Post by France on Oct 18, 2009 10:02:55 GMT -5
This doujinshi project is something I've been pet-projecting for a few months now. I've always wanted to form a doujin circle, but it's never worked out. XD
Anyways, the internal device for this doujin is based upon the following Chinese proverb: 爱屋及乌. This translates idiomatically to "love is impartial". The premise of the doujin is that Flight 93 did actually crash into the White House on 9/11; thus, America died. The doujin itself is made up of a set of 5 stories revolving around (in the following order) China, England, France, Canada, and Russia with America narrating the prologue and the epilogue.
{0} Prologue - America's Funeral; this is probably the most complicated piece because of the abstract nature of it. It's about 5-10 pages long and includes a "burial in the rain" scene at the end. I have the specific paneling for it worked out and I can scan it if you're interested in doing this part.
This part has been claimed by America.
{1} China - Set right after America's Funeral; the "Allies" plus Canada are having drink together after the funeral in a hotel lounge. China goes through a couple of flashbacks while they sit together mostly in silence. The first flashback causes him to state with extreme callousness that he hates everyone. The second, which is narrated in the style of a fairy tale, causes him to admit that the reason he hates everyone is because they always make him cry.
{2} England - Christmas Eve 2001; England recounts what a "normal" day for him has been like since the funeral; he wakes up at 7 in the morning, finishes his work on his bed in his pajamas on his laptop by 10, and goes back to sleep. Maybe he showers. At 5 or 6 in the evening, France calls and leaves a message on his answering machine that he's coming by. He comes by around 7, brings England food, and attempts to get England to do something. Today, England has forgotten it's Christmas Eve until they eat dinner together; fois gras, which France only eats on this particular day. England finally cries, France holding him.
{3} France - This entire piece takes place sometime near to Valentine's Day, 2002. France climbs the stairs to his apartment in Paris, singing the second verse* of "Jeux Interdits" under his breath. He opens the door and drops his briefcase in the entrance way before going over to his desk, which is covered with occult books. He admits as he goes about making dinner for himself and England (who is asleep on the living room couch) that he was once obsessed with immortality. England wakes up as night falls and they share some intimacy. Francis brings England one of the books from the desk; England is ill and unable to get it himself. France does not say it aloud, but he's afraid that England may be dying. After England falls asleep, France goes out to the balcony, lights a cigarette, and cries.
*Comme un regard
Dans lequel on retrouve
La douceur des siens
Un ami qui vous ouvre son coeur
Pour sourire à la vie
Et jouer à des jeux interdits.
{4} Canada - this is probably the longest piece, taking place sometime in March 2002; now shouldering the burden both of his own country and the United States, Canada is no longer invisible but finds himself wishing that he was. Russia comes to visit him while they are both in their shared territory of Alaska, and they end up sharing a hotel room out of both of their unwillingness to be alone. Canada ends up cracking and complaining to Russia how no one will leave him alone for even a second; he feels like he's in a fishbowl surrounded constantly by millions of eyes. Russia tells him that he's afraid that he might crack under the pressure he's currently receiving from Western Europe to supply more gas and the rioting of Islamic factions within his own borders. They eventually end up in bed together in order to "remain sane". Just before Canada falls asleep Russia reveals that he might have a solution to their problems, but he's not sure yet.
{5} Russia - this section takes place about two weeks after Canada's, in late March or early April. Russia is not a reliable narrator; his narration jumps between the present wherein he recounts a visit to China's house and having tea with him, and the past wherein he recounts a modified version of the firebird legend. After finishing tea and light conversation with China, the two of them go into the bedroom where China begins to disrobe next to an open window. Russia notices a golden feather fall out of China's sleeve, but, when he goes to look for it later in the evening, it's nowhere to be found.
{6} Epilogue - the first anniversary after 9/11; France and England (who is well enough to walk but still very downtrodden) meet up with Russia and China at Canada's house at Niagara Falls. Canada meets them at the door with Kumajiro, looking better than he did in his own story. They start inside the house but England stops, attention caught by something moving behind a tree. He runs after the boy (despite France calling him to stop) and manages to catch it just before the boy falls into the rushing water. The little boy reaches up to England, smiles, and lisps, "Engwand" as everyone else comes into the scene.
The last panel is of England hugging this new America and crying of happiness.[/color]
Anyways, the internal device for this doujin is based upon the following Chinese proverb: 爱屋及乌. This translates idiomatically to "love is impartial". The premise of the doujin is that Flight 93 did actually crash into the White House on 9/11; thus, America died. The doujin itself is made up of a set of 5 stories revolving around (in the following order) China, England, France, Canada, and Russia with America narrating the prologue and the epilogue.
{0} Prologue - America's Funeral; this is probably the most complicated piece because of the abstract nature of it. It's about 5-10 pages long and includes a "burial in the rain" scene at the end. I have the specific paneling for it worked out and I can scan it if you're interested in doing this part.
This part has been claimed by America.
{1} China - Set right after America's Funeral; the "Allies" plus Canada are having drink together after the funeral in a hotel lounge. China goes through a couple of flashbacks while they sit together mostly in silence. The first flashback causes him to state with extreme callousness that he hates everyone. The second, which is narrated in the style of a fairy tale, causes him to admit that the reason he hates everyone is because they always make him cry.
{2} England - Christmas Eve 2001; England recounts what a "normal" day for him has been like since the funeral; he wakes up at 7 in the morning, finishes his work on his bed in his pajamas on his laptop by 10, and goes back to sleep. Maybe he showers. At 5 or 6 in the evening, France calls and leaves a message on his answering machine that he's coming by. He comes by around 7, brings England food, and attempts to get England to do something. Today, England has forgotten it's Christmas Eve until they eat dinner together; fois gras, which France only eats on this particular day. England finally cries, France holding him.
{3} France - This entire piece takes place sometime near to Valentine's Day, 2002. France climbs the stairs to his apartment in Paris, singing the second verse* of "Jeux Interdits" under his breath. He opens the door and drops his briefcase in the entrance way before going over to his desk, which is covered with occult books. He admits as he goes about making dinner for himself and England (who is asleep on the living room couch) that he was once obsessed with immortality. England wakes up as night falls and they share some intimacy. Francis brings England one of the books from the desk; England is ill and unable to get it himself. France does not say it aloud, but he's afraid that England may be dying. After England falls asleep, France goes out to the balcony, lights a cigarette, and cries.
*Comme un regard
Dans lequel on retrouve
La douceur des siens
Un ami qui vous ouvre son coeur
Pour sourire à la vie
Et jouer à des jeux interdits.
{4} Canada - this is probably the longest piece, taking place sometime in March 2002; now shouldering the burden both of his own country and the United States, Canada is no longer invisible but finds himself wishing that he was. Russia comes to visit him while they are both in their shared territory of Alaska, and they end up sharing a hotel room out of both of their unwillingness to be alone. Canada ends up cracking and complaining to Russia how no one will leave him alone for even a second; he feels like he's in a fishbowl surrounded constantly by millions of eyes. Russia tells him that he's afraid that he might crack under the pressure he's currently receiving from Western Europe to supply more gas and the rioting of Islamic factions within his own borders. They eventually end up in bed together in order to "remain sane". Just before Canada falls asleep Russia reveals that he might have a solution to their problems, but he's not sure yet.
{5} Russia - this section takes place about two weeks after Canada's, in late March or early April. Russia is not a reliable narrator; his narration jumps between the present wherein he recounts a visit to China's house and having tea with him, and the past wherein he recounts a modified version of the firebird legend. After finishing tea and light conversation with China, the two of them go into the bedroom where China begins to disrobe next to an open window. Russia notices a golden feather fall out of China's sleeve, but, when he goes to look for it later in the evening, it's nowhere to be found.
{6} Epilogue - the first anniversary after 9/11; France and England (who is well enough to walk but still very downtrodden) meet up with Russia and China at Canada's house at Niagara Falls. Canada meets them at the door with Kumajiro, looking better than he did in his own story. They start inside the house but England stops, attention caught by something moving behind a tree. He runs after the boy (despite France calling him to stop) and manages to catch it just before the boy falls into the rushing water. The little boy reaches up to England, smiles, and lisps, "Engwand" as everyone else comes into the scene.
The last panel is of England hugging this new America and crying of happiness.[/color]
