thanks, mike, but do stay on the novel, because it get serious too.Da~Mike wrote:I decided to check out Kuroneko's ZnT fan subbed anime to get a better idea of what novel we're working on is like and... I must say that I was some what surprised and a little disappointed.
To put it simply, just by watching 3 episodes of the anime version of ZnT, I have concluded that it is basically:
I'm not sure what to say about the anime except that I've little praise for it. I pray that the novels are better (though I expect to be disappointed).Harry Potter x Shakugan no Shana x Pokemen + Love Hina = Zero no Tsukaima
Based on Louise's mannerisms from the anime, I think we should leave the characters' speech as it is (if that's a reliable basis for conclusion). The so called "nobles" in the anime are portrayed to be obnoxious rascals so having them speak casually (or even rudely) should be appropriate.
Regarding Montmorency's... "Rune name", the two variations are synonymous. The only slight difference is that being called a fragrance is slightly more accurate than being called a perfume.
Here's why I think so:
* Fragrance (noun) 1 sweetness of smell. 2 a sweet smell or odour.
ETYMOLOGY: 15c: from Latin fragrare to give out a smell.
* Perfume (noun) 1 a sweet smell; a scent or fragrance. 2 a fragrant liquid prepared from the extracts of flowers, etc, for applying to the skin or clothes; scent.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c: from French parfum, from Latin per through + fumare to impregnate with smoke.
What I would do is to simply substitute the word with its definition to see which word would fit better.
For "fragrance":
* Montmorency the sweetness of smell
* Montmorency the sweet smell or odour
For "perfume":
* Montmorency the sweet smell; scent or fragrance
* Montmorency the fragrant liquid prepared from the extracts of flowers, etc, for applying to the skin or clothes; scent
Thus, I agree with Onizuka and would support the "rune name" of Montmorency the Fragrance as opposed to Montmorency the Perfume
Novel is loosely base upon a well known conflict that is especially close to our hearts Da~Mike, it draws its inspiration of one the conflict during the Hundred Year War between France and England.
So yes, there will a french D-Day, slaughter, Armies, Deaths (Saito NOOOO!!!)
and sucides (Let me join Saito!!!)
honestly, if i didnt read about WWII fighter dog fighting against Dragons, and 70,000 strong army getting kicked by a Japanese kid., i would never pick up this novel.