First off, too all those who might be following me for my literary pieces, I’m still on break from that. As it is, I haven’t posted a diary in a few weeks due to combination of laziness and other projects. I finished my review on Kenzaburo Oe’s Nip the Buds, Shoot the Kids nearly two weeks ago, and it turned into a sprawling, 18 page essay, part review, part critical interpretation, part biography, and who lot of spoiler. I sent it out to be looked at by some friends, and have to tackle the tedious task of editing it and rewriting the first draft, which is why I still haven’t gotten around to posting it. I’ve also been busy helping with a children’s theater program.
So finally, it is continued, my much-anticipated first installment of “Manga you should be reading”. I’m dealing today with shoujo manga, for the little girl in all of us. (For terms, see my last diary).