I was quite excited for the new face of Tokyopop. It’s a pity they weren’t able to launch it on time. Things like these happen due to so many things so--- Let us all be patient and wait for it. ^___^
Speaking of things not happening on time… I’m sorry to inform you guys that my plan of posting the first Manga episode of ~incantations~ will be delayed. I know I said mid-this month but I can’t make it.
It’s hard to prioritize ~incantations~ when there’s still TONS of school work that needs prioritizing. I have to stay way ahead of the lessons so that my studying won’t get jeopardized. I NEED to read TONS of articles; do some research; study the lessons and take notes on them as if I’m the doing who’s going to do the teaching. It’s terrible being a full-time student in the morning and full-time teacher at night--- it’s like leading two different lives. So… GOMENASAI again everyone! T ^ T

Q&A (Decided to do this here so you guys will not have a hard time clicking to read my blog… Got questions? Send them up.)
starivyjune- Oh no! Is she going to release Angel?
^___^ - You think Shiroi would do that? Find out! ^mmm^
krita - O how could she(Shiroi) even let some stranger(Namida) trick her like that???
^___^ - Maybe Shiroi sees something in him? Maybe he’s handsome? Namida is bald, by the way. Hehehehehe
YUMIblosom - Woah... my eyes hurt! T.T But I did it! I read it all the way from Ep. 1~~ It's really good!! I can't wait for the next episode, sounds like things are going to get complicated!
^___^ - CONGRATULATIONS for catching up fast! AND You’re right… things will surely get more complicated.
SojiroIsABeast- It's kind of obvious that the Namida person had bad intentions...
^___^ - It does, doesn’t it? But why would Shiroi let herself get tricked by him? Xijui already smelled that he’s got no good intention… But WHY did Shiroi let him trick her? (Am I giving away too much here? Giving what away?)

NEWS BUZZ!
Aizu-Marl, weaver of rumored to be an epical, saga ~incantations~ was heard typing away new episodes and figuring out the final paneling set-up for the first episode. Others would say that she is struggling to keep a good grade with her English studies, remains to be deprived of sleep on weeknights due to her EFL job, and making sure she remembers her music notes on choir practice for an upcoming concert in her city this Christmas. “TASUKETTE! (HELP!)” was all she could muster.
Speaking of crying for help... people were left hanging on the last episode of ~incantations~. Namida, a mysterious character has kidnapped Shiroi into the Tomb Of Hoshi Knights to retrieve a mirror that can serve as a communication device to make contact with a certain man named Rei---a character yet to be known.  What happens to Shiroi?
23 POP game is... OPEN!

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***FLOATING and conjuring up the sources within his grasps, Namida’s eyes flared and was about to throw a huge force directly at Shiroi when at a sudden Rox came in and embraced Shiroi and they turned into rock. They got blasted but as it turns out, our heroes escaped by going under soil with Rox’s incantation as a soiler.***
NAMIDA AHHH! A foolish hero in the midst of terror! You know you’ll never have a chance against me, SOILER!
ROX This is my land and you have no power over me! I conjure the keeper of my home to be one with me and be my own; I fight for what is true- to protect all that I love. Let this be my moment now…
***ROX closed his eyes and the wind blew, surrounding him and soon the soil melted and became mud; mud crept up from the soles of his feet to his palms and soon enough he was covered with mud. A spirit came from the mud and molded in with him and formed a gigantic warrior that the Soiler’s considered as one of the guardians.***
NAMIDA ***LAUGHED*** FOOLISH! You think calling a Spirit Soiler will help you defeat me?! I know Magi spells that can leave you half-dead, boy!
AKIRA AND SO DO I! HERMESIAN WATER!
***AKIRA stretched out her arm and pointed one finger directly to Rox who, being the vessel of a soiler warrior was being transformed into metal which seemed to be a mercuric element. Akira threw her sword at Rox.***
AKIRA It’s been forged with Spirits’ sources; that should help you fight!
ROX Thanks… I suppose.
NAMIDA ***LAUGHED*** I don’t know whether to be amused or be confused.
ROX How about be afraid?! ***ROX attacked with the sword.***
***NAMIDA equipped himself with a black sword materialized by the black source surrounding him and charged and stopped Rox’s blow without giving much effort.***
NAMIDA I can see your desires, Rox. And I can give it all to you…even bringing back the little girl you have a crush on… Eleanna. Join me...
ROX Eleanna???
XIJUI ROX!!!
ROX You gotta understand… I’m very hard to win over!
NAMIDA Really? Me too… ***NAMIDA reached in through Rox’s soiler armor and seemed to take hold of his heart. Suddenly, Rox couldn’t moved and just stopped and struggled as Namida’s eyes glowed and looked soothed by the feel of his hand in Rox’s body***
AKIRA NO!!! ***AKIRA grabbed soil from the ground.*** METAMORPH-FUSIA!
***AKIRA turned to dust and immediately blew towards Namida like a sandstorm that was filling his body. Namida bit by bit lost control over himself, and let go of Rox who collapsed to the ground without the Soiler armor. ***
XIJUI ROX! ***XIJUI came to Rox and licked him*** Come on, my boy. Open your eyes…
ROX Don’t start to go soft on me, Xijui. ***OPENED his eyes and smiled***
***There was blood on Namida’s hands as stains from his attack within Rox’s body. He continued to choke and soon the black sword in his hands vanished as he focused to fight over the sand that forcefully continues to go in every opening of his body. With a sudden open of his eyes, he broke free from the sandstorm and Akira formed back to her original self.***
NAMIDA You’re a good warrior…
AKIRA You will never succeed, Dis!
NAMIDA Whoever said I was Dis??? ***HE looks at Shiroi who was in a state of shock***
XIJUI SHIROI!!!
***SHIROI stood in shock staring at Namida. Xijui took a pebble with her paw and threw it right at Shiroi who got hit by the left arm and she slowly faced Xijui.***
XIJUI Look out!
***SHIROI turned and found Namida in front of her in an instant and he grabbed her close.***
NAMIDA Shiroi… Shiroi… I know what YOU desire… and you know what I desire… … … ***WHISPERS as he runs his hand caressing her face*** I will always be around to witness everything that happens to you… my sweet Shiroi.
***NAMIDA leans closer to place a kiss on her lips when at a sudden, a force gathered like a flash to Shiroi and in a quart of a second, Namida was blown away by a great gravity and slammed into a wall hard***
SHIROI Get away, Namida! ***A voice of a man could be heard along with Shiroi’s voice***
NAMIDA AHAHAHAHAHA!!! WHAT A DAY! I didn’t expect to hear from you soon, Rei.
AKIRA Rei???
NAMIDA What controversy! Your wish has been fulfilled, Rei. You’re finally in contact with the one you’ve loved all these years but--- what about the one who loves you???
SHIROI Lay a finger on Shiroi again and I WILL destroy you, Namida!
NAMIDA When??? By the time that door opens a lot of havoc will wreak. And believe me it will be opened.
SHIROI The Seeds will stop you…
NAMIDA Oh, no they won’t… I already have Suna on my side and the three are not even powerful enough to make a stand against her.
SHIROI Shiroi is…
NAMIDA Really… Perhaps, but we’ll see… Well, I’ve stirred up much trouble for today. ***WHISPER*** I’ll be around…
***NAMIDA vanished as if he was never there. Shiroi collapsed and fell into Akira’s arms.***
AKIRA Rei?!
SHIROI … … … What happened? ***REI’s voice couldn’t be heard anymore***
AKIRA You were in a trance. Rei protected you from Namida.
SHIROI Who are y----Rei!!! ***SHIROI stood up and ran up to the altar where she dropped the Iris***
ROX Was this the hooded man on the roof of your house, Shiroi?
SHIROI Yes! ***SHE took hold of the mirror*** I remember now! Visionia… … … Rei??? Rei!!!
***THE mirror showed a hooded man in the house of Shiroi. The man smiled and took off his hood.***
REI Shiroi… we meet again at last.
SHIROI ***GIGGLED*** Silly! You’re there and I’m here. Strange just like my dreams.
REI Bitter sweet dreams… ***THEY stared at each other tenderly then a sudden, Rei interrupted*** Your house is very nice.
SHIROI What did I tell ya? Did you see my drawings??? I drew you… just as how I’ve always pictured you every time I come here.
ROX ***AHEM!!!*** Excuse me… Shiroi??? We still need to go find Kuroi, Yaku and Chi.
XIJUI As it seems… Suna is now on Namida’s side which means Kuroi and the prince could already been in danger.
ROX I don’t mind the prince getting hurt but I don’t want to see you friend in pain. Now where is that pretty lady…
SENKO She left… probably to go back to the prince.
ROX You know, Senko? You’re pretty useless for a light creature. Why’d you ran off when the pretty lady arrived?!
SENKO I didn’t! I just couldn’t afford to be seen by any Rhean.
XIJUI That’s why you’re useless.
REI Akira…
SHIROI Akira??? That was her??? The one you’re supposed to marry?
REI Yes…
SHIROI We’ll find her and help her… okay?
REI Okay…
SHIROI You should eat… you look hungry. I’ll talk to you later. ***SHIROI ran her palm across the mirror and the Iris was just a mirror once again.***
***SHIROI stood up, walked down from the altar and towards Rox and the others, carrying the mirror close to her heart.***
ROX Dreamboy, huh?
SHIROI Don’t start with me, Rox!
ROX I’m not!... … …I’m just curious…
SHIROI You’re pretty spirited for a physically drained man, Rox!
ROX HEY! You didn’t even ran to me when I fell down from protecting you! I deserve a reward! I demand a reward!
SHIROI XIJUI!
XIJUI Let him be, Shiroi… he always gloats on every battle…may it be a victor or a loss.
ROX How about a kiss, Shiroi? Just one.
SHIROI I’ll kiss you later! We need to get to Kuroi first. Senko… can you open a portal so we can get out of here easier?
SENKO My pleasure…
***IN the floral plains, YAKU was on his guardian, wandering around the plains panicking and in tears. Kuroi and Chi stood by and looked out.***
YAKU SUNAAAA!!! SUNAAAAA!!!
KUROI SUNAAAA!!! Yaku is here!!! SUNAAAA!!!
SUNA YAKU!!! ***SHE appeared in front staring blankly at Yaku. Beside her, Namida appeared.***
YAKU SUNA!!! … … … NO!
NAMIDA A Seed by my side. Let’s see how you and Shiroi handle this, Kuroi.
***SUNA and Namida disappeared. SENKO opened a portal and walked right into it. Rox followed then Shiroi. Xijui looked back and stared at the altar. A spirit appeared on it and formed a man smiling.***
SHIROI Xijui!!! Hurry up, please…
XIJUI See you around, Hoshi. I’ll keep watch over your daughter as well… just as I had promised you and Luna.
~ENCOUNTER~

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