64 logs.
Hotaru
Brutal Savings! - What was supposed to be a light hearted advertising exhibition serves as the origin of a vicious grudge between Joe and Hotaru! - created on 02:44:27 03/30/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 12:45:22 04/01/2007. Cast: Hotaru, Joe, Andy, and Lilly.
Hotaru and Joe Round 2 - Hotaru and Joe's ongoing sequence of grudge matches continue in this Birthday Bash! - created on 18:57:06 03/31/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 18:21:48 04/01/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Joe.
Peptalk - Elena gives Hotaru a little advice and a little hope. - created on 02:53:03 04/02/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 03:50:20 04/02/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Elena.
Not Fit for Children - Joe and Hotaru's ongoing sequence of grudge matches continues in this PSA gone horribly wrong. - created on 15:40:35 04/24/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 13:21:21 04/25/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Joe.
Ambush - Marise and Elle ambush Hotaru when she least expects it, each with their own reasons for going after the girl. The fight goes south for Hotaru very quickly, but Jiro steps in to take the worst of it for her... - created on 18:20:50 05/13/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 23:51:29 05/14/2007. Cast: Elle, Hotaru, Jiro, and Marise.
Sayonara... - Jiro and Hotaru recover from the fight against Marise and Elle, but Jiro has bad news to impart. He will be going away for a long, long time but the two promise to keep in touch. - created on 16:34:59 05/14/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 05:50:17 05/15/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Jiro.
Wisdom of the Elder... - Following Takuma-sensei's instructions, Hotaru seemingly randomly attacks Shingo! It turns into a schoolyard brawl quickly enough, but everything turns out for the best in the end. - created on 22:43:07 05/22/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 04:10:46 05/23/2007. Cast: Elle, Hotaru, Ryo, Tran, Takuma, and Shingo.
The other side of Seiyjun - Hotaru finds that not every student at Seiyjun is the same as she first thought in this chance encounter with the powerful gang leader, Zaki. - created on 19:34:40 05/27/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 02:16:54 05/28/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Zaki.
Pacific High - Second Test - Giving Pacific High another shot, Hotaru ends up trying her skill against a veritable mountain of student in the form of the oar-weilding Preston. Once again, Hotaru finds out just how tough Pacific High kids /really/ are. - created on 22:04:07 06/01/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 01:36:23 06/02/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Preston.
Taiyo High - Level 2 - Hotaru checks out Taiyo again, perhaps looking to see if she can find another student like Shingo to fight. Instead she comes across Hayato Nekketsu, who decides to give her a chance to show her stuff! - created on 19:49:54 06/04/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 00:49:20 06/05/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Hayato.
Promise? - Alma meets up with Hotaru at last and the two do a little catching up. Mushy social scene with No Epic Combat! - created on 02:12:07 06/05/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 12:51:37 06/05/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Alma.
Just Checking - Visiting Gedo, Hotaru hopes to get a rematch against Tenma in order to prove she can best that bokken-weilding style of his. Instead she finds another member of the Guardian Kings and decides to see if he's as tough as the other two members. - created on 20:37:31 06/05/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 00:39:55 06/07/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Kenji.
KYOKUGEN TOUGH - A pair of Shadaloo agents come looking to take on Ryo Sakazaki. Unfortunately for them, their intel lacked information about Ryo's gutsy pig-tailed student! Each holding their own, teacher and student manage to send the intruders packing. - created on 00:28:09 06/07/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 14:02:08 06/07/2007. Cast: Hotaru, Ryo, Frida, and Douyoubi.
Penance - Hotaru seizes on a chance to initiate some revenge on Cross for something she'd done last week. What was intended to be just a surprise attack turns out pretty bad for her as both Cross and Hotaru get beat down horribly, but not by each other! - created on 20:41:16 06/07/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 03:42:48 06/08/2007. Cast: Hotaru, Aislinn, Fio, and Cross.
Of witches and journalists - Captured in the aftermath of the tank battle on the beach, Naerose finds herself being questioned by two wouldbe interrogators. - created on 14:03:40 06/12/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 17:22:52 06/13/2007. Cast: Hotaru, Naerose, and Roberto.
Bagzerker Rage! - After just 30 hours in Thailand, Hotaru has just about had it with the place. But there is one hope! Her bag of stuff she stashed near the beach her first night. Now if only she could finally /get/ to it! - created on 22:02:23 06/15/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 14:58:14 06/16/2007. Cast: Hotaru, Angel, and Cross.
It's Complicated - Attempting to make amends for her last mission failure, Hotaru finds herself engaged in a fight against a reluctant Doctor Tran. Has his raw vehemence for schoolgirls burned itself out!? - created on 13:43:46 06/17/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 00:46:56 06/18/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Tran.
Paying The Price - It takes some time to recover from the fight that Hotaru, Eva, Drake, and Arika had against Kurow and Marise. Some wounds will take time to heal, but Hotaru gets to see the strength that will pull the Shooting Stars through this conflict. - created on 14:22:54 06/23/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 20:58:29 06/24/2007. Cast: Hotaru, Drake, and Arika.
It Takes Two - Hotaru can't back down from a good challenge. Especially when that challenge comes from the intriguingly inspirational Hayato-sensei of Taiyo. But she's fought him before and knows she can't go after him alone. Hence a stop by Gedo to pick up some reinforcement... - created on 22:02:17 07/04/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 03:47:34 07/05/2007. Cast: Chris, Hotaru, Kenji, and Gan.
BURNING CHALLENGE - Round 1! - With her newly recruited partner, Kenji, Hotaru tries to take on the mighty Hayato-sensei of Taiyo in answer to his Burning Challenge. The fight gets close, but the teacher prevails. All this means is that Hotaru will be back next week with a new partner to try again! - created on 21:49:00 07/06/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 03:17:29 07/07/2007. Cast: Hotaru, Kenji, and Hayato.
A Focused Strike - Kurow checks in on Hotaru, perhaps testing to see how well his tampering with her memory is holding up. Though he slips up in a few places, the overall effect is strong enough to allow him a private joke at her expense on his way out. - created on 12:20:32 07/08/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 17:56:30 07/08/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Kurow.
Just Desserts - Eva stops by with a wonderful, tasty giftbasket for Hotaru and the two end up discussing the war and how it changed them. Hotaru finds herself confused at some of Eva's detailed accounts... but then again, it was a pretty upside down time in Thailand. - created on 19:23:06 07/08/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 03:40:52 07/09/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Eva.
Collecting the Pieces - Bumping into the fighting Diva on her way to seeking out Drake, Hotaru poses a critical question about Arika's version of events in Thailand. - created on 21:12:17 07/12/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 12:27:11 07/14/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Arika.
Sorting the Pieces - Seeking help from a long time friend, Hotaru encounters Mizuki at the YFCC and ends up sharing with the priestess the problems that weigh heavily on her mind. - created on 01:27:44 07/13/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 12:30:51 07/14/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Mizuki.
Cheerful Opposition! - Looking for a new partner with whom to take on the super tough Taiyo instructor, Hotaru decides to test Pacific High again. And, much like her previous encounters with Pacific students, she gets clobbered! This time by the hard hitting, boxing cheerleader, Tiffany. - created on 23:57:49 07/13/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 12:35:25 07/14/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Tiffany.
Mending the Pieces - Heroes can take many forms. All that matters is that they're there. - created on 20:42:01 07/17/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 21:42:06 08/16/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Alma.
Another Test for Taiyo - Still interested in getting to know more students at the various schools, Hotaru faces off against Taiyo's fighting Lacrosse Team Captain, Ichiro Oe, and the two put each other to the test. - created on 20:19:19 07/18/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 04:47:18 07/19/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Ichiro.
BURNING CHALLENGE - Round 2! - Hotaru answers Hayato's challenge once again, this time teaming up with her newly made friend, Tiffany Lords. Can the motivational PE instructor keep up with the combined school girl might?! - created on 21:43:09 07/19/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 14:43:01 07/24/2007. Cast: Hotaru, Hayato, and Tiffany.
Court of Judgement - The Devil's Choice - Leave a small child to die or surrender to following her worst nightmare to the depths of hell. How far will Hotaru go to keep an innocent from falling prey to Marise's trap? Subject to the whims of the Devil of Koga, the young Futaba must make a journey of discovery through heart, mind, and spirit to find a cure to a deeply rooted malady and unlock the truths she had buried within the most secret chambers of her memory. In the end, it is an experience that will leave them both changed forever. - created on 19:23:26 07/21/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 03:57:53 07/31/2007. Cast: Hotaru, Momoko, and Marise.
Family Ties - Hotaru had pictured this moment for years - the anticipated encounter with her older brother at long last. But much to her dismay, there is nothing endearing about this family get together. Following a command from his master, Gato is determined to make sure this this brutal reunion is destined to be their final one. - created on 23:29:49 08/06/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 14:36:43 08/07/2007. Cast: Hotaru, Gato, and Grant.
Touche - Intending to settle an owed match with a fellow Seijyun student, Hotaru ends up getting talked into a challenge she's less prepared for. Losing at one contest of wits doesn't mean she is going to give up the real reason for seeking Yurika out, however. - created on 21:45:37 08/08/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 16:01:54 08/09/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Yurika.
Hotaru vs DSC: Round 1? - Kurow's machinations have been on Hotaru's mind for some time since the end of the war in Thailand but it took a little provocation to finally get her to decide to do something about it. A message delivered and a message sent back - poor Momo stuck being the messanger both ways. - created on 22:47:36 08/10/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 04:22:20 08/11/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Momo.
Tricky Tanuki Trouble - The master of the Kyokugen Dojo has at time used his considerable contacts to stage intricate scenarios to teach his students what he considers valuable life lessons. Hotaru learns the hard way why... You Don't Forget The Tea! - created on 01:45:57 08/16/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 05:45:24 08/17/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Angel.
Dojo Pride - Another day, another chance for Hotaru's life to be made oh so very interesting while obeying the demands of Master Takuma. The girl takes on the arch rival of the Kyokugen Dojo, Ryuhaku Todoh. Staged in the environment that almost seems precisely designed to allow the least serious battle possible, this fight ends up being nothing like what the girl had expected. - created on 20:32:30 08/18/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 03:43:37 08/19/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Todoh.
Ludicrous Laundry Looting - Going to downtown Southtown means it's laundry day for the Kyokugen Dojo. Apparently it's also destructive rioting day for Mad Gear. Though that's probably every day. When laundry day and destructive rioting day collide, Hotaru is stuck facing off against the Mad Gear madman, Katana. FOR THE SOCKS! - created on 15:53:05 08/29/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 02:15:25 08/31/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Katana.
Needs More Boasting - Mad Gear vs. Chinatown! Well, pretty much just verses Kentou and Hotaru. Much to Hotaru's dismay, Kentou leaps into a one-kid battle against the two people that seem to be in charge of the gang. Unable to leave him on his own, Hotaru jumps in to back him up. Though the two Kenpo artists put up a good fight, they can't quite overcome the combined strength of Katana and Stray. - created on 22:45:36 09/05/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 14:29:33 09/07/2007. Cast: Hotaru, Kentou, Stray, and Katana.
The Burden - Hotaru climbs to the shrine to speak with the man who Sakura has looked up to as a mentor for years. Having heard so much about Ryu yet never met him in person, a question weighing heavily in her heart sends her to finally seek him out. - created on 22:12:07 09/08/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 19:29:28 09/09/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Ryu.
Definitely Not Worth It - Next time, let the giant monstrosity take the bike chain. Seriously. - created on 20:16:03 09/11/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 01:27:29 09/12/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Birdie.
Wrong Place, Wrong Time - Goes to show what making charity appearances can do for you. Helping a fund raising carnival, Hotaru catches the eye of a rather crazy French tourist. The fights are supposed to be for a good cause, but those freaky wires of hers don't seem to be good for anything but causing a lot of pain and suffocation! - created on 21:27:38 09/19/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 01:41:39 09/20/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Cherise.
Legacies of War - Not everything that happens in Thailand stays in Thailand. A young boy waging a path of revenge against his father's enemies tracks down Hotaru as the next target of his anger. The Kenpo artist isn't so easily dealt with, however. - created on 00:46:22 11/11/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 15:46:17 12/11/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Sanel.
Onegai Sensei! - Being responsible for the training of another is a heavy burden for Hotaru to bear, especially when she has doubts about her abilities to explain certain fundamental aspects of the art. Turning to the young man she considers an expert in the matters of chi manipulation, Hotaru recruits backup for the Teach Kentou project. - created on 22:45:47 11/13/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 15:29:35 12/11/2007. Cast: Frei, Hotaru, and Kentou.
The Dojo - Most training days can kind of blur together over time. But sometimes there are the unexpected surprises and vital lessons necessary to make significant advances. For Kentou Ondori, this is one of those times. - created on 23:00:47 12/06/2007 by Hotaru and last modified on 13:31:29 12/11/2007. Cast: Hotaru and Kentou.
Other Family Ties - Having one hostile older brother apparently isn't enough. Now Hotaru has picked up another one in the form of one of Frei's sword wielding siblings. Caught off guard by a visit from Kataki, the girl finds that Frei's family problems have suddenly become hers as well. Promising 'fun times' ahead, Kataki digs deep into the girl's psyche to bring out a side of her few have seen before. - created on 22:25:14 01/06/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 03:26:03 01/27/2008. Cast: Hotaru and Kataki.
Rival Schools?! - Hotaru has a new anti-fan at Seijyun. The daughter of a Kyokugen rival is looking for someone to blame her father's crazy antics on and unfortunately Ryo's star pupil gets the privilege of being that someone. Kasumi finds even catching the girl off guard doesn't mean the Futaba girl is easy to contend with. - created on 22:38:25 01/17/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 01:28:48 01/19/2008. Cast: Hotaru and Kasumi.
A Demonstration - Recruiting students through violent and intense action? Sure, why not?! It's time for seasonal YFCC course signups again and Hotaru has a really hot idea on how to wake up the audience. K' came highly recommended from snickering YFCC staff and thus it is the young instructor and her proud pupil, Kentou, face off against the broody, moody flame thrower. - created on 21:24:37 01/27/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 03:18:29 01/31/2008. Cast: Hotaru, K', and Kentou.
Fighting Demons - A happenchance encounter with Hotaru gives Jiro a first hand chance to see just what it is she's been up to in her fights as of late. A vicious fight, the girl going all out, even unleashing the infamous Maou Satsujinken on the young man, but in the end he manages to hang in there through it all and maybe, just maybe, help pull her back a little from the brink. - created on 01:11:53 02/24/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 03:14:23 06/24/2008. Cast: Hotaru and Jiro.
No pain, no gain? - Another friend, another attempt to get the rampaging Futaba to see reason. Catching the girl not long after her encounter with Mizuki, Sakura demands some answers and she's not leaving until Hotaru shows her that technique everyone's been talking about. Just another block along the road to recovery, one more friend in the right place a the right time. - created on 13:51:46 03/29/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 00:48:57 03/30/2008. Cast: Hotaru and Sakura.
Administrative Action - Hotaru's recent rampage has drawn the attention of a noteworthy school administrator who finds her diversion from prior behavior cause for concern. Trapped in a classroom with the bear-like Raizo, Hotaru is forced to make a difficult decision. - created on 22:31:48 04/02/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 13:13:02 04/03/2008. Cast: Hotaru and Raizo.
Excuses - Having seen Hotaru go all out against Roberto even after the chat they had, Sakura wastes no time in confronting the victorious fighter in the aftermath of the violent match. - created on 21:10:27 04/03/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 19:57:56 04/04/2008. Cast: Hotaru and Sakura.
Further Down The Road - Sometimes insight can come from the most bewildering of sources. Hotaru and K' may seem nothing alike at first glance, but a late night discussion reveals that beneath the surface they have more in common than one would expect. - created on 00:08:48 04/09/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 13:47:24 04/11/2008. Cast: Hotaru and K'.
The Very Long Night of Hotaru Futaba - At the culmination of a long night comes the desperately needed dawn. Spring is a time of birth and renewal and this day is no different. Kentou came to the dojo to show her something so important to him, to show her how far he had come. In the end he showed her forgiveness and trust. For one Hotaru Futaba, the worst may be behind her, but the road ahead is far from pain free. - created on 00:25:25 04/12/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 03:46:05 04/13/2008. Cast: Hotaru and Kentou.
Another Dojo - He had promised her power through control, but all she's looking for now is peace of mind through control. Following up on an offer from the mysterious Oswald to learn more of what he could teach her, Hotaru pays him a visit to accept the invitation in hopes of moving beyond the doubts that plague her presently. - created on 00:21:58 04/14/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 14:32:59 04/24/2008. Cast: Hotaru and Oswald.
Times Change - Kiyoko catches Hotaru at the place where the Kenpo artist had asked her to meet her sometime. Only when they finally meet again, Hotaru seems changed, and revokes the offer to give the Tai Chi student some pointers... - created on 23:00:38 04/14/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 02:46:11 04/17/2008. Cast: Hotaru and Kiyoko.
The Damage Done - Having recently become so very much aware of how horrible she's behaved in recent months, Hotaru makes her first visit among many to come. Catching Roberto as he leaves the hospital after she put him there, Hotaru tries to apologize for what happened, but the damage may be too deep to repair - in more than one way. - created on 00:05:58 04/16/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 01:37:57 04/18/2008. Cast: Hotaru and Roberto.
Essaying Apologies - It's hard to move forward when mired in the past. Knowing she would not have gotten this far without the help of patient friends who still cared about her even through the worst of times as of late, Hotaru visits Mizuki to both express thanks and apologize. Along the way she picks up a few more bits of insight from the thoughtful girl. - created on 01:30:01 04/20/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 18:35:03 04/20/2008. Cast: Hotaru and Mizuki.
Moving Forward - A happenchance meeting at the most proper of places and critical of times allows Hotaru and Frei to discuss the events that have shaped their lives for the last few months. While she wishes she could make it all go away, it is, with some effort on the part of the monk, that she comes to realize that there may possibly be good points to be taken from it all. - created on 21:50:31 04/25/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 05:36:05 04/27/2008. Cast: Frei and Hotaru.
That Wasn't So Hard - Stopping by the Hibiki Dojo in search for a clue about where she can locate her friend, Blanka, Hotaru instead finds herself hefted up to the jungle raised fighter's spiffy loft. Apologies and promises made, one more weight is lifted from the troubled girl's shoulders as another close friendship is reconfirmed. - created on 22:35:36 05/03/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 05:35:00 05/04/2008. Cast: Hotaru and Blanka.
The Brotherhood of Ascension - Ever searching for guidance and advice to help her get through the confusing, often conflicted life as a young fighter without any family to guide her properly, Hotaru investigates a new religion that has begun to be discussed in the streets of Southtown. Catching the preacher at the end of his sermon, the girl settles in to have the chance to ask some of the questions she constantly struggles with. - created on 16:52:01 05/04/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 03:42:52 05/09/2008. Cast: Hotaru and Vladimir.
Making Amends - The last time Kiyoko met with Hotaru, the Kenpo artist had withdrawn her offer to give her some pointers. As just another step in moving on in life, Futaba invites Kiyoko to stop by for a little spar and chat. - created on 23:37:07 05/07/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 02:18:28 05/22/2008. Cast: Hotaru and Kiyoko.
Legacies - Everyone has their legacies to leave behind, either great or small, glorious or horrifying. An early morning visit with the man who has raised Kentou for the last few years gives Hotaru a chance to learn more about the legacies of those who came before her and how they affect not just her, but her apprentice as well. - created on 23:10:20 05/12/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 02:16:01 05/22/2008. Cast: Hotaru and Kentou.
ZakiZilla - Arranging a long overdue match against the famous tough girl of Seijyun High, Hotaru invites Zaki out to a remote location to enjoy a spar where no one will distract them. An early injury puts her behind the remainder of the fight, letting Zaki get the better of her. But that doesn't change what really matters - as always, it comes down to the experience shared, the words exchanged, and the friendship strengthened between the two unlikely friends. In the end, that's all they can take with them. - created on 00:00:33 07/17/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 12:26:15 08/07/2008. Cast: Hotaru and Zaki.
Another Chance - Meeting Shurui again for the first time, Hotaru manages to make a better impression when not yelling at her like she did during their SNF together. After some inquiries and answers, the two come to find they share a mutual concern about some other people in their lives. - created on 00:35:48 09/04/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 01:03:34 09/09/2008. Cast: Hotaru and Shurui.
The Rest of the Story - NESTs is invading the YFCC. Brave defenders have had to split into different groups to defend different parts of the building and more importantly, protect the youth within. During the battle indoors, Hotaru was drawn away from the side of Drake and Frei by an unexpected request to talk... - created on 21:09:12 09/18/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 12:51:52 09/19/2008. Cast: Hotaru and Eiji.
Higher Powers - A chance encounter leads to Hotaru learning more about the other lives K' has been leading since she met him at the YFCC so long ago. A crucial warning serves as a portend of things to come as the girl finds out that those who rule her hometown may be a lot more than they seem. - created on 04:14:43 12/22/2008 by Hotaru and last modified on 03:48:58 01/04/2009. Cast: Hotaru and K'.