.

Hagumi painting under the sakura tree.

Hagumi's painting (Scenery of the Sakura) - 1st prize

Matsushige Yutaka (松重豊) is the Art Prof.
Remember in Proposal Daisakusen, he was still studying pottery in Uni.

Takemoto can't take his eyes off Hagumi bcos...

Hagumi is just too cute, eating the very 1st pizza of her life.

Bull Fighting 斗牛。要不要

2007-12-03T23:22:00.000+08:00

Do you like basketball + comedy + romance?? If the answer is yes, let's celebrate this year's Christmas with Mike He, Hebe & Lee Wei by watching Bull Fighting 斗牛。要不要 (Dou Niu . Yao Bu Yao)!

Hebe as Yi Sheng Xue (伊胜雪)
Perfect Christmas party look!

Yi Sheng Xue is the 18th heir of the Yi Yakuza Family. She has a lot of "ka kia" or sidekicks following her around everyday. Most of them are very funny, but they can be harmful at times.

Yi Sheng Xue's father
The 17th heir of the Yi Yakuza Family. Oyoooo~~

Lee Wei (李威) as Jin Zi Cong (金子聪)
Love Lee Wei's short hair style!

Jin Zi Cong is the best assistant of Yi Sheng Xue's father, Yi Quan Wu (伊全武). He is also the special body guard of Yi Sheng Xue.

Jin Zi Cong carrying Yi Sheng Xue when she is tired...
Guys out there, aren't you jealous??

Mike He (贺军翔) as Shen Ruo He (沈若赫)
As handsome as usual, glad to see him again since Why2Love ^^

Feel sorry for Jin Zi Cong, but Yi Sheng Xue has to meet Shen Ruo He, this is call a fated encounter. It all happens on the day of the annual 3-on-3 basketball competition of 2 rival colleges:

East Sun (东上学院)

Lan Di (蓝地学院)

And the story begins...

Let's hear some music, the opening theme: 斗牛。要不要 Dou Niu Yao Bu Yao by Tank~~

Ending theme: 你最近还好吗? Ni Zui Jin Hai Hao Ma by S.H.E~~

Seo Dong Yo 薯童谣

2007-11-22T09:20:00.000+08:00

Seo Dong Yo 薯童谣 (The Ballad of Seo Dong) is one of the best dramas I've ever watched so far. It was produced by the same Director & Script Writer of Dae Jang Geum (大长今). Many people may be put off, knowing that it is a 55-episode Korean historical drama. But once you have started, you won't regret that you did.

The story took place in the Paekche Kingdom (18 B.C. - A.D 660), which is during the Han Dynasty of Korea, where Paekche (百济), Shilla (新罗) & Koguryo (高句丽) are known as the Three Kingdom of Korea. Seo Dong was the forbidden child of King Wideok (威德王) of Paekche, and was forced to live a poor life with his mother, Yeon Ga Mo (燕嘉谋).

Yeon Ga Mo (燕嘉谋) & King Wideok (威德王)

As the young Seo Dong became notorious in the village, Yeon Ga Mo decided it is time to send him to Prof. Mokrasu (木罗须博士) at Paekche Taehaksa (百济太学士), the royal institution of Science & Technology, to receive proper education. Both Yeon Ga Mo & Prof. Mokrasu were actually lovers, but Yeon Ga Mo left him because of Seo Dong's undisclosed father.

Prof. Mokrasu (木罗须博士)
A wise scientist of Paekche Taehaksa (百济太学士)

Due to the inner war for the Paekche's throne, Prof. Mokrasu was framed of the crime of armed rebellion. He escaped to Shilla (新罗) with a few members of the Taehaksa. During his escape, Yeon Ga Mo was killed by the army of Paekche, and he brought Seo Dong together with him to Shilla. At Shilla, they live with false identities and crafted things to sell to the palace of Shilla. That was where Seo Dong met Princess Seon Hua for the first time.

Young Seo Dong met Princess Seon Hua (善花公主)
- the 3rd daughter of King Jin Pyeong (真平王)

He was nicknamed Seo Dong (薯童) as the "child who sells yam" by Princess Seon Hua. His real name was Jang (璋).
Without knowing who his father was, the pendant (night-glittering gem ) was the only clue to his true identity.

Jo Hyun Jae (赵显宰) as Seo Dong / Jang (璋)
From being a commoner and falling in love with the princess of the rivalry nation, to being the diligent and brilliant apprentice of the wise scientist, and the Commander of his own army, finally the 3oth King of Paekche - King Mu (武王).

Lee Bo Young (李宝英) as Princess Seon Hua (善花公主)
She abandoned the title of a Princess, her family and her country. She became a goods trader in the rivalry nation all because of her love for Seo Dong.

Besides the beautiful love story between Seo Dong & Princess Seon Hua, the intriguing parts of the drama include the mystical prophecy of the incense, the pursuit of Science & Technology, and the Art of War.

And of course, the rivalry for love & the King's throne.

Ryu Jin (柳镇) as Sataek Giro (沙宅己楼)

Giro was the Hwarang (花郎) of Shilla. He made a deal with King Jin Pyeong, to win the hand of Princess Seon Hua, he will steal the Paekche's Book of Skills (百济神技). The book is only available to the Professors in Taehaksa. In order to accomplish his mission, Giro lived as a spy at the Taehaksa of Shilla under Prof. Mokrasu for 10 years and finally obtained the title of a Professor.

After discovering the love between Seo Dong and the princess, he hated Seo Dong very much, and the war between them begins. Giro is the worst enemy of Seo Dong. Both of them are as smart as each other. In whatever plans Seo Dong had in mind, Giro was the one who could guess it and provide counter plans.

29th King of Paekche - Bu Yeo Seon (夫余宣) & his loyal follower Heuk Chi Pyeong (黑齿平)

Bu Yeo Seon was the son of King Wideok's brother. He killed King Wideok (威德王) & Aja Taeja (阿佐太子) for the throne. He is also the one who tries to find and murder King Wideok's 4th son - Seo Dong.

Aja Taeja (阿佐太子)
Seo Dong's eldest brother, whom he very much respected

Princess Wu Yeong (优永公主)
Bu Yeo Seon's sister, who also loved Seo Dong and saved him several times from danger.

Maek Do Su (脉度水技工)
The happy-go-lucky technician in Taehaksa.
He is the funniest character in the drama, just like the role he played in Dae Jang Geum (大长今) as Jang Geum's foster father. Seo Dong was responsible for the death of his eldest son. In contrary, he treated Seo Dong as his own son.

Mo Jin (毛津技师)
The best lady engineer in Taehaksa. She loved Prof. Mokrasu and was jealous that he still could not forget Yeon Ga Mo even though she was dead. She was strict in maintaining disciplines of Taehaksa and was the best in emergency awareness & preparedness, which saved their lives several times.

Beom Ro (范虎) - Maek Do Su's youngest son. He blamed Seo Dong for his brother's death, but became Seo Dong's best pal after he learnt to forgive.
Eun Jin (恩贞) - Mo Jin's daughter, who had a crush on Seo Dong and Seo Dong's loyal supporter. Like her mother, she was skilled in embroidery and jewelery.

A scene of Seo Dong working at the Taehaksa.

Eternal Love

Opening Theme:

Nice song from Seo Dong Yo: Haemil (雨過天晴)

Jo Hyun Jae as Seo Dong:

weeeek

2007-11-09T17:21:00.000+08:00

Heard from Redsponge: This morning CCW woke up early to go jogging, thinking today is Saturday. Then, he got very depressed when his mum told him today is only Friday and he needs to go to work instead of jogging.

CCW, as your fren ar, I have the responsibility to share this new song with you lah. You need to relearn the order of days in a week hoh, which you will get very familiar after knowing this song. And also hoh, hope you will be as motivated as NEWS~~

YAY

weeeek - by NEWS
(Released: 7 Nov 2007)
[Song written by GReeeeN]

Chorus
**
明日っからまた日月火
Ashita kara mata nichi getsu ka
Starting from tomorrow, it's Sun Mon Tue again

ほら水木まわって金土日曜
Hora sui moku mawatte kin do nichi yo-
Look! Wed Thu return to Fri Sat Sun

夢の日々を大事にいきましょう
Yume no hibi wo daijini ikimasho-
Cherish the days of our dreams

もういっちょ
Mo- iccho
One more time

明日っからまた日月火
Ashita kara mata nichi getsu ka
Starting from tomorrow, it's Sun Mon Tue again

ほら水木まわって金土日曜
Hora sui moku mawatte kin do nichi yo-
Look! Wed Thu return to Fri Sat Sun

僕ら日々を楽しんで生きてこう
Bokura hibi wo tanoshinde ikiteko-
Let's enjoy our everyday

さぁ行くぞ
Saa ikuzo
Come on, let's go!
**

Yamapi:
いきまーす　YAY
Ikimasu YAY
Go! YAY

月曜始まったいつもの日々
Getsuyo- hajimatta itsumo no hibi
Monday has begun like every other day

思い焦がれた週末遠い
Omoi kogareta shu-matsu to-i
The "can't wait to be here" weekend is still far away

火曜水曜慣れてきたご様子
Kayo- suiyo- naretekita goyo-su
Tuesday Wednesday showing the look of "getting used to work"

作った笑顔引きつったかも
Tsukutta egao hikitsutta kamo
Perhaps my fake smile has turned cramp

Ryo-chan:
気が付きゃ　木曜
Kizutsukya mokuyo-
Must be aware of Thursday

相当　重要
So-to- ju-yo-
Very important

明日の夜からの予定は未定だから
Asu no yoru kara no yotei wa mitei dakara
As a matter of fact, I have no plan for tomorrow night yet

Shige:
金曜一日考えよう
Kinyo- ichinichi kangaeyo-
Friday after thinking for the whole day

自由で壁をぶち壊し行こう
Jiyu- de kabe wo buchi kowashi iko-
Let's break down the wall with our freedom and go

Koyama:
日々生き抜いて心は曇り
Hibi iki nuite kokoro wa kumori
Everyday passed by just like this, feeling dull

僕たちは過ぎ去って行く
Bokutachi wa sugisatte iku
We have to overcome this to go on

Masuda + Tegoshi:
歩む心を諦めたら
Ayumu kokoro wo akirametara
If you give up the heart to move on

そこで負けだ　
Soko de makeda
There is where you lose

お気楽に行こう
Okiraku ni iko-
So, relax and go

Chorus

Masuda:
もうどうしようもない模様
Mo- do-shiyo- mo nai moyo-
Looks like already nothing can be done

やることいっぱいで気持は完敗
Yaru koto ippai de kimochi wa kanpai
A lot of things to do but my mood is completely defeated

一日4時間睡眠で日々この体力を注ぎ込んで
Ichinichi yojikan suimin de hibi kono tairyo-ku wo tsugikomunde
With 1 day 4 hours sleep, still have to devote this much energy everyday

Ryo-chan:
大人になるってどういうこと
Otona ni narutte do- iu koto
Becoming an adult, what actually happened?

外面良くして35を過ぎた頃
Sotozura yoku shite sanju-go wo sugita koro
Looks good outside, after 35 years old

俺達どんな顔
Oretachi donna kao
What will we look like?

かっこいい大人になってるの
Kakkoii otona ni natteru no
Can we become a cool adult?

Shige:
日々生き抜いて心は曇り
Hibi iki nuite kokoro wa kumori
Everyday passed by just like this, feeling dull

僕たちは過ぎ去って行く
Bokutachi wa sugisatte iku
We have to overcome this to go on

Koyama:
ゆっくりでいい辞めないで
Yukkuri de ii yamenai de
It's ok to go slow, don't give up

いつか水滴必ず石を穿つ
Itsuka suiteki kanarazu ishi wo ugatsu
Constant dropping wears the stone

Chorus

Tegoshi:
繰り返しの毎日で行き場のないこの気持ち
Kurikaeshi no mainichi de ikiba no nai kono kimochi
The everyday routine has no place to release this feeling

Yamapi:
巡り巡る目まぐるしくまわる
Meguri meguru me maguru shikumawaru
Turning here turning there, turning with dazzling speed

Ryo-chan & Yamapi:
毎日を泳ぐんだめげずにＬＡＵＧＨ　ＬＡＵＧＨ
Mainichi wo oyogun damegezu ni LAUGH LAUGH
Everyday striving for the best, don't be discouraged, LAUGH LAUGH

もういっちょ
Mo- iccho
One more time

Chorus x2

青花瓷 China Porcelain

2007-11-08T09:58:00.000+08:00

Magnificent! I've never realized this kind of China Porcelain is named Qing Hua Ci (青花瓷). Thanks to Jay Chou's new album On the Run (我很忙), I immediately fall in love with the 3rd track:

青花瓷
Qing Hua Ci
China Porcelain
(Lyrics: Fang Wen Shan; Melody: Jay Chou)

素胚勾勒出青花
Su Pei Gou Le Chu Qing Hua
On the clean clay body, outlined the blue flower

笔锋浓转淡
Bi Feng Nong Zhuan Dan
The style of drawing changed from strong to light

瓶身描绘的牡丹一如妳初妆
Ping Shen Miao Hui De Mu Dan Yi Ru Ni Chu Zhuang
The peony portrayed on the vase was like your light make-up

冉冉檀香透过窗心事我了然
Ran Ran Tan Xiang Tou Guo Chuang Xin Shi Wo Liao Ran
Tenderly the scent of the sandalwood permeated through the window, I understand your heart

宣纸上走笔至此搁一半
Xuan Zhi Shang Zou Bi Zhi Ci Ge Yi Ban
On the rice paper, till here the moving paint brush left half way

釉色渲染仕女图韵味被私藏
You Se Xuan Ran Shi Nv Tu Yun Wei Bei Si Cang
Using glaze, colored a drawing of the Court Ladies, the lingering charm was concealed secretly

而妳嫣然的一笑如含苞待放
Er Ni Yan Ran De Yi Xiao Ru Han Bao Dai Fang
And your beautiful smile was as sweet as the flower bud awaiting blossom

妳的美一缕飘散去到我去不了的地方
Ni De Mei Yi Lv Piao San Qu Dao Wo Qu Bu Liao De Di Fang
Your beauty flown like a wisp of wind, to a place I couldn't reach

** Chorus

天青色等烟雨
Tian Qing Se Deng Yan Yu
The azure color is waiting for the rain (Azure sky only appears after a rain)

而我在等妳
Er Wo Zai Deng Ni
And I'm waiting for you

炊烟袅袅升起隔江千万里
Cui Yan Niao Niao Sheng Qi Ge Jiang Qian Wan Li
Smoke from the chimney swirled up, separated by the river thousands of miles away

在瓶底书汉隶仿前朝的飘逸
Zai Ping Di Shu Han Li Fang Qian Chao De Piao Yi
At the base of the vase, inscribed the Han's Calligraphy, imitating the elegance of the ancient dynasty

就当我为遇见妳伏笔
Jiu Dang Wo Wei Yu Jian Ni Fu Bi
Just assume I'm foreshadowing our encounter

天青色等烟雨而我在等妳
Tian Qing Se Deng Yan Yu Er Wo Zai Deng Ni
The azure color is waiting for the rain, and I'm waiting for you

月色被打捞起晕开了结局
Yue Se Bei Da Lao Qi Yun Kai Le Jie Jv
The moonlight was salvaged, the halo revealed the ending

如传世的青花瓷自顾自美丽
Ru Chuan Shi De Qing Hua Ci Zi Gu Zi Mei Li
Like the inherited for generations' China Porcelain, attending only to its own beauty

妳眼带笑意
Ni Yan Dai Xiao Yi
Your eyes were smiling

**

色白花青的锦鲤跃然於碗底
Se Bai Hua Qing De Jin Li Yue Ran Yu Wan Di
The white carp with blue pattern was vivid under the bowl

临摹宋体落款时却惦记着妳
Lin Mo Song Ti Luo Kuan Shi Que Dian Ji Zhe Ni
Copying the Song's Calligraphy, but during the signing, I thought of you

妳隐藏在窑烧里千年的秘密
Ni Yin Cang Zai Yao Shao Li Qian Nian De Mi Mi
The secret of a thousand year you hide in the kiln

极细腻犹如绣花针落地
Ji Xi Ni You Ru Xiu Hua Zhen Luo Di
Extremely delicate, like a sewing needle falling to the ground

帘外芭蕉惹骤雨门环惹铜绿
Lian Wai Ba Jiao Re Zhou Yu Men Huan Re Tong Lv
Outside the curtain, the banana tree was stained by heavy rain, the knocker was stained copper green

而我路过那江南小镇惹了妳
Er Wo Lu Guo Na Jiang Nan Xiao Zhen Re Le Ni
And I passed by the little town of Jiang Nan and met you

在泼墨山水画里妳从墨色深处被隐去
Zai Po Mo Shan Shui Hua Li Ni Cong Mo Se Shen Chu Bei Yin Qu
In the splash-inked landscape painting, from the depth of the ink, you vanished.

Repeat Chorus **

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
I agree with Xiao Bo, it's really a crime to translate this song to English! Well, this is just to share the beautiful song with my English-ed friends. The original beauty of the lyrics can only be presented as it is in Mandarin. If you find any mistakes or have any comments, just comment~~

Guys or Gals?

2007-11-06T08:51:00.000+08:00

Looking back at 2007, there seemed to be a common phenomena in the drama industry of Taiwan, Japan and Korea.

First of all, we have the Taiwan Hanazakari no Kimitachi e
(花样少年少女):

From Left: Wu Zun (吴尊), Ella (陈嘉桦), Wang Dong Cheng (汪东城)

Then, the Japanese version of Hanazakari no Kimitachi e
(花ざかりの君たちえ):

From Left: Oguri Shun (小栗旬), Horikita Maki (堀北真希), Ikuta Toma (生田斗真)

In Korea, we have The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince (커피프린스 1호점):

From Left: Gong Yu (공유), Kim Chang Wan (김창완), Yoon Eun Hye (윤은혜), Kim Dong Wook (김동욱), Kim Jae Wook (김재욱), Lee Eon (이언)

At first glance, you may wonder, why there are no signs of ladies in the dramas. Look again, and you will be surprised at their ability to camouflage among the bunch of guys. No wonder MrToilet also confused when ordering Heineken Green Tea.

Amazingly, all 3 dramas were top in viewer ratings.

Legend of Heroes VI: Sora no Kiseki

2007-10-19T18:04:00.000+08:00

英雄伝説VI 空の軌跡

I'm very very very busy this week. I have to repair the street lamp, find a missing cat, collect some rare herbs, rescue someone from the Emerald Pagoda, terminate threatening monsters and the list goes on. Erm, actually I shouldn't have complaint, because these are my responsibilities as a "Bracer". We belong to a guild of adventurers, who commits to help and protect people, by fighting monsters and instill peace.

I'm Estelle Bright, still under training to be a full-fledge Bracer, like my dad.

Ok, back to reality. Actually I'm addicted to this Japanese RPG by Falcom called Legend of Heroes VI: Sora no Kiseki (The Trail of the Sky??). Someone eeevil has installed this game in my PC and made me addicted. XD

Since the Final Fantasy series (VII & VIII), I have not played RPG game for a long time. I immediately fall in love with this one. Due to the "page-turning" story line, beautiful graphics, not too complicated controls, and the musics were even released as OST.

The main characters are Estelle Bright and her adopted brother Joshua Bright. Joshua was abandoned for some reasons, which will only be revealed till the end of the game I guess. Sometimes, the other characters might join in your group during battles depending on the story line.

Estelle Bright, Joshua Bright, Olivier Lenheim, Scherazard Harvey

Tita Russell, Agate Crosner, Zin Vathek, Klose Rinz

Cassius Bright (Estelle's Dad), Nial Barns, Dorothy Hyatt, Doctor Russell, Colonel Richard

The characters are in chibi form in the gameplay, really cute. Some screen shots taken:

Character Status Screen

The most characters you can control at one time is 4.

The dialogs of the characters are displayed with their images of different expressions.

There are even emoticons throughout the gameplay.

Battle Screen

When the CP bar reached 100, the character can use the S Attack, something like Limit Break in FFVIII.

Treasure Chests may contain potions, equipment or monsters.

A player from Gamefaqs has rated a 10/10 for this RPG.

This game was released in Japan in June 2004, and known as Sora no Kiseki First Chapter (FC). Later on, Sora no Kiseki Second Chapter (SC) was released in March 2006, and Sora no Kiseki The 3rd was just released in June this year. So far only having Japanese & Chinese versions. However, there is a translation project going on of the English Version.

FC Theme Song: Hoshi no Arika (星の在処)

Opening movie of FC followed by SC:

Time to play game~~ ┌(^。^)┘♪└(^。^)┐♪┌(-。-)┘

Papa to Musume no Nanokakan

2007-10-12T19:14:00.000+08:00

The 7 Days of Papa & Daughter

Beware! These legendary momo (peach) are dangerous.

After Kawahara Ko-me (川原小梅) and her papa Kawahara Kyo-ichiro- (川原恭一郎) ate the momo, something terrible happened.

Got it? Terrible right? Papa becomes Ko-me and Ko-me becomes Papa.

Aragaki Yui (新垣結衣) as Kawahara Ko-me (川原小梅)

Tachi Hiroshi (舘ひろし) as Papa

How did they get the legendary momo?

Well, grandma picked the momo herself from the legendary tree of her village, which bear fruits only once in ten years.

Without any other choices, Ko-me has to go to work as Papa, and Papa has to go to school as Ko-me.

And also, Papa has to go to date as Ko-me, with Kenta Senpai.

Kato- Shigeaki (加藤成亮) as O-sugi Kenta (大杉健太)

What havocs will they create in each other's life? How can Ko-me and Papa get back to their original life?
Find the answers by watching this comedy...

Never Ending Wonderful Story ~~~ NEWS

2007-10-09T21:01:00.000+08:00

NEWS just had their first concert in Taiwan on 7 Oct 2007.
How I wish I could be there...
Well, at least I have Never Ending Wonderful Story to watch at home. So, I won't feel too jealous.

Real glad that the six of them made a new start early 2007. Their 2007 Concert Tour spanned over eight major cities of Japan: Yokohama, Osaka, Sendai, Nagoya, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Kagoshima and Sapporo.

Yamashita Tomohisa (山下智久)

He is the leader of the band. Also known as Yamapi (Yama+Pink), a nick name given by his senior Tackey. I started to like Yamapi after watching him acting as Akira in Nobuta wo Produce. Then, later on Dragon Zakura, Kurosagi & Proposal Daisakusen. And of course, I found NEWS.

*~Yamapi~*

*~Kakkoi Yamapi~*

*~Sexy Yamapi~*
Ok ok...I should stop

Koyama Keiichiro- (小山慶一郎)

One year older than Yamapi, Koyama is the eldest in the band. He has just graduated from Meiji University in Asian History this year. (Yamapi is also studying in Meiji University, major in Business).

*~Koyama~*

*~Koyama sharing his joy with fans after getting his Cert~*
オ(^。^)メ(^▽^)デ(^∀^)ト(^0^)ウ(^ー^)

Nishikido Ryo- (錦戸亮)

Ryo-chan is also in another group called Kanjani-8, formed earlier than NEWS. It's amazing how he can manage the workload of both groups. Hope he won't get overloaded. He acted in many drama series such as Attention Please! and 1 Rittoru no Namida (1 Litre of Tears).

He is also well-known in imitating "Gachapin" due to the resemblance of his eyes with the Japanese children's TV character.

Gachapin

*~Ryo-chan~*

Masuda Takahisa (増田貴久)

Masuda is one of the best singers in the band. Together with Tegoshi, both of them formed a subunit named TegoMasu in 2006 and released 2 singles: Miso Soup (in Sweden) & Kiss~Kaerimichi no Love Song. They were even invited by the Taiwan 18th Golden Melody Awards as Guest Performers in June 2007.

I love his smile~~
Looks like my boyfriend...ahem.

*~Masuda in Black~*

*~Masuda with a cute Johnny's Junior~*

Tegoshi Yu-ya (手越祐也)

Tegoshi is the youngest in the band. He joined Johnny's for only 10 months before he debuted as part of NEWS in 2003. At that time, none of the members know him. But he is real good in singing and is able to perform solos. And he has acted in many dramas and movies like My Boss My Hero, Hyouten 2006 and voice of Mumble in Happy Feet (Japanese Version).

*~Tegoshi~*

*~Tegoshi singing solo~*

When NEWS first made an appearance in Kinki Kid's Domoto Kyo-dai (堂本兄弟) entertainment show, Domoto Tsuyoshi (堂本刚) gave him a gesture to introduce himself like this:

*~Tegoshi Desu~* TM

Which turns into his trade mark.

Kato- Shigeaki (加藤成亮)

Shige is currently studying law in Aoyama Gakuin University (青山学院大学). Again, another guy who needs to juggle between study & work, like me.
~~~ヾ(〃^。^)o ファイトォー!!
Just finished watching Papa to Musume no Nanokakan, the 2007 summer drama he acted in with Aragaki Yui (新垣結衣). He acts as the crush of Yui, who had changed body with her dad because of some mysterious momo (peach).

*~Shige's Solo~*

*~Shige~*

This is a short clip of NEWS Never Ending Wonderful Story concert:

Enjoy~~

Flawless 无瑕

2007-09-28T22:21:00.001+08:00

Psst psst......I've something to tell you.....I've found a Treasure Map!
ワクワク♪o(^-^ o )(ｏ ^-^)ｏワクワク♪ (Getting excited)

From left:

Zhang Jie(张杰), Lara(梁心颐), Yu Hao(詹宇豪), Devon (宋健彰/弹头)

Nan Quan Mama's (南拳妈妈) new album "Treasure Map" (藏宝图) was released on 20 July 2007. With this album, they should be able to score an 'A' from Jay Chou. Most of the songs are written by themselves. It's difficult to find an album whereby every song catches your attention. Well, this is one.

I particularly like this song - Wu Xia (无瑕), which means Flawless. The lyrics is by Devon and the melody by Yu Hao, very poetic and beautifully written.

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无瑕 - 南拳妈妈
Wu Xia - Nan Quan Ma Ma
Flawless - Nan Quan Ma Ma

(OS: 我会永远记得, 你曾带给我, 这段完美无瑕的日子)
(Wo Hui Yong Yuan Ji De, Ni Ceng Dai Gei Wo, Zhe Duan Wan Mei Wu Xia De Ri Zi)
I'll always remember, the flawless days you've brought me

落月下舀一杓天涯
Luo Yue Xia Yao Yi Shao Tian Ya
Under the sinking moon, scoop a ladle of the skyline

风刮泪无瑕
Feng Gua Lei Wu Xia
The wind blows, tears dried up

思念在雨间潇洒
Si Nian Zai Yu Jian Xiao Sa
In the rain, free the feelings of missing you

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残雪中斟一杯牵挂
Can Xue Zhong Zhen Yi Bei Qian Gua
Among the remaining snow, pour a cup of care (concern about you)

曲罢愁无涯
Qu Ba Chou Wu Ya
The song ends, my sorrow is endless

爱恨在心底交杂
Ai Hen Zai Xin Di Jiao Za
Love and hatred intermix deep in my heart

怎奈烛火也燃不起羸弱的记忆
Zen Nai Zhu Huo Ye Ran Bu Qi Lei Ruo De Ji Yi
Helplessly, the candle could not light up the frail memories

爱分隔天地要怎么爱你
Ai Fen Ge Tian Di Yao Zen Me Ai Ni
Love is separated by heaven and earth, how can I love you

Chorus

想种一朵无瑕窗外篱笆
Xiang Zhong Yi Duo Wu Xia Chuang Wai Li Ba
Wish to plant a flawless (flower), outside the window, the fence

雨要怎么下
Yu Yao Zen Me Xia
How shall the rain fall?

离别时的晚霞风还在刮
Li Bie Shi De Wan Xia Feng Hai Zai Gua
During the parting sunset, the wind was still blowing

谁为谁牵挂
Shui Wei Shui Qian Gua
Who is caring for whom?

想画一抹无瑕墨怎么洒
Xiang Hua Yi Mo Wu Xia Mo Zen Me Sa
Wish to draw a flawless (picture), How shall I splash the ink

笔该怎么下
Bi Gai Zen Me Xia
How shall I start the paint brush

我送你的年华还留着吗
Wo Song Ni De Nian Hua Hai Liu Zhe Ma
The years (memories) I gave you, still keeping it?

记载我俩的无瑕
Ji Zai Wo Liang De Wu Xia
Inscribe our flawless (memories)

Return to **
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Phew! What a challenge!

Click to listen to the song:

Fly's Tear Drops 苍蝇的泪滴

2007-09-21T22:39:00.000+08:00

A special request from my friend, MrToilet, to translate this Mandarin song to English:

苍蝇的泪滴 - 林宇中
Cang Ying De Lei Di - Lin Yu Zhong
Fly's Tear Drops - Lin Yu Zhong

你的美丽像黑森林
Ni De Mei Li Xiang Hei Sen Lin
Your beauty is like the black forest

谁不着迷谁又靠得近
Shui Bu Zhao Mi Shui You Kao De Jin
Who won't be charmed? And who can get near?

温暖还是冰冷冷
Wen Nuan Hai Shi Leng Bing Bing
Warm or chilly cold
　
猜测下一秒你的天气
Cai Ce Xia Yi Miao Ni De Tian Qi
Guessing the next second, your weather (mood)

宝贝还是玩具
Bao Bei Hai Shi Wan Ju
Precious treasure or just a toy
　
我怀疑我自已
Wo Huai Yi Wo Zi Ji
I doubted myself

Chorus

戴苍蝇的眼镜
Dai Cang Ying De Yan Jing
Wearing spectacles of the fly
　
太多你数不清
Tai Duo Ni Shu Bu Qing
Too many of you, I lost count
　
一千种个性
Yi Qian Zhong Ge Xing
A thousand personalities
　
谁向谁说我爱你
Shui Xiang Shui Shuo Wo Ai Ni
Who says "I love you" to who?

你又不是垃圾
Ni You Bu Shi La Ji
You are not garbage
　
也没有长细菌
Ye Mei You Zhang Xi Jun
And has no bacteria
　
却让我生病
Que Rang Wo Sheng Bing
But I fall sick
　
亲一个让我痊愈
Qin Yi Ge Rang Wo Quan Yu
Give me a kiss to make me well

戴苍蝇的眼镜
Dai Cang Ying De Yan Jing
Wearing spectacles of the fly

看你举棋不定
Kan Ni Ju Qi Bu Ding
Seeing you so indecisive
　
一千颗泪滴
Yi Qian Ke Lei Di
A thousand tear drops
　
告诉我有多爱你
Gao Shu Wo You Duo Ai Ni
Telling me how much I love you

即使你没反应
Ji Shi Ni Mei Fan Ying
Even though you have no reactions
　
我想我也愿意
Wo Xiang Wo Ye Yuan Yi
I think I'm still willing
　
被一个温柔的表情
Bei Yi Ge Wen Rou De Biao Qing
To let a tender expression
　
骗我爱上你
Pian Wo Ai Shang Ni
Fools me into falling in love with you

I read an interview of Lin Yu Zhong by the China media, about his intuition when writing this song.

Lin Yu Zhong:

I got the intuition one day when a fly got into my room. Normally, as my room is high from ground, flies won't be able to get in easily. I thought, "This fly is cool, came by using the lift".

Sometimes I think about people who are not welcomed, just like flies. For example, guys around pretty lady, these guys will feel sad as they like the girl, but they are being described as flies. They will think, if they are really that lousy. I want to encourage these "flies", not to be sad, you'll find someone who likes you one day.

In the lyrics, I mentioned "Wearing spectacles of the fly". Fly has compound eyes, which are different from human, so when fly sees thing there are thousands or millions of images. When you see someone you like but she doesn't like you, you'll feel difficult to understand her. So, there'll be thousands of illusions, and the fly will eventually cries and thousands of tears will drop.

LOL. What a cute guy with his amazing imaginations! ^_^

Why Why Love 换换爱

2007-08-28T11:28:00.001+08:00

Two years after "Devil Beside You" (恶魔在身边), the same Production Team has once again gathered these three idols of the young generation to cast in the new series "Why Why Love" (换换爱). Started airing in Taiwan since 3 June 2007, this series has hit No. 1 in Taiwan recently. With better story line, improved acting skills and many meaningful messages conveyed besides romance are all the highlights.

The Lucky-Draw Coupon Stall

The story begins when Tong Jia Di (童嘉蒂) meets the Huo Brothers at a Charity Carnival organized by the Huo's Departmental Store. Jia Di is working part-time with her best friend Jiang Xiao Nan (江小南) at one of the stalls, selling lucky-draw coupons. By paying the amount stated on the coupon, one can exchange services written on the coupon such as manicure, hair styling, massage etc. Thanks to the mischievous Xiao Nan, Jia Di owes the younger brother Huo Da (霍达) a 7-day service of Angel & Master. And the elder brother Huo Yan (霍彦) gets the coupon of love.

Angel & Master Coupon - 7-day service

Coupon of Love

To work and earn money is the motto of Tong Jia Di. From a single-parent family, she has no choice but to work hard and pay the debt her father left behind. She never dare to day-dream about love, as she has no time for it, until her 20th birthday...

Rainie Yang (杨丞琳) as Tong Jia Di (童嘉蒂)

After wishing for clearing off her family's debt as soon as possible, and also to stay healthy for the whole year in order to work for more money, she gives her 3rd wish to Xiao Nan. Again, the mischievous Xiao Nan wishes for Jia Di to get the phone number of the 10th guy passing in front of them. And guess who...

Motorcycle Racing
Abunai ne~~ @@|"

"Blue" is slightly ahead = Guy #10

Ended up in the Hospital...
Muahahaha...sorry, just can't control myself
XD

Huo Da is the second son of the Director of Huo's Departmental Store, Huo Zhen Hao (霍振浩). He hates his dad & elder brother, because his own mum died of depression due to his dad's love affair. (That's right, Huo Da & Huo Yan has different mother.) Since his mum passed away, he has been the most bad-tempered and rebellious person as he can be.

Mike He (贺军翔) as Huo Da (霍达)

As he is on wheel chair due to the accident, Huo Da exchanges the Angel & Master coupon with Jia Di to be his maid + nurse for 1 week. Within the 1 week, like a jigsaw puzzle, he starts to put pieces of his gentleness together, under the influence of Jia Di. This part seems a bit like "Full House" (浪漫满屋), but I really like the way they quarrel, extremely funny! LOL

Huo Da throwing pop-corns all over the floor
Pity Jia Di as the maid

Manual Tumble Dry!
At least he starts to help, good work Bao Dao Ah Xin (宝岛阿信)~~

Totally opposite from his younger brother, Huo Yan is a gentleman inside out. He is the General Manager of the Huo's Departmental Store, and bears a heavy burden and responsibility for the company. From his childhood memory, he was "sold" by his mum to the Huo's Family. Since then, he hates his mother of abandoning him, and focuses his energy in doing everything in excellence to adapt to his new family. He is Jia Di's "Guy #10", and he is happy to be in her company.

Kingone /Wang Chuan Yi (王传一) as Huo Yan (霍彦)

Prince charming is always in time to rescue our poor Cinderella

Yang Yan Shu (杨妍书) is the childhood friend of both Huo Da & Huo Yan. As a manager at Huo's Departmental Store, she is the best helper for Huo Yan in the company. She admires Huo Yan since young, but Huo Da is the one having feelings for her. So, she kind of freak out when Jia Di becomes the center of attention for both the Huo Brothers.

Judy as Yang Yan Shu (杨妍书)

Jiang Xiao Nan is Jia Di's best pal. She plays an important role in intertwining Jia Di's fate with the Huo Brothers. After all, if not because of her brilliant ideas, Jia Di will never have cross path with Huo Yan & Huo Da.

Chen Yan Xi (陈妍希) as Jiang Xiao Nan (江小南)

This is one of my favorite scenes:
The dialogs are so funny, and touching~~

Drunken Jia Di on Huo Da's back

Huo Da: I wanna tell you a secret. Bao Dao Ah Xin! Jia Di! Shoujou Obasan! You are very cute. I mean, by not caring about your 'cup', accepting your market-Obasan style, and ignoring the fly on your face, you are really very cute.

(You, who worries about your friends;
You, who seriously bargains for lower price;
You, who helps me to copy lecture notes;
You, who makes me sushi;
You, who picks up NT$1;
You, who plants Mr. Sweet Potato Leaf;
You, who makes funny faces;
You, who sings me the 'smiley' song)

Really, very cute!

Ending Theme - Que Yang (缺氧) by Rainie Yang (杨丞琳):

Hana yori Dango 2 Returns

2007-08-14T09:31:00.001+08:00

After a year of the 1st season's finale, Hana yori Dango 2 Returns with full glamor in January 2007, spanning 11 episodes on TBS until March 2007. Besides the original cast from the 1st season, the list of Guests for this new season is remarkable and full of surprises.

The last season ended with Makino Tsukushi (牧野つくし) confessing her love to Do-myo-ji Tsukasa (道明寺司), before he left for New York to continue his studies. During his stay in New York, something awful occurred, which totally changed Tsukasa's attitudes towards his responsibility as being the heir of the Domyoji Finance Group. He stopped contacting Tsukushi, cutting off his feelings for her and putting all his effort into the company instead.

Matsumoto Jun (松本潤) as Do-myo-ji Tsukasa (道明寺司)

Missing Tsukasa very badly, Tsukushi is encouraged by the F4, especially Hanazawa Rui (花沢類) to go to New York. Fortunately, Tsukushi's father won the 1st prize in Bingo at his company's dinner, a 2-way ticket to New York. So, off she goes to find her love in New York.

Tsukushi's family staring at the prize unbelievingly

Inoue Mao- (井上真央) as Makino Tsukushi (牧野つくし)

Although Tsukushi meets Tsukasa again, he is cold at her and is always busy with his job. Even the other members of the F4 cannot help much, as Tsukasa does not reveal what is troubling him. Disappointedly, they head back to Japan. During the time when Tsukushi is feeling down, Tsukasa's sister, Do-myo-ji Tsubaki (道明寺椿) shows up and gives her the usual support, which Tsukushi needed most.

Do-myo-ji Tsubaki (道明寺椿) treating Tsukushi on Sushi to cheer her up

Shortly, Tsukasa is ordered back to Japan by his mother, Do-myo-ji Kaede (道明寺楓). She organizes a special birthday party for Tsukasa and announces his engagement to O-kawahara Shigeru (大河原滋), the daughter of an Oil Tycoon.

Tsukasa's mother announces his engagement with Shigeru on his birthday party

The surprised Tsukasa confronting his mother

Kato- Natsuki (加藤夏希) as O-kawahara Shigeru (大河原滋)

The other F4 members are amused by Shigeru's innocent personality

For the sake of the Domyoji Finance Group, Tsukasa accepts the arrangement from his mother and starts dating Shigeru. At the same time, Rui begins to express his feelings towards Tsukushi. Well, it's getting a little love complex from here on, but true love won't be defeated that easily right?

Oguri Shun (小栗旬) as Hanazawa Rui (花沢類)

In order to force Tsukasa to marry Shigeru, Kaede plays a few nasty tricks, including retrenching Tsukushi's dad. Losing her home, Tsukushi moves to a very old flat with her brother, while her parents move to the seaside and work in the fishery industry. However, thanks to Tsukasa, an "up roaring" accident happened at the old flat causing Tsukushi to lose her home once again. She is then invited by Tsubaki to stay at the Do-myo-ji residence, whereby she insists on working as a maid in return.

Tsukushi as a maid at the Do-myo-ji residence

The house chore at the Do-myo-ji residence is managed by Tama (玉), a very old lady who has been working for the Do-myo-ji family over 60 years. Mischievously, she instructed Tsukushi to be the private servant of Tsukasa, which overwhelmed Tsukasa with joy.

Sasaki Sumie (佐々木すみ江) as Tama (玉)

Tsukasa is overjoyed to have Tsukushi as his private servant

Tsukushi's best pal since childhood, Matsuoka Yu-ki (松岡優紀) is also facing love problem. She is in love with Nishikado So-jiro- (西門総二郎), one of the F4 members. But he still cannot forget his first love, Hinata Sara (日向更).

Matsuda Shouta (松田翔太) as Nishikado So-jiro- (西門総二郎) Nishihara Aki (西原亜希) as Matsuoka Yu-ki (松岡優紀)

Kanjiya Shihori (貫地谷しほり) as Hinata Sara (日向更)

Tsukushi and Yu-ki visits Mimasaka Akira's (美作あきら) house one day and finds it extremely cute!

Nishimura Tomomi (西村知美) as Akira's Mum

Akira's Twin Sisters
Abe Tsuyoshi (阿部力) as Mimasaka Akira (美作あきら)

I was surprised to see Ikuta Toma (生田斗真) and Toda Erika (戸田恵梨香) as the guest actor & actress in this season. Toma starring only in episode 1, while Erika in episode 10 & 11. Of course, they are the bad guys...

Ikuta Toma (生田斗真) as Oribe Junpei (織部順平)
His latest cast as Nakatsu Shuichi (中津秀一) in "Hanazakari no Kimitachi e" is hilarious!

Toda Erika (戸田恵梨香) as Nakashima Umi (中島海)
Familiar? Catch her in Death Note the Movie.　

Full of surprises ne~~ No wonder Hana yori Dango 2 has even higher viewer ratings than the 1st season.

Kissing at the Ebisu Garden Place (恵比寿ガーデンプレス )Tokei Hiroba (時計広場)

The opening theme song is again from Arashi (嵐) - "Love So Sweet":

Utada Hikaru's "Flavor of Life" is so sad but beautiful:

Hana yori Dango 花より男子

2007-08-10T16:48:00.001+08:00

Hana yori Dango (団子) is a Japanese proverb, which means "Dumpling rather than Flower", in other words, it is more practical to choose food over flower. But the author altered the title to Hana yori Dango (男子) ~~"Boys rather than Flower".

Hana yori Dango is actually a Japanese Manga dated back since 1992. The Taiwanese drama "Meteor Garden" was later on produced in 2001 based on this manga. It turned out a big hit in Asia, creating a popular idol group called F4 alongside with it. A new Japanese version was then aired on TBS on October till December 2005.

Makino Tsukushi (牧野つくし) feels really out of place in Eitoku Gakuen (英徳学園), the elevator school for elites, as she herself is from a poor family. The story begins when Tsukushi receives the red note from a group called "F4", abbreviation for "Flower 4", which comprises of four rich and handsome guys, whose wealthy family background enables them to overpower the school.

Inoue Mao- (井上真央) as Makino Tsukushi (牧野つくし)

Under the order of F4, Tsukushi is bullied by the whole school. With the spirit of the "weed" she is named after, Tsukushi starts to fight back, and declares war with the F4's leader, Do-myo-ji Tsukasa (道明寺司) by giving him a punch in the face.

Matsumoto Jun (松本润) as Do-myo-ji Tsukasa (道明寺司)

Growing up lonely and lacking love from his family, Tsukasa is violent and bad-tempered. Noone has ever dare to challenge him till then. Shocked by Tsukushi's reaction, Tsukasa begins to notice the uniqueness of Tsukushi and falls in love with her. However, having being saved several times when in danger, Tsukushi actually had a crush on Hanazawa Rui (花沢類).

Oguri Shun (小栗旬) as Hanazawa Rui (花沢類)

Rui is the quietest but the most observant among the F4. Most of the time, he will just laze around, reading books as if nothing in the world is of his interest. Nothing but To-do- Shizuka (籐堂静), his childhood friend, working as a model in Paris.

Sada Mayumi (佐田真由美) as To-do- Shizuka (籐堂静)

Tsukushi at Shizuka's Party

Nishikado So-jiro- (西門総二郎) is the heir of the Tea Ceremony family. He is the most outspoken and frank guy in the F4. Kind of a playboy due to a sad memory of his past love (shown in the second season).

Matsuda Sho-ta (松田翔太) as Nishikado So-jiro- (西門総二郎)

The Japanese Tea Ceremony (茶道)

Mimasaka Akira (美作明) is the peacemaker among the F4 whenever they have a fight with each other. He is from a Yakuza family (the Japanese MAFIA). His type of women are normally older ladies, which is later on discovered to be caused by the special behavior (too cute & dreamy) of his mum & sis.　

Abe Tsuyoshi (阿部力) as Mimasaka Akira (美作明)

Matsuoka Yuki (松岡優紀) is Tsukushi's childhood friend. Both of them is working together at a Dango Shop (団子屋) after school. Most of the time, Tsukushi will consult her opinions when she is troubled. Yuki is a good listener and Tsukushi's best friend in lending a helping hand. She falls in love with So-jiro-, shown in the second season.

Nishihara Aki (西原亜希) as Matsuoka Yuki (松岡優紀)

Kato- Takako (加藤貴子) as Sengoku Sachiyo (千石幸代), owner of the Dango Shop

Do-myo-ji Tsubaki (道明寺椿) is Tsukasa's elder sister, who is married to Los Angeles under the arrangement of her mother for the benefits of Do-myo-ji International Finance Group. Having to lose her true love for the sake of the arranged marriage, she whole-heartedly supports Tsukushi & Tsukasa to tackle all challenges set by her mother.

Matsushima Nanako (松島菜々子) as Do-myo-ji Tsubaki (道明寺椿)

Do-myo-ji Kaede (道明寺楓) is Tsukasa's mother, the Director of Domyoji International Finance Group. Busy with her company, she never has time for Tsukasa and neglects him of love and care. She disapproves the love between his son with Tsukushi, as their marriage will not help to strengthen her company status. She is the biggest obstacle that Tsukasa will have to overcome in order to be with Tsukushi. Some sort of a wicked witch in Snow White.

Kaga Mariko (加賀まりこ) as Do-myo-ji Kaede (道明寺楓)

Thumbs up for Hana yori Dango. I could not help myself but keep on pursuing for the next episode once I start to watch this drama. In the beginning, I prefer Rui to Tsukasa as the prince charming for Tsukushi. However, as the drama progresses, Tsukasa is just too cute and I couldn't resist hoping that Tsukushi will choose him.

Romantic Kiss at Sunset

Saturn Necklace

A gift from Tsukasa - Saturn Necklace

Christmas present from Tsukushi

Happy Tsukasa

The opening theme song is "Wish" by Arashi (嵐). The MV is so cute! Very sweet, reminds me of Christmas. Check this out, you'll find Matsumoto Jun (the actor of Do-myo-ji Tsukasa) as one of the singers.

The ending theme "Planetarium" by O-tsuka Ai (大塚愛) is just too beautiful.

Proposal Daisakusen 求婚大作战

2007-04-29T14:10:00.000+08:00

Have you ever had regrets, because you did not have much courage or did not give enough effort before? At that moment, have you ever wished that you can turn back time and have another chance to make things right? That's exactly how Iwase Ken (岩濑健) felt, when he saw the girl he loves since childhood, Yoshida Rei (吉田礼), walking down the aisle towards another man.

Yamashita Tomohisa (山下智久) as Iwase Ken (岩濑健)

Nagasawa Masami (长泽雅美) as Yoshida Rei (吉田礼)

Both Ken and Rei were classmates since elementary school. Over the years, their feelings for each other had gradually bloomed, however, none of them had clearly expressed it. According to Ken, he is just waiting for the right moment to make a perfect proposal......until he lose Rei to Tada Tetsuya（多田哲也) , a Trainee teaching in their high school. Tetsuya is only at the second place in Rei's heart, she actually gave up on Ken, just imagine how disappointed she was.

Fujiki Naohito (藤木直人) as Tada Tetsuya（多田哲也)

At the moment of Ken's despair, a pixie living in the church appeared. That was during the slideshow presentation of Rei's photos, and Ken's desire to return to their shared memories was the strongest.

Mikami Hiroshi (三上博史) as Yosei (妖精）

Not the typical Fairy Tale Pixie look, I would say XD.

Ken was given a second chance to return to his past and win Rei's heart back. The key is: he can only return to the moment when he took the photo with Rei. And the journey begins...

In Episode 2, Ken returned to the time this photo was taken. Rei looked real angry and worst, Ken didn't even know the reason...

Anyway, Ken's return did actually make some difference...

The drama just started broadcasting in Japan Fuji TV on 16 April 2007 (Monday 9pm). Will Ken succeed in proposing to Rei? No choice but to wait till 25 June 2007 for the Finale.

The ending theme song "Ashita hareru kana" (明日晴れるかな) by Kuwata Keisuke (桑田佳佑)