Just wanted to drop by to say hi~ I apologize for the lack of updates, but I've been checking online for chapter 5 to be released frequently, and unfortunately, it's still not out yet. On the other hand, volume 1 of Dear Brother is going to be released on March 8th in Japan, so for those who are interested, you can probably purchase around that time at your local Japanese bookstore. As much as I love pretty drawings, I think I'm going to hold off this time on buying, given the dubious story so far. I wonder if this is also another reason as to why our author hasn't been featured on the monthly cover yet? I know that each series takes turn to appear on the cover on a rotating basis, but for some reason it seems to me that Hapi Mari was featured more often as compared to other series because of its popularity.
The author never contributes shorts to the extra mini volume that comes with every month's issue (I think it's because she's a big name and was riding high on the HM wave so she didn't have to), but I hope she draws a mini chapter for the extra...because I'm not sure if Dear Brother really suffices.
Meanwhile, to hold off the wait, I just wanted to let you guys know that I update the food blog more often with my friends than on here (about once a week). So if you're interested in reading about cakes and whatnot, feel free to visit. In fact I just updated a short while ago here about a coffee shop that serves Red Velvet Cheesecake, Red Velvet Latte, and Pistachio Mocha. I would also like to thank those who already visit.
I'm considering picking up where I left off for the novels...but that's just a thought right now. If I do, updates for those will be slow because I don't have much time to translate. If there are people interested in helping out, I can definitely send you scans of the novel and it'll be a much quicker work. Anyhow, just a thought. Leave me a message if you're interested!
Whisperpuppies Hello, I think the same as you "dear brother" not "hooks" as Hapi Mari from the first chapter, and the beautiful drawings are not enough.
ReplyDeleteI would love if you could continue with the translation, but my Japanese level is -0 so sorry I can not help very much.
But I would like to ask you if you have time and possible, please post it in an update pictures of Hapi Mari novels and the cover of the booklet of wedding preparations, I like very much the picture of Enjouji Maki and published to now are beautiful.
Thank you so much for everything and very affectionate greetings.
Hi whisperpuppies!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love enjouji maki's works especially the art and comedy.Dear brother doesnt quite hit the mark mainly because the character's personalities seem similar to hapi mari's.Sougo's cold personality parallels hokuto's and momo's crybaby whining syncs with chiwa's.It would be nice and for a change, the author developed strong female leads and less cliched,unpredictable storylines.I would also love if you could continue the novel translations,at your ease and it would be great if someone helps out.I'll try asking some friends of mine who know japanese.
Thanks for the translations and updates.