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February 2025 JAPAN HOKKAIDO SAPPORO

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Daily life and every small thing is the gate to the universe ：）

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My June Reads

Storygraph introduced auto-generated graphics for sharing our reads by the month, which makes it much easier to do a review, and here I am! Sorry it's kinda pixelly, the settings on Storygraph aren't perfect yet but they're planning to add functionality.

I've been posting on the Duck Prints Press Book Lover's Server for a while, so everyone knows there that the answer to "how do you read so much?" is the library, but just to be clear, if it's a graphic novel, I got it from one of three libraries - either my local system, @queerliblib, or the Japan Foundation Library. The last two are both free-throughout-the-US Libby libraries and they've both been awesome.

Prose books, I usually own.

Anyway. Onward! My June reads:

How to Love: A Guide to Feelings and Relationships for Everyone by Alex Norris (graphic novel, short self-help stories about how to be in relationships, how to be alone, etc., all very inclusive.

Blue Flag Vol. 1 - 2 by Kaito (manga series about modern high school and a young man and his best friend - who has a crush on him - and a young woman and her best friend - who has a crush on her. poly vibes.)

The Tea Dragon Festival and The Tea Dragon Tapestry by K. O'Neill (graphic novels, very fluffy fantasy slice-of-life with various queer rep)

Squad by Maggie Toluda-Hall and Lisa Sterle (graphic novel, modern with magic, wlw high school student discovers that fitting in with the cool kids means becoming a murderous werewolf)

Clementine vol. 1 and 2 by Tille Walden (graphic novel, post-apocalyptic set in the same 'verse as The Walking Dead about a wlw amputee surviving against the zombies.

A Thousand Hopes, A Thousand Risks by Kelas Lloyd (short story, fantasy, pre-mlm between a young merchant and a god)

Ride On, Shooting Star by J. D. Harlock (short story, science fiction, a space courier wants to retire)

Deadendia vol. 1 by Hamish Steele (graphic novel, modern with magic/horror elements, about a trans male teenager who runs away from home and moves into a haunted house at an amusement park)

Giant Days vol. 2 by John Allison and Whitney Cogar (graphic novel, modern college setting, about the somewhat silly lives of the main characters)

Yona of the Dawn vol. 1 by Mizuho Kusanagi (manga, fantasy, about a young princess whose kingdom gets taken over by someone she thought a friend)

In the Dark vol. 3 by Jin Shisi Chai (danmei novel, mlm, last of three volumes - I read the other two in May - about an undercover drug cop who returns home after six years undercover)

The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation manhua vol. 6 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (manhua version of the MDZS novel, mlm, historical cultivation about a fraught political situation)

The Fox Maidens by Robin Ha (graphic novel playing on story of the fox maiden Gumiho in Korean mythology, with a side of wlw)

My Hero Academia vol. 9 - 12 by Kohei Horikoshi (manga series about teenagers at a high school for superheroes)

Frontera by Julio Anta and Jacoby Salcedo (graphic novel about a young man crossing the border between the US and Mexico illegally, and about the mlm ghost who helps him)

My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness by Nagata Kabi (autobiographical manga about a young lesbian in Japan trying to figure out her identity and find companionship)

Solo Leveling vol. 1 - 2 by Chugong (a manwha series set in modern fantasy Korea, about a young man is terrible at "hunting"...until he isn't)

Haikyu!! vol. 5 - 6 by Haruichi Furudate (manga series about young men who play high school volleyball)

Little Birds by Anaïs Nin (a collection of short erotic stories with lots of trigger warnings applicable and a few dashes of wlw, originally written in the 1930s and 1940s)

To Strip the Flesh by Oto Toda (manga collection of short stories, with the longest/most involved being about a young man's journey coming out as a trans man)

Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed (graphic novel exploring three stories of Egyptians getting first-grade wishes in a modern-with-magic world, includes NB rep)

Limerence by Jiang Zi Bei (danmei novel, mlm, about a young college student who breaks up with his boyfriend and ends up falling for his ex's roommate.)

Our Colors by Gengoroh Tagame (manga about a young Japanese gay man coming our of the closet and making friends/finding a mentor in an older gay man)

Silent Hearts vol. 1 by Jing Shui Bian (danmei novel, mlm, modern high school setting, lots of disability rep though not for either member of the main couple)

Rainbow! vol. 1 by Sunny (modern, maybe with magic, about a young woman with a tough life and the people around her; wlw implied in the future?)

Out of Left Field by Jonah Newman (real-life-inspired graphic novel about a young gay man navigating high school)

Escape From St. Hell: My Trans Life Levels Up by Lewis Hancox (autobiographical graphic novel about a young trans man with severe anxiety)

This was the most pages I've read in a month all year, and the second most individual books. There's actually one more book not pictured, as it wasn't on Storygraph and I opted not to add it.

Happy reading, y'all.

[josouhenshin]

Day 3

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Welcome back, josou enthusiasts. Last time, Mizuho and Shinobu picked up some women’s underwear (known to some as the foundation of crossdressing) to round out Shinobu’s first girl mode outfit. This time, we’re going to take Shinobu out on her first adventure en femme. 

At the end of the previous update, I put up a poll to help decide where to have them go next. The results were:

Town: 2 votes

Amusement park: 2 votes

French restaurant: 1 vote

Tennis court: 2 votes (including mine)

A 3 way tie is tricky to resolve, but town introduces some important things, so let’s take care of that first. Tennis is short and it’s got a special outfit so I’ll try to squeeze that in soon too.

Incidentally, I obtained the music through a bit of exploring, so let’s ease into the update with the main title theme:

First things first- we gotta equip the underwear. What had Mizuho picked out for us last time that had the two of them so flustered, I wonder, I wonder?

Music: BGM 11

A jra and joyshorts. I believe the flavor text describes them as something to the effect of “denim-like” or “with the vibes of denim” so I don’t think they’re actually junderwear but I could be wrong. Anyway I do like that they specifically start Shina here off with boyshorts instead of regular panties, I suppose that staple of the culture hasn’t changed much in 20 years. Equipping both gets Shina down from 109 bpm to 103. 

Important to note- if you don’t equip the underwear, Shina doesn’t pass and the events seem to mostly end with the two of them getting harassed and going home early. So put on the underwear. It’s the foundation of crossdressing, you know!

I also want to make a quick note about progression too. I tried out a few combinations of things, and it seems like the first time you visit any of these places you get the same event regardless of order. I’m not sure if your outfit or base stats influence things though, so getting access to clothes shopping is pretty important. This all feels very similar to messing around in first cycle termina or something though. Hard to tell how much is really accessible or what’s worth doing. 

Well, that’s enough dillydallying, I’m sure Mizuho is getting impatient. 

Music: BGM02

We’re out in public. Shina is visibly (and understandably) extremely nervous. Mizuho assures her that if she acts confident it’ll be fine. Shinobu mumbles in agreement and thinks to herself that it’s unbelievable that she actually went out looking like this.

“But when you crossdress and go out, the world is different, right?” Mizuho says.

“Yeah,” Shina agrees, “it’s like you’re not yourself.”

Mizuho says she remembers the feeling of going out for the first time well. Everything around seemed like it was brand new. She wondered why she’d never done it before, why she’d never gotten to know the world of crossdressing. Shina says she understands that feeling well. Just by dressing up it’s like a different world out there. 

Nearby they hear a solicitor passing out tissues. This is (was?) a common occurrence overseas similar to the american tradition of making someone stand out on the street and twirl signs. Mascot costume optional. They’re being kinda pushy.

The ad on the tissues says “recruiting: tele-club part time job.” Tele-club apparently being a term for phone sex hotlines. Shina muses that the two of them should probably think about looking for some part time work too... but working for a tele-club sounds like a bad idea. She also corrects herself from saying ‘boku’ to ‘atashi.’ They grow up so fast!

Mizuho agrees. She says it’ll help Shina with collecting new clothes and cosmetics and such.

“I guess with crossdressing you also need money, huh,” she considers.

Ah piss and shit and fuck the tissue guy overheard. Damn it. Now they’re stuck talking to him. He’s asking them if they’re job hunting. God- god damn it. Come on man. He’s recommending they take a look at the tele-club job. What a hassle. Shina tries to politely turn him down. He’s disappointed but offers them a more regular part time job at a cafe instead. Well that’s very nice and not at all shady. He says cute girls like them would be well received, since they don’t have any waitresses. 

“I wonder whether we’d get to wear a cute uniform or something,” Shina thinks to herself. But, she also figures that getting a part time job while crossdressing sounds like a terrible idea. She asks if they’re recruiting men for the job too, and-

“Men?!” he’s totally flabbergasted. He says, well, we’re accepting anyone, but why? “Did you want to get a job with your boyfriend?” He asks if they have boyfriends. 

Man this guy is shady. But Shina is also not playing it off well at all. “Well, I don’t have a boyfriend, but, uh, what do I say-” she stammers.

Mizuho asks for directions to the cafe. He explains the route. He also gives his name: Jin Asakura. “Let’s be friends, okay?”

You may have guessed from his severaltitude of sprites, but you can fuck that guy down the line. If you want. From what I understand there’s a few different jobs you can get, each with a handful of associated romanceable characters. I think you also meet the green haired girl through the cafe job, and maybe some others, but I’m not sure how the progression works out yet. More investigation to come. 

“Jeez, you went and said something weird and that guy got confused,” Mizuho accuses. But she also agrees that crossdressing at work sounds awful. She also says she wants to see Shina as a waitress though. Much to consider, huh?

Thus ends the day. We’ve opened up a few new events by talking to that guy. For starters, there’s a new “your house” option on the map in girl mode, and it also adds the cafe on the map in boy mode. Like I said, I think I want to do the tennis court event next, but after that I might take suggestions about where to go again. 

Until next time, girls and girl-likes <3

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Words That Have The Same Sense Of Familiarity, Choreo Familiarity

Evening

July 28th (Sun) 📍Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka

At "Hawks SUMMER BOOST 2024"

It has been decided that Morning Musume '24 will be performing after the match! Thank you very much!

Nah…Um…

Just the day,

Maria's dream came true, We sang and dance a EsCon Field HOKKAIDO, It was a really wonderful experience🥲🫶🏻

Somehow, next,

we'll be visiting Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka…

!! Amazing…Having such a luxurious connection It makes me really happy

"Hawks SUMMER BOOST"

Lets make the festival exciting🍻🏮🍧🎆 Lets have fun together~~~

Since I didn't write it yesterday, Please let me write 1 thing!!!

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles First win in the exhibit games🏆

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

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Its amazing to win on such a day😭👏🏻

I watched the matches throughout the day and night, Although it was the highlights⚾️ I had to support…⚾️

Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagiii⚾️

Has everyone had some fun lately!

For me, today, Mei and I danced to Da-iCE-san's I wonder, It was fun😆���

😆😆My face was like this the whole time dancing lol

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Dancing it several times, Here its like this~🕺 Should we do this~🕺 since it was like that,

It felt like that choreo was familiar to me, It was interesting--!

The beginning and end were completely different🐼🐼

Please definitely give it a watch~🕺

(I'm posting this with the meaning that it is Mei and I lololol)

Everyone, Since you watched the dance, You had fun today, right? Right?

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- ̗̀📣"Hello! Project 2024 Summer ALL OF US!" Notice of FC 2nd Reception

The Hello! Project concerts, are my next opportunity to stand in front of the fans~~ I've ended up getting nervous no matter what recently~~ I'm also nervous about Hellcon no~~oo~😕😕

But I'm looking forward to it, and the rehearsals

Although its Vega and Altair, The regions other than Osaka and Aichi only have 1 variation, Its a shame we can't do Vega..🤔💭

Well! It'll be fun anyway!

Miyagi, Hiroshima, Osaka, Fukuoka, Aichi, We're still having an advance FC reception🎫

Thank you very much for your support

- ̗̀📣Morning Musume '24 74th Single "Nandaka Sentimental na Toki no Uta/saiKITOU" Commemorative Release Announcement

We've also decided on this!

We didn't have this in the first half, right.. Its been a while since there has been an opportunity to speak directly

Since its a precious opportunity, I'd be happy if, I could talk to all kinds of different people~~😌🪽

Its a lot of news all at once- ̗̀📣

Um..Do your best.. Please check it out! lol

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June 6th (Thurs) 11:30PM~ Learning Locking from HIYORI-san🕺

Currently on air!

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I appear once a month as part of the AraKashi Family

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📻Morning Musume '24 Morning Jogakuin ~Houkago Meeting~

Airs Every Saturday, On Radio Nihon at 12:00AM~

Past Broadcast Episodes Are Available →Program Details

I visited as a guest🪽 "Sayashi Riho and The Time From Now On" presented by Meiji Bulgarian Yogurt

see you ayumin <3

[over-the-time-flow]

Pre-Chapter 6 Upgrades:

Neo Getter Robo:

HP: 5000 -> 5250 EN: 160 -> 176 Mobility: 70 -> 73 Armor: 1050 -> 1102 Weapons: 0 -> 1

Nadesico:

HP: 7800 -> 8190 EN: 240 -> 264 Armor: 900 -> 945

Aestivalis (Akito):

EN: 100 -> 120 Mobility: 100 -> 105

Gekiganger 3:

HP: 3300 -> 3580 EN: 100 -> 120 Armor: 900 -> 940

As it turns out, GEAR's HQ is situated below an amusement park, and a really fancy one too; if he didn't work here, Ginga definitely couldn't get in just with his allowance. Hokuto says he's exaggerating, but regardless, seeing a child worry about money makes Reika and Hikaru muse about all the children who can't afford to come to amusement parks. Kirakuni steps in to brighten the mood, saying that that's exactly the ideals this park was founded on; so that children would never forget to play and dream... though it doesnt sound very convincing when ginga was just complaining about it being prohibitely expensive

Mizuho, meanwhile, is taking in the sights. You see, she's never been to an amusement park; the colony she grew up on was rather... modest. Megumi stops to think about it, and in the first place, it's rather rare for colonies to have amusement parks at all. and we all know what happened to texas colony

Tonya wonders if that means the poor thing has never gone on an amusement park date, only to find out Mizuho has never gone on a date, period.

Beauty: "Huh!? I don't believe this. Aren't you 18? And you've never been on a date?" Mizuho: "N-no..."

Minato: "I'm appalled... RAUL!" Raul: "Y-yes!?" Minato: "You mean you haven't taken your girlfriend out even once!?" Raul: "What's going on here!? We're not even dating!" Beauty: "Dating or not, when you're hanging out with such a cutie, hitting on her is the polite thing to do!"

Strongarmed into feeling conscious of one another, the two can't help but feel awkward... until Kirakuni swoops in to save the day once more, gifting them a full day free couple's pass to the park! Still awkward, but even more unwilling to let a gift go to waste (even if they didn't ask for it), they reluctantly set out on the arranged date.

Witz is frustrated that it took all that work to get Raul to ask Mizuho out, as he feels a man ought to be able to do that on his own, but Tonya thinks all's well that ends well, especially when it comes to such inexperienced lovebirds.

Speaking of lovebirds, Captain Misumaru gets right to work on asking Kirakuni if there's any couple's passes remaining. It'd be a real waste to not get to spend this opportunity on a wonderful amusement park date with her beloved Akito! Regardless of his own wishes, of course!

Not too far away, yet very far-removed from all this heart-pounding romantic action, Raj is deep in thought, staring at a poster. Something about a "Mazinger Parade"? That's right, the Photonic Power Labs and the Science Fortress Lab are collaborating to have a little parade with their respective Mazinger teams. Most would be excited to see the Mazingers up close, or to meet celebrities like Koji or Tetsuya, but we all know Raj well enough by now to be able to tell that what he really wants is a peek at the functioning of Photonic Energy. Beauty wonders aloud why he thinks they'd show it off at an event aimed at the general public, but Raj either doesn't hear her or chooses to ignore her.

Go, meanwhile, is more befuddled by the concept of the parade in the first place. With the current state of affairs in... well, the entire Earth Sphere, is this really the time? But Kirakuni posits that it's exactly because of the state of affairs that this is important. Sure enough, at least the public seems to agree, as everything's sold out already... but Go just chalks that up to most people having more free time than common sense.

Speaking of more free time than common sense, Sho barges in; Go has been skipping training! He gets an earful and is promptly dragged away by his ear like he's Brock or something.

In the middle of all this... liveliness, Banjo has a sour expression. Hokuto asks him if anything's wrong, but he just asks Kirakuni for details on some of the people staffing the event. In particular, the master of ceremonies will be Edwin, a magician who works for the company that facilitated the parade in the first place.

Director Shibuya holds a video call with Kenzo Kabuto, the man in charge of the Science Fortress. It seems like this parade is also an excuse to transfer the Mazinger pilots into GEAR's forces, which is pretty smart; raise public morale and at the same time disguise your tactical maneuvers. Not bad!

Meanwhile, deep underground, at the heart of the Mycenae Empire, The Great General of Darkness (above) curses Tetsuya and the Great Mazinger, taking it as a personal insult that they'd dare hold a parade while in battle with his great empire. But his superior, the Emperor of Darkness, tells him to look at things more rationally. A parade is a great opportunity; with all the civilians around, the Great Mazinger is basically handing them chances to catch it with its guard down. Now properly motivated, the General sets off with his Mycenaean Combat Beasts and some refurbished Mechabeasts stolen from the late Dr. Hell, who once terrorized Japan until he was struck down by Koji Kabuto's Mazinger Z.

Boy: "Dad, is THE Great Mazinger really coming?" Girl: "I want to see the Venus A!"

In a completely trustworthy tone, the magician Edwin gets excited about making all these children's dreams come true... and his own.

Watching from afar, Banjo says that sure enough, it really is Edwin. Garrison muses that Banjo must be feeling nostalgic...

Backstage, Edwin talks to his true master; Koros, the Meganoid who is the de facto second in command. She commends him for his devilish plan; should all go correctly, he'll have many children to turn into meganoid soldiers, and maybe even get a chance at stealing a Mazinger for them to study. But he has to be careful; Banjo Haran, the Meganoids' greatest foe, is back on Earth. Edwin talks big about easily making short work of him, and wonders how they should execute him once he's caught, but Koros seems uninterested in the conversation; such things can be discussed when (and IF) Banjo's properly captured...

Back to the lovebirds' little impromptu date, they're looking out at an observatory, seeing the horizon line. Not being used to the Earth, this is actually Raul's first time seeing it. He thinks he's been to Earth before, but if he did, he was too young to remember much.

They bond a bit over not being used to the Earth, with Mizuho bringing up that when she was little, she visited once and the ocean made her feel sick just from the smell! Apparently it's a rather common occurrence due to how sanitized the air on the colonies is. Mizuho opens up that, for a long time, she felt a bit of prejudice against the Earthborn, but hanging out with so many of them since the time travelling incident, she's come to realize they're just like her. Raul can relate to this somewhat; he's been really taken aback by how steadfast everyone here is in their convictions. They all face down terrible odds, but they continue to strive to protect the world around them... This really inspires Mizuho, who gets all fired up all of a sudden; she wants to be able to tackle her future like that, too! Raul's a bit surprised to see her so motivated all on her own, but it seems he's happy for her, as they walk off to ride the ferris wheel next.

On their way back from the amusement park, they run into Yurika, alongside Akito's remains. She excitedly asks if the pair tried the Mach Coaster Twister 9, stressing how unmatched the feeling of reaching Mach speeds in the flesh is. Akito, with whatever strength remains in him, tries his best to express that... it wasn't as fun for him.

Akito: "People... weren't made... to reach mach speeds... urgh..."

Needless to say, Raul and Mizuho decide not to ride the Mach Coaster Twister 9.

Banjo: "..." Kirakuni: "Oh, Banjo. Everything good? Planning on giving someone that bouquet?" Banjo: "Sadly, the bouquet's recipient is... long dead. Kirakuni, cancel the parade right now." Kirakuni: "Wh-what are you saying? It only just began!"

Chapter 7 - The Mazinger Team, In Peril!!

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@.munlait

#OO4. YUON MIZUHO 『 甜蒴.』

Born in the vibrant heart of Nagasaki City, Yuon Mizuho grew up under the nurturing care of her single mother, a passionate music producer who left a lasting mark on the industry. From a young age, Yuon was exposed to the melodies and rhythms that surrounded her, which undoubtedly influenced her own path. Her mother's presence in the music world inspired a deep, growing connection between Yuon and the arts, particularly music. Though her mother was a guiding force, Yuon carved her own path with a blend of creativity and a drive for personal expression. Yuon’s journey into the digital world began early, during her years at Nagasaki Nishi High School, where she started as a modest social media influencer. Even as a teenager, she had an innate charm that resonated with people, drawing a steady following. She shared snapshots of her everyday life, vlogged about her adventures, and captured moments that reflected her genuine and bubbly nature. Though her following was small in comparison to some, Yuon cherished the close, intimate connection she maintained with her audience, valuing the authentic relationships she had with her followers over numbers and fame. As time passed, and Yuon moved to Seoul to further her studies at Seoul National University, her online presence continued to grow, but her focus remained the same: sharing her joy for life and the beauty she found in the world around her.

While her presence online was important, Yuon’s real passion lay in music—a passion that had always been in her blood. Watching her mother work in the industry, Yuon had always admired the power of music to connect people, to evoke emotions, and to tell stories. Over time, her own musical abilities flourished, especially when her fingers graced the keyboard. She felt an indescribable connection to the instrument, as though it was her true voice, the part of her that allowed her to express her innermost thoughts and feelings. This deep-rooted passion led Yuon to pursue a degree in the Department of Aesthetics at Seoul National University, a program that would allow her to immerse herself fully in the world of music, art, dance, and performance. For Yuon, the study of aesthetics wasn’t just about theory; it was a chance to live out her love for the arts in all its forms, to breathe life into her creative ideas, and to contribute her own unique voice to the world of culture. Her mother, a constant figure of support, remained Yuon’s most trusted advisor. Whenever doubts crept into Yuon’s mind about the difficult path she had chosen, her mother was always there with words of encouragement, sharing wisdom born from years of experience in the music industry. The bond between mother and daughter grew stronger with each passing year, with Yuon often seeking her mother’s advice not just on music, but on life itself.

Despite her dedication to music and academics, Yuon was not one to be consumed entirely by her studies or career ambitions. She had a deep appreciation for nature that brought balance to her life. An early riser, Yuon would often start her days with morning walks, basking in the warmth of the rising sun and immersing herself in the peaceful solitude of her surroundings. Whether it was a stroll through a park, admiring the simple beauty of flowers in bloom, or sitting quietly by a serene lake, these moments in nature grounded her, reminding her of the beauty and simplicity of life. Sometimes, she would strike up casual conversations with people she met along the way, always eager to connect with others, or simply to enjoy the peaceful stillness of the world before the day’s hustle began. Life was an adventure to Yuon, a journey full of dreams, possibilities, and discoveries. Like many young women, she had countless passions and ambitions, and she lived each day with the excitement of someone determined to make the most of it. A cup of coffee was always her drink of choice, something she preferred over tea for its boldness, much like her own personality. Traveling was another passion of hers—whenever the opportunity arose, she would seize it, eager to experience new cultures, try new foods, and explore new places. Whether it was a weekend getaway or a more extended trip, Yuon loved the sense of freedom and growth that travel brought into her life.

Above all, Yuon was someone who believed in living life to the fullest. Every day was an opportunity to pursue what she loved, to create meaningful connections, and to grow as a person and as an artist. While she was aware that the pursuit of greatness came with its own challenges, she faced them with courage and determination. Failure was never something to fear—it was merely a part of the journey, a stepping stone on the way to achieving her dreams. Yuon was determined to give everything she had to the things that mattered most to her, knowing that with hard work, passion, and a fearless heart, she could reach the heights she aspired to. The road ahead might not always be smooth, but with her boundless energy and optimism, Yuon was ready to face whatever came her way.

[dailyrugbytoday]

2023 Japan Rugby League One fixtures & how to Watch

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2023 Japan Rugby League One fixtures & how to Watch

The 2022–23 Japan Rugby League One – Division 1 season is the twentieth top flight league season scheduled to be played in December 2022 through to 2023, in the newly rebranded Japan Rugby League One. The competition consists of twelve teams, including two promoted teams from Division 2, Sagamihara Dynaboars and Hanazono Liners.

The format and schedule was announced on the 16th of September 2022. It will consist of a round-robin fixture, before entering into a knockout style play-off for the final four teams. It will feature two conferences (A, B). Teams in each conference will play the teams in their respective conference twice (one at home, one away), and six matches against all the teams in the other conference, three being at home and three away. Each team will play a total of sixteen seasonal fixtures, plus additional play-off matches, including relegation play-offs.

2022–23 Japan Rugby League One – D1 Countries  Japan Number of teams 12 Date 17 December 2022 – 20 May 2023 Promoted Hanazono Liners Sagamihara DynaBoars Matches played 42

Japan Rugby League One Teams

Club Prefecture Coach Stadium Capacity Black Rams Tokyo リコーブラックラムズ東京 Tokyo  Peter Hewat Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium 20,010 Green Rockets Tokatsu NECグリーンロケッツ東葛 Chiba  Robert Taylor Kashiwanoha Stadium 20,000 Kobe Steelers コベルコ神戸スティーラーズ Hyōgo  Dave Dillon Noevir Stadium Kobe 30,132 Spears Funabashi クボタスピアーズ船橋・東京ベイ Chiba  Frans Ludeke Edogawa Stadium 6,950 Red Hurricanes Osaka NTTドコモレッドハリケーンズ大阪 Osaka  Johan Ackermann Yodoko Sakura Stadium 25,000 Saitama Wild Knights 埼玉パナソニックワイルドナイツ Saitama  Robbie Deans Kumagaya Rugby Ground 24,000 Shining Arcs Urayasu NTTコミュニケーションズ シャイニングアークス東京ベイ浦安 Chiba  Hugh Reece-Edwards Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium 27,188 Shizuoka Blue Revs 静岡ブルーレヴズ Shizuoka  Naoya Okubo Yamaha Stadium 15,165 Tokyo Sungoliath 東京サントリーサンゴリアス Tokyo  Milton Haig Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium 27,188 Brave Lupus Tokyo 東芝ブレイブルーパス東京 Tokyo  Todd Blackadder Ajinomoto Stadium 49,970 Toyota Verblitz トヨタヴェルブリッツ Aichi  Simon Cron Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium 15,000 Yokohama Eagles 横浜キヤノンイーグルス Kanagawa  Keisuke Sawaki Nissan Stadium (Yokohama) 72,400

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how to Watch 2023 Japan Rugby League One 1

Watch the full match replay of the competition of takes place within the tournament of Japan Rugby League One. Japan Rugby League One (JRLO) 2022-2023 season kicks off in Tokyo on Saturday 17th December 2022 in round 1 with several of the title-contending teams squaring off in Division 1, but there is action across all three divisions this weekend.

There are three matches in Division One on each day of the opening weekend, with Divisions Two and Three also kicking off.

Asian Rugby Tournaments 2022-2023

Hong Kong Women XV Looking For Series Clean Sweep Over Kazakhstan.

Chinese Women’s Sevens Rugby Aiming For A Strong 2023.

Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei To Play For U19 Silverware.

HKRU 2023 New Year’s Day Youth Rugby Tournament.

[umbry-fic]

To Wish Upon a Lantern

Summary: In the midst of their journey, Lloyd and Colette visit a new town and decide to participate in their lantern festival.

Fandom: Tales of Symphonia Characters: Lloyd Irving, Colette Brunel, Original Character Relationships: Colette Brunel/Lloyd Irving Rating: G Word Count: 3266 Mirror Link: AO3 Original Post Date: 22/06/2021

Notes: Fluff fic with a little bit of angst! Written for @frayed-symphony's birthday!

~~~

“Look at these, Lloyd! They’re so pretty!” Colette exclaimed next to Lloyd. She was pointing out the tiny charms on display in the pop-up cart in the middle of the bustling marketplace. “I wonder what they are,” Colette mused.

“They kinda look like a chef’s hat to me,” Lloyd replied, leaning down to get a closer look at the charms. “You know, the one Professor Raine wore sometimes when trying to cook, just without the folded ridges? It’s even pure white in colour.”

The design resembled a cuboid with an open bottom from which a tassel protruded out, the individual strands all ramrod straight without a kink or tangle in sight. The top of the cuboid transitioned seamlessly into a pyramid-like shape, the same string that made up the tassel extending upwards out of the top of the pyramid, tied into a complicated system of knots. Trying to follow the string down its path made Lloyd’s head hurt. At the end of it all, the string formed a loop, perfect for hanging the charm up on furniture. Threaded on the string above and below the “chef’s hat” were two gems, sunlight reflecting off their polished surfaces and making them sparkle.

“I see what you’re saying.” Colette picked up one of the charms by the loop of string, pursing her lips as her fingers rubbed at the knot. It was a rather satisfying feeling. “But I don’t think a chef’s hat would be important enough to a town for it to be everywhere.”

“True.”

By everywhere, Colette truly meant everywhere. Lloyd had seen multiple variants of this charm at other stalls, some with different colours, some with and without the gems on the strings, some with even more complicated knot designs, some with words printed on the side, some without strings altogether and instead using clasps and hooks, perhaps to better attach the charm to clothing and bags. But it wasn’t just products in the marketplace. He’d seen it in murals painted on the walls of this town, and even walked past some children making a larger version.

“The details are incredible…” Lloyd muttered, feeling the material of the charm. It looked to be folded out of paper at first sight, but the texture wasn’t remotely like it. He wanted to ask the stall owner how he’d folded something so intricate and yet so small.

"Ah, young man, looking to buy one of the lantern charms?"

Speak of the devil! Lloyd nearly jumped out of his skin, gaze snapping up to find that the jovial, bearded stall owner was now right in front of him. The last Lloyd saw of him, he’d been engaged in a fervent discussion with another patron, and that had been just moments ago. How had such a large figure manoeuvred in front of him without any noise at all?!

“No, no! Just window shopping at the moment!” Lloyd quickly clarified, acutely aware of how light the sack of Gald in his pocket was.

“Lanterns? These are lanterns?” Colette interjected, head cocked and hands clasped before her chest. “I’ve never seen lanterns like these before…” When she heard the word “lantern”, she thought of fragile glass and cold metal grips, a flame burning with the faint whiff of kerosene, chasing away the foreboding darkness of winding caverns.

“Ah, I thought you might not be locals. I’ve never seen you around before.”

“Yeah, we’re just passing through. Never been to this town in Sylvarant before, so we thought why not?” Lloyd replied.

“It’s always nice to see travellers now that the Desians are gone,” the shopkeeper said with a hearty chuckle, his smile hidden by bushy black bristles. “To answer your question, young lady, these are indeed lanterns. It has been this town’s proud tradition to make these lanterns and hold an annual festival involving them, where we send them to the Goddess above. Though we’ve only been able to do so again with the Chosen's success. We’re actually holding our second one tonight!”

“A festival?” Colette squealed, clapping her hands together. If she weren’t in the middle of town and surrounded by dozens of other people who could clearly see her, Lloyd thought to himself with a smile, she certainly would have started jumping up and down on the balls of her feet like an excited child.

For that was precisely who she was allowed to be, now that she no longer had to labour under the title of Chosen. The child that had been buried for so long in favour of performing her duty could now come to the forefront. She could show her excitement over experiencing all the strange and delightful customs of each town they came across, whether it be Sylvaranti or Tethe'allan. And it was always so endearing to witness, the clear delight on her face, and it gave Lloyd even more motivation to continue this journey across the reunited world. Both to collect the Exspheres, and to let Colette experience everything this beautiful world had to offer, now that it was no longer denied from her.

“Yes. Everyone is encouraged to participate! All you need to do is purchase one of the lanterns, light it up, and release it into the sky! You can even write custom messages on the sides. Most people choose to write wishes, such that the Goddess can grant them.”

“That sounds wonderful.” Colette’s eyes were shining just as brightly as the gems on the cart. Lloyd was sure that she had built a vivid picture of the festival in her mind, what with her bright imagination honed from years of daydreaming as she sat within the cold walls of the Church of Martel, wanting desperately to escape but only able to do so in her head.

A festival sounded like a wonderful experience to him as well. All festivals were, events that exuded a magical aura as all types of people, strangers, friends, lovers and family alike, came together in one place just to celebrate and have a fun time. He hadn’t gotten to participate in that many, but he’d love to go to more.

"Lloyd, do you want to go?" Colette asked, nudging him in the side.

That was all it took for Lloyd's smile to slip into a small frown. Colette's terrible habit was rearing its ugly head again.

It had taken him a while to pick up on it, to learn to parse through what was innate to Colette’s personality and what was Chosen behaviour. But once he did, it was rather hard to ignore. The accursed mention of “Lloyd, do you want to…” had started to grate on his nerves - she’d done it with regards to the summer festival at Mizuho, and the newly revamped Altamiran theme park, and likely a thousand other times throughout all the years he’d known her that he hadn’t noticed. Asking was all fine and dandy, but only if she expressed her own desires first.

She always did this. Disguised her desires in the form of questions posed to others, too afraid to just do things for herself. She still thought she needed justification to let loose and just enjoy herself, despite her own happiness being justification enough.

Time to flip her question on its head.

"Do you want to go? To release a lantern?" he countered, eyes narrowing as he held her in a stare.

"Uh - uh, I -" Colette stuttered, fumbling at the unexpected turn of conversation, unable to look away from those intense russet eyes. "Well, we're low on Gald! And you did say you wanted to make it back to Iselia by next week, so if we stay a night -"

"That's not what I asked," he interrupted, taking hold of her hand. He didn't like being this forceful with her, but it was required. She needed to learn to ask for herself, and giving excuses was not the way. "I asked if you wanted to."

There was silence as Colette bowed her head, her hair hiding her face. It was but moments later that she raised it again, uncertainty painted across her face. "I… Would like to go... With you… And release a lantern together," she whispered haltingly, like it hurt to get the words out, shy blue eyes meeting his again. For her, it likely did, battling against her instinct to swallow the words down and the fear that there would be retribution, whether from invisible priests or the world at large.

There would be no retribution, not if he had anything to say about it. He squeezed her hand, giving her an affirming nod.

That's it. I’m so proud of you.

A small smile graced her face.

"Then it's settled!" Lloyd declared with gusto, turning back to the stall owner, who’d been watching the whole exchange in silence. “Uh, except the cost. How much is it?” He expected he’d have to haggle; they really didn’t have much Gald left. But no matter how, by hook or by crook, he would make this happen.

The stall owner burst into roaring laughter, slamming a hand on the cart. “For you two, free of charge!”

“What, really?” Lloyd blurted out, hardly able to believe his ears. Surely this was a deal that was too good to be true?

“Yes, really! Take it as payment for putting such a large smile on my face. Go down to the fields at sundown. I’ll meet the two of you there with a lantern. In return, spread the news of our festival to your friends! And if you choose to return next year, you can pay the full price.”

“Thank you so much, mister!” Colette said. “We’ll be sure to tell all our friends! I’m sure they’ll love the idea so much that they’ll all turn up next year!”

“Ha! I like the sound of that!”

Confirming the details of the meetup, Lloyd thanked the stall owner profusely before walking away hand-in-hand with Colette.

“He was very nice,” Colette muttered.

“That he was. So we shouldn’t waste the opportunity.”

Colette mumbled her agreement, that small smile still on her face, soothing Lloyd’s worry that he might have pushed her too far.

There was still the issue of lunch, though. His stomach was growling, and Colette must have been hungry from all the walking they’d done in the morning. But this time, he’d cut her some slack. He couldn’t expect change to occur immediately - it would take time, possibly years.

“Want to go get lunch at that place we saw down the road that sells dumplings? We’ve never tried it before, and Sheena said it was good.”

Receiving Colette’s enthusiastic agreement, (and spotting the relieved slump of her shoulders,) they set off, their fingers tightly locked together. And after lunch, there would be enough time to explore this town to the fullest.

~~~

Colette stood back on the grassy hill, watching the stall owner (whose name she still hadn’t learned), kneeling on the ground and carefully lighting a match. Lloyd stood slightly closer, observing with a keen eye. He was most likely trying to figure out the craftsmanship of the lantern; he’d been obsessed since he’d first seen the charms. She was more interested in the knot, and would likely be spending an afternoon at Dirk’s playing with string trying to recreate it. She didn’t think that would end very well, and a lot of untangling from Dirk and Lloyd’s end would be required, but it would be fun!

Standing too close to the stall owner ran the risk of her accidentally starting a fire, and that would have horrific consequences on plains of short grass such as these, so she was going to keep a safe distance.

As agreed, she and Lloyd had met up with the stall owner at the rolling hills behind the town, though not before exploring every nook and cranny of the town, with its curving arches and winding, narrow streets, watching the children play games with toys she had never seen before and having the honour of joining in. The stall owner had been in the process of unfolding a compact square of an unknown material, unveiling a lantern that was half her height and fitting it with something that resembled a lamp without the glass covering. (How did that fit into a small square?) After which, he’d lent them brushes whose tips were drenched in dark red ink, asking them to write whatever they wanted on the side of the lantern.

Enraptured with the idea of granting wishes, she had written the first thing that had come to mind before she lost her courage to do so. Lloyd had smiled after seeing her wish, choosing not to write another and only adding his name under hers, causing her to giggle as she tried her best not to trip and dot him in ink.

The sun had still been peeking over the hill when they’d arrived here, but in the time it had taken to finish their preparations, it had sunk out of sight, leaving behind only a harsh pink that was quickly being chased away by sparkling stars.

“It’s done!” the stall owner called out, standing up while keeping a secure grip on the side of the lantern. The fire was contained inside the lantern, causing the sides to be lit up in gentle orange light and the tiny words to stick out in harsh red. She’d noticed that quite a lot of things in this town were red. Maybe it was an auspicious colour to them?

Colette ran over to join Lloyd, accepting the lantern from the stall owner so that she was holding one side and Lloyd was holding the other, standing across from her. She could feel the heat of the flame licking at her fingers, chasing away the chill of the night. The lantern was fighting to escape her hold, the surge of hot air doing its absolute best to propel it towards the heavens, where it belonged.

“You can let go at any time,” the stall owner clarified. “Once that’s done, you can sit here and watch your lantern for as long as you want! I’ll be joining my family and giving you two some alone time now.”

“Thank you, mister!” Colette called out after the diminishing silhouette of the stall owner, until he disappeared amongst the throng of others. It seemed like the entire town and then some had turned up for the festival, populating the plains with head upon head. Somehow, upon this one hill, they were the only two present, free to soak in each other’s company.

“On the count of 3?” Lloyd offered, drawing her attention back to him. The flickering flame of the lantern cast him in the same orange light, the tips of his hair catching most of it and rendering the strands an even lighter brown, the features of his face soft while his lower half was covered in twisting shadow. A truly magical sight.

“Okay.”

“1…”

“2…” she joined in.

“3!” they cheered together, throwing the lantern into the sky and angling their heads up to watch.

The lantern rose fast into the sky, wobbling a little in its journey but remaining steadfast. The weather was good today, with no hint of a raincloud and only a gentle breeze that would pose no problems. Theirs was one of the first lanterns, joining the dozen that had already made their way into the clear sky to play by the moon, darkness having fully fallen.

Feeling a tug on her sleeve, she found that Lloyd had settled himself on the grass and was gesturing for her to join him. She did just that, the two of them sitting in silence side-by-side for a few minutes as more and more people released their lanterns.

"Sorry if I was too hard on you in the morning," Lloyd whispered, finally breaking the silence as he pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead.

"No, it was necessary," she replied, taking his hand and squeezing. "You were just trying to help me. Besides, you've more than made up for it today. And I know I need to start thinking about myself more. It's just… Hard.”

It was difficult, to push past the echoes of the priests in her mind, telling her that as Chosen she had to conduct herself with the utmost grace and not indulge in cravings. That accepting gifts from others were already pushing the line, not to mention asking for things. It wasn’t proper.

“I'm -"

"Stop right there," Lloyd interjected, pressing a finger against her lips, a slightly exasperated smile on his face. “No apologising for what isn’t your fault, remember?”

“Ah, right! I’m - Okay, I’m just going to stop talking,” Colette muttered with flushed cheeks, clapping her hand over her mouth as she let her head fall onto his shoulder. She’d gotten better, but whenever she fell back into one habit, she tended to fall into all of them at once.

At least she could stop herself now. And she wanted to shed those behaviours, not only for herself, but to stop seeing the sad frown on Lloyd’s face. He continued to blame himself for not catching on sooner, for unknowingly encouraging those habits, when it wasn’t his fault.

Lloyd chuckled, leaning his head on hers. “It’s alright. I know it’s not going to be easy, but all you need to do is take baby steps. And I’ll be here to help you.”

“I know you will.”

“Let’s just enjoy the view now, shall we?”

“Mm.”

Above them, there were a thousand pinpricks of light as the lanterns rose into the sky. So many and so dense that they seemed to outnumber the stars themselves, though she knew that was impossible. Or perhaps the lanterns were golden stars, each holding a precious wish that its owner hoped could come true with all their heart, prayed would reach the Goddess. It almost reminded her of gazing up at the grand chandelier adorned with candles that hung in the sanctum of the Church, but instead of a sight that filled her heart with melancholy, the sight before her now was a breathtaking and uplifting one, even if she knew there was no Goddess in the sky.

For surely, if this many people came together with a common dedication, a miracle could still occur to grant these wondrous wishes.

She could barely see their lantern now - it was both lost among the crowd and too high up, the words she’d written on it too far away to make out. But they were still held in her heart.

I wish that I can continue exploring this incredible world together with you.

Mayhap it was a selfish wish. It would have been more appropriate for the Chosen to wish for the good of the world. But she wasn’t the Chosen anymore. Besides, she was sure other people had made such a wish. And… If the wishes contained within all these lanterns were to come true, would the world not be a better, happier place? Would there not be a brighter tomorrow awaiting all of them?

“I’d like to come back next year,” she said, trying her best to push out the desires in her heart, to stop battling against guilt that she knew she should not need to feel. “Maybe with all of our friends?”

“That sounds like a wonderful idea.”

Maybe my wish will be different next year.

She snuggled closer into Lloyd’s warmth, enjoying the feel of his arms around her, both a comforting blanket and an impregnable shield.

I don’t think it will.

[somegirlsnerdywords2]

Anime i’ve Watched

That begin with a A!

Yep this is how i’m going to bring over all the anime and manga i’ve watched and posted about on the old blog. It’s not so detailed but it will have to do. Anything new I watch or read from this point on will have their own posts.

Acchi Kocchi (TV) (Place to Place):

Genres: slice of life, comedy, romance, school

Synopsis: Feelings may come and go, but true love always remains in the heart. Tsumiki Miniwa is in love with her best friend, Io Otonashi. For her, confessing is nearly impossible; but to her friends, they seem to be the perfect match. Cute and petite, Tsumiki comes off more as a friend, and Io's attitude toward her is friendlier than toward others. Despite the constant teasing and obvious hints that his friends have been dropping, Io always seems to miss the signs. Throughout her everyday school life, Tsumiki spends time with her friends and Io. Will she finally muster enough courage to confess her true feelings? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

My Rating: 8/10

Finished airing in 2012 with a total of 12 Episodes.

My Thoughts: It’s been ages since watching this one so I can’t say I remember it well but the rating tells me it was at least partway decent and I imagine I thought the animation/ character design was rather cute (though not to my usual tastes). A feel good sort of anime with cutesy romance? If any of you guys have watched this anime and have anything to share feel free to send it my way so people can make an informed decision before viewing if they so wish! 

Akatsuki no Yona (Yona of the Dawn):

Genres: action, adventure, comedy, fantasy, romance, shoujo

Synopsis:  Princess Yona lives a life of luxury and ease, completely sheltered from the problems of the seemingly peaceful Kingdom of Kouka; however, the sudden murder of the king and betrayal of her beloved cousin Su-won places Yona's life in mortal peril. Forced to escape only with Son Hak, who is both her childhood friend and bodyguard, the naïve princess soon discovers that Kouka is not the idyllic place she envisioned it to be. Poverty, strife, and corruption run rampant, making reclaiming the throne nothing more than a wishful fantasy given the kingdom's current state. Based on the popular manga of the same name by Mizuho Kusanagi, Akatsuki no Yona follows Princess Yona on a coming-of-age adventure as she faces the harsh realities of her kingdom. With only a mysterious legend to guide her, Yona must discover a way to restore Kouka to its former glory while being pursued relentlessly by the forces of the new King of Kouka. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

My Rating: 7.5/10

Finished airing in 2015 with a total of 24 episodes. 

My Thoughts: I recall having an issue with the pacing in the beginning but an overwhelming love for the sheltered to fierce main character and reverse harem vibes with all those pretty men. The artwork was nothing special most of the time, being rather muted and the themes were hit and miss but overall I recall this being a rather decent series. That being said, I was far more generous with my rating of the manga, which is still ongoing and a great series to read! 

Akiba's Trip The Animation

Genres: action, comedy, supernatural, ecchi

Synopsis:  Otaku siblings Tamotsu and Niwaka Denkigai are shopping in Akihabara when it is overrun by vampiric cosplaying monsters! These creatures, known as "Bugged Ones," can possess anyone they bite and soon they begin causing mayhem across the city. As Tamotsu finds himself at the mercy of one of these creatures, he is rescued by the mysterious baseball bat-wielding Matome Mayonaka. Together, they fight through several more encounters with the Bugged Ones, but before long, Tamotsu is fatally wounded protecting Matome. With no other choice, she revives him as a high level Bugged One—just like her! Tamotsu and Matome, along with excitable otaku cosplayer Arisa Ahokainen, make up the group "The Electric Mayonnaise" and they begin dispatching the Bugged Ones in the only way they know how: by ripping off their clothes and exposing them to sunlight! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

My Rating: 4/10

Finished airing in 2017 with a total of 13 episodes. 

My Thoughts: That’s a hard no from me. Would not suggest this one. I was drawn in by the art/ animation/ character design and just didn’t know when to quit. Not worth the time it takes to finish the 13 episodes in my personal opinion. 

Amaama to Inazuma (Sweetness & Lightning): 

Genres: comedy, slice of life, seinen

Synopsis:  Since the death of his wife, Kouhei Inuzuka has been caring for his young daughter Tsumugi to the best of his abilities. However, with his lack of culinary knowledge and his busy job as a teacher, he is left relying on ready-made meals from convenience stores to feed the little girl. Frustrated at his own incapability to provide a fresh, nutritious meal for his daughter, Kouhei takes up an offer from his student, Kotori Iida, to come have dinner at her family's restaurant. But on their very first visit, the father and daughter discover that the restaurant is often closed due to Kotori's mother being away for work and that Kotori often eats alone. After much pleading from his pupil, Kouhei decides to continue to go to the restaurant with Tsumugi to cook and share delicious homemade food with Kotori. Amaama to Inazuma follows the heartwarming story of a caring father trying his hardest to make his adorable little daughter happy, while exploring the meanings and values behind cooking, family, and the warm meals at home that are often taken for granted. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

My Rating: 9/10

Finished airing in 2016 with a total of 12 episodes. 

My Thoughts: Heartwarming and painfully sweet. A story about family with a culinary twist. Lovely artwork/ animation/ character design which perfectly compliments the characters and story. A great one to watch if you’re looking for something light but capable of tugging at your heartstrings a bit. 

Amagi Brilliant Park:

Genres: comedy, drama, fantasy, magic

Synopsis:  Seiya Kanie, a smart and extremely narcissistic high school student, believes that the beautiful but reserved Isuzu Sento has invited him on a date at an amusement park called Amagi Brilliant Park. Much to his chagrin, not only is the location a run-down facility, the supposed date is merely a recruitment tour where Sento and Princess Latifa Fleuranza, the owner of the theme park, ask him to become the park's new manager. Their cause for desperation? As stipulated in a land-use contract, Amagi has less than three months to meet a quota of 500,000 guests, or the park will be closed for good and the land redeveloped by a greedy real-estate company. Seiya is won over by the revelation that Amagi is no ordinary amusement park; many of its employees are Maple Landers—mysterious magical beings who live in the human world and are nourished by the energy created by people having fun. Entrusted with the hopes and dreams of this far-off enchanted land, Seiya must now use his many skills to bring Amagi back on its feet, or watch it crumble before his eyes. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

My Rating: 7.5/10

Finished airing in 2014 with a total of 13 episodes. (Also has two OVA’s/specials)

My Thoughts: An interesting setting and a cute male lead made even better thanks to the excellent art and character design. A decent comedy with art/ animation/ character design that was right up my alley. 

Amnesia:

Genres: reverse harem, mystery, romance, fantasy, josei

Synopsis: After fainting at work, a young lady awakens in the back room of the café she works at with no memory of her life or those around her. Two of her friends, whom she soon learns are named Shin and Toma, are called to help her get home safely. Once she is alone, she meets a spectral boy named Orion that only she can see and hear. He explains that she lost her memories because of his chance visit to her world, so he vows to help her remember who she is.

However, regaining her departed memories without worrying those around her may be more difficult than she realizes. In addition to the gloomy Shin and the protective Toma, she must be wary of arousing the suspicions of the captivating Ikki, the quick-witted Kent, and a mysterious man who lurks in the distance. As her amnesia entangles her in the lives of each of these men, her fragmented memories return piece by piece, and the mysteries of her circumstances slowly come to light.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

My Rating: 3/10

Finished airing in 2013 with a total of 12 episodes.

My Thoughts: A blank piece of paper for a female lead and cast of potential suitors that range from kind of crappy to the creepiest of creeps. What isn’t there to love? I vaguely recall my reverse harem kick where I consumed each and every reverse Harem I could get my hands on, hoping that at least one of them would be properly satisfying... They never were. Don’t even bother watching this one. You know unless what I described above is your sort of thing.

[mendelpalace]

Peret em Heru: For the Prisoners is a horror RPG set in the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt in the year 1998. Archaeologist Tetsuya Tsuchida and Dr. Koji Kuroe realize a huge set of ruins underneath the Great Pyramid only to discover it is laid with booby traps. Not wanting to let this stop them from uncovering the secrets behind the pyramid, Professor Tsuchida sought out the help of eight tourists and their tour guide for one hell of a sightseeing tour they'll never forget. This game was made by the 21 year old Makoto Serise, the pen name of Makoto Yaotani, using RPG Maker Dante 98 II, while the music was composed by Kei Mizuho. It was released on May 31st, 1998.

In August 1998, Peret em Heru: For the Prisoners won the Platinum Award in the monthly contest, The Internet Contest Park, held by the Japanese group ASCII. It netted the two-man team 150 thousand yen (~$1,040 USD). It is the only game in the existence of the contest to receive the Platinum Award. Peret em Heru: For the Prisoners also ranked fourth in ASCII's Top 10 Popular Works in 1998, and ninth in the poll for the Most Popular Works of All Time (which is comprised of various games made in ASCII's RPG Maker engine). It also won the Third Annual ASCII ENTERTAINMENT competition under the "ASCII Maker Product" category, netting them 1 million yen (~$8,190 USD). This game had also been covered in various Japanese gaming magazines.

The American fan translation group, Memories of Fear, translated this game and released it on September 26th, 2014.

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Red Data Girl: My Wish on the Night of the Shooting Stars (Week 35)

Red Data Girl: My Wish on the Night of the Shooting Stars By Noriko Ogiwara A Translation

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This is it! We’ve made it to the end of RDG 6! What a ride over the past five years!

If you haven’t read this announcement from last week, I have decided that my next translation project will be Ice Shoes Glass Shoes, the RDG short story compilation. This will also be my last translation project as I’d like to dedicate more time to my own writing.

Due to it being made up of short stories, Ice Shoes Glass Shoes won’t be posted as regularly as I have posted RDG. I’m considering longer, monthly updates, but I haven’t decided that for sure. Keep an eye out for updates.

Thank you so, so much for reading RDG for all these years! I’ve been so happy to share my project with you. Please consider supporting the author by buying her other series that has been translated into English, Tales of the Magatama. Noriko Ogiwara also wrote the story for the manga The Good Witch of the West.

Red Data Girl: My Wish on the Night of the Shooting Stars By Noriko Ogiwara Chapter 4: Mizuho Part 3 (3 of 3)

Wearing an extra layer under her jacket, a thick scarf and gloves, and carrying a flashlight, Izumiko set out of the house. After the sun set, the big trees on the shrine grounds became indistinguishable patches of darkness. No one would be able to walk there at all without a flashlight. As Tamakura Shrine was already at the top of a mountain, it didn’t take long to get to the summit itself. However, it was a dangerous walk even in the daytime with sudden drop offs and narrow paths. Normally, it wouldn’t be a place someone would walk after dark. Even Izumiko, who had grown up at the shrine, had to take extreme caution while placing her feet.

However, Izumiko had never been afraid of this path, even as a child and even at night. Sawa and Takeomi, who had worried over plenty of other things throughout the years, had never said that they had to go with her because of it being frightening and they had never once called her away from the edge of the summit either. It was Izumiko’s place in a way, the connection between her and the mountain.

Now alone, Izumiko’s thoughts began to drift as she walked.

I wonder what Miyuki’s doing in the dorm. Are Mayura and Manatsu back at their house in Nagano yet?...

It had been late at night by the time Izumiko and Miyuki had gotten back from Yokohama. Mayura had already returned from the party when Izumiko arrived in their room. The first thing Izumiko had done was give her roommate all the details of what had happened. Mayura had shared her side of the story as well.

After Izumiko had gone off with Mizuho, Mayura had immediately called Miyuki. There had been no way Izumiko’s strange behavior would have gotten past Mayura’s sharp eyes. At that time, Miyuki had been at the Tachikawa JR Station building for his passport application.

After that, Mayura, worried that she had been unable to determine where Izumiko was going, had gone to Angelica’s party with Manatsu. Nothing had happened at the mansion in the harbor district, and the evening had been thoroughly uneventful. While she admittedly had seen Takayanagi there, it had been a pleasant Christmas party overall. There had been plenty of activities for Manatsu who wasn’t as good with social pleasantries, and both of them had gotten a chance to talk with Mr. Bernard, Angelica’s father. Mr. Bernard was a man with a love for continuous jokes, and was much more likable than Mayura had first thought he would be.

Mayura had been astonished to hear that Izumiko and Miyuki had almost been kidnapped and brought abroad, but seeing as Izumiko was safe and back in front of her, she couldn’t be too upset.

“It seems like you’re not fated to get dressed up for a party, Izumiko. But at least Miyuki rushed right over to you so he achieved his goal of dressing up and going somewhere.”

“He didn’t achieve that goal at all. First off, it wasn’t his goal to start with, and secondly, he had his coat on the whole time,” Izumiko had replied.

Mayura had laughed knowingly. “Strolling around in a coat can still be stylish, can’t it? And with the night scenery you could see and the bay bridge in Yokohama, it was kind of like a fancy date if you forget about what actually happened. You were alone with Miyuki so technically that was luckier than going to the party. Did you give him his Christmas present when the mood was right?”

Mayura’s words had made Izumiko feel a little uncomfortable.

“I left so quickly that I couldn’t bring the present with me. I left it in the room.”

Speaking of that, Miyuki’s Christmas present had been one of the things she had brought home with her and it was now here on Mt. Tamakura. However, seeing as Miyuki wouldn’t be here until New Year’s, more than just the wrapping would be damaged if she kept carrying it around with her in her bag.

From what Mr. Sagara said though, I have a feeling that I shouldn’t get my hopes up…

She had been texting back and forth with Miyuki, but they had agreed to keep their conversation light, talking only about what they were doing and throughout the vacation, that was exactly what they had done. She knew that he had no interest in leaving Tokyo and while she didn’t want to outright say that she didn’t want to come to him, he hadn’t asked her either.

As Izumiko made her way up to the summit, her breathing grew harder, but she reached the open air of her destination without fear. It would be more dangerous when she went back down, but she wasn’t going to think about that now.

With her breath coming out as white puffs, Izumiko looked back up at the clear, star encrusted night sky. Decorative illuminations couldn’t compare with this, the bright grandeur of the distant beyond.

Ah… It really is different…

Izumiko turned off her flashlight and let her eyes adjust as she looked up at the pinpricks of light. The night sky created a dome over the mountain, stretching in every direction. Izumiko felt like she alone was wrapped up inside of it.

For a moment, Izumiko’s thoughts emptied and she focused solely on where she was standing. However, this feeling passed and her thoughts returned.

The me standing here is my most basic self. I’ll always come back to this place, even now. But I’m completely different from the lonely person I used to be here. I went to Tokyo and I changed…  

She was expanding herself more and more, Izumiko thought. She’d even go abroad if that was necessary. Even if she stayed in Japan, she’d make connections in different countries if that was what it took. She thought about those things as she gazed up at the bright stars.

But, even so… that’s not my true wish…

Finally coming back to her senses, Izumiko pulled her gaze away from the night sky. She could sense something nearby. She didn’t know why she could sense it, but that didn’t change the fact that she was aware that someone was climbing up the path up from shrine. Izumiko turned carefully, breaking the silence she had wrapped herself in. Nothing like this had ever happened before. Her heart beat quickly.

Did something happen? Something big enough to call me back down to the shrine?...

She didn’t move immediately. She hesitated to call out either. She could make out a large shadow near the bottom of her line of sight. When the shadow was close enough that she could hear its footsteps approaching, Izumiko wondered if it was one of the young shrine attendants. They were walking steadily up the path. Izumiko remembered the flashlight in her hand and turned it on, but did not move to raise it. After a moment, the person stopped walking. Only then did she raise the light.

“Is that Izumiko?”

“Huh? Why are you here?”

Miyuki, dressed in a sweater, appeared in the light. He stared up at Izumiko, his hands resting on his knees as he took deep, tired breaths. To Izumiko, it was as if Miyuki had appeared out of the spirit world.

“How did you get here? You didn’t fly, did you?”

She didn’t hear the sound of a helicopter now, and in the time she had been up at the summit, she had only heard a car arrive in the parking lot. She had no idea how Miyuki was here now.

“I walked up here. On my own two feet. All the way from the base of the mountain,” Miyuki said with frustration. He was still catching his breath. “I came in Yukimasa’s helicopter and he dropped me off at the base. He said he wanted to stop in and visit Sawa, but he changed his mind half way here. The trip took five hours and it got dark on the way. That jerk.”

Izumiko was shocked. She might have grown up at the shrine, but she had never once walked from the base of the mountain to the shrine herself.

“Are you alright?”

“I wasn’t making any headway on the main road, so I thought I’d take a shortcut, but that was a disaster.”

Miyuki looked completely exhausted. Izumiko watched as he sat down on the ground. Only then did she remember the thermos she had placed by her feet.

“I have some cocoa. Do you want it?”

“Please.”

As Izumiko poured the cocoa into the lid cup and passed it to Miyuki, she noticed that he wasn’t wearing gloves. She was still shocked to see him here, but she was beginning to suspect this was all part of Yukimasa’s scheme.

Could it be that Mom wasn’t the present he was talking about?...

Miyuki took the cocoa gratefully. After one sip though, he declared it was incredibly sweet and Izumiko didn’t think he would drink the rest. He did though, but slowly. When Izumiko poured him a second cup, he drank that as well.

After waiting for a bit, Izumiko asked, “Why did you feel like coming to Mt. Tamakura all of a sudden? I thought you’d just be here for New Year’s if you came at all.”

“Circumstances changed, so I decided to tell you what’s going on.”

Miyuki pushed his hair back and then frowned, noticing the sticks and leaves in his hair.

“I said I was going to study abroad, but I’m not going to. You’re in extreme danger more often than I realized. I know there’s some degree of protection from spirits and other things at Houjou Academy, and the adults there can take care of this and that. But you throw yourself into things too easily with only the most basic understanding of what you need to protect yourself.”

“You don’t have to say anything else. I already learned my lesson, you know.”

Izumiko hadn’t exactly wanted to cut in, but her relief at hearing that Miyuki had reconsidered studying abroad felt like a wave crashing over her. Still, she didn’t want to make it obvious how happy she was.

“Are you really alright with giving up on studying abroad though? I wouldn’t tell you that you couldn’t go.”

“Are you saying that you’d go with me if I went?”

“Yes.” Izumiko nodded shyly but the movement was frank. Miyuki smiled a little. It was a mischievous, triumphant expression, not the sort of smile he used on adults. It was an expression from the bottom of his heart that said he didn’t care what others thought about how he was feeling. The feelings were his alone.

“Then I’ll reconsider again. Izumiko, if you’re living your life afraid of becoming someone’s research subject, why don’t you become your own researcher? Become more of an expert on yourself than anyone else and then you won’t have to worry about other researchers. The first step to that is continuing your education and getting into a college with a research program. I can help you with that.”

Izumiko blinked. “You’re saying I should study myself?”

“It’s not impossible. We can aim to go to the same college. We can major in whatever field we’re interested in and protect ourselves that way. If we can just prepare ourselves with the knowledge we need to keep ourselves out of other people’s grasps and not used for any of their purposes, we can go abroad and study at a good school after we graduate from Houjou.”

It was such a surprising proposal that Izumiko struggled to comprehend Miyuki’s words for a minute. She had a feeling that he had just pulled the idea out of midair that instant.

“Do you actually think I could aim for the same college as you?”

“It doesn’t have to be Tokyo University. There are plenty of other good schools,” Miyuki said offhandedly as if to say he wouldn’t listen to any of her excuses. “Izumiko, with college, we’d be students for more than just the three years here. You’d protect yourself and get stronger as you go. We could even go on to graduate school if we wanted. I’d be with you through the whole time, you can be sure of that. It would give us a chance to figure out what we’re capable of. To know what we can do.”

Suddenly, Izumiko could see the shining path Miyuki was setting in front of her. It was a long, bright road she had never considered before. She had a feeling that Yukariko had been referring to this when she had told Izumiko to stop thinking she would die young.

“I think I can do it, but I won’t know until I start. I want to have a dream to work towards…”

“You have the qualities to do it. I know you’ll work hard,” Miyuki said.

Izumiko had not expected Spartan Miyuki to say such a thing, but with them, Izumiko could feel a new dream growing in her chest. She was sure that if she worked hard, it would come true.  

“I have to talk with Grandpa and Sawa about this now. I’ve never told them that I want to go to college before.”

Izumiko’s cheerful words surprised even her, but she could tell that she had found something special with this.

Now I get it. This is the real reason why I left the mountain. That and so Wamiya could become one with Miyuki…

At first, Satoru Wamiya had tried to stop Izumiko from leaving the mountain. He had objected strongly to Miyuki who he had seen as an invader. However, under the light of the stars, Miyuki looked like he was part of the mountains. She hadn’t sensed his presence as being any different from the rest of the mountain until he had come very close to the summit.

I’m going to keep living my life from here on. I’m going to live it to experience new things with Miyuki. To keep living life as the gift it is…

As she thought about this, she remembered the present in her room. As long as it was this cold, gloves would definitely be useful. Still, Izumiko didn’t feel comfortable saying so straight out, so she found a roundabout way instead.

“Miyuki, are you hungry? It’s cold. Want to go back to the house?”

“We came all the way out here. Let’s look at this amazing starry sky a little longer.”

Izumiko shut off the flashlight again. Miyuki’s bare hand wrapped around her gloved one, holding it.

As the two of them stood there shoulder to shoulder, gazing up at the stars, Miyuki said in a quiet voice, “I still haven’t told you why I came all the way out here to see you.”

“I think I’ve heard enough to guess,” Izumiko whispered back. She had a feeling that she knew what Miyuki hadn’t said. “I’m just so glad you came. Now let’s go back to the house and—”

“Stop talking,” Miyuki said bluntly. He turned, bringing his face close to hers.

There were as many stars in the sky as things Izumiko didn’t know yet.

[minnadaisuki48]

Bias/Oshi List [Update 6/1/2019]

A page will be made soon but until then here you go. This will include my Jpop & Kpop bias/oshis.

Thanks, SakiMai

K-Pop

My Eternals: [Will always have a place in my heart]

-BoA [Soloist] -HyunA [Soloist/Wonder Girls/4minute] -Sunmi [Soloist/Wonder Girls] -Wonder Girls [Disband] -Girls’ Generation [Tiffany/Yuri/Taeyeon/Hiatus] -2NE1 [CL/Disband] -4minute [HyunA/Disband] -F(x) [Amber/Status Unknown] -T-ARA [?/Disband]

The High Order: [Ones I hold in high regard but no longer have the time to follow so closely]

-Taeyeon [Soloist/Girls’ Generation] -CL [Soloist/2NE1] -Park Bom [Soloist/2NE1] -IU [Soloist] -Brown Eyed Girls [?/Unknown Status] -Crayon Pop [?/Unofficially Disband]

The Queens: [I Follow Closely as they tend to have many songs I love]

-Chung Ha [Soloist] -(G)I-DLE [Soyeon] -CLC [Elkie/Seungyeon] -Dreamcatcher [Dami] -EXID [LE] -MAMAMOO [Hwa Sa] -Gugudan [Mina] -LOONA [Haseul/Chuu] -Red Velvet [All]

The Fresh Princesses: [Either Newbies to me or they have had more misses than hits for me.]

-TWICE [Jeongyeon/Chaeyoung] -ITZY [?] -EVERGLOW [Yiren] -Cherry Bullet [?] -IZ*ONE [HyeWon/Nako] -BLACKPINK [Jisoo/Lisa] -GWSN [Miya/Anne] -MOMOLAND [JooE] -WJSN [?] -Weki Meki [?]

J-Pop [48/46 Groups] [All NGT48 Members have been removed from my list expect for Maho, as I’m not sure which of my favorites were invovled in the bulling. I will not endorse nor promote bullies.]

Eternal Kami 8-

*Takahashi Minami *Maeda Atsuko *Shinoda Mariko *Akimoto Sayaka *Oshima Yuko *Sato Sumire *Matsui Rena *Shimazaki Haruka

Twelve Fresh Princesses

*Ogawa Sana (HKT48 KKS) *Sakamoto Rino (HKT48 KKS) *Seki Ai (HKT48) *Yasuda Kana (AKB48) *Sato Minami (AKB48 KKS) *Katsumata Saori (AKB48 KKS) *Shinzawa Nao (NMB48 KKS) *Yura Akari (STU48 KKS) *Sakamoto Nami (NMB48 KKS) *Yamamoto Mikana (NMB48 KKS) *Yokono Sumire (NMB48 KKS) *Omori Maho (AKB48 KKS)

Jyuuyon Fukujin (Sakimichi46)-

*Akimoto Manatsu (Nogi46) *Ikuta Erika (Nogi46) *Tamura Mayu (Nogi46) *Sakurai Reika (Nogi46) *Matsumura Sayuri (Nogi46) *Terada Ranze (Nogi46) *Yoda Yuki (Nogi46) *Kubo Shiori (Nogi46) *Kakizaki Memi (Hina46) *Hirate Yurina (Keykai46) *Suzumoto Miyu (Keykai46) *Habu Mizuho (Keykai46) *Kageyama Yuuka (Hina46) *Kosaka Nao (Hina46)

Sixteen Respect Corps

*Miyazawa Sae (SKE48/SHN48/AKB48) *Yamada Nana (NMB48) *Ohori Megumi (AKB48/SDN48) *Iwasa Misaki (AKB48) *Kawaei Rina (AKB48) *Iwata Karen (AKB48) *Takeuchi Miyu (AKB48) *Watanabe Miyuki (NMB48) *Sashihara Rino (HKT48/AKB48) *Yamaguchi Maho (NGT48) *Imaizumi Yui (Kanji Keykai46) *Yamamoto Sayaka (NMB48) *Uchiyama Natsuki (AKB48) *Nishino Nanase (Nogi46) *Tano Yuka (AKB48) *Yagami Kumi (SKE48)

Senbatsu Twenty-Two-

*Okada Nana (AKB48/STU48) *Ma Chia-Ling (AKB48) *Muto Orin (AKB48) *Kawano Nanaho (NMB48) *Iwatate Saho (AKB48) *Yabuki Nako (HKT48) *Taniguchi Megu (AKB48) *Goto Rara (SKE48) *Suda Akari (SKE48) *Furuhata Nao (SKE48) *Komiyama Haruka (AKB48) *Mursae Sae (NMB48) *Okabe Rin (AKB48) *Okada Rina (AKB48 KKS) *Tanaka Natsumi (HKT48) *Moriyasu Madoka (HKT48) *Michieda Saki (AKB48 KKS) *Murayama Yuiri (AKB48) *Kodama Haruka (HKT48) *Yokoyama Yui (AKB48/T8) *Toyonaga Aki (HKT48) *Kojina Yui (HKT48)

Undergirls Thirty- *Nakanishi Chiyori (AKB48) *Ego Yuna (SKE48) *Ueno Haruka (HKT48) *Yahagi Moeka (AKB48) *Suenaga Oka (SKE48) *Yamauchi Mizuki (AKB48) *Yamao Rina (NMB48) *Tani Marika (SKE48) *Muto Tomu (AKB48) *Mizuno Airi (SKE48) *Ueki Nao (HKT48) *Oguri Yui (AKB48/T8) *Koga Narumi (NMB48) *Otake Hitomi (AKB48 KKS) *Motomura Aoi (HKT48) *Shirai Kotono (SKE48) *Miyazaki Miho (AKB48) *Fukuoka Seina (AKB48) *Honda Hitomi (AKB48/T8) *Kato Rena (AKB48) *Tsuzuki Rika (SKE48) *Nishikawa Rei (AKB48) *Yabushita Fu (STU48) *Cherprang Areekul (BNK48) *Praewa Suthamphong (BNK48) *Matsuoka Natsumi (HKT48) *Mineyoshi Arisa (STU48) *Shen Ying (AKB48 Team SH) *Kashiwagi Yuki (AKB48) *Kai Kokoa (STU48)

[josouhenshin]

Day 4

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Welcome back, aspiring nee-sans and baa-sans. Last time, Shina went out in girl mode for the first time, and she and Mizuho got a lead on a part time job that was only kind of sketchy. This time, they head off to the local tennis courts to investigate whether it’s possible for the girlies to be tomboys too.

By the way, did you know that the japanese word for ‘tuesday,’ kayoubi, is spelled with the character for fire? This is of course representative of the burning passion of tomboys across the globe. 

This time we’re starting off with good ol BGM 02

“I’ve never come here, even as a boy,” Shina thinks to herself. She’s been dragged here by Mizuho, the perpetual sporty one.

It’s not just about the tennis itself, of course. Mizuho brought along some tenniswear to play with. Shina says she would have thought it impossible, but Mizuho assures her:

“What’s impossible? You’re a girl right now!” She continues, “you gotta wear a skort!”

They get changed. 

“This is really short... is it okay to move?” Shina wonders.

“It’s cute, Shinobu, I might end up seeing your panties,” Mizuho remarks. 

Shina tells her to cut it out, and Mizuho assures her it’ll be fine since she’s wearing a skort and not a regular skirt. If you think about it, the skort is the substrate modern tomboyism is built upon. Well, that and bike shorts. Shina complains that it’s embarrassing. But Mizuho is a girl of action and wants to get started doing tennis already.

They do so. Mizuho asks how Shina is doing, since she’s barely moving her legs. Shina reiterates that it’s embarrassing to wear a super short skirt. “And anyway,” she thinks, “what am I supposed to do against a well rounded athlete like Mizuki??”

“Come on Shinobu!” Mizuho shouts, “if you’re gonna squirm around that much, the spectators are gonna leer at you~! If you act too embarrassed it’ll end up being a turn-on!”

Shina protests, but Mizuho just reiterates that she’s a girl right?

Mizuho: “If you’re too focused on onlookers and something gets going down there or whatever... we can’t have that, right?”

Shina: “But you’re the one making me think about them!”

Mizuho: heheh, I ended up teasing you.”

Mizuho continues, “you’re just too cute not to. Okay! Here comes the next ball!”

Shina groans.

Those two. The scene fades out and they’re on to the next day. 

There’s quite a few options we have open from here- the amusement park and the french restaurant are still open, and we opened up the cafe subplot, another town event, and the at home marker too... the world is so much busier when you’re a girl huh? I’m not sure where we’re going next, but idk if I want to leave it up to a poll this time... I’ll probably mess around with some different combinations of things and see what looks like good routing. 

Until next time, star athletes <3

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[hotarutranslations]

Story From The Day At Budokan!

Evening

Its Ishida Ayumi

It seems that on Yamazaki Mei-chan's blog, she had read my blog,

I wrote about...things to reflect on but,

No it wasn't anything about you!!!

like, really suddenly,

I wanted to spoil her←

But well,

I'm not JY Park-san but,

praise is a nice thing to do,

Inevitably there are those who will find it, While I'll think, what a wonderful person~, thats by far better, right

I've thought that in particular this year

......what I wrote,

At THE MANZAI 2020, Ogiyahagi-san, Such material (?) was made into a story,

(Mainly a story about compliance)

...Ooh! is all I thought lol

The Nippon Budokan performance during this time...

We were all divided into small groups, and we were combined into units, and we performed songs,

In Morning I was with,

Nonaka Miki-chan Makino Maria-chan Morito Chisaki-chan Kitagawa Rio-chan

Also from Tsubaki Factory,

Yamagishi Riko-chan Asakura Kiki-chan Ono Mizuho-chan Akiyama Mao-chan

the 9 of us,

Showed off these 2 songs

Angerme's "Namidairo no Ketsui" Berryz Koubou's "VERY BEAUTY"

Since I get to be on the Hello Pro Dance Academy show with Maopin, I was particularly missing her cuteness,

She said, before the performance, I'm nervous~

Sasaki Rikako-chan was there, and she cutely said, "Sasaki-san! Please pat my back!"

But,

Since I really understand those nervous feelings,

I said, we'll do it together ok! and we stood on stage

At the last part of Namida no Ketsui, it was like Maopin honestly showed her heart, I liked its persuasiveness~!

and,

Speaking of the last part,

Singing the last part in VERY BEAUTY was, Kitagawa Rio-chan <3

It seems like they were really nervous but,

Nah that girl from the first shot at rehearsal, her singing voice had a very nice feeling

Spring Tour (... its already been a year!?)

From the first day of KOKORO&KARADA, she ended up being frozen from nerves, I was worried about her but,

Now she isn't very nervous, I don't think I've noticed it

I'm also, challenging it......

Ah, this unit of the 9 of us is,

2021's Concert

But we'll be going around the country together!

If you're interested we'll be waiting for you

Birthday Event

The application deadline is,

Tomorrow at Noon!!!

Really don't forget

Also I'll be waiting to be able to meet you...

For this, I, am only able to wait so...

I'll be waiting at full power--!

From there, This month we'll be having a Christmas Event

the tickets have gone on pre-sale↓

Here

The preorders for this is tomorrow at noon! the afternoon!

Hello Pro Collab NIGHT! If you missed the episodes they'll only be available for 2 weeks so hurry

......on the weekends that I'm not performing at a Hellocon, I'll look at the photos the other members post on SNS,

really,

its like...how nice...

My next one will be on 12/13 (Sun) in Miyagi

Tickets

They are still on sale--!

see you ayumin <3 https://ameblo.jp/morningmusume-10ki/entry-12642468555.html

[over-the-time-flow]

Pre-Chapter 5 Upgrades:

Excellence Striker:

HP: 4830 -> 5040 Weapons: 2 -> 4

Mizuho makes small talk with Amuro about how she'd never heard of the Alternative Company before. Amuro says it's nominally a competitor to Nergal and Anaheim, but it's really not on their level, so not many people hear of it. To try and make up for this, they've joined forces with Neo Zeon and are trying to branch out their research. A blue ocean strategy, in other words. Specifically, they're trying to make a name in Newtype weaponry research. Research into Psycommu and similar tech really died down with the current pacifist regime, and Alternative has the means to offer good pay and conditions to attract talent. This is why they're basically collecting Newtypes.

Mizuho asks if that's why that girl is here too, referring to Tiffa. According to Amuro, she's one of few known Newtypes that awakened without taking part in warfare. Judging by her stoic demeanor and few words, Mizuho assumes she's been completely demoralized by the situation, but Amuro says that she's not depressed or anything; she's lying in wait, and so is he.

good reaction image

Before Raul can ask for any clarification on the statement, Rakan barges in to tell the Excellence trio to get back to work on the repairs.

Repairs seem to be almost done, which means the trio has to start getting crafty. Under the guise of checking the engine's functioning, Raj has Raul start up the engine just to collect Timeflow particles. Isn't it handy that Timeflow particles can be collected anywhere?

It may be unrelated, but Raul notices Raj is looking down.

He claims he's just always like this, but Raul knows better. They've known each other longer than a decade, and Raj is hiding something. It takes some coaxing, but he finally admits it; he feels tremendously guilty. See, the whole reason he decided to just look for practical applications for the engine (such as a mech, a famously practical application of technology) was that he judged a time machine to be impossible, making this the most use one could get out of his father's research. If it IS possible, however, that means he rejected his father's dream for all this time for no reason! His pride as a scientist is shattered!

Raul's takeaway from this is that maybe they can go back to their own time.

If it's possible to time travel, maybe they can just perfect the engine further and warp back to where they came from! Raj grumbles that it's easy for Raul, who won't have to do any said "perfecting" himself, to say that. Still, it's their only option. Of course, Mizuho will have plenty on her plate too. She'll need to come up with a frame that can properly harness Timeflow energy to its fullest extent.

...Well, in any case, repairing the Excellence comes first. Then, escaping. On that topic, they wonder what Amuro was getting at earlier. Perhaps he has a plan?

Noticing the chatter, Rakan decides to check in on them. Surely they're not thinking of escaping? Though at this point, Rakan is so desperate for info on their affiliations that he's considering just letting them escape to see if they'll lead them to their base... not that he'd tell them that to their face, of course.

Suddenly, an explosion!

And it's an assault by the Frieden!! Rakan curses Jamil. Surely he's after Amuro and Tiffa... and just then, another soldier runs in to report that those very newtypes are nowhere to be found!!

Taking advantage of the commotion, Raul crams Raj and Mizuho into the Excellence's cockpit once more, grabs the spare unit's cockpit, and blasts off!

A teenage boy, Garrod Ran, leads Amuro and Tiffa outside; apparently he's got the "GX" parked outside and waiting for them, whatever that is.

But they're too outmanned; Amuro says he'll try and cause a diversion so they can make it. Garrod doesn't like the idea, but Amuro urges him that if Tiffa gets caught again, she'll be made into a tool of war, and that gets Garrod going. But right then and there,

The Excellence bursts through, creating an opportunity! Tiffa and Garrod get into the GX, and Amuro gets into a Re-GZ that was just out in the hangar.

the re-gz being at least 5 years old at the time of cca certainly explains a lot