#and when i first saw movie poseidon i was like ooh i don’t like him

[conjectureand-gloom]

you just know i love protective father figures when i absolutely die when poseidon says “don’t you dare touch him or you will fight for your life” even though it’s the movies which is pretty shit

[courage-a-word-of-justice]

Maou-jou 9 - 12 (FINAL) | Idolish7 s2 10 - 15 (FINAL) | SLS 2

I’ve been holding off new seasonals because of other things, but after I post this I’ll have enough time to get around to them. That’s why I can’t guarantee winter 2021 seasonal tags on this post...maybe the next one will have them...

Maou-jou 9

…it seems shopping channels even are the same in the demon world.

Now even the demons have quests! (The frame is different to the princess’s, though.)

Oh! The quest failed.

Neo Alraune: in flower language, “the 2nd coming of happiness”. The worry from a little while ago was, “I’m worried about my brother.” The worry from recently: “I didn’t think about being happy that the princess didn’t kill my brother.”

The penguin demons are pretty cute!

Don’t you know how parents forbid children from sleeping until they finish all their homework? Must be something like that.

Yoku ganbarimashita! – Syalis worked hard!

LOL, mental age: 3. Poseidon likes cute things…I can’t read a lot of this…the hardsubs cover the JPN text.

They…both succeeded! (…LOL?)

Maou-jou 10

Owarinocity = Endopolis. It’s a good equivalent, if I do say so myself.

…oh yeah. What happened to Alraune? Update: There she is!

Also, that blonde guy in the infomercials doesn’t look too bad…*makes chef’s kiss gesture with one hand* Nice.

I wonder, was Twilight once human…?

LOL, there’s a goat symbol on the cleric’s pyjamas. Also “first time”, LOL.

I think they were playing shiritori at one point.

Hanamaru saikou yoku dekimashita!

Maou-jou 11

…How does one “sleep cheerfully”, anyway?

I think I saw Twilight drop something…some kind of paper…

Aw, Twilight blushing is kinda cute!

LOL, 70s shoujo style. Also, “It cannot be!”

Whoa, she cancelled it?!

I read up on this series on TV Tropes…and apparently the Demon King captured the Princess in her sleep.

Kagemusha? Like a ninja or something?

Apparently the Demon Cleric is much older than he looks.

Ooh! Hypnos is back!

A-whatsit really is abysmal levels of stupid!!! (LOL)

Maou-jou 12 (FINAL)

Who’s that one tiny guy occupying one of the Ten Kings’ seats?

*watching after Christmas, about a week after the anime finished* This is not seasonally appropriate!

…*thinks for a second, then spits* That’s the 2nd Nemu in the fall 2020 season!!!

Ooh, the head paladin doesn’t look that bad, either.

“…is it good to be…”

“…has seized the princess!”

“…that demon king is rather cute.” – See? Someone agrees with me.

Anyways, that was a fun series. See you soon!

Idolish7 s2 10

…Back at it after so long…(I can’t help it though – Crunchyroll, per month, is about double the local Funimation sublicensor’s fees, and for much less content that’s worth my money to boot!)

I’ve always thought Momo was like Sasara (HypMic), so seeing him anguished hurts me in the kokoro too…

I know Banri was involved with Re:vale somehow…this must be it.

…Male idols are also popular among men? Is this why there are 8 (!!!) idol anime in winter 2021 alone…? (Also, that’s why HypMic became popular? Multidemographic appeal crossed over with obvious merchandising opportunities?)

It’s kind of scary how Momo stepped the formality towards Yuki like that (to -san).

I guess in his heart Momo still reveres Yuki, some way or another.

The rakugo curtain really sold the moment that they (current Re:vale) were acting like an old married couple.

Yay! Silver Sky is such a cool song! Of course I recognised the intro when it came on.

…I see. The elder Kujo is entrusting his dream to Tenn, so that’s why he banned Aya from seeing Tamaki. However, it’s hard to know what to feel when Aya speaks in the vaguest terms possible.

I think that was a special ending for only this episode. I don’t know what its name is, but I guess I might recognise it on Spotify one day.

Idolish7 s2 11

LOL, Nagi’s reaction.

Considering the ‘rona is getting worse outside our very windows as we speak (type?), I think it’s correct to be concerned about your future right now.

Looking at these narrow streets reminds me of going to eat hotpot at the end of my Japan trip…only Japanese streets look like that, I think. Hong Kong’s streets are more crowded than that and America likes their suburbia.

Of course, when you say hajimemashite (nice to meet you), someone’s gotta say it back, hence the reply.

Considering there are people all over the world watching the Idolish7 anime, I would say you are telling the world about I7, Riku.

Oh! Restart Pointer! There was an MV for that one…I think it was around the time Idolish7’s MVs started getting better.

So this is the context around the new outfits! Cool!

There have been way too many puns about “idol” being…y’know, “ai (love) doll” and stuff like that…

I have one Twitter person who I follow (DejiNyucu, part of the creative team for Autumn’s Journey) because I don’t get much I7 content and they keep mentioning this “Haruki” person…and suddenly a “Haruki the Betrayer” showed up in the graffiti…they might be the same person, I think. Not Deji, but Haruki. Update: Sakura Haruki, perhaps…?

Sougo’s such a bad liar…

Sometimes, the best way to deal with things is to be direct…(I’m not very good at that, I naturally talk in a very roundabout sort of way.)

Sougo with long hair like Yuki would be really pretty… (<- has an obvious thing for guys with long hair)

Idolish7 s2 12

Nagi’s stupid accent is generally what he’s best remembered for (for me), so seeing him speak normally, and do a press conference on top of that, is…impressive.

A kabedon on top of all this! Whoa!

Shibuya 109 parody…? (I’ve seen that once or twice – parodying that means people know their stuff about Shibuya.)

I think the “it’s overflowing!” is referring to the hype in the “room”.

…this dejected Momo is worrying…(well, he is worrying and I am worrying about him.)

Oh, I see. The person responsible typed the letter so that they couldn’t be traced back. Kind of like those old movies where the culprit would cut letters out of newspapers to make threat mail, but…with even less traces than that, because cutting letters out leaves evidence.

…wow, it took a while for this ep. to have an intro…

…LOL, I just spotted Kenjiro Tsuda cited as the “fake Zero”, meaning the real one might never show up this season.

There’s something really stupid and infectious about these managers’ enthusiasm for drinking energy drinks. It puts a goofy smile on my face.

Is Musubi Tsumugi’s mother…? Update: Yes, she is.

…Wait, so the Chiba Shizuo guy is actually important?!

Idolish7 s2 13

Whenever someone says “by the way”, it means they’re changing the subject. I hate to state to obvious, but Sougo is clearly deflecting the topic of conversation from being about him.

I wonder if this guy (Haw9) is the actual Zero graffiti vandal…?

Hmph, I didn’t realise Tenn doesn’t refer to Kujo-san as his father, but…like that (“Kujo-san”) instead.

Oh hey! These are shots from Vibrato!

Most dramas can be solved with the power of Good Communication. That includes this one.

I feel like “he has a dark side” describes both Tenn and Kujo-san.

“Everyone, remember to wash your hands and gargle thoroughly.” – This is always a good thing to remember in the time of ‘rona. Reminds me of Jakurai’s line in ARB (<- this game started just after the ‘rona came down).

What did Sougo go to uni for (what specialisation)?

Idolish7 s2 14

I just realised Banri calls Momo -kun. Hmm…

Denki = electricity, LOL.

I feel like Tenn is basically Ramuda, give or take actual pink hair…guys in musical groups with pre-existing angst that they become the “centre” of. The fact Fling Posse have Saito Soma and so do Trigger strengthens the connection.

I would watch the heck out of a musical like that! Make it come true, Idolish7! (Also, today is I7 day! I’m not much of an I7 fan outside the anime, but…that’s cool!)

That shot of them jumping! I remember seeing it on the official site before!

Idolish7 s2 15 (FINAL)

There you go! I was wondering where Banri’s injury was – that was the only bit that didn’t add up for him to be Yuki’s old partner.

Hmm…Momo is 4 years younger than Yuki but 2 years younger than Banri…

This episode has a real concert vibe to it, to the point where I got startled by how loud the yell was at one point. (Even if it is mostly stills.)

LOL, lookit Okazaki!

Apparently, if you’re a hako oshi, you like all the members of a group. Someone with a green light and a pink light likes both members of Re:vale.

LOL, Usagi for Asahi beer.

…I forgot Nagi is 19.

…Ooh, I think that’s the kid from ZOOL. No wonder they needed a season 3!

That’s all. See you next time!

SLS 2

“fine and upstanding person” – That’s…hard to believe, Hayato.

I wonder how many bois Toboso designed for SLS…?

…The episode title is actually “Blank”. Not “Break”.

One of the guys’ shirts says moteki on it. That’s a period in one’s life where one enjoys more romantic attention than usual, literally “popularity season”.

The subs missed an I, so initially I knew Kiriyama’s name as “Kiryama”.

There are meant to be 2 wings, right…?

“He who controls information controls everything, right?” – For once, I’m surprised Hayato is right (and not just in that smug way of his).

“…I’m being treated like a manager.” – But Hayato is a manager! (In a sense.)

The plait guy jumps to nicknames really fast…also, why do I get the feeling Maeshima will lose the key?

I hate to say this Maeshima, but I side with your childhood friend (Kiriyama) here. As much as the anime wants me to back you, I’m watching for everyone else at this point.

That blocky building looks pretty cool. I think Zel (Archi-Anime) would like it.

Sasugai’s setup looks pretty cool, including his chair.

…hmm, Maeshima’s like me in a sense. I learn best by copying others, but memory is my best asset. If I don’t regularly train the fundamentals, I suck at everything. That said, I don’t have an eidetic memory. Also, I didn’t quite figure out Ken = Ken(sei Maeshima) until I watched long enough to connect the dots.

LOL, Derry’s. (<- reminded of a word for “butt” <- derriere)

Well, the guy’s (Souta…?) shirt does say moteki…

Kiriyama kinda looks like Jyuto (HypMic), come to think of it…Right down to his angry streak (although Jyuto has a reputation to keep as a “cool dude”, while Kiriyama is more of a Manza (Boueibu HK) and he’s more angry than he looks).

…This ED is nothing special.

…Hmm? Is that a small Terauchi and Maeshima…?

I think I’m sold for now, but I’m rooting for the other team, not Maeshima’s…not yet, anyways.

[uglypastels]

For blurb ideas: either Tom or Harrison took the reader on a trip to the countryside. While they were there, they went stargazing (because she likes those kinds of thing) and in the end, they propose to her.

I’m gonna go with Harrison because I kinda already wrote something similar with Tom. You can read it here. 

Hope you enjoy. (and it got a bit longer than just a blurb, oops). 

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Constellations 

“Monty! Come here, boy.” Harrison watched his girlfriend squat down to the ground. She had the most wonderful smile on her face as the dog ran up to her and practically jumped into her arms. Her giggle truly contagious. 

While the dog was licking her face she looked up at Harrison.”What are you looking at? Take the picture before he runs away again.” She joked. 

“Oh right, sorry.” He had been standing a bit further away from her. His phone in hand, ready to snap a shot of the gorgeous girl with his, well, their dog. He held up his phone parallel to his face and took a picture. She gave him her best “camera smile” while scratching the top of Monty’s head. Her hair illuminated beautifully by the setting sun and her smile even brighter than that. 

“Did you take it? My legs are killing me.” Harrison just nodded, being lightly mesmerized by the beauty in front of him. It had been two years yet not a day went by where he didn’t think how he could have ever gotten so lucky to have her. 

She tried to get up, trying to use Monty a bit as support but right at that moment, the dog decided to run off. With a little oof, she fell on the ground. Harrison immediately jogged over to her, laughing just a little bit. He helped her get up, putting an arm around her waist he pulled her in so close that their noses were brushing against each other. 

“I love you,” he mumbled, pressing his nose a bit more to hers. She giggled. 

“I love you too.” she closed the already little gap between them with a kiss. Just a quick one though. Monty ran back up to them and started to scratch softly at their legs. Harrison looked down to be met with his dog’s begging eyes. 

“Aww, I think someone’s a little jealous.” He winked at her before going down to pet the little rascal. “Yes, he is. Yes, he is.” He used his playful dog voice.

“Okay, let’s get going. it’s gonna get dark soon and I still want to eat something. You did promise me a picnic under the stars, after all.” 

“We’ll get there, love, don’t worry.” Hand in hand they started to walk. Harrison picked up the picnic basket that he had left at the spot where he took the picture. 

They followed the path that was surrounded by trees and bushes until it opened up to a big field. They had been there many times before so knew exactly where their little spot was. right next to that small boulder, where they had carved their initials into on their first anniversary. It was cheesy, they knew that, but it was still fun. 

By the time they settled down and pulled everything out of the basket, the sun was already touching the horizon. The sky was in its pink and oranges hues already. While they waited for it to get properly dark, they ate their dinner (and dessert) while talking about everything and nothing. Finally, it turned dark. She put on the little light in the basket, just in case they were starting to get sick of the dark. 

“Okay,” Harrison clapped his hands together as the last strawberry was consumed, “tell me, what do you see right…there.” He pointed right above their heads. She looked up, turning her head to see from which angle she was supposed to look at it. 

“Oh, that is… wait, come here.” She turned around her back now leaning against the boulder. She patted the spot next to her for Harrison to sit. He had been lying on his side so far, but more than gladly got up to sit next to her. A second later, Monty was making his attempts at sitting in between them. 

“You comfortable, Mont?” she laughed when the dog put his head on her lap. She started to lazily stroke his head. “Okay, so if you look right above us,” Harrison did just that, “You can see there is like a little clump of bright stars. That’s Cassiopeia.” 

“Bless you.” 

“Ha ha ha, very funny.” 

“I know.” he kissed her temple. After letting go she leaned into him and placed her head on his shoulder. “So what’s with the weird name?” 

“Well, most constellations get their names from Greek mythology. Cassiopeia was the queen of Ethiopia. She and her daughter Andromeda kept boasting how they were the most beautiful women on earth. Even prettier than the Nereids. Poseidon couldn’t have that so he decided to punish them. He tied up Andromeda to a rock to be eaten by a sea monster.” 

“Sounds lovely.” 

“They were a cozy bunch, those Greeks.” she joked, “Anyway, it wouldn’t be a Greek tragedy without a hero, so Perseus shows up and saves Andromeda. They marry, because back then everyone married each other.” Harrison’s heart skipped a beat at her words. 

“But good ol’ Perce doesn’t think that Cassiopeia shouldn’t go unpunished, so in reference to Andromeda’s punishment, he chains her up in heavens in a throne. The constellation is supposed to be that throne.” 

“It looks like a W to me.” Harrison squinted his eyes. 

“Yeah, it does. 

“So what about that fidget spinnet there.” He had spent hours listening to her talk about stars and constellations and knew most of their names by now, but he couldn’t help but give them their own nicknames. 

“That’s Hercules. You know that guy, right?”  

“Yeah, I do. So what is the one next to it.” 

“Ooh,” she sat up straight in excitement. “That’s Draco.” 

“Malfoy got his own constellation?”

“No, you div. Draco, as in the dragon from the myth of Hercules.” 

“Oh, of course, silly old me,” he said as if it was the most obvious thing ever, while really, he had no idea what she was talking about. He tried to listen to her story. He loved listening to her talk. If he could, he would do nothing but… But right now, there was something else he had to do. As quietly as possible, not to get caught, he slipped his hand into the basket, fishing out the little velvet box. It was a surprise to him she hadn’t seen it. 

He checked once again to see if she had caught on to what he was doing. So far so good. Her eyes were still on the navy sky. 

“Okay, okay, what does that look like to you.” She pointed up but Harrison didn’t even flinch, his eyes were all on her. With a smirk, he said: “A ring.” 

“what? how do you see a ring in that? well, I suppose from your angle maybe…” she turned her neck so she could look at the stars upside down. “No, I don’t see it.” 

“Maybe you’re looking a bit too far into it.” He whispered. She finally brought herself back to earth. 

“What are you talking about?” She asked while Harrison pulled out the light from the basket so they had a little more light around them. There was a gasp as she finally saw what he was holding. 

“Haz-” 

“Shh, let me talk. I have this whole thing prepared so don’t ruin it.” He winked and she rolled her eyes playfully. Harrison scooted in his spot to look at her. Her hand in his. “Since the day we met, I knew there was something special about you. I couldn’t place it at first but now I know. It’s everything. From how you laugh at all of my jokes, even the bad ones,” she smiled, “to how you fall asleep next to me while we watch a movie. 

“You’re so beautiful even Cassiopeia can’t compare. You are sweeter than any candy there is out there in the world and I am so lucky to have you. To be able to kiss you, to hug you, to love you with all my heart. I can spend all of my days just sitting in bed with you, listening to you talk about literally anything. 

“There might not be any shooting stars falling above us right now, but I don’t need them because you make all of my dreams come true. (Y/N), will you marry me?” He flipped the box open to reveal a diamond ring. 

“Yes, of course. Yes! A million times yes!” she squealed so hard that even Monty, who had fallen asleep some time ago already, jumped up. Harrison let go of her hand to take the ring out of the box. With his hands only shaking a little bit he managed to put the ring on her finger. She looked adoringly at it before placing her hands on his cheeks and pulling him into a passionate kiss. 

“I love you,” he whispered between kisses. 

“I love you too.” 

The End

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