The Working Apparitions

Now why must Lugosi have a private secretary and a roadie at his beck and call when it’s so obvious I’m the one doing most of the work?
Wait, are Apparitions even supposed to work?


Sigh. It was no use complaining to Joey, because like everybody in the Manikako booth at the ToyCon, she was too busy working.

Lugosi was busy bossing everyone around him.

The only charity booth at the 6th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention did draw a lot of attention.

The Mistula Apparitions came to distribute the Manikako flyers.

And entertain the camera-happy, who were drawn to people wearing shiny outfits.

They were also quite drawn to Magpie.


I was quite happy to have Tin as my roadie (pretty girl on my left), but after a while, Joey reassigned her to assist Lugosi because he needed more help. WHAT THE –

How hard was it to distribute flyers? Besides, wasn’t Magpie already doing the job for him?

Fine, he did sign a photo for Kishi.

There. Happy, Kishi? And that’s all he did for the day.

Krishna (on my right) said most of her time with Lugosi was spent tumbling on his train. (Lugosi wore the Parting of the Red Sea, designed by Mae and Djinn of Tangled Web. As to why he chose to wear it to work, nobody knows.) Still, she was happy being a Mistula roadie.

Magpie seemed happy, too.

Then again, the whole Manikako crew was happy.
Great work, people! Next time, can we leave the slackers behind?
The next Manikako booth will be held at the library of The Daily Manila Shimbun, 2nd Floor, Montivar Building, 34 Jupiter corner Planet Street, Bel-Air Village, Makati City on July 11. The bazaar is open from 11AM to 3PM. See you there!
July 9th, 2007 - 02:36
I want to see real Manx!
July 11th, 2007 - 15:10
This girl speaks the truth.
July 13th, 2007 - 21:26
We always save the best for last.
July 9th, 2007 - 03:49
I think real Manx might cause too much … erm, commotion XD;
Looks like everyone had fun while working (for once, lol). I’ll come help if I can next time, Uno. And I promise I won’t spend all my time doting on Lugosi
too much~July 13th, 2007 - 21:29
Very true. While there were some Mai Shiranui cosplayers in the vicinity, Manx Minuet is something else.
Oh, we’d love to have you around, Nadia! Please drop by soon!
July 9th, 2007 - 07:10
where’s Veritas? waiting to see her, she’s the one that counts
July 13th, 2007 - 21:37
HEAR YE HEAR YE, JULIE SPEAKS THE TRUTH!
Unlike these lame-o Mistula Apparitions, I will not allow mine to do manual labor! The Veritas Apparition will walk on water and make the sun dance!
July 9th, 2007 - 07:26
Lugosi makes me laugh X3 Signing photos must be tiresome work~
July 13th, 2007 - 21:39
We even had to find the damn pen for him!
July 9th, 2007 - 08:41
Wow! it’s like having a photobook of Mistula’s behind the scenes tour and we have some Magpie shots (and a rare smiling photo?) . Weeeee!!! ^^v
The last picture looks great for me. A smiling Manikako crew, a somehow amused/tired Apparitions (maybe due to the numerous “May I take a photo?” requests from unknown persons… errr like me ^^). Proof that the event was successful due to the dedication of each member involved.
July 13th, 2007 - 21:41
And your kind support, JayJay! Thank you very much for helping us make it happen!
July 9th, 2007 - 10:59
But I was all yours during the second day, Uno. That was fun.
Nobody was laughing at me for being dragged by Lugosi’s train.
July 13th, 2007 - 22:01
You want me to hurt him a little for you? I can try to trip him the next time he passes by.
Anyways, thank you, Tin. You were such a darling. I hope to see you again soon!
July 9th, 2007 - 18:15
*shakes fist at Lugosi* YOU AND YOUR CRAZY TRAIN!! But I was uber-happy enough to work with Lady Magpie @o@ It makes up for carrying that dratted train.
July 13th, 2007 - 22:06
Many thanks, dear Krishna. And apologies for Sir Lugosi’s train. I guess while it made him look good, it made the rest of us look stupid.
July 9th, 2007 - 20:01
I want to see the real Manx. X3′
Now, Uno, you will be remembered for working your ass off!
(I remember, anyway)
July 13th, 2007 - 22:10
Sigh. Everybody wants to see Manx. We get the point. And you will see her in a big way, don’t you worry.
July 9th, 2007 - 21:22
poOR Uno…yah,you did most of the work!!
(the band looks cooler in their true form ..now i know why i always shhhhaking ..heh =3)
July 9th, 2007 - 21:52
awww~ poor Uno!
There is the needing for Manx and Veritas! *A*
July 13th, 2007 - 22:19
My apparition has a greater purpose than just doing manual labor! Besides, I already did my share of the work! Uno can take care of the rest!
July 10th, 2007 - 00:49
Nice work Uno, lol. Next time you visit Bali (if there is a next time) let’s get you a masseuse as a reward lol. Though would that be for you or your apparition, since you as a doll don’t quite have um… muscles?
The event looks like it was awesome, wish I’d been there lol.
Again, good work!
July 13th, 2007 - 22:26
There will definitely be a next time, Hyaena. You can’t get rid of us that easily!
Besides, Manx wants her own komodo dragon!(ã€Â°ãƒÂ°ï¼‰ã€
You can always drop by anytime, you know. We also have weird customs here to keep you entertained!
July 10th, 2007 - 12:35
Magpie is very pretty for the job of distributing flyers!
July 10th, 2007 - 22:10
magpie is so cute… =3 (lugosi is so lucky to have her around )
and yah maNx and veritas delivery for Uno…..
hey where is Lobo???
July 11th, 2007 - 16:41
Pictures of Magpie make me go like this: X3
July 12th, 2007 - 19:50
that is uno?! as in uno?! OMG!!!!!!!!! He’s dead hot!!!!!!!!!!!
July 12th, 2007 - 22:07
yah as in HOTTTTTT!!!
hmmm ..don’t you think he might get cold because he exposed too much skin??
anywaysss Uno got a sexy back!!aw X3
July 13th, 2007 - 19:19
Oh,,, Uno… You should’ve brought a jacket with you…
You might catch a cold…
July 13th, 2007 - 21:56
so much for that if ManX is there…
i wonder ..what kind of clothes she wears??
hmmm…. (seXy of course!! X3)
July 13th, 2007 - 03:38
Thank you Lord Lugosi!
Of course thank you Uno!
Love Joey’s expression in the last pic
July 16th, 2007 - 21:18
You’re welcome, Kish. Next time, get him the pen yourself, okay?
July 16th, 2007 - 12:58
aiiieee ang gwapo mo Uno at Lugosi!!! ang ganda mo Magpie!!! hindi na ako makapag-ingles~ XDDD;;;
July 23rd, 2007 - 08:41
Hmm… I was surprised and happy seeing Uno, my idol in bass guitar, in flesh in pictures. One thing I really wanted in Mistula is to see them in flesh and japanese outfit and in ACTION and I will wait for any occasion wherever they will be, but here in Metro Manila. (can’t travel farther than the region)
And for all of us guys who was excited seeing Manx, I guess she didn’t came with them because she… hmm… (suddenly remembered one of their interview) …forgot her underwear again??? *Just joking, just joking*
Para sa mga pinoy fans, suportahan ang Mistula!!!