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Ouran High School Host Club Episode 1: You’re a Host From Now On

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

The story starts with the main character, Haruhi, looking for a place to study in. As the library was full, Haruhi looks for another place where he can study in peace. After going around the castle for a while, he comes upon the host club in the third music room. Here, he tries all means of escape and unfortunately breaks a very valuable vase worth eight million yen in the process. He is made to pay it off by being the club’s errand boy for the rest of his stay in that prestigious school.

The next day, he is introduced to the club members and oriented to what their club is all about. While learning the things that he is supposed to fulfill, the club members somehow caught a glimpse of his eyes and are intrigued by how they are like those of a girl’s. He thereby becomes an official member with his attribute being that he looks and is sensitive enough just like a girl.

Given his very first desinations, the president of the club gives Haruhi his attention to the point that a customer by the name of Ayanokoji became jealous and with no fault of his own, Haruhi gained an enemy in the person of Ayanokoji.

As Haruhi is getting better and better at playing host, an incident with Ayanokoji arises that requires for her to change the uniform he is wearing. We are then shown a very disturbing sort of revelation. Haruhi, the main character and the most recent addition to the host club, is actually a girl.

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Ouran High School Host Club

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

Summary:
Haruhi is a poor tomboyish student at a school for the ultra-wealthy, able to attend because of a scholarship, and unable to even afford a uniform. One day, she stumbles across the decidedly peculiar but very popular Ouran Host Club. She tries to leave, but accidentally breaks a vase, and unable to pay for it, she’s told that she’ll have to stay and do odd jobs. That is, until they decide she would be more valuable as a club member. Not realizing she’s female due to her appearance, they fix her up and give her a male uniform. She’s an instant hit, so they decide to have her keep up the charade even after they find out the truth. Haruhi, being average almost to a fault, doesn’t know what to make of the unconventional activities of the Host Club (or of the even more unconventional members), but having little choice, she plays along. Before long, real bonds are formed, friends made, and Haruhi finds herself accepted in a way she could never have been otherwise in this affluent school.

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Romeo X Juliet - Episode 6

Friday, January 9th, 2009

Episode 6:
This segment begins with the doctor, masquerading as the Whirlwind, demanding the release of prisoners. One Carabinieri soldier fires at the doctor and wounds him. After a while, Cerimon ordered the release of the false Whirlwinds but told the doctor that he would not be as lucky as them for when he is dead, they would unmask him and see who the Whirlwind’s true identity is. The doctor wanting to protect the Whirlwind’s identity as well as his family sacrificed himself via burning. Romeo saw the smoke as he was riding atop his pegasus, Cielo lands at the square asks what the commotion is about. He learns of the whirlwind’s death and fears for Juliet, thinking that the dead Whirlwind and his love are one and the same.
As he was heading back to the palace, he caught a glimpse of Juliet and was relieved to see his love alive. They conversed for a few moments with Juliet saying that they can’t see each other again because she is the real Crimson Whirlwind.
Back at the palace, a Lords in council session was held and a few motions were introduced. One of them was to grant independence to the Carabinieri to do whatever it takes to control the townspeople and another was to form a vigilante group reporting to the Carabinieri which according to the duke would teach his subjects that cooperation leads to better incentives, rewards. The Lord Mayor Vittorio objected but was countered by duke with talk of how this would improve the town’s mentality, how those motions are like those of how a father would use the whip to discipline his children. Right them and there, the duke motioned for the House of Vittorio de Fresco Baldino to be stripped of their noble status with everyone giving their ascent.
That morning, the late doctor’s family moved out to the outskirts of town to avoid the chas in the city. And as Juliet and company were heading home, they received a tip from an ally that the lord mayor and his immediate family are to be assassinated. They promptly come to the rescue.
As the battle was in progress, Odin was injured and was about to be dealt with a killing blow by the assassin sent by Montague that a stranger riding atop a pegasus interfered.

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Romeo X Juliet - Episode 5

Friday, January 9th, 2009

Episode 5:
As Romeo and Juliet were taking shelter from the rain at the abandoned house, Conrad and the others were worrying about her condition and her location with the boy, Antonio taking the full blame. Conrad again emphasizes how important Juliet is and how they must protect her at all costs.
After the rain has subsided, Romeo and Juliet part ways at their meeting place where the irises are in full bloom. Romeo asks Juliet if they were to meet again. The latter answered ‘Yes’.
At the town, another monstrosity is being implemented. All food is to be rationed until the Red Whirlwind is caught. Added to this is the presence of a guard from the palace strolling around town announcing how those who could give information concerning the Whirlwind will be given extra rations from a reserved stockpile and also laying the blame of food shortage to the Whirlwind.
Back at the Farnese mansion, Conrad is in outrage about the food rationing. While they are talking about what best to do, Conrad warns Cordelia and Antonio not to tell Juliet. Further discussion was then prevented by the arrival of Juliet.
As Cordelia was helping Juliet brush her hair, the latter asks for help in making a guy’s shirt, saying that it’s for the guy she likes. Cordelia consents in teaching her but suggests an easier task as her first project in sewing, making a handkerchief. At the palace, Romeo couldn’t quite get over the idea of why Juliet dressed as a boy and had a thought that maybe she and the Whirlwind are one and the same. Although, he swept that idea away saying that it couldn’t possibly be her.
At the town, those suspected of being the Whirlwind were being arrested according to the tips of other townspeople. While Juliet is busy with her embroidery of a hanky she wants to give to Romeo, the doctor finds out about the two-faced friar who sold him out to the Carabinieri. On the other hand, Romeo talking with Benvolio, finds out about the martial law implemented by his father and seeks to take action against it only to be prevented by his friend, saying that he will be able to change those things in his own time as duke of Neo Verona. That night, the doctor confronts the scumbag friar only to get the answer that they have no other choice. Them being the lowest class of beings, they have to kiss up to the nobles to gain even just a smidgeon of power. The doctor storms off unable to do what he came to the church to do, to punish the friar.
That very same night, the doctor’s suspicion of the Whirlwind’s true identity is confirmed by Conrad. At the same time, Juliet learns of the town’s predicament as she was going around town. At the town square, she saw all those suspected of being the Whirlwind imprisoned and fated to be burned by the Carabinieri. She was on the verge of saving them, when she was stopped by the doctor. As happenings in the square were heating up, the doctor donned the Whirlwind’s gear and allowed himself to be captured by the trap set by Lord Cerimon, the Carabinieri leader.
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Romeo X Juliet - Episode 4

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Episode 4:
The town priest was revealed to be a spy for the palace, the very same spy who told the guards about the doctor’s involvement with the Crimson Whirlwind. Juliet is again reprimanded upon getting home concerning her reckless act of coming to the doctor’s rescue. Here, she makes a stand of not wanting to take revenge upon the Montagues, only to be enlightened by Conrad that it really must be done.
At the stables, Romeo inquires with his friend Benvolio about the Whirlwind and the reason behind the archduke’s hatred toward the town’s symbol for justice, taking into account that the people see the Whirlwind as their hope, making his stand supporting the Whirlwind. Benvolio gives him a word of advice, a warning.
Juliet stole out of William Farnese’s house dressed as Odin and went to the cemetery of the Capulets and Montagues. There she met Romeo and by some twist of luck was invited to ride upon the pegasus, winged horse, Cielo. As they were flying high above the town, an unexpected change in the weather took place and they found themselves being slowly soaked by the pouring rain. With both of them not wanting to head home, they took shelter in an abandoned house. Here, Romeo discovers Odin’s true identity, that being the girl Juliet.

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Romeo X Juliet Episode 3

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Episode 3:
Juliet learns about her past and receives the allegiance of all those who survived the slaughter of her family and their subjects. Conrad reveals the plan to overthrow Montague once Juliet turns sixteen years of age. That very same night, she receives her father’s heirloom, the sword owned by the generations of Capulets. She then remembers all that happened that fateful night that she lost the ones she held most dear. The next day, the head of the Farnese family had a talk with Conrad about their continued stay for Juliet’s protection and survival. Cordelia also had a little chat with Juliet about Romeo and finds out that Juliet is in love with a noble. Since it is a dangerous situation if a noble found out about Juliet’s true identity, Cordelia made Juliet promise not to meet him again. As promised, Juliet did not go to meet Romeo, making the latter wait to no avail.
At the palace, Montague sets an example of his said cruelty, referring to his subjects as grapes in his vineyard which should be nourished or crushed as he so wishes. As Romeo was tardy for this gathering of nobles at the palace, Montague’s suspicion was raised resulting to him ordering Mercutio to keep a close eye on Romeo.
At the town, the doctor who treats the Crimson Whirlwind’s wounds is arrested being an accomplice of the most wanted persona at Neo Verona. Antonio comes to learn of the healer’s sad plight and alerts Juliet to the situation. The Crimson Whirlwind again appears at the palace to save the doctor. The chase of the escaped prisoner and the Whirlwind leads to the tower where there is apparently no escape. Romeo arrives at the scene and came to know of the situation. Just as he was deciding on how to deal with the circumstances, he recognizes the person under the mask due to the familiar scent of irises. He helps them escape, through a mock battle, via the aqueducts below the castle. There, Juliet comes to know that Romeo is the sworn enemy’s son.

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Romeo X Juliet Episode 2

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Episode 2:
With their first meeting they felt an emotion unlike those they had before. They finally experienced the thing called love. But just as Romeo asked for Juliet’s name, his best friend, Bervolio, called him to go back to the dance hall because the archduke calls for him. While Romeo was unsuccessful in knowing Juliet’s name, because she ran promptly away, the latter was overjoyed to know whom she holds a deep affection. As she was fleeing towards home, she was stopped at the gate by the guards and was thankfully saved by a friend who pretended to be one from the Farnese family.
Back at the ball, an announcement was made by the archduke who surprises Romeo. It concerns Romeo’s engagement to Lady Hermione of the Borromeo house. Inside the coach on its way towards home, Juliet was reprimanded by her two saviors due to her recklessness in going to the Neo Verona castle. When asked why, the two only emphasize the condition of her turning sixteen for her to learn everything. Romeo, meanwhile, is dancing with Lady Hermione but does not seem to be enjoying it. After a while, he excuses himself saying he isn’t well and retired to his quarters.
The next day, Juliet’s birthday, she went up to her usual antics again and appeared in town as the crimson whirlwind before a corrupt lender who takes young girls as payment if the borrower cannot pay twice the lent amount. She was forced to defend herself and as she was about to lose, her friend, Curio, came to the rescue.
The story continues to the point where Juliet asks Cordelia for a place where it\rises are in abundance for the reason that Romeo commented on her smelling like them. While Romeo was flying around on his winged horse saw a place with irises in full bloom and remembers Juliet and decides to land. As he was savoring the smell of the irises, Juliet was busy at one corner of that same place picking some of the flowers. And they met again. Romeo again asks for her name saying ‘I want to call out your name.’ She tells him and was complimented upon by how lovely it sounds. She bade Romeo farewell because everyone is waiting for her to celebrate her birthday, though they did not part until it was decided upon that they would meet again the next day at that same place at exactly the same time.
That night after supper, they (Juliet and her companions) went to the cemetery where the Capulets and Montagues were buried. Here she found out that she is Juliet Fimatta Arst Capulet, the sole survivor of the Capulet family who were murdered by the current archduke Montague fourteen years ago.

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Romeo X Juliet

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Summary:
This is a story of a young and tragic love, set in the aerial city of Neo Verona. Tyranny rules this island in the sky after the Montague family took control 14 years prior. The disparity among the wealthy and poor is apparent in the present state, the earth dries and water stagnates. The sky itself is wrapped in a deep dense fog. Both Romeo and Juliet’s lineages are of present and past ruling families of Neo Verona. Romeo is the son of the current Montague dictator, Juliet (a beautiful woman) masquerades as a man (Odin), she’s the last descendent of Capulet the previous rulers who were killed by an assasin’s dagger 14 years ago. Her true background is not to be revealed to her until her 16th birthday while being raised by her sister. The cruel hands of fate introduce 2 people who will become “Star Crossed Lovers”.

Episode 1:
The story begins with the murder of the Capulet family by the tyrannical head of the Montague family. In doing so, he becomes entitled to the single rule of the city of Neo Verona. Of the whole Capulet family, Juliet was the only one who was able to escape, with help from the Capulet’s loyal knight.
14 years later, an ongoing search for the Capulet survivor takes place with the accusation of a young girl as being the missing heir. She is saved by the town’s hero, The Crimson Whirlwind. Saving the young girl’s life has its price. He then was chased by the soldiers, in which The Crimson Whirlwind le them on a merry chase, only to end up on a dead end. Failing to get a foothold, he fell from the top of a very tall structure, only to be saved by a guy of royal blood, named Romeo. After the said meeting, Odin, Cordelia and Antonio went back to their humble abode where Odin was revealed to be a young lady by the name of Juliet. Remembering how Romeo saved her, Juliet had the feeling that she was somehow saved in the past in that very same manner, which is via riding a flying horse, and she tells this to Cordelia. The latter in turn tells her that she would understand when she turns 16.
That very same night, an opportunity arose for her to go to the Verona Palace to attend the Rose Ball. Upon her arrival there, she had a feeling that the palace seems familiar to her like she had been there before. Looking up on the terrace, she meets the gaze of the tyrannical ruler Montague wherein she experiences a kind of fear unlike any other, resulting in her running to the courtyard, finally stopping by the fountain. There, she regains some of her calm, only to be asked if she was alright by a person no other than Romeo Montague himself. Thus, their first meeting as Romeo and Juliet, which starts a very interesting romantic story.

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Magic Knight Rayearth

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Shidou Hikaru, Ryuuzaki Umi and Hououji Fuu are friends who go to the same school and will soon be parting ways for high school. Suddenly, a strange fairy, named Mokona, appears in front of them and they, apparently are the only ones who can see this strange creature. At the same time, strange monsters and wizards start to appear in the city of Tokyo. One of these strange beings is the wizard Clef, who will protect and try to guide the three girls in order for them to become the Magic Knights, awaken their Mashin, guardian spirits, and fight against the evil wizards from Cephiro, who are trying to invade the human world. Another being from the other world whom the girls will meet is the magic user Alcyone with her spirit beast, which is in the form of a cat, who can control the element of ice.

The farther into the magical world of Cephiro the magic knights venture into, the greater the danger and the responsibility resting upon their young shoulders. Will they be able to save the human world from being invaded and destroyed? Or will the fate of the human world be sealed with its destruction.

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