Quite some of the finest version of these two arts! Loved the way you've textured the Shiho clothing (that grain look texture!) the shadings are just perfect and the "old crappy" look that you've gave to the books on the BG is just amazing!
Just what've expected from you JMC-kun.... Just to add try to be careful with the blurring effect! try to use it equally around the picture because I think it's kinda concentrated around the waist of Shiho! But never mind that... I'll always put FIVE STARZ on your work!