Talk:Suzumiya Haruhi:Volume5 Endless Eight

References & Translator's Notes

Eight vs. August

This is a variation from the Chinese translation versus the original source. Both have merits, but it was decided that in the spirit of the original text that 'Eight' be used in lieu.

Honoré de Balzac

(May 20, 1799 – August 18, 1850), French author, well known as the founding father of modern realism in literature. His greatest work is collected in La Comédie humaine where social classes are lampooned in this collection of 95 finished works throughout his career.

Kimodameshi

肝試し, Test of Courage, is a typical summer game where the participents walk in the night according to a planned path as people planted at selected location try to scare the participents. Partipants can solo or be in a group depending on the rules.

Tanabata Festival

Tanabata Festival took place during Bamboo Leap Rhapsody (volume 3).