Since Fists and Lipsticks 2 is already half-way to ~fin, I think that this is the best time to start writing a brand new story. For sure I would be posting it in Fictionpress, but for Soompi Forums, I have yet to think about it. The setting would be in the United States this time with characters having English names instead of Japanese.
I'm still in the process of choosing the best title for it (I don't want the title to be similar to any movie or book currently existing). Last week, I've started constructing the skeleton of the plot and scribbling possible issues, conflicts, and scenes. I'm actually very excited about writing it.
It would be another mystery fic, but adding a supernatural twist this time. Nope, not a vampire fic but it would definitely be something different... and interesting.
For a sneak peak, the protagonist would be a female who one day discovers her 'unusual ability'. What is this unusual ability?
Well, that's a secret for now.
I wouldn't be posting in anytime soon, but after I finish around 25 to 30 chapters and after I outline the plot with satisfying details, I will be posting it . Target release would be May 2009.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
F&L Author Note for Chapter 37-40
This has been copy-pasted from Soompi Forums for the Fictionpress readers to view.
I actually promised a review reply for chapter 37-40. After reading the comments you've left and after giving it much thought, I think it would be best if I leave some of the questions unanswered for them to be unraveled soon in the plot. That way, I think I could maximize the suspense factor, hehe.
But I'd like to answer some questions you have that needed clarifications:
Who is Kaoru Hiro again?
Kaoru Hiro is Saori's older brother. He's the chief/boss of the Tokyo police investigating team. Recall him from Chapter 4: Good-For-Nothing
also in Chapter 17: Cookies
For emphasis' sake, I'd like to quote another important appearance of Kaoru Hiro that you might have forgotten.
From Chapter 18: Costumes
Ah, this is what I don't like from long update intervals, especially for a mystery story. I think it's my bad making Kaoru Hiro's appearance rather too subtle. But surely for the next chapters he'll be more active in the scene.
Why is the title of Spectra Boss/Grand Lord being passed around too much? It's rather confusing now who really is the boss of the rival gang?
For the mean time, I'll outline the given facts:
1) Yamazaki Daisuke is the Spectra Godfather/Big Boss.
2) But under him, there are also other 'bosses'. Hmm, think of a company. There's a CEO, then there are the presidents from different countries, then managers, then supervisors. Don't worry though, for I allotted a chapter to explain this gang hierarchy. As much as possible, I avoided discussing these 'gang rules' too prematurely in the story because it would drag the plot.
3) Having said that, think of Dmitri as the boss of the Spectra for Japan. It used to be Kosuke, but remember he got 'kicked out' because he's 'slacking off' during those romance chapters with Ayane, remember?
4) But those Spectra guys in Chapter 40 called Crosse the 'Grand Lord' instead of Dmitri
Well, for #4, we have to read on to find out what, why, and how it happened, hehe.
What are the three items Rei found sprawled on the floor when Crosse escaped with Ayane?
If you read Chapter 39 carefully, you'll find out what these three VERY IMPORTANT items were. Some people have figured it out correctly. Scan through the reviews.
Yes, that's it.
Big mess for the Silver Crescent?
And there's the other problem with the stolen data from the Spider Web.
Well, the bad stuff merely started.
Will Ayane really wake up like a zombie? With all her emotions erased, including her love for Kosuke?
Chapter 41 onwards would be one hell of a ride. There would be a lot of twists in the story so stay alert for clues. I advice re-reading some chapters where I've dropped these subtle but vital clues.
Regarding the question above, let's say... we've gotten enough of cliches -#-wink-#-
What would Chapter 41 and beyond be about?
To answer this question: if Chapter 21-30 is the so-called 'Ayane-Kosuke Romance Overload', then I'd say Chapter 41-50 is the 'Crosse Williams Overload'.
Ah, pat my head for spoiling you, Crosse fans.
Aside from this, prepare for a dose of twists and revelations. As I've said, it's about time for us to go deeper into the plot.
Expect some comebacks from old characters from F&L too. I know you've been missing Tomo, Akio, Hidemi, and Yuken too. Yes, they're coming in for some action, especially now that Kosuke needs them the most.
And with the common question to who Kaoru Saori is, we'll get to know more about her in the next chapters.
To the readers, I know I've said this a million times but really geez... thanks, hehe. The Soompi community is really... wow, I couldn't describe how nice and accommodating you guys have been, especially for a newcomer like me. I've only been here for merely a year, but the support you've been showering F&L is really EXPLOSIVE. Drives me to work harder and harder to meet your reading satisfaction.
Will update New Years Eve.
Thanks again and Seasons Greetings to all!
-The Author
P.S. Before I forget, thanks by the way to those who cast their votes for F&L in that story of the year contest here in Soompi. For a mere newcomer to be nominated alongside the pioneer authors here is already a big honor. Meia said that a great fraction of those who placed their votes are actually silent readers, so thanks if ever you read this.
I actually promised a review reply for chapter 37-40. After reading the comments you've left and after giving it much thought, I think it would be best if I leave some of the questions unanswered for them to be unraveled soon in the plot. That way, I think I could maximize the suspense factor, hehe.
But I'd like to answer some questions you have that needed clarifications:
Who is Kaoru Hiro again?
Kaoru Hiro is Saori's older brother. He's the chief/boss of the Tokyo police investigating team. Recall him from Chapter 4: Good-For-Nothing
The man slammed an ID on top of his desk, glaring at Saori with a disappointed expression. Pointing his finger towards the female investigator, the man said, “You squeezed yourself into a case that isn’t yours, made a counterfeit ID saying false information and rank, and presented such irresponsible, tentative, and unproven ‘kitchen fire’ theory for the media to feast on! Now tell me, Junior Newbie Kaoru Saori… TELL ME WHY I SHOULDN’T FIRE YOU?”
“But…”
“Why shouldn’t I fire you?!”
“You can’t fire me because I’m your baby sister, huhuhu…” Saori frowned, faking a sob resembling that of a little girl whose ice cream has accidentally spilled on the floor.
“AISSSSH!” the man said, thumping his skull onto his desk. As he lifted his head to face Kosuke once again, he heaved a sigh and said, “I apologize for my sister’s… foolishness. I’ll send for a new investigating team right away, Attorney Yamazaki.”
“And make sure you clean this mess with the media,” Kosuke said.
Then, his eyes fell upon Saori, whom he caught making faces while he was not looking. Saori immediately looked towards the other direction when she noticed that Kosuke was now glaring at her.
“Yes, yes, very well…” the man answered.
“Till we meet again then, Senior Investigator Kaoru Hiro-san…”
also in Chapter 17: Cookies
“ONII-CHANNNNN!!”
“AISHHH! Get off me!”
The pestered Senior Investigator Kaoru Hiro pushed back Saori, who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, flung herself onto his aching back, and clasped her arms tightly around his neck. For a moment, he felt as if he was trampled down by either an Amazon or a gigantic leech, her exasperating 'clinginess' aggravating his already-stressful state. Before him were piles of documents, most of them unsorted and misfiled. The three telephones on his desk have been ringing almost every thirty seconds and e-mails have been arriving non-stop since the time he arrived in his work place, and so he pulled out all networking cables going to and from his office. The cappuccino on his table brought earlier by his secretary has become cold and the cookies that came along with it have not been touched either.
Frowning, Saori released her older brother’s nearly-choked neck.
“Psh. Couldn’t you act a little bit sweeter to your little sister even for once? Huhuhu…”
“Sweeter?!” Hiro groaned, holding his strained back in pain. “And couldn’t you treat your older brother like a human being? Saori-chan, I’m not an elephant! My goodness… Aghhh… I think you broke my spine…”
“OH! Does it still hurt?!” she shrieked, attempting to reach for Hiro’s shoulder.
“DON’T TOUCH!”
“Okaaay! Fine!” Saori said, putting both her arms up.
For emphasis' sake, I'd like to quote another important appearance of Kaoru Hiro that you might have forgotten.
From Chapter 18: Costumes
Instead of listening to the report from one of his men on the other line, Kosuke snapped his mobile phone close and stared blankly at the ceiling of his bedroom, studded with glow-in-the-dark stars.
After a few seconds though, he picked up his phone and dialed a number.
Senior Inspector Kaoru speaking…
Can I help you, Attorney Yamazaki?
“Kaoru-san, I need you to find someone for me…”
Hiro rubbed his eyes as he pulled himself up to sit on his bed, “The person must be someone important, eh? It’s 1:30 in the morning…”
“Very important indeed,” Kosuke answered. “I need you to find a woman named ‘Lily Akiyama’. Acquire all information you can find…”
“Find her ASAP…”“…dead or alive.”
Ah, this is what I don't like from long update intervals, especially for a mystery story. I think it's my bad making Kaoru Hiro's appearance rather too subtle. But surely for the next chapters he'll be more active in the scene.
Why is the title of Spectra Boss/Grand Lord being passed around too much? It's rather confusing now who really is the boss of the rival gang?
For the mean time, I'll outline the given facts:
1) Yamazaki Daisuke is the Spectra Godfather/Big Boss.
2) But under him, there are also other 'bosses'. Hmm, think of a company. There's a CEO, then there are the presidents from different countries, then managers, then supervisors. Don't worry though, for I allotted a chapter to explain this gang hierarchy. As much as possible, I avoided discussing these 'gang rules' too prematurely in the story because it would drag the plot.
3) Having said that, think of Dmitri as the boss of the Spectra for Japan. It used to be Kosuke, but remember he got 'kicked out' because he's 'slacking off' during those romance chapters with Ayane, remember?
4) But those Spectra guys in Chapter 40 called Crosse the 'Grand Lord' instead of Dmitri
Well, for #4, we have to read on to find out what, why, and how it happened, hehe.
What are the three items Rei found sprawled on the floor when Crosse escaped with Ayane?
If you read Chapter 39 carefully, you'll find out what these three VERY IMPORTANT items were. Some people have figured it out correctly. Scan through the reviews.
Yes, that's it.
Big mess for the Silver Crescent?
And there's the other problem with the stolen data from the Spider Web.
Well, the bad stuff merely started.
Will Ayane really wake up like a zombie? With all her emotions erased, including her love for Kosuke?
Chapter 41 onwards would be one hell of a ride. There would be a lot of twists in the story so stay alert for clues. I advice re-reading some chapters where I've dropped these subtle but vital clues.
Regarding the question above, let's say... we've gotten enough of cliches -#-wink-#-
What would Chapter 41 and beyond be about?
To answer this question: if Chapter 21-30 is the so-called 'Ayane-Kosuke Romance Overload', then I'd say Chapter 41-50 is the 'Crosse Williams Overload'.
Ah, pat my head for spoiling you, Crosse fans.
Aside from this, prepare for a dose of twists and revelations. As I've said, it's about time for us to go deeper into the plot.
Expect some comebacks from old characters from F&L too. I know you've been missing Tomo, Akio, Hidemi, and Yuken too. Yes, they're coming in for some action, especially now that Kosuke needs them the most.
And with the common question to who Kaoru Saori is, we'll get to know more about her in the next chapters.
To the readers, I know I've said this a million times but really geez... thanks, hehe. The Soompi community is really... wow, I couldn't describe how nice and accommodating you guys have been, especially for a newcomer like me. I've only been here for merely a year, but the support you've been showering F&L is really EXPLOSIVE. Drives me to work harder and harder to meet your reading satisfaction.
Will update New Years Eve.
Thanks again and Seasons Greetings to all!
-The Author
P.S. Before I forget, thanks by the way to those who cast their votes for F&L in that story of the year contest here in Soompi. For a mere newcomer to be nominated alongside the pioneer authors here is already a big honor. Meia said that a great fraction of those who placed their votes are actually silent readers, so thanks if ever you read this.
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