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kumikoshortcake · 5 years ago

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Hi! Can I ask headcanons for GoM? Their team know that they are in love (but not confessed yet) and begins to joke and give advice.

Hi there! Yes, of course! Here you go! There may be a few similarities in the reactions due to similar traits and such but otherwise, enjoy! This was a fun request to write. Also, I have no idea how long headcanons are generally supposed to be but these are kinda long hehehe...

Akashi

At first, he was going to make it this grand gesture with a handwritten poem (that sounds more like an essay) and chocolates and plushies and flowers...lots and lots of flowers. Think rose petals trails and large bouquets like in the movies.

“Sei-chan, I understand that you want to show how much you adore her, but this is going overboard.”

Reo-nee gets him to calm down and offers pro tips to woo his crush aka you with something more low-key.

And let’s be honest, Reo’s sense of fashion is freakin amazing, he is the trendsetter so he would definitely be up for having a meeting at Akashi’s house and helping him pick out clothes because this poor boy has a very *ahem* unique sense of style, at least in putting outfits together.

Sei knows a lot of high-end places but remember low-key. Not to say that you two won’t go there once you’re official. So, Hayama would suggest some nice cafes with a cheerful and homely atmosphere. I’m talking about the cute ones nestled in the corner with aromatic coffee and delicious cakes and pastries.

I don’t think any of the team members would tease him solely because they don’t want to fear his wrath on the court.

But whenever you pass by, Hayama and Nebuya get this twinkle in their eyes as they observe him watching you.

Nebuya tries to help and Hayama and Reo shoot his ideas down.

“Akashi, what about impressing them with your muscles?” “Nebuya, shut up. Just...no.”

But he does suggest inviting you to a game which is a wonderful idea!

Mayuyu straight up doesn’t give a damn. Secretly slips him a light novel.

“Ne Mayuzumi-senpai, did you give Akashi that light novel?” “What? Of course not. Why would I waste my time on such matters.”

They all care for and support him in their own ways whether that is actively giving him advice or watching in the shadows.

Kise

*cue Kise getting kicked by Kasamatsu for not shutting up about his crush on you during practice*

“Kasamatsu-senpai, did you see how cute (Name)-chan looked with her hair done like that, did you?”

“Oi Kise, shut up! We’re at practice!”

It’s pretty obvious that he likes you by the way he interacts with you compared to other girls. He’s more sincere and he doesn’t have to maintain his ‘perfect model image’.

After being on the same team as Kise, they’ve learned to pick up on the subtle things so they’d probably figure his crush on you before he himself does.

Moriyama always trying to give him cute pick-up lines

And Hayakawa would be excited and try to help but no one can understand the poor child.

Tbh, I think Kobori and Kasa would give pretty good advice.

Kasa would give him some ideas like going on a picnic or stargazing while Kobori would be more logistical like the best days and times to go and what to bring and all the preparation he’s a mom like that

He would begrudgingly offer to teach Kise how to play some simple songs on the guitar.

Kaijo 10/10 would support him and try to help him confess no matter how much they grumble about it.

Midorima

“I d-don’t have a c-crush on her, nanodayo! Stop talking nonsense, Bakao!”

Full tsundere mode on.

His face is redder than his lucky item (a crab plushie)

Let’s be honest, Takao would definitely tease him for a great deal of it because Shin-chan is blushing and we might never see his face this color again.

“Shin-chan, Oha Asa said today is the perfect day for Cancers in romance hehe…” or “Oh, Shin-chan you’re asking me about relationship advice for a friend? Do I know them?”

But in the end, he’d be a huge help and his primary confidant. Midorima would probably practice his speech to Takao to the point where Takao has it memorized.

But for real, we’ve seen Carrot!Midorima but imagine a blushing Shin-chan as a watermelon.

Someone please draw this

Otsubo, the kind soul he is, would encourage him but more indirectly than Takao. Think a pat on the shoulder or gentle knock on his back.

Kimura and Miyaji low-key tease him but they would give him advice on when and how to ask her out.

But he stills has his idiosyncrasies and checks your compatibility and all which annoys them.

Yep, you were right…“Kimura, get me a pineapple.”

But deep down and I mean deep, DEEP down in their hearts (they refuse to admit) they all do help him as much as they can because he’s their friend teammate.

Takao and some of his other teammates would definitely spy on his confession in interest.

Aomine

Momoi would be hands down the biggest help and we all know it.

Imayoshi and Wakamatsu would use this opportunity knowledge to tease him mercilessly especially after all he’s put them through.

Once they’re satisfied, they would properly give him ideas.

*Sadistic megane sighs* “No, Aomine you don’t get a girl just by showing off.”

“Oi Ahomine, stop staring at your crush and focus on the drills, you idiot!”

Momoi would help him choose a nice location (somewhere nice but casual), pick an outfit, etc.

Sakurai would be his practice partner on how’d he ask them out and everything.

Honestly, despite how he acts, Aomine isn’t the most confident about these kinds of things cause he’s a dork but he’s trying his best okay.

And he does know how to treat a girl even if he is sometimes a jerk. (Momoi trained him as his childhood friend in preparation for this day lol)

Okay, but imagine this. Aomine is getting ready to confess and he’s really nervous and he tries to play it off but his teammates can totally tell. So they like, try to pump him up and cheer him on and it’s totally adorable. Bonding moment.

Momoi is all teary-eyed, “Well, this is definitely going in the scrapbook.”

They would all definitely spy on Aomine to make sure he’s fine/for entertainment/blackmail because a blushing Aomine Daiki.

They show Aomine the pictures they took of his confession with his blush and everything.

Aomine.exe has stopped working...until he snaps out of it and chases them trying to steal their phones to delete the pictures.

Murasakibara

It all happens when someone notices Mura sharing his snacks with you. Because Mura doesn’t share his snacks with just anyone.

His confession is the cutest and anyone who disagrees can fight me.

Mura would confide in Himuro and the latter would give him tips on how to confess and show his crush how much he appreciates them.

Mamabear! Himuro. He would help him plan everything and would offer to cook delicious food for them and this boy is so excited to see Atsu grow up. *wipes tear away* But actually, Himuro would be completely supportive and sweet about the whole thing and answer all of Atsu’s questions with careful thought and patience.

“Muro-chin, what kind of flowers should I get?”

“Hmm...well you could go with roses, but if you know her favorite flower you could give her that? Or there’s always hanakotoba, and you could give her a bouquet with flowers that represent how you feel about her.”

Atsu is actually really into the whole process of confessing it’s adorable. He puts in a lot of time and effort and Fukui and Liu Wei would watch in amazement as this lazy giant is actively looking up nearby flower shops and recipes for chocolate and your favorite foods. Like, who are you and what have you done to Murasakibara Atsushi?

Okumura offers to help him (this boi needs more love, he’s such a sweetheart) and convinces the coach to let Mura leave practice early for his preparations/confession.

Mura might go to Masako to get a female’s opinion.

They are all really supportive throughout the process and are willing to help in whatever way they can. He may be a bit eccentric but he cares in his own way, and they’re one big family.

All watch his confession and a few of them slightly tear up at the adorableness.

“The hell are you talking about? I'm not crying! I got something in my eye...give me a tissue.”

#kuroko no basuke #kuroko no basket #akashi #akashi seijuro #kise #kise ryouta #midorima #midorima shintarou #aomine #aomine daiki #murasakibara #murasakibara atsushi #generation of miracles #kiseki no sedai #rakuzan #kaijo #shuutoku #touou #yosen

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sexywmatsui48 · 7 years ago

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Acceptance | Chapter 7

Previously: PROLOGUE - CHAPTER 1 - CHAPTER 2 - CHAPTER 3 - CHAPTER 4 - CHAPTER 5 - CHAPTER 6

CHAPTER 7

Jurina leaned her back against the wall and slipped her hand into her vest’s pocket to retrieve her phone, letting out a resigned sigh when the screen revealed it was 1PM, way past the meeting time. This Sunday, she had gladly agreed to meet Mayu and her girlfriend outside for lunch at the restaurant, and they were already more than thirty minutes late. If there was one person who valued punctuality above all, it was definitely her best friend, yet things had changed categorically when a certain popular college girl named Yuki Kashiwagi had entered her life.

Yuki was a pretty, coquettish girl who took great pride in her looks, not afraid to hog the bathroom for hours until she deemed herself plenty satisfied, applying the same treatment when it came to the clothes and accessories she chose scrupulously. Aside from her visible obsession with her physical appearance, Jurina had to admit she appreciated her human qualities and approved Mayu’s choice of a girlfriend. Yuki was kind, friendly and caring, and – even though she proved sometimes to be terribly chatty – surprised her often by her great sense of humor.

However, if there was one personality trait she still had difficulty adapting to, it was her pronounced issue with regularity.

When there was still no sign of the two girls, Jurina pondered seriously calling her best friend to check when they were planning on arriving. This area of Tokyo was not too crowded and the new ramen restaurant they had chosen for the occasion still filled with empty seats, yet the great number of clients that had passed the front door this last half hour began to worry her. Why didn’t she think of making a reservation? She should have anticipated Yuki’s tardiness; it’s not as if she hadn’t been confronted to it in the past.

“We’re so, so sorry!” A loud, panicked voice that could only belong to the one and only Yuki Kashiwagi jolted her out of her musing and she tilted her head left, noticing the couple approaching. “I hope you haven’t been waiting for too long. Please tell me you haven’t.”

“Don’t worry about it,” Jurina brushed it off with a smile. “I barely arrived.”

It was a shameful lie, one she knew her best friend was not buying one bit when she shared a glance with Mayu, and the latter gave her an apologetic smile. What could she say? She simply couldn’t help it. Somehow, she didn’t wish to make Yuki feel too bad about it, and the small relief spreading across her face told her that - not only she had totally fell for it - she could also afford a white lie once in a while.

“It’s my fault…” Yuki conceded, guilt filling her voice. “I couldn’t find my favorite bracelet; the one Mayuyu offered me for Christmas,” she extended her arm, Jurina recognizing the familiar silver bracelet around Yuki’s left wrist. “It had slipped between the wall and the bedside lamp. Thank God, Mayuyu miraculously found it,” Her expression changed drastically as she beamed with happiness, placing a spontaneous kiss on her girlfriend’s cheek. “I don’t know what I would have done without her.”

A few minutes later, the three friends occupied a table in the restaurant’s back room, Yuki not wasting time to engage a conversation. While checking the menu – astonished by the great number of spicy dishes - Jurina listened as she narrated with overflowing enthusiasm both girls’ Saturday evening, from their dinner at a romantic Italian restaurant to their one-hour stay at a karaoke, without forgetting the obligatory stop at Mayu’s all-time favorite activity, the arcade games. At the mention of the latest, Jurina didn’t fail to notice the disappointment in Yuki’s voice, as it appeared Mayu had remained faithful to her reputation, and beaten her at every single game machine.

The thought made her inevitably smile and, as she heard her best friend mumbling a semblance of an apology – it was common knowledge no one was more competitive than Mayu Watanabe - diverted her attention from the menu to observe the couple. Even if it had taken her a little while to fully accept Yuki’s new presence in their circle, there was no denying both girls loved each other deeply. As she watched them engaging in an amusing banter – Yuki arguing that she could at least let her win once - Jurina’s mood darkened when she reflected upon her blatant lack of love life.

Would she ever one day be lucky enough to experience such similar happiness? Or was her physical difference unavoidably promising her to a miserable life of solitude?

“What about you, Jurina?” Jurina got extracted from her depressing thoughts when Yuki addressed her, and gazed at her in genuine interest. “Did you have a nice evening?”

“Well, hum…” Jurina trailed off in discomfort. Now, she wished she had anticipated that trivial question and prepared a good story to tell, as it was obviously out of the question to mention her nocturnal, feminine visitor. “Yes. It was… fine.”

Unfortunately, her evasive answer only served to trigger Mayu’s curiosity. “What did you do? Did anything happen at the strip club in particular?”

“No,” she glared at her, “nothing happened at the strip club.” She carefully lowered her voice on the last part, astounded her best friend was daring bringing this up here and to top it all in front of her girlfriend.

Yes, Yuki was aware of her weekly visits to The Blue Moon – as Mayu had accidentally mentioned it during a previous conversation - but it didn’t mean she felt utterly at ease talking about it in front of her. Yuki seemed to be a trustworthy and open-minded person, yet there were certain things about herself she refused to divulge. The fact that she was attracted to girls never was a secret, but Mayu’s girlfriend remained completely clueless about her physical difference.

“Alright, then,” Yuki smiled innocently, oblivious to the heavy tension in the air. “I’ll be right back. I need to go to the bathroom to freshen up.”

Jurina nodded awkwardly and followed her retreating form as she left, before gazing back at the culprit. A reprimand was threatening to fall from her lips at any minute, but she was caught off guard by the strange mischievous glint in her eyes. “Don’t give me that look,” Mayu chuckled, unfazed by her accusatory look. “If I asked that question, it’s because you seem more relaxed and calmer than usual. So, I thought maybe something interesting had happened at the club? Something with a certain attractive long dark-haired stripper?”

“No, I actually came back home early,” Jurina tried to sound as nonchalant as possible to avoid arousing suspicion, but could tell her explanation was not satisfying her interlocutor in the slightest when she arched an eyebrow in skepticism.

Somehow, a little voice inside her head was telling her that her obstinate roommate wouldn’t let it go so easily. A theory that got confirmed when she kept staring at her as if she was expecting her to elaborate, something she had clearly no intention of doing. It wasn’t that she felt ashamed for calling Nana and succumbing to her basics needs; she just simply didn’t see the necessity to inform her best friend about it.

Feeling a little disturbed by Mayu’s intense scrutiny, she brought her attention back on the menu. God; she really would have to look hard to find something not spicy.

“There’s something you’re not telling me,” Mayu stated with a brazen assurance. “What are you hiding, Jurina?”

“I’m not hiding anything,” Jurina protested, beginning to feel a little annoyed by her friend’s insistence. From her peripheral vision, she noted the waiter approaching and welcomed the interruption, thanked him when he placed the drinks they had ordered at their arrival. “Why are you so persuaded something special happened?” she poured herself a glass of beer. “I had an extremely boring evening at the club. I’m not lying.”

“Alright, but…” Mayu studied her at length. “I’m sure something else happened. Wait.” Her eyes widened as if she just had the biggest epiphany. “I know exactly what happened yesterday,” Her lips twisted into a wry smile. “I’m so stupid. How could I not see it straight away?” she leaned closer to her. “You had sex with someone, right?”

Jurina, who had brought her glass to her lips, almost chocked on it. “W-What?” she stared back at her in shock. “Where… Where is this coming from?”

“Oh, come on, I know you by heart,” Mayu grinned. “Each time you slept with Akane, you had that glow surrounding you and that look on your face the next morning that screamed: I just had sex and enjoyed every second of it.”

Jurina cast a nervous glance around the room, a wave of relief passing over her when the other clients of the restaurant were thankfully too immerged in their own discussions or too far away to have overhead. “What are you blabbering about,” she defended herself. “I don’t have a look.”

“Yes, you do. And right now, you have it again,” Mayu suppressed a laugh. “I had no idea Akane was back in Tokyo. Why didn’t you tell me?”

“Because she’s not,” Jurina retorted. “Akane is still in Osaka.”

“So, who was it then?” Mayu asked, perplexed. “Did you finally take the next step with Gekikara?” Her mouth tugged into an impish smile. “She’s the one you slept with?”

“No, nothing happened with Gekikara,” Jurina grumbled. “Can we drop the subject? It doesn’t matter who it was; it was a one-time thing.”

“You don’t do one-time things,” Mayu scoffed. “The only person you slept with was Akane, and it would still be going on if she hadn’t left the city. Now that you mention it,” Mayu pondered thoughtfully. “There was also this random girl two years ago. What was her name again? Anna?”

“N-Nana…” Jurina’s voice unintentionally quivered.

“What is it?” Mayu frowned in confusion. “Wait, don’t tell me it was her? You contacted her again? Why?”

Jurina sent a hopeful look in the direction of the bathroom. What on earth was taking Yuki so long? She surely wouldn’t mind if Mayu’s girlfriend appeared out of nowhere, and rescued her from that tremendously embarrassing conversation. “Yes, it was Nana,” she let out, grasping she would never get that providential help. “Now, can we please move on? As I said, it was only a one-time thing.”

“If you say so,” Mayu didn’t look so convinced. “But what about Gekikara? You liked her, didn’t you? You went out to a bar, and you kissed.”

“We’re not dating,” she reminded her. “I like being with her, but she has no idea about me. What do you think will happen if I let her get too close, and she doesn’t like what she sees?” she stammered, apprehension fluttering through her. “I wouldn’t bear seeing the look of disgust on her face.”

Silence enveloped them, and they quietly looked at each other.

Eventually, after what felt like an eternity, Mayu was the one to speak up.

“I know you’re afraid,” Her tone softened. “Don’t forget I’ve been by your side all these years. I’ve seen the culpability eating you alive when you broke up with those nice girls, for fear they would end up rejecting you after discovering the truth. But, one day, you’ll have to accept to take some risk and let someone in.”

“Mayu…” Jurina released a deep breath. “You don’t under-”

“I understand,” Mayu interrupted her gently. “I understand it’s a difficult step to take, and that there’s no turning back once it’s done. However, I really believe you should give Gekikara a chance. She wouldn’t have invited you out and kissed you if she didn’t have feelings for you. Why don’t you have more faith in her?” Mayu sent her a small, encouraging smile. “Go back there and talk to her. Who knows? She could pleasantly surprise you.”

Jurina opened her mouth to reply, but not a single word managed to leave her lips. Processing what her best friend had uttered, it progressively occurred to her that she had some sort of misconception regarding Mayu’s motivations. Until now, she was convinced the latter only viewed the new employee as a potential replacement for Akane - or at the very best a temporary fling - yet it appeared she had it all wrong.

For some strange reason she couldn’t decipher, Mayu seemed to believe Gekikara could be the right person capable of breaking her out of her shell.

The following weekend, Jurina decided to make an exception to her weekly routine and stay at the apartment instead of going to The Blue Moon. The goal was to study for an upcoming exam, yet her resilience was tested as soon as she entered her bedroom and settled down at her office. Having a great deal of trouble concentrating, her thoughts drifted - far too frequently to her dismay - towards a certain charming girl awaiting her at the strip club.

Maybe it was true after all, that she didn’t have the necessary mental strength to resist the formidable temptation that Gekikara represented.

Between the turning of two pages, her image would pop up in her head with great ease, torturing her deliciously. Her last inviting words and hopeful wish to see her again were vividly engrained in her mind, and almost succeeded in overcoming in resistance. On a few occasions, her eyes flickered towards the door, conflicted, and it took her all the restrain in the world not to change her plans at the last minute and storm out of the room to join her.

The next Saturday, finally free from any obligation, her compulsion to meet Gekikara got the best of her, and her steps lead her naturally back to The Blue Moon. When she pushed the front door and entered the club, she immediately glanced around the main room in search of the dancer, yet was greatly disappointed when she was nowhere to be found. According to her habitual work schedule, she should have begun her shift half an hour ago, and Jurina deduced she might be unfortunately busy upstairs in one of the VIP rooms.

The reassuring words Mayu had uttered at the restaurant came back to the forefront of her mind as soon as she took a seat at her usual table, and she fell deep in her thoughts. Her best friend was acting optimistic, yet she had difficulty sharing her faith on the subject. Would she at last have the courage to confess the truth to Gekikara? And, if she did succeed in opening up to her, how would she react to the shocking revelation?

Nevermind how many times she mulled it over in her head, Jurina remained awfully insecure about the unfolding of this particular evening.

Spotting the familiar waitress taking a client’s order, she waved to her when she turned in her direction. “Hi, Anna. Is Gekikara upstairs?” she inquired at her approach. “I’m not seeing her in the main room.”

“She is,” Anna nodded, confirming her predictions. “She has been in there for a while, so it shouldn’t take too long. Do you want me to warn her of your arrival?”

“Yes,” Jurina stated resolutely. “Thank you.”

“Can I get you anything else in the meantime?” Anna kindly offered.

“No, I only want to see Gekikara,” Jurina replied without thinking, before grasping her omission when the waitress shot her a small, amused look. “Oh,” she cleared her throat, a little embarrassed. “A Kirin, of course.”

Anna let out a soft chuckle. “I’ll be right back.”

After she was gone, Jurina scanned the club in curiosity, noting how it was bustling with people tonight. On the main stage, the 20 years old long, brow-haired Moripo was dancing in rhythm on a loud upbeat music, while waitresses were running all over the place, actively taking orders and demands. As of strippers, not a single one was available, all entertaining clients at their tables. Jurina grew apprehensive, dreading she was going to relive the events occurred two weeks ago when Gekikara had been so highly requested, they had barely been able to talk more than ten, very short minutes.

As she continued looking around the place, her attention was unexpectedly caught by a long, dark-haired stripper flirting with a young, male Japanese client. Despite the distance and partial darkness, her silhouette seemed vaguely familiar and she squinted, trying to distinguish her features better. The longer she stared at her, the more she was persuaded they had already met. When she finally managed to put a name on her face, she gasped.

Not, it wasn’t possible.

It couldn’t be…

I couldn’t be Nana.

Jurina blinked rapidly. She had to be imagining things; it was the sole explanation possible. Nana couldn’t be that girl, for the mere reason that she wasn’t an employee of the club. Jurina got distracted by a presence approaching and tilted her head, absently thanking Anna when she placed her ordered beer. Once she left, she glanced back towards the stripper, but was only granted with the sight of the client now sitting completely alone at his table, no sign of any girl whatsoever by his side.

Confusion washed over her.

What had just happened?

Had she mistaken a random stripper for Nana, or had she purely and simply imagined the whole scene? But why on earth would she come to her mind in the first place? No, she hadn’t lied when she had assured Mayu this night with Nana was only a one-time thing. Regretting was the last thing on her mind, not after she girl had fulfilled so skillfully her physical needs. Yet, she was resolute not to call her again.

She had no real interest in Nana.

At not a single moment, she had formed even the slightest emotional connection with her, and felt no inclination to do so. During six months, there was no denying her relationship with Akane had developed into something more profound; that went beyond than the simple physical experience, but she had no intention of choosing a replacement in Nana. If Gekikara hadn’t provoked all those strong feelings within her, then it would have been another matter, and maybe she would have been prone to reconsider.

But Gekikara had entered her life… and there was no turning back anymore.

“Gekikara finished with her client,” Jurina was still trying to process the inexplicable vision she just had when Anna addressed once more. “She asked if you could join her upstairs.”

“What?” Jurina exclaimed, taken aback by the odd demand. “Why can’t she meet me here?”

“I have no idea,” Anna admitted. “She didn’t explain. I’m simply repeating what she told me. She’s waiting for you in room 2.”

Before she had time to ask more questions, the waitress’s presence was already requested by another client, and she let the revelation progressively sink in as she watched Anna drawing away. It didn’t make sense in the least. Why would Gekikara ask to see her upstairs, when they had constantly met in the main room until now?

For some reason she couldn’t exactly pinpoint, Jurina felt a little apprehensive about this unexpected turn of events, but was conscious she would never get answers if she didn’t go straight to the source. Emptying her glass in one shot, she retrieved her vest and glanced in the direction of the upper floor, hesitation pausing her steps for a split second, before moving towards the staircase.

Jurina entered the private room, the first thing she noticed being the characteristic blue dim light falling upon her, and the matching colored walls surrounding her. When Akane worked at the club, she had the opportunity to test every single VIP room the strip club had to offer, and the room n°2 – relevantly called The Blue Room - was probably one of her favorites. Spacious, with a massive U shaped eight seats black sofa and a white square table at the center, the room had all the necessary comfort to enjoy a pleasant evening.

It also had the particularity to be amazingly modern and filled with technology, from its unmistakable gigantic LCD TV screen, to its trendy large stereo system, the sound reverberating proficiently through the room thanks to the five Bose loudspeakers hanging from the walls in different strategic places. All this sophistication explained - not only why the room needed to be extremely well soundproofed - but also its expensive price.

If you entered the club and choose to spend some quality time with a stripper in that specific room, you better make every second worth it.

“You came. I was afraid you wouldn’t.”

At the sound of a delicate, feminine voice, Jurina looked towards the far left of the room, taking in a fully-dressed Gekikara stepping out of the changing room and approaching, entering progressively into the blue light. When she was close enough and their eyes met, Jurina didn’t miss the pleased expression plastering her beautiful face, and she followed her every move attentively as she extended her arm to push a button on the stereo system. Shortly after, a soft tune filled the air and enveloped them.

“Why did you want to meet me here?” Jurina asked hesitantly. Now that they were face to face, nothing was preventing her anymore from asking the question burning her lips. “We could have talked downstairs as usual.”

“There are too many people tonight,” Gekikara shook her head in light protest. “I feared we would be interrupted again. Besides, I like it better here. It’s private and quiet, and much more comfortable. Don’t you think?”

“I…” Jurina didn’t know what to say. Gekikara had raised some valid points, yet she didn’t feel utterly at ease standing here. Glancing around the place in uncertainty, the thought of insisting and suggesting the other girl to go back to the main room crossed her mind. Gekikara’s intentions seemed at first glance innocent, yet she couldn’t ignore the initial purpose for those private rooms. If clients agreed to spend a great deal of money to enter one of those places, it rarely was for the sole purpose of talking.

“Sit down?” Jurina still felt a little unsure about this, yet accepted and took a seat when Gekikara motioned the sofa behind her. “There are so many things I wanted to tell you, but first,” she came to join her side. “Where have you been?” she asked, her voice laced with concern. “I was afraid I would never see you again.”

Gekikara hadn’t hesitated to invade her personal space and was sitting so close that, if she had leaned forward even a little, she could with ease have captured her exquisite lips into a kiss, and tasted again their impossible sweetness. Jurina swallowed hard as the alarming thought invaded her head, forcing herself to resist the temptation. Their proximity reminded her how much she had terribly missed seeing her and she couldn’t help admiring every detail of her face, her eyes falling dangerously and far too frequently down those inviting lips.

“I missed you,” Jurina snapped out of her daze when a hand cupped her chin, and soft fingers caressed her cheek. “I don’t know why you didn’t come last week but, it doesn’t matter anymore. You’re here now, and I’m not letting you leave until I obtained what I wanted.”

A red light switched inside her head at her suggestive tone, but she didn’t have to react when she leaned in without warning to claim her lips. Shivers run down her spine at the contact, the feeling too pleasurable to stay idle very long. As she responded to the kiss with equal longing, savoring every inch of Gekikara’s addictive lips, a little voice emerged gradually inside her head, warning her to quickly put an urgent end to all this.

The last time she had given in to her advances, she had barely been able to keep herself under control, only the public space preventing her from surrendering to her urges, and putting her hands all over Gekikara’s gorgeous body. So why wasn’t she listening to that voice of reason, and pushing the stripper away? If she didn’t stop her right now, there was a serious risk of seeing the situation escalate.

Her breathing was in disorder.

Gekikara was sucking on her lips with an unmistakable greed, begging for more, asking for entrance, and she didn’t have the mental strength to refuse her. Parting her lips, Gekikara’s tongue entered between them, exploring her mouth thoroughly and claiming it as hers. There was such ferocity in the movements of their entwined tongues, that Jurina was overwhelmed by their mutual burning desire.

Could Gekikara truly want her as much as she did? But she was completely clueless; she had no idea what she was getting herself into.

“W-Wait,” Jurina broke the kiss, catching her breath. “I thought you wanted to tell me something,” her voice was unconsciously shaky after such an intense moment. “I think we should talk.”

“Do you really want to talk now?” Gekikara questioned with a hint of challenge. “We can talk after,” Her lips kissed her cheek then her jaw, before moving to her ear. “Later.”

“Geki-”

“No,” she interrupted quickly and drew back. “I don’t want you to call me that anymore, not when it’s only the two of us. My name is Rena. Call me by my name; my real name.”

Jurina sensed that she had upset her and looked away, reluctant to accept her request. Until now, she had scrupulously kept calling her by her stage name, even after the stripper had divulged her real name at The Furukawa Lounge Bar. It was her vain attempt of keeping a professional distance between them. If she submitted, they would be entering a private sphere.

It was a dangerous line; one she was terrified of crossing.

Jurina was silent for a while, unsure what to say, until the stripper placed her hand on her cheek and turned her head gently to face her. “I know you’re attracted to me. I became aware of it the second time we met, when you asked to see me.”

“W-What?” A look of incredulity crossed Jurina’s features.

Amusement danced in Gekikara’s eyes. “Even the first time, when I was giving you a lap dance and you left right in the middle, I could tell you were more than interested. When you didn’t make a move on me after that, I thought maybe you believed the feeling wasn’t mutual, and were keeping your distance because of it.”

“It’s true…” Jurina admitted hesitantly. “I was convinced you were only doing your job by being nice with me and attentive. I had no idea that…”

“That’s why I invited you out at the bar, and said what I did,” Gekikara nodded in understanding. “I wanted you to see that my interest was genuine, and we both were looking for the same thing.”

Jurina fidgeted in her seat.

The stripper’s confident tone should have put her at ease, yet it did the opposite. Now, she was indeed conscious her feelings were not one-sided and the attraction mutual, but she couldn’t ignore one simple fact. Gekikara was mistaken about herself; she was convinced to be facing a simple, normal girl. And, as such, didn’t truly realize the full extent of what she was asking.

“Now, I don’t want you to move from that sofa,” Jurina raised an eyebrow at her calm, commanding voice. “I’m going to finish what I started months ago, and I won’t let you interrupt me this time.”

Puzzled by her last strange and enigmatic words, Jurina’s eyes followed her in curiosity as she left her side and moved towards the stereo system, stopping the pleasant, slow melody that had been playing in the room until now. When it was replaced by a much more sensual music and the stripper began dancing lasciviously and undressing in front of her eyes, realization dawned on her.

Gekikara was going to perform a lap dance.

If I had it my way, I would take you down

If I had it my way, I would turn you out

And if my body had a say, I would come again

Scared of what I might say, 'cause I'm at the edge

And our eyes are crossing paths across the room

There's only one thing left for us to do

Heart beating wildly, Jurina watched in fascination the stripper swaying her hips sensually and dancing along with the sexy, powerful music. The dim light was creating an intoxicating erotic atmosphere, turning the situation even more arousing. When the beat of the song sped up a little at the refrain, the stripper was left in only her red underwear, Jurina marveling at her flawless body and stunning curves.

She struggled to breath.

Gekikara danced her way towards the sofa, not waiting for her approval nor wasting time to open her legs and straddle her. As she kept rocking against her, every fiber of Jurina’s being was on fire, her fingers itching to touch her skin, the strong urge to ravish her breathtaking body painful to battle against. Yet, she managed to gather her last strength to avoid the temptation, aware a simple touch would only serve to fuel her growing hunger.

For both their sakes, she couldn’t let her proceed.

She desperately needed to stop her before it was too late.

Already, she could feel the bulge pushing in her pants against her boxers, begging for attention, and she was more than grateful for the dim light of the room, preventing the other girl from noticing her excitement. It was a risky situation, especially when Gekikara kept on provoking her again and again with her titillating dance, oblivious of what her teasing was unleashing deep within her.

After a little while, she ceased her movements and took a seat on her lap, surprising her with a hungry, demanding kiss. “Why are you not touching me?” she lamented, catching her immovable left hand, and guiding it deftly to her hip. “You are allowed to touch me. I want you to.”

At the contact of her smooth skin, Jurina tried to pull her fingers away but Gekikara maintained them firmly in place and, as she stared lengthily into her alluring small brown orbs, distinguished easily the unmistakable lust mixed with determination dancing in them. Tonight, it was more than evident the stripper had every intention of having it her way. Jurina could feel her resolve faltering when her lips were assaulted in a fierce kiss, Gekikara keeping her hand inside hers and guiding it with assurance behind her back.

At a familiar click, Jurina’s eyes fluttered open, grasping that the clever stripper had taken advantage of her daze to lead her exactly where she wanted, hearing the faint sound of Gekikara’s bra falling carelessly on the carpet. Her fingers stilled on her naked back and she stared at her exposed chest, realization dawning on her that she was utterly at Gekikara’s mercy, and in the end unable to refuse her slightest desires.

“J-Jurina?” When she pushed the stripper off her lap, she received a small confused look in return, but didn’t let her time to ask questions.

Acting swiftly, she gave free rein to her dominant side and pinned her down on the sofa, crawling on top of her the next moment. Gekikara’s surprise at the unforeseen switch of power didn’t last, moans of pleasure soon escaping her trembling lips when she succumbed to her animalistic desires, and ravished her body. She latched her lips onto hers, having been separated from them for far too long, while running her fingers from her chest to her thigh, mapping with greed every inch of skin at her disposal.

As the slender body trapped beneath her began squirming under her touch, she could almost feel the heat of Gekikara’s want radiating from her skin. Jurina was aware that she was losing control and should temper her fervor, yet found simply impossible to detach herself from the exquisite body. Motivated by the progressive intensification of her lover’s moans, she continued her exploration further and left a trail of kisses down her body, her fingers meeting Gekikara’s G-string when she reached her nether regions.

A flicker of hesitation made her pause in her actions and she looked back to her, silently asking for her permission to go further.

“D-Don’t stop now,” Gekikara whined, her desperate pleas reached her ears.

Jurina didn’t need to be repeated twice. Venturing her fingers between her legs, a new wave of arousal exploded inside her when she discovered through the fabric the incredible moisture. With haste, she removed her last piece of clothing and disregarded it aside without the slightest care, taking a moment to appreciate the erotic view offered. A light groan of protest soon informed her of Gekikara’s impatient longing and, not wishing to make her wait any longer, slipped a finger inside her.

Gekikara let out a gasp at the intrusion.

Carefully penetrating her slippery folds, she slowly began to slide in and out. The finger continued its movement up and down at a slow pace, attentive to every reaction the stimulation provoked. The wet sounds were drowned completely by Gekikara’s uncontrollable moans and she risked a glance at her, witnessing in pride the ecstasy plastering her flushed features.

Without hesitation, she added another digit and delved deeper, her fingers rubbing with great ease against her walls and sensitive flesh. Her exploration caused Gekikara’s hips to buck up from the sofa, and it wasn’t hard to guess by her slightly erratic breathing that she was getting closer and closer to her climax. Jurina accelerated the pace, thrusting her fingers faster and deeper inside her.

Joining her thumb to the equation and pressing it against her sensitive bud, it was all she needed to bring Gekikara over the edge.

Without warning, the walls contracted her fingers and the body beneath her violently convulsed, spasming and bucking as a powerful orgasm hit her. Jurina held herself above her and watched her chest rising and falling rapidly, Gekikara still panting from the impassioned sex when she progressively came back to her senses and fluttered her eyes open to gaze back at her.

For a little while, she didn’t say anything, but the tired, smile of content moving to her lips spoke louder than words, telling her the experience had definitely been pleasurable for her. Giving her time to recover, Jurina pressed a few light kisses against her skin, until feeling a hand moving behind her head, and pushing her upwards. Obliging to the silent request, she faced her again, their lips connecting in a gentle, lingering kiss.

The feeling of Gekikara’s fingers moving towards the hem of her shirt alerted her and she broke the kiss hurriedly, capturing the wandering hand.

The interruption was received with disappointment. “Why did you stop me? We still have plenty of time… I want to touch you and make love to you.”

The admission sparkled a new flame of desire, reminding her that her own needs remained unfulfilled. However, she knew precisely where this was heading to if she let Gekikara proceed with her actions. Refusing to take a single risk of ruining such a beautiful memory, she stopped her hand when she attempted again to remove her clothes. “No,” she replied seriously, but knew she couldn’t simply leave it like that when she faced her incomprehension. “You’re tired, Rena,” she added as an excuse, this time more gently. “You need to rest. Alright?”

Jurina could see a protest forming on her lips yet she didn’t give her time to voice it, placing a kiss against her lips. “Another time,” she murmured, brushing tenderly her fringe to the side. “Just not tonight.”

As she pronounced those final words - relieved when she managed to overcome her resistance and received a warm smile and a nod of agreement - she wondered deep down who she was truly trying to convince between the two of them.

#Acceptance #wmatsui #matsui jurina #matsui rena #wmatsui fanfic #fujita nana #JuriNana #takayanagi akane #jurichuri #SKE48 #AKB48 #chapter 7

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nagatsukinura119 · 7 years ago

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AKB48 49th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo report

Well… I couldn’t write this report as soon as after I was done watching with this year’s SSK, because I had a total headache as I watched the whole thing and suffered internally. Even right now I can’t think straight due to lack of sleep and I need to catch a flight in an hour. Sorry for lack of pictures because this year I spent most of the time chatting with other fans. Also, I don’t think I’m that fully invested in this year’s SSK, I’m so sorry with my lacking passion but that doesn’t mean that I didn’t spend some money on votes this year. But, enough about me and let’s start with this year’s SSK report.

Aside from the fact that the morning event was cancelled thanks to the staff’s wise decision to choose Okinawa as the venue during TYPHOON SEASON. One word for this year’s event: crazy. It was simply CRAZY. Lots of changes in members ranking in as well as the ranks of regular participants. It feels like this was some kind of bingo game and members were just randomly selected into their ranks. No, that was not right, I actually considered to think that this year the rankings were rigged, I’m not gonna lie that this was how I felt. Honestly, I don’t know about 70-75% of the members who ranked in because there were some Kenkyuusei members who managed to get in and NGT members are starting to grab some ranks from other members. This isn’t actually a big deal and it’s great that these members were able to rank in for the first time and they deserved it and kudos for them. But on the other hand, because I didn’t know most of these girls it was hard for me to enjoy and focus fully on the event. Sure, later on some recognized names were mentioned like Sato Yukari (AKB48), Sato Sumire (NMB48), Ichikawa Miori (NMB48) and so on.

Nevertheless, there were really great rises and first appearances from members that I support like. First, I’m gonna mention some names that I recognize and pleased to see rising up.

Kato Minami #71

Girl has rose with 5 ranks from last year. Not really a huge gap considering that she was deemed the face of NGT initially, only to have another member as the group’s Center (I smell AtsuMina kind of relationship). Nevertheless, I believe she still has more to show to us and she’ll rise more and more as time goes on.

Oguri Yui #51

I’m still not a fan of Team 8 but something about Yuiyui keeps on calling for my attention. Perhaps it’s because of AKBingo when she was often called. So, when she was ranked from unranked to 51th place it was really pleasing to hear. I really hope she’ll grow more and catch more hearts at the same time show more of her talent.

Taniguchi Megu #69

YES! Naachan’s waifu rose 24 ranks and didn’t disappoint me. I knew that this year was gonna be Megutan’s year for SSK. I think she’s one of those members who gradually and slowly rise up through the ranks as well the hearts of the fans. I have a feeling that she’s not really there yet but she’s still young and I believe she still has chances to raise her popularity. Considering AKB’s current condition I really hope she will be one of the members along with the 16th generation girls to bring AKB to the top again.

Fukuoka Seina #32

Just like Megutan, Seichan’s rose of 65 ranks is utterly AMAZING! I seriously didn’t expect she’d rose so high and frankly speaking I didn’t have that much hope with her. I’m just really glad that she’s there and she’s one of the few members whom I lay my eyes on.

Honorable mentions for this category are Yokoyama Yui Team A #7 (rise 4 ranks) and Takahashi Juri #11 (rise 4 ranks) and Iwatate Saho #42 (rise 9 ranks).

So those are the members whose ranks I’m satisfied with. Now onto the WTF moments that almost made me feel infuriated. These members whose ranks that I didn’t expect coming from them and really, really dropped my jaw.

Kitagawa Ryoha #64 (same rank), Shibuya Nagisa #60 (drop 4 ranks), Tomonaga Mio #35 (drop 12 ranks)

Take note that these three names are Tentoumuchu members and for me, they were ranked quite low and this was a shock. I’m upset that Uha and Nagisa have lost their momentum and ranked low for their standard. It’s saddening enough that Miki’s no longer around but seeing members of Tentoumuchu fell this low is just heartbreaking. As for Mio, I’m not sure if she’s lost her momentum or this just wasn’t her year. Regardless, during her speech she looked like she was about to collapse which was really heartbreaking to look at. I can’t say for sure what to expect from Uha and Nagisa next year, but I believe Mio’s fans will try to avenge her next year and bring her to senbatsu or at least Undergirls because I believe she belongs there.

Mukaichi Mion #17 (drop 4 ranks)

This was a major shock. I think this was one of the biggest shock for me coming from this SSK. This is like, FUCKING MION, man. How on earth did she drop out of senbatsu? As much as I’m pleased that Naachan surpassed her but her drop is INSANE. It almost felt like somebody rigged her votes to drop her rank purposely. I can’t even say much about this expect that this is just too mind-blowing.

Komiyama Haruka #52

Biggest shock of the night for me. I can’t- I mean- WHAT!? When I heard her name, I was appalled that I thought the announcers read the card wrong or something. I remember her face being so appalled as she got up the stage to get her trophy. Frankly speaking her face was literally saying, “What the fuck am I doing here? Is this seriously what I’m getting?” and she looked like she was ready to kill someone. Ironically, I wished that when she received the mic, she’d go apeshit and just blow her mind out, or simply drop the mic out of discontent (lol). Surprisingly she did really well in her speech and retained her smile and remained professional and mature which made me clap my hands and feel proud for her. I really thought that Komiharu’s gonna fly this year since she had a promising year and so did many fans. In fact, most of us expected she’d be in senbatsu, so what gives!? I haven’t discovered what caused this huge drop from 21st place but I really hope that next year she’s gonna make a huge comeback and not disappoint the fans because I believe she has the ability to do better.

Kojima Mako #24 (drop 5 ranks)

This is definitely the next huge shocking moment next to Komiharu’s ranking. The moment Kojimako’s name was called, it immediately made me say the words: blasphemy, lies, sabotage and treason, because I really thought she’d make it to senbatsu this year, I mean, if not this year, when?! I’m still at a loss of words over this utter bullshit. I guess to put it simply, my thoughts for Kojimako’s ranking is the same as Komiharu’s.

Watanabe Mayu #2

Nothing much to say about Mayuyu’s rank expect for the fact that most of us have expected it but wished we were wrong. So, she secured the second place for the third time and some of us were delighted and I believe most of us were just “eh” about it. Comparing her number of votes from this year and last year, she actually dropped a lot of votes so I guess it’s no shocker that she didn’t get the first place but no one can blame her because Sasshi’s a monster. Anyway, the bigger reason why I decided to write about Mayuyu is her graduation announcement. I didn’t watch her announcement live because I was too disappointed that she didn’t win but I heard the news from live chats and despite that I expected it coming, I did NOT expect that she would announce it during SSK which was almost mindblowing as Riripon’s marriage announcement (which was a major WTF moment)

Okada Nana #9

I can’t say that I’m 100% upset and saddened that we failed to bring Naachan to her dream to reach Kami 7 this year. But her rose of ranks from 14th place and about 5000 votes is enough to show us that she has rose in popularity and likely will do much more in the future once her activities in STU48 are more prominent and she gains more fans throughout Setouchi. I think Naachan’s speech was the only moment when I shed tears throughout this SSK especially because of how she talked about wanting to be a great role model for the members of STU48. Remember that the members are young and they need a right role model to guide them, and what could be better than Naachan? She’s a promising member as well as a great leader (she may not be the best but she IS trying). Once again, Naachan mentioned that she wants to bring AKB48 on top again and I really want this to happen. This is why I shed tears along with the ‘daughters’ as they were so touched by her speech. While I’m somewhat satisfied with her improvement, I am still a bit salty that a new member managed to overthrow her and other regular members of senbatsu from Kami 7 so next year I’ll try to invest more votes for her.

Alright now that’s that, time for the same confession I did since the past 2 SSKs. Just like last year, the moment I heard Mayuyu’s name being mentioned in the second place I immediately turned the stream off because frankly I didn’t want to see the smug in Sasshi’s face, at the same time I had a feeling that her victory wasn’t gonna be that passionate, and judging from some comments I read in Stage48 and Tumblr, boy was I right. I guess the regret I had for my actions this year is that I didn’t at least stop to listen to Mayuyu’s graduation announcement. Anyway, for God’s sake I’m sick of seeing Sasshi standing at the top stage, sitting on the queen’s chair, and wearing that cape. Here’s why I don’t like Sasshi getting the first place:

1. Everyone knows that it’s a no-brainer that she was gonna win again for the FOURTH time and THIRD time consecutively (but I still held hopes that Mayuyu was gonna beat her but NOOOOOO she got almost 100k votes higher than Mayuyu so Mayuyu didn’t stand a chance AT ALL). SASSHI, ENOUGH! STAHPPPPPPPPP! We get it; you’re the indisputable GIANT WITH A HUGEASS FANDOM THAT RANGES FROM IDOL FANS TO NON-IDOL FANS, NOW CAN YOU JUST GO AWAY!? *pant pant*

2. I don’t think it’s necessary for her to participate since last year because I don’t see why she has to (even though she has all the rights to participate). Unless she’s being forced by her agency or manager to keep on participating and become a wall for new winners, I don’t see what’s the point for her to be there. She’s very popular and her influence has widened all the way from the idol world already. At this point I’m even considering that she’s doing this for personal gain. I think I’m just used to most members doing things NOT for themselves, but for the sake of others, so when this thought came in I just can’t help but feel like Sasshi is being selfish. Although she can enjoy the glory, fans are starting to not even bother her win anymore. I have a feeling (and REALLY hope) that she won’t be participating next year because she herself said that she won’t be in anyone’s way next year (amen to that).

I think there were more things I had in mind about Sasshi but I forgot about them as I write this down.

Another crazy thing that happened was obviously the speech of Sutou Ririka who announced her marriage. Frankly this announcement was super surprise because dating itself was already a huge deal for these girls, but MARRIAGE? What. The. Actual. Fuck? To be clear, I’m not her fan and I’m not that interested in her. But I know that she’s a sensible girl so when she announced this I just felt like this was forced and planned. And then not long after the event was over, Bunshun released the article of her apparently having a scandal. I don’t know how to react about this, because again, I’m not a fan of hers. But I saw how fans react to this in both ways so we’ll just see how it goes for her from here on.

To finish this report, I just want to confess that I was sadly not so into it as I did during the past SSKs I’ve joined. Maybe it was because of my decreased passion due to my busy college life and at the same time there were too many members that I don’t recognize that I felt at a lost. But I guess these reasons are my fault since I needed to try and learn these members and know their charms. Well, regardless how crazy and full of BS this SSK was, it is undeniable that this was more fun and livelier because I got to chat and laugh with other fans who I befriended during our live chatroom. I will come back again for next SSK so see you guys next year!

#akb48 49th single senbatsu sousenkyo #2017 akb48 general election #akb48 general election

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macorion · 7 years ago

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Judul yang sedikit memancing? Tidak juga. Karena memang bagiku, Nogi memang tidak akan memiliki sosok sebaik Double Suns. If ever. Posisi mereka memang bisa dibilang tidak tergantikan, hampir mencapai level Kami-7 original AKB. Tapi, sebelum membahas lebih jauh, apa dan siapa itu Double Suns?

Bagi mereka yang sudah lama mengikuti blog ini mungkin sudah tahu, dan bagi yang belum, maka aku akan menyinggungnya sedikit lagi. Double Suns adalah sebutanku untuk dua member on top Nogi; Shiraishi Mai dan Nishino Nanase. Kenapa mereka menjadi dua member teratas Nogi? Karena ini fakta.

Dua member ini adalah pilar Nogi, meski tidak dari awal debut. Keduanya mencapai posisi ini dengan cara yang berbeda, tidak semata berdasarkan push dari manajemen. Tidak semata, dengan kata lain mereka mendapat massive push, tapi tidak berakhir…..well to say it the least, mengecewakan.

Nah, kenapa mereka kuanalogikan sebagai Double Suns, matahari kembar di langit Nogizaka? Jawabannya mudah saja, posisi mereka unik, menjadi representatif Nogi untuk berbagai appearances, juga menanggung beban yang sama dan dipandang sebagai panutan.

Namun meski kukatakan mereka adalah Double Suns, tapi mereka berbeda. Dalam bahasa sains, bisa disebut binary star system. Terdengar familiar? Aku pernah menulis tentang hal ini dalam artikel tentang Gen 3. Aku memilih Betelgeuse untuk Maiyan, dan Antares untuk Naachan. Keduanya sangat berbeda.

Bintang merah di kiri atas adalah Betelgeuse

Betelgeuse, bintang paling terang kesembilan dari Bumi, terletak di bahu konstelasi Orion. Red hypergiant ini akan sebesar orbit Jupiter jika ada di solar system kita. Sebagai bintang kelas red hypergiant paling terang, sekaligus salah satu bintang terbesar di angkasa, peran besar Betelgeuse dalam sejarah umat manusia tidak bisa diindahkan.

Sama seperti Betelgeuse, Maiyan adalah member yang tidak pernah turun dari kasta atas sejak berdirinya Nogi. Dia memang tidak dijadikan front member langsung, ingat Nogidoko episode awal? Tidak butuh waktu lama baginya untuk menjadi wajah Nogi karena nilai visual yang tinggi.

Jelas karena visual-lah manajemen berani memberi Maiyan massive push. Bahkan menjadi pilihan paling aman saat Ikoma akhirnya lengser keprabon. Does it works? Dalam beberapa aspek iya. Sejak Girl’s Rule, peran Maiyan sebagai it girl Nogizaka tidak tergantikan.

Modelling menjadi forte utama, dan perlahan Maiyan berhasil meneruskan tongkat Nogi yang naik turun saat itu, bahkan saat center-center berikutnya datang Maiyan masih bertanggung jawab untuk Nogi bersama dengan Class of 92 lain, juga member-member Gen 1.

Antares di jantung konstelasi Scorpius

Antares atau Alpha Scorpii yang ada di konstelasi Scorpius. Tidak menonjol, tidak begitu tenar, tapi perannya besar. Sebagai jantung Scorpius, Antares menjadi salah satu bintang paling terang di belahan bumi selatan, maka perannya dalam navigasi terbilang besar.

Saat itulah Naachan muncul ke spotlight. Berbeda dengan Maiyan yang menjadi populer karena visual dan manajemen yang mencari solusi aman, Naachan adalah fandom darling turn out to be management darling. Well, aslinya Naachan sendiri hanyalah 3rd row di awal Nogi, tapi berkat innocent charm yang dimilikinya dia terbilang menonjol.

Aku bisa bilang Naachan adalah epitomi dari image Nogi, sesuatu yang membuatnya ada di level berbeda. Modest, girl next door image ditambah puncak popularitasnya tidak bisa datang lebih baik. Kidzuitara Kataomoi menjadi lagu yang benar-benar langsung menonjolkan image Nogi setelah struggle dengan konsep di awal-awal.

Setelah Naachan datang, image yang dikejar Nogi menjadi lebih jelas. Tipikal idol yang lebih sederhana. Hal ini sudah terlihat dari keengganan LLC menggunakan bikini, tapi setelah Kidzuitara, melebar ke konteks yang lebih lebar. Image Nogi menjadi konservatif, ditambah lagu-lagu mereka yang lebih pop ketimbang idol.

Mereka berdua lah yang mengubah wajah Nogi pasca Ikomasentris selesai dan digantikan oleh masuknya Nogi ke dalam big game di dunia Idol. Keputusan yang berbuah baik, mengingat dualisme mereka, meskipun tidak tampak langsung, membuat Nogi semakin populer.

Apalagi setelah WCenter pertama dalam sejarah Nogi akhirnya membuat status mereka sebagai Double Suns permanen. Maiyan dengan image yang glamor, it girl yang merambah pasar yang lebih luas melalui modelling dan Naachan, girl next door yang mewakili image Nogi secara keseluruhan, menyatu menjadi tidak tergantikan.

Memang jalan keduanya dalam menuju puncak berbeda, tapi jujur saja, jika skenario ini misalkan terjadi di grup lain, bisakah sesukses ini? Di 48G mungkin? Jujur saja aku tidak berpikir demikian. Memang sebagai contoh paling mudah kita bisa melihat Mayuyu dan Sasshi, but it comes with so much destruction.

Menariknya, dalam mitologi Yunani seperti yang digunakan untuk penamaan bintang, Scorpius dan Orion adalah musuh. Orion si pemburu hebat menyombongkan diri pada Artemis bahwa dia akan memburu semua binatang di bumi. Mendengar hal ini Gaia, dewi Bumi mengirim Scorpius untuk membunuh Orion.

Keduanya bertarung sampai mati, dan hal ini menarik perhatian Zeus yang membuat Scorpius menjadi konstelasi di langit. Artemis, bagaimanapun, memohon agar Orion juga naik ke langit, Zeus menurutinya. Menariknya lagi, tempat mereka di langit berseberangan dengan Scorpius tampak memburu Orion, baik di belahan bumi utara maupun selatan.

Hal ini cocok dengan deskripsi Maiyan sebagai Betelgeuse, dimana dia muncul lebih dulu seperti dalam mitologi. Dan baik Maiyan ataupun Orion sama-sama terkesan high profile. Naachan sebagai Antares muncul belakangan, tapi memberi Maiyan “perlawanan” yang hebat. Battle diantaranya, untungnya, brings a greater good untuk Nogizaka.

Nah, setelah dualisme antara Maiyan-Naachan yang unshakeable selama ini, apakah mungkin, The Third Sun bisa terbit di khatulistiwa Nogi? Aku tidak akan ragu untuk mengatakan iya, meski dalam prakteknya akan butuh waktu yang lama. Mungkin akan sangat lama.

Selain hal-hal positif diatas, tentu selalu ada flipside. Sinar Double Suns yang terang relatif tidak bisa membuat member lain menembus ke jajaran elit. Class of 92 mengalaminya, padahal sejak awal merekalah yang digadang-gadang menjadi wajah Nogi, tapi sampai akhir tidak bisa mencapai taraf yang diharapkan.

Selain mereka, masih banyak contoh lain. Ikoma yang semakin tenggelam di belakang, lalu Ikuchan, yang -this is worth one article but I’ll summarize- memang sejak awal tidak ditujukan menjadi Heliosentris Nogi. Gradually, Ikuchan menjadi Jupiter, paling besar di dunia yang berbeda, bukan menjadi Double Suns. Ikuchan lebih ditujukan untuk pasar yang berbeda.

Sekarang ini bisa dilihat dari outside jobs Ikuchan yang bisa dikatakan lebih prestisius dan high profile. Ikuchan memang ujung tombak, untuk menjangkau pasar yang selama ini relatif untouchable untuk idol. Jadi, menempatkan Ikuchan sebagai Third Sun tidak akan cocok, apalagi Ikuchan sendiri relatif sudah lebih lepas dari bayang-bayang Nogi.

Lalu ada kombi yang digadang menjadi WCenter berikutnya; AshuMiona. Hal ini dimulai sejak musim panas 2016, tapi sayang kelanjutan cerita mereka masih stagnan. Masuk akal membuat dua member ini menjadi Double Suns, apalagi jika mengingat keduanya punya kemampuan yang cukup, meski belum sebaik NanaMai.

Ashurin kembali di-push sebagai center di single terbaru, sementara Miona masuk ke jajaran M-Series. Modal yang cukup bagus untuk tahun depan. Sementara itu, dari generasi baru, masuknya MomoYoda sebagai center memang mengejutkan, apalagi di 19th single ini kita masih harus menunggu kejelasan tentang status Gen 3.

Apakah MomoYoda layak disebut sebagai penantang kuat untuk menjadi Double Suns? Aku tidak akan mengatakan iya. Jalan mereka masih terlalu sedikit untuk itu. Apalagi Gen 3 mendapat push yang jauh lebih massive, yang mana ini bukan selera semua fans Sakamichi.

Bagaimana dengan member lain? Sejujurnya, aku tidak atau setidaknya belum melihat siapapun selain nama-nama yang kusebut untuk menggantikan NanaMai apabila mereka grad. Kedudukan mereka yang terlalu kuat rasanya tidak akan pernah tergantikan. Meski yah, regenerasi adalah wajib.

Aku lebih melihatnya sebagai begini: mungkin Double Suns tidak akan tergantikan. Ever. Ingat, komparasi semacam inilah yang menghancurkan 48G. Tapi memiliki member lain untuk mengisi posisi mereka akan lebih bijak jika digantikan oleh Fukujin selama masa transisi, at least mereka punya pengalaman untuk itu. Setidaknya, aku ingin melihat jeda waktu jika seseorang disebut sebagai penerus Double Suns.

Dan bagiku yang terpenting adalah bukan mencari pengganti Double Suns, tapi menemukan konstelasi lain yang sama terangnya dengan mereka. That’s a different things.

Sebagai tambahan, ini website yang bisa diandalkan jika ingin mempelajari tentang konstelasi bintang.

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Could There be the Third Sun? Judul yang sedikit memancing? Tidak juga. Karena memang bagiku, Nogi memang tidak akan memiliki sosok sebaik Double Suns.

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