[identity profile] kanami-yuuta.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 05:01 am (UTC)(link)
I read the kanji of south america and that is relevant to my interests /shot

oh oh the software hima san uses!

[identity profile] alexi-chan.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 05:01 am (UTC)(link)
Aw... Bela-chan is so cute! (Do you reckon she'd kill me for saying that???)

[identity profile] wakalakaosaka.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 05:03 am (UTC)(link)
First thing I read off the bat was "One Piece." Needless to say, I'm mentally squeeing

it's like a sign or something, I'm actually watching some One Piece right now...

[identity profile] wakalakaosaka.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
after much reading over and google-fu-ing *giggle* it turns out to be a question more along the lines of why does Belarus wear a one piece retro dress or something.

;v;

[identity profile] lezhara.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
Why am I getting the feeling that that is Italy...one of those old street-bridges with shops on them. *did not translate* HAHA, the knowledge that you get from reading descriptive Hetalia fanfictions...XD M'pretty sure it was posted here, too. That fem!Germany x Italy story? It had food as the title. ____ and ____.

*Google-fu* FLORENCE. I was RIGHT. XD

"National Anthem Lyrics

Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!
I will fuck you fuck you fuck you ...
I will fuck you!
I will fuck you!
fuck you ...

Akku ふ Japanese translation! Akku ふ! Akku ふ! Akku ふ!
Do do do ... Akkushiteyaru ふ
Fucking bastard ... Akkushiteyarufakkushiteyaru ふ

This sound is definitely one that I copied the U.S. .... "

LOLOLOLOL I am STILL LAUGHING at that Mochi micronation anthem! XD

*sits down to wait for translations* Belarus, Romano, and Prussia... <3

[identity profile] kuroi-hemlock.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
Why am I getting the feeling that that is Italy...one of those old street-bridges with shops on them. *did not translate*

That bridge in Florence is called Ponte Vecchio. I was there this past summer and it is a great place to be. :)

[identity profile] lezhara.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 12:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah-ha, see, I never would have been able to remember or guess the name of the place! You are so lucky to have visited! I hope you had fun~ What kind of shops and stuff were there?

[identity profile] kuroi-hemlock.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 02:30 pm (UTC)(link)
It was pretty crowded when the shops were opened, but I do remember there being a lot jewelers (gold and silver jewellery). One late afternoon/early evening there was a small band playing and it was pretty cool to see.

[identity profile] lezhara.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
That sounds pretty interesting~ I like looking in the windows of jewelry shops to look at the pretty (and brightly lit, LOL) designs.

As a side-note...something I forgot to mention in my reply to your first comment:

AHHHHH YOUR ICON! *drools over* The icon I'm using now is my sexy pose England. XD

[identity profile] shimizupasta.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 12:02 pm (UTC)(link)
thank you for the rough translation

[identity profile] lezhara.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 12:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, no, please don't thank me! This is just a simple Google Translation, so I KNOW that it is kinda inaccurate! And besides, half of this was originally in English. OTL

Please wait a bit longer for the real translations from the usual crowd! :DDD

[identity profile] shimizupasta.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 06:51 pm (UTC)(link)
rough or not it was a translation,wasn'it? so I thank you

[identity profile] lezhara.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 09:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Alrighty then. xD You're welcome~

[identity profile] rosetteroulette.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
Pfft! I think someone asked him what I've always wondered - why does Belarus only wear that dress? XD

He also mentions something about a Christmas gift to him, I think. (Google Translate and all.)

[identity profile] ventusbdaplayer.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 05:43 am (UTC)(link)
Someone quick. Use UTAU/Vocaloid and make them sing this National Anthem. NOW /shot
I suppose I'll wait for the translations.

[identity profile] rosetteroulette.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 05:48 am (UTC)(link)
I WANT THIS.

[identity profile] mel-girl.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
ASDFGHJKKLL FLORENCE PHOTO I'VE BEEN THERE QUQ <3333 DAT BRIDGE 8DD

and Belarus is cute!

[identity profile] wishywashie.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 06:00 am (UTC)(link)
OH GOD LOL
I CRACKED UP SO HARD WHEN I READ THE MOCHI!ANTHEM LYRICS

oh Belarus
you're cute
you should smile more
/stabbed by Bela

[identity profile] ccroquette.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 06:23 am (UTC)(link)
That chibi-Belarus is going to haunt my nightmares.

[identity profile] dorkishgrin.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 07:37 am (UTC)(link)
Why can't the USA have that mochi micronation anthem?

It's so much easier to sing than the Star Spangled Banner, LOLOLOL

[identity profile] kamikazemusume.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 07:47 am (UTC)(link)
LOL, at first I disagreed with you on whether the Star-Spangled Banner was any harder to sing than that, but then I remembered that incident with Christina Aguilera... OTL

[identity profile] x-cutslikesilk.livejournal.com 2011-12-08 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
christina aguilera, felt a bit bad for her, but still lol-worthy

[identity profile] aussie-london.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 12:54 pm (UTC)(link)
err..I really wish you to copy them down here...;u; Thanks

[identity profile] pixelmicrocat.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 03:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Belarus, Prussia and also a question about Romano and girls...?
Please someone translate! 0A0

Rough Translations

[identity profile] aselav.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 03:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Blog Title: I believe this is Florence

I feel like I'd be able to update today.

Let's move on to some replies.


>It's a bit late to ask this question but why is Belarus-chan always wearing that retro one piece?

She is doing her best to wear it everyday because she received that from Russia.
Apart from that, she also has military uniforms.
If I remember correctly, the Character Page (ギャラ竹) should have the design... or not.


>Why does Prussia-chan like Italy-chan so much?

It seems like it's because a lot of things (Interactions?) happened when they fought together.


>How long can Romano maintain his serious attitude?

He would undoubtedly become serious in front of ladies!
It's good to have serious Romano sometimes eh?
...even though he is incompetent most of the time.


>Must practice the national anthem!!
But it can't be sung during formal occassions right? -laugh-


The lyrics of the national anthem

Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!
I will fuck you fuck you fuck you...
I will fuck you !
I will fuck you !
fuck you...

Japanese translation

Fakku! Fakku! Fakku! Fakku!
Fakkushiteyaru yaru yaru yaru...
Fakkushiteyaru
Fakkushiteyaru
Kusoyarou...(Something like son of a bitch or you bastard or.. fuck you)

If sung in America, no doubt it'd end up as beeping sounds...



>Recently I've reread Hetalia, starting from the first volume and I wonder what software has Himaruya-sensei been using to draw and how it has led to the present's? (Not too sure about the last part)

Thank you.
北工 (??)->At the beginning of Hetalia, I used analog (??), pen, erasers and scanners.->Then I used Photoshop for finishing touches.

The recent ongoing series are mostly done by using Photoshop.
For the manga that are being upload to the site, I use mechanical pencil to draw them on copy papers and also my own computer.(??)
Also, I like Rocket Pencil (??). -laugh- (Google ロケット鉛筆 and check out the images)
If the copy papers keep piling up, they'd become like corrugated cardboards!


(Here onward, I'm not sure about a lot of things so do forgive me for any mistranslations Orz)


>What kind of Japanese souvenirs should I bring over so that foreigners would be happy to receive them?

I would recommend
・Traditional Japanese folding fan
It has rich ethnic sense and it's easy to be carried and can be easily presented.
・Japanese style calendar
At least those with recognisable kanji as the days of the week.
Not only it has practical usage, the kanji also looks cool.
I recommend it because it's thin hence it's easy to bring over.

Novelty
・Hanafuda
It'd be good enought for people who study/like arts.
・Temari candy (key chain sort of accessories?)
Not only do they look exotic in foreigners's eyes,
they'd be well received for the cute and colourful, yet rich in Japanese style kind of appearance.
It's good for decorations.
The only disadvantage is that it is fragile.

For the Chinese, they'd be happy to receive chocolate candies.
It is possible, too, that you've been told that South America and Middle Eastern folks prefer stuff that are not too sweet...


>I'm thinking to give out Christmas present this year.
I would like to give out things that are as Japanese as possible but I'm not sure what kind of item is a good choice so can you please tell me?


If they are for foreigners that you had received favour/assistance from, I would recommend simple kimono!
You can find these easily wearable kimono being sold on the internet and they have beautiful patterns so they'd probably make a good present.

[identity profile] aselav.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 03:33 pm (UTC)(link)

And he did updated the Halloween Costume page today.
He mentioned in his latest (very small) blog post.
Latvia and Poland here:
http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hall201103.html

Re: Rough Translations

[identity profile] tetsuwan-geno.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 03:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you for the translation!

Rocket pencils, huh? I remember using pencils like that when I was much younger. They would drive me nuts, now- I need the consistent width of a 5mm mechanical pencil! D:

Re: Rough Translations

[identity profile] spam-monster.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"Interactions" huh? Prussia/Italy wat? And serious!incompetent!Romano awwww. I want to see both of these. More Italy bros!

Re: Rough Translations

[identity profile] zacloud.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 04:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you so much! So many useful questions and answers! :D

I can't believe he likes Rocket Pencils! I got one once when I was a kid, and absolutely hated it. It was really hard to reload the nubs properly. Once I ran one out, the rest wouldn't seat right so I couldn't use it anymore without just holding the nubs in my fingertips on their own. And I didn't like how lightly they made lines; had to push super hard to see anything.

Maybe I just had a crappy one, I don't know, but it made me not want to use one ever again. @_@ And yet, I still liked how they looked, I guess for novelty value.

Interesting that he actually finds them useful and/or enjoyable. ^_^()

Man, I admire how much Hima-sensei manages to think through the eyes of citizens of other countries. He knows what us gaijin like when we want Japanese souvenirs! XD He totally nailed it, that it's the kanji that win us over. The more exotic and stereotypical, the better.

I'm so intrigued by the Prussia and Italy answer. Indeed, in other strips Prussia had said Germany would learn to appreciate Italy, obviously due to some of his own experience. I haven't had time for random history reading lately, so I'll see if he ever addresses this in canon, or will look up their interactions as countries later.

I'm guessing he saw his attempts at fighting as moe, and was endeared by the cute? XD Guess we'll see.

Re: Rough Translations

[identity profile] hoshiko-2000.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 04:52 pm (UTC)(link)
'>It's a bit late to ask this question but why is Belarus-chan always wearing that retro one piece?

She is doing her best to wear it everyday because she received that from Russia.'

That makes my headcanon happy :D!

And thanks for the translation!

Re: Rough Translations

[identity profile] rosetteroulette.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 06:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks for the translation!

But I want to see Belarus in more clothes. D: Still, that is a pretty cute (and Belarus-like) answer. XD

And that's so cute about Prussia.

thank you

[identity profile] seraphoftales.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
well... i hope she washes her dress frequently -snerk-

hima cutie! you are so adorable
angik20: (USA)

Re: Rough Translations

[personal profile] angik20 2011-12-07 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you!
I'm afraid I don't really remember those Rocket Pencils all that well.
Nowadays I draw with 7/9 mm mechanical pencils, Paint Shop Pro 5, and this DSi program called Art Academy.

Re: Rough Translations

[identity profile] pixelmicrocat.livejournal.com 2011-12-08 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you so much! ^^ The story behind Belarus' dress is so cute, now I want to know if Belarus gave any piece of clothing to her sister (Ukraine to Russia = Scarf; Russia to Belarus = Dress; Belarus to Ukraine = ??)
Of course Romano will always try to look all manly and serious in front of ladies :P The fact that he can only stay serious if there are pretty girls around makes him even more hetare~ =w= He's just so cute!!
Himaruya's way too good at understanding foreigners...My mother still keeps the summer kimono a friend gave her as a souvenir from Japan...30 years ago.

OUR MINDS.
HIMARUYA DECIPHERS THEM.
LIKE SHAMPOO LABELS. ಠ_ಠ

Interactions, eh?

[identity profile] ithinkithought.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Can I has Prussia/Italy comicz nao?

Because seriously, I've had the headcanon that Prussia developed a huge crush on Badass!Venice!Italy! since forever. Of course, Vene was oblivious to this interest...or was he? ; )

Re: Interactions, eh?

[identity profile] x-cutslikesilk.livejournal.com 2011-12-08 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
THIS. ships prussia/n. italy <3 <3 <3
angik20: (Italy)

[personal profile] angik20 2011-12-07 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
I burst out laughing when I read those lyrics. I was thinking, "Oh jeez, that's the Mochi-worshipping micronation's national anthem!"

[identity profile] x-cutslikesilk.livejournal.com 2011-12-08 02:56 am (UTC)(link)

Fakku! Fakku! Fakku! Fakku!

can I just-