Witch passing by. Thought I’d say hello to all voyagers out there.
But before that let me grab a cup of that kocha tea I see over there.
I’m a long time 07th Expansion fan. I’m passionate about what I love and I love solving problems, strategy, putting things together, creating things, and making sense of stuff no one asked me to. My curiosity is boundless.
I’m a rather serious soul, bordering dead-pan, since forever which is mainly offset by my own eccentricity, or so I’m told. I have some strong opinions but I’m mostly neutral to most stuff and often more interested in discussing than arguing. My favorite pastimes are reading, logical problems, and long walks on the Ushiromiya’s beach. Whatever stimulates the mind, really. Sometimes I write about them and go on these incredibly long discourses and occasionally go off tangents which often, mind you, end up being surprisingly relevant after all.
How did it all begin? Originally, I got into the No Naku Koro Ni series because it presented good challenges. Higurashi is the main culprit for me. It started it all in 2006 and while the anime isn’t the best portrayal of the series it showed great potential. Then came the VNs and Umineko years later and I was like Alice and the rabbit hole once again.
The whole Umineko/Higurashi experience is hard to explain but to sum it up – it creates a set of worlds and it manages to resonate with the reader in unexpected ways. The tale then becomes more than simple entertainment or just a good story. It presents us with many fragments but we all pick up different ones and that one fragment, though small or simple, is of value. Before you realize it you’re a player rather than an onlooker. Also, the stories are ridiculously enthralling. That too.
It reminded me why I got into Japan-related media back in the day, because it showed me great creativity and genius. Two qualities I continue to admire. Umineko and Higurashi achieved this along the way and I hope we can all see another WTC miracle, to put it that way, in the future.
In the past I’ve written more than my fair share of theories and commentary on 07th Expansion games and I’m semi-retired now until something cries again, so to speak, or some big mystery story comes out. I don’t usually go online that much anymore, but you may see me pop up every now and then and contribute to the tea party. My main interests are the new 07th Expansion projects right now.
I know the site because of Aspirety, who I know from Umineko blogs/twitter, told me there was an curious fragment out there - a place where 07th Expansion readers could gather, have meaningful conversations and sip some good tea. It’s great to see the site is going in the right direction and is full of passionate people. Perhaps this place can become the Golden Land for 07th Expansion fans out there?
I hope this lovely evening continues to be an elegant and intellectual tea party for everyone.
