Sinopsis:

Pengkhianatan selalu melahirkan ketidakpercayaan. Sam mengenal perasaan itu dengan baik. Ketidaksetiaan sang ayah dan kekasihnya membuat Sam membenci lelaki dan meragukan kesetiaan mereka.

Luka itu terlalu dalam. Sam menjadi orang yang sulit membuka diri, sekalipun untuk sebuah hubungan pertemanan. Ia enggan menerima Denis kembali, namun tak juga ingin membuka hati untuk Adi, orang yang berusaha keras memahaminya.

Sam ingin menjaga hatinya agar tak terluka lagi.
Namun ia lupa,
untuk menyembuhkan luka,
Sam harus menyentuh bagian yang sakit terlebih dulu.

]]> http://lilydanse.com/2012/05/07/my-first-story-chapter-one/ Mon, 07 May 2012 00:45:22 +0000 lilydanse http://lilydanse.com/2012/05/07/my-first-story-chapter-one/ Unexpected Places

© Lily Danse 2012

Chapter One

No matter how many ways Mike looked at it, he had to admit; he was screwed. At seventeen he had nothing to show for his torturous time spent at school except terrible grades. He couldn’t find a job to hate, let alone one he wanted. Oh, add to that the miserable fact that he’d never been on a date with anyone before, plus the torment of bullies simply because he was seen trying to kiss his best friend Scott by a couple of insultingly self-proclaimed ‘fag-getters’. If Scott hadn’t pushed him off and started yelling the way he did, then Mike wouldn’t have been the only one to get beaten up. Things couldn’t possibly get any worse.

Until his Dad broke the news one Monday night; ‘My boss has asked me how I’d like to transfer, apparently my skills could be better utilised in one of our company’s other world-wide branches.”

His Mother’s face lit up with excitement, but Mike was still trying to absorb the information himself.

‘Honey, kid; we’re going to America!’

His Mother shrieked with delight. Mike only went numb.

America? Did his Dad have any idea how large America was? Where specifically were they going? They’d have to take a plane… How much was all this going to cost? Where were they going to live? He couldn’t leave Scott! Sure, his feelings were unrequited, but that didn’t mean leaving his best friend would be good…

His Dad was joking. So many times his Mother had complained that she wanted to move to Willowdown in the USA, to join her sisters back in their little hometown. It wasn’t exactly Florida or the Big Apple, but it was her true home, and she wanted to see her parents again. Yes it was cruel, but a joke nonetheless. Mike laughed awkwardly, in a high-pitched, hysterical sort of way. Both heads turned to him. His Mother was the first to speak.

‘You’re excited too! Oh I’m so happy! We’ll have to go house hunting, what about transport? How are we going to affor-’

‘The company’s paying the cost of travel, all we have to do is find a house to live in.’ His father bowed his head slightly, a sheepish grin on his face. ‘Truth be told, I was offered the job a few weeks ago. I kept quiet because I wanted to look into getting visas, to understand the whole malarkey we’re going to have to go through. It’s going to take some time, but when we’re out there, we’ll hopefully be living in Willowdown. I can commute from there to work, I don’t mind a little less sleep at night, and the pays better, so we’ll be able to afford it.’

Mike frowned. This was going too far. What his Dad was saying would really hurt his Mother, and he couldn’t stand to see her brown doe-eyes filled with tears. He had to put a stop to this.

‘Dad, this isn’t funny anymore. Can’t you see how happy Mum is? You can’t just give this to her only to snatch it away again, it isn’t fair.’ Mike glared back into his Dad’s bewildered eyes.

His Mum looked about to cry. ‘Just what is this you’re talking about Mike?’ She rounded on her husband. ‘Ben, are you playing a trick on me? Is this supposed to be funny?’

Ben turned from his son to his wife, and back again. ‘I’m telling the truth. Why do you think I’d joke about something like this? Do you honestly think I’m that cruel?’ The last question hung in the air like a disease.

His Mother stared at Mike, perplexed, waiting for an answer. He ran a hand through his hair, suddenly feeling a little sheepish, but more than that, distraught. So his Dad was serious. This was terrible. How could anyone see it as good? They had family here, friends, and they knew the area well. America meant driving on the wrong side of the road, differences in language and somewhere they’d never been in his life.

It was Ben who was the first to break the silence. ‘You know, Mike, this is a really great opportunity for us. Think about it. We’ll be able to afford a bigger house; the weather will be warmer for starters. We can make new friends, and your Mother will be able to see her family again. It’s been years since she saw them last, whilst all this time we’ve been around the corner from my family. It’s not fair that we don’t do the same for your Mother…’

Oh. So that was how he was going to play it: the guilt card. Mike couldn’t refuse his Mum happiness. But that didn’t mean he had to take this misery lying down.

‘I don’t want to keep Mum from her family, but I don’t want to leave either. Our friends are here – we know this place. How do we even know that we’re going to be happy in America?’

His Mum spoke softly. ‘I think we can try, don’t you? Life always requires sacrifices, and making tough decisions. In the end, as long as we’re still together, we can be happy, can’t we?’

‘Or are we not enough for you?’ Ben’s voice cut through the room, dowsing the air in ice. He kept his eyes on Mike’s face, hard and determined.

In the end there was nothing he could do. Just smile weakly, nod his head, and whisper ‘Of course you’re enough. We’ll be happy. I’m sorry.’

BTW, my full anime list: http://myanimelist.net/profile/Botagar

Note: these are separate from Romance Comedy (Rom-Com). I’ll cover those in a different Post.
Note 2: I’ll be keeping screen-caps to episodes 1 for each series. Screen-caps of later episodes may spoil plots.
Note 3: Full synopsis’ are available on the My Anime List. Click the “MAL Link” for the anime you are interested in.

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5 Centimeters per Second (Byousoku 5 Centimeter)
Format: Movie
Runtime: 1 Hour 2 Minutes
Genres: Romance. Drama
MAL Link

5 Centimeters per second is a very serious, emotion touching anime movie. It has 3 ‘arcs’ spanning over the hour, each of them following the life of Takaki Tōno and the distances between those he loves.
The artwork is beautifully done, and the attention to the overall scene and mood really make this anime stand out. BGM (background music) is well placed and adds to the moods the director is trying to create.
I would recommend this anime movie to those who like serious drama/love plots and those who just love anime with excellent art and scenes.
I would be wary of slow plot developments and some arcs feeling like they are unfinished.

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Air
Format: Series
Episodes: 13
Runtime: 24 minutes per episode
Genres: Romance. Drama, Supernatural, Slice of Life
MAL Link

Ga-Gao~!

Air is an anime which starts off rather lighthearted and comical. The protagonist, Kunisaki Yukito, is a puppeteer who is searching for a winged girl who fly’s through the air. He arrives at peaceful seaside town where he quickly meets the main heroine of the story, Misuzu Kamio, a lively high school girl who’s extremely clumsy and quite peculiar with some of her habits (Ga-Gao~). As he learns more about Misuzu and the town, things take a dramatical turn, shaking characters and viewer alike.
Visually, the anime is superb, with stunning backgrounds, effects and well drawn characters. Pictures are clear and the attention to detail in the animations and settings are good. The only downside i would pick on would be some of the characters eyes are far too out of proportion to their heads. The effect they were going for was cuteness but sometimes, too large make them seem childish and unfitting for the roles they play. Thats a minor nitpick though…
Sound wise, Air keeps the standards high, with background music good enough to listen to on the own over and over again. The BGM is well placed to supplement the moods created by the visuals. If you’re not convinced, try this: Air OST – Summer Lights
Overall, i say this is a must watch for anyone interested in Drama/Romance anime.

Angel Beats
Format: Series
Episodes: 13
Runtime: 24 minutes per episode
Genres: Romance. Drama, Action, Comedy, Supernatural
MAL Link

Angel beats is a dynamic anime, bringing forward to the audience comedy, action, drama and a touch of romance… all in 13 episodes!
It starts off with Otonashi, a recently deceased highschool male who has lost his memories, waking up in the after world next to a sniper rifle wielding highschool girl named Yuri. Yuri is the leader of a resistance group called the SSS which fights against the angel in order to protect their existence. Hilarity ensures as Otonashi meets all the members of the resistance group, but the laughs don’t last for long as certain events force the members of the SSS to face their regrets from the previous life.
Visually the anime is animation eye candy with action sequences animated superbly. There isn’t really all that much in terms of expansive scenery shots, but each scene is drawn effectively and well.
Sound wise, you will be surprised as the anime features concerts with really good rock songs. The opening song, ending song and BGM all enhance the mood the anime tries to get across to us audience.
There are some awesome characters in this show, each with their own touching backstory about how they came to be who they are.
Unfortunately, this show is not without its flaws, and it stems mostly from being limited to 13 episodes. Trying to fit a relatively complicated plot into such a short span of time causes a few pacing issues, and the ending might come off a bit sudden. Also a few characters get breezed over due to time constraints.
Having said that, this anime is still one of my personal favorites, with quite the memorable and touching ending.

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Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai
Format: Series
Episodes: 11
Runtime: 22 minutes per episode
Genres: Drama, Slice of Life, a tad Supernatural
MAL Link

WOW! What a mouthful of a name… calling it Ano Hana from now on!
As little kids, Jinta led his group of 5 friends, nicknamed the “Super Peace Busters” through adventures and fun times. One day, ‘Menma’ (Honma Meiko) calls the group together at their usual hidout, an unused shed hidden in the mountains. The events that transpire from that moment onwards shake the friends to their core.
7 years after Menma’s fatal accident, her ghost suddenly appears around Jinta, causing old memories the group of friends tried to leave behind to resurface, and forces each of the members of the “Super Peace Busters” to face their own demons spawned from the incident.
The visuals for this anime work quite well, with animation quality being decent. Background and scenes are nothing to be blown away by, but they do set up the feel for the anime nicely.
Where this anime shines in my opinion is the story, characters and music. The Opening and Ending sequences don’t break the flow of the anime like Clannad After Story’s Ending, and i found myself constantly listening to the Ending song after each episode. Each character in the show has quite a bit of backstory, and the only crux this anime might have is that its only 11 episodes, causing some of the characters to be rushed over.
The story itself is centered around the ghost Menma, and is quite melodramatic and touching. The ending of the series is one which can leave you in tears, if you already haven’t used them all during some of the previous episodes.

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Bakemonogatari
Format: Series
Episodes: 15
Runtime: 24 minutes per episode
Genres: Romance, Supernatural, Awesome…
MAL Link

Araragi Koyomi, an ex vampire and high school student catches a falling female school student on his way to class only to find her weightless, to his surprise. Senjogahara Hitagi threatens Araragi with torture unless he keeps his mouth shut about her condition, where in turn he introduces her to Oshino Meme, a mysterious man with the ability to help her. Both their lives change forever as they find themselves getting more and more involved in the world of the supernatural.

The first thing that needs to be noted about this anime is that it is a very dialogue heavy anime. If you’re looking for tear jerkers, moe or just something that doesn’t require thinking, this is not your anime. If however you are willing to give this oddity of an anime a go, you will not regret it.
Visually the anime is unique compared to most other anime out there. The art style may feel weird for some, but the scenes and rapidly injected slides of text and color in conjunction with the rapid and witty dialogue makes this anime a unique experience. This show doesn’t have an overabundance of characters, but the characters it does have are unique and quirky in their own way. Story wise, it’s based more on mini story arcs, with the Senjogahara/Araragi romance development tying everything together.
This series is something everyone should at least try watching. Its unique and very very witty. You might find yourself rapidly pausing the anime though to try read some of that rapidly flashing text.

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Bakuman
Format: Series
Episodes: 25
Runtime: 24 minutes per episode
Genres: Romance, School
MAL Link

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Bokura ga Ita
Format: Series
Episodes: 26
Runtime: 25 minutes per episode
Genres: Romance, Drama, Slice of Life
MAL Link

soft protag voice, pastal coloured art. nice bgm.

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Clannad, Clannad After Story
Format: Series
Episodes: 23, 24
Runtime: 24 minutes per episodes
Genres: Romance, Drama, Slice of Life, Supernatural
MAL Link (Clannad), MAL Link(Clannad AS)

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EF – A Tale of Memories, EF – A tale of Melodies
Format: Series
Episodes: 12, 12
Runtime: 24 minutes per episode
Genres: Drama, Romance, Mystery
MAL Link (Memories), MAL Link (Melodies)

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Fortune Arterial: Akai Yakusoku
Format: Series
Episodes: 12
Runtime: 24 minutes per episode
Genres: Romance, School, Slice of Life, Vampire
MAL Link

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Haibane Renmei
Format: Series
Episodes: 13
Runtime: 24 minutes per episode
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Slice of Life
MAL Link

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Honey and Clover I, Honey and Clover II
Format: Series
Episodes: 24, 12
Runtime: 23 minutes per episode
Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy, Slice of Life
MAL Link (H&C I), MAL Link (H&C II)

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Kanon (2006)
Format: Series
Episodes: 24
Runtime: 24 minutes per episode
Genres: Drama, Romance, Supernatural, Slice of Life
MAL Link

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Kimi ni Todoke, Kimi ni Todoke 2nd Season
Format: Series
Episodes: 25, 12
Runtime: 22, 23 minutes per episode
Genres: Romance, Misunderstanding
MAL Link (KnT1), MAL Link (KnT2)

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Kobato
Format: Series
Episodes: 24
Runtime: 24 minutes per episode
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
MAL Link

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Otome Youkai Zakuro
Format: Series
Episodes: 13
Runtime: 24 minutes per episode
Genres: Drama, Romance, Supernatural, Spirits/Demons
MAL Link

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REC
Format: Series
Episodes: 9
Runtime: 12 minutes per episode
Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy
MAL Link

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Vampire Knight, Vampire Knight Guilty
Format: Series
Episodes: 13, 13
Runtime: 24 minutes per episode
Genres: Drama, Romance, Vampires, Supernatural, Action-ish
MAL Link (VK), MAL Link (VKG)

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Geçenlerde izledim ve nedenini anlayamadığım bir şekilde çok etkilenmdim ve bu nedenle size de tavsiye etmek istiyorum. Amerikan filmlerinin o klişe hikayelerinden artık bıktığım için yeni birşeyler keşfetmeye çok meraklıydım. Tesadüfen oda arkadaşım bana seyrettiği japon bir diziden bahsetti (bilenler için Hana Yori Dango onun içinde ayrı bir başlık hazırlicam) bende merak ettim, seyretmeye koyuldum ve bayıldım. O gün bügündür Asya sineması hayranıyım. Tamamen yeni bir dünya keşfetmek gibi bişi çünkü ben eskiden ‘tüm çinliler birbirine benzer’ diyen tiplerdendim

Neyse gelelim beni acayip etkileyen Breathless’e. Baş karakterimiz Sang-Hoon, filmin başından itibaren ona gıcık oldum çünkü öle güleryüzlü sevimli bi tip diil kendisi. Buna bi örnek verim mi ? biras spoiler olcak haberiniz ola. Sang-Hoon yolda bi akşam boş boş gezerken yolun ortasında karısını döven bi tip görür bunların etrafı olayı seyreden ama müdahale etmeyen salaklarla sarılıdır. Sang-Hoon ama seyirci kalmamaya karar verir ve karısını döven adamı ‘sen niye karını döversen’ diye bi güsel döver, buraya kadar tamam. Adamı dövme işi bitince bu defa kadına döner ‘kadın senin böle adamla ne işin var’ diye bi güsel de kadını döver :0  Dediğim gibi adam cok ilginc bi tip ayrıca sizi uyarmalıyım bu filmin tamamı boyunca küfür ediliyo. Bu kadar küfürlü bi film valla daha önce görmedim ve öyle salak,aptal gibi hafif küfürler diil ha bilmiş olun.

Sang-Hoon bu arada ekmek parasını borçlu olan insanları tehdit edip dövmekle kazanır. Aslında onun için bence ideal bir iş çünkü içinde nefret biriktirmiş o ve bu şekilde dışa yansıtıyo ama gerçek şu ki mutlu değil çünkü özünde yalnız bir insan. Bu, lise öğrencisi olan Youn-Hee ile karşılaşınca yavaş yavaş değişir. Bu arada onların karşılaşmaları da ilgiçtir Youn-Hee bi gün okuldan eve dönerken yanından bi adam geçer, bu adam yere tükürmeyi amaçlarken Youn-Hee’nin kravatına tükürür (ıyyyy). Bu adam kim? tabikide baş kahramanımız Sang-Hoon. Youn-Hee adamın tükürdüğünü fark edince onu durdur ve temizlemesini ister. Buna şaşıran Sang-Hoon duraksar ve ilginç bir şekilde gidip kravatın üstündeki tükürüğü silmeye koyulur. Ama bu şekilde Youn-Hee’ye yarancağını sanıdıysada yanılır cünkü bu defa da Youn-Hee sapik diye ona bi tokat atar. Bayıldım ben bu kiza acayip güçlü kendini ezdirmeyen bir karakter ayrica ben küçücük kız, o kocaman adam bana birşey yapar gibi bir korkusu yok (Türkiye’den gelmediği belli) O kesinlikle Sang-Hoon’a denk biri hem cesareti hemde küfürbazlığı açısından Tokata sinirlenen Sang-Hoon bu defa kıza bi tokat yapıştırır ve aynı eski türk filmlerindeki gibi bizm kız yere çakılır ve bayılır. Kendine gelince yere yattığını fark eder ve Sang Hoon’la göz göze gelir. Peki ya sonra ne olur? artık o kadarını anlatmim ama yavaş yavaş ikisinin yalnızlığından bir arkadaşlık doğar ve birbirlerini buldukları için biz seyirci olarak seviniriz.

Aslında filmde öle çok büyük bir olay yok ama bilmiyorum ben etkilendim işte eğer ilginizi çektiyse google’a bu fimi yazın onu seyredebileceğiniz binlerce sayfa çıkar karşınıza ben direkizle.net’ten izledm.

Not: Maalesef ve maalesef filmin bir kısmı bozuktu eğer filmi sorunsuz seyredebileceğim bi site biliyosanz lütfen bana haber verin.

Rotten Tomatoes

Torrentz

Cum se intoarce situatia intre doua cupluri care locuiesc alaturi.