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To keep it short. All wishes are under the cut.

You have a wish? Read here how to get it added.

ryttu3k

Thank you for doing this! I would love to see solar glass - the glass roofs from basegame, modded to act like the solar roof tiles from Eco Lifestyle.

Anonymous

I would love to see a mesh edit of the fireplace from EL, with the weird rocks replaced by the wood from the SE fireplaces! Bonus points if there's also a version without the weird box and shelf (so just the main fireplace body and chimney).

oi-matey

Hi there! First off, I love your blog and I think the Super Secret Simblr Wishlist is a really sweet idea! I’ve got a build mode submission for the wishlist that I’ve been looking for for a long time; I’d really love a wig stand with some hairstyles that can go on top if possible. I’ve seen it done by alpha creators but the only MM one I found, the download link no longer works and it broke my heart

fleurlibelle

Fantastic idea. Let's give it a shot! I would love to see if a creator could and would be able to create a maxis-match classic Ballet Workout Set. Including two simple Tutu's one classic short the other one long. A classic leotard, wrap top, wrap skirt, ankle leg warmers as well as a pair of thigh high ones. All in classic ballet colors black, white and pink. ;) Nothing fancy! If the creator wants some examples what I mean I could provide pics. But that would be so dope! ❤️

Anonymous

#SSSWish I'm half Filipino, but I hardly see any Filipino content in the Sims Community. I would love to own a Maxis Match Barong or Maria Clara dress for formal events in the game. I think it would be a great way to add more representation in the game, especially when I know there are a handful of PilAms and Pinoy players. Thanks for hearing me out, and thanks for all the work you do to make this games playable. I really enjoy all your hard work!

helmud

i love this idea! i’ve been wishing for a long, straight hair for male sims - like a conversion of CfHair LongStraight. thanks for reading n__n

Anonymous

#SSSWishlist hello! I would love if cc creators can consider making more patterns for Kimono/Yukata (traditional Japanese clothing). I find the in-game versions kinda bland, and there are not many floral Kimonos even though its commonly seen in Japanese festivals. Would appreciate if there's Japanese hairstyle cc with big flowerly accessory to pair with the Kimono too! Same for the male Yukatas, just not floral print maybe. If it's not too much, children's version is also appreciated!

Anonymous

#SSSWishlist Thank you so much for doing this! I've a small request for a mod that allows every destination (specifically the newer lots like Onsens and/or Rental lots) to be an option for dating location under "Ask XX on a Date"

Anonymous

For the SSS Wishlist, I would Love to see a set of three to four hairstyles, all with the same texture. Something like long hair down, a ponytail, and an updo, all with the same wavy or curly or straight texture, all with the same bangs or whatever. Just something that could be used to look like my sims change hairstyle now and them.

Anonymous

I would love to see some moth cc? Like wings and antennae? any colors are fine but I just think it'd be really cool!

sortofasimblr

#SSSWish: deco fidget toys like cubes and tangles (at4s has a great fidget spinner but there are so many more types out there)

t-aeddie

Sorry I wasn’t to sure where to put the hashtag #SSSWish or where to submit the wish.

My wish is to have more swatches for the snowboard and skis. If there could be more LED designs, interesting designs and the swatches for kids for T-E boards. It would be great.

The other wish would be to have more Kimono designs in Maxis Match and/or recolors with more patterns. There are so many patterns that I have seen while looking at real life kimonos and there are so many patterns, styles and colors that are missing in the game.

autumnmoon-sims

#SSSWish Hi! And thank you for this great and sweet idea! I wish for a special piece of CC: a long wavy ginger hair based on LoL's Miss Fortune character. I have a pic to send to show exactly what i wish for... It's my dream hair for my sims! Thank you again for this idea. That's super kind ^^

Anonymous

This seems like a fun idea! What I have been wanting for ages (like since TS2 era ages) is a hair style that completely covers one eye, like Violet at the start of The Incredibles. Most of the peekaboo bangs hairs I've seen are a little *too* stylish and I mostly just want one where someone is clearly trying to cover up half their face with it.

utanozomi

That sound like a great idea! It’d be great if someone was interested in a more fantasy/medieval recolor of joliebean’s after dark top. I really like it by most of the colors are very bright. #SSSWish

Anonymous

Hi! I never send asks so I hope this is the right way to do #SSSwishlist . I would be over the moon if someone could create the Zimmermann 'Carnaby Embroidered Bird Dress' in black. I've had my eye on it for such a long time but I'm too poor to commission it lol. Hope this is ok! :)

saphireeyes9875

Hello, not sure if I'm sending this the proper way, but I have a request for the SSSWish? So, there's still no ways of writing books off-grid that I know of, so I think a journal or typewriter or, I don't know, even a magical computer working on batteries would be great, I would just really love to write and publish books off-grid... Also, I think this is a very sweet idea, and thank you for this chance to make requests!

Anonymous

I would love to see snowy escape kotatsu recolors ! #SSSWish

Anonymous

I love this wishlist idea! I'd like to see the Miles Edgeworth suit by Lunar Eclipse on MTS for Sims 2 converted for Sims 4 very much.

unitedkingdomofsimsland

I would love to see more horse poses with tack. Severinka’s horses are beautiful but it drives me crazy, posing sims on horseback with the illusion of tack (bridles, saddles, etc) I would love to see some Severinka shaped tack be made. Poses would be a bonus!

lunarhobbits

SSSWishlist: cc hair inspired by marlo thomas' iconic hair from the 1966-71 tv show That Girl. or really any cc of her wardrobe on that show

vexingcosmos

#SSSWish I would love the more door from GF without the windows and maybe in a few more neutral swatches.

simsmores

The Simblr Wishlist is such a sweet idea, thank you for this! I would love to see a cc hair based on Osamu Dazai’s from Bungou Stray Dogs! It’s such a pretty hair and I think it would translate perfectly into The Sims ♡

Anonymous

#SSSWish This is an amazing idea! I'd love to see some powerpuff cc, like HIM's dress or Mojo's hat. There are lots of dresses and hairs for the girls (and the rowdyruffs) but I can't find anything that really fits with the other characters. Thank you!!

Anonymous

For the wishlist, any sort of Sailor Scouts themed stuff! Not like stuff from the show but stuff that a fan would have!

Anonymous

#SSSWish - I would love to see a someone put together clothing that accurately reflects the Starfleet uniforms seen on the television shows, "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (collar version), "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (colored shoulders) or the later movie uniforms (grey shoulders w/ colored undershirt). I've seen people asking for these uniforms for quite some time now, and I think, if done well, they could be a popular download. A separate chest combadge accessory would be nice too.

Anonymous

#ssswish this is such an amazing and fun idea! I’d love to see some cut pixie hair cuts (especially with an undercut)!

zoragraves

Hey there, that #SSSWish thing is a super cool idea! I do have a wish too - I would love to see the EL utility jumpsuit converted for male framed sims. It can be unlocked by creating an override and unchecking the frame restrictions in S4S, but then the body changes to a female frame. So if anybody out there could do that properly, I'd be extremely grateful :3

Anonymous

#SSSWish i've been looking all over for a version of a torc to use in my historical plays-- it's an old celtic type of necklace, made of iron, sort of twisted into a collar around the neck... i've seen sims 3 versions of one floating around, so if someone would even be so kind as to convert one of those to the sims 4 i would be so happy!!!

Anonymous

#SSSWish I would love to see any kind of MM D&D adventurer type clothing. Literally anything like top, pants, accessories, shoes. There is so much of it in alpha but so rare in MM. <3

Anonymous

#SSSWish Thank you for this awesome idea that brings the community closer during these not so good times :) I wish someone could separate the skirt from the Snowy Escape school uniform and make it stand-alone !

Anonymous

#SSSWish id love to see some tanline cc?

Anonymous

Hello im a jennifer lopez fan, and i was wondering if someone could make cc clothes (like a dress, two piece suit or whatever) with her iconic jungle print pattern?? Like in green swatch and red swatch and maybe plain black / white?? Hope it's not too much to ask! #SSSwish

ashenspectre

Hi, for the SSSWishList I would love it if someone were to either convert or create a more dainty engagement ring type ring for the masculine frame, kind of like the rings glitterberrysims has made for feminine frames, like her pearl antique ring for example. I’ve always wanted more pretty and delicate rings for my male sims but i can never find any that truly work with the masculine frame without most of the ring being absorbed by their fingers lol

leshaybean

Super secret simblr wish! This is such a cool idea. I've been looking for Some haircuts with a mix of curly/wavy- epically mid-length ones. Also A decades challenge- appropriate camera. It feels a bit weird to have my sims whip out there cells to take a picture- I mean I did all this work to make you look like your in the 1910s and now THIS? Sorry for my rant lol. Thank you if anyone actually does any of these!

an0nymousghost

requesting some recolors of the toddler sp clothing! specifically that butterfly top hehe

Anonymous

I love the idea of the SSSWishlist! I can never find a counter/island set that matches the wood tones of ATS4's Irish Pub bar, I'd be so happy to have some.

assimblyrequired

I'd love to see more high-waisted, 1950's style clothes like circle skirts for SSSWish!

Anonymous

I hope someone can make a small mod that allows sims to browse for baby names on the computer. And maybe they could gain moodlets from it, like "I love these names" or "All these are terrible names for a baby"? #SSSwishlist

myheartsimblr

I’d really like to see some more MM earrings that feature multiple earrings. Maybe with some mix and match or something, I only know some basic like ringlets that have several so I’d really like some different kinds.

Anonymous

#ssswish I would love to see Fire Emblem: Three Houses inspired CC, primarily hairstyles! There are some really unique looks in that game and it would be great to have something a little different to give our Sims.

Anonymous

Hi! I'd love to add to the #SSSWish for any cc creator to maybe make a few more frames for our ingame photos, maybe some frames where we can put more than one photo like the Moschino frame, I love having a wall full of photos of my household but there aren't many options. Thanks for having this adorable idea!

Anonymous

For the #SSSWish I'd love to see some eyebrow piercings that look like small naturally growing horns/spikes, kind of like the spikes the Zygerrians in Star Wars have but over the eyebrow rather than on the chin/forehead. Been looking for CC like that and just haven't been able to find any yet, so would be really thankful if anyone could make it.

Anonymous

#SSSWish I'd love to see anything women's wrestling related. Hairs, poses, attires, a small wrestling lot or merchandise. It'd be fun to see what people come up with.

Anonymous

SSSWish - I would love to see some feminine cc made for the masculine frame! For example skirts, dresses, blouses and make up:)

Anonymous

HI! I'd love to see a heterochromia skin detail/tattoo of WildlyMiniatureSandwich's little sad eyes! They're my favorite! I'd do it myself but it comes out a mess. I'd prefer it in the acne skin detail or dimple skin detail if possible!

wishmaker

1. A new Maxis Match sofa or sectional set with a high backrest that people could actually lean on huhu. (or at least a recolor of RAVASHEEN’s Sofa, So Good Sectional.) 2. A Maxis Match version of Wondymoon’s Titanium tall wardrobe with mirrors attached to it. This is my dream wardrobe.

Anonymous

#SSSWish I really would like some more basic clothes for toddlers

Anonymous

#SSSWish I'd like more modest wedding dresses where the arms are covered.

ShyLilPlatypus

I’m not sure that I have done this right and I hope I have. If not, I am very sorry. First off, I love this blog and thank you for doing this. I would really like it if someone did a MM hair for Lisbeth Salander (the style from the Rooney Mara version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo). I think that it would be a super cool piece of CC! Thank you so much again for doing this! Happy holidays!

classically-atomic

I am always looking for more kids/toddler CC. and would love if there was something similar to the 7785 pattern by simplicity! This pattern is from the 1970’s.

Here is a link to the pattern i have in mind!

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b4/77/65/b4776583d8f20a28fda5f508f924111f.jpg

mandarinklyftor

I wish for a lightning scar for my sim, like lightning hit on his neck and left a Lichtenberg figure

Anonymous

#SSSWish Hi! Something I would really like in my game is little mannequins with unfinished/already finished clothes on it (kind of like if your sim was working on making clothes for themselves and wanted to put it around their workshop)

Anonymous

#SSSWish I would love to see super glamorous toddler/child cc. Kind of like if they were a part of a super rich and famous family and had to go to a gala or something.

sparkleweedthesimblr

#SSSWish -- I would absolutely die for some D&D build/buy items. For example: dice clutter, DM screens, maybe even a map? I'm not sure how intensive that kind of thing would be. TIA!!

Anonymous

I would really like some more island living inspired cc! Or poses with two women, a toddler, and a baby (newborn, older, whatevs). Either or is absolutely okay!

silverliening

#SSSWishlist i know i already saw some people here ask for more yukata/kimono swatches here and i would like the say i really do think we need them (not just for the adults but the younger ages too, id like for the toddlers kimono not to have the hifu? vest as well but that sounds more complicated).

BUT for my wish i would like to see some proper tabi socks in the game, for all ages + genders, and also for the geta sandals to be made available for children and toddlers. Im not sure how difficult that would be for the tabi + geta but i think they would be a good to have since the kids always get left behind.

simtrospective

AF to CF Conversion

Hello. Wishing for a conversion of this dress…

…from AF to CF. Here is the link to the original. There is already a Toddler version, too!

Thank you!

simtrospective

1950s Style Hair(s) For Men

Wishing for some 1950s style hair for male sims, not as exaggerated as typical sims style. I’ve included four examples. What you choose to make (if anything) is creator’s choice. Thank you!

Anonymous

I was wondering if anybody could make a structured corset top that has a v shaped lower torso, kinda like the ones you would see on tiktok? and if possible, maybe a tonya harding inspired ponytail with the puffy bangs? thank you!!!

Anonymous

I saw a request for feminine cc for masculine frames so I'm going to ask the opposite, so uhh feminine frame suits. I do not like seeing the crunchy chest from the base game suits. 😂

thormurielsev

I would love anything dark academia for the chillier months- maybe a turtleneck sweater with a pinafore or plaid dress on top, or a blazer/sweater combo, etc. Obviously these are just ideas, but I think it would be so nice to see more of this kind of thing in custom content!

Thanks for reading (’:

Yasmin

I’d like someone to make a few generic maxis match tattoos, any styles but that looks more comicish than the ones I see around, that even claim to be MM. EA gave us very few choices and they don’t exactly go together (like using the ones from IL with BG ones just don’t quite work). Thanks in advance if someone picks out. ♥

inkydoc

Hello there! this idea is amazing, thank you :3 my request for the #SSSWish would be some cute cat and/or mouse ears for human sims that are not on a hairband or part of a hair. I’m thinking a hat or an earring accessory thing that goes on top of the sim’s head anime catgirl style :D I hope it’s not too much to ask :)

Anonymous

Hey there! Could somebody make some more long male hairstyles, like 80s rocker type ones? One of my favorite sims is supposed to be like an 80s rocker dude, and I have a really hard time finding hair for him. Long mullets would be welcome, and long rocker hair would be welcome too. Thanks!

mrpinksalmon

#SSSWish A dress similar to this would be so beautiful and versatile :) I also think it would go really well with the new snowy escape aesthetic. If its possible I think it would look best with the same back, but a plain/simple front instead of the collar and detail shown on the front in the image. Merry Christmas!!!

saphireeyes9875

So, there's still no ways of writing books off-grid that I know of, so I think a journal or typewriter or, I don't know, even a magical computer working on batteries would be great, I would just really love to write and publish books off-grid... Also, I think this is a very sweet idea, and thank you for this chance to make requests!

Anonymous

Hi SSSWishlist! Burberry CC! Skirts, scarves anything! For adults or kids or even pets, just all things Burberry!

jade-basicity

Maxis Match Sweater Vest Acc/Top Inspired by House of Sunny's Suburban Knit

or anything kind of close/inspired by House of Sunny (maybe the Hockney dress/landscape knit?) bc I cannot afford it on my own, so putting it on my sims would be a sense of wish fulfilment. However, just in general, a maxis match accessory sweater vest

Anonymous

Hello :) I hope a CC creator can make it happen. I would love to see some maxis match eyelashes that are laptop friendly. I know pikypikachu already has created it but the final product it's not my cup of tea. I just want more designs if possible.

deskhole

Hi! Thanks for hosting the SSSWishlist! My wish is a little vague, but I'd really like to see some feminine clothing tailored specifically to the male frame. I know there aren't hard limits on what sims can wear most of the time, but I just wanna see some catering to gnc/trans sims! 🧡

Anonymous

I'd love to see more decorative kawaii plushies to put around my sim's room! The only ones I can ever find are for toddlers so I'd love to see some non-function ones that just look cute!

Peachy

My wish would be for a recolor of https://www.patreon.com/posts/marcia-by-40546842 this hair in a peachy pink color for my sim self! Thanks so much!

luckiselki

More dance mods that aren't just poses. :D

ultranightmarecake

I’d really like some ballet outfits for children through ya. A leotard with a simple wrap chiffon skirt in various colorways would be amazing!

calenmirielsiannodel

I’d really really love a set of witcher school medallions - the versions from the games, not the series.

simtrospective

US-Style Military Uniforms

HI. Hoping for the US military dress uniforms incl. hats, maybe based around the StrangerVille dress uniforms. Since it’s MM anyway, I’m not looking for anything elaborate or “patriotic” just something to evoke the Navy and Marines, esp., primarily for storytelling purposes. If anyone has concerns this would not be used to depict or celebrate war nor as a political statement, etc.

Anonymous

My Super Secret Wish is a mod, or even a tweak of an existing mod, that stops toddlers from shying away from hugs they ask for during the “Check Toddler” interaction. It is *so* irritating to see a toddler respond to a❓with a ❤️ and open arms then step back, often with a 💔, and push the adult away. I’ve tried to stop it with MCCC but no luck.

Anonymous

One of my favorite parts of the game is creating a restaurant or a vet clinic, but the employees are impossible to keep satisfied and they all eventually quit. It would be nice if there was a way to keep them permanently satisfied, or at least make it easier. There is a mod for this but it is extremely outdated and doesn't work anymore. If anyone could update it or make a new one that would be great! 😁

onlythewatcher

I would LOVE for someone to edit the Get Famous button down female 3 quarter sleeve shirt with headphones around the neck and remove the headphones and ID badge. I don’t make CC so maybe this is too big an ask?

therudemustbeeaten

Edits of the eco lifestyle windows without those chunks of metal. i know it’s been done, but the version that i’ve saw online has a weird shadow. :(

Anonymous

Hey, it's about the #SSSWishlist , i don't know if it's possible but a mod that makes cats and dogs stop meowing and barking would be nice beceause i like using the kalino animals for exemple but the barking and meowing ruin the immersion. Thank you in advance if someone is doing it ^^

clairetoile

Hello, thanks you for this good idea.

I would like a mod that allows to rent a house instead of buying it.

It will be great if is not just for vacation or students in University.

Thanks

Anonymous

#SSS Wish: I don't think I've seen much hanfu sims4 cc so it would be cool if someone can make some! ziseviolet is a tumblr with a lot of hanfu designs and could serve as a great resource.

redruby0321

Hi there! Thanks for doing this, it’s a wonderful idea!! I was hoping someone could create an edit of the Snowy Escape female shirt with the turtle neck underneath and open/unbuttoned shirt, here is a link. If they could make it so that the turtle neck and shirt can be different colours, like having the turtle neck have an option under accessories to change colours that overrides the original turtleneck’s colour would be amazing! Maybe they could throw in more colours and designs, like 90’s or plaid, that would be perfect

Thank you so much!

anonymoussimblr

I would love to see more CAS stuff with simlish logos/writing! T-shirts (especially with the moschino tee mesh), sweaters, sweatpants, accessories… anything you’d like as long as you keep it simlish. Maybe even make more Harnocks stuff with the Henry Puffer logos that MLys released?

Anonymous

For the SSWishlist, could I request some more clean and chic looking booths? I absolutely adore putting in booths as many places as possible in my builds, but I don't come across much CC using it. Some bench like booths for lil cafes would be ideal <3

Anonymous

#SSSWish I know it's very specific for a wish, but I hope someone can manage to create a long silk nightgown or wrap dress, with an orange stylized koi fish pattern on a light green background. I can't find the tile (at storytiles) I've seen it on, but it was just so gorgeous.. I wish I had one irl.

Anonymous

#SSSWish I hope I'm not the only one, but I wish for some more clothes for my elder sims, cozy-looking grandma & grandpa clothes.

Anonymous

#SSSWish it's such a good idea, thank you! I really wish for a high waisted A-line skirt, with only une button placed on the side, with denim and coloured w polka dots swatches <3

Anonymous

#SSSWishlist I would love Padme's lake dress from Episode II of Star Wars, it's so flowy and beautiful and it would be so pretty to see in game!

Anonymous

how about more enby clothing, hairstyles??? we lacking

Anonymous

Dear #SSSWishlist, I think we need more hairstyles for alternative boys, specially more dyed short hairs, or at least masculine dyed hairstyles. I think our eboys, soft boys, scene boys and all the rest are lacking soooooo much... :(

mudkipsonice

#SSSWish- Rings that work for guys that also aren't super bulky. Most I'm finding are huge or don't work on guys at all/well. Thank you❤

k8ecatt

modthesims.inforecolors for plasticbox's functional tea pot

hi! I love this little tea pot, but I’d love to have it in a variety of more vibrant recolors, including pink, aqua and yellow <3 thank you!

Anonymous

#SSSWishlist I like to give my aliens sims that space suit (that came with gtw?) in all their outfits but I would like more variation. I haven't found any recolours or different style space suits that match the in game ones so I would really like if someone made some. Thank you!

Anonymous

#SSSWish Recolors of CrypticSim's Maddy Palette eyeshadow!

Anonymous

#SSSW: So you know how some creators of CC hairs include an accessory with multiple swatches to better match the outfits you put your Sims in? I'd love to have an overlay like that for EA hair accessories too. No particular hairs in mind, I'd be happy with anything that comes up. If any creator decides to do this-- thank you so much!!

Anonymous

#SSSWish i would love a version of the snowy escape masc frame snowboarders sweater (the first swatch is red white and black with some text on it) that works for femme frames - i am dying to put my femme frame sims in it but the distortion around the neck ruins it for me T.T thank youu!!

Anonymous

#SSSWish - My wish is for any kind of run-down, beat-up, grungy, punky, build/buy items. Wallpapers/floors, items, anything! Everything I find is alpha, and having it in MM would be *chef's kiss*. Thank you in advance, so so so so much!

oswanily

Hi ! There is quite a few things I’d like, but I narrowed it down to three “small” things:

- An accessory top with a high neckline and no sleeves - just to hide cleavage - maybe with some lace at the edge ? and several grey and pastel colors please.

- Some accessory prints for shirts, like those tukete has, maybe some aimed at kids and toddlers too ?

- Makeup for kids. Some people let their kids wear makeup in real life, but adult cc makeup don’t look right on kids, so if anyone is interested in trying… I’d like eye-shadow and lipstick, with some discreet options (but you can go all out too of course).

There you go, thanks everyone and happy holidays !!! 😊💕

Anonymous

#SSSWish (I think this is where I request things??) A high waisted conversion of those base game rose jeans. They’re super pretty, but I never use them bc of how low riding they are 😭

negasim

I would be eternally grateful if a posemaker could make a CAS pose very similar to Shai Hulud’s ‘Profound Hatred of Man’ artwork (image link below), only with the hands further apart on the chest. I’ve had an edit in mind for ages but haven’t found a pose that looks even remotely similar to that. Thanks in advance if anyone decides to grant this wish! https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61HuYY-zJBL._SX342_QL70_ML2_.jpg

greatsuperwoman

Hello! I found your blog a while ago and fell head over heels in love with it, so let me say thank you for all this wonderful hard work you do! For my wish I would love anything maxis match Attack on Titan but if I could only have one thing it would be a maxis match version of Levi Ackerman's hair since we have nothing like that in game. Thanks in advance, and happy holidays!

Anonymous

I would love some recolours of the Nifty Knitting knittable Cable Knit Rug. It’s one of my favourites but the colour swatches in-game are limited. Thanks a whole bunch.

divinus-erus

I really want a pair of a-bit-over-the-ankle boots that are slightly open around the leg with a relatively thick, medium length heel. Much like the ones Korean female idols wear during their performances. I have searched everywhere but haven't found a pair that look right. Glittery ones would be perfect but I can easily recolor them myself. Thank you! 😊

nie-moj-cyrk-nie-moje-malpy

My #SSSWish would be a wedding veil that is not in the hat accessory section! I’d love to be able to have my sims wear eg a flower crown and a veil at the same time; but with the beocreations veils (which are the best ones I’ve found) you can’t do that because they are part of the same category. Thank you!

Anonymous

Now that Snowy Escape is out, I'd love to see some Japanese street fashion, hair styles, and accessories! There is a fair amount of stuff out there, but it's almost all alpha, unfortunately #SSSWish

mortallythoughtfulballoongirl

Thanks for doing this, I really hope for more Lolita styles clothes / clockpunk oufits that are maxis matches and even more male fantasy outfits!

badlyplayedtrumpet

Love this blog and this idea! I'd like to submit a request for a set of cool-neutral eyeshadows, opaque, matte, covering the top lid. I wear this daily IRL and haven't quite found a dupe :)

Anonymous

#SSSWishlist - Oh hello! I hope I'm doing this right!! I would just be tickled pink if someone was able to make a MM picture of the Stanley Cup. I have a hard time finding any hockey CC and I would just be over the moon if someone was able to do this. Thank you! Best wishes! Happy holidays! <3

haylamonster

Hello! i’m not sure if its just my game bugging but the male child tiny living hair is broken and i don’t know where to start on fixing it. i tried to find a fix online but found nothing. in my game the hairline for that hair is so bad and its unfortunate cause it used to be my fav child hair. if someone that mods or makes cc could fix it or make a default replacement, i would forever be grateful.

Anonymous

This is such a nice idea, thanks for thinking of it! I really love the toddler bed that came with Eco Living and would love it if it were made into a single bed for children, preferably separated. Thank you!

usemagnetsgetlizards

Well then, may i bring in a #SSSWish of a very odd hairstyle... A high, side ponytail, with messy bangs if possible? Just one of those weird things i can do in real life, but seems near impossible ingame! Thanks to anyone who even considers making it, because i feel it's kind of an absurd idea in the first place.

TDae

I would love to see some creative and cool alien CC, specially genetics CC. <3 Thanks for doing this.

Anonymous

Hey!!! I have a #SSSWISH!!!! so is it possible for anyone to make more floor futons for sleeping? especially for toddlers? they really should have come with snowy escape!

kaiwrysims

#SSSWish I love to take family photos of my sims to put up around the house but I hate that I have to add a random sim to my household to take the picture. My wish is for a mod that allows you to select a sim that's in a pose and make them take a picture without having to come out of their pose and go to the camera. I would be forever grateful for whoever manages to pull this off!

Anonymous

#SSSWish thank you for doing this! I'd love to see some recolours of the tiny living rug, w different patterns too

Anonymous

#SSSWish I really need some simmer make this true: "Feminine" clothes for males. Dresses, skirts, make ups... I dont really care. I just dont want to skip the "masculine" label in the CAS to put them some cool clothes that doesnt fit good enough. Also, the clothes that are done for women, to do swatches for all genders. That would be amazing, thanks for this.

Anonymous

#SSSWish. First of all, thanks for all you work, this idea is brilliant. Second thing, I've been searching for Suits inspired in Harry Styles x Gucci like fancies with flower and all, and most important, FOR WOMEN. I will be really pleased if this idea comes to reality. Thanks!

Anonymous

Hello, I'm from Spain and I think we have a super rich culture so, maybe a Spanish simmer (or worlwide) would be please to do some Flamenca dresses, os something related tu Andalusian Aesthetic. Thank u! I love ur content #SSSWish.

catu11us

Hi, first of all I love this idea and your blog! 💕 my request is an override for one (or more) of the super ugly City Living blouses - I haven’t seen one and they’re just the worst haha.

Anonymous

Could someone make a mod that gives all base game and DLC showers the option to chose "sing in the shower" like the City Living shower has already? Thanks so much!! #SSSWish

Anonymous

i do the wishlist thing here, right? i guess the thing i'd want the most in the game is ferrets, but that's probably very unlikely haha. the next thing would probably be more trait slots. there are mods that let you add traits in-game, but i'd like to just have that option in CAS, yknow? anyway, cheers, have a good one #SSSWish

strawberries-n-sims

Hi!! this is a long shot but i was hoping someone could make the bb missed opportunity #39? It’s a little stuffed puppy with a sweater and I’m distraught it wasn’t included in nifty knitting. Thank you!! <3

thesimmingowl

Hi!

I have a wish which is very specific, but I’d be so happy to see it done. I would really love to see Ransom’s coat with a scarf from Knives Out recreated in sims (it’s this one, I’m not sure on how to add the picture here: https://www.pinterest.ru/pin/76350156171255013/). I really hope someone will like this idea. And thanks for creating such an amazing event!!!

Anonymous

#SSSWish I'd love to have pandasamacc's rocking horse retextured (and recolored if possible) so they'd look more maxis match!

Anonymous

#SSSWish I's like to see a wall art that is just a handle bar on an angle so you could out it in stairway walls. Metal colors, black and white and light, medium and dark woods.

fiftymilehighclub

What I would really like is just something cute for boys! Toddler or child is fine, but little boys get so little love in the community – it can be a hairstyle, an outfit, some bedding recolors with trucks and animals and such, even just a set of a few ‘boys getting into trouble’ poses. The sky is the limit!

Anonymous

Hello! This #SSSWish is such a fun idea~ Personally, I'd love if someone updated the Plantsims mods that have broken over the numerous updates. Like, G1G2's Revamped Plantsims, Triplis' Plantsim Interactions, and Simonch8's No Cooldown & Trait mods. I've always loved Plantsims since Sims 2 & 3 days, but my knowledge of modding (and especially updating mods) is near nonexistent, so I can't do this myself. It would be awesome if someone could do it so the community could enjoy Plantsims again~!

Anonymous

#ssswish i use both alpha and maxis match but im lacking on maxis match clothes that are really my style, is it possible for anyone to make like some really trendy tik tok clothes????

maybetaryn

#SSSWish I'd love to see a subtle body blush in the skin details section that also tints lips slightly! 🥰 I feel like body blushes really makes the sims look more alive but they're so difficult to find in maxis match!

featheredphantom

#SSSWish My wish is deco objects, anything from paintings to plushies, of Kirby the Nintendo character. I’m trying to make a Sim home for me and my sisters, one of whom adores Kirby, but I can find almost nothing Kirby-related. Other characters from the franchise such as Waddle Dee would be great too.

Danielle

Anything The Outer Worlds related would be cool! The characters outfits, hair, traits, furniture, really just anything lol

Anonymous

I wish for weerbesu to add an option to UI Cheats mod to right click on a collection in the collectables tab to complete it. #SSSWish

Anonymous

#ssswish more like victorian cc for the decades challenge for categories that are neglected like kid, toddlers, swimwear, cold weather, etc.

berthagh

#ssswish i would really love if someone could convert the snowy escape kids outfit with the blouse and pants to adult.

ladyfausta

I would serious love if someone could make a flipped version of the Luxury Party Rectangles Bracelet for the right wrist! (It's the one that looks like staggered bars wrapped around the wrist and reminds me of a gauntlet.) #SSSWish.

Anonymous

#ssswish i have 2 wishes if that is ok. first, i was hoping someone could make some nature prints like the framed botanical prints from cottage garden stuff, but with butterflies? or fruit/veg, birds, other bugs, anything really. my second wish is for someone to make a windsor style rocking chair out of the cats and dogs bench, if that is possible. i know that brazenlotus made an armchair from the bench if that helps?

fcc56

I’d like to se a no-jealousy lot trait. A no-jealousy club perk would be nice too.

Thanks!

6666sims

i’d love to see some demonia trinity’s or thigh high chunky platforms!

Anon

#SSSWISH HAIR for MALE

How about an Elvis pompadour style or similar male hair that are short on top but longer in the back (not slickback long like Get Famous, just not tapered or shaved)?? :)

Alessia

SSSWish

Hello! Thanks for this beautiful and sweet initiative! I have 2 requests: 1- Shop/selling/store cc that is a real maxis match. I’d like store furniture, packaging and proper showcases for selling goods, or clothes, or food that really match maxis content (think about a herbalist store, tech store or a country fashion store)

2- Start thinking about translate mods: I am an italian simmer and i really love how maxis turned the game in my language…it’s sooo funny!! they did such a great work and I really would like to see some awesome mods in other languages. I offer my help with italian translation to everyone!!

willoweesim

#SSSWish I will love a messy up bun without bangs ! ❤️ and a full body kawaii tattoos in colors, balck and with too 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Thanks!! Hope someone will be interested!!

Anonymous

#SSSWish I am a major occult fan and would absolutely die for new functional cc wands for my RoM Witches! I have heard they are hard to make but I figured I would see if anyone was willing to try.

Anonymous

I would love some cc for Journey to Batuu. I know most people hate the pack, but I'm a Star Wars fan so I love it. I would love some recolours of the clothes or some new Star Wars themed clothes that could be worn in Batuu. Thank you :)

Anonymous

Hello! It would be amazing if someone can update GrayCurse's Sims RANDOM TRAIT & ASPIRATION MOD or make something similar. #SSSWish

kissalopa

Hi! This is probably not a small ask, but can someone please update teanmoon's Darker Loading Screen Mod V2 wich includes darker launcher, loading screen and world selection screen. #SSSWish

Anonymous

#SSSWish Hello! I would really love it if a talented someone was able to make a Twilight werewolf shoulder tattoo ^^ Thank you!

Anonymous

I really love the new kotatsu table, and while not surprised, I was disappointed to find out that toddlers couldn't use it. It got me thinking, what if someone could make a floor cushion that functioned as a high chair? #SSSWish

Emily

Matching unisex high school sports (jersey/shorts) uniforms for teens. Can maybe use red & white spa day shirt as base for shirt?

katanubis

#ssswish This is such a lovely idea! There are so many fun wishes! What I’d like to have (and I think would also be useful for other Simmers) is a wedding themed recolor of the “large pile of presents.” I usually put one of those piles in my wedding venue so that the bride and groom can “open presents” together. But the colors that are on the original are not what you usually see on presents at weddings. (I usually opt for the one that is mostly purple, since purple and lavender are my favorite colors.) What I’d like to have are recolors in white, white/gold, and white/silver. Maybe some white/pastels (especially lavender, pink and blue. The white/pastel recolors would also be nice for having a party that you call a “baby shower” especially if yellow and light green were also available. That kind of party isn’t in the game, but it should be!)

Anonymous

#SSSWish... Floor tiles that match the sidewalks!

lisa-sims4-simblr

#ssswish I love this idea and I appreciate you coordinating it! I would like to submit a wish please. I would like to ask if someone can convert the geta sandals from Snowy Escape to toddler and children please. Thank you to those who attempt it!

Anonymous

i LOVE THE IDEA OF A HOLIDAYS THEMED WISHLIST. I think it be nice to have a kids/nursery cc pack, with a toddler bed wivh look like a crib.

Anonymous

I would ❤️ love ❤️ a messy bun/pony tail with roots/compatible with a roots accessory; I’m obsessed with grown out hair 🙈

Anonymous

#SSSWish Hi! this is a great idea and i'd love to make a wish - i've been looking for a preset of full lips for male sims, specifically for Black male sims, that dont have that little bow in the middle of the top lip, if that makes sense! i've seen many of that sort for women, or for more 'white' looking sims, but never quite for black men! thank you and happy holidays!

Anonymous

#SSSWish I would really like it if someone could convert the floor-length dressing gown from Vintage Glamour for masculine frames!

in-wonderment-of-winter

Hi, hope I’m doing this right! I was hoping for something Ori and the Blind Forest/Will of the Wisps themed, something to get over how the games completely broke my heart. Maybe some plushies of some of the game’s characters I can put into rooms? I’d be fine with whatever, this is just a really cool thing you’re doing! <3

Anonymous

could someone make a short wall height version of the curtains from cats and dogs please?

Anonymous

I'd love to see anything based on Native American culture(s). Representation would be nice 💖 Thank you!

Anonymous

For the #SSSWishlist, I really just want to see someone recreate Geordi La Forge’s VISOR from Star Trek: The Next Generation. I think it’d look great and we can never have enough futuristic (and nerdy) cc!

Anonymous

I don’t see the #SSSwish I submitted on your public list (I forgot to use the hashtag before) so I’m submitting it again. I would love to see a mod, or tweak of an existing mod, that stops toddlers from pulling away from a hug after they asked for one in response to a Check Toddler. The toddler will hold up its arms with a ❤️ in the speech bubble then step back and refuse the hug, and the relationship takes a hit. I tried MCCC’s tuner to stop it but it didn’t work.

aestian

i would love some…chinese cc haha! With snowy escape there’s more build items that can be used, I’ve noticed there tends to be a lot of Japanese inspired cc even before that pack, but not a lot of things from other parts of Asia, especially ancient cultures or cultural items like instruments (decor), clothing, furniture (lohan beds), etc. I’ve gone looking but most of what I’ve found is locked behind chinese-only forums and is usually alpha…I just think it would be cool to see some mm stuff from other places esp as fandoms get more globalized

Anonymous

#SSSWish oh, please, i really want to see the "EA-faces replacement" that random townies get.. i'm from the sims 2 community and it's very strange to me that you put up with THESE faces.. ;; i want them (faces) to be more.."beautiful"?.. so yeah, it's my wish. i hope it's ok?

thereddreadedbaroness

hi! #SSSWISH for a Carmen Sandiego (the 2019 netflix version) triangle choker? would love to see it in form!

arsenicandtealeaves

#SSSWish I would love a down hairstyle using the same textures as either the rainbow ponytail from Get Famous or the rainbow top knot from Snowy Escape.

unasyns

I just want a maxis match ragnarok loki’s hair

hellohellohello124

#SSSWish

Just the Snowy escape bangs as accessories.

currentlyquang

For #SSSwishlist, I would love to see someone recreating the Ikea’s Odger Chair in Maxis Match style, as it is one of my favorite chairs and it’s a shame that it’s not available in virtual form yet!

fiavenice

#SSSWish 🤗Thank you for implementing this idea, I'd been hoping that someone would do something like this for a long time. I wonder, would anyone like to try their hand at making a maxis match feather boa or a fur wrap around? They would be perfect for classy elderly (or sims in general).

macthekat82

I would love to see a conversion of the "Rustic stool" from Jungle Adventure from arm chair to dining chair.

I have a historical save, where I would love to use this.

Anonymous

#SSSwish I don't know if you're still taking these, but I really want a neck tattoo of feathery wings wrapping around the neck like a choker. That sounds specific but any style is really okay. Neck tattoos are so difficult to make!

Anonymous

Hi all i have in my sims4 wish list it more traditions for holidays! specially if they’re could be some snowy escape holiday traditions like visit a shrine or go skiing or something. really any new gameplay mods i love thank you all for your beautiful hard work #SSSWish

Leeds

#SSSWishlist it would be really awesome to see a creator make a maxis match version of Urban Outfitters’ Joaquin sofa and armchair set, I think those look fantastic and will make a great addition to the game

Anonymous

#SSSWish: CC inspired in violet evergarden (anime) like Violet Evergarden or Luculia Marlborough hairstyles or even some of the clothes used on the anime. Merry Christmas!

cidira

#SSSWish I’d love to see a TS4 conversion of an old fave or two from TS2 – the tennis dress that came with the Apartment Life EP and the women’s nerdy cute sweater vest over untucked blouse from FreeTime (just the top preferred over the full outfit with the skirt) are the things I’ve been missing most, but anyone who wants to convert clothes from either of those two EPs or H&M stuff will make me super excited, they all had a lot of nice things.

pxmens

This is an absolutely fantastic idea! I haven't been able to look around lately but I noticed that most rings/hand accessories aren't compatible with SkinDetail eyelashes. My wish is exactly hand accessories, specifically wedding rings, which don't conflict with SkinDetail eyelashes. It may be helpful to know that plumbobteasociety managed it in their RRS pack. Lastly, you guys rock!

Anonymous

#SSSWish If anyone is also interested, maxis match recolors of the folowing would be awesome!: Peace Maker's rockers with canvas seating like the Bamba rocker and Ddaeng Sims' Contemporary Pergola

jorwayblacknight

For the SSSW, as a disabled simmer, I would like to see either a trait if possible or even just some CAS or Build/Buy items that are for disabled sims so I can that aspect into my save.

Anonymous

#SSSWish: I think it would be amazing if someone converted some of the YA-elder clothes from the sims 3 store ragtime in the big easy set (especially the vieux carre and big band swing dresses). Thanks :)

Anonymous

#SSSWish I'd like to see a deco pair of crutches that lean against the wall, if someone wants to make them :)

caelestisims

#SSSWish, Hello thank you for doing this! I would love to see more school uniforms. Particularly K-drama style uniform tops that have variations, such as blazers and the types of ties ( e.g. ribbons, bows, regular ties, loose ties, no ties etc. ), cardigans, vests, half-zips, blouses, button downs and crewnecks ( just some examples ) for sims that like to show off their own style at school, despite the uniform.

Anonymous

#SSSWish I'd love to see some riding pants ( jodhpurs ) and competition blazers for my equestrian sims.

Anonymous

#SSSWish: hey ho! my wish isn't all too specific but it would be awesome to see more maxis match historic or traditional clothing from all over the world (although preferably asia - varrying from everywhere) as well as build objects. please, remember, asia does not only consist of the east. thank you for your time!

dollybonamy

Hiii thank you for doing this! Here are my two wishes:

1) This curly Rey hair from the lovely Shellanin on Twitter

2) A maxismatch bow necklace where it’s like a choker with a big bow at the back of the neck….Think Marie’s bow from Aristocats, but for humans!

Anonymous

#SSSWish a lip overlay or face overlay with specular mapping?

Anonymous

I would love to see a lobster claws accessory for hands made from Larry the lobster mascot from the Discover University Pack. Similar to HIM from the Powerpuff Girls.#SSSWish

just-ennie

Hi, I know this may be a super longshot because the venn diagram for the average simmer and this particular thing is probably two circles, but… it would be kind of neat for someone to make some MMA-styled gloves, for example here:

https://www.combatsports.com/combat-sports-traditional-mma-fight-gloves-1.html

and here

https://www.combatsports.com/combat-sports-mma-amateur-competition-gloves-1.html

Anonymous

#SSSWish I'd really like a hair based on Ardyn Izunia from Final Fantasy ❤️

Anonymous

#SSSWish i would love to see the tray from tiny living separated :) also i just want to say thank you for coming up with this secret santa!

Anonymous

#SSSWish, I would like more Star Wars cc, especially if it’s for Padme, Anakin, or Obi-Wan!!

Anonymous

Hello! Thank you for doing this! Something I am wishing for this year is a mm edit of a hair with a different colored underlayer (kinda like simpliciaty-cc's salem hair). I would love to have something like that in the game! #SSSWish

beckyh2112

#SSSWish: Deco books with Simlish covers. Please and thank you if someone fulfills this. ^_^

pxmens

I have another #SSSWish (if you don't mind). I don't know if it already exists but a mod which adds more family relationship options to CAS or the Sim menu. Like grandparents, cousins, step- and half-siblings, step-parents, etc. It would be easier instead of having to create additional Sims just to create diverse relationships.

Anonymous

#SSSWish Hi this is such an amazing idea! I would love a skintone set in s4simomo's V2 hair palette.

bloodluvingirl

I would love to see some more truly alien clothing options for the aliens, the males especially. I sometimes like to dress mine up in complete different outfits for their alien and disguise forms. When I want to give there alien form a totally authentic feel, but a different outfit in every category, I have so much trouble dressing up the males. So some new alien options would be wonderful.

Anonymous

#SSSWish Ballerina outfits/clothes. SOOOOOO many ballerina poses but I can't find a lot of black swan type ballerina dresses (tutu dresses or skirts).

Anonymous

#SSSWish - Pet based holiday traditions would be wonderful! 'Take dog for walk', 'Adopt a pet', 'Brush your pet' for something like a 'national dog/cat day' :0c

Anonymous

I would love to have the "Easy Machine from Fred's PC Hut" computer from TS3 for Sims 4.

Anonymous

#SSSWish - hello! i would like to wish for a mod/fuctional lot trait which makes live in restaurants possible without the need of an additional lot. just everything packed into a single lot like littlemssam's live in business mod. that would be absolutely fantastic. best regards!

joltiklover

I wish for a formal dresses that looks good on plus size sims.

Anonymous

dear #ssswish i'm hoping for a family inspired poses. Maybe something like two parents, 1 or 2 children and a toddler. i'm unable to post links sadly, but if you look up @moonlitmjn on pinterest they've got a board called 'pose inspiration' that has a lot of inspiration for poses. happy holidays!

honeyedflapjacks

#SSSWish It would be amazing to see either teen/university age clutter items: open book stacks, piles of highlighters, simlish monster drinks, boxes of cheese-its that fell over cause you fell asleep at your desk…

dreamylunette

Hello, I’ve found so many talented builders in this community (sadly not including myself) and I’m really wishing for a 30x20 lot to go on the island in Windenburg that’s sorta a tiny house cottage (?)… one to two bedrooms would be awesome, I’m personally okay with both cc usage and cc free builds. Thank u so very much in advance (:

cloudifinds

#SSSWish i would love to see the little toy that’s on the eco lifestyle toddler beds as a stand-alone item :~) thank you for making this opportunity possible btw! happy holidays !!

addieboo98

Hi! Could someone please make more long messy male hairstyles, preferably curly or wavy? Think rocker/grunge styles. Its for my favorite sim and I would really appreciate it! Thank you in advance and I can’t wait to see what you come up with

Anonymous

Can somebody make some maxis match dreads for male sims? I see a lot of shaved sides for men or female dreads with clips and baby hairs, but I would love for some regular full head male dreads not too short and not to long!! #SSSWish

pyxie-peach

Ok so I hope this is the right place to ask my request on the wishlist? I read all the instructions and here but I couldn't find anything specific... I'm sorry if I'm too dumb... so what I want is a conversion of this from TS2 to TS4 modthesims. info/ download. php?t=324116 it is a window... thank you!

#SSSWishlist #s4cc

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here’s why Thieves in Time is a bad game

before y’all try it, i just want to say that i’ll be as unapologetically petty and sarcastic as i want and fucking rip this game to shreds. yes, this is how i’ve spent my days since Thieves in Time came out. sitting alone in my room, staring at the wall, crying and complaining. because it has since been my life’s aim and dream to think about it every day, state the negative things about it, and become an evil essay witch on this half-dead website. *evil laugh*

Story:

References: i want to start with the smallest problem, but one that annoys me to this day. in the original trilogy, there weren’t a lot of references but the ones that were included were meticulously researched and well thought-out (i’m specifically referring to that Neil Diamond Carmelita vinyl gag, but can’t find the original post). the references in Thieves in Time however, were obviously just the creators’ interests. Turning Japanese, Clan of the Cave Bear and Bentley’s “hacksona” presented as Rambo just scream 1980s (which i’m assuming is the decade the creators grew up in), and Of Mice and Men is classic literature about the Great Depression, which subsequently started being taught in school in the US during the 1980s. it feels like the creators just went ‘let’s discuss what our lives had in common during our teen years and put that in’ instead of researching it first. and, here’s the thing: when you’re adding references, in order to make them funny or interesting, they have to fit in with the property or the character that’s connected to them in some way. Don Octavio was an opera aficionado so his episode’s title card pays homage to the Phantom of the Opera, young Muggshot was influenced by the movie “The Dogfather” because he’s a gangster, etc. these were funny because they were so spot-on with these characters. if every character in the Sly Cooper universe references the same type of stuff (from the 1980s) and shares the same interests, it’s just claustrophobic and uninteresting. i’m pretty sure i’m not the only one who had to look up these ultra-hetero, scrotum references when the game came out. that’s because they were specifically tailored to be funny to them, and not their target demographic which were kids in 2013.

Narrative: now that we got that out of the way, let’s look at the narrative. at the end of Sly 3, Bentley says he’s building a time machine. Sanzaru took that joke and decided to run with it as the premise for their game. ok, not the best idea, but i get it - you’re literally picking up where the last game left off. since all the storylines were wrapped up, they could’ve done something different like Sly’s kids or Bentley and Murray’s families, but this isn’t an essay about suggestions so...... time travel (i want to say that it’s, again, an 80s reference but whatever) was pretty ‘out there’ in 2013. i mean, even Plants vs Zombies 2, which was released that year, had to do with time travel (yes, i’m referencing an app). but Sanzaru had the advantage of applying this premise onto already established mythos and lore. the story had definite potential: someone is threatening Sly’s lineage so he has to travel back in time to save the day. the player would get to explore new locations and iconic eras in history, and, of course, the main selling point: playable ancestors. how could you screw that up? welp.... let’s think about the plot holes here for a sec. Bentley’s device would take the gang back in time when given an item from the specific era. stop. this right here is called ‘over-complicating’. how did they know the items would take them directly to the point where the specific ancestor was in danger? the Feudal Japan period lasted for 700 years: how did the machine know when and where to drop them off? and if the gang could return to the present at any time, why didn’t they do so when they were in trouble? oh right, the machine was broken. so how did they return the baddies to the present after they defeated them? i mean, why did they use the Grizz’s crown to travel to Medieval England if they went back to the present to drop him off to Interpol first? and on that note, how did they drop the baddies off to jail without getting caught and without Carmelita being around? i can already hear you thinking but these are total details that aren’t important, you jerk! well, yea, they truly are details and i truly am overthinking it. and yes, i truly am a jerk. but let me tell you something: when Sanzaru chose to make a new Sly game, did they not think ‘oh we’ll have to follow up Sly 2 and Sly 3′s stories’ which were well thought-out narratives with depth and various themes and didn’t have huge plot holes (as seen by my analysis through the episode project) ???? and did they also not think that their game would come out eight years after the last one, having expectations at an all-time high???? yea, that’s what i thought.

Characters: i’ll make a different section for Sucker Punch’s characters, so this is for Sanzaru’s original ones. name one iconic original character from Thieves in Time. i’ll wait... nope. not one. that’s because all of them were absolute shit. and here’s where i want to touch upon Sanzaru’s over-reliance on the trilogy. Ms Decibel (perhaps the most obvious copy) is a mix between Don Octavio, Miz Ruby, and the Contessa. El Jefe is Rajan if he went to the gym. Toothpick has Sir Raleigh’s temper and tendency to grow in size. and the Grizz is... whatever the fuck he is. (don’t worry i didn’t forget Le Paradox and Bob). there’s a difference between studying & creating similar characters and blatantly plagiarizing older characters because you lack the creativity. oh, boo-hoo this evil jerk’s telling it how it is. this set of villains is so lacklustre, i don’t even know where to begin. El Jefe is a tiger, even though we’ve already had two major tiger villains and one tiger flashlight guard. ok. Rajan could summon lightning because of the Clockwerk heart but El Jefe can do the same, how exactly? Toothpick is an armadillo (good) from Russia (better) with an obsession with the West (excellent) who can also grow huge (very bad). it’s never explained how or why. why?????? just tell me why. i want to know. i really want to know. Ms Decibel is an elephant who got into a tragic accident which left her with the power of hypnosis. music and hypnosis have already been done, but ok, i’ll give you the benefit of the doubt. so how do we use this character? spend the entirety of her screen time making jokes about... wait for it... her weight !!! this is top-notch comedy... really? like... really? the creators’ humor is a crime, at best. fart jokes and fat jokes all around. oh, and then there’s the Grizz. what the fuck where they thinking? just, what the fuck. i guess the guys at Sanzaru thought black people speak in rap? is that it? apart from it being extremely offensive, it’s also a blatant copy of Dimitri’s backstory. like, his introductory cutscene even has his paintings thrown at him and into the trash, like the intro cutscene for The Black Chateau. honestly, all of these villains caused me several types of pain, but not as much as...

Bob & Le Paradox: the absolute worst. i can just imagine the meeting going something like this: Sly’s ancestors are awesome! i wish we could fit them all in the game... here’s an amazing idea! what if we use one of the game’s few levels to introduce a brand new ancestor! yea! let’s make him dumb as fuck, strip him of any athletic prowess, and retcon the entire lineage by having him be the first Cooper ever! the kids will love a prehistoric level! ..... could you kindly point out where and when did ANYONE ask for this? i remember @ironicsnap saying something like the game is good until Bob. no, it was already bad - Bob just lowered the standard. like, a lot. people love Murray and his gameplay is neat, but no one ever thought ‘oh i wish we had a Cooper character with Murray’s game style’. why would they waste the opportunity to bring in Henriette, Thaddeus, Otto, literally any ancestor? why??? but they went ahead and created their own Cooper, and that wasn’t even the end of it. they had to make him dumb. they had to make him unbearable. they had to ruin the Cooper ancestry by adding this mess to the lineage. Sucker Punch made sure that all the ancestors were unique, but at the same time made all of them suave and funny and slick and you wish you could be them! well, fuck that. also, his name is Bob. Bob Cooper. it’s been 7 fucking years and i still can’t wrap my head around it.... so now, let’s talk about Le Paradox. i don’t have to mention the previous main villains, but i will. Clockwerk killed Sly’s ancestors and father, and was seemingly an eternal threat. Neyla was a psychopath who fooled everyone on her journey to becoming immortal by resurrecting Clockwerk. Dr M opened up the possibility for Sly’s dad to be a jerk instead of a hero, and died trying to unlock the Coopers’ legacy. how does Le Paradox compare? well, he’s a sleazebag skunk who was mad because of his dad’s downfall to the Coopers. that’s it. no twist, no depth, no clever dialogue. nothing. there’s nothing there. this is a new character, unfamiliar to everyone, who was hyped up for 5 levels and defeated in the conclusion. why was he a match for Sly? i don’t know. how did he fight for his life and ultimately tricked Sly into helping him? i don’t know. how the hell did he kidnap Carmelita? i don’t know. was it the power of persuasion? no, he’s revolting. so i literally don’t know. there’s no backstory, no fleshing-out the character, nothing. all we’re given to work with is a brief info-dump about his dad and how he escaped prison. i don’t know what else to say apart from how big a humiliation this was for Sanzaru and their team of writers. you had 8 years to work on something and this is what you came up with? anything would be better. anything would best this utter cliché of a villain, a distasteful misogynist, crybaby, idiot with an accent. literally anything.

Arcs & Themes: let’s take a look at the formulaic subplots for the gang’s members. apart from dealing with Le Paradox, everyone had a small arc. Sly had to deal with his break-up with Carmelita. Bentley had to deal with his break-up with Penelope. Murray had to deal with playing second fiddle to Bob. Carmelita was a damsel in distress and sex bait for the ancestors. the ancestors had their own mini storylines along with reacting to Sly’s presence. there you have it. i summarised it all for you, nice and neatly. are there any themes like in the previous games? nope. i promise you i’m not lying when i say that i tried hard to come up with something, even some speck of a detail i could use to over-analyse the story and come up with some ideas on themes. nothing. there are no themes. the subplots are character-driven and the player gives it 0 emotional investment. there is nothing to analyse, nothing to talk about. maybe even a theme for each level, like a spooky level or something? nope. the levels are dependent on eras and historical periods. the variation here is ok. Feudal Japan, Wild West, Prehistoric Australia, Medieval England and Ancient Arabia - pretty good selection. i’ll give them credit for it. but that’s it. due to the absence of themes, the hubs feel empty. there’s no replayability factor. after you collect the bottles and masks and treasures, there’s nothing. i would spend hours revisiting the trilogy’s hubs, just roaming around. the hubs here are huge and empty. there’s nothing to reminisce about. nothing to recall. oh that’s where this mission went down. no, nothing like that. the aforementioned subplots are resolved during mission cutscenes and then they’re gone. you don’t have to explore spooky Prague alone as Bentley to have him overcome his fears, you don’t have to find out miners abducted Murray’s beloved Guru and search the Australian outback for him, you don’t have to hold back your tears when you’ve reached the end of the Cooper Vault and Sly asks his dad for help. nothing.

Gameplay:

Controls: as soon as i laid my hands on the controller the first time i played the game, that fateful afternoon, i knew something was up. Sly would respond 1 second late after you pushed something on the controller. it felt clunky, is what i’m trying to say or, as my sister put it, it felt heavy. and she was right. the controls were clunky and heavy and didn’t feel light, like playing as a thief should feel. i don’t know shit about game mechanics but this definitely didn’t feel right. the hubs are also chunky in design, the cliffs are huge and so cyclical or hexagonal, that when you parachute your way to them and are just an inch close, Sly will automatically just drop because he can’t grab onto them. running as Sly doesn’t feel fast, silently obliterating guards from behind feels slow, and swinging, grabbing, pickpocketting, and hanging aren’t fun anymore. presentation-wise, @designraccoon goes into detail here, in an absolute gem of a post. in short, the gameplay animations make Sly look less sneaky. Sanzaru didn’t even consider a thief’s movements.

Missions: why the fuck would you remove the player’s option to choose between which mission to do first? why would you do that? the game lays out what goes first, sometimes having only one mission available in the hub. and the missions aren’t even enjoyable. firstly, the loading screens take up to 5 minutes, maybe even 7-8. secondly, there’s hacking every 2 missions. the missions don’t have any dialogue to make them fun, lack in interesting puzzles, what more can i say? they’re overly easy and lack any challenge whatsoever. at least there’s variation in gameplay (hacking, RC car, fishing, costumes, ancestors, turret etc.) but because of the controls, even these get tiresome. the missions are solely there to progress the story and that’s why the operations are merely ‘storm the main baddie’. the trilogy had some pretty interesting missions which made sure to complete jobs required to take down the big bad. e.g. kidnap General Clawfoot to take down the security, hack Contessa’s computer to make sure Carmelita will be freed, steal voices to tempt Neyla, and then take down the Contessa. the missions in Thieves in Time lack substance and variety. and the hacking (all three styles) sucks.

Collectibles: here’s another fantastic idea: have players collect costumes in order to collect bottles in order to collect treasures in order to collect masks in order to unlock funky Sanzaru logo-themed merch! what was the reason for the collectibles? in previous games, collecting all bottles would unlock special abilities. that was it. it’s the same thing here too, but there’s less incentive? i mean when you have to collect 1000 things, what’s the point? the treasures are random and very few are references to the trilogy, so whatever. and the masks unlock... superhero costumes for what reason exactly? oh, and then there’s also the achievements for your Playstation account, like ‘open the map in every single location you visit’. what fun! if the reason for collecting the treasures is to play godawful hacking minigames in order to get masks, what’s the point? decorate your paraglider with the Sanzaru logo? or have Bentley dress up as discount Robocop? i mean including masks in the interior locations was cool, but the bottles were always supposed to be something you could do whenever your soul desired. sometimes i left them last before the operation, sometimes i collected them before the first mission. so i was pissed when i found out that, in some cases, you had to unlock the episode’s costume in order to get the all the bottles. so, fuck off.

Animation: i’ll keep this short. the animation was terrible. do you remember that tumblr blog from a while back, where she dedicated the posts to pointing out the mistakes in the animated cutscenes? yeah. point is, there were lots of them. the animation style was bad, the character design was ugly, the characters’ movements were unnatural. everything about it was shit. looking past the bad decision to drop the trilogy’s comicbook-style animated cutscenes, couldn’t they have hired someone better? someone with more experience? their concept art was awesome. couldn’t they hire that guy and have it be comicbook style if he wasn’t trained in animation?

Legacy:

The Players: let me ask a genuine question: who was this game made for? kids growing up in 2013? maybe so. because it feels like Sanzaru didn’t even consider the fans of the trilogy. actually, it felt like a huge fuck you. Sucker Punch made their trilogy for whoever. there were great stuff for kids, but adults would pick up and appreciate the references, the real-life setting (e.g. tobacco use, existence of nightclubs, spice instead of drugs, etc.). that’s why all three games are timeless classics. judging by Thieves in Time’s humor, the game wasn’t targeted for adults. so, it doesn’t make sense to use an already established property, beloved by its fans, to attract a new audience consisting of nine year-olds who’d laugh at Murray dressing up as a woman. if they really wanted to appeal to the fans of the original, why retcon everything? why change who the first Cooper was? when the gang’s stranded in Saudi Arabia, why have Sly say ‘i couldn't remember a time since we've teamed up that we felt so defeated’? the gang’s been in way deeper shit before. why the ‘Sly’s dad vs Le Paradox’s dad’ deus ex machina? Sly’s dad wasn’t famous because of stealing the world’s largest diamond, what the fuck are you even talking about? do the guys at Sanzaru have such big egos and bravado that they needed to change the original games’ lore? were they so preoccupied with leaving their signature on a property which was never their own? i don’t know who needs to read this, but i’m stating FACTS.

Characters: now let’s talk about Sanzaru’s treatment of the Cooper gang and the ancestors (female characters will get their own section). why would you change the characters like that? if it wasn’t for the voice acting, i’d say this is a completely different Cooper gang. there’s no wise-cracking band of best friends, going on heists and being proud of their brotherhood and bond. all that is replaced with the formulaic story arcs for each member. the trilogy’s cutscenes and dialogues made sure to establish how Sly, Bentley and Murray have lived together since they met at the orphanage, play videogames all day and order chinese food and pizza and whatever. through missions and their adventures, they face obstacles they have to overcome as a gang, and when Sly 3 came around, their friendship was put to the ultimate test when they almost disbanded. Thieves in Time was too lazy to add to this. Sanzaru thought ‘oh the trilogy showed how they’re best friends so we might as well have them focus on their own stories separately’ and if this is truly the case then i ask again: who was this game made for? because new fans would never know how tight the gang was just by playing Thieves in Time. there’s a lack of genuine friendship moments. like, what happened when Sly came back after faking his amnesia? that’s completely ignored. where’s the witty banter? the ‘wizard & sitting duck’ type of jokes? nothing of the sort. what we get is fart jokes and Murray wanting to dress up as a woman. on that note, what was that all about? ok, have him dress up as a geisha to get in. fine. have El Jefe slap his ass, have him perform in a painfully lengthy dance sequence, have him dress like that during the rest of the episode, and then have him be persistent about getting the belly-dancing gig? the hell? Murray was always kinda goofy but this just feels kinda homophobic? it feels dragged out and unfunny. and then there’s the ancestors. i said it once before and i’ll say it again, Sanzaru deprived me of a buff Arab daddy Salim Al Kupar and gave us that elderly shit instead. all jokes aside, the redesigns were uninteresting. why take away Tennessee Kid’s facial hair and give it to Galleth? i legitimately think all the ancestors were boring. i mean, their gameplay was cool, especially Tennessee Kid’s guns, but in terms of character, they were just some dudes. did they believe that Sly was their descendant from the future? maybe. did they care? nope. they all had the same storyline of dealing with Sly’s arrival, flirting with Carmelita and getting their canes stolen. that was it. the fans waited for so long to get even a glimpse of the ancestors in action, and Sanzaru downplayed all of them. they reduced them to useless idiots too occupied with women and food, incapable of getting their canes back from stupid Le Paradox. and they didn’t even stick to the lore. no ma’am. let’s make Rioichi the inventor of sushi !! because that makes total sense and would defo fit in with the character and the property! why. just, why. you were handed the lore !!! you were given all this rich backstory and you threw it all away to replace it with trash !!! complete trash.

Changes & Inconsistency: i want to briefly mention some changes that pissed me off. where’s the laser glide move? it was an important turning point at the end of Sly 3, so why did they get rid of it? Sly is a master thief who’s traveling back in time, so you’d think they’d actually make him a master thief. also, the changes in the binocucom and Bentley’s slideshows in order to modernise them. if Sucker Punch managed to place the mission starting points at locations where the binocucom would show the objective clearly, so could Sanzaru. instead, they chose to have it be a moving camera, floating around the hub. and Bentley’s slideshows were absolute classics, opportunities to include gags and have Bentley show off in his own way. you just had to change it into a tablet, didn’t you. omg you’re still looking at small details like these? yes sweetie, i consider the details because i think they shape the game more than anything. if i didn’t consider the details, then my opinion on the game would be incomplete. when i praise the trilogy i don’t only look at story and gameplay. because i’m unbiased like that. here, i’d also like the mention Dimitri. what a fucking waste. you either include him in the game or you don’t. but don’t give me some half-baked shit on how he’s working for the gang back in present day. Dimitri staying home, waiting on the gang to call him in order for him to give them details on the villains. how does that even slightly resemble anything about Dimitri’s character? they didn’t even include his voice, some greasy sweet Raccoonus Doodus dialogue.

Female Characters: you know it’s all been leading up to this. this is the crux of the Thieves in Time hate. i don’t want to say the game is misogynistic so i’ll call it anti-feminist. why? just answer me. why? why did you have to disrespect Carmelita like that? right off the bat, they swapped the pants for the skirt. in what world does an active inspector who’s always on the scene wear a skirt? Carmelita now wears a skirt because her only role in the game is to be the love interest. Carmelita now wears bright red lipstick and has a new hairstyle, which would be ok if only it wasn’t Carmelita. Carmelita now plays up her inner sassy Latina because she’s pigeonholed into the ‘angry ex girlfriend’ role. they compartmentalised her, tried to sexualise her because she couldn’t possibly be one of the boys. nope. let’s take a respected woman, high in rank and as physically able as Sly, and turn her into a cliché, an angry ex girlfriend for comedic relief, strip her of her abilities and have her be kidnapped twice, have every exchange with her be about how attractive she is, have almost every male character in the game flirt with her, have her boyfriend be jealous of his own ancestors because they’re flirting with her in order to create purposeless love triangles, and then, after all that, dress her up as a belly dancer and distract some guards while the rest of the gang do the heavy lifting. that last one was really the nail on the coffin. did Bentley have other ways to enter that door? absolutely. so, what the fuck? why did i come back for a good Sly game 8 years later and receive a game where you have to shake your controller to have Carmelita shake her ass? why did they have the guards’ eyes pop like that? why did no one stop them? and it isn’t just Carmelita. it’s Penelope too. god forbid we have a female character who doesn’t have a waist smaller than my finger, and a voluptuous physique. why was the redesign so drastic? the story stuff is also nonsensical. why did she leave? wasn’t she happy with Bentley? i watched her speech about turning on the gang about a thousand times and it still doesn’t make any sense. like, i literally don’t understand. what was her motive? and why reverse her story of overcoming the Black Baron persona and the connotations of a meek woman hiding behind a man’s disguise? why repeat it, shamelessly? do the guys at Sanzaru only know women who have recently broken up? why does Carmelita, Penelope and Ms Decibel all go through break-ups during the game? why does Penelope go against Bentley before they even break up? why waste the opportunity to introduce a new, well-written villain and use it to repeat something already done? why???? no woman is safe from Sanzaru because Ms Decibel... boy, did i feel bad for her. apart from continuously reminding us that she’s haha fat!! she’s also presented as a blind lovefool. love? what a silly concept only women believe in! Ms Decibel had a crush on Le Paradox (for some reason i can’t even fathom) and for that she must pay by being utterly humiliated. and what do ALL women do when a guy breaks up with them? they get so angry! yikes, stay clear guys! ....why does Sanzaru hate female characters? i’m genuinely curious. i mean, what forced them to depict women like this? i’m sorry, i can’t take much more of this.

Ending: and how do you end a disappointment that came 8 years late and didn’t even have a sequel guaranteed? yeap, you guessed it! a cliffhanger. but not just any cliffhanger - a total fuck you to anyone and everyone. with a single move Sanzaru instantly screwed over the franchise. the fans, the creators, the characters, anyone looking to continue the series. everyone. WHY would you trap the protagonist in the past? WHY? did you feel defensive about something that wasn’t even yours and went ‘well you can continue the series but the sequel will have to do with time travel’. why did you think it was a good idea? how does it even slightly resemble a good ending? someone fill me in please. because i don’t think i’m being unreasonable, i’m just telling it how it is.

Conclusion:

i did it. i fucking wrote it in all its motherfucking glory. the idiots at Sanzaru could’ve given us an amazing game but instead of working on how to make it better or including extra levels, they wasted their time on deciding what killable baby animal to include in each hub or what the backstory for each treasure should be. how fucking distasteful. and to think i’m an idiot myself for trying to force myself to like it because i was so in denial about how bad it was. i’ve just outlined everything wrong with that cursed game. i’m exhausted.

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King of Prism Road to Shiny Seven Stars event 4 translation

Trouble! Go Wild! JOKER JOKER!

Since this is the fourth event in the Road to SSS series, you may want to read the previous ones if you haven’t yet:

Road to SSS 1 Main Story Road to SSS 2 Main Story Road to SSS 3 Main Story

Translator’s notes: SO. MUCH. HAPPENS. IN. THIS. EVENT. I forgot how huge it was. So first of all, this was Joji’s debut event at the time. (By that I mean, the first event he appeared in after he became playable on Prism Rush.) But not only that, this event gave The Shuffle real dialogue on Prism Rush for the first time and featured Ace in his first non behind the scenes role A-N-Y-W-H-E-R-E (as far as I know). I also feel like this event was when Alexander first became... a good guy? By that I mean like... I think it was first time he was shown as having any other motivation besides blind revenge. But despite this being billed as a Joji/Alec event, pretty much everyone has character development in this event. It even furthers the Shin/Louis plot (See: Louis’ card story for more) and it even has a HUGE tangent about Hiro’s backstory. (This part I translated previously so if you feel like you may have already read it, you probably have. Again that’s why the images are slightly smaller for only that part.) But anyway. Let’s dive in.

Alexander: HuuuAAAAH....!!

(The street duo tournament.... There’s no way I can let myself lose at a tournament representing the street! I have to win no matter what! Kazuki Nishina, just keep sitting pretty! I’ll be coming for you soon!)

Jin: Alexander Yamato... You sure seem fired up.

Alexander: ...Hmph. You, huh.

Jin: It’s good that you have the drive for competition. But aren’t you forgetting about the most important thing, your partner?

Alexander: ...............

I.. I won’t lose, even if I have to enter alone--

Jin: Alexander. That was not what I was asking. Have you decided on your partner, or not? “I can’t win with Louis Kisaragi. We’re too different. I’ll find my own partner that will guarantee the win” .... Those were your own words. So don’t tell me you have forgotten.

Alexander: Gah.....!

Jin: Schwarz Rose is owed much compensation for representing such a low life like you...

Do you hear me!?

Alexander: ........

Jin: Hmph. You have gotten awfully quiet all of a sudden. Well listen up. You think you have already won when don’t even have the basic credentials to enter. At this rate you’ve already lost before the tournament has even began. I won’t be overlooking this insubordination.

You WILL find a partner within the next few days and you WILL bring back that title for Schwarz Rose!

This is an order. Surely even you are smart enough to understand that you have no choice?

Alexander: ......Grr.............

Jin: Heh heh. If you don’t like the heat then you can just get out of the kitchen. But if that’s how you want to do things, then the security you have here is gone.

Alexander: .......... (I’ve got my motorcycle loan and parking fees... as much as I hate to admit it, I can’t afford to risk not playing his game.)

(Meanwhile, at Edel Rose.)

Shin: First Kouji-san paired with Minato-san, and now Yukinojo-san and Kakeru-san are a pair too. Everyone is slowly beginning to prepare for the duo tournament. (Louis asked me to be his partner too, but... We’re from different organizations, so I don’t even know if that’s possible.... !?)

Kakeru: Oh what’s this? Shin-chawan are you spacing out on us?

Shin: ...Aaah! I’m sorry! I was just thinking about the duo tournament...

Yukinojo: You’re still in the midst of figuring out who to pair with, aren’t you Shin?

Shin: Uh... um... ummm...

Kakeru: Oh? It sounds like you already have someone in mind?

Shin: (What should I do... I guess it’s not a good idea to tell them about my conversation with Louis...? I have done a few jobs with Louis before, so I think the others have gotten to know him a little.)

(But if I just up and say I want to pair with someone from Schwarz Rose, how will they react.... I’m too scared to bring it up. So I haven’t been able to tell Leo-kun the truth either...) ....Oh... n-now that you mention it, what made the two of you decide to pair up so suddenly?

Kakeru: Oh? Us?

Shin: Yeah. From watching your shows, I got the impression that your styles are totally different... And I had no idea either of you were all that interested in the duo tournament either....?

Kakeru: Ahh yeah, things started out that way.

Yukinojo: Indeed. I felt lost when it came to the street style.

Shin: So, what happened...?

Kakeru: Well you see... it was actually pretty crazy ♪

Yukinojo: Yes. It’s hard to narrow it down to one sentence, but thanks to Kakeru I was able to... open the door to a whole new world.

Shin: A new... world...

(At Schwarz Rose)

Alexander: (... Gah. Everywhere I look, nothing but wussies. There’s no one here worthy of being my partner... Huh? Someone’s still practicing at this hour?)

Louis: ......

Alexander: That’s... Louis Kisaragi.... (He’s not exactly street, but I have to admit he does have a lot of potential. I guess at the rate things have been going, he may be my only option.)

…Yo.

Louis: Hey. What is it?

Alexander: GAH!

(Wha… What just happened?! It was like everything turned all sparkly for a sec.)

Louis: Alec-kun? What’s wrong?

Alexander: … Umm nothing… just… Nice weather we’re having isn’t it?

Louis: Huh…?

*RUMBLE RUMBLE CRASH*

Louis: .......

Ehehe. I see, you like thunder don’t you?

Alexander: N.. No I wasn’t expecting that. Actually I prefer it sunny. Riding to school in the rain is a pain in the ass.

Louis: I… see?

Alexander: Yeah…

Louis: ………

Alexander: .......... (This is so awkward.) Uh…. um so… how should I say this… do you have… someone…?

Louis: ….Someone? Like who?

Alexander: …GAH. I mean… In other words… do you have a… partner, you decided on.

Louis: …Oh. Yes, I do… From the bottom of my heart I know that I have…

Alexander: (UGH I shouldn’t have bothered to ask. He’s already got a partner for the duo tour–)

Louis: –Someone I love.

*THUMP!*

Louis: Ah! Are you okay? Did you slip on the ice? Here, let me give you a hand…

Alexander: I don’t need any help! Ow that hurt. Ugh.... Nobody asked about your love life... I wasn’t talking about that. I meant... the duo tournament....

Louis: Ah, so that’s what you meant. Well, I...

(Shin...)

....*sudden gasp of pain*

Alexander: !? H-Hey! What’s going on!?

Louis: .....Ah.... *catching his breath*

Alexander: Hey, are you OK!?

Louis: ...Y... Yeah.... I’m fine.... Ahah. I guess I practiced a bit too hard.

Alexander: ....... You looked really pale.... (He doesn’t seem to be in very good physical condition... well he probably wasn’t ever very robust in the first place. I can’t have him dropping dead in the middle of the competition or something... Ugh. Guess I’l have to find someone else.)

Louis: I’m sorry, um... what were we just talking about? The duo tournament?

Alexander: ....Never mind, forget I said anything. Get some rest and look after yourself, OK? I don’t have time to carry you to the infirmary if you overwork yourself.

Louis: ........... Alec-kun, you are always very kind. .....Thank you.

Alexander: Hmph. You don’t listen to a thing I say.

Louis: Eheh.

(Later)

Alexander: ....Dammit. Now that Louis Kisaragi is out, I have to find some other--

???: Alexander Yamato? Have you already broken up with your partner before even starting practice...?

Alexander: Ugh... You again. The whiny clown with too much time on his hands.

Joji: Time on my hands? Me? HAH! I have plenty of w-o-r-k to do! You look like you’re the one who’s got nothing going on. Seems your precious spot in the duo tournament is slipping away♪ I think you’re in need of some help. What do you say? If you get on your knees and beg just a little, then maybe just maybe I’ll throw you a bone...

Alexander: .......

Joji: Just kidding of course! I’m so super busy it would be just impossible times infinity!★

Alexander: YOU JERK......!!!

Joji: Ahaha so scawwy! See you! I’ll come back around when I feel like gracing you with my presence again!

*exit footsteps*

Alexander: HAH! Like I’m the one who has to beg! Well don’t worry, I wouldn’t pair with you if you were the last guy on earth!

Joji (Alexander’s flashback): Impossible times infinity!★

Alexander: SHUT UP!!!!!!! Ugh.... even when he’s not here he still manages to piss me off....

(But if things keep going at this rate...)

(Later)

Joji: AaahhhaAA I’m so busy lately! TV shows, movies, commercials! It’s like I’m being pulled in a million directions at once! No matter how much they insist, there is only so much one person can take!

But that’s just the life of me, Joji Takanobaba, the backbone of our Schwarz Rose!

Ace: ……..Hmph. You’re just cleaning up all the leftover jobs that Louis and Alec rejected.

Joji: Ooh? Did I just hear the whisper of a voice of some third rate nobody blowing in the wind?

Ace: If you’re the one relying on this third rate voice, what “rate” does that make you?

Joji: …You have a point.

Ace: Huh..?!

Joji: To think all those guys chose to hire me, Joji Takadanobaba, over Louis and Alexander!

Ace: ….*sigh* Your real talent is only hearing what you want to hear, isn’t it.

Joji: It’s like I just keep on working, even in my sleep! I’m totally like a… work-a-something or other…?

Ace: Yeah, yeah.

Tsurugi: That’s our Joji!

Kokoro: Isn’t it great!

Mondo: Be careful not to overwork yourself.

Mitsuba: Take it easy….

Joji: No problem!★ Every challenge is a gift thanks to my amazing charm! I don’t have even a single second to prepare. Just the other day during a recording, I had to ad-lib and ended up hitting on my costar. But she was totally into it! Even if I cloned myself a million times there’d still not be enough Joji to go around!!

Ace: Uh-huh, yeah good for you.

Joji: But this is all natural due to the appeal of the definite ace and leader of The Shuffle. But I’m so jealous of all you guys and your free time!

Tsurugi: Yeah! You’re just so busy Joji!

Mitsuba: You always work so hard! I totally get it!

Mondo: But cheers to you, leader.

Kokoro: We all made it this far because you’re our leader, Joji!

Joji: Of course of course. No need to tell me what I already know!

Ace: (….I really can’t stand that guy.)

(At the Schwarz Rose bath)

Louis: ............

Jin: Ahhh Louis.... You grow more beautiful every time I see you.....

Louis: .............

Jin: .....Louis? What’s wrong? You don’t seem well.

Louis: ....No. I’m fine.

Jin: I see. Oh yes, about the duo tournament...

Louis: ......!

Jin: Alexander is saying he will find someone else... what are you thinking?

Louis: I.... I.... (Shin.......)

Jin: .........

....Well, you can do whatever you want. I already know full well of your talent. There is no need for you to enter in an unbefitting street tournament.

Louis: ....Yeah.

Jin: Heh heh.... Ahh, Louis... Your beauty is one of a kind. Instead of being thrown into a ring with a bunch of ruffians, you deserve to sit upon a pedestal of grace....

Louis: ...........

Jin: (But it’s hard to imagine that Alexander will actually find a partner... And in that case, the participants entering from Schwarz Rose will be zero.)

....No, THAT IS NOT AN OPTION! But....

Subordinate: Excuse me. Director Jin, these arrived for you...

Jin: What’s this...? A letter... this is... a printout of a bunch of emails? And it’s really long. What in the world--

.......... .................!! That imbecile....! Tarnishing the noble reputation of the black rose....

(....Wait, hold on? Perhaps I can use this to my advantage....) ....Heh.

Louis: ...........

(Meanwhile)

Joji: ...And guess what, my co-star that time, she--

Jin: JOJI TAKADANOBABA!

Joji: EEK!

D.. Director! ♪ What brings you here!? Ah! Could it be you came to cheer us on before our recording session? No worries, we’ll be sure to do our very best!★

The Shuffle: ……

Jin: You can save your breath, Joji Takanababa! …All these complaint notices came for you today!!

*flumpf flumpf flumpf*

Joji: Aah! (You don’t have to throw them at me…)

Jin: Why are you looking me like that? Is that look in your eyes... rebellion?

Joji: No no no no! Of course not! And what’s all this...? Could it be? A bunch of steamy letters from my female fans!?

Mondo: Let me see…

Kokoro: Ummm…

Tsurugi: “We hereby deny any physical contact between Joji Takadanobana and the female actresses and performers from our talent agency"…?

Mitsuba: “One ‘Joji Takadanobaba’ of your agency has caused our company trouble on numerous occasions due to actions outside of the realm of reasonable common sense.”

Joji: Hey hey what’s with those faces! Why did everyone suddenly get so shy!

Ace: This guy’s positive attitude just can’t be beat…

Jin: JOJI TAKADANOBABA SHUT UP YOU IDIOT!!!!!!

Joji: EEK! Sorry very sorry!!

Jin: It looks like you have a lot of time on your hands. If you’ve got enough time to fool around like this, then I’ll just have to find more work for you to do.

Joji: Wha... whaaaat.....

Jin: Do you have some kind of objection?

Joji: No way no how! I’d love more work! The more the better!

Ace: ....Heh heh.

Jin: Good. So you’ll be entering the upcoming street duo competition then.

Joji: Got it!! Loud and clear!! Of course I’l enter! It will be my pleaaaaasure!

Joji will do his best for you! Joy!★

(Later)

Joji: GRRRR! This is THE! WORST! Why do I have to perform a show with some street ruffian!! The street style is filled with nothing but more jerks like that muscle meathead for sure.

No way! NOOOO WAY! I can’t think of any worse torture than being totally surrounded by muscle meatheads!

Ace: A street duo tournament….

Mitsuba: “Duo” means….

Tsurugi: …That it’s for pairs right?

Mondo: So in other words…

Kokoro: Joji is going to need a partner…

Joji: I mean seriously! I’m only being forced to enter this thing because Alec said he wouldn’t pair with Louis, right?! Did he even stop to think about what it’s going to be like when I’m surrounded by all those freaks! They have got muscles up to their eyelids! Besides, I’m busy! I don’t have time for some stupid Duo Tournament….

Everyone else: *whisper whisper whisper* Agreed? On three!

Joji: Hm? Are you doing some kind of aerobics over there or something?

Ace: The director’s word is absolute around here! Isn’t that right, “leader”?

Mitsuba: So, that means....

Tsurugi: You’re going to be in the duo tournament, aren’t you!?

Joji: But, I don’t wanna....

Ace: We!

Kokoro: Are always!

Mondo: Ready!

Mitsuba: For anything!

Tsurugi: We’ll do our best! Together!

Joji: AAAAARGH get out of my face! You pests! Have you listened to a single thing I’ve said--

.....Oh, I see♪ Hey you guys, how about one of you puts on a disguise and enters for me? Then two of you can be in the competition!

Everyone else: Oh what a great idea! / Let’s get right on it! / Well then, I’ll be the one to play Joji....

Joji: Ahah, problem solved★ Nothing like having underlings to back you up! I was third place in the Prism King Cup! I’m the next generation academy champ for sure! AHAHA!!

(At a nearby university campus)

Hiro: Sorry to trouble you, but could I borrow your notes from class?

I couldn’t make it to class earlier because I had a job. This professor always explains the most important parts out loud, so...

Yay! Thank you so much! This is a big help!

Well, as thanks, how about we have lunch together?

(In the cafeteria)

Girls: EEEE! It’s Hiro-sama! / Please sign this! / Please shake my hand!

Hiro: Of course I will! Thank you for your support, everyone!

Girls: EEEE! / EEEEEE! / EEEEEEE!

Kazuki: ..........(Hiro never changes, does he...)

(He’s really got a bright smile on his face for someone who was up almost all night recording.... He really is a pro, isn’t he. But, oh yeah... it’s about time I got a clear answer out of him!) Hiro!

Hiro: Oh....

Hi there, Kazuki! Are you here for lunch? I’ve just sat down to lunch with everyone. Oh yeah! This girl here says she’s from Aomori! Just like Taiga, right?

Kazuki: ..Huh? Oh, um… yeah….

Hiro: Hey Kazuki, how about you stop just standing there and come sit down and eat with us?

Kazuki: What?! Um.. I… I don’t really….

Hiro: Ehehe. But isn’t it fun to sit down to a lively lunch surrounded by girls every so often?

Kazuki: …………. (I can’t handle this. I just can’t keep up with Hiro’s pace.)

Hiro: Okay, let’s eat! *chomp* Wow… it’s so good! ….HUH?! Wait a minute. The seasoning on this hamburger lunch set…. this is....!

*gets up and starts walking around*

Kazuki: …Hiro? What’s wrong?

Hiro: WHERE ARE YOU. I KNOW YOU’RE HERE SOMEWHERE…. Aha! I recognize that distinctive ponytail. There’s no mistaking!

???: .........!

Hiro: Kouji! I knew you had to be here somewhere!

Kouji: Hey. Ehehe how did you know?

Hiro: Don’t you realize how many times I’ve eaten your cooking?! I knew immediately.

Hiro: That’s just like you, Hiro. I’m so happy.

Kazuki: But woah, I wasn’t expecting you to just walk right out of the dining hall kitchen like that. Does this mean…

Kouji: I asked the lunch ladies if I could make a special lunch just for today! Hand-ground hamburger steak with a double-cheese blanket and home-grown vegetable saute. What did you think? Was it good?

Hiro: Of course it was! You made it, after all! The creamy sauce perfectly complimented the strongly seasoned hamburger. As soon as it entered my mouth, the cheese and the meaty flavor, both equally enjoyable, were bundled together...

And it was almost like... it was like I was actually being rolled up in a warm blanket. What a heartwarming lunch!

GIrl 1: ....Wow, that sounds good.... I think I’ll have what he’s having....

Girl 2: M-Me too! One special lunch please!!

*rush for the lunch line*

Kouji: It’s alright everyone, no need to rush! There is plenty more where that came from. No worries!

Kazuki: The line is suddenly around the room....

Hiro: Eheh! Everyone’s just so excited to try Kouji’s food.

Kouji: Well, it’s really thanks to your glowing review.

Hiro: With how delicious your food was, I just couldn’t help myself. I wouldn’t have said all that if I didn’t truly mean it. Oh yeah, so Kazuki are you going to sit with us or what?

Kazuki: U… Umm.. it looks kinda… full already…. Y… Y’know what, I think I need to get going anyway. See you later Hiro, Kouji!

Kazuki-admiring students: Ah, Kazuki-san wait up! / Are you going to get ready for class?! We’ll help you! / Kazuki-san! I’ll carry your bag today!

*students follow Kazuki*

Hiro: ….He left.

Kouji: From the looks of it... You haven’t given Kazuki your answer yet, have you Hiro?

Hiro: ...What answer?

Kouji: …Never mind. With you always surrounded in girls and Kazuki always surrounded in boys, our group is really popular isn’t it.

(At Edel Rose)

Shin: I’m home! ...Oh, Kakeru-san, Yukinojo-san, and Minato-san! You’re all back too?

Yukinojo: Yes. Welcome home, Shin. Currently the 2nd years are having meetings with their school advisers about planning future career paths. So students who don’t have a meeting scheduled for that day may leave earlier.

Shin: I see... future career paths, huh....

Kakeru: Welcome back! And you brought Taiga-kyun with you. Was there any trouble today?

Shin: Ah no, no trouble! He didn’t suddenly disappear or have seven cats pop out of his shirt or anything!

Taiga: …….What kind of person do you guys think I am….

Minato: Hey, welcome back you two. I have just finished baking tarte tatin. So wash up and come get some. The junior high crew should be arriving home soon as well, so why don’t we all have tea together.

Shin: All right! Hey, hey, Kakeru-san!

Kakeru: Hm?

Shin: I was just thinking of that “crazy” thing you said happened to you earlier... could you tell me what it was?

Kakeru: Crazy thing.... Ohhh yeah I never finished that story did I? Okay, okay! Now’s time for a different kind of tea!

Shin: Yay! Thank you!

Leo: We’re home.

Yu; We’re home.

Taiga: ...Oh, Leo and Yu are home.

Minato: Eheh, perfect timing ♪

(Later)

Shin: .... Whaaa! So you and Yukinojo-san performed a duo show in Kyoto!?

Kakeru: That’s riiight! A lot of crazy coincidences strung together and that was the result♪ It turns out there’s a place just like that Nest of Dragon Taiga’s always going to in Kyoto too!

Yukinojo: It’s called Shabadaba. We really only wanted to peak in out of curiosity, but one thing led to another.

Kakeru: We really ended up making a name for ourselves for two guys who just stumbled in. Eh, “Hana-chan”?

Yukinojo: Heheh. That name just came out of nowhere, didn’t it “Juu-chan”.

Leo: Yuki-sama and Kakeru-kun improvised a duo show.... really...

Kakeru: Oh yeah. We heard a rumor that there were some suuuper strong prism stars there. But all we ended up running into were some brutish street gang members and... who was it? Tuba-cheeks and Ham-cheese?

Yukinojo: Yubacchi and Hamocchi, I think?

Kakeru: Ahhh yeah that was it!

Yukinojo: But anyway, we ended up having a very fulfilling experience. I had never been to such a place before.

Kakeru: Me neither! And we just ended up getting so wrapped up in it all that it was like... why don’t we just team up and go for it? Y’know?

Leo: I see....

Taiga: ......

Yu: So there’s a club like that in Kyoto too, huh. Seems kind of out of place.

Kakeru: Not exactly!

Shin: Hmm?

Minato: What do you mean, Kazuo?

Kakeru: I got interested so I did a little digging. And places like that have started popping up everywhere! It seems they exist all over the country! Street battle arena kinda places, I mean.

....And by the way, my name is Kakeru, Minatocchi.

Minato: Names are important. A Kazuo by any other name would not be Kazuo.

Yukinojo: Minato always has a comeback.

Kakeru: Grrr.... So mission “casually slip in name corrections” is a flop....

Yu: So are places like Nest of Dragon really everywhere?

Kakeru: Yes, yes indeed! Look here! It’s a list of all of them all around the country.

Minato: Wow! There’s so many! I had no idea.

Taiga: *gasp*

...Wow. All of this is for the street style...

Shin: Yukinojo-san, Kakeru-san! I can’t wait to see your duo show!

Yukinojo: Heheh. I thought the street style was quite a high hurdle for me to overcome...

But as long as I’m with Kakeru, somehow I feel like I can do it.

Kakeru: Wowee, chan-Yuki! What a gracious compliment! The truth is I wasn’t interested in the street style at all beforehand either.

Leo: You weren’t?

Kakeru: Not really. Well, at first I thought it wasn’t my style. But they always say you should try anything at least once! So before overthinking it, I decided to just jump right in.

Shin: Wow...! The two of you look so radiant!

Leo: (Yuki-sama looks like he’s having so much fun... The truth is, it’s making me feel a little lonely.... But.)

I will be cheering you on with all I’ve got!

Yu: I never thought I’d see you two participating in the street style...

Kakeru: Well, what about you lil’ bro? Why don’t you find yourself a partner?

Yu: Nah. I’m not really all that interested in the first place.

Kakeru: So that means it’s currently Shin-chawan, Taiga-kyun, and Leo-kyun who are seeking out partners, huh?

Leo: Ah, Shin-kun said he has a memorial service. So he won’t be able to participate in the tournament at all.

Shin: OH!! Um yeah about that...

Kakeru: Really!? That’s too bad. But I guess it can’t be helped then.

Minato: Even if you can’t participate in this one, maybe you can participate when it comes around again.

Yukinojo: Indeed. You may want to take this chance to train for a future opportunity.

Shin: Ah... Um... I see..... Ah... ahah.... (I missed my chance to tell the truth again.)

Taiga: ..........

(Taiga Flashback)

Kouji: Perhaps the true appeal of the duo tournament is the chance to try out a new method of performing.

Hiro: I’m really looking forward to seeing who you end up pairing with, Taiga!

Kazuki: I think it would be great if you could find a partner you are comfortable around, without needing to to overthink things. I have never had an official battle with you, Taiga.

But if we ever do, I’m really looking forward to seeing how it’d go!

(End Taiga flashback)

Taiga: .....What should I do...

(At a certain recording studio)

TV Host: And now, finally it’s time for the “Let’s Try Delicacies of the World” special program! Today’s guests are the members of the current hot group, The Shuffle!

Joji: Hello everyone! ♪

TV Host: Are you going to be OK? We bring out some pretty surprising delicacies on this show…

Joji: No problem-o! No matter what I have to eat, I’m planning on enJOYing it with everyone! Let’s eat, and eat, and stuff ourselves silly!☆

(Is this for REAL?! I took 3rd place in the Prism King Cup. What am I doing on some kind of joke program like this…. Well, I did warn the staff in advance that they better not give me anything weird ♪)

(Backstage, before the recording)

Ace: Excuse me! Do you think you could swap Joji’s plate to this one?

Staff 1: Huh…? Um… And you are…?

Ace: Ah! Um… I am….

Staff 2: Oh you’re from YMT right…

Ace: Ah, yes, yes I am. (Phew…!)

Staff 1: Even for a show about rare delicacies, this is a pretty high hurdle…

Ace: It’s fine! You see, the truth is, we can’t let it get publicized but Joji actually likes this kind of stuff.

Staff 2: Oh really! I had no idea… Well, we’ll do this one then!

Ace: Thank you! I just know Joji will eat it right up…

(… Isn’t that right, Mr. Definite “Ace” of The Shuffle…)

(Flashback end)

TV Host: The next delicacy is... tada! “Prairie Oysters”!!

Joji: (The heck? Never heard of it.)

TV Host: In America they call these “Rocky Mountain Oysters”… Well, here you are Joji Takadanobaba! Have a taste!

Joji: Okay! What are these? They just look like regular fried food on the outside.

(Not being about to see what’s on the inside is making me kiiiiIIIIIInnndaaa uneasy…. but at least there is a skewer through them…) Well, here goes! ...Hm?!

TV Host: How does it taste?

Joji: These... These are...

These are really good!! Hope you don’t mind if I just keep on eating!★ (Jeez don’t scare me like that. I got really worked up for nothing over what a weird delicacy these things were made out to be!)

TV Host: Well then Joji-kun, do you have any idea what they could be made of…?

Joji: Huh?! I have no idea! They taste all… soft… Could it be foie gras? It tastes quite refined★

TV Host: I see, I see. Well, let’s reveal the correct answer… now! They are actually a bull’s… *cough* that area.

Joji: BLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

Tsurugi: Oh no, Joji!

Kokoro: It’s OK. We won’t let anyone see you like this. *blocks camera*

Mondo: Here you are Joji, have some water.

Mitsuba: And some chocolate to cleanse your palette!

Joji: Yaay yay! I’m so full of JOY!★ The Shuffle is the BEST!

(FOR REAL?! How could this happen! I was very specific about not being fed weird things!)

Ace: Ahaha! That was the best! Joji’s reaction was just as I expected. (This was really what I was supposed to eat. But since they stuffed me backstage, I couldn’t let it go to waste. Hahah!)

(Later)

Joji: (Ahhh... that was so awful....)

Kokoro: Joji, leave it to us!

Mondo: We’ll take care of eating…

Mitsuba: …the next food…

Tsurugi: ….for you!

Joji: Yeah, yeah sure whatever go ahead. I’m going to take a nap…. *flop*

Tsurugi: All right!

Kokoro: Okay! It’s gonna be me!

Mitsuba: No, me!

Mondo: No, no! ME!

Joji: Hey hey, just make up your minds already. If you really can’t work it out, then I’ll just choose–

All Four: Ah! After you! No after you! No, you go ahead!

Joji: Now you’re just trying to pin it it on each other!

(Around that time, at Edel Rose)

Shin: (To think Kakeru-san and Yukinojo-san performed a duo show in Kyoto...)

(That was really surprising! And super exciting to hear!)

So they found a place to practice street shows... Oh yeah, Taiga goes to a place like that sometimes too, doesn’t he?

(Speaking of Taiga-kun, I really thought he’d enter the tournament with Kazuki-san. I was surprised to hear neither of them have official partners yet... But never mind that!!)

…..Aaahhh…. and I still haven’t told Leo-kun the truth….. And I feel like I haven’t seen Louis around lately either....

…..Louis… I wonder if we can really do a duo show together….

(Come to think of it, I can’t even imagine what Louis doing a street-style show would even look like….)

……

….Louis….

Even when it’s only been a short time since I’ve last seen him, it always feels like it’s been forever.

I wonder when I’ll see him next? Surely I’ll see him again before long.

(On the street)

Taiga: ........ (For once nobody is here. ....Well, with the mood I’m in that’s a good thing.) To think that Tachibana-senpai paired with Kazuo.

(I really thought Kazuki-san was the only partner for me... but then I wouldn’t be able to test my strength against him...)

He’s not my partner. He’s my opponent!

(It’s not the same I guess, but before this pair stuff started happening I thought we had the battle experience of a lifetime together ... I even received a compliment bigger than myself. But like Kazuki-san said, we have never battled against each other officially before. Just chasing after him takes all my effort. Of course I don’t think I’m on equal footing with him.....)

---The ultimate rival.

Taiga: No, um, I know better than anyone that I’m not ready for that yet!!

But, some day I want to be worthy of being called that by you, Kazuki-san.

???: ....Hmph, you again.

Taiga: ...! Alexander.... Is there anywhere you don’t randomly appear?

Alexander: Huh?!? That’s my line.

Taiga: This is my practice area. If you’re here I can’t focus.

Alexander: Hah! Just the addition of one person throws off your entire groove? Pfft.

Taiga: …WHAT.

Alexander: WHAT.

(Across the way)

Kazuki: ........ I just can’t get him to talk to me. ...I wonder if I should just give up?

(Of course I can’t force him to do anything he doesn’t want to do... )

...Dammit! But if I don’t do something nothing will change. (In order to change Hiro’s heart... In order to change the way things are, I should start with myself.)

Okay! I’ll start by working up a good sweat to clear my head--

???: ....Well, anyway you’re in my space! I already told you! Find somewhere else!

Kazuki: Huh? Those voices... Taiga and Alec?

Alexander: Hmph! I don’t remember when you became the boss of me! If you don’t like it, then you get out!

Taiga: ....Gah. All you do is get in my way....!

Alexander: Well what are you going to do about it? Make me? You? I don’t think so.

Taiga: SHUT UPPPP!!!! Well you know what, maybe I will!

Kazuki: Hey hey hey hey you guys! What’s the problem here?

Taiga: Kazuki-san…!

Alexander: Kazuki Nishina ….!?

Kazuki: ……..

Hey. ....Shall we dance?

Alexander: You’ve got to be kidding. Of all the things to say...

Taiga: Wha...!?

Kazuki: Oh come on! I think we’re all in the mood to get out some energy.

Taiga: Well... Well dancing with you is one thing, but THIS jerk...

Alexander: HAH! I have no reason to pal around with you two!

Kazuki: ….I’m not saying we all need to get along. I think we should be able to dance in our own way, however we like. With freedom! We can use each other’s energy as fuel for our own dance. Besides, it’s more fun with a crowd, and before we know it all of our worries will all be danced away… right?

Alexander: ..........

Taiga: (Kazuki-san.... His voice and expression is completely normal.... But it seems like there’s something on his mind?)

….......

Kazuki-san, I’m in!

Kazuki: Glad to hear it! Thanks Taiga!

Alexander: ….Hmph. Guess I have no choice. I’ll show you what real dancing looks like.

Kazuki: Well alright then, let’s get to it! Music… start!

♪~ ♪♪~

Kazuki: Huuuaaaah....!!

Taiga: (Woah... Kazuki-san is really going full force..!)

---The ultimate rival.

Taiga: *deep breath*

(Oh yeah. If all I do is sit back and admire him nothing will change. I have to copy the things that make me admire him... and make them my own!)

Kazuki: HUAH! Burning Splash!

Taiga: Huaaaaaah! Soul Splash!

Alexander: …Oh!

(Heh… You know what, they’re pretty good.)

Jin (Alexander’s flashback): You WILL find a partner within the next few days and you WILL bring back that title for Schwarz Rose!

Alexander: (You know, those two might be worth considering… for the street-style tourna….)

(Ah! What am I thinking! Me partner with one of those losers? HAH! Not in a million years! UGH!)

HUaaaaaaaaAAAA! Steel 6-Pack Core Wonder!!

♪ ♪ ~ ♪ ~ ♪ ~

Hiro: Huh? That’s... Kazuki and Taiga... and Alec too.

Kouji: Eheh. It looks like they’re having a great time. You can feel the passion radiating from their dancing even from all the way over here.

Hiro: ............. Street-style battles.... huh.... Haha, this place is nostalgic, isn’t it?

Kouji: Oh yeah. The first time you ever danced together with Kazuki was here wasn’t it? This place serves as a memento of your battle with him...

Hiro: A memento, huh.... it’s not exactly of a good memory though.....

Kouji: But it’s because we’ve had that history that the three of us were able to come together in the first place.

Hiro: Kouji....

Kouji: No matter who you were in the past, I believe in who you are now. Surely by now I have come to know at least a little about who you truly are, and how much prism shows mean to you...

Hiro: ............

It’s more than just a little.

“No matter who I was in the past”... huh...

You know.... just hearing you say that, Kouji, makes me like my past self just a little bit more.

Kouji ....Hey, Hiro.

Hiro: What?

Kouji: When we were at lunch together, Kazuki looked like he wanted to talk to you about something.... are you avoiding him on purpose?

Hiro: ..........

Kouji: And I have one more question. Just now you felt something stir from deep inside your heart while you were just watching Kazuki, Taiga, and Alec dance. Am I wrong?

Hiro: .....Darn. I can’t get anything past you, can I?

Kouji: I had this nagging feeling that maybe you weren’t avoiding Kazuki per se, but actually trying to avert yourself from the street style altogether. Of course, I know you probably have your reasons but...

Hiro: Because I... am the definitive idol, Hiro Hayami! .......Well, that is one reason... but really..... That isn’t all.

Kouji: I figured.

Hiro: .... Kouji, would you mind listening to a story from my past?

Kouji: Of course I don’t mind.

Hiro: Very soon after I was born, I was sent to Kumamoto prefecture... to a church in Amakusa. It was there that the Father and a Sister of the church raised me.

I was very happy there. They loved me very much and treated me as though I was their own child....

I was raised in a loving environment. I was just like everyone else... just like any kid who had a normal family.

....But after a few years passed, the two of them both died in an unexpected accident....

I was moved to a children’s home in Kumamoto.

Child: Hah! If you don’t like it, come at me! You baby!

Young Hiro: Shut your face! I’m not a baby! Take this!

(punching sound effect)

Child: HAHAH! What was that, a fly?! You’re going to have to try a lot harder than that!

Young Hiro: Dammit.... I’m not finished yet!

---At the children’s home there were lots of other kids my age. They had already formed a close bond, and when I suddenly thrown into mix they weren’t very welcoming.

As I got older, I began to let myself get carried away more often. Even in my past I never liked losing, so I was getting into fights every day. It didn’t matter how much bigger or older my opponent was, I wouldn’t quit until I’d won.

I worked really hard to find any way to win. So I would not lose. And I just kept winning, and winning, and winning...

To me, fighting... “battling”.... was... it was just what I had to do in order to prove myself, in order to survive.

...I know things are different now, and the duo tournament is just another show.

But, thinking about battling with other people just reminds me of that time.

Even though I never lost a fight, those weren’t exactly good memories for me.

So, as a result, I guess I have kind of been avoiding Kazuki as well.

I do feel like I need to tell him the truth, like I’m telling you... but...

Kouji: So ....There was a time in your past, when you were like that....

Hiro: You’d never guess, right? To think that me... Hiro Hayami, actually isn’t a definitive idol at all--

Kouji: Hiro Hayami is a member of Over the Rainbow, and everyone’s definitive idol!

Hiro: ...Huh?

Kouji: I think knowing that you have scars and that you’re not perfect only makes your appeal even stronger.

Hiro: .....

Kouji: I will never be like you, Hiro. There is only one “Hiro Hayami” in the entire world, right?

Hiro: Kouji......

Kouji: And of course only I can be me.

Hiro: ...Yeah. Kouji, um, thank you for standing by me all this way--no, thank you for everything always.

Kouji: ...You’re welcome.

Hiro: I’m sorry... The words won’t seem to come out right, but I really am thankful from the bottom of my heart.

Kouji: It’s okay. I know what you mean.

Hiro: I’m so glad. Really... I just... ahaha...

You know, when I think about it, it is true that the past me is what made me into the me I am today. Back in that time, I did whatever it took just to get by.

Kouji: Yeah.

Hiro: ...But, if I bring out that will to fight that I locked up inside myself, I’m afraid something in me could change...

How should I say it... I feel like I could maybe hurt someone again... hurt you... I... I’m not actually that strong. You know that better than anyone, right?

Kouji: Hiro.......

Kazuki: Aahaha here comes another one!

Burning Spiral!

Hiro: ............

Kouji: You have to be the one who makes the decision. After all, you’re the only one who can make that sort of decision for yourself.

Hiro: .....You’re right. Thanks. I’m really glad I could get to talk to you. I feel like a bit of weight has been lifted from my shoulders.

Kouji: I’m glad you talked to me too. No matter what happens, don’t just hold it all in anymore. Promise you’ll talk to me, OK?

Hiro: Okay... I promise.

Kouji: Eheh.

Hiro: Kouji, I... I just want to treasure this time I have with everyone.

Kouji: (All I can do to help is just listen....)

(But I think that by accepting his past self, a small flame was just lit deep within Hiro’s soul. I can feel it.)

(A few days later, at Schwarz Rose)

Alexander: Wha… What did you just say …!?

Joji: D.. Director!❤ Surely this must be a joke!

Jin: Do I look like I’m joking? You two will form a duo and enter in the tournament just like I said.

Alexander: B… But why him..!

Joji: T… That’s right! The two of us are just about as different as can be!

Jin: …. Was that…. resistance…?

Joji: AaAAAH! N-n-n-n-o of course not!! I would never! Your every wish is my command!★

Alexander: ………..

Jin: Alexander Yamato. You haven’t found a partner yet, have you? Since I just decided Joji will be entering, it’s perfect.

The two of you will be representing Schwarz Rose.

Joji: (I... kind of like the sound of that.) But... but but Alexander-kun doesn’t want to pair with me...

Alexander: DAMN RIGHT I DON’T.

Jin: Did I stutter? I do not repeat myself! This is not a suggestion! This is an order!

Joji: Uug....

Alexander: Dammit...

Jin: (Truth be told, if Alexander paired with Louis they would have the highest chance of winning... But I can’t put Louis through that. I’m unsure of the odds Alexander and Joji have, but...) Alright. I’ll be having you perform a duo show as exhibition for me.

Joji: Say whaaa!? Right now!?

Alexander. What!?

(And so, the two reluctantly prepared for the duo show ordered by Jin...)

Joji: UuuuGH…. How did this happen. This is just the worst worst WORST thing ever. A street-style duo tournament just sounds like a barrel of pain. And if that wasn’t bad enough, why do I have to pair with this muscle meathead?!

Alexander: Oh shut up. Quit crying. You think I want to pair with you, you barrel of cream puffs. What am I supposed to do with some pheromone squirting, flirting weirdo?! HUH?!

Louis: …………

Eheh. You guys sure get along well.

Alexander: WHAT.

Joji: WHAT?! WHAT?! HOW DO YOU FIGURE THAT?! NO WAAAY!

Louis: I’m sure your duo show… will be a lot of fun.

Everything. Will be OK.

Alexander: Hey, where do you get off saying… Huh?!

Joji: It’s like he just suddenly appeared, said what he wanted to say, and then immediately disappeared again?! AAAHaaaHHRGH! What even was that!? Everyone I meet today is just specifically out to drive me bananas....!

Alexander: ....Hey. Let’s just get this over with, playboy.

Joji: ..... Hmph. I don’t need to hear that from you, muscle meathead.

♪~♪♪~~

Jin: .....Oh ho.

Alexander: (I assumed this guy could only do namby-pamby kinda shows but…)

Joji: (…For real? I thought this guy was nothing but muscles up to his brain but…)

Alexander: (……Okay then.)

Joji: (……It’s time.) Well, let’s go it together shall we!

Straight Royal Flush Illusion!

Alexander: Hmph! Not half bad!

Guilty Aura 360!

Joji: (Alexander Yamato, huh… Well, I guess having someone like him as my accessory is the better option but…)

Alexander: (Joji Takadanobaba …. I guess he has more guts in him than the other guys around here but…)

Both: (I won’t be letting him get the better of me!!)

Jin: (They are handling this well for their first time... I guess they are both consistent performers...) Heh heh. Not bad at all. Now you better get to work. You’ll have a lot to do to prepare for the tournament.

Alexander&Joji: Gah.... / No problem!! Thank you so muuuch!