Hi there!
Yup, August 27th is/was my birthday, and I’m officially 21! While it wasn’t the best 21st birthday a teen could’ve wished for, I really did appreciate all of the birthday wishes from my family and you guys here on the internet. I did a little Twitter rant venting some of the week’s frustrations leading up to that Tuesday, and I actually feel better somehow.
Anyway, thank you all very much for supporting me on that day and every day since then (and now of course). No words can express my gratitude for having all of you wonderful people in my life.
Now, no birthday is complete without a gift or two! So, I’d like to share a couple of the books and movies I received from family since one of my blogger goals for 2019 was to do more with my collection. Here we go!
From my sister are three of the new Funi “Essentials” releases designed to replace the yucky SAVE line. Having all the episodes, Blu-ray only—with no hassle of making sure it comes with a slipcover or not—is actually proving great on my psychological health lol. Plus, they’re VERY affordable!
As an artist myself, she picked up Barakamon and Handa-kun, and threw in The Morose Mononokean since it kinda matches the aesthetic. NICE! Not pictured is the new DVD collection for Beyblade Metal Masters (whoops, I forgot). Thanks sister!
My brother bought the Time of Eve: Another Act light novel years ago, but he must’ve thought he’d never read it (or that I’d get more out of it since I’m the one who showed him the film), so he regifted it to me. He also got me the first two novels of the Danganronpa series, a specific part of the franchise I wasn’t planning on picking up myself, so I was beyond happy to receive it as a gift!
From him, I also received two novels he picked up at a bookstore in the city: United States of Japan and the Alita: Battle Angel prequel, Iron City. I didn’t even know that a prequel to the Alita live action existed, so that was a surprise! Looking forward to reading more dystopian sci-fi.
He kinda went overboard this year. The next two items are more books—and look, I can write in these! The green journal has a much darker, classier green in person, trust me. The other book is a pastel agenda, which will prove quite handy with the busy semester ahead. Can’t wait to write in these!
Last but not least is this figure of the “Railgun of Tokiwadai,” Mikoto Misaka, from the electrifying A Certain Scientific Railgun. This specific figure is from Index III, which came in nice timing since I had just finished watching the series. She is my first Railgun figure, and I absolutely just love her!
Funny story, I actually remember my brother picking this up from Naka-Kon in the spring, but noticed he never opened it. Eventually I forgot about it, and lo and behold, she makes her thunderous grand appearance once again as a gift for me! I always thought it was an interesting buy for someone like him, as I didn’t believe he liked the character that much to buy a figure of her. WELL, now it makes sense!
There you have it, a little haul for my 21st birthday last week. I can’t thank my family enough for being so supportive of my hobbies! In the same way, I’m so very thankful to all of you for your birthday wishes. The personal stories and thoughts some of you shared with me did numbers for my self-esteem, and I really value your kindness and concern.
So once again, thank you all!! ‘Till the next post!
– Takuto
I’m glad you had a great birthday. You have a wonderful family!
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I consider myself one of the lucky ones, for sure! Thank you Krystallina!
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Once again I hope you had a great birthday. Better than the last but just a tiny bit worst than the next!
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In the end, it turned out to be a nice little celebration. And haha, ain’t that the truth! Thanks Irina!
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Happy Birthday!
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Thanks Derek!
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Great haul and happy belated birthday to you!!
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Thank you so much Neha~!
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Happy birthday!
My family’s been struggling for what to give me for the past few years’ birthdays, come to think of it…
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Gift buying can be QUITE the struggle, not gonna lie, so I was certainly surprised this year. I’ll have to save up and get them all something nice when their special days roll around.
Thank you Aria~!
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Lol happy belated birthday!
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Thank you so much!
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I love your planners! ❤ Have a great year ahead. 🙂
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Aren’t they so inspirational-looking? Agh, I hope they just fill me with the urge to write more! Thank you Lovely~! ^ . ^
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HAHA! Yes they are! 😀 It’s beautiful.
I hope you will write more. ❤
You are welcome. 😀
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Once again happy birthday Taku-san! Ooooh, the notebooks are gorgeous!
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I love using the mountain one! Thanks Auri ☺️
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