Romeo x Juliet Review

So during the last Saturday Night Synopsis, I binged-watched the entire Romeo x Juliet series.

Romeo x Juliet is a fantasy romance anime that can be found on two different kissanime sites: on KissAnimeRU, and KissAnimePLUS, in which I would advise against KissAnimePLUS because of their pornographic advertisements...

Anyway, and to be completely honest... I have really mixed feelings about this anime.

Like most Romeo and Juliet variations, it tries to take a new twist on such an old classic, and I'm under the impression they do this because it is an attempt to keep things interesting.

So the question remains... if whether or not they were able to keep things interesting.
In a way? Yes, they were, but from a story-telling perspective and the world they developed, I feel like they fell short in certain areas, which what made the anime (dare I say) mediocre.

I'm not saying they didn't try, because they did, but it was how it was all executed was how it felt so mediocre to me.  Then again, I suppose it's because it's pretty bland in relation to other dramatic fantasy animes, such as Attack on Titan, at least in regard to animation.

Something else too... this was supposed to also be a romance...
Which, I'm really sorry to say... this anime didn't have enough of.
I mean, it's freaking Romeo and Juliet!
I feel like they spent too much on doubling down what was at stake than any real romance on these two, and it stinks that the way they double down on the stakes wasn't always the best in my opinion.
They focus so much on how they were always apart that I don't think they made the most of the opportunity that they had together... but then again, it might be because of the culture at the time that I'm missing that would explain the lack of hugs, or at least the kissing of the hand.

Look, it's really hard for me to explain, but I'll try.
I wanted more than just typical romance between Romeo and Juliet... I wanted to fall in love with the couple so much so that when the end came, I would be pissed at whoever drove them apart, but that's not what happened in this anime.  I didn't feel any of that, and it's because I didn't feel it is exactly why I frown at the results.

As for doubling down on what was at stake... I mean, think about this universe...
There were certain things Juliet, under realistic circumstances, shouldn't have avoided but did.

Anyway, I made a reference to Attack on Titan before: if Romeo x Juliet had a reboot with the same animation, depth and length of milking drama, dark atmosphere and heavily emphasizing what made Romeo and Juliet's romance work, then I would have had a better opinion of this anime, but that's not what happened.

I mean, if you're going to imply from the beginning with the freaking theme song that this anime was going to be a sad one, then you should've at least tried to imply that through the animation too, and not just with the dark color choice.

Then again, Romeo x Juliet was done in 2007, so I suppose I can't be too critical of something made so long ago.

SNS (10-11-2019)

Saturday Night Synopsis

October 11, 2019

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 📺 Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart

🌟 S1E7: Not Impressed

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Idk who's funnier in this episode: Mao Mao or Adorabat...  😂

Do you love your mommy...?
DO YOU LOVE YOUR MOMMY?!@cartoonnetwork #maomao #maomaoheroesofpureheart https://t.co/U1WqE5kIsF pic.twitter.com/dtKqkNwoin

— Selene Moonstar (@SeleneMoonstar) October 8, 2019

There is something I forgot to mention about the KissCartoon website though, and that's the fact that (while Mao Mao isn't mature in itself) there are obvious categories that are mature in nature.
Thus, in the future, I'm going to stamp the website with the 18+ plus mark that I always warn people about in the beginning of every SNS.

So yeah... thinking back to Break Up, something just occurred to me...
How the heck can Badgerclops have stuff clogged in his metal arm?
Isn't it... idk... amputated... like Adorabat's leg?
Man, this show just got dark... 🙂

S1E8: Enemy Mime
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Badgerclops isn't kidding folks... he's got a track for everything, it seems like. 😂
And Adorabat... well... she's starting to grow on me, if she hasn't already.

S1E9: Outfoxed
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Just when I thought Adorabat couldn't get any darker... she does.
Classical way to handle things for someone who hasn't seen that much of the world, Adorabat.

🌟 S1E10: Bao Bao's Revenge
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I distinctly remember seeing this episode on TV at least once... maybe even twice.
Man, does Mao Mao have issues he needs to work through...
I feel ya man... I really do...
I even feel being overly dramatic... something I do... a lot.
I mean, freaking heck... Mao Mao goes Super Saiyan for a few seconds only to go adorable on us, which is just too freaking funny. 😂
Adorabat being empathetic with Mao Mao was pretty cute too. 🙂

And seeing that mamma use a little magic makes me wonder about something...
Does exposure to the Pure Heart for a long time do... idk... strange things?
What if the Sweetie Pies were once monsters themselves?
Just throwing that out there.

🌟 S1E11: Popularity Conquest
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Okay, first off, heels? On a lion? Brings a whole new meaning to Lion King... 😂
Then I'm not sure what happened next... I got a feel between Hello Kitty and Mickey Mouse...
Only to be directed into a queezy J-Pop feel with a side order of pink...
Idk - gay and weird are the only two words I can think of at 4:00 in the morning and it's that kind of weird that hasn't made me laugh because it's just... well... weird. 😕

What else is weird, but on a more positive note, is how I think about my job at the end of this episode.  You're not always liked in customer service, but damn-it, you still have a job to do.
Thanks, Mao Mao.

And thanks Adorabat, for taking the words out of my mouth... she's so cute. 😊
I even went back to that scene a second time, you know. 😂

S1E12: Sick Mao
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Maybe Mao Mao was allergic to Adorabat's love? 😂
Obviously not... but oh my gosh... was that a reference to Mobile Fight G Gundam coming from Mao Mao's mouth when he was taking on the dragon?!? Classic!

S1E13: Thumb War
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Apparently, in this universe... the Pure Heart doesn't stop pain from the inside...
Although this should've been expected since there's a therapist.
Something else too... a thumb war has been made exciting...
And I think I'm starting to understand the whole daddy-Mao Mao thing that's been going around.

S1E14: All By Mao Self
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So... Mao Mao has a better understanding about... friendship?
Weird...not my fav. episode. 

S1E15: He's the Sheriff
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I.. honestly thought I didn't have much to say about this episode...
the Lion King... the Sheriff King? 😂
Either way... it looks like Mao Mao's reputation with the Sweetie Pies went up...
to at least touching his muscles.
And what is up with keeping the bike out in the open... you know... unlocked?
Haven't they been after that thing all the time?
Anyway, on another note, a bald Mao Mao reminds me of Beerus... and now I know why... because the original inspiration for Beerus was a cat.
The butter thing was just freaking gross... it's like watching fat people getting washed by their nurses.
And how exactly has the Pure Heart kept them safe from danger when they do so much stupid stuff from the inside?

S1E16: Bobo Chan
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Badgerclops is being too cute with this kid... and Adorabat... yeah, she's getting her dark side now.

I'm now marking WatchCartoon because I have an ad-blocker on... and I don't know if clicking certain places means mature material.

🌟 S1E17: Small
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Mao Mao naming his sword is too cute... but I'm not even kidding...
Even Mao Mao's dad reminds me of Beerus too... and given that Mao Mao's name is being cleared up a little bit now only proves how short their friendship actually is.  I mean, if they were comrades for a longer span of time, some of the episodes just... idk, wouldn't make sense.
Still a favorite episode anyway. 🙂

S1E18: Legend of Torbaclaun
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🌟 S1E19: Meet Tanya Keys
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Now I'm starting to wonder how long that partnership was...
or if there will be another one... how many partners did Mao Mao have again?
Either way, fun episode.

S1E20: Weapon of Choice
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Mao Mao and his sword, huh? Well, if Mao Mao is the common denominator, what does that say about him? Just throwing a potential theory out there.

S1E21: The Truth Stinks
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Baderclops can't take personal criticism... but yet dishes it out to Mao Mao on a frequent basis.
Weird... understandable for his character, but weird... and dare say... a jack-wagon.
And now I know which episode was played as part of the trailers on CartoonNetwork.

S1E22: Trading Day
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Everyone thinking their life is worse than the other?  Goodness, how did Adorabat get involved in this when she knew that she was protected her whole life?
Anyway... Adorabat becomes Batman- I mean, Mao Mao for a day.
And does Adorabat... have parents!? Ones we haven't seen and we're... what... 22 episodes in!?
But yeah... Mao Mao? He is cool and pretty. 😂

S1E23: Head Chef
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Dipping? Is this why people make such a fuss on Tumblr about Mao Mao and Badgerclops being super gay for each other? Actually, Tumblr will make a fuss about anything, so never mind. 😕

You know what I won't never mind? The fact that Adorabat mentions that she has a dad... and I don't think it is Mao Mao... can I see this girl's parents? Please?

Something else too... what is up with Mao Mao and Badgerclops always having some kind of petty argument that's threatening to tear their friendship apart if Adorabat wasn't there?
See, this proves that either their friendship is short-lived and/or Mao Mao's got this thing with partners... and I can't wait to see more of this.

Before this episode, I've always thought as Badgerclops as the one who was focused... you know... because he has his head on straight... unlike our lovingly over-dramatic Mao Mao... 😂

🌟 S1E24: Orangusnake Begins
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So Orangusnake didn't recognize Mao Mao from the first episode, but he's responsible for making Orangusnake who he is today?  I feel like they are making this stuff up as they go along.

Also, this reminds me of last week's SNS art feature - I wasn't sure how or what bad guy to use, but this episode has inspired some real potential... no matter how freaking lame the name of their combo Voltron is. 😂

What is odd, however, is the Ruby Pure Heart's play in all this.  Just see the episode - you'll see what I mean when I say that it may not be as pure as the show is letting it on to be... as well as Mao Mao being okay with something he specifically mentions in the end.

🌟 S1E25: Sugar Berry Fever
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Oh my goodness... Mao Mao... reminds me of Batman... again. 😂
And he turns Super Saiyan... over food. 😂
J-Just watch the episode. 😂

S1E26: Captured Clops
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To be honest... I thought Badgerclops was petty before... now it's just getting worse - poor guy.

S1E27: Flyaway
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From what I can see, I think this episode shows improvement animation-wise. 🙂

S1E28: Baost in Show
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I had to stop my binge-watching here since there were no more episodes.

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Essentially... a Mao Mao Marathon... 😂

SNS (9-28-2019)

Saturday Night Synopsis

September 28, 2019

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Art Feature:

Storyboard Composition by TwinCookies on Tumblr

Please, if at any point you see your artwork being featured
but don't want it to be featured
let me know through DeviantArt and/or through the comments.
I'm just trying to share really good artwork.
 

📺 Igor

It's...a pretty dark movie...
Look, I get it's for children, but it's more like an intro to dark humor.
It's cute in its own right... but goodness gracious, Igor and Eva's relationship is a little weird.
You'll see what I mean when you watch it.


 📺 Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart
S1E1: I Love You Mao Mao
[KimCartoon]
Oh my gosh, when I first saw this on Cartoon Network, I found myself smiling.
I'm not even kidding - first episode in and it was simple but so freaking cute... and not because of the villagers. Mao Mao is pretty darn cool.
Don't care much for the theme, as I do for most anime shows, but ah well. 😂

S1E2: The Perfect Adventure
[KimCartoon]
Wait... was that the Master Sword!?

I'm pretty sure that's the Master Sword!
Is Mao Mao... the Hero of Time!?!? 😲

S1E3: No Shortcuts
[KimCartoon]
Now that I think about it, I'm pretty certain I've seen this episode on Cartoon Network too, along with all the others... interesting.

S1E4: Ultraclops
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So for some reason, it wouldn't play on KissCartoon, so I had to go elsewhere.
But man... Adorabat... 😂

S1E5: Mao Mao's Bike Adventure
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Okay, the look that Mao Mao gives to the giraffe dude at the beginning for threatening Adorabat...
too freaking cute. 😂
You know what else is cute? The fact Mao Mao is treating his bike like a girlfriend... sort of. 😂
It's like Shaggy and sandwiches, man.
Then again, Badgerclops was kinda cute here too... being as understanding as he was.

S1E6: Breakup
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Adorabat going through something else, huh? Nice.
It's weird that the handshaking thing doesn't come around until this episode... or any of the cool moves for that matter...  😂
Although, it is kind of interesting to see where Mao Mao got his start though with Badgerclops, although I admit that this gives the impression their friendship hasn't been that long.
Adorabat's thing with fire... too funny. 😂
What else is funny? That I'm starting to think of Kung Fu Panda all over again...
and the thing with fire... just watch the episode. 😂

📺 Sea Level

Oh my goodness... this movie is so bad. 😂
Sure, it's animation isn't Ratatoing or Little Panda Fighter, but the plot is bad... like really bad. 😂
Just watch it - you'll see what I mean.

SNS (9-21-2019)

Saturday Night Synopsis

September 21, 2019

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📺 Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
[KissMovies]
I saw this, like, twice on the TV... but heck, it's Saturday. 😂

📺 The Amazing World of Gumball
The Fury

📺 The Incredibles
[KissMovies]
This one was on TV too... just didn't pay much attention to it because of homework.

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 This isn't much of an SNS... 😂

Cleaning Up Twitter Account

I really feel like I need to keep my professional life, at least what little I have, be separate from personal stuff.  Since hobbies and stuff like that is considered personal, I figured I make that distinction.

Thankfully, TweetDelete makes this easier on me.  It might take a while, but I'm essentially starting over, and figured I let you know.

Dream (8-1-2019)

Okay, so I'm certain that this was two-fold, since I remember waking up sometime after 3:00 AM.

The first part was actually kind of cool.  I think I was on a mission with the Avengers and I was with Peter most of the time during all this.  Although I think we were more in the process of actually starting the mission than anything else, such as packing, etc.

The second half of all this was super weird.  I was in a dark castle and the Beast was there... actually being a monster.  I think he was looking for Belle, and it wasn't until later that there was someone else at play... someone trying to make Belle see the Beast as a monster... but of course she wouldn't let him go, and things got weirder... and like the first half, there was no real ending.

I remember seeing some other stuff two, like an old playground that was stuck between two hills back in a town I was growing up in.  This time, however, it was covered with people... which was weird because the town I grew up in was more quiet.

Ah well... I feel like this was because of some mistake of my own.  Usually, I don't dream this way, and it bugs me whenever I do.  From now on, I better have something playing at night - something to keep the bad combination of my imagination at bay... or at least that's what I think it is...

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Kimichi, the Saiyan Princess - A More Refined Plot

This piece is a revised version of the original concept for Kimichi.

Kimichi (kimchi) is a Saiyan princess of Universe 7, though not of the same planet, a Saiyan nonetheless.

Among the royal family, there is a tale in regards to an unnamed ancestor.
This unnamed Saiyan, through much bloodshed of both his own blood and others, had collected the Dragon Balls together in order to wish that he had the power of the gods.
Exactly which Dragon Balls he collected, I haven't decided, though I envisioned in my head multiple times that the said Dragon Balls were the Super Dragon Balls due to them being the less limited on power.  Since Saiyans can breathe in space, just getting them together would be the issue.
For the sake of learning how to better control this power, all the divine power he wished for was stored inside of him... but could not be tapped into without first controlling the beast that was seen through his tail.

Thus, without saying, Kimichi's ancestors - unlike those who evolved out of their ape form in Universe 6 - found a way to evolve into their ape form.  While having a moon would be an advantage in regard to power (a double-edged sword if you don't have enough control), it is common for Kimichi's clan of Saiyans to be able to move in between forms and even speak plainly while still in ape form.  Among those with the most power and the best control, all reside in the royal family.

Due to this high standard in regard to this specific race of Saiyans and the common pride that is shared among all Saiyans, it goes without saying that Saiyans who have evolved like this and cannot control their ape side on a decent level are considered very weak unless they can prove otherwise through raw power.

Due to this deep level of control, the common trait of having two different eye colors in each iris is taken symbolically, a constant reminder of the Man & Beast dwelling withing and coexisting together.

It is this strong level of control of their ape side that makes Kimichi's clan of Saiyans so distinct, and perhaps spares them of potential destruction from King Vegeta.

King Vegeta demands that his son, Prince Vegeta, be taught in their ways of having such control.  Kimichi's father gives his consent in this matter, but only on the betrothal between the two young Saiyans.  This is why, with due diligence of his own, why Vegeta has the control he has when he takes on Goku during the early years of Dragon Ball.
Unfortunately, while the training does commence, the young prince and princess do not get married on the account of Freiza's brutal genocide of the Saiyans.

Kimichi survives the genocide, but only with a few Saiyans left to help and guide her, among them a royal guard and dear friend, Kyūkoro (cucumber).
Over the years after the genocide, Kimichi must resort to not only hiding behind a magical disguise (mainly to hide her eyes and tail to make her look more human), but to also survive with what is left of her clan.

Kyūkoro is charged with finding the whereabouts of Prince Vegeta and to bring the betrothed couple together once he does.

While Kyūkoro does find Vegeta, he never tells Kimichi about him, primarily because Kyūkoro carries romantic feelings for his princess, and will resort to anything to either win her affections and/or buy more time for that end.  It is Kyūkoro's underhanded tactics that leads to many deaths of his own people ("mysterious disappearances", unnamed murderer and he was too late, etc.), or at least what was left of them that get too close to his secret operation of winning Kimichi's affections.

Whether it is Kyūkoro's operations killing them off or Kyūkoro convincing them to leave in order to re-populate on another planet they find habitable (Kimichi approves of this because she fears for her people because of the unknown deaths), Kyūkoro does manage to eventually make the count of Saiyans to only himself and Kimichi.  As the numbers decrease, Kimichi's desire to find Vegeta intensifies in the name of Saiyan pride and her own blind love.

Kyūkoro's scheme does work for a time, and Kimichi remains oblivious to his hand in the disappearance of her people (she only knows of a few that stayed behind on the planet to re-populate), but she nonetheless finds Vegeta on her own, conveniently around the time before Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods.

Unfortunately, by this point, Vegeta is not only in a serious relationship with Bulma, but they've already had Trunks.
This gives Kyūkoro an opportunity to win Kimichi's affections indefinitely, at least without the interference of the "wayward prince" as he calls him.  However, Kimichi's own feelings for Vegeta prevent her from giving up.  This leads to a fight between Kimichi and Kyūkoro, in which he leaves the side of his princess, swearing that he'll make her see that he is perfect for her.

Bulma, who is already familiar with the stubborn ways of Saiyans, not only takes pity on Kimichi, but makes an attempt to befriend her despite the strained relationship between her and Vegeta, whom openly admits to had forgotten that he had been betrothed at any point.  It is for this reason that Bulma invites Kimichi to her birthday party, and why she is there upon the introduction of Beerus the Destroyer.

Despite having a great deal of power, Kimichi is not strong enough to handle Beerus on her own.  Her heart is also proven to be in the wrong place when it is revealed (through legitimate attempt) that she doesn't qualify as a "righteous Saiyan" for the Super Saiyan God ritual.
Kimichi, although by this point had suffered enough humiliation, is humble enough to admit that she could be the reason why the ritual didn't work while involved.  Her theory is proven correct when they attempt the ritual once again, this time with a pregnant Videl.  This brings to light that some of her feelings for Vegeta (to some degree) were impure, even though Kimichi herself is unsure of the moment as into why this is so.  This particular revelation adds an additional strain to her already strained relationship with Vegeta... at least in her head that is.

All hope of ever winning Vegeta from Bulma is completely removed from Kimichi's mind upon witnessing Vegeta's rage against Beerus on the account of Bulma.

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In her head, someone as sophisticated as Vegeta being willing to lose all sense on the account of someone as weak as Bulma (in the sense of actual power, and nothing more) says a lot in regard to the disposition of the Saiyan towards someone else.

Kimichi realizes that her outcome regarding Vegeta cannot be changed (even if she were to fight for him), and thus goes back to what is left of her people in hope of at least starting over... only to find no trace of them.


Kimichi, upon this revelation, attempts a Saiyan equivalent to seppuku ( 切腹 ), only to be prevented from doing so by Goku and Vegeta. 
Goku, because of his instant transmission ability.  
Vegeta, because he had a hunch that Kimichi's disappearance wasn't going to lead to anything "the Saiyan race would be proud of", insisted that he listen to that hunch by Bulma. 

They do reach her in time to prevent her from committing suicide, but it leads to a massive fight on the deserted planet - a race against time with two Saiyans against one trying to kill herself.

Kimichi is proven to be a capable opponent, at least to Goku, but some of this might carry some truth due to certain aspects, such as how she survives a head-butting from Goku (which breaks her now useless disguise and reveals the unique nature of her Saiyan clan in addition to her tail), is able to transform into Super Saiyan 2, and all of this while holding her ground against two very capable Saiyans who are stronger than she is.

Even though Kimichi is well aware that she is battling two Saiyans that are stronger than she is, she is proven to be better than both of them in regard to wit and energy control.  However, these two traits are still hindered by her clouded mind as she explains in the middle of combat that she has lost her purpose - not just as a princess, but as a being.

"Even though we are Saiyans... I can't make you understand how I feel.
It's like a burning desire you can't unleash... like having the ability to fight but never being able to...
I'm sure you can at least understand that... right Goku?" 

Despite these revelations and the remark made by Goku, she is inevitably defeated (because heck, this is Goku and Vegeta we're talking about here) and taken back to Earth in the arms of Vegeta himself.


It is her time in the infirmary that Vegeta is able to talk some sense into Kimichi.  

"Kakarot wasn't wrong you know - you are a capable Saiyan, 
not just in power, but your honor and pride as well.  
I am the only one who understands that about you.
However, I will not change my mind about us...
understand that I do not reject you... but rather, I chose Bulma." 

Knowing that she would need time to understand what that means, Vegeta doesn't explain himself further.

Over the course of her stay on Earth, Kimichi eventually warms up to the rest of the gang.  It is revealed that Kimichi has a very gentle, motherly side to her, in which she expresses much to Trunks, Goten, and the younger generation.  

Much to the delight of the team, she also is a good cook who happens to remember some recipes that were a delight on her home planet due to being very filling for the long haul
Sharing what her people used to share with her gives her some peace about the loss of said people and comfort in spite of her circumstances with Vegeta. 

It is also revealed that her control over her normal energy is efficient enough to even do things outside of fighting, such as relaxing the nerves, or even making her temperature change (she could literally cook in her hands if she wanted to with this), and other trivial things that makes ki energy potentially more general over just for fighting purposes alone.

When Beerus becomes more prominent on the scene, at first there is no concrete relationship between them.  He regards her for his normally selfish reasons.
Over time, however, he picks up on something perceptibly different about Kimichi, which inevitably frustrates him.  Being a fighter without being aware of one's full potential convinces Beerus to push Kimichi's limits in some way or another, while sharing a similar interest in new cuisine and the exploring thereof.

It is revealed during this point of their relationship that the story told about the royal family is actually true, which explains the divine energy Beerus was picking up on that was lingering inside Kimichi, which was never properly tapped into.  This changes Kimichi's disposition towards Beerus from another mortal to "interesting" and nothing more.

This also changes their relationship a bit, from just being there to Whis himself dropping hints on how to better tap into the divine power.  Even though it is met with little to no success, Kimichi still trains on the deserted planet as a reminder to survive no matter what.  There is even a strong possibility, due to this fact, that Kimichi even trains alongside Goku and Vegeta.

After this revelation, their relationship does pick up in general, but to how much depends, due to the fact that this part is super vague in my head right now.  However, I do have a few concrete ideas regarding how they could be feeling about each other in certain sagas.

During the Golden Frieza Saga, Kimichi is one of the fighters against Golden Frieza.
Even though her training has made her a better fighter since her suicide attempt, even being able to achieve Super Saiyan 3 because of said training, she still isn't strong enough to take down Golden Frieza on her own.
In the attempt to do so, however, brings about a disasterly consequence - Golden Freiza corners her in such a way that he is able to put her tail off, which is actually a delight for Freiza due to the pain that follows pulling off said tail.

Yes, being able to tap into the ape side has its advantages, but there is a terrible price to pay if one were to successfully do so.  
In Kimichi's case, not only does her tail come off, but her lower back is destroyed (you'd be able to see some part of her back and a few roots come out with the tail as you pull it off), making her immobile and throwing her into a state of comatose.  This will leave a permanent scar on her lower back.
Whis is able to heal her body (since he does reverse time by three minutes during this fight), there is something he suggests he not fix with his powers - the mental backlash of the ape form is too fragile for him to repair.  If Kimichi wanted to survive (or at least come out of this as normal as possible), she would have to come out of this comatose on her own.

Similar to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, both states of Kimichi's being (the Man & Beast) now battle for dominance in Kimichi's mind.  Due to her tail being removed, her state is imbalanced, primarily because the ape side is trying to secure dominance as a defense mechanism.  This leaves Kimichi out of commission during the Universe 6 Saga and the Future Trunks Saga, her body under the watchful care of Bulma in a medical machine within its own separate room.

Beerus, who is unaccustomed to taking no for an answer (or at least going down without a fight since he was the first to see Kimichi's potential) gets the proper help that he needs in order to connect his own mind with the unconscious Kimichi.  
Thus, at any time Beerus wished, he could enter into a mental connection with Kimichi and aid her out of the mess she is in, whether it be through training (similar to how Beerus himself trains in his sleep) or being one step closer to getting out.  Thus, to no one's knowledge except Whis', Beerus trains Kimichi himself for a time in hope of drawing out her powers. This lasts through the entire Universe 6 Saga and Future Trunks Saga.  It is perhaps here that any potential chemistry between these two blossom.

Outside of Kimichi's personal predicament, a Future Kimichi accompanies Future Trunks to the past - a version of Kimichi who not only is without a tail, but one that carries the same scar on her back that is evidence of why her tail isn't there.  Far more down-trodden than her present self, she sticks to Trunks like a dear friend, perhaps being so due to her relationships in the future.

One relationship, however, was never resolved.  
At first, Beerus wasn't sure nor could think too much about the matter, but it is revealed that Future Kimichi has romantic feelings for Beerus... or at least for his now dead future counterpart, that is.  She reveals that she never told Future Beerus how she really felt and, to some degree, regrets doing so. If Future Beerus had not told her to run, her stubbornness would have kept her around to the bitter end. 

Sad to say, Future Kimichi does meet a tragic end.  While she does achieve Super Saiyan Blue during one of the fights with Black Goku, a critical injury from her enemy is not treated in time.  Exactly how she meets her end, I'm unsure, but there are three ways for her to meet her end:
1. Asks Beerus to destroy her body like he did to Zamasu.
2. Stay behind when Future Zenos destroys Infinite Zanos, dying by the hands of the Omi-King himself.
3. Black Goku sends a blast at Future Kimichi so severe, it destroys her physical body.  In any case, this could leave some divine energy behind that Trunks can use and/or pass to Kimichi herself before Black Goku has a chance to use it.

In any case, Beerus knowing Future Kimichi is dead puts a new motivation in him to train Kimichi better than ever before. 
However, this puts a mild protective level in him, which explains that, despite her power, Beerus forbids her from entering the Tournament of Power, cryptically remarking that unless Kimichi can achieve Super Saiyan Blue, she will be a hindrance to the team, a weakness that cannot be displayed with the universe at stake.

Kimichi doesn't understand Beerus' logic, but nonetheless doesn't participate as a candidate. She also doesn't go at all in case, "something happens on Earth."

During the tournament, Kyukoro comes to the Earth of Universe 7, now stronger than ever.  He threatens to destroy the Earth if Kimichi does not agree to duel him for her hand.  Aware of how important Earth is to Beerus, even if it is just the food, Kimichi reluctantly accepts.

They both go to the same deserted planet that Kimichi's people went missing and fight with everything they have.  It is revealed here that not only did Kyukoro slaughter what was left of their people, but explains he was able to do it by getting his hands on destructive power, pointing to Kyukoro in the same situation as Topo. However, his inexperience with the power leaves him at enough of a disadvantage to be beaten by Kimichi... that is, when she achieves Super Saiyan Blue due to multiple threats from Kyukoro against Beerus himself.

Due to the extent of the fight, it lasts longer than the Tournament of Power, giving Beerus enough time to discover Kimichi's disappearance, pinpoint her location, and be there in time to witness Kimichi achieve Super Saiyan Blue in addition to her devoted affection towards him.

However, due to the severity of the fight, Kimichi is badly injured by the time any hope of help arises.

It is after this important character arc that things have become more vague than ever.
Beerus could do one of two things here:
1. He could have Whis heal and/or revive her, whichever is necessary, and they return home with stronger hints of affection from Beerus.
2. Realizing that his feelings are real but unhealthy for a Destroyer, decides to give Kimichi a peaceful and encouraging death... by letting her breathe her last in said peace before destroying her body the same way he killed Zamasu, though with less pain.

Killing her himself, or at least disposing of her body in the manner he does, could spring up regrets, but in the event that happens, should the Namekian Dragon Balls not suffice, they might have to use the Super Dragon Balls pertaining to her resurrection.

If she lives, she'd be disappointed concerning Freiza's return, but later motivated by this news to make him pay for taking her tail, a fight Beerus would want to be there to see.

...

Well, that's it!
Let me know what you think, what I can add/remove/edit, and all that fine stuff. 😂
Until then! ❤

Feeling Better... And Also Not Feeling Better

Okay, so like I said in the SNS this week, I haven't been feeling too hot. 🤒
I've been under the weather, and I think there's more than one reason contributing to that.
However, I think the most obvious reason has to do with the fact that I ate something that had been in the fridge for about a week... 🤢
and confess to the fact that there was no lid. 😂

The next day after throwing up my food, I ended up with a fever, but thankfully the said fever wasn't too bad... or at least I think 100.2° F doesn't count as too terrible a fever, does it? 🌡️

So what part am I not feeling better?

Well, I think it has to do with the fact it is Father's Day, and it brings emphasis to... well... a lot of things, but for the sake of this post, I'll just keep it about dads.

Conveniently listening to a song about regrets, I feel like that's what's become of my life.

I'm already behind on life as it is (no graduation, no car, etc.) but at the same time, it's like as if there is a part of me that is stuck in the past... a part of me that really wants my father's affection, even though common sense and real life tell me otherwise.

No, no, my dad's not dead or anything... but if he's never going to reach out to me, why should I care?  I'll go even further: why do I allow myself to be hurt over his neglect?

I've forgiven him for such emotional neglect, but why keep expecting something from someone who's obviously not going to change?  Is it because I come from his genes, and terrified of the idea that the lack of change that is in him has been passed to me?  Could it be that I have his stubbornness, and choose to believe, even if a little bit, that he will change before his inevitable death?  Could it be that I've been predisposed with an insane level of mercy towards people who don't deserve it, even if it means being stepped all over myself?

Because I know so little about myself and life, I leave these remarks as questions instead of just matter of fact.  Who knows, like everything else, my mind could be racing in one direction when the reality of it all is something completely different.

Despite all the confusion, I am certain of a few things:

1. My dad wasn't there for me when I needed him, and that's okay.  He didn't need to be perfect, and I refuse to give in to the temptation of harboring any bitterness towards him.
2. Because of his actions, or the lack thereof, I had allowed myself to be susceptible to things that should have been avoided, such as making really bad decisions.  I say it in this manner because just because my dad wasn't there for me, that doesn't change how old I am now and how I need to be acting as an adult.
3. Unless I do something, I'm just going to be living this vicious cycle over and over again, which, if you think about it, means I deserve all the crap that I get.

Anyway... I suppose in the grand scheme of things, I'm just venting... see you later guys.

Pre-Movie Synopsis: Aladdin (2019)

I've decided to go see Aladdin today because I heard that the movie was cute.
Before I do that, however, I thought I get all my thoughts down about what I think might happen... and other nit-picky junk like that.  Just so you know that if I do spoil anything for myself and/or for you, it was not intentional.  Thus, if you were feeling how I was a long time ago about Avenger's Endgame and didn't want to hear any spoilers, now would be a good time to run.

Unless you were also like me and realize that it didn't matter? 😂
Might as well move on, right?

Okay, so my biggest concern right from the get-go is that Aladdin is going to follow the steps of what happened in Beauty & the Beast because, and let's not kid ourselves, Beauty & the Beast didn't change much of the plot-line but it still made a lot of money.

From what I've seen from various Google searches, Aladdin is following right behind it's predecessor, doing very well in the box offices, in which I will be giving my contribution this evening via cinemas.

In speaking of following the same plot, I'm starting to have my doubts about it following word for word, seeing Aladdin and Jafar interact at all during the trailers has sparked my interest, so that concern might have just been a figurement of my imagination.  After all, there's a new girl in the pictures, and I can't help but wonder if she's important to the plot somehow, like if she's working with Jafar behind Jasmine's back like LeFou worked for Gaston.

Heck, given the potential plot changes (a breath of fresh air, I might add), I've wondered from time to time if Iago was going to die.  Again, all of this is just speculation.

But what I'm also hoping to be a figurement of my imagination is who they chose to be Aladdin and Jasmine.  Yes, I confess to some level of disappointment, but this is the first time I've seen or heard about these actors, so I don't want to jump into the water without first checking its temp.

However, despite all this concern, there are two things I do have a good feeling about in addition to potential changes to the plot-line.

The first is Will Smith - at first, I was skeptical of him playing the Genie (heck, I thought Gabriel Iglesias or Jack Black would have been better candidates), but after legitimately laughing during the trailer, I felt like I was too hard on someone who was given a role that was famous on the account of another, being Robin Williams.
Before the trailers were even out, I decided that as long as Will Smith tried being himself and not try to imitate Robin Williams, he would be fine, and that's the feeling I got when I saw the trailers.  I will keep to that opinion as I go and see this movie.

The second thing is the mild-level nostalgia that I feel when I heard Jasmine and Aladdin sing "A Whole New World".  Their voices are different, I won't hide that fact, but I confess that not only do I get chills every time I hear them sing, but there is enough familiarity there for me when I grew up with the cartoon version that made it so popular.

However, despite all the good and bad feelings in regards to all the live action movies that are being made, I can't help but wonder if they are just overly glamorized because of the fact it's Disney.  Like, if you took that label off, how would have that affected sales?
Then again, from what I understand, Dumbo (2019) didn't do very well in that department, but then again, neither did Dumbo (1941) and comparing the cartoon counterparts to each other (Dumbo to Aladdin), Aladdin did much better.

I suppose that if we looked at the numbers, then, and assumed the same sales based on which movie was made live action, then that would say a lot about which ones would actually get a live-action counterpart, which (imagination-wise) is disappointing because I was hoping that there might be some classics at least getting a movie comeback, such as Gargoyles or something that was less popular during its time...

Oh well... one can only dream...

And I'm going to go see a movie, which (looking back) I think I have a good feeling about as a whole, since I had mostly positive things to say about it.
Only time will tell if those feelings were right.

I'll let you know what I think about it later.

Love ya

Dream

Okay, so kind of a weird dream last night.
And I mean that in the sense of not expecting it.
You see, it was about Jem and the Holograms this time.
I was at some kind of party, which it's decor was the strangest dejavu to a church I visited one time.
The Misfits were there and it was more about them before everything changed to Jem.

I tried to write this down before I forgot because it reminded me of a fanfiction I wanted to do a long time ago but had forgotten some of the details.   Maybe if I can remember some more about it, I would be able to write it.... maybe.

Movie Review: Koe no Katachi

So tonight, I decided to watch a movie.
At first, I was going to see if Endgame was around, but no luck.
So I tried looking for Shazam - no luck there either.
Thus I settled for whatever I could get my hands on, in which I found
Koe no Katachi ( 映画 聲の形 ), or A Silent Voice...
And oh my goodness... I think I cried three times through it all... no less than two for sure. 😂
Sure, it was long in my opinion, but that's just something I've noticed about movies like this - they feel slightly dragged for the sake of the plot they need to cover without going into episodes.

Anywho, without spoiling too much of the movie for you, I can say with confidence that I cried because I related to both main characters here - one in regards to something in their past, and the other their general lack of self-confidence.  Sure, there were things that I wished they elaborated on more, but in the grand scheme of things, I don't think that's what the movie was about - it was about something else altogether and they focused on said thing really well, which is why I stayed for the long-haul.

Yes, it is a two hour movie, but I would recommend it anyway -
just make sure you have tissues ready... or something you can cry on/with - whichever. 😂

Dreaming Again

For the first time in a very long time, I have a dream, but I'm sure there were two.

The first dream was me traveling with someone: we were in a house and trying to go to sleep, but there was a mess everywhere, in which I wouldn't go to sleep until the mess was resolved.  After we did get some sleep, we got up and I think we were trying to catch a train... I think... I suppose I'm not very good at remembering the first dream on the account of the second.

The second dream was me either on the battlefield before going to the village or in the village itself.  The part I remember the most clearly was when I went in and before I could say anything, a spew of arrows flew over the wall and one landed on a villager, hitting him square in the forehead and killing him.

Personally, I find this all really weird because last night I did a questionnaire in regards to deliverance.  It specifically asked if I had any kind of dreams, in which I realized I haven't been dreaming... and for the record, I don't believe in coincidence.

Pat Robertson: Dungeons & Dragons Demonic, Destroys People's Lives

My Comment
So not one of you have actually had your life messed up because of these games?
If not, then it must have been the favor of God on your life and the grace he pre-ordained...
Truth be told, I can't take Dungeons & Dragons lightly anymore. Five years ago, I got involved with a satanic man who played these games (the games I myself played with him was Pathfinder and Vampire: The Masquerade).
Even though I repent of what I did, the demonic aspect hasn't been totally resolved. If anyone out there sees this comment and believes in the Lord Jesus Christ, please pray for me and that every demonic force be torn down in the name of Jesus. If you know the name of the demon(s) behind the games, I would appreciate that too.
If you aren't a believer, please consider getting saved, because no one can save themselves: that's why Jesus had to come in the first place.
If you play Dungeons & Dragons or any tabletop game of the like, I'm warning you now to stop while you are ahead. Not only is it very demonic, but the other reason why it's so destructive is all of the time you have to invest into it just for what people call a "meaningful experience".
Take it from someone who tried it - it isn't worth it!!!

The Crazy Day of a Customer Representative

So today was hectic, and I blame myself for it.
A male customer wanted to redeem a survey coupon.  He had told me when he was ordering that he wanted three McChickens and wanted to redeem the coupon.
After reading back his order the first time, I can't remember what he said, but it was something along the lines about the order not being right because of the price.
Thus, I fixed the order and after some questioning (which might have been where I made my error) I asked him if the order was supposed to have been for four McChickens altogether.  Low and behold, that was what he wanted.

After exchanging money and giving him his change, he asked me if I always had this attitude. 

It was then I realized that I must have made some mistake, for he then proceeded to tell me a few things...
#1. This wasn't the first time that the attitude in question had been displayed from me
#2. He wasn't the only customer, which I understood because there were a few customers in the past that said something about the said attitude
#3. If wasn't going to have a good attitude, I should have been in the back

I told myself to not get upset or allow my emotions to get involved because if I had allowed myself to get terrified and cry, it would only make the situation worse.
I can't say that it helped the situation because he demanded a manager, my name, the store number, and even the corporate number.

Where were my emotions in all this? 
They weren't there: now that I think about it, I feel like a sociopath... or at least I did until I had some time to myself.
Now I just feel physically ill.

One of the people that I work with didn't really help matters: she asked me if I was worried the manager was going to do anything.  For some reason, that question felt like a horse's hoof hitting me in the chest.
After thinking it over, I told her that my trust wasn't in the manager - it was in God.
It was God who got me this job, and it will be God alone who decides if/when this job ends.
If this was how God wanted me to close this chapter of my life, then so be it, okay?

I suppose this means that I do have feelings about the situation.
I feel bad for what I did, but I can't take it back...
I admit I did wrong and just have to try better next time...
Even if that next time is decided by God to not be there.