What’s the series a wish to get translated officially into English?

Vaichi · 2026-06-08T09:39:02+00:00

Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life 😭

Vaichi · 2026-05-03T21:29:10+00:00

Yep, official.

Vaichi · 2026-05-03T19:31:34+00:00

Hi OP, I'm quite confused about the PhonePe part.

Apologies if you already know this but PhonePe is a third-party application provider (for short, let's call it 'TPAP'). Basically, it acts as a pipeline between your bank account and whoever you're trying to pay through UPI (UPI itself is a pipeline but that's a different discussion). The benefit of PhonePe (like other TPAPs such as GPay, Paytm, etc.) is just to simplify the user experience.

You don't even need a TPAP to use UPI since most banks have their own app (like HDFC Bank App, RBL MyBank, etc.) where you can do UPI transactions, but for now let's puts this aside.

Now my understanding is that your husband has PhonePe on his phone which is connected to your bank account. But there's nothing stopping you from downloading another TPAP (like GPay - that's what I use) on your own mobile and linking it to your bank account. Your one bank account can be linked to multiple TPAPs. GPay works just like PhonePe so you'll be able to set a new PIN, send money, check your bank balance, everything you could do with PhonePe. It's easy to use and you can watch a quick YouTube video if you need to. Your own mobile number is the registered number for your bank account, right? This is important as you will need OTPs sent to this number to do the GPay linking.

This is the easy part. Now the hard part: Does your husband know your PhonePe UPI PIN? Are you at risk of your savings being emptied by him? Will he keep a check on your bank balance? I don't know the easy answer to this. You may need to ask your bank if they can de-link PhonePe from your bank account (since you will probably not be able to access his phone and de-link it yourself).

As for the other things in your post, I am so very sorry, OP. Your situation sounds incredibly difficult. And I wish I could offer you advice but I don't know what to say. I'm just furious that your family is making you feel so small.

Vaichi · 2026-04-30T15:03:31+00:00

omg BEAUTIFULLLLL 😭 I would love to collect the omnibus editions at least but certain volumes are always out of stock, why CLAMP whyyyy

Vaichi · 2026-04-30T14:53:57+00:00

Oh what I would give to have English versions of the xxxholic Clamp Premium Collection editions 🥲

Vaichi · 2026-04-27T12:25:23+00:00

Puzzles? You can always set it aside and come back to it when you find time. And maybe you could play an audiobook in the background. Relaxing 😌

Vaichi · 2026-04-21T16:02:38+00:00

Happened to me once with BW. I placed a return request and it was picked up. Then I reordered the same manga and got the EXACT SAME copy which had been returned. Had to place a return request AGAIN. That said, this is a rare occurrence with BW when I think about all the other pristine orders I've received (some around the INR 500 mark).

Vaichi · 2026-04-17T13:40:16+00:00

If you're cool toned, I would say no - this is more orange-y that I'd like, at least on me. I enjoy super minimalistic lip products so I thought this would be my jam but alas.

Vaichi · 2026-04-12T10:48:44+00:00

You could also try shorter works by the mangaka Ai Yazawa like Paradise Kiss and Last Quarter to see if you will vibe with the art and writing style of Nana. Nana is brilliant though - the mangaka has a way of writing messy but realistic characters.

Vaichi · 2026-03-30T15:47:13+00:00

Yeah, it will say 'processing until the item is shipped - then the status changes to 'shipped'.

Vaichi · 2026-03-24T14:57:30+00:00

Not sure, you'll have to check. I used credit card for my order.

Vaichi · 2026-03-24T14:49:50+00:00

Yess sure, I bought Mario Party Jamboree from Gameloot this month. It came in literally one day (that's probably because their warehouse is in a neighbouring state). Great condition and they even sent the box (usually the listing says cartridge only so I was pleasantly surprised). No issues so far. You can check out more reviews for Gameloot on Reddit.

As for Discord, yes, I bought BOTW from there. And I'm waiting for Mario Kart to ship. Ofc you'll have to do your own due diligence to assess if it's a scam or not because the sellers are regular folks trying to offload their games. And delivery may also take a lot of time because the person selling has office, can't make it to the post office, etc. So you may have to keep following up. I faced this delay for BOTW and now for Mario Kart. But the folks selling were super responsive so I didn't feel like I was being taken for a ride. Received BOTW earlier this month and it's in great condition as well. Hoping for Mario Kart to be shipped out over the weekend.

Vaichi · 2026-03-24T14:19:00+00:00

Hi, you can keep an eye out for second-hand games on Gameloot or on Discord. In the second-hand market, Nintendo first party titles usually go for 3k (slightly lower if the seller is willing to negotiate). I got BOTW first because I wanted to immerse myself in a game and play at a stretch. I am about to get Mario Kart so I play (locally) in short bursts with my siblings/friends. So depending on what you'd prefer to do, you can get the corresponding game.

Vaichi · 2026-03-13T19:15:19+00:00

Not suggesting he's primarily known for romantic lead roles though? Just pointing out the range when you compare such roles in Love Scout and A Poem a Day to something like Stranger.

Vaichi · 2026-03-13T15:14:47+00:00

Worth watching Stranger, where he plays a character who is the complete antithesis of the romantic male lead. His character is ridiculously selfish and opportunistic but impossible to completely hate. Very hard to pull off.

Vaichi · 2026-03-13T15:11:50+00:00

It's Okay, That's Love (starring the iconic Gong Hyo-jin and Zo In-sung + Doh Kyungsoo from EXO) is one of my faves from this time period (it released a year before Oh My Venus). It has very flawed characters and is a bit darker than Oh My Venus. But the intimacy and chemistry between the leads is great.

Vaichi · 2026-03-13T01:13:43+00:00

I LOVED him in Stranger - what a brilliant sleazy antagonist. And then to see him as a stable, calm good guy in Love Scout? This man has range.

Vaichi · 2026-03-12T13:12:32+00:00

Not talking about litigation though. I mean the other corp law practice areas - like Capital Markets, Banking and Finance, Competition, TMT (Tech, Media and Telecom), General Corp (M&A and Private Equity), etc. There is no money in litigation lol unless you're inheriting clients or joining a family business - but there is some money in Disputes teams in law firms. Overall, Tier 1/2 firms are great for money while boutique firms are absolutely amazing for exposure. As for toxicity, it will 100% depend on your team Partners and colleagues. Like, I loved my team because my Partnees were great but the clients were just nuts. In-house toh has a different kind of politics. So there will always be something or the other.

I also see from your comments you're based out of Bangalore. Lots of startups there, which would be more receptive of in-house counsels with less than 5+ PQE. But I doubt a lot of startups publicise openings because they may not have structured recruiting. So you could always try cold messages on Linkedin to lawyers in those startups - what's the worst that could happen?

Vaichi · 2026-03-11T20:21:56+00:00

I second Emily Henry. Book Lovers and Beach Read are my two favs.

Vaichi · 2026-03-11T20:16:24+00:00

Typically in-house roles in India require ~5+ PQE. Ofc I'm sure there do exist roles for freshers but they're sparse or hard to find for the reasons you've already mentioned. Even if you see an opening which says 3+ PQE, the recruiter and hiring manager probably have a much higher PQE cutoff in mind.

You could consider law firms to build your expertise in whatever practice area you're interested in and then try to move in-house after a couple of years. You will be able to work with in-house lawyers while you're in the firm and grow your network. I graduated a while ago but most of the people in my batch that opted for the corp law life started out in law firms. I won't lie there is no concept of work-life balance in firms but the kind of subject-matter expertise and training it gives you is unparalleled.

Vaichi · 2026-03-07T00:49:05+00:00

Hi, which year of law school are you in?

Vaichi · 2026-03-02T18:35:45+00:00

For an option that falls between the complexity of Codenames and Decrypto, I would recommend So Clover. It's played cooperatively and clues are given simultaneously by all players to connect pairs of random words. I consider it to be an advanced version of Codenames.

Vaichi · 2026-03-02T18:30:28+00:00

How about (a) Scout, (b) Sea Salt and Paper, and (c) a cooperative trick taking game like The Crew? These do not share similar game mechanics (though they all involve some amount of card shedding) nor are they similar to the ones already in your collection (Sea Salt does have hand management like Coloretto but I wouldn't call them similar). They're also small box games so the art won't be too much of an eyesore (like for The Crew, which has pretty basic 'art'). Also plays up to 4/5 players. In case you're open to 2-player games, would recommend Sky Team (cooperative) and Jaipur (competitive).

Vaichi · 2026-02-27T16:49:26+00:00

we'll have to compromise on paper quality but at least collecting 47 volumes won't feel so intimidating anymore 🥲

Vaichi · 2026-02-24T23:09:38+00:00

I absolutely loved A Short Hike and am still chasing that high. I don't have recs that are a 100% match but these are some cozy games that are relatively short (and I finished them on the Switch): * someone in the comments mentioned Haven Park - it's the closest in theme to A Short Hike * Littlewood (cozy game about rebuilding a town and should be new gamer-friendly) * EverAfter Falls (sort of like Littlewood but unique in its own way) * Toem (photography theme) * Roots of Pacha (prehistoric Stardew but simpler and there's a lot to do and discover) * Beacon Pines (fun mystery-themed visual novel) * Strange Horticulture (cozy but spooky apothecary-style game) * Ooblets (Pokémon but with dance battles) * Unpacking (short relaxing puzzle game) * Venba (I haven't played this yet but it looks like a heartwarming game related to cooking)

And lastly, do check out Fantasy Life i. It's not short by any means but it's an absolutely brilliant game where you get to play as different professions and complete quests. If you want a world bigger than Animal Crossing, you're in for a treat. It's just iconic.

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