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Luminous does not really take a pose (she only open arms and stand there), but her pose is steady … (it is so-called Kiai in Japanese) but look at these girls 'pose … is the same level as Mermaid Melody … Hopefully the drawing will be corrected when actually on air, otherwise it will be disappointed …
Anime Nano! 2009
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We decided it would be cool to test a sword I had (a falchion, actually), so we heaved the fish onto the front yard and with a ear piercing Kiai I bisected the fish with the sword.
Fried Carp, Anyone? 2009
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We decided it would be cool to test a sword I had (a falchion, actually), so we heaved the fish onto the front yard and with a ear piercing Kiai I bisected the fish with the sword.
Fried Carp, Anyone? 2009
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"Reports from the Rift Valley indicate that killing was carried out by organised militia," Kiai told AFP.
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Kiai urged both sides to adopt a moderate stance in a bid to diffuse the crisis.
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He accused Kiai of being partisan and said he should produce evidence or stay silent.
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Kalenjin group to intimidate opponents, Kiai said.
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"Our monitors on the ground say that Mungiki members have told them that they have been activated to offer protection to the government supporters," Kiai said.
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Kiai said the government has promised Mungiki future immunity in return for protection for the Kikuyu people.
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Kiai, argued that a solution should come through power-sharing.
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