Akamatsuverse One tiny idea and one big idea
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If that fic were like a sitcom episode, Kitsune and Naru would end up fighting over Keitaro, nearly destroying their friendship, with Keitaro blissfully oblivious to it all. And then at the end of the episode, Keitaro would say something to the effect of "Ah, allow me to introduce my girlfriend, so-and-so!"
LAUGH TRACK
MORAL, BECAUSE THOSE SITCOMS IN THE 80'S ALWAYS HAD MORALS
ROLL CREDITS
COMING UP NEXT: BOY MEETS WORLD
LAUGH TRACK
MORAL, BECAUSE THOSE SITCOMS IN THE 80'S ALWAYS HAD MORALS
ROLL CREDITS
COMING UP NEXT: BOY MEETS WORLD
Hmm, you know, depending on circumstances, timing would be very important. More then likely, Keitaro doesn't have Japanese citizenship anymore, so even if you worked with the exchange student angle, his visa probably wouldn't last much longer then a year. Love Hina took place over the course of several years, and unless you don't plan on extending it that long...
^_^ Heh! And the moral is... always ask if your love interest is already involved!
^_^ Heh! And the moral is... always ask if your love interest is already involved!
Well it is a start. Wikipedia was never intended to be the end all to end all for information. Even if some stupid college students think it is. <_<
Anyways, this story can take on many routes. I'm not sure which one is the best (up to you.
), but so far, I think they could work in their own right. Having Keitaro not know the language could be quite hilarious. Him staring blankly at Kitsune while she tries to 'tease' him, that would be something I'd like to see. :snigger:
As for Keitaro already having a girlfriend, I could see that happening too. Of course, who this girl would be (OC, crossover gal) would become an issue. But generally speaking, this could potentially add another dynamic to this story idea. And like Fatuous One said, could also be a deterent so you have to be careful here.
Anyways, this story can take on many routes. I'm not sure which one is the best (up to you.
), but so far, I think they could work in their own right. Having Keitaro not know the language could be quite hilarious. Him staring blankly at Kitsune while she tries to 'tease' him, that would be something I'd like to see. :snigger: As for Keitaro already having a girlfriend, I could see that happening too. Of course, who this girl would be (OC, crossover gal) would become an issue. But generally speaking, this could potentially add another dynamic to this story idea. And like Fatuous One said, could also be a deterent so you have to be careful here.
Like I said, it depends on the circumstances. Visas always have a time limit on them, and it's not usually such a vague term like "until they finish their education". More then likely, it's along the lines of 'approximate' time of their education being complete. Well, unless you have a business visa, which extends beyond a student visa. My family has had a number of students come live at our house though a program (not an exchange program, but they do get housed here), so I know a little bit about this (not much, mind you, I was never terribly interested in the details).
EDIT: Oh, and you might have problems in terms of interaction with the residents beyond humor if you have "Zero Keitaro". It may be funny to have those situations, but it'll be a bitch to work out scenes with actual emotional development.
EDIT: Oh, and you might have problems in terms of interaction with the residents beyond humor if you have "Zero Keitaro". It may be funny to have those situations, but it'll be a bitch to work out scenes with actual emotional development.
While i don't really aprove of the Keitaro/Kanako pairings out there... (unless they are well written, if thee story is well written i can go as far as to accept Haruka/Keitaro) seeing her out of the picture wouldn't be so great. Maybe her adoption was one of the reasons they left for the states? *Light Bulb*
could also try:
- Kanako is the daugther of friends of Kei's parents in america, queue tragic accident leaving the poor girl orphaned and picked up/adopted/raised by the Urashimas
** As for Student Visas they have to be renewed in a yearly basis, considering the student still has grades that support his/her scholastic level (viva le paperwork! <_< ) and the major (career) being studied must be available at the school to be attended, if not then it would be on a Cultural exchange program where the student is visiting the country to learn the heritage, traditions, etc.
If Kei was a transfer, then he'd need to be in either an Ivy League or a pretty famous College/University to have the choice of TouDai (since it's considered like Harvard)
- Kanako is the daugther of friends of Kei's parents in america, queue tragic accident leaving the poor girl orphaned and picked up/adopted/raised by the Urashimas
** As for Student Visas they have to be renewed in a yearly basis, considering the student still has grades that support his/her scholastic level (viva le paperwork! <_< ) and the major (career) being studied must be available at the school to be attended, if not then it would be on a Cultural exchange program where the student is visiting the country to learn the heritage, traditions, etc.
If Kei was a transfer, then he'd need to be in either an Ivy League or a pretty famous College/University to have the choice of TouDai (since it's considered like Harvard)
most, if not all, colleges offer scholarships to students due to their 'excellence' in any field (scholastics, sports, art, etc)
special abilities... well depends on what 'normal abillity' would be considered special
if Kei's invulnerability came out to light, would he be under scientific study as a test subject (like Suu seems to test all the time) :lol: :snigger:
special abilities... well depends on what 'normal abillity' would be considered special
if Kei's invulnerability came out to light, would he be under scientific study as a test subject (like Suu seems to test all the time) :lol: :snigger:
Uhm, no. GTK's Keitaro is a perverted hooligan, but he's not a bad guy. While he's an ass when he feels like it, he still has a set of morals, and he'll probably come to genuinely care for the residents. I was talking about a Keitaro without any such redeeming qualities.
Depending on circumstances, he might not. While it's possible to have duel citizenship if you have parents from both countries, if Keitaro's parent's moved to American, they would have had to give up their Japanese citizenship. Keitaro would still have his Japanese citizenship unless he decided to vote (or decided to serve in the Armed Forces), in which case he would have to give it up.
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Ah, good to see that someone here knows about such things more extensively then I.
Depending on circumstances, he might not. While it's possible to have duel citizenship if you have parents from both countries, if Keitaro's parent's moved to American, they would have had to give up their Japanese citizenship. Keitaro would still have his Japanese citizenship unless he decided to vote (or decided to serve in the Armed Forces), in which case he would have to give it up.
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Ah, good to see that someone here knows about such things more extensively then I.
Actually, I remember reading somewhere that the US military allows non American citizens to serve in it's Armed Forces, but only in a limited capacity. Another author I've seen on FF.net (can't find his fics now for some reason though) utilized that as an explanation as to why Keitaro wound up serving in Iraq with the Marines in his fic (which was pretty damn good).
His parents are japanese though. He will not be in the military, do you actually see Keitaro there? Besides that he will be at college. The other issue can be solved by tehnicalities, he got 18 in 2001 and 20 in 2003 thus avoiding ellection years and remaining uninterested in voting rights.
Although the apeall of a marriage for citizenship is great, i incline to see him as a japanese citizen.
Although the apeall of a marriage for citizenship is great, i incline to see him as a japanese citizen.
Huh? What are you talking about?
Love Hina begins in 1998, and Keitaro is twenty years old at the start. 1997 was when Clinton got re-elected, and Keitaro would have been 19 at that time (that is, allowed to vote). Granted, it's possible that Keitaro didn't decide to vote, but I find that sort of iffy myself.
Love Hina begins in 1998, and Keitaro is twenty years old at the start. 1997 was when Clinton got re-elected, and Keitaro would have been 19 at that time (that is, allowed to vote). Granted, it's possible that Keitaro didn't decide to vote, but I find that sort of iffy myself.
Huh. I guess that sounds about right (I need to check the mangas again to make sure).
However, election year was 1996, NOT 1997 (1997 is the year that Clinton officially started his second term. But it wasn't the year that he was 're-elected'. That would be November 1996 when we had the elections). Though if you're talking about midterm elections, it would be 1998 (we have elections every two years).
Either way, if F-One's numbers are correct, Keitaro would be old enough to vote. Whether or not he would vote is another question entirely.
However, election year was 1996, NOT 1997 (1997 is the year that Clinton officially started his second term. But it wasn't the year that he was 're-elected'. That would be November 1996 when we had the elections). Though if you're talking about midterm elections, it would be 1998 (we have elections every two years).
Either way, if F-One's numbers are correct, Keitaro would be old enough to vote. Whether or not he would vote is another question entirely.
Even so i find weird that you lose citizenship based on vote...
I know a fair good amount of people with dual citizenship... Granted they only have the right to vote for only one citizenship but that doesn't mean they lose the other citizenship...
Weird but then again this could be another proof of the freedom in the US.
By the way wasn't Keitaro born on January 5, 1979?
By the way if Keitaro is 20 at the start of LH (and we know that for sure) then he was six years old when he did the promise? (Wiki timeline) i recall otherwise....
I know a fair good amount of people with dual citizenship... Granted they only have the right to vote for only one citizenship but that doesn't mean they lose the other citizenship...
Weird but then again this could be another proof of the freedom in the US.
By the way wasn't Keitaro born on January 5, 1979?
By the way if Keitaro is 20 at the start of LH (and we know that for sure) then he was six years old when he did the promise? (Wiki timeline) i recall otherwise....