Q: What's with the little parentheticals?
If it's not in parentheses, it's a word bubble. If it's in parentheses, it's a thought bubble or a narration caption.

Q: Okay, but what about the italics?
Those are my translation comments and notes.

Q: Why is X line not perfectly translated from Japanese?
Before all other things, I'm an English writer. I will try and make sure it makes sense in English, even if it means not putting in EVERY SINGLE WORD that Japanese has. If I make outright errors, then call me on them. Please. I'm still unsure on a couple lines myself. But don't say "Hey, you left out the word Sekkaku, which would add a second "at last" that you FORGOT". That's just lame. As Taishi would say, "komakai koto ha ki ni suru na" (don't worry about the little things).

Q: And why do you swear so much?
Because Randou and most of the other guys in this manga swear a lot, too. I mean, c'mon, they're punks. It's hard to be a polite punk...

Q: Why do chapters 1 and 2 look different from the others?
I was an idiot and tried to use Word to format the first two, since Textpad and Notepad don't have Japanese support. Boy, was that a mistake.

Q: Why don't Rina's parents have names?
They do. They're Kurimi Kazuki and Kurimi Youko. But even THEY call each other papa and mama, so why should I use their names?

Q: How fast are these going to come out?
Well, I can do a chapter in about 4 hours, with a slight increase in output each time I gain more experience. So expect about two chapters a week, maybe more, maybe less, until I'm caught up with the current Jump. I started subscribing recently, so I shouldn't have too many problems keeping up.

Q: How many chapters of Pretty Face are there, anyway?
As of today, March 23? 42. There will be a 43rd by tomorrow, and then a new one every week 'til it ends.

Q: Where are the images?
Shuueisha hasn't given me the OK to use any of their images on this site yet, so I won't put any here. I might put up some doujin art, though.

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