dreamweaver13 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 You're welcome! So...did YOU understand the "mouth-pulling" scene...? I didn't when I read it, and even my Japanese friends had to guess at what it meant. Fortunately, I think his guess was right. I tried to make it a little clearer in the English version...but not too clear. umm.... ahem... yeah, i understood it immediately. i don't know what that says about me. (jeez, dreamweaver, could you at least pretend that it took you a while to figure it out??) Imagine if that scene made it into the series. Mom! I don't get it, what does that mean? What are Minmay's friends talking about? Mom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 umm.... ahem... yeah, i understood it immediately. i don't know what that says about me. (jeez, dreamweaver, could you at least pretend that it took you a while to figure it out??) Imagine if that scene made it into the series. Mom! I don't get it, what does that mean? What are Minmay's friends talking about? Mom? When it left VFTF1 clueless, I feared the worst...but since you got it, I think Pete needs to relinquish his title of "Mr. Lingerie" over to you. Mr. Lingerie is dead. Long live Mr. Lingerie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 It's only because I have zero experience with virgins and never dated a girl who wasn't older than me even.... The lolis I tried dating last week have already bored me, and a la Lord Genome, I have thrown them away.... Besides, the Mr. Lingerie title isn't about achievement or sexual conquest, but purely about lust and lingerie fetishes Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 It's only because I have zero experience with virgins and never dated a girl who wasn't older than me even.... The lolis I tried dating last week have already bored me, and a la Lord Genome, I have thrown them away.... Besides, the Mr. Lingerie title isn't about achievement or sexual conquest, but purely about lust and lingerie fetishes Pete So...uh, have you finished the book yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 So...uh, have you finished the book yet? I will this weekend in a dingy hotel room in a coal mining town. This week I've just been really busy because a) I have to file my quarterly VAT tax returns by the end of this week, and after succeeding in getting my tax return for the last quarter, I'm determined to succeed in getting one for this quarter...but it's a lot of work...you not only have to fill out the form, but you also have to include copies of all the invoices you've paid, copies of proof of payments, telephone bills, sales - and everything has to be perfect. I barely succeeded in getting my tax return last quarter and I want to succeed again - only this time not have to get called into the tax office a zillion times to dot "i"s and cross "t"s. And since I do my own accounting for my business it's the hardest part - because I never was much good with accounting or preparing documents...so I'm stressing over it b) I wasted my time on two high school girls who turned out to only want money for stuff but had no redeeming qualities like a willingness to get laid or an interesting personality. c) Having lost my translation job (which allowed me to sit around at home typing on the computer), I've been forced back into teaching english. Happily I've managed to organize some classes, but I actually have to go to them now - as in move my sorry butt and go to work... that is really tiresome. d) I've been busy preparing for a Japanese pop-culture festival that's happening this weekend here in Poland, so that's also taken up some time... But I do plan, this weekend, while in my dingy, rundown little hotel room, to finish the book I hope my explanations are satisfactory and won't incur the wrath of Gubaba-sama Hmm... MW needs a "bow" emitocon... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 I will this weekend in a dingy hotel room in a coal mining town. This week I've just been really busy because a) I have to file my quarterly VAT tax returns by the end of this week, and after succeeding in getting my tax return for the last quarter, I'm determined to succeed in getting one for this quarter...but it's a lot of work...you not only have to fill out the form, but you also have to include copies of all the invoices you've paid, copies of proof of payments, telephone bills, sales - and everything has to be perfect. I barely succeeded in getting my tax return last quarter and I want to succeed again - only this time not have to get called into the tax office a zillion times to dot "i"s and cross "t"s. And since I do my own accounting for my business it's the hardest part - because I never was much good with accounting or preparing documents...so I'm stressing over it b) I wasted my time on two high school girls who turned out to only want money for stuff but had no redeeming qualities like a willingness to get laid or an interesting personality. c) Having lost my translation job (which allowed me to sit around at home typing on the computer), I've been forced back into teaching english. Happily I've managed to organize some classes, but I actually have to go to them now - as in move my sorry butt and go to work... that is really tiresome. d) I've been busy preparing for a Japanese pop-culture festival that's happening this weekend here in Poland, so that's also taken up some time... But I do plan, this weekend, while in my dingy, rundown little hotel room, to finish the book I hope my explanations are satisfactory and won't incur the wrath of Gubaba-sama Hmm... MW needs a "bow" emitocon... Pete Why use a "bow" when you can use this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josue Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Thanks for the translation Gubaba! I did catch a couple of typos but overall is pretty good. Otsukare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 Thanks for the translation Gubaba! I did catch a couple of typos but overall is pretty good. Otsukare! Thank you! And yeah...after I put it up, I got a PM listing all the typos... *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamweaver13 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Thank you! And yeah...after I put it up, I got a PM listing all the typos... *sigh* You're now a published writer... with an editor! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josue Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Thank you! And yeah...after I put it up, I got a PM listing all the typos... *sigh* You know your work is never done! Specially with the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltane70 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 i hate to say it, but I still haven't had a chance to read it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 i hate to say it, but I still haven't had a chance to read it Not enough time, or are you having trouble getting it? If it's the latter, I'll just send it to you. If it's the former...well, I can't help you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vepariga Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 just finished reading it all,quite a read but i had a few chuckles in between,sometimes i like to think some parts is what minmay is doing when you dont see her which is cool,Jamis is such a cow hahah and the 'mouth pulling' scene had me thinking for a little bit before i got it. overall a pretty awesome book in my opinon,amazing work! now im even more anticipating misa's story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 just finished reading it all,quite a read but i had a few chuckles in between,sometimes i like to think some parts is what minmay is doing when you dont see her which is cool,Jamis is such a cow hahah and the 'mouth pulling' scene had me thinking for a little bit before i got it. overall a pretty awesome book in my opinon,amazing work! now im even more anticipating misa's story. I'm glad you liked it! I've skimmed through Misa's book but I haven't fully read it yet. It seems to be pretty exclusively about her life before the series starts. First half about her with Riber, second about her after Riber's death. There's also a GREAT bit when Misa and Riber visit a certain Chinese restaurant in Yokohama... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamweaver13 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 and the 'mouth pulling' scene had me thinking for a little bit before i got it. No, dammit, you're just saying that! I can't be the only one whose mind is automatically in the gutter, I can't!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHATEYOU Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 No, dammit, you're just saying that! I can't be the only one whose mind is automatically in the gutter, I can't!! No, you're not alone. Ow, it hurts! Feels like it’s going to split open! Only one thing came to mind when I read that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vepariga Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 (edited) No, dammit, you're just saying that! I can't be the only one whose mind is automatically in the gutter, I can't!! lol well let me put it this way ,i was humbly eating lunch and reading and then got to that part, chewed abit slower,re-read said 'what' and laughed. Edited October 23, 2009 by Vepariga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltane70 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Not enough time, or are you having trouble getting it? If it's the latter, I'll just send it to you. If it's the former...well, I can't help you there. Not enough time. Too many things to do, not enough time to do them all. Some days I even plan on reading it, but always wind up spending too much time on something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamweaver13 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 No, you're not alone. Only one thing came to mind when I read that. THANK YOU. lol well let me put it this way ,i was humbly eating lunch and reading and then got to that part, chewed abit slower,re-read said 'what' and laughed. close enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 THANK YOU. close enough. I'm relieved, too...I was worried that I'd left it a little TOO obscure. Quite honestly, that and how to deal with the mysterious guy trailing Ashida in "Pink Lady" were the toughest parts to translate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vepariga Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I'm glad you liked it! I've skimmed through Misa's book but I haven't fully read it yet. It seems to be pretty exclusively about her life before the series starts. First half about her with Riber, second about her after Riber's death. There's also a GREAT bit when Misa and Riber visit a certain Chinese restaurant in Yokohama... Oh that sounds awesome! Im up for more misa backstory! and a certian chinese restaurant you say? !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 Oh that sounds awesome! Im up for more misa backstory! and a certian chinese restaurant you say? !!!! "Mommy, that man over looks JUST like Kaifun nii-chan, doesn't he?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltane70 Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I finally got the chance to read your translation, Gubaba. You did an awesome job and it was quite interesting to see a side of Minmay's life that we didn't get to see in the series. Your hard work is greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 I finally got the chance to read your translation, Gubaba. You did an awesome job and it was quite interesting to see a side of Minmay's life that we didn't get to see in the series. Your hard work is greatly appreciated! My "hard work" is really just beginning...I've still got Misa Hayase: White Reminiscences, Macross TV Version (3 volumes), and DYRL to do before I've finished the first batch of novels. But thank you! I'm really glad everyone's enjoying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josue Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I just read it carefully... They were going to the Turkish massage parlors??? that name should be updated to Soaplands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 I just read it carefully... They were going to the Turkish massage parlors??? that name should be updated to Soaplands. Oh, there's tons in it that should be updated (do they still use the term "pink salon"? Or "porno"?), but I tried to resist that. Reading the book, I *think* it really gave me a glimpse of what Tokyo in 1982 must have been like...far more than what living aboard a spaceship in 2009 would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josue Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 They do! LOL of course. Watching Macross is like walking through Tokyo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renato Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Gubaba, thanks for undertaking and succeeding in this monumental task. I own the book but I've only read it once, maybe 10 years ago, and it's been in storage in London ever since. I may dig it out next time I fly ove (if I find it). Sorry I won't have time to read the translation at least until next month, but I look forward to it very much, and will post my comments as soon as I do. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Gubaba, thanks for undertaking and succeeding in this monumental task. I own the book but I've only read it once, maybe 10 years ago, and it's been in storage in London ever since. I may dig it out next time I fly ove (if I find it). Sorry I won't have time to read the translation at least until next month, but I look forward to it very much, and will post my comments as soon as I do. Thanks again. My pleasure! And there's more coming up...not just books, but other things too. Here's a hint: the next "special translation" will be released on Christmas Eve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renato Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Lemme guess... "Snow Falling on the Milky Way"? I remember a lot of Bridge Bunny Banter in that one. Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Lemme guess... "Snow Falling on the Milky Way"? I remember a lot of Bridge Bunny Banter in that one. Awesome Bingo. That album made me hate Shammy's V.A. STOP TALKING SO FAST, DAMMIT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 thank you! out of curiosity, would this book (and the misa book as well) be considered canon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 thank you! out of curiosity, would this book (and the misa book as well) be considered canon? That's...a REAL hard question. Egan Loo lists both of the books in the Macross Compendium Timeline, and both of the books were written by the exact same people who wrote the TV series (i.e. They wrote Macros, so they should know it better than just about anyone). On the other hand, there are a couple of small contradictions between the book and the show, and some larger ones as well (the biggest one being that the dialogue at the Miss Macross Contest is totally different in the book than it is in the show). But other than that, it fits well enough, so I don't see why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vepariga Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Yeah i reckon they could slip into canon pretty easily without too much hassle, Man im pumped to read misa's story,is there any cool artworks like in 'my fair minmay'? I suppose after reading misa's story it would add more wieght to her surpressed emotions and of ribers death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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