Persona 3 Portable

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 7 0 0 0]> You feel tired...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]> Close your eyes for a few minutes?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Stay awake[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Doze off[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]> You stayed up and listened to the[n]lecture...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]> Your consciousness drifts away as[n]you close your eyes...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]> You start to feel better...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]> Your condition is now "Great"![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 161 0 0]All right, today we'll be going[n]over Meiji-era literature. Open[n]your textbooks to page 12.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...You know what? I'm tired of these[n]textbooks. I just went over this[n]novel in the last class.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I've got a great poem we can cover[n]instead. Close your textbooks,[n]everyone, and listen...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Isolated cloud[n]suspended over the tall[n]snowy mountain peak..."[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 163 0 0]All right, Kenji, you'd better not be[n]sleeping back there![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]You should be ashamed of yourself,[n]taking a nap while I pour my heart[n]into reading this poem![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]For that, you get another essay[n]along with your regular assignment[n]tonight![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'll expect a slice of cake when[n]you turn it in, too![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]And don't cheap out with the store-[n]bought stuff like last time![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 48 161 0 0]Ahem... I'm Mr. Ekoda. I'll be[n]teaching you Classic Literature.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'll be teaching you about good old[n]Japan all year.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Some people say Classic Lit isn't[n]relevant to everyday life, but oh,[n]how they're wrong![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The students, the other teachers...[n]Wrong, wrong, wrong! Nobody really[n]understands Classic Lit...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 48 161 0 0]Hey... Are you all listening to me?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Wake up, children! Now open your[n]textbooks.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]First on our syllabus is "Ise Monogatari,"[n]the origin of Japanese literature.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's a very interesting story.[n]You youngsters might call it,[n]"da bomb."[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]......[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]*sigh* I can tell you people are[n]"zoning out"...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 45 161 0 0]Let's see... Today's lecture will[n]cover the ancient tombs.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I dunno, do you think any of this is[n]relevant? I mean, I can make better[n]tomb decorations than the ancients.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I can't wait until we get to the[n]Sengoku era... It's so exciting![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Speaking of the Sengoku era, there[n]was a general who was called[n]"the war hawk of the battlefield."[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 1 5] [n]> The teacher keeps talking about[n]the Sengoku era...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 45 161 0 0]...And that's how the period came[n]to be known as the Sengoku era.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Huh? You want to hear more about[n]the ancient tombs...?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Well, if you insist... Study the[n]Kitora Tomb in Nara, because it'll[n]go on the exam.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 46 161 0 0]Hmm...? That's strange. The answer[n]turned out to be an extremely large[n]integer.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]50 sextillion times 1,200?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...60 septillion?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Multiplied by... 1,820?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]10 octillion, 920 septillion!?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]......[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]These numbers are too big to fit on[n]the blackboard... Errm...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Oh! I was using the wrong equation.[n]If you plug the numbers into the[n]correct equation...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The answer comes out to 3.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]What a beautiful equation this is![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 46 161 0 0]Huh? The exam...? Oh, right, [f 0 1 2]the exams[n]start next Monday[f 0 1 0].[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It'll cover up to page 34. This formula[n]won't be on it.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's so beautiful, though...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Maybe I should put it on the exam, too.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Kidding! Kidding! Don't give me[n]that look...![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 47 161 0 0]はい、罫いたね。 罫きましたね。[n]架すよもう架す、はい、架すよ![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]ここは笈級に壊すぞ、[n]っていうか暇から笈級します。[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]と峨ったけど溢逸が丸いからやめます。[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]では輝の茎円…[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 47 161 0 0]…はい、もういいね、英かったよね。[n]つまり絵計、そういうことです。[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]ここから赫は樫梶、渇宴だからやりません。[n]詣棄、やっておいてください。[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]ていうか蕎契にします。[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]でも、卯る溢逸が丸いから[n]引壊しなくていいです。[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 49 161 0 0]All right, quiet down! Enough[n]talking![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]How can you be so wound-up in the[n]mornings? Do you want homework[n]that much?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...All right, then. Let's begin.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Open your books to page 32, and[n]we'll go over the states of matter.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The three common states are solid,[n]liquid, and gas.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 49 161 0 0]The solid state is how you are[n]right now. You can't move freely,[n]and you're fidgeting in your chair.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Earlier, when you were noisy and[n]moving around a lot, you were more[n]like a liquid.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]And once the bell rings and you rush[n]out of classroom, going all over[n]the place, that's kind of like gas.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's a big deal to be able to change[n]your state on your own...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 50 161 0 0]よくね、寒が危び警英に、[n]"ファックユー"って遠うでしょ?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]犠、FAQを"ファッキュー"って、[n]柿んだ畏磯がいたっけ…[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 50 161 0 0]ステイツでやったら、鞄勧に迎されても、[n]鎌鯨遠えませんからねー?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]アウチ! チャイムまで溢逸がありません、[n]央し劇観奥戟を撃強しましょう?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 50 161 0 0]In Japan, the word "quiz" mostly[n]refers to game shows and trivia[n]questions.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But in the US, it also means a small[n]test you get in class... like the[n]one I'm about to give you.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 50 161 0 0]Oh, don't complain! We have time![n]It's just a short quiz, so...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Oh... Never mind, that was the bell.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 161 0 0]All right class, settle down. You can show[n]your scores to one another later.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Let's go over the test now.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The first part was the kanji dictation[n]section...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 163 0 0]How could any of you have got this[n]part wrong? It was a gimme![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I swear, you make me embarrassed to[n]be your teacher![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 161 0 0]The next portion was the short essay,[n]reacting to a passage about bullying[n]in schools.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]This one was a gimme. As long as[n]you wrote something down, I gave[n]you credit for it...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]You could have complained about[n]the bullying at Gekkoukan, right?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...I'm kidding, of course. There's[n]no bullying here... None whatsoever.[n]I'm not getting into that.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 161 0 0]Okay, on to the next section.[n]Many of you got this part wrong.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Now, pay attention. You were asked[n]to write the correct conjunction[n]in each case...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The correct answer was "and," but I[n]gave partial credit for "however."[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 48 161 0 0]I'm sure you all remember that[n][f 0 1 2]midterm exams start next Monday[f 0 1 0].[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]If you paid attention during class[n]and studied diligently at home, you[n]should have no problems.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Of course, the best way to prepare[n]for a difficult exam is to sleep[n]through class, like Junpei here.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hmph...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]If you choose to neglect your duty[n]as a student and waste your life[n]in idleness, then be my guest...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 1 5] [n]> His talk continues...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 48 161 0 0]In my day, society was nowhere[n]near as rich and abundant as it is[n]today...![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That's why we worked so long and[n]hard: to better our lives. Can you[n]young people say the same? Hmm?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Our society's material wealth has come[n]at the cost of its spiritual wealth...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]In "Ise Monogatari," on the contrary...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 45 161 0 0]Are we up to the Kamakura era yet?[n]I guess not... Oh man, we haven't[n]even reached the Nara era...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Well, let's get through it real quick,[n]then. First, the Taika Reforms.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]They happened in the year 645.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Just remember that.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Huh? What were they about? Oh,[n]nothing important, really.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Later on, in 710, there was the[n]Heijo-Kyo. That wraps it up for[n]the Nara era.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 45 161 0 0]What, you want to know more? Okay,[n]here's a question for you about the[n]Nara era.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]What's the name of the anthology[n]consisting of about 4500 poems[n]leading up to the Nara era?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...I don't feel like picking on[n]anyone today, so I'll just tell you.[n]It's the Man-yoshu.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]We're supposed to cover the Kokin[n]Wakashu, too, but I don't really[n]care. Ask Mr. Ekoda, if you want.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Argh... I don't care about any of this![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I wanna get to the Sengoku era![n]It's calling out to me![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 46 161 0 0]Was it last time that we covered[n]the way that any number divided[n]by 0 is undefined?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Did we? When was that...?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Well, either way, I just told you,[n]so let's go to the next question.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...The answer will be 8.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Ooh... Don't you think 8 is such[n]a darling number?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Almost as precious as the curly tail[n]on the 9.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]And the number 2! Not many people[n]appreciate it, but 2 is awesome![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Numbers are so adorable![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 46 161 0 0]On the other hand, things like the[n]square root sign, or the sigma, have[n]a more mature feel.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Put them together with numbers, and[n]you can express anything in the world.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Heart, mind, emotions... It all boils down[n]to synapses firing in the brain.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Which means they can be expressed[n]by numbers! Isn't it amazing what[n]those cute numbers can do?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 49 161 0 0]A lot of people are concerned about[n]stress today...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Believe it or not, crying can relieve[n]stress. The tension is washed away[n]with all those tears.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But if the root cause of the stress[n]isn't addressed, it'll become[n]a vicious cycle.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]By the way, does anyone here know[n]the number one cause of stress?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 49 161 0 0]For men, it's their job... and for[n]women, it's their husband.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Men get stressed from dealing with[n]their bosses, coworkers, and so on.[n]When they seek comfort at home...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It passes on to their wives. They,[n]in turn, relieve their stress through[n]personal hobbies.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That's how a successful marriage[n]functions.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 49 161 0 0]Ugh... I'm in no mood to teach.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's this low barometric pressure...[n]It feels like it's keeping my blood[n]pressure down, too.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The storm's definitely going to hit[n]this area today. I wonder if it'll[n]affect the Culture Festival.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 49 161 0 0]It's still sunny now, but it'll[n]rain hard soon... *sigh*[n]I should've brought my umbrella.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'm a chemistry teacher... What do[n]I know about earth science? Study[n]the weather on your own time![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'm sure it'll help you in everyday[n]life more than chemistry will...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]All you get from a lifetime of[n]studying chemistry is rough hands[n]from handling all the reagents...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 50 161 0 0]Wow, we're already to the last chapter[n]in the textbook. Thanks to all your[n]diligence, we've gone very quickly.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]My last day as a teacher is coming[n]up... I'm moving to India this spring.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]My darling is a missionary here,[n]but he said he can't take this[n]country anymore.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Too many mysterious incidents,"[n]he said... Don't get me wrong,[n]though. I love Japan![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]So I'd like to thank you all for[n]being such wonderful students.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 50 161 0 0]Thank you, Yukari. Thank you,[n][f 4 2].[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Thank you, Junpei, and you too,[n]Kenji.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Thank you... *sniffle*[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]*sob*[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Heh... I don't know what's come[n]over me. I still have a month left[n]here...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But thank you...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 163 0 0]Quiet down, everyone! Just because[n]we have a transfer student doesn't[n]give you a license to misbehave![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Anyone who doesn't settle down[n]will be left out of the [f 0 1 2]school trip[f 0 1 0] [n]next week, got it?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 161 0 0]Good... Now, let's begin today's lecture.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Where did we leave off last time...?[n]Oh, forget it. I'm not using the textbook.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 161 0 0]"Indeed, 'twas I who found the[n]corpse..."[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 163 0 0]...I'm not going to say it again:[n]be quiet! The students who want to[n]pay attention can't hear![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]If you must gossip about Ryoji,[n]you can wait until the break, or[n]ask him then yourself![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 48 161 0 0]犠の…銀激や鞠激を宜べるとですね…[n]育尉のその、隙といいますか、卸しさ…[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]えー…越のきび、なんかをですね…[n]桁ったものが、その、とても河くてですね…[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 48 161 0 0]揮快の、アイドルなんかの…激も、ですね…[n]隙刊の…えー、傑恰いとか、契欠、河いですね。[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]柑鞄鰯の決、とかそういうですね、ものは。[n]隙刊を頚るのに、恩いてる…んですね。[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 46 161 0 0]街駕な潔環熊も、嘩は1穴ケタ華詠の覚岡。[n]それを"パイ"だけで雅してしまう…[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]覚観ってなんてエレガントなんだろう![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 46 161 0 0]遠うなれば、パンツと芽妓躯していた、[n]ワイシャツと喫じぐらいシンプル、汽結珪![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]これに隈血できることを、訣りに峨うなぁ![n]それじゃ輝の茎円を…[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 47 161 0 0]Did you write that down? You'd[n]better write this down, I'm gonna[n]erase it! Still writing? Hurry up![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]What are you doing, texting each other[n]or something?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 1 2]Exams start next Tuesday![f 0 1 0] We don't[n]have time to waste! Let's move on[n]to the next sample problem.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 47 161 0 0]Alright, I'm erasing the board now![n]All gone![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Oh, and I heard someone is counting[n]how many times I say "Did you write[n]this down?" Pay attention instead![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 47 161 0 0][f 0 1 2]Exams start next Monday.[f 0 1 0] We're[n]a little ahead of schedule, so let's[n]review the material.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]When I say "electromagnetism," Lorentz[n]Force and Fleming's left-hand rule[n]should immediately come to mind.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I won't be giving partial credit if[n]you write "right-hand rule," got it?[n]Okay, let's move on.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 47 161 0 0]Sorry, what?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...Are you asking me if there's any[n]tricks to getting smarter?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Sure, there's an easy one! It doesn't[n]even require any memorization. Here[n]it is... STUDY![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Honestly... how could you not[n]know that?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Write this down, 'cause I'm about to[n]erase it! Come on![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 161 0 0]So, did everyone enjoy the school trip?[n]I didn't. I couldn't care less about[n]shrines and temples...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 1 2]Career Week starts Tuesday.[f 0 1 0] Just[n]think of it as another boring field trip,[n]for social studies.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Going out into the real world is[n]pretty tough. By the end of the[n]week, you'll understand.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Myself, I'm glad for the chance to[n]relax...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Does anyone have any fond memories[n]from the trip they'd like to share[n]with the class?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...C'mon now, don't hide your faces.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 161 0 0]...So my idea was to go to Guam for[n]the school trip.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But none of the other teachers[n]agreed... In fact, they all had[n]their own ideas, too.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Mr. Ekoda stumped for Kyoto, as usual.[n]Mr. Ono wanted to go, um... northeast[n]of Japan. I'm still not sure why...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Ms. Ounishi suggested a spa, and[n]Mr. Takenozuka wanted to ride the[n]Maglev Train.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Mrs. Terauchi didn't care where we[n]went as long as she could bring her[n]husband... She's so annoying![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]What we need is someone to take charge.[n]The reason we go to Kyoto every year[n]is because no one takes control...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 45 161 0 0]So Masamune Date decided to follow[n]Hideyoshi Toyotomi, and headed for[n]Odawara...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Can you feel Masamune Date's[n]heart-rending sorrow as he made[n]his decision!?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]*sob* I wish I had lived in that era![n]I could have gone with Masamune Date![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...Huh? What's gonna be on the [f 0 1 2]exam[n]next week[f 0 1 0]? Who cares!?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 45 161 0 0]The Sengoku era... the days when[n]men were in their full glory![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]This modern age is terrible! Are there[n]no true samurai left!?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Now, let's review what we've learned[n]about the Sengoku era. First: no era[n]was ever as good. Second...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 49 161 0 0]あーもう、慰希ね、慰希。[n]慰月も希るってのが慰希。[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]でもあんた叡は慰月じゃないんだから、[n]延に希ってなきゃいけないよー。[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]貫に[f 0 1 2]一壱の萎均から笈級[f 0 1 0]でしょ?[n]こないだやった園がしたけど、穎いねえ。[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 49 161 0 0]侠件倹渇の倹渇溢逸のグラフね、[n]これ壊すから君えなよ。[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]輝に…ふわぁ…黍いなあ、もう。[n]暇ね、兇倦鋭健が烏緩めなの。[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]兼轄願為畏になんか感けないんだから…[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 50 161 0 0]Today is December 24th...[n]Christmas Eve. It's an important[n]day in Europe and America.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Although unlike in Japan, December 25th--[n]Christmas Day--is even more important.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Do you all know why we celebrate[n]Christmas in the first place?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]In Japan, Christmas Eve is just a day[n]for couples to spend time together[n]and give gifts...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 50 161 0 0]It's interesting that a day which is[n]celebrated worldwide is observed[n]differently from country to country.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Another example is Valentine's Day.[n]Try looking it up online, if you're[n]interested.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 45 161 0 0][f 0 1 2]Exams start next Monday[f 0 1 0], so[n]let's go over some historically[n]significant years.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]645: The Taika Reform.[n]710: The Heijo-Kyo was established.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]794: The Heian-Kyo was established...[n]I'm going to skip forward a few[n]hundred years.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 45 161 0 0]1185: Battle of Dan-no-ura.[n]1192: The Kamakura shogunate is[n]established.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Ooh, we're getting close to the[n]age of the samurai![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 48 161 0 0]Ahem... [f 0 1 2]Tomorrow, you leave on your[n]field trip.[f 0 1 0] Ah, Kyoto, home of my heart...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Some teachers believe you should visit[n]foreign countries... But, I steadfastly[n]oppose them each year![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's shameful, the way we've lost[n]our passion for our homeland...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Why don't we spend some time today[n]learning of our nation's innate[n]beauty?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'm sure your teachers haven't[n]covered that subject...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]You all know that our national flower[n]is the cherry blossom, right?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]However, in the days of the Man-yoshu,[n]if you were to ask someone, they would[n]tell you it was the plum.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 48 161 0 0]Anyhow, one day my neighbor invited[n]me to her house...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]She fed me gruel... I'll never forget[n]the taste![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I tried to give her something in[n]return, but she never accepted my[n]gratitude...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Humility is the true Japanese way...![n]By contrast, children today are[n]nothing but...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 46 161 0 0]It's been restless out there lately.[n]Have you seen all those flyers[n]at the station?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But none of that stuff has any credibility.[n]There's no certainty in what they say.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That's right... It's a matter of[n]probability! Hey, don't give me[n]those looks.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The end of the world... Let's discuss this[n]with respect to probability.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 46 161 0 0]...So as you can see, you can't prove[n]the end of the world is nigh.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Which means you shouldn't worry[n]about it. Instead, take a good look[n]at the elegance of this proof...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Numbers are truth, and truth is[n]beauty! Even if the world ends,[n]numbers will remain.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Even if humans vanish, taking[n]mathematics with them, the concept[n]of numbers won't disappear.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Numbers will outlast humanity,[n]I guarantee it. So fascinating...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 49 161 0 0]You know... Chemistry might sound[n]hard, but cooking is chemistry too.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]For example, there are scientific[n]reasons why you sprinkle in some[n]seasonings before others.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 49 161 0 0]Since each seasoning's molecular[n]structure is different, you use[n]those with bigger molecules first.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Due to the osmotic pressure[n]difference between sugar and salt...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 49 161 0 0]Whew, it's cold. I should have my[n]skin plated.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'd shine as bright as the sun![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]You all know what plating is, right?[n]It's a process to cover objects in[n]a thin metallic layer.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Tin plating is done by plating iron[n]with tin. For corrugated galvanized[n]iron, you plate iron with zinc.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Gold medals, by the way, are created[n]by plating silver with gold.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]So technically, Olympic athletes[n]don't win gold medals.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's kinda sad.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 49 161 0 0]The night sky is beautiful these[n]days. It's because the air is[n]clear...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...Stars produce light via nuclear[n]fusion, and visible planets reflect[n]the stars' light.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That's not to say that one's[n]superior to the other... They[n]both have their own purposes.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Life is the same way, though[n]it might be hard for you kids to[n]understand that now.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Have you heard the news that's[n]going around now? The media[n]makes it sound supernatural...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But, don't listen to them.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That kind of rumor spreads every[n]now and then, like a drop of dye on[n]a specimen. It'll die down soon.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 161 0 0]I hope you guys haven't forgotten[n]that [f 0 1 2]exams start in ten days[f 0 1 0], a[n]week from Tuesday.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 163 0 0]If this class doesn't do well, it'll be my[n]fault, so you'd all better study hard![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 161 0 0]Well, let's open to page 125.[n]"The younger generation is creating[n]its own language in cyberspace."[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...I'm no computer nerd, but I've[n]mastered the "leetspeak" you all[n]use online.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's useful![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 161 0 0]I've even come up with my own[n]Internet slang.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Not only is it totally unreadable,[n]it's impossible to tell whether[n]it's gibberish or real sentences![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]With my flair for cryptology, I could[n]be a government spy... Yeah... That's[n]what I'll shoot for![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 48 161 0 0]Ah... This phrase "mono susamajiku"[n]also occurs in "Ugetsu Monogatari."[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Of the "Ugetsu Monogatari" stories,[n]I'm particularly fond of the one[n]about the ghostly wife.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Such an eerie, yet poignant story...[n]Speaking of which, I know a good[n]ghost story. Would you like to hear?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 48 161 0 0]...Then his friend, who entered the tunnel[n]with him, suddenly began to scream...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"There's a girl right behind you!"[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Frightened, they ran back home.[n]But he started to hear scratching[n]noises each night...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]And a faint voice, saying...[n]"Let me in... Let me in..."[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But as far as he knew, the room[n]adjacent to his was vacant.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]One night, he decided to knock on[n]the wall where the sounds were[n]emanating from.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hmhmhm...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Right next to his ear, the voice came[n]loud and clear... "I'm here!"[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]And that's where the newest member[n]of my family came from. He grew up[n]to be just like an ordinary human.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'm just dreading the day he'll say[n]he wants to marry some poor girl...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Oops, there's the bell. Okay, class,[n]that's all for today...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 47 161 0 0]All right, did you write all that[n]down? Valentine's Day was a couple[n]days ago, people.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Are you guys still talking about[n]who Yukari gave her chocolates to?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 47 161 0 0]All right, let's discuss the reasons[n]Yukari is considered attractive. I'm[n]gonna erase the blackboard![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]There are several ways to approach[n]the issue, like physics and biology.[n]Biliteral symmetry, for example...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 45 161 0 0]*sob* Finally, on September 24th,[n]the Satsuma Rebellion ended...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]This marked the end... *sniff*[n]The end of the age... of the samurai...![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...We're going to skip the next[n]chapter and go back to the Sengoku[n]era. There's much more to cover...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...Huh? Modern history?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]You guys are still juniors! You'll[n]have plenty of time to learn modern[n]history when you're seniors.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]People talk about the end of the[n]world, but don't worry, there'll[n]still be another school year.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Come on! Haven't you paid attention?[n]Look how long this country has[n]survived so far![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 45 161 0 0]Anyways, let's start with the[n]Kamakura era.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]So how did the Kamakura shogunate[n]come about? Well, I'll tell you...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 161 0 0]Let's see... today is the last[n]composition class for January.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]As they say, January walks, and[n]February runs... It'll be another[n]new year in a flash.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But before that, we've got our[n]final exams, so don't get too relaxed![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Anyway, just look at me--I manage[n]to come to school every day, so[n]you can too.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Even though if I had the choice,[n]I'd have slept in at home... Lots[n]of scary people in town now.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 161 0 0]Those Apathy Syndrome rumors have[n]been all over TV lately. Same with[n]those cult members...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]How did things end up this way?[n]Well, this is what they said about it[n]on TV yesterday...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's a "disease" born from modern[n]society, where the darkness in their[n]hearts completely takes over.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]They say it's inevitable in a hope-[n]less society like ours, and that[n]its victims are victims of society.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But I think that's wrong. Everyone[n]has darkness in their hearts, but[n]they fight against it, right?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's true that hope isn't something[n]you come across so easily in our[n]society...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 163 0 0]But that hardly gives them license[n]to give up! They should be able to[n]stand on their own two feet![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 161 0 0]...Anyway, that's what I thought.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I hope you were paying attention,[n]class. Something profound like that[n]is bound to be on the final exam.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 50 161 0 0][f 0 1 2]Exams will start tomorrow[f 0 1 0]... Are you[n]all ready?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Summer vacation is just ahead, so[n]study hard![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Summer is beach season! Shaved ice![n]Wheeee![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's also the hottest season, so don't[n]neglect your health, okay?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Oh, by the way, there's a popular event[n]in Japan in the summer that can be[n]a little scary...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 50 161 0 0]It's a girl's chance to get closer[n]to the boy she's interested in.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's called Kimodameshi![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Two people go somewhere haunted at[n]night to test their bravery... If it's[n]a boy and a girl, well, heh heh heh...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Anyway, enjoy your summer, and make[n]sure you come out of it with some[n]good memories![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 43 161 0 0]I'm Edogawa, in charge of integrative[n]learning. Eeeheehee...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]In this class, I'll ease all your worries.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's psychotherapy through magic![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]All right, everyone, be very, very quiet.[n]No talking... Silence![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Were you surprised to hear me[n]bring up magic?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's a recent proposal, so it's not[n]well-known yet...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Here it is: Those who believe will be[n]saved.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Study hard, and I can beat your[n]weak minds into shape! Eeeheehee...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Now then! Let's get on with our[n]first lecture, on the basics of magic.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Who can use magic, and who cannot?[n]That'll be our starting point.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Some of you might think that magic[n]lets you do absolutely anything...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Pulling pranks on people, hurting[n]your enemies...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]If that's what you think, then you'll[n]never learn magic.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's true of both eastern and western[n]sorcery...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Those with wicked hearts will either[n]be powerless, or be driven to ruin.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]There's one more thing that can't be[n]forgotten when learning magic.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That is... a "master."[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]You should aspire to become as good[n]as your predecessors, especially if[n]you're studying difficult magic.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]If you don't have a master, learning[n]the black arts will be impossible.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]When you begin your training, you'll[n]have to live in two worlds at once:[n]the real world, and the dark realm.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]If you can't distinguish between the two,[n]you're headed for certain disaster.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That's why the presence of a master[n]is of the utmost importance![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]With that in mind, I'll move on to[n]meditation, a standard practice in[n]magical training.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I've got some handouts for you...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 43 161 0 0]...Now then, it looks like it's time.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]If you're interested in the subject,[n]try meditating before going to bed.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Slowly recall the events of the day...[n]It's like traveling back through time.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]If you can do that flawlessly, you[n]may just make a good magician.[n]Eeeheehee...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That's all for today![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]炎焔宴です[n]805 1 36[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]炎焔宴です[n]805 1 36[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 45 161 0 0]The next chapter discusses the problems[n]of the Kamakura shogunate...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Kamakura is cool and all, but it can't beat[n]the Sengoku era![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Have we covered enough of this yet?[n]I can skip over to the Sengoku era, yeah?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]All right, let's take a close look at the[n]Sengoku era, from the beginning.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]As you all know, it's generally agreed[n]that a major factor leading up to the[n]Sengoku era was the Ohnin War in 1467.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]After that, the next big event in the[n]Sengoku era's formation was the Coup[n]of Meiou in 1493.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Let's look closer at the Ohnin War.[n]In 1467...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 45 161 0 0]...Wow, is time up already? I can't[n]believe that went by so fast![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]We're only up to 1467, but there's[n]still a lot to cover... I guess it can't[n]be helped.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Next time, we'll jump to 1468.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 45 161 0 0]I'll finally get to tell you about[n]Masamune Date today![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I couldn't sleep a wink last night,[n]I was so excited![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Let's get started! We'll begin with[n]Date's early life.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]In 1567, at Yonezawa Castle...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 45 161 0 0]...And at age 15, Masamune Date[n]emerged victorious on his very[n]first battle![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Thus began his rise to power...[n]Huh? We're out of time?[n]...What's your next class?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Composition? Hmm... I'll have to[n]talk to Ms. Toriumi later.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'd better bring some cake.[n]Anyways, let's continue...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 161 0 0]Winter break starts tomorrow, though[n]I'm sure most of you are just going to[n]sleep in during New Year's.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]You'd better stop relying on your[n]parents so much. And don't fall[n]asleep in the kotatsu, okay?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Speaking of kotatsu, I'm reminded of[n]a passage from a famous novel...[n]"The shutter of the east window..."[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Oh, wait... That was a futon.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 44 163 0 0]All right, that's enough out of you![n]A futon and a kotatsu are practically[n]the same thing, wise guys![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Are you having fun teasing your[n]teacher?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Look, all I'm saying is that if you're[n]not careful when you sleep in a[n]kotatsu, you could get burned, okay!?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 43 161 0 0]Quiet down, class. It's time to begin[n]today's lecture. Progredio ado rukem[n]shiderem...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Mr. Ekoda left work early today,[n]so today's lecture will be a little[n]different.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]He looked fine, but he claimed he[n]didn't feel well...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Make sure you know what you're[n]eating, everyone, before you take[n]a bite.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]Last time, I related some basic[n]magical knowledge...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Today, I'll add to that with a[n]discussion of meditation.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]But first, let's review the ways[n]that magicians meditate.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]To heighten your creative impulse,[n]the source of all magical power...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Carefully observe a real-world object[n]and recreate it in your head to the[n]last detail.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]That's the Western style, but I'd[n]also like to talk about the Eastern[n]style of meditation.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Meditation was actually refined in[n]the East...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Modern magicians adapted Eastern[n]meditation for their own original[n]style.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Straighten yourself, take a deep[n]breath, and concentrate.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]Those are the basics of Eastern[n]meditation.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]You don't need much to meditate.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]All that's required is a quiet[n]environment and some time.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It doesn't take long, but you should[n]allot at least 15 minutes for it.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]Now for the practicalities... First,[n]your posture. Choose a position[n]you're comfortable in.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Sitting cross-legged is easy for[n]most, or you could try the full[n]lotus position, called kekkafuza.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]You can also meditate while sitting[n]on a chair. Any position will work,[n]as long as you're relaxed.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]Once you can breathe comfortably,[n]cover or close your eyes and relax.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]Now that you've prepared yourself[n]physically, let's focus on your[n]mind and soul.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Imagine a symbol... Perhaps a large[n]tree, or the moon.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]If you wish, it could even be the[n]god of your own faith.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]However, do not empty your mind.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That would actually be foolhardy.[n]You run the risk of losing control[n]of yourself.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 43 161 0 0]...So what have we learned? To practice[n]meditation is to imagine some sort[n]of symbol.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The Christian practice of prayer,[n]for instance, is a heightened form[n]of meditation.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]The imagined symbol is there for[n]other reasons besides helping the[n]meditation go smoothly, however.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It can be very dangerous to plumb[n]the depths of your consciousness...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]By keeping a clear symbol in mind,[n]you can avoid plunging over the edge.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Go ahead and try meditating if you'd[n]like. That's all for today.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 43 161 0 0]Please take your seats. Solve et[n]coagula...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Your regular teacher has fallen ill,[n]so I'll be substituting today.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Summer vacation begins tomorrow...[n]That's what happens when you let[n]yourself get careless. Eeeheehee.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]Today, I'll give an introductory[n]lesson on alchemy, a branch of[n]magic focused on attaining wealth.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Do you like money? Of course you[n]do... Who among us doesn't?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's human nature to want what one[n]doesn't have. There's no escaping it.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Long before the days of King Midas,[n]humans sought a way to create gold[n]from base elements.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]It wasn't their dream to gain gold[n]like King Midas, by touching things...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Rather, they conceived of converting[n]cheap metals, such as iron or copper,[n]into precious gold.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]That is alchemy.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Whatever their incentive for creating[n]the science, it's certain that alchemy[n]has significantly influenced history.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]The concept of alchemy originated[n]in Greek philosophy.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Around 500 A.D., it was further[n]developed in Arabia, which became[n]the center of alchemical studies...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The science later gained popularity[n]in Europe as well.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]An interesting, little-known branch[n]of alchemy was created in China,[n]called Rentan Jutsu.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]This form of alchemy seeks to make[n]an elixir of immortality, instead of[n]a magic recipe for gold.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]Either way... the most important[n]substance in the practice of alchemy[n]is mercury, or quicksilver.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It was thought that mercury could be[n]used to create the Philosopher's Stone,[n]which would in turn generate gold.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Alchemists performed endless research,[n]using various kinds of equipment and[n]experimental methods.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]Today, people believe that if not for[n]the alchemists' trial and error, there[n]would be no chemistry as we know it.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But there's no indication that a[n]Philosopher's Stone was ever actually[n]made.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]In a way, it's one of the greatest[n]tragedies of world history...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]Now, alchemy has also influenced[n]human psychology.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Carl Jung, among others, thought that[n]the creation of the Philosopher's Stone[n]is related to the human mind.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Jung believed that the process of[n]psychotherapy is similar to the way[n]a Philosopher's Stone would work...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 43 161 0 0]...In conclusion, I think it's a shame[n]to give up on alchemy when we've come[n]so far.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's better for young adults to strive[n]for unusual goals, that they might[n]lead more exciting lives.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]After all, from the perspective of[n]ancient peoples, modern science may as[n]well be magic or alchemy.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]If you work very hard, you might be[n]able to discover your own form of[n]magic.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But I think that will do for today.[n]Enjoy your summer.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 43 161 0 0]Class is now in session. Salamander[n]soll gluhen...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Ms. Toriumi is feeling ill today...[n]Again. I'll be her replacement today.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]People tend to overstuff themselves[n]during autumn. Mind your manners...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It just so happens that I have a[n]lesson prepared... Today we'll look[n]at summoning magic.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]The topic at hand is magic used to[n]summon angels and demons to our[n]world.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]First... what is summoning magic?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's when a magician summons a[n]spiritual presence and controls it[n]to achieve his or her goals.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Like shamanism, summoning magic can[n]be seen throughout the world in[n]different eras.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's widely seen in books, movies,[n]better video games, and so on...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust[n]was instrumental in the popularization[n]of summoning magic.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]There are many examples of summoning[n]magic I'd like to share, but we don't[n]have that much time...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But here are a few of them.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]In the Middle Ages, John Dee and[n]Edward Kelley joined forces in Europe[n]to summon an angel.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Later, in the 19th century, the[n]magician Eliphas Levi summoned the[n]spirit of Apollonius.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Following in his footsteps was Aleister[n]Crowley, who in the 20th century[n]summoned the guardian angel Aiwass.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]What else... There's Neoplatonism,[n]focusing on the doctrine of summoning[n]a guiding spirit called a daemon.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]In Voudoun, the Houngan may summon[n]a spirit called a Loa.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]And in Japan...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]An incantation in a religion called[n]Vajrayana can be considered a[n]summoning ritual.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]By performing this ritual, the summoner[n]tries to fuse with Buddha to gain[n]his power.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I could go on and on... there are[n]countless examples of summoning magic.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]But by studying many different forms,[n]you can begin to see a pattern.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Once magic circles, spells, and the[n]like were established as part of the[n]ritual, they saw more common use, and...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 43 161 0 0]...But summoning magic isn't always[n]used for powerful spirits. It can also[n]invoke everyday spirits.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Seances, for example, or Oujia boards.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]These rituals are easy to perform,[n]and thus very attractive, but...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]As I've told you many times, do not[n]try this at home! It may result in...[n]unpleasantness. Eeeheehee...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That's it for today.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 43 161 0 0]Let's begin today's lecture, shall we?[n]Abiraun ken, basara datoban...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'll be teaching today because...[n]Maybe it's best you don't know.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Anyway, it was a spur of the moment[n]assignment, so I had to devise a[n]lesson plan quickly...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]And the first thing that came to mind[n]was a seminar on practical magic.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]For instance, breathing techniques.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Some people would say it doesn't count,[n]but breathing and magic are actually[n]very closely related.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That's because breathing affects more[n]than your body... it influences the[n]mind as well.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]The ancient Greek word for breath was[n]"pneuma," and it was considered crucial[n]in medical science of the day.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Pneuma later came to refer to kindly[n]spirits of humans in Gnostic[n]Christianity.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That was when breathing came to be[n]recognized as playing a crucial role[n]in magic.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]There are many applications I could[n]name. One's breathing technique is[n]an important factor in Yoga.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]There also exists a procedure called[n]Ibuki in Shinto that revolves around[n]breathing.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]From these examples, breathing[n]techniques spread around the world[n]through the influence of magic.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]But back to practical matters...[n]Let me show you something called[n]Tan t'ien breathing.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Some say that Gautama Buddha himself[n]practiced this method.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's a type of abdominal breathing[n]in which you focus your energy on[n]a point, called a tan t'ien...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]First, you must know where your[n]tan t'ien is located.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's about three finger-widths beneath[n]the navel.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]Why would such a place on your body[n]be considered a special spot, and get[n]a name like this?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's because the tan t'ien is where[n]the most energy can be charged.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Notice how, if you send strength to the[n]tan t'ien, you can't feel strength[n]anywhere else in your body...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Your tan t'ien absorbs your body's[n]strength, stabilizing the mind and[n]the body.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Let's try doing some tan t'ien[n]breathing now.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]If this is your first time, it may be[n]a good idea to keep your hand on the[n]tan t'ien to focus your consciousness.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Once you pinpoint your tan t'ien,[n]take a few breaths.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Imagine that the air you pull into[n]your body is centering on the tan[n]t'ien...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Then, slowly and deeply, breathe[n]through your nose.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Put some energy into your tan t'ien[n]until you can feel it harden, then[n]breathe out.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Repeat this process...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 10 0 10]But know one thing.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]If you're doing it correctly, you[n]shouldn't be feeling any pain.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Simply breathing deeply, in and out,[n]shouldn't cause you pain.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]If that happens, there's something[n]inhibiting your mind...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 43 161 0 0]...Breathing methods work well in[n]tandem with meditation, which is[n]crucial for magicians.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's important not to believe that all[n]you're doing is breathing.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]In truth, you can improve your physical[n]fitness through breathing techniques.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That leads, in turn, to improvement[n]in your psyche and astral self.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That's it for today...[n][f 1 1][e]