【Kuchi-Makase】;; because we're random like that » Chibisan Date http://kuchimakase.cielle.org Fri, 28 May 2010 00:24:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 & Chibisan Date (1-3.5), of art and love! http://kuchimakase.cielle.org/2010/01/chibisan-date-1-3-5-of-art-and-love/ http://kuchimakase.cielle.org/2010/01/chibisan-date-1-3-5-of-art-and-love/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:33:15 +0000 Kyfni http://kuchimakase.cielle.org/?p=1988 The cast of Chibisan Date! We have four males and four females, hmm~ :)

The cast of Chibisan Date! We have four males and four females, hmm~ :)

Trying a slightly different collaboration style; summary on top (click the pink link for the collapsable text block!) and commentary at the bottom. Hopefully this’ll help churn out our posts faster; and let us actually follow our schedule. ^^;;

Chibisan Date is written and drawn by Himaruya Hidekaz, mangaka of Axis Powers: Hetalia fame. We love APH, and the same holds true for this new series; and the art is amazing. Scanlations by an anon on 4chan, retrieved from the LJ community. :)

Impressions of the first three-and-a-half chapters, click the jump!

【Chapter 1】Clear, some of the babena in the garden have flowered


His friends and housemates seem to be really supportive of him; with friends like these, why so sad, Seiji?

His friends and housemates seem to be really supportive of him; with friends like these, why so sad, Seiji?

The protagonist Seiji lives in Nantucket, in Cape Cod; which is in the Atlantic Ocean a bit off the coast of Massachusetts. He’s an artist~

We meet the namesake of series (presumably): Chibisan, who is the female version of Chibitalia lives with Suehiro-san and Seiji. It seems our artist is suffering from an artist’s block and can’t figure out what to draw; he’s so morose.

Two sisters drop by to cheer him up, Candy and Margaret, as does his friend Fischer albeit more indirectly (who throws food at him is it a tomato?). He receives some good advice from Suehiro and his drawings flow right from the page~ literally. But then he gives up? Baww, keep fighting Seichii ;A;

The main character reminds me of a bunch of Hetalia nations… but he’s unique enough and I’m growing to like him. I like the tone of this manga, it’s so calm; and I’m really looking forward to the development of Seiji’s character. The introduction of nearly the whole cast (referring to the title spread) might have been a bit too much, but the chapter length was adequate and I think it really emphasizes their closeness on this island. ♥

Anything that uses Himaruya’s art is going to remind me of Hetalia ffff. Seiji kinda reminds me of Nihon, but the more I read the more I see he’s different. Such a cutie. >w< And he lives on Alfred's ahoge hurrhurr /yeahI'mgoingtomakealotofAPHreferences. Artist's block, don't I know that feeling too xD

【Chapter 2】Clear, I stocked up on paints while I was out.


In which Honorat channels Francis, and the boys bond a bit more.

In which Honorat channels Francis, and the boys bond a bit more.

Seiji has a date is hanging out with Fischer, who takes him to see someone “weird” named Honorat; he’s also an artist, and hopefully Seiji will find some inspiration in this quite artistic home.

Interestingly, Seiji mentions that he was once at Glasgow, which is in the UK. Hmm, I’d like to know more about Seiji’s past but I suppose that’s for another time. :)

He’s invited into the studio, where Honorat reminds us of France but with clothes on. On a more serious note, Seiji receives some advice (love!) which will probably be beneficial for him later on. Fight-o!

And Seiji forgot the onions he was asked to buy. Tsktsk :P

Uhm it might just my Hetalia-corrupt mind, but about Seiji moving countries, USUK anyone? /shottt

Ohohoh Kyfni. Thank you for giving me reasons to ship even though they’re not even in this XD

Anyways, I find it really sweet what Fischer’s doing for him, and I really hope Seiji finds his muse. (Maybe it’ll come in the form of a person? That’s just the fangirl begging for romance, ignore her. -w-)

Well, romance would be s-s-so cute ;w; This story just like, radiates sweetness. :3

B-but just imagine, Seiji might have a British accent… *instant fan!*

Hosnap that would be epic win. *A* Well if he grew up there, then… C: We’ll see I guess. xD

【Chapter 3】Today I made cookies and tried my hardest. Just one more.


Seiji reads Margarets exchange diary and finds a little bit more about his lady friend, including what might be a confession?

Seiji reads Margaret's exchange diary and finds a little bit more about his lady friend, including what might be a confession?

Margaret Baker finally gets the spotlight, who seems to be introducing herself to an unknown girl with pigtails (*points at cast picture* I’m assuming the Seychelles lookalike?). That’s what it seems to be, but Seiji’s the one reading about it?!

She’s brought him her exchange diary with the girl, saying that she never introduced herself three years ago when they met. She then offers him cookies that she baked at the beginning of the chapter (though she remarks that “they weren’t good” aww).

Her backstory is that she was born in Boston, and her father was a shipbuilder. They came to Nantucket shortly after, and has a sister (not sure if they’re twins, though). She’s also an artist, but a different kind: an aspiring novelist!

The interview / reading continues after Seiji eats some cookies, which he confesses weren’t great. She’s unaffected though, and it seems neither of them can cook anyways. xD

Margaret has someone she loves! She describes him as not really tall, more cute than cool and kind at heart. He made her heart pound at the first meeting (dokidoki~), and took an interest in him from that point on.

There’s a bit of an age difference, since he’s a working adult but they look about the same age. All the evidence after that points to Seiji, who lives in a loft and helps the man who makes pottery (Suehiro-san). He also draws and worries a lot. Then she talks about why she loves him, mainly because talking and being with him makes her happy.

Remember though, Seiji was the one reading this~ and he’s told to “interpret it however [he] wants.” He has to leave because of work, and she promises to make better cookies next time which he’ll be looking forward to. :D

At home, Margaret (nicknamed ‘Meg’) is baking cookies again, and this time she actually follows her sister’s instructions, so they taste good~ hurry up and get them to Seichii and cheer him up! >w<

Seiji doesnt have any questions to ask at the moment, hm~? And the diarys written in English!

Seiji doesn't have any questions to ask at the moment, hm~? And the diary's written in English!

My OTP. I love this romance already, it’s so very peaceful~ and you can tell she really likes him even though he doesn’t know it (yet). Their interaction is really nice too because their contrasting personalities are evident~ maybe she’s the muse he’s looking for! Hope we’ll get to see more development, ’cause that would be lovely.

Oh gosh, the cuteness it KILLS. So sweet. ;w; Margaret’s such a sweetie lol. The easiest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. 8D LOL I agree.

And I love that the diary is in English. Takes place here in America, so it makes sense yay~ I half expected it to be scribbled or in Japanese xD

【Chapter 3.5】Extra 1


Seichii is cute, cute~

Seichii is cute, cute~

A short, four-page extra about Seiji musing about his hair. He says it’s too unkempt for drawing, and decides to grow out his hair like Fischer; until then though, he’ll wear a bandana. Remind you of anyone?

Chibitalia~! Again! I’m loving all these APH references. But nyuu, don’t do it Seiji—I like your hair as-is. ;A; And efff lol, he’s waaay too adorable. *h-huggles*

alskdj;alsdkfjs;foishgsk HE’S SO CUTE. ;A; -also hugs him-
Kyfni you think our husbands might get a little weirded out by this post, maybe. XD
No worries they’ll never see~ plus they have each other still :kao_wink:

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