Dear Ivan, you're a very nice guy. Not
just because you have rekindled the Voltes spirit on every Filipino children's
heart, but because you're aware of the true intentions of the past dictatorship
that have made this country gloomy for 20 years.
I am one of those unfortunate
kids who were left hanging, asking questions to my mom why Voltes 5 ended
without any real ending. I never knew it was Marcos' iron hand that ended
it all, I never knew what happened to Mark (my favorite among the 5), never
have the chance to see my crush again (Jaime), not until my brother recommended
your homepage.
To tell you frankly, I have
no time to surf on Internet for more than 10 minutes because of my work.
I only became sick on this faithful day, August 24,1998. That is why I
have all the time in the world to surf your site, from top to bottom. And
what a coincidence!
When I was a kid, about
15 years ago, I always wanted to have a Voltes robot. My parents couldn't
afford it then so I made a firm decision to save money for my own. I cut
off my meriendas so that I can save for the toy. I even walk a certain
distance from our home so that I can also save more money. The more I watch
the Voltes series, the more I said to myself that I could get my toy. The
burning desire keeps on going until the day I got the money to buy.
For the last time I walked
to the toy store and with my stomach empty, I got my priced goal. I feel
so tired and hungry but I never minded it. I asked the lady to wrap the
toy like a gift, and never looked at it until I got home.
That night I got sick, I
got a cold and have an acute symptom of asthma. My mother was so worried
and also surprised when she saw the toy on my hands, while lying on bed.
She never had an idea what I was doing for the past months, all she knew
was that I am fine and thought that I wasn't skipping meals (I was so chubby
then, and nobody could tell if I have eaten or not, my dad used to think
I am always full).
Although I am not geared
up to play that night, I ripped the "gift" and started to play with tears
in my eyes. I held in my hands the price I am always dreaming of; it's
not too pretty and not expensive at all. I somewhat blamed myself, not
my parents, for being sick. But in my young mind I told myself, it's not
just the toy that I have gained, but it's the discipline to achieve whatever
I wanted.
The following morning, I
was taken to a clinic, the doctor couldn't believe that I had asthma the
night before because all he can trace was the cold. Until now, I also couldn't
explain what happened. All I knew was that when I had my hands on Voltes
V, everything went well and I slept peacefully.
Now I'm sick again,
I don't have the toy anymore but what I have is the same spirit everybody
is sharing all over the world. I still have that same feeling 15 years
ago, not the sickness, but the accomplishment of seeing Voltes V. I now
know the entire story, I have seen my idol after a long time, and have
a glimpse of my crush again. I always had that funny feeling that I am
Mark Gordon and Jaime is in love with me. I never knew that, but deep inside
me it lives. And just when Voltes V made me well 15 years ago, I think
it's making me feel well again while I'm typing this message. I don't know
if you have messages as long as this, but please bear with me, I was greatly
moved by your home page. I wanted to share this little story of mine. In
my dreams, I'm still longing for my Jaime Robinson, how I wish I can see
her on TV again. I wouldn't mind if I will line up with the rest of the
kids just to see it on TV. I think Voltes V is not just an Animation Series
for me, it's one hell of a cure Medicine could not offer!
Voltes V forever,
Nonad
I. Coralde
Monday, August 24, 1998
19:54
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