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I'm trying to catch up with everything, but there's way too much for me to read. Plus I applied for summer courses, which should start soon as long as I'm lucky enough to get in. I hope. Anyway, back from a seven day trip to Tokyo. Probably surprisingly to some people, I did no shopping.

Walked around a lot. I killed my left foot, but otherwise had a lot of fun. I love old cities! And also, the further away you are from a station, the less likely you are to be attacked by cigarette smoke bombs. Gah I hate that smell.

Probably won't be going to Tokyo for a long while. I've gone there quite a few times since a kid, since my grandma has a house there. But there's really nothing to see if you don't like shopping (and I really kinda don't), plus the crazy amount of people walking in and out of the train stations and shopping areas scare me. Sorry, can't stand people waves. I did recall quite a few fading memories though, which is always fun.

Also went to Tokyo Disneyland on the day before a discount, which meant the lines nearly always take less than ten minutes, while usually we just go directly on. A few times, we aren't waiting for the people in front of us, but are instead waiting for more people to come from behind us. School kids who come to Disneyland after school have too much time on their hands.

I'm too lazy to remember what else is there, but all in all it's an okay trip. Tiring and slightly annoying at parts (bleh my brother should just travel alone and my sister is mostly alright until she starts whining).

I just don't feel like writing anything. Mostly due to a hectic schedule (Imagine sleeping at five in the MORNING EVERY SINGLE DAY for a WEEK. Yep. What I did.) and crazy club activities. Someone, HELP.

( Meme thing below ) stolen from veronamay.

I am pretty much too busy to do ANYTHING these days. Aside from skimming through my f-list, there isn't time for ANY fandom, and...I miss fandom! What's happening these days? How's everyone?

I'm either busy programming/coding or busy trying to bring up my failing grades. I feel stupid half of the time, and the other half I'm too lazy to think. I don't understand the things I'm studying but I have to try anyway because everyone else is. And the worst thing is, most of us don't understand it either. The average score is thirty something, how is this normal?

But anyway. Coloring time! Because I do not have the time and mind to manage anything, yet I wanted to celebrate the Asakura boys' birthday no matter what, I colored a manga page. Not the best work out there, but...I tried?



( full image below. )
Oh well. I tried. xD

And I finally got it out before this day ended here. I rarely celebrate character's birthdays, and it's been more than half an year since I last colored anything (btw, I color by mouse, in case anyone wonders), so...consider yourself special, Yoh ☀

I keep thinking about what I could write while playing Pokemon Diamond. Didn't do much in the game, but decided to mix JE with pokemon by having each of them master a single type of pokemon.

No idea what I'm going to do with this verse. But it was fun deciding everyone's element. Only including KinKi Kids, Arashi, KAT-TUN and NEWS because there are too many juniors and I don't know the senior groups well enough.

If Johnny's Agency was a pokemon league...

( Includes long rant about why I chose each person's type and various other information. Probably uninteresting, but meh xD )

Images from BulbaPedia, don't own the pokemons or the Johnnys. I just have a lot of fun playing with them.

So, Y/N?

Been a while since I picspammed, huh? Nothing really caught my attention and I've been...away from JE for a while. Plus, I'm trying to plan out the rest of my college life and all that, so. I wouldn't have even downloaded this Music Station performance if it weren't for the fact that Kis-My-Ft2 backdanced. I care more about the Jrs. than KAT-TUN. Ha.

Then I saw this:


And, erm, I totally didn't watch Rescue because the first episode didn't interest me. Even though I still call myself a Nakamaru fan, the story is just...moderate. And it's kind of painful watching Nakamaru act out a main character whose personality I don't like at all, so I just stopped. So I didn't even listen to Rescue until this performance, and, and, no matter how little it was, NAKAMARU AND AKANISHI KIND OF DUET-ED. It was really short and might not really count with all that background music but who cares because ( how long have I been waiting for this day? )

The only time I EVER remember Akanishi singing with Nakamaru was in Kimi wo omou toki, and that's because I totally ignore Koki in the background (I swear, Nakamaru's voice is easier to notice than Koki's when they're singing). Been a while since I've paid any attention to KAT-TUN, but now I'm tempted to try.

In Kansai International Airport. Taking advantage of their free Internet :)

Been in Kansai for the last five days - had a lot of fun. The worst thing about Japan is I can't stop spending money. Everything is either ridiculously cute or pretty or shiny!! And impossibly expensive. I'm utterly broke, and I didn't even buy that much! Best thing is probably the air. Perfect temperature (around 10 celcius, I think) and little pollution. So CLEAN. Compared to Taiwan, anyway.

Boarding the plane in a little more than an hour. Then a three hour flight plus a half an hour drive and it's home sweet home (plus a hot and humid climate). I miss my bed! The hotel rooms and beds are so tiny.

I've been on my feet for about ten hours each day. Walking from train station to bus stop to temple to shopping center, standing on trains and buses and everywhere else. Starting from the third day, my feet never recovered...And I'm going to a dancing camp sort of thing tomorrow. SO DEAD.

After that camp, I'd be uploading photos. And maybe writing a report on this trip. Hopefully. xD

I have no idea what's happening right now. LJ-wise, anyway. Three days without Internet, and I survived! There should be icons saying "I survived [insert number] days without Internet!". I would be using it whenever I travel, lol.

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!! To anyone that celebrates it, and to those that vaguely know about it.

Just got home and took a nice long bath, so I'm all relaxed right now. Every Chinese New Year, we travel to my grandmother's house and our entire family gathers there. This means my dad and four of his siblings, excluding one of his sisters because she's married. Ha, Chinese New Year is a very traditional holiday, and it's pointless to argue with three thousand years of Chinese history. But another of his sisters (they're twins too, lol) comes back every year because she lives in the US with her husband (= American), and the husband doesn't always come, but she brings my little cousin over. So this year, it's 10 adults (aka my dad's generation and above) and 8 kids.

We do the same things every year, but it's so boring it's sorta relaxing. Hard to explain, but being able to sit around and do nothing once in a while feels nice. Visiting graves (a very Asian thing to do?), eating a large dinner, deciding who sits which car when we try to move 18 people...It's fun ;)

I'm too lazy to think about it now. But in the end I'm just glad to be back home. ^___^

I haven't written anything since forever. I finally finished this because it's sitting there forever and, well, it's another cliche so it's easy to write. I really should be able to write something that's not overwritten.

My writing style is still so...boring. I can't write actions and I can't write emotions, so things turn out rather bland. And for this one, I think I kind of didn't get the characters. Especially Ueda - I wanted him as the matchmaker, but he's so not made for it!

Oh well, I tried.

( First fic since forever featuring a break-up, Nakamaru's mistake and the odd matchmaker. )

My school doesn't seem to want us to take courses. I can't get into any of the extra courses I want, since nearly all of them are full - and the rest will collide with other classes I'm already taking. The same thing happened this semester; it's not, are you sure you want us to study? Also, there are no classes on Wednesday. At all. The only thing I can do on Wednesday is sleep and prepare for my other classes because there's nothing open on Wednesday. Lazy professors.

( How do I say this...second secondary language? )

Here's to hoping I can get in Japanese - or any course, actually - next semester. *click*

[/real life]

Also, the JE fandom is insane. ( Rant about needing a gen fandom. )

Next up, I blame the Asian tour for making Arashi popular everywhere these days. There are SO MANY new fans around me. The good thing is, most of them are sane compared to [censored]. And I'm trying very hard to restrain myself from joining fandom, so I have a very clean memory of them that's not tainted by extreme opinions. I'm still trying to recover from the experience of being scarred by the KAT-TUN fandom.

I don't quite get exactly why they're suddenly so popular (I mean, it's not like they're doing anything different from three years ago), but they're fun. ( And mostly, they're brilliantly stupid. Or stupidly brilliant. )

I need to stop judging how interesting someone is because of how much fail they're made of.

So, I saw this Microfic Meme around, in which you try to write ten different categories of fic in ten words or less. It's not actually much of a story, but it's fun. I changed the categories of the one I saw because a) I don't write smut and b) too many categories seemed so alike.

( The Microfic Meme, featuring Sakurai Sho and friends. ) And because I'm bored, I may be lengthening some of those into drabbles.

Everything's not entirely certain yet, but it's most likely I'd be going to Japan this year! God, it's been so long since I've been there. Economy crisis also means less flights for me, and the last time I went cross-country was to Phuket, Thailand - in which aside from a quick walk and those one-day trip things, we stayed inside a village resort the entire time.

I'm probably going with my mom because my sister and brother are both preparing for major exams. And I need my mom to translate for me; the only Japanese I can always remember is 'sorry/excuse me'. We usually go to Tokyo 'cause my grandparents has a house there, but this year we're going for the Kansai region. Food!

Strangely, this afternoon while taking a nap, I dreamed about NamjaTown (this indoor entirement park in Tokyo). In my dream, I wanted so badly to go inside, and the whole layout was slightly different as well - but after I woke up, I was quite sure I'm not interested in going there anytime soon. It's a place designed mostly for dates, plus the place is impossible to visit unless you have a decent knowledge of Japanese.

One thing I really miss about Japan though, is the large amount of UFO catchers. The usual type of catchers in Taiwan is a poor substitute - way less about skill and more about luck. I don't know why I love catchers so much, but my entire family (excluding my dad, I guess) enjoys them. (My younger sister totally sucks at it, but don't tell her that. :p) The prizes are generally better in Japan, but each play costs more and some people consider them a total waste of money...But the thrill of catching something is so totally worth it. Especially since with UFO catchers it's actually kind of a matter of skill.

Yes, I want to go to Japan because of UFO catchers. Shut up xD

Also, temples. Japanese temples are really relaxing, and unlike Taiwanese ones aren't covered with incense smoke. Nearly all temples close at four in the afternoon, meaning I actually have to change to a reasonable schedule and wake up before noon...Which is probably healthy. Heh. And food!

Ah, I'm really looking forward to a relaxing trip! As long as I don't argue with my mom. Hee.

On the other hand, I'm seriously considering whether to pierce my ears or not. I mean, my mom seems to view it as something a girl has to do sooner or later, and while I don't agree with that viewpoint, I do sort of enjoy looking at earrings. Except, I'm not sure I really want a hole on my body. Like, if this is the way I'm born, why should I put a hole on myself? Or even, why should I change any part of myself? I have the same views on plastic surgery...Kind of ironic, since my dad is a plastic surgeon.

I also want to try dying my hair once. But I have really soft hair, and I want to keep it that way - I don't want to risk damaging my hair. And since I have dark eyes and eyebrows, dying it too light would be odd anyway...But it's one those things I just want to try once. And I hate perms, but I want a different hairstyle and with my hair it's kind of impossible otherwise. No matter what I do, it just sort of falls into a straight style.

Pointless debates are at least better than worrying about getting a job in the near future. You don't get tired thinking about it.

BACK TO STUDYING FOR FINALS. BASIC COMPUTER SCIENCE EXAMS TOMORROW. I HAVE STUDIED NEARLY NOTHING. Oh, hell.

(Sorry to everyone who has to see this on their f-list. I couldn't bear to lj-cut this because it's Koichi. Erm. That doesn't really make sense does it?)

Happy 30th Birthday, DOMOTO KOICHI-!!


Congratulations on reaching thirty years old. And sorry about being so late. I tried to come up with something, but in the end I'm still empty handed. So - a kinda not-really letter:

Dear Koichi,

You love kindergarten level jokes. Especially kindergarten level dirty jokes. You get excited talking about toilets - you say you don't use the restroom and you let it all out into the air; you ask what's the toilet for and you love imitating toilets.

You're always complaining about being tired, you've been said to not move at all after work, but you still face your job seriously.

You shout 'Ugly!' and 'Shut up!' to your fans, but I'd do anything to hear you shout that in real life. We all love hearing it anyway, though if it were anyone other idol I might try reaching into my screen to punch them. But because it's you and your ridiculous smile, I'd gladly hear it a thousand times.

You don't listen to your guests, but you're still the perfect host because you're you. You sometimes keep talking and ignore everyone else but you insist there's nothing wrong.

You also insist that your drawing's are perfect. And truly, from an artistic point of view...they're still horrible. Sorry, Koichi. They're all a work of art though. Only because they're drawn by you.

You said you're sealing the whole toupee topic because you're thirty, but I doubt you would be able to. Can you resist making fun of your own hair? More, importantly, can the fans resist?...But still, your soft hair that has you stuck in the same hairstyle forever and your cat-ear dye is my favorite. Not that you can change much about it, but please don't anyway. :)

I love making fun of you, but you're also the first idol I've ever respected so stupidly much.

Please remember to eat. Being too lazy to buy food is not a good excuse for eating a single bread for an entire day, especially after live shows and recordings. And please, take care while doing next year's Endless SHOCK performance. Having to continue such a difficult show at thirty years old...Falling off stairs, for god's sake. REMEMBER TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.

Love, another fan.

And now I dive into a hole after embarrassing myself for shameless love.

喂，從交大連過來的那位。
請滾，謝謝。

（超級不爽中）

I've been a KAT-TUN for nearly a year now (minus January), and a Johnny's fan for about the same time. I've moved from KAT-TUN to NEWS (briefly), KinKi Kids to Johnny's Jrs. (mostly Tokyo). My first contact (I consider them alien life-forms xD) with Johnny's began with Nobuta wo Produce, which without the narrative would have been quite boring. ANYWAY. I was introduced to the ridiculousness that is Johnny's Entertainment, and while I think a friend of mine defriended me because of it, I can't seem to pull away.

WARNING: If you're a rapid fan of JE and can't stand anyone criticizing your idols, please don't read. Most of this is what I concluded from the information I've read and may not be correct, but they're my opinions and please do respect that. Again, I don't claim to own to anything of JE. Except a few CDs.

Recommended songs are not necessarily my favorites. These are songs that I think really represent the group, whether I like the song or not.

( Pardon the bad grammar and jumping tenses. )

Kondou Masahiko, Shounentai, Hikaru Genji and others excluded because they debuted before I was born. Although some of their songs are really classics that people should try out.

After writing, I realized that instead of writing my personal experience with Johnnys, I wrote down my thoughts on Johnnys' history. So this turned into some sort of recap on what I learned and other bits of information that I thought interesting. I also kind of found out how much worse my neglected English skills have dropped, so I might start writing again recently to attempt at regaining some of that. *sweatdrops* Not sure what I can do with this, but it was fun. Not sharing this anywhere else in fear of fan!wank. This is probably only interesting to me anyway xD

I want a new layout.

We don't really celebrate Christmas or New Years here (I don't even get to go home on Christmas Eve), but I still want to get a few things done. So, list:

• Koichi's birthday thing
  status: no progress as of yet.
  result: don't care I will think of something!!


• that fic with genetic enhanced humans and tall towers
  status: plotted, less than ten percent written.
  result: let's do this next year.


• write down my experience with Johnny's this year
  status: close to finishing.
  result: turned into more of a Johnnys history report. failure?


• attempt translating own fic with that roommate cliché.
  status: stuck.
  result: translating is harder than it sounds.


• get something drawn and colored before end of year
  status: sheet is still blank.
  result: who knows?

This isn't working, is it?

Best thing about New Years is end of year special programs. Worst thing is incoming finals. My programming skills just aren't improving and I can't code on my own - which means if I don't learn how soon, I might flunk my machine test.

But it's almost Christmas, which means I refuse to concentrate completely on schoolwork. Haha xD

Which means no TOKIO this countdown. *despairs*

No Taichi's funny faces, no KinKi Kids' ninja tactics (they're so good at disappearing!), no HAPPY BIRTHDAY KO-CHAN after countdown. Unless KinKi appears somewhere else, how else would we be able to greet Koichi-kun happy birthday? *cries* And no TOKIO at all. HOW IS IT NEW YEAR WITHOUT TOKIO?

Arashi, NEWS, Kanjani8 and KAT-TUN. Where did Hey!Say!JUMP disappear to? Akanishi has quite a few friends outside KAT-TUN, but aside from him KAT-TUN is like a world of their own. Nakamaru knows Masuda but they don't interact at all on stage, and the rest...just don't seem like friends. *cough* Probably know Kanjani8 a little too, but I don't pay attention to Osaka so I don't have a clue about that. MatsuJun's well acquainted (?) with Akanishi and Nishikido, and Ninomiya probably has a few friends, but the others all seem to be in a world of their own as well? And NEWS is in the middle of it all. They don't seem to try to get along with people but everyone knows them.

I WANT J-FRIENDS-!!

I get the whole merchandise thing, I do. I mean, it's obvious young people these days probably don't know that much about J-Friends. I don't, not really. So people would want to celebrate new years with celebrities they know of instead of the older ones, and the agency wants to focus on those ticket-buyers.

But the older generation actually all know each other and really seem like friends! *continues whining*

...And okay. Koichi said they would probably return to Tokyo Dome during 2009-2010 countdown. But what about the concert? New Year's Tokyo Dome has been KinKi Kids for so long. I don't mind if another band outside Johnny's take over, but if it's a 'younger' Johnny's group...I might start slaughtering NEWS fans. Like my cousin. Even if they're cute and she's really nice.

And Tackey&Tsubasa totally disappeared. They're not selling, but wiping them off the surface of Earth seems a little extreme, doesn't it? And Tackey's new solo album with cameo from Yamapi and Yokoyama and who the hell remembers else...Is like a gathering of guys who can't sing. Sorry, but. You know.

One day, I would be able to say KinKi Kids out loud in Taiwan without having to wince at the sound. My mom does it naturally, I should be able to. After I learn how to withhold the giggle.

I am a terrible Jared!fan. I mean, I never really fangirl over his photos or screencaps, but I pay attention to his career and everything, so I thought I counted as a fan. Until just now, while I was flipping through the movie-showing list on the newspaper, and realized that The Christmas Cottage is in theaters right now. Proof here.

Only one theater, but still. Since when did they start buying such movies to show in Taiwan? *clueless*

I don't have the money to spare right now (and I'm really not interested in such movies, not even going to download it), so I'm still bad!fan all around. Just, was really surprised because apparently they distribute these movies in small countries. I laugh at the...IDK. Whatever.

I'M TAIWANESE.

Yeah, just wanted to get that off my chest. The situation is sort of like this - 'cause this important guy from China came as a guest, the government requested that all flags are to be hidden. Yes, flags of our own goddamn country, which unless you've forgotten Mr.President, you're president of. A flag that, hell, some people don't even acknowledge anyway since it's got your political party sign on it (with different ratios between the width and the height; now tell me how it's different). The only reason why I wasn't carrying a flag that day was because unfortunately, I'm one of those that don't acknowledge that flag. Also, a record store was playing the national anthem, and cops went in to stop the music. Erm. That song, the one that was also from your political party long long ago, sir.

In sum? While reading about how America is getting used to their new president and awaiting changes, we're trying to figure out how much worse things are going to get here.

a site with students trying to make a change.
UPDATED: SAME SITE, IN ENGLISH.

Everyone on LJ is posting about politics, but I'm not American, so. Don't have much to say on that. I do, however, have some good news.

-RESCUE~Special Rescue Team (temporary translation)
2009 Winter Drama
Saturday 8:00 PM
Cast: Nakamaru Yuichi (KAT-TUN), Masuda Takahisa (NEWS), Yamamoto Yusuke, Ishibashi Ryo, Ishiguro Ken

news clip: link

NAKAMARU IS STARRING AS THE MAIN CHARACTER IN A DRAMA. In a pretty good timeslot, even. Words cannot fathom how excited I am. And MASSU!! They're total BFFs - this means photos/magazine shots with them standing together. INTERACTING. SAVE ME.