F&L Chapter 32: Second Night Up in FP and Soompi

Chapter 32 in Fictionpress

Chapter 32 in Soompi

A moderately long chapter (8 pages in MSWord). Spectra gang leader known only by the name of 'Stream' enters the story and threatens Crosse and Aya. What is his role in the story? What is the 'secret' he is pertaining to? Well, you have to buckle your seatbelts. We're just about to ride towards there *wink*.

And yeah, another Aya-Kosuke scene. This is because the bond between them should be maximized as much as possible now that the story is inclining. To Yuken-Shizuki fans, you'll not be disappointed in the next chapters. I know that there has been some Aya-Kosuke overload, but you'll find out that these scenes are critical (even the perverted scenes? Hell yeah! Haha. Kidding... But hey, I'm keeping it in a modest level, am I not? ^_^)

Thanks again to the readers - for the reviews, emails, crits, and simple hellos. You guys know how much I love those things haha.

Meia, I miss you badly :( REaLLY Badly... :(

F&L Chapter 31: Race and Chase Up in FP and Soompi

Chapter 31 in Fictionpress

Chapter 31 in Soompi

Ah... The effect of a rainy-day boredom - - instant update (and missing Meia a lot :( ) I'm still here in Manila and the Christmas weather here is gloomy... While Meia's having some icy holiday at Florida :(

About 31: Well, like I promised, another Kosuke-Aya moment here with a bulk of action going on as things get a little more serious from here on. It was kinda long (10 pages on MS Word) and now the story is going to its inclining phase.

Actually, I'm writing the next chapter right now so who knows... another instant update? Lucky readers ^____^

F&L Chapter 30: Speed for Need Up in FP and Soompi

Chapter 29 in Soompi - CLICK HERE
(Uploaded by me)

Chapter 30 in Fictionpress.com - CLICK HERE
Chapter 30 in Soompi - CLICK HERE

It kinda slipped out of my mind to update my blog after my surprise 2-chapter update. Actually, I was planning to make the two chapters (29 & 30) fit in one chapter, but when hit 15 pages in MSWord, I decided to break them up.

Well, in chapter 30 there have been some important revelations - the real money thief (I bet you never saw that one coming) and the reason behind the title of this fic as 'Fists and Lipsticks' ^_^.

The next chapter would be action-packed (as implied in #30). Actually, from here on things will get a little serious and a little broader (again, as I've said in the previous A/Ns I've placed here on my writing blog). But for 31, expect again another Kosuke-Aya moment *grins*. Just hold on to that seat coz you might topple over as you read Chapter 31 *grins again*.

Thank you again to the readers, both in FP and Soompi:

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To the many others whom I already credited, for e-mails and reviews and words of encouragements through PMs. You guys know who you are, thank you really!

F&L Chapter 29: Money Thief Up in FP

For some reason, Meia couldn't access Soompi forums. I'll try uploading this to Soompi myself later.

http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2191842/30/

Not so much happened here, but we have ruled out one of the suspects regarding the lost orphanage fund.

The next chapter will be the interesting one. Originally, I was planning to already include it in this one. However, it would take 15 pages so I opted to break it to separate chapters.

I'm currently here in Manila spending the seasons with my family.

Merry Christmas everyone!

F&L Chapter 28: Surprises, Surprises, Surprises now up in FP and Soompi

A moderately long chapter, this one - 8 pages in MS word.

Click here to read in Fictionpress.com

Click here to read in Soompi Forums

I was so not-in-the-mood to write the descriptions as detailed as possible, hence the short sentences. I compromised by putting several 'first-person POVs' to wrap up mood. Another KosukexAya moment in this chapter to take the relationship even further, since this 'pairing' will be highly significant in the latter chapters.

No one guessed the bike exhibit huh? Told ya, it'll be the last thing on your mind.

From now on, the story will revert from romance to action/mystery (although of course I'll still be placing 'kawaii' scenes). However, the plot would be more concentrated this time on unlocking some secrets that are still unrevealed (Aya's identity? Who is Crosse? Miyazawa Gang? Spectra Gang? Why were Keiko, Aya, and Crosse in the hospital when Yuken came? Why is Aya's dad in jail? Daisuke Yamazaki?... and a lot more).

Hope you'll still be around to see them unfold through reading my work by then. Thank you everyone ~hiro

F&L Chapter 27: Gangster Date *Up in FP and Soompi

A quick one, but long!

Fictionpress link

Soompi link

For some altered original plot line again - Originally, I was actually planning to have those "cheesy stuff" in this chap - AyaxKosuke dance under the spotlight with melodic music, candlelit dinner, etc... Then Crosse will come in to ruin it blah blah blah... But I wanted a diversion from what is cliche and came up with a new (and hilarious) plot. I'm quite happy that it turned out right. And the scenes are connecting well with each other to this part so yeah, I'm really happy of where FP's coming at.

There's a big cliffhanger on the end - you'll never guess what the surprise is, believe me (Only I know - not even Meia knows hahaha...)

F&L Chapter 26: Walking Emergency Kit *Up in FP and Soompi

For the FP link : http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2191842/27/

For the Soompi link: http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=176416&view=findpost&p=7834498

This chapter is a long one - 11 pages in MS Word. Originally, I was planning to make this chapter a direct narration of the Kosuke-Aya bidding scene; however, in the process I just thought of adding little Yuken-Shizuki and Tomo-Makiko scenes to make things more interesting.

Due to predictability also, I originally thought of NOT making Kosuke go to the ball. I was thinking of a 'gangster' attack prior to the ball so Aya herself couldn't come. However, it may disappoint some readers and I'm afraid that I might have a writer's block after coming up with such a complicated scene too early in the story. Those kind of things would come later.

Another thing about the Tomo-Makiko exit in this chapter. Actually, that interval has some significance in the next chapter. You'd know the reason why Tomo pulled Makiko out of the ball temporarily (although after me saying this, you could have gotten the idea).

I anticipate that probably on Chapters 30+, the plot will eventually turn from romantic to a little action-packed, considering that the main important characters has been built up and presented already. The Spectra gang and Miyazawa gang will now have a more active part and some Yamazaki Daisuke issues and political setups will be detailed. So yeah, the first 20+ chapters were typically a vast bulk of introduction.

F&L may sound a little cliche for the moment, but a lot of things are bound to be revealed in the upcoming chapters. I just hope I grab the time to finish them. Actually, my midway target is by the end of the year. I'm targeting until about chapter 32 to be finished within 2007.

To all the readers, both in Fictionpress and Soompi, I am very much thankful of the support I am getting. Thanks for the emails, PMs, messages that never failed to make me strive harder in making this story better and better. God bless! ~hiro

F&L Chapter 25: Interlude *Up in FP and Soompi

Yeah, it's a pretty boring chapter from the previous 'intense' ones - hence the title 'INTERLUDE'.

But this chapter is essential to interlink important elements in the story, especially the hospital scene, which would be relevant in the latter parts of the story.

Here's the FP link:
http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2191842/26/

Here's the Soompi link:
http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=176416&view=findpost&p=7765528

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my works. You guys know who you are.

Live Action Version Poster of Fists and Lipsticks

There was this trend in Soompi Forums of making "pseudo-posters" of fanfics. Meia came up with this crazy idea (which turned out amazingly cool, though) to come up with a Live-Action Version of Fists and Lipsticks.

Akanishi Jin as Yamazaki Kosuke
Ito Yuna as Miyazawa Aya
Ikuta Toma as Sato Yuken
Takizawa Hideaki as Yamada Hidemi
Miyavi as Tomohiko Kagure
Teppei Koike as Suzuki Akio
Ueto Aya as Kimura Ruri
and
Kim Jae Joong as Crosse Williams

Pretty cool huh? But honestly, I don't have any idea who those actors and actresses are. Ikuta Toma, though - I think I've seen him in the Hana Kimi jdrama. He's that guy named Nakatsu - Meia told me ^_^

F&L Chapter 24: The Star That Shines UP in FP and Soompi

A quick update, yes... Because originally, this part should be part of the previous chapter. However, I don't think a 16-page single chap is a good idea so I kinda decided to break it into two.

http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2191842/25/

http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=176416&view=findpost&p=7700987

This chapter is one of the highlights of the story. I particularly enjoyed writing this one. Funnily, during the previous chap people were anticipating that they would actually do 'it'. But yeah, I'm sticking to the T-rating ^_^. Keiko to the rescue, that is...

This is the chapter where Kosuke finally realizes something --- watch out for it!

F&L Chapter 23: First Night UP in FP and Soompi

Here's the link to Fictionpress.com

http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2191842/24/

And the link to Soompi Forums:

http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=176416


This chapter took me almost a week to make and edit. You'll know why once you finish reading it. Haha.

Its just that I kinda find it hard to put details in 'love scenes'. Well, it isn't exactly the 'all-out' type of love scene, but somehow I'd like to present it in such a way that it is 'romantically sweet', not 'romantically perverted', if you know what I mean.

Well, hope you like it! Thanks to the reviews: from FP, Soompi, Multiply, or e-mails. You guys know who you are.

F&L Chapter 22: Hidden Eyes now Up in FP

Here's the link - -

http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2191842/23/

This chapter features Keiko, Aya's mother. We get to learn more about Aya and her mom, although this chapter isn't as lengthy as the previous chapters.

The next chapter's going to be very interesting *Wink*

Fists and Lipsticks Posted in Soompi Forums

My girlfriend, Meia, posted my fic 'Fists and Lipsticks' in Soompi Forums.


Here's the link

http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=176416&view=findpost&p=7580186




She's been so addicted to Korean dramas lately and came across this website with loads of pictures of celebrities. Now, she spends more time looking at the pictures of her celebrity crushes than our own pictures :( So to make up for it, she offered to post my fiction there. I think it wasn't a bad idea at all.

Thanks for the Reviews

I'd like to thank the following people from Fictionpress for dropping by my fic and giving their opinions. Thanks guys for giving me the motivation to write and learn.

FXRG
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I'm going to make the next chapters a lot better, thanks to your kind words, motivations, and PMs/e-mails

F&L Chapter 21: Little Discipline

Chapter 21 of Fists and Lipsticks is now up in Fictionpress

http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2191842/22/

I made some revision to the plot sequence. Instead of having the 'School Ball Scene' first, I opted to place the 'Tutorial Scene' ahead. You'll know why as you read *wink*.

And also, I wrote a song (with Meia's help - I'm not really good in poetry)... which is still pending for Japanese translation c/o my classmate in BU.


Also, I received an apology e-mail from MediaMiner.org regarding the deletion of my Fiction art in their website. Here's the content:

I am very pleased to be wrong, this is the first time I have deleted art and found myself in error. Thank you for sending me the link and I apoligize for having removed your art.

I do ask that when you (which I hope you do) repost your work you could please call it cover art since banners/avatars are not allowed on the site.

Again I am sorry that you had to supply proof, but I am gald you did.

Sincerely,

Fanilia

Administrator

Mediaminer.org


Well, I'm relieved that at least clarifications were made.

F&L Chapter 21: Unbeatable! now Up in FP

This chapter is quite long (12 pages long in MS Word), but I could say that this chapter is one of my favorites so far. It does not only show how GOOD Aya is but depicts how "shocked" Kosuke is with each scene. I describe this chap as clever and hilarious.

http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2191842/21/

It will also lead to the next chapter - which you should watch out for -- The School Ball *wink wink*. I'll do my best to make it a blast... and you'll be shocked ^_^

~hiro

Zero Dragon Episode 2 Chapter 7 Uploaded

Yes, I've uploaded a newly revised chapter of Zero Dragon

Here it is - - http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1027750/16/

I was kinda having this 'editing' mood all of a sudden, and I thought of editing an unedited chapter of Zero Dragon. Really, it is literally screaming for edits. Lots of grammar errors I've spotted - ah, high school days of writing that bulk... Just now when I get the time to make the necessary revisions.

Aside from editing ZD, I also edited Chapter 7 and 10 of Fists and Lipsticks. I spotted quite a number of grammar mistakes. In addition, I also edited the Crosse-Aya conversation that night and removed the 'You even changed your name' party, since I thought of something more interesting. I also added the info pertaining to Kosuke's dad being one of the chosen by the Diet to become the next prime minister. In the previous installment, it mentioned merely 'as a chief justice'. Also, I spotted a line by Tomo calling Kosuke as 'Kosuke' when it should have been 'Yamazaki-kun', since I've mentioned that Kosuke is called by his first name only by Yuken (and Fuuko... and yes, later by Aya).

Well, enjoy!

F&L Chapter 19: The Highest Bidder - now UP!

http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2191842/20/

It's a short chapter (only 5 pages in MSWord)...
This one I made in the plane from Manila back to the US.

And yeah, this chapter doesn't have too much of the
much anticipated Aya-Kosuke; however, Crosse enters the
story and faces off with Kosuke for the first time, although
indirectly...

I'll stop here, or I'll end up telling the whole story.



Hope you like it!

Fists and Lipsticks Banner - Banned in MediaMiner.org?!?!

Here's the e-mail I received:

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Dear hiro-0911,
Your artwork 'Fists and Lipsticks Official Banner'
was removed by MM.org administration staff due to:
Unless you actually drew the pictures in your image
you can Not post it here.  This is for art which you
created not someone else's art you took and edited.
Do not repost this unless you can verify you drew
the figures in it.

Please avoid violating MM.org Gallery Guidelines,
repeated violations may lead to your account
being disabled.

Regards,
MM.org Managment

P.S. Please do not reply to this message

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Well, all I can say is THANK YOU! They
actually thought that I stole it
somewhere, so they must think the art rocks!


Lol...


I already sent a mail, explaining to them
that I really drew and
CG'ed those drawings myself.

F&L Chapter 18: Hidemi's Pursuit Now UP!

I always hope that things would remain as smooth flowing as now. Day after day updates - man, it can't get any better!

Chapter 18 of Fists and Lipsticks now up! - - http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2191842/19/

From the 'cheezy' scenes, the story leaps back to some action. I'm pushing the plot an inch further with this particular chapter.

I'm still here in the beach, but we're leaving this afternoon. Ahhh, the wind feels great here and the people are really friendly. Earlier, we had some yummy BBQs, calamares (breaded squid), and adobo (Filipino pork cooked in soysauce, yumm). We rented a jet ski and went island hopping. And the girls... man! (Oops, I hope Meia doesn't read this haha...). Yeah, Meia's the only one missing here. Otherwise, it would be the perfect vacation!

In case you haven't seen it yet, I've placed above the CG of Aya. Pretty eh?! I drew that ! I drew that! Hahaha...

F&L Chapter 17: Kosuke's Secret Revealed! Now up

How I love beach vacations...

I'm currently in an island in the Oriental Mindoro, Philippines called Puerto Galera. It's beautiful here. Actually, I made this chapter by the seaside (while occasionally disturbed by pearl vendors every now and then lol...)

Here's another chapter of F&L - http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2191842/18/

I enjoyed writing this installment too. And yeah, because of Akio's big mouth, alas Kosuke's secret is revealed to the whole school *grins*

Enjoy!

F&L Chapter 16: I am the Competition Now Up!

Another fast update ^_^

http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2191842/17/

Well, from the all-Kosuke-Aya scenes, the other characters would be playing more roles now. Shizuki and Makiko's back on the story as well as the Yamazaki gang. Ruri will also come in the story (remember Aya's blue-haired female gang colleague?).

Nothing very notable in this chap as far as the story line is concerned (as compared to the previous chapters, which are typically one of the highlights of the story). Watch out for the next chapter, however. It would be kind of... amusing ^_^

Chapter 15: The Love Charm, The Kiss, Him, and Her

I just happened to watch The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe in DVD... Maybe that's why my title kinda sounds like it (haha...)

Well, that was a short interval from the previous update. I guess because the ideas are coming and coming. More shoujo-ness in the particular chapter. Don't miss it:

http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2191842/16/


It was fun writing this chapter (and Meia was like 'oh my god Hiro-kun, I loved it!'). I particularly placed stresses on 'awkward intervals'. You'll see another side of Kosuke and Aya - nothing of the harsh, I'm-ready-for-battle kind of aura. This is the chapter where you see them blush like typical high-schoolers in-love (nothing like a gangster at all) and seemingly unsure of what to do next for every surge of 'doki-doki's.

The original plan was to lock them in the staircase, but I realized that it is too cliche. The world has gotten enough Hana Yori Dango-like scenes. So I came up with another idea, hence the necklace scene... I dunno if it has been done before (please message me if you know of one movie / anime / book where a similar scene happened) but I SWEAR I thought of the idea myself.

I may be uploading new chapters more often since, as I have said, the ideas are currently smoothly flowing in my brain (good thing for me!). The story hasn't gotten much plot to this point, and it seems as if the whole 15 chapters were all Aya-introductions. But now, things would revolve around the characters. In fact, in the next chapter it would be Hidemi who's going to be in the spotlight (and a FEMALE character... *grins* Watch out for it.)

I said before that Fists and Lipsticks may be patterned to a movie's length. But I guess the story wouldn't fit in a 2 and a half hour film. So perhaps yeah, this one's a series already. Although, the story is still much much shorter than Zero Dragon.

Ah... Zero Dragon... When can I ever find time to re-edit you *sweatdrop*. Currently, ZD is also in the 15th installment. However, I pulled it out from FP for editing (so you may have noticed that I have more than 200 reviews, a number of them reviewing for chapter numbers that do not actually exist - - - that's because I pulled the latter chapters out for revisions).

I'm coming to Manila tomorrow. My lil' brother (not really little, he's 16 already) e-mailed me, inviting me to go with them to Puerto Galera, a beach spot in the Philippines. Apparently, they're having their November break. So yeah, since I think it would be nice to go for some tropical heat, I'm flying back to Manila and get some sun.

My Oakley shades, my handy-dandy $20 beach shorts, yellow Havainnas, and the vanity lotion... Pack pack pack... Galera, here I come!

Oh, I'm bringing my laptop too. It might be good writing stories at beachside.

Official Website for Fists and Lipsticks NOW AVAILABLE

Yep, yep, yep! It's up. Way too early for a 3-day initial target.

Here's the website: http://fistsandlipsticks.multiply.com

Although I've finished only CGs of Aya and Kosuke (I've been up all day, sheeez...), I'm happy to finally have it running at last. I chose Multiply.com (as opposed to the Angelfire Zero Dragon site, which is too difficult to access nowadays) since the overall format of the site allows easy browsing and easy updates. No html required, so it really is easy to use not only for me but also for those who would come and visit.

Aya's CG is omgwtf it turned out perfectly! Just like how I wanted her to look like. Pink lips (but does not look like make-up), doll-like features, blonde hair, and intimidating and mysterious blue eyes. I always wanted her to be someone that you can easily recognize in the middle of a crowd - striking features - a look that you would never expect belongs to a female gangster.

Kosuke's CG on the other hand... Ugh... I've tried correcting his eyes for gazillion times but there's really something wrong with it... It's either too big, or one is bigger than the other, or it's not aligned... I really don't know what's wrong with it. I actually wasted 9 or 10 pieces of drawing paper to come up with a what-my-girlfriend-Meia-refers-to-as 'bishie' looking guy (oh Meia, I'm sorry, I think I murdered Kosuke's face *sweatdrop*). But when cover half of his face, he looks fine... then cover the other half, he still looks fine... but totally remove the cover... WTF! Warped!

Aside from the CGs, I came up with this idea to put some kind of anime/manga simulation, which turned out really, really good (at least for me). It kinda looks like a real fan-subbed anime and a translated manga hahaha... Serious! See them in the website if you don't believe me and see for yourself! Hahaha...

Well, I'm thinking of a good melody for an opening and ending theme MP3... And also I'm planning to draw either Yuken or Crosse next. I just hope they'll turn out just fine. Lots and lots of work to do! Great that I have a lot of free time recently! Works for me, hahaha...

Fists and Lipsticks Website - *Coming Soon*

Due to insistent public demand and e-mails I've been receiving, I decided to draft out a website for Fists and Lipsticks. This would include character CGs, character profiles, and perhaps some mp3s for theme songs just like what I did for Zero Dragon. For easier formatting, I'm looking at Multiply.com to possibly host it since it contains a blog, music bank, video bank, a guestbook, and an organized photo album all in one. No html formatting needed. But I have yet to check their rules whether Anime is allowed in their website or not.

Character design is my main concern right now. I haven't drawn for a while, so it may take several revisions. But I promise to come up with the best portrait, especially of Aya (she must look extremely pretty - that's a challenge for me... *come on, hiro-hands, you can do it!*). Aya's lips is another difficult feature... And Meia keeps on insisting that Kosuke and Crosse MUST and MUST MUST MUST look totally hot... (*sweatdrops*)... So I said "fine, fine, I'll make them look 'hot'... Well, let's just see. I hope they turn out okay.

F&L - Chapter Fourteen: Warmth Uploaded in FP

At last - an October update (although its long overdue...)

It's a 10 page update, the bulk of it revolving around the Kosuke-Aya rooftop scene. You wouldn't want to miss out this one, would you? *wink*

Here's the link - -
http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2191842/15/

Hope you like it! And leave your reviews in the FP website, here, or in my e-mail ...

~hiro

F&L Chapter 13 - Conspiracy? uploaded

It's a very short one, and not too much plot... But there's something in this episode that will play a huge part in the next chapter *wink wink*.

I placed a Yuken-Kosuke scene again. I believe that doing more scenes like this will emphasize their friendship more. They should appear to be the "close ones" in the gang of 5.

I'm excited for the next chapter. Actually, the rooftop scene was supposed to be Chapter 12 as mentioned in my previous post, but I just thought that it was better this way... Otherwise, things may seem too fast and less anticipative.

Here's the link: http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2191842/14/

Hope you like it! ~hiro

Fists and Lipsticks Chapter 12 is up

I'm pretty surprised that I was able to update F&L in such a short span. Perhaps I was motivated by some reviews, e-mails, and IMs I received. Thanks guys, you know who you are ^_^.

Here's the link -- http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2191842/13/

I feel good that the ideas for F&L are flowing smoothly and the plot currently have no holes as far as the posted chapters are concerned. Actually, chapter 1 - 12 , as you may have noticed, are mostly introductions of Aya (her attitude, her gang, her family, even her house and hobbies were introduced). However, you will also notice that even though it took 12 chapters to do this, Aya still remains to be a mysterious person.

However, from Chapter 13 onwards, the real plot begins. Expect some really unexpected twists and scenes as the story progresses. Hope you will still be there to see them unfold.

Fists and Lipsticks posted in Animeforum.com

My Angel Meia had this promotional idea (as she calls it) for my fic called 'Fists and Lipsticks'. After she bugged me in our 30-minute trip from the movie house to my condo, I gave her the permission to post the fic in a forum. Here's the link.

http://www.animeforum.com/showthread.php?t=63405

I haven't really tried posting my fictions in a forum other than Fictionpress (FP isn't even a forum *-sweatdrops-*). But come to think of it, it wouldn't hurt sharing it although it is much more prone to plagiarism and things like that... Hope it wouldn't happen (Man! I'd kill the person who steals my work!)

I received a long-distance phonecall from my mom in Manila a while ago. Guess what, my dog Red XIII had some neighbor's Golden Retriever pregnant! Talk about h*r*y, haha... Now, Meia's asking me for a puppy! Pretty early heh heh...

New F&L Chapter Uploaded

Fists and Lipsticks Chapter 11's up at last ! It's called Behold! The Miyazawa Gang!

Aside from introducing the infamous Miyazawa gang, I've added a Yuken-Shizuki scene as well. I'm glad it turned out quite nice. It took me four hours to complete it, and another 30-minute pre-uploading revision.

Meia dropped by my place today and helped me revise this chapter. Actually, it was her idea to put the Yuken-Shizuki scenes in this chapter, when I initially planned to write it after the Kosuke-Aya rooftop challenge (yup, you gotta watch out for that in chapter 12! especially shoujo fans *wink wink*). She has all the 'kawaii' ideas in her head and she pushes me to write them at once! So sorry for ZD readers if it is taking me so long to revise the chapters that I pulled out. I'm typically enjoying F&L recently.

Here's the link for Fists and Lipsticks =
http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2191842/1/

Enjoy!

Fists and Lipsticks undergoes revisions

Yup, in fact several things have been changed. One major revision is that I changed the orders of names from Western to Japanese (eg. Kosuke Yamazaki to Yamazaki Kosuke, Aya Miyazawa to Miyazawa Aya). Honorifics (-san,-kun,-chan... etc) has been added to the speaking lines. Another change is Yamazaki Daisuke's (Kosuke's father) profession from chief of police to a big-time supreme court judge since it would pose as a significant connection between Aya and Kosuke.

A major grammar wrap-up was done, especially the 'jumping tenses'. Now I can guarantee that they're 90% corrected, in case I've left out some 10% (so please give me feedback in case you spot some of those mistakes. The reviews will truly help!).

Aside from Fists and Lipsticks, revisions for Zero Dragon is currently ongoing. In fact, I'm editing the final chapters of Episode 2, correcting a LOT of grammar errors (yep, the jumping tenses again). I'm proud to say I'm learning a lot from editing my fictions. In the next chapters that would be uploaded, perhaps it would lessen the risk of committing the same mistakes.

My air conditioning unit is broken and it's freaking hot here... I guess it would be nice to get some lemonade downstairs!

ZD reuploaded to FP

After tons and tons of revisions, Zero Dragon's finally back!

I've got to thanks my lil'angel Meia for helping me edit this one. Lots of changes have been made, including some conversation lines, plot lines, and names.

Episodes were also broken down into chapters to better facilitate incoming reviews. All though the whole bunch has not been uploaded yet since I'm revising and revising them to improve them immensely, expect them to be up in two to three weeks.

Here it is - - -

http://www.fictionpress.com/read.php?storyid=1027750

or

http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1027750/1/

I'm back in the Philippines after having graduated (At last! Wooot wooot!) in BU. I'm enjoying some real sun here (37 degrees is normal here, it's like the whole place's a sauna!). But I'll be going back to Boston in two months. I'm here to pay my mom a little visit. Her cafe's hitting the malls here well, and she seems to be pretty much enjoying it.

New new. . . .

I recently transferred to my new condo and finally I got a real stable hi-speed internet connection! I got the 15th floor and I'm pretty satisfied with the view on my window.

I've made a 3-page update in my fiction Fists and Lipsticks. Well, after strenuous school works, school papers, and school projects (schoooooool... *sigh*), I've finally managed to hook myself once again to leisurely stuff like writing and making progress in Final Fantasy XII, which is pretty cool by the way. The battle system's quite complicated being the 'real time' it is (camera angles made me occasionally dizzy), but little by little I got the hang of it. Well, enough of Final Fantasy...

I decided to make progress on Fists and Lipsticks and finish it as soon as possible, but avoiding 'rushed' scenes. Updates would be simpler as each chapter is to be limited to 3 to 8 pages (at the most). I'm enjoying shorter chapters, really. They at the same time provide the readers a more convenient way of giving constructive reviews. I'm planning to break down Zero Dragon as well, but it would still take serious editing (still pending *another sigh*), and really, I'm not in the mood to make those editings yet. Hey, I'm having fun with F&L lately. Ideas are storming continuously into my mind and I'm just too excited to put them into words!

I'll post another entry on my next update. ^_^