Empress : Kaiserin

Tactics 3

Kagome, Kagome...
It's a bird in a cage...
When will it leaves?
As dawn approaches,
A crane and a turtle slipped...
Who's that man behind you?

Nice intro except the English subtitles spoil it all. Tried to transcribe it by ear, but I paid too much attention on watching the episode instead, haha.

Kagome, Kagome...
Ka???? naka tori wa...
Itsu itsu de aru?
????
???? kami ????
Ushiro no shounen dare?

Sorry for the broken transcription... >_<

Now into the episode: There's not much plot development here, so it's quite disappointing. But there's a compensation to it - a new character!! A new pretty character, the white Tengu Sugino. I wonder why must the creator(s) drag the cute-ness factor into the story? Sugino's "wife" is hilariously cute! I think that green thingshe is by the name of "Moo". Haha, what a name. Hopefully it's a translation problem, lol. I don't want to mention any crossover yet, but I think I have to. Special case. Sugino is a much more feminine Souji (Peacemaker). Apart from behaviour-wise, it's also because of his stance, clothings, and the pretty white wings. It's cute how Sugino squeals after seeing Haruka, lol. And Kantarou seems to have a problem with that... XD

And yes, Kantarou with a hat! Haha, suits him a lot. No idea why, but that's how I feel. It hit me that Kantarou is a Mr. Too-Nice. Why izzit that he's always so easy persuaded by human women around him? Kantarou has my sympathy... But tonight's episode displays more of Kantarou's divine powers. Which is just great! At least two more "moves" today - the paper incantation and the sealing by the scroll. My way of expressing them sucks, but I can tell you, they sure made Kantarou look cool! A minor character (don't think we'll be seeing any trace of her in the future) by the name of "Kyou". Hey, it's a weird name ye know? "Kyou" as in the Chinese character "jing". "Kyou" as in translated English "today". Wow, did the creator(s) ran out of names already? But it's only the third episode... *whimper whimper*

Er... I know everyone's expecting another paragraph dedicated to Haruka right? You'll get what you want! (actually it's me getting what I want right... ^_^;;;) First, whining from Empress: Why is Haruka still in his western clothes? o_O I douch like it. Looks weird with his black wings. But Kantarou & Co. is investigating a case at a hot-spring village, so, we got a hot-spring scene! Whaaaaaa... Haruka and Kantarou minimally clothed (*palmface* duh! you insane girl. who'll go for a soak in the hot springs fully clothed? baka, you girl. buuuaka. *smacks head*). Still, this calls for some fangirl squealing from me!! XDDD

Okay, because this doesn't just concern Haruka, I started a new paragraph. Still at the hot-spring scene - I was right at my previous Tactics post. See? Because it's a hot-spring, Kantarou finally exposes his scar (on his chest). Brilliant story-planning. The two (Haruka and Kan) only talked lightly about it - because we're not supposed to know too much for now. And before the atmosphere can settle for some tension about Kantarou's scar, the latter became mischievous. A-ha! So Kan-chan spoils his scholarly image! XP Haruka was asking Kantarou if the scar hurts, and Kan-chan smirked and pushed Haruka's head under the water. ROFL! Imagine: minimally clothed smexy guys fighting at the spring = nosebleed (literally, pls ^_^;;)
And also another dialogue from the scene:
Kan-chan: [with genki-ness]Haruka, let me help you scrub your back.
Haruka: [cold tone] No thanks, you will damage my wings.
XDDD I can't stop laughing at that point! These two guys are just impossible! XDDDDD *dies from laughter*

I need to touch on another crossover here because it's of a long mention. The former mountain god turns out to be of a dragon-form. And when Kantarou sealed him, the scene of a chained dragon silhouette by the full moon, accompanied with sad music that hints on loneliness, I was suddenly reminded of Haku-sama from Spirited Away... Gawd, I cried while calling out "Haku-sama" - when I'm not supposed to. I mean, come on, it's out-of-point! We are watching Tactics, you silly girl. *smacks head again* Nnngh. I. am. hopelessparanoid. Period.

An absurd list of crossovers for today:
1. Sugino = Souji from Peacemaker Kurogane
2. the symbolic five-pointed star made up by the surroundings = the CLAMP school from CLAMP X
3. Kantarou's scroll = Genzo's scroll from Saiyuki
4. some koto (Jap version of the Guzheng) four-note figuration (musical term) = music from Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi
5. the former mountain god in dragon-form = Envy from Fullmetal Alchemist Movie
6. the last scenes of the dragon = Haku from Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi
7. the sunrise after the former mountain god is sealed = finale from Mononoke Hime
Last but not least, the No. 8 point. The word "Kagome". Obviously from Inuyasha. Creators, beware of Inuyasha's Bakaryuuha! He might come after you for abusing his darling's name. o_O

posted by empress @ 6:48 PM