Travel Log Sketchbook 2
Travel Log Sketchbook 2 (Japanese: 紀行通信 スケッチブック 2) is a fan-made doujinshi written and illustrated by Yaesu (Japanese: 入重洲) with photography by Juushimatsu (Japanese: じゆうしまっ) based on the Japanese science fiction manga series Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou written and illustrated by Hitoshi Ashinano. It was published by Shimaya Publishing (Japanese: し) on December 29, 2000 in a 12 page saddle stitch bound paperback book.
The book includes a short illustrated story featuring Alpha Hatsuseno and the Misago. It also includes a 4-koma with Kokone Takatsu and Maruko Maruko titled Maru Here (Japanese: まるここね). After that, it includes two photographs, the first titled Calm (Japanese: 凪) and the second titled Sea of Clouds and Birds (Japanese: 雲海と鳥). Both photographs are reminiscent of environments in the original manga.
Plot
The story takes place in the post-apocalyptic world of Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou, at the mailbox outside of Café Alpha. While Alpha is away from the café, the Misago pops out from behind some bushes and notices that Alpha has some mail. After that, standard Misago shenanigans ensue.
The second story titled Maru Here is a 4-koma featuring Kokone and Maruko. In this 4-koma, Kokone and Maruko lean in to kiss one another. After the kiss, Kokone asks Maruko if she had eaten dumplings.
Reception
It is unknown how much attention Rhapsody in Blue garnered in Japan. Outside of Japan, it failed to receive widespread attention until it was scanned by Roselia Scans and uploaded to MangaDex on February 25, 2023. After this, the English speaking community received the doujinshi warmly.
As of April 12, 2023 the doujinshi's MangaDex page has received XX views and XX comments,[1] all of which have been positive.
References
- ↑ MangaDex. "Travel Log Sketchbook 2 - MangaDex". Retrieved March 1, 2023.
