#and your ambition to use your incredible talents and skills -

[ouroboros-hideout]

He loves it. And by now you produced more content about him than myself. He thinks, you must be his biggest fan. How does that make you feel? :smug_goose:

// Exposing one (1) Rev to unprecedented levels of unjustified bullying results in you being nuked at 6:30 AM before work with a rickroll (feat. your unhinged character) Ask @ouroboros-hideout who found out the hard way, right, comrade?

It will also be shoved onto the Hobotown screen and, in fact, every hacked screen in NC, so that you would never be too far away from this wonderful imagery and listening experience! ❤ ❤ ❤

[wakeup01]

hi i would love if you could transform me into your stupid foot slave.

Clean Slate

“What do you want to be in life?” I ask you as we relax at my place at the end of our date. You give a rather non committal shrug as I peel off my socks and rest my feet on the living room table.

“Huh. No career ambitions? Artist, scientist…cleaner?” I smile at you as you approach and sit across from me, scrunching your nose slightly while the scent of my feet wafts over to you.

“N—no. I guess not.” You reply sheepishly, your eyes leaving mine as they lower to my large feet.

“I’m sure we can find your place in life. You probably have lots to give. Talented at many things. Such as…cleaning.” I sway my feet back and forth on the table as I watch your eyes follow them. “Just keep watching.”

“Huh?” Distracted, you don’t even look away. My feet and their movements were utterly fascinating. “I—I don’t…”

“Cleaning.” I repeat bluntly. “I bet you’re good at cleaning.” Your back bends as you naturally feel yourself lean forward, your head lowering slightly as my feet take up more of your vision. I hear you take a tentative sniff, your eyes glazing over.

Cleaning.

“Cl—cleeaning.” You slur as a bit of drool slides from your mouth. I give a little snicker as I witness you lick your lips. Your head begins to sway along with my hypnotic sweaty feet. Mirroring it’s motion. The smell at this point was incredibly overpowering, burning away your feeble inhibitions. My feet are fucking your mind, my toes pushing to the back of your skull. Reshaping your soft brain like playdoh. Back and forth. Back and forth…

“See, I’m not so much looking for a ‘boyfriend’. Too much maintenance. But I’m sure we can find a use for you. Cleaning clothes perhaps? Maybe bathroom cleaning? No. Cleaning…feet.” I look down and validate you with a smirk.

Cleaning. Feet.

“Foot cleaning. Yes, yes I think that’s your place in life. A mindless foot cleaner. Cleaning my rank feet. You’re very skilled at it.” I assert, placing my hand on your head and guiding you closer. “It’s okay. Some of us are meant to improve the world, some of us are meant to be productive members of society. And some of us, some of us are meant to lick the space between men’s toes.”

“I…no. Please.” You plead as your face enters my feet’s gravitational pull. The musk flowing up your nose and swimming around your emptied, foot fucked mind. They smelled just as you suspected they would, of feet. Your attention is captivated by a bead of sweat on my sole. It didn’t belong there, there on my perfect feet. You feel an impulse growing. A need. You needed to…needed to…

“Clean.” I answer for you. Making everything suddenly fall into place. It just made sense. “Clean my stinky feet.”

You shudder, any hint of resistance fading in an instant. Your mouth obediently opens and your tongue glides down the length of my sole, picking up all the sweat and grime that gathered from our long walk. The taste is sour and foul but for some shameful reason, that stirs your cock. You didn’t want this, but not wanting it made you so unbelievably hard. My feet had successfully hypnotised your mind, conditioning you to kneel at the mere sight of them. Seeing my sole was the only trigger needed for your mouth to water, for your thoughts to dissipate. For you to become no more than a rag to wipe my feet clean.

“Always glad to see someone enjoy their job so immensely.” I bend forward and pin a little badge to your shirt. The two words printed on it in basic typeface describe your entire existence ‘Foot Cleaner’. Now no one, including you would be confused about your role in life.

“Cweeann siiir.” You moan with a mouth full of my flavourful foot cheese.

I laugh above you, flexing my arms as you perform your job. “Good boy. Good foot cleaner. Lick every inch until they’re glistening with your saliva. Aren’t you happy I helped you find the height of your aspirations at the bottom of my feet. Dumb idiot.”

“Yusss, thank you sir.” You wanted to be a good obedient boy for master.

“Shut up and work.” I shove my feet into you, rubbing them across your face. “I expect my feet to be spotless slave. You will be here every evening from now on to fulfil your duty. And then you will pay me for the privilege like the pathetic foot slut that you are.”

Do I make myself clear?

[storytowrite]

|Tango of two hearts ~ Lee Minho|

Paring: Minho x Y/N

Genre: angst, smut

Word count: 8628

Warnings: 18+, smut, blowjob, fingering, starving, fainting

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Behind the scenes of the complex and energetic world of K-pop, you were the only girl in the group of backup dancers for Stray Kids. The team did not use female dancers often because they were unable to match their energy and dynamic movements. However, you were very talented and had no problem keeping up with them.

Your ambition and determination set you apart from others. You learned at an incredible pace. You even tied Minho's record for learning basic choreography the fastest, which earned you recognition from JYP, and Minho personally chose you as one of his backup dancers.

When you got into JYP, you were so happy. After all, it was your dream - to perform on the big stage. However, after the trial period, you faced the brutal reality. JYP put a lot of pressure on you, expecting who knows what when he couldn't even do what he asked for. Being the only girl in a large group full of guys brought additional challenges and often unpleasant situations

Your appearance was constantly judged and your skills questioned every time new people learned about you. But each time you showed them how wrong they were to downplay your talent. Every move you made was precise, perfectly on point and always with the right energy.

However, your self-confidence came with many sacrifices. You trained for long hours every day. Even though you were tired, you always smiled during rehearsals, not giving satisfaction to other people who wanted to trick you. You always did your own thing and focused only on what was most important at a given moment. You just felt like you had to work twice as hard as the guys to achieve the same success.

You were always the first to arrive at rehearsals and the last to leave. Due to the amount of time spent in the JYP building, all the artists knew you very well. Especially Stray Kids, for whom you danced, you could even say that you became friends with them. Each of the boys cared about you in their own way and they often suggested going out to eat with you, but you always refused, they didn't want to cause them any trouble with potential gossip.

The day before you got the demo for the new Stray Kids choreography, you also stayed longer in the training room. You were stressed about what enormously difficult new challenge JYP would have in front of you. From comeback to comeback, the choreographies became more and more complicated and tiring, but you had to face them.

You played the music and stood up again to dance through all the previous choreographies. You were tired and dripping with sweat, but dancing was your way of relieving stress. Completely absorbed in the music, you didn't pay attention to what time it was.

When the music ended, you were panting from exhaustion, but you heard soft clapping from behind you. You quickly turned around to see Chan and Minho standing in the doorway, watching you with smiles on their faces.

"What are you doing here?" You asked, wiping the sweat from your forehead with your shirt.

“I could ask you the same thing. It's 5 a.m., shouldn't you maybe get some rest.” Minho replied in a warm voice, handing you a bottle of water.

“5 o'clock already!? I must have lost track of time, but I'm stressed about tomorrow. I don't want to be an unnecessary burden for you." You hungrily drank half of the bottle, drenching yourself slightly as you did so.

“You won't be a burden to us, on the contrary, we will have to chase you. Besides, we've already talked about it, your health is more important to us. Do not overdo it." Chan walked up to you and gently wiped away the water that was running down your chin.

You always appreciated how the boys took care of you. Without their support, you would probably have given up a long time ago. Knowing that the two of them wouldn't leave until you got out of the room, you took your things and went with the boys to the exit. Even though you were so tired, you all laughed and talked until you reached the door. Minho offered to take you to your apartment, but you declined, not wanting to inconvenience him.

At home, you washed up and changed into comfortable pajamas and went to bed. You were so tired that it only took a moment for you to drift off to dreamland. However, after literally two hours, you were woken up by the loud sound of your alarm clock. You barely got out of bed and went to the bathroom to clean up.

When you looked in the mirror, you noticed that the bags under your eyes were extremely visible, so you decided to cover them with makeup. Despite your best efforts, it wasn't very effective, but you didn't have time to worry about that anymore.

On the way out, you grabbed a banana that you planned to eat on the way and ran out of the house, rushing to the JYP Entertainment building. As usual, you came to the room first and started warming up. You wanted to be ready for whatever the CEO came up with.

After an hour, others started arriving in the training room. Unlike you, everyone seemed calm and composed. It's like they don't care what challenge they get. A moment later, members of Stray Kids also started to come to the room. Everyone of course greeted you before they went to join the rest of the dancers. You often saw jealous glances from others in your group. They were irritated by the fact that you had better contact with the guys from SKZ than they did.

Only after another hour did JYP graciously come to the room with the choreographer. Everyone sat comfortably, looking at the huge screen that entered the hall. The new song immediately caught your ear. It was energetic, rhythmic and just your style. The choreography was also okay until the last chorus started. While Minho was to sing his part, the backup dancers were to hide him until the climax, which was when you were thrown into the air and Lino was to pass under you, and then your group was to catch you and you were to finish the choreography.

Everyone saw this and looked at you worriedly, but you tried to keep a straight face, even though deep down you were terrified. You've never had to perform any acrobatics before, especially in the air, and especially with one of the Stary Kids members under you.

“What if you fall or kick him? What if they don't catch you or you don't jump up high enough? Or will you panic during the concert or the lights will blind you and you won't know where to land?” There were so many thoughts swirling around in your head, so many unknowns and so many things that could go wrong. You started to doubt your skills and whether you would be able to cope with the new challenges.

When the song ended, JYP said his well-learned formula that he was counting on everyone, that everything would go well and that everyone would definitely make it, and he would keep his fingers crossed for everyone. Of course, he was pretending in front of the new choreographer who did not know what the real nature of the CEO was. Finally, he got up from his chair and, saying goodbye to everyone, left the room, leaving you with the choreographer.

On the first day, as usual, you will learn together with Stray Kids to get to know the choreographies, and then separately, each of them will adapt their training to their personal schedules. Of course, as the show gets closer, you'll go back to training together again to fine-tune everything.

So as soon as JYP disappeared out the door, the choreographer ordered a quick warm-up. The boys from Strata Kids immediately came over to you to warm up together.

“What do you think Y/n about the new choreography, you will shine in it. “ Felix said, stretching.

“I wish.” You smiled slightly.

“Don't worry, Y/n, you'll handle everything as usual, and with style. “ Jeongin added, patting you on the back.

You were glad that you had the support of the members, but your head couldn't stop thinking about what could go wrong. Even though you put on a happy mask, underneath you were like a terrified dog.

Of course, this was noticed by Minho, who was exceptionally good at reading your emotions, no matter how hard you tried to hide them. The boy walked up to you and simply sat next to you, making it clear that he would always be there for you. He knew perfectly well that you didn't like it when he was too much around you, so he didn't say anything, that he knew how you really felt.

After the warm-up, the choreography lessons began. As usual, you and Minho memorized all the steps almost immediately, and then all you had to do was polish them. The choreographer deliberately skipped the part with your jump, explaining that there would be a separate training session for it, and now the choreography was more important. Don't argue about it, because the longer you didn't have to make this move, the better for you.

After a few hours of training, with everyone already dripping with sweat, you and Minho started helping your group members perfect their moves. You showed how to smoothly transition from one move to another, you polished the angles and small shortcomings of others. Every person you helped was grateful for the help and thanks to this you finished the material planned for today faster.

“We'll get going. Anyone interested in going out to eat together? “ Changbin asked, gathering his things and heading to the shower.

In the crowd, a few guys from your group volunteered, but you were hesitant.

“Y/n, don't let me ask you again. When was the last time you went out with us? “ Han walked up to you, grabbing and swinging your hand.

You laughed lightly when you saw Han's sweet eyes asking you to leave. You couldn't resist his cuteness so you agreed. Then some of the guys went to take a shower, and you had to wait because there was only one bathroom with showers, which was dedicated to you.

After 15 minutes, you received a signal that you could go wash yourself. You grabbed your clean clothes, towels and toiletries and went to take a bath. When she entered the bathroom, she undressed and covered herself with a towel. She took a step towards the shower, but then she heard the sound of water running. She froze for a moment, trying to understand what was happening. Someone was still taking a bath. You were about to back away when you heard a group of boys from behind the wall.

“Come out, come out Y/n. We know you are there, show us your beautiful body. “ The voices of the boys in the group were laughing and mocking.

You were trapped, you had no way to get out, and a group of horny dancers were about to burst into the bathroom. You could already see their shadows when you felt a tug. A strong movement caused your towel to fall to the ground. You closed your eyes in fear. When you opened your eyes again, you were in the shower, the warm water hitting the tiles. Minho stood before your eyes. His wet hair sticking to his forehead and the drops of water flowing down his body added to his charisma. Your heart was pounding like crazy, so much so that you thought it was going to jump out of your chest. The boy looked deep into your eyes, and you didn't dare to look even a millimeter lower.

You knew perfectly well that he was standing naked and you were tempted to look at him even for a second, and his large eyes hypnotized you. You tried to cover your body somehow, but the boy assured you with his actions that he had no intention of making you feel uncomfortable.

“Y/n where are you? There's your towel on the ground so we know you're here. You don't have to be ashamed of us. “ The voice came from just behind the curtain.

Terrified, you hugged the cold wall, a pleading plea for Minho hidden in your eyes. Your body trembled with fear and shame, and the water from the shower did not help you calm down.

“Minho, please help me…” You whispered, feeling tears welling up in your eyes.

Minho took a step towards you, gently placing a finger on your lips to silence you. His touch was surprisingly warm and soothing.

"Shh, Y/n. Calm down, I won't let them hurt you." He said in a whisper, looking deep into your eyes. "Stay here, I'll take care of them."

Then he poked his head out from behind the curtain so as not to reveal that you were there too.

“Oh Minho, we didn't know you were still here. “ Said one of the dancers, in a slightly embarrassed voice.

“Are you looking for Y/n? Shouldn't you wait for her outside the bathroom?“ He asked in a firm voice.

All you heard was noise and the mixing of at least 5 different guys' hair. Each of them tried to explain something, stammering.

“She's not here, and you shouldn't be here while she's taking a bath, so I advise you to leave, or I'll personally make sure you don't set foot in any studio. “ Minho threatened them, slightly angry, and grabbed your towel from one of their hands.

The next thing you heard was dancers running out of the bathroom and Lee Know closed the curtain again.

You breathed a sigh of relief, but you still felt a little nervous about the whole situation. Minho walked over to you, slowly handing you your towel. But you, forgetting yourself for a moment, hugged him, your naked bodies separated only by a thin towel.

The boy didn't know what to do with his hands that were hanging right next to your buttocks. However, it didn't take long for you to realize the situation you were in and quickly move away from the boy. A red blush appeared on your faces almost immediately. You grabbed the towel from Minho's hand and covered yourself with it, and Lino scratched his head awkwardly.

“Thank you Minho. “ You said quietly, slightly biting your lip in embarrassment.

“No... you have nothing to be thankful for. Now wash yourself calmly, I'll wait outside so they don't come back. “ He stammered, then grabbed his towel and got out of the shower.

You quickly washed yourself, but the image of Minho couldn't leave your head. When you finished bathing, you wrapped yourself in a towel and left the bathroom. Lino was waiting for you outside the room, although this time he was fully clothed.

“Hurry up, everyone is waiting for us at the restaurant. I'll give you a ride, it'll be faster." He said, breaking away from the wall he was leaning against a moment ago.

You didn't say anything, you just quickly went to put on some normal clothes and after a while you were ready. In fact, there was no one else in the room, so you had no choice but to go with Minho to the car. Neither of you dared to utter a word. When you went down to the parking lot, you started looking for the boy's potential car, but you couldn't spot it. Until you went behind the wall and your eyes saw a beautiful black sports car.

You knew that all Stray Kids members were rich, but you didn't expect this. You got into the car, of course Minho acted like a gentleman and opened the door for you, embarrassing you again. You sat back in your chair but you were too stressed to move, not wanting to break anything.

Finally Lee Know got into the car and started the engine and was about to drive away when he looked at you and moved very close to you. Your faces were centimeters apart, you could literally feel his breath on your skin.

Your eyes roamed all over his face and his heart was pounding so hard you felt like Minho could hear it perfectly. You don't know why you closed your eyes, as if you were getting ready for a kiss, but all that happened was the click of your seat belt being fastened.

You immediately opened your eyes and saw Minho laughing as he was driving his car out of the parking lot.

“Safety first.” He winked at you and focused on driving.

You felt like you were about to burn with embarrassment. You lightly tapped your forehead a few times to calm yourself down. Fortunately, this whole awkward situation was interrupted by Minho who played some music.

Fortunately, the route was short and you were there in a moment. As soon as you walked in, you were greeted with laughter and jokes. The whole team was sitting at a large table full of appetizers and colorful drinks.

"At last! How long can we wait for you?” Han called with a smile that showed he was up to something.

“Sorry, Y/n had to take a shower.” Minho said, holding the door for you.

“Oh, sure, take a shower. ” Felix said, winking at the others. “Are you sure bathing Y/n was the only reason you two were gone for so long?”

You felt a blush spread across your cheeks. “Yes, a shower, I had to wait until each of you had finally taken a bath. “ You replied quickly, trying to hide your embarrassment.

“Yes, yes, just shower.” Changbin repeated with mock doubt. "We thought maybe you were... staying somewhere."

Minho looked at the dancers who had earlier tried to catch you in the bathroom.

"Leave her alone, she really had to wait until we all had a bath." He said, placing a reassuring hand on your shoulder.

The group burst out laughing, but luckily the topic quickly changed as they started ordering more food and drinks. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Grilling, conversation and laughter filled the evening.

Hyunjin, as always in a great mood, decided to make sure that no one had an empty glass.

“Yn, try this.” He said, handing you a large drink.

“Hyunjin, maybe that's enough.” You tried to say, but he just waved his hand.

“Don't worry, it's just a small drink!” He laughed.

With each passing glass you felt more and more drunk, but you didn't want to say anything so as not to give more reasons to joke. Your head was starting to spin and the world around you seemed more and more distant. You finally got up from the table, trying to find the bathroom because you felt sick. Seungmin, noticing how you were swaying, walked over to the rest of the group.

“Hey, Yn may have had too much alcohol. Someone better check her.”

One of the backup dancers, whom Minho had never trusted, stepped closer.

"I will take care of this." He said with a smile that Minho immediately found disturbing.

Minho looked towards you and noticed that you were barely standing. He quickly walked over to you before the other had a chance to do anything else.

“Come on, Yn, it's time to go back.” He said, taking you into his arms.

He took you out of the restaurant, ignoring the surprised looks and cheers from the others, and led you to his car.

“I don't know your address, so I'll take you to our house. ” He said quietly as he put you in the car.

You just nodded, feeling the world spin around you. When you got to the dorm, Minho made sure there was no one around, but just in case, he put on a hood, dark glasses, and a mask so no one would recognize him. He lifted you in his arms again and went to the dorm. Not wanting you to sleep on the couch, he gently placed you on his bed and covered you with a blanket.

“Sleep peacefully.” He whispered before heading to the couch in the living room himself.

You woke up slowly in the morning, your head was throbbing from the hangover and your throat was dry as hell. You opened your eyes, trying to figure out where you were. The walls were unfamiliar, the bedding was unfamiliar, and the smell of men's perfume hung in the air. From your memory, you had gone out for drinks with friends the night before, but you had no idea how you ended up here.

You got out of bed, trying to control your headache. You carefully left the room, trying to be as quiet as possible. As soon as you walked through the door, you heard conversations coming from the living room. Your heart started beating faster when you noticed the four boys who didn't seem to care about their lack of shirts.

Chan, Hyunjin, IN and Minho were sitting on the couch, laughing and talking. Everyone fell silent for a moment when they saw you, then smiled broadly.

“Oh, our princess is awake!” Chan called, getting up from the couch and walking over to you with a glass of water and pills. “Hold on, for the hangover. Drink a lot of water."

You gratefully accepted the glass and medicine, trying to ignore your racing heart and reddened cheeks. It felt weird being in the Stray Kids dorm, with four of them standing in front of you without their shirts on. However, you had to admit that each of them had amazing bodies.

Minho walked to the kitchen and returned with a plate full of breakfast.

“I made you something to eat. You should eat something to feel better.”

You sat down at the table, grateful for the gesture. After a moment of silence, Seungmin, who had just entered the living room, looked at you with a smile.

“I heard you stayed in Minho's room. Anything interesting going on there?” He asked, raising his eyebrows.

"What? “ You froze, looking at Minho, who also looked surprised.

“No, nothing happened. She just didn't have a place to sleep, and I wouldn't let her sleep on the couch.” Minho replied quickly, trying to hide his confusion.

Seungmin chuckled at your reactions.

“I'm just messing with you guys, don't worry.”

You weren't laughing, but you tried not to show it, so you decided to eat the breakfast Minho had prepared. As soon as you put the first piece in your mouth, Lino left the room, only to return a moment later with a T-shirt in his hand.

“If you wanted to change clothes.” He said, handing you his shirt.

You almost choked on the food that was in your mouth. You were surprised by this gesture, but you accepted the clothes and after eating breakfast, you went to the bathroom to change. When you came out of the bathroom, the boys started whistling at you.

“Y/N, I've never seen you like this before.” Hyunjin said, looking at you.

The shirt Minho gave you was like a dress for you, but it ended just below your buttocks. You had to admit that it was very comfortable and smelled totally like Lino. As you were moving around the kitchen, trying to hide your embarrassment, you saw the clock hanging in the living room. It was almost 8 o'clock, which means you should have been on your way to training long ago.

You thanked all the boys for taking care of you and, putting on the mask Han gave you, you ran out of their apartment and caught the first taxi that came. Fortunately, you managed to make it in time at the last minute. You changed into your training clothes and started dancing, but your mind was filled with thoughts of you sleeping in Minho's bed and the upcoming acrobatics.

When you entered the room, the noise that was audible through the walls quieted down, but the other dancers didn't have time to say anything because the coach came after a while. You quickly warmed up and started repeating the choreography. Finally, the coach ordered an acrobatic part.

The trainer approached you and told you that you would first start by practicing just getting in and balancing on each other's hands. You were stressed, but you knew you had to trust your teammates. Determined, you stepped into the hands of the dancers. You felt their strong hands beneath you, but you had to focus on maintaining your balance. To your surprise, you picked up on how to do it quite quickly. A few tries and you could confidently stand on their hands.

The trainer nodded, pleased with the progress.

“Now it's time for the drop off.” He announced.

You started with light bounces and you tried not to panic. With each subsequent bounce you felt more confident, although the fear was still there. But you knew you had to trust your partners.

After a dozen or so attempts, the moment finally came for a full lunge. You took a deep breath and stepped into the dancers' arms. The coach said this would be the last pitch for today. You felt your heart beat faster.

"Now!" The coach shouted.

You felt your body rise into the air. For a brief moment, you felt as free as a bird, flying high above the ground. The sun shining through the hall windows illuminated your face, and you felt light and hopeful. However, this moment lasted only a second. At the same time, JYP entered the room. All eyes turned towards him.

Instead of steady hands catching you in mid-air, you only felt emptiness beneath you. In a split second, your body began to fall, and you were horrified to see that no one was ready to catch you. Panic began to rise, but there was no time to react.

A second later you fell on your back from quite a height. The impact on the ground was brutal, knocking the air out of your lungs. A dull thud echoing through the room echoed in your ears. You lay still, feeling a huge pain in your back. The pain was excruciating, as if someone had stuck a thousand needles into your back. You tried to take a breath, but each breath only made the pain intensify.

Everyone in the room froze. You heard the apologies, saw the worried faces, but your eyes were full of tears of pain. You felt the world around you spinning and the sounds became muffled, as if you were hearing them from behind a thick wall. The trainer rushed towards you, his face contorted with concern. Only after a dozen or so minutes the pain became a little less and one of the boys helped you get up from the ground. You saw guilt and terror in his eyes. The coach called it an end to training for you and told you to go home to rest.

Holding your back and barely able to walk, you left the room. Every step you took was difficult, and the pain was a reminder of what had happened. However, JYP caught you in the corridor. His gaze was stern.

“It's your fault they didn't catch you. You're too fat. You have to lose weight or I will fire you.” He said coldly.

These words were like another blow. In pain, with unpleasant information in the back of your mind, you returned home. There, alone, you finally allowed yourself to cry. You burst into tears, feeling the entire weight of the day press down on your heart. Back pain mixed with mental pain, creating a mix that seemed endless. You knew you had no choice but to go on a diet.

The next day you went to the physiotherapist because the back pain was still unpleasant. The doctor just put tape on your back and prescribed an ointment that you had to rub on your back. Despite great discomfort, in the evening you went to the gym again to exercise. However, movements that were previously easy for you became strangely difficult. You were irritated with yourself for not getting anything done.

At night, when you were left alone in the training room, Minho joined you.

“Is something wrong Y/n? " He asked as he entered.

“I can't cope with this choreography. It was as if I had forgotten everything. “ You replied, irritated.

“I have the perfect way to do it. " He said and took out a bandanna from his backpack.

This surprised you but you didn't say anything. The boy walked up to you and stood behind you.

"You trust me? " He asked.

You just nodded and the boy blindfolded you and told you to dance again.

You tried to make your first movements but you felt like your legs were getting tangled and you couldn't get the movements right. It really irritated you because you thought that maybe you weren't as good as you thought.

Seeing this, Minho calms you down, saying that just because you're failing now doesn't mean you're weak. Suddenly, you felt the warmth of Minho's hands as they gently touched your waist. His touch was firm yet gentle, as if he was afraid he might hurt you. He moved closer, his breath touching your ear.

"Ready?" He whispered, his voice like velvet piercing the silence.

You nodded, unsure of what awaited you, but excited at the same time. Minho slowly began to guide your body, his hand on your waist like a compass, giving you direction. Every movement was precise, but at the same time full of passion. You felt his body close to you, as if you had become one harmonious whole. You didn't know this feeling before.

When you finally managed to get through all the moves and dance flawlessly, you were overjoyed. You hugged Minho.

“Thank you, Lino. “ You said, wiping the sweat from your forehead, exposing your back.

“Y/n what happened? “He asked, concerned.

"It's nothing. “You didn't want to worry him.

The boy didn't fully believe you, but he didn't want to be nosy and didn't pursue the topic further. You sat on the floor, leaning your back against the mirrors of the training room.

“Do you want to eat something y/n? " He asked, taking the phone in his hand.

You, remembering JYP's words, refused with a little sadness, even though your stomach said that he needed something to eat. The first day without food was hard and it was difficult for you to control your hunger, and the only thing in your stomach today was water.

You sat and talked about everything and nothing. Minho told you stories from his life, laughing at his own stories, and you felt your bond growing stronger by the minute.

“I've never felt so close to anyone on the team before. “ You admitted quietly, staring at your hands.

Minho smiled at you, gently placing his hand on your thigh.

"I'm glad you think so. I really enjoy spending time with you. “

The first rays of sunlight began to stream through the window as you both decided it was time to head home to get some rest before another day of training. Leaving the room, Minho accompanied you to the door.

“Thank you for today, Minho. You really helped me a lot.”

“Thank you, Y/n. I had a wonderful time.” He smiled at you, his eyes shining in the dimness.

Over the next few days, you didn't meet the guys from Stray Kids very often. You were focused on healing your back pain and perfecting your jump. Your drastic water diet quickly showed results. Within a week you lost 5 kg and even the other dancers started asking you if you were okay because you looked terrible and your moves weren't that strong anymore. The day finally came when you were supposed to perform on the big stage.

The day of the concert came sooner than she expected. Her heart was beating fast as she prepared to perform. The training sessions were intense and the nights were short. You often felt like your body was at its breaking point, but you couldn't afford to rest - not when you were so close to realizing your dreams.

The day of the concert finally came. You gathered yourself and went to the JYP building, as soon as you crossed the threshold of the training room, everyone's eyes turned to you.

“Y/n!? Everything's all right? You do not look good. “ Chan said, walking up to you.

“Yes, yes, everything is fine. “ You smiled at the boy and put your things under the mirror.

You started your preparations and despite the pain, you gritted your teeth and continued dancing. You even managed to jump, and Minho quickly passed under you. As soon as the rehearsal was over, you went to the bathroom, or rather staggered there. You were so dizzy you were hitting the walls. You grabbed the sink and splashed cold water on your face.

You felt terrible but you had to endure it, you drank the entire bottle of water you had with you to trick your stomach. And it was time to get to the stadium to rehearse on stage. Your movements were imperfect, but you tried to do your best, and during breaks you went to the bathroom so that no one could see what condition you were in. Several times you even had to go to the doctor to give you oxygen.

After all, there were two hours left until the concert and everyone was getting ready. You painted yourself to hide all the signs of your condition. You don't know when it happened, but they were already calling you to the stage. After the oxygen you were given, you felt a little better and had more strength.

The stage was illuminated by bright spotlights and the sounds of music echoed throughout the stadium. You danced with all your might, synchronizing your movements with the rest of the group and the Stray Kids. You had only one thing in your mind - to give your all for the fans and the team. However, with each movement you felt your energy begin to fade.

The last hole was drawing to a close and you struggled to stay on your feet. It's time to reproach. You stepped onto the dancers' hands and waited for them to fly up. This and the last chorus were all that separated you from the long-awaited rest.

You jumped up and Minho passed under you and the dancers caught you. During the last chorus, you started to feel dizzy, but you had to persevere until the end. As the music stopped and the lights dimmed, you felt your body suddenly weaken. Your vision went dark and you lost your balance. You fell to the ground and the last thing you saw was Lee Know's worried face.

When you opened your eyes again, you saw Chan and Minho who were currently talking to the doctor. You were lying on the bed, connected to a drip. You tried to get up, and as soon as the boys saw your move, they came to you.

“Are you okay Y/n?” Minho asked. “ I was so worried about you… I mean, we all were. “

Chan just rolled his eyes and checked how you felt.

“Y/n, what made you think of starving yourself? You don't have to do this, your body is great... I mean... it's not like that... that sounded bad... but you know what I mean. “The leader was confused.

“But… but JYP told me to, otherwise he would have fired me. “You lowered your head in shame.

“Relax, Y/n, you're in our care and we won't let you get hurt, and believe me, we have a lot to talk about when it comes to this label. “ Minho assured you, lifting your chin slowly.

When you looked up, you were met with huge smiles from the two boys and you felt better. You knew you had support from them, which you needed very much right now. Unfortunately, the boys had to go back to their schedules after a while, and you had half a drip left and you could go home.

The doctor gave you recommendations on how to slowly get back to full health, which you were going to follow. Thanks to the guys' support, you realized that it's not worth trying to fit in with others at the expense of your health.

The following days, when you regain full strength, were like a fairytale for you. Every single one of the guys from Stray Kids took care of you every time they saw you. Especially Minho, who found time between the busy schedule to come to you and give you a new dish that he had prepared himself.

Thanks to this, you regained your strength quite quickly, and you even feel that you were in even better condition than before. Your movements become smooth and powerful again and you were able to compete with the dancers in your group.

One evening you decided to stay longer in the gym to move around just for yourself. The training room at JYP was filled with the soft glow of the setting sun, reflecting off the mirrors and creating an atmosphere that perfectly matched the sensual rhythm of the music. You moved with a grace that could seduce anyone. Your body undulated to the low, melodic sounds, and every movement emanated with sensuality and self-confidence.

It so happened that Minho was in the building at the same time and, hearing the music, he decided to check who was dancing in the room. Of course he noticed you absorbed in the music. Minho decided to stand in the doorway and watch you for a moment. His breathing quickened when he noticed the way you danced - you were like a living flame that drew his attention with an irresistible force. He couldn't help but join you. He headed towards the center of the room, his footsteps were quiet, so you didn't notice his presence at first.

However, as he got closer and you noticed him, your heart beat faster and a slight smile appeared on your face. Minho walked up to you, continuing to dance with you, joining in with your movements as if you were one. His hands gently wrapped around your waist and you pulled him closer, your bodies almost touching.

The song became more and more intense, and the tension between the two of you grew with each step. You both danced in a trance, locked in a rhythm that seemed to be created just for you. You felt your hearts begin to beat in unison, and something he hadn't known before appeared in Minho's eyes - a deep, burning desire.

You both rubbed against each other as if you wanted to be close. Each momentary departure from each other lasted like an eternity that you wanted to eliminate as quickly as possible. Minho's hands roamed over your body, exploring every inch. You didn't mind when his hand sometimes went to your buttocks or just under your breasts. His every touch was like an unexpressed desire that wanted to finally leave your bodies.

As the music reached its climax, Minho stopped, looking straight into your eyes. Your breaths were quick and your faces were so close that you could feel his hot breath on your lips. The moment lasted forever until Minho finally couldn't stand it anymore - he connected your lips in a passionate kiss, full of hidden feeling and desire.

You gave yourself into the kiss, feeling your body melt in his arms. The kiss was full of passion, desperation and passion that you both had suppressed for too long. When you broke apart, your eyes spoke louder than words - you knew it wasn't over.

Without another word, you left the training room and headed to your apartment. As Minho drove the car, his hand rested on your thigh and he stroked it, getting dangerously close to your pussy. You felt your heart racing and your legs started to get wet. As soon as you reached your destination, the door closed behind you and you remained in each other's arms, kissing again, giving in to the feelings that could finally see the light of day.

You immediately directed him to your bedroom. Before you knew it, Minho had already taken your shirt off, leaving you in your bra. He placed you gently on the bed and started kissing your entire chest. His mouth moved from your neck, over your collarbones and breasts, to your stomach, his wet trail stopping just at the waistband of your pants. Your body was boiling with the amount of stimulation.

After a while, Minho also took off his shirt, revealing his torso. Now you could take a closer look at his trained dancer's body. You couldn't resist the temptation and ran your hand over Minho's perfectly visible abs. You bit your lip, trying to control yourself.

You were about to remove your hand when Minho grabbed it and placed it on his chest. You felt his heart pounding like crazy, just like yours.

“You have this effect on me Y/n and have for a long time.” He said, an alluring voice that stuck in your ears.

His words made you unable to help but connect your lips again in a passionate kiss. The boy took advantage of your inattention and unhooked your bra with one hand. Your chest was wrapped in the cool wind that came through the open window. Your nipples were painfully erect with arousal, which Minho immediately noticed. He cupped your breasts in his hands and slowly took your nipple into his mouth.

A soft moan fell from your lips, causing a smile to appear on the boy's face. His tongue began to rub circles around your nipples, moving from one to the other. Your back arched so he could put his arm underneath you and support your body, making it easier for him to access you.

One of your hands went to his naked torso. You explored every inch of his body with your fingers until you felt the waistband of his panties. Your face immediately lit up and you pulled him towards you again, connecting your lips again this time in a French kiss. Your saliva mixed together as your tongues swirled around like a dance. You didn't even have a chance to fight for dominance, Minho quickly showed who would be in charge.

Your fingers, which had been fidgeting on the edge of the elastic band, moved lower. You could now feel his swollen penis, which was forming a bulge in his pants. You both smiled into the kiss, but Minho broke away from you.

“Are you sure you want to do this? Because once I start, I won't be able to stop myself." Minho said, towering over you.

You nodded, biting your lip a little harder. It was a sign to the two of you that you could let out all your emotions and just enjoy the moment. Minho started kissing down your body again, teasing you as he got closer to the line of your pants, his tongue reaching under the waistband. You thought you were going crazy, your body craved his closeness, demanded more.

You started squirming underneath him, lifting your hips to grind against his cock, you were hungry for his touch. You wanted to have him for yourself.

“Do you want me that bad?” He asked, biting your nipple lightly.

A muffled moan escaped your lips again, hinting at what your answer was. Lino understood your request perfectly and pulled down your pants and panties in one smooth movement. You were naked in front of him again, but this time he didn't hold back from looking at your body. He took a moment to admire your body.

“You're so perfect.” His voice lowered and his eyes lit up.

You blushed slightly and tried to cover yourself in embarrassment, but the boy grabbed your hands and held them above your head with one hand. You expected him to be strong, but not this strong. You couldn't move and he had complete control over you now.

His other hand slowly moved down, barely grazing your skin. When his fingers lingered on your clit, you had to take a deeper breath. His nimble fingers caressed your sweet spot and the sweet sounds of your pleasure filled the room. You didn't expect Lino to be so good, because you felt your body reaching fulfillment quite quickly.

You couldn't hold back your voice, which only turned him on more. The bulge in his pants was getting bigger by the minute as he saw you on the edge. He felt you were close, so he slipped his fingers between your folds to wet his fingers. Your juices have long flowed out of you.

Using the extra slip, he accelerated his movements. Your clit throbbed hard and your fingers dug into the mattress of the bed. Your breathing sped up dramatically as you felt that the knot that had formed in your lower abdomen was about to come undone. All it took was a few moves from the boy and you reached your climax.

Your whole body trembled violently, and your fingers dug even harder into the mattress. You could barely catch your breath as you rode through this wonderful orgasm. Minho, seeing that you were slowly calming down, let go of your hands and went lower. He spread your legs and ran his tongue along your sweet spot, tasting you.

Every now and then he would suck, sometimes on your lips, sometimes on your still sensitive clit. You felt like you were about to go crazy with the amount of pleasure he was giving you, you felt great.

You also decided to return the favor for this wonderful experience. You pushed him off of you and quickly found yourself between his legs. You pulled down his pants, leaving him in just his underwear. The wet spots suggested that pre-ejaculate was already leaking from his cock, so without further ado, you pulled his panties down with your teeth.

Your eyes saw a hard, tight confidence. You looked with sweet eyes at Minho, who was leaning on his forearms and smiling proudly at you. Without taking your eyes off him, you ran your tongue along the entire length of his cock. Minho's reaction suggested that he also liked it as much as you did. The boy threw his head back as you took his tip in your mouth.

Your tongue moved slowly in circles, occasionally licking the leaking pre-ejaculate. However, you quickly got bored and started deepthroating him. A guttural growl escaped his lips. You tried to take as much of his penis into your mouth as possible, which was quite a challenge for you.

You changed your position to make it easier to make quick movements, but you gave Minho easy access to you. The boy immediately took advantage of it and his fingers were right next to your hole. He didn't need to moisturize them additionally and after a while he inserted his first finger into you.

His movement made you moan in pleasure. Saliva began to fly out of your mouth, forming more and more intensely in your mouth. But you didn't stop your movements and neither did Minho. He added another finger, stretching you thoroughly. The movements of his hands matched the rhythm of your lips.

You came closer to your climax again. Then the boy motioned for you to sit on him. You liked this idea. You turned towards him and guided his erect penis towards your hole. You were so wet that as soon as you lowered your hips, his entire length entered you.

A moan of pleasure escaped your lips again and was like honey to his ears. The boy grabbed your buttocks in his hands and kneaded them sensually. As soon as you felt confident with your movements, you sank into his sweet mouth again. You could barely breathe, but you didn't want to break away from each other, you felt too good to stop.

Finally, Minho wrapped one of his arms around your waist and, without leaving you, turned you onto your back. He towered over you again, his movements picking up a nice pace. Everything was right, the pace, the depth, everything was perfect.

As soon as Lee Know felt you getting close to orgasm again, he lifted your legs and put them over his shoulders to penetrate you even deeper. This sent a huge wave of satisfaction rushing through your entire body again. You moaned and squirmed as much as you could, barely able to withstand each thrust.

Minho must have been on edge as well, as he sped up his movements, but they also became sloppier and the rhythm wasn't as steady.

“Minho…please don't stop…I…I'm about to cum.” You managed to say between moans.

“You don't have to tell me twice.” He smiled and sped up his movements again. Just a few strong thrusts were enough and a wave of pleasure spread throughout your body. The orgasm was so intense that you couldn't hold back your voice. Your walls clenched tightly around his cock, every time your body shook with delight.

“Shit y/n I can't take it anymore. “ That's all he managed to say as you felt warm cum shooting inside of you.

The boy made a few more weaker thrusts as he rode through his orgasm and fell tiredly on top of you. You were both panting from exhaustion, beads of sweat dripping down your foreheads, but you were content.

After a while, Minho pulled out of you, his cum flowing out of you, staining the sheets. You were glad that every girl who worked at JYP had to take birth control pills so that nothing would interfere with their work. Minho also knew it perfectly well, so you didn't have to worry about whether you had condoms or not and you could completely benefit from each other's closeness.

Finally, Minho got off of you and lay down next to you, you lay there in silence for a while. Minho grabbed your hand and your eyes met each other.

“You don't even know how long I've been waiting for this.” He said, his voice was gentle, full of tenderness.

You smiled at him, moving closer to him.

“I wanted it too, even more than I thought.” You kissed him on the lips.

Finally, after you had rested, you went to take a bath and clean up after yourself. Minho decided to stay at your place for the night so that no one would accidentally catch him leaving your place at night. Neither of you complained about it, because you could use the entire young night for interesting games and getting to know each other better.

You also had to decide whether to tell someone about you or keep it a secret, at least for now. Fortunately, there was plenty of time and you had no intention of stopping at just one quickie. There was your entire apartment to check out, lots of options you wanted to try. After all, you could afford it now

Masterlist

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Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Announcement Trailer

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is in development for PlayStation 5. A release date was not announced.

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Overview

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is the newest franchise in development for the PlayStation 5 console from Naughty Dog, the studio behind acclaimed series like The Last of Us and Uncharted. Set thousands of years in the future, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet puts players into the role of Jordan A. Mun, a dangerous bounty hunter who ends up stranded on Sempiria—a distant planet whose communication with the outside universe went dark hundreds of years ago. Jordan will have to use all her skills and wits if she hopes to be the first person in over 600 years to leave its orbit.

Message from Neil Druckmann

You have been dying to know what’s next for us, and I’m thrilled to finally be able to answer: Naughty Dog’s next game is Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, currently in development for the PlayStation 5 console. We’ve been working on this brand-new adventure since 2020! This game is shaping up to be our wildest, most creative story yet. If you haven’t already, check out the announcement trailer. Intergalactic stars our newest protagonist, Jordan A. Mun, a dangerous bounty hunter who ends up stranded on Sempiria—a distant planet whose communication with the outside universe went dark hundreds of years ago. In fact, anyone who’s flown to it hoping to unravel its mysterious past was never heard from again. Jordan will have to use all her skills and wits if she hopes to be the first person in over 600 years to leave its orbit. Beyond that, we’re keeping everything about the story under wraps—at least for now. What we can tell you is that this game lives up to the Naughty Dog tradition of creating an emotional, character-driven epic journey. Our narrative goals are rivaled only by our gameplay ambitions. This will be the deepest gameplay in Naughty Dog’s history, taking our learnings from our previous franchises and pushing them beyond anything we’ve ever done before. Jordan is played by the talented Tati Gabrielle, who leads a stellar cast (pun intended!). Eagle-eyed players might spot some of the other cast members in the trailer. We’ll reveal more of our ensemble down the line. Our incredible voyage into the cosmos also needs an equally incredible soundtrack. As tremendous fans of their work, I’m excited to announce our collaboration with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross who’ll be scoring Intergalactic! The guys are cooking, and the trailer is just a small tease of their work for the game. We know you’re eager for more—and trust us, we’re very eager to share more with you. For now, though, it’s time to put our heads back down and keep cranking away on Jordan’s adventure. On behalf of the entire team at Naughty Dog, thank you to all our fans! Your support allows us to work on our dream games, bringing these wonderful new worlds and characters to life. We can’t wait to show you more! See you on the other side, Neil Druckmann Naughty Dog Studio Head

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Another random thought:

Kyrie played 8 games for Duke as a freshman before getting injured and didn't return until March. Duke fell in the sweet sixteen. Kyrie played a total of 11 games.

He then proceeded to get drafted 1st.

Point is - sometimes it doesn't matter what your injury history because coaches recognize generational talent and the potential and that automatically places those players higher.

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I also think about Steph's injury history and how everyone thought it was incredibly risky for GSW to renew his contract. He then proceeded to win so many championships. Like reading this article again (I love Pablo Torre) because it really lays out how similar it is to Azzi:

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/14750602/how-golden-state-warriors-stephen-curry-got-best-worst-ankles-sports

"In his first NBA season after the original procedure, he suffered five ankle sprains while playing in a mere 26 games.....The league had once envisioned Curry as a sharpshooter with a close-up magician's gift of misdirection. But now, as the Warriors guard rested atop Ferkel's operating table, his career resembled a crossover in reverse: a case of ankles breaking a man."

"Curry, Lyles believed, was already among the best in the world at changing direction. But the guard overwhelmingly relied on his ankles for speed and quickness. Those body parts appeared to be basketball's take on the mythical wings of Icarus: melting, as if made of wax, from overuse and ambition. But what if Curry could add another way to fly?"

"The objective is never bulk; Steph prefers his weight at no more than a chiseled 190 pounds. Instead, both Lyles and Payne -- to whom Curry still entrusts his ankles in the summer -- harp on stability amid a storm of jumps, hard cuts and pick-and-rolls. For that same reason, some 90 percent of Curry's lower-body strength work with Payne is one-legged: single-leg reverse lunges, rear-foot elevated single-leg squats, single-leg dead lifts."

I truly believe whatever program Brandon Payne designed with specialists has made Azzi leaner on purpose, changing her diet, improved her core/hip strength even more. I think perhaps for Azzi's speed and movement, she relied on her knees quite a bit but also I think the foot injury and hip syndrome adjusted her gait even more causing more load on the knee and a bit of asymmetry. My guess is this new program likely reset her movement to prevent such a heavy load on the knee. I really want someone to do a deep dive. Because I think they used the Calgary Sports Medicine Center as it is known for ACL research and there is specifically a professor that has a research program for women's basketball and soccer. And I believe she and others have papers on the notion that hip/spine control is directly related to knee injuries in the past. Recently:

https://ucalgary.ca/news/new-testing-protocol-prevents-knee-injuries-female-athletes

"ACL injuries occur in very fast movements like cutting and pivoting and landing situations. Warm-up exercises are not challenging enough to improve muscle strength and game-like movement skills."

I do wonder if she has new warm up techniques from her team of experts that she does in addition to UConn drills.

For the nerds - https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=gcXAZDcAAAAJ&view_op=list_works

Anyway, back to the OG article:

"So we decided to bet on a couple of things," Myers explains. "We bet on who he is as a human being. We bet on his ability. We bet on the fact that he was the type of player who'd do everything within his power to come back and be smart and be diligent."

This was talking about that 2012 contract renewal. I think this really reflects the bet front offices take on someone despite the injury history.

Okay that's it for this random thought!

Always providing so much additional information and making me want to see Azzi even more, I love it 🤗. Here's hoping for the same result for the people's princess.

After all that agony and uncertainty, does he honestly believe that the absurdity of his ankle history has saved him from a worse career?

"I think so," Curry matter-of-factly replies. "It definitely drove home my work ethic. Post-surgery, it's kept me driven about taking advantage of every day. There was a time when I was just worried about playing basketball, much less playing at a high level. Now I try to have as much fun out there as possible. You don't enjoy the surgery and the rehab process. But I enjoy how I came out of it, for sure."

His answer carries the rosy whiff of cliché, admittedly. But when you remember all that must be waved aside to embrace this unfinished timeline of events, so much positivity sounds less like optimism and more like the real secret to Steph Curry's flying, higher than ever.

He learned to forget, finally, that he still might fall.

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[002-A27] your deeds are your monuments

Summary — ✈︎ Kafka explains to the students why they were chosen as candidates for Ward Mayors. Then, the long awaited report card grades are announced.

Characters— ✈︎ Sakujiro, Ushio, Nanaki, Kiroku, Muneuji, Akuta, Kafka

Location: Hama Asunaro High School Community Revitalization Club Room

Sakujiro: Thank you for your detailed explanation, President. Now, let us move on to the announcement of the highly anticipated results.

Your grades were determined by two grading systems. One being “relative grading” based on a 5 point system, and the other being “perspective grading” which were given letter grades. Your overall grade was decided based on the combination of the two.

There were around 10 categories you were assessed in.

“Joy of Service”, “Service Spirit”, “Hospitality”, “Ambition”, “Physical Strength”, “Mental Strength”.

“Communication Skills”, “Composure”, “Empathy”, and most importantly… “Ability to Respond to Accidents”. I believe that one was one you all felt severely on this trip.

Kiroku & Akuta & Nanaki: ………

Muneuji & Ushio: ………

Sakujiro: Each of the items I mentioned have around 108 sub-categoriesーー

Kaede: A-Around 108!?

Kafka: Sakujiro, you don’t have to go that far. Just hurry up with the announcement. I don’t think they can take the suspense anymore.

Sakujiro: Understood. I will now begin distributing the report cards with all the details outlined. When I call your name, please come forward.

Kurama Ushio-kun.

Ushio: Pyah! M-Me…?

Muneuji: You got so surprised you got called first that you accidentally bit your own tongue, didn’t you, Uu-chan?

Ushio: Shut up… Ow… Yes, here!

Sakujiro: Out of all 5 of you present, you were one of the least motivated on this trip. Do you have any objections?

Ushio: None.

Sakujiro: Indeed. The area you had most difficulty in would be your lack of “Ambition”.

Ushio: ‘Kay. Guess that means I failed. So unfortunate. Bye.

Sakujiro: No. Please allow me to finish.

Although you received a low score in “Ambition”, you did receive a high score in a different category. That would be “Service Spirit”.

Ushio: …Hah? I did?

Sakujiro: We heard from various people at the food stall you were in charge of. Things like, “Although his attitude could use some work, he ended up working very hard.”

You assisted with various little things, paid attention to details many would overlook, and were considerate… Everyone was pleasantly surprised, despite how your attitude seemed.

Ushio: ………

Sakujiro: And with that, you passed.

Ushio: Eh…?

Akuta: You did it, Ushio!! You’re the first one that passed! Gimme your report card, I wanna see!

Nanaki: Wow… Miracles really do exist. I thought for sure that you’d fail.

Kiroku: …grat…lations…

Muneuji: Congratulations, Uu-chan.

Ushio: …Tch. …Just shut up.

Sakujiro: Kinugawa Kiroku-kun.

Kiroku: ! ………… He…re.

Muneuji: Calm down, Kinugawa. Imagine him as a potato.

Kiroku: …tato……

Sakujiro: Your face is extremely pale. It is alright. Gather yourself.

Kiroku: ………

Sakujiro: I am sure in your case, this goes without saying, but your weakest point would be your “Communication Skills”.

Kiroku: ………

Sakujiro: Of course with Chief, as well as myself, the other students, and Gannosuke-san as wellーー

You could not communicate properly with most other people. In addition to that, although it managed to get displayed, the lantern you created remained unfinished.

Kiroku: ………

Sakujiro: However, you possess a strong sense of self. You have a unique worldview that no one else has.

You scored high in “Ambition”. You are very mentally strong, Kinugawa-kun.

Kiroku: ……Eh?

Sakujiro: And you also scored high in “Physical Strength”. You displayed incredible resolve while working on your art. Gannosuke-san laughed when saying, “He is a creator to his core.”

For those reasons, you have passed.

Kiroku: ーー………

Akuta: I THOUGHT SOOOOO!! I KNEW YOU WERE GONNA PASS SINCE THE BEGINNINGGGG!! Right!?

Muneuji: I did as well. With a talent such as yours, it would be impossible not to pass.

Ushio: Huuh? Buddha Statue ended up passing too. …Boring.

Kiroku: ………

Kiroku: ……!

Nanaki: You did it.

Kiroku: ……ank… you…

Sakujiro: Nanamegi Nanaki-kun.

Nanaki: Heeere.

Sakujiro: You did a splendid job at creating a song for the summer festival. Not only did you make it yourself, but you also operated all the equipment on your own as well.

While we did not have anyone to give a personal account on your work, we found there was no need for that anyways. 

The large audience that you gathered serves as proof of that. Your strong points would be your “Empathy” and “Joy of Service”.

Nanaki: Service?

Sakujiro: Music is created to be listened to by others, even if it was made with self-serving purposes. 

The pursuit of how to move people’s emotions… That in itself can be said to be the very essence of serving others.

Nanaki: …I think that’s a stretch though.

Sakujiro: Not at all. In fact, it is because those feelings are so strong that your mind is weak.

For all the reasons stated above, your weakest point would be your “Mental Strength”. Please do try to improve that in the future.

ーーYou have passed.

Nanaki: ………

Akuta: That’s crazy! I wasn’t worried that you’d fail at all, but I’m so glad you passed!

Kiroku: ……Cong……

Ushio: Sensei, what is this? Is this rigged or something ? At this rate, everyone’s gonna pass.

Sakujiro: I graded everyone based on a specific set of criteria. There are no biases in the results in the slightest.

Muneuji: That’s correct. So don’t look so upset, Nanamegi. Hold your head up high.

Nanaki: I’m not too satisfied with my results but… it’s whatever.

Sakujiro: Next up is Kaguya Muneuji-kun.

Muneuji: Present. 

Sakujiro: As for your grade, Kaguya-kun, there was little room for error. We have no complaints. You passed.

If we were to lay out a visual diagram with everyone’s results fully spread out, it is certain that your results would fill the greatest amount of area.

The most particular point to mention would be your “Calmness”. Perhaps it is due to your experience as the current vice-president of the student council. Your keen perspective was on par with that of us adults.

If I were to pick a weak point of yours, I would have to say that would be your “empathy”. Particularly, this is due to your stoic nature. Do you perhaps have a tendency to draw a line between yourself and reality to observe from a distance?

Muneuji: !

Sakujiro: “Empathy” is not just the ability to understand another’s emotions, but it is also about having someone share these emotions with yourself. You should allow yourself to share your destiny with others.

Muneuji: …Thank you very much.

Akuta: WOWW～～！ That’s amazing! He said there’s nothing to complain about! You’re so cool, with that charismatic helmet of yours!

Ushio: Well, it’s only natural you passed.

Nanaki: That helmet of yours is probably your only weak point.

Kiroku: …Cong……tions.

Muneuji: Thank you. And thank you, Uu-chan, for being even prouder of me than I am.

Ushio: …Obviously I would be.

Sakujiro: Last up, Isotake Akuta-kun.

Akuta: HEEEEEEEEEERE!!!

Ushio: Gh… My fucking eardrums are gonna burst…!

Sakujiro: Isotake-kun, in your caseーー

Due to your low score, you have failed.

Akuta: YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaayyーー Eh…

Akuta: Huh?

Kaede: (Huh!?)

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Sony Interactive Entertainment and Naughty Dog announce Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet for PS5 - Gematsu

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Naughty Dog have announced Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, a new franchise in development for PlayStation 5. It has been in development since 2020 and is directed by Neil Druckmann.

Here is an overview of the game, via Sony Interactive Entertainment:

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is the newest franchise in development for the PlayStation 5 console from Naughty Dog, the studio behind acclaimed series like The Last of Us and Uncharted. Set thousands of years in the future, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet puts players into the role of Jordan A. Mun, a dangerous bounty hunter who ends up stranded on Sempiria—a distant planet whose communication with the outside universe went dark hundreds of years ago. Jordan will have to use all her skills and wits if she hopes to be the first person in over 600 years to leave its orbit.

And here is a message from Neil Druckmann:

You have been dying to know what’s next for us, and I’m thrilled to finally be able to answer: Naughty Dog’s next game is Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, currently in development for the PlayStation 5 console. We’ve been working on this brand-new adventure since 2020! This game is shaping up to be our wildest, most creative story yet. If you haven’t already, check out the announcement trailer. Intergalactic stars our newest protagonist, Jordan A. Mun, a dangerous bounty hunter who ends up stranded on Sempiria—a distant planet whose communication with the outside universe went dark hundreds of years ago. In fact, anyone who’s flown to it hoping to unravel its mysterious past was never heard from again. Jordan will have to use all her skills and wits if she hopes to be the first person in over 600 years to leave its orbit. Beyond that, we’re keeping everything about the story under wraps—at least for now. What we can tell you is that this game lives up to the Naughty Dog tradition of creating an emotional, character-driven epic journey. Our narrative goals are rivaled only by our gameplay ambitions. This will be the deepest gameplay in Naughty Dog’s history, taking our learnings from our previous franchises and pushing them beyond anything we’ve ever done before. Jordan is played by the talented Tati Gabrielle, who leads a stellar cast (pun intended!). Eagle-eyed players might spot some of the other cast members in the trailer. We’ll reveal more of our ensemble down the line. Our incredible voyage into the cosmos also needs an equally incredible soundtrack. As tremendous fans of their work, I’m excited to announce our collaboration with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross who’ll be scoring Intergalactic! The guys are cooking, and the trailer is just a small tease of their work for the game. We know you’re eager for more—and trust us, we’re very eager to share more with you. For now, though, it’s time to put our heads back down and keep cranking away on Jordan’s adventure. On behalf of the entire team at Naughty Dog, thank you to all our fans! Your support allows us to work on our dream games, bringing these wonderful new worlds and characters to life. We can’t wait to show you more! See you on the other side, Neil Druckmann Naughty Dog Studio Head

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

Announce Trailer

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I'm considering writing a prsk fic, but I need to know more about Japanese culture to do it right. Is there anyone who's familiar with the culture (grew up in Japan and/or has Japanese family) who'd be willing to chat with me about cultural values surrounding childrearing, death/respecting the wishes of the dead, and prioritizing between work and emotional needs?

You don't have to know the source material—below the readmore is a summary of the canon story arc, "Light Up The Fire", which I want to base the fic on. At the end of the post, I'll describe the basic idea for the fic and write the specific questions I have.

The canon arc focuses on Shiraishi An, a young street musician. An was raised in a neighborhood full of musicians, and her father, Ken, used to be in a band called RADder with Nagi and Taiga. Although An is not biologically related to Nagi and Taiga, she considers them family and refers to them as her aunt and uncle. When An was about 12, RADder held a legendary concert called RAD WEEKEND, which was so powerful that it became An's driving force. Her ambition is to gather a band of incredible talents and put on a concert even greater than RAD WEEKEND.

During her childhood, An's entire neighborhood helped cultivate her musical skills, but her aunt Nagi was her primary singing teacher, and the two of them had a particularly close bond. Nagi herself was extremely ambitious person; her goal was to "rule the world" with RADder. However, this dream was dashed when Nagi was diagnosed with late-stage pancreatic cancer and told she had only 5 months to live. With this time, Nagi decided she wanted to go out with a bang, leading her to organize RAD WEEKEND as a last hurrah. (For the purposes of this discussion, I will choose to ignore the fact that this would be medically impossible; I haven't decided how to address that part yet.)

Nagi told everyone in her life that, after she died, she wanted them to act as though she was still alive. As far as I'm aware, no funeral was held. Most importantly, Nagi chose NOT to reveal her illness to An, and convinced the entire neighborhood to lie to An about her death. Instead, An was told that Nagi moved to the US to study music. This is because Nagi feared that grief would injure An's passion for singing, because she so heavily associated music with Nagi. It was Nagi's last wish that this lie be maintained until An was "strong enough" to learn the truth. The neighborhood complied, including An's father.

Taiga and Ken finally explain the whole story to An when she becomes an older teenager. She's angry at first, but ultimately she is grateful for Nagi's decision. She resolves to work harder than ever to make her dream come true, both for her own sake and for Nagi. All of An's friends agree.

When I read this story, I thought it was extremely messed up. I believe that the adults should have told An the truth, even if it would have cost her singing career. She was robbed of the chance to process her aunt's death and to celebrate her life, and most importantly in my opinion, to say goodbye. My fic idea is essentially that An's friends will disagree with Nagi's decision and push back against Ken and Taiga.

However, I'm an American, so my own calibration of values/priorities may be quite different from the culture that created this story. As such, I want to make sure l'm not out of line here. My questions are:

Does this story resemble any common tropes in other Japanese fiction or folklore?

Are there any nuances that I'm missing here (social, spiritual, traditional)?

There is a minor character in the story, a neighbor who's about 80 years old and helped raise Nagi, Ken, and Taiga. How do you think an elderly Japanese person would react to Nagi's decision?

How would you react if you were in Ken's position? Would you respect your best friend's dying wish and lie to your daughter?

How would you react if you were in An's position, when you find out that nobody ever told you your aunt had died?

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Langbaan, Multnomah Whiskey Library, Dai Due 2024 A Year To Cheer

This year I saw people that I am proud to know and places I am proud to have been a part of achieve remarkable accolades.

Langbaan, winning the 2024 national title of Outstanding Restaurant for James Beard Foundation was thrilling to see. I worked there just shy of 2 years as their wine director. If you only could see just how much work and detail Earl and his team put forth each and every day, you would understand just how elated the team is in earning this well-deserved and highly coveted award. I met Earl Ninsom in 2011 when I worked at Biwa, just before he opened Paadee. I was surprised when he asked me to do the wine program at Langbaan in 2016. In retrospect as a Portland wine director for hire, I carved out a niche for working with Asian restaurants. I didn’t plan it that way, but ended up curating the programs for Biwa, Noranecko, Luc Lac, Paadee and Langbaan. I learned so much back then.

The next establishment, Multnomah Whiskey Library, achieving Top 4 Finalist World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation was another accomplishment I massively cheered. This was the third time they made the Top 4 in this category, the first time being in 2015. What’s remarkable is this 10 years span between the first Top 4 nod and 2024’s achievement, which shows their unwavering commitment. My journey began at MWL in 2013 when it first opened. I was honored that the founders, Greg Goodman and Alan Davis brought me on. I’m sure I contributed to the program, but I feel I acquired more knowledge in such a short span of time. As far as the owners go, Greg and Alan, were by far the best I have ever worked for in my career. I had all the tools I needed to succeed, and I have many fond memories. That opening team, yikes! So much talent. After opening Shift Drinks, guests would ask me how I liked it at MWL. I’d always reply, “I’d still be working there, if the opportunity to open my own place didn’t come up.”

Jesse Griffiths and Dai Due, being awarded the Michelin Green Star is the most recent good news I enjoyed reading. I’ve known Jesse Griffiths since we were both in our twenties. We worked together at Tocai. He was just starting out, was already quite talented and incredibly cerebral, like off the charts smart. Later in Austin when Anne and I were newly married we enjoyed going to his dinners when Dai Due was a supper club. The last time I was in ATX, 2015, I got to visit Dai Due in its brick & mortar state. I was really happy Jesse was onsite and got to get the tour. The food was ridiculously delicious. I walked away from that experience thinking Dai Due had out-Portlanded Portland with its sustainable, hyperlocal focus. Jesse and team totally deserve this recognition.

I’ve been on so many talented teams in my career. I can say with the utmost conviction that the best part of the job is the team. Working together, gaining experience, honing skills, sharing stress to rise above chaos and have each other’s backs. Yet as great teams go, they are transient. It seems that our lives intersect for brief moments as our careers and ambitions take us in different directions. What remains are the memories and any skills you may have picked up while working together. It’s an added bonus when you see your former coworkers get the acknowledgement they’ve worked so hard to achieve. Above, top left - Chef Jesse Griffiths & me at Dai Due; top right - Earl Ninsom & me at Shift Drinks; bottom - At Multnomah Whiskey Library, three of my most favorite people I ever had the pleasure to work with, Alise Moffatt [jiggering], who would later become our business partner at Shift Drinks; Jordan Felix [in apron], now killing it as on-premise portfolio manager for Suntory and Jason Carlisle [in vest]. Rest In Peace Jason, you truly were "A+"

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Quest of Queens: Honoring Excellence Across Every Domain

JJ Crowns proudly presents the August Edition of our esteemed magazine, a tribute to remarkable talents and inspiring stories from around the globe. JJ Crowns stands as a shining platform for aspiring artists, dedicated to showcasing their boundless creativity and offering profound insights into their extraordinary journeys.

Founded by the visionary Dr. Jyotirmayee Panda with the divine blessings of Lord Jagannath, JJ Crowns celebrates global achievements while fostering a community united by a shared passion for creativity. Under the invaluable leadership of CEO and Founder Dr. Jyotirmayee Panda, the strategic expertise of SEO Mr. Farhan Alam Lari (Lawyer), and the tireless efforts of our dedicated team, JJ Crowns has rapidly ascended to international acclaim.

In this special edition, we bring together the best in beauty, wellness, literature, music, entrepreneurship, life coaching, education, global charm, and more. Each featured professional contributes uniquely to our world, and we are thrilled to spotlight their achievements.

• Words of Strength, Journeys of Triumph: Neka Shah

Neka Shah is a beacon of literary brilliance whose words inspire, uplift, and transform. Through her writing, she guides readers through triumphs and challenges, offering profound insights and renewed strength.

• Elegance with Impact, Success Without Limits: Sonia Gupta

Sonia Gupta, Mrs. Australia, epitomizes elegance and grace on the global stage. Her relentless ambition and influence prove that true beauty is defined by one’s contributions and impact.

• Empowering Minds, Elevating Futures: Dr. Mitali Jaiswal

Dr. Mitali Jaiswal, a life coach and motivational speaker, empowers others to unlock their potential and achieve their dreams. Her work is a testament to the transformative power of a positive mindset and unwavering determination.

• Beauty with Vision, Power Without Boundaries: Deepali Vij

Deepali Vij, a dynamic entrepreneur and reigning Mrs. Glamorous, combines beauty with business acumen. As the driving force behind Quality Spa Equipments Pvt Ltd, she breaks boundaries and sets new standards in the industry.

• Voices That Empower, Journeys That Transform: Katie Gordon Morris

Katie Gordon Morris is an educator who empowers young minds to dream big and reach their fullest potential. Her dedication to teaching goes beyond the classroom, nurturing future leaders with the values and skills necessary for success.

Quest of Queens is a celebration of human potential and the diverse talents that enrich our lives. Join us in honoring these incredible women— grab your copy today and embark on a journey of inspiration and excellence.

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Embrace Your Love for Cricket with Reddy Anna Inspirational Story.

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Introduction to Reddy Anna and their inspirational story.

Step onto the cricket pitch with Reddy Anna, a name synonymous with passion, dedication, and inspiration in the world of sports. Discover the incredible journey of a cricket enthusiast who transformed his love for the game into a legacy that continues to inspire many. Join us as we delve into the captivating story of Reddy Anna, from being a devoted fan to becoming a star player and an influential figure in the realm of cricket.

The Story of Reddy Anna: From a Cricket Fan to a Star Player.

Reddy Anna's journey from a devoted cricket fan to a celebrated star player is nothing short of remarkable. Growing up with an unwavering passion for the sport, Reddy Anna spent his days honing his skills on dusty fields and dreaming of making it big in the world of cricket. With sheer determination and relentless hard work, he transformed himself into a formidable player, catching the attention of scouts and selectors with his exceptional talent and dedication. Despite facing obstacles along the way, Reddy Anna never wavered in his pursuit of excellence. His rise to stardom not only inspired aspiring cricketers but also captivated fans worldwide. Reddy Anna's story serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and belief in one's dreams - a true embodiment of grit and resilience in the face of challenges.

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The role of Reddy Anna club in promoting cricket and fostering a sense of community.

The Reddy Anna Club stands as a pillar in the community, bringing together individuals with a shared love for cricket. Through organized events and tournaments, the club provides a platform for players of all levels to showcase their skills and passion for the sport. Members not only hone their cricketing abilities but also form lasting friendships and bonds that extend beyond the field. The sense of camaraderie fostered by the club creates a supportive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. From coaching sessions to friendly matches, the Reddy Anna Club nurtures talent while instilling values of teamwork and sportsmanship among its members. It's more than just a place to play cricket; it's a home where enthusiasts come together to celebrate their common interest in this beloved sport. Through its initiatives, the Reddy Anna Club is not just promoting cricket but also building a strong sense of community spirit that resonates with everyone involved.

A sneak peek into Reddy Anna Online Book and its features.

Step into the world of Reddy Anna Online Book, where cricket enthusiasts can immerse themselves in a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration. This digital platform offers a wide range of features tailored to cater to all levels of cricket lovers, from beginners to seasoned players. Users can explore exclusive content such as training videos by Reddy Anna himself, insightful articles on cricket techniques, and interviews with top players in the industry. The online book also provides access to live webinars and virtual coaching sessions for those looking to fine-tune their skills. One standout feature of Reddy Anna Online Book is its interactive quizzes and challenges that test users' cricket knowledge while keeping them engaged and entertained. Additionally, subscribers can participate in online forums to connect with like-minded individuals and share their love for the sport. With easy navigation and user-friendly interface, Reddy Anna Online Book promises an enriching experience for anyone passionate about cricket.

The concept of Reddy Anna Self Deposit and its contribution to the growth of cricket.

Have you heard of the innovative concept of Reddy Anna Self Deposit? This game-changing idea has revolutionized how aspiring cricketers can access training equipment and facilities. Through this unique system, players can deposit their unused or gently used gear into designated bins at Reddy Anna clubs for others to use – promoting a sense of community and collaboration within the cricketing world. By participating in the Reddy Anna Self Deposit program, individuals not only contribute to the growth of cricket by enabling fellow enthusiasts to hone their skills but also foster a culture of sharing and support among players. This initiative embodies the spirit of teamwork and camaraderie that is at the core of sportsmanship, emphasizing that success in cricket is not just about individual talent but also about collective effort and solidarity. The beauty of Reddy Anna Self Deposit lies in its simplicity yet profound impact on nurturing budding talents. It serves as a reminder that by coming together and supporting one another, we can elevate the game of cricket to new heights while fostering a strong sense of unity within the sporting community.

Conclusion.

Reddy Anna's journey from a passionate cricket fan to a celebrated star player is truly inspirational. His dedication, hard work, and love for the game have not only propelled him to success but also inspired many aspiring cricketers around the world. The story behind the creation of the Reddy Anna Book sheds light on his remarkable journey, allowing fans and enthusiasts to delve deeper into his life and career. The impact of this book on the sports community has been profound, offering valuable insights into what it takes to excel in cricket. The Reddy Anna Club plays a crucial role in promoting cricket at grassroots levels and fostering a sense of camaraderie among fans. Through various initiatives and events, the club continues to nurture talent and passion for the sport while bringing together like-minded individuals who share a common love for cricket. With the introduction of the innovative Reddy Anna Online Book platform, fans now have access to exclusive content, updates, and interactive features that enhance their overall experience. This digital platform not only connects fans with their favorite player but also provides valuable resources for aspiring cricketers looking to improve their skills. Additionally, Reddy Anna Self Deposit has revolutionized how players can contribute to the growth of cricket by enabling them to invest in their own development. This unique concept empowers players to take ownership of their careers while supporting initiatives that drive innovation within the sport. Reddy Anna's inspirational story serves as a testament to perseverance, passion, and dedication in achieving one's dreams. As we continue to celebrate his legacy both on and off the field, let us remember that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. Embrace your love for cricket with Reddy Anna – where every dreamer can become a champion!

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Unleash Your Inner Artist: Explore Paint by Numbers for Adults with CraftyPBN

Do you yearn for a creative outlet but feel intimidated by traditional painting? Look no further than the delightful world of paint by number for adults! CraftyPBN is here to guide you on this artistic journey, offering a curated selection of high-quality kits designed to spark your creativity and transform you into an artist, regardless of experience.

Why Choose Paint by Numbers for Adults?

In today's fast-paced world, paint by numbers for adults offers a welcome escape and a multitude of benefits:

Stress Relief and Relaxation: The methodical process of filling in numbered sections is surprisingly calming and meditative. It allows you to de-stress after a long day, providing a much-needed escape from daily anxieties.

Unleash Your Creativity: CraftyPBN offers a diverse range of stunning designs, from breathtaking landscapes and captivating wildlife to iconic art reproductions and modern abstracts. Explore your artistic side and bring these beautiful designs to life with vibrant colors.

Sense of Accomplishment: Witnessing your blank canvas blossom into a beautiful artwork is incredibly rewarding. Adult paint by numbers provides a tangible sense of achievement, boosting your confidence and self-esteem as you see your artistic vision come to life.

Easy and Accessible: Unlike traditional painting, paint by numbers requires no prior artistic skills. The numbered sections and clear instructions make it a fun and approachable activity for anyone to enjoy, regardless of age or artistic background.

Perfect for All Skill Levels: Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned artist looking for a relaxing project, CraftyPBN has the perfect paint by numbers kit for you. We offer a variety of difficulty levels and stunning designs to suit your preferences.

The CraftyPBN Advantage:

When it comes to paint by numbers for adults, CraftyPBN stands out from the crowd:

Unmatched Quality: We use only premium materials, ensuring vibrant acrylic paints, high-density canvas for a smooth painting experience, and high-quality brushes for optimal control.

Exquisite Designs: Our collection features a curated selection of designs chosen specifically for adults. Explore iconic masterpieces, captivating landscapes, modern abstracts, and more, all meticulously crafted to spark your artistic spirit.

Exceptional Detail: CraftyPBN utilizes advanced technology to ensure your chosen design translates into a detailed paint by numbers kit. This preserves the beauty and intricate details of the original artwork, allowing you to create a true masterpiece.

Multiple Sizes: Choose the perfect paint by numbers kit size for your space and artistic ambition. We offer a range of sizes, from small and manageable to large and awe-inspiring, allowing you to create a piece that perfectly complements your home decor.

More Than Just Painting: A Creative Escape

Paint by numbers kits from CraftyPBN are more than just a creative hobby. They offer a gateway to relaxation, self-discovery, and a sense of accomplishment.

Create a Statement Piece: Showcase your artistic talents and elevate your home decor with a stunning masterpiece painted by your own hand.

The Perfect Gift: Surprise your loved ones with a thoughtful and unique present! Adult paint by numbers kits make excellent gifts for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion.

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Ready to Embrace Your Creativity?

Visit CraftyPBN today and browse our extensive collection of paint by number for adults kits. With our user-friendly website, ordering your perfect kit is a breeze. We'll deliver it right to your doorstep, along with everything you need to embark on your artistic journey.

So, what are you waiting for? Unleash your inner artist, de-stress, and experience the joy of creating with CraftyPBN. Paint your masterpiece today!

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India is the leading professional recruitment hub for the real estate and property sectors

Real estate is a form of real property, meaning it is something you own that is attached to a piece of land. It can be used for residential, commercial or industrial purposes and usually includes any of the land's resources such as water or minerals. The value of real estate is a leading indicator of an economy’s health. Millions of jobs in home improvement, development, lending, insurance and business are directly impacted by the real estate market. Real estate Recruitment Agency in India provide consultancy in manpower. Real estate refers to real, or physical, property, and can include land, buildings, air rights above the land, and underground rights below the land. As a business term, real estate also refers to producing, buying, and selling property. The Residential real estate is the common kind of real estate’s such as new construction, high-value homes, and vacation homes. The commercial real estate is broader than the residential real estate. This includes properties such as shopping centers, hospitals, schools, hotels, and offices. Apartments often fall into this category, although they are used for residence. Industrial real estate’s feature industrial properties and buildings. These include properties such as warehouses, storage, and distribution site.

Career opportunities in real estate are many and varied. The field is no longer limited to profiles like construction engineers, builders and real estate agents. Architect, Interior Designer, Quality Surveyor, Facility Managers, Electrical Engineers make up for the specialized careers in Real Estate. Apart from these, Business Management, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR and Finance professionals are also in high demand in this industry. This industry also boasts of career opportunities at various levels. It has jobs for fresher’s looking to build a career in real estate, professionals in the mid-career keen on upgrading skills and employees aspiring to be entrepreneurs. Once you have your license to practice real estate there are so many different directions you can take your career. They promise to help their people achieve your ambitions by enabling them to explore new opportunities, build expertise, create long term careers, work with talented people and succeed through inclusion.

Recruitment refers to the process of identifying, attracting, interviewing, selecting, hiring and onboarding employees. In other words, it involves everything employees. In other words, it involves everything from the identification of a staffing need to filling it. Regardless, recruitment typically works in conjunction with, or as a part of Human Resources. Recruitment process depends on the company and the company uses some methods on the company and the company uses some methods to find applicants for employment. A good recruitment strategy will cut down the wastage of time and money, which would have incurred for extensive training and development of unqualified resources. Recruiters use different methods to source, screen, shortlist, and select the resources as per the requirements of the organization. Best Real Estate Recruitment Agency in India provides consultancy services in recruitment sectors. They’re passionate team of real estate & construction specialist recruiters, with the skills and support they need to work in a way that suits you best. It’s just one of the reasons they stand out from the crowd. They have what it takes to introduce you to the right real estate & construction professionals who can make difference to your business.

The services and entertainment sectors are also developing rapidly. There is now a greater thrust towards developing world-class properties. Technology has had an incredible impact on the real estate industry, and India is no exception. They are one of the Top Real Estate Recruitment Agency in India. One of the most significant impacts of technology on India real estate is the rise of online listings and property websites. Thanks to these sites, buyers can now readily search for homes that suit their preferences and financial constraints. The growth of real estate websites has opened up the India real estate market, allowing buyers and sellers to base their decisions intelligently on internet knowledge.

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Investing in your future: Importance of skill development courses for career success

Given that India is expanding rapidly in many areas, one of the most important parts of the Indian labour market is skill development. It may boost employability and make people more competitive, which can lead to structural change and economic growth. An online course, despite its simplicity and convenience, may make a big difference in an aspirant's skill development. Increasing one's expertise in any particular subject is a good way to boost one's chances of success in the business, especially if that field is linked to a developing employment market. You will learn more about the importance of skill development courses for modern-day job success in this article, as well as practical tips for doing so.

Objective and benefits of skill development

The main goal of skill development is to increase a person's marketability and relevance to the needs of the labour market today. But developing one's skills is not limited to people who work in the field. It's a great method for recent graduates to differentiate themselves and being noticed by potential employers. 

Building on your present abilities is a great option for new hires or those wishing to shift or grow in their current jobs, as the following benefits will clarify. 

Enriches your skill set 

Professionals in fields like SEO and digital marketing are in high demand due to the digitalization of society. Even if some of these are abilities that people would not learn in a traditional college setting, they can still be learned through online courses. One's skill set will increase as a result, increasing their value to present and/or potential employers.

Increases job opportunities

Gaining new talents or honing ones that already exist might increase a candidate's attractiveness to employers and lead to more work chances. Candidates with a variety of skill sets that can benefit their company are highly valued by employers. Together with virtual job fairs, an online education gives you the opportunity to network with mentors and leaders in the sector after you graduate, broadening your network.  

Increases your adaptability

A worker needs to be able to quickly adjust to shifting work demands and market trends. It's a necessary quality in the fast-paced workplace of today, and learning new skills with skill development courses enables people to acquire it efficiently. Additionally, it may raise your chances of obtaining advancements inside an organisation quickly. With AI beginning to rule the economic world, many occupations are changing to need less physical labour and more technology. It forces one to always be on guard while picking up new abilities. 

Gets you paid more 

For several reasons, investing in skill development is the greatest choice. The fact that talents are enduring assets that benefit you for the rest of your life is one of the key arguments. Gaining new talents with skill development courses might help you make more money since businesses are ready to pay more than average for people who have specialised, in-demand abilities that can advance their organisation.

Fulfills your life ambitions

In addition to fostering personal development and fulfilment, skill development offers a stimulating environment that lets people pursue new interests and pastimes. When the younger generations in your family or society continue to use modern forms of communication, employment, etc., you won't feel excluded. By staying up to date on the latest trends, you as a parent may better connect with your children and help them choose occupations that please them. Therefore, developing your skills will undoubtedly improve your entire life in addition to leading to an incredibly successful profession.

Improves your buying decisions

Being ignorant while making financial judgements is no longer acceptable in today's world. In actuality, turning a blind eye might cost you a lot of money. Being tech-savvy will help you stay away from frauds and pyramid schemes. Gaining technical skills enables you to evaluate pricing of similar items, thoroughly examine technical characteristics, and make well-informed selections about what to buy. You'll be more equipped to determine whether investments are safe and will enable you to turn a profit. 

Helps you stay relevant and prepared for the future

In a few years, what's cutting edge and important now can become outdated. You have to always be upgrading your skills using the newest gadgets and software. In the labour market, failing to do so may make one irrelevant. For instance, the transition from purely digital e-commerce platforms to physical storefronts is occurring quickly. Because developers aren't always accessible, even as a storekeeper you need to have a rudimentary understanding of web portal management to run your business efficiently. 

Adds alternative income sources to your portfolio

Tech-savvyness can also help you discover prospects for passive income and develop an alternate source of income. Online sales of goods and services are simple to do. Finding technical talents that are in high demand and have opportunity for diversification is crucial. For example, if someone is skilled with video editing software, they can work as a freelancer in their leisure time. Using free Visme templates, creative professionals may produce animated presentations with gifs, charts, and images. Getting more job experience will help you pursue this field full-time.

Conclusion

Skills development courses raises labour productivity and employability, which promotes economic growth and structural transformation. It is essential for people to have a rewarding and successful career. While having some hard talents is undoubtedly necessary, acquiring soft skills is just as vital in order to get a job. These include emotional intelligence, problem-solving ability, communication skills, suitable etiquette, negotiating skills, etc. 

Gaining new skills has many advantages as it sets you up for success in the future. The opportunities are virtually limitless when you keep improving your skills. By keeping abreast of current employment trends and enhancing your skills, you may steer your career in the direction of your choice.

You may upskill and create a solid foundation for a successful career from the comfort of your home with the aid of the Tech Mahindra Foundation range of industry-relevant online courses.

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Mumken HR: Your Path to Success in Dubai's Job Market

In the bustling metropolis of Dubai, where opportunities abound and dreams take flight, finding the right job can be a challenging endeavor. With the ever-evolving job market and diverse industries, job seekers often find themselves lost in a sea of options. That's where Mumken HR, the best recruitment agency in Dubai, comes into play. Whether you're a job seeker looking for your dream role or a company searching for top-notch talent, Mumken HR is your trusted partner in navigating the competitive landscape.

Unlocking Opportunities with Mumken HR

At Mumken HR, our mission is clear: to connect exceptional talent with thriving organizations across Dubai. With years of experience and a dedicated team of experts, we have established ourselves as the go-to recruitment agency for both job seekers and employers. Our commitment to excellence and unwavering dedication to client satisfaction sets us apart from the rest.

Why Choose Mumken HR?

1. Unparalleled Expertise: Our team of seasoned professionals possesses an in-depth understanding of the Dubai job market, industry trends, and recruitment strategies. We leverage this knowledge to provide tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of both candidates and companies.

2. Extensive Network: Mumken HR has cultivated a vast network of contacts and resources, enabling us to access exclusive job openings and connect with top-tier talent. Our expansive reach ensures that we can match the right candidate with the right opportunity.

3. Personalized Approach: We believe in the power of personalization. When you partner with Mumken HR, you're not just a number; you're a valued client or candidate with specific goals and aspirations. We take the time to understand your needs and preferences to ensure a perfect match.

4. Efficiency and Speed: In the fast-paced world of recruitment, timing is crucial. Mumken HR is known for its efficient processes and quick turnaround times. We strive to fill positions promptly, minimizing downtime for both job seekers and employers.

5. Diverse Industry Focus: Dubai's job market is incredibly diverse, spanning various sectors such as finance, technology, healthcare, hospitality, and more. Mumken HR boasts a wide range of industry expertise, ensuring that we can serve the unique needs of any sector.

For Job Seekers:

Are you on the hunt for your dream job in Dubai? Mumken HR is here to guide you every step of the way. Our expert consultants will work closely with you to understand your career goals, skills, and aspirations. With access to a vast array of job openings, we'll match you with opportunities that align with your ambitions. Whether you're seeking a senior executive role or an entry-level position, we have opportunities for everyone.

For Employers:

In the competitive Dubai job market, securing top talent is essential for business success. Mumken HR specializes in finding the best-fit candidates for your organization. Our rigorous screening and selection process ensures that we present you with candidates who not only have the necessary qualifications but also fit seamlessly into your company culture. By partnering with us, you'll streamline your recruitment process and build a team of high-performing professionals.

Contact Mumken HR Today

Ready to embark on your journey to success in Dubai's job market? Mumken HR is just a phone call or email away. Reach out to us at +971507557214 or via email at info@mumken.ae, and let's start the conversation. Our dedicated team is ready to assist you in achieving your career or hiring goals.

In conclusion, Mumken HR stands as the best recruitment agency in Dubai, dedicated to connecting job seekers with the right opportunities and helping companies find top-notch talent. With our unmatched expertise, personalized approach, and commitment to efficiency, we are your trusted partner on the path to success in the vibrant city of Dubai.

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ENTP-A:  Quick-witted and audacious, Debaters aren’t afraid to disagree with the status quo. In fact, they’re not afraid to disagree with pretty much anything or anyone.  It would be a mistake, though, to think of Debaters as disagreeable or mean-spirited. Instead, people with this personality type are knowledgeable and curious, with a playful sense of humor, and they can be incredibly entertaining.

Debaters are known for their rebellious streak. For this personality type, no belief is too sacred to be questioned, no idea is too fundamental to be scrutinized, and no rule is too important to be broken, or at least thoroughly tested. Sometimes Debaters even rebel against their own beliefs by arguing the opposing viewpoint – just to see how the world looks from the other side.

Strengths: Knowledgeable. Quick Thinkers. Original. Excellent Brainstormers. Charismatic. Energetic.

Aries: 

Strengths: Courageous, determined, confident, enthusiastic, optimistic, honest, passionate

Weaknesses: Impatient, moody, short-tempered, impulsive, aggressive

Aries likes: Comfortable clothes, taking on leadership roles, physical challenges, individual sports

Aries dislikes: Inactivity, delays, work that does not use one's talents. As the first sign in the zodiac, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

The Sun in such high dignity gives them excellent organizational skills, so you'll rarely meet an Aries who isn't capable of finishing several things at once, often before lunch break! Their challenges show when they get impatient, aggressive and vent anger pointing it to other people. Strong personalities born under this sign have a task to fight for their goals, embracing togetherness and teamwork through this incarnation.

Aries rules the head and leads with the head, often literally walking head first, leaning forwards for speed and focus. Its representatives are naturally brave and rarely afraid of trial and risk. They possess youthful strength and energy, regardless of their age and quickly perform any given tasks.

Choleric: People with a choleric temperament are typically characterized as being decisive, focused, and goal-oriented. They have a strong drive to get things done and are often perceived as leaders due to their proactive nature and ability to take initiative.

Choleric individuals tend to be highly practical, rational, and logical, often thriving in environments where systematic strategies and problem-solving abilities are required. They excel at seeing the bigger picture and setting long-term objectives, often making them excellent strategic planners.However, their high degree of ambition and determination can sometimes be perceived as aggressive or overbearing. They are often seen as domineering, and they may struggle with interpersonal relationships due to their strong will and desire for control.

Choleric individuals can also struggle with empathy and may come across as unsympathetic or insensitive, as they tend to prioritize tasks and objectives over personal feelings. Their fast-paced nature and demand for high standards can lead them to be impatient and easily frustrated with others who do not share their sense of urgency or level of commitment.

On the positive side, their energy and drive can be contagious, inspiring others to act and strive towards the established goals. Despite their potential to be seen as tough or stern, cholerics are usually incredibly dedicated, responsible, and reliable - when they set a goal, they will do whatever it takes to achieve it.

Their decisiveness and ability to take charge make them natural leaders in the workplace, and their confidence and clear vision can help guide teams effectively towards objectives. With self-awareness and efforts to improve their interpersonal skills, cholerics can be highly successful and influential individuals.

Red:  wow, you're a spitfire! you're incredibly passionate and aren't afraid to stand up for others, even if you sacrifice your own reputation to do so. with your fierce loyalty, strong sense of justice, and incredible persistence, there's nothing you can't do. don't forget to be gentle with others, not everyone can be as strong as you. red characters include wanda maximoff (mcu), katniss everdeen (hunger games), maeve wiley (sex education), and zuko (avatar the last airbender)