#I THOUGHT HE WAS ARASHIS HEIGHT??????

[purpldawne]

HOKKE IS SHORT????????????

[kankuroplease]

are you going to make a Hc for all of Wolfgang's children???👀👁️👄👁️ I love it, ma'am, thank you very much! to make Hcs 😭 sniff* can you make a Hc for the little pirate Arashi, he's the baby of the family like his mother 😆 '' I like his little pirate mustache and Captain Hook look.🏴‍☠️

Who knows lol but Arashi is how he looks

His parents were seasoned vets by the time he popped out

So he was relatively easy to handle even though he was a bit hyper compared to the others

He spent most of his childhood trying to keep up with his older siblings and matured rather quickly because if it

He even thought he’d hit a growth spurt like Asahi did, but that never happened

He’s the shortest of the boys in his family and roughly about the same height as his mother

No one really missed with him because everyone knew his older siblings were very protective of him and they (and their ninken) didn’t necessarily believe in fair fights

So it was smooth sailing for him

He told his dad most of his secrets

And he told his mother all of his secrets (she knew about his first boyfriend before anyone else)

Asahi was always dark and mysterious, so Arashi didn’t even noticed when he moved out

He didn’t get much time with Kuri as she got married and moved out while he was still young

Frederick always let him get away with everything because he refused to act as a parental figure when he wasn’t

Leonie let him play with her paints as long as he didn’t touch the works she was working on or had completed

Mika taught him how to swim

Sena taught him how to successfully hide things in places others wouldn’t think of

He got bored of the mundane things that filled his day while Asahi, Frederick, and Sena would be out exploring the world

So he hoped onto the first ship he could to do the same

But as luck would have it, that ship got ship wrecked and he was stranded on an island for a fortnight before getting rescued and taken to a port that was a pirate’s paradise

That’s where he joined a crew and fell in love the dangers and highs of being a pirate

No rules (well some rules) and the open salty sea was great

He learned to appreciate how his life was and even met his soulmate

A beautiful man from an island he never heard of

Rudest man he had ever met but also one of the kindest pirates around

Who also just so happened to be the captains son

He would risk being captured freeing other pirates whenever the opportunity arised

There was never a dull moment

They sailed for years, but eventually, Arashi got a bit homesick

He was also fairly certain his then husband was over the whole sea shanty deal

But they couldn’t go to his husbands home town because his father would almost certainly drag him back on the ship if he found them

So settling down in Arashi’s hometown was a good idea

He was a bit nervous to introduce his family to his husband as he never discussed his sexuality

It was a relief when all his siblings and parents welcomed them both with open arms even after all these years

And even more of a relief that his husband loved this village

They set to building a home while camping out under the stars (they passed on stay with Wolfgang and Ringo)

And worked as farmers during the day

He really wouldn’t change anything (accept for having to yank his husband’s wanted pictures off of walls lol s when they do manage to travel)

[lightofunova]

Arashi@Tor: The young wind spirit stared wide-eyed at the Legend in front of him. He looks like me but... cooler! He thought with sparkling eyes. The small Tornadus placed a hand on his own face, muttering, "Will I get whiskers like you?" He shook his head, cheeks slightly red. "Sorry... I forgot to say my name. I'm Arashi. Are you like me?"

Tornadus paused his patrols at the appearance of the young child. At his question, the guard’s eyes widened, realizing just what this child was.

Another of his kind. A young tornadus who had an entire world to explore.

It almost reminded him of himself.

Kneeling down to his height, a wide grin spread across his face as he spoke to the kid. “Well! If you want one that is. My brothers and I dedicate sometime making sure our whiskers are perfectly chiseled!” Part of him realized this would be lost on the younger Tornadus however. “My name is Tor. I think I am like you.” He said gently, a shift from his prouder tone before. “It is a pleasure to meet you Arashi. Might I ask, what do you want to be when you grow up?”

[phantomuheist]

Please repost do not reblog

CHARACTER SHEET ―

FULL NAME.: Akira Kurusu. (now Sakura)

NICKNAME: Aki, ‘Kira, bro, leader.

ALIASES: Joker, leader of the Phantom Thieves.

PRONOUNS: He/Him and They/them

HEIGHT:  4’9″

ZODIAC: Aries

SPOKEN LANGUAGES: Japanese, some basic English, and a bit French from Arsène, maybe.

𝐏𝐇𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒 ―

HAIR: Jet black. Short, curly, and unkempt. Like a bird’s nest. Very soft.

FACIAL HAIR: None.

EYES: Grey.

SKIN TONE: Pale and fair.

BODY TYPE: Slim and an athletic build thanks to lots of workout sessions.

VOICE: Quiet, deep and somewhat monotone at first. Can be a little higher pitched when he’s excited or laughing.

DOMINANT HAND: Right.

POSTURE: Sits slouched with his hands on the table or on his lap. Tends to shake his leg a lot when he’s anxious which is almost all the time. Sits upright when told to.

SCARS: On his chest and back because of his abusive dad. He also has some bruises on his wrists due to the handcuffs he was wearing.

BIRTHMARKS: None.

MOST NOTABLE FEATURES: Because of the false charge, people are afraid of him and would rather not deal with him. He comes off as a delinquent, which he is not. He’s just very quiet and likes observing people first before saying anything.

𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐃 ―

PLACE OF BIRTH: Osaka, Kansai Region

HOMETOWN: Osaka, Kansai Region, although it’s changed to Yonjen Jaya now.

SIBLINGS: None.

PARENTS: Mr. [blank] and Mrs. Arashi Kurusu.

𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 ―

OCCUPATION: Leblanc barista, florist, convenience store clerk, beef bowl restaurant employee.

CURRENT RESIDENCE: Leblanc, and later the Sakura household.

CLOSE FRIENDS: Everyone in the Phantom Thieves. Plus, Mishima, Dr. Takemi, Kawakami, Iwai, Ohya, Lala-chan, Yoshida, Shinya.

FINANCIAL STATUS: Stable and perhaps loaded, one might say.

DRIVER'S LICENSE: No.

CRIMINAL RECORD: False assault charge, proven innocent. Larceny, in secret.

VICES: Touch-starved, clingy, overly dramatic. He’s easy to piss off if you say the wrong thing. Can’t live without coffee. Kinda hates veggies.

𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 ―

LOVE LANGUAGE: Words Of Affirmation, Touch, Quality Time and Acts of Service.

RELATIONSHIP TENDENCIES:  A hopeless romantic who doesn’t know how to function in a relationship and is beside himself when he finally connects with someone on a deep, emotional level. Someone he can imagine moving in with and eventually, spending his life with. Be careful of his temper and impulsiveness in the Metaverse, things can get pretty chaotic!

𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐎𝐔𝐒 ―

CHARACTER'S THEME TUNE: Kill The Itch - NEO: TWEWY.

HOBBIES TO PASS THE TIME: Watching TV, walking around town, reading, doing crossword puzzles, lazying around.

LEFT OR RIGHT BRAINED: More left-brained but can also use his right brain when he’s in the right moment.

SELF-CONFIDENCE LEVEL: Oh, it’s so low. Don’t look at him, his parents caused it all. Although he received praise for his high marks, they never paid much attention to him unless he made a mistake or broke something. It’s also worth noting that in his old school, no one really hung out with him because they were afraid of him or thought he was a nerd who studied a lot and never socialized. However, when Joker takes over, he’s much more confident, revealing his true self and hidden anger issues, taking it all out on the Shadows. He’s very flashy and stylish too. Shocking, I know.

Stolen from: @tvstarkuma​

Tagging: @iiguess​ @electricea​ @galaxofmuses​ (Sonic) @epitomees​ (Makoto or Sae) and you!

[kallikrein]

RELATIONSHIP HEADCANONS

— with arashi (benkei) keizo.

contains. fem!reader, manga spoilers, possibly ooc and not proofread.

word count. 0.8k.

note. i’m not really good with hcs but i tried my best. i also think i became a benkei simp while writing this. let me know your thoughts!

requested.

To begin with, Benkei is aware he intimidates most people for his well-known savagery and more so of his towering stature.

He isn’t a bit bothered when men and particularly women throw him frightened looks whenever he walks by.

He has comrades who are way shorter than him but still manage to make people pee in their pants, so he couldn’t care less about his imposing height at all.

Which is why he expected terror to be at least present in your eyes the first time you saw him.

Though you proved him wrong as you offered him a genuine smile, striking him with awe because of how refreshing it was.

You even went as far as to push refreshments to his lower abdomen, considering you're of a shorter stance, and he is weirded out by such a kind approach.

He takes a mental note to observe you closely after that day, somehow assuming you’re only befriending him to gain Wakasa’s attention — when once again, he was proven wrong.

You showed up on a gruesome day, asking if he was injured and if you could patch him up where he’s badly hurt.

But before he could answer, you’re already forcing him to sit on a wonky stool and fussing over his larger but battered body.

You look so goddamn adorable, standing on your tiptoes and extending your meek arms just to reach the little graze on his cheek.

While he watches in earnest: the way your tiny hands pat the antiseptic on the open wound, your brows furrowing in concern, the little pout on your lips that he didn’t hear you mumble out a ‘Keizo, you should be more careful next time.’

Since he settles with the idea that you simply have a motherly instinct, that you do this to everyone until Takeomi and Wakasa enter the room asking to be treated as well.

You lightheartedly rejected their pleas and the two glanced his way, sending him a hidden message that you may perhaps be taking care of and seeing Benkei in a much different light.

He finds their assumptions skeptical, yet he notices following that event, how you would always come to him first after a brawl, completely ignoring the others and tending to his bruises right away.

Once he discerns that what he feels for you is not platonic anymore, for all your pampering and sweet gestures, he will try to push you away.

His reason being is that he didn’t want you to be involved with a brute of a man like him, in gangs and bloody fights, and he thinks you deserve better than what he could simply offer.

He was proven wrong again, for the third time, when you stood your ground and fought for your own feelings as if he is the stupidest moron for trying to reject you.

Although tears and the sense of self-doubt are present in your eyes, despite being stubborn that Benkei’s heart immediately softened up because how could anyone — how could he — disregard the cuteness you possess even when you’re mad and pouting?

He then makes you promise to never get tangled with his gang affairs and you hurried to jump into his arms, all the while excitedly crying for finally having him.

Benkei is actually thankful for his swift reflexes and totally flustered because you look so adorable clinging to him, like a baby koala he didn’t want to let go.

He lowkey loves comparing your hand sizes — how it’s possible for a dinky-sized one to be grasped by his larger one that he tends to stare at your interlaced fingers for quite some time, making you chuckle.

He will also never make fun of you for not being able to reach certain things. In contrast, he will be whipped when he sees you hopping, whilst he waits for your call before adorably asking him for help.

Your smaller figure also awakens something within him, combined with your caring personality, it drives him mad of how he is overly protective of you.

But upon seeing you some time wearing his shirt, how it shrouds your whole body that it’s almost decent enough to call it a dress, it swept him off of his feet.

In private, he lets you manhandle him (lmao). Your once gentle smothering turned into mischievous cuddling, and he loses it whenever you drape yourself all over and still couldn’t outreach the expanse of his solid chest.

Kisses are always you pursing your lips as a sign for him to bend down, and he’s enamored each time you cradle his cheek when he does, as if you don’t ever want him to straighten up.

He just adores being around you, even by simply standing next to each other, because he actually feels like he can conquer the world with his baby koala by his side.

taglist. @sugokawata, @angrysupremacy (bcos i know you love benkei haha), @baji-san and @manjiroarchiviste.

[awesomeuchuu]

@malibvnghts​

“just  kiss  me.” From Izumi to Arashi ;D

malibvnghts answered:

           pink dusts arashi’s cheeks  ,  “  izumi-chan  ,  that’s not romantic at all  !! ”  she protests  ,  though  ,  she can’t say she doesn’t like izumi’s forwardness and the fact that the other had her cornered against the wall  .  shrinking under the other’s mischievous gaze  ,  “  you’re the worst type of romantic  ,  ”  arashi grumbles  ,  feeling the other’s breath fan across her warmed cheeks  .            hands curling to grasp izumi’s lapel  ,  crinkling the pristine suit’s collar  ,  she pulls the male closer and presses her lips against the other’s tentatively  .  pulling away  ,  the flush on her face deepens  ,  so much so that her makeup is rendered incapable of covering that fact  .  “  you’re a terrible romantic . . .  ”  she reminds izumi  ,  head moving to rest against the other’s shoulder  ,  feeling izumi’s arms wrap around her waist and laughter bubbling from the male’s lips  .  “  stop teasing me  ,  ”  comes the whined complaint  .

“And just when did I ever give you the notion I’m a freaking romantic?” He pulled her closer, holding her flush against him. This way, it was even harder for him to reach to kiss her properly, because height differences were a thing - but Izumi didn’t quite mind being on the shorter side; while it was a downside as a model (but he thought he was beautiful enough to make up for that), it was actually preferable as a ballet dancer; because of the symmetry on stage it looked better when the dancers, both male and female, were around the same height. 

But that was an aside. 

He stopped laughing, but the confident - smug, almost? - smile didn’t disappear. “You want me to stop teasing you, hah? Is that really what you want...? Aaaaaaah... Girls can never be honest with themselves, can they?”

[arashi-the-dumbass]

6-23-2019

The Chiming of Bells – Chapter 31

The first creation of recent times was named Je’hel Ahster Reinhardt, formerly known as Senritsu Rinko of Japan from the year 20XX. Like the many before her, she is the product of reincarnation after having been killed due to falling.

After falling asleep on the night of her arrival in Magnostadt Academy, she opened her eyes to this strange new world to see an older girl wearing a red plaid shirt atop a black dress. She was barefoot, like her, unminding of the water that reached her ankles.

To her, she didn’t even notice the uncomfortable feeling it should’ve brought her.

Nonetheless, she was confused. Had she seen this place before?

“How was your trip?”

The other woman suddenly asked, making Je’hel tilt her head slightly at the older girl. “What do you mean?”

She suddenly turned her head at her, making her see her face fully. It wasn’t a face she was familiar with but her presence was oddly familiar. She didn’t know of her, but it was clear this strange woman knew her.

“Yunan wasn’t too harsh on you, was he? And Magnostadt, what do you think of it so far?”

At the name, she immediately found herself remembering her second meeting the Magi. She still hadn’t understood why he had been that way to her, but he taught her a lesson about making choices. After nearly losing one of the people from the caravan, she had been afraid of having to lose anyone or even both in a dangerous situation. He was right though… choose one from either or lose both. Choosing one was better than not being able to save anyone after all.

And for the second question, she found the Academy… weirdly suspicious. Something about it was just making her uneasy. The forest was a weird one too, and absolutely dangerous if you are not recognized as a magician.

“Yunan’s a dick for that bit he did,” was the girl’s first complaint, crossing her arms and pouting. For some reason, she just wanted to complain to this random stranger. She felt like she can spill her secrets and no one would judge her for it. Well, except maybe said stranger but again, she felt at ease. “But I could understand why he did that. I’ve… always kind of struggled before he taught me how to choose. To me, I just wanted to save everyone.”

The woman tilted her head at her, a small wry smile on her lips. “Yeah, sorry about that. I don’t know why but it just happened for me.”

Je’hel was now confused at what she had said. “…what do you mean?”

The other shrugged before asking about another thing she brought on before. “And Magnostadt?” It was clear she was changing the subject but Je’hel just went along with it anyway. However, that didn’t mean that she would be forgetting about it.

“Magnostadt is weird, and I have a bad feeling about it.” She scratched her cheek, unsure whether she should continue. She figured that the person was shifty enough as she is, but she did know what was up with the recent events in her life. Even if she hadn’t continued, had the other already knew? “The white forest wasn’t supposed to be there.” She said that to other accusingly, watching as she merely tilted her head on the other side, innocently almost.

She’s so fucking suspicious. Je’hel thought to herself.

“I know. Interesting, isn’t it?” The older girl took a seat on the chair that suddenly materialized and the table that accompanied it. “It was a spur of the moment creation, made when you were on your way to Magnostadt. I didn’t know why but I liked the idea of it. It gives Magnostadt more… life, if you will.”

Je’hel’s eyebrows had nearly disappear from her hairline from what she was hearing. Creation? I liked the idea of it? More life? At this point, she had a nagging feeling just prodding at the edge of her mind. She should know who this girl is, because for some fucking reason, she’s the one who made her.

From behind the teacup the other had raised, she could see a hint of an amused smile as she watched her come to the conclusion that she had.

“Why don’t you take a seat?”

Je’hel opened her mouth but before she could speak, her body started turning transparent starting from her feet and working their way up. Then in the next moment, she was gone in a flash of light.

Arashi watched it happen before shrugging her shoulders, sipping her tea.

Hm, next one it is then.

A Girl Lost in Time – Chapter 2

A woman with dark hair that was braided at the two ends opened her eyes. She was the second creation of this Era of Magi, Esher of Alma Torran, and the second to appear before her. After losing consciousness in a recent event with strangers, she woke up in this world of water; her feelings of heavy confusion and grief mixing with the air.

She had hoped to see the people she loved, thinking that what had happened to her was but a bad dream she would soon wake up from.

It didn’t seem all that likely now.

Looking at her from her perch in the table, Arashi couldn’t help but feel the overwhelming sadness radiating from the other young woman. Ah, perhaps she had been a bit too harsh when she made Esher’s story. But nonetheless, a story like her’s would start from grief and that would later turn into happiness.

…before the eventual drama starts back up again and it could only go down from there.

Yes, maybe she was a tad bit sadistic but she enjoyed writing it from the spare time she had given it the last few days.

“Why don’t you have a seat?” She called out and the other looked at her surprised.

“You know of… my tongue?” She asked from where she was seated in the water. For a moment, hope shined in her blue eyes.

Arashi smiled. “In a way.” She then beckoned her towards her again. “Let’s talk.”

Slowly, as if testing her strength, Esher stood to her full height of five foot four. She looked bewildered to realize that she can move freely, almost lightly, unlike when she had been awake and took a lot of effort to even stand. She was also pleasantly surprised to see her outfit from Alma Torran.

She looked at the girl sitting at the table with an inquiring look. When she only received an innocent smile, she decided to take her up on her offer to talk.

Esher walked over and sat primly on the chair opposite of the other girl. Once seated, the black-haired girl set down her cup and addressed her.

“How are you?”

The question was simple, an everyday greeting used by most, and yet it garnered a different reaction from the ancient girl. Almost instantly, she remembered the recent happenings in her life and her earlier lightened mood soured.

“Oh… I’m…” She looked down at her shaking hands which was clutching her skirt. Arashi merely waited patiently for her to speak “..that world. It’s different.”

It didn’t look like she was saying anymore so she nodded her head in agreement, resting her head on the palm of her hand. “It is, isn’t it? Since you aren’t in a place that has three suns anymore, it’ll be a lot colder from now on. This new world has something called winters and it’s the cruelest season.”

Esher looked up at her as she talked, her saddened expression turning into confusion. “You know…?”

“I live in the same world… kinda. I’m from a different country and there, we only have two seasons. But I do know that the place you’re currently in has four.”

“And you also know of my world?”

Arashi tilted her head at Esher’s question, wondering whether she should answer. Je’hel from earlier had realized fairly quickly, but would the same be said for the woman in front of her?

Well, if you think about it, her characters that visit her don’t carry over their memory of this place with them once they wake up. It merely stays here and it comes back to them when they come back to Susanoo.

So, shrugging her shoulder, she answered truthfully. “That’s right.” She picked up her tea and took a sip.

She noted the hopeful look that once again took over Esher’s expression but like when Je’hel had realized that she created her, the woman’s body started turning transparent.

“Then..! Then can you bring me back?” She had asked, her expression desperate, but before she could hear her answer, she, too, disappeared in a flurry of light.

The brown-haired girl stared at the spot where the Alma Torrannian previously sat, before drinking the last of her tea.

She’ll be back.

Lady Chrysanthemum – Prolouge

Another creation opened her eyes. This time, she stood on Arashi’s other side, opposite of where the previous two creations had appeared from. She’s Usotomi Abi, about to be named as Sinbad, the future High King of the Seven Seas. Her mind, having been on the way to relive his life, woke up in this strange world instead.

Just like the rest, she was confused.

She looked around, muttering to herself. “Where…?”

“Over here.”

At the voice, she whirled around and caught sight of a girl, about a few years younger than her (about her younger sister’s age, almost). She wore a fitting black dress underneath an open plaid shirt that was sliding off her shoulder. She had long brown-ish black hair and brown eyes.

Abi squinted her eyes at her, before approaching. “Who are you?” She had asked as she took a seat on the table, the water that came up to her ankles rippling with her movements and making swishing sounds. “And where are we?”

“I’m Arashi,” the girl introduced herself. “We’re in a different world called Susanoo. It seems you ended up here before you officially woke up as Sinbad.”

Her face shifted from her confused look to an understanding. “Ahh, you’re just someone from Virtua, am I right?”

She hummed, tapping a finger at the table. Well, I’m not part of Virtua but I did create it so in a sense, I was a ‘someone’ from there. “In a way,” she answered vaguely.

Abi stared at her slightly innocent expression, oddly reminding her of Haruna whenever she was hiding something, but nonetheless, she hadn’t questioned it. Instead, she turned to a new topic.

“So this… Magi world.” Arashi looked up at her and she continued. “Is it true that even a slight change would potentially change everything that I know about it? For example, Sinbad having tits.”

“What do you mean? Sinbad always had tits. Everyone does.”

There was a tick mark that appeared on the older woman’s forehead and she resisted the urge to get mad at the other’s tongue and cheek. “I meant Sinbad being a female instead of a male.”

She made a look of understanding, yet the mirth stayed in her eyes. As if the expression was merely a mock one. “Hm, well even one change in a world identical to the original can swerve it off its path. That’s just how it is. For example,” she waved her hand in from of her and a scene appeared in a mist like mirror. It showed a female Sinbad flirting with a blonde-haired queen while on another one shows a male Sinbad flirting with the same queen. The other was flattered while the other was pissed, from the looks of things. “As you can see, even something as simple as being a girl can change outcomes that would normally fail.”

Abi’s eyebrow twitched at what she saw. There goes her original plan of pretending to be a man instead. “Virtua is thorough with this…” she had muttered and Arashi merely gave her a grin.

“Right? So I suggest you play your cards right in this new life. Even being a female can have its perks so try not to have fun pretending to be a guy instead.”

“That is true.”

There was a pause.

And then, outrage.

“Wait! How come you knew about—”

Like the previous two, she was cut off from what she was saying and disappeared in a flash of light. It was too quick to be coincidental.

“Oops! Times up!”

Arashi let out a laugh, reaching for the tea kettle. She went to pour herself more tea before she realized it was empty. Then, she glanced at the three full teacups in front of her before taking one of them to drink instead.

Well, we can’t be too picky with tea. Even if it happens to be lukewarm now.

The Raven at the Boundary – Chapter 1

The final creation was named Ellie Wright. She closed her eyes to blink and when she opened them again, she was at this place. Her arms was previously full of unhealthy snacks but now they were gone. Her newly met friend named Sally was gone too.

Had she hit her head sometime early on? Or was what she was seeing was actually real?

“Hello! I believe you’re the last one.”

She looked for the source of the voice before she turned around. She saw a young woman, sitting idly on a table and waving a lazy hand at her in greeting. She wore a black dress with a plaid shirt and her hair was a long dark brown. There was ankle deep water around the other and surrounding them were bushes upon bushes of flowers. They were swaying peacefully in the calm breeze.

Then, she realized that she too had ankle-deep water around her and looking down at the endless abyss below, she concluded with a nervous sweat that she was Jesus then and there.

“W-W-What? Where am I?” She asked, unmoving from her spot and hugging herself. Oh God, this is an ocean, isn’t it? Am I dreaming or something?

Arashi meanwhile, was unconcerned. She had seen this place many, many years ago when she was still a prepubescent teen so it was nothing new anymore. Though, she hadn’t explored the limits of what she can do to this place yet but she’ll save that for another time.

“We’re in Susanoo. And don’t worry, you won’t fall through the water.” The younger girl looked at her unconvinced as she waved for her to come closer. “Come. Sit by here.”

“I can’t.”

“Just think of the floor as a giant TV that you can walk on; one that’s flat, can carry your weight, and is apparently waterproof.”

Ellie looked weirded out. “If that’s the case, lady, then this is some one heck of a TV and I want it.”

Arashi smiled knowingly. Oh, you’ll see them. In the far off future. Even I don’t have a massive and waterproof one.

Despite the obvious distrust she showed, she managed to walk to where she was at. It was careful and deliberately slow (as if she’ll fall through the realistic ocean depths) but she got to where she was and immediately took a seat. Her shoulders relaxed slightly, as if being seated on something stable comforted her fears.

“How did I get here?” Ellie asked her guardedly before she muttered to herself. “I was just about to see Larry and introduce Sally to him.”

I gestured to the tea cup beside her but she waved her hand in a polite decline. “Hm, I haven’t a clue, either. I suppose it was because I wanted to talk before you continue on?”

Or rather, when I continue writing your story.

She didn’t voice out that last bit as she didn’t want another instance of Je’hel. The fun was spoiled way too easily with that girl, having figured her out so fast. There will be a lot of questions once they see each other again and Arashi could only grimace inwardly.

The girl in front of her though, tilted her head in confusion at what she meant by her words. “You wanted to talk? About what? And… why me?”

“I wanted to ask how you are doing.” The brown-haired girl then shrugged her shoulders. “And I guess it’s because it’s you?”

“…what does that even mean?” Ellie sweat dropped.

“It’s complicated.”

“You’re complicated, lady.”

The young woman smiled at her, amused. “Say, how do you like Sally so far?”

Ellie tilted her head at her, red locks spilling over her shoulder. “How do you know her?” She asked suspiciously.

‘Her’. Arashi was taken back at that before she remembered that the girl in front of her hadn’t a clue that said Sally was a masked boy. She had to keep a straight face when answering or else she’ll reduce into nothing but a giggling mess. That would just be even more suspicious.

“You mentioned introducing a Sally to a Larry before, so I assume you know of the latter personally while you just met the former?”

The red-haired girl blink at the explanation. “Oh… uhh, you’re actually right. I just met her.” She had a tint of pink in her cheeks, looking sheepish. She hadn’t realized that her muttering from before was heard.

Arashi locked her fingers infront of her and smiled, teasingly. “Well? Was the first impression memorable?”

“Oh surely! She wore a mask and that was a bit weird but it has a charm, you know?”

She nodded. Oh I know, I love the guy to death like all my other fifty something fictional crushes. Then, Arashi was tempted to ask her creation a question she already knew what the answer to was.

“What if… Sally was in some kind of accident before and h— she damaged her face. Does the mask still have a charm?”

The brown-haired girl cursed herself for her mistake there. But she had covered it up quickly and it seems the other hadn’t noticed. She heaved a discreet sigh of relief.

Ellie didn’t take even a moment’s worth of thinking as she instantly answered, “Well of course it still does, no matter the face underneath! If Sally wanted to cover her face because it was something people would be uncomfortable with, then let her. It’s her decision whether or not she wanted to prioritize others or herself after all.” She then frowned before muttering, “Though in my opinion, screw those people.”

Ah, well, there’s what I wanted to hear. Arashi sipped the last of her tea and in that moment, Ellie started disappearing though she haven’t noticed.

“Good answer,” she had praised her and the other only managed to look at her inquiringly before she disappeared.

Heaving a tired sigh, the brown-haired girl leaned back on her seat and watched the clouds lazily go by above her.

…

..

.

“Finally done.”

[englishvisualnovels]

What Measures Will One Take If Their Soul Was on the Line? — Sol Press Releases DareSora: Tears for an Unknown Sky Volume 1 on Steam

Developer: ANAGRAM Publisher: Sol Press Release Date: September 14, 2018 Platform: Windows Age Rating: 17+ Price: $2.99

The first volume of DareSora: Tears for an Unknown Sky is now on sale on Steam. To celebrate its launch, the game is currently on sale for 10% off until September 21st.

Developed by ANAGRAM, the game is the first part in the DareSora horror and mystery visual novel series. ANAGRAM plans to release later volumes within the next several months. Sol Press will release these volumes in English close to the original Japanese dates.

Sol Press will add Spanish and Simplified Chinese text language options to DareSora: Tears for an Unknown Sky Volume 1 at a later date.

Relevant Links:

Where to Buy (Digital): Steam

Official Site

Features, via Sol Press:

The first volume in the DareSora Series

Talented voice cast

Stunning artwork

Short chapter release format akin to a manga series

Synopsis:

– The Story of DareSora

Haruka Tendou looked up to the sky and made his two wishes.

First, he wanted to know the truth. And second, he wanted someone back.

Luna, ruler of Eclipse, was the only being powerful enough to grant his grief-filled plea. But first, with his soul hanging in the balance, he had to complete the Oracles she demanded of him.

This is the tale of the war between Haruka and Luna. The tale of Haruka’s solitary war.

No one will know the tears he sheds.

– Volume 1

“We know of no creature more selfish than humans.”

Haruka Tendou has made up his mind.

Week after week, Luna imposes her heartless Oracles on him. This week’s Oracle makes all his past trials pale in comparison, but Haruka must see it through.

For if he doesn’t complete his Oracle, the cruelest of punishments awaits him.

So, aiming to clear his first Oracle, he sets his sights on his friends.

Week Six: A Weekend in Eclipse – Difficulty: Half-Moon

Cast:

Haruka Tendou

Height: 170 cm. Specialist Writing Genre: Mystery

Greenwich Academy Second Year. An intelligent young man and avid reader, with a particular fondness for mystery stories.

Haruka has a calm, rational personality and prefers to think think things through before acting. In spite of this, Luna finds him an easy target to manipulate.

He challenges Luna, despite knowing how reckless it is, because he wants to discover the truth of a certain incident and get someone back.

“So we have a mystery starring a detective who's a bit lacking in the humanity department. One who solves the puzzle through logic alone, ignoring motive. Not bad. Not bad at all.”

Mio Kishigure Voiced by: Sakura Yamato

(Known roles: Ageha from Sorcery Jokers, Dorothy Davenport from ChronoClock, Lycorise B. Glover from Shunkyoku no Tyrhhia ~What a Beautiful Dawn~, etc.)

Height: 165 cm. Specialist Writing Genre: Mystery 

Greenwich Academy Second Year. A model student and diligent club chairman, wrestling with her inner demons.

Mio is a responsible, self-confident girl, but because of her firm conviction in her beliefs, people tend to call her stubborn. Her club members have been heard to joke that she's no fun.

She loves reading mystery stories and frequently discusses then with Haruka, who shares her taste in novels.

“I do love everyone. So, how should I put this? I don't really mind being there to support everyone, even if nobody notices.”

Makishi Arashi Voiced by: Shouichi Dokkoi

(Known roles: Shougo Yagi from Kanojo * Step, etc.)

Height: 180 cm. Specialist Writing Genre: Sports

Greenwich Academy Second Year. Haruka's Classmate. A hot-blooded young man with a great love of sports.

Makishi's preference to act, rather than risk over-thinking things, makes him a perfect compliment for the ever-cautious Haruka.

Though he can sometimes accidentally saw conflict with his simple honest, he's an easy-to-manage guy with an empathetic side, so the girls in his club think highly of him.

He's not the sharpest tool in the shed, which gives him grief when he's trying to proofread, let alone write.

“To take a trip with my buddies, I'd go anywhere, even to the ends of the earth! You're with me on this, right Haru?”

Yuni Sakasa Voiced by: Ria Akai

(Known roles: Rikka Hanabishi from the Flowers series, etc.)

Height: 150 cm. Specialist Writing Genre: Action / Adventure

Greenwich Academy Second Year. A slender, baby-faced classmate of Haruka with a complex about his height.

Yuni is an incredibly hard worker who exudes sincerity, but unfortunately for him, his adorably young looks often lead people to treat him as a child. His juvenile appearance and actions inspire everyone around to protect him, which sometimes causes trouble.

Doggedly persistent, he forces himself to drink milk every day in hopes of growing taller.

"One of these days, I'm gonna be even taller than you, Haruka! I'm gonna shoooot up, and then you'll be the one looking up at me!"

Chiyo Konpira Voiced by: Sekka Wakou

Height: 148 cm. Specialist Writing Genre: School Life

Greenwich Academy First Year. An outgoing younger student, always ready with a smile.

What you see with Chiyo is exactly what you get: a happy, cheerful girl. She can get along with anyone, even fitting naturally into her older classmates' social circles at school. Her fellow club members have given her the pet name “Pichon.”

Chiyo isn't much of a reader by nature, so she struggles with writing.

“Hey! Are you laughing at me, Haruka?! You cut that out right now! A girl's hair is a matter of life and death!”

Luna Voiced by: Haru Aoi

(Known roles: Alice Bedford from Newton and the Apple Tree, Kotori Takigawa from Nanairo Reincarnation, Yuzuyu Hiiragi from Fureraba ~Friend to Lover~, etc.)

Height: 145 cm. Favorite Things: Flesh of Young Humans, Blood, Souls, Despair, Being Called by Her Name, Chatting Least Favorite Things: Unworthy Opponents, Boring Games, Silence Special Skills: Monologuing, Provocation

The devil? The grim reaper? A phantom? A vampire?

All that's known for sure is that she doesn't mean to play fair, and she goes by the pseudonym “Queen of the Night.”

Luna's lust drips from her every word and smile. Arrogant and prideful, she has dubbed herself the Grand Duke, and she takes great joy in in chattering childishly with all those she deems beneath her lofty status.

Endowed with great knowledge and foresight, she is far more mature than her appearance would lead one to believe.

She lies in wait for Haruka with her bunny servants in her mysterious palace, Eclipse, which manifests only on weekends.

“Now begin! Tell us a story drenched in blood! A mystery filled with lies, hypocrisy, and deception! A tale where all hope is lost, where every wish is dashed! Remember, and reason, and expose the truth behind the human race!”

Bunnies Voiced by: Myuu Kaneda

Height: 163 cm.

Luna's servants who reside in Eclipse.

The Bunnies have no individual names, but have different personalities depending on their color. However, no matter the Bunny, they obey Luna's orders absolutely. If Luna ordered a Bunny to die, they would do so without a second thought, showing both how strongly they are devoted to Luna and also how little they value life.

Red is the symbol of fanaticism. A faithful servant with blind loyalty and devotion to her mistress.

“The Grand Duke will see you now. Do make sure to be polite.”

[futarinokinenbi]

From FC Newsletter 2008:

How Arashi feels about riding roller coasters.

N: It’s pretty fun.

O: Yep, it is.

M: But it is high up.

S: It’s scary! I was sitting next to Matsujun. When we were climbing up, he sometimes casually said, “Scary…”

M: I thought I’d get a reaction (laughs).

A: You’re a bully, huh.

S: Things that Matsujun thinks as scary should be quite scary. The scary part is kind of like, what if this breaks apart… Ah, no, no!

N: Well, I think everyone finds it scary, with varying degrees.

A: I also think it’s a bit scary. It’s scary when we’re climbing up.

S: It’s scary, right!

O: Maybe compared to not having anything right under your feet {to stand on}, a roller coaster is different, right?

S: No, even when there’s something under my feet, like in the balloon for Arashi Around Asia, it was scary. As I thought, I’m not good (with heights)…

A: But even that kind of Sho-san managed to skydive (on Odoroki no Arashi! Seiki no Jikken Gakusha mo Yosoku Fukanou SP)

S: That’s because even when I told the instructor, “Wait!” the instructor didn’t wait for me.

O: But you did it, right?

S: I fainted a little (laughs).

N: You were able to do it so it’s all good.

[syngigeim]

#1 - Submerged

(TW: Suicidal Idealization and mentions of suicide and abuse)

Thanks to his newfound ability to breathe underwater, Mariko took full advantage of it to hide whenever he needed to. Deep in the reeds of the One River became Mariko’s favorite place. Or to be specific, that downed wooden ship near the docks. The Sunken Junk, as the other fishermen called it. Mariko swam over under the bow, to where it was jutting up and out from the ground, and head back to where the metal hit the ground. And sat down, wrapping his arms around his legs and burying his head against it.

Gods what a fool. What a bloody idiot I am, he thought. He wanted to cry. He should cry. How dare he believe that he could have hope for her. That there was any life for her. He should have known this was how it would have ended as soon as he met that snake. At least she got her final satisfaction.

And stopped your hands from getting even bloodier. He snorted at that. How long had he been fighting at this point? Well, with a bow at least. And it was not as if he was even unfamiliar with the want to kill your own kin. The rage he felt towards Asahi in that moment, was not unlike the rage he felt towards his own father.

And he was not alone in that regard. He saw his friends faces as he knocked an arrow towards him. Even Syngigeim, the kindest of all of them, her face was a steely determination. Albeit one that only had a small flash of fear as he pulled back.

That stopped him. Every other kill in his life, he could claim it as just fighting against a greater evil. It wouldn’t wash away the blood, but it was a small comfort. Asahi would have felt like...becoming the monster he was always fighting against. Or at least that final step towards that.

And yet...he really wished he could have done it.

Gods, he was that monster already wasn’t he?

He screamed, hoping the water would muffle it. He was tired. He was spent. He wanted to just drown. But that was impossible now. Besides, if he cared enough, he could just fly up to a high height and hit the water hard. Just like his sister did…

No! No! He clutched his head in his hands. Stop that!

This isn’t going to end and you know it. You chose to fight and so you shall.

It was necessary! We needed to escape! They were going to break us even more than they did!

You should have died going to the Shroud. You should have died at Riven Road. You should have died at Cartenau. You should have thrown yourself off a cliff and followed your sister. You should have drowned before. Now you can’t. You can’t.

“That’s right. I can’t.” He needed to wrestle these thoughts. Breathe. Focus on the feeling of the water around him, pushing pulling. Feel how his hair moved. Feel the grains of sand under his feet. Feel. Breathe. People need you. You are a Warrior of Light and people need you. And you need them.

Mariko shoved himself off the ground, swimming upwards and outwards. Sanda and Arashi were near. He needed them. He wanted so badly to just be held at this point. It’ll just be a bit longer, hang on until then.

[les7saisons]

7Seeds Gaiden - part 2

Part 2 of 3.

Ryo asks Hana to forgive Ango because he thinks if she does everyone will magically accept Ango amongst the group. When Hana mentions Ryo’s own attempted murders he says he has nothing to do with it, he’s just there to tell them to forgive Ango. When Hana doesn’t comply, he pulls out his knife to charge at her. She tries to stop him, then Ango appears between the two and pushes Ryo away, telling him to stop this or he’ll never forgive him. Ryo tells him it’s for his own good then leaves. Matsuri, who was looking at plants not too far away, has seen everything.

Ango turns towards Hana and apologizes about his attitude and assaulting her, bending his head. After a moment of shock and reflection, Hana thanks him for helping Arashi many times, says she think she did also not deal well with everything during the stay in Summer A’s camp and wished they would have had a calm talk, now that she knows more and understand better the situation between her father and Summer A. That she’s not looking for apologies nor wants him to die or anything, only that she’s still scared of him (and Ryo).

She describes how bad seeing them makes her body feels, how she can’t forget that time he assaulted her, that those feelings may never disappear and so she wish for him to stay away from her. Momota and Chisa, looking for Hana who wasn’t coming back, find them together and while Momota runs to Hana in fear of Ango, Chisa grabs a branch to keep Ango away. When Hana says it’s okay and he just came to apologize, Chisa says that many people like that only do so for themselves (to make themselves feel better/good). Hana tells Ango that Momota too is terrified of him and won’t feel good if he’s near him. Saying he understands, Ango goes away after telling he’s sorry to Momota too.

Hana is hit by a fever from the emotions+the rain pouring down. Everyone learns about what happened, Haru and team Fall are all getting frustrated about Ryo/Ango, and try to get some rest too. Arashi hugs Hana till they feel asleep while repeating he’s sorry. Hana doesn’t really understand why but she enjoys his sea-scented hugs ;)

I liked the part with Natsu feeling bad about having thought that if only Ango talked with everyone, they would all get along without any trouble. She adds “even though I’m a woman...” because despite that, she didn’t think about how it would make Hana feels, which sadly can ring true to life as even other women won’t always understand victims of sexual agressions or will undervalue their hurt and feelings.

Remembering the things Ryo said, Hana wakes up and learns about the other resting from team Summer A, who don’t seem to perfectly understand the concept of taking a break for the sake of one’s mental health. She goes to see Matsuri and Natsu, who both apologize (leaving Hana puzzled as to why everyone is apologizing to her today lol), then talk with Matsuri about Ryo’s attitude, saying she thinks he didn’t want to seriously attack her but faked it to have Ango save her. Nijiko and Koruri both join the conversation to talk about how Ryo try to do things furtively, Koruri even saying he’s ~secretly kind~ and that it was probably him that saved her from drowning back during the mill accident in their studying days.

Nijiko has apparently come to make fun of Ryo because she then pretends that he rarely talks because he has a stutter... Learning all that Matsuri runs to Ryo to hug and kiss him, saying his way of doing things is wrong and he’s stupid to act like that but she loves him and that she’ll interpret things for him if he has trouble talking (Ryo is like wtf are you talking about)... then they share a passionnate kiss which is the moment Ango choose to come back and get embarrassed about them.

Ryo asks him if he was able to talk to Hana and Ango says that he did, thanks to him, and that he won’t let him do anything like that again. That he forgot his “problem child” nature for a while but now he’s watching him. Which kinda goes with a previous remark of Ryo about Ango going back to his good student nature. 

I’m quite torn about that whole part of “let’s talk about how Ryo is ~not that bad~” because what he intended was pretty obvious, so the reveal made to Matsuri doesn’t come as a surprise/relief. And I find his “acting bad to make Ango looks good” shtick annoying with how manipulative it is. Fake-attacking people is not only still dangerous, it also still counts as an attempt to force Hana’s hand in the matter of forgiving Ango, by trying to have him “save” her to change her opinion of him. If he simply wanted to make them talk, he could have as well pretended to Ango that he had found something he wanted him to check out and then lead him to the place Hana was so they could have a talk. That would be pretty underhanded, sure but way less traumatic for Hana and assholish. He just had to go for the worst plan ever! (or is it just because it’s more dramatic that way narratively?)

It’s not like it’s anything surprising coming for Ryo but I’d wish it would be talked about more clearly for what it is, instead of going on about how much he secretly care a lot about some people (and thus doesn’t hesitate to fuck up those he doesn’t give a shit about?). At least Matsuri and Ango both seem down with having him stop that stuff!

Aramaki was checking around because he was wary of Ango and Ryo, he has a little talk with Hana about what happened in Sado and how he’s trying to work on understanding himself better. As they fist-bump, they are stopped by Arashi, who was looking for Hana, saying that sick people should be resting! (fist-bump jealousy!)

Since that night, Matsuri is in a much better mood and starts her beauty salon again, while Ango angsts while looking at everyone having fun/working together about not being able to be with them because he lost himself.

The rainy season is coming back and some parts of the island get flooded, including the one Ayu warned them against. She guessed that the seeds of the fruits from the trees would get carried away by the water and sink under the ground far away to make new sprouts. Some of the characters compare it to what their parents did for them (“being separated so they could live”) but Arashi isn’t so sure, because he felt his father was a very cold person, especially after the death of his mother, that he drank and kept to himself, neglecting Arashi. Semimaru wonders if knowing about the world ending and having to give up his son to the government but not being able to talk with anyone about it may have perturbed him. This makes Arashi remembers the last night he saw him and his father seemed to want to tell him something but asked about his exams instead and then wished him to do his best.

It’s nice to have a bit more of Arashi’s feelings about his home life, since it was hinted that he was not on the best terms with his dad.

The rain keeps on pouring against their predictions, leading everyone to gather their belongings and go for the heights. Ango wants to destroy a big rock near the new home they’re building, to protect it from the risk of flooding if the water level keeps rising. He's planning to make it explode, which makes Ryo complains about the fact that they won’t have any more gun bullets. Ango says that they don’t need those anymore! And Ryo goes ~well, maybe we would need them if we go to another country~ because of fucking course he thinks like that.

But as they evaluate what they need to do, someone comes up to them asking what they need to do to help. It’s Karita. He’s like “thanks for the firewood, though we didn’t ask you for anything" and then say they’d like to do something to protect their own home themselves, showing he has come with other teammates. They all dig a hole to put the explosives in it while the rest of the characters are carrying tents, food and other stuff up. Ango lights the explosive and they all run away, with the chapter ending on the rock exploding.

[1ndulgences]

arashi sending you cute things is so adorable... she definitely takes a few teases with you, i bet... from sculpted chocolates, to fancy clothes... one day, i bet she sends a picture of a ring display and 'jokes' that she should get you fitted, hm? oh, but if only you knew...

i can see tsukasa taking so long to reply that you start to worry youve upset him, only for him to say something sweet that radiates with how flustered he is over making the right impression... he just wants to do his best for you, just give him the chance–!

ritsu likely makes a few typos as he speaks with you, mostly from excitement, surprisingly! hes so happy to speak with you, even from a distance, just before he settles in for a nice nap... he always teases that hell dream of you, but he really means it. all day and all night, even when his eyes close, he only thinks of you–! maybe now that he can talk to you more, youll be the same way–?

izumi is definitely the type to go red and nearly throw his phone across the room with every message he sends and receives. youre so cute, even if youre not as behaved as he wants. reply faster to him, okay? if he wants to talk, he should become your first and only priority! i can see him wanting to call more often, as the distance allows for him to say more honest (and teasing) things without the chance of you seeing past his bravado. just stay oblivious, but let him spoil you like you do him without realizing...

'muuuuse wake UP i have a new piece u need 2 hear iiiiitttttt :((((((' is a common sentiment in leos texts, i bet... he gets so excited to speak that the messages flood your notifications. each message is a new thought. he cant help it! youre so radiant and inspiring, his brain feels like its been carried to a new height, and its racing away to see the sights youve allowed him access to! please wont you spare some time so he can show you what he sees? if you get tired from staying up all night talking to him, you can always nap with him later! (just dont let ritsu find out–!)

imagine giving your phone number to yandere knights

It would be chaos but honestly something that is bound to happen some day! They'll ask you for your number pretty early on when they just started to get to know you and there's really no reason for you to refuse them.

What's wrong with giving your number to your new friends? Nothing at all! Obviously they're all more than happy that you so easily accepted!

Arashi would message you all the time, showing you pictures of all the cute things she found while shopping that made her think of you! Maybe you want to go take a look at them with her? Also compliments you all the time because you're just so wonderful to her!

Tsukasa would honestly sound pretty formal in his texts due to his upbringing and his nervousness at talking to you. He wants to sound like a perfect gentleman in front of you, even through texts and so he actually takes a lot of time pondering on how exactly to phrase something before hitting send

Ritsu is the kind of person that would tease you relentlessly about how you must like him so much if you text him all the time only to then turn around and tell you to just come visit him for some cuddles, he wants to spend time with you! He somehow manages to be clingy even over text

Izumi acts like he doesn't care and is pretty crude in his messages, telling you to stop bothering while he's secretly freaking out and all giddy that you're paying attention to him. So when it takes you a while to respond to his last message then he would start to get huffy. So first you want to take away some of his precious free time and then you can't even be bothered to respond anymore? It seems like he needs to pay you a visit soon and tell you that that's not how you're supposed to act around him! ( As a side note, he may or may not have managed to somehow get a tracking device on your phone so he will know where you are at any point in time)

Leo is the type of person who would randomly send you a message in the middle of the night and somehow expect you to reply. Sends several more messages in quick succession if you don't, complete with several complaints. He's full of ideas and inspiration right now and he needs to talk about them with his muse! It's of the utmost importance! Will be very grumpy the entire next day if you ignore him so you better respond!

[chidorifarcloud]

Detailed Character meme ~ Chidori Farcloud

Appearance -

Gender: Female.

Race: Au ra, Raen

Height:  5′5 fulms

Eye Color: Pale blue with slightly darker blue rings.

Hair Color: Blonde

The Facts -

Name Day: 30th Sun of the 2nd Umbral Moon

Occupation: Currently works as an assitant to the Knoltros & mage at the @wanderingtonberry. Chi also works part time at @stellazzio-pizzeria as well as has a small flower shop called @hana-ohana. [Her flower shop is more for fun for her than work.]

Sexual identification: Heterosexual.

Romantic identification: Roger. 

Alignment: Neutral

Criminal History: N/A

Relationship Status: Very in love with @roger-holmes.

Favorites –

Favorite food: Fresh sweet fruits like Rolanberries. 

Favorite drink: The Crag.

Favorite artist: Chi hasn’t met any other artists, but she likes to dabble in drawing & painting. 

Favorite scents: Floral scents. 

Favorite person: Her family is very very important to her, it would be hard to pick one. @minorifarcloud perhaps, being the baby of the family. 

Randoms –

Ten facts about your muse:

⚫ From a hidden village.  Chi is from a small hidden village called Orozo. Orozo was in the mountains in Yanxia, bordering on the Steppes. It was once protected by her mother. Chi was to take up that mantel, however the loss of her mother left her ill-prepared & was too young for the task. 

⚫ Family matters.  Chi’s role in her family was to eventually take her mothers role as priestess. However, now with the village in ruins, her life in Ul’dah - she sees little reason to contiune down that path. Her sisters very much desire her to take on such as well as rebuild their home. Chi believes as long as the family is together, why does it matter where.

⚫ Chi knows many languages. Despite how she speaks, Chi is very intelligent. She knows her village tongue, Hingan, Eorzean as well as a little Xaela tongue. Some she knows much better than others. 

⚫  Chi has a very big family! Many know of the sisters - Minori, Kumori, & Sayori. Chi also used to live with her father, two cousins, big brother, sister in-law and a set of grandparents. Recently Chouko and Chiko found their way to Ul’dah with Kumori. Arashi is still thought to be in Othard. The sisters long for the day to be reunited with their lost brother. 

⚫ Chi worked at Ironworks. Before she was brought to the Wandering Tonberry, she was in the company of a man named Chappa. The lalafell took her off the streets and gave her a place to work. Which was along side him at Ironworks. Due to her appearance she stayed hidden, often wore oversized robes. She became a little sensitive to her appearance and how different it was from others. Chappa decided that it was better to leave her in the care of the Knoltros, than keeping her with him. Which is where her story at the Wandering Tonberry began. 

⚫ Is a very good cook. While Sayo is the better of the two, Chi still knows her way around an oven. She loves to cook! 

⚫ Clumsy mage. Chi has a lot of potential when it comes to magic, but doesn’t always have the best control. Wind and earth seem her strongest alignments. 

⚫ Is open book.  Chi wears her heart on her sleeve, she is very open to love. She is openly affectionate to her beloved & her friends. 

⚫ Loves to make others happy. Chi loves to give out flowers at parties, on the street, anywhere really! [OOC wise this started last Starlight.  I LOVED making the new flower pins. So when the holidays came around I thought how fun it would be to hand them out! I gathered a few friends to help me & Santa - the rest is history. Now I offer it as a free service! Events, solo RP at the shop, Weddings. Farclouds are your flower girls!]

⚫ Loves all things frilly. Her room is filled with very pink, frilly and heart shaped things. She moved in with Roger recently & now the two share a very very pink bedroom. He was hesitant to keep her furniture but didn’t seem to have the heart to tell her no. 

Five Things -

Things they like: - Books. - Academic lectures. - Painting/drawing. - Cooking. - Gardening.

Things they dislike: - Confrontation.  - Spicy foods. - Ale. - Meaness. - Lying. 

Good habits: - Very clean! She has all kinds of body washes, lotions. - On time. If Chi isn’t early, she is late!  - Very dedicated to her work. 

Bad Habits:

- Being very curious, she can end up being a bit nosy. -  Her sudden dash offs.  -  Rambling. 

Personalities they gravitate toward:

- Enthusiastic - Matter-of-fact - Friendly - Studious - Intellectual

Personality types they avoid: - Critical - Judgmental -  Harsh - Incurious - Greedy

Fears: - Losing her family, including Roger.  - Not being able to find Arashi.  - The fear of having to make a choice of her family or Roger. 

Tagged by @dellebecque  ❤ [Hella long time ago]

Tagging: @manufactory-of-musings @atsukanedaito @chaerin-ffxiv @kikilukilu @ghostlyfoxangel @ignisandura @ritsuknoltros  @weepingknight & those that wish to. 

[dyreatic]

Intro to Perfect Dream Project Seiyuu - Oonishi Aguri

Oonishi Aguri (大西亜玖璃), the voice of Ayumu Uehara

DOB: May 2, 1997 Nickname: Agumeeshon (not 100% sure) Height: 160cm BWH: 77/56/75

Discography

DVD March 18, 2015 - 1st DVD - X21 FIRST LIVE&DOCUMENT vol.1

CD March 15, 2017 - X21 2nd Album - Beautiful X December 21, 2016 - X21 9th Single - Kagami no Naka no Parallel Girl July 27, 2016 - X21 8th Single - Natsu dayo!! March 30, 2016 - X21 7th Single - Yakusoku no Oka December 2, 2015 - X21 6th Single - Magical☆Kiss September 23, 2015 - X21 5th Single - YOU-kI no Parade April 29, 2015 - X21 1st Album - Shoujo X December 3, 2014 - X21 4th Single - X Gift September 24, 2014 - X21 3rd Single - Happy App June 25, 2014 - X21 2nd Single - Koisuru Natsu! March 19, 2014 - X21 1st Single - Ashita he no Sotsugyou!

Other miscellaneous info

When she first debuted as an idol, her goal was to become an actress.

She likes to read, sing in the bath, listen to music and talk to people. She prefers to read books in her school library, and only keeps a few paperback books at home as they are lighter and easier to carry around. She owns Vol. 9-11 of the Haruhi series.

She has an older brother and little brother.

She also paints in her spare time, even though she finds it difficult. Example

She has a girl rabbit named Papii.

Her name originates from an NHK drama titled Aguri that aired a month before she was born, and her parents thought that it sounded nice.

To counter the summer heat, she would like to eat watermelon, which she loves.

Favorite Foods (in increasing order): Watermelon, Curry Udon, Potato Chips, Natto.

She likes the color pink.

She likes the Studio Ghibli movie Kiki’s Delivery Service, so she has always dressed up as a witch for halloween since young and wants to fly around on a broom.

She likes to listen to music from Oku Hanako, Mr.Children, Hirahira Ayaka, YUKI, aiko, Arashi, and Choucho.

She had long hair in the second year of middle school, before cutting it in the beginning of her third year.

She wants to be part of CMs, dramas and then most of all movies.

She debuted in the idol group X21, before graduating in April this year. Shortly after her announcement as Ayumu’s seiyuu, her old X21 profile and blogs were taken down, and as a result, she has no official information available online anymore.

After being busy with Aqours 2L Saitama for a few weeks, I present the introduction to Oonishi Aguri, the seiyuu of Ayumu Uehara! Hopefully, she’ll have more social media presence soon, but for now, I hope that you’ll become a fan of her as well!

[voltiers-a]

[ @itaidoshin // cont. ]

         The brisk steps of the knight captain bounced off the stone walls of the barracks, alerting every recruit currently lounging in their bunk to her impending arrival  –  the distinct, tinny sound of her metal plated armour shifting as she wove her way through the enclosed halls made it easy to identify her as a superior  –  the soft leather gear afforded to new bloods moved silently, never arousing anyone to their presence.  

         They never had a chance to leap from their relaxed positions, assuming a salute  &   snap a quick, respectful greeting, however, as she did not stop for more than half a beat at each doorway. Scanning the interior – or, rather, who resided in each – with a quick flick of her gaze before moving on without a word.

         Sachiko had been called to an unplanned meeting with the Commander a little past noon. This wasn’t incredibly strange, many of her duties included parleying with the leader of the knighthood  –  handing in reports, discussing strategy  &  weekly check-ins on supplies  –  but upon stepping into his office today, she immediately realised this was no ordinary meeting. Two recruits sat sulking in the corner, scowling at their feet, nursing bloodied  &  bruised injuries, with their disgruntled knight captain at their side, gave her all the information she needed.

                                          This was Kazuya’s doing.

                                 Or, so they would’ve had her believe.

         He is your charge, Isaksen  —  she was reminded in a tone so bitter it could curdle milk,  though she was sure to give no indication of how it made her feel on her visage   —  you fought so hard for he, a common thug, to be accepted into our ranks,  &  yet he has brought nothing but headaches for us all. Do something about him, before I do.

         As little as Sachiko enjoyed this particular comrade for his snippety demenour that did nothing but scream noble born,  she knew him well, & knew equally well when the inflexion in his voice was something to take note of. That had been no throwaway remark.

         With this weighing heavily upon her, she stopped at the final door of the barracks. She had a clear view of him  &  felt her expression stiffen on her face as she noted his pained movements  &  strained smile  –  injuries far less than what the other two had suffered, but injured none-the-less.

                 Whatever they said I did this time… it wasn’t me, yeah?

                              You know me; I’ve been a good boy

         Good?  No, she could not describe Kazuya as good. That didn’t mean she didn’t believe him, but he was still very much  –  unconsciously or not  –  clinging onto the alias given to him by the peasants of the slums – Arashi, he was a storm,  &  storms rarely ever bring good tidings        ;      but she wouldn’t have brought him into this world if she thought that’s all there was to him.

         There were times – be it when they were training together or out on patrol, or even during the discussions shared between the two about everything  &  nothing they found themselves losing hours to – where she saw what she had seen the day of their first meeting. A fire, a determination cleverly concealed behind nonchalance  &  a lazy smile, one that he weaponised  &  could use at his will, to get him out of a tight spot or turn the tide of a battle, with or without the help of fellow recruits, or even her. He was still very much a lone wolf,  wild  &feral   ;   perhaps how he would always be, how he should be, yet there was something in the way he moved, spoke, smiled, that insisted he could use all of that for good, if he applied himself,believed in himself, believed in her desire to get him to that point.

                                       He may not be good,

                                         not right now,

                                     but he could be great.

         Silence befell them both  &  hung tightly in the air. She remained at the door for a moment longer, eyes fixed on his own, before entering his space  ;   a few long strides is all it took before she reached him  &  her gaze fell to the hem of his shirt. Messily half-tucked into his trousers, the knight captain craned her neck around his side     ————-    half a bandage hanging out of the section of shirt he had failed to tuck like a tail. He had tried to hide this from her.

         “… What did they say this time?”  Her voice melts in her throat, soft &  careful as nimble hands pull his shirt up, dark eyes darting across the areas of skin peeking through the gaps in the bandage, inspecting the damage. The ever-present frown on her brow flinched, deepening a fraction before dropping the pull-over back across his torso. Disapproval was not written across her face, but concern, with a slight heat of anger as the words of her fellow knight captain rang through her head & the smug faces of those recruits flashed across her vision.

         A few  years ago she had more or less been in his position, before cementing a reputation as cold  &  ruthless  &  unforgiving. Perhaps that was why she had grown so fiercely loyal to Kazuya in such a short space of time,   his plight was her own,  &  her desire to help him fulfil his full potential despite what others ( or he himself  )  might think now drove her. She had, &   for as long as he was her charge,   would always have his back    —    already prepared to wrestle the truth out of him   &   present it to the Commander    (  while old,   he was fair   &   kind,  &   one of the few she knew to also believe in Kazuya  —  whether the recruit himself knew it or not, was unbeknownst to her  ), or extract their own version of revenge. Whatever best suited him.

         “Lift your arms as far as is comfortable, we have to clean  &  bandage these properly.”    Taking a hold of the hem of his shirt, she waited for him to obey. Brown eyes drifting up to meet his  –  the mere inch in height difference allowing her to see the smaller injuries across his face too  –  Sachiko cocked a brow up at him.  

         “Just to be clear, I’m not asking here, I’m telling. Be that good boy you claim to be, Kazuya-kun,  &  do as you are told.”

                  He doesn’t answer immediately, recognising when he’s caught; Kazuya merely sighs as she reaches for his shirt and examines his wound, obeying her order and shifting for easier access. The bandages are practically unraveled by now, merely sticking to where the blood is thickest along the cut in his side. Pale gaze fixed pointedly away from hers, he considers what to say.

                “Just the usual shit, y’know,” is what he settles for, tone gruff and smirk wry. “Wasn’t listening when the other guy decided a fist to the face was going to get my attention.”

                  A half-truth; there had been the usual comments about him, naturally -- that’s how these incidents always start. But they went one step further and brought up the person who brought him in. Questioned her honor and dignity, among other things. That she’d earned her metals on her back with her legs spread. That filth like him could only be here because this place has already been stained and stains only spread when left alone.

                 Kazuya had intended to breeze right past them as he had with others before them, but an odd pull and unfamiliar spark in his chest kept him rooted to the ground, drawing him back to them. Sachiko would definitely disapprove if she knew --- she’s a full-fledged woman and knight captain; she can handle a few insults --- but Kazuya has discovered that loyalty can make a man do unnecessary things.

                 Growing up the way he had, it’s easy to pick up a number of unique skills --- like how to provoke a man with his silence, to rattle them in a way that makes them slip before they even noticed. Which was what he did with his peers -- stoked their ire to the point of irrationality so that they’ll throw the first punch and he could return in kind, multiple times over --- and the fault wouldn’t be his own. Not entirely, at least.

               “Got ya in trouble again, did I?” he drawls, tone tinged with mild mirth as though he’s not sitting there with a bruised face and bleeding from a four-inch cut. “Sorry, capt’. Wish I attracted the ladies more than shitty punks -- but we can’t all have what we want, eh?”

[maclovius]

Johnnys Feels Post

Hrmm well... No one is going to read this shit I just want to let my feelings out.

First off I have a lot of feelings about Johnnys which is weird because as you may or may not have noticed I really haven’t paid too much attention to them for maybe... like four years now.  When I say four years it seems CRAZY but really it has gone by like a flash, I still watch the Johnnys Countdown (well when they air it) and I check for the Kansai Jr Shounen Club every year but that’s pretty much it, my Johnnys fandom has been running on fumes for years now.  But every once in a while I still want to rant about Johnnys and why they’re failing.

So what set me off this time?  Nishihata Daigo...

I went from truly disliking Daigo’s face to 100% rooting for him because he’s an example of something Johnnys has been doing that drives me up the wall cos I just don’t understand it... it’s that Johnnys seems to have zero interest in building their talents’ careers up.  Now Daigo is not a true example of this YET because he had a pretty good year this year: a part in a drama SP at the end of last year. 3 movies (tho one doesn’t truly count cos it’s a Kansai Johnnys Jr movie), a CM deal (with Nino), and being one of the main talents on two variety shows (Johnnys ones still...)  Seems like he’s on a good path right?  But I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets no movie or TV work next year...

I believe that the key to Johnnys future will be the ability to build up the careers of their talent and as I said it seems Johnnys doesn’t even want to bother to do it.  This isn’t just an issue with juniors, it’s also their newer debuted groups.  All the time I wonder, how exactly would someone who isn’t particularly interested in juniors or in a new group get interested in them?  In the golden era you had juniors doing lots of TV work, I can imagine the boys of Arashi caught many people’s eyes at first when they were back dancing or had minor roles in dramas but now.... How often do you see juniors back dancing for a popular debuted group in a TV appearance??  And yes you can catch some Johnnys jr in supporting drama roles but only maybe one or two before they’re tossed aside and relegated to Shokura and stage shows.  They have their stage shows but who is going to go to one of those if they aren’t already a fan???

Johnnys seriously needs to learn from this new age of popular male actors.  The truth is in the beginning I wasn’t too impressed by idol/actors, I thought they were Johnnys wannabes but they are rising.  Johnnys needs to focus in acting as a way to get new eyes on them, focus on getting their guys in non-Johnnys plays, low level live action (middle of the night shows, morning shows, kids shows whatever), and small parts in dramas.  Johnnys already do all of these things but they just don’t seem to do it on a regular basis enough to try and push their talent as actors.

Also there are too many juniors.  There’s just no need for so many.

I was going to say that I have a hard time understanding how Johnnys has somehow had the ability to remain popular for so many years but are clearly losing their grip now but actually there are two fairly obvious things: 1. They have not been consistently popular through many years, their most recent popularity stems from the mid-90s with KinKi, SMAP and later the golden age juniors and had been mostly on the shoulders of them since then (KAT-TUN broke out and was crazy popular in the early 00s but that’s it) 2. Johnny is SUPER old and probably not running anything any more so if he had some magical formula to create popular idols it’s probably lost now.

One bright spot for Johnnys seems to be HSJ who 10 years after debut seem to finally be getting popular but I just have a really hard time seeing any Johnnys idols reaching the super star power (at their height) of Kinki Kids, SMAP, Arashi or KAT-TUN again.

ANYWAY I hate myself, I hate that I think so much about these things and feel the need to share them with the public. I’m sorry.