It's Tanabata, and here is the wish I'm making: may I find a job... I've been making inquiries at the local government office regarding my job search, but the replies I get are completely off-base, which is a real hassle😂2026.7.7
アメリカ250歳だそうでおめでとう☆ 家で地味にヤキトリをして祝う予定。
It's 250th birthday of the US! I'll celebrate with yakitori instead of a BBQ★☆★ 2026.7.4
Lately, I've been cleaning around my house during the cooler hours of the evening. Today, as I was sweeping under a tree, I heard a small thud, and when I looked, there was a caterpillar bigger than my thumb has spawned. It looked exactly like Duneyrr's larva and was so terrifying. I'm glad it didn't fall on me, but you know I just recently written a post saying no caterpillars allowed😂2026.7.2
I tidied up [Sitemap] page a bit. Its "Memories" section has been moved to the [Policy] page. I'd also like to do something about the sitemap links.2026.7.1
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June
追記:「はらぺこあおむし」と「ニャッキ」以外のニョロはお断りw
You know how I always want to buy the Very Hungry Caterpillar plushie every time I see it at Barnes & Noble? But I can't stand any other caterpillars except for him and Knyacki😂2026.6.27
《Cont.》 Boktai (game), Transformers (toy/media), and StarTrek (drama), are all genres that lack consistency in terms of the medium. I believe that the medium/format of a work is itself part of the work, and I first realized this when I read Eric Carle's picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar in kindergarten. I loved its bold compositions and vivid colors, but more than anything, the freedom of expression in punching holes in the pages shocked me so much, that I didn't read chapter books for a while even after entering elementary school. On a side note, I heard there's an Eric Carle exhibition currently being held in Tokyo. I wish I could go~🐛2026.6.27
The addition of StarTrek genre has made my fanart gallery more complex. Boktai and Transformers might seem to have nothing in common, but they actually share a foundation built on the interaction of these elements: [Concept (narrative/story)], [Function (physical gimmick)], and [Subjective Experience (immersion/playstyle)]. This interdependence enhances the work's overall quality, and that's why I absolutely love the unique appeal of each piece. Incidentally, this synergistic manifestation can be called "emergence". Now I'm trying to figure out how StarTrek fits into this theory...🤔2026.6.27
The second episode of [Runaway★Trek] is finished so I added the StarTrek section on the fanart gallery. Also I tidied up the contents links on each gallery pages. I'm able to keep it up easily since it's three-line-per-post comedic story, but I'd actually like to draw them too... but I just don't have the time now😖 btw, I have rarely drawn or shared fanart based on live-action stuff.2026.6.24
I'm glad the drawing was finished in time. The kiriban has passed so I'm setting the next one to 6000. I'm making no progress on the mystery stuff, I can’t find a job, and I've put off moving for so long that I'm reaching the limit... looks like it's going to be a rough summer😵💫2026.6.22
ちょっと間に合うか分からないぞ…💦
I'm not sure if I'll be able to color this in time...😅2026.6.20
Just finished watching PIC Season 3. It brought back memories of walking on the Bridge set at last year's Universal Studios event. I remember they had Jack's costume on display right next to the captain's uniform. I want to watch DS9 reunion too, but I don't want to see older Bajorans... but I might want to see middle-aged Cardassians😳
I also watched Short Trek's Tribble episode... WTH is that🤣2026.6.19
Due to data management considerations on the back of the pages, a hub page for the ongoing(?) [Runaway★Trek] series has been created. I won't deny it if someone points out that this is just a series of posts transporting the niche interests I mentioned on my hidden blog though😘2026.6.17
My goal was to work in a job that entertains people, so during my student days, I majored in CGI and Fine Art, which I thought would be useful in the entertainment field. While I love games myself, I never aspired to join the game industry, because I disliked the inherent unfairness of software being playable only by those who own the specific hardware.
It's true that kids from poor families may not be able to play video games, and just because a home video game console is connected to the TV doesn't guarantee that everyone in the family can play. Or while others are well-equipped for gaming but lack the time. It is disheartening to think that no matter how entertaining a game I create, it might not reach the people who truly want to play it.
That is why, now that a career in the entertainment industry seems out of reach due to my circumstances, I run this website, which anyone can access as long as they have internet access. So I hope you enjoy it. (And this was a long introduction to this site😉)2026.6.13
Searing for more personal website search sites I might be able to register this site. Also I'm checking out other sites listed in the search engines I already registered. Isn't it a scam when a site's description says something like "XXX is ongoing!", but when you actually visit that site, it just says "publishing on my socials" and you can't read anything there...?🤔2026.6.12
When you click the comment button (💬) on the artwork page to go to Guestbook, the artwork title will be automatically filled into the input form now. It's not a required field but maybe convenient.2026.6.9
I registered this site with a personal website/blog search site a few days ago, but I don't really talk about creative stuff that much on here. So since I'm too busy to draw recently, I'd talk about writing-type creative activities.
Although my fiction is written in Japanese, it is often written in a style that resembles a Japanese translation of an English novel, a style that tends to be categorized in Japan as hard-boiled or lean. That's because I enjoy reading translated works of foreign science fiction and Hideyuki Kikuchi's books.
That said, I'm not aiming for a hard-boiled style. If I were to use a boiled egg as an analogy, my ideal is the soft-boiled approach. In other words, I strive for a balance where the shell retains a distinct sharpness, and the white is firm and cool, yet the yolk remains piping hot and deliciously runny
And I have a taste for the extreme. I want to bring in settings and plots that lift readers to the highest heights, only to drop them into the depths—that kind of raw thrill. However, I have a stubborn rule not to rely on just characters or settings. I ruthlessly cut out any explanations that try to say 'this is the appeal' or 'feel sad here,' trying to keep my writing plain and unadorned.2026.6.6
I'm almost done with the second coat of paint in my new room. The color became more lighter and quiet. But why my house cat's whiskers getting pink too...?😹2026.6.4
Update: I finally managed to connect after refreshing my IP address... was I being blocked by my own server? Or perhaps, servers across the entire country have been behaving strangely today for some reason...? My personal site has nothing to do with it😂2026.6.2
I've registered this site with two more new search engines dedicated to personal/dojin sites, and the web buttons for those sites have been moved to the [Link] page. Then I tried to update this site, but I encountered a problem where the TFP software was unable to connect, preventing me from transferring files. I'm able to access the server via my internet browser, but it looks like it's going to take some time to figure out where the problem lies. Is it a server maintenance issue or an outage? Or is the problem with the software itself...?🤔2026.6.2
I've started watching PIC Season 2. I thought PIC series was going to be a TNG reunion but it's not actually. While I was watching Season 1, the Blade Runner music just wouldn't get out of my head...dear🥲2026.6.1
A StarTrek fanfic-ish [Runaway★Trek] I originally started as an April Fool's joke has finally reached it's conclusion after two months, and I've now started the second episode. As I've mentioned on my hidden blog, there are two more alien crew members I'd like to pick up~😙2026.5.31
I haven't received any job interview invitations from anywhere I've applied. So I started the second coat of paint on my new room today. It's a lighter color than the first paint and looks okay so far2026.5.29
I've reached a new chapter in StarTrek Discovery... but just found out that the international Blu-ray box set lacks any Japanese audio/subtitle for season 3. So until the copy arrives from Japan, we've decided to start watching Picard series first. Picard is always Picard no matter how old he gets, but Data...🥹2026.5.22
I'm busy with job hunting, but there are no jobs because I live in such a rural area. It seems like remote work opportunities are drying up, too. But the most problem is that I'm good on writing but so bad at speaking English for some reason.2026.5.17
I've finished the first coat of paint on my new room... was way dark😂 Since I had to paint over an opposite color, I used up an entire can even it's a small room, so I'm going to get a lighter shade for the second coat. 2026.5.11
I've removed several search engine site banners from my [Original] gallery, since they are inaccessible now. But I've just registered with a new doujin site search engine called [COMPASS LINK]. We must preserve this kind of online doujin culture.2026.5.9
I've just about finished the small repairs and masking on the walls and doors of the room I'm moving into. I knew that buying paint didn't mean I could start painting right away though... The first season of DSC I started watching recently is drawing to a close soon. The Andrians I finally got to meet in this series somewhat look rigid? Where's their suppleness of the antennae ENT era?? 2026.5.3
Since I had some things to make and repair, I took out the sewing machine and did some sewing this weekend. I made a cushion cover out of a cotton blanket that the cat had torn a hole in😹 And finally I got the paint for my new room. That thrill of not knowing whether I'll actually like the color until I start painting it...
Their paint has digital color code so this is the exact color→2026.4.27
I've watched up to episode 5 of DSC. There's a lot of Klingon dialogue and the person I'm watching with has switched the subtitles to Japanese, which is inconvenient to learn the terms and names in English. The story is getting okay, but the only thing that catches my attention is the Tribble on the captain's desk... Why aren't there any cute aliens like Cardassians or Xindi-Reps?😭2026.4.24
I've started watching StarTrek DSC, I've made it through episode 2 so far. My first impression is that while it looks gorgeous on the surface, the substance feels a bit sloppy. But the Klingon designs, which apparently drew a lot of harsh criticism, didn't really bother me... because their language sounded so elegant🥹2026.4.20
It looks like I'll be sent to buy paint for the walls sometime next week for my room move. Muted light pink maybe Some repairs seem to be needed as well, and it looks like all the furniture won't fit, which is a problem🛏2026.4.19
My stupid StarTrek fanfic-ish [Runaway★Trek] is finally accessible only via this blog, from "watching" section in the status bar above. I've included an English translation with a little help from Gemini, though I still haven't quite gotten used to translating "people of Earth" as "Human".
In Japanese, designations follow the "place name + person/people/human letter (人)" naming convention (like American = アメリカ人, Vulcan = バルカン人, and Andorian = アンドリア人). This allows us to express that these beings are not merely "people" in the sense of being physically humanoid in form, but are also "human" in the sense of possessing a fundamentally humanoid nature.
As you can see, the shape of the character for person/human "人" represents a standing human being. It can also be viewed as a species of independent individuals, including the cultural aspects that accompany it. Interestingly, this "人" letter is not attached to the designation for the Borg. Anyway, that's why I feel it's unfair to call only people of Earth origin "humans" in the world of StarTrek. I'm still not sure if the Terran or Earthling are sound fair though.
大<big hug!2026.4.15
家人が引越す関係で10年以上も使っていた自室から追い出されることになって悲しい😢
Due to a family member moving, I'm being kicked out of my room I've lived in for over ten years. So sad😭2026.4.13
I watched the return of Artemis II on streaming. I couldn't hear the sonic boom here, but glad they returned to Earth safely🌎 I watched the final episode of ENT yesterday (was actually TNG though). I wanted to see more Andorians and Xindi-Reptilians! I'll probably have to wait a while before watching DSC.2026.4.10
What started as a little April Fools' joke, a sort of fanfic I posted on a hidden page, has somehow evolved into a series-ish. So I'm wondering whether I should create a dedicated page and post them in the fanart gallery. This site hasn't featured any StarTrek stuff other than cosplay yet. I'd somehow gotten into the TF genre before, but it takes a lot of courage to venture into such a huge frontier😳2026.4.6
It seems new emoji have been added. So I've updated the site's Noto font as well. Still some weird choices as usual. The treasure chest is nice but a fight cloud?😂2026.4.2
アルテミスⅡの打ち上げはストリーミングで視聴、無事に出発できたようで良かった🚀 今日見たENTのエピソードは久しぶりにアンドリア人が登場したので今夜はDaftPunk聴いてる(←四月馬鹿のつもり)。[Around the World]のPVをENTの異星人勢が踊ってるイメージw
I watched the Artemis II launch on YouTube livestream. Glad to see it took off safely🚀 The ENT episode I watched today featured the Andorians, so I'm listening to DaftPunk tonight (and can I count this as an April Fools' joke?). Imagine the aliens from ENT dancing to the "Around the World" music video🤣2026.4.1
I've been a little busy lately and I couldn't prepare anything for April fools' day... sorry. Though my secret blog on the hidden page is currently full of StarTrek topics, if that helps at all🥹2026.4.1
The site maintenance is done, so I'm doing some spring yard work. Though I'm just working in the evening time since daytime temperatures are already like early summer. I'm trying to clearing part of the yard with a shovel, but since I'm not used to this kind of work, I've already gotten blisters on my hands. So I'm taking the rest today... I guess I'm better suited for a computer keyboard😅2026.3.24
I read the volume 44 book of VHD last night, has not the 'dark' ending as usual which surprised me. It's like a glimmer of hope has finally appeared after looong years of their conflict. And according to the Kikuchi's afterward, this is the last volume that includes ink illustration page(s) drawn by the artist Amano. He will keep drawing the cover art though this is a bit sad. 2026.3.21
Happy Spring Equinox🌸 I didn't draw spring art this time, though I'd like to celebrate it by updating Otenko plushie stuffs and the site itself🎉 I just looked it up on Google, and apparently, there are a lot of people who give up their personal website/blog just after three months, and the average lifespan of website is said to be only two to three years. There's even data suggesting that only about 10% of sites last more then three years. So I think I can proud of this day😊2026.3.20
I finally bought the latest volume of VHD novel from Japan, was published back in January. The bunko book itself costs only about $6 but with shipping, handling fee, and taxes, I had to pay $28 in total... I think that's too much🥲 Though I was looking forward to it, so I'll read it to celebrate the spring equinox after all the site maintenance has done. I also want to get back to working on that mysterious genre I've been slacking off on for the past month. 2026.3.19
I stewed corned beef with lots of vegetables today☘ And continued working on site maintenance. I believe I've resolved the issue where the currently viewed genre would collapse when returning to the gallery from the links at the bottom of artwork page. By the way, since some of the fanart shard the same OG image (like EN/JP versions), there are actually 121 fanart pages on this site so far... just to provide that correction😅2026.3.17
It took nearly the entire day, but I've mostly finished working on the gallery pages. The copy-link buttons for each artwork finally correspond to the anchor links within the page. But I don't have the enegy left to click on all of them to debug...🙄2026.3.16
Oh no I couldn't finish it today. I'll continue working on site maintenance tomorrow, so don't mind if the titles on the artwork pages look a little odd😳2026.3.15
Continuing site maintenance. There aren't many visible changes to the pages though. I created the OG images that appear as thumbnails when someone post a URL on social media. There were 115 thumbnails, which means there are 115 pages in the fanart gallery as well... wow😲 I'm also updating the link button function so that it copies the URL with #anchor for each artwork. 2026.3.15
I'm updating the files related to Otenko plushies ahead of the site's third anniversary. The online translation tool has gotten smarter since three years ago, so I've corrected the English and also preparing for the Japanese version of the instructions too. It's never too late👍2026.3.5
The outside temperature is like summer today. I haven't finished yard/garden works for the spring yet💧 I'm obsessed with homemade guacamole with pretzels recently. I used to buy the 'l' shape pretzels, but lately I've been choosing the め-shaped, which I do not know the name but cute. Think if there is ぬ-shaped😉 2026.2.28
Next month will be the third anniversary of this site, so I've updated some info on the [Sitemap] page. I've also published some codes to the hidden page that I previously revealed on my blog. There is a page with JavaScript programs that I've been studying lately, but I'm not sure if it works properly on other devices😑 2026.2.26
昨夜はストーブを焚いてたのに今日は暖かい風が吹いてるぞ…ついに春かな🌷
Last night I was using the heater but today a warm breeze is blowing.. spring has arrived I guess🌼2026.2.24
It's cold outside and this site will soon be three years old, so I'm continuing site maintenance. After revising the usage rules for my artworks, the [Sitemap] page became too long, so I created a new [Policy & Rules] page and divided the content. As an administrator and an artist, I believe it's my responsibility to manage the copyright and usage rules for my own artworks.2026.2.19
I uploaded the Valentine's day art and baked a coffee brownie today. I've finished the maintenance on the website I've been working on for a while, so I'm thinking about getting back into the mystery genre after a two week break.2026.2.14
There were strong winds last night, but it's common in my area, so I don't mind. The problem was that the power went out after I took a shower, and I couldn't dry my hair before bedtime... it was cold🥱2026.2.11
I updated the synopsis page for my original novel series (is written in Japanese though). Then I tried to report the update on some old classic web directories of the creative work websites I'm registered with, and found that half of them were either inaccessible or no longer accepting updates. I think they were still alive until last year...😑
So I added something called "structured data" to the main pages of this site and optimized it a bit for general search engines. I hope those web directories gathered by humans and personal websites will be reevaluated in this age of social media, where everything disappears so quickly. 2026.2.7
It's getting warmer outside during the day time. I've been pruning the trees in the backyard for past few days. They didn't bear much fruit last year, so I'm going to give them more fertilizer and take better care this year🍏2026.2.4
It's been three months with almost no progress on the mystery genre. I guess it's time to fade out... but wouldn't it frustrating to give up after coming this far? I started watching ENT's second season. Hoshi doesn't look Japanese, but it's fine because there aren't any Vulcans played by Vulcan actors.2026.2.1
The [Link] page has remained in preparing status forever. I want to post some links but I can't find the websites to introduce. I don't even know anyone who still has a personal website in this age of social media. It would be just a collection of useful sites. 2026.1.25
I learned some JavaScript again from Gemini, to show the scroll position number on the edge of novel pages on this site. Previously, it was just repeating a looong narrow image, so after 95 it would loop back to 00. Though this is only a rough guide because text display settings vary by browser. Scroll is unlike books, page numbers are useless and you can't insert bookmarks, so I put distance instead. The numbers are in units of 100 pixels📜2026.1.19
I started watching ENT season one. The time setting is between the near future and the TOS era, so their equipment still has NASA-ish feel which is interesting. I haven't gotten much of impression of the characters yet, except the captain seems more like Thunderbird than StarTrek. I believe this is the first time that the ship's doctor is an alien, but he seems very stable so I'm looking forward to know more about him. The story is pretty watchable so far and it's not as bad as I've heard. The heroine is either a Vulcan or a Japanese, but I don't care because there are no Cardassians😭2026.1.16
Most teacher says "feel free to ask me anything" so nicely, but what do you do when you don't know how to ask the question? I spent the rest of my student life thinking about that.2026.1.10
I learned some basic JavaScript from Gemini and made a time-difference clock between Japan and the US. It automatically adjust the summer time too! Since middle school, I hadn't had a teacher who taught in my first language, being able to ask questions and get answers was very fun. It's still a mystery to me how I managed to earn credits in college even though there were no textbooks I could properly read... but of course, I still had to buy them🥲2026.1.10
In Japanese tradition, people eat seven-herb rice porridge on January 7th to pray for health throughout the year.... but since I couldn't get those special vegetables, I made hamburgers for dinner!🍔2026.1.7
I've finished organizing and backing up my data, but the rain is preventing me from physical cleaning of the digital devices around my desk. I finally finished watching Voyager, so I'll start watching Enterprise tomorrow. Janeway is too scary that makes Picard hides in his palm😶🌫 2026.1.4
Today was the end-of-year house cleaning day that had been postponed since last year. I want to organize the data on my computer tomorrow, and I also need to physical clean my digital devices. I want to take care and air out my plushies too, but it's been rainy and there isn't much sunlight lately. Maybe it's a Japanese tradition though, even after washing and drying, I don't feel like they're truly purified unless I put them in the sun😎2026.1.2
The new year has begun🎉 I couldn't get a job last year so getting a job is my goal again this year... seriously, my savings are almost running out😂 2026 looks like it's going to be fun with the 250th anniversary of the United States, the 60th anniversary of StarTrek, and the 20th anniversary of LunarKnights. I want to make this website even more exciting this year. May the Sun be with your new year🔅2026.1.1