Happiness is Junjo Romantica

My secrets are safe with you, right? Sure they are. So, I can admit to being a bit of an Otaku. When I'm feeling uninspired, or in any way unhappy, I can most likely be found reading manga or watching anime. And when it comes to both, there are none better than those by Nakamura Shungiku. I love Sekai ichi Hatsukoi and Junjo Romantica.

The image is from one of my favorite Junjo Anime episodes, Season 2, episode 11, or Volume 10 of the manga. Usagi takes Misaki to the bath houses as a Christmas Gift. But, imagine Misaki's surprise when Usagi's father shows up in the bath for a chat. The rubber duckies Usagi Chi Chi brings crack me up! Plus, there's plenty of romance with Usagi, too. I highly recommend you watch it, but I think they are much better when you stick to the English subbed version. The dubbing and voice over versions leave a lot to be desired. 

Anyway, I had to share this secret because I stumbled across these little bath toys last night.

They made me squee. Yes they did.

Happy New Year!

 

In the coming year, may you learn from your past and walk into a brighter future carrying that knowledge at your fingertips.

May you live, love and create, sing, dance and find joy. May you know peace, respect and kindness, and may you offer it to others every day.

Happy 2012!