Oh my, I'm nervous. *takes a deep breath* Hello, i'm Takara. I'm 17 and currently resideing in the U.S., California to be exact. I was exposed to Japanese anime when I was 8, but at that time, I didn't know it was Japanese anime. Ever since I was 11, I've been full on into the Japanese culture (that isn't animation). For the past few years, I've been wanting to study abroad there, but I can't go until my Sophmore or Junior year of college, but I think, it's okay. I'm african-american (don't ask my blood type as i don't know what it is). I like read, make new friends, draw, play those games in which you are stuck in a room and have to find your way out, go on the internet, observe the world around me and just have fun with my life. Well, I think that's all. It's nice to meet everyone and sorry for such a bad intro.!