...Special episodeOn April 5, 2007, Fuji Television aired a three hour special of the series set five years after Aya's death and focuses on Haruto Asō, who has now become a doctor at the same hospital Aya was treated in and Ako Ikeuchi, Aya's younger sister who is a nurse in training. Haruto is caring for a 14-year-old female patient, Mizuki, who was bullied in school because of her disease, the same one that Aya had. Because of the bullying at school, Mizuki-chan decides not to receive therapy of any sort that would make her better, because she has lost her will to live. Haruto remembers how Aya fought her illness and lived her life with her disease; therefore, he offers support to his patient. Aya reappears in the episode using a number of flashbacks from the series and in new scenes.[1] [edit]Main cast Erika Sawajiri - Aya Ikeuchi Ryō Nishikido - Haruto Asō (Aya's later love interest) [edit]Other cast Naohito Fujiki - Hiroshi Mizuno (Doctor) Hiroko Yakushimaru - Ikeuchi Shioka Takanori Jinnai - Ikeuchi Mizuo Riko Narumi - Ikeuchi Ako Yuma Sanada - Ikeuchi Hiroki Ai Miyoshi - Ikeuchi Rika Saori Koide - Mari Sugiura (One of Aya's best friends) Kenichi Matsuyama - Yuji Kawamoto (Aya's first love interest) Yuya Endo - Takeda Makoto (Yuji's friend in the Basketball club) Kana Matsumoto - Saki Matsumura Momosuke Mizutani - Kohei Onda Ryo Hashidume - Keita Nakahara Hiroshi Katsuno - Yoshifumi Asō (Haruto's father) Asae Onishi (大西麻恵...
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...Books are a dying breed. Bookstores are becoming harder to find, and less books are being sold. Movies and TV shows are becoming more popular; ideas for these movies are from books which most people seem to forget. People would rather sit through a movie theater, where they spent 40 dollars on tickets and food to watch a two hour movie, when they could read the same story for only 10 dollars in the comfort of home. With books, we don’t have to wait to for commercials to be over see what happens just turn the page. Also we are able to find out more in the story line that the writers of the movie left out. This means books are always better than the movie. March 23, 2012 was the released date of The Hunger Games the movie. Anyone who saw the movie would say it was one of the greatest movies made that year. It won the Teen Choice Award for the Choice Movie: Sifi/Fantasy. It won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Movie. This movie if it was not a book first, would be a flawless movie. Like most movies written from a book, this movie has flaws. In the book, the tributes are remade into Wolf Mutts during the final hour of the game. Wolf Mutts were wolves the size of horses and blood thirsty. They also acted like humans in every way. They had the faces of the fallen tributes because that was who they were. This was meant to scare the remaining tributes. In the movie, they only had the eyes of the fallen tributes. When I saw the movie, I was disappointed. This...
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...The Holy War by Bunyan About The Holy War by bunyan Title: URL: Author(s): Publisher: Rights: Date Created: Contributor(s): CCEL Subjects: LC Call no: LC Subjects: The Holy War http://www.ccel.org/ccel/bunyan/holy_war.html Bunyan, John Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House Public Domain 2002-06-25 Jon Van Hofwegen (Markup) Context; Theology; PR3329 .H1 2001 English literature 17th and 18th centuries (1640-1770) The Holy War bunyan Table of Contents About This Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Title Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To The Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . An Advertisement to the Reader. . . . Relation of the Holy War. . . . . . . . . Chapter 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indexes...
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...more so than overlooking the flawless, sugarcoated snow covering the Rocky Mountains. Oh, my, the aroma coming from that city- like freshly cut bouquets of flowers on a sunny spring day. Forget about having a foul taste because it will leave only an everlasting angelic savor in your mouth. Paradise to me is cheerful music and people also, it has the most beautiful scenery one can only imagine. All the masses of people would start getting together holding hands in a circle with Jesus in the middle and start singing in a heavenly language. The city is filled with thunderous sounds of every instrument one can imagine. Then, the angles pick up tambourines hitting them in rhythm along with the music, while people start dancing before the Lord. All of a sudden, Peter, Paul, Job, and all the great men and women of God lift up their hands and sing out with all of their capacity to Jehovah Jireh. A rainbow is prolonged across the land. It has the brightest colors of blue, yellow, pink, and orange. It is so beautiful; the majestic colors make one want to reach out and touch it. A huge waterfall sets at the edge of New Jerusalem. The water is so clear one could see a speck of dust traveling down to the bottom. As the water surges down to the base, it makes a voyage around the frame of the city. I can picture blankets of flowers all over the place for it illuminates the whole location and adds gaiety. Oh, how breathtaking the aroma is over there. The fragrance is a mixture of...
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...get to own an expensive phone for the feeling high-class. I then thought about the poor and asked myself if what item they also really wanted. I realized that we should desire like the poor. When we gave the stampitas to the poor families in Laperal, they treat the stampitas like treasures, they put it in their hearts and sometimes kiss the stampita, and while I treat stampitas given to me like trash, everywhere you can find misplaced stampitas. I desire for a new and expensive phone while the poor desire for the Lord. Even if it is just a stampita of St. Joseph, they treasure it because the poor does not believe that an Iphone 6s can help them but only God can help them. All of us should desire like the poor. Not crying over worthless and really expensive things. Desire for God even if he is only a piece of paper with ink in it, desire for him because he will be the one to help you. Not seeing stampitas as mere pieces of papers but a passageway to praise the Lord. Dear Fr. Jimmy Marquez. Sorry for not passing my performance task about the insight from the visitation to Laperal because I was sick that that and I was absent and failed to pass it. I am also sorry because even though I am already late, I still failed to pass it earlier because I kept forgetting about the project. Next time I will pass my projects/requirements on time. Sincerely, Rafj...
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...Cities and states were struggling with each other and feudalism was a cure to their problems. It was a way to gather and organize an army of men and keep them on hand to restore and keep order in the land. The feudal system consisted of vassals, someone who serves, arranged in a pyramid. At the base of the pyramid was the largest group, the peasants or serfs that provided food and services. Above them were the merchants and craftsmen that served the lords and knights. The knights and nobles served the barons, bishops, and other officials. At the peak of the pyramid sat the king, who ruled everyone. Although this “pyramid” may resemble the social and political structure of previous societies, such as ancient Egypt, the classes within the feudal system proved to be beneficial, almost reciprocal for all members of the society. The feudal structure began as a simple plan and grew more complex. When the feudal system began to form, small communities grew around a lord and his manor. The lord was granted land by the king. The lord then owned and controlled all of the land and everything on it....
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...Follow Jesus Wholeheartedly Luke 18: 18-27 August 10, 2014 Have you ever started well and gave up half way? Began something, put your best foot forward, but, didn’t complete it? I was a runner in high school. I ran various events, however, my primary race was the 800-meter. There were two of us in my high school who were pretty good at this particular race. During my senior year I was coming back from an injury and was very excited to begin the season after training throughout the fall and winter. I remember very vividly my first race of the year. My teammate and I were both scheduled to run the 800. Prior to the race, I went over to my teammate and said, “here we go! Lets get first and second!” For some reason in my mind, I was thinking that he would be first and I would be second. We started the race and I immediately got right behind him. I trailed him the entire way. From the beginning of the race to the end of the race, I followed him. We ended up being #1 and #2 that day and I was #2. I think back to that race today, all of the training, all of the effort and in the midst of that race, I didn’t give it my all. The gun fired and I was in the midst of the race, I didn’t have victory on my mind, I was willing to take 2nd. I was willing to run the perfect race until I got close to the finish line. Have you ever started well and come up short? Stepped out in pursuit of God’s best, but didn’t complete it. Have you ever settled for...
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...the unknown is rife in Lord of the Flies by William Golding and “The Sufi Tale”. In Lord of the Flies, the “beast” or the “Lord of the Flies” represents the fear of the unknown, while in “Sufi tale” the watermelon is the symbol of fear. The boys in Lord of the Flies react almost the same as the villagers in “Sufi Tale”, they both cower and are afraid of this unknown. The settings of both stories are idyllic, but the fears have ruined the paradise by causing chaos. However the endings of both stories are entirely opposite due to the leaders’ solutions. Since the settings in both stories are both idyllic, lives should be easy, peace, and happy. “The Sufi Tale” happens in a small quiet agricultural village. Villagers use simple tools and have plenty of trees, fruits, and food. People there have happy lives. Although in Lord of the Flies, the boys’ plane crushed, the island is perfect just like the Eden paradise. The boys do not have to worry about food, because the island is full of fruit trees and small animals that they can hunt such as pigs. Also, the weather of the island is warm, so they do not have a problem about how to keep themselves away from freezing at night. Therefore the island is idyllic, even Ralph said “this is a good island” and “we can have a good time on this island”. Even though the fears of the unknown are presented in different forms in two stories, the chaos it causes does not change. Fear of the unknown is represented in Lord of the Flies by the “beast”...
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...“Ang Lumang Paintbrush” is a well-known short film by artist Joey Velasco. “Ang Lumang Paintbrush” talks about how he, with a very old paintbrush, maximized his talents for the Lord. The artist is in search for the perfect man to paint for his painting, a remake of the famous painting “The Return of the Prodigal Son”. In the short story, the man, Mang Crispin, whom Joey Velasco has chosen was a bit cold towards him and Joey indeed had a very hard time putting up with Mang Crispin. One day, the Mang Crispin suddenly got sick, so Joey had to rush him to the hospital wherein several revelations surfaced. The doctor who took care of the Mang Crispin turned out to be his own grandson. To cut things short, it was a short mini reunion for both Mang Crispin and his grandson. What struck me the most about it is the fact that yes, the things God have provided for us may be old and useless already, but it is honestly up to us whether or not we maximize them. Here, the old paintbrush may be old and may seem useless already, but it yielded into something amazing, the painting. That old paintbrush made me realize that we all have a purpose in this world. God called us all for a purpose. We should never think that we do not have a purpose in this world, because indeed, we all have. I believe that God causes all things to happen for a reason. We may not know yet now what or why, but in His due time indeed, we are bound to know more about what He has in store for all of us. My life is a tough...
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...If Martha’s friends were making fun of her on social media I would step in and help instead of doing nothing. I would step in and help because so I could help someone else who is in need, and to make a difference. I would step in because this is an act of cyberbullying that is not good and it can make someone uncomfortable about themselves and school. I would do this because no matter who it is, it is not right to make fun of anyone. One of the reasons I would step in and help Martha is because I want to help someone who is in need. If it was me that this was happening to I would be delighted for someone to help me with my situation. The worst thing that could happen is you get called a name by someone's “friend” calling you a name and it won’t matter because it’s not like you’re going to have a rumor going on about you around the school calling you a snitch. Why would someone else that calls you a friend talk bad about you behind their back if they are your friend. If I were in her situation I would want as much help as I can have to help me solve the problem. Another reason why I would help Martha out is so I can make a difference. I want her to remember years down the line that a young man that she barely even knew stepped in and helped in the situation. If I didn’t do anything I could feel guilty for not doing something for a problem that was right in front of me. If I don’t do anything or help the situation I wouldn’t feel bad because I tried to help, and even if it doesn’t...
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...differences? The similarities between samurai and knights were greater, than the differences. This can be shown by looking at three areas social problems, training and armor, and code of honor, life, and death. The first area of important similarities was social problems. According to Document A social order in feudal Japan and Europe were very similar. In Japan they had emperor, shogun, daimyo, samurai, peasant farmers, Artisans, trade people, and merchants. The social order in feudal Europe is a pope, king, lord, lesser lords, knights, artisans/ merchants, and peasant serfs. The people that make this one of my similarities is the samurai/ Knights, the two merchants that are on the Social Order in Feudal Japan and the Social Order in Feudal Europe, Shogun/ lords, and then the last one is both of the japan and europe social order is the artisan. Also according to Document B the Samurai’s life was not all to him he was a big part of his lord's life and if he didn't obey his lord the samurai’s life was not the only one at disposal it was his family such as his kids and wife. These similarities are significant because in Document A and Document B both involve their social order in Japan and Europe feudalism. A second area of important similarities was training and armor. According to Document C Samurai’s and knight’s both had the same training such as in their childhood they would start to train around four or five. Then in Document D is about their armor and the goods of it and...
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...The film The Book Thief follows a young German girl, Liesel in the 1940s during Hitlers reign. Throughout the film we see Liesel learn to read and write after being adopted into a German family household from her communist background. Liesel begins to discover the power of words. The film describes Hitler's use of words and his ability to brainwash Germany and urge all German citizens to turn against Jews. This film relates to my theme of power, specifically propaganda. Words and stories are valuable in this film, the power of words suggests that they are among the most powerful ways in which people connect and potentially control one another. Words hold a strong power to compel people to commit acts of cruelty for example threats even persuasion are among these techniques that can be used. Numerous examples of the ways words connect people are shown throughout this movie for example when Liesel reaches out to her birth mother through a letter, Hans (her...
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...The Beautiful and Brutal Beauty and Brutality can co-exist, and this is something that is very present in The Book Thief. Imagery is used to convey the beauty and brutality. Zuzak uses sight, touch, and sound most often to show what is happening, and help make the beauty and brutality visible. Everything has beauty and brutality, and this is portrayed many times throughout the book. Beauty and Brutality is shown to co-exist when bombings would happen, Hans slapped Liesel, and the bombing of Himmel street happened. Beauty and Brutality was very prominent during some of the bombings that happened. Michael was a character and he was trying to get his mother to a bomb shelter. He cried to Rosa, Liesel’s step mother, “‘Tell me, Rosa, how can she sit there ready to die while I still want to live?’ The blood thickened. ‘Why do I want to live? I shouldn’t want to, but I do.’ (Zusak 487). He was trying everything to get her to move. He had a desire for life, something his mother lacked. Zuzak was using imagery, by hearing his voice, seeing his mother, and trying to pull her to the shelter. Even though this was brutal, beautiful moments were still happening. On Page 488, we learn of the event of the bomb shelter. “The night was long with bombs and reading. Her mouth was drying, but the book thief worked through fifty-four pages. The majority of children slept and didn’t hear the sirens of renewed safety. (Zusak 488)” In the midst of chaos, there was beauty in the...
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...In The Book Thief, Markus Zusak creates the character Hans Hubermann, who adds to Death’s conflict. Hans adds to Death’s conflict and add to the story in that he is kind, good, and loving, with those warm, silver eyes, his strength and purity of character, and his love for his friends and family. He lives in a world full of Nazis, hatred, and cruelty, and this adds to the contrast. Because he is so kind and loving, he shows Death that while humans are capable of great cruelty and hatred, that they can still be wonderful and good. The reader can see examples of Hans’s character, love, and purity of soul throughout the story. Hans is an amazing person. Hans’s silver eyes and pure soul show one how special he is, if one has not recognized it in his actions. When Liesel first meets Hans, she sees his warm silver eyes and knows he is special. They say that eyes are the windows to the soul, and his eyes showed his true nature, his strong character and pure soul. In another scene, when Death comes to collect Hans’s soul, he says that his soul was sitting up, the best kind of soul. Hans was ready to go, because he had had such a...
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...The deeper I get into this historical fiction novel by Markus Zusak, the more interesting and captivating it gets. As the plot and characters develop, I get a deeper understanding of the characters and this makes me connect with them even more. The character I most admire and, in a way, look up to is the main character, Liesel Meminger. I really admire Liesel because when she starts something, she finishes, no matter the circumstances; for example when she was learning how to read, “There were, of course, some problems as well… Just when progress seemed to be flowing well, somehow things would become lodged… but she had neither the selflessness to allow him to sleep… She was a girl with a mountain to climb” (Zusak 71 & 86). Acquiring a new...
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