Have you heard the news? Someone just sold his rare Yu-Gi-Oh! cards to save for his daughter’s future! Read the full story here.

The story is the inspiration for this blog post. That story proves that, when push comes to shove, hobbies can provide. Imagine, having collected a few Jump Festa-print Blue Eyes White Dragon cards over the years, then realizing its current value, you sell them to save up for your child’s future. No matter how otaku you are, priorities will always kick in, especially those that concern your personal life. It’s human nature.

I admire people who know their priorities in life, especially those who are certified otakus. There will be times that, if you want to save up for something big in life (e.g. college, a new baby, starting a business), you will need to get rid of stuff you don’t actually want to hold on to anymore, especially those of currently high value. Your otakuism will always be there; it’s the game of life that really matters.

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Sooner or later, I’ll start posting reviews of various animé events happening in & around Metro Manila. It’s about time I get into such a game. 😉