I've been thinking about Mai-Otome. (The anime, not the manga, two completely separate beasts.) This was due to a series of unfortunate events that I can actually pretty clearly trace: Reading fanfic for nostalgic old RPGs → thinking about FF7 → being piqued by an Aeris & Tifa cosplaying secret at fandom secrets that spurred discussion about the two's interaction in the game and a comment about fanart at pixiv → falling into the pit of looking at endless fanart on pixiv ;_; → mentioning my hours-eating dilemma to
viliscp, who then mentioned that there's Mai-HiME fanart there as well → succumbing to the temptation to look at said Mai-HiME fanart and being reminded how, yes, cute ShizNat can be together . (Ok, that last one, AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.) Can't forget the gaynst. Oh, the gaynst.
And y'all know how much time I once spent pondering ShizNat. But this time I pondered Mai-Otome. Because, c'mon, Kruger and Viola are cute too.
Mai-Otome is an interesting beast. It's not a sequel (though speculation is rampant that Mai-Otome does take place in some far distant future of the Mai-HiME universe, which . . . yeah). However it was deliberately crafted to pander to the Mai-HiME fandom and establish its own core of new protagonists (Arika, Nina, and the expy'd but very changed Mashiro). Without sacrificing much of the original cast of Mai-HiME. Somehow.
( A block of text in which I muse and ponder and try to apply logic where no logic wants to wander. There be SPOILERS. )
. . . Clearly I've spent too much time thinking about this. Or way too much time looking at fanart on pixiv. Or both. XD
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And y'all know how much time I once spent pondering ShizNat. But this time I pondered Mai-Otome. Because, c'mon, Kruger and Viola are cute too.
Mai-Otome is an interesting beast. It's not a sequel (though speculation is rampant that Mai-Otome does take place in some far distant future of the Mai-HiME universe, which . . . yeah). However it was deliberately crafted to pander to the Mai-HiME fandom and establish its own core of new protagonists (Arika, Nina, and the expy'd but very changed Mashiro). Without sacrificing much of the original cast of Mai-HiME. Somehow.
( A block of text in which I muse and ponder and try to apply logic where no logic wants to wander. There be SPOILERS. )
. . . Clearly I've spent too much time thinking about this. Or way too much time looking at fanart on pixiv. Or both. XD
My Mai HiME fanfic in .epub format
Mar. 29th, 2011 12:18 amOriginally I looked into how epub files were made because I didn't realize that the magic powers of calibre would be able to take care of all the conversion troubles for you. But I thought it was interesting how easy it is to make your own epub files. So, for shits and giggles:
The Shizuru-Natsuki Drabble Cycle in .epub format
Actually, I was going to put the Drabbles, "Orbiting," "A Tangential Affair," and "A Crossroads Schemata" all in one file (because they can be all read together though not necessarily have to be read together--i.e. I have a feeling the last two would be happily ignored . . . XD--and these are probably the fics that define me as a fanfic writer to others), but I realized I'mma have to do a lot of coding to do that (only if I don't want to short cut it using the magic of calibre). If anyone would like that, let me know and maybe I'll give it a try. This little experiment taught me that all of MSWord's little "smart quotes" and whatnot are absolutely evil and you have to get rid of them. *shakes fist*
Mai HiME Fanfic Collection (Shizuru-Natsuki Drabble Cycle, Orbiting, A Tangential Affair, Crossroads Schemata) in .epub
MS Word formatting still evil. But I learned a lot about the basics of making .epub from scratch with this. I also want to thank everyone who has read my fanfics or will read them in the future, Mai HiME and otherwise, and those who have helped me write my fanfic. Looking these over reminded me how much work everyone put into it. Thanks, guys. ♥
Surreal moment: looking at your fanfic on your ereader.
Actually, I was going to put the Drabbles, "Orbiting," "A Tangential Affair," and "A Crossroads Schemata" all in one file (because they can be all read together though not necessarily have to be read together--i.e. I have a feeling the last two would be happily ignored . . . XD--and these are probably the fics that define me as a fanfic writer to others), but I realized I'mma have to do a lot of coding to do that (only if I don't want to short cut it using the magic of calibre). If anyone would like that, let me know and maybe I'll give it a try. This little experiment taught me that all of MSWord's little "smart quotes" and whatnot are absolutely evil and you have to get rid of them. *shakes fist*
Mai HiME Fanfic Collection (Shizuru-Natsuki Drabble Cycle, Orbiting, A Tangential Affair, Crossroads Schemata) in .epub
MS Word formatting still evil. But I learned a lot about the basics of making .epub from scratch with this. I also want to thank everyone who has read my fanfics or will read them in the future, Mai HiME and otherwise, and those who have helped me write my fanfic. Looking these over reminded me how much work everyone put into it. Thanks, guys. ♥
Surreal moment: looking at your fanfic on your ereader.
First, I want to apologize if I haven't gotten around to responding to any comments left in the past few days. I've been sort of stewing on things and so I haven't had the brain capacity to approach the more serious comments with the amount of attention and thought that they deserve. (I kind of have that "Whoa, drained" feeling that I was left with after some of the furious discussions we've had over at the comm.) But know that I do read every comment (even if you comment on a post months old) and that I appreciate every comment I get. And thanks to people who have kept the conversations going on their own!
So, for a change of pace, OPEN THREAD. You now how it goes, peoples, be nice, have fun, ask questions, bring up anything you want to talk about (you don't have to talk about SNSD *GASP*), drop in and say hi, and don't be afraid to talk to each other! If anyone wants to send chocolately thoughts my way, I like dark chocolate!
This open thread is dedicated to
viliscp. She knows why.
Am I the only one watching America's Best Dance Crew this season? Watch full episodes at MTV.com.( SUDDEN DEATH FACE OFFS! MOOOORTAL KOMBAAAAAAAT! )
Now this is an interesting discussion going on at
omonatheydidnt: Korean musicians struggle with U.S. success. ( This became a block of text, literally. D: )
And because it makes me laugh: Ciara's LG Chocolate Touch commercial. Sorry, imagining SNSD being asked to do the same thing is just LOLicious.
R just gave this to me to read: Isle of Man schoolgirl becomes an anime star in Japan. Either WOW or WHUT? to everything here.

I actually made this one!
Links from comments:
- KARA teaser @ JP H!P because AG is always hotlinking and whatnot to JPH!P. XD
- HyoCole pics from Dream Team 2 recording that you may or may not have seen already.
- CP has some manga she recommends you read.
- "Oh!" @ Music Bank - Where's Waldo?
- SNSD Special Stage: "Jjak Sarang" + "Dancing Queen" - Who is singing with them?
- MuBank Win - Did I spot some HyoTae after that HyoYoung? (LOL, Hyo just wrapped around Syoung's waist. XD)
- Section TV News: YuRi and Daniel Henney's CF shoot - looks cold. D:
- Spot translations of SNSD's appearance at ShimShimTaPa
- Inkigayo recording fancam or so I'm told. XD More fancams under the user, so I'm told.
- 2NE1 Samsung Corby F CF
- Maybee's Volume Up spot translations (Taeng missing)
-
ifuritka brought Mai HiME, Xena, and femmeslashy fanfic-ness Star Trek Voyager style. Wow, I used to have other fandoms?! *laughs*
-
juneunhae/HYJ did some spot translations of SuKiRa over at SSF--which come with all her warnings. XD
- She also brought Sunny being a BAMF at the Lunar New Year Special, wrestling against Gahee
- I am pimping Poreotics, the crew I'm probably going to end up pulling for in this season's America's Best Dance Crew!
- "Star Golden Bell" raw w/Tiffany, SooYoung, Sunny, HyoYeon and other guests like CN Blue, Kim JongKook, and that trot singer who was bringing lots of laughs. Hyo is mighty talkative here and I wonder if she's finally leaping feet first (without her filters! D:) into the "I'mma fight for screen time!" game. I'm cautiously watching how it goes for her.
And just because it's the first time I've revisited it in months despite it being one of my favorite web-comics (I haven't visited webcomics in forever DX): Sinfest! Aw, Buddha. There is nothing more amazing than God as a giant, oft times mocking hand.
Happy Lunar New Year for those who celebrate it! It's the year of the TIGER! (Eeee, kitty!)
So, for a change of pace, OPEN THREAD. You now how it goes, peoples, be nice, have fun, ask questions, bring up anything you want to talk about (you don't have to talk about SNSD *GASP*), drop in and say hi, and don't be afraid to talk to each other! If anyone wants to send chocolately thoughts my way, I like dark chocolate!
This open thread is dedicated to
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Am I the only one watching America's Best Dance Crew this season? Watch full episodes at MTV.com.( SUDDEN DEATH FACE OFFS! MOOOORTAL KOMBAAAAAAAT! )
Now this is an interesting discussion going on at
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And because it makes me laugh: Ciara's LG Chocolate Touch commercial. Sorry, imagining SNSD being asked to do the same thing is just LOLicious.
R just gave this to me to read: Isle of Man schoolgirl becomes an anime star in Japan. Either WOW or WHUT? to everything here.

I actually made this one!
Links from comments:
- KARA teaser @ JP H!P because AG is always hotlinking and whatnot to JPH!P. XD
- HyoCole pics from Dream Team 2 recording that you may or may not have seen already.
- CP has some manga she recommends you read.
- "Oh!" @ Music Bank - Where's Waldo?
- SNSD Special Stage: "Jjak Sarang" + "Dancing Queen" - Who is singing with them?
- MuBank Win - Did I spot some HyoTae after that HyoYoung? (LOL, Hyo just wrapped around Syoung's waist. XD)
- Section TV News: YuRi and Daniel Henney's CF shoot - looks cold. D:
- Spot translations of SNSD's appearance at ShimShimTaPa
- Inkigayo recording fancam or so I'm told. XD More fancams under the user, so I'm told.
- 2NE1 Samsung Corby F CF
- Maybee's Volume Up spot translations (Taeng missing)
-
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- She also brought Sunny being a BAMF at the Lunar New Year Special, wrestling against Gahee
- I am pimping Poreotics, the crew I'm probably going to end up pulling for in this season's America's Best Dance Crew!
- "Star Golden Bell" raw w/Tiffany, SooYoung, Sunny, HyoYeon and other guests like CN Blue, Kim JongKook, and that trot singer who was bringing lots of laughs. Hyo is mighty talkative here and I wonder if she's finally leaping feet first (without her filters! D:) into the "I'mma fight for screen time!" game. I'm cautiously watching how it goes for her.
And just because it's the first time I've revisited it in months despite it being one of my favorite web-comics (I haven't visited webcomics in forever DX): Sinfest! Aw, Buddha. There is nothing more amazing than God as a giant, oft times mocking hand.
Happy Lunar New Year for those who celebrate it! It's the year of the TIGER! (Eeee, kitty!)
[fic] MH: A Love Not Mundane
Dec. 8th, 2008 12:10 amTitle: A Love Not Mundane*
Fandom: Mai HiME
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: Entire series
Featured Character: Fujino Shizuru/Kuga Natsuki
Disclaimer: SUNRISE's. Not mine.
Summary: A story of abiding love and extraordinary circumstances.
( A Love Not Mundane [MH; ShizNat] )
Fandom: Mai HiME
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: Entire series
Featured Character: Fujino Shizuru/Kuga Natsuki
Disclaimer: SUNRISE's. Not mine.
Summary: A story of abiding love and extraordinary circumstances.
( A Love Not Mundane [MH; ShizNat] )
[fic] MH: Crossroads Schemata 1/3
Sep. 14th, 2008 12:13 pmTitle: Crossroads Schemata
Fandom: Mai HiME
Rating: PG-13
Words: ~19,500
Spoilers: Entire series
Tie-ins: Shizuru-Natsuki drabble cycle, "Orbiting"; sequel to "A Tangential Affair"
Featured Character: Fujino Shizuru
Disclaimer: SUNRISE's. Not mine.
Notes: This is a direct sequel/extension of "A Tangential Affair." Heartfelt thank yous to
sataniscooler for her excellent eye and ear in beta reading,
ifuritka for her constant enthusiastic support and honest opinions, and
nemesisjk8 for spurring, encouraging, and critiquing me every step of the way.
( Crossroads Schemata [MH; 1/3] )
Fandom: Mai HiME
Rating: PG-13
Words: ~19,500
Spoilers: Entire series
Tie-ins: Shizuru-Natsuki drabble cycle, "Orbiting"; sequel to "A Tangential Affair"
Featured Character: Fujino Shizuru
Disclaimer: SUNRISE's. Not mine.
Notes: This is a direct sequel/extension of "A Tangential Affair." Heartfelt thank yous to
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( Crossroads Schemata [MH; 1/3] )
Title: A Tangential Affair
Fandom: Mai HiME
Rating: Hard PG-13/Soft R
Words: ~9700
Spoilers: Entire series
Tie-ins: Shizuru-Natsuki drabble cycle and "Orbiting"
Featured Character: Fujino Shizuru
Disclaimer: SUNRISE's. Not mine.
Notes: A possible sequel, of sorts, to the events in the Drabbles with a tie-in to Orbiting. Reading them is not necessary, but it'll make a lot of the characterization here make sense. A heartfelt thank you to
nemesisjk8,
ifuritka, and
shigan for being my litmus test readers and a special thank you to Nemi especially for prodding me to keep writing this. If you see any typos, please let me know.
( A Tangential Affair [MH; Fujino Shizuru] )
Fandom: Mai HiME
Rating: Hard PG-13/Soft R
Words: ~9700
Spoilers: Entire series
Tie-ins: Shizuru-Natsuki drabble cycle and "Orbiting"
Featured Character: Fujino Shizuru
Disclaimer: SUNRISE's. Not mine.
Notes: A possible sequel, of sorts, to the events in the Drabbles with a tie-in to Orbiting. Reading them is not necessary, but it'll make a lot of the characterization here make sense. A heartfelt thank you to
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( A Tangential Affair [MH; Fujino Shizuru] )
[fic] MH: Orbiting [Shizuru, Natsuki]
May. 28th, 2008 01:28 amTitle: Orbiting
Fandom: Mai HiME
Rating: PG-13
Words: ~950
Spoilers: Entire series
Featured Characters: Fujino Shizuru, Kuga Natsuki
Disclaimer: SUNRISE's. Not mine.
Notes: 1 AM typos, bad sentence structure, and crappiness included. I've wanted to write something Shizuru-Natsuki for a while now, but hadn't gotten anything to really work. Kruger and Viola weren't cooperating, even the cooler versions in my head, so I retreated back to MH.
( Orbiting [MH; Fujino Shizuru, Kuga Natsuki] )
Fandom: Mai HiME
Rating: PG-13
Words: ~950
Spoilers: Entire series
Featured Characters: Fujino Shizuru, Kuga Natsuki
Disclaimer: SUNRISE's. Not mine.
Notes: 1 AM typos, bad sentence structure, and crappiness included. I've wanted to write something Shizuru-Natsuki for a while now, but hadn't gotten anything to really work. Kruger and Viola weren't cooperating, even the cooler versions in my head, so I retreated back to MH.
( Orbiting [MH; Fujino Shizuru, Kuga Natsuki] )
This is not a true update. This is an apology, of sorts. Please read the notes preceding the drabbles.
And I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very very
Mad world
-Mad World, Tears for Fears
( Foreword )
Previous installments: 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-22, 23-26, 27-31, 32-35, 36-39, 40-45, 41-50
( Shizuru-Natsuki Drabble Cycle: #51-96, '97'-'98' )
And I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very very
Mad world
-Mad World, Tears for Fears
( Foreword )
Previous installments: 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-22, 23-26, 27-31, 32-35, 36-39, 40-45, 41-50
( Shizuru-Natsuki Drabble Cycle: #51-96, '97'-'98' )
[fic] MH: The Color of... [ShizNat]
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( The Color of... [MH; ShizNat] )
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Jul. 7th, 2006 02:43 amQuick notes on the ShizNat fic "Crossing the Line" written for the second challenge over at
shizunatsu. (Prompt: "fears")
( ramblage )
That being said, the thesaurus, specifically Thesaurus.com, has inspired a fun challenge for any of you writers on my flist (or lj stalkers). ( Anyone willing to take me up on that? )
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That being said, the thesaurus, specifically Thesaurus.com, has inspired a fun challenge for any of you writers on my flist (or lj stalkers). ( Anyone willing to take me up on that? )
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May. 9th, 2006 08:19 pmOMFG, cpt LOVE!! Direct linking is bad, kids, BUT this is such goodness.
Also, why do I keep reading the latest Naruto chapters in the hopes that someone will die when I know perfectly well that no one is going to die at all? It'd be so awesome if Naruto or Sasuke ended up killing Sakura or something. That would be ANGST worthy. Also, Sai is annoying and cliche. *barfs*
FMA chapter, please to be coming out soon, thanks. (And don't forget to include Hawkeye! The State Alchemists are all well and good, but, Arakawa, you know we're all dying to know Hawkeye's backstory now. *drool*)
Berserk, please to be being less strangely supernatural and whatnot and get back to the part where we get Casca some mental helps. Thanks. Also, stop sending out weird Guts/Schierke vibes. It is squicky.
EEEEEE, Sakuya Tachibana is sketching again. =D LOL @ Nao and Shizuru. (Did I already pimp this set out, too?)
P.S. Why aren't people sending me Tours doujin? I am jealous. And Tours-doujin-less.
P.P.S. You guys are making me feel vaguely BNFish. Nemi says I am; I say I'm not. I would like to prove Nemi wrong.
Also, why do I keep reading the latest Naruto chapters in the hopes that someone will die when I know perfectly well that no one is going to die at all? It'd be so awesome if Naruto or Sasuke ended up killing Sakura or something. That would be ANGST worthy. Also, Sai is annoying and cliche. *barfs*
FMA chapter, please to be coming out soon, thanks. (And don't forget to include Hawkeye! The State Alchemists are all well and good, but, Arakawa, you know we're all dying to know Hawkeye's backstory now. *drool*)
Berserk, please to be being less strangely supernatural and whatnot and get back to the part where we get Casca some mental helps. Thanks. Also, stop sending out weird Guts/Schierke vibes. It is squicky.
EEEEEE, Sakuya Tachibana is sketching again. =D LOL @ Nao and Shizuru. (Did I already pimp this set out, too?)
P.S. Why aren't people sending me Tours doujin? I am jealous. And Tours-doujin-less.
P.P.S. You guys are making me feel vaguely BNFish. Nemi says I am; I say I'm not. I would like to prove Nemi wrong.
[fic] ShizNat smut
May. 8th, 2006 06:25 pmSmut. No really. Maybe it's because I'm sick but I've wasted a lot of time on this smut. It was very hard for me to write. It's not long, but since when has anything I've written been long? Enjoy, you crazy fangirls, you. I hesitate to post this to the ShizNat comm. *shudder*
( ShizNat PWP pr0n )
There, Nemi, does that satisfy you?
( ShizNat PWP pr0n )
There, Nemi, does that satisfy you?
OMG SO WRONG LMAO. Thank you, Skirthike. That was even better than hitchhiking Kruger. Hehehehehehehe.
AHAHAHAHA. Also, Gokujou Seitokai: the wrongness doesn't stop. (not quite safe for work but also nothing too scarring)
And I can't express my awe for On Your Mark's music pics: Natsuki & Shizuru from her(?) journal/diary. OYM always has a very different style from most other sites and I'm never quite sure if I like or not, but I definitely like these. There's a drabble somewhere in there.
Jeez, this is never going to end... You can find Nao over at Lunar Surface's blog. OR, LMAO, Natsuki seemingly getting completely pwned. LOL. Plus: the hug we should have seen at the end of MO (damn you, Sunrise). And I might as well point you towards iPod Shizuru to go with the music theme. Man, Lunar Surface is awesome stuff; I'm glad to see the site, or at least the blog, being updated again. =D
AHAHAHAHA. Also, Gokujou Seitokai: the wrongness doesn't stop. (not quite safe for work but also nothing too scarring)
And I can't express my awe for On Your Mark's music pics: Natsuki & Shizuru from her(?) journal/diary. OYM always has a very different style from most other sites and I'm never quite sure if I like or not, but I definitely like these. There's a drabble somewhere in there.
Jeez, this is never going to end... You can find Nao over at Lunar Surface's blog. OR, LMAO, Natsuki seemingly getting completely pwned. LOL. Plus: the hug we should have seen at the end of MO (damn you, Sunrise). And I might as well point you towards iPod Shizuru to go with the music theme. Man, Lunar Surface is awesome stuff; I'm glad to see the site, or at least the blog, being updated again. =D
Kruger. In a suit. By Lang. ZOMFG.
Apr. 2nd, 2006 03:32 pmI WIN I WIN I WIN--I mean, LANG WINS!!! Kruger in a suit!!!!!!!! *drools*
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Mar. 29th, 2006 01:12 pm=D (from the diary at interlude, currently featuring Satou Sei and Fujino Shizuru as the top pic)
And LOL from I have no idea because I can't read Japanese.
EDIT:
mc_procella linked me to his pic on his DeviantArt account. NSFW.
And LOL from I have no idea because I can't read Japanese.
EDIT:
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Mai Otome Drama CD
Mar. 25th, 2006 12:23 amOMG SOMEONE TRANSLATE THE DRAMA CD--particularly the bonus track!!!
It's just definitive proof that Natsuki Kruger =/= Kuga Natsuki. Wow. What a different personality. So this is what Kuga might've been if she hadn't had all that crap with her mother and the First District hanging over her head. It's really funny to hear Natsuki getting all "onee-sama"y and "gokigenyou"y and formal and flustered. I mean, she was even like "She remembered my name!!" when Shizuru addresses her, LMAO. Just WOW, what a change. Shizuru's fan, huh, Natsuki? AHAHAHAHAHA. What a change! ... So what happened????? (Did she seduce Shizuru? Did she just grow out of her crush and fangirlism? Is Shizuru --> Natsuki really the issue in MO or what!? And are things about Tomoe's strange complex being explained???)
And can I just say, Natsuki is like, "Mai, I believe we'll meet again"--so why the heck was their meeting so anticlimactic?!
If no other track gets translated, someone please translate this one! *is dying to understand it all*
It's just definitive proof that Natsuki Kruger =/= Kuga Natsuki. Wow. What a different personality. So this is what Kuga might've been if she hadn't had all that crap with her mother and the First District hanging over her head. It's really funny to hear Natsuki getting all "onee-sama"y and "gokigenyou"y and formal and flustered. I mean, she was even like "She remembered my name!!" when Shizuru addresses her, LMAO. Just WOW, what a change. Shizuru's fan, huh, Natsuki? AHAHAHAHAHA. What a change! ... So what happened????? (Did she seduce Shizuru? Did she just grow out of her crush and fangirlism? Is Shizuru --> Natsuki really the issue in MO or what!? And are things about Tomoe's strange complex being explained???)
And can I just say, Natsuki is like, "Mai, I believe we'll meet again"--so why the heck was their meeting so anticlimactic?!
If no other track gets translated, someone please translate this one! *is dying to understand it all*