This is a completely Blue post...
One of the most romantic things I've ever read was said by our very own Ohno Satoshi. This man can say such beautiful things. And the part that I love most is... his romantic approach is realistic. Oh, the things you do to us. ;__;
(I'm not posting about this translation anywhere else, but please respect the same rules: please do not copy+paste, use without permission, or retranslate into other languages. It's a flail post and I just had the urge to share this gem. Thank you~!)
(No picture credit because it's from my own copy, hehe)
I don't wait to express my feelings for someone I love
When I was in elementary school, I fell in love easily. I've always been clear cut about things like this ever since I was young. If I like someone, that's all there is to it. I never thought that was an embarrassing thing. I actually want her to realize that I have feelings for her. That's why, if I like someone, I'd tell her so. Back in the day, we didn't have cell phones so if I wanted to confess my feelings, the only way for me to do that was in person. I've once confessed using a pager. You can only fit a number of words in the message, but it was an impulsive move. I thought, "Just tell her already!" [laugh] But back then, I didn't really understand the concept of "dating". I'd tell her how I felt, then afterwards, just meeting to talk somewhere was exciting enough.
I think I'm quite loyal when I'm in love. I remember I confessed to a girl once, and she told me that she liked someone else. I continued to have feelings for her two years after that. Romance isn't at the forefront of my life right now, so I'm impressed I only had feelings for one individual for that long. My ideal type hasn't changed much since then. I want her to be kind and not very girly. I like girls who are frank. I'm more attracted to women who think they're not girly enough so they've put romance on the back burner. They're more natural. But then again, I may not think I'll get along with someone based on first impressions, then actually end up being friends. Human relationships are unpredictable.
My ideal meeting would be like Romeo and Juliet
In the past, I'd think about marriage if I liked someone. I want to spend the rest of my life with that person, so that must mean marriage. In fact, I thought it was rude if I didn't have marriage in mind. That's why when I was in my teens, I planned on getting married by the time I was 26 years old. [laugh] 26 seemed so grown up back then, and by the time I was 30, I thought I'd be an old man with children. But I'm turning 30 this year. I'm not as mature as I thought I'd be, and my desire to marry is slowly declining. [laugh]
My core beliefs haven't changed, though. I think myself as the romantic type, and I haven't changed at the core. I'm not embarrassed to express my feelings for someone I love. I'd tell her I love her without being prompted. But at the same time, I'm not looking for romance. [laugh] I've got work, and though it keeps me busy, I enjoy it. I also want to draw, go fishing... the fish in the sea can be my lovers for now. [laugh] That, or I don't mind serendipity, a sudden, coincidental meeting, kind of like Romeo and Juliet. But I like spending time alone. Even if I had a girlfriend, I don't think it's possible to spend every minute with her. I need my alone time. So, if by chance I meet someone I like, that's great. If I don't, that's fine with me. [laugh] I'm just letting life take me wherever it wants to take me.
Still, I do have the desire to see my own children. Notice how I said "see" and not "have". I want to see what my kids will look like. I love kids, so if I have my own, I'm sure I'll give my best in raising them. I want to draw with them, play with them, even take them fishing with me. [laugh]
- Popolo, May 2010
My favorite part? I'm more attracted to women who think they're not girly enough so they've put romance on the back burner. They're more natural. Damn it, Ohno. You're giving me more reason to love you. *sobs*
(I'm not posting about this translation anywhere else, but please respect the same rules: please do not copy+paste, use without permission, or retranslate into other languages. It's a flail post and I just had the urge to share this gem. Thank you~!)
(No picture credit because it's from my own copy, hehe)
I don't wait to express my feelings for someone I love
When I was in elementary school, I fell in love easily. I've always been clear cut about things like this ever since I was young. If I like someone, that's all there is to it. I never thought that was an embarrassing thing. I actually want her to realize that I have feelings for her. That's why, if I like someone, I'd tell her so. Back in the day, we didn't have cell phones so if I wanted to confess my feelings, the only way for me to do that was in person. I've once confessed using a pager. You can only fit a number of words in the message, but it was an impulsive move. I thought, "Just tell her already!" [laugh] But back then, I didn't really understand the concept of "dating". I'd tell her how I felt, then afterwards, just meeting to talk somewhere was exciting enough.
I think I'm quite loyal when I'm in love. I remember I confessed to a girl once, and she told me that she liked someone else. I continued to have feelings for her two years after that. Romance isn't at the forefront of my life right now, so I'm impressed I only had feelings for one individual for that long. My ideal type hasn't changed much since then. I want her to be kind and not very girly. I like girls who are frank. I'm more attracted to women who think they're not girly enough so they've put romance on the back burner. They're more natural. But then again, I may not think I'll get along with someone based on first impressions, then actually end up being friends. Human relationships are unpredictable.
My ideal meeting would be like Romeo and Juliet
In the past, I'd think about marriage if I liked someone. I want to spend the rest of my life with that person, so that must mean marriage. In fact, I thought it was rude if I didn't have marriage in mind. That's why when I was in my teens, I planned on getting married by the time I was 26 years old. [laugh] 26 seemed so grown up back then, and by the time I was 30, I thought I'd be an old man with children. But I'm turning 30 this year. I'm not as mature as I thought I'd be, and my desire to marry is slowly declining. [laugh]
My core beliefs haven't changed, though. I think myself as the romantic type, and I haven't changed at the core. I'm not embarrassed to express my feelings for someone I love. I'd tell her I love her without being prompted. But at the same time, I'm not looking for romance. [laugh] I've got work, and though it keeps me busy, I enjoy it. I also want to draw, go fishing... the fish in the sea can be my lovers for now. [laugh] That, or I don't mind serendipity, a sudden, coincidental meeting, kind of like Romeo and Juliet. But I like spending time alone. Even if I had a girlfriend, I don't think it's possible to spend every minute with her. I need my alone time. So, if by chance I meet someone I like, that's great. If I don't, that's fine with me. [laugh] I'm just letting life take me wherever it wants to take me.
Still, I do have the desire to see my own children. Notice how I said "see" and not "have". I want to see what my kids will look like. I love kids, so if I have my own, I'm sure I'll give my best in raising them. I want to draw with them, play with them, even take them fishing with me. [laugh]
- Popolo, May 2010
My favorite part? I'm more attracted to women who think they're not girly enough so they've put romance on the back burner. They're more natural. Damn it, Ohno. You're giving me more reason to love you. *sobs*