Onee-chan, I still miss you - update

Continuation of this.


Until now, I still think about her. Months had passed since the last time I discussed about my older sister. My father sometimes called my relatives to check on her, but no news yet.


Finally, just yesterday, my dad talked to my grandma on the phone. After he hung up, I asked about what happened. He simply told me not to worry, and what he said next definitely shocked me to bits.


My sister is now working as an accountant clerk somewhere in Manila, much better than being a stripper. I was so relieved and happy at the same time.


Now, if only I can see her again...


Onee-chan, I still miss you, but I know you're in good hands now. Best of luck in following your dreams ^^

Onee-chan, I still miss you

The last time I saw her, she was leaving to the Bacolod-Silay airport for another year in college as a future accountant. My mom gave her some words of advice and good luck as I watched the airport come into view. By the time we stopped, she started boarding for her flight, and after some kisses and hugs, we parted ways.


Today's her 24th b-day, and I still haven't seen or heard of her yet. Recently, she became a rebel, committing the error of having a boyfriend before she could finish her studies so that her dream would come true. Afraid by what my parents and relatives would think about her boyfriend, she became desperate, hiding herself away from us. Finally, she ran away from home.


My parents were indeed disappointed about her. They had worked so hard to give her a good life, and they still didn't believe that that's how she would repay them.


Then I saw a scandal video on my cousin's cellphone, with her name on it. When I played and saw that something intimate is going to happen to her, I stopped playing, for it hit me like a rock aiming for my head. At least I knew one reason behind her sudden disappearance.


I became so mad at my parents for choosing to do nothing instead of supporting her effort to move on, and even for myself, for failing to do the right thing for her when she badly needed it.


Yep, it's indeed hard, but we finally talked about it, and I realized that... they still need to sort out before they're willing to accept her again. At least, that's a good start. As for me, all I could do is pray and hope she'll be okay, wherever she is now.


Ate Angeli, happy b-day... I hope you'll be back home to us. I miss you so much...

Of sibling relationships (in anime)

One of the plots you would usually see in anime shows is family relationships, particularly towards siblings. Most of them have featured characters that have either brothers or sisters, or even both. The closeness between them are somehow similar in real life, wherein it differs depending on the situation. It's somehow complicated, but let me simplify this: either they became allies or enemies, and, in some cases, they remained close even though they could not reunite due to unfortunate circumstances.

Here are a few examples:

First on the list is Sasuke and Itachi Uchiha from Naruto. I know how you guys feel when you discover that Itachi's the one responsible for the extermination of their clan. The usual reaction would be anger and retribution for the dead, and it goes the same for Sasuke against Itachi.

Another is Makoto and Kyoichi Shido from Idaten Jump. At first, Makoto wondered if the masked rider is really her brother and why she could not see him immediately, but after rediscovering her MTB bike and removing the masked man's helm, it was indeed a miracle that her guess was right, and she understood the reasons as to why Kyoichi had to conceal his face and go on separate ways from her and his friends, especially if it involves Team ST.

Lastly, there goes Tyson and Hiro from Beyblade G-Revolution. Hiro may seem to be a bad guy at first, especially when he defeats Ray and watches Tyson battling against other beybladers, much to the Tyson's chagrin, but at the regional finals, when he reveals his face to Tyson at last, it was indeed a tearful reunion. After all, one must sometimes camouflage to keep an eye on the person he or she loves most.

So there you have it, folks, the application of real - life sibling relationships in anime shows. Whether it's sibling rivalry, discord, or close bonds, what matters the most is that family is one important factor in one's life, and one must be glad to have grown-up with family members.

That's all, folks! Gotta continue my Beybade G-Revolution marathon! ^^