Anyway, I thought that it would be fun if Yamamoto had always desired to own a dog. Then, it would make sense when his weapon materialises as a dog.
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Let's try categorising my author's notes into subheadings for easier reading.1. About the title...
The title of this chapter was supposed to be "A Heart Unspoken" but as the chapter grew longer, the title was reallocated to the next chapter and I had to think of a new title. Naturally, the references of "one step at a time" were added after I came up with the new title.
2. About the timeline...
Also, I've realised that the timeline of the manga chapters and anime episodes are very different. Thus, it's kinda wrong to say where my story is in terms of the anime. As such, I'll make references to the manga's timeline instead of the anime one.
Anyway, I'm sure you could figure it out but the events of Chapter 11 began just after Chapter 31 (New Year) of the manga, until after Chapter 33 (Parent Participation Day).
3. Kyoko and Hana
I want to expand more of Kyoko and Hana’s personalities. I like Katekyo Hitman Reborn but seriously, the author Amano could have done a lot more to this amazing series. However, that is not what I want to talk about today. I'll give my gripes about Amano next time. Anyway, a lot of the characters were underutilized in the manga, especially Kyoko and Hana. Even though Kyoko was introduced right from the beginning, she does not have a lot of depth in her character. So I'm excited to work on her and Hana's character through my fanfic.
4. Indoor shoes (uwabaki) and shoe lockers (getabako)
Next, if you have been wondering about the shoe lockers I seem to keep bringing up. I've mentioned it once in Chapter 6 and possibly a few times after that, so here is a picture for your reference.
Ah yes, there are lots of scenes that take place here, if you have read enough manga and anime. It's quite a significant venue, I suppose, since this is the place where you get to see students from all levels and classes.
I've also done some research and found out that indoor shoes are called uwabaki. The shoe lockers (also called getabako) where they leave their indoor shoes are specific for each student, which is why we commonly see students leave love letters or personal things in various anime/manga. Of course, in the case of Sana, her shoes are being sabotaged.
5. CapybaLand
CapybaLand is a place that I’ve shamelessly taken from the amazing “Noragami” series. In Noragami, they call it "CapypaLand".
It’s actually Capybara Land, but the last syllable of “capybara” and the first syllable of “land” is the same sound in Japanese so they mashed it up. If you have not read or watched “Noragami”, you must. The page where you can find out more about Noragami's Capypaland here.
Capybaras are adorable. Period.
6. Physical Education in Japan
I'm sure you know but I've always set a standard for myself when it comes to my writing. I want my story to be as realistic as possible, so even in a Reborn fanfic, I would like to stick to actual Japanese culture as far as possible, even if it means that I have to do research. I'm glad that I came across a journal article on physical education in Japanese schools to help me with understanding the curriculum.
I've been putting in a bit more effort in the author's notes in the last two chapters, it seems.
References:
Geta bako: https://japanesense.wordpress.com/2012/11/11/a-glimpse-of-japanese-schools-life-part-2/
CapypaLand: https://www.picbon.com/media/1974870045777404515_6414304539
Nakai. T., & Metzler. M. W. (2005) Standards and Practice in Asian Physical Education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 76, 17-22. Retrieved from https://etc.usf.edu/flstandards/pe/pe%20in%20japan.pdf
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