ooh, good to know that it gets less creepy! i will attempt to persevere, as i really do like what i've seen so far. (but god the empty eyes creeped me out so bad.)

as for the soundtrack, i think i associate it with summer here because of the endless stream of light, and the abundance of nature/forests/green -- both of which feel very surreal and atmospheric (and yes, otherworldly) to me, just like the soundtrack itself. and summer here is quiet and cold :D

i am usually beaten (not physically!) into speaking to strangers by my mum and aunt, who cannot understand my reticence and have no qualms approaching others for assistance despite their inferior language skills. >.<