#Must-Try Japanese Snacks

[anielskaaniela]

29 Best Japanese Snacks: Top Treats and Where to Find Them

In this post , you will learn on 29 best Japanese snacks. Check out my japanese products [here]. If you’re a fan of Japanese culture or just curious about the diverse and delectable world of Japanese snacks, you’re in for a treat. Japan’s snacks are a harmonious blend of traditional flavors and modern innovations, making them irresistible to taste buds worldwide. Whether you’re exploring the…

[video-recipes]

Duck Fat Fries + Yuzu Aioli — hwoo.lee

[imagionationstation]

Something I was thinking about today:

The claim that Splinter “never feeds his sons human food” and they have to discover it upon reaching the surface is a curious one.

It makes sense given common information.

Let’s use our big brains. Reason out some more info.

Info like… Splinter must have looked up information about turtles before buying four baby turtles.

However, after getting turned into a rat and ending up a father to infants on the run from aliens, he probably never got the chance to go to the library or use the Internet to look up information on how to feed a half-human half-turtle hybrid baby.

(Not that the Internet had forums for that yet. Was the internet prevalent in 2012…?)

So he just. Fed them turtle food and hoped for the best.

(The Japanese are know for eating insects. And algae is commonly used in all kinds of their recipes. For Americans, it sounds crazy. For Splinter, it was just an adaption of his own diet in the hopes of providing his mutant children with safe, normal turtle food.)

By the time they were kids, they’d probably just gotten used to a routine. We really have no proof that algae and worms is bad for the turtles. Tastes yucky? Maybe. But humans eat plants and bugs too.

Splinter was likely just working with what he knew.

But I don’t think they only ever ate algea. Don’t get me wrong-

The theory is totally understandable. I was onboard for this claim for a while myself. Then, I rewatched Lone Rat and Cubs. (Bebés 🥰🥰)

And he definitely introduces them to foods.

I’m seeing noodles, gyoza, (bamboo stick?), and he also throws down something yellow that I can’t recognize. We also see him collecting bread for them and dangling food over the little piranha children.

He continues to collect products for them. Maybe not the healthiest because he’s literally raiding trashcans but… He’s trying.

And then we have some popcorn proof that he’s still introducing them to human foods when they’re kiddos, with Mikey happily snacking on some while they’re in the dojo.

During the series, we see very little new introductions to foods. They eat romen, icecream, popcorn, and drink milk, tea, and other human things without so much as batting an eye.

Ergo, they’ve had human foods. They’ve just never had pizza.

Why do they act like such goobers when introduced to pizza?

BECAUSE THEY’RE GOOBERS, YOUR HONOR!!!

Though- they actually act similarly when introduced to pizza gyoza.

They hesitate. And then something explodes with how tasty it is.

But because this list is far to short to be a proper analysis, there’s also the point to be made for the first episode where they have an entire kitchen set-up going around them.

And I’m no New York Subway expert, but do they normally have kitchens set up within them? Probably not.

Which means that Splinter (and/or his sons) must have set this up. Why set up pantries, a fridge, and a stove if you did not intend to house foods or make foods to cook on them?

After all, the food on the plates appear fresh and raw.

They have an algae pool for harvesting in the lab. Why would they need to create an entire kitchen set-up simply to prepare them?

Also, they know how to use chopsticks for big and small foods. If they’d spent their entire lives eating small foods, it would be a teenie bit difficult to change the method of picking up a fatter breading than a tiny greenery or worm. Especially with mutant hands.

But they don’t hesitate. As if they have picked up larger foods before.

Also, also, they know what a cake is. What it’s supposed to be made out of. Hence why Leo knows what “icing” is.

I’m not normally that excited to taste something that I’ve never tried before (unless someone is hyping me up). It feel implied that they have and that’s why they’re disappointed that Mikey made one of not-cake substances and why Mikey looks like he has regrets.

Also, also, also- considering Splinter eats the algae and worms too, I don’t believe that he has the turtles on a purely algae based diet because he’d have to stick himself on one too. Man’s not a fan.

And he knows that other foods exist. So. Why would he?

In other words, my favorite analogy:

I hate Spinach salad. My mother used to make us eat Spinach salad.

Were there better things to eat than Spinach? Yeah.

Did mom even listen to that point? Nope.

But was it still technically good for me so I was forced to stomach Spinach salad until I was old enough to design my own diet?

You betcha. And I hated every minute of it 👍

So, to end this, I have to say that while algea and worms could have been (at maximum) a common meal for the turtles, I don’t think it was their only meal option. I’m not necessarily saying it was the best idea or the tastiest meal for a birthday-type celebration, but the turtles definitely had outside food exposure.

Do with this knowledge what you will.

[twice-inamillion]

The Company 

Double Life

Fluff and Angst (Dark theme)

Chapter 12

1735 Words 

(Company OC lives his everyday life, taking care of his business and ensuring everything runs smoothly. He has a soft spot for Mina, being his first recruit as the CEO. He also cares for trainees like Nayeon, who are as important as anyone else. Running a business is hard work, and sometimes you must get your hands dirty to ensure everything runs smoothly.)

After arriving from San Francisco, you went straight to work. Setting up an acting division within the company seemed easy, but recruiting talent was the most important part.

Luckily, the company executives took care of recruiting personnel and coaches while your main focus was on selecting actresses. 

While you look at some actress profiles, you get briefed on what you missed last week. IU mentions that rumors about the acting division have been circulating since someone, a well-known actress, visited the company. Officially, nothing hasn’t been confirmed, but you knew this was bound to happen. 

“We’ve been receiving many inquiries from trainees, asking if they can audition for a position in the new acting division.”

”Damn, what do you think? Should we open the recruitment to the trainees?”

”That’s up to you, sir. You mentioned you want to get some well-known actresses first, so maybe you should focus on that.”

”You’re right. Once we’re settled, we can think about expanding it to the rest.”

Also, while you were away, the trainee, Mina, stopped by. She mentioned that she wanted to see you.”

”Oh, okay. I’ll get in contact with her. Thanks Ji-eun.”

——

There is a knock at your door, and you see a silhouette, “It’s me, Mina.”

”Come in.”

Mina slowly opens the door and walks inside, “Good morning.”

”Good morning, Mina, how are you?”

”I’m okay. I didn’t know that you left abroad.”

”Oh, I’m sorry. I forgot to tell you. Did you need something?”

”No, I just haven’t seen you, so I came to stop by.” 

“Aww, that’s nice of you. Come and sit down.”

Mina takes a seat on the couch and stares at you. 

“How’s it going with your training?”

”It’s going well. I still have a hard time talking to all the girls, but I’ve gotten close to Momo and Sana.”

”That’s great. It's nice to see that you have someone to talk to.”

”They speak Japanese, so it’s easier for me. I just wish I didn’t get nervous.”

Don’t worry about it. People are naturally going to come to you based on your personality. You’re a really sweet girl.”

Mina’s ears get a bit red, and you find it kind of cute. You can’t help but see her as a younger sister, someone to protect.

”Oh, by the way, your parents sent you a package,” you say as you stand up and get the box that is on the other side of the room. 

“Oh, what is it?”

”All they told me was that you had to open it before it goes bad.”

Mina picks up the box and places it on the table. You hand her an envelope cutter and opens the box, “Aww, they sent me my favorite snacks.” She grabs one of the snacks and hands it to you, “Here, try it.” 

You try the bag of Skittles she gave you and share some with her. You can’t help but smile as you see her show her gummy smile. “Do I have something on my face?”

”No, it’s just that it’s nice to see you so happy.”

Mina’s ears turn red from your comment, “It’s just that these are my favorite, plus my parents sent them, so it makes it more special.”

”You’re right. Let's send something to them as well; what do you think?”

”Really?”

”Yeah. You don’t want to?”

”No, I do.”

”What do you want to send?”

”Umm, maybe some bread?”

”That sounds nice. Do you have an idea of where we should buy it?”

”Umm, there is a bakery that they used to take me to when I was little.”

”That’s nice. Let’s put in an order and have it delivered to them.”

”Are you really going to do it?”

”Yeah.”

Mina goes towards you and gives you a hug, “Thank you so much, Oppa.” It only takes a few minutes for her to realize what she did, and she steps back, face completely blushed, “I’m sorry, I just reacted without thinking.” 

“Don’t worry about it, it happens.” 

The two of you end up talking a bit more before Irene interrupts you two, “Sorry, I didn't know you had someone with you, sir; I’ll come back.”

”It’s okay, I was leaving anyway. Thanks, Oppa.” Mina waves goodbye and exits your office, leaving you and Irene to discuss important matters. 

———

You finish your evening run and go to the nearby cafe by the company building. Coming out of the cafe, you see one of the trainees standing in front of one of the gates that lead to the campus buildings. From afar, you can see they are pacing back and forth like they are waiting for something. You see a person cross the street and walk towards the trainee and wonder what’s going on. 

They seem to be talking to each other when you see the person, who seems to be an older man, grabs the trainee by the arm. The trainee struggles and tries to let go and yells, “Let me go!”

You exit the cafe and walk towards the street, trying to get an idea of what’s going on. As you walk closer, you see Im Nayeon, one of the transfer trainees from JYP. “She said to let her go” as you grab the man’s arm.

”This has nothing to do with you, so let me go!” shouts the older man.

”It does; I’m responsible for her, so I’m going to ask you to stop bothering her.” 

“Nayeon, tell that man that I’m not bothering you.”

You turn and see Nayeon frozen, unable to say a word.”

”Come on, sweetie, tell this man to not treat your father this way.”

”You… you’re not my dad.”

”Don’t be like that, Nayeon; of course, I’m your dad. I’m the one who raised you and your gold-digging mother.”

”Don’t call her that.”

”Well, she is a gold-digging whore. She’s been asking me for money and forcing me to support you.”

You can tell that Nayeon is getting upset by this whole situation and asks, “Nayeon, do you want this man here or not?”

Nayeon shakes her head, “No, I don’t want him here.”

”See, she told you to leave; now go before I call the police.”

”Fuck you, let me go. Nayeon! Listen to me; I’m going to get my money back, one way or another!” 

You grab the man’s arm and push him in between toward the sidewalk, “Go or else it’s going to go worse for you,” telling him in a serious voice. 

“Fuck! This doesn’t end here!”

Turning around, you say, “Nayeon, are you okay?” She doesn’t respond and is frozen from the encounter. You grab her hand, lead her to a private area, and sit on one of the benches, “What happened? Why did that man say he was your dad?”

”He… he’s not my actual dad but my mom’s ex-husband. He’s been harassing us ever since my mom broke up with him.”

”Did you try calling the police?”

”We did, but they wouldn’t do anything. He just wants us to pay back the money he spent on us.”

”What a douchebag.”

”It’s one of the reasons why I decided to join JYP; I thought I could earn some good money after debuting, but that hasn’t happened.”

”I’m sorry to hear that, but I've heard from your coaches that you’re one of the top trainees in the group.”

”How does that help me now? I was supposed to help my mom and get us away from that man.” Nayeon begins to cry, upset at her current situation.

”Everything is going to be okay,” you say as you try to comfort her. 

“I’m sorry you had to see me cry; I’m so embarrassed, especially since you’re the company's CEO.”

”There is nothing to be embarrassed about,” you say as you caress her head. It takes her a while to calm down, but after settling down, she asks, “Is there a way I can work part-time while still being a trainee? I just want to pay that man back so he can leave us alone.”

”You don’t have to do that; just focus on your training. I’ll try to contact your mom and see what we can do to ensure he doesn't bother you again. Nayeon agrees, knowing that she can’t do anything in her situation. Jeongyeon and Jihyo appear a few moments later after receiving a message from Nayeon earlier. 

You head back to your office and look for one of your family’s contacts, a friend who can help you in these situations.

”Hey, Don, It’s me. I have a bit of a situation going on.

”……”

”Let me send you the info.”

”……”

“Let’s make this as discreet as possible. I don’t want it causing problems anymore.”

————

Nayeon’s former step-father walks out of the gambling club after losing his month’s earnings. Defeated, he cuts through the alley, trying to return to his cramped apartment after getting kicked out of his house. ‘Fuck that gold-digging slut and her daughter, stealing my hard-earned money. Throwing me like some trash after supporting them for so long. 

Covered by the darkness comes out a figure, “Hey man, it’s been a while.”

”Do I know you?”

”No, but I know you.”

The former step-father is too late to realize and falls to the group. He only sees a vague silhouette of a figure standing before him in the dark alley, “Who are you?”

”No one, I’m just here to take care of someone who’s been causing trouble to my employer. They send their regards.”

There’s no response, only a man lying on the cold, dark floor in an unknown alley. 

Don takes out his phone, calls his employer, “It’s done,” and clicks it. 

The door of a black van opens, and multiple men step out and carry the man lying on the floor. They toss him inside and shut the door before leaving the alley like nothing happened. 

[tokyo-daaaamn-ji-gang]

I have a small[?] request!

I would love to see the reactions of Toman about foreigner!reader who can speak fluent japanese but when one of the toman boys trys to talk to reader they say "can't speak Japanese" in a horrible accent and walk away but then someone they know comes along and they start to speak Japanese like they didn't just say they couldn't 😭😭

reader is just really shy lol and dosent know how to talk to people like hakki lol

Lmao poor guys but ngl the reader is a mood, this is how i think toman would react!

Mikey- He is dumbfounded by this, did you actually just lie and ignore him???? Thinks you seem pretty interesting since you just did that to toman's leader (typically Mikey's the one doing the ignoring). Basically follows you around after that, pestering you and trying to get you to speak Japanese to him. He treats it like a game and thanks you for playing with him after.

Draken- He's a bit miffed when he realises you were faking not understanding him. Contemplates going over to you and questioning you about it (might do that depending how rude you were) but ultimately he figures he might have intimidated you so leaves it be. If he's interested in you romantically, he'll try to buy you a drink or snack to show you he's actually not going to hurt you and you don't need to be scared of him.

Takemichi- Yells out "HUH!?????" so that everyone turns to look at him. He just can't believe you would do that! Walks away after but mutters about it the whole day.

Baji- Laughs, he's amused but you're definitely not getting away with this. Tells you he's going to show you around but he's actually just messing with you. The whole day he uses a bad version of google translate to speak your language terribly, purposely trying to be bad to see how long you go along with this instead of just switching to Japanese. Actually ends up having fun with you though.

Chifuyu- He's a bit hurt by this, assuming you don't like him or that he looks bad or something. Probably looks in a window shop and tries to re arrange his hair a bit before approaching you again with a big grin. He's determined to show he's not a bad guy.

Mitsuya- Softly chuckles at your little act, he actually guesses correctly that you're a bit shy or overwhelmed. Gets your phone number from your friend so he can text you instead, thinking that might be easier.

Hakkai- Blinks a bunch, he has no idea how to react to this situation. Decides to back down though since you don't seem to like him much (he finally knows what it feels like). Gives you a wave before leaving.

Pah- For a split second he thought he was fluent in your language and you were still speaking it. But quickly realises the truth, storms over to you to question you on why you just did that. (He softens up a lot once he finds out the reason though).

Peh- Loudly asks what's going on, bringing a lot of attention to both you and him. When he sees the worried expression on your face, he assumes it's because you're scared of him. So in attempt to not make you cry (he hates when that happens and Mitsuya will frown at him) he tries to tell you a joke (it's not very funny).

Smiley- Walks straight back over to you and demands to know why you lied (probably threatens you a little too). He thinks this might lead to a fight which excites him but he's also embarrassed and generally curious. Nods when you explain to him then actually feels somewhat guilty.

Angry- Frowns harder, he takes a moment to watch you and try to figure out why you lied. Figures that you must be nervous around him, so he tries to do something nice like give you advice on nice places to sightsee.

Mucho- Raises an eyebrow at you but says nothing. He's intrigued but used to people wary of him because of his size and intimidating aura.

Sanzu- He's disappointed, it's not often that he's interested enough in people to try and talk to them so this disappoints him a bit. Watches you closely and tries to think of another reason to approach you/ talk to you.

[okkalo]

heartsteel yone x reader headcanons

genre: fluff

hello i love him

- ORANGE PEELER!!!!!!

- absolutely will do those small tasks for you just to make your life easier.

- if you ask for an orange he doesn’t even have to think about it either; he literally just starts peeling it for you while multitasking with something

- perfect for if you easily forget things too

- where’s your keys? he’s already got them because he knows you struggle

- you’re in the car and forgot to grab a coat? you look over and he literally has one in his hands for you

- so yeah he’s very acts of service

- has come to the point where he always gets your choice of drink whenever he gets his cold brew (maybe even a little snack for you as well)

- CAFE DATES ARE A MUST!!

- absolutely loves it when you two get to the point where you don’t always have to talk and you both can just exist next to the other

- comfort in silence

- i saw a headcanon somewhere else that said yone is a good cook and i absolutely agree

- he mostly makes japanese dishes and they’re always so good

- if he ever visits you while you’re busy he will always bring some food because he knows how hard it can be to keep track of eating while also working

- on the topic of working

- you are the only thing keeping him sane <3

- he needs someone gentle to bring him peace after chaotic days with heartsteel

- he’s a man of few words but when it comes to ranting about heartsteel he has a lot to say

- please just listen, that’s all he needs

- maybe even grasp his hand if he seems more annoyed than usual

- i headcanon yone isn’t really one for physical touch (he likes it but he just doesn’t often hug or such)

- but when it comes to hand holding it’s completely different

- he won’t like it in public but in secluded scenarios he cherishes it

- it’s a way to let him know that you’re there and you actually care

- you can also hold his hand to make him less angry/more reasonable

- kayn just broke something expensive? grasp yone’s hand before he has the chance to explode and he’ll let out a huff before thinking his words over

- heartsteel has come to love you for that btw. you’ve saved them from some bad punishments

- sometimes kayn lets out a gag or groan at your affections, however, which just ruins your efforts in saving him

- his fault

- sometimes (a lot of times) yone works late

- you have the power to make him retire for the night though!!

- try to coax him while gently rubbing his arm

- if he still puts up a fight then just sit next to him while he works with the excuse “i want to be close to you”

- few minutes of that and he feels too guilty, and thus leads you to go to bed with him

- not much of a cuddle person when going to bed

- he will if you want to though!!

- his favorite is your head in his chest while he rubs your back <3

- pro tip: rub his back too; he needs/loves the comfort

unedited thanks for reading!

[juustozzi]

Mido chan probably likes food...

What do you think would be his favorite dishes and drinks?

And can you please draw Hiroto feeding him?

I'm basing this on nothing, but I think he likes traditional japanese food, and especially the sweets! like stuff with anko, and he's excited for the sweet potato season. every time he travels, he must try the regional speciality treats (meibutsu), like the yatsuhashi from Kyoto in the picture.

for drinks I'll throw a curveball: he doesn't really like matcha. it goes well enough with namagashi and he drinks it when offered, but it's not his drink of choice. he likes his sweets so maybe his drinks aren't too sweet, like pressed juices and flavored waters? (I don't know what those kinds of drinks are called, are they just vitamin waters or flavored sparkling waters? that have some flavor but aren't sweet like sodas)

aaand does sharing food count as feeding? when they go to eat or have a snack, Hiroto always picks a different one from Midorikawa so he can have a taste too. (and just because I can: Midorikawa's taiyaki has anko filling with vanilla/black sesame ice cream, and Hiroto has custard filling with white chocolate ice cream)

[my-plastic-life]

Japanese Summer Festival, part 1

(PART 1 due to a limit on number of photos per post)

Wow, more than a month since my last post! I'm slacking! But I have a good excuse - I was working on a HUGE project. This is my biggest scene to date. It's so large it won't fit in my usual diorama cube box. This was on my coffee table, and for an example of scale, that table measures 48" wide by 26" deep. And it was all covered LOL

It's still technically summer, and in Japan, summer festivals are a very popular pastime. I've wanted to create an actual festival scene for a while, and I finally took the plunge this year. My husband used his Glow Forge to create the little food stalls, and I created the rest. The awnings, booth covers, prices, signs, posters, floor, walls, etc. are all made by me. I also painted the silver on the booths. They're technically still a bit under scale compared to real life stalls, but I was basing my measurements off actual props I had, most of which are Re-Ment. There are even a few Re-Ment festival sets, so I had to use those! And next year I plan to add even more stalls - but I'll have to alternate what's on display since I think I'm at my limit of what will fit on that table LOL.

So here we go, a 1/6 scale Japanese summer festival! We've got lots of food street stalls (yotai) and a few popular games, and all the girls are wearing kimonos (a popular tradition).

Looking down the street toward the stairs leading to more fun (through a real torii gate!):

Overview:

Looking down the street toward the shrine:

Cold drinks are important to beat the heat!

Miwa is watching Kiku try her hand at yo-yo fishing:

Kiku is yo-yo fishing. In this game, you're meant to use a hook attached to a paper rope to pick up a water balloon. The balloons are filled with air and water, and they're called yo-yos because of the bouncing effect they have. This game can be difficult due to the rope being made of paper and the balloons are in the water.

Miwa has a popular snack - a tornado potato - along with the popular Ramune drink:

She got one! Any balloons that you successfully pick up with the hook can be kept.

Goldfish scooping. This game requires you to use a small wand called a poi to try to catch goldfish. The poi's net is made of paper, which makes the game tricky because of the water. The game is over once the paper in the poi breaks. However, people will often get to take one of each fish home after trying even if they don't actually catch them.

Aika is watching the goldfish scooping game, carrying a bag of cotton candy:

Superball fishing. This game is like the goldfish scooping game, only the prize is super balls. I made these little tubs myself. The Re-Ment sets had the yo-yo fishing and goldfish scooping, but no superballs. So I took the measurements of those tubs, used TinkerCAD to create two boxes made to the same size, and 3D printed them. I then used some of the Miniverse resin (the recalled stuff, lol) to fill the tubs in layers, and I used beads without holes (they exist!) to make the super balls. I'm very pleased with how they turned out!

Takoyaki stand. Takoyaki is a bite-sized, ball-shaped dumpling made from batter and grilled, then filled with octopus, tempura, pickled ginger, and green onion:

A definite favorite in the summer - the shaved ice stand (kakigori). Similar to shaved ice in the U.S., with the Japanese variant, blocks of ice are shaved into fine flakes using special machines, then topped with flavorings like strawberry or melon syrup, sweet matcha (strong green tea) sauce, sweetened beans, or condensed milk.

Fuka got a variety of flavors on her kakigori! Yum! Meanwhile, Lycee is preparing to make some more - she'll use the little machine to grind that block of ice to shave it down into edible pieces:

Look closely at the lady below in the blue kimono and you'll see that she's tucked in a traditional uchiwa (hand fan) into the obi (belt) of her kimono. These fans are a must for summer festivals to help beat the heat, as well as add a more traditional look to the yukata (kimono).

Choco banana and candy apple stand. These treats are also popular - they're your traditional candy apple on a stick, and also chocolate-covered bananas on a stick covered in sprinkles.

Cotton candy stand. Another popular treat for festival-goers of all ages. The container on the counter features fortune sticks inside, and you're meant to reach in and pull one out. You then tell the miko (shrine priestess) what fortune you got on the stick, and she will give you a paper that explains your fortune.

Japanese cotton candy bags frequently feature popular anime or pop culture characters on them. I made these bags by using small jewelry bags, cutting off the Ziploc sealer, placing cotton balls inside (almost all festival cotton candy I've seen has been white), then sized down pictures of characters, printed them out on clear sticker paper, and stuck them on the bags. I'm very pleased with how they turned out!

[lgcjaehwa]

˚ ୧ .˚ₓ  tokyo foodies !

ft @lgcsori

japanese cuisine had always been one of jaehwa's favorites (second only to korean food, of course!). everything was delicious during her last visit and she made a promise to herself to try out the street food the next time she returned. so, when she found out she’d be heading back to japan, street food hunting instantly topped her bucket list. she even spent the plane ride researching and compiling a must-try list of local delicacies.

linking arms with sori, the duo dedicated an entire day to indulging in japanese food and snacks. dieting was out the window; today was all about eating. "i heard there's a famous takoyaki stand nearby and right next to it, there is a shop that sells everything matcha. i just hope the lines aren’t too long today. even on a weekday, these streets are packed!"

[adachimoe]

Persona Stalker Club Episode 5 "I SEES It! Adachi Edition" Q&A

These were the questions asked about Adachi on the Persona Stalker Club broadcast where Mitsuaki Madono (Adachi's Japanese voice actor) was a guest. I've seen the answers to a couple of them floating around in English before, but not all of them.

Question from "Mochi-filled Cabbage": Good evening, Isomura & Kajita! When I heard about the "I S.E.E.S It! Adachi Edition", I couldn't help myself, and submitted a question. Now, my question is: Why do Dojima and Adachi wear the same red tie? It's weird that the two of them wear a plain, bright red necktie that would stand out like a sore thumb even if they weren't detectives. Was it just a coincidence, or is there a reason for this? Answer: Dojima couldn't stand seeing Adachi wear some old wrinkled worn-out tie, so Dojima gave Adachi one of his spares.

Commentators:

"No wonder Adachi is something of a tsundere"

"Was he wearing the same tie for 10 years before?"

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Question from "Loki": I have a quick question. Adachi's hobby is supposedly "revolver maintenance", but it doesn't seem like he can do things that require dexterity very well, and he's never shown actually maintaining a revolver in the story. Can he really do revolver maintenance? Answer: He does maintenance on model guns he owns at home since he can't take his police-issued revolver home.

Adachi can't take his revolver home because it stays locked up at the station. This is due to citizens stealing them from officers during the 1950s. Additionally, since he's a "plain clothes detective", he wouldn't be able to take his on the field unless he gets permission to bring it along for something specific.

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Question from "Class 2-4": In a particular scene, Adachi whips out a lighter from his pocket. Does he smoke? Answer: Adachi doesn't smoke himself. He keeps a lighter on-hand in case Dojima asks for a light.

Commentators:

"Adachi is like Dojima's slave"

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Question from "Hearing Madono in anime makes me think of Adachi": Adachi always calls the main characters "naive", "dumb kids", and generally looks down on them, but he's quite relaxed when it comes to Dojima, and I don't think he's ever said a bad thing about him. I want to know why Adachi is like that with Dojima. What happened when they first met? Thank you for your time. Answer: One of the reasons why is because when they first met, Dojima got him sushi so Adachi thought he was a good guy.

Commentators:

"[laughter]"

"He's like a dog"

"Dojima must have fed him uni"

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Question from "1st Year in the History of Persona Stalker Club Class": In the story, Adachi buys a lot of cabbage. What did he make with all of that cabbage? (Actually, can Adachi even cook?) Answer: Adachi would cut up a fresh ball of cabbage vertically into large pieces like it's a watermelon, and have it as a beer snack with some miso and mayo.

Madono's simple cabbage recipe: "Shred some cabbage, then shred from seasoned seaweed, and mix them both with sesame oil - easy and tasty."

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Question from "I want to Become a Cabbage": I always love playing Persona games! Adachi, one of the characters in Persona 4, is now a popular character. He's become Persona 4's ratings guy / crowd pleaser. That said, when you were making Persona 4, were you consciously trying to make Adachi a character that wouldn't be hated but rather adored by the players? What is the appeal of Adachi, who, despite being "egocentric" (reference to his P4U2 epitaph), has acquired a loyal fanbase? Answer: During production, we cared about all of the characters, not just Adachi. We're quite pleased to see when a character unexpectedly becomes popular. As for his appeal, that's up to you.

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Insane to me that Dojima found a dog, put a red collar on it, then fed it uni and taught it how to hold a lighter!

[gotafewtricks]

Hello! May I request Kiriko taking care of her sick s/o? Gn, please. My thirst for Kiriko must be quenched

★ Taking care of a sick S/O

Indeed, you can<33 I've been sick recently too; curse the dry weather here. As much as I do enjoy fall, I particularly do not enjoy the flu season...

Kiriko's knowledge on treating a person's cut or scrape were simple; she would allow her ofudas to soothe the flesh, the healing offering a warm glow to those she used it upon. This doesn't mean, however, she is oblivious on how to treat these injuries; as she is not only assisted by her powers, but also with her mind.

In fact, she would have an important need on knowing different types of ailments, infections, diseases, and the such—how they would interact with a human's physicality, how are were in opposition to your anatomy... there were a whole list of things that the girl could get herself into, but rest assured, you are in great hands with her.

For her training to come in ultimate fruition, she needs to be able to diagnose someone if they are hurt. She may not have the urgency of a combat medic as her title, but regarding everyone's lives, she has to treat herself like one. Though, not in any reckless abandon for her value and worth, given that she knows she cannot get herself ill.

But, seeing you all sick? The love of her life, sprawled out in bed, the lethargy getting to them? It makes her heart ache just seeing that.

Kiriko would want to hold you through this, and even if she could imagine herself poking fun of how you would sniffle, and mumble something incoherent as you would nuzzle into her chest further—the girl knew that she needed to keep her distance, lest she would be bed-ridden as well.

Due to her grandmother, she knows what herbal supplements and more traditional remedies that could help ease your pains. Was your throat sore? As much as she would hope her kisses would make it better, she'd bring you some honey, paired up with either your favourite tea or snack. You'd laugh at how she'd act so motherly during these moments, being tender and not acting so much on her playful impulses. If she found out you were still suffering from the sickness, Kiriko would try her best to prepare a tea best fitted for you.

Her countless hours invested in tea ceremonies, she does not need to look at the instructions or labels on the packaging; as she would instinctively set everything up that was needed for it. She'll remember what flavours you liked best, as those memories to her could never've been forgotten, as she'd hum a sweet tune—waiting for the water to come to a boil.

She knows that you'll be okay without her supervision, but she supposes that once you have someone in your life that you love so dearly fall ill like this, her worrisome tendencies shine. Kiriko doesn't want to ever be too overbearing for you, as she understood how it feels whenever she has her mother chide at her. As the girl would be pleased to see the bubbles finally forming, she couldn't help but overthink... was she ever being too much for you?

Kiriko does not doubt your love for her. You two have been through thick and thin, always being able to tease and catch up with one another with ease—it came so natural for the both of you. As you two developed such a strong relationship over such course, Kiriko wouldn't trade the moments shared between you two for anything else in the world. All of those times that she could remember pining for you; trying to phrase her words all of the time to ask if she could "hang out" instead of outight "date", sharing the leftovers of her beloved sweets, and snuggling together on those cold, Japanese nights.

She knew if she ever was too overwhelming, or just acted like way too much of a mom, you'd tell her. Kiriko has absolute comfort in that fact.

After the tea settled finally, Kiriko would then bring it out to show you, on a tray accompanied with your favourite meal. She tried her best ro replicate it as close to it as possible, as hopefully, the details were not fuzzy in her memory. The smile on your face was what she lived for. If she could smother your cute little face in pecks all day, she would do that right this instant. How you were so glad to see her, and went to go eat in the shared bed between the two of you... God, you were way too adorable for her.

"You know what the worst part about you getting all under the weather is..." Kiriko would then idly say, her eyes softened as she just wanted to think about how she even got here—how she got here with you. Even though you were still tending to your meal, you tilted your head; prompting her to go further.

"No kisses, nuzzles, snuggles, cuddling, canoodling—I think the word is, hugs..." She began to count them out on her fingers, making a melodramatic show out of it all. "Dear, you've really thrown me into a loop."

[digitaljapantrails]

One Perfect Day in Tokyo: A First-Timer’s Itinerary

Tokyo is a city that blends tradition, innovation, and vibrant energy. If you only have one day to explore, don’t worry—I’ve got you covered! This itinerary is packed with iconic sights, delicious food, and unique experiences that capture the essence of Tokyo. Let’s dive in!

Morning: Explore Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple

Start Your Day Here: Begin your adventure in Asakusa, one of Tokyo’s most historic neighborhoods. Visit Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple, and stroll through Nakamise Street, where you can shop for souvenirs and snacks.

Must-Try Food: Grab a fresh melon pan (sweet bread) from a street vendor.

Photo Tip: Capture the iconic Kaminarimon Gate with its massive red lantern.

Mid-Morning: Take a Stroll in Ueno Park

Why Visit?: Ueno Park is a sprawling green space with museums, temples, and a picturesque pond. It’s perfect for a relaxing break from the city hustle.

Optional Activity: Visit the Tokyo National Museum to see samurai armor and Japanese art.

What to Share: A serene shot of the Shinobazu Pond or cherry blossoms (seasonal).

Lunch: Enjoy Sushi in Tsukiji

Where to Eat: Head to Tsukiji Outer Market for a sushi lunch. The market is known for its incredibly fresh seafood and bustling atmosphere.

Pro Tip: If sushi isn’t your thing, try a bowl of kaisendon (sashimi rice bowl) instead.

What to Share: A colorful platter of fresh sushi or a video of the lively market stalls.

Afternoon: Discover Harajuku’s Takeshita Street

Why Visit?: Harajuku is the epicenter of quirky fashion and kawaii culture. Stroll down Takeshita Street to shop for unique souvenirs and indulge in creative street food, like rainbow cotton candy or crepes.

Optional Stop: Visit the serene Meiji Shrine nearby for a peaceful contrast to the bustling street.

What to Share: Fun selfies with your snacks or colorful storefronts.

Evening: Experience Shibuya Crossing

Why Visit?: Shibuya Crossing is one of Tokyo’s most iconic spots, where hundreds of people cross in organized chaos.

Pro Tip: Head to the second-floor Starbucks or Shibuya Sky for the best views of the crossing.

Dinner Spot: Try a bowl of ramen at a nearby shop, like Ichiran or Afuri.

What to Share: A time-lapse or video of the crossing’s bustling energy.

Night: Neon Wonderland in Shinjuku

Why Visit?: End your day in Shinjuku, known for its bright neon lights, nightlife, and late-night eats. Wander through Kabukicho, Tokyo’s entertainment district, or explore Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane) for yakitori and small bars.

Optional Activity: Check out the Robot Restaurant for an over-the-top experience.

What to Share: Vibrant night shots of Shinjuku’s glowing streets.

One day in Tokyo might not be enough, but this itinerary lets you experience the city’s iconic sights, vibrant neighborhoods, and incredible food. Which spot are you most excited to visit? Let me know in the comments, and share your Tokyo adventures with #TokyoInADay!

[nachoaveragejoe234]

Since I had to block a bozo who defends the hate of Russian civilians, (redjaybathood), here is proof of anti-Russian sentiment towards civilians, it's not propaganda and you ain't a tankie for calling it out.

OK, so I have to respond. Firstly, my criticism doesn't mean "I think Putin's behaviour is the right thing."

Let me ask you something. Why don't you lame Chinese civilians for their government? Why don't you call them names? Their leader is also a communist who threatens other countries. Why aren't Chinese civilians considered tankies? Why don't North Korean civilians get treated like they're part of the problem? Cherry picking.

Next, you're literally doing what the OP and many other people are calling out. Hating the civilians for existing and living in a dictatorship.

And since you freaked that I didnt send the links even though you can look it up yourself (meaning you're lazy), fine. Here we go. Now let's see if you try to accuse me of lying. This is the sentiment that lead to the Japanese internment camps which everyone agrees were wrong, but I know people would cheer for Russian ones. There's a LOT of Russia-bashing, believe it or not.

And serious actual hate crimes and attacks. All called "propaganda" by bigots.

That's arson if you don't speak German.

If a foreign minister needs to call you out, it's not propaganda.

NOTE: Dubs being put on hiatus, Russian non politial products like snacks and drinks being removed or given WARNINGS in stores, none of that happens to other "evil" countries like China. Selective outrage? I'd say so. And literal paragraphs about hate from the Wiki page.

All of these are civilians who are being treated like shit on the ASSUMPTION that if you're Russian, you must hate peace. Dictators are not the people. People are brainwashed. You don't have the right to judge the peopleof a dictatorship because they aren't born evil, they're taught to obey the dictator. It happened with Hitler. It happened with Stalin. It happened with Mussolini. It happened with Pol Pot. It happened with Milosevic. It happened with Hirohito. It happens with Xi. It happens with Kim Jong Un. Why is it that when it happens with Putin, and ONLY with Putin, are the civilians suddenly just as problematic as the leader? You can't judge an entire nationality based on a select number of people you've seen who agree (or pretend to agree, as many may not actually agree but pretend. If all you view them as is cowards, but you don't hold the same values to other citizens of dictatorships, you are in fact, a BIGOT and it's not problematic or propaganda or false to say so. I made myself very clear. If you still disagree that's your problem and you are a toxic person. Jesus fucking Christ)

Tell me again how being Russian automatically makes you a bad person and how civilians aren't victims just because they are living in a corrupt country. You judge the entire population based on what fringe nationalists and some brainwashed people say. Blanket statements about an entire nationality or race are NOT okay. Peoplewho criticizes this aren't automatically pro-tyranny. Not that you care or believe that.

As a bonus, let's talk about how America and Canada (my country) used to HATE UKRAINE, and they had Ukrainian internment camps.

Your reaction to this should NOT be "I don't think Ukrainians deserve peace". BOTH RUSSIA AND UKRAINE DESERVE PEACE AND TO BE FREE FROM HATE. THE HATE GOES IN ALL DIRECTIONS. THAT'S THE REASON WAR IS A THING. PUTIN NEEDS TO STOP FIGHTING. PEOPLE NEED TO STOP JUDGING CITIZENS OF A DICTATORSHIP FOR BEING FROM A DICTATORSHIP. THE MORE RUSSIANS THAT CALL OUT PUTIN ANY WAY THEY CAN THE BETTER. ALL OF THESE STATEMENTS CAN AND SHOULD CO-EXIST AND I YOU DON'T THINK SO, YOU ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM. "BUT THEIR LEADER!" "BUT I'M UKRAINIAN" "BUT LISTEN TO WHAT PEOPLE SAY" "SHUT UP TANKIE" "ORC/RUZZIAN AREN'T SLURS THEY'RE TRUE". ARE NOT EXCUSES. The orcs and Ruzzians are Putin and his lackeys, not the people who live in said tyrant's cities. Obviously people should help Ukraine, that's absolutely fine. But people should not do or say anything the people above have said. It's pretty easy to find out of touch comments on Twitter and Quora that blanket the entire population as the same "evil commie tankie orc zombies". People calling out this stuff aren't trying to make a competition of "who has it worse" when in fact war harms EVERYONE.

That's all I can say. Don't like this? Then you should really think.

[tetsunabouquet]

Basic Instinct Chapter 25

masterpost The two of you were seated at Rima's cinema room, and it truly was nice. Rich people definitely knew how to build an indoors cinema. The couch was so soft and comfortable, you could imagine falling asleep during a boring movie easily. It was perfect to snuggle up against Akashi. The servants had made popcorn, and several other snacks that had been placed before you. "I'm glad your grandmother doesn't thinks popcorn is below our stature." "What do you think rich people are? Barbarians with money?" Akashi asked, and you giggled. "Your father quite seems like one, no offense." "None taken." Akashi let out a small sigh, but honestly, the joy he felt in that moment was enough to make the small sad twinge in his heart forgettable. Perhaps with a bit more time, he might actually start laughing at the joke. Akashi started up the screen, it turnt out an amazing coincidence that Rima liked a few foreign detectives, including owning the entire DVD collection of Midsommer Murders. You had never seen the show in chronological order before, as you didn't own the collection and were reliant on the foreign detective month held by one Japanese broadcasting channel. The two of you were pretty excited. You, because you could finally see one of your favorite shows in the actual order and start from the beginning, and Akashi because he was trying out a genre that he considered interesting. You and Akashi weren't really the couple who'd watch a rom-com together, the stupid drama didn't spoke to either of your intelligence, and Akashi had never actually tried something you liked before so it seemed like a welcome change. You popped a handful op popcorn in your mouth as Akashi started the first episode.

Meanwhile, Rima had finished her investigations and found suitable stables about a 30 minute drive away from her home. Now Akashi couldn't ride on a whim, but considering they also taught horseback riding, Akashi might make a few friends with the kids taking classes. That prospect made Rima smile. Her grandson truly couldn't have enough warm, kind people around him. She was taking quite a liking to you, and she was interested in the friends Fujioka mentioned that he had made during his basketball 'career'. Which is why Rima was intending to start of the next best holiday season to throw Akashi a massive party she could invite you, the GOM and his teammates at Rakuzan too. These kids that made her grandson carry on, certainly must be special. 'I bet Shiori would have already met them if she were alive. Typical for Masaomi to not even care to get to know his son's friends.' She really had to stop roasting her son in law, but she just couldn't help it. He really was a turd.

Masaomi on the other hand, was caught in between fuming and crying when he stared at his mother-in-law's message on his phone, telling him she had found arrangements for Yukimaru. Masaomi had truly hoped threatening the horse would bring his son home, he loved that horse. He couldn't believe Rima would indulge in his son's stupidity, or that she would take you in for a few days. But honestly, what could he do about it? Throwing a public scene was going to get people gossiping, and Masaomi hated that. He hated to see his name and rumors swirling about him pop up in any article. He preferred the lifestyle of the true rich; obscured from the general public's eye whilst profitting off of them. Neither was he interested in having his bussiness partners doubt him, he didn't wanted to have them utter the accusation he couldn't manage a bussiness because he couldn't even manage his own family. Whilst the truth, it wasn't a truth he would like to admit out loud. Like there were many truths he didn't wanted to admit out loud about Shiori and how she would have thought of him raising their son the way he did. Because Masaomi knew she would be ashamed to hear he bullied their son away. He didn't knew what he found worse, her absence or the icy disapproval he felt when he looked at her photograph, as there were no secrets to the dead.

[kurowdayo]

Kemono Jihen Chapter 93 Summary + Page by Page Translation (no raws)

Spoilers (obviously) under the cut. Neither English nor Japanese are my mother tongues, so pls excuse wonky or wobblyness

Summary:

Kabane, Shiki and Kon are on a video call with Thin. Thin thinks he can develop a vaccine against the mamono virus if he had enough data about these creatures. He thinks the data can be found at the Hokkaido mamono farm and in Ibaraki-lab. Kabane notes that Akira is already in Hokkaido and Kon is happy that they can split work and the remaining group can focus on Ibaraki. Shiki is uncertain whether Akira is fit for the job, even with Yui there. Kabana has trust in Akira and reassures Shiki.

Akira, Yui, Ume and Tsubaki are in the car towards Hokkaido farm. Akira wonders which snack to eat but Yui thinks he’s too excited. Actually, Akira tries to pump himself up for what is to come.

He thinks it would be cool the bring Kabane tha mishirushi souvenir that Tsubaki mentioned when they finally meet again. Tsubaki tells him that “mishirushi” is actually the decapitated head of an enemy. A little startled, Akira declares he won’t be making any fuss anymore because he’s a fine young man now. No wetting, no crying. Ume chimes in and tells everyone they arrived. Akira sticks his head out of the window.

The Hokkaido farm looks like an amusement park with rides, mascots and attractions.

Akira is obviously excited but Yui is set on continuing, asking Ume to take them to where the mamono and the data is kept. Akira wants to have some fun and begs Yui to stay for just a little. Yui reminds Akira that he said he didn’t want to make a fuss anymore.

Ume says this is Nemuro-City’s Mamono Park and breeding factory and Tsubaki tells them it just used to be a breeding factory but was turned into an amusement park to make profit from the failed Mamono experiments that are displayed there. They are failed experiments because they don’t have the qualities that Kaidou wants.

Akira thinks they’re cute which Tsubaki says is good for the masses, but Kaidou wants loyal, cruel, aggressive soldiers.

Yui realizes that these kind of mamono are there as well and Ume agrees. He tells them that a batch of Mamono are set to be delivered to Tokyo and the people overseeing the transport are Minister of Environment Mayuzumi and her Secretary Yamabuki. Two crows. Tsubaki gives a change of clothes to Akira because they must blend in.

The mission has two parts. Gather data and stop the transport. The “Nobody-Dies-Party” gets ready

Meanwhile, a Monke-Scientist shows Mayu and Yamabuki the ready products. A sturdy armored Mamono, a fast surveillance Mamono and a Mamono for transport.

Mayu hates the Mamono because they’re smelly and ugly and doesn’t want to take them back to Tokyo.

Yamabuki tries to console her but Mayu is still rambling about how she can’t believe that “those things” are gonna fly around in Tokyo. Yamabuki kisses Mayu, saying her troubled face looks just too cute. Mayu goes all <3 <3<3. Then they notice Ume and his position of Chief Cabinet Secretary. Part of Tsubaki is on his head in Black Sparrow form.

Ume still wonders how exactly they could pull that off. A flashback to their team briefing reveals their plan with which Ume approaches the crows as their superior in Inari’s regime while the others search the facility for the Mamono and the data. Tsubaki is glad they managed to split up but she has no trust in Akira and Yui to pull off an infiltration. She’ll have to help.

They encounter another Monke, this time a keeper. Tsubaki starts a ruse where she’s over-demanding and complaining about the circumstances and Monke actually guides them to the showing room. Akira and Yui are baffled.

Tsubaki tells them that if they hate lying, they don’t have to do it. They can also use the intimidation and compassion tactic. She then notices brewing trouble on Ume’s side.

Ume is still trying to figure out how exactly they should interfere with the transport. Yamabuki apologizes that such a high-ranking member of government was sent to inspect the facility.

After some polite exchange, Yamabuki informs Ume that smoking is prohibited before he even did as much as pull out a cig.

In a flashback, Nobimaru warns Ume that crows have really good eyes and can discern much about a person by simply looking at them. Ume has to be really, really careful. Not necessarily with Mayu but with Yamabuki.

Mayu goes all <3 again because Yamabuki is so amazing but notices that Ume’s secretary Tsubaki is not there. (She doesn’t realize the black sparrow is part of Tsubaki.) Ume says that the bird just likes his curly hair.

Mayu is kinda happy and assumes Tsubaki got fired. She didn’t like her anyway, calling her a gloomy, ugly chic wearing mini skirts to try and get a man. Ume is frightened that Tsubaki’s fuse might blow and it’s really close. Yamabuki drops another comment.

Yamabuki that fixates Ume with her eyes and notices that they’re hiding something. Tsubaki’s fuse did indeed blow and her main body leaves Akira and Yui but not before snatching a mic from Monke-keeper.

Akira is frightened to continue without Tsubaki’s lead.myui says Akira’s talking too much while Monke hears everything they say and gets suspicious. Akira throws himself to the ground and begs Monke that he just wants to see the cute Mamono. Yui thinks that is part of the tactics Tsubaki taught them and that Akira already perfected it.

To keep up with Akira he needs to keep up so he tries untimidation and releases an ice wave.

It actually works and Monke-keeper brings them to the shiwing room. While Monke enthusiastically shows Akira the Mamono, Yui is baffled again that it actually worked.

They see a document that shows Kaidou’s current favorite Mamono but it’s still in development because it’s susceptible to sound and doesn’t listen to orders.

Suddenly, loud noises begin booming through the facility. Tsubaki and Mayu have started a rap battle and exchange insults. Ume wants them to stop but this is Tsubaki’s way of handling the situation without violence (which is probably a good choice because on her last mission she was ready to wipe out an entire village)

Kaidou’s fav Momono “Gaokong” is susceptible to sound as just mentioned and Monke-keeper is scared it will wake up because it will go on a rampage. Yui suggests to let Gaokong run wild, kill the other Mamono, take it out afterwards and use the chaos to steal the data.

Akira doesn’t want the Mamono to be hurt because they’re still babies and are only bad when they are taught bad things. Monke-keeper tries to pacify Gaokong, but it easily tears open its cage. Akira saves him with his rikka form and changes the goal of their mission: To take over the facilty and make it a nice place (at least I think that’s what he meant)

—End

Page 1

Thin: Listen, everyone. If you can get behind the secret of the mamono virus you might be able to make a vaccine to fight it.

There’s a high possibility that there is information on that in the 2 places of Ibaraki lab and the Hokkaido farm.

Kabane: Akira is in Hokkaido…!?

Kon: Lucky, let’s leave them and divide in two (Like let them handle Hokkaido while we focus on Ibaraki?)

Shiki: Is he going to be okay? Even with his big brother there?

Kabane: Akira is/will be alright.

Shiki: What mysterious trust.

Page 2

Akira: Hey guys, which one (snack) should we eat!?

Yui: You’re too excited Akira

Akira: Wrong!/It’s different! This is the calm before the storm / This is the snack before the battle! Like this, I’m super motivated.

Page 3

Akira: When I meet Kabane again, it would be super cool to have that souvenir you (Tsubaki) called mishirushi.

Tsubaki: “Mishirushi” refers to the head of an enemy.

Akira(I think): Is that so!!?

Akira: Anyway!! I’m already a fine adult boy. Don’t think I’m the same as before. (The hell is ハシヤ?) I don’t make a fuss, don’t cry, and don’t wet my bed anymore!

Ume: Doesn’t matter but we're there / we arrived.

Akria: I’ll open the window…. eh….

Page 4: At first glance, it looks like a Wonderland!?

Page 5:

Akira: Kiiyaaaa <3 <3 !? !! !!? No way, what’s this!!? Look, look, brother. It looks like a lot of fun.

Yui: (to Ume) Do you know where the storage site is? Take us there immediately.

Akria: Why!!?

Yui: I thought you said you won’t be making a fuss anymore?.

Akira: It looks so fun… please… even for a bit

Page 6:

Ume: So this is the government’s Nemuro-City Mamono Park which is also a breeding factory.

Tsubaki: It used to be just a breeding farm, but it became like this after Kaidou enforced his policy of “making profit with disused items”.

Akira: Disused/unnecessary items?

Tsubaki: All the Mamono in this park were created from shoujous (red-faced water spirits) according to Kaidou’s mamono transformation plan. They are children with traits he deemed unwanted.

Page 7:

Akira: Wah, cuuute!

Tsubaki: “Docile and cute” is good for the masses, but for Kaidou that’s unnecessary. He wants aggressiveness, cruelty, and loyalty because they are soldiers and weapons.

Akira: Ehhhh, no way… It’s not a question whether they’re necessary or not?

Yui: No, wait. That means…

Page 8:

Yui: That means it's also here… the Mamono tha Kaidou strives to create.

Ume: That’s right / you got it / exactly (???) Kaido wants to make living military weapons. And the people ordered to oversee the transport are the Minister of Environment Mayuzumi and her secretary Yamabuki. Two female crows.

Tsubaki: That’s why you have to change your clothes, please.

Akira: Eh?

Page 9:

Ume: Listen, our mission has two parts. Gathering data on Mamono and causing the transport to fail! The Nobody-Dies-Party’s objective is to do both! Clench your butt holes (Like prepare yourselves??)

Page 10:

Monke-Doc: Well then. I’ll show you a species that became infected during the current trial/experiment and are ready to use. Please also revise your notes. This is the A290 armored type. It has the Armadillo’s claws and hair like osteodermal plates and therefore high defensive power. It’s also strong against heat and cold.

Page 11:

Monke-Doc: This is the E-457 Surveillance and Control Type. It has the stamina of a shoujou and the ultrasonic radar of a bat. It can fly for a long time and would be perfect for surveillance and monitoring.

C-458 is a Transportation Type. It can not only transport goods but VIPs as well. The seats inside are made of Angora rabbit fur. A first class ride.

Mayu: (groans)

Yamabuki: Maaaayu, hey.

Mayu: No way, no way, no way. Seriously, I can’t do it. Too smelly, too ugly! Do we really have to take these things back with us!?

Page 12:

Yamabuki: Is that so. Can’t you try (your best)?

Mayu: This is the worst. The Worst! I hate them so much! I can’t believe things like that are gonna fly around in Tokyo…

Yamabuki: Ah! (Smooch)

Mayu: Eh…? Ah…

Page 13:

Yamabuki: Haha, I’m sorry. Your troubled face is just so cute.

Mayu: Yamabukiiiiiiiiii <3 <3

Yamabuki: Oh, thank you. We’ve been waiting for you, Chief Cabinet Secretary. (Ume’s position in Inari’s regime)

Ume: Haha… pardon the intrusion….

Tsubaki: (as a bird on Ume’s head) ……

Page 14:

Ume: (internal dialogue) So, how should we do this?

(Flashback to team briefing)

Ume: I will meet the crows as an inspector as scheduled and Akira-chan and Mr. Big Brother (literally onii-sama) pretend to be my subordinates and try to find the place where they keep the Mamono-data. Tsubaki will use Black-Sparrow to pass on messages.

Someone from the group: Got it!

Someone else: Roger!

Tsubaki: (internal monologue and back in the present) We managed to split up, but I don’t think Akira and the others are cut out for infiltration. They should leave that to the other ⅚ of me (???) (The rest of her body, ⅙ is the birb)

Tsubaki: (real body) Enough already, please let me gather all the data.

Page 15:

Tsubaki: Such a big place, and I was made to wander around aimlessly. There is a limit of how inefficient something can be.

Monke-Keeper: Ah, but in that case, thank you for coming anyway.

Tsubaki: My legs hurt, can’t you see I’m wearing heels!?

Monke-Keeper: Eeeeh, uhhhm. Well then, I’ll guide you to the reference/ showing room.

Akira: Amazing, Tsubaki-chan. You only said nonsense so far, but it looks like we’re gonna get the data.

Yui: So rudeness is also part of etiquette….

Tsubaki: Do you have any complaints? I’m only doing this because you two are terrible at negotiating.

Akira: Sorry about that T-T

Page 16:

Tsubaki: If you hate lying, it’s okay if you don’t do it. You can still get through with intimidation and compassion. (???)

Akira: Microwaving a weasel!? (I think he confuses “iatsu to renbin” —> coercion/intimidation and compassion with “itachi o renchin” —> microwaving a weasel)

Akira’s imagination: Should I confront people as a nagging complainer or should I treat them as a poor victim?

Tsubaki (maybe?) If you use it depending on the person you’re talking to, you can get something out of it.

Akira: Is… is that so….

Yui: (in his thoughts) So there’s a difference between pretending and lying!?

Akira: (after Tsubaki suddenly notices something) What is it?

Tsubaki: Umetaro-san is in trouble….? I’ll focus on the other side (her black sparrow?)

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Flashback to page 9: Ume: Listen, our mission has two parts. Gathering data on Mamono and causing the transport to fail! The Nobody-Dies-Party’s objective is to do both! Clench your butt holes (Like prepare yourselves??)

Ume: (internal monologue) I can’t think of any way to prevent these monsters being released into the wild. On top of that…. Gotta think while talking!!! (He’s still with the crows)

Ume: (speaking) How are you doing? Are there any problems?

Yamabuki: I appreciate your concerns, but I feel sorry for you Chief Cabinet Secretary because this job should be carried out by someone lower ranking.

Ume: There are labor shortages everywhere. Since I’m the one who looked the most bored, they sent me to do it.

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Yamabuki: How humble. I understand that you, as the Chief Cabinet Secretary, are particularly busy among the Cabinet Members.

Ume: Oh, there are people watching me? I’m so happy. (Internal dialogue) I hate this job… For now we’ll go on with the transportation. (Speaking again) Even though it looks like it, I’m not perfect and have lots of bad habits (I really dunno if that’s right)

It’s just my nature. I can’t help but worry about other people’s jobs. If you like, I can even help you. I help people in need (??? I help sick people 病人 is sick person but context?)

Yamabuki: Smoking is prohibited.

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Ume: Eh?

Yamabuki: Smoking is prohibited here but I get you, it feels good (Yamabuki noticed without Ume even smoking)

Ume (flashback): (asks Nobimaru) Is there a trick if it comes to crows?

Nobimaru: Like Kitsune, crows are really intelligent. They also have sharp eyes.

Ume: eyes eh? (It’s another kanji tho that they use not 目 probably part of some pun)

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Ume: I don’t really get it.

Nobimaru: The famous Sherlock Holms was said to be able to guess someone’s occupation and chronic illnesses from just their clothing and other physical traits.

I think you should be more cautious with Yamabuki than with Mayuzumi. She’s likely a pro at reading/controlling people.

Ume: (not out loud I think) And he makes others do it, but he doesn’t do anything himself. It's like he’s holding the reins, but he doesn’t know/realize where he’s heading.

(Thinking about Yamabuki) When I deceive her, I have to be careful. Hey, hey, wait a moment. Maybe… good eyes, is that so…!?

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Ume: (thoughts) So lies won’t work… I’m stuck…?

Mayu: Amazing, Yamabuki <3 You’re so skilled/talented <3

Yamabuki: Am I not always amazing?

Mayu: You’re the best in this world in each and every second <3 <3

Yamabuki: (now to Ume) By the way, is your secretary absent today? Instead you have that cute friend with you (referring to Tsubaki’s black sparrow on his head)

Ume: Ah! Ahhhhhh, this guy!? Yeah, she really likes my naturally curly hair….

Mayu: Eh!

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Mayu: Whaaaaat, so that gloomy, ugly chick got booted!? It was really painful watching her walk around in mini skirts trying to get a man, but now Mayu’s mind is at peace. (damn Mayu, savage)

Ume: (thoughts) Tha- that’s bad!! Don’t react to it, Tsubaki.

Tsubaki: (anger veins appearing on her birb form)

Ume: (thoughts) Only mildly agitated? You’re holding on well.

Yamabuki: Aaah, it’s Tsubaki after all, so this isn’t just an official inspection. (??? Can’t make any other sense of it???)

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Yamabuki: (her eyes fixating) I see, it seems like we’re not exactly trusted.

Tsubaki (main body): You crossed the line at ugly chick!!! (She snatches a mic from Monke)

Monke: Wait, that’s a little rude… Ah!!

Tsubaki: (fully transforming into birb addressing Akira and Yui) I’ll leave this to you for now!

Akira: Eh!? Tsubaki-chan, where are you going!?

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Akira: Ehhh, what should we do!! Without Tsubaki-chan we’ll make a blunder and blow it. (OR) Without Tsubaki-chan, there’s no one to make demands and we can’t go on. (I’m not sure which one is better)

Yui: Akira, you’re talking too much!

Monke: You do realize I can hear everything you’re saying!? So she was dangerous/sketchy (?) after all and you guys are too

Akira: Wah… ehhh, eeeehh… Uhm, well… It’s different…. We’re not trying to do anything bad, we just really want to see the Mamono!!!

Moke: Haa

Yui: (internal monologue) Akira looks extremely weak and pathetic… The negotiation skill “Have mercy on me”. The skills Tsubaki-san taught… Are you saying Akira already learned it all!?

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Yui: (internal monologue) As expected of Akira… As his older brother, I gotta keep up!! (speaking) Mr. Zookeeper!

Monke: Yes?

Yui: Negotiation skill: “Coercion”!!! (attacks with an ice wave) Please show us the material/data!

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Monke: (actually convinced and leading them to the archive) Please don’t take any photos. I really shouldn’t let outsiders in here.

Akira: (excited) Waah!!

Monke: I’m also a Zookeeper and it’s nice that there are other people out there who find them as cute as I do! Look, look, aren’t they great?

Akira: No way!? Awesome! Are they really that big!?

Yui: (thought bubble) He really let us in (the next part is written in very wiggly kanji) The art of coercion is amazing (???)

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Yui: (seeing a document) That is…?

Monke: Ah, this one is amazing! At the moment, this is Lord Kaidou’s number one! I’m really looking forward to this one, it has a name already. But it’s still not clear if it’s gonna be useful. It’s quite susceptible to sound and doesn’t listen to orders either.

I’m currently adjusting the specifics / I’m currently fine-tuning it (???)

Akira: (looking at the data) Mamono can even do things like that? (Loud noise) Hm?

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Akira: What’s that noise!? Is someone doing karaoke!?

Monke: Eh!?

Mayu and Tsubaki engage in a Rap Battle that, for the sake of my remaining sanity, I won’t translate.

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Ume: (from the sidelines) What did you start that for!?

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Ume: (still sidelines) Stop it, that’s completely pointless!

Tsubaki: I’m trying not to resort to violence. If you want to join, you have to rhyme!

Ume: Rhyme!?

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Monke: This is bad! Gaokong will wake up! (Susceptible to sound and stuff)

Akira: What do you mean!?

Monke: It absolutely hates loud noises! I finally had it under control after sedating it! If it rouses and goes on a rampage, we’ll be in big trouble!! All the other Mamono are going to be killed.

Akira: Mamono (are)… Hey, older brother. That sound just now, is it part of Umetaro-san’s strategy…?

Yui: There’s a good chance we can let Okong (he likely misheard the name) kill all the Mamono and take it out afterwards. Like that, we can prevent the transport and then steal the data. Akira?

Akira: …

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Akira: I don’t want that to happen! I don’t think the mamono here are bad people/things/beings! (Well, people is relative here) Because they’re all still babies! The ones at fault are the people who teach them bad things (Kaede parallel hehe)

Monke: (in front of Gaokong’s enclosure) Gaokong, it’s me! Don’t worry, this isn’t a scary time. You’ll be fine.

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Gaokong’s ginormous hand reaches out for Monke and tears the bars of his cage like butter in the process.

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(Akira, in Rikka-Form, carries Monke to safety.

Monke: Waaaa!

Yui: Akira!!!

Akira: Sorry, Umetaro-san, but I’m going to change the mission a little. “Getting the Mamono-data” “Causing the crows’ transport to fail”

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Akira: Becoming the papa of this kindergarten/nursery probably farm for context) is the real mission of the “Nobody-Dies-Squad”! Because that’s my vision!

[duderosiers]

@matthewbaudelaire

where?; a 24-hour convience store. long days mean for shorter nights, the summer sun desperate to stay out past hours not her own, the dark of night creeping in later and later until she is barely noticeable till the wee hours of the morning. vampires stuck living by dusk were therefore limited to hours spent outside – and while jean-claude had a daylight charm, it had been taken out and placed safely in a trinket dish in his bedroom. (he wishes he was angry and careless enough to throw it, to lose it but, at heart, he has always been sentimental). the black of the evening has finally settled, streets of greywood oddly quiet, dark illuminated by streetlamps at the neon signs of shops and bars still open to rowdy patrons inside. he always walks alone now, seeking out the familiar sterile whiteness that comes from the local convenience store, 24/7 flashing and sending out a glow of red and pink across the faces of those entering. someone greets him on the front till, so used to the vampire’s sharp figure as he makes a beeline for snacks he cannot taste, a few beers that will not get him drunk. he’s going to ask thalia over; longer days feel lonelier than longer nights. green eyes settle on brands he doesn’t recognise, their flavours and labels in languages he doesn’t understand, some of them advertised by characters he vaguely does – matthew likes this stuff, it’s japanese, and it makes jean-claude think about roman’s emotional visit the other day. never in his life would he have expected to see the older baudelaire beg him, a vampire, for anything but to leave his eldest son alone. it was almost disturbing to see roman cry and ask things of j.c, not to give up on his son, to be his light in the darkness, to acknowledge his own failings as a parent. the things they’d talked about stuck with him, lumps on his ribs, making it difficult to breathe. it might not be fixable but, you must try. and if it wasn’t – if that trust couldn’t be repaired then, he would have to settle for friendship. as long there was even the briefest flash of matty in his life, he had to try. he didn’t know how long he’d been staring at snacks, ignorant to the world around him in those moments where thoughts consumed him, and yet it seemed that some unknown and cruel force had taken what jean-claude had been thinking about and manifested it in his reality. the familiar beep of someone stepping into the shop did little to grab his attention but, the figure now standing at the end of the aisle did. matty. does he look different? maybe it’s the shop lighting, harsh and false that leaves everyone under it bare. maybe it’s just jean-claude looking for something, signs maybe, that he’s doing better or doing worse. do those eyebags look deeper? is there more colour to his cheeks? haircut? new clothes, weight lost or gained? not that j.c would say anything other than he’s still beautiful, despite it all. it seems there’s been too long a silence, and in a show of desperation he just does what he does best – acts fine. “hey,” he gives a lame little wave paired with a smile that doesn’t reach his eyes, fangs just peeking over the edge of his lips. the vampire vehemently ignores the way his insides have begun twisting up, the sick feeling in his chest. it’s not that he isn’t happy to see his boyfriend-not-boyfriend-we’re-on-a-break-situationship, it’s that he wanted to plan it out. to know what to say and how to act. “lime and rose. think they taste any good?” j.c shook the bag he was holding, raising a curious eyebrow.