Between the Lines

Between the Lines

Characters:

Sophie – a popular fan fiction writer under the user name “Ice Crystals.” She’s a college student who only considered writing as a hobby. Her dream in life is to be a pre-school teacher.

Alexis – a publishing editor who’s in search of the next big thing. She’s a frustrated woman who only got to publish one book but dreams of winning a Pulitzer Prize.

Keith – Sophie’s friend who’s the first one to read her stories before posting it online. He believes that Sophie can make it big someday. He’s a fan of pop culture whom Sophie asks for advice about ideas and life.

Synopsis:

Sophie’s new fan fiction “Take Me Home” got popular online that it was noticed by her idol, pop singer Jason McKinley. It got so many views that she’s been receiving calls from publishing houses asking her to publish her online works into books. Canvas Publishing’s Alexis was one of the people who called Sophie but in reality, she’s not impressed at all with Sophie’s writing. She just called the young lady because her boss told her to do so. Alexis believes that writing should be taken seriously---an art and science that should be earned with a degree. On the contrary, Sophie only writes for fun but manages to be successful for it---which makes Alexis more frustrated since she studied writing all her life but only managed to write one book that placed 80^th spot on the best-seller list. Sophie’s “mentor” and adviser is her friend Keith who is always in the know of the latest pop culture trends and they both just want to enjoy the simple joys of expressing their thoughts.

So when Sophie tried her luck and accepted Alexis’ offer (out of all people!), their ideologies collide. Sophie and Keith team up for the ideas while Alexis keeps on asking them to edit, revise and stick to the basics.

Will they ever produce a good book? Will they learn something from each other? Will harmony come unto them or will their circumstances cause more chaos? 

Between the Lines tells you the importance of embracing change and believing in something that you passionately do.

2016!

Hello!

First of all, may we all experience happiness, prosperity, love and a good health this 2016!

To be honest, since it is holiday season, I cannot really think up of any idea because I’m pre-occupied with holiday stuff such as family get-togethers, noche buena and etc. In addition, I am also loaded with case studies, thesis introduction writing and video tutorial.

Anyway, since I don’t really have a particular story or idea to share right now, I will just share to you the anime/manga that I’ve been watching/reading these past few days!

Honestly, there are times when I take a step back and think about writing my own manga or even serializing an anime. I know it’s kinda impossible because we don’t have that kind of industry here in the country. But, what if I’m a manga artist? In Manga, you are not limited to fact. You can go for fiction and even in a higher level of it! There are also times when I wish I wrote or thought of the Mangas I read. I keep asking myself “how do they do that?” since it’s really hard to put up a story that will last for a long period of time. With that, I definitely salute all the writers and the Mangakas with the skill and talent they have and I wish I can be one too someday!!!

Back to the topic, here’s the manga/anime that keeps me busy right now:

source: crunchyroll

GINTAMA

Set in Edo wherein the Samurais are looked down because of the invasion of the aliens called Amanto, Sakata Gintoki, a Samurai who once fought during the Amanto War works in Yorozuya with Shimura Shinpachi and Kagura, an alien from one of the strongest clans. Together, they accept and do odd jobs, neglect paying their rent and following their own “bushido” to protect what they love. (I made my own description for it. hehe) 

Honestly, this is a comedy anime/manga and mostly a parody of other animes/mangas.

What I liked about Gintama is how the good values are still incorporated with each story. 

source: aminoapps

And I must admit, it was hilariously funny whether I watch or read it! I don’t know what’s with the creator but its puns, sometimes nonsense and deadpan jokes and plots are really funny that I can watch it the whole day and never get enough of it. 

In addition, the characters and their names are somehow inspired of either folktales or real-life people. Personally, I cannot pick which is my most favorite character because they are all funny and lovable in their own way. All of them are with crack personalities anyway…even the Shinsengumi guys are so funny, no one’s an antagonist for me. (Did I mention that Elizabeth is a cutie? Hehe and to be honest, my crush would be Hijikata…although he’s a chain smoker and has an excessive love for mayonnaise)

So, here are the top funniest Gintama scenes (in my opinion)!

“IT’S HELP ME”

I know that the jokes makes no sense…but anyway, they are really funny especially Kagura’s cute voice so here you go!

“KATSURAP”

Just watch this please. I cannot explain how funny this is for me. This is life. HAHAHA

HIJIKATA AND THE MAYONNAISE FACTORY

My anime crush is embarrassing When reality hits you hard…

KATO-KEN SAMBA!!!

I cannot, Kagura. You are sooo cute!

GINCHAN

Oh Ginchan, you’re Doraemon cover is the fairest of them all...

So, there you go! I hope you find it funny too! Hehehe or at least, it made you smile even for a bit.

Thank you for reading!

ANIME-TED

Hello everyone!

Happy New Year!

And since this is the start of 2016, I would like to post my idea about a documentary that I would like to do if I ever got the chance to do so.

This documentary is about the life of an Otaku --- someone who has a deep interest in Japanese pop culture (especially Anime). This interests me so much because they have adapted their interests into their lifestyle---thus there are some elements to them that are not similar with other types of subcultures or lifestyle.

source: launtisu.devianart.com

I also want to focus on how they started being a fan, what made them to be a fan, when was the time they started incorporating this interest in their lifestyle and what are they getting from it (advantages, disadvantages). I would also like to see their social circle, the interaction happening between them and how they behave outside their circle. If lucky, I would like to accompany them in a cosplay event or any gatherings to see other fellow 

Otakus. In addition, I’ll also get the perspective of experts about the topic.

This documentary aims to give an opportunity for these fans to be heard and understood especially by critics. In all honesty, liking Anime at an age when you’re no longer a kid is sometimes looked upon as childish and immature. Moreover, having a vast information about the culture sometimes labels them as weirdos, geeks and etc.

I would like to do a documentary that will let the audiences especially the critics to see that this lifestyle is a preference but not a way to destruct their future. These fans are fans for some reasons and treating them equal should be kept in mind. I would like this documentary to uplift the morale of those who are in fandoms and those who are just following their love and passion in life.

Indeed. Source: quotesgram.com

That’s all.

Thank you for reading!