Rainyday’s Cafe

In the year 2019, the explosion of information and misinformation became a direct threat to society. In a daring decision, it was decided to create a new government agency dedicated solely to information management. Now some thirty years later, the government still monitors and controls information, suppressing anything they find undesirable, but standing against their abuses of power are the libraries, with their special agents called ‘the book soldiers.’

Based on a light novel series by Arikawa Hiro, illustrated by Adabana Sukumo.

This is another good example of don’t judge a book for its cover. Sure, a lot may find it stupid with the idea of people taking up arms to fight one another over things such as books. Some even got turn off by the plot summary, stating it as ‘nonsensical’ or ’seems like a waste of time’. Contrary to that belief, I’ll say that this anime is pretty darn good (although it’s a one-sided comment from me). However, those who watch till the end will definitely agree with me.

The starting episode might not make a great impact on you but as the story goes on, it gets more and more interesting. There’s some action, plenty of comedy and light romance in this anime. They somehow just fit together nicely. Quality-wise, the animation is top-notched.

Another interesting case is regarding both the main male and female protagonists. Well, to put it simply, thefemale protagonist is taller than the male and their relationship is kinda funny at times but quite touching at the later part of the show. No, touching doesn’t mean the boyfriend-girlfriend thing but…oh well, just watch the show and you will know.

After much persuasion from Jasmine, i gave Albatross 18 a try. Wasn’t really considering to play it after hearing the ill-fated news regarding PangyaSEA. I was really reluctant to start over. I was already a senior C (although it stagnated at that level for over a year because it got too boring as there weren’ any real updates), I have the characters that I wanted in that season and my records pretty good. Furthermore at that period, my hio’s were like increasing and I just bought Arin.

Lol, for those who don’t know what A18 is, it is an online golf game. PangyaSEA is the south-east asia counterpart of A18. First saw the Thailand version of the game in, well, Thailand. I though it looks cool and when asiasoft announced that it was relasing the SEA version, I was ecstatic. I researched a little and made up my mind to work towards getting the character Kooh and the caddie Luna.      

Oh well, after all that they’re just gonna be deleted. Kooh was obtained using pangs, the in-game currency, but Luna on the other hand costs me 12 bucks. Now its nearly impossible to get Luna in A18 unless one gets it using paypal or something as the only way to get her is by using cash. I’ll save up for Kooh for another time.

I think I ranted too much but on a brighter note, A18 is already in Season 3 (PangyaSEA will forever be stuck at Season 2) New stuff in Season 3 includes the long awaited new character, Kaz, two new maps, Ice Spa and Deep Inferno and the PSQ system, which enables you to move your character around as though you in an mmorpg plus the abiltiy to set up shops to sell your items to other players. For those who are interested, here’s the info on Kaz.

While quieng up to get food in KFC…

Yixin: Haha, cannot wait for you to be botak!
Me: -_-”
Yixin: Oh yea! What’s botak in malay?
Me: ._.
Joyce and Stella: *laughs*
Yixin: o_o???
Me: Isn’t botak already in malay?
Yixin: *Oh sheet! Yea hor!”

Haha, she must be feeling stressed from something. Before I forget, congratulations to those who passed the grading. Don’t be depressed if you didnt meet your target. There’s plenty opportunities in the future so for now, worked hard!

Haha, guess what I saw while walking back home after training? A baby phyton! How cool is that?! Not cool if it’s like sitting at the side of the pavement and the place is barely lit up albeit for the staircase landing since most of the shops have already closed. I would have walked right passed it if there weren’t anyone to warn me.

There was a lady holding a broom and I was thinking what in the world was she doing with it in the middle of the night.

Lady: *smacks broom on the floor*
Lady: Boy! Boy! Be careful arh! There’s a snake over there
Me: Haha, sure thing…EH?! where?!
Lady: There!
Me: where??
Lady: Over there, the small snake.
Me: *walks around the pillar*
Me: woah…that’s a baby phyton no?
Lady: I think so..Wa! stupid cat, want to come here again!
Lady: *proceeds to chase the cat away*
Lady: see la! stupid cat! want to die so early! everytime want to go near snake!
Me: Haha…they’re just curious I guess..so, did cha call the police?
Lady: Yes, The uncle over there call already
Me: Oh. Haha, they will probably arrive shortly
Lady: Very long already le!
Me: huh?! how long?
Lady: he called the police about 20 minutes ago. dunno why they take so long! police station so near also!
Me: Agreed..

The police station is like 200m away…

Me: *goes off to warn an Indian couple*
Me: Err..It’s better not to walk here. There’s a snake over there.
Husband: Snake?! where?!
Me: *points*
Wife: Look! Look! There’s really a snake over there!
Husband and Wife: *walks towards the lady and they stared at the poor creature while conversing with one another*

Another Indian man approaches from the other direction but no one realise it until he’s like a metre or 2 from the snake. Guess all were engrossed with it

Lady, Husband and Wife: Be careful! Snake! Snake!

Indian Man: *looks down near his feet*
Indian Man: OH MY GOD!
Indian Man: *jumps back to a safe distance and stares*

Some kids, probably upper sec or year 1 poly, approached the area.

Kid 1: Where got phyton?
Kid 2: There!
Kid 3: You sure that one phyton anot?!
Kid 1: I thought phyton damn big one! This snake is so small!

I tell you…some people can be so dumb…

Kid 4: Eh, you all go near la!
Kids: *closes the distance between them and the final boss in their quest*
Kid 3: who want to catch it?
Kid 2: kid 4 lo
Kid 4: haha, can one!
kid 2: Go la! you all scared issit!?
Kid 1: like real! I show all of you!

You can however tell that no matter how much courage they try to put for show, they were shivering down there..plus not one of them budge from their spot. The police finally arrived, without any capturing devices. Lol, I was too lazy to wait for them to go about doing their job so i bid the rest farewell and head home. The kids were still there when I head home, probably still discussing how they would slay the serpent who stands in their path. The joys of imagination..

The Little girl and her father were crossing a bridge.
The father was kind of scared so he asked his little daughter,
“Sweetheart, please hold my hand so that you don’t fall into the river.”

The little girl said, “No, Dad. You hold my hand.”
“What’s the difference?” Asked the puzzled father.
“There’s a big difference,” replied the little girl. “If I hold your
hand and something happens to me, chances are that I may let your hand
go. But if you hold my hand, I know for sure that no matter what happens,
you will never let my hand go.”

In any relationship, the essence of trust is not in its bind, but in
its bond. So hold the hand of the person who loves you rather than expecting them
to hold yours…

This is too cute! Kaito, Meiko, Rin, Len, Miku, Neru, and Haku of Vocaloid. Enjoy~

My last tournament, or possibly my last kendo event, before entering NS. I wasn’t too sure at first if I should join it in the first place due to the fact that I wasn’t training regularly because of work and my sudden start for napfa training. There was also the factor that I did damn badly on the last East West tournament. However, I just joined it since everyone told me it was a fun tournament and we go there to have fun and stuff.

Basically, for those of you who don’t know, here’s how the tournament runs. All the participants are first separated between the East and West and from there, they are divided into teams. For those living in the South or North, they will be divided equally into the East and West sides. Last year I was in West I think. This year, I was in the East and my team was E2.

You never really know who is in your team until the day of the tournament itself. If you get strong players, good for you. If not, you have to find a way to work around it. That’s what makes it so exciting. My team consists of a not-so-mini curly fries, a roasted duck, an eggplant, a glass of green tea and the special-for-the day!

It is a weird combination and I was the chuken for my team yet again. Skeptical at first but I thought this time around, we can really make it to the top. Lol, and we did. Thanks team for the wonderful experience. Finally felt what it’s like to be standing in the center stage at the finals, together with all the teammates you fought hard alongside with. We are the win! Congrats to those who won as well~

Music by TORABOLUTA
Lyric by TORABOLUTA
Vocal by Vocaloid “Miku Hatsune”
Translation below by soundares
Original Lyrics (will find them later)

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Rin’s “KOKORO” Lyric
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(It was) robot made by lonely scientist
To say how it turned out, “Miracle”

But still missing One thing just can’t be made
That is called “KOKORO(Mind/heart)” A program

Few hundred years past
Left alone
Robot of miracle Hoped

WANT TO KNOW (THING) THAT MAN(S/HE) WAS,
TILL END OF (HIS/HER) LIFE,
MAKING FOR ME…
“KOKORO(Mind)”

Now Beginning to move on Miracle accelerating
WHY TEARs Don’T sTop….
WHY I SHAKING? Miracle accelerating
ThIs is what I hoped for… “KOKORO” ?

A WONDER KOKORO KOKORO A WONDER
I (now) know How to be(feel) happy
A WONDER KOKORO KOKORO A WONDER
I (now) know How to be(feel) sad
A WONDER KOKORO KOKORO INFINITE
How deep and touching they are…

Now beginning to notice Reason I was born
Alone must be lonesome/sad
Yes, that day that time
In Every memory KOKORO lives and is (now) overflowing

Now I can say Real word
I’m dedicating (it) To You

ARI-GA-TO… (For) giving me birth to this world
ARI-GA-TO… (For) Days we went through together
ARI-GA-TO… (For) Everything you gave me
ARI-GA-TO… I will sing (on) forever

It has finally arrived…the dreaded letter…I guess I’ll just have about a month or so to chill a bit (and to think they extended my work for yet another week. Actually they wanted me to work for 2 more months or at least till the new temps come in but I refused nonetheless) After complaining because the rest got it earlier than me, it seems I’ll be the one entering earlier than the rest. My mum called them up asking why I did not receive my letter yet on the 28th and when they check, my name wasn’t on any of the list ranging from July to November. That is to say if I continue waiting, I’ll be going in after November…Two days later after the call, well, you know what happens. The place I’ll be at is the famous Tekong. My temporary home starting from 12 June. Oh well, hope I’ll be in a good vocation after BMT.