Taking Piggy Back Orders for Ane Lala and The Hana to Yume Relaunch Issue

If you would like to order a copy of Ane Lala and/or The Hana to Yume Relaunch (with artwork freebie), please send me an e-mail (omarissister@gmail.com) and I'll add you to my order so we can all split the flat rate shipping from Amazon JP.  Each will be $15 from me + $3.50 shipping to forward it you via media mail once it arrives in the US.  I cannot get a good International shipping rate.  Sorry...  If you want the Hana to Yume Relaunch issue, please let me know immediately, as it may sell out (Currently, I only have one extra ordered.)

"Ore to Atashi no Kareshisama" Chapter 4

We are slowly working our way through this series. It's going slow because the redraws are insane. Hopefully we'll be able to finish this series over the summer when the redraw artists are on summer vacation.  Let's give a big thanks to Aoi Kuma for doing some of the tough redraws in this chapter. This is also her debut as a member of Omari's Sister.

In this chapter we begin to dive into Hayate's sister complex.  Actually, I think Hayate's feelings for Chouko are cute and completely normal and innocent for close twins. I wouldn't call it a sister complex (he's nothing like Sui from "Magnolia" -- now that's a SISTER COMPLEX!).  With each chapter I feel sorrier and sorrier for Tsukiyono. His heart is a goner... poor boy...

Okay, now onto the chapter 4 release!

Conflicted Rambling

Ugh... it seems that I have a Murphies affliction. As soon as I announce and ramp up to start new series and oneshots, past oneshots become series, past short series become indefinite, and series that were on hiatus resume. Of course these are occasions for celebration, but at the same time, my new series plans just went out the window. The other option is for us to go back to being one of those groups with too much on their plate to do timely regular releases. This is particularly frustrating because we're well into starting these series and oneshots and I don't want to abandon the work we've done. Here's the breakdown of what we've got going.

Ongoing

• "Magnolia"
• "Pochamani"
• "Hakamori Majo Bianca"
• "Yukarism"

Complete in Japan

• "Rex Fabula"
• "Ore to Atashi no Kareshisama"
• "The Ghost Apartment Manager"
• "Wild Wing"

New Series/Oneshots

• Single Author oneshot collections
• "LLLL"
• "Megane no Incubus"
• "Kurogane Girl" 
• "Hana yori mo Yaiba no Gotuku"
• "Gensou Kajin" 

Sob...well... we'll take it one step at a time.  We need more staff :/... HALP!!!! J to E translators, HALP!!!!

"Pochamani" Chapter 6

AUGH!!! The release date for "Pochamani" Volume 2 has been updated to June 20th on AmazonJP. So no Chapter 7 until the end of June. Sorry everyone :/.
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First I'd like to announce some good news! Even though it's not listed on Hakusensha's website, "Pochamani" Volume 2 is listed for release on May 20th on Amazon JP! This means chapter 7 will come out toward the end of May, and we will not have to find a substitute! I'm so relieved!  I know folks out there are impatient, but chapter 7 is very important, and it would have sucked to have it released with craptacular image quality.

Okay, onto talking about this chapter.  Last chapter we started to see the notion of reciprocation in terms of feelings and touching in Tsumugi and Tagami's relationship.  In this chapter things are more fully realized.  I like how someone finally decides to give Tagami lessons in privacy and how Tsumugi reinforces the importance and the increased pleasure in keeping some of their intimate actions private.  I like how real this chapter is. Most guys when they like someone are very physical. Guys I've spoken to say they have an easier time communicating how they feel through action rather than speaking words.  So ladies, if your guy doesn't say "I love you", but can't keep his damned hands off you, he's most likely nuts about you and that's his way of saying "I love you". Haha!  Try giving him a little love in man-speak back *wink*.

Onto the release!

Banner Submissions -- Don't Steal other Artists' Artwok

I love receiving and using banners from fans. However, I was informed that one of the banners I was using used artwork from an artist who doesn't like her artwork used without her permission.  The person who sent the banner claimed it was their own work and removed the original artist watermark. So... just to be clear... if you are scouring Deviart Art or similar sites for artwork to use in a banner:

1. Make sure to ask permission from the artist before using the image.
2. Please make sure in you e-mail or communication that you tell the artist you are using the image to make a banner for Omari's Sister website.
3. Do not remove any of the artist's watermarks.
4. When you send banners to me, please tell me where the original artwork came from.  Please include a link or an e-mail address so I can verify the origin and clear permissions.

If you are confused about what is "your" artwork or creation, here are some questions to ask yourself.

1. Did I draw or paint the base image myself? Yes -- It's yours, No -- It's not your, clear permissions and credit the artist.
2. Did I find some artwork I like and then altered the image by cropping, applying filters, and adding other artistic elements? Yes -- the base image is not yours. Clear permissions and credit the artist.  

(Yes, I see the irony in all this... but just do it.)