#anz speaks

[lengthofropes]

ok we talk about how Buck is reaching out for Tommy from across the room, arms up, smile wide and all. but can we please note that Tommy spreads his arms for him immediately, all warm and welcoming??

[machine-slays-dragons]

just a saved url. Main: @lengthofropes

[hauntedppgpaints]

what is it about the tinted visor + neck protector that goes all the way up + haunted eyes combo that has me so flustered over raccoon jesus

[nayushikisses]

starts shaking and trembling like a leaf . never getting over this song literally every time i listen to it i get goosebumps

[ranticore]

curious about pronunciations of things- ik there are at least 2 language spoken (the phocid language with clicks and the languages the harpies speak that seems to be somewhat more universal), but i'm curious a.) if there are any other languages spoken on siren and b.) how the consonant "w" is pronounced? is it a "uu"/"wuu" sound/similar in any way to the pronunciation of the welsh "w"? are there differences in regional dialects between longwings/shortwings/etc? sorry this is so in depth,

Ooh good questions

a) Many different languages are spoken on Siren but there are three broad categories. There's spoken languages or "air" languages, all of which have a common root in English. There's click languages which are used underwater and produced using mixed tongue clicks and long, song-like vocals, these obviously can't have a root in English so they are less mutually intelligible than the air languages, with a few distinct families. And then there's sign languages used by zeta & anyone else who might need to use sign (deaf, mute etc). Zeta do not have tongues so they cannot vocalise the way most others can.

b) I haven't defined 'w' for Spire language but I do know that in pelagic spiral speech (a click language from the south-west) a written 'v' produces a 'waa' sound and there's no 'w', however this is just my own way of writing the words and i haven't worked or thought much about writing systems and alphabets.

c) Every language can be spoken by every type of person (with the sole exception discussed above). Even a shortwing can use & interpret click languages underwater (though in the absence of echolocating whiskers they might struggle with some intricacies). There's no such thing as a longwing dialect or the like because language is cultural and culture is based on geography. Everyone in that area speaks the language; most settlements are very mixed. I'm actively trying to avoid the common fantasy trope of like "elf language", the language spoken by elves (which elves? where? all of them??). I find it offers a very flattened and mistaken conception of what culture actually is.

Some language random facts: dry bowl language uses repeated sounds and syllables (names like pem-pem, kattakati, byin-byan). These are supposed to evoke bouncing and leaping actions, the language sounds very rhythmic spoken aloud

Misunderstandings of the spire's honourific chain system can lead to unintentional insults elsewhere in the world so people with spire names like qedi-var and kemi-anz will just introduce themselves as qedi or kemi to foreigners and go without suffixes in other languages

An air language is considered a very private, intimate way for pelagic people to talk with their loved ones. This is because murmuring some words into the other person's ear means that nosy eavesdroppers are unlikely to overhear. By comparison, if you say anything in a click language underwater, it can be heard hundreds of feet away and by everyone else in that radius. This inherent lack of privacy is hardbaked into many pelagic cultures, and in huarva's home village south of the spiral, air languages are strongly romanticised.

[theblackbookofarkera]

Cappagaris

The Cappagaris family weave a fascinating, if somewhat sinister, tale of origins. They claim descent from a noble house of the fallen Lym-Shara Empire, though there's no truth to such lofty boasts. In reality, the Cappagaris lineage can be traced back to slaves who earned their freedom centuries ago. It is said that their founder, Anz Cappagaris, made a pact with a demon, elevating his family from landless freedmen to one of the richest and most powerful families in the world.

The Cappagaris revel in the dark rumors surrounding their origins, using the fear these whispers generate as a means of control. Throughout Kathos, it is rare to find someone bold enough to speak ill of the Cappagaris family, for their influence is believed to extend far beyond the mortal realm, reaching into the worlds of both the living and the dead.

Overseeing their vast trade empire from the palatial city of Carnasis, the Cappagaris family live in opulent isolation. Entrance to this city is by invitation only, and even the high lords of the Karan Dron must receive a formal invitation to pass through the blue tourmaline gates that guard this private haven.

“The taint of sorcery is carried through blood, rotting the tree from root to leaf. A rotten tree must be hewn and cast into the fire. Suffer not the sorcerer to live, nor those that carry his blood curse. It is more merciful to send a soul to the Great Fire than to allow the insidious taint of sorcery to blacken the soul. In the end, you are saving an innocent, not condemning yourself.”

—Yuklim ibir-Ayna

In embracing the fear and superstition surrounding their supposed demonic pact, the Cappagaris have managed to maintain a tight grip on power. Their story is a testament to the lasting impact of rumor and reputation, and the dark allure of control through fear.

[psyduc]

find a blorbo!: a tag game for the new NHL season

RULES: Go through the roster of each NHL team and find at least one player that you can root for.

Yes, even the team you despise. Yes, even the team everyone despises. Yes, even the team who you dare not speak of.

tagged by my beloved @tjarry thank u bb taking inspiration from u and coloring the teams i am actively rooting for / keeping up with

Anaheim Ducks - Jansen Harkins (i forgot he got traded, sorry harkins

Boston Bruins - David Pastrnak, Charlie Coyle, and Jeremy Swayman (who isn't listed on the official NHL roster and oof ouchy what is don sweeney DOING)

Buffalo Sabres - Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

Calgary Flames - Ryan Lomberg

Carolina Hurricanes - Seth Jarvis, Andrei Svechnikov

Chicago Hockey Team - Pat Maroon

Colorado Avalanche - Nathan Mackinnon, Alexandar Georgiev

Columbus Blue Jackets - Cole and Owen Sillinger

Dallas Stars - Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin, Jake Oettinger

Detroit Red Wings - Alex Lyon

Edmonton Oilers - Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid, Stuart Skinner

Florida Panthers - loml Matthew Tkachuk, Aleksander Barkov, Serge Bobrovsky, Aaron Ekblad, but literally the entire team let's go boys

Los Angeles Kings - Anze Kopitar because i have never seen a more exhausted looking man in my life

Minnesota Wild - MARC ANDRE FLEURY, Ryan Hartman, Kirill Kaprizov, Brock Faber, Jake Middleton

Montreal Canadiens - Alex Barre-Boulet

Nashville Predators - Brady Skjei, Juuse Saros, Scott Wedgewood

New Jersey Devils - Nico Hischier, Jacob Markstrom

New York Islanders - Mat Barzal

New York Rangers - Chris Kreider

Ottawa Senators - Linus Ullmark, Claude Giroux

Philadelphia Flyers - Jamie Drysdale

Pittsburgh Penguins - everyone. every single penguin. my babygirls.

San Jose Sharks - Alexander Wennberg

Seattle Kraken - Brandon Montour

St. Louis Blues - Pierre-Olivier Joseph (PO come back :()

Tampa Bay Lightning - Jake Guentzel (JAKE COME BACK :()

Toronto Maple Leafs - Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, John Tavares, Anthony Stolarz

Utah Hockey Club - Liam O'Brien

Vancouver Canucks - Quinn Hughes, Brock Boeser, Arturs Silovs

Vegas Golden Knights - Ilya Samsinov

Washington Capitals - BRANDON DUHAIME, Pierre Luc-Dubois tbqh

Winnipeg Jets - Connor Hellebuyck

tagging: @guentzel @genotama @barkovsasha @subbanator @robindrake13 aaaand anyone else who wants to do this <3

[tangerisms]

find a blorbo!: a tag game for the new NHL season

RULES: Go through the roster of each NHL team and find at least one player that you can root for.

Yes, even the team you despise. Yes, even the team everyone despises. Yes, even the team who you dare not speak of.

I was tagged by the lovely @mikathemad !! thank u so much this was so fun <3

( yellow = teams i already root for)

Anaheim Ducks - Lukáš Dostál , Brian Dumoulin ,

Boston Bruins - Mason Lohrei , David Pastrnak , Jeremy Swayman

Buffalo Sabres - Bowen Byram , Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

Calgary Flames - Tyson Barrie , Devin Cooley , Ryan Lomberg

Carolina Hurricanes - Seth Jarvis , Pyotr Kochetkov , Andrei Svechnikov

Chicago - Pat Maroon

Colorado Avalanche - my team in law that I've been indoctrinated into by the server , Alexandar Georgiev , Nathan MacKinnon , Cale Makar , Miles Wood

Columbus Blue Jackets - Elvis Merzlikins , Sean Monahan

Dallas Stars - Mason Marchment , Jason Robertson

Detroit Red Wings - J.T. Compher , Alex Lyon , Vladimir Tarasenko

Edmonton Oilers - Travis Dermott , Stuart Skinner

Florida Panthers - literally all of them . but mainly Matthew Tkachuk , Sasha Barkov , and Sergei Bobrovsky

Los Angeles Kings - Adrian Kempe , Anze Kopitar

Minnesota Wild - MY CRINGEFAIL WIVEESSSS all of them , but mostly Marc Andre Fleury , Brock Faber , Kirill Kaprizov , and Marat Khusnutdinov

Montreal Canadiens - Cole Caufield , Carey Price (he's still on the roster dont @ me ) , Sam Montembeault , Juraj Slafkovsky , Arber Xhekaj

Nashville Predators - Juuse Saros , Brady Skjei

New Jersey Devils - Timo Meier , Dawson Mercer

New York Islanders - Anthony Duclair , Ilya Sorokin

New York Rangers - Chris Krieder , Artemi Panarin , Igor Shesterkin , Mika Zibanejad

Ottawa Senators - Linus Ullmark

Philadelphia Flyers - Ivan Fedotov , Erik Johnson , Matvei Michkov

Pittsburgh Penguins - my day ones , the ones who have my heart . I love them all , and have especially soft spots for Kris Letang , Erik Karlsson , Alex Nedeljkovic , Tristan Jarry , Bryan Rust-

San Jose Sharks - Mackenzie Blackwood , Alexander Wennberg

Seattle Kraken - Joey Daccord , Philipp Grubauer , Josh Mahura , Brandon Montour , Brandon Tanev

St. Louis Blues - Mathieu Joseph , P.O. Joseph , Kasperi Kapanen , Nathan Walker

Tampa Bay Lightning - Victor Hedman , Andrei Vasilevskiy

Toronto Maple Leafs - Connor Dewar , Mitch Marner , Anthony Stolarz , John Tavares , Joseph Woll

Utah Hockey Club - Connor Ingram

Vancouver Canucks - Thatcher Demko , Conor Garland , Quinn Hughes , Dakota Joshua , Arturs Silovs

Vegas Golden Knights - Tomáš Hertl , Zack Whitecloud

Washington Capitals - Ethan Bear , Brandon Duhaime , Sonny Milanos

Winnipeg Jets - Connor Hellebuyck , Mason Shaw

tagging : @all-americanpartyboy @stillfertile @tkachuksoralfixation @graysonnightwing @tangerwoll and anyone else who wants to do this for funsies !!!

[ladylooch]

40- Adrian Kempe

A/N: The people want Kempe. and I am the people pleaser of this story. Congrats to 🧃 IRL on 40! Can't wait for the playoffs.

Also, yes I had to mention Kevin, okay. I MISS HIM. But this is about Juice. Promise.

And can we please appreciate this GIF that literally made my heart skip when I saw it. Good GAWDDDDDDD.

Word Count: 967

Warnings: drinking, implied smut, fluffffffff, swearing (always with me)

40 goals, I think to myself as I wait with a few other girls for our boys to join us after their season closing win against the Anaheim Ducks. I smile against my straw, pausing from slurping up more of my margarita. 

What a year Adrian has had. I can’t wait for him to get here so I can squeeze him.

“They’re coming!” Ines Kopitar squeals, placing her drink back on the bar and rushing forward. I turn to watch, seeing her and the captain meet with a sloppy kiss. She’s a few drinks in and Anze has to catch her as she sways to the left. 

Adrian is right behind them. His eyes meet mine. We grin at each other, maneuvering around the people between us to come together. 

“Hi!” I squeal at him, wrapping my arms around his shoulders. He collapses me into him, strong hands pressing into my middle back.

“Hi.” He murmurs close to my ear, pressing his nose into my temple. 

“You are incredible. I’m so, so proud of you, baby.” I pull back so we can share a kiss. Our lips meld perfectly in sync. “Mmm. Been wanting to do that all night.” His beard tickles my face as he nuzzles our noses.

“Me too.” He reaches into the pocket of his dark jacket. “Brought you something.”

“Ah!” I squeal excitedly, grabbing the white, Kings bucket hat from his hands. “My hat!” I squeal, speaking of the Kings bucket hat I had bought in an emergency circumstance after forgetting a hat to lay out on Hermosa Beach. This fashionable hat lead to our meeting and our eventual friendship turning into love.

“I had to.” He insists, biting his bottom lip as I put it on. “Just as good as that first day.” He hooks his pointer finger under my chin, bringing our lips together again. This time, his tongue slides against mine in a hotter kiss.

“You deserve a drink.” I murmur against his lips as we peck at each other.

“I think so.” He chuckles, wrapping an arm around my neck to keep me close. I link my fingers loosely with his, gliding my thumbs across his rings. As we wait for the bartender to come back, Adrian presses his nose into my hair.

“Anyone give you trouble?” He wonders. The King were at Honda Center tonight and with the fierce, freeway rivalry, it can get a little tense sitting amongst opposing fans. 

“No.” I shrug. “We were surrounded by Kings fans. It was actually really fun.” 

“That’s good. I was a bit worried about you.”

“Is that why you kept looking at me?” I raise an eyebrow. His constant glances were uncharacteristic tonight.

“You noticed?”

“Yeah. The girls in front of me thought you were looking at them though.” I adjust my voice higher. “OhmyGOD. He looked at us AGAIN!” I squeal, stomping my feet excitedly. His laughter wraps round us, making my chest warm from where it settles.

“Did you break their hearts?”

“No. It was kinda cute.”

“She’s beautiful and sweet.” He whispers, leaning in for another smooch.

“Fuck, I am so single.” Quinton mutters from behind me.

“Keep your head up, QB.” Adrian murmurs, without looking away from me. “You’ll find this.”

“You’re so sappy now.” I laugh at him, flicking my tongue against his lips.

“I’m just having a great fucking night.” He unwraps himself from me as the bartender puts his shot down.

“Juice for juice is on the house tonight. Congrats!” 

“Thanks, man.” Adrian tosses the shot of tequila back, then sets the empty glass back on the bar. “That is good shit.” He moans as the Clase Azul slides down his throat. “You want one?”

“No.” 

Adrian motions to the bartender who gives a thumbs up in acknowledgement. The shots are flowing around the team, everyone taking an opportunity to cheers to Adrian and the Kings incredible year. We all acknowledge Kevin Fiala, who is tucked at home with his wife after an injury. By the time we get to the last shot, I’m pushing mine towards Ines, knowing I’m going to be the one driving us home. Adrian is loose, laughing with our friends, while his hands drift around my body like we are in private.

I pull away from him and he snaps his gaze to me in annoyance. 

“Why.”

“I have to pee.” I whine, holding him back from pulling me in again.

“Hurry.”

“Okay.” I roll my eyes and work my way to the back of the restaurant. 

It’s a quick in and out trip before my heels lead me back along the tiled floor to my superstar.

“Let’s get out of here.” Adrian intercepts me at the corner of the bar.

“Okay.” I shrug, not caring if we stick around. “I’m just going to say goodbye.”

“Nah. We’ll get caught up longer.” He steps forward, making me take a step back towards the exit.

“Kinda rude when everyone showed up for you.” I wrap my arms around his neck, giving him a look.

“The boys understand.” He drags his eyes down my body. “Half of them congratulated me on getting you in bed tonight.” I toss my head back. My hair swings down my jacket, brushing against his hands around me. He gathers it in his hand to hold me like that. He leans forward, pressing his lips against the front of my throat. I swallow in anticipation. He sucks my skin into his mouth making me whine.

“You’re the only one I want to keep celebrating with…. All… night… long.” He says between suckles. 

“Say less.” I breathe out to him, tugging him with me as I walk backwards. We stumble into someone, giggling an apology then fly out the door before we can be stopped.

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so you think of "when I was at the 118, I had gerrard. which did not make me a better person" and then how at gerrard's 118 the word "gay" was allowed only as a joke, but not too much even as a joke, because "easy, boys". and then you remember all the times tommy was glancing at gerrard before saying something to figure out how he should react/behave to be approved/accepted. and you think of "gerrard was like having the dad I already had" and- and then you remember the way tommy was looking at bobby in the bar scene and how happy he was with this 'new tradition' of bobby cooking a FAMILY dinner and- and "I don't [have daddy issues]" and

you know?

[aeoki]

Blackjack - Santa Will Not Come: Chapter 2

Location: Yumenosaki Student Council Room Characters: Touri, Shinobu, Souma, Mao & Yuzuru Season: Autumn

Mao: Last year’s “Star Fest” was a send-off party for “Trickstar”.

In other words, the main goal of the event was for everyone to give us their support and cheer us on since we’ll be representing Yumenosaki at “SS”.

Every year, “SS” begins less than a week right after “Star Fest”.

“Star Fest” is like the eve of the “SS” festival – something like a rehearsal of sorts. It’s efficient and logical.

Touri: Really…? Honestly, that wasn’t on my mind at all back then, so I don’t really remember.

Yuzuru: Hehe. You were going through a rough time back then after having the proposal you came up with rejected…

Touri: Yeah… I won’t forget the misery I felt, thinking everything was over, and how cold the snow felt on my knees and in my palm.

Of course, I won’t ever forget how bright and dazzling the performance after that was too.

Souma: Hehe. Even though it was the send-off party for “Torikkusutaa”, I remember everyone was grappling with their own problems.

In reality, that was the least of everyone’s concerns…

Naturally, “AKATSUKI” was the only one who did not get swayed and worked diligently to give “Torikkusutaa” a proper send off.

Touri: What? Are you trying to say that “AKATSUKI” is better than “fine”? You’re so impertinent, Kanzaki-senpai, and you’re not even a member of the Student Council!

Souma: Hehe. My apologies. I was simply stating the truth – I had no intentions of provoking you.

Mao: Watch that mouth of yours, Touri~ Kanzaki may not be a member of the Student Council but he’s still your senior. He’s been helping with our work since the beginning of the new school year, so we’re indebted to him.

Souma: Well, it can be easier to work if one is not affiliated with the organisation at times.

Even so, I am here to help as that is what Hasumi-dono has asked of me, so it is not my intention to cause trouble.

Please treat my presence as you would the air and continue with the discussion.

Mao: Well, this air certainly has a LOT of presence…

Anyway, if you guys have something to say, then feel free to mention it – that includes you, too, Kanzaki.

The others will speak if I don’t so that’s nice.

Sengoku, Anzu, do you have any questions so far?

Shinobu: Y–You don’t have to make sure we’re included every single time, you know!? Didn’t you just ask us that?

Mao: Right. I said that on purpose. For twice the comedic effect.

Touri: Can’t you speak unless it’s got something to do with comedy, “Trickstar”?

Mao: Heheh. Anyway, it seems this year’s “SS” will be fundamentally different from last year’s.

“Trickstar” won’t be the only ones taking part – every single idol can at least take part in the Qualifying Rounds if they so wish to.

Touri: So what you’re saying is since “SS” has changed this year, the same needs to apply to “Star Fest” too?

Mao: Yup. If it was the same as last year, we’ll just be criticised since we’ll be the only ones favoured.

I’ll just be repeating what you just said, Touri, but we also have to change everything for “Star Fest” in order to match “SS”.

The one thing that won’t change is the fact that it’ll be a one-day event held during Christmas Live.

By the time “Star Fest” reaches its climax, it’ll be a new day and everyone will celebrate by saying, “Merry Christmas!”

Touri: The same thing happened with “Tanabata Fest” but it’s gonna be tough performing into midnight… I get so sleepy every time.

Yuzuru: During last year’s “Star Fest”, the Young Master fell asleep halfway through, perhaps due to feeling less tense.

Touri: Yeah… Maybe Santa came by right then, but there were presents everywhere when I woke up.

Shinobu: Hehe. Santa did a good job using that opportunity. He’s definitely a stealthy one ~de gozaru.

Mao: Yeah. Anyway, in order for the one-day-only “Star Fest” to be the best festival there is, we idols will be seeing hell, though.

Shinobu: This always happens with Anzu-dono’s proposals.

Touri: Yeah. It makes me realise every time that the most important thing an idol should have isn’t singing skills or cuteness, but stamina instead.

Mao: You hear that, Anzu~?

Well, seeing as it’s another of Anzu’s proposals this year, I guess one thing won’t change – it’ll be a test to see how long we can hold out for.

As long as we’re up for it, we can stand on stage for as long as we want, as many times as we want.

Souma: It is certainly something Anzu-dono would come up with.

If it is the job of a “purodusa” to guide us “aidoru” to the stage we’ve wished for, then Anzu-dono has done a splendid job.

Touri: That’s a compliment from the upperclassmen with tons of stamina, but it’s gonna be tough for the new students who don’t have the right physique for it. Don’t forget about them.

Mao: I’d like to think they’ll be fine, though. There have been fewer students collapsing compared to last year – Anzu included.

Touri: Anzu has also grown after learning a thing or two.

Mao: I can’t believe how different you are now – We couldn’t leave you alone at all back when we first met you.

Hm? I’m the same? I didn’t seem reliable in the beginning but now I’m doing an excellent job as the new student council president?

Oh, stop it – you’re making me blush~♪

Touri: Stop flirting with Anzu and get this discussion going!

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[hauntedppgpaints]

do y'all see the vision?

[twilightmalachite]

Christmas Live - Prologue

Author: Akira

Characters: Yuzuru, Anzu

Translator: Mika Enstars

JP Proofer: 310mc

EN Proofer: ryuseipuka

"Hm, “meow ♪”? Is that your impression of a cat?"

[Read on my blog for the best viewing experience with Oi~ssu ♪]

Season: Winter

Location: Yumenosaki Corridors

Yuzuru: …Sigh. I’m sorry, could you please repeat yourself?

Oh, no, it’s not that I couldn’t hear you the first time. I don’t mean to guilt you, but could you please speak a little more clearly?

I’m here to prioritize assessing the situation correctly, rather than to criticize you. …What has happened, are you crying?

You’ll have to excuse me, I cannot take your feelings into consideration at this time.

I’m terribly sorry, but, please do tell me what led up to this. I’ll handle it from here on.

Hm. What an inconvenience; I thought you had assured me you would have that matter taken care of.

If that comes to a stop, then this entire thing will come to a standstill.

What trouble. Biting off more than you can chew only reveals your inadequacy.

You should prove your usefulness not with your words, but with your actions, and your results.

Yes. Do not worry, allow me to take care of it. You should give your face a quick rinse.

I’ll contact you again later, so… Alright, do excuse me.

… …

Yuzuru: …How vulgar.[1] Well, I can understand how he feels.

Oya, Anzu-san. It’s not in very good taste to eavesdrop, you know.

No, there isn’t any serious trouble. No need for the producer to go through the hassle of interfering.

You’re busy with your own business after all, are you not?

Fufu. It is indeed December, the end of the year.

Soon it will be Christmas… The academy has plans to hold the large-scale event we know as StarFes.

And as expected, the student council appears to be short on hands, and I have been requested to assist with preparations.

I do not wish to be so meddlesome…

However, the student council is one of the young master’s places to be. It is my duty as a butler to support him, as well.

Furthermore, the results I achieve will also affect the young master’s evaluation.

And so, I am doing the best to my ability. I am having quite the tough time, though….

It’s one issue after another, you see, and I’m extremely busy. I’d welcome even the help of a cat.[2]

Hm, “meow ♪”? Is that your impression of a cat?

You act quite unusually sometimes, don’t you, Anzu-san. Regardless, as I’ve said… I’m sure that you have your own work to complete.

So please, prioritize that.

I understand exactly how you feel. Labor is a blessing—No, it is life itself. It devastates me to have to take a break for the New Year holiday season.

Fufu. That being said, it is a season where you can easily fall sick… Please take care of yourself, Anzu-san.

I do not have the time for a long conversation now, so do excuse me.

Oh. I’m sorry, but please do not tug at the hem of my uniform. You resemble a lost child. What can I do for you?

Hm. So… It’s a rare occurrence, but you truly are free today, Anzu-san?

Nobody will give you any work, because they’re all concerned about you? Well, you have been working a lot, Anzu-san… It wouldn’t be good if you were to collapse from overexertion.

Make good use of everyone’s concern for you, and please rest. How about finding a hobby, or joining a club?

That is what I do on my days off, too.

I strengthen my mind with the archery club, and do careful and meticulous cleaning around the mansion I normally am not able to get to…

Do you have any hobbies, Anzu-san?

Hm. You still insist on some kind of work? “Please don’t reduce my hours, boss!”…? Fufu, that’s a very funny joke. ♪

As you wish. I just can’t say no when I’m pleaded to so lovingly like that.

Hm… May I ask you to do a bit of shopping for me, then?

An errand. Basically; there are some trivial things I need.

The quantity doesn’t justify ordering from a vendor and getting it delivered, but it is a hassle to do the shopping oneself.

It would be a massive help if you could do this errand for me, Anzu-san.

Just a moment, please. Allow me to make a list of the items we need purchased. Correction fluid, a Bible, chocolate bonbons… Hm, what is it?

You’d like me to draw you a picture? No need to be so mean; you know that I possess no artistic talent.

Umm, well then… A turkey, then, a Christmas tradition.

The turkey’s saying, “Thank you for doing the shopping, Anzu-chan! ♪” How’s this?

Fufu. I am glad that you like it.

Thank you very much. I had been overwhelmed with busyness up until some moments ago, but…

I feel somewhat more at peace now. Thanks to you, Anzu-san. ♪

Anyhow. For this upcoming year’s end…

Let us end it meaningfully, and without any regrets. Although I’m sure you know that well, Anzu-san…

Ah, right, yes… The items I need for this errand aren’t ones necessarily needed right away.

So please do take your time strolling around town as you shop.

It is a delight simply to wander around with all the beautiful lights put up everywhere. …It’s a tad early, but nevertheless, Merry Christmas. ♪

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The word here used is zokubutsu (俗物), the same word Shu often uses to describe Mika (and sometimes other people as well).

A japanese idiom, neko no te mo karitai (猫の手も借りたい) used to describe extreme business. Translated literally here so Anzu’s cute way of offering to help makes sense!

[taylors-husband]

Taylor Swift Headlining Tours List.

Concert Tours.

Fearless Tour: 23 April, 2009 - 10 July, 2010.

Speak Now World Tour: 9 February, 2011 - 18 March, 2012.

The Red Tour: 13 March, 2013 - 12 June, 2014.

The 1989 World Tour: 5 May, 2015 - 12 December, 2015.

Reputation Stadium Tour: 8 May, 2018 - 21 November, 2018.

Lover Fest: 5 April, 2020 - 1 August, 2020. (Cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic).

The Eras Tour: 17 March, 2023 - 23 November, 2024.

Total number of concerts: 572.

Total number of postponed concerts: 8

Total number of cancelled concerts: 18.

Argentina (3).

Buenos Aires (3).

9 November, 2023 - Estadio River Plate.

10 November, 2023 - Estadio River Plate.

11 November, 2023 - Estadio River Plate.

Australia (34).

New South Wales (12).

Newcastle (1).

8 February, 2010 - Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

Sydney (11).

6 February, 2010 - Acer Arena.

7 February, 2010 - Acer Arena.

9 March, 2012 - Allphones Arena.

10 March, 2012 - Allphones Arena.

4 December, 2013 - Allianz Stadium.

28 November, 2015 - ANZ Stadium.

2 November, 2018 - ANZ Stadium.

23 February, 2024 - Accor Stadium.

24 February, 2024 - Accor Stadium.

25 February, 2024 - Accor Stadium.

26 February, 2024 - Accor Stadium.

Queensland (7).

Brisbane (7).

4 February, 2010 - Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

6 March, 2012 - Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

7 March, 2012 - Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

7 December, 2013 - Suncorp Stadium.

5 December, 2015 - Brisbane, Queensland (Australia) - Suncorp Stadium.

6 November, 2018 - The Gabba.

South Australia (4).

Adelaide (4).

12 February, 2010 - Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

4 March, 2012 - Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

7 December, 2015 - Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

8 December, 2015 - Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

Victoria (12).

Melbourne (12).

10 February, 2010 - Rod Laver Arena.

11 February, 2010 - Rod Laver Arena.

12 March, 2012 - Rod Laver Arena.

13 March, 2012 - Rod Laver Arena.

14 March, 2012 - Rod Laver Arena.

14 December, 2013 - Etihad Stadium.

10 December, 2015 - AAMI Park.

11 December, 2015 - AAMI Park.

26 October, 2018 - Marvel Stadium.

16 February, 2024 - Melbourne Cricket Ground.

17 February, 2024 - Melbourne Cricket Ground.

18 February, 2024 - Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Western Australia (3).

Perth (3).

2 March, 2012 - Burswood Dome.

11 December, 2013 - nib Stadium.

19 October, 2018 - Optus Stadium.

Austria (3).

Vienna (3).

8 August, 2024 - Ernst-Happel-Stadion.

9 August, 2024 - Ernst-Happel-Stadion.

10 August, 2024 - Ernst-Happel-Stadion.

The Bahamas (1).

Paradise Island (1).

19 June, 2010 - Imperial Ballroom.

Brazil (6, 2 cancelled).

Rio de Janiero (3).

17 November, 2023 - Estadio Nilton Santos.

18 November, 2023 - Estadio Nilton Santos.

19 November, 2023 - Estadio Nilton Santos.

Sao Paulo (3, 2 cancelled).

18 July, 2020 - Allianz Parque. (Cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic).

19 July, 2020 - Allianz Parque. (Cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic).

24 November, 2023 - Allianz Parque.

25 November, 2023 - Allianz Parque.

26 November, 2023 - Allianz Parque.

Belgium (1, 1 cancelled).

Brussels (1).

6 March, 2011 - Forest National.

Werchter (1 cancelled).

20 June, 2020 - Werchter Boutique (Festivalpark). (Cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic).

Canada (36).

Alberta (8).

Calgary (1).

8 July, 2009 - Pengrowth Saddledome.

Edmonton (7).

9 July, 2009 - Commonwealth Country (Commonwealth Stadium).

18 August, 2011 - Rexall Place.

19 August, 2011 - Rexall Place.

25 June, 2013 - Rexall Place.

26 June, 2013 - Rexall Place.

4 August, 2015 - Rexall Place.

5 August, 2015 - Rexall Place.

British Columbia (4).

Vancouver (4).

10 September, 2011 - Rogers Arena.

11 September, 2011 - Rogers Arena.

29 June, 2013 - BC Place Stadium.

1 August, 2015 - BC Place Stadium.

Manitoba (2).

Winnipeg (2).

11 July, 2009 - MTS Centre.

22 June, 2013 - Investors Group Field.

Ontario (18).

Ottawa (2).

20 May, 2010 - Scotiabank Place.

6 July, 2015 - Canadian Tire Centre.

Toronto (10).

21 May, 2010 - Air Canada Center.

22 May, 2010 - Air Canada Center.

15 July, 2011 - Rogers Centre.

16 July, 2011 - Rogers Centre.

14 June, 2013 - Rogers Centre.

15 June, 2013 - Rogers Centre.

2 October, 2015 - Rogers Centre.

3 October, 2015 - Rogers Centre.

3 August, 2018 - Rogers Centre.

4 August, 2018 - Rogers Centre.

14 November, 2024 - Rogers Centre.

15 November, 2024 - Rogers Centre.

16 November, 2024 - Rogers Centre.

21 November, 2024 - Rogers Centre.

22 November, 2024 - Rogers Centre.

23 November, 2024 - Rogers Centre.

Prince Edward Island (1).

Cavendish (1).

10 July, 2010 - Cavendish Beach Music Festival 2010 (Cavendish Beach Festival Grounds).

Quebec (2).

Montreal (2).

14 July, 2011 - Bell Centre.

7 July, 2015 - Bell Centre.

Saskatchewan (1).

Craven (1).

10 July, 2009 - Craven Country Jamboree (Big Valley Park).

China (4).

Shanghai (4).

30 May, 2014 - Mercedes-Benz Arena.

10 November, 2015 - Mercedes-Benz Arena.

11 November, 2015 - Mercedes-Benz Arena.

12 November, 2015 - Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Denmark (1 cancelled).

Roskilde (1 cancelled).

1 July, 2020 - Roskilde Festival (Roskilde Fairgrounds). (Cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic).

England (29, 2 cancelled).

Birmingham (1).

22 March, 2011 - LG Arena.

Chelmsford (1).

22 August, 2009 - V Festival (Hylands Park).

Liverpool

13 June, 2024 - Anfield.

14 June, 2024 - Anfield.

15 June, 2024 - Anfield.

London (12, 1 cancelled).

6 May, 2009 - Shepherd’s Bush Empire.

7 May, 2009 - Shepherd’s Bush Empire.

23 November, 2009 - Wembley Arena.

30 March, 2011 - The O2 Arena.

1 February, 2014 - The O2 Arena.

2 February, 2014 - The O2 Arena.

4 February, 2014 - The O2 Arena.

10 February, 2014 - The O2 Arena.

11 February, 2014 - The O2 Arena.

27 June, 2015 - British Summertime (Hyde Park).

22 June, 2018 - Wembley Stadium.

23 June, 2018 - Wembley Stadium.

11 July, 2020 - British Summer Time (Hyde Park). (Cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic).

21 June, 2024 - Wembley Stadium.

22 June, 2024 - Wembley Stadium.

23 June, 2024 - Wembley Stadium.

15 August, 2024 - Wembley Stadium.

16 August, 2024 - Wembley Stadium.

17 August, 2024 - Wembley Stadium.

Manchester (5).

24 November, 2009 - Manchester Evening News Arena.

29 March, 2011 - Manchester Evening News Arena.

24 June, 2015 - Phones 4u Arena Manchester.

8 June, 2018 - Etihad Stadium.

9 June, 2018 - Etihad Stadium.

Pilton (1 cancelled).

28 June, 2020 - Glastonbury Festival (Worthy Farm). (Cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic).

Staffordshire (1).

23 August, 2009 - V Festival (Weston Park).

France (7, 1 cancelled).

Lyon (2).

2 June, 2024 - Groupama Stadium.

3 June, 2024 - Groupama Stadium.

Nîmes (1 cancelled).

5 July, 2020 - Festival de Nîmes (Arena of Nîmes). (Cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic).

Paris (5).

17 March, 2011 - Le Zénith.

9 May 2024 - Paris La Défense Arena.

10 May 2024 - Paris La Défense Arena.

11 May 2024 - Paris La Défense Arena.

12 May 2024 - Paris La Défense Arena.

Germany (11, 2 cancelled)

Berlin (1, 1 cancelled).

7 February, 2014 - O2 World.

24 June, 2020 - The Waldbühne. (Cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic).

Cologne (2).

19 June, 2015 - Lanxess Arena.

20 June, 2015 - Lanxess Arena.

Gelsenkirchen (3).

17 July, 2024 - VELTINS-Arena.

18 July, 2024 - VELTINS-Arena.

19 July, 2024 - VELTINS-Arena.

Hamburg (2).

23 July, 2024 - Volksparkstadion.

24 July, 2024 - Volksparkstadion.

Munich (2, 1 cancelled).

14 March, 2011 - Olympiahalle. (Cancelled due to overlapping of promotional activities. When this concert was cancelled, ticketholders were given the opportunity to attend the Oberhausen concert).

27 July, 2024 - Olympiastadion.

28 July, 2024 - Olympiastadion.

Oberhausen (1).

12 March, 2011 - Konig-Pilsener Arena.

Hong Kong (1).

21 February, 2011 - AsiaWorld-Arena.

Indonesia (1).

Jakarta (1).

4 June, 2014 - Mata Elang International Stadium.

Italy (3).

Milan (3).

15 March, 2011 - Mediolabum Forum.

13 July, 2024 - San Siro Stadium.

14 July, 2024 - San Siro Stadium.

Ireland (8).

Dublin (8).

27 March, 2011 - The O2.

29 June, 2015 - 3Arena.

30 June, 2015 - 3Arena.

15 June, 2018 - Croke Park.

16 June, 2018 - Croke Park.

28 June, 2024 - Aviva Stadium.

29 June, 2024 - Aviva Stadium.

30 June, 2024 - Aviva Stadium.

Japan (13).

Osaka (1).

13 February, 2011 - Osaka-Jo Hall.

Tokyo (12).

17 February, 2010 - Zepp Tokyo.

16 February, 2011 - Nippon Budokan.

17 February, 2011 - Nippon Budokan.

1 June, 2014 - Saitama Super Arena.

5 May, 2015 - TokyoDome.

6 May, 2015 - TokyoDome.

20 November, 2018 - TokyoDome.

21 November, 2018 - TokyoDome.

7 February, 2024 - TokyoDome.

8 February, 2024 - TokyoDome.

9 February, 2024 - TokyoDome.

10 February, 2024 - TokyoDome.

Malaysia (1).

Kuala Lumpur.

11 June, 2014 - Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil.

Mexico (4).

Mexico City (4).

24 August, 2023 - Foro Sol.

25 August, 2023 - Foro Sol.

26 August, 2023 - Foro Sol.

27 August, 2023 - Foro Sol.

Netherlands (6).

Amsterdam (4).

21 June, 2015 - Ziggo Dome.

4 July, 2024 - Johan Cruijff ArenA.

5 July, 2024 - Johan Cruijff ArenA.

6 July, 2024 - Johan Cruijff ArenA.

Rotterdam (1).

7 March, 2011 - Ahoy.

New Zealand (7).

Auckland (7).

16 March, 2012- Vector Arena.

17 March, 2012 - Vector Arena.

18 March, 2012 - Vector Arena.

29 November, 2013 - Vector Arena.

30 November, 2013 - Vector Arena.

1 December, 2013 - Vector Arena.

9 November, 2018 - Mt. Smart Stadium.

Northern Ireland (1).

Belfast (1).

25 March, 2011 - Odyssey Arena.

Norway (1, 1 cancelled).

Oslo (1, 1 cancelled).

9 March, 2011 - Oslo Spektrum.

26 June, 2020 - Oslo Sommertid (Voldøkka). (Cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic).

Philippines (2).

Manila (2).

19 February, 2011 - Smart Araneta Coliseum.

6 June, 2014 - Mall of Asia Arena.

Poland (3, 1 cancelled).

Gdynia (1 cancelled).

3 July, 2020 - Open’er Festival (Babie Doly Airport). (Cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic).

Warsaw.

1 August, 2024 - PGE Narodowy.

2 August, 2024 - PGE Narodowy.

3 August, 2024 - PGE Narodowy.

Portugal (2, 1 cancelled).

Lisbon (2).

24 May, 2024 - Estádio da Luz.

25 May, 2024 - Estádio da Luz.

Oerias (1 cancelled).

9 July, 2020 - Nos Festival (Passeio Marítimo de Algés). (Cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic).

Scotland (4).

Edinburgh (3).

7 June, 2024 - Murrayfield Stadium

8 June, 2024 - Murrayfield Stadium.

9 June, 2024 - Murrayfield Stadium.

Glasgow (1).

23 June, 2015 - SSE Hydro.

Singapore (11).

9 February, 2011 - Singapore Indoor Stadium.

9 June, 2014 - Singapore Indoor Stadium.

12 June, 2014 - Singapore Indoor Stadium.

7 November, 2015 - Singapore Indoor Stadium.

8 November, 2015 - Singapore Indoor Stadium.

2 March, 2024 - National Stadium.

3 March, 2024 - National Stadium.

4 March, 2024 - National Stadium.

7 March, 2024 - National Stadium.

8 March, 2024 - National Stadium.

9 March, 2024 - National Stadium.

South Korea (1).

Seoul (1).

11 February, 2011 - Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena.

Spain (2, 1 cancelled).

Madrid (2, 1 cancelled).

19 March, 2011 - Palacio de los Deportes.

8 July, 2020 - Mad Cool Festival (IFEMA). (Cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic).

30 May, 2024 - Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.

Sweden (3).

Stockholm (3).

17 May, 2024 - Friends Arena.

18 May, 2024 - Friends Arena.

19 May, 2024 - Friends Arena.

Switzerland (2).

Zürich (2).

9 July, 2024 - Stadion Letzigrund Zürich.

10 July, 2024 - Stadion Letzigrund Zürich.

Thailand (1 cancelled).

Bangkok (1 cancelled).

9 June, 2014 - Impact Arena. (Cancelled and moved to Singapore due to the 2014 Thai coup d’etat.

Ticketholders for the Bangkok concert were given the opportunity to attend the Singapore concert.

United States (362, 8 postponed, 4 cancelled).

Alabama (2).

Birmingham (1).

11 September, 2009 - BJCC Arena.

Enterprise (1).

4 June, 2009 - BamaJam Farms.

Arizona (10).

Phoenix/Glendale (10).

21 May, 2009 - Jobing(dot)com Arena.

21 October, 2011 - Jobing(dot)com Arena.

22 October, 2011 - Jobing(dot)com Arena.

28 May, 2013 - Jobing(dot)com Arena.

29 May, 2013 - Jobing(dot)com Arena.

17 August, 2015 - Gila River Arena.

18 August, 2015 - Gila River Arena.

8 May, 2018 - University Of Phoenix Stadium.

17 March, 2023 - State Farm Stadium.

18 March, 2023 - State Farm Stadium.

Arkansas (3).

Jonesboro (1).

24 April, 2009 - ASU Convocation Center.

Little Rock (2).

26 September, 2009 - Verizon Arena.

4 October, 2011 - Verizon Arena.

California (38, 4 cancelled).

Fresno (1).

10 April, 2010 - Save Mart Center at Fresno State.

Inglewood/Los Angeles/Pasadena (23, 2 cancelled).

22 May, 2009 - Staples Center.

15 April, 2010 - Staples Center.

16 April, 2010 - Staples Center.

23 August, 2011 - Staples Center.

24 August, 2011 - Staples Center.

27 August, 2011 - Staples Center.

28 August, 2011 - Staples Center.

19 August, 2013 - Staples Center.

20 August, 2013 - Staples Center.

23 August, 2013 - Staples Center.

24 August, 2013 - Staples Center.

21 August, 2015 - Staples Center.

22 August, 2015 - Staples Center.

25 August, 2015 - Staples Center.

26 August, 2015 – Staples Center.

18 May, 2018 - Rose Bowl.

19 May, 2018 - Rose Bowl.

25 July, 2020 - Lover Fest West (Sofi Stadium). Cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

26 July, 2020 - Lover Fest West (Sofi Stadium). Cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

3 August, 2023 - SoFi Stadium.

4 August, 2023 - SoFi Stadium.

5 August, 2023 - SoFi Stadium.

7 August, 2023 - SoFi Stadium.

8 August, 2023 - SoFi Stadium.

9 August, 2023 - SoFi Stadium.

Sacramento (2).

3 September, 2011 - Power Balance Pavilion.

27 August, 2013 - Sleep Train Arena.

San Diego (4).

24 May, 2009 - San Diego Sports Arena.

20 October, 2011 - Valley View Casino Center.

15 August, 2013 - Valley View Casino Center.

29 August, 2015 - PETCO Park.

San Jose/Santa Clara (8).

11 April, 2010 - HP Pavilion.

1 September, 2011 - HP Pavilion.

2 September, 2011 - HP Pavilion.

15 August, 2015 - Levi’s Stadium.

11 May, 2018 - Levi’s Stadium.

12 May, 2018 - Levi’s Stadium.

28 July, 2023 - Levi’s Stadium.

29 July, 2023 - Levi’s Stadium.

Colorado (9).

Denver (9).

6 April, 2010 - Pepsi Center.

7 April, 2010 - Pepsi Center.

27 September, 2011 - Pepsi Center.

2 June, 2013 - Pepsi Center.

5 September, 2015 - Pepsi Center.

6 September, 2015 - Pepsi Center.

25 May, 2018 - Sports Authority Field At Mile High.

14 July, 2023 - Empower Field at Mile High.

15 July, 2023 - Empower Field at Mile High.

Connecticut (2).

Hartford (1).

22 June, 2011 - XL Center.

Uncasville (1).

28 August, 2009 - Mohegan Sun Arena.

Florida (24).

Ft. Lauderdale (3).

7 March, 2010 - BankAtlantic Center.

2 June, 2011 - BankAtlantic Center.

3 June, 2011 - BankAtlantic Arena.

Jacksonville (2).

1 May, 2009 - Veterans Memorial Arena.

11 November, 2011 - Veterans Memorial Arena.

Miami (7).

13 November, 2011 - American Airlines Arena.

10 April, 2013 - American Airlines Arena.

27 October, 2015 - American Airlines Arena.

18 August, 2018 - Hard Rock Stadium.

18 October, 2024 - Hard Rock Stadium.

19 October, 2024 - Hard Rock Stadium.

20 October, 2024 - Hard Rock Stadium.

Orlando (4).

5 March, 2010 - Amway Arena.

4 June, 2011 - Amway Center.

11 April, 2013 - Amway Center.

12 April, 2013 - Amway Center.

Tampa (8).

4 March, 2010 - St. Pete Times Forum.

12 November, 2011 - St. Pete Times Forum.

20 April, 2013 - Tampa Bay Times Forum.

31 October, 2015 - Raymond James Stadium.

14 August, 2018 - Raymond James Stadium.

13 April, 2023 - Raymond James Stadium.

14 April, 2023 - Raymond James Stadium.

15 April, 2023 - Raymond James Stadium.

Georgia (10).

Atlanta (10, 2 postponed, 1 cancelled).

9 July, 2011 - Phillips Arena. This concert was postponed because Taylor had bronchitis.

10 July, 2011 - Phillips Arena. This concert was postponed because Taylor had bronchitis.

1 October, 2011 - Phillips Arena.

2 October, 2011 - Phillips Arena.

18 April, 2013 - Phillips Arena.

19 April, 2013 - Phillips Arena.

24 October, 2015 - Georgia Dome.

10 August, 2018 - Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

11 August, 2018 - Mercedes Benz Stadium.

5 April, 2020 - Capital One Jam Fest (Centenial Olympic Park). Cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

28 April, 2023 - Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

29 April, 2023 - Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

30 April, 2023 - Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Idaho (1).

Boise (1).

17 May, 2009 - Idaho Center.

Illinois (13).

Chicago (12).

9 October, 2009 - Allstate Arena.

10 October, 2009 - Allstate Arena.

9 August, 2011 - Allstate Arena.

10 August, 2011 - Allstate Arena.

10 August, 2013 - Soldier Field.

18 July, 2015 - Soldier Field.

19 July, 2015 - Soldier Field.

1 June, 2018 - Soldier Field.

2 June, 2018 - Soldier Field.

2 June, 2023 - Soldier Field.

3 June, 2023 - Soldier Field.

4 June, 2023 - Soldier Field.

Moline (1).

8 May, 2010 - i Wireless Center.

Indiana (9).

Indianapolis (8).

8 October, 2009 - Conseco Fieldhouse.

29 July, 2011 - Conseco Fieldhouse.

26 April, 2013 - Bankers Life Arena.

16 September, 2015 - Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

15 September, 2018 - Lucas Oil Stadium.

1 November, 2024 - Lucas Oil Stadium.

2 November, 2024 - Lucas Oil Stadium.

3 November, 2024 - Lucas Oil Stadium.

Evansville (1).

23 April, 2009 - Roberts Municipal Stadium.

Iowa (4).

Des Moines (4).

6 May, 2010 - Wells Fargo Arena.

29 May, 2011 - Wells Fargo Arena.

1 August, 2013 - Wells Fargo Arena.

8 October, 2015 - Wells Fargo Arena.

Kansas (2).

Wichita (2).

1 April, 2010 - Intrust Bank Arena.

6 August, 2013 - Intrust Bank Arena.

Kentucky (9, 1 postponed).

Lexington (4).

29 April, 2010 - Rupp Arena.

29 October, 2011 - Rupp Arena.

27 April, 2013 - Rupp Arena.

20 October, 2015 - Rupp Arena.

Louisville (5, 1 postponed).

30 August, 2009 - Kentucky State Fair (Freedom Hall).

2 July, 2011 - KFC Yum! Center. This concert was postponed because Taylor had bronchitis.

11 October, 2011 - KFC Yum! Center.

7 May, 2013 - KFC Yum! Center.

2 June, 2015 - KFC Yum! Center.

30 June, 2018 - Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium.

Louisiana (13).

Baton Rouge (2).

29 May, 2010 - Bayou Country Superfest (LSU Tiger Stadium).

22 May, 2015 - Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) - LSU Tiger Stadium.

Bossier City (3).

10 September, 2009 - CenturyTel Center.

20 September, 2011 - CenturyLink Center.

20 May, 2015 - CenturyLink Center.

Lafayette (1).

9 September, 2009 - Cajundome.

New Orleans (5).

5 October, 2011 - New Orleans Arena.

22 September, 2018 - Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

25 October, 2024 - Caesars Superdome.

26 October, 2024 - Caesars Superdome.

27 October, 2024 - Caesars Superdome.

Maryland (3).

Baltimore (1).

11 June, 2009 - Merriweather Post Pavillion.

Landover (2).

10 July, 2018 - FedEx Field.

11 July, 2018 - FedEx Field.

Massachusetts (13, 2 cancelled).

Foxborough (13, 2 cancelled).

5 June, 2010 - Gillette Stadium.

25 June, 2011 - Gillette Stadium.

26 June, 2011 - Gillette Stadium.

26 July, 2013 - Gillette Stadium.

27 July, 2013 - Gillette Stadium.

24 July, 2015 - Gillette Stadium.

25 July, 2015 - Gillette Stadium.

26 July, 2018 - Gilette Stadium.

27 July, 2018 - Gillette Stadium.

28 July, 2018 - Gillette Stadium.

31 July, 2020 - Lover Fest East (Gilette Stadium). Cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

1 August, 2020 - Lover Fest East (Gilette Stadium). Cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

19 May, 2023 - Gillette Stadium.

20 May, 2023 - Gillette Stadium

21 May, 2023 - Gillette Stadium.

Michigan (10).

Detroit (8).

26 March, 2010 - The Palace of Auburn Hills.

27 March, 2010 - The Palace of Auburn Hills.

11 June, 2011 - Ford Field.

4 May, 2013 - Ford Field.

30 May, 2015 - Ford Field.

28 August, 2018 - Ford Field.

9 June, 2023 - Ford Field.

10 June, 2023 - Ford Field.

Grand Rapids (2).

2 October, 2009 - Van Andel Arena.

28 July, 2011 - Van Andel Arena.

Minnesota (15).

Detroit Lakes (1).

7 August, 2009 - WE Fest (Soo Pass Ranch).

Duluth (1).

3 September, 2009 - Arena at Gwinett Center.

Minneapolis/St. Paul (13).

11 October, 2009 - Target Center.

7 May, 2010 - Xcel Energy Center.

14 June, 2011 - Xcel Energy Center.

15 June, 2011 - Xcel Energy Center.

7 September, 2013 - Xcel Energy Center.

8 September, 2013 - Xcel Energy Center.

11 September, 2015 - Xcel Energy Center.

12 September, 2015 - Xcel Energy Center.

13 September, 2015 - Xcel Energy Center.

31 August, 2018 - U.S. Bank Stadium.

1 September, 2018 - U.S. Bank Stadium.

23 June, 2023 - U.S. Bank Stadium.

24 June, 2023 - U.S. Bank Stadium.

Mississippi (1).

Biloxi (1).

2 May, 2009 - Mississippi Coast Coliseum.

Missouri (17, 2 postponed).

Kansas City (9).

2 April, 2010 - Sprint Center.

24 September, 2011 - Arrowhead Stadium.

2 August, 2013 - Sprint Center.

3 August, 2013 - Sprint Center.

21 September, 2015 - Sprint Center.

22 September, 2015 - Sprint Center.

8 September, 2018 - Arrowhead Stadium.

7 July, 2023 - GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

8 July, 2023 - GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

St. Louis (8, 2 postponed).

25 April, 2009 - Scottrade Center.

13 August, 2011 - Scottrade Center.

14 August, 2011 - Scottrade Center.

18 March, 2013 - Scottrade Center.

19 March, 2013 - Scottrade Center.

28 September, 2015 - Scottrade Center.

29 September, 2015 - Scottrade Center.

13 October, 2015 - St. Louis, Missouri (United States) - Scottrade Center. Postponed and moved forward by a month after Houston was added to the schedule.

Originally, the St. Louis shows downsized from two to one after Houston was added but the second show was added again due to overwhelming demand.

14 October, 2015 - St. Louis, Missouri (United States) - Scottrade Center. Postponed and moved forward by a month after Houston was added to the schedule.

Originally, the St. Louis shows downsized from two to one after Houston was added but the second show was added again due to overwhelming demand.

18 September, 2018 - The Dome of America’s Center.

Nebraska (7).

Omaha (7).

9 August, 2009 - Qwest Center.

27 May, 2011 - Qwest Center.

28 May, 2011 - Qwest Center.

13 March, 2013 - CenturyLink Center.

14 March, 2013 - CenturyLink Center.

9 October, 2015 - CenturyLink Center.

10 October, 2015 - CenturyLink Center.

Nevada (4).

Las Vegas (4).

23 May, 2009 - Mandalay Bay Events Center.

15 May, 2015 - Rock In Rio (Las Vegas Festival Grounds).

24 March, 2023 - Allegiant Stadium.

25 March, 2023 - Allegiant Stadium.

New Jersey (18).

East Rutherford (9).

13 July, 2013 - MetLife Stadium.

10 July, 2015 - Metlife Stadium.

11 July, 2015 - MetLife Stadium.

20 July, 2018 - Metlife Stadium.

21 July, 2018 - MetLife Stadium.

22 July, 2018 - MetLife Stadium.

26 May, 2023 - Metlife Stadium.

27 May, 2023 - Metlife Stadium.

28 May, 2023 - MetLife Stadium.

Newark (9).

12 May, 2010 - Prudential Center.

13 May, 2010 - Prudential Center.

19 July, 2011 - Prudential Center.

20 July, 2011 - Prudential Center.

23 July, 2011 - Prudential Center.

24 July, 2011- Prudential Center.

27 March, 2013 - Prudential Center.

28 March, 2013 - Prudential Center.

29 March, 2013 - Prudential Center.

New York (6).

Buffalo (1).

21 June, 2011 - HSBC Arena.

New York City (3).

27 August, 2009 - Madison Square Garden.

21 November, 2011 - Madison Square Garden.

22 November, 2011 - Madison Square Garden.

Uniondale (2).

14 May, 2010 - Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

15 May, 2010 - Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

North Carolina (10, 1 postponed).

Charlotte (3, 1 postponed).

5 September, 2009 - Time Warner Cable Arena.

8 July, 2011 - Time Warner Cable Arena. This concert was postponed because Taylor had bronchitis.

16 November, 2011 - Time Warner Cable Arena.

22 March, 2013 - Time Warner Cable Arena.

Raleigh (2).

13 September, 2013 - PNC Arena.

9 June, 2015 - PNC Arena.

Greensboro (5).

12 June, 2009 - Greensboro Coliseum.

30 June, 2011 - Greensboro Coliseum.

12 September, 2013 - Greensboro Coliseum.

13 September, 2013 - Greensboro Coliseum.

21 October, 2015 - Greensboro Coliseum.

North Charleston (1).

30 April, 2009 - North Charleston Coliseum.

Raleigh (2).

1 May, 2010 - RBC Center.

17 November, 2011 - RBC Center.

North Dakota (3).

Fargo (2, 1 postponed).

6 September, 2013 - Fargodome.

9 September, 2015 - Fargodome. This concert was postponed and swapped with the concert in Houston in case the MLB team the Houston Astros needed Minute Maid Park for the 2015 baseball post season.

12 October, 2015 - Fargodome.

Minot (1).

25 July, 2009 - North Dakota State Fair (North Dakota State Fair Grandstand).

Ohio (14).

Cincinatti (3).

28 March, 2010 - U.S. Bank Arena.

30 June, 2023 - Paycor Stadium.

1 July, 2023 - Paycor Stadium.

Cleveland (5).

3 October, 2009 - Quicken Loans Arena.

30 July, 2011 - Quicken Loans Arena.

25 April, 2013 - Quicken Loans Arena.

3 June, 2015 - Quicken Loans Arena.

17 July, 2018 - Cleveland, Ohio (United States) - First Energy Stadium.

Columbus (6).

17 July, 2009 - Value City Arena.

7 June, 2011 - Nationwide Arena.

8 May, 2013 - Nationwide Arena.

17 September, 2015 - Nationwide Arena.

18 September, 2015 - Nationwide Arena.

7 July, 2018 - Ohio Stadium.

Oklahoma (5).

Oklahoma City (2).

31 March, 2010 - Ford Center.

15 October, 2011 - Chesapeake Arena.

Tulsa (3).

27 September, 2009 - BOK Center.

21 September, 2011 - BOK Center.

7 August, 2013 - BOK Center.

Oregon (3).

Portland (3).

16 May, 2009 - Rose Garden Arena.

6 September, 2011 - Rose Garden Arena.

30 August, 2013 - Moda Center.

Pennsylvania (20).

Philadelphia (12).

18 March, 2010 - Wachovia Center.

19 March, 2010 - Wachovia Center.

6 August, 2011 - Lincoln Financial Field.

19 July, 2013 - Lincoln Financial Field.

20 July, 2013 - Lincoln Financial Field.

12 June, 2015 - Lincoln Financial Field.

13 June, 2015 - Lincoln Financial Field.

13 July, 2018 - Lincoln Financial Field,

14 July, 2018 - Lincoln Financial Field.

12 May, 2023 - Lincoln Financial Field.

13 May, 2023 - Lincoln Financial Field.

14 May, 2023 - Lincoln Financial Field.

Pittsburgh (7).

1 October, 2009 - Mellon Arena.

18 June, 2011 - Heinz Field.

6 July, 2013 - Heinz Field.

6 June, 2015 - Heinz Field.

7 August, 2018 - Heinz Field.

16 June, 2023 - Acrisure Stadium.

17 June, 2023 - Acrisure Stadium.

University Park (1).

29 August, 2009 - Bryce Jordan Center.

South Carolina (4).

Columbia (3).

30 April, 2010 - Colonial Life Arena.

18 November, 2011 - Colonial Life Arena.

23 March, 2013 - Colonial Life Arena.

Greenville (1).

4 September, 2009 - BI-LO Center.

South Dakota (1).

Rapid City (1).

24 July, 2009 - Rushmore Plaza Civic Center.

Tennessee (14).

Knoxville (1).

1 July, 2011 - Thompson-BolingArena.

Memphis (1).

30 October, 2011 - FedEx Forum.

Nashville (12).

12 September, 2009 - Sommet Center.

16 September, 2011 - Bridgestone Arena.

17 September, 2011 - Bridgestone Arena.

19 September, 2013 - Bridgestone Arena.

20 September, 2013 - Bridgestone Arena.

21 September, 2013 - Bridgestone Arena.

25 September, 2015 - Bridgestone Arena.

26 September, 2015 - Bridgestone Arena.

25 August, 2018 - Nissan Stadium.

5 May, 2023 - Nissan Stadium.

6 May, 2023 - Nissan Stadium.

7 May, 2023 - Nissan Stadium.

Texas (26, 1 postponed).

Arlington/Dallas (10).

25 September, 2009 - American Airlines Center.

11 March, 2010 - American Airlines Center.

8 October, 2011 - Cowboys Stadium.

25 May, 2013 - Cowboys Stadium.

17 October, 2015 - AT&T Stadium.

5 October, 2018 - AT&T Stadium.

6 October, 2018 - AT&T Stadium.

31 March, 2023 - AT&T Stadium.

1 April, 2023 - AT&T Stadium.

2 April, 2023 - AT&T Stadium.

Austin (3).

10 March, 2010 - Frank Erwin Center.

26 October, 2011 - Frank Erwin Center.

21 May, 2013 - Frank Erwin Center.

Corpus Christi (1).

12 March, 2010 - American Bank Center Arena.

Houston (9).

25 May, 2010 - Toyota Center.

26 May, 2010 - Toyota Center.

5 November, 2011 - Minute Maid Park.

16 May, 2013 - Toyota Center.

9 September, 2015 - Minute Maid Park.

12 October, 2015 - Minute Maid Park. This concert was postponed and swapped with the concert in Fargo in case the MLB team the Houston Astros needed Minute Maid Park for the 2015 baseball post season.

29 September, 2018 - NRG Stadium.

21 April, 2023 - NRG Stadium.

23 April, 2023 - NRG Stadium.

22 April, 2023 - NRG Stadium.

Lubbock (1).

14 October, 2011 - United Spirit Arena.

San Antonio (2).

25 October, 2011 - AT&T Center.

22 May, 2013 - AT&T Center.

Utah (4).

Salt Lake City (4).

26 May, 2009 - EnergySolutions Arena.

28 September, 2011 - EnergySolutions Arena.

1 June, 2013 - EnergySolutions Arena.

4 September, 2015 - EnergySolutions Arena.

Virginia (2).

Charlottesville.

20 March, 2010 - John Paul Jones Arena.

14 September, 2013 - John Paul Jones Arena

Washington (8).

Seattle/Tacoma (7).

15 May, 2009 - KeyArena.

7 September, 2011 - Tacoma Dome.

31 August, 2013 - Tacoma Dome.

8 August, 2015 - CenturyLink Field.

22 May, 2018 - CenturyLink Field.

22 July, 2023 - Lumen Field.

23 May, 2023 - Lumen Field.

Spokane (1).

14 May, 2009 - Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.

Washington, DC (8).

1 June, 2010 - Verizon Center.

2 June, 2010 - Verizon Center.

2 August, 2011 - Verizon Center.

3 August, 2011 - Verizon Center.

11 May, 2013 - Verizon Center.

12 May, 2013 - Verizon Center.

13 July, 2015 - Nationals Park.

14 July, 2015 - Nationals Park.

West Virginia (1).

Charleston (1).

18 July, 2009 - Charleston Civic Center.

Wisconsin (4).

Cadott (1).

25 June, 2009 - Country Fest 2009 (Chippewa Valley Festival Grounds).

Milwaukee (1).

8 June, 2011 - Bradley Center.

Oshkosh (1).

24 June, 2009 - Country USA Festival (Ford Festival Park).

Twin Lakes (1).

16 July, 2009 - Country Thunder Festival (Shadow Hill Ranch).

Wyoming (1).

Cheyenne (1).

23 July, 2009 - Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena.

Wales (1).

Cardiff (1).

18 June, 2024 - Principality Stadium.

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hi! my name is anz! im a normal guy trying 2 live my life :3

i’m a minor and I am transmasculine, genderfluid, bisexual, and grayromantic. my preferred pronouns are he/him and it/its, though I’m cool w anything!

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Unlocking Productivity Gains | Meredith Rowan

Today's episode is part of a series of six interviews recorded at the Oracle NetSuite Cloud World and SuiteWorld conferences which were held in Las Vegas, September 2024. I encourage you to subscribe and add them all to your playlist!

In this episode, I speak with Meredith Rowan, Group Vice President – ANZ + ASEAN Applications Oracle 

Meredith leads the strategic direction and execution of Oracle’s cloud application solutions across the region. With over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, she has a strong track record of driving digital transformation and helping businesses leverage Oracle’s suite of enterprise solutions​

We discuss:

A key factor in their success is making enterprise applications more user-friendly through the new Redwood user experience interface.

Opportunities to leverage technology, particularly Ai to fill the productivity gap created by economic pressures, and drive better outcomes. Meredith noted that Australia and New Zealand have slipped in global productivity rankings, with the slowest productivity growth in the last 10 years.

Meredith shares some customer success stories, from the likes of Avis, and A2 milk.

OECD Productivity Statistics: https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/employment/data/oecd-productivity-statistics_pdtvy-data-en 

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Finally, thank you to the Oracle NetSuite teams for hosting me at your conferences.

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