MAKI GOTO is a SWEET BLACK Diamond in her 3rd thread

[FIRSTKLAS]

Originally Posted by identity

can someone pm me the inappropriate scan? i want to lol @it

Originally Posted by ayu_ready?

^ second that! (gosh, AHS attacked by pervert users?) XDDD

Originally Posted by NintendoHTF1242

Me to >.> I WANNA SEE IT XD

Um, just click on one of the thumbnails. It takes you to an imageshack page and the removed image in the set of images (manga005.jpg).

The image wasn't removed from imageshack only the post.

[love in music]

i saw it, LOL. how romantic and sweet!

[ayu_ready?]

well, I thought it was gonna to be more pervert! hahaz, no really, I thought, well, smth like hentai manga...gosh, wtf I'm talking about anywayzz...

THANKS SO MUCH Mr Goto for sending me the scan! yay! doumo arigatou <3

[NintendoHTF1242]

I saw it to, it wasn't THAT bad. Not like anything was showing lol.

[FIRSTKLAS]

Looks like the overseas press of SWEET BLACK is now available via Avex Taiwan on eBay: link.

While the Japan press limited edition is now out of print at YesAsia and CDJapan.

I hope this means good things.

[Chokki]

^ What about the regular, was that sold out too?

[FIRSTKLAS]

Regular edition (without the deluxe booklet) is still available and it should always be since I don't think it's limited in any way. It's like how the CD+DVD editions of Kuu's "secret" and Namie's "PLAY" are still available: it's not a limited thing so it should be pressed/produced regularly.

And... it seems now that the limited edition of "SWEET BLACK" is actually *still available* at YesAsia despite my earlier post. For some odd reason, one entry says it's out-of-print while but when you click on the actual page, it's still available. Go figure.

[Chokki]

^ Oh, thanks so much for that info! I really appreciate it.

[Sundae]

That A nation dvd list is out and only one song from Maki.
【Live】
1. AAA / Break Down
2. 鈴木亜美 /Delightful
3. GIRL NEXT DOOR / Be Your wings
4. DA PUMP / We can't stop the music
5. Do As Infinity / 最後のGAME
6. hitomi / World!Wide!Love!
7. 河村隆一 / Brilliant Stars
8. LINDBERG / 今すぐKiss Me
9. My Little Lover / blue sky
10. 大塚 愛 / バイバイ
11. Every Little Thing / Dear My Friend
12. BoA / 永遠
13. globe / FACE
14. 東方神起 / Survivor
15. 倖田來未 / ecstasy
16. TRF / 寒い夜だから・・・
17. 浜崎あゆみ / Rule
18. 浜崎あゆみ / A Song for ××
19. 浜崎あゆみ / BLUE BIRD
20. 浜崎あゆみ / Sunset ~LOVE is ALL~
21. 浜崎あゆみ / TO BE
22. 浜崎あゆみ / Boys & Girls
23. 浜崎あゆみ / Sunrise ~LOVE is ALL~
24. 浜崎あゆみ / July 1st
【a-nation'09 Live Digest】
1. TRIPLANE / アイコトバ
2. JURIAN BEAT CRISIS
3. moumoon / ハレルヤ
4. J-Min / One
5. 谷村奈南 / JUNGLE DANCE~SEXY SENORITA Medley
6. May J. / Garden
7. alan / 久遠の河
8. 後藤真希 / Candy
【a-nation'09 Documentary】

[RyRyMini]

Since it's under a-nation digest, does this mean it's just going to be a tiny snip like last year? =(

[Chokki]

Wow, whatta crap DVD. Why is there so much Ayumi? Ugh...

[Yum!Fruit_Salad!]

Originally Posted by RyRyMini

Since it's under a-nation digest, does this mean it's just going to be a tiny snip like last year? =(

More than likely. -_-

[visionfactory]

well, at least SHE IS on the tracklist of ayu-nation, that's a good thing

[taskinillusion]

Awww just that one song? That sucks...

[Chokki]

Originally Posted by visionfactory

well, at least SHE IS on the tracklist of ayu-nation, that's a good thing

Haha, well put!

[Mr. Goto]

noooo i want full performance

1 maki scan from vogue Tokyo

Spoiler:

and Feel my mind from JPM did a loose translation of the manga, so you get an idea what the story is about.

Originally Posted by Feel_My_Mind

So I finished my translation. Here a synopsizes:

The main character, Ai, is in a very bad relationship with a man she works with name Hajime. When a customer goes in a seems to friendly, Hajime wonders about and another customer comes in a it seems like Hajime is sleeping with her. After that, Hajime basically brags about her and coarse Ai into giving me a *******. After finishing, she thinks about quitting her to get away from him and stops at shrine to pray. A man that works her interrupts her and tells her she is not asking Kami-sama in the right manner. She listen to his instruction, before leaving and returning to her home and bunny, Yuki-chan. At home, she gets her electricity bill and is reminded of her and Hajime time together before they started date, until she receive a text message apologizing. Ai attempts she doesn't want to say she sorry, but know that she eventually will. Annoyed with herself, she considers the shrine guy's advice, and returns to follow his instructions. Afterward, they met once again and he has her pull a fortune that say, "a tendency for bad luck," but he remarks that just her current situation and now they can change. Then they talk about bit about it, and he tell her "To be loved by a guy, she must first love herself." Upon hearing this, Ai suddenly feels different and thanks the man. After leaving, she quits the store (in order not to see Hajime any more) and decides to go forward with confidence and find her new self so that she can have a happier tomorrow.


Warning: This is NOT 100% accurate and has some awkward wording, but WILL give you an idea of what they are saying. It shouldn't be hard to follow.

Spoiler:

Page 2: Ai:My Name is Ai. According to most people, the wish to fall in love seems to have become so crowded, so they’re put off.

Page 3: Ai:But, nowadays, I feel these those affections are important. Its not a curse, so please fighting for victory. Even I feel these affections now

Page ４:　 Ai (narrative): Though, at this time, its not going well with the boy I like.
Random Customer: Thanks for the meal.
Ai: Thank you for coming,
Hajime (Boyfriend/Jerk): Recently, that person has been coming a lot. Is it from some impression that Ai-chan’s been giving?
Ai: Ah! Hajime-kun. Are you jealous？
Hajime: No, No. Ai-chan’s looks are just too erotic..
Ai: What does that mean?!

Page 4: Ai: Generally it seems, these days that Hajime-kun hasn’t been coming to see me.
Hajime: Eh, is that so? That’s not good. Well, I’m here approximately everyday.
Ai: ....
Mamiko (possible Asamiko or Amiko): Hello．
Hajime: Ah, I thought I was done with you Mamiko
Mamiko: Well, because, I came to the neighborhood, I thought I come and get the item that I lost earlier.
Hajime: Ah, Thank-you. Something to drink?
Mamiko: No, I have to leave
Ai (thoughts): Thing she forgot… Yesterday, Hajime-kun was staying near that girl…

Page 6: Ai (thinking): Ah, Are you serious… You nearly made love with me before. (Speaking) What did you do with her?
Hajime: Don't worry about, even if it seemed like it, its not a big deal. Her type is good though. She’s cool, its refreshing, right? Does it seem like I’m not interested in other people outside of you?
Ai: Well, I’m I not good enough for you?


Page 7: Hajime: That’s not true
Hajime:She just frank about sex
Hajime: Generally, I just enjoy the first time…
Ai: WHAT!!!!!!
Hajime: She doesn’t have the Ai-chan like erotic look that tempts men
Ai: First!!!, What about my place….
Hajime: Look Look, that! That is that erotic face…..
Ai: U……h…….
Hajime: Hey, come here….

Page 8: Ai (thinking) It wasn’t force at all but… I somehow couldn’t decline the unpleasant thing. This is my favorite pretense. Surely, this “love” is a curse.
(Pleasure sounds are in the backround…..)

Page 9: Ai: Done
Hajime: Ai-chan’s performance level is rapidly increasing. I’m beaten. You’re eroticism is to much
Ai (walking home): He wouldn't just give kisses to me any more. Am I just an ordinary tool?

Page 10： Ai: Should soon retire from that store. If I do, meeting him will become nonexistent
Bells: Clang, Clang, Clang. (Garan, Garan, Garan)
Ai: Please break this curse. I want to be happy....

Page 11: Ai: And have a dreamy encounter this year….
Shrine Guy: Ah, excuse me….. (Actually, I'm not sure exactly what he says, but its not that important)
Ai: Eh? Me?
Shrine Guy: You don’t seem to know this shrine’s ways. You want Kami-sama to hear your wish, right? This shire standard is “Two Thanks, Two Claps, One Thanks” And then after words, state one’s name and address/
Ai: Who is this person….

Page 12: Shrine Guy: Generally you don’t just walk by the Shimasue either. You should also wash your hands in purified water. When asking a favor of Kama-sama, you must first purify the body.
Ai: That’s enough. I’ll try that next time come
Shrine Guy: Eh? Wait…..Then next time come earlier, cause the mood will have more time to set in.

Page 13: Ai (thoughts) He was hospitable…. It seemed like he could see what I did ago little while ago. It is so, isn’t ? Surely, Kami-sama knows what I did.

Page 14: Ai : I’m home Yuki-chan (her bunny). Where you a good girl today? Well, here you’re dinner. Ah, the utilities bill came…

Page 15: Ai: WA! I used this much? Seriously!!!!
Ai: Assuming that I quit that place, there isn’t anywhere to look next…. That is also so weary.
Ai (thinking):I said that before when talking with Hajime-kun …..
Memory!Hajime: Well, Ai-chan, If you included all the factors, it doesn’t seem like a super large amount.
Memory!Ai: Its not terrible? You’re saying that seriously?
Memory!Hajime: Its good, isn’t it? You’re only able to say that while young?

Page 16: Memory!Hajime: Hey Ai-chan, Do you want to become my girl and eat my things
Memory!Ai: If so, will you separate from your girlfriend and date me.
Memory!Hajime:Yes. This think about it
Memory!Ai: What is this?
Ai (thinking): That time was regrettable. But, even though I was sad , it put a smile on my face then.

Page 17: Ai (thinking): Hmm. The shift in feelings started at once, and at today’s beginning had the good times decreased with my him.
Phone: Vuuu. Vuuuu. (Its vibrating)
Ai: Ah, Oh….
Phone message: I’m sorry for today. Recently, I haven’t been gentle with Ai-chan. I’ll meet you again tomorrow. Hajime.
Ai (thinking): I’m afraid, Hajime-kun.
Ai (narrative): Always, when my heart seems to nearly separate for the sistuation, at prefect timings, he enters with a new cover up.　Moreover, his pull on me still exist.

Page 18: Ai (thinking): But, I wouldn’t respond tonight.
Ai (narrative):That’s my small resistance. But tomorrow I will undoubtedly meet with him. I’m still downgraded to Hajime-kun’s toy.
Memory! Shrine Guy: You don’t know the way we worship at this shrine. Kami-sama wouldn’t be attention to your wish.
Ai (narrative): That person…. If I do what the person says, will I become happy

Page 19: Ai: Hey, Yuki-chan, Yuki-chan is good right? You’re so soft and pretty and don’t have any worries…. Goodnight, Kami-sama. And the man whose name I don’t know. That person…

Page 20: Ai (thinking): Ok! I walked under that Shimasue. Washed my hands. Ok.

Page 21: Ai (thinking): Then, two thanks, two hand claps one thanks. Tokyo Setagaya-ku. Oota Ai. In order to stop me from hating destiny, cut off my bad relationships

Page 22: Shrine Guy: Oh, could that be the order that I taught you yesterday.
Ai: Oni-san, you’re this shrine’s priest?!
Shrine Guy: I’m not that distinguished yet. Because I’m part of the business, how about a written oracle. This year’s test of luck…
Ai: Well. Then, I guess I’ll pull one

Page 23: Fortune card: Tendency for bad luck
Ai：．Wha? What is this. This ordinary answer
Shrine Guy: That is showing your current state surely. If you consider the future after this, you prefer a good person over good luck.
Ai：Eh? You’re kidding.
Shrine Guy:　From now on, are the fallen things absolutely more important than now? It’s already straight ahead from here. Because you know something has a little bad luck, don’t enter into it. Now that you pulled that, you now might be a super lucky girl.
Ai：Huuuuh?

Page 24: Shrine guy:What’s you’re name?
Ai: Ai.
Shrine guy:Ai-chan. The dear child who loves and is loved. It's a good name.
Ai-chan: Is that so?
Shrine guy:Considering your name, your love shouldn’t be green. (down). Have you been loving yourself?
Ai-chan: Huh?
Shrine guy:Before loving a man, you must love yourself. If you think your existence is important, you’ll be important to the person as well.

Page 25: Ai (narrative)： At that time, something burst within me/
Ai: I see, that is so, isn't it. Somehow, I feel like I understand what you mean. Thank-you.
Shrine guy: Well, if you feel like it, please come b y again.
Ai (narrative): The whole time the cuurse I thought I had, was just one person.

Page 26: Ai (on the phone): Ah, Hello Hajime-Kun? Can talk to the store manager.
Ai (narrative): I’ll gather my courage and become my new self. For the sake of tomorrow, I’ll do it today.

End.

[ville]

oh, the scan is really pretty :p i like it.

[nemesisyume]

she looks great in the scan
and the a-nation tracklist is bad... I wanted more songs from others

[ayu_ready?]

I wanted to see fly away in the dvd..

thanks for manga translation! hey, manga wasn't that bad!

[Mr. Goto]

http://www.nt2099.com/J-ENT/INTERVIE.../maki-goto.pdf

English interview with Maki at "J-ent"

WARNING
people have said they can't open the interview while on IE or Firefox(I couldn't on firefox..) so you might need to try it on Google chrome/opera or something. It worked on chrome for me.

and does anyone know how to save pictures from PDF files? more specifically the picture on the first page of the interview


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i was able to convert the pdf to images
http://community.livejournal.com/ara...64.html#cutid1

they lost a lot of quality but its still readable!