gomenchai: (Default)
2018-09-26 03:58 pm

Accessorize

I compiled a list of accessories I'm going to start making. Not all of them have pictures, but if there isn't there's a general description there anyway. There are also commission prizes and schedules laid out.

Kai Yuujirou - Catalog Fall-Winter 2018.pdf here's a downloadable version.

I won't have any tournaments this year so I can focus on making more things. This is my latest work in progress - or the first I've started since returning from the US-




(ooc: pretend it's Kai's ear and not some random lady)
gomenchai: (Relaxed)
2018-09-07 11:54 pm

And update of sorts

I want to belatedly thank everyone who celebrated my birthday, got my presents and just in general remembered me. I haven't had a birthday like this in quite a while. Especially combined with the fact that the actual day was spent over in States. Yeah, this has been just a very cool thing. I'll definitely never forget this summer.

Speaking of the trip, I've gotten a lot of inspiration while I've been here. I think my phone is almost as max capacity of pictures and my notebooks are filled to the very last inch. It sounds like I'll be very busy making new kinds of silver accessories.

With that said, I'm going to start taking commissions for Christmas now. So if you want to order something made by my to give someone on Christmas, send me a message and I'll tell you any and all details.


Also, I can't wait to get back to the dojo, too. I've been out of there for too long.
gomenchai: (Watermelon)
2018-08-02 12:10 am
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Storm

There's just something so poetic about sitting inside, eating a watermelon while a storm is raging outside.

I'd put on the fan, but ma decided to be paranoid about electronics in this weather. Bleh.
gomenchai: (Uh)
2018-07-17 09:49 pm

I know, sometimes I don't get things

Waiiit. I just realized something but- Eishirou, did you really mean you'll take me to US Open with you or did I imagine that?


Oh and I didn't mention it here, but I won the tonfa tournament easily. Now I can actually afford more than instant noodles.

Meanwhile, placed eight on the unarmed side. Not surprised, considering it was my first tournament.

Going to be staying in Okinawa for a while.
gomenchai: (Relaxed)
2018-07-01 02:52 pm
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Everybody wasn't kung fu fighting

Two weeks until I hit the tournament. I'm starting to feel very confident in my tonfa skills again. None of the senpai in the dojo can defeat me. I still need some work without tonfa support. Eishirou, can you spare some time to spar with me a couple of times? With tournament rules in full.

Also... )
gomenchai: (Default)
2018-05-30 04:32 pm

(no subject)

So, apart from martial arts training from hell, I've also made some jewelry commissions lately. A lot of earrings and rings, a few bracelets and necklaces. I even made a silver tiara.

Oh, hey, Zaizen I got your request ready too. Want to pick it up or want me to deliver it?
gomenchai: (Uh)
2018-05-10 07:25 am

Tragedy of home cooking

... I think I ate too much back at home and gained a bit weight. Captain is making me to do double the regimen now that I actually agreed to join the tournament roster.

I need to go shopping for new pair of tonfa. Eishirou or Rin, wanna come with me? I always trust your opinions weighing in.

And I'd rather not get lost finding the damn shop. I have no where it is, even if captain gave me directions.
gomenchai: (Serious)
2018-04-26 01:25 am

Wait, what?

Despite all of the crankiness captain gives me, he still wants me to compete in a tournament, rather than some of the senpai who have been in the dojo longer.

He gave me some time to think on it and I'm kind of on the fence. Do I want to do that? My silver craft boss has already given the okay if I decide to go with it.

Obviously, the tournament is in Okinawa and it's in July. So there's time to actually train and everything. But he still wants the decision by Monday so I can start with the new regimen.

Man, this is weird.
gomenchai: (Lazy)
2018-04-14 03:45 am

Martial Art of Cleaning

So I found a dojo that does Okinawan martial arts. The senpai there are very strict and it sort of reminds me of all the spartan training from Higa. I was late for a few days in a row and I got cleaning duty for the rest of the month... and extra training... and an alarm clock...

It's kinda nostalgic, but at the same time, I don't know how long I'm gonna stick around. I mean, sure, I enjoy it a lot, but how serious about it am I gonna be?

I dunno, I guess I'll see how this goes.
gomenchai: (Laughs)
2018-03-14 03:55 am

Wow

I knew I shouldn't have made my password so hard. I managed to forget how it was written and got myself locked out of my account every time I tried. I didn't get an email for changing my password since I forgot the password for my email too (it's not my usual one).

And then I lost my phone. Turns out it was at work, somewhere I didn't realize I should look. I could access my email and change my password.

All's end that ends well, right?
gomenchai: (Serious)
2018-02-23 08:16 pm

(no subject)

So with Eishirou back in the picture, I've been thinking about practicing more martial arts. I do still keep semi-regular schedule with it, but some more practice would be nice.

Anyone interested in either learning or if you know some, practice? I can't practice with Eishirou. I'm not getting up at godforsaken hours.

I guess I could look into registering at a dojo...

And just to show it off a work in progress.

Accessory )
gomenchai: (Woo)
2018-02-18 04:11 pm

(no subject)

Aiyeeh. Shibuya is larger than I expected. If it wasn't for Eishirou, I'm not sure if I would have made it back home. On the bright side, I managed to find very cool things on the way. Too bad I couldn't afford all things I wanted, but I took pics at least.

Too bad I missed work, but at least boss is a very chill man. And he'll be pleased with the ideas I got anyway, so it's all cool.

Kai Yuujirou. I used to play for Higa. Nowadays I play for fun every now and then. I'm more into making accessories. Nice to meet ya'll again.
gomenchai: (Lazy)
2018-02-17 07:37 am
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for [community profile] tennis_hell

PLAYER

Nickname: AL
Age: 30
Player's Journal: [personal profile] kuranosuke
E-mail: annaslyth@gmail.com
Buddy system: Sure, sign Kai up too.

CHARACTER
Name: Kai Yuujirou
Journal: [personal profile] gomenchai
Appearance: still the same.

Personality: Kai is a very carefree and relaxed person. It's rare to see him get very serious or angry at anyone. Even if he sometimes does get annoyed, it usually passes rather quickly due to him either forgetting or just not caring enough to hold a crugdge. He's brash and impulsive and always out looking for something interesting to do without actually carrying any sort of responsibilities. He's hard to actually control, unless you know how. Kai also has a tendency to be rather rude and say things before giving it another thought.

Biography: After middle school, Kai continue to play tennis as a hobby. He went to High School in Okinawa, but after annoying three years he decided to not go to college or uni. Instead he moved to Tokyo and became an apprentice to a silver crafter. The jewelries he makes he sells and that's basically his source of income, which is why living in the dormitories (Basil Gardens) is a good deal for him. Unfortunately, Tokyo is huge and he gets lost fairly often even today. He tried to keep in touch with all of his Higa teammates still.

RP Samples:

Aiyeeh. Shibuya is larger than I expected. If it wasn't for Eishirou, I'm not sure if I would have made it back home. On the bright side, I managed to find very cool things on the way. Too bad I couldn't afford all things I wanted, but I took pics at least.

Too bad I missed work, but at least boss is a very chill man. And he'll be pleased with the ideas I got anyway, so it's all cool.

Kai Yuujirou. I used to play for Higa. Nowadays I play for fun every now and then. I'm more into making accessories. Nice to meet ya'll again.