Results of Basic 1 Test

“Congratulations! You have passed the Japanese B1 course with oral 89% and written 98%.”
Whoa. That’s rather unexpected…I mean, for my oral. OK, shall not get too complacent… Have to maintain my written, and gotta remember when to use past and present tense in my oral. Hah.

Hanazakari no Kimitachi e Episode 04

At the end of last episode, Yuujirou was found to be the underwear thief (I have no idea why a dog needs so much underwear for), and Shizuki decided to let Ashiya stay on in Osaka Gakuen, even asking Sano to take care of her.
Continuing from where it ended last episode, Nakatsu comes rushing into [...]

ひかりのまち (Hikari no Machi) lyrics translation

Finally done the translation for ひかりのまち, though the result isn’t very satisfactory to myself, and so again, do forgive and point out any mistakes, so that editing can be done.
Original lyrics here.
ひかりのまち (Hikari no Machi)/Town of Light
Showered with the drinking of sake, basking in the sun
Showered under the sound of chattering, inside a circle of [...]

白虎野の娘 (Byakkoya no Musume) lyrics translation

As usual, a translation for 白虎野の娘, taken from LYRICS. Editing done by myself.
Note: Lines in italics are actually electronic gibberish, which may or may not mean anything. Many thanks to pearlalexander (see comments).
Original lyrics here.
白虎野の娘 (Byakkoya no Musume)/The Girl in White Tiger Field
Intoxicated, wondering why is there Infinity and Beauty
Intoxicated, wondering why is [...]

白虎野の娘 (Byakkoya no Musume) lyrics

The theme song for Paprika, 白虎野の娘 (Byakkoya no Musume), and it’s a masterpiece!
And amazingly, this song is available for download for free at 平沢 進 (Hirasawa Susumu)’s very own website:
NO ROOM
But still, do support his music and songs by buying the original CD/album, as they were done with very good intentions (read his website). (I’m [...]