The Olympic season has finally come to an end, hehe.
I brought Meia to the airport an hour ago. Geez, talk about a massive crowd. I've never seen the airport as crowded as that. But everyone, you have to see the Chinese Airport. Gotta be one of the best airports around the globe.
Anyway, regarding Chapter 18 - tons of revelations up for grabs for Kosuke, although most of these have been exposed already in F&L 1; however, I revealed something here in this chap - another 'branch of the family tree'. Yep, they're siblings...
It has been revealed here also what Ayane and Lin have been practicing for... and for the next chaps - I bet romance fans would love the next bunch of chapters, hehe. I've done angst, action, drama, and bits of comedy for the earlier chapters. So, time for some thrilling romance, I guess (Don't tell me I didn't warn you) ... The next chapters (after Sessions Part 4) would be something that Ayane-Kosuke fans would enjoy.
And holy crap, my internet is like doomed in deep sh*t. Yahoo takes around a minute to download. You can imagine how long it takes for Hotmail / Fictionpress / Soompi to open. Maybe those massive fireworks zoomed to some communication wire or something...
Oh, thanks for dropping by... and thanks for reading F&L.
-hiro
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Chapter 17: Cookies & New Chapter 3-5 for F&L 1 uploaded
Yes, the chapter is entitled 'Cookies' because I'm eating cookies right now. The original title was supposed to be 'Revelation' but I thought that it was too big of a word for the chapter, so yeah, cookies, that is...
And another yes, this is another transition chapter, but if you would notice, I dropped quite a number of clues in this chapter. Clues to what? Well, look closely, hehe.
Kosuke gets to hear a big shock in this chapter too. What is the reason behind Yamazaki Nami's involvement? That would be revealed in the latter chapters when Ayane talks about the contents of the Silver Disk in the next Sessions chapters, specifically the account written on Yoshida Akira's diary.
Chapter 3 - 5 of Fists and Lipsticks 1 has been re-written. It was a hard work, really... Revising stuff that was too long and horrendous upon second read... I remedied the chapters into better ones, but it would be perfect still. More revisions needed!
Cheers and enjoy!
-hiro
And another yes, this is another transition chapter, but if you would notice, I dropped quite a number of clues in this chapter. Clues to what? Well, look closely, hehe.
Kosuke gets to hear a big shock in this chapter too. What is the reason behind Yamazaki Nami's involvement? That would be revealed in the latter chapters when Ayane talks about the contents of the Silver Disk in the next Sessions chapters, specifically the account written on Yoshida Akira's diary.
Chapter 3 - 5 of Fists and Lipsticks 1 has been re-written. It was a hard work, really... Revising stuff that was too long and horrendous upon second read... I remedied the chapters into better ones, but it would be perfect still. More revisions needed!
Cheers and enjoy!
-hiro
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Prologue for Fists and Lipsticks Book 1 Uploaded
As I've said, I'm currently doing massive revisions in Fists and Lipsticks Book 1, specifically Chapter 1-30 (which, upon re-reading it... I found abhorrently horrendous...)
I also added a prologue. Feel free to check it out both in Fictionpress and Soompi.
I've also uploaded the 'new' Chapter 1, but still I'm not fully satisfied with it. Maybe it WILL undergo another round of revisions. I don't know... The whole thing just does NOT sound right for me.
Also, I'm pulling out the .DOC version from Soompi temporarily until further notice. It has something to do with the massive revisions, so yeah, the next DOC version I'd upload would be the COMPLETE one. My target is within the next two weeks. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
I also added a prologue. Feel free to check it out both in Fictionpress and Soompi.
I've also uploaded the 'new' Chapter 1, but still I'm not fully satisfied with it. Maybe it WILL undergo another round of revisions. I don't know... The whole thing just does NOT sound right for me.
Also, I'm pulling out the .DOC version from Soompi temporarily until further notice. It has something to do with the massive revisions, so yeah, the next DOC version I'd upload would be the COMPLETE one. My target is within the next two weeks. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Chapter 16: Loyalty
For me, honestly, this was supposed to be a boring transition chapter. To avoid such utterly horrendous and boring transition chapter, I added up some Yoon bits into it to make it rather amusing at some point.
Nothing much to say, except that I thank you for reading F&L and for your continuous support ^_^. Sorry if I give poorly-written author replies compared to other writers in Fictionpress and Soompi. It's just that after reading your comments, I end up grinning like a hyena, and then I would totally go blank, speechless... -_-
Meia was telling me - "Hiro, you should give author replies to each one! If I were your reader, I would love to see you responding to my posts and will continue reading your work!"
I need an anti-hyena-grin pill. Someone give me a anti-hyena-grin pill!
Anyway, regarding F&L1 by the way, I am re-writing Chapter 1-30 of Book 1 of Fists and Lipsticks. This is to make the first part of the fic more captivating to read, less on the 'anime-ish' side and a little more to a type that is acceptable in 'book standards', if you know what I mean. After rereading the first few chapters, I really wasn't satisfied. It felt like reading a monotonous comic book... I dunno, all of a sudden I am not satisfied with it. I got bored reading my own work, hehe... So I'm doing a massive revision, yeah... The plot will be the same still, same with the events, but some speaking lines and the descriptions may be changed a little. I'm still thinking whether to pull out or to leave the Onion Emoticons on, or maybe lessen them a bit... But after writing Chapter 16, I think it's more hilarious letting them stay at some point... I have to think about that.
Anyway, thanks again for reading F&L...
-hiro
Nothing much to say, except that I thank you for reading F&L and for your continuous support ^_^. Sorry if I give poorly-written author replies compared to other writers in Fictionpress and Soompi. It's just that after reading your comments, I end up grinning like a hyena, and then I would totally go blank, speechless... -_-
Meia was telling me - "Hiro, you should give author replies to each one! If I were your reader, I would love to see you responding to my posts and will continue reading your work!"
I need an anti-hyena-grin pill. Someone give me a anti-hyena-grin pill!
Anyway, regarding F&L1 by the way, I am re-writing Chapter 1-30 of Book 1 of Fists and Lipsticks. This is to make the first part of the fic more captivating to read, less on the 'anime-ish' side and a little more to a type that is acceptable in 'book standards', if you know what I mean. After rereading the first few chapters, I really wasn't satisfied. It felt like reading a monotonous comic book... I dunno, all of a sudden I am not satisfied with it. I got bored reading my own work, hehe... So I'm doing a massive revision, yeah... The plot will be the same still, same with the events, but some speaking lines and the descriptions may be changed a little. I'm still thinking whether to pull out or to leave the Onion Emoticons on, or maybe lessen them a bit... But after writing Chapter 16, I think it's more hilarious letting them stay at some point... I have to think about that.
Anyway, thanks again for reading F&L...
-hiro
Friday, August 08, 2008
F&L Chapter 15 - Sessions
A chapter spanning 3000+ words...
And yes, the 'love-web' is now complete.
I told you...
You wouldn't be able to guess it was HIM, hehe.
So yeah, things would be rather twisted from this point on... really twisted, but I'll do my best to make sense out of everything.
The question is why Yuken? Well... you have to read on. The other question is how Yuken was able to 'make it out' of the Lethal Lily amnesic effect that time Yoon attacked him? Well... I can't reveal that yet either.
And I decided to show the 'serious, gangster-ish' side of the goofy little Korean bomber: Yoon ^_^
And why did I update? It's because I just got home from the Olympics opening ceremony and heck whoah omfg combined really...
(Sorry for the quality of the two pictures above ^.
They were taken via mobile phone)
I haven't witnessed anything as marvelous as that! It was awesome, especially the mandolin players (who were directly below our seat btw) and the lighting of the torch. It was one of those moments when you just can't help but drop your jaw in awe and feel the goosebumps from head to toe.
In case you're wondering, I have the habit of pre-writing 5 chapters in advance, that's why sometimes updates are too fast and sometimes not too fast. I've already finished up to Chapter 18 though, just 3 chapters in advance for today since I was too eager to post a chapter today. It must have been the Olympic spirit, hehe.
-hiro
And yes, the 'love-web' is now complete.
I told you...
You wouldn't be able to guess it was HIM, hehe.
So yeah, things would be rather twisted from this point on... really twisted, but I'll do my best to make sense out of everything.
The question is why Yuken? Well... you have to read on. The other question is how Yuken was able to 'make it out' of the Lethal Lily amnesic effect that time Yoon attacked him? Well... I can't reveal that yet either.
And I decided to show the 'serious, gangster-ish' side of the goofy little Korean bomber: Yoon ^_^
And why did I update? It's because I just got home from the Olympics opening ceremony and heck whoah omfg combined really...
(Sorry for the quality of the two pictures above ^.They were taken via mobile phone)
I haven't witnessed anything as marvelous as that! It was awesome, especially the mandolin players (who were directly below our seat btw) and the lighting of the torch. It was one of those moments when you just can't help but drop your jaw in awe and feel the goosebumps from head to toe.
In case you're wondering, I have the habit of pre-writing 5 chapters in advance, that's why sometimes updates are too fast and sometimes not too fast. I've already finished up to Chapter 18 though, just 3 chapters in advance for today since I was too eager to post a chapter today. It must have been the Olympic spirit, hehe.
-hiro
Thursday, August 07, 2008
F&L2 - Chapter 13 & 14 uploaded
^ New poster by the way. Photo used with permission from Kevin Tze of Flickr.Two quickly uploaded chapters as a pre-Olympic treat ^_^
F&L2 Chapter 13 in Fictionpress and Soompi
F&L2 Chapter 14 in Fictionpress and Soompi
The original plan was to put chapter 13 and 14 together, but it would be impossible because of the length so I decided to cut them into two chapters.
The concept of these chapters was to stress the big contrast between Ayane's seemingly 'split' personality. Chapter 13 talks of a tough Ayane while Chapter 14 shows a frail person behind her seemingly impenetrable shields.
And yes, finally they meet but... hehe.
People, don't kill me. I can't finish this story and I can't watch the Olympics if you kill me now, you know... LOL
I had a hard time in Chapter 14. First, the first-person narration (which is in a female's POV by the way) came a little difficult for me. I had to re-write several lines to make them more feminish.
Second, I had to edit a lot of colors while fixing the post in Soompi. Those [b] and [/center] stuff to format the whole thing came pretty hard, since there were a lot of lines delivered from the Spider Web. I had to color the speaking lines to demarcate them from the actual scenes.
Lastly, it has been always difficult to write an action scene. Like you have to describe how they move, how they kick, how they punch, how they glide and point their guns... It was a lot different from F&L - the feel of writing this chapter. I only had the chance to describe fight scenes with such animation with the Keiko chapters nearing the end. But here in F&L, since we have a new Empress, we had to expect more action chaps... *SIGH*. Writing action fics is a lot harder than writing fantasy and dramas, you know... I hope I did justice to F&L2 at least...
But the conflicts and deception are just about to start. For the next chapter, I will unfold the last love rival on the 'love web' I've been talking about.
You'll never know who it is, hehehehe...
Thank you for reading F&L. I also noticed that there are new readers too, so yeah, welcome and hope you enjoy your stay.
-hiro
Sunday, August 03, 2008
F&L2 - Chapter 11 & 12 uploaded
The Olympics is fast approaching. I'm excited, hehe...
Anyway, back to the fics, here are the links:
F&L2 Chapter 11 - Vodka, Champagne, & Tequila Cocktails in Fictionpress & Soompi
F&L2 Chapter 12 - Lethal Lilies in Fictionpress & Soompi
I really don't know what to say except thank you for taking the time to read F&L. I've said this a million times I know, but it just feels great to say it often... So yeah, thanks!
By the way, for Chapters 11-20, there would be a... let's say... rather shocking twist. So prepare for that *evil grin*. It has something to do with a "new" villain - a part of the 'love web' I was talking about. Remember that I said once that there's another character in the web besides Aya, Kosuke, Crosse, Saori, and Rei? Well... there... hehe. That's all I can say for now.
The much anticipated Aya-Kosuke meeting? We're getting to that part. It's not too near, but not to far either.
Again, TY for dropping by and enjoy!
-hiro
Anyway, back to the fics, here are the links:
F&L2 Chapter 11 - Vodka, Champagne, & Tequila Cocktails in Fictionpress & Soompi
F&L2 Chapter 12 - Lethal Lilies in Fictionpress & Soompi
I really don't know what to say except thank you for taking the time to read F&L. I've said this a million times I know, but it just feels great to say it often... So yeah, thanks!
By the way, for Chapters 11-20, there would be a... let's say... rather shocking twist. So prepare for that *evil grin*. It has something to do with a "new" villain - a part of the 'love web' I was talking about. Remember that I said once that there's another character in the web besides Aya, Kosuke, Crosse, Saori, and Rei? Well... there... hehe. That's all I can say for now.
The much anticipated Aya-Kosuke meeting? We're getting to that part. It's not too near, but not to far either.
Again, TY for dropping by and enjoy!
-hiro
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Fists and Lipsticks 2: 8, 9, 10 uploaded
I have been updating pretty quick recently because I MIGHT be gone for a week because Meia arrived here in China yesterday. We'll be going around places for vacation, hehe.
F&L2-CH08 in Fictionpress and Soompi
F&L2-CH09 in Fictionpress and Soompi
F&L2-CH10 in Fictionpress and Soompi
Chapter 8 is the chapter that Yoon fans would love. I apologize for the lousy Korean parts or if they are wrong or if they sound ridiculous. Meia just found the translations in Babelfish. Special thanks to people in Soompi for helping me correct some parts (luckii, bee, cmacaronee, and woodchild.jnr).
Chapter 9 contains the deal between Ayane and Mr. Williams. In writing this chapter, I made her as intimidating as she could be, from her clothes down to her manner of speech. I wanted that 'startle' factor with a mix of tension, angst, and sarcasm. Also, I made it as such to demark the great difference between her outer self and her 'lost self'... a transition between this chapter to the next one - Sessions Part 2
Chapter 10 contains the second day of Ayane's theraphy session with Shizuki. Aside from this, you would be given a little glimpse of what happened in the airport that night Ayane escaped from Japan with a certain Yoshifumi Shigeo (in Fists and Lipsticks Book 1). A little warning though... Meia cried after reading this chapter, hehe.
Thank you for reading F&L!
-hiro
F&L2-CH08 in Fictionpress and Soompi
F&L2-CH09 in Fictionpress and Soompi
F&L2-CH10 in Fictionpress and Soompi
Chapter 8 is the chapter that Yoon fans would love. I apologize for the lousy Korean parts or if they are wrong or if they sound ridiculous. Meia just found the translations in Babelfish. Special thanks to people in Soompi for helping me correct some parts (luckii, bee, cmacaronee, and woodchild.jnr).
Chapter 9 contains the deal between Ayane and Mr. Williams. In writing this chapter, I made her as intimidating as she could be, from her clothes down to her manner of speech. I wanted that 'startle' factor with a mix of tension, angst, and sarcasm. Also, I made it as such to demark the great difference between her outer self and her 'lost self'... a transition between this chapter to the next one - Sessions Part 2
Chapter 10 contains the second day of Ayane's theraphy session with Shizuki. Aside from this, you would be given a little glimpse of what happened in the airport that night Ayane escaped from Japan with a certain Yoshifumi Shigeo (in Fists and Lipsticks Book 1). A little warning though... Meia cried after reading this chapter, hehe.
Thank you for reading F&L!
-hiro
Friday, July 18, 2008
The Silver Crescent Chapter 6,& 7 uploaded
Lately, I've been really lazy updating my writing blog. Will someone please hit me on the head?
OUCH!
Anyway, here -
Chapter 6 in Fictionpress & Soompi
Chapter 7 in Fictionpress & Soompi
Well, Chapter 6 must be the most hated chapter of the Anti-Saori Club hehe... It just proves that my writing is effective in relaying that feeling. I created Saori's character to cause such pester and annoyance, not only to the characters but also to the readers. Bad news is, you're going to read more of her in the succeeding chapters.
Chapter 7 named 'Orders' particulary offers a glimpse of how Kosuke and Ayane are as 'gang leaders'. There would be an appearance of Dmitri Williams in this chapter too, and a face off between Nu Huang and the doubtful Yuken, who has turned into a professional photographer as you have read.
Who is Ayane meeting? Lots have been speculating that she's meeting Crosse... Well, let's see in the next chapter who that person will be (hehehe...)
-hiro
OUCH!
Anyway, here -
Chapter 6 in Fictionpress & Soompi
Chapter 7 in Fictionpress & Soompi
Well, Chapter 6 must be the most hated chapter of the Anti-Saori Club hehe... It just proves that my writing is effective in relaying that feeling. I created Saori's character to cause such pester and annoyance, not only to the characters but also to the readers. Bad news is, you're going to read more of her in the succeeding chapters.
Chapter 7 named 'Orders' particulary offers a glimpse of how Kosuke and Ayane are as 'gang leaders'. There would be an appearance of Dmitri Williams in this chapter too, and a face off between Nu Huang and the doubtful Yuken, who has turned into a professional photographer as you have read.
Who is Ayane meeting? Lots have been speculating that she's meeting Crosse... Well, let's see in the next chapter who that person will be (hehehe...)
-hiro
Saturday, July 12, 2008
F&L2: Sessions Part 1 uploaded
A chapter that took me three days to make.
F&L2 Chapter 5- Session on Fictionpress & Soompi.
For Fists and Lipsticks 2 – The Silver Crescent©, Reminiscence chapters will be named Sessions. Instead of being composed entirely of flashback chapters, the narration of ‘untold events’ would be done through a battery of psychological treatment sessions for Yoshida Ayane under Dr. Okamoto Shizuki. Like the Reminiscences, the chapters would be in first person, this time as told by Shizuki.
I had to learn the patho-physiology behind Post-traumatic Stress Disorder including the signs and symptoms. I had to learn how to make an acceptable medical history too. It was a hard task, but worth it since I learned a lot too. For a while, I felt as if I were a real doctor, hehe.
I figured out that using 'flashbacks' the ordinary way is too overused, so I came up with this new approach. Tell me how was it, was it hard to understand? I appreciate your opinion.
BTW, do I have a Korean reader around? I need help for Yoon's future speaking lines. Do PM me if you're willing to translate some lines for me and I'll credit you. Thank you.
-The Author
F&L2 Chapter 5- Session on Fictionpress & Soompi.
For Fists and Lipsticks 2 – The Silver Crescent©, Reminiscence chapters will be named Sessions. Instead of being composed entirely of flashback chapters, the narration of ‘untold events’ would be done through a battery of psychological treatment sessions for Yoshida Ayane under Dr. Okamoto Shizuki. Like the Reminiscences, the chapters would be in first person, this time as told by Shizuki.
I had to learn the patho-physiology behind Post-traumatic Stress Disorder including the signs and symptoms. I had to learn how to make an acceptable medical history too. It was a hard task, but worth it since I learned a lot too. For a while, I felt as if I were a real doctor, hehe.
I figured out that using 'flashbacks' the ordinary way is too overused, so I came up with this new approach. Tell me how was it, was it hard to understand? I appreciate your opinion.
BTW, do I have a Korean reader around? I need help for Yoon's future speaking lines. Do PM me if you're willing to translate some lines for me and I'll credit you. Thank you.
-The Author
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
F&L2 Chapter 3 & 4 uploaded
For some reason, I couldn't access Blogspot the previous day so I wasn't able to post an update AN.
Anyway, here it is-
Chapter 3 in Fictionpress (unabridged)
Chapter 3 in Soompi (abridged)
Chapter 4 in Fictionpress
Chapter 4 in Soompi
These chapters will tell what became of Yuken & Shizuki ^_^. Also, a little glimpse of Kosuke's 'new' life and 'hobby' hehe...
Also, I casted myself hahaha. Oh come on, give me the role of the Senior Investigator Hiro. That's one of my dream jobs, you know (aside from being an astronaut, lol).
Hope you enjoy it. Thank you for dropping by.
-hiro (for some reason I've been growing lazier and lazier in updating this blog. hmm.)
Anyway, here it is-
Chapter 3 in Fictionpress (unabridged)
Chapter 3 in Soompi (abridged)
Chapter 4 in Fictionpress
Chapter 4 in Soompi
These chapters will tell what became of Yuken & Shizuki ^_^. Also, a little glimpse of Kosuke's 'new' life and 'hobby' hehe...
Also, I casted myself hahaha. Oh come on, give me the role of the Senior Investigator Hiro. That's one of my dream jobs, you know (aside from being an astronaut, lol).
Hope you enjoy it. Thank you for dropping by.
-hiro (for some reason I've been growing lazier and lazier in updating this blog. hmm.)
Saturday, July 05, 2008
F&L2 Chapter 2: Changes uploaded
Chapter 2: Changes have been uploaded...
Chapter 2 in Fictionpress
Chapter 2 in Soompi Forums
And yes, for Fists and Lipsticks 2, it would be written in 1st person (except for parts without Ayane, which would be written in the usual 3rd person).
A little glimpse/introduction to the new characters...
Enjoy and thank you for reading, especially to the old readers who have come back to read and the new readers too!
-hiro
Chapter 2 in Fictionpress
Chapter 2 in Soompi Forums
And yes, for Fists and Lipsticks 2, it would be written in 1st person (except for parts without Ayane, which would be written in the usual 3rd person).
A little glimpse/introduction to the new characters...
Enjoy and thank you for reading, especially to the old readers who have come back to read and the new readers too!
-hiro
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Chapter 1 of F&L2: Dance of Death uploaded
Ah, at last we're ready for another chapter posting spree, hehe.
Hey readers, welcome back to F&L. I've finished up to chapter five now, but I'll post the first one at the mean time -
Fists and Lipsticks 2: The Silver Crescent
Chapter 1 in Fictionpress
Chapter 1 in Soompi
Ayane's back for some big revenge. New characters, new conflicts, new love-triangles, new secrets, new action...
No censored scene for Soompi for Chapter 1. Contents are the same.
Happy reading!
-hiro
Hey readers, welcome back to F&L. I've finished up to chapter five now, but I'll post the first one at the mean time -
Fists and Lipsticks 2: The Silver Crescent
Chapter 1 in Fictionpress
Chapter 1 in Soompi
Ayane's back for some big revenge. New characters, new conflicts, new love-triangles, new secrets, new action...
No censored scene for Soompi for Chapter 1. Contents are the same.
Happy reading!
-hiro
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Fists and Lipsticks 2: The Silver Crescent - Prologue posted!
I was planning to keep this first until I finish at least the initial 5 chapters, but due to insistent public demand, okay guys here it is - -
The prologue has been posted both on Fictionpress and Soompi Forums.
But Chapter 1, I'll be holding it first. Give me a week or two since I'm still making the flowchart of the sequence of vital events so that I'll not end up lost in the process.
Thank you for supporting me and this project ^_^
-hiro
The prologue has been posted both on Fictionpress and Soompi Forums.
But Chapter 1, I'll be holding it first. Give me a week or two since I'm still making the flowchart of the sequence of vital events so that I'll not end up lost in the process.
Thank you for supporting me and this project ^_^
-hiro
Monday, June 23, 2008
Fists and Lipsticks "Season 1 Finale" uploaded
Hehe, sounds like CSI or something...
Season 1 Finale at Fictionpress.
Season 1 Finale at Soompi Forums
Thank you to all the readers!
(I'll be right back for a longer comment... I'm hungry right now. I'll just go out and grab a dumpling!)
-hiro
Season 1 Finale at Fictionpress.
Season 1 Finale at Soompi Forums
Thank you to all the readers!
(I'll be right back for a longer comment... I'm hungry right now. I'll just go out and grab a dumpling!)
-hiro
Sunday, June 22, 2008
F&L currently undergoing massive revisions for PDF version
Since the next chapter I'm going to post will be the last chapter for Part 1 of Fists and Lipsticks, I decided to proofread the chapters not included in the Version 2.0 PDF/.doc Version so that once the final chapter is released, the .doc version containing all the chapters can be released too.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
F&L Chapter 74: Bloodstains - uploaded
Second to the last chapter up... One to go before Part 1 of F&L ends
74 in Fictionpress
74 in Soompi Forums
I've included some confirming data regarding the 'hinted' secrets that remained unanswered. Also, a brief narration of what happened in Keiko's past is included in this chapter (about the Silver Crescent).
I intentionally made that narration confusing. I have a chapter that would explain that part in-depth, but it will come in the "Season Two".
Another bulk of Reminiscence chapters? Well, maybe... maybe... But it wouldn't be as long as those in the first part.
Thank you for reading F&L. One to go... ^_^
-hiro
74 in Fictionpress
74 in Soompi Forums
I've included some confirming data regarding the 'hinted' secrets that remained unanswered. Also, a brief narration of what happened in Keiko's past is included in this chapter (about the Silver Crescent).
I intentionally made that narration confusing. I have a chapter that would explain that part in-depth, but it will come in the "Season Two".
Another bulk of Reminiscence chapters? Well, maybe... maybe... But it wouldn't be as long as those in the first part.
Thank you for reading F&L. One to go... ^_^
-hiro
Thursday, June 19, 2008
F&L Chapter 73: Keiko's Secret - posted
This chapter contains the two biggest twists in the story.
Chapter 73 in Fictionpress
Chapter 73 in Soompi
I was always to confident that no one could guess both these twists. Well, the one for Keiko's identity - as I revealed several clues on the previous chapters, I could say that that was pretty much easy to predict, but the big twist towards the end of the chapter, surprisingly, someone from Soompi was able to guess it (hehe, and here I thought I was being perfectly unpredictable ... geez... lol...)
I'm sure you guys know "whom" I was referring to with the last sentence of the chapter ^_^
Well, see you in Chapter 74. I'm happy, there's 2 more to go before I conclude Part 1 of F&L. Thank you for reading!
-hiro
Chapter 73 in Fictionpress
Chapter 73 in Soompi
I was always to confident that no one could guess both these twists. Well, the one for Keiko's identity - as I revealed several clues on the previous chapters, I could say that that was pretty much easy to predict, but the big twist towards the end of the chapter, surprisingly, someone from Soompi was able to guess it (hehe, and here I thought I was being perfectly unpredictable ... geez... lol...)
I'm sure you guys know "whom" I was referring to with the last sentence of the chapter ^_^
Well, see you in Chapter 74. I'm happy, there's 2 more to go before I conclude Part 1 of F&L. Thank you for reading!
-hiro
Monday, June 16, 2008
F&L Climax Chapters uploaded
First part of climax chapters of Fists and Lipsticks uploaded - -
Chapter 70-72 in Fictionpress
Chapter 70-72 in Soompi Forums
I feel happy that at last, I'm already writing this part of the story. It has been a long road indeed... and in 3 more chapters, Fists and Lipsticks is to be finally concluded ^_^.
As early as now, I'd like to thank you, the reader, who took your time to read this humble work of mine. You're part of this creation, and at every chapter, I am inspired to write and tell this tale by to the encouraging words and even your clicks to links leading to my fic.
I bow to you, saying thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Due to a drastic change of genre & ratings for the second part of the story, I decided to cut F&L at Chapter 75. The story will continue in a new thread, in a new story link - a sort of 'Fists and Lipsticks Book 2' - but I won't reveal the title of the sequel yet since it would be a major spoiler as of the moment. I'm hoping that you'll join me in this new journey. It would be long... but definitely shorter than the first part.
Again, thank you very much for reading Fists and Lipsticks.
-hiro
Chapter 70-72 in Fictionpress
Chapter 70-72 in Soompi Forums
I feel happy that at last, I'm already writing this part of the story. It has been a long road indeed... and in 3 more chapters, Fists and Lipsticks is to be finally concluded ^_^.
As early as now, I'd like to thank you, the reader, who took your time to read this humble work of mine. You're part of this creation, and at every chapter, I am inspired to write and tell this tale by to the encouraging words and even your clicks to links leading to my fic.
I bow to you, saying thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Due to a drastic change of genre & ratings for the second part of the story, I decided to cut F&L at Chapter 75. The story will continue in a new thread, in a new story link - a sort of 'Fists and Lipsticks Book 2' - but I won't reveal the title of the sequel yet since it would be a major spoiler as of the moment. I'm hoping that you'll join me in this new journey. It would be long... but definitely shorter than the first part.
Again, thank you very much for reading Fists and Lipsticks.
-hiro
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
"Bridges Over Ropes" wins Soompi Short Story Battle for May 2008
The goal is to create a <= 2,500 word story which conveys the month's theme (See image above). I am happy to win again for this month's round (which was unexpected hehe...). There are fewer voters for this month's round compared to April, but there are 18 participants (and all works were good I may say). I tried out writing something new by using Korean names and coming up with a romantic story with a 'Soompi-ish' touch.
Some scenes depicted some of my real life experiences... (I'll leave that to your imagination, haha.)
You can read Bridges Over Ropes by clicking on the following links:
Read BOR in Soompi Forums
Read BOR in Fictionpress
Much thanks to those who voted and those who read my story.
-hiro
Fists and Lipsticks PDF Version 2.0 Released
Fists and Lipsticks E-book 2.0 (.doc Version) released.
Here's the download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?mmmybskjgz2
The following changes has been made:
1) Added Chapter 1 - 40
2) Spelling and grammar re-checked (but I will appreciate it very much if you would be kind enough to point out things I missed)
3) Added Table of Contents
4) Added Author Notes and credits
5) Minor editing for some speaking lines
Fists and Lipsticks can ONLY be redistributed via this PDF file. Any MS-Word version is unauthorized and considered as unauthorized copying and distribution.
Here's the download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?mmmybskjgz2
The following changes has been made:
1) Added Chapter 1 - 40
2) Spelling and grammar re-checked (but I will appreciate it very much if you would be kind enough to point out things I missed)
3) Added Table of Contents
4) Added Author Notes and credits
5) Minor editing for some speaking lines
Fists and Lipsticks can ONLY be redistributed via this PDF file. Any MS-Word version is unauthorized and considered as unauthorized copying and distribution.
Monday, June 09, 2008
Chapter 70: Game Over - uploaded
3,000+ words on this chap. I wrote this on the plane going to Tokyo (stopover) then to Beijing. Wow, they have cozy seats in Northwest Airlines ^_^.
Chapter 70 on Fictionpress
Chapter 70 on Soompi Forums
Action-packed scenes here... Uh, just read it, hehe. I'm off to rest for a while. Thanks everyone for reading F&L!
-hiro
Chapter 70 on Fictionpress
Chapter 70 on Soompi Forums
Action-packed scenes here... Uh, just read it, hehe. I'm off to rest for a while. Thanks everyone for reading F&L!
-hiro
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Chapter 69: Password Accepted - - uploaded
Another quick update before I fly to Beijing tomorrow. I MAY not be able to update as quick I as I did the previous weeks now.
Chapter 69 on Fictionpress
Chapter 69 on Soompi Forums
This chapter will hint a lot of things regarding the contents of the Silver Disk, noted by the 'weird passwords' the disk had as noted by Tomo. Also, a hidden feature of the Circa Constellation is discovered here (but was also hinted in the previous chapter). Now, Yamazaki gang cracks the disk... but will be halted by some 'unexpected visit'.
Thank you for reading F&L.
Chapter 69 on Fictionpress
Chapter 69 on Soompi Forums
This chapter will hint a lot of things regarding the contents of the Silver Disk, noted by the 'weird passwords' the disk had as noted by Tomo. Also, a hidden feature of the Circa Constellation is discovered here (but was also hinted in the previous chapter). Now, Yamazaki gang cracks the disk... but will be halted by some 'unexpected visit'.
Thank you for reading F&L.
Friday, June 06, 2008
Chapter 68: Silver Secrets uploaded
Chapter 68 has been uploaded
68 in Fictionpress
68 in Soompi Forums
A handful of revelations were given here. You'll read about the secret of the Circa Constellation and how it is related to the Silver Disk. Ayane also pays her father a visit in jail while Crosse receives a visit from his father, Dmitri Williams.
These are the chapters that I'm so excited to write - the action ones. Now we're all escalating to reveal another major secret in this story - something you'll never expect coming.
Thank you for reading!
68 in Fictionpress
68 in Soompi Forums
A handful of revelations were given here. You'll read about the secret of the Circa Constellation and how it is related to the Silver Disk. Ayane also pays her father a visit in jail while Crosse receives a visit from his father, Dmitri Williams.
These are the chapters that I'm so excited to write - the action ones. Now we're all escalating to reveal another major secret in this story - something you'll never expect coming.
Thank you for reading!
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Chapter 67 - Vigilant Watch ... now up
Chapter 67 is quite long (8 pages in MS Word, a little wordy).
Chapter 67 in Fictionpress
Chapter 67 in Soompi Forums
There's another Kosuke - Aya scene I prepared here... A little cheesy and funny, but hey, these scenes could be of reference in the future episodes, don't you think so?
And now that the funeral's over, Kosuke and the others are already on the move to take action to defend themselves from the Spectra.
Geez, I feel lazy to blog again today. Hehe...
Thank you for reading F&L!
-hiro
Chapter 67 in Fictionpress
Chapter 67 in Soompi Forums
There's another Kosuke - Aya scene I prepared here... A little cheesy and funny, but hey, these scenes could be of reference in the future episodes, don't you think so?
And now that the funeral's over, Kosuke and the others are already on the move to take action to defend themselves from the Spectra.
Geez, I feel lazy to blog again today. Hehe...
Thank you for reading F&L!
-hiro
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Chapter 66 - Aftermath - - - uploaded
Someone unexpected pays Yoshida Ayane a visit...
Chapter 66 at Fictionpress
Chapter 66 at Soompi Forums
A little Tomo-Makiko segment has been added too to dampen the panic a bit... but not for long.
I'm too lazy to make an author note today, I don't know why, ehehe. Sorry if I sound lame today. My pizza's taking so long! Where's that delivery man?!
Oh, thank you for reading F&L!
-hiro
Chapter 66 at Fictionpress
Chapter 66 at Soompi Forums
A little Tomo-Makiko segment has been added too to dampen the panic a bit... but not for long.
I'm too lazy to make an author note today, I don't know why, ehehe. Sorry if I sound lame today. My pizza's taking so long! Where's that delivery man?!
Oh, thank you for reading F&L!
-hiro
Friday, May 30, 2008
F&L Chapter 65 - "Blames and Deadlines" now up ^_^
7-pages in MS Word - - action-packed, full of emotions, dramas, and a little serving of much-anticipated revelations...
65 in Fictionpress
65 in Soompi Forums
And yeah, things will get more serious from this point. I'll drop more bombs, so hold on tight, okay? Hehe...
I'm very overwhelmed with the kind reviews I have received lately. A lot of new readers too, both signed and unsigned. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of you. Too many to mention, but man, it was one heck of a ride and despite everything, you're all still there giving me your words of encouragement and support.
*Bows*
Thank you everyone ^_^
65 in Fictionpress
65 in Soompi Forums
And yeah, things will get more serious from this point. I'll drop more bombs, so hold on tight, okay? Hehe...
I'm very overwhelmed with the kind reviews I have received lately. A lot of new readers too, both signed and unsigned. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of you. Too many to mention, but man, it was one heck of a ride and despite everything, you're all still there giving me your words of encouragement and support.
*Bows*
Thank you everyone ^_^
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
F&L 64 - Race of Fists *uploaded*
Short chapter...
F&L 64 in Fictionpress
F&L 64 in Soompi Forums
This chapter has the Kosuke-Crosse face-off (I figured that this scene should be expected... but I created the scene in a manner least-expected by starting it off with a race before the fist-exchange part...)
And with the ending - this makes chapter 64 the "transition chapter" I was talking about.
Did I surprise you? Was it too soon?
Damn you, hiro0911! I was just enjoying the sweet romantic scenes in the previous chapter, you write something like this?! %*^&^!
Hehe, I'm sorry.
Don't hate me yet. There are a lot of things to be revealed that would make you hate me more, hehe... *evil grin*
I'm considering changing the rating of F&L... Not yet, but I'll weigh things out as to whether I should stick to the Teen rating or not... But for now, let's just let things be...
... as we prepare for Ayane's "mad scenes" ^_^
Thank you for reading F&L.
-hiro
F&L 64 in Fictionpress
F&L 64 in Soompi Forums
This chapter has the Kosuke-Crosse face-off (I figured that this scene should be expected... but I created the scene in a manner least-expected by starting it off with a race before the fist-exchange part...)
And with the ending - this makes chapter 64 the "transition chapter" I was talking about.
Did I surprise you? Was it too soon?
Damn you, hiro0911! I was just enjoying the sweet romantic scenes in the previous chapter, you write something like this?! %*^&^!
Hehe, I'm sorry.
Don't hate me yet. There are a lot of things to be revealed that would make you hate me more, hehe... *evil grin*
I'm considering changing the rating of F&L... Not yet, but I'll weigh things out as to whether I should stick to the Teen rating or not... But for now, let's just let things be...
... as we prepare for Ayane's "mad scenes" ^_^
Thank you for reading F&L.
-hiro
Monday, May 26, 2008
F&L Chapter 63 - "Real" Gangster Date - - - Uploaded
9-page chapter with all the cheesiness... and drama.
F&L 63 in Fictionpress
F&L 63 in Soompi
I could say that this chapter is one of the chapters that readers really look forward to. It would be including those sweet, little scenes while retaining its hilarity and depiction of the character's emotions. You'll see the soft side of Ayane & Kosuke in this chapter.
It would get a little dramatic towards the end, though... I made a 'foreshadowing' scene to ready you for the escalating events now coming near.
And like I've said, the climax chapters are coming near now... And yeah, there's going to be another big twist in the story... So hang it there, okay?
Hehehe...
Thank you very much for reading F&L!
-hiro
F&L 63 in Fictionpress
F&L 63 in Soompi
I could say that this chapter is one of the chapters that readers really look forward to. It would be including those sweet, little scenes while retaining its hilarity and depiction of the character's emotions. You'll see the soft side of Ayane & Kosuke in this chapter.
It would get a little dramatic towards the end, though... I made a 'foreshadowing' scene to ready you for the escalating events now coming near.
And like I've said, the climax chapters are coming near now... And yeah, there's going to be another big twist in the story... So hang it there, okay?
Hehehe...
Thank you very much for reading F&L!
-hiro
Friday, May 23, 2008
F&L Chapter 62: Power of the Heart - Uploaded
Short chapter... Seven pages in MS Word, but isn't very wordy.
62 in Fictionpress
62 in Soompi
Kosuke comes back (due to insistent public demand, hehe). LOL, nah. He really is coming back in this chap. Some comedy on this chapter, but will get really cheesy on Chapter 63 so go enjoy the 'happy times' while you can ^_^.
... because I feel that F&L is now nearing climax chapters...
And when I say "near", I mean it this time.
It has indeed been a long run, this story... I'm truly grateful to the readers who are still hanging on till this day. I hope you enjoy this installment.
-hiro
62 in Fictionpress
62 in Soompi
Kosuke comes back (due to insistent public demand, hehe). LOL, nah. He really is coming back in this chap. Some comedy on this chapter, but will get really cheesy on Chapter 63 so go enjoy the 'happy times' while you can ^_^.
... because I feel that F&L is now nearing climax chapters...
And when I say "near", I mean it this time.
It has indeed been a long run, this story... I'm truly grateful to the readers who are still hanging on till this day. I hope you enjoy this installment.
-hiro
Sunday, May 18, 2008
F&L Chapter 61: Backseat posted
A cheesy and sad chapter, but answers the latter bunch of questions: What's the complete decoy plan? How did Ayane come to replace Aya eventually? Why are there replicas of her Circa Constellation? How did Crosse truly feel about Ayane?
Here are the links:
F&L 61 in Fictionpress
F&L 61 in Soompi Forums
And for sure you guys miss Kosuke and the rest of the gang. Well, welcome them back next chapter ^_^
-hiro
Here are the links:
F&L 61 in Fictionpress
F&L 61 in Soompi Forums
And for sure you guys miss Kosuke and the rest of the gang. Well, welcome them back next chapter ^_^
-hiro
Friday, May 09, 2008
Concluding Reminiscence Chapter for F&L Released
This is the longest chapter for F&L. Brace your self for a 20-page chapter which contains major revelations regarding Aya's past.
Chapter 60 in Fictionpress
Chapter 60 in Soompi
The chapter originally spanned 25 pages. To maintain its readability, I decided to cut down on superfluous descriptions that may just confuse the readers. It took me three days (and roughly 12 hours) to create the scenes as they appear. I decided to keep individual details for later (like details of what transpired in the court trial).
The original plan was to include here the flashback scene where Ayane decides to take Aya's place, how she tricked the Spectra by making herself the lure, the rationale behind the thousands of Circa Constellation replicas, how she met her gang (Ruri, Kaede, and the others...) how she ended up in Tsuzuya Academy, which marked the start of the story. But then, given the amount of pages, I decided to stop here for now. I devised a better plan of how to retell that particular parts.
I feel good being able to finish the Reminiscence chapters at last.
But as I've said, this is only the beginning. Lots of things are still bound to happen... now that Kosuke has entered the picture.
I'd like to thank the readers for taking the time to read this really long chapter. I apologize if it strained your eyes (hehe...). I guess it just can't be helped.
^_^
- hiro
Chapter 60 in Fictionpress
Chapter 60 in Soompi
The chapter originally spanned 25 pages. To maintain its readability, I decided to cut down on superfluous descriptions that may just confuse the readers. It took me three days (and roughly 12 hours) to create the scenes as they appear. I decided to keep individual details for later (like details of what transpired in the court trial).
The original plan was to include here the flashback scene where Ayane decides to take Aya's place, how she tricked the Spectra by making herself the lure, the rationale behind the thousands of Circa Constellation replicas, how she met her gang (Ruri, Kaede, and the others...) how she ended up in Tsuzuya Academy, which marked the start of the story. But then, given the amount of pages, I decided to stop here for now. I devised a better plan of how to retell that particular parts.
I feel good being able to finish the Reminiscence chapters at last.
But as I've said, this is only the beginning. Lots of things are still bound to happen... now that Kosuke has entered the picture.
I'd like to thank the readers for taking the time to read this really long chapter. I apologize if it strained your eyes (hehe...). I guess it just can't be helped.
^_^
- hiro
Thursday, May 08, 2008
"100 Goodbyes" Wins April's Soompi Short Story Battle
I was snoring in the middle of my peaceful sleep, dreaming about... (nevermind... *grins*) when my mobile phone suddenly rang. On the other line was Meia, my girlfriend. She was literally screaming (as in 'fan girl' screaming).
She told me that Ben Faraday won in the Soompi SSB!
Read 100 Goodbyes in Soompi Forums
Read 100 Goodbyes (unabridged version) in Fictionpress (soon - currently editing grammar errs...)
Haha, it was totally unexpected. With all the good entries, when the 18 stories were first posted, I initially felt that my entry was a little out of place with all its 'silliness'... To be honest, I haven't gone online recently because of some projects for school which I had to finish with my group so I really haven't dropped by to check the forums to see if there were people voting for #3, and I feel kinda guilty of not being able to vote too. But I've finished reading the submitted stories, which I have downloaded into my Palm.
Wow, brilliant people with amazing talents and thoughts... God surely is giving.
During the writing process, I had difficulty cutting down the piece to 2500 words.
First thing was a huge amount of deletion in the first part. Ben should have been further described as a "dumb, fat guy who separates himself from the world because he feels that everyone dislikes him ... a guy that would lock himself everyday in his apartment, if not making/executing suicide plans, caught with food and popcorn, slouching on a sofa, and preoccupied the whole day with watching DVDs - hence, his movie-like monologues like the part where he says - - "To the tides of Death, I shall submerge myself..." which pretty much sounds like Sailor Moon preparing to make a magic attack". (LOL... but you get the idea...).
The initial plan was to present 5 scenes depicting the last 5 needle pricks, but I ended up deleting the other two - -
The deleted scenes were the following:
5) A train station scene, where Ben meets a run-away teen, crying and guilty from running away from home (like the Bible story - the Prodigal Son... but this one's a Prodigal Daughter bound for home). The female teen wanted to go home already, but she has no money left. Ben helped her by lending her money and sending for a cab to take her back to her home. As she rides the cab, she thanks Ben for his help and told him "to stay if you could stay rather than leave with uncertainty and regret it in the last hour..." and waves goodbye.
4) Where Ben helps an old man cross the street - and the old man will say that he hopes that more people should be as kind as he was, then says goodbye to him.
I also deleted some of his suicide attempts like the voodoo doll scene, drinking expired poison, jumping to a snake pit in a zoo, but the snake goes to him and acted all friendly like Puss in Boots of Shrek...
About the inspiration, it all came from a crazy mixture of ideas. A reviewer actually mentioned about reminding her of 'Death Note'. Actually, that's where the idea of 'Death' first occurred to me (I was reading the manga the night before I started 100 Goodbyes). I'm glad that someone pointed it out. Then, the evening when I worked on the piece, Meia & I were watching Brad Pitt's movie 'Troy' on DVD. After watching the movie, we went to dinner and mentioned it during our conversation. I mistakenly said '300' instead of 'Troy'. So yeah, part of Ben was me... okay, fine. I'm dumb sometimes, but I'm not a mermaid and I have an original Lacoste! *grins*
And the briefs?
Uh... nevermind that... I'll leave it to your imagination *grins*.
And there's something I need to apologize about, BTW. I made a mistake about the dinosaur. I actually found out that there IS a dinosaur that floats! (LOL!)
Okay guys, I'd like you to meet Mr. tPod. Nah, kidding. Above is a non-avian therapod dinosaur.
And yeah, it floats...
But the T-rex definitely does NOT float (lol...)
Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070524091023.htm
To those who voted for 100 Goodbyes, namely:
T w e e !
kc_chua
PsstChii
Orange Ogre
SoompiSnoopi
lenaaa._
rootless. (although the vote was not counted...)
And to everyone who made comments for my work, I greatly appreciate it. Thanks a lot and I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope that in one way or another, my piece inspired you to think positively of life. Every hour of this life may be difficult. Problems may wound you, but don't let these wounds kill you in the end by giving up on everything. Remember that every person has a purpose, even those who are not blessed with physical features of that of Kwon Boa or Brad Pitt. All we have to do is bring out our goodness to inspire others, and you'll be surprised that one way or another, people will come to love you naturally.
Ahhh, what a beautiful world.
Kudos to all the writers of the other stories. You all made me happy today ^_^.
-hiro
She told me that Ben Faraday won in the Soompi SSB!
Read 100 Goodbyes in Soompi Forums
Read 100 Goodbyes (unabridged version) in Fictionpress (soon - currently editing grammar errs...)
Haha, it was totally unexpected. With all the good entries, when the 18 stories were first posted, I initially felt that my entry was a little out of place with all its 'silliness'... To be honest, I haven't gone online recently because of some projects for school which I had to finish with my group so I really haven't dropped by to check the forums to see if there were people voting for #3, and I feel kinda guilty of not being able to vote too. But I've finished reading the submitted stories, which I have downloaded into my Palm.
Wow, brilliant people with amazing talents and thoughts... God surely is giving.
During the writing process, I had difficulty cutting down the piece to 2500 words.
First thing was a huge amount of deletion in the first part. Ben should have been further described as a "dumb, fat guy who separates himself from the world because he feels that everyone dislikes him ... a guy that would lock himself everyday in his apartment, if not making/executing suicide plans, caught with food and popcorn, slouching on a sofa, and preoccupied the whole day with watching DVDs - hence, his movie-like monologues like the part where he says - - "To the tides of Death, I shall submerge myself..." which pretty much sounds like Sailor Moon preparing to make a magic attack". (LOL... but you get the idea...).
The initial plan was to present 5 scenes depicting the last 5 needle pricks, but I ended up deleting the other two - -
The deleted scenes were the following:
5) A train station scene, where Ben meets a run-away teen, crying and guilty from running away from home (like the Bible story - the Prodigal Son... but this one's a Prodigal Daughter bound for home). The female teen wanted to go home already, but she has no money left. Ben helped her by lending her money and sending for a cab to take her back to her home. As she rides the cab, she thanks Ben for his help and told him "to stay if you could stay rather than leave with uncertainty and regret it in the last hour..." and waves goodbye.
4) Where Ben helps an old man cross the street - and the old man will say that he hopes that more people should be as kind as he was, then says goodbye to him.
I also deleted some of his suicide attempts like the voodoo doll scene, drinking expired poison, jumping to a snake pit in a zoo, but the snake goes to him and acted all friendly like Puss in Boots of Shrek...
About the inspiration, it all came from a crazy mixture of ideas. A reviewer actually mentioned about reminding her of 'Death Note'. Actually, that's where the idea of 'Death' first occurred to me (I was reading the manga the night before I started 100 Goodbyes). I'm glad that someone pointed it out. Then, the evening when I worked on the piece, Meia & I were watching Brad Pitt's movie 'Troy' on DVD. After watching the movie, we went to dinner and mentioned it during our conversation. I mistakenly said '300' instead of 'Troy'. So yeah, part of Ben was me... okay, fine. I'm dumb sometimes, but I'm not a mermaid and I have an original Lacoste! *grins*
And the briefs?
Uh... nevermind that... I'll leave it to your imagination *grins*.
And there's something I need to apologize about, BTW. I made a mistake about the dinosaur. I actually found out that there IS a dinosaur that floats! (LOL!)
Okay guys, I'd like you to meet Mr. tPod. Nah, kidding. Above is a non-avian therapod dinosaur.And yeah, it floats...
But the T-rex definitely does NOT float (lol...)
Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070524091023.htm
To those who voted for 100 Goodbyes, namely:
T w e e !
kc_chua
PsstChii
Orange Ogre
SoompiSnoopi
lenaaa._
rootless. (although the vote was not counted...)
And to everyone who made comments for my work, I greatly appreciate it. Thanks a lot and I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope that in one way or another, my piece inspired you to think positively of life. Every hour of this life may be difficult. Problems may wound you, but don't let these wounds kill you in the end by giving up on everything. Remember that every person has a purpose, even those who are not blessed with physical features of that of Kwon Boa or Brad Pitt. All we have to do is bring out our goodness to inspire others, and you'll be surprised that one way or another, people will come to love you naturally.
Ahhh, what a beautiful world.
Kudos to all the writers of the other stories. You all made me happy today ^_^.
-hiro
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Second to the last Reminiscence Chapter Posted
Much much more revealed in this installment.
FL 59 in Fictionpress
FL 59 in Soompi
I'm updating really fast recently. It's because I'm excited to get to the bottom of things once and for all!
And it's because I'm ready to throw in some new batch of questions hehe...
I'm in such a good writing mood recently. I dunno... The ideas just continued to drill in unceasingly as I type. I just had to put it to Word before it disappears in my head.
The next chapter will tie several loose ends up - How Aya went into a coma, how Yoshida Akira was sent to jail, & how Ayane came to double for Aya.
But then again, this is just the beginning...
Bigger things are bound to come...
~hiro
FL 59 in Fictionpress
FL 59 in Soompi
I'm updating really fast recently. It's because I'm excited to get to the bottom of things once and for all!
And it's because I'm ready to throw in some new batch of questions hehe...
I'm in such a good writing mood recently. I dunno... The ideas just continued to drill in unceasingly as I type. I just had to put it to Word before it disappears in my head.
The next chapter will tie several loose ends up - How Aya went into a coma, how Yoshida Akira was sent to jail, & how Ayane came to double for Aya.
But then again, this is just the beginning...
Bigger things are bound to come...
~hiro
Monday, May 05, 2008
Fists and Lipsticks CH 58 posted
Lots of questions answered in this installment:
1. Who are the original members of the Miyazawa Gang?
2. How did Miyazawa Aya learn how to fight?
3. Who is Tanaka Seiichi's (a member of Yoshida Ayane's fake Miyazawa Gang) older brother? How is he related to Miyazawa Aya?
4. How did Ayane and his father, Yoshida Akira, come to Japan?
It's getting to the big part... And I already feel the climb of this story towards its climax ^_^
Thanks to the readers - especially to KittyKaiya & Kaiyako Kagami from Fictionpress and the bunch of kind reviewers from Soompi Forums, non-silent & silent readers alike.
BTW, here are the links:
58 in Fictionpress
58 in Soompi
Thanks everyone!
~hiro
1. Who are the original members of the Miyazawa Gang?
2. How did Miyazawa Aya learn how to fight?
3. Who is Tanaka Seiichi's (a member of Yoshida Ayane's fake Miyazawa Gang) older brother? How is he related to Miyazawa Aya?
4. How did Ayane and his father, Yoshida Akira, come to Japan?
It's getting to the big part... And I already feel the climb of this story towards its climax ^_^
Thanks to the readers - especially to KittyKaiya & Kaiyako Kagami from Fictionpress and the bunch of kind reviewers from Soompi Forums, non-silent & silent readers alike.
BTW, here are the links:
58 in Fictionpress
58 in Soompi
Thanks everyone!
~hiro
Thursday, May 01, 2008
F&L Summary has been changed
I realized that the summary really sounded lame... It didn't reflect what F&L truly is. It sounded more like a love-story-cutey-cutey story when it is far from that. Hehe.
Here's the new summary:
The prestigious Tsuzuya Academy is home to Tokyo’s most fearsome high school gang,
led by the famous, arrogant, yet exceptionally attractive Yamazaki Kosuke, who gets away with all his trouble-makings, being the only son of Japan’s most respected judge. And so, he, along with his four other colleagues bounded by their strong influences to the school administration, vowed to drive out anyone who attempts to claim their reign.
One day, however, a transfer student arrives in Tsuzuya.
Her hair is perfect,
her eyes are sapphire,
and her lips are pink - - -
VERY pink.
Turns out that this girl is no other than the infamous Miyazawa Aya – who is a gang leader herself !
Rumors have swept every corner of the campus. The news of Aya’s rising popularity
did not fail to alarm Kosuke's gang.
Now, they have a new mission:
Drive Miyazawa out of Tsuzuya Academy after making her life a living hell!
However, what if things do not turn out as planned?
What if Miyazawa Aya happens to be much more than a high school gangster?
That she rides fast bikes and is wanted by the world's biggest mafia?
That everything would go beyond matters of school 'kingship' - -
To a struggle to keep oneself alive...
This is a story of nasty bullies,
powerful punches,
fast bikes,
very pink lips,
and... love.
Here's the new summary:
The prestigious Tsuzuya Academy is home to Tokyo’s most fearsome high school gang,
led by the famous, arrogant, yet exceptionally attractive Yamazaki Kosuke, who gets away with all his trouble-makings, being the only son of Japan’s most respected judge. And so, he, along with his four other colleagues bounded by their strong influences to the school administration, vowed to drive out anyone who attempts to claim their reign.
One day, however, a transfer student arrives in Tsuzuya.
Her hair is perfect,
her eyes are sapphire,
and her lips are pink - - -
VERY pink.
Turns out that this girl is no other than the infamous Miyazawa Aya – who is a gang leader herself !
Rumors have swept every corner of the campus. The news of Aya’s rising popularity
did not fail to alarm Kosuke's gang.
Now, they have a new mission:
Drive Miyazawa out of Tsuzuya Academy after making her life a living hell!
However, what if things do not turn out as planned?
What if Miyazawa Aya happens to be much more than a high school gangster?
That she rides fast bikes and is wanted by the world's biggest mafia?
That everything would go beyond matters of school 'kingship' - -
To a struggle to keep oneself alive...
This is a story of nasty bullies,
powerful punches,
fast bikes,
very pink lips,
and... love.
F&L Reminiscence 7 & 8 has been uploaded
I realized that I forgot to write a blog entry regarding the Reminiscence 7 (hahaha...)
Anyhow, here they are:
Reminiscence 7 (Chapter 56) in Fictionpress
Reminiscence 7 (Chapter 56) in Soompi Forums
Reminiscence 8 (Chapter 57) in Fictionpress
Reminiscence 8 (Chapter 57) in Soompi Forums
These chapters will reveal how Miyazawa Aya and Crosse Williams were involved in the underground motorcycle racing. It would also tell about the secret of the Williams Motors Corporation.
Secrets are now unfolding one by one, like finding the matching puzzle pieces to fit in their right places. I hope you do enjoy reading these flashback chapters. After these Reminiscences, there would be a little drama left and right, then the end of F&L will be near...
Wow, it has been a long journey, hasn't it? I'm pretty happy that you're all still here to give me your support.
~hiro
Anyhow, here they are:
Reminiscence 7 (Chapter 56) in Fictionpress
Reminiscence 7 (Chapter 56) in Soompi Forums
Reminiscence 8 (Chapter 57) in Fictionpress
Reminiscence 8 (Chapter 57) in Soompi Forums
These chapters will reveal how Miyazawa Aya and Crosse Williams were involved in the underground motorcycle racing. It would also tell about the secret of the Williams Motors Corporation.
Secrets are now unfolding one by one, like finding the matching puzzle pieces to fit in their right places. I hope you do enjoy reading these flashback chapters. After these Reminiscences, there would be a little drama left and right, then the end of F&L will be near...
Wow, it has been a long journey, hasn't it? I'm pretty happy that you're all still here to give me your support.
~hiro
Monday, April 21, 2008
FL55 - Reminiscence Part 6 now up
A long chapter (see, I warned you...) 11 pages in MS word.
FL 55 at Fictionpress
FL 55 at Soompi
This chapter unveils how Aya got into motorcycle racing in Japan. Don't kill me for more questions presented here (especially regarding Keiko's blindness).
And yeah, things will get more serious from here on...
Thank you for reading F&L! --hiro
FL 55 at Fictionpress
FL 55 at Soompi
This chapter unveils how Aya got into motorcycle racing in Japan. Don't kill me for more questions presented here (especially regarding Keiko's blindness).
And yeah, things will get more serious from here on...
Thank you for reading F&L! --hiro
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
Chapter 54: Okaa-san - F&L posted
This is a very short chapter. Second to the shortest, by the way (next to Date? No Way)
Here are the links:
Fictionpress 54
Soompi 54
This is short because the next chapters are going to be long (hehe). Yes, the remaining half of the Reminiscences will be next. Stay tuned until then.
Thank you again for reading F&L. --hiro
Here are the links:
Fictionpress 54
Soompi 54
This is short because the next chapters are going to be long (hehe). Yes, the remaining half of the Reminiscences will be next. Stay tuned until then.
Thank you again for reading F&L. --hiro
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Fists and Lipsticks PDF Version 1.1 out
Finished 5 more chapters.
This PDF version 1.1 has Chapter 1 - 30:
http://www.mediafire.com/?wtmda0lgdj3
To the old readers of F&L - - Sorry if the next chapter is taking so long. Right now, I'm making revisions to my previous chapters, specifically grammar errors and inconsistency checks.
You would also notice that Meia has revised the first 25 chapters of F&L in Soompi Forums. Now, each chapter has the cute emoticons care of Onionclub. Feel free to re-read the first chapters. You'll notice some changes AND some additions (especially the staircase scene and Miyazawa and Kosuke's post-auction ball date). After reading them, I realized that the bonding between Miyazawa and Kosuke just WEREN'T enough. There MUST be something deeper, and the progression of how Kosuke has come to like Miyazawa should be drawn clearer and more dramatically. I realized that it came too dense and too fast. I don't like it that way. I'm pretty happy with the new one though. And yeah, the emoticons were really funny. Credits to Onion-club ^_^
This PDF version 1.1 has Chapter 1 - 30:
http://www.mediafire.com/?wtmda0lgdj3
To the old readers of F&L - - Sorry if the next chapter is taking so long. Right now, I'm making revisions to my previous chapters, specifically grammar errors and inconsistency checks.
You would also notice that Meia has revised the first 25 chapters of F&L in Soompi Forums. Now, each chapter has the cute emoticons care of Onionclub. Feel free to re-read the first chapters. You'll notice some changes AND some additions (especially the staircase scene and Miyazawa and Kosuke's post-auction ball date). After reading them, I realized that the bonding between Miyazawa and Kosuke just WEREN'T enough. There MUST be something deeper, and the progression of how Kosuke has come to like Miyazawa should be drawn clearer and more dramatically. I realized that it came too dense and too fast. I don't like it that way. I'm pretty happy with the new one though. And yeah, the emoticons were really funny. Credits to Onion-club ^_^
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Fists and Lipsticks PDF Version 1.0 Up ^_^
Good news to new readers (and old readers as well).
I have completed almost half of the revisions to Fists and Lipsticks. This time, it is available as a one-click download in PDF-version.
Here is the link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?vmwtewtwt3n
http://www.mediafire.com/?vmwtewtwt3n
If for some reason the link does not work, you can e-mail me and I can send it to you personally.
Version 1.0 only includes Chapter 1 - 25. You will also notice that I have added, changed, and revised some conversation lines, events, and names.
Revisions included the following:
1. Removed the excessive usage of honorifics. I heard from a Japanese friend that these honorifics are not always used in typical conversations, especially among male friends. So you may notice that some -kuns are omitted, but the -chans remain.
2. Hidemi's coffee shop - I named it this time as 'Concorde'. I just liked the name ^_^
3. As for the conversation lines, I've done some revisions to correct several inconsistencies (like the fact that only Yuken should call Kosuke as 'Kosuke', while others should refer to him as 'Yamazaki' instead). I can't give the complete details of the changes I made since they were MASSIVE. I realized that there were really many grammar and spelling errors, especially in the first ten chapters. It took me a long time to edit them. I feel good that I finally finished them. But if I happen to miss some parts, I would really appreciate it if you could point them out to me so that I can change them in the next version release.
In addition, I also added some conversation lines that weren't present before.
4. I changed the staircase scene. Yup, that sweet staircase scene. You're free to re-read it if you want.
5. I made some minor detail revisions too. Like the 'speeding ticket' for instance. Instead of having that law where "in incessant over-speeding, all people in the vehicle gets a ticket too" - I scrapped that one and changed it to something else (since I realize that it is really unrealistic and stupid, hehe...) . Feel free to check out that revision too.
The revisions for the remaining 28 chapters will be release probably in three days.
I'll post the link as soon as I'm done.
Thank you for reading F&L ^_^
I have completed almost half of the revisions to Fists and Lipsticks. This time, it is available as a one-click download in PDF-version.
Here is the link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?vmwtewtwt3n
http://www.mediafire.com/?vmwtewtwt3n
If for some reason the link does not work, you can e-mail me and I can send it to you personally.
Version 1.0 only includes Chapter 1 - 25. You will also notice that I have added, changed, and revised some conversation lines, events, and names.
Revisions included the following:
1. Removed the excessive usage of honorifics. I heard from a Japanese friend that these honorifics are not always used in typical conversations, especially among male friends. So you may notice that some -kuns are omitted, but the -chans remain.
2. Hidemi's coffee shop - I named it this time as 'Concorde'. I just liked the name ^_^
3. As for the conversation lines, I've done some revisions to correct several inconsistencies (like the fact that only Yuken should call Kosuke as 'Kosuke', while others should refer to him as 'Yamazaki' instead). I can't give the complete details of the changes I made since they were MASSIVE. I realized that there were really many grammar and spelling errors, especially in the first ten chapters. It took me a long time to edit them. I feel good that I finally finished them. But if I happen to miss some parts, I would really appreciate it if you could point them out to me so that I can change them in the next version release.
In addition, I also added some conversation lines that weren't present before.
4. I changed the staircase scene. Yup, that sweet staircase scene. You're free to re-read it if you want.
5. I made some minor detail revisions too. Like the 'speeding ticket' for instance. Instead of having that law where "in incessant over-speeding, all people in the vehicle gets a ticket too" - I scrapped that one and changed it to something else (since I realize that it is really unrealistic and stupid, hehe...) . Feel free to check out that revision too.
The revisions for the remaining 28 chapters will be release probably in three days.
I'll post the link as soon as I'm done.
Thank you for reading F&L ^_^
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Fists and Lipsticks PDF version - Soon
Due to the great number of chapters F&L has involved into, a lot of people has been requesting for a 1-click download version (or what they call the .doc version) of Fists and Lipsticks to facilitate easier off-line reading (especially for new readers who would like to catch up).
Currently, I'm starting to do massive revisions to Fists and Lipsticks (including grammar and spelling checks and correcting some inconsistencies as noted by the helpful replies from Fictionpress.com). I'm targeting next week for the release of the 1st part of the PDF version (Chapter 1 to __... depends on what I can finish). I prefer uploading a PDF version rather than a Microsoft Word document version so that the format and the text would not be easily altered.
Currently, I'm starting to do massive revisions to Fists and Lipsticks (including grammar and spelling checks and correcting some inconsistencies as noted by the helpful replies from Fictionpress.com). I'm targeting next week for the release of the 1st part of the PDF version (Chapter 1 to __... depends on what I can finish). I prefer uploading a PDF version rather than a Microsoft Word document version so that the format and the text would not be easily altered.
Friday, April 04, 2008
F&L Chapter 53: Herbivore Now up in FP and Soompi
Here's a light chapter. Some humor and yeah, some cheesy ones too.
Chapter 53 in FP
Chapter 53 in Soompi
As you may have noticed, the previous chapters and this one has been a little bit like 'filler chapters' (well, not really. These chapters are necessary, but compared to the other ones, they don't contribute much to the plot). This is because I am establishing a smooth transition from drama to heavy emotional drama to a little comedy (like this one) then later to heavy action. I'm just doing a little 'building-up' as far as the characters are concerned.
And while things are getting a little too romantic around these past few chapters, I'd say they would be really necessary. As much as possible, the bond between the characters (Ayane to Kosuke, Kosuke to his friends, Kosuke to his father and mother, Ayane to Crosse... Ayane to Aya.. and the list goes on...) must be stressed in preparation for the later chaps. There are still pending scenes like the second half of the 'Reminiscences' and the big 'heavy action' transition I was talking about. I don't want to 'shock' my readers by putting those scenes right away.
As you might have expected from the very first time you opened this story, this is a "gangster" fic... and with the present chapters, there hasn't been a "full-blow" of "gangster-ness" in the story - up to this point, just little fights here and there, puny school brawls, nothing much, eh? However, this would be reserved for later. Lots of things are still bound to happen, lots of secrets to be revealed, and yeah... Ayane's gonna go "mad" at some point. That's the "heavy action" part I'm talking about. I hope that you, the reader, will still be there to give it a read ^_^.
Thanks again to all the readers ~ hiro
Chapter 53 in FP
Chapter 53 in Soompi
As you may have noticed, the previous chapters and this one has been a little bit like 'filler chapters' (well, not really. These chapters are necessary, but compared to the other ones, they don't contribute much to the plot). This is because I am establishing a smooth transition from drama to heavy emotional drama to a little comedy (like this one) then later to heavy action. I'm just doing a little 'building-up' as far as the characters are concerned.
And while things are getting a little too romantic around these past few chapters, I'd say they would be really necessary. As much as possible, the bond between the characters (Ayane to Kosuke, Kosuke to his friends, Kosuke to his father and mother, Ayane to Crosse... Ayane to Aya.. and the list goes on...) must be stressed in preparation for the later chaps. There are still pending scenes like the second half of the 'Reminiscences' and the big 'heavy action' transition I was talking about. I don't want to 'shock' my readers by putting those scenes right away.
As you might have expected from the very first time you opened this story, this is a "gangster" fic... and with the present chapters, there hasn't been a "full-blow" of "gangster-ness" in the story - up to this point, just little fights here and there, puny school brawls, nothing much, eh? However, this would be reserved for later. Lots of things are still bound to happen, lots of secrets to be revealed, and yeah... Ayane's gonna go "mad" at some point. That's the "heavy action" part I'm talking about. I hope that you, the reader, will still be there to give it a read ^_^.
Thanks again to all the readers ~ hiro
Sunday, March 30, 2008
F&L Chapter 52: On Emergency Kits and Refuge now up!
No Kosuke-Aya scenes... but is a must read for Shizuki-Yuken Fans ^_^
And also, we get to know more about Tomo too.
52 Fictionpress
52 Soompi
So there, I'm too lazy to put up some good author notes... so till then!
And also, we get to know more about Tomo too.
52 Fictionpress
52 Soompi
So there, I'm too lazy to put up some good author notes... so till then!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Fists and Lipsticks Trailer - New and Improved
Meia bragged me for almost a week, asking me to teach her some more about video editing.
We started with a few of our personal videos, but then later she had this crazy idea to come up with another video for F&L - this time, not a promotional video but a TRAILER.
I guess the bragging-sessions were worth it. It came out... Wow... ^_^
Kinda pixelated though (since the videos were only downloaded randomly via YouTube)
We started with a few of our personal videos, but then later she had this crazy idea to come up with another video for F&L - this time, not a promotional video but a TRAILER.
I guess the bragging-sessions were worth it. It came out... Wow... ^_^
Kinda pixelated though (since the videos were only downloaded randomly via YouTube)
Monday, March 24, 2008
F&L 51 - Confessions - - - Up in FP & Soompi
A must read for Kosuke x Aya fans ^_^
It feels kinda weird to revert back to 3rd person writing after 5 long chapters of 1st person narrations. This chapter tells what happens during their confinement in the hospital after the Tsuzuya brawl, which (if you recall) left the two of them with the most injuries.
I've made a plot sequence change too, in case you have noticed. I stopped in Reminiscence Part 5, so I haven't revealed the flashback which would narrate how Aya Miyazawa ended in a coma. Well, to unveil that part, I came up with a better plan. So let's keep that suspense for now (*grins*)
I realized that even though some people requested to be taken off from the PM list in Soompi, the number of readers has been growing through the months, both in FP and Soompi. To this reason, I've become more inspired to write and finish this story.
Thank you very much to everyone who has been with me all throughout the ride.
`hiro
It feels kinda weird to revert back to 3rd person writing after 5 long chapters of 1st person narrations. This chapter tells what happens during their confinement in the hospital after the Tsuzuya brawl, which (if you recall) left the two of them with the most injuries.
I've made a plot sequence change too, in case you have noticed. I stopped in Reminiscence Part 5, so I haven't revealed the flashback which would narrate how Aya Miyazawa ended in a coma. Well, to unveil that part, I came up with a better plan. So let's keep that suspense for now (*grins*)
I realized that even though some people requested to be taken off from the PM list in Soompi, the number of readers has been growing through the months, both in FP and Soompi. To this reason, I've become more inspired to write and finish this story.
Thank you very much to everyone who has been with me all throughout the ride.
`hiro
Monday, March 17, 2008
F&L Reminiscence Part 5 Chapter 50 posted
Haaaaa.... Chapter 50...
Man, I suddenly realized how long this story is now. I just hope I'm not starting to bore the readers. But anyway, here it is:
Chapter 50 in Fictionpress
Chapter 50 in Soompi
I could say that this chapter, by far, is one of the best (if not the best) chapter ever posted for F&L. There are lots of emotions poured out here, specifically by Yoshida Ayane. This chapter is long btw (13 pages in MS word) and centers on Yoshida Aya and Crosse Williams' untold relationship in the past. This will stress how deep their relationship was, and how it will be upturned with Miyazawa Aya's entry to the scene.
Aside from this, the origin of how the Circa Constellation got it name will be briefly noted here, but not detailedly. I'm leaving the flashback for that in another separate chapter.
I've realized that I cannot actually fit in all the reminiscences in 4 chapters just as planned. Now, I think I'm going to exceed 7 now that I look at it... But I'll weigh things probably according to my judgment of the plot from here on.
An option is to stop here in Part 5 and resume the reminiscence after the hospital scene of Aya and Kosuke... Or probably continue until part 7 and reveal about the 'accident' that left Aya in a coma before I present the Aya-Kosuke scene after the school incident.
Right now I'm still deciding on that... and so - - -
Any suggestions are welcomed ^_^
Thanks ~ hiro
Man, I suddenly realized how long this story is now. I just hope I'm not starting to bore the readers. But anyway, here it is:
Chapter 50 in Fictionpress
Chapter 50 in Soompi
I could say that this chapter, by far, is one of the best (if not the best) chapter ever posted for F&L. There are lots of emotions poured out here, specifically by Yoshida Ayane. This chapter is long btw (13 pages in MS word) and centers on Yoshida Aya and Crosse Williams' untold relationship in the past. This will stress how deep their relationship was, and how it will be upturned with Miyazawa Aya's entry to the scene.
Aside from this, the origin of how the Circa Constellation got it name will be briefly noted here, but not detailedly. I'm leaving the flashback for that in another separate chapter.
I've realized that I cannot actually fit in all the reminiscences in 4 chapters just as planned. Now, I think I'm going to exceed 7 now that I look at it... But I'll weigh things probably according to my judgment of the plot from here on.
An option is to stop here in Part 5 and resume the reminiscence after the hospital scene of Aya and Kosuke... Or probably continue until part 7 and reveal about the 'accident' that left Aya in a coma before I present the Aya-Kosuke scene after the school incident.
Right now I'm still deciding on that... and so - - -
Any suggestions are welcomed ^_^
Thanks ~ hiro
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
F&L Reminiscence Part 4 CH49 Posted - Hardship in 1st person writing!
Wow, it actually took me a while before I finished this one - -
F&L 49 in FP
F&L 49 in Soompi
Actually I have two reasons why it took me a while to post the next chapter. One is that I just came from Mexico for an English conference (which was pretty cool btw. Mexicans are really nice people!).
Second reason was that I personally had difficulty in writing this chapter. I had to ask Meia's help, since this chapter was written in first person and was meant to be 'filled with emotions'. This is the chapter where I unfold the true relationship between Crosse and Yoshida Ayane and how the tides turned for them when Miyazawa Aya came in the picture. This is a pretty long chapter too (9 pages in MS Word) and a lot of things happened and were revealed here.
Thanks for reading F&L, especially to the new readers both in FP and Soompi. ~hiro
F&L 49 in FP
F&L 49 in Soompi
Actually I have two reasons why it took me a while to post the next chapter. One is that I just came from Mexico for an English conference (which was pretty cool btw. Mexicans are really nice people!).
Second reason was that I personally had difficulty in writing this chapter. I had to ask Meia's help, since this chapter was written in first person and was meant to be 'filled with emotions'. This is the chapter where I unfold the true relationship between Crosse and Yoshida Ayane and how the tides turned for them when Miyazawa Aya came in the picture. This is a pretty long chapter too (9 pages in MS Word) and a lot of things happened and were revealed here.
Thanks for reading F&L, especially to the new readers both in FP and Soompi. ~hiro
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Reminiscences
F&L has been updated again for this week.
48 in FP
48 in Soompi
I'm actually getting the hang of this 1st-person narration. Although sometimes I still sound 'mechanical' (which I'm trying my best to avoid doing), so far everything is going smoothly as far as the narration is concerned.
Now that I look at it, I think I won't be able to compress the 'Reminiscences' into 4 parts. Probably it would reach up to 5. I'm avoiding uploading chapters that are too long too, since it may end up tad boring for the readers.
The secrets are slowly coming into the open, huh? Well, there's more coming... and I really hope you will be there until this story comes into an end (which wouldn't be anytime soon I guess - lots of pending scenes has not yet been written to this moment. You could imagine them swirling around my head, crazy to break free and reveal themselves! Man, that's difficult, mind you!)
I'm actually happy of the direction of my fic, and happy because of the feedback I've been receiving. Thanks a lot everyone!
48 in FP
48 in Soompi
I'm actually getting the hang of this 1st-person narration. Although sometimes I still sound 'mechanical' (which I'm trying my best to avoid doing), so far everything is going smoothly as far as the narration is concerned.
Now that I look at it, I think I won't be able to compress the 'Reminiscences' into 4 parts. Probably it would reach up to 5. I'm avoiding uploading chapters that are too long too, since it may end up tad boring for the readers.
The secrets are slowly coming into the open, huh? Well, there's more coming... and I really hope you will be there until this story comes into an end (which wouldn't be anytime soon I guess - lots of pending scenes has not yet been written to this moment. You could imagine them swirling around my head, crazy to break free and reveal themselves! Man, that's difficult, mind you!)
I'm actually happy of the direction of my fic, and happy because of the feedback I've been receiving. Thanks a lot everyone!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Reminiscence Part 1 & 2 up!
Here it is - the first 2 of the 4 part "Flashback" chapters that would tell about Miyazawa Aya's past and how she came to the situation she is in right now.
This would answer a great fraction of the questions that I've planted in the previous chapters, although not entirely. You'll see a part of her childhood, how she came to meet her gang mates, how she landed in a race then later an underground race, how she met Crosse Williams and Yoshida Ayane in America, and the 'accident' they were talking about.
Here are the links:
Fictionpress 46 & 47
Soompi 46 & 47
After the 4-part flashback chapters, you'll surely love the next one *grins*.
This would answer a great fraction of the questions that I've planted in the previous chapters, although not entirely. You'll see a part of her childhood, how she came to meet her gang mates, how she landed in a race then later an underground race, how she met Crosse Williams and Yoshida Ayane in America, and the 'accident' they were talking about.
Here are the links:
Fictionpress 46 & 47
Soompi 46 & 47
After the 4-part flashback chapters, you'll surely love the next one *grins*.
Friday, February 15, 2008
F&L Chapter 45 Up in FP and Soompi
Wow, FP actually has some cool new updates. This time, it's easier to edit newly uploaded documents since the file does not disappear in the archive right after updating.
To the readers, I'm sorry for the late update. You see, this week was pretty busy for Meia and I. It was Meia's birthday last Feb13 then Valentines Day on the 14th, so yeah it was pretty busy (and we were pretty busy, haha! Leave it to your imagination *grins*.
Enough of that, this is my fiction blog, not my personal life's blog for heaven's sake!
Ahem...
This chapter is really long (14 pages). I originally planned to break it into two chapters, but then to make up for the late update, I decided to upload them all altogether. Finally, Aya and Kosuke meets again after more than a month and he surely missed her huh? And yeah, it was a pretty emotional scene... and a little surprise... and little revelations right and left.
From here on, the story would mellow down a bit from action to drama... Like one reviewer said, Aya has some massive explaining to do!
Hope you'll still be there to catch the next chapter! Thanks for reviewing and reading!
To the readers, I'm sorry for the late update. You see, this week was pretty busy for Meia and I. It was Meia's birthday last Feb13 then Valentines Day on the 14th, so yeah it was pretty busy (and we were pretty busy, haha! Leave it to your imagination *grins*.
Enough of that, this is my fiction blog, not my personal life's blog for heaven's sake!
Ahem...
This chapter is really long (14 pages). I originally planned to break it into two chapters, but then to make up for the late update, I decided to upload them all altogether. Finally, Aya and Kosuke meets again after more than a month and he surely missed her huh? And yeah, it was a pretty emotional scene... and a little surprise... and little revelations right and left.
From here on, the story would mellow down a bit from action to drama... Like one reviewer said, Aya has some massive explaining to do!
Hope you'll still be there to catch the next chapter! Thanks for reviewing and reading!
Saturday, February 09, 2008
F&L Chapter 44 up in FP and Soompi
44 in Fictionpress
44 in Soompi
A chapter of moderate-length... but some other revelations revealed here. And the whole Tsuzuya now knows of the 'big-secret', but everything does not end there. There are still many unanswered questions.
I consider this as a transitional chapter though, just like the INTERLUDE chap. The next chapter's going to be big too. Yes, Kosuke and Aya are about to see each other after a long time! You wouldn't wanna miss that huh?
Thanks to all the reviewers of Chapter 43 BTW. I gained a lot of readers apparently, although not all of them left a review. In Fictionpress, I gained more than 2,000 hits and some new subscribers. Same went with Soompi, where people are really excessively nice ^_^.
Thanks thanks thanks, everyone!
44 in Soompi
A chapter of moderate-length... but some other revelations revealed here. And the whole Tsuzuya now knows of the 'big-secret', but everything does not end there. There are still many unanswered questions.
I consider this as a transitional chapter though, just like the INTERLUDE chap. The next chapter's going to be big too. Yes, Kosuke and Aya are about to see each other after a long time! You wouldn't wanna miss that huh?
Thanks to all the reviewers of Chapter 43 BTW. I gained a lot of readers apparently, although not all of them left a review. In Fictionpress, I gained more than 2,000 hits and some new subscribers. Same went with Soompi, where people are really excessively nice ^_^.
Thanks thanks thanks, everyone!
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
The BIG Chapter 43 now up in FP and Soompi
That was a big bulk of info I let out here... *sigh*
But hey, it went great huh?
Chapter 43 in FP
Chapter 43 in Soompi
An error for the previous installment, btw. I uploaded Chapter 43 earlier in Fictionpress, only to realize later that I actually uploaded the unedited file. I immediately re-uploaded the chapter after spotting the horrendous spelling and grammar mistakes in the final version (tsk tsk tsk...).
And yes, Aya finally appears in this chapter. Well, I could say - - the Ayas *grins*
But still the mystery lingers huh? What could be the reason behind this? Well, I guess you have to continue reading to find that one out ^_^.
The next chapter will cater a lot more action... But there would be a transition from action to drama in the latter parts. Why? Because I wouldn't want to kill you with heart attack by putting the suspense one after another after another after another... You might sue me in court :( - - poor hiro... (lol)
Well I hope you liked this chapter. If you have any inquiries, feel free to e-mail me, alright?
And again, silent readers are welcomed ^_^ Just don't plagiarize my work. I'll get really mad if that happens.
But hey, it went great huh?
Chapter 43 in FP
Chapter 43 in Soompi
An error for the previous installment, btw. I uploaded Chapter 43 earlier in Fictionpress, only to realize later that I actually uploaded the unedited file. I immediately re-uploaded the chapter after spotting the horrendous spelling and grammar mistakes in the final version (tsk tsk tsk...).
And yes, Aya finally appears in this chapter. Well, I could say - - the Ayas *grins*
But still the mystery lingers huh? What could be the reason behind this? Well, I guess you have to continue reading to find that one out ^_^.
The next chapter will cater a lot more action... But there would be a transition from action to drama in the latter parts. Why? Because I wouldn't want to kill you with heart attack by putting the suspense one after another after another after another... You might sue me in court :( - - poor hiro... (lol)
Well I hope you liked this chapter. If you have any inquiries, feel free to e-mail me, alright?
And again, silent readers are welcomed ^_^ Just don't plagiarize my work. I'll get really mad if that happens.
Saturday, February 02, 2008
F&L Chapter 42 up in FP and Soompi
Yup, a fast update for the weekend ^_^
42 in Fictionpress
42 in Soompi
There's a big revelation in this chapter - and I bet you NEVER saw that coming *grins*.
Wow, I'm actually very excited to reveal the secrets one by one. I also feel good reading the speculations from the readers and I feel good that although the guesses were NEAR my actual plan, still no one guessed it 'exactly'. So that must mean my stealth is working pretty well *hahaha*.
Thanks to the readers... Really you guys know who you are. Thanks from the bottom of my heart!
42 in Fictionpress
42 in Soompi
There's a big revelation in this chapter - and I bet you NEVER saw that coming *grins*.
Wow, I'm actually very excited to reveal the secrets one by one. I also feel good reading the speculations from the readers and I feel good that although the guesses were NEAR my actual plan, still no one guessed it 'exactly'. So that must mean my stealth is working pretty well *hahaha*.
Thanks to the readers... Really you guys know who you are. Thanks from the bottom of my heart!
Thursday, January 31, 2008
F&L Chapter 41 up in FP & Soompi
41 in Fictionpress
41 in Soompi
I kinda had a hard time making this chapter for a reason I do not know. Maybe it's because I'm too tired of playing NBA in the PS2 - hahaha...
It was a rather short chap (6 pages in MS Word). And voila! Another set of unanswered questions! (Sorry readers, am I literally cracking your head already or what?).
A big surprise in the end, huh?
Aya's big come back is drawing near ^_^. Man, I'm enjoying writing this fic a lot now. The fact that it's approaching its climax and as I start revealing the keys to the secrets never fails to give me that excitement.
I'm very happy to have some new people reading my fic (mostly from Soompi forums). Man, the people there are very very generous! Once I get the time, I plan to return the favor to them at least by reviewing their stories to, even though I'm not really acquainted with Korean terminologies, celebrities, and culture.
Soompi people:
kawaii999
PinkCloud92
kute_me_not
w00dchild.jnR ---> The poster maker! Thanks for submitting to us a nice poster ^_^
xaznxxangelx
chng234
Angel Cakes ---> Special thanks for the generous review for Chapter 40 ^_^
rikuu
~~PuhPuhMuh~~
SteFF1004
james18
babygiirl16
Sw33t SiMPLiCiTy x3
raven
stephypham
cream1004
xtrammieex
xradiostarx
nashi kanata ---> fellow Filipino (although I'm half ^_^), thanks for your interest in my fic
yamaki_LOVE
wookie<3
ms.joongie
blaise7259
MRS.CHANGMIN(:
qiianer
renchew
strawberrylova79
windy_vang
loveme100x ---> Thanks for the recommendation of F&L in the Recommended Fics Thread!
angelgurl1058
xong_thao
iLOVEyunho=)
yippieyeah
littlemisstiny --- > wow, I saw your per-chapter reviews. I could only drop my jaw and grin. Thanks!
FP people:
Yas 'Yz' Shah ---> thanks for your enthusiastic, energetic reviews! never seize to make me happy when I open my inbox ^_^
Saiyan Tear
goblinishelves
KittyKaiya ---> thanks for the generous amount of reviews. I'm glad you like F&L
Vanilla.Chocolate
MistyRose14 ---> Geez, what to say to you? Thank you for your per chap reviews ^_^
Keemii
xXMisz-meXx
Esther
peaceout
And some people were asking about silent readers - Well, as far as I am concerned, I do not have anything against silent readers. I treasure them just as I treasure those who leave reviews. It just amuses me that in Fictionpress for example, my fic has A LOT of hits (I mean, a lot) but the reviews do not seem to match up with that. Though I must admit that I feel quite sad that I had a drastic decrease in reviews as far as FP.com is concerned, the overwhelming feedback in Soompi compensated for that. For Soompi, I would sometimes spot silent readers too (both anonymous and signed). They would drop by the fic whenever a new chapter is up. Well, to you guys, Thanks a lot for reading my fic. The mere fact that you take time to stop and drop by even you don't leave a note is a big thing for me.
Some, however, drops review via e-mail (perhaps they're shy to post up in the forums or FP?). And really, I really appreciate those little notes of appreciation. Motivates me to do better for every chapter. ^_^
Yeah, I welcome silent readers to my fic... but what I do NOT tolerate is plagiarism (heck, who doesn't anyway?!). So to readers, can I ask for a favor? When you see my work someplace else being owned by some old geezer from God-knows-where, can you please tell me about it and send me the link... and also help me BASH them? Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!
41 in Soompi
I kinda had a hard time making this chapter for a reason I do not know. Maybe it's because I'm too tired of playing NBA in the PS2 - hahaha...
It was a rather short chap (6 pages in MS Word). And voila! Another set of unanswered questions! (Sorry readers, am I literally cracking your head already or what?).
A big surprise in the end, huh?
Aya's big come back is drawing near ^_^. Man, I'm enjoying writing this fic a lot now. The fact that it's approaching its climax and as I start revealing the keys to the secrets never fails to give me that excitement.
I'm very happy to have some new people reading my fic (mostly from Soompi forums). Man, the people there are very very generous! Once I get the time, I plan to return the favor to them at least by reviewing their stories to, even though I'm not really acquainted with Korean terminologies, celebrities, and culture.
Soompi people:
kawaii999
PinkCloud92
kute_me_not
w00dchild.jnR ---> The poster maker! Thanks for submitting to us a nice poster ^_^
xaznxxangelx
chng234
Angel Cakes ---> Special thanks for the generous review for Chapter 40 ^_^
rikuu
~~PuhPuhMuh~~
SteFF1004
james18
babygiirl16
Sw33t SiMPLiCiTy x3
raven
stephypham
cream1004
xtrammieex
xradiostarx
nashi kanata ---> fellow Filipino (although I'm half ^_^), thanks for your interest in my fic
yamaki_LOVE
wookie<3
ms.joongie
blaise7259
MRS.CHANGMIN(:
qiianer
renchew
strawberrylova79
windy_vang
loveme100x ---> Thanks for the recommendation of F&L in the Recommended Fics Thread!
angelgurl1058
xong_thao
iLOVEyunho=)
yippieyeah
littlemisstiny --- > wow, I saw your per-chapter reviews. I could only drop my jaw and grin. Thanks!
FP people:
Yas 'Yz' Shah ---> thanks for your enthusiastic, energetic reviews! never seize to make me happy when I open my inbox ^_^
Saiyan Tear
goblinishelves
KittyKaiya ---> thanks for the generous amount of reviews. I'm glad you like F&L
Vanilla.Chocolate
MistyRose14 ---> Geez, what to say to you? Thank you for your per chap reviews ^_^
Keemii
xXMisz-meXx
Esther
peaceout
And some people were asking about silent readers - Well, as far as I am concerned, I do not have anything against silent readers. I treasure them just as I treasure those who leave reviews. It just amuses me that in Fictionpress for example, my fic has A LOT of hits (I mean, a lot) but the reviews do not seem to match up with that. Though I must admit that I feel quite sad that I had a drastic decrease in reviews as far as FP.com is concerned, the overwhelming feedback in Soompi compensated for that. For Soompi, I would sometimes spot silent readers too (both anonymous and signed). They would drop by the fic whenever a new chapter is up. Well, to you guys, Thanks a lot for reading my fic. The mere fact that you take time to stop and drop by even you don't leave a note is a big thing for me.
Some, however, drops review via e-mail (perhaps they're shy to post up in the forums or FP?). And really, I really appreciate those little notes of appreciation. Motivates me to do better for every chapter. ^_^
Yeah, I welcome silent readers to my fic... but what I do NOT tolerate is plagiarism (heck, who doesn't anyway?!). So to readers, can I ask for a favor? When you see my work someplace else being owned by some old geezer from God-knows-where, can you please tell me about it and send me the link... and also help me BASH them? Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
F&L Chapter 40 Up in FP & Soompi
40 on FP
40 on Soompi
10 pages in MS word - quite long, but I could say it is one of the most beautiful chapters I've come up with, especially to Yuken-Shizuki fans. The big revelations are about to come out, so everyone hang on to their seats ^_^.
I finished chapter 40 inside a hospital room. Last night, Meia's dad was rushed to the hospital due to dyspnea. Gladly, he's alright now and recovering. I had to go all the way to Florida and help Meia go to places to run a few errands. She was so worried, but at the end of the day when things stabilized, she's now alright - so are the rest of her family.
So kids, don't smoke alright? Smoking is bad for the health. You'll just land in the hospital. (*points ridiculously to self - - - alright alright, I'm sorry. I won't smoke anymore Meia ^_^)
I'm also thinking about changing genres in Fictionpress. One reason is because I am getting fewer reviews nowadays for a reason I don't know. In Soompi, however, things are different. The reviews and feedback are actually getting more as I update. Another reason is that the Manga section of FP is becoming a haven of MalexMale, FemalexFemale fics (which is NOT evident in F&L btw...). Maybe I'll transfer it to Romance section and see how it runs from there.
40 on Soompi
10 pages in MS word - quite long, but I could say it is one of the most beautiful chapters I've come up with, especially to Yuken-Shizuki fans. The big revelations are about to come out, so everyone hang on to their seats ^_^.
I finished chapter 40 inside a hospital room. Last night, Meia's dad was rushed to the hospital due to dyspnea. Gladly, he's alright now and recovering. I had to go all the way to Florida and help Meia go to places to run a few errands. She was so worried, but at the end of the day when things stabilized, she's now alright - so are the rest of her family.
So kids, don't smoke alright? Smoking is bad for the health. You'll just land in the hospital. (*points ridiculously to self - - - alright alright, I'm sorry. I won't smoke anymore Meia ^_^)
I'm also thinking about changing genres in Fictionpress. One reason is because I am getting fewer reviews nowadays for a reason I don't know. In Soompi, however, things are different. The reviews and feedback are actually getting more as I update. Another reason is that the Manga section of FP is becoming a haven of MalexMale, FemalexFemale fics (which is NOT evident in F&L btw...). Maybe I'll transfer it to Romance section and see how it runs from there.
Friday, January 25, 2008
F&L Chapter 39 up in FP & Soompi
Another update for the week!
Fictionpress 39
Soompi 39
I included some Shizuki-Yuken scenes. Kosuke's back in the chapters, but unfortunately still none of Aya (I know you guys miss her, but she won't show up for another... i think 2 chapters?). There would be a brief Seiichi scene - an 'implied' fight scene by the way and a reminiscing mood for Kosuke.
In the next one, we'll be having some Makiko-Tomo-Kaede meeting and yes, another Shizuki-Yuken scene that readers would love.
Again, thanks for reading Fists and Lipsticks!
Fictionpress 39
Soompi 39
I included some Shizuki-Yuken scenes. Kosuke's back in the chapters, but unfortunately still none of Aya (I know you guys miss her, but she won't show up for another... i think 2 chapters?). There would be a brief Seiichi scene - an 'implied' fight scene by the way and a reminiscing mood for Kosuke.
In the next one, we'll be having some Makiko-Tomo-Kaede meeting and yes, another Shizuki-Yuken scene that readers would love.
Again, thanks for reading Fists and Lipsticks!
Sunday, January 20, 2008
F&L Chapter 37 *Up*... and Promotional Video uploaded in YouTube
My AN is kinda late, but it's better late than never. For some reason, my connection 'time out' whenever I access Blogger for the past few days, I dunno why....
Oh yeah, chapter 37 is up - - Fictionpress 37 Soompi 37
It would be a rather... action-packed chapter in the first half, but would turn quite dramatic in the end. Kosuke will act differently - and you'll be surprised ^_^
I realized that I haven't posted this one yet here. Above is the new Live-Action poster. Meia collated the pics while I made the poster. And still, I don't have any idea who those actors/actresses are... well except for Aya Ueto (who is HOT by the way hahaha...) and Ikuta Toma (whom I've seen in Hana Kimi).
And after nagging me for a week, Meia finally finished the promotional video for Fists and Lipsticks. Here's the video:
Cool huh?
To the readers, thanks for reading F&L! I'd take the inspiration to make the next chapters even better ^_^
Oh yeah, chapter 37 is up - - Fictionpress 37 Soompi 37
It would be a rather... action-packed chapter in the first half, but would turn quite dramatic in the end. Kosuke will act differently - and you'll be surprised ^_^
I realized that I haven't posted this one yet here. Above is the new Live-Action poster. Meia collated the pics while I made the poster. And still, I don't have any idea who those actors/actresses are... well except for Aya Ueto (who is HOT by the way hahaha...) and Ikuta Toma (whom I've seen in Hana Kimi).And after nagging me for a week, Meia finally finished the promotional video for Fists and Lipsticks. Here's the video:
Cool huh?
To the readers, thanks for reading F&L! I'd take the inspiration to make the next chapters even better ^_^
Thursday, January 17, 2008
F&L Chapter 36: Aya's Protector now up!
Another short chapter, but this chapter contains the conversation between Crosse and Kosuke.
But Kosuke surely would be dismayed :(
For Shizuki-Yuken fans, the next chapter would be rather interesting ^_^
Thanks for reading!
(Hiro, why are your author notes getting shorter and shorter lately? - - - it's because I'm so sleepy already, haha.)
But Kosuke surely would be dismayed :(
For Shizuki-Yuken fans, the next chapter would be rather interesting ^_^
Thanks for reading!
(Hiro, why are your author notes getting shorter and shorter lately? - - - it's because I'm so sleepy already, haha.)
Friday, January 11, 2008
F&L Chapter 35: Weakness up in FP & Soompi
Fictionpress 35
Soompi 35
This is a relatively short chapter when compared to the previous ones. More Kosuke-Yuken bonding here. I was planning to place the whole Crosse-Kosuke conversation in this same chap, but it might reach past 10 pages. And so, I opted to cut it from here and save the suspense for the next installment! Haha... I know you're pissed off with my cliffhangers - but that gives the whole writing and reading stuff more 'suspense'. LOL.
Thanks for reading!
Soompi 35
This is a relatively short chapter when compared to the previous ones. More Kosuke-Yuken bonding here. I was planning to place the whole Crosse-Kosuke conversation in this same chap, but it might reach past 10 pages. And so, I opted to cut it from here and save the suspense for the next installment! Haha... I know you're pissed off with my cliffhangers - but that gives the whole writing and reading stuff more 'suspense'. LOL.
Thanks for reading!
Saturday, January 05, 2008
F&L Chapter 34: Yamazaki Gang Investigating Team - Up in FP and Soompi
Aya didn't show up here, but this is quite a relevant chapter.
Fictionpress F&L34
Soompi F&L34
The gang finally decides to investigate by themselves the mystery behind the Spectra Gang and the reason behind their pursuit of Miyazawa Aya.
You'll learn something big about Crosse too as the chapter ends - one of the secrets behind his real identity.
Hold on to your seats for the following updates! Thanks for reading! ^_^
Fictionpress F&L34
Soompi F&L34
The gang finally decides to investigate by themselves the mystery behind the Spectra Gang and the reason behind their pursuit of Miyazawa Aya.
You'll learn something big about Crosse too as the chapter ends - one of the secrets behind his real identity.
Hold on to your seats for the following updates! Thanks for reading! ^_^
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
F&L Chapter 33: Pretense up in FP and Soompi
The first story that updates in Fictionpress > Manga Section is Fists and Lipsticks! ^_^
http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2191842/34/
Read C33 in Soompi
Happy New Year Everyone!
This chapter takes you on a sneak peak behind Aya x Crosse relationship. Some hints are given, so it's up to you to speculate *grins*.
And as I've said in the previous author notes, the story already climbing towards its climax. There would be a cut-down on introductions as F&L's secrets begin to unravel. The significant role of Yamazaki Daisuke as well as the Spectra and the Miyazawa Gang and some political themes will now enter. Hence, expect this previously "light" highschool drama become quite complicated. But dont' worry, I'll maintain it on a certain point that it still has the 'romance' factor and the overall 'easy-read'.
Again, thank you for your time reading the fic. I know that it is quite long, but I promise to do my best to make each chapter appealing for your reading pleasure ^_^.
http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2191842/34/
Read C33 in Soompi
Happy New Year Everyone!
This chapter takes you on a sneak peak behind Aya x Crosse relationship. Some hints are given, so it's up to you to speculate *grins*.
And as I've said in the previous author notes, the story already climbing towards its climax. There would be a cut-down on introductions as F&L's secrets begin to unravel. The significant role of Yamazaki Daisuke as well as the Spectra and the Miyazawa Gang and some political themes will now enter. Hence, expect this previously "light" highschool drama become quite complicated. But dont' worry, I'll maintain it on a certain point that it still has the 'romance' factor and the overall 'easy-read'.
Again, thank you for your time reading the fic. I know that it is quite long, but I promise to do my best to make each chapter appealing for your reading pleasure ^_^.
Friday, December 28, 2007
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... :(
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... :(
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
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 ^____^
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 ^____^
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
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:
japanera
MistyRose14
Yas 'Yz' Shah
KittyKaiya
Nanao Nagase
Saiyan Tear
greek4lyf
kawaii999
PinkCloud92
kute_me_not
w00dchild.jnR
xaznxxangelx
chng234
Angel Cakes
rikuu
~~PuhPuhMuh~~
SteFF1004
james18
babygiirl16
Sw33t SiMPLiCiTy x3
raven
stephypham
cream1004
xtrammieex
xradiostarx
nashi kanata
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!
(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:
japanera
MistyRose14
Yas 'Yz' Shah
KittyKaiya
Nanao Nagase
Saiyan Tear
greek4lyf
kawaii999
PinkCloud92
kute_me_not
w00dchild.jnR
xaznxxangelx
chng234
Angel Cakes
rikuu
~~PuhPuhMuh~~
SteFF1004
james18
babygiirl16
Sw33t SiMPLiCiTy x3
raven
stephypham
cream1004
xtrammieex
xradiostarx
nashi kanata
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!
Sunday, December 23, 2007
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!
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!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
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
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
Sunday, December 09, 2007
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...)
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...)
Friday, December 07, 2007
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
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
Friday, November 30, 2007
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.
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.
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