User:GhostlyJake98



GhostlyJake98 (talk) 13:56, November 9, 2013 (UTC)

Personal Story:

Um. Hello there.

Well, how do I start this?

Well. Ah. Yes. I guess first would be, "hey, how are you guys? Quite a decent amount of time has passed since 'then', right?"

Haha. I honestly feel nostalgic. Three and a half years, was it?

Really, 'time is swift' is no simple statement; I had just told myself that I'd just tend on to needs and responsibilities for the time-being back then, and the next thing I perceive is what-had-been this long gap. I don't even know if this would reach the people back then, perhaps the time wasn't the best -- but, still, I'd just leave this here.

I seriously look back with astonishment at what I've done during my time here. It's slightly embarrassing, so to speak. My choice of words wasn’t consistent with the matter, I fail to express myself or let others know what I'd be 'messing up', I'd go about, without sufficient planning, writing about things, asking about silly things -- so and so. Yes, in retrospect, it was truly awkward -- but such has never been a matter of regret. Probably because, though I had my share of mediocrity, if not shortcomings, back then, it is what I have worked upon -- what I devoted my time for -- that has accompanied me through the years.

I remember how I stumbled upon K-ON. I had read the manga as a genuine 'newbie' in this realm of Japanese culture. Not long after, I had finished it, and had wanted for more. Though the anime covers the story that was already revealed to me by the manga, I watched it, for the sake of continuing the 'link' I have had with the story. It was all unfamiliar -- the materials, the direction you'd read a manga, the things you'd need to understand what was being said in anime. I didn't know what an OVA meant nor how many episodes, or how long each would be there. K-ON! was the first title that I had engaged myself in that I have recognized as anime and manga. Furthermore, it became the first title that made me cry, having developed a deep connection I never had before with any work I've encountered. It was the first title to actually take me in, and to which I escaped from reality.

The setting has been so real for me. Whenever the scene becomes that of a rainy weather, I'd feel the drops of rain and the wind. Whenever there is snow, I'd feel cold and feel the frigid environment, amidst the fact that we don't have such a season of winter in our country. So and so, it has become really influential. Seeking more, I had come across the wiki, and after long personal debate, had made myself be involved with its purpose. I'd sometimes wake up at dawn, sometimes -- well before, just to plan what I'd do next or what I can consider making. It was the summer vacation back then so I had nothing to do better anyway. However, it is because it was particularly during the summer vacation, that my time had come into a close. Requirements in academics were always a priority and so I had shifted my daily focus.

Years went by, and I had completely been isolated from the wiki. But when I go through what has become over these years, I, by no means, had been an inch farther from K-ON. I listen back then to some songs of the series, and now while I have hundreds -- even thousands, in the list of songs I have in my devices, the most played section or playlist is still that of K-ON. Initially, I was only listening to the songs in the anime, few as they were, but now I listen to every song made in and for K-ON. I may not have realized it along the way, but never goes a time where I plug in my earphones and not listen to the series -- be it while studying, travelling, wandering or plain listening. (Speaking of songs, I even recall those first few nights when I'd just listen to Tenshi ni Fureta yo and sink in thoughts of what will become of their future, haha.)

It was also K-ON that has spurred me to learn guitar. While it must be stated unequivocally that I had some prior considerable amount knowledge on playing ukulele, the way I had looked down on the thought of guitar playing over ukulele had been dissolved. Initially, I targeted to play Fude pen, Boru pen because it was so much catchy and awesome for me back then, however, I was later fascinated by how people (though YouTube) play amazingly the songs of the series, with some even playing solo-guitar tabs (which were strikingly appealing to me over vocal covers) and so I grinded with a simple No, Thank You! solo-guitar piece. Things went on as I explored other songs, and then, other series. Well, I'm still a mediocre player even today but my experience back then doesn't even compare.

As for the wiki, it has developed in me a better grasp and outlook on academic matters, as well as collaborations. I had worked hard in school and institutions to develop myself and become well-rounded, and in wiki-relevant things, I would always occasionally remember this place, and hence, inspire myself to better my levels to yield more excellent results -- and so went the papers from essays to theses. I'd go forward in 'pursuit of excellence' as what was taught to us then and there.

I could go on for hours -- so manifold are the things K-ON has given me, but, above all these, I treasure the series for being the gateway for my fascination with Japan and this particular bit of its culture or being, most importantly. Numerous other titles have crossed my path and some are truly 'life-changers,' --- so many that now I read LN, VN, and search for any material of relevance present locally. Numerous titles have come and gone as the 'best,' the 'most influential,' the 'favorite' in my mind, and while this is true, K-ON will always hold that special place in my heart that none of such will ever possibly take.

Honestly, I do not know if I'll be visiting this page once more as a contributor. Though, I'd always be back to browse through the content when I need some information or when I just want to read stuff.

Those four months back in 2013 are truly among the most crucial times that had led me to what I am now -- to what I favor, what I see, what my mind permits me to take in. Had I not made myself take on the small effort of trying out new things -- had I not randomly decided to read a manga despite having minimal knowledge on such -- had I not encountered the manga of K-ON back then, the mere thought of such gives me an ample share of chills. I'm truly glad things went as they are now.

Anyway, if anyone is reading this, then -- from the best of what I can muster -- thank you!

Thank you for having me here, even if it had just been for the shortest of durations. Thank you for teaching me about various things -- be it indirectly or directly, be it regarding K-ON! or not. I was reading this wiki's starting goal some minutes ago, and though I was not even there half the way, I can assure you, the wiki has become an extraordinary aggregate of every contribution the community has provided, and has since produced great results.

Everyone has matters in their hands, and though some may come and go, I hope that this place has become a home for us, and has become something that everyone would always look back as they push through and grind through life. Good luck to everyone, and I'll look forward to whatever change will occur here in the wiki. Well, good day, mates.

"Sky HIGH!"

-- Profile:

Favorite Episode(s):

Light Music! This is for season 1. Partly because how Yui basically reflects on and concludes all their efforts and time together (well, as far as the timeline for that goes). Not only does it put relief to all conflicts prior to it, it also opens up to their future afterschool tea times together and all the other possibilities (lol. well, it was the first time they've been on stage together live, so more to come). As for S2, it's Yet Another School Festival! for its powerful scenes that went from Yes! to No! to Aww

Favorite Song:

Pure Pure Heart. The song gives me a visual of a rather, ideal (or normal, rather) school life. However, it's how incredibly pure (what. idk what I'm saying) the feelings contained within the song that makes it my favorite. Especially the bridge part (something 'round: "we'd see each other here again many times"), there's a certain feeling of belonging, nostalgia and ease that I can't easily put into words that goes through.

Favorite ED:

No Thank You! Because the setting is quite surreal, and I have a certain affinity to these things. Clouds, wind, shadows -- and of course, the transition in the ED that mirrors the series, as a whole, makes it special.

Favorite Thing Learned:

The hand/finger exercise as taught by Asuza. Ever since watching that scene, I've been doing it and have been sharing the gist of it. Pretty sleek in the eyes of a beginner, it was.

Favorite Trivial Matters in the Series:

Mugi's eyebrows, Sawa-chan being able to encounter HTT wherever they go, the fact the Kotobuki are quite accustomed to (or are in, frequenty) Finland.

Favorite Influence:

Learning to Play the Guitar! (Well, it must be stated that I've prior knowledge in ukulele beforehand, but guitar is fun too).

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Other stuff I'd say is worth looking at:

Higurashi and Umineko (VN pl0x for the maximum experience)

Sora no Woto (yey!)

Monogatari (y 0?)

My Favorite Pages

 * http://k-on.wikia.com/wiki/K-ON!_(Anime)
 * http://k-on.wikia.com/wiki/K-ON!_(Manga)
 * http://k-on.wikia.com/wiki/K-ON!_Wiki
 * http://k-on.wikia.com/wiki/Tenshi_ni_Fureta_yo!_(Ep._24_'Sotsugyōshiki!'_Mix)
 * http://k-on.wikia.com/wiki/Graduation_Ceremony!