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cleaetpauline60 · 2 years ago
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♡ Heroine Otome Game ♡
❥ Cecilia Falias Temirana [ Temirana Koku no Tsuiteru Hime to Tsuitenai Kishi Dan ]
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augusttalescomics · 12 days ago
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Temirana: The Lucky Princess's Tale
Visual Novel’s Release Shifted to 2026 In the vibrant world of gaming, change is the only constant. Idea Factory International recently shook things up, announcing a delay for Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights. This otome game, crafted by Ichi Column, will now debut in 2026 instead of the initially scheduled 2025. Though the company’s lips are sealed about why, the anticipation…
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meyahw · 9 months ago
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Spring Fashion Meets Business Style
Hello Everyone and welcome back to The Selfish Column. I wanted to come back with a quick style post for your viewing. Hope you love this simple but yet chic look I put together with my friends at Espy Boutique. All details are listed below. Top: Yaya Pants: BB Dakota Coat: Ichi Fashion Heels: Kate Spade New York As mentioned above all these items can be found at Espy Boutique right here in…
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crowsent · 11 months ago
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hey how do you explain bein in a red light district and your reason is "i was followin a man who may or may not be my employer i havent decided yet"
what excuse will you give
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i wish i can gif this
sir how deep in thought are you that you miss this huge ass column in your way
how can one be this unaware
so he stalked ichi all the way to the red light district. weird. okay.
but now ichi went and showed up in the middle of his fuckin workplace?????????
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are yall for real?
wheres that picture of that cat bc
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he really said 🥺🥺
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ichi-peachy · 2 years ago
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“I think so? Nezumi also likes apple juice! That might be easier to look for.”
While the two figure out what they could get for the mouse friend, Ichi looked past the wooden rails. In between the vertical columns to look for the barista. It wasn’t even an intentional thing. Rather, more like while waiting for them to decide on something Ichi found her eyes first wandering. Then searching, then searching for someone. Subconsciously. 
🃏   ─  Snowball fight
Ichi-Peachy + Lily
Pmph!
An unfortunate sound, or well.. Sensation.? It was the tune of a rather unfortunate analytic being caught at the wrong place at the wrong time and getting pelted in the back with a stray snowball. It wasn't anything big, of course, nor was there a rock inside of it either; no child was trying to kill their friend with it.
"He-Hey!" But the panicked whines that came with the snowball were as guilty as a child trying to kill their friend with it. On the upside, the culprit quickly came to their aide, ready to apologize for the mishap. Even better, though, was that it was a familiar face and voice.
"Ah-haha.. I'm sorry about that."
@ichi-peachy
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cyberianpunks · 5 years ago
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mysterylover123 · 4 years ago
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Mysterylover watches Bleach Episodes 140-141
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1. So there’ve been like a billion Bleach analysis vids dropped in the last week. I was curious enough to check them out, but did my best to make sure I skipped past spoilers. That was interesting, especially since they dispelled a bunch of myths about the show (like getting ‘cancelled’ or ‘falling in popularity’), and validated something I’ve kinda begun to suspect: Namely, that Bleach is actually kinda good and most of the  critiques of it are things that are problems with any Shounen. Which is neat. Got me plenty hyped for this episode. 
2. Darnit we’re starting out with Ura’s fight. I’m still mad at you Ura. 
3. Rangi is so fiesty. Kick their asses Rangi! Also: So Hitsu is a full on WaterBender?! Damn that’s cool.
4. Oh Damn back to Ichi vs GJ. Ichi’s gonna get fucked up this time, I just know it. He’s so screwed. Thank god he’s a Shonen protag or I’d be worried he’d be dead. 
5. RUKIA WITH THE RESCUE!!!! YAS!!!! GO RUKIA VS GJ ROUND TWO. And Ruki Ices him up good and quick, then saves Ichi from being all bound. She’s awesome. I kinda have the feeling turning her back on frozen GJ is a bad idea. HE’s gonna pop outta that ice any minute now...
6.th YUP THERE HE GOES. GRabs Ruki’s head and looks like he’s sucking out her energy, only for...something to get in the way? OK who’s here to save Ruki now? (seriously we’ve got such a circle of saving). OK it’s uh...(checks subtitles) Shinji. Blond guy. OK. I guess he’s cool now.
7. So Shinji’s gonna fight GJ instead huh. DAmmit that’s so much more boring than Ruki fighting him. 
8. Wow GJ’s actually scared of Shinji huh? And damn that was a pretty big blast. Hope GJ’s not dead, he’s still a cool villain. LOL and Ichi and Ruki just stand there watching like ‘damn’. 
9. GJ yelling Damn really makes him seem like this show’s Vegeta. Like the badass villain rival whose role is to get his ass kicked all the time and be mad about it.
10. ULQUIORRA?!?! WTF WHY ARE YOU HERE? WHY ARE YOU INTERFERING IN THIS FIGHT? not that I’m complaining. I mean more Ulqui is always good. But wow they just left like that. Cause they  already got Orihime so they don’t need to bother with any of these losers I guess.
11. So Arrancars ascend through their light columns while Ulqui thinks judge-y thoughts about Ichi while flashing back to capturing Hime. Cause again, they’ve got her so they win. 
12. OOH Ulqui gave Hime a Phaser/Invisible bracelet huh? She can say goodbye to one person? (I’m going to guess it’ll be Ichigo, though my heart wants it to be Tatsuki). And damn there’s some serious Phantom of the Opera vibes in this sequence, huh? Hey, he is letting her say goodbye and spend 12 hours getting chores ready for everyone. That’s something. Most anime villain kidnappers are not that considerate.
13. Invisible Orihime sequence! And Phasing! Damn it’s like being a ghost. Spooky.  
14. THAT DOOF SAID TATSUKI’S NAME. AND HIME HEARD AND FREKED OUT OMG. SAY GOODBYE TO TASUKI HIME. DO IT DO IT DO IT!!! OMG SAD TATSUHIME MONTAGE. YAS WELCOME BACK TO THE FOLD
15. Tatsuki be looking right at Hime even though Hime’s invisible. That’s some serious soulmates stuff. 
16. Sad Ichigo & Rukia scene next, as of course the minute Hime disappears nobody can heal him right away. Damn they’re gonna lose their white mage healer this arc! Without Hime the squad is gonna be so screwed, they’re  worse than Deku at avoiding getting injured.
17. OOH this guy described his powers as being like a ‘time reversal’. Is that how Hime’s powers work too? DOES SHE HAVE ERI’S POWERS?! (or maybe not since Eri doesn’t talk to fairies).
18. Rukia immediately tries to reassert her position as Hime’s main femslash pairing by worrying about her and ditching the injured Ichigo to go find her. Even though she’s hungry and Ichi’s nice sisters have dinner ready for her. 
19. I like how Ichi’s family has just kinda accepted that Ruki now lives in Ichi’s room. Like, it’s just the way things are.
20. ORIHIME KITTY PRYDES HER WAY THROUGH THE WALL. She’s picking Ichi? darnit. Ah well. OK let’s see whatcha got for Ichi, Hime. She lists all her ships to make sure we know she still remembers them. 
21. She’s sweet about Ichi’s sisters spending the night! And gets embarassed about being in his bedroom. This sequence is so wholesome. (except the “your scent” line wtf hime you been memorizing that?) Anyway, she puts her hand on his. 
22. DON’T KISS HIM WHILE HE’S UNCONSCIOUS HIME!! GUY CAN’T CONSENT IF YOU DO THAT!! Anyway we get a cute IchiHime montage, to make sure we’ve covered all the main Hime shipping bases this episode. And thank god her tears wake him up before she can kiss him unconsciously. 
23. DAMMIT HIME YOU’RE GONNA MAKE ME CRY. She wanted to do all this stuff. Damn she likes sweets huh? oh god she’s gonna make me start bawling. She wants to live 5 lives. “I would have fallen in love with the same person five different times” HOLY SHIT HIME. You are smooth. That’s a hell of a line. 
24. “goodbye halcyon days”.
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museguided · 3 years ago
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Ichi always did have a very different air about her when she was dressed for work rather than battle, but she didn't usually mind because no one who didn't need to know more about her than how lethal she could be would ever see her dressed in it. Well, until she spotted a particularly familiar mop of blonde in the parking lot. "What are you doing here? If you're loitering I can have security remove you." Arms crossed she glared at him, the white nurse's getup unfortunately detracting from how threatening she looked. Didn't help she was small... || Ichi for Mattsun~ || that mention made me wanna send smth x3
He just happened to be in the area when the thought occurred to visit. Besides TGC, their schedules usually didn't match up at all, especially when the workplace was busy. Masamune thought it would be a nice surprise to see her outside of the battlefield, let her know that she's been on his mind now that they've gotten to know each other better, and perhaps ask her on a date before his shift started later in the evening. He didn't know the exact time that she would be clocking out but he didn't have much better to do.
Staying clear from the doors and any medical staff, he lingered against a stone column with a cigarette burning away as he eyed the buildings that towered over him. An absent smile made it to his lips as he thought how surprised she might be to see him there, ready to sweep her off her feet as any cool and suave love interest would. (It would quickly be followed by uncertainty- they've yet to have the chat to make anything official between them- but it does nothing to dampen his current mood.)
He brightened up when he saw her, raising a hand to wave when she saw him, though her expression seemed a lot less charmed and a lot more peeved. "Security?! Wait- wait, no need for that!” Straightening up, he dropped the cigarette to crush underfoot as he raised both hands to placate the little nurse. When it came to Ichi, Masamune knew that she wouldn't pull any punches- and he had a hard time guessing if she was serious or not when it came to her threats. "I'm sorry for dropping by unannounced. I was just finishing up some errands around here and I wanted to see you."
Although his imaginings were a bit of a stretch now, it certainly wasn't a bad decision on his part. Not many people could pull off scrubs as cutely as she could. Offering a warm smile, he added, "and... I was hoping I could take you out, if you're feeling up to it."
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imaginesixguys · 5 years ago
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Imagine the Matsu bros having a S/O... that’s a lot like them!! (Personality wise)! DUN DUN DUNNNNNNN!
Hmm.. You know, I’m actually of the opinion that “Opposites Attract” so while the Matsus could honestly have a successful relationship with any personality type, I think they’d actually have a super high compatibility with someone who was much different than them… Is that weird?
Like personally I really enjoy when each person in a relationship has something to teach or offer the other that they might not have figured out on their own.
Still, everyone deserves to have their fave love them back so:
Osomatsu
He could work really well with someone that was similar to himself. He’s a pretty laid back guy who values honesty and fun so if someone else is as honest with him as he’d be with them, he’d be happy that the two of you were on the same page. He’d also love someone to goof and laze around with all day. He’d get along well with an S/O similar to himself or an S/O that was very different, he’s a surprisingly easy guy to get along with.
The only downside really is that one of you would have to be the “responsible” one sometimes, otherwise neither of you would ever really get anything done… And one of you would have to be mature enough to continuing deepening the relationship, not just relying on the other or becoming too dependent on each other.
Like all of his brothers though, Osomatsu would be happy with anyone regardless of personality as long as there was love and they weren’t too conflicting. I think that like Karamatsu and Jyushimatsu, Osomatsu isn’t exactly picky when it comes to personality types.
Karamatsu
Karamatsu would honestly be happy with anyone, though I do think he might have a slightly easier time (at least initially) with someone who was different than himself? Someone who was more assertive and avoidant of attention who could help him be more assertive as well? Still though, Karamatsu would honestly be happy with anyone that loved him, he’s not hard to please.
Still, I think it would definitely benefit him to have someone that could approach him or ask him what’s wrong and get him to speak up about stuff that was troubling him as he has a hard time being open about his feelings due to his naturally timid nature. So anyone who makes it clear that they are willing to listen and want him to be honest is a pretty good fit for him I’d say.
Choromatsu
Choromatsu is what I like to refer to as someone in Column B. I think he might actually struggle a little (initially at least) with someone who was super similar to himself. While Choromatsu would probably tell you that he wants someone just like him, really what he needs is someone who can help him relax a little, someone a little more mellow. Choromatsu feeds off of anxiety and fussiness so if he’s around someone that’s also like that, it just causes him to be more… Difficult.
While I’m not ruling out Choro being with someone similar to him, I definitely think it would be a rocky start. I really think he could benefit from someone who balances him out well and helps him relax a little… It’s not enough to be fans of the same Idol or fans of the same anime, because eventually you’d run out of things to talk about, and both of you being super focused on trying to find jobs and stick to status quos would just result in possibly stressing each other out.
Ichimatsu
Ichimatsu is DEFINITELY someone in Column B. While I think he could be really great friends with someone that was similar to him, I think it would be very hard for him to have a romantic partner that was like him. One of Ichi’s biggest issues is that he’s his own worst enemy, so if he was dating someone that was also self-loathing, socially anxious and dour I feel like it would just… Cause both parties to end up going in circles.
Ichimatsu is gentle and empathetic but he’s not the most confident in himself when it comes to praising others or cheering people up. Oh, he’ll try, he’ll definitely try, but if he has an S/O that’s just like him, he’ll probably end up stuck in a loop… And then his S/O would get stuck in a loop, and then they’d both be stuck in a loop.
Again, like the other brothers, it’s not something I’d completely rule out, but I feel like Ichi wouldn’t really… Enjoy dating someone that was just like him… At least not at first. On the flip side, maybe dating someone that was just like him could help him realize that he’s not all that bad. There are a lot of possibilities but yeah, I think him being with someone that was a little more confident and friendly would make for an interesting dynamic where both parties could learn a lot.
Jyushimatsu
Jyushimatsu, like Karamatsu, would be happy with anyone and doesn’t really fit A or B. He does well with both extroverted and introverted people and doesn’t seem to have a preference one way or the other. I think if he had an S/O that was super similar to him, he’d be fine with it! Another excitable person to play with and laugh with? Sign him up! The more the merrier!
His personality doesn’t clash with others easily and he’s good at maneuvering himself in social situations based on the context of what’s happening or how the other person is feeling. If you need a pick me up, he’s got it. If you need to just sit and be sad, he’s got that too. It’s actually hard for me to picture him in a relationship where he’s clashing with the other person personality-wise.
Todomatsu
Todomatsu is what I like to refer to as someone in Column A. Yep, finally, a different column! Unlike Choromatsu and Ichimatsu, I could see Todomatsu thriving with someone that was very similar to himself, even as a romantic partner. In fact, I think he’d absolutely love having someone around that “got” him or wanted to go shopping with him or to the gym with him. He’d love having an S/O he could take to parties and social gatherings with others, someone who was fashionable and cute like him. Todomatsu tends to like to stick with people who are more sociable and trendy like him anyways, I think he’d have a hard time reaching out to someone that was more reclusive and anti-social.
Again, while I don’t think it’s impossible for him to be with someone that was super different from him, I think he’d definitely struggle. It would be a rocky start and a strong foundation would need to be developed if the relationship were to get any more serious. It would take a lot of time and patience on both parties’ ends.
THAT BEING SAID, with enough communication and patience the Matsus would honestly be happy with anyone and really these are just possible hiccups I could see for some of them in the early stages rather than how they would be later on.
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rebellion-star · 5 years ago
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[Spoiler Free Review] Hanayaka Nari, Waga Ichizoku
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All images were taken from the official website.
Since I really enjoyed writing my first review, I’m back with another one~ This one will be a bit shorter.
General information
Title : Hanayaka Nari, Waga Ichizoku (華ヤカ哉、我ガ一族)
Developer : Ichi Column & Vingt-et-un. Systems Corporation
Publishers : Idea Factory & Otomate
Platform : PSP
Release Date (MM/DD/Y) : 07/01/2010
Length : +50 hours (slow reading)
Age Rating : Cero B (+12)
I think there are still people playing this game even if it’s quite old since Otomate keeps porting it to different platforms (PSVita and Nintendo Switch). I got myself the PSP version.
Story
Our protagonist, Haru, comes from a poor background and starts working as a maid at the Miyanomori mansion to support her family. She meets the six Miyanomori brothers – each born from a different mother.
It does sound pretty fun at first for Haru who used to work at a factory. However, she quickly understands that it is not going to be an easy task - especially with those brothers who treat her like garbage.
A short while after she starts working, the head of the family, Genichirou, announces that he’s going to retire and therefore needs to chose the next head. He challenges all his sons to entertain him and collect points: the first one to reach ten points will be chosen...
(Check vndb for another summary)
The characters
About the heroine
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Her personality was pretty common : she’s a clumsy airhead, and an idiot (to be very blunt) One might think that this is the ultimate combo to make a character annoying. Nonetheless, I found her very cute. Her design also meets my taste (I love braids hehe). I love characters who try their best no matter how hard they are struggling. Moreover, her personality was a great contrast with most LIs’, and allowed funny and adorable dynamics.
Miyanomori Tadashi : (34) Serious megane dude x ore-sama x oldest son
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(CV : Miyauchi Atsushi)
He lives to work and works because he likes working (this man HAS NO LIFE).
I’m usually not into those guys who look stuck up because I want spicy development. However, he was unexpectdly awkward, which resulted in hilarious relashionship development with Haru, especially in the good ending (I swear I cracked on my bed like a psycho).
I!! Like!! Dense!! and!! pure!! Ossans!! (hey Nanase Izuki ⊂(・ω・*⊂) )
He was kinda harsh with Haru at first and didn’t trust her at all but he gradually opens up and listens to her troubles as a maid.
His route dealt with themes such a friendship and social status. It didn’t reveal anything about the Miyanomori family...
Tsundere rating : 1.5/5
Is this character dense ? yes / no
Mom rating ; Sumida Sanae : 0/5 I didn’t like her :((
Isami : (31) military x tsundere #1 x idiot
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(CV : Tasaka Hideki)
Heyyy it’s the first tsundere!! His relationship unfolds almost the same as Tadashi : tough at first, sweet by the end. 
It was hilarious how his personality did a 180 : from  tsundere to absolute idiot sweetheart. However, I have to say that I was sometimes bothered by what he was saying as it was borderline manipulative when he wanted to sound sweet... HMM...
Except that, his route was well balanced.
Tsundere rating : 3.5/5
Is this character dense ? yes / no
Mom rating ; Honjouin Toki : 2.5/5 (She was okayish?)
Shigeru : (26) crossdresser x carefree x teenage crisis
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(CV : Maeda Takeshi)
I’ll go straight to the point : I don’t like him  (;⌣̀_⌣́)
This might be a bit spoilery but I found him very childish even though he is 26. His relationship with his dad is terrible but that doesn’t justifiy how annoying he is. He also had a lot of “what is this feeling?” trope during his route, and I felt like it wasn’t handled the way I like it. The two previous bros also took quite a long time before noticing how they felt about Haru but at least they were cute trying to figure out...
Tsundere rating : 0/5
Is this character dense ? darn yes / no
Mom rating ; Yasuda Shizuko  : 2.5/5 (I honestly have no opinion about her so I’m just going to give her a the average mark)
Susumu : (22) good boy x dense x angst
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I liked him since the beginning because he is the only guy who has always treated Haru like a humain being, unlikes his brothers!!
I thought he would be a good boy whose route wouldbe fluffy and tame... I’ve got it all wrong. He is not that kind... He’s willing to make huge sacrifices for the sake of his beliefs.
I think he has quite a weird relationship with his friend, but no complaints since all the drama was necessary for Susumu to realize his own feelings.
I can’t say anymore because of spoilers huhh
Tsundere rating : 0/5
Is this character dense ? HE IS DARN DENSE / no
Mom rating ; Ariyoshi Fumiko : 4.5/5 (she was very supportive but a bit of an airhead)
Hiroshi : (18) childish x creative x growth
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He’s that cute and happy guy in otome games who likes playing pranks on others...
He’s only 18 and yet, I feel like he has grown so much in his route (unlike SHIGERU). He was very pure and assertive. I was glad that there was finally a guy open about his feelings. His childish side didn’t bother me at all since it was to be expected from the previous routes.
I loved how the ending and his decisions showed that he had grown to be a fine man. His character development was the best imo.
That glow up five years later tho...
Tsundere rating : 0/5
Is the character dense ? yes / not really / no
Mom rating ; Saeki Yoshi : 4.5/5 (!!!spoiler!!! : I liked the fact that his mom accepted his relationship with Haru)
Masashi : tsundere #2 x sharp tongue x clever
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What a brat. What a smart brat. I have mixed feelings about this character. I like and hate him at the same time XD stop insulting me
Although he keeps calling Haru an ‘idiot’ (because he’s such a tsundere), he grows fond of her  (´・ᴗ・ ` ) He knows nothing about love, and because of some minor *incident* he thought that he had to take responsibility and marry the heroine lmao
Anyway, the latter half of his route is drama with his father (actually, everybody got drama because of Genichirou, that prick) that he handled pretty well despite the fact that he’s the youngest. Playing him last before the secret character makes a lot of sense, as it completely exposes the character’s identity and objectives).
Tsundere rating : 5/5 (I’ll give him a Tsundere Award)
Is the character dense ? yes / HE IS DARN SHARP??? (I was impressed during that one scene where he carefully used his brain to understand what was going on, unlike his older bros)
Mom rating ; Imura Chiyoko : 0/5 (worst mom ever)
Secret character : (???) double-faced x and no more tag because I can’t think of non-spoilers
I can only say I liked the secret character, even though I would have liked to see less angst... That will probably come in the fandisc...
My character ranking : Hiroshi > Susumu > Secret Character > Tadashi = Isami = Masashi > Shigure 
I really liked them all though ;;; (except Shigeru *coughs*)
Cons
Long common route, which feels tedious to skip when changing routes.
Bad resolution on PSP
Each route follows more or less the same pattern
Pros
Animated backgrounds and lip-sync (even though this game is from 2010 ?!!!)
Large cast of suitors, you’ll eventually find one you like
Very cute optional “quest” system
The bottom line
I kinda regret not getting the Vita port for high res CGs *cries* Since I started playing on PSP, I’ll probably buy the other games on PSP.   ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Anyway, I can positively recommend this game to anybody. I think it has everything: plot, fleshed-out characters, funny moments, action, mystery, angst… and romance of course. I was pleasantly surprised by the dynamic between the brothers since I thought they would be at each other’s throat to become the heir. Turns out I was wrong (phew!) and it is actually the complete opposite. Their bickering was truly heart-warming ~
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attract-mode-collective · 5 years ago
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The Greatest Big Screen Adaptation Of A Video Game Ever Produced? Well, Actually, Yes.
Time once again to talk Cineville, aka my monthly film series at Wonderville, in which I challenge the stigmas that are associated with movies that are associated with video games. Including the one golden rule of all big screen adaptations, which is how they all suck.
Granted, that’s true most of the time… except when Takashi Miike is calling the shots. Yes… Audition, Ichi The Killer, Visitor Q, 13 Assassins… that Takashi Miike.
I’ve discussed its brilliance several times already, in several places, like when I had a video game focused-film column for Kotaku once upon a time. So I’m happy to finally present what I consider to be the absolute greatest big screen adaptation of a video game ever… even if that bar is super low… aka his interpretation of Ace Attorney.
I suppose the aforementioned stigma is why it’s one of the lesser talked about Miike flicks, but even I was taken aback by how, when promoting the screening at my Anime NYC panel last week, every single person in the audience gave out an audible “I had no idea this was even a thing!” gasp.
Unlike last month, we’re back to our last Monday of every month schedule, which means it’s… omg… tomorrow night, November 25! But it’s the same slightly earlier start time like before; this time it’s because it’s kind of long movie, 7:30pm. Plus the same address since the very beginning: Wonderville is located at 1186 Broadway, in Brooklyn. And finally, as always, this is a free event!
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cleaetpauline60 · 4 years ago
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♡ Heroine Otome Game ♡
❥ Yoshikawa Kei [ Meiji Katsugeki Haikara Ryuuseigumi ]
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theatricks · 6 years ago
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New Year’s Greetings! Great Fortune Operation 2019
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Videos: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6
Full translation below the cut!
A New Year's Greeting
[New Year's Morning, Siegfeld Lesson Room] Shiori: Huff...huff... Now, a pique turn...! Shiori: (Good... Now, a chaîné turn! Chaîné, chaîné, pique, pique...) Shiori: Pose! Huff, huff... One more time... Akira: Individual practice on New Year's morning, you're working hard. Shiori: Yukishiro-senpai!? I thought you returned home yesterday... Akira: I had some free time before greeting my relatives. There's work I want to complete without delay, so I came to the Institute, but... Akira: It looked like someone was in the lesson room and when I came to check, here you were. Akira: Those turns just now were quite good. You've developed the awareness to keep your pivot leg steady at the pelvis. Shiro: Th-Thank you very much...! Akira: However, I think it'd be best to rest a bit more in between. All your preparation will be meaningless if you're fatigued. Shiro: Yes! Michiru: Ah, there you are~! Happy New Year♪ Shiori: Michiru-senpai was here, too, I see. Happy New Year. Your furisode really suits you! Michiru: Thanks, Shiori♪ It's my favorite! Akira: Michiru, why are you here? Shiori: (Huh? Did Michiru-senpai not come here with Yukishiro-senpai?) Michiru: My mom drove me here. More importantly, you didn't compliment my furisode, Akira. Akira: ...Right. It's splendid. Michiru: Is that really what you think~? Well, whatever. Let's go make our first shrine visit of the year, you two. Shiori: A shrine visit? Michiru: I just heard this from my mom yesterday, but there's a shrine that favors the performing arts and there's interesting omikuji there. Michiru: Well, it's not so much the omikuji itself that's interesting, but what you do based on the result. Akira: Sakurazaka Shrine, is it. Akira: There are many shrines that favor the performing arts, but as for characteristic omikuji, it must be that one. Michiru: Correct, Akira! Shiori: Sakurazaka Shrine... So there's a place like that. What kind of omikuji are they? Michiru: Fufufu ♪ You'll see if you come along! My mom will drive us there, so let's hurry and go! Shiori: Ah... She's leaving. Will Mei Fan-senpai and Yachiyo-senpai be coming along, too? Akira: No, Mei Fan's on her way home. Yachiyo also said she'd be busy at home when the new year began. Michiru: Hurry up and get changed, you two♪ It'll start getting crowded soon! Akira: Honestly... So boisterous on New Year's day.
Michiru: We're here~♪ Shiori: There sure are a lot of people. Also--- Student A: "Is that true!? If so, then name it without calling it good fortune!" Student B: "It's a lie! The proof is in the fact that you came here to Sakurazaka Shrine!" Shiori: What exactly are they doing...? Akira: An improvisation, huh. Michiru: That's this shrine's omikuji♪ Shiori: This is an omikuji...? Michiru: On the omikuji, something like 'there's good luck in doing such and such' is written, you see? Michiru: So everyone who comes here on New Year's day will do what's written on the omikuji to increase their luck in the performing arts. Shiori: ? So you're saying 'there's good luck in doing an improvisation' was written on their omikuji? Michiru: Right! Surprising, isn't it~ Apparently, they were originally regular omikuji, but... Michiru: Looong ago, a nearby school would come to the shrine and perform prayers associated with the omikuji's contents. Michiru: They began to gain fame little by little and gradually the contents of the omikuji changed as well... Michiru: Nowadays it's exclusively the performing arts column where things like doing an improvisation is written. It seems the school in question that started it doesn't do it anymore, though. Shiori: I see... So it has that kind of history. Shizuha: Oh? Lalafin: Ah! It's Siegfeld's...! Michiru: Shizuha-chan, Tsukasa-chan, Lalafin-chan! Happy New Year~! Michiru: Tsukasa-chan, your furisode's so cute! I was considering wearing a fluffly shawl, too~♪ Tsukasa: Happy New Year. Thanks, it is New Year's day, after all. Michiru: I know right! The color and pattern really suit you, and that attractive hairstyle is nice, too♪ Tsukasa: Yours is really vibrant, too. A yellow furisode is perfect for the cute Otori-san. Michiru: Ehehehe, thanks~♪ Michiru: Also, I'm glad to see you! I've been thinking I needed to properly apologize sometime. Tsukasa: Apologize...? Michiru: Last year you went through the trouble of writing us an invitation to see "Captain Twins", but we couldn't, I'm sorry! Lalafin: Eh... You remembered!? Even the name! Michiru: Of course~♪ Michiru: The truth is, Akira decided to reply to the invite herself before I could even see it~ Tsukasa: Then the one who wrote "We have no time for the likes of Frontier" was... Michiru: It was all Akira's doing! Geez~ So troublesome~ Akira: ............ Michiru: So, would it be okay for us to see it this year? The play you made! Shiori, you want to see it, too, right? Shiori: Yes! I've heard Frontier's plays are really creative, so I'm looking forward to it. Tsukasa: We'd gladly welcome everyone from Siegfeld. I'll send another invitation, then. Michiru: Yeah, we'll be waiting! Michiru: Well then, we should get going now. Lalafin: Okay! See you later~! Shizuha: Yukishiro-san, let's have another great year. Akira: ...Right.
Michiru: You're the same as ever, huh~ It's New Year's day, you should be more festive. Akira: You're festive enough for us both. Michiru: I'm not so sure about that~ Michiru: But, I wonder if there's no ill feelings from last year now? Michiru: I don't know how much it mattered to them, but if we're going to be standing on the same stage at the Performance Festival, it's good to clear the air. Shiori: Ah...! Michiru: Hm? What's wrong, Shiori? Ichie: Huh? Tamao: You are... Rui: Siegfeld's...!
Carrying Out a Tradition
[New Year's Morning, Tokaso Dormitory] Rui: Tamao-senpai... Is this okay? Tamao: A little tighter is fine. ...There, like that. Tamao: Rui-chan, thank you for helping me put on my furisode. ...How does it look? Rui: I-I-I-It looks really nice on you! No other Stage Girl looks as good in a furisode! Tamao: I think that's a bit of an exaggeration... Rui-chan? Rui: (To think I'd be helping Tamao-senpai change so soon into the new year, it's like a dream come true! Her waist is as slim as ever~) Tamao: Rui-chaaan? Rui: Ah, I'm sorry. I was just thinking how your waist is--... Tamao: M-My waist? Did I gain weight over the holidays, perhaps? Rui: Nonono! If anything it decreased about 5 millimeters! N-No, I mean! I-It's slim like normal, don't worry! Tamao: R-Really? I guess that's fine, then... *ringtone* Tamao: Oh? It's from Ichie... Hello? Ichie: "Tamao, mooornin'!" Tamao: Ichie, Happy New Year. Ichie: "Ah, that's right! Happy New Year and stuff~☆ What are you doing right now?" Tamao: Rui-chan was helping me put on my furisode. We'll be making our first shrine visit of the year after this. Ichie: "A shrine visit!? That'll be nice~ Which one!?" Tamao: You might've heard of it. It's called Sakurazaka Shrine, a god of the performing arts is enshrined there... Ichie: "Oh, I saw it on a TV special yesterday! Apparently, people are going crazy for its weird omikuji right now!" Tamao: It seems that's what it's become famous for nowadays. But, originally, it was the site of an event for the Rinmeikan Performance Department. Ichie: "Eh, really? They mentioned on TV that it had a long history, but Rinmeikan was never mentioned?" Tamao: Apparently, the "Sakurazaka Pilgrimage" was an important event that everyone participated in during my grandmother's time at Rinmeikan, but... Tamao: With the decrease in the number of students, they stopped going, it seems. Tamao: But it's an event with valuable history to it. Ichie: "So, then, you're going to go do that...Sakurazaka pilgrimage or whatever!?" Tamao: Yes. I finished changing quickly thanks to Rui-chan, so I was thinking we should get going soon. Ichie: "Then, I'll go, too!" Ichie: "Mama~! I'm going to visit an interesting shrine for a bit with my friends! I'll go right to grandma's place and meet up with you all after!" Tamao: Eh? Ichie, if you're gathering with your relatives, you don't have to--- *click* Tamao: Ah... She's her usual self right from the new year. Rui: So Ichie-senpai's coming, too. With everyone returning home, I held back inviting them, but... Rui: Should we call Yukko and Fumi-senpai, too? Although, I think Yukko probably won't come. Tamao: Yes, I'm sure Yuyuko-chan's fully enjoying the New Year's holidays at home... Fumi's house is far, so I don't know if she could make it. Let's go with them another time. Tamao: By the way, Rui-chan. Are you really okay with not wearing a furisode? Rui: Y-Yes! It'll take time, too, so my uniform is fine! Rui: (As long as I get to see Tamao-senpai all dressed up, I'm good! Even just spending time changing is a waste!)
[A Few Hours Later] Ichie: Huh? Tamao: You are... Rui: Siegfeld's...! Michiru: Wow! It's Tamao-chan, Ichie-chan, and Rui-chan! Happy New Year♪ Tamao: Happy New Year. Let's have another great year. Michiru: Such a wonderful furisode, it really fits you. Exactly like a Yamato nadeshiko♪ Tamao: Yours is a fitting color for New Year's day, it suits you well. Akira: ............ Tamao: Yukishiro-san, thank you for that time. I'd like for us to both use this year to cultivate ourselves. Akira: ...I see. Rui: ...We're not who we were before. Ichie: Rui, clam down, whoa there☆ Rui: But, Tamao-senpai went out of her way to greet her... Michiru: Ahahaha, sorry about that~ This is basically how Akira always is. Tamao: It's fine. I'll interpret it as Akira-san's way of cheering us on. Akira: ...Let's go. Michiru: Ah, wait up, Akira. Well, then, let's have another great year~ Shiori: Ah... Umm... Uh... Shiori: No, it's nothing. Excuse me! Ichie: ...? What was that about? Rui: It seemed like she wanted to say something. Tamao: (That girl... She's Fumi's little sister, I believe...?) Tamao: ...She must have been nervous. I'm pretty sure she's still in middle school, right? And being surrounded by high schoolers...you see? Ichie: Ah, I see, gotcha. Okay, next time we meet, she'll get a dose of Ichie-senpai's kindness☆ Rui: Well, should we go draw an omikuji for the Sakurazaka pilgrimage? Tamao: Before that, let's pray at the shrine. It's over here.
Rui: At any rate, it sure is crowded. Tamao: Even reaching the shrine is difficult, to say nothing of the omikuji... Ichie: Tamao~! Rui~! Let's go! Tamao: Ichie, it's risky to go alone~! Rui: Let's chase after her!
Rui: We were able to visit the shrine somehow... Ichie: That was tiresome even for me~... Tamao: Let's rest over there a bit. Rui: Let's! Ichie: Ah! Look, it says omikuji here! Come on, let's go☆ Rui: Eeh! Ichie-senpai! We'll be separated! Please wa~it! Tamao: Th-They're so energetic...
Three Sets of Three
[New Year's Morning, Frontier Main Gate] Shizuha: Lalafin, thank you for helping with the "Mochi Pounders VS Badminton Players New Year's Party". Lalafin: Yeah! I ate a bunch of mochi at home, so I wanted to move around! Shizuha: We finished quickly thanks to you. Shizuha: By the way, Lalafin. Do you have anything planned after this? Lalafin: Nope~ Tomorrow's when we all gather together at grandma's. Is there somewhere you wanted to go!? Shizuha: Well, would you like to make our first shrine visit of the year together? I heard there's a shrine that favors the performing arts. Lalafin: A shrine? Shizuha: I saw it on TV yesterday---
Lalafin: Yaaay! Omikuji, omikuji~ Shizuha: Fufu. Such high spirits. Tsukasa: At any rate, I never thought Siegfeld would come here. They don't seem like the type to ask anything of the gods, I was surprised~ Lalafin: You're the one I was surprised to see~ Shizuha: That's right, I didn't expect we'd meet up with you here. Tsukasa: I thought you'd all returned home, so I came here by myself... Tsukasa: Now that I think about it, you're wearing your uniforms--did you pay a visit to the school? Lalafin: To prepare for the "Mochi Pounders VS Badminton Players New Year's Party"! Tsukasa: So they're doing it this year, too~! Last year's was super exciting. Shizuha: Yes. Lalafin helped out a lot, so the preparations were completed perfectly ♪ Lalafin: It'd be nice to invite Aruru and Misora to visit the shrine, too~ Shizuha: It's a bit too late to have them come now, so let's do our best with the omikuji for them as well. Tsukasa: Let's. ...Oh, it's says the omikuji are this way. Lalafin: Omikuji, omikuji~
Lalafin: Arrival! And before my very eyes, the omikuji...! Tsukasa: They might be right in front of us, but this is no small crowd... Tamao: Oh? Ebisu-san? Everyone else, too. Tsukasa: Oh, it's Tomoe-san. Lalafin: Ichie~! Ichie: Lala-cha~n! Both: Happy New Year and stuff~! Shizuha: Fufu. Perfect sync. Tamao: They must be on the same wavelength. Tsukasa: Aren't they a little too similiar... It's kind of dizzying... Shizuha: Oh, that's right. The truth is we're holding an event we call the "Mochi Pounders VS Badminton Players New Year's Party", if you'd like, do you want to join us? Ichie: Mochi pounders and badminton players!? What kinda event is it!? Lalafin: Everyone separates into the 'mochi pounders' or 'badminton players' team, kinda like a sports event, I guess! I'm sure you'd like it, too! Ichie: That's Frontier for you! It sounds pretty amazing! I wanna hear more about it, but for now...the omikuji is before our eyes! Tsukasa: Oh, so you're goal in coming here was the omikuji, too. Tamao: That's right. We'll need courage to face that crowd of people, but we should go soon. Shizuha: Yes. I'll text you the details about the event, in case you're interested. Ichie: I wanna meet up with Aruru-chan and Misora-chan, too, so I'll go! Even if no one else does, I will~☆ Lalafin: You definitely should! It'll be fun!
Tamao: Phew... I'm glad I managed to draw it... Rui: Tamao-senpai! Ichie: Tamao~! Tamao: Good, you're both--... *crowd noises* Tamao: Kya!? Ichie: Hyaah!? Did something just start or what!? Wawah, it's...it's a wave of people~~! Tamao: Kya~! Rui: Tamao-senpai's being swept away...!? I'll save you right away! Ichie: Ruiii, Ichie-senpai's being swept away, too, y'know~!? Eeek, save me~☆ *loud crowd noises* All: Hyaaaaah!?
Rui: Ouch! Shiori: Kya! Rui: E-Excuse me--...! Shiori: ! Rinmeikan's...! Tsukasa: Oh, you two are---
Rui: I wonder if Tamao-senpai is okay... Shiori: What should I do... Getting separated in a place like this... Tsukasa: (These two seem really helpless... They were separated from their senpai, I guess it's understandable.) *ringtone* Tsukasa: (Oh, it's Shizuha.) Tsukasa: Hello? Tsukasa: We were swept away by the crowd, too, all the way to the center of the shrine... Tsukasa: It might be hard to meet up again like this... Tsukasa: And, you're... I see. Okay, go it. I'll see you later, best of luck. Bye bye. Rui: U-Um... Do you know where the others are? Tsukasa: Yeah. It seems Shizuha, Tomoe-san, and Yukishiro-san are together. That leaves--- *ringtone* Tsukasa: Oh, a text from Lalafin. ...Look, she took a fun photo together with Otori-san and Otonashi-san. Shiori: Michiru-senpai... I'm glad she's safe. Tsukasa: It seems everyone's okay for the time being. Tsukasa: Oh, is there anything you want to say to Otori-san? You'll have to rely on Lalafin to tell her, though. Shiori: N-No... I'm fine... Tsukasa: Then, Akikaze-san, is there anything you want to tell--- Rui: I-I'm fine, too...! Rui: More importantly, we should go meet up with the others...! Tsukasa: (Huh~? It kind of seems like they're avoiding eye contact with me?) Tsukasa: (...It couldn't be that they're scared of me, right?)
Ichie: Lala-chan, Michiru-chan! They're selling takoyaki over there! It smells sooo good. Michiru: Oh, you're right~! I'm pretty hungry, I want a bite♪ Lalafin: I'm starving, too! Ah! I propose we buy takoyaki! Ichie: Totally agreed~ Let's buy it and take another commemorative photo! Michiru: Ah, just a second. Before that, I need to send Akira a text.
Tamao: ---So, I wanted to try what was written in the performing arts column of the omikuji, but... Shizuha: I'll participate, if you don't mind. Yukishiro-san, do you not have much interest in this sort of thing? Akira: Right. Sorry, but--- *ringtone* Akira: A text? Who...? Nn. Michiru: "Frontier's representative Shizuha-chan and Tamao-chan who brought Fumi back to the stage..." Michiru: "We've been interested in them for a while, right?" Michiru: "This is a rare chance, so spend some time with them and ascertain with your own eyes what kind of people they are." Michiru: "If you decide to return to me on your own...I'll be angry, okay?" Shizuha: Yukishiro-san, is something wrong? Akira: No, it's nothing. ...I'll participate, too. Tamao: Eh, but--... Akira: Let's finish this quickly. Tamao: Sorry to bother you two with this... Akira: It's not a bother. Our interests aligned just now. Shizuha: Tomoe-san, don't worry. I also came here for the omikuji. Akira: So, what's the task? You have the omikuji there, correct? Tomoe. Tamao: Yes. I haven't opened it yet, I'll look now!
Tsukasa-senpai's Gyaru-ific Counseling Center
Tsukasa: Umm, since we're here I thought we could try what's written on the omikuji, but... Tsukasa: Akikaze-san, Shiori-san, what do you two think? Both: ............ Tsukasa: ...I'm just curious, are you two afraid of me or something? Rui: I-I-I'm not afraid! Rui: I've meet you a few times at the Performance Festival preparatory meetings... Rui: It's just...I've never really mentioned it, but I'm pretty shy around strangers... Shiori: So am I, a bit. I'm fine with people I'm familiar with, though... Tsukasa: I-I see, then it can't be helped. You don't have to push yourselves, okay? Rui: Um, Ebisu-san!! Tsukasa: Wah!? Wh-What is it? Rui: S-Sorry for speaking loudly all of a sudden. Rui: Before you said Tamao-senpai and the others she met up with were doing the sakurazaka pilgrimage...Ah, I mean, completing the omikuji's task. Tsukasa: Yeah, seems that way. Rui: Then, I think I'd like to...do what's written on the omikuji here, too... Rui: Oh! Only if you're okay with it, though, of course! Tsukasa: I'm glad, but, you really don't have to push yourself, okay? Rui: I'm not! Rui: I'm sure if Tamao-senpai were here she'd cooperate with you. Rui: So, I'd like to, also...! Shiori: Please let me participate, as well. Michiru-senpai's text said to help you out. Tsukasa: I see. Thanks, you two. Tsukasa: Then, let's all do our best!
Tsukasa: Actually, I've already opened the omikuji, so I know what the task is. It's not that hard, so don't worry! Rui: Is that so...! Shiori: Can even I do it? Tsukasa: Yep, you definitely can! Here's what was written in the performing arts column... Tsukasa: "There's good luck in making friends with someone on the grounds today"! Rui and Shiori: "There's good luck in making friends with someone on the grounds today"...? Tsukasa: Meaning, if we become friends here, we've cleared the task. Easy enough, right? Tsukasa: Please be friends with me♪ Rui: I can't! Tsukasa: Eh!? Rui: Being friends with more than one senpai... It's far too much! Tsukasa: No, I mean, we don't even go to the same school and we're only a year apart in age. Hey, Shiori-san, you agree with me, right? Shiori: Umm... Tsukasa: (She averted her eyes...!) Tsukasa: Look, everyone else from Siegfeld is older than you, right? It's not surprising anymore, is it? Shiori: I suppose...that's true. Tsukasa: Right? Besides, Shiori-san. ...Umm, your sister and I are the same age, so it's not like you're not used to handling people older than you, right? Shiori: Um, I haven't seen Onee-chan recently... Tsukasa: Oh, I see... Tsukasa: ...Well, I don't know the details, but if there's anything troubling you, I'll listen. Shiori: Eh... Tsukasa: Ah, well, it's like how if you don't know the other person very well, sometimes it's easier to open up, right? Shiori: ............ Shiori: Um, it's not exactly troubling. I've just been wondering how to get close to Onee-chan again. Shiori: I...was scared and didn't return home this year. Because she might hate me... Rui: ...Um, I... I don't think that's true! Tsukasa: Akikaze-san? Rui: When Fumi-senpai talked about returning home, she seemed a bit sad. Rui: Just like...you do now. Shiori: R-Really? Rui: Yes. That's the limits of what I know, but I think Fumi-senpai really treasures you. Rui: When she's talking about your family or recollecting the past... During those times she always has a really warm expression. Shiori: ...Onee-chan. Tsukasa: I haven't heard your sister's circumstances, so I can't say for certain, but... Tsukasa: The two of you are both Stage Girls, so I'm sure you'll be able to understand each other, one day. Shiori: I think that'd be nice. Tsukasa: Yeah. This is only my opinion, but I don't think bonds are broken that easily. Rui: Bonds... Tsukasa: To be honest, there was a time when I left the stage... But, I was able to return. Tsukasa: I'm sure it was because I had a bond with the stage, and friends there who strengthened it. Tsukasa: In Shiori-san's case, the bond of sisters is very, very strong. And I'm sure the stage will strengthen it. Shiori: The stage will... Tsukasa: The stage has amazing power. Maybe it's easier to imagine if I call it energy? Tsukasa: Fiction and reality mix together to create a whimsical but very real world that can only exist on the stage. Tsukasa: The tales woven there, comedy and tragedy alike, so lifelike you could touch them, spread out as a wave of emotion in the audience's heart. Tsukasa: You two may be standng on different stages, but that world is connected. Don't you think that's an amazing thing? Shiori: ...I do. Tsukasa: Yeah. That's why I think you should continue to improve as a Stage Girl. Tsukasa: If you polish your technique until it shines, then every time you stand on another stage, your connection to your sister will grow stronger. Shiori: Yes...! Rui: Uuu...Ebisu-san! Tsukasa: Wh-What's wrong? Rui: I'm so moved! Please listen to my worries as well! Tsukasa: Eeh!? Sure, but all I can really do is listen, you know...!? Rui: That's fine! I'd like to hear your opinion in your words...in your expressions! Tsukasa: Fufu, if you're going to say that much, then I guess I'll have to. Rui: Thank you very much! Shiori-san, would you like to listen, as well? Shiori: If you're okay with me, I'd be glad to! Tsukasa: (Hehe. I kind of feel like I've suddenly gotten two little sisters.) Tsukasa: (It's a different feeling than with Lalafin and Shizuha, or Aruru and Misora. I wonder why... But--) Tsukasa: (Would it be okay to call this friendship? ...I'm sure it's fine, right?)
Michiru's Calculations
Ichie: Phew~ Amazake's so tasty~☆ Michiru: Really? Let me have a sip, too♪ Ichie: Here, take a swig~ Michiru: Yay! *Gulp*...*gulp*... Mmm♪ It tastes and smells like rice, but it has a nice texture~ Lalafin: Sounds good! I want a sip, too~! Ichie: Go on, drink up~ Lalafin: *Gulp*...*gulp*... Ooh, a mature taste. Michiru: Lalafin-chan, amazake is made from malted rice, so there's no alchohol, you know? Lalafin: Eh! Really!? I always thought it was sake! Ichie: I know, right~☆ It makes you think, 'I can put formalities aside for New Year's and drink this, right?' Michiru: Even putting formalities aside, you shouldn't drink sake. Save the alchohol for when you're twenty, okay?♪ Lalafin: I promise~ Wait...huh? Ichie: Hm? Lala-chan, what's up? Lalafin: Promise, promise... Ah! I told Shizuha we'd all do the omikuji's task together. Ichie: Ah! Now that you mention it, I told Tamao the same! Michiru: Well... Michiru: Ta-daah♪ Lalafin: Ah, an omikuji! Ichie: So you had one. Michiru: I drew it before I was separated from Akira and Shiori. Since the three of us are getting along, let's take a look at it♪ Lalafin: Yay! Can I open it? Michiru: Go ahead~♪ Ichie: Then I'll give the drum roll. Announce it when I say, "clang!"☆ Lalafin: Roger! Ichie: Darararara... Michiru: Dararararara... Ichie: Darararara... Clang! Lalafin: Announcement! Our chosen mission is... "The person you are waiting for will not arrive!" Ichie: That ain't right! Michiru: Ahahahaha! Not the 'person you're waiting for' column, the 'performing arts' column! Lalafin: Ahahaha! Ummm... Performing arts, performing arts... There it is! Lalafin: "There's good luck in forming an idol group today"! Michiru: An idol group? That's quite the theme. Ichie: Idol... Uu, it aches, my right arm! Lalafin: An awakening!? Ichie, are you awakening!? Michiru: Ichie-chan, you were an idol in the past, right? Ichie: Eh!? Michiru-chan, you knew? Michiru: Of course~ Don't underestimate my research abilities♪ Lalafin: So that means? Eh, Ichie, you were an idol!? Ichie: In the past♪ Lalafin: Amazing! Michiru: I know a bit about Lalafin-chan, too. You were a sought-after child actress and kid's model while affiliated with an agency. Michiru: Your full intoduction to the stage was in middle school, and since that time your model work appears to have decreased. Lalafin: Wow! You researched me!? Michiru: Ahahaha, it's not a big deal~ It's just a second-hand account from a magazine♪ Michiru: But... This could work, the three of us as idols! Maybe I'll produce us♪ Lalafin: P-Produce...! Ichie: This is getting interesting...! Michiru: By the way, if we're going to do it, we'll be seriously aiming to be Top Idols♪ Ichie: Wait...! If I'm aiming to be a Top Idol, will I have to quit Rinmeikan!? Michiru: No worries! Michiru: These days, idols who excel at specific things are strong! So we'll be aiming to be idols who can sing, dance, and act! Lalafin: That seems pretty cool! Michiru: Is there anything you two want to try after becoming idols? Ichie: Oh, me, me, me! There was something I wanted to do while I was an idol, bur couldn't! Michiru: Go ahead, Ichie-chan. Ichie: A tie-in with a horror movie! I want to sing the theme song and play one of the roles! Michiru: Nice~ What about you, Lalafin-chan? Lalafin: I think it'd be good if I was given each of the catchphrases! Michiru: Catchphrases are part of acting, too--nice, nice~♪ That sort of thing's important! Ichie: Michiru-chan, what are we going to do about our group's name? Lalafin: Ah, that's important! Michiru: Something unique to the three of us would be nice. Let's take a bit and share our opinions. Ichie: Leave it to me! This sort of meeting is so exciting! Lalafin: Yeah, yeah! Unique to us, unique to us~♪
Michiru: Well, everyone, here we go~♪ One, two, three! All: We are "Mirai☆Resume"! Lalafin: "Mirai☆Resume"! It's easy to say and pleasing to hear! Michiru: The 'mi' from Michiru, 'ra' from Lalafin, and 'i' from Ichie--Mirai. And resume can mean summary... Michiru: The charm of three Stage Girls who express themselves through song, dance, and acting--an idol group of the future! Ichie: And that's why we are--- All: "Mirai☆Resume"! Michiru: We've yet to begin our activites, but our formation is complete! Our task was achieved♪ Lalafin: If we could start our activites on a day off or something, that'd be nice! Ichie: Fufufu. My day to shine again as an idol draws near~☆ Michiru: The three of us should go shopping or something this year. We can invite the Seisho girls eventually, too♪ Ichie and Lalafin: Sounds good~♪ Michiru: ...Fufu♪
Tamao's Pride
Shizuha: ---"There's good luck in taking a vow on the shrine ground's stage". Shizuha: That's what's written. How interesting. Tamao: Something we would vow... If it needs to involve all three of us, then it'd be to succeed at the Performance Festival, I guess. Akira: Success at the Performance Festival is a given. There's no need to take a vow. Shizuha: But, while you may say it's a given, I think declaring it before the gods has meaning. Akira: ...I have a vow of my own. Shizuha: Then... How does this sound? Shizuha: First, we'll all vow to succeed at the Performance Festival. And, in addition to that, we'll each make a vow of our own. Shizuha: I'm sure we all have a hidden desire, as well. Our individual vows should be from the heart. Tamao: My... ~flashback~ Tamao: ...They've invited all of us to take part in the Performance Festival! Tamao: Congratulations, everyone! Yuyuko: Whaaat? You serious!? Ichie: We did it! We've cleared the first hurdle on the way to our dream! Rui: This is wonderful! We're going to the Performance Festival together! Fumi: Tamao's dream-- No, the whole group's dream... Now it's mine, too. ~end flashback~ Akira: Very well. Tamao: ...Understood. Shizuha: It's decided, then.
Tamao: So this is the shrine ground's stage... Clerk: ---The stage is ready for whoever is next. Shizuha: Are you both ready? Akira: ............ Tamao: ...I'm fine. Shizuha: Let's go. Student A: Look! The person who just stood on stage, isn't that Siegfeld's Yukishiro Akira!? Student B: And Frontier's Kocho Shizuha! Student C: But, that other girl in the furisode, who is she again? I think she's from Rinmeikan... Tamao: ............ ~flashback~ Tamao: Part of me started hoping that maybe Ichie was right, and qualifying for the Performance Festival would miraculously save our department. Tamao: That was a mistake. Eveything was going so well, and I got too greedy. Tamao: Reality isn't so forgiving. Tamao: But that place filled with dreams and hope, a place where a miracle just might happen... Tamao: I loved that place. ~end flashback~ Tamao: Rinmeikan Girl's School, Performance Department Second-Year, Tomoe Tamao. Shizuha: Frontier School of Arts, Stage Expression Course Second-Year, Kocho Shizuha. Akira: Siegfeld Institute of Music, Acting Department Second-Year, Frau Platin... Yukishiro Akira. Shizuha: We say this now. Shizuha: To succeed in this year's Performance Festival--- Tamao: I vow. Shizuha: I vow. Akira: I vow. Crowd: Waaaaaah! Tamao: ...... Shizuha: Now for our individual vows... Akira: Everything is to demonstrate the pride of the Ruler! For the proof of Siegfeld's superiority! Tamao: ! Akira: Yukishiro Akira will push forward to the center! Walk trembling through the path I clear! Akira: We will display what makes us Siegfeld at the Performance Festival! Shizuha: Even though I said the vow should be from the heart... Are you perhaps saying...the stage is all there is? Shizuha: The path of the absolute Ruler, standing above all. That is not our ideal. Shizuha: I will create the greatest stage, together with the reassuring strength of 23 comrades. Shizuha: Yukishiro-san, your acting ability is truly a magnificent thing, but you don't have to shine alone. Shizuha: ...These are actually Aruru-chan's words, but today I'll vow in her place. Shizuha: A radiant stage with all 24 of us... That's the stage we at Frontier aim for. Shizuha: That's what we'll show you at the Performance Festival. Tamao: ...... Shizuha: Tomoe-san, how about you? Akira: ...What do you vow? You, who couldn't even reach my feet, what do you desire? Tamao: I-- My desire is--- ~flashback~ Tamao: We must stay in the show. We can't let it end here... Akira: Save your speeches for when you're on stage. The curtain has already come down. ~end flashback~ Tamao: I... Rinmeikan's tradition, Rinmeikan's radiance... Tamao: All that is the Rinmeikan Performance Department! I will carve it into this Performance Festival! Tamao: Rinmeikan's tradition, history, radiance. Tamao: Before I even entered Rinmeikan, I inherited them from my mother and my grandmother before her. Tamao: ...I want to make that eternal. So! I will show it to you all! Tamao: On stage at the Performance Festival, Rinmeikan's resolution! Tamao: That is all! Shizuha: ...It seems the desire we all hold for the Performance Festival is genuine. I won't lose either. Akira: Hmph... Rui: Uuu~ Tamao-senpai~! I'll follow you for life! In all ways! Tamao: Rui-chan... To think you were all watching... Ichie: We heard your wish loud and clear☆ Shiori: My body became tense when I heard your words, Yukishiro-senpai. Please join me for our winter vacation practice, too! Akira: Very well. I'll put my all into accompanying you. Michiru: Hehe♪ Both Akira and Shiori are motivated, I'm glad we came. Tsukasa: Siegfeld's pride and Rinmeikan's tradition were both amazing, but our Frontier spirit didn't lose. Lalafin: Shizuha, Frontier spirit~! Shizuha: Fufu. We'll cultivate ourselves together and show everyone a new sight. Tsukasa: Hey! This is a rare opportunity, so let's take a commemorative photo together! It's too bad we can't do it with all the participants, though... Michiru: We'll just have to take that one when we make the Performance Festival a success♪ Ichie: Oookay, "Mirai Resume", assemble~☆ Lalafin: Heeere♪ Shiori: Yukishiro-senpai, is it okay...to take a photo with everyone? Akira: ...... Rui: Tamao-senpai, do you know how to use the self-timer? Tamao: Yes, I'm good. Press this button and... Tamao: Everyone, here we go! What do mice eat~? All: Cheeeese!
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otomeverything · 6 years ago
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Otomate recently announced a couple of upcoming new titles as well as new info and confirmed release dates of their previously announced games during the Otomate Party (2019) Event held in Tokyo International Convention Center, Japan.
There are currently twelve games (both old and new) that were recently announced coming for the Nintendo Switch.
  Heart no Kuni no Alice – “Alice in the Country of Hearts” Wonderful White World & Wonderful Black World
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Watch the game’s trailer here.
This was originally a QuinRose game published by Prototype back in 2007 both for the PSP and PC systems. It was later ported as a mobile game in 2014 (Android and iOS) and then to the PS VITA in 2015.
Fun Fact: An English patch was completed and released for this game back in 2018.
Story (VNDB): Alice is realistic; especially about love. One day, she is taken to the world of heart, which is full of danger. For example, an owner of a hat shop is a gangster, and every theme park worker carries a gun; almost all of the people are dangerous.
She somehow starts to enjoy her life there, after she is forced to take a drug which prevents her from returning to her original world. Will she find a way back? Will she fall in love?
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    CUPID PARASITE
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Watch the game’s trailer here.
Parasite Cupid is a love comedy otome game about a protagonist who’s a bridal matchmaker that’s also *secretly* a cupid (goddess) at the same time. Her goal is to help “five parasites” (five ikemens) who can’t find true love.
    DAIROKU: AYAKASHIMORI
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No further details have been revealed for this game yet other than all the ikemens are “yokais” (non-human, demon spirits). Seiyuus (Voice Actors) include Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Takahiro Sakurai, Yusuke Kobayashi, Ryouta Ohsaka.
Fun Fact: If you love the art for Bad Apple Wars, you will love this game’s characters designs, as it’s created by the same artist Suou.
    TOKEI SHIKAKE NO APOCALYPSE “CLOCKWORK APOCALYPSE”
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Otomate teases us with a brief description of this new title as “A Story that starts with a Bad End”. Besides that, no further details have been revealed for this game yet.
    PIOFIORE NO BANSHOU – EPISODIO 1929
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Watch the game’s trailer here.
This will be the first fandisc of 2018’s hit Otomate title Piofiore No Banshou. This fandisc will be written by Kazura Ringo and will be directed by Asahi Takamura. Both are the same screenwriter and director of the first game.
    MEIJI KATSUGEKI HAIKARA 
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The game is developed and supervised by Ichi Column, the popular game studio known for their hit Hanayaka Nari series. No further details have been revealed for this game’s plot yet other than that its setting will be in the Meiji Period (😂just like how the title gives it away lol).
Here are all of the characters, full body screenshots below:
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    AMNESIA SERIES MEMORIES, CROWD AND LATER
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Rejoice! Our favorite title, Amnesia Memories finally gets a Nintendo Switch Port. This game is confirmed to release September 12, 2019. Furthermore, the game’s first and second fandisc, Amnesia Crowd and Later, will also be making it’s way to the switch console. The bundled fandisc is set to release on October 3, 2019.
    COLLAR X MALICE & COLLAR X MALICE UNLIMITED
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Watch the official announcement trailer here.
…And if the previous title didn’t satisfy you, get a load of this!
Collar x Malice and Collar x Malice Unlimited will be storming its way to the Nintendo Switch Otome market in 2020. In addition, an anime adaptation of the series is currently in the works! 
    OLYMPIA SOIREE
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They’ve actually pre-announced this game during last year’s Otomate Party (2018). Sadly, this title’s release date was pushed back to 2020. The game was designed by the famous Japanese Illustrator Satoi. This artist is popular for her famous works such as Diabolik Lovers series, Re: Birthday Song series and Ozmafia.
    BILSHANKA SENKI ~Genpeiden~
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Watch the game’s new trailer here.
Just like Olympia Soriee, this game was also pre-announced during last year’s Otomate party (2018). This game is a collaboration between Red Entertainment and Otomate.
The story premise takes place around the Heian period during the civil war of Genpei (1180-1185), opposing the two clans Yorimoto and Taira. Most of the main characters are inspired by real personalities of the time. The heroine is the last daughter of the Minamoto and is named Shanaou, birth name of the famous General Minamoto no Yoshitsune.
Seiyuus (Voice Actors) include Makoto Furukawa, Soma Saito, Kengo Kawanishi, Yuichiro Umehara, and Jun Fukuyama.
    Gensou Kissa Enchanté 
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To end this roundup with a bang. Here, we have more deets and a confirmed release date for the game Gensou Kissa Enchante. The game premise is about a young girl, Kotone Awaki (protagonist) working at this non-human café in a separate world.
Fun Fact: This game’s scenario writer is Nao Kojima, who’s widely known for his famous works: Hakuoki, Code Realize, and Variable Barricade. The game’s head illustrator was also by Japanese artist Yuuya. You’ll find some of her works very familiar if you’ve played the titles:  Hanayaka Nari series, Dandy Shot “Pub Encounters” and Jakuo no Lyla.
Seiyuus (Voice Actors) include Kenji Akabane, Yuichiro Umehara, Kaito Ishikawa, Yuki Ono and Junichi Suwabe.
Interested? Take a look at these CG screenshots taken from the game’s trailer:
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Does this game makes you thirs– er, hungry or what?! 😂 Gensou Kissa Enchante is confirmed to release on October 10, 2019.
    Disclaimer: These games are only confirmed in Japan. Source: Otomate JP Official Website
  New Upcoming Otomate Games for 2019 and 2020 Otomate recently announced a couple of upcoming new titles as well as new info and confirmed release dates of their previously announced games during the Otomate Party (2019) Event held in Tokyo International Convention Center, Japan.
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kawaiikichi · 6 years ago
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Santa’s Candy Cane (Saiouma)
Prompt #13 from the Holiday/Christmas prompt list for Anon! Tbh, I started out with a really good idea for this and then I happened to forget what that idea was the moment I finally got around to working on it. So, I kept experimenting with other ideas until I ended up with the one I have now. 
I hope you like it and let me know if you would like anything changed/edited! :D
Based on the request below:
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Title: Santa’s Candy Cane
Prompt: “Ho ho ho, bitch.”
Summary: Kokichi decides to wear a revealing Santa costume and surprise Shuichi when he comes home. Who knew that the usually timid detective was going to react the way he did...
Warnings: Some NSFW; read at your own risk!
One-shot is under the cut!
Kokichi stared at himself in the mirror, a wide grin spread across his lips.
He wore a red velvet, long sleeve crop top with white fur at the ends of the sleeves and the collar, a matching red velvet miniskirt with a brown belt, red and white striped stockings, and black heeled boots with white fur at the top along with white gloves on his hands and a Santa hat atop his head.
“This’ll do the trick.” he said.
He shot finger guns at his reflection.
“Ho ho ho, bitch.” he said.
He let out his signature ‘nishishi’ as he heard the front door to the apartment open.
Ah, that must be Shuichi, he thought to himself.
“I’m home!” he heard Shuichi called out.
“I’m in the bedroom!” he looked away from the mirror. “Babe, I need you to do something for me!” he called out.
“Like?”
“Go sit in the living room and close your eyes. I’ll tell you when you can open them.” he requested.
“...Okay?”
Kokichi listened as Shuichi walked across their apartment to the living room.
That was a close one...I can’t have him walking in on me, now can I, he wondered to himself.
He tugged down on the hem of his miniskirt a little as he rose his head to look at his reflection once more.
“Okay...I’m good to go.” he turned and began to make his way over to the bedroom door. “Time to knock him dead.” he said with a giggle before stepping out into the hall.
He made his way into the living room, immediately spotting Shuichi. He was seated on the couch, his eyes closed like he had instructed him to earlier. He had to repress a giggle.
Aaaaaagh, he looks so cute like that, he thought to himself.
He walked over and stopped in front of Shuichi, placing a hand on his shoulder and leaning in towards him.
“You can open your eyes now.” he said.
“Okay...” Shuichi’s eyes slowly opened. “Kokichi, just what in the world is—“ he stopped, eyes locking on Kokichi.
“Nishishi~! Tada!” Kokichi pulled away, showing Shuichi his outfit. “Well? What do you think?” he asked.
“Uh...” Shuichi trailed off, his eyes raking over Kokichi’s body.
“You’re speechless.” Kokichi reached up and began twirling a strand of hair around his finger. “Is it because I look drop dead sexy in this?” he asked teasingly.
“Geh! That...!” Shuichi’s cheeks flushed an adorable shade of red. “It’s just...why exactly are you wearing that...?” he mumbled out.
“What, I can’t?” Kokichi asked.
“I didn’t say you can’t! But...” Shuichi brought a hand up to his mouth, averting his gaze. “Why...?” he asked.
“Oh, that’s what you mean...” Kokichi brought his hand to his chin. “That’s a good question, Shuichi.” he said.
“You chose to do it, so you at least know why!” Shuichi complained.
“Nishishi~! I was only messing with you, my beloved. I wanted to surprise you!” Kokichi chirped.
Shuichi arched a brow in confusion.
“Surprise me?” he questioned.
“Yup! That was the plan! And I think I succeeded, seeing as you were left speechless when you saw it.” Kokichi said.
“W-Well...who wouldn’t be if they saw their lover in a revealing outfit like that?” Shuichi asked, gold eyes locking on Kokichi’s purple ones.
Kokichi swore his heart skip a beat at how Shuichi casually used the word lover. He hated that every little thing the detective did made his heart flutter or skip a beat like some high school girl in love. But at the same time, he loved it.
He shoved that feeling down as he placed his hands on his hips.
“Touché. Say, Shuichi,” he began to close the distance between them, swaying his hips in a seductive fashion, “What are you feeling right now?” he asked.
“Huh?” Shuichi answered.
Shuichi watched as Kokichi removed his hands from his hips and placed them on his shoulders.
“I said,” Kokichi straddled him with his knees on either side of Shuichi’s thighs, “what are you feeling right now?” he repeated.
“What I’m feeling right now...” Shuichi trailed off.
“Yeah.” Kokichi moved his hand up the side of Shuichi’s neck. “Seeing me in this outfit as I’m straddling you on the couch...does it stir some kind of emotion from within you?” he asked.
Shuichi found himself paralyzed under Kokichi’s sensual gaze. Kokichi brushed his thumb along Shuichi’s lips, causing electricity to shoot through the detective’s body.
“Hm?” Kokichi hummed out.
Shuichi watched Kokichi run the top of his tongue along his bottom lip, swallowing. He felt the sudden need to capture Kokichi’s lips in a kiss, plunge his tongue inside, and taste every corner of his mouth. He wanted to pin Kokichi to the couch and watch him writhe and moan in pleasure from under him as he slowly took off his clothes and ravished him.
His heartbeat quickened as various scenarios played through his mind. The intoxicating scent of Kokichi’s peppermint lotion combined with the lavender from his shampoo made him lose the little bit of rationality he had.
Before Kokichi could react, Shuichi turned them so that Kokichi was under him on the couch. Kokichi blinked up at him in surprise as Shuichi pinned his wrists above his head with his hand.
“Shuichi...?” he spoke.
“You...” Shuichi trailed off.
He observed Kokichi, eyes tracing over every feature from the blank expression on his face, his tantalizing purple eyes, his slightly parted lips that were a blush pink color, the light red that began to stain his cheeks, his slender figure, and the way the miniskirt was hiked up. His imagination began to run wild as his eyes danced along the hem of the skirt. Just thinking about what was under the skirt made a switch flick on from within him.
“Shuichi—“ Kokichi only managed to say Shuichi’s name before their lips met in a sudden kiss.
Kokichi was taken aback by the roughness of the kiss. Shuichi kissed him harder, making Kokichi kiss back with as much fervor. Shuichi pried Kokichi’s mouth open, plunging his tongue inside. Kokichi moaned into Shuichi’s mouth as their tongues danced together.
Using his free hand, Shuichi slipped it under Kokichi’s crop top, tweaking his right nipple. Kokichi gasped into his mouth as Shuichi pulled away, proceeding to pepper his jawline with kisses.
“Shu...ichi...” Kokichi panted out.
Shuichi continued, trailing kisses down the pale column of his neck towards his exposed collarbone. He straddled Kokichi’s leg as he tugged lightly on the hardened nub, nipping at his collarbone.
“Mmmm...shit, Shuichi...” Kokichi groaned out.
Kokichi could feel himself growing hard as Shuichi moved lower. He shifted his hips a little so that Shuichi’s thigh was pressed against the growing bulge in between his legs.
Shuichi pulled away from Kokichi’s chest, glancing down at his thigh.
“I didn’t even do that much and you’re this hard already?” he asked, raising his gaze back up to meet Kokichi’s.
“That...!” a furious blush danced across Kokichi’s cheeks. “That’s all your fault!” he whined.
“My fault? How so?” Shuichi asked.
“When you do those things to me, I...” Kokichi averted his gaze. “I get like this...” he mumbled.
“Heh...” Shuichi swiped a thumb across his right nipple, eliciting a small whimper from Kokichi. “Well, I can’t leave you like this, now can I?” he asked.
He released his hold on Kokichi’s wrists and he slid his hands down the sides of his body, cupping the curve of his ass.
“Raise your hips for me.” he said.
Kokichi complied, watching as Shuichi began to pull the stockings off of him. After tossing them off to the side, he moved in between Kokichi’s legs and began kissing along his inner thigh.
“Shuichi...” Kokichi reached out to tug on Shuichi’s hair. “Don’t tease me like that...just suck me off already...” he said.
“Alright.” Shuichi replied.
He flipped Kokichi’s skirt, revealing his hardened length. He watched Kokichi for a split second before beginning to drag his tongue along the underside of it. Kokichi hissed, his head tipping back as Shuichi swirled his tongue around the tip.
“Mmmm, shit...” he moaned.
Shuichi wrapped a hand around Kokichi’s length, pumping it as he closed his mouth around the tip. He bobbed his head, listening to the moans and sighs that fell from Kokichi’s lips.
“Shuichi, go deeper...take me in your mouth deeper...” he demanded, tugging more on Shuichi’s hair.
Shuichi complied, engulfing more of Kokichi’s length. He puffed his cheeks out, making sure that he didn’t drag his teeth along his length. 
Kokichi moaned loudly as he swung his legs onto Shuichi’s shoulders and pressed them against the sides of his head, keeping it nestled in between his legs. Shuichi placed his hands on Kokichi’s thighs, pushing them away from his head so that Kokichi wasn’t choking him.
“Oh, shit...Fuck!” Shuichi continued moving his mouth up and down Kokichi’s length. “Oh, that feels so good!” Kokichi cried out.
He began bucking his hips up, reaching up to tweak with one of his nipples. He twisted and pinched it, moans tumbling out of his mouth uncontrollably as a familiar heat began to coil up in his stomach.
“Oh, Shuichi...mmm, I think I’m close...” he said.
Shuichi began to go faster, his right hand moving up his thigh. He then began to fondle his sac, making Kokichi moan louder.
“Fuck, Shuichi! Keep doing that, oh!” Kokichi gasped out.
Kokichi swore he was seeing stars. Shuichi’s mouth around his length as he sucked him off combined with him fondling him made every inch of his body tingle with pleasure. He gripped even tighter at Shuichi’s hair, almost pulling some strands out due to how close to the edge Shuichi was pushing him.
“I’m cumming, Shuichi...!” he cried out.
A choked moan escaped his lips as he came with a shudder, spilling his seed into Shuichi’s mouth. Shuichi rolled his eyes up to watch Kokichi as he swallowed.
Kokichi could only stare at him in bewilderment as he rode out his climax. Shuichi pulled his mouth off of Kokichi’s length with a popping sound, running his tongue along his bottom lip as Kokichi spoke. “You actually swallowed it?” he asked.
“Yeah. You always complain about how I don’t, after all.” Shuichi pointed out.
“That’s usually because you stroke me until I cum all over my stomach.” Kokichi stated.
He then motioned for Shuichi to come closer. Shuichi obeyed, leaning in towards him.
Kokichi smiled, reaching out to grab Shuichi by the chin.
“You looked really hot when you swallowed my cum, by the way.” he spoke in a husky whisper, mashing their lips together in a messy kiss.
Shuichi moaned into the kiss, letting Kokichi pry his mouth open and stick his tongue in. Kokichi ran his tongue along every crevice of Shuichi’s mouth, tasting his seed. He threaded his fingers in Shuichi’s hair, tugging on it roughly. Shuichi grunted, pulling Kokichi so that he was seated on his lap.
“Mmmm...shit.” Kokichi broke away from the kiss. “Bedroom, now.” he panted out.
“Do you want me that badly?” Shuichi asked.
“Fuck, yes, I do. Take me to the bedroom now.” Kokichi commanded.
“Okay, okay, if you insist.” Shuichi replied.
Kokichi wrapped his legs around Shuichi’s torso as he stood from the couch, walking them over to the bedroom.
Kokichi couldn’t wait any longer as he slammed his lips against Shuichi’s once more in a needy kiss, moaning against his mouth as they disappeared into the bedroom, closing the door behind them.
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hiddentruths50136820 · 6 years ago
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A Small Game
Cutting it close for posting on the right day, but here’s my piece for the winter mini exchange over on @dcmkkaishinexchange. my recipient is @hachikoshrine.
I stayed as close to one of the prompts you gave as I could. I hope you enjoy!
my source for flower language at the end can be found here. (you may actually need to read it to get the whole bouquet thing i made it really vague I’m sorry)
When Shinichi woke, he wasn't expecting it to be to a crash from downstairs. However, guessing that it was just Ran, he took his time getting ready. When he finally made his way downstairs, it was to no such sight. He walked into the kitchen to see it almost completely trashed. So, at least he knew where the crash had come from then. There was a small stack of pots and pans leading up to one of the higher windows and took a moment to comprehend it.
The last time that anything similar had happened Kaitou KID had broken in in the middle of the night to do--well actually he didn’t know. Shinichi, slowly started moving to see if he could find anything missing or even just a note.
When he went up to the library to investigate, there was a convenient note sitting on the desk
good moring, my Knight. it is time to start moving, for another is waiting for you in her Abode above the place of waking,
-KID
He stared at the note for a moment. The randomly capitalized words were a bit annoying, but obviously had some kind of significance, the thief had definitely never called him a knight before. The objective of what KID wanted him to do was pretty obvious too. It wasn’t hard to figure out that “the place of waking” was probably Poirot and the “Abode” was the detective agency. So, somehow, KID knew that he was supposed to head that way before it got too late in the day.
Shinichi did a quick scan of the room to make sure everything was still present. One things stood out to him immediately. One of the small presents that one of the Detective Boys had given him was missing from its proper place.
Shinichi took a moment to figure out where KID might have placed the darn thing as a way to mess with him, but he couldn’t find it at all.
Knowing that his only lead was the darn note that the thief had left, Shinichi decided to follow it, hoping that he’d be able to retrieve the trinket at the end of whatever game KID was playing.
When he arrived at the detective agency it wasn’t hard to find the new note as it was simply taped to the first door up the stairs. Obviously, KID either didn’t want to risk running into Ran, or was only a little ahead of Shinichi himself in the game.
In case you were wondering, The thing you are missing can be found in the place of your pondering.
-KID
This new note was not quite as obvious as the first. “The place of your pondering” could mean many things to Shinichi: his home library, the school, the detective agency he was currently outside of, the police station, etc.
For now though, he decided to let the note sit in the back of his mind while he spent the rest of the morning with Ran. No, they weren’t dating. They had decided that, after a week of trying, their dynamic just didn’t work for that kind of relationship and had defaulted back to business as usual. However, they still hung out together quite a bit, and that’s what the intention for the day had been until KID had initiated their little game.
Shinichi decided to head on up to the flat above the agency since Ran was more likely to be up there than down where she would have to deal with her father. Before he could even knock, the door opened
“Shinichi! I thought you wouldn’t be here until later!” Shinichi found himself being grabbed by the shoulders and dragged into the flat without being given the chance to respond. “I hope you don’t mind, but Aoko called this morning and said that she and Kaito were planning on being in Beika today and asked to meet up with us. I said that we had some plans but offered to let them tag along so they’re already here.”
Shinichi took a moment to comprehend what Ran was telling him before responding, “That’s fine.” Surprisingly, Ran and Aoko were friends because they had met through Kaito and Shinichi meeting up with each other as much as they could get away with when the boys were younger (and didn’t have cell phones).  
The group of four proceed about their day, and Shinichi still couldn’t figure out where the note was trying to send him. He could feel Kaito kind of staring at the back of his head and it was starting to make him uncomfortable until the other boy finally spoke up.
“What are you so stressed about Shinichi?” Kaito was staring at him like he already knew more than he was letting on.
Shinichi turned to him and kind of sighed before giving the most basic explanation he could think of, “KID, the thief one, is playing a bit of a game with me. I’m trying to figure out the second clue he left me.”
Kaito kind of chuckled, “You need some help, Ichi? I could take a look at it.”
Shinichi sighed at the silly nickname Kaito had come up with when he started refusing to respond to Shin-chan, before turning away from him, “Not yet. I want to see how far I can get without any help first.”  
Kaito shrugged, “Suit yourself.” It was silent for a moment before he spoke up, “Hey, I need to go to the library before we head back to Ekoda. So I’m going to break off and go do that. Let the girls know for me, yeah?”
Shinichi absently nodded before moving to catch up with said girls since they had lagged behind with their conversation. For some reason, Shinichi’s mind couldn’t let go of the fact that one could often study or look up weird facts in a library without getting questioned too badly. He eventually decided to head that way when the group of four split to go home.
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Kaito and Aoko had broken off to head back to the train station and Ran had gotten a call from her dad asking her to head back, so Shinichi quickly made his way to the nearest public library to the detective station. One of the columns outside had another piece of paper taped to it, and when Shinichi walked up to it it was obvious that it was his next clue.
to Observe the truth, first you must find what has been left behind.
-KID
Though the odd capitalization continued, in this note it made some since in helping him identify the right phrase to focus on. It was pointing him right to the Sherlock Holmes books inside. When he reached them, he pulled the books off the shelves until he found the small bracelet from Ayumi and what was hopefully his last clue.
now, my Knight, that you Understand who i am, Retrace your steps Onto the street where you Began. there i will be waiting for you and you can Answer to reach the end.
-KID
The capitals in this note obviously spelled out something by itself, and it was a name that Shinichi very quickly recognized due to his friendship with the very family it mentioned. K-U-R-O-B-A. He pulled out the other notes, that had been slowly collecting in his pocket and picked out the capitals there as well: K-A-I-T-O. Shinichi shook his head when he realized what it meant--the dork hadn’t even tried to scramble them up a bit.
Nevertheless, Shinichi headed back to the street where he started this morning: home. When he arrived, he definitely wasn’t expecting the sight that greeted him. A white clad thief holding a small bouquet of red and lavender roses.
When Shinichi approached the person he now knew was his best friend, the only word he could hear was “So?”
Shinichi smiled before replying, “Kaito, you’re such an idiot,” and a puff of smoke later, the person that was standing front of him was no longer a confident white-clad thief, but a sheepish best friend.
“Sorry, Ichi. I wanted to tell you sooner, but I didn’t think it was safe enough.” Kaito cleared his throat, “uh, the-these are for you,” he said holding out the roses.
Shinichi took them and looked at them for a moment. Six total roses. Three of each of the two colors. “Kaito, you are aware of the bouquet that you just handed me means, yes?” At the other’s slight nod, he smiled. “Don’t think this ends the detective-thief dynamic we have at heists.”
“Hey! As if I could-”
“I love you too, dork.”
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