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[callester]

Pinpointing Nightfall's thought process and consideration.

An insight on Nightfall's completed thought process was shown in Mission 67 (Part I) in an emphasis of her natural reflex of halting her own thoughts from straying too far off, making the probability of the exagerrated actions to only exist in her mind and nowhere near its implementation in the real world.

Note: Where details serve as a dependable series of hints that follow the characters' respective thought process amidst an ongoing narration, the introduction of change in the guise of development had overwritten the remnants of understanding that became the base of a logical connection.

Despite bearing a distinguishable definition in each word, the misconception of wanting one to "develop" while in full expectation for them to undergo "change" instead persisted in most and accepted by the majority; The former had maintained one's core amidst an expanded perspective, while the latter had extinguished the traces of the said core into one of a different nature, deeming it to be an unreachable shadow completely covered by the "newfound" side.

Analyses could only exist in the presence of a steady progression, for it could never be used to reason out any point of occurrences that involve abrupt changes. And thus, from the evident decision granted on the path preferred by most alone had all attempts done for its sake fall out of range and of further use.

END OF FILE.

[callester]

A look into Twilight and Nightfall's name aliases in Mission 31's Campbelldon Tournament.

Japanese Manga

The respective registered aliases were Garesso Foney and Tobari Foney, contributing to the "G. Foney" and "T. Foney" initials on the scoreboard.

• Twilight - Garesso Foney (ガレツソ • フォ二ー, Garesso Foni)

• Nightfall - Tobari Foney (トバリ • フォ二ー, Tobari Foni)

While Nightfall's name sounded similar, the difference between her current alias and her full codename were distinguished through the usage of Katakana and Kanji. Her alias, トバリ (Tobari), was a translated name written in Katakana syllables, while her codename, 夜帷 (Tobari, shortened from literal Yoru Tobari) was in Kanji characters that bear the literal meaning of "Night Veil".

Thus, the mispoken confusion between Nightfall's alias and codename here was unobvious, only portrayed through the incomplete utterance of "Toba" as shown through the incomplete Kanji (夜) and it's Furigana subtitle (とば, toba), before correcting it into the actual alias Tobari (トバリ).

English Translated Manga

Opting for a change in the translation, the aliases in this version were altered, leading to the changed initials on the scoreboard display into "T. Foney" and "N. Foney".

• Twilight - Twain Foney

• Nightfall - Nafalia Foney

Due to the said alteration being made to stick closer to english translated codenames, Nightfall's alias and codename had not intercepted one another at all.

Hence, the confusion portrayed by Twilight in this version had been more obvious due to the completely different nature of the alias and the codename.

Animated Portrayal and English Subtitle

The scoreboard display and spoken names in this context had stuck close to the Japanese Manga's version while the English subtitle had adapted based on the English Translated Manga version. Thus, a slight mismatch between the display and the english subtitle itself.

• Anime's original context (display & voice): Garesso Foney & Tobari Foney

• English subtitle context: Twain Foney & Nafalia Foney

The same mismatch was portrayed in this scene where the spoken context was based off the Japanese Manga's version while the English subtitle remained the same as the English Translated Manga's version.

Note: Another bout of noting the differences across translations that may provide a new perspective of interpretations in the extended context.

[callester]

Into the Dreamworld (V)

Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) • JUSTICE MV Stills

Wishing all members the best in their respective dream-pursuing journey and a blessed endeavour in all that they pour their determination into! To hearing more from each chosen path while anticipating future group gatherings. ❤

[callester]

The symbolism of the Forgers' Residence (128 Park Avenue) as the interception point between the East and the West.

Portrayal of the East, Yuri Briar

Bearing the sole purpose of meeting Yor upon hearing the news of her marriage, Yuri had only brought along a bouquet of flowers as a gift specifically for her despite being his first visit to the family residence.

Portrayal of the West, Fiona Frost (Nightfall)

Reasoning her visit with the need to access Operation Strix's progress, Nightfall made the move of visiting the residence as Fiona Frost to return Anya's magnifying glass. Similar to the representation of admiration through Yuri's flower bouquet gift, the magnifying glass may hint on Nightfall's scrutinising intent on the Forgers.

The point of intercept

Taking a more detailed look into the almost mirroring scenes featuring Yuri and Nightfall from the residental building's perspective, their taken paths were directly opposite to one another. In Yuri's scene, the residental building was located on his left side when he arrived, where as in Nightfall's scene, the residental building was located on her left when she departed.

From the perspective of the Forgers' residence, Yuri's path was on the right side of the building while Nightfall's path was on its opposing left side. Viewing these points as the cardinal directions of the compass, Yuri's path involved the Eastern direction while Nightfall's path was mainly on the Western direction, making them the respective symbolism of Ostania and Westalis.

With the absence of interactions between Yuri and Nightfall (up to the current timeline of Mission 113), their common point of intercept had been the Forgers' residence, making the said location akin to the front line of the cold war, replicating the underlying tense nature of Berlint.

Note: While interactions are anticipated, the eventual intercept between Yuri and Nightfall will only be brought to the surface by the author to relay a new depth into the storyline.

In conjunction to Spy×Family's 6th anniversary, into achieving more and greater milestones in the future!

[callester]

Damian and Anya's aligned imaginary creativity in Mission 113.

The first joint project came from the random assignment in the arts and crafts class that grouped Damian and Anya together. While Anya's intention to help Damian with his model Griffin went astray, her contributed piece had led to a moving interpretation that earned the project the first prize.

Damian's cardboard manifestation of the Paradise Fist seemed to serve as a reminder to the 3D model project that involved similar arts and crafts materials. And while those who caught sight of it had criticised and scrutinised upon the crafted fist, Anya had been the only one who shared the same epic sentiment behind it through plain excitement.

Note: Where most would view Anya's excitement on Damian's manifested Paradise Fist as purely out of its "strangeness", this alone served as another connection to their similar line of imaginations. But alas, most had failed to catch on to such depth of their dynamic despite being hinted on.

Quoting Sherlock Holmes; You see, but you do not observe.

[callester]

Mirrored parallels between Mission 112 and the series of events that took place in Wheeler arc.

Taking the resemblance of Anya's two new classmates and where she's siding with, the respective parallel portrayal of Anya, Freddy, Tertius, and the fake mole would be Nightfall, Twilight, Wheeler, and WISE's compromised document.

Posed intimidation

Defensive stance

All-out attack

Attempted dodge

Maximum reach

Painful aftermath

Retrieved secret

Bonus: Damian portraying Yuri's parallel

The excluded participant

Note: While some may struck with the thought where the issue that took centre in both parts of Mission 112 had lacked of intensity or seriousness, rereading the said chapter in close reference to Mission 84 and Mission 85 may offer a refreshing perspective in the context of the featured clashes in Wheeler arc.

And judging by the rather numerous similarities from the said arc in comparison to the current one, it was unlikely for the author to portray it all as a mere coincidence of repetitions.

[callester]

A scrutiny on Yuri's thought process in Mission 41.

Franklin Perkin's case was first introduced in a rather straightforward manner, where Yuri and his team was tasked to pinpoint the proofs for the target's suspected misdeed.

While the target's intention had been clearly portrayed (making up a fake scenario for an unrelated photo) under the SSS' observation, digging more into Perkin's routine had led into his home setting featuring his father.

The glimpse of familial bond in the conversation between the father and son had stirred something personal in Yuri, into which caused him to slightly ponder on the reason behind Perkin's deed, only to quickly dismiss the said thought in favour of standing firm to a more rational view of the current situation instead of allowing the slight ponder to be a distraction.

As an afterthought of his prior ponder, he had taken the initiative of offering an aid to Perkin's father upon his arrest.

Concluding the day with a mission that came close to triggering his personal value, Yuri had unconsciously found the need to meet Yor without much of an elaboration on his sudden visit (safe for Anya who had read his thoughts and patted him). Though possessing a strong sibling intuition had Yor spontaneously patted Yuri's head and offered him words of affirmation for his hardwork, leading to Yuri being extremely grateful of her comfort.

A similar instance of an intuition-based comfort had been portrayed by Handler in Mission 87 when she patted Nightfall's head in a show of a sisterly appreciation and concern on Nightfall's wellbeing after successfully capturing Wheeler.

Note: To hope for someone to change or grow out of their innate unconventional nature of expressing emotions or feelings (through the lack of "warm" words or actions) is the same as demanding one to transform into a completely different individual born purely out of their imagination. In which, in my opinion, seemed to disregard the said character's underlying true self.

[callester]

A take on the meaning behind the Orchid bouquet featured in Yuri's debut and volume cover.

The Kanji for the name Orchid, 蘭 (らん, ran) was composed of individual characters for "door", 門 (もん, mon) and "East", 東 (ひがし, higashi).

In the language of flowers, Orchids generally symbolise "refined beauty" regardless of its colour. Conveying the said meaning alongside the white symbolism of "innocence", Yuri had presented the bouquet to Yor on his first visit to the Forgers' residence.

The emphasis on the term "pretty", or きれい (kirei) in Japanese manga translation, was brought up by Yor upon Nightfall's visit. Through the perspective of the chapter being a part of Volume 5, the Orchid bouquet featured in the cover may also indicate Nightfall all due to Yor's first impression on her and having the flower colour close to her hair shade.

Note: An extended analysis to Volume 5 and 6's covers. The composition of Kanji characters in Orchid (蘭) may indicate the author's intent of relating the name to the context of this series, especially in the perspective that involved Yuri and Nightfall as the representation of the opposing sides.

[callester]

A comparison of Twilight's remark in Mission 23 across different translations.

Japanese Manga

• "オレ <黄昏> が言えたセリフではない..." (Ore <tasogare> ga ieta serifu dewanai...)

"It is not a remark that I <Twilight> could say. "

セリフ (serifu, 台詞) - remark

There's an additional context to Twilight's monologue when addressing himself where the words "オレ" (ore, I) function as the Furigana (reading aid) subtitle for the Kanji characters of "黄昏" (tasogare, twilight), his own codename. Thus, this indicates that the context of "I" in Twilight's remark here had been spoken from the perspective of "Twilight".

English Translated Manga

• "Who am I to talk?"

Opting for an alternative portrayal of the same sentence, the English translated version failed to convey the supposed directness that was expressed in the Japanese version, losing the neutrality of the remark itself in what may be seen as a self-directed criticism upon himself in this translation.

Anime's English Subtitle

• "That's not something I could say to myself."

Having a closer literal translation as the japanese manga, Twilight's remark had maintained its sense of directness in the subtitle. The emphasis on "to myself" may act as an additional context that is equivalent to "<黄昏>" (tasogare, twilight) in the manga, where he addressed the subject of his monologue from his profession's perspective.

Note: While neither English or Japanese had been my first language, learning both languages had enabled me to note the differences of the supposed depth and literal meaning that are typically portrayed in respective languages. Through such way too had I found the importance of understanding the intended meaning behind the words expressed in its first language.

To misunderstand an intended context would be the same as to not understanding anything at all. And from the continuous observation between the differences of the Japanese and English translated versions of this series had I hoped to be able to grasp the message conveyed by the author in his work.

Twilight's Lost Translations: Mission 107

[callester]

Obtained the crossover

Game: Which Nightfall Are You?

It seems like a fast-paced video of "Which (insert character name) are you" is a thing in social media. And I come to notice that this concept can be applied on Nightfall's disguises throughout the series. Thus, I knew I had to do one for Nightfall!

The range of disguises include the manga and also extra outfits in the anime, so there will be considerable variety.

It's a screenshot-ing game so I hope that the video came out as intended. Now, let's give it a try! Which Nightfall disguise did you get?

I hope you had some fun 🧤🧥👢...

[callester]

A take on the details and connections between Spy×Family volume 5 and volume 6 manga.

Outer Cover

Arranging both covers in the traditional Japanese tategaki (縦書き) format (from right to left), the clear-cut white space that existed between the two subsequently released volumes could be joined and viewed as a completed piece. A shared portrayal showcased by Yuri and Nightfall would be the single-lifted right leg sitting posture. While that, the title design used across both covers had the exact same alignment.

Starting Illustration

Both illustrations had emphasised Yuri and Nightfall's motivations, with the respective image of Yuri spending time with Yor as well as a focus on Twilight from Nightfall's side.

Inside Cover

Replicating the outer cover into the context of their internal goals, both inside covers could be similarly viewed as a joint piece due to the maintained positions of the characters involved, with an additional detail on the inclusion of a divorce certificate from Yuri's side and a marriage certificate from Nightfall's side. Out of the other volumes' inside covers, only volume 5 and 6 had their versions styled in the form of a thought bubble.

Ending Cover

As part of the remarkable sides of both Yuri and Nightfall, the extra ending cover for their volumes had highlighted their main thought process and referring back to the starting illustration, the intent had been directed towards Yor and Twilight respectively.

Note: Having Nightfall's debut (Mission 29) and introduction (Mission 30) featured in Yuri's volume instead of her own had offered a perspective of seeing the connection of similarities included in both volumes' content.

The assumptions taken in the volume order direction (tategaki) and volume covers combination had been based on the author's release updates for volume 9, volume 11, and volume 15.

Volume Cover Analysis: Part I

[callester]

The varied degree of seriousness portrayed by the author through Nightfall's demeanour.

Setting: Berlint General Hospital

Mission 67 (Part I): Gerald Gorey

Since the crisis centring around the hospital director had mainly been a minor internal conflict, Nightfall was more relaxed with her thoughts while still debunking Gorey's ill intent.

Mission 77: Thomas Austin

The involvement of an Eden Academy teacher as a patient had led to Nightfall's reduced internal monologue as she observed the teacher's words and actions closely throughout the said session.

Mission 110: Melinda Desmond

Unlike the former two, Melinda's visit had been crucial to WISE's mission; Operation Strix. Due to the increased stake had Nightfall aimed to maximise all efforts of gaining information from the visit, where she seized the chance of interacting with Melinda's chaperone and eventually gained an insight on the situation. From her full-fledged focus had all of her lingering thoughts been completely abandoned, resulting in the absence of her usual internal monologue.

Note: Only those of pure ignorance would take pride in claiming denied truths as part of their discoveries, with most continuously opt to protect their respective fallacies.

[callester]

An additional thematic context on a panel from Mission 28 that is lost amidst translation.

Japanese Manga

• "ロイドさまつてスパルタなの? こわいの?" (Roido sama tsute suparuta nano? Kowai no?)

"Is Mister Loid like Sparta? Is it scary?"

こわい (kowai, 怖い) - scary

The ongoing theme on Sparta was mentioned in Anya and Becky's conversation.

English Translated Manga

• "So what's he like? Is he strict? Does he get angry?"

Though it was absent in the rephrased version of the manga's english translation.

Anime's English Subtitle

• "Is Mister Loid a Spartan? A scary person?"

The translated subtitle in the anime had followed a closer context to the Japanese manga and thus, the term has been maintained.

Metaphor: "Sparta"

Twilight had referred Nightfall's skills to the standard of Ancient Sparta while Yor related her experience to looking after Yuri in Mission 35.

Note: While rephrased translations aim to capture the context of the respective language's native speakers, leaving out the thematic details throughout the series is simply a loss.

[callester]

An addition to @ascalide's take on Twilight's Glimpse of a Forgone Possibility in Mission 108.

There were a few instances of Twilight being reminded of his past, despite only displayed vaguely through a nostalgic gaze.

• Mission 3

The first was showcased when Twilight spotted a group of kids hanging out together from the rooftop park.

• Mission 38

The next appeared after the first intersect with Donovan Desmond, where Twilight had expressed a similar gaze towards Damian, Emile, and Ewen from a nearby academic building.

• Mission 108

Unlike the former two instances, a view from Twilight's flashback was shown in a fleeting comparison to his current view.

The differences that came with these occurrences were based on Twilight's viewing perspective.

• Third person perspective

The scenes from Mission 3 and Mission 38 were respectively viewed from the elevated ground of the building Twilight was in. The distance stretch between him and the subjects, as well as the lack of contact with them had provided him with the role of an observer.

• First person perspective

The scene from Mission 108, on the other hand, were viewed from a same-levelled ground and due to the presence of an interaction between himself and the observed subjects, Twilight was directly included into the scene. This had all contributed to bearing a starking resemblance to a memory featuring his childhood friends in a similar festive setting.

The glimpses of Damian, Emile, and Ewen far ahead of their respective guardians may also be viewed metaphorically as the past and the present of three individuals. Thus, the scene altogether had allowed Twilight to foresee an impossible future IF his friends had lived, as highlighted in the colourisation.

Note: Interpretations shall only be done once the bigger picture forms itself, for accepting assumptions made halfway would cause deception on oneself through their own thoughts.

[callester]

Against the stereotypical views faced by different characters throughout the series.

Existence of individualism

Where each individual's life experience and thought process are all matters of subjectivity.

Sense of responsibility

Where each consideration on behalf of another exists, regardless of its expression or lack of it.

Possessed competence

Where superficial assumptions are surpassed through one's intellect.

Resolved nature

Where biased judgements are vanquished through one's loyalty.

Note: Stereotypical criticisms would only flourish at the expense of the critics' threatened insecurities on the scrutinised subject, be it a character or their thought process alone.

[callester]

An attempt on deciphering Endo's Japanese-English hybrid message for OPERATION <JUMP FESTA 2025> illustration.

Stage wo mitari goods wo get sitari food wo tabetari site JF wo mankitsu seyo.

ステージを見たりgoodsをgetしたりfoodを食べたりしてJFを満喫せよ。

Suteji o mitari goods o get shitari food wo tabetarishite JF wo mankitsuseyo.

Enjoy JF (Jump Festa) by watching the stage, getting goods, and eating food.

-CAUTION-

Tanin ni meiwaku wo kakeru bekarazu.

他人に迷惑をかけるべからず。

Tanin ni meiwaku wo kakeru bekarazu.

Don't cause trouble to others.

-OKAERI NO SAI-

-お帰りの際-

Okaeri no sai

When returning home

Mission kansuigo wa anzen ni kitaku seyo. Kaze wo hikanuyou atatakaku seyo. Home ni kaeru made ga ensoku.

Mission完遂後は安全に帰宅せよ。風を引かぬよう暖かくせよ。Homeに帰るまでが遠足。

Mission kansuigo ha anzen ni kitakuseyo. Kaze wo hikanuyou atatakakuseyo. Home ni kaeru made ga ensoku.

After mission completion is to go home safely. Avoid the wind and stay warm. Until you get home, it's an excursion.

Note: Another message deciphering attempt based on my basic Japanese language knowledge and some assumptions done on the romanised words. Looking forward to more future installations!

[callester]

A cool visualisation on Nightfall's cold rejection, (while in-theme to the absence of Christmas in this universe)!

Cold Rejection: Illustrated

Greetings! The holiday season is coming closer and the festive feeling is getting stronger. Inspired by the Mistlefoe™ christmas idea that surfaced in tumblr a few years ago as well as the application of the joke into the Spy × Family universe in an incorrect quote by @callester, I happen to decide on illustrating it into a chibi version.

If any of you are wondering, this is from Mission 85 of the Spy × Family manga featuring Nightfall's combat with Winston Wheeler.

With the fact that the Spy × Family universe does not celebrate Christmas, I think this idea of the Mistlefoe™ is impressively suitable as an alternative celebration!

All in all, I hope you had fun. Hope to see you soon in the next post ❄