#aqours babies

[c6lumbna]

finally stopped calling, tryna forget your face.

[mitaharukai]

Title: Wings of acceptance

Ship: Yoshiko x Riko (Love Live Sunshine)

Summary: Over the passage of years, Kyoko sees her daughter crying for being different due to her fallen angel persona, before she sees how Yoshiko is accepted and loved by a group of nine girls, and especially by a certain burgundy haired girl.

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“Every day, Kyoko watched her daughter becoming a shadow of the cheerful little kid she used to be, reaching out for her just to see her flinching and slipping through her fingers to lock herself in her room and cry herself to sleep.

Every day, Kyoko heard nothing but Yoshiko’s sorrowful crying, before it slowly turned into a muffled talking.

So one day, driven by a mix of sadness and curiosity, the older blue haired woman stood behind her daughter’s door trying to hear her, wanting nothing more than knock on it and know what she was up to, when suddenly, the door opened and a black caped Yoshiko with her characteristic black feathered bun looked at her sheepishly, almost blushing in embarrassment.

- Mom! – she exclaimed nervously, yet somehow happily – Come, look!

Yoshiko exclaimed coyly, taking her mother’s hand to invite her to enter her dark room.”

[vany-kun]

Kin and Nya plays guitar

[oumiyuki]

First Outdoor Live for Shuka and me: Saito Shuka 5th Anniversary Shuen 2024: Tenshi to Akuma no Sasayaki 👼😈

Gosh, how do I even begin…?

First, I just want to let everyone know how hot it was XD I’m already someone who sweats a lot and the heat from the Sun returning the same passionate feelings as us Shukajins and Shuka ;D was simply…! HOT!!

For Day 1 (17 August 2024, Saturday), I did not have the leeway of using my analog hand fan or the Aqours electronic fan I had on hand as I was finding my way around Saitama to get to Tobu Zoo where Shuka’s Live was being held.

As you all know, I was running late due to that! And it was also because I made the mistake of still wearing my watch – that made me think I still had time, but Japan is one hour ahead of Singapore! XD Gyaahh!

I feel like the guide Shuka and staff left about exiting from the North Exit and it being a 10 minutes walk to Tobu Zoo is…for people in the know XD and interestingly, the station itself had a paper put up guiding visitors to take the West exit! So well, I followed that instead.

I was already running late, I was attempted to follow guys that wore Converse shoes cos that’s a good way to guess that they are Shuka fans heading to her Live venue but because I was already late, I figured it’s not wise to follow random dudes in hopes they are going to the zoo XD So don’t worry, I didn’t. Instead, I went to the bus and asked the nice bus driver uncle if it goes to Tobu Zoo >v<

When I made it there, 2 lady staff was waiting in a tent and helped me put on the wrist band for the zoo pass and Shuka’s Live pass – thank you! Because I would’ve been stumbling to put it on (I was fumbling with it for Day 2 XD) The nice ladies then told me it’s another 15 mins to Shuka’s Live venue and I was like – “Ah, thank you.” On the outside. But inside my mind, I was like, “Ehhh!? Another 15 mins?! Even though I’m already late. Mouuuu!!” And I jogged and sped walk my way to the venue XD

The “good” thing of being late is that you get to be led to Shuka’s venue by her wonderful singing voice XD

I also like how when I ran past the attraction for a roller coaster ride that had tall stones with Egyptian carvings on it and some other horrific poster near it, I was like, “Yeah nope, turn right because no way Shuka’s Live venue is where something scary is XD” And it is the right way to continue on my way.

[Egytian carvings to the left, let the Shuka poster be your guide]

Speeding things up, because why would you want to know what else I saw on the way there, right? >v<``

When I neared the Live venue, that’s where you’ll see the Live Goods tent too. As I ran pass, I saw the merch I wanted sold out already so I was a bit sad but more importantly!! I could sense Shuka already XD Jogging in and slowing to a walk so as to not disturb anyone, I tried looking for my seat but it was like “BWAAHH!! AAHHH!! WOOO!!!” energy from lots of guys cheering so I was like “Never mind, I’ll stay at the back” XD

I joined in just as Shuka started the Devil Side of the Live!! (Courtesy to the Shukajin who made a set list record so I could fact check where I popped in >w<) So, it was where Shuka was singing “Baby Tell Me”!

But truth be told, I can barely remember how the song went cos I laid eyes on Shuka in her Devil themed outfit and I was just speechless, eyes glued to how amazing she looks and while I was amazed by her shining on stage and performing, I was very much constantly thinking about how good she looks in that outfit XD

You’ve seen the pics, you felt the same way! I bet on it!! XD Aahhhhhhh!!! >w<♡♡♡

[mind blown, attention stolen, Devil Shuka is here]

Followed by a Medley of HYPED songs…!! *O*

Tsuki de hoshi de Taiyou da

Zenshin Zenrei

Ippai Attena

Bokura wa Genius

Excuse me, Shuka-san?? I believe this was where I jumped a bit too much and knocked my knees against the long bench XD And Miyuki here didn’t even realize it until she’s back in the hotel later to see the bruises. I’m telling you, the hype and high and smiles you feel from being on cloud 9 after experiencing a Shuka Live let’s you not feel pain XD But adrenaline aside, I did apply my essential oil blend that soothes pain so I’m guessing that’s why I could still go all out for Day 2! HAHAHA!

*coughs coughs* Back to the Live!

Shuka performs Darake next, and you can bet the energy explodes even more because everyone was looking forward to the 555 songs?? At least I was!!!

ShuShuShu is next and I had my Ai no Yajirushi towel with me so I took it out to twirl for this towel song!! Towel songs are so funnnn~ (I’ve been a fan of towel songs since μ's Mermaid Festa Vol.2, and have been looking forward to any towel songs. SO, I thoroughly enjoyed Shuka’s one too!!)

Mata Ashita was the next song. I vaguely remember me swinging my hands along to it >v<

I don’t remember where the MC part takes place, but I’m going to assume here where she had performed a bunch of songs already. Shuka mentions how she posted about her having a sore throat and that made everyone worry so she apologizes and reassures us that she is alright and in fact, super energetic >w< She’s adorable when showing how energetic she is. >w<

I felt that her sore voice wasn’t obvious in her singing which is really cool. Other than when she performed “Mikata”, that one was when you hear some scratchiness in her singing voice. Ah, and when she talked, that was when her scratchy voice was obvious.

Shuka calls out the dancers called “Gyaruz” to introduce them and that’s when a cute moment happens cos Shuka starts asking her band members if she forgot to introduce them XD Usually the flow would be to introduce her band members first! And so, her band members told her Shuka did forget and she was a little in denial about that like “I forgot?? Ehh? I forgot??” XD Too cute. And then she introduces each of them!

Shukajin then goes: “You forgot something!”

Shuka: “Mm?”

Shukajin: “Vocalist?”

Shuka smiles, “And the vocalist is Saito Shuka.”

And we all clap and cheer for her!! >w</

Somewhere in between the MC part is a conversation where Shuka makes a cute noise with her scratchy voice too and it was extra adorable. I think it might be where she was asking her band member if she forgot to introduce them? I don’t remember exactly, I just know she was adorable XD That voice was hnnggg XD

Oh, and Shuka asks if we got hit by the water she shot. And the reaction was… “Yes!!!” and she apologizes that only some got hit by the water? XD

I… …also remember Shuka saying that we have now seen Angel Shuka, Devil Shuka and now that she is wearing the Live Tee she is Real Shuka! (which is the purple coloured Tenshi to Akuma no Sasayaki t-shirt but cut up and redesigned into a different fashionable way which allows Shuka to show off her midriff when she dances >//w//< paired with her jeans-shorts. Healthy legs in display =//w//=b)

[Real Shuka and her midriff ahhhh >//w//<♡]

You know, now that I’ve reminisced to here, I wonder if Shuka performed One Piece and Kutsuhimo first before the MC part >v<``

Because, when wanting to lead into a song, birthday bgm plays by the band member and the Gyaruz girls help to bring out the birthday cake and we all sang “Happy Birthday” to Shuka!! >w<7 It’s always so fun singing it to her hehe~

Shuka sneaks some to eat and from there is where it became picture-taking time!!

I love how everyone sat down and Shuka was like, “If you sit, we can’t see you!”

Then, some of us stood up again. And Shuka continues to say, “Ah, but it’s okay, we can take a proper picture later.”

That leaves us lost as to whether we should sit or stand XD So some was sitting, some was standing XD

[Day 1 together picture; I can be seen hehe >v<]

The photo gets taken and we go on to have Shuka perform the final song Mikata.

Shuka thanks everyone after, running to the sides of the stage and back to the middle to bow, the Gyaruz and band members join her to join hands and bow to us too…

It’s always such a bittersweet feeling when the Live ends. And as she’s going back stage, she waves to us, smiles, bows, all of that. It doesn’t take long for her to disappear behind but it’s kind of slow motion in my memory…=v=

And once you hear the electronic announcer voice says it’s the end of Shuka’s Live, that’s when we clap real hard again and then start to disperse. :>

I was at the back so I just made sure to drink more water, wipe my sweat, take a photo of stage and the Sun shining through the ferris wheel to us. 😊I then bumbled my way over to the goods tent and checked what else is selling. Although the t-shirt and keychains were sold out already, the hood towel was still available! So I went to buy one >v</ (LITERALY NO REGRETS FOR THIS BUY. More about it in Day 2 gushings :P)

Aaaand, the next part of the tent is where they are selling Shuka CDs and whatnot, I already have all her CDs so I didn’t buy anything from there, so onto the third section of the goods tent, there was where a staff would give out a postcard with Shuka at a spot in Tobu Zoo where the bears are at! Super cute picture UwU Alongside the Stamp Rally card and he stamps Day 1 on it! The tiger is so cuteeeee!!! Look at her!! >w<

[Tobu Zoo kuma Shuka!]

Beside that booth, is a present box where we can put our gifts to Shuka there. So, I took out my gift for her and placed it gently inside ^w^ From what I noticed, I think not many knew if there will be a present box cos I think there was less than 5 presents including mine XD While on Day 2, I believe I spotted a bit more presents in the box XD I hope Shuka loves the present I chose for her!! \>w</ Woof woof!

(Gosh, I’m making you all read so many words. There’s no way y’all are reading all these, right? XD To you who read all the way to here. Thank you. And I hope you’re smiling as much as I am while writing these~ ^w^)

[Sunset. This picture captures the feeling after a Shuka Live… Breath-taking, at a loss for words yet so much feeling/emotion running through your mind…]

~ DAY 2 ~

The Summer heat was high. I am early at Tobu Zoo this time because I don’t want to miss a single second of her Live. I won’t go into details of the fun before the performance but just so you know, it’s so awesome that our Live ticket already includes full access to the zoo and amusement park attractions! ^w^

Now…

It’s really hot and I kid you not. I was grateful for any natural wind and not natural wind that blew our way. When it was time to enter the space where the Live will be though, there was no natural wind there and my Aqours electric fan of course decided “I’ve worked hard for you for HOURS now. Time to rest…zzz…” [cue my shocked face XD] But it’s okay!! It’s like minutes to the start of Tenshi to Akuma no Sasayaki Day 2!!! I’ll just keep wiping this sweat and hydrating—

AHHH!! When the music changes to like a storm is brewing and SOMETHING IS COMING…!! And the band members come out!! I love them, by the way. We all love Shuka so we’re here but her band members just feel like family or super good friends already (to Shuka) so the feeling of cheering for them is sincere and excited~ >v<

And then, and then, there was this mash up of Shuka songs too…That one made me feel like if there was a montage playing too of Shuka’s growth, that’d be so cool too. But just hearing the songs mashed together like that… It evoked that feeling already and the scenes of MV to Shuka Live performances played in my mind too anyways—

HYAAAA!! From that, THE wedding-like music starts playing and, I think the backup dancers were already around and I was doing my best to absorb all that was happening. (Oh, also there were a bunch of tall guys so I had to tiptoe to see Shuka XD) But it’s all worth it when I saw Shuka in her Angel form which was this outfit like a wedding dress. Miyuki mind: CHOTTO MATTE EEEHHHHHHH?? KAWAIIIIIIIII!!! HOLD ON. WHAT, HOW, WHY, SHUKA?? >w<

I was smiling widely and fangirling hard inside XD And she starts singing Aishiteshimaeba. I love this song a lot too but because of being caught up in the moment…? I totally forgot Shuka’s Live performances are extra fun with the dance moves she came up for us to dance along with her XD So when this super enthusiastic fan beside me did the moves – I was like OH YEAH, THERE WAS THAT. WAHHH. And tried to mimic and dance along the best I could >v< I kept remembering how Shuka told us she wants us to not be shy and be cute for this song so I focused back on seeing her perform on stage and did my best for the moves where I can remember XD

PaPaPa is the next song. And this is one of her super hyped songs too. Understandable considering how fun it is and one of her early songs too! >v< So, as someone who usually play the blurays at home and cheer with my hands/light sticks, I forgot again that there’s like claps and other things the at-the-venue fans do XD I feel like I’m being too focused on this because of the enthusiastic and loud fan beside me but I’m not opposed to learning the fan moves in the first place! I especially like the Love Live! ones after all :P So well, I was trying to follow along…again… XD

P.S. It feels good to be praised by Shuka when you pull off the moves so it pays off? >w<

PiPiPi next!!! I loooooove this song a lot >v< Maybe it’s because I love old school things but the lyrics having “antenna” in it just makes me smile so much XD And and, it’s such a cute song?? And thus, I didn’t forget the dance moves for this one XD I can’t even explain how adorable Shuka looks throughout this song as she sings and dance it… I’m sorry for my lack of vocabulary for it… But just imagine that…that megawatt smile, glowing not just from the stage lighting but from the Sun and her angelic form?? That’s how it was from my POV… TvT

Here comes the new song from her 555 album! And yes, it’s PuPuPu!!! MEANING SHE JUST CHAINED THE PAPAPA-PIPIPI-PUPUPU SONGS!!! That’s such a cool thing to do, right!? *O* And I love this song from her new mini album!! It’s peppy, it’s fun, it’s cute, it tells a story of friendship when two argues and how they care about the other, and understands the other too, and how they make up and it’s all good again. >v<♡♡♡ I know I had the biggest, silly smile as I watched her sing this song, staying on my tippy toes to keep my eyes on her… mmm… Cute and wonderful. (I also clap hard after each song I think XD)

After that much hype, it’s MC time!

I found it cute how Shuka knew we’d want to do it?? So she gets us to congratulate her for her 5th Anniversary. And also to wish her happy birthday XD So she would say “Shuka-chan, congratulations on your debut 5th anniversary” and we’d echo “CONGRATULATIONS!!” and she goes, “Shuka-chan, happy birthday~” and we’d echo, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!” >w<

Shuka then mentions about wanting to go bbq together and we’d shout back things like “Let’s do it!” and another one even went, “Right after this??” XD

Shuka likes to know the fans that are around so she starts asking our age group! When she asked “Are there teens?”, the person behind screamed so loudly <v<; Me and the other guys in front visibly flinched from the loudness XD I think Shuka was looking to the other side so perhaps she was not affected by that screech! Then she goes, “Those in the twenties?” and I cheered! I chuckled a bit on the inside that those in their twenties did a very cordial cheer? It was properly loud but not annoying is how I remember it XD And then Shuka goes, “Those in the thirties?” There was quite a bunch too and I remember I accidentally pumped my fist up too XD I was like, Hold on, Miyuki. We still have a few years to that. XD And when she asked for the older age group and there were still replies Shuka was happy about that!! :D

[Shuka serenading us and playing instruments for us at the same time TwT She's so amazing, mouuuu, daisuki! >w<]

Shuka spoke more and then asked us to take a seat for now as she wants to serenade us >v</ I gladly sat down to hydrate myself but I was concerned if I could see Shuka when sitting down @v@ Thankfully? I could see her in between the heads of the tall people in front of me XD But it was slightly tough to make the head of hair become unfocused while I tried to make my eyes focus on Shuka only. It was a strange first minute or two while I watched Shuka play the harmonica and sing Himitsu Dogu. But gosh, I’ve wanted to experience this Live too and it’s wonderful each time!!!

Next, Shuka sings Kokoro from her 555 mini album. My eyes soften as I nod to the music and her singing voice, taking in each lyric into my heart. I really liked how everyone sat quietly and listened. And I couldn’t tear my eyes away from Shuka for even a second.

When the music started for Hanarenaide, I felt something from the tip of my toes to my fingers and the top of my head. I knew this song resonated with me from when I heard it back home, but Shuka singing it to you Live? While you’re sitting there, and she’s sitting up on the stage… It’s like the world just had me and her. I remember I could not help but groove to the song and her words and I simply wanted the words in my mind to reach her – zutto hanaremasen. zutto soba ni… (I’m never letting go. I’ll be by your side always.)

We clapped so hard when she finished singing. >o<♡♡♡

And while I was feeling things, Shuka goes off stage to get changed and the band gets their solo moments!! It’s suuuuper cool! *w*

Miss Devilish Shuka returns in her full devil form and I swear I still feel the same way as Day 1 – Excuse me, Shuka-san?? What are you wearing?? What are you doing to me?? XD That looks so sexy and pretty and devilish indeed!? XD

[The Devil owns my heart and takes good care of it!?]

Shuka is singing Baby Tell Me and it’s such a fun song too to be bouncing to while she have fun singing and running about the stage?? Oh, but she did not just run around the stage. This was where she was going to shoot us with water XD So she also ran all the way to the back and climbed a tower?? A high place XD And she sprayed a whole lot of water – from that far back, the water barely not reached me XD So I was like “Aww” >v< But it wasn’t over yet…!! She ran down and came all the way the sides too to spray us with water with her water hose-gun thing XD So yes – I was hit by the holy or maybe not so holy water since she’s on the Devil Portion of the Live now XD

It's one heck of an experience to see her up close!! It’s like, “Oh right, Shuka is that small. How is she so small but so amazing? Oh gosh, Shuka is right here…!!” kind of thoughts as she ran between the aisles to spray us with water! And then back to the stage!! >w<

After this hype marathon, there was some music box and thunder bgm which brought the mood back to “Oooh what’s next??” >v< And Shuka starts singing Tsuki de hoshi de Taiyo da! So I was jumping and hyping along to it! >w</ And when you’re hyping to it, suddenly it’s a little interval bgm thing again and she’s onto the next song Zenshin Zenrei…!!! *O* Waahhh!!

You’re Zenshin zenrei-ing one moment, and then bam, now it’s Ippai Attena!! XD It’s one hype song after another, I’m telling you!! All I remember now is being unable to stop smiling, to be bouncing on my tip toes to constantly get to see Shuka and cheering happily. (All while appreciating her moves and smile of course ;D) Bokura wa Genius is the final of the Hype Medley. This song was always super energetic for the full version too so definitely a wonderful finale of the medley hehe >w< Ugh, whenever she lowers her voice for a cool moment during the song…! >w< It’s so goooood >w</

Oohh, I like this next part – the BGM gets you pumped and Shuka asks you to do a few rounds of “S-H-U-K-AAAAA SHUKA!” cheers before her next song Darake!!! >w< I want to do that agaaain >w</ Shuka counts the number of times we cheer it with her fingers so we know how many to go too \*w*/

[Inner Miyuki reacting to Shuka counting down >v<]

And now we are onto the 4th song of her 555 mini album. I was trying to take note of where she planted each of her new songs too, and I loved how they were placed!! ^w^

PuPuPu alongside the other fun triple P songs >v<

Kokoro and Hanarenaide as a ‘sit down get serenaded’ segment

Darake as part of the Devilish hyped portion

And last would be Mikata >v<

But first, TOWEL SONG…!! ShuShuShu!! As mentioned in Day 1 report, I find towel songs extra entertaining and fun for us to participate in >w</ This time, I tried twirling the Tenshi to Akuma no Sasayaki towel… and I must say, it’s a bit heavy to spin XD But all in all, there was spinning, jumping and cheering \>w</

Sekai no hate is one of my favourite songs too. It’s so cool, empowering, and the MV is as gorgeous as Shuka! I remember hearing it for the anime and then the MV…Shuka’s brown eyes literally so bright and alluring! And I would think Shuka rocks any colour but she rocks her favourite colour red so, so well…!! u>v<u I digress. Shuka on stage performing Sekai no hate is charming and I was left staring and experiencing her performance. I didn’t even bother doing the cheers the dudes around were doing. It’s that feeling of…like, all you can see is Shuka, all you can hear is Shuka, and…it’s just an amazing feeling.

At the end of this song though, Shuka reached out her hand skywards and stayed in that pose for a long time, so it’s like she froze and the people around started wondering if she really froze XD Then she “unfroze” and head towards the backstage again for outfit change! I bet she was feeling the moment thus the elongated pause in pose. =w=♡

Piano version of Hero ni narikatta plays while we wait for Shuka to return. 😊And this is another one of my favourite songs from her. I especially love the acoustic version and so I was loving the instrumental as I get hydrated, waiting for what Shuka is going to bring next—

I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR MY TOP FAVOURITE SONG OF SHUKA’S TO BE PERFORMED NEXT.

THE SECOND THE FIRST BEAT DROPPED.

My eyes widened, my jaw fell agape morphing into a smile of disbelief and awe.

My processor was going into overdrive as I understood that Shuka was singing “Mou Muri Demo Hashiru”. I literally, unapologetically, and fervently tell whoever I can and Shuka that my favourite song of hers is this. It’s been an unspoken dream of mine to get to experience this song of hers Live. I’ve seen the MV, I’ve looped the song a gazillion times, I’ve watched her perform it in other Live performances via the Blurays, but…Live in person?? I wanted to get to taste this. And I am living it. The world does not even need a rebuilt or to “fall apart” again as I was still living in the space that felt like it was just Shuka and me as my eyes never strayed from her, when she pours her heart out in singing each syllable and verse which she would go lower to the stage’s floor, I’d just do my best to tip toe some more to see her, chasing after every poignant second of this performance. I lipsynced to it as the words were known by heart. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to properly convey my love for this song and how good Shuka’s Live performance of this was.

If you ever have the chance, please go to Shuka’s Live and experience her performance. It reaches your heart…

And while I’m still reeling from having a dream come to fruition unexpectedly… (Shuka is amazing that way, right?  (◕‿◕)♡) The next song Shuka performs is Kutsuhimo.

Gosh…It felt like coming full circle. Of course, I came to know Shuka from loving Watanabe You, but when I got into loving Shuka too, I supported her from her debut song too. And Kutsuhimo is like the string that ties us together. A strong bond that’s like…fate and like a pinky promise too. We put in the effort to continuously support one another. :)

[Shuka performance touches my soul and I have ascended (again)]

MC time! Both Shuka and I need that moment to hydrate and breathe again XD (By this point I think I already finished my sports drink and my 2 litres of water is probably down to 500ml or less OuO;)

I think Shuka liked to ask us if it’s hot / if we’re feeling hot, and we would go “It’s hot!!!” XD And while she’s drinking, someone asked if the water was delicious, she smiles/smirks and under her breath, she goes, “It’s not water” XD But doesn’t tell us what it is. Well, considering the hardcore setlist, you’d think it’s a sports drink at least XD

Shuka then asks us if we are enjoying the outdoor live which we of course tell her we’re enjoying it to the max. Then Shuka goes, “Tasukaru?” (“Does it save you?”) and we all laugh with her because this is like a youngin’ slang. Probably the Japanese Gen Z slang? XD Basically a thing to say when what you love is there. (Fun fact: Shuka did not understand this slang is either and learnt about it during Uraraji when the person who wrote in used this slang. And further understood it more the more people used it even during her InstaLive. >v<)

Shuka continues to talk about a bunch of stuff such as how she would think a lot into what song to perform for each Live, and to cherish every second there is with everyone… And that’s how quite the tough and crazy setlist got decided for this first ever outdoor Live too. She smiles sheepishly yet happily at this, and we laugh because we know it’s really a setlist jam-packed with energetic songs and Shuka really kept going song after song. But we love it >v<

Shuka also tells us about how she feels that with each Live performance she gets to do with us, with each challenge she overcomes from the various performances, she finds/hones a new weapon to be able to be stronger again >v< (EXP points gained and levelling up!!)

When she goes “The last song for today”, me and everyone around whines for more XD And we asked for extension XD but of course, it’s the last song for the day. And Shuka leads in with her these heartfelt words…

“For a final song…Right now, what I am feeling up to this point have been enveloped into this song and I hope to deliver it to you. You all are not alone, you have me. No matter how tough or sad things get, or when things seem out of reach, I will definitely be unwaveringly by your side. You can come over to me knowing it will be okay. Every day, every day, let’s keep supporting each other and walk together. So…please listen to this song – Mikata.”

Mikata to me, is another song of hers that is one where she bares her vulnerable side to us like she did in “Yoku warau riyuu”. Some lines that calls out to me are “I’m going to continue singing at the place where I am reflected in your eyes.”, “Even if feeling like a coward or feeling uncool. Put that aside, and take my hand.” and “I’ll tie my shoelaces again and start running once more.”

When Shuka sang the final line of Mikata, I like how there’s such a loud silence and then the band plays the instrumental of Mikata, like it just continues and then Shuka goes, “Thank you so much for coming over to play with me for the 5th Anniversary Live. Now, allow me to introduce the band…”

“I may not be a hero yet…but right now, I know that what I can say with confidence is that I’m your ally (mikata). And will always have your back.” Shuka… >o< To me, you ARE my hero. But I’m also just…so, so happy to have you as my ally. That’s for certain!! >o< ♡ (I also teared up at this part when Shuka talks about her journey of 5 years as a solo artist, how she wants to be our hero and don’t think she is yet… Shuka… OmO♡)

Shuka also asks if we will continue to see more sceneries with her. And I can tell you, my answer is a resounding yes. My new dream is to get to attend her FC event performance because I adore her acoustic singing and I want to get to experience that too.

So… With this feelings of adoration, admiration and endearment, I once again have set forth to reach that dream! >v<

Ah, I just realize I did not mention about how Shuka was in “real Shuka” mode AKA where she is in the Live T-Shirt and shorts and the way it got redesigned is so hawawa too O//w//O

If you asked me whether I like Angel Shuka, Devil Shuka or Real Shuka more… I don’t think I can really give an answer right away XD They are ALL so wonderful hehe~ >w< ♡

After Shuka introduced the backup dancers, Gyaruz, I think there was picture-taking moment… And then they go off backstage…and then Shuka asks for her phone cutely, “I want my phone~ My phone, please~” >v< Kawaii sugiru desho?? (Isn’t she too cute??) >w< And once she got it, she gets to record her usual video where we all cheer loudly and she asks the question which we go “SAIKO JAN!!!” >w<

…haaa… …

This 2 days of Shuka Live was simply awesome. I’ve got no words. XD I mean, I’ve said so much, I feel like there’s more to say but…it’s that…basking in the moment feels. The post-Live euphoria… You can’t wait for the next time you get to see Shuka but at the same time, you’re just…smiling and remembering the 4 hours you just had with her for this 2 days… =v= ♡

For me, the feeling of missing Shuka and Japan while feeling like I’m still there…lasts quite long XD It’s probably why I can still be gushing about Shuka’s Live even though it’s September already :P But I really wanted to get to share it??

Again, thank you for reading all the way here. I love Shuka!! Aaahhhh >w< ♡

Fangirling OuMiyuki signing out (≧◡≦) ♡

See you around! \(^ヮ^)/

[enchantingmirage]

EN and even some JP fans to my surprise are crying and bitching over Kanako Takatsuki's (Hanamaru's seiyuu) marriage announcement instead of being happy for her...

They're claiming that she should've announced it after the finale live, is "ruining the group" and is "betraying the fans"...

WTF is wrong with y'all? She doesn't know you-and most likely never will! Get over yourself! She's 31, goddamnit! Let her do what she wants with her life and leave her alone.

You don't desire to call yourself an Aqours/Love Live fan. Quit acting like babies and get that pathetic fantasy of yours out of your head.

[rosenlied]

A ranking of every vocalist/Vocaloid tuning in Sekai!

Starting out with the voices:

Disclaimer: I am not attacking any of the vas here. All of them are just doing their job and singing in character, which is very different from how a lot of them usually sing. For example: Ruby is easily my least favorite vocalist in Aqours but Airi is pretty high on this list despite them having the same va. It just depends on the character and how the va is told to sing for them. Any issues I have with how a character sings isn’t the vas fault but rather the fault of the directors and Sega. 

Ichika Hoshino: I wish I could put Ichika higher but out of the entire cast I feel like she suffers the most from being put in songs way out of her range. Dramaturgy, Roku Chonen, Night Sky Patrol and Lost One’s Weeping are great examples of this, she really struggles and sounds awful in all of them. She has her great moments like in Meteor Pulse, Regulus, Attract Light and Tengaku but sadly her misses keep me from ranking her any higher. I think part of my issue is that most of the time (minus Tengaku) her voice is just too soft for rock music. Compare her to Bandori vocalists that also sing hardcore rock (Ran, Yukina, Layer, Tomori and Uika) and you’ll see what I mean she sounds so much worse than all of them. She’s easily at her best with quieter softer songs than intense ones and I wish she got to sing more of that than having the team try and force her out of her range, which they sadly seem to be doing with TTB. That cover is going to suck but at least Rondo and Roselia exist.

Best alt vocal: Meteor Pulse

Minori Hanasato: Her voice is cute but nothing special. Sadly she’s never really stood out for me much in songs and sometimes her voice is just downright unfitting for them (Kigamure Mercy, The Snow White Princess Is,Flos and Near) and that problem is only getting worse with time for me. Because Sega is refusing to give MMJ any duets she’s put in every song they get and sometimes she doesn’t fit them at all.

Favorite alt vocal: Setsuna Trip

Emu Otori: I like Emu’s voice, it’s just way too childish for my liking and can grate pretty quickly. I know it’s her character but I wish they’d let her va show more range outside of that one baby voice they have her do. And unfortunately they don’t always put her in the right songs, as seen with Love Ka even if she has it a lot better then both Ichika and Minori in that regard.

Favorite alt vocal: Hoshizora Orchestra

Honami Mochizuki: This one hurts. I love Honami but she really hasn’t gotten many chances to shine outside of Flyway and Regulus. Part of that is sadly because the other Leo/Need members usually overpower her in songs outside of the two commission songs she has that are meant to show off her voice. She’s also put in a lot of songs that really don’t fit her voice (Amanojaku, Peaky Peaky, Stella), and while most of these are alt vocals I sadly cannot rank her higher. The same thing I said for Ichika (that being that she doesn’t fit hard rock all that well) is also very much true for Honami, if not even more so than it was for Ichika. Still I hope we can get more stuff like Regulus and Flyaway + she gets some more good duets that aren’t ruined by a sucky sounding Miku (Heartrate and Morning Glories). 

Best alt vocal: Flyway

Saki Tenma: Her voice is really upbeat and peppy! Sadly she hasn’t really gotten many moments to shine but when she shines she really shines. She does kinda have the problem of being put in songs that don’t suit her voice though (Amanojaku and Peaky Peaky being the biggest examples) and what I said about Ichika and Honami absolutely applies to her but overall her voice is really nice. Hopefully she gets to sing more or her own songs soon (looking at you Stella and Teratera)

Best alt vocal: Teratera

Akito Shinonome: I am going to get so much hate for this. Akito is a hit or miss vocalist for me. Sometimes he makes a song with his vocals (YY, Yobanashi Deceive, Crazy, Kashika, Tokio Funka) other times he just doesn’t fit at all and really drags the song down (Meltdown and Realize). I still think he’s good don’t get me wrong, but he’s rather hit or miss for me.

Best alt vocal: Yobanashi Deceive

Tsukasa Tenma: Another hit or miss vocalist for me. Tsukasa is so good in all of his commissions and the anniversary songs but elsewhere he can sound a bit too goofy for my taste. I know it’s his character but in songs like Showtime Ruler it’s just a bit too much. Still he has his moments in stuff like Filament Fever, Cyberpunk Dead Boy and Mr. Showtime. 

Best alt vocal: Neo

An Shiraishi: And we have the final member of the hit or miss trilogy. I like An’s voice but for whatever reason it rarely works with her group mates and she doesn’t really have a lot of harmony with them. And I know this is a direction issue because her va does not have this problem at all in Kamen Rider Girls or Abyssmare so I’m not sure what they’re doing. Regardless she has her good moments (Genkujo, Machi, Awake Now) and her bad (Butterfly on Your Right Shoulder, Shanti and GimmexGimme). 

Best alt vocal: Genkujo

Mafuyu Asahina: I feel like Mafuyu has an amazing real voice if that makes sense? When she’s singing in her good girl voice I don’t really care for how she sings but when she lets loose she’s incredible. This is best seen with stuff like Ussesawa, Slow Downer, Bug and Phony in which she’s incredible. Again the problem is that she mostly sings in her fake voice which isn’t nearly as powerful, I get it it’s her character but still.

Best alt vocal: Ussesawa

Kohane Azusawa: Her voice has improved so much it’s insane. There’s just something about it that feels really pleasant to listen to, especially in Neo and Beat Eater. I’m not going to pretend that she has her flops (mainly Shanti and Butterfly on Your Right Shoulder) but overall her voice is just stunning. 

Best alt vocal: Beat Eater

Shiho Hinomori: Her voice is really unique among the other L/N members due to how deep it is which really helps set it apart. It’s also the most fitting for hard rock songs out of anyone in the unit causing her to own songs like Kagero Daze, Tengaku and Voices. I won’t pretend that she hasn’t flopped (Lost One’s Weeping wasn’t her best) but she definitely hits a lot more than she misses. 

Best alt vocal: Kagerou Daze

Kanade Yoisaki: Kanade easily has the most emotional sounding voice in the game. I love how it sounds like she’s crying in nearly every song she sings, it adds to much emotion to Niigo’s commissions and covers. I do wish they’d like Tomoriru use her Tamao voice for her though since she said she coughs a lot after singing in Kanade’s voice which makes me feel bad. 

Best alt vocal: MKDR

Rui Kamishiro: There’s something about his voice that’s so pleasant to me. I really like how he can go loud without being to over the top yet mysterious and spooky when the song demands it. He can sound heavenly as well, he can just do it all.

Best alt vocal:Dance Orchestra

Airi Moimoi: I really love how peppy and upbeat her voice is! There’s just something about it that has this nice spunky quality that’s really pleasant to listen to and she’s the powerhouse of MMJ. That’s not to say she doesn’t have her more melancholic side either which is also lovely to hear.

Best alt vocal: Kigamure Mercy

Toya Aoyagi: There’s just something about Toya’s voice that’s so versatile to me. He can be gentle, he can be strong and he can be harsh and he owns all of it wonderfully. I think his only miss is Shu-Ran (though to be fair everyone sounded really bored there) but outside of that he eats up nearly every song he’s given. I just wish that he got to sing more soft somber songs once in a while because he really fits them. 

Best alt vocal: Ghost City Tokyo

Ena Shinonome: It’s hard to explain but her voice scratches my brain just right, I love it. She can sing powerfully, do emotional ballads or sing more silent yet creepy songs and she nails all of them. I also love how she sounds with literally any Niigo member and the emotion she brings to their covers, especially Non Breath Oblige, Irony and Gehenna. Then you have her commissions which oh my god. She’s incredible in all of them, I love how emotional she sounds in Infinitely Gray, Nomad and Watashi Wa Ame. Just a great vocalist overall. 

Best alt vocal:Infinitely Gray

Haruka Kiritani: I love how dynamic and emotional Haruka’s voice is. She does cutesy songs perfectly but then you get to stuff like Shoujo Rei and the Earth’s Final Confession and it gives you chills. She can really tackle any genre and sound, what a queen. What I said for Toya does apply to her as well, give her more somber soft songs Colorful Palette! Another thing id like to mention is that as far as female vocals in the game go she easily has the most powerful voice by a landslide. If you want proof just look at Devil’s Manner, I dislike the mixing on that cover but the fact that she managed to sing so well and not be overpowered alongside Akito, Rui and Kaito is just…wow. It really sucks that she won’t ever be able to sing like that again due to the nature of MMJ as a unit but oh well.

Best alt vocal: Shoujo Rei

Nene Kusanagi: Nene is the songstress of WxS for a reason, she owns most of their songs. Her voice has a really nice vibe to it that fits musical theatre esque songs perfectly which is perfect for WxS. Then you have the moments like her ahhhhhs in Glory Steady Go and the entirety of Coral where she just owns the song. 

Best alt vocal: Coral

Shizuku Hinomori: I love how gorgeous her voice is, she adds so much to every MMJ song. She sounds like a goddess and brings so much emotion to so many songs, especially Hug and Shoujo Rei. Then you have her ad lib during Memato Reborn, that makes me ascend every time. Not sure what else to say she just sounds angelic and give her a new duet it’s been two years since her last one!

Best alt vocal: Yoru ni Kakeru

Mizuki Akiyama: I may be biased because it’s Mizuki and I loved their seiyuu before Sekai but their just a phenomenal vocalist. I love their voice so much in nearly every song, it sounds so powerful but it can also be soft when the song demands. Shout out to Kitty, Lower, Gehenna and IDSmile especially, they carry those songs hard. And that’s not even getting into Give Me Your Night, Venom and Villain, god it should be illegal for them to be this good. (Ps if you like their voice please check out Revue Starlight their va voice one of the main girls there and said girl sings a lot).

Best alt vocal: Gehenna

Now for Vocaloid tuning: 

Disclaimer: I am going after Sega for how they tune and treat the vocaloids. For a game that’s dedicated to celebrating Vocaloid and its history it’s pathetic how dirty they continue to do the vocaloids in this game. They really need to get more people that know what they’re actually doing on board because it’s genuinely embarrassing that a majority of fanmade videos I find on YouTube are better then the actual in game Vocaloid alt vocals. 

Miku: JFC what does this game do to you? This is especially true with L/N covers, her tuning in Heartrate, Ray, Roki, Dramaturgy, Ghost Rule, Teratera and When the Morning Glories Fall all make me die inside. Then you have stuff like God-ish (disclaimer I don’t think she’s as bad as others say there), Pheles and PAIII Sensation all of which aren’t the best either, like stop please. That being said I do love her in Dokuzu, Lost and Found and What Kind of Ending are You Wishing For so that’s points to her I guess. 

Meiko: I’m going to be honest; the only thing keeping Meiko from being at the bottom is Kirapipi Kirapika and to some extent Filament Fever and Blender. They do not know how to tune her well, it’s just embarrassing. For whatever reason they’ve decided she’s perfect for cutesy songs like Kyu Kurarin and Kuninaru which is just….no? The point of Meiko is for her voice to be mature and she completely guts both songs. Then we have this new bizarre trend where they try and force her to be other Vocaloids that aren’t in the game for some reason which is just? In Lagtrain they tried to force her to be Kaai Yuuki, in Kibou no Tsuki they tried to force her to be Yukari and in Yoidoreshirazu they tried to force her to be Gumi. And that’s not even getting into Love Ka where they tried to overlay her vocals with Flower and thought no one would notice which is so funny I can’t even be mad about it. She’s so rough sounding in Phony, Egoist, Shu Ran and Pheles as well it’s just terrible. It genuinely kinda ruins her as a Vocaloid for me until I go and listen to Jitterbug, On the Rocks, Fraulein Biblioteka, My Love is Hellfire, The Snow White Princess Is and Nostalogic and remember “oh she can sound REALLY good”. Bottom line is: Sega get someone who can tune her because what’s going on right now isn’t working and I’m tired of her ruining my favorite songs. 

Len: Len isn’t as poorly treated as Meiko and Miku but he’s not great either. Don’t get me wrong he has his stand outs like Bug but on the other hand you have Kokoronashi and Beat Eater. I don’t think he meshes very well with a lot of the vocalists either, someone on YouTube made a mix of Kitty without him and it’s impressive how much better the song sounded. 

Luka: Look at how they massacred my girl. Listening to Marshall Maximizer, Dreamin Chuchu and Hello Worker makes me want to cry, especially when they had a perfect basis for the last two. Why do they make her voice so high, it doesn’t sound as unnatural as it does with Meiko but it doesn’t sound great either. At least she has Cute Na Kanojo, Living Millennium and Order Made.

Kaito: As much as I hate to say this Kaito being so high is because he rarely gets to do anything so there’s not as much of a chance for him to be messed up. Yes Dr Funk Beat and Shanti aren’t great but at least he has amazing stuff like Passion at 25, Samsa and Kiss the Villain. Everything else is fine I guess? Idk. Hopefully he doesn’t get the Meiko treatment soon (please don’t fuck up Heart Adnormal)

Rin: Despite being first Rin isn’t tuned amazingly. Still she gets out of Sekai the least scathed, I think her worst was Positive Dance time but everything else is fine to even pretty good. I really like her in Boo!, Voices and Infinitely Gray but even that doesn’t hold a candle to how good she sounds outside of Sekai. So congrats to Rin for not being totally butchered. 

[meercacchi]

Tag game! What are you top 10 fandoms of all time? Name them and then tag ten more people. Feel free to write as much or as little about why you like them!

Tagged by @supreme-sauteer~ These are in no particular order and I ended rambling a lil too long LOL.

1. Kuroko no Basuke

Jk, ofc knb has to be first! It's been almost 10 years since I got into it and it's just the gift that keeps on giving. It's one of my comfort shows and it's gotten me through a lot tbh. Special shoutout to Kise, my baby who will forever be one of my favorite characters in media, and Kasamatsu, who I love with my entire being. Kaijou deserves better!!

2. Pokemon

My original hyperfixation before I even knew what that was, LOL. Pokemon has been there for me for as long as I can remember, and I don't think anything will ever quite replicate the feeling of home I get from this franchise, whether it's the games or merch or the show. I will def be there when gen 5028373 comes out, still playing the newest Pokemon game on the newest console no matter how old I am.

3. Xenoblade Chronicles

A newer fandom but one I fell into HARD. XC3 actually altered my brain chemistry and is probably my favorite game ever. My journey through the Xenoblade trilogy was magical and I can't get over how well the characters and stories are written, on top of having pretty fun gameplay. I'm super excited to finally check out XCX in March too!

4. TMNT 2003

Another childhood fave and another comfort show. These boys genuinely feel like family to me, they're just so cozy. I'm honestly shocked how well the show holds up even today; the writing is too good! It's criminal how slept on this version of the turtles is compared to others and I will die on this hill.

5. Akatsuki no Yona

The other day I realized I've been reading this manga for ten years which really made me have a belated quarter life crisis LOL. I migrated over from the anime, but man, it's SO SAD that they haven't animated the arcs after bc I love Yona (and everyone else's) growth through the series. I'm really anticipating how the series ends! Last chapter ripped out my heart thx.

6. Love Live!

I haven't kept up with Love Live and I was introduced to it through LLSIF (RIP) but I still listen to so many of the Muse/Aqours songs to this day! Kotori is incredibly special to me in particular bc I relate to her and I'll always smile when I see her pop up. Also I sometimes use the cards for fashion inspo bc their fits are too cute!

7. Rurouni Kenshin

I haven't felt comfortable following new RuroKen stuff considering everything, and tbh I don't think I'll ever be able to even reread/rewatch it bc it's forever tainted in my mind. But I can't deny how big of an impact it (esp Sano) had on me in my early teens, so here it is!

8. Sengoku BASARA

Tbh I'm not really in the fandom anymore, but I met SO MANY of my mutuals who I'm still friends with today through it, so it'll always hold a special place in my heart <3 Those were some wild and fun times LMAO.

9. Ys

Still making my way through all the older Ys games, but Ys 8 will forever be a legendary game imo and it has one of my fave OSTs of all time. Ys 9 and esp Ys 10 were also awesome! I finished Ys 10 a couple weeks ago and I'm still having withdrawals lol.

10. EXO

Alright this one is kinda eh bc I never got super into fandom stuff, but it's been such a crazy ride watching them from debut to now! Jongin esp is one of my favorite humans on the planet and as cheesy as it is, his words helped me tackle some of my insecurities growing up. I'll always be an erigom and an EXO-L <3

[diezmil10000]

when and how did you start to really get into love live? since you watched sunshine or did something else make you start loving them? :] do you have any recommendations on what to watch or listen to or read for baby aqours fans? ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و i finished sunshine recently and i loved the positive energy of the show (and chika! lol) 💕

i actually first got into love live when aqours wasn't even a thing (late 2014), so i got really attached to µ's and mourned their final live for a long time. so long that i didn't even care about sunshine until the anime started, and even then i was very hesitant about moving on. but the fact that it was a direct sequel, that chika loved µ's as much as i did... that deeply resonated with me and i fell in love with everything surrounding aqours. and, of course, the storyline of the 3rd years altered my brain chemistry forever.

my first recommendation would be to watch love live if you haven't already. if you liked sunshine, i think you will like the original show as well. sunshine references a lot of love live events and it's very cool to see them diverge from the path of µ's to become their own stars :)

then, i would listen to the aqours discography, which may seem like an overwhelming task considering they have over a hundred? two hundred? songs, but it really is the easiest way to get brainworms in your head. going in release order may help, and i'm sure you will be pleasantly surprised at how good a lot of side tracks are ("deep resonance" from mitaiken horizon's cd, "aqours pirates desire" from fantastic departure's cd, "game on!" from genjitsu mysterium's cd...)

with all of that done, you are ready to watch some concerts!! love live tends to do "numbered" lives, as in "aqours 1st lovelive step zero to one" or "aqours 4th lovelive sailing to the sunshine", and i highly recommend watching at least those. they also have fanmeetings and other smaller events, but the numbered lives are regarded as the peak of love live for good reason. the staff are very strict about not letting fans record the concerts, and this is because they release blu-rays with high quality. they are so beautiful and immersive that i genuinely feel like i'm there in the venue just from watching them on my computer. here's a very helpful piracy site in which you can search by keywords, and here's the website of the best group of fan translators of all love live (they have posted torrents of all the aqours concerts with high quality subs <3 love you team ONIBE)

lastly, the final stepping stone to becoming a true love liver: watching the seiyuus livestreams. they barely do them nowadays, but i often find myself rewatching old videos because of how HILARIOUS they are. they talk about love live events, including concerts, so they may help you get a grasp of the timeline of the group if you watch them in order!! a lot of people have reuploaded them with subtitles on youtube, but i vividly remember being a teenager with zero knowledge about japanese, watching them live and feeling that language barriers weren't a problem for enjoying these 9 girls being stupid on stream. if you don't get good results with searching "aqours livestream", try searching for "aqours niconama" (from "niconico namahousou", since they used to do them on niconico douga/nicovideo back on the day)

aaaand i think that's it! it's been 9 years since the project of love live sunshine officially started, so there's a lot to take in, but i'm glad that you're interested in it ^^ the love live wiki is also very helpful if you get lost - as much as i hate that it's part of "fandom" now, it has a lot of useful information about songs, seiyuus, live events and basically everything you need to know.

[agere-ena]

fair tbh JSHSHSJA im a more casual enjoyer of ll myself but i go back to it so often and get obsessed w it all over again 😭😭 ive been so agere aqours pilled since its Wild

Agere aqours my beloveds!!!! They're definitely the most baby-coded out of the groups I'm familiar with... I love themb

[ashitomarisu]

Sailor Moon Crystal (Final Thoughts)

(My capture card went on holiday, but at least I have shots from years ago.)

Honestly, I am just going to take this post to focus on mainly Eternal, since S1 and S2 were overshadowed by distracting uncanny valley animation design choices and S3 had a solid run.

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In short, Eternal being told in a two-part movie was so fucking good! The pacing was well done and the animation for certain scenes executed beautifully (ALL THE HELIOS/CHIBIUSA SCENES OMFG)!!!! Amazon Trio had more of a backseat role while the Amazoness Quartet had most of the spotlight (which was awkward but I didn't mind it).

(JUNJUN!!!!!! TTTTwTTTT)

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Oh, the Outer Senshi moments...CAN I HAVE A SPINOFF WITH JUST THOSE FOUR??? PLEASE??

PLEASE?!?!?!

Anyways, I did notice something during the scene with baby Serenity...well, between Queen Serenity and Nehellenia. Is it me, or am I thinking of Sleeping Beauty for one moment?? Nehellenia just shows up to the party uninvited as if she's Maleficent, which freaking blindsided me for a split second.

There are so many things to talk about that I loved from Eternal, but I just cannot spoil it for y'all. Personally, had they all gone through that two part movie direction, I may consider this a damn good rebound ; considering how SuperS was super bloated with filler in the original run, making it difficult to figure out the lore.

Overall, Eternal left me in an emotional rollercoaster; can't recommend it anymore than I can slam a yes button.

....even if it means to do a rewatch of seasons 1-3 just to be reminded of how far Sailor Moon's reboot has come.

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Thus, that concludes the special rewatch that was not even planned for the wheel but Cosmos is already 1/2 way released. Part 1 just premiered in Japan; with all the hype and the casting, I'm TOTALLY ready to get my hands on that movie. Until then, I have something bigger approaching my way.

Yes, in July, my girls are back.

PREPARE YOURSELVES, AQOURS RETURNS WITH A HELL OF A SPINOFF!!!!

Here's reminding you that MomoCloZ and Aqours did a collab. GO WATCH THAT VIDEO!

[doridoripawaa]

ok your thoughts?

love live girls main pokemon companion? or the mysme peeps? (whichever is easier to figure out)

Tell ya what. Love Live here and then I'll do MysMe on my MysMe blog!

Year first, youngest to oldest, then within each year it'll be smile->pure->cool!

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Rin deserves a cat Pokémon, but will she be allergic? I hope not. Because she would have a Skitty as her partner. An energetic and perhaps a bit erratic cat! It's considered rather feminine in appearance, and I think Rin would have liked having a cute, "girly" Pokémon when she was younger to help her with her dysphoria and to avoid teasing from kids who told her she looked weird in skirts :(

Hanayo is a soft-spoken girl who only seems to perk up around rice and idols. She's extremely shy and insecure, and she would either need a Pokemon who can soothe her or one who can speak up for her. I think a Jigglypuff would be ideal, because it loves to sing but it can also be really tough! Plus it's super cute and fluffy, which fits Hanayo.

Maki has an Audino! Her parents gave her Audino because of their association with hospitals and healthcare in certain regions, but this Audino turned out to be an amazing help for Maki's pursuit of music! Audino have extremely sensitive hearing, so helping Maki with tuning her piano and fixing rough spots was easy.

Honoka has major Growlithe energy, since she's fiery and headstrong and determined. Her Growlithe keeps her from doing anything too dangerous.

Kotori OBVIOUSLY has a bird. Swablu is perfect with its fluffy, cotton wings for our baby bird seamstress! But when it evolves, it's surprisingly powerful, much like how scary Kotori can be when she's serious!

Umi has to have a water type, of course. I propose Oshawott. It's cute and spunky, which probably helps Umi smile and laugh. However it evolves into a samurai, which is fitting for our traditional and honorable beauty!

Nico wants a Pokémon that can shine on stage with her. She builds her team around the concept of cuteness. But we know she bites. Mawile is a fairy type and quite cute... until the jaws come around!

Nozomi definitely has a Gardevoir. The spiritual queen needs a psychic type! Plus, Ralts are good at soothing emotions, which I'm sure she needed as a kid when she was constantly moving around and painfully lonely without any friends. :(

Eli grew up with a Snorunt she received from her grandmother. Now she and her fully-evolved Froslass can dance together elegantly with their thawed hearts!

Aqours

Hanamaru has a name that literally means "flower circle." I propose an Oddish, which is very much a round grass type! Ultimately, as Hanamaru builds confidence as an idol and trainer, her Oddish evolves into Bellossom who dances alongside her!

Ruby would totally have a fairy type. But hear me out: Sylveon. She started with an Eevee like her big sister Dia, but her love was so strong she ended up with a Sylveon!! Trans icon covered in ribbons.

Yohane's best friend is an Absol. She's got horrible luck, but her Absol can sense disasters in advance to try to keep her safe! Plus, Yohane is edgy and would love a dark type.

Chika is the embodiment of the sun, if you ask me. We also know she loves mikans! Not quite an orange, but I think Cherubi would be a good companion for her! Once she evolves into Cherrim, I have no doubt she will spend most of her time in sunshine form because Chika is so radiant! (But it's okay to be in overcast form when you're struggling, Chika!)

You needs a partner who can brave the seas with her! As basic as this may seem, I think Squirtle would be perfect! We know they work well in squads, so Captain You should get along great with Squirtle as her first mate!

Riko, my sweet girl with severe depression. Miss Sakurauchi should have a grass type, right? I think Chikorita is a great idea! Meganium's aromatic flower can soothe emotions, and its breath can revive dead plants. I think Meganium could help "revive" Riko's spirits, too!

Mari is known for being shiny, but we mustn't forget she's lonely too. I like to picture her with a shiny Zoroark. She found a lost and scared Zorua on her family's huge lawn, and she took the little baby in. Zoroark are fiercely loyal Pokémon, and they will use illusions and intimidation to keep enemies away. I bet... Zoroark has had to comfort Mari a lot during her loneliest times. Also Mari would 100% gush over her giant purple edgelord like it's the cutest creature in existence. Metalhead Mari my beloved.

Kanan obviously has a water type partner. She needs a Pokémon who can keep up with her on both land and sea, and so I think she'd bond with a Buizel from a young age! Once Buizel evolves into Floatzel, it can help rescue divers who run into trouble with its flotation sac!

Dia is elegant and refined. She's determined to make her family proud, and she's highly traditional. However, she's also devoted to her dear sister Ruby. Do you remember the Kimono Girls in Johto who each had an Eeveelution? That's why Dia and Ruby both started with Eevees! Dia's Eevee evolves into Glaceon, which suits our New Year's girl (and is even colored like a diamond). A bit cold, but loving and protective nonetheless.

Nijigasaki

Shioriko is extremely disciplined, perhaps too much so to the point where she comes across as uptight and controlling. I think she'd do well with a Medicham, which is elegant but also has sharp senses by training its mind & body with meditation & yoga!

Rina needs an Espurr. I cannot emphasize this enough. Do I even need to explain this?

Kasumi is another idol who thrives on her cuteness. I have to go with Fidough. It's a PUPPY made of BREAD. Mia teases her about that relentlessly.

Shizuku has to have a water type, since her idol icon is raindrops! Starting with a Popplio makes sense, since it's got a lot of tricks and skills to show off on a stage, and a fully-evolved Primarina is perfect to join Shizuku in a musical!

Ai is a ball of energy and laughter and fun. I can totally see her and Misato having a Plusle and Minun, respectively, as they start their journeys together! (Misato needed to wait for her health.) Plusle loves to cheer people and Pokemon on, using "Helping Hand" as needed for an extra boost. Is that not Ai?

Ayumu is a flower girl. Her songs and story are rife with floriography. Conceptually, I think Hoppip would be perfect. Much as Ayumu sings about moving forward one step at a time towards her dream, Hoppip can join her for a hop(pip), skip(loom), and jump(luff)!

Setsuna is the embodiment of fiery passion. She pours her heart and mind into everything she does. I know it sounds basic, but I love the idea of her having a Charmander. They kindle each other's flames and keep the other going. Plus, she's deeply into superheroes (the super sentai type), and I feel like Charizard would be perfect to help her reenact some crazy scenes. She has a big presence, and who fits that better than Charizard?

Lanzhu is a queen and she won't let you forget that. However, she is also associated with angel imagery. I think she'd grow up with a Togepi and then a Togetic, but Togetic refuses to evolve into Togekiss until Lanzhu finds peace and kindness in her heart.

Kanata needs a nap. While Drowzee may come to mind, her idol symbol is a sheep. I think she'd be wonderful with an Ampharos. It evolves from little sheep (Mareep and Flaafy), and its light is so bright that it can serve as a lighthouse or otherwise as a beacon for those who are lost. Kanata is always tired because she overworks herself as a devoted big sister; she wants to be the light that leads others to their dreams.

Mia would receive a music-related Pokemon from her parents, given her role as a member of a prestigious musical family. I can see her with a Chatot who's just as sassy as she is. Chatot helps her with composing new songs but also parrots all of the cursing that Mia does when she's struggling. Oops.

Emma has a Skiddo named Neve and I do NOT accept criticism! She doesn't need her Pokemon to be super strong--she just wants to be friends with her Pokemon! She can ride her Skiddo while singing, like a traveling bard.

Karin is beautiful, cool, and competitive. She's kind of a dork with a horrible sense of direction, too. I can see her with a Lopunny, as a strong, elegant counterpart who also has a soft & cute side. Specifically with the ability Klutz.

Liella!

Natsumi has a Persian she raised from a Meowth. She isn't a very good trainer, but at least Persian is independent enough to best some weaker trainers. Uses Pay Day a lot for quick cash.

Kinako is fox-coded, as her symbol indicates. Most fox Pokémon tend to be sly or cunning, but our country girl Kinako is as sweet as they come. I could see her with an Eevee that comes to the city with an Everstone, but later Kinako takes off the stone as they grow together. Eevee evolves into Espeon because of her friendship.

Mei loves cute things and people, but because other kids fear her "scary" face, she would get an equally "scary" Pokémon because she'd think cute ones don't suit her. I can see her with a Houndour... who happens to love belly rubs and whimpers when you won't play with her.

Shiki insists her Beldum is the cutest Pokémon in existence from the moment she catches them in her "lab" as a child. As a Metagross, they're even cuter. Don't ask about how Shiki uses her steel/psychic partner for science experiments. Don't. :)

Chisato MUST have a round Pokémon! Maybe a Bounsweet who evolves into an AMAZING dancer Tsareena!

Sumire needs a space-themed Pokémon so she can be the best coordinator in the galaxy! Cleffa (eventually Clefable) seems like the natural choice! How could anyone NOT want to watch a pair of cutie pies shine on TV?

Keke loves pandas, but that seems too... cliche. I think she'd have a Snubbull partner! People judge Snubbull at first glance because of appearances, but they're loyal, determined, and loving Pokemon. Keke looks like a happy-go-lucky and carefree girl, but her burning passion and dedication to idols is beyond everyone's expectations. Also she's a star student. How. Girl. Share your secrets.

Kanon grew up with her family's Rowlet! Rowlet is a quiet little guy, storing energy during the day and flying silently with ninja-like attacks. Kanon is someone who chooses to stay quiet after she thinks her dreams are over, but she's also a reserved, anxious person in general. I can see her sitting in the sun "photosynthesizing" with her Rowlet. They grow stronger together, but even Decidueye lurks in the shadows and stays silent. Don't make either of them do public speaking, please.

Ren loves her Stoutland Chibi dearly, but Chibi is not a battling type. She actually has a Sinistea as a partner! She poured some tea and left it for a moment, and in a large, lonely, empty house like hers... a spirit was all too willing to inhabit her cup. But she didn't mind the new resident in her manor, where the emptiness is oppressive. Two lonely souls who became unlikely friends. (And of course hers is antique)

[sillysiha]

URL song game I was kindly tagged in by @payaso-gomi 😊

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S - Ship to wreck - Florence and the Machine.

I - In the woods somewhere - Hozier

L - Lone digger - Caravan Palace

L - Loneliest Baby - Muse

Y - You've got the love - Florence and the Machine.

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S - Step! ZERO to ONE - Aqours

I - I don't know what you're talking about- NSP

H - Hard out here - Lilly Allen

A - Ain't it Fun - Paramore

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And I tag~

@dynamesvirtue @dragonsatlartales @caelestisanima @hunnybunnyburrows ( You're by no means obliged to join in! ❤️)

[pescado-diabolico]

for character bingo— i dunno if you’re into or were ever into cinderella girls but if so… uzuki? :O if not, hanamaru kunikida ehehe (also jsyk my idol fandom days are long behind me but they are precious all the same and so i love seeing your LL icons & idol posts ;w; )

AND/OR your pick of the buster bros >:)

You get... a 3 for 1 deal!! Because I like answering these things and I know the characters lol

uzuki

I like uzuki! She's got a cute design (her new ssr is soooo cute) and she's very sweet, I like her voice and songs but I honestly don't know much about her. I like haruka and teru more in terms of imas branch leaders but I've also never watched the cinderella girls anime so maybe my opinion will change if I watch it (though I heard it's not good)

hanamaru

Another idol dorter! Hanamaru is my third fave in aqours, I love how distinct her voice is (she's def my fave in terms of singers). She's also got a cute design, and yeah her eating thing got overdone but I like a girl who eats, it's cute. I love how warm she is, and I love her scene at the end of s2 of sunshine in the library, i appreciate the rare moment of depth from love live lol. also I was soooo happy she got the center for mitaiken horizon, maru center REAL, don't let your dreams stay dreams

and for bb... i picked jiro >:3

on my first pass with hypmic saburo was my fave bc I like a baby bastard who's too smart for his own good. THIS time around, however... idk, something about that dogboy wormed his way into my heart and now I want to be jiro's doting big sister who teases him and pinches his cheeks but also makes sure to praise and spoil him. I like that he's bookdumb and brash but he's got a good heart, I think he's cute and funny and!! The angst!!! Good shit, I want him to suffer more but also if anything bad happens to him I will kill everyone in this room and then myself, it's a lot of conflicting emotions!!! In general bb has really grown on me, I like jiro and ichiro a lot more now than I did a few years ago (I like their mind meld moments that leave saburo the odd one out esp)

[pompomwormin]

My plans to draw foiled again but im thinking alot abt my ll ocs rn so I'm gonna infodump abit.

It's kinda funny that I don't wanna talk abt certain plot points so as not to "spoil" them knowing full well I'll never be able to actually convey the story to people properly ngnhf

I also reallyyyy need to get on naming bc half of them still don't have official names BUT for a reason. Alot of them are repurposed from other projects so 1. The raito of Japanese names / white names is really weird I think it makes sense for there to be less foreigner characters and 2. I named these guys in middle school so some are just really stupid. But now it's just hard to find new names for everyone that I think give the same vibe 💔

Speaking of me having these ocs since middle school, most of them were made back when aqours was still a brand new group so I'm mad that it feels like the stuff happening since stole my ideas jffhd like my sweet baby boy Hikaru, there's a Hikaru in the school idol musical now and also he looks alot like tsumugj enstars which I didn't know existed at the time. And Rina stole nanase's hair cut 😐😐😐😐 ect

Anyway given the opportunity there's lots I wanna do with them especially redrawing canon ll art with them but my circumstances have been all kinds of bad for drawings lately 💔💔💔💔 sigh

[corpseaten]

i see!! i never have considered it much, but i suppose to someone who has no siblings, it would be.... i think the most i personally know is my stepdad is the youngest of 9! family reunions there are a mess. we all actually used to annoy each other a lot when we were younger, but we are much better at leaving each other alone now. i do think it is easier with my sister out of the house.. like i said, those two get rowdy and they always try to pull me into it, but otherwise.... 

and ack, i know, right?! it was always very bland things.. i do not remember any of the actual games i played either, but i do remember they were all on girlsgogames. which is also the host of my favorite dating sim ever.... well, i do not think it is on there anymore, but if you ever find the chance to play 7 dates: second date i highly recommend it. it is very unserious.! if that is the sort of thing that makes you laugh. i actually briefly played love live, when i was very into rhythm games in middle school, but when i wanted to play it again this year i learned it has gone out of service! it seems very interesting, though.

i am glad, i always get delighted when i get a response from you!! nodding.... i feel quite disconnected from people too, i have always thought i belonged somewhere else. and haah, i doubt most people would! you may be the only one who knows.. besides my family, that is. to this day, my sister still calls me "the bully baby", but in my opinion, if you are 6 and getting bullied by a newborn, that is on you! i was a baby! 

i agree. i think it is especially funny that she tells me to go out with (nonexistent) friends, as if she has anymore herself.! thank you for the wishes. as long as we get plenty of literature questions, i tend to be pretty adept. and i have been sickly since birth, so my mom tends to get very worried if i feign ill too much.... and nothing is worse than a doctor's appointment. eugh. 

NINE ?????? Oh my dear lord. Sharing my things with one sibling would be stressful enough , but eight others ?? my little mind is completely blown. I have never been to a family reunion before, I have only met my grandparents and one aunt and one uncle ! My family sort of hates each other, perhaps that is why my parents stopped at one . . If you ever didn’t want to see them, you could always just lock yourself away in your room, that should work, right?

They should have let me create all the clothing options . . . I would have made them ever so cute , in frills , nothing can go wrong ! Ahhh, yes, that’s where I played them as well, I played a lot of games on there. I am not very into un-serious things, I like sincerity a lot, but, I will check it out . . next weekend . . when I am finally free again . . flops over. Really ? I started playing seven years ago , the game eos-ing ended my life. It is one of my favourite things ever though . . aqours my beloved. It is interesting! One of few idol games that stays happy and light and is just overall cheery without needing dark themes to keep fans interested . . . love it.

You do ? Ahhh you really are too sweet , I’m glad that my replies make you happy. Same here , humanity, is not somewhere I will ever belong, but, I do not mind, it is not like I wish to be around them to begin with, so, I’ll stay away, up in the clouds, if you are ever bored, I could give you a lift up. Is it something you actively keep a secret ? I’m honoured that you’d let me in on it, I’ll make sure nobody else can find out, I think violence is beautiful though, so, truly there is no need to keep it’s gift from others ! How do you even get bullied by a baby . . natural selection would not be so kind.

Why are you going for her throat ? ! Teasing, that is very much hypocritical, I mean, as long as you enjoy yourself, why does it matter how much you socialise with people you do not like ? they will all die anyway. Do you enjoy literature ? I am not really a reader so, I do not know much myself. Ahhhh I am terribly sorry to hear about your health, mine is slso not very good though I have just been taught to deal with it and move on in life . . perhaps that is why I am so used to pain ! I wish you no doctors in future.

[dootsnaps]

Playlist: Mx. Lilith Alessandra Brick Dootlsby-Snapscestershire's Top Love Live! Club Bangers

Sadly, two songs (Fashionista and Look at me now) do not seem to be currently available on Spotify, but they are represented in the text list (below the cut). Therefore, the Spotify version only includes 108 out of the 110 songs we selected. Enjoy!

Text List:

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Anemone heart

Beat in Angel

Cutie Panther

Dancing stars on me!

Daring!!

Kaguya no Shiro de Odoritai

Loneliest Baby

Love Novels

Mermaid festa vol.1

Mi wa µ'sic no Mi

Mogyutto "love" de Sekkin Chuu!

Otohime Heart de Love Kyuuden

Private Wars

PSYCHIC FIRE

Saitei de Saikou no Paradiso

Shocking Party

Soshite Saigo no Page ni wa

Suki desu ga Suki desu ka?

Trouble Busters

UNBALANCED LOVE

WILD STARS

Yuujou No Change

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Amazing Travel DNA

Aqours Pirates Desire

BANZAI! digital trippers

Braveheart Coaster

Cotton Candy Ei-Ei-Oh!

Daydream Warrior

DREAMY COLOR

Fabotage

Fantastic Departure!

Future flight

GALAXY HidE and SeeK

Genjitsu Mysterium

Guilty Eyes Fever

Guilty Night, Guilty Kiss!

Guilty!? Farewell party

Hajimari Road

Hop・Step・Waai!

Humming Friend

in this unstable world

INNOCENT BIRD

JIMO-AI Dash!

Jump up HIGH!!

KA-GA-YA-KI-RA-RI-RA

Kimi no Hitomi o Meguru Bouken

Kinmirai Happy End

KOKORO Magic “A to Z”

KU-RU-KU-RU Cruller!

Kuuchuu Ren'ai Ron

La la Yuuki no Uta

LONELY TUNING

MABOROSHI wing

Maze Sekai

Meimei Tantei Yohane

Metamorphism

Misty Frosty Love

MOTTO-ZUTTO be with you

Nameless Love Song

Nando datte YAKUSOKU!

Natsu e no Tobira Never end ver.

Natsu no Owari no Amaoto ga

New Romantic Sailors

Paradise Chime

Perfect SEKAI

Phantom Rocket Adventure

PHOENIX DANCE

Sentimental Lemonade

Shadow gate to love

Shiny Racers

SORA, FUJI, SUNSHINE!

Sotsugyou desu ne

Tokimeki Bunruigaku

Torikoriko PLEASE!!

We'll get the next dream!!!

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Beautiful Moonlight

Bubble Over!

Butterfly

Cooking with Love

Doki Pipo ☆ Emotion

EMOTION

Eternal Light

Eutopia

Fashionista (!!!not on spotify!!!)

Feel Alive

Go Our Way!

Look at me now (!!!not on spotify!!!)

Meccha Going!!

MONSTER GIRLS

POWER SPOT!!

Ryouran! Victory Road

Shadow Effect

Starlight

stars we chase

SUPER NOVA

Sweet Eyes

Swinging!

THE SECRET NiGHT

VIVID WORLD

Vroom Vroom

Wachu Gonna Do

Ye Mingzhu

|||Liella!|||

A Little Love

Dancing Raspberry

Flyer's High

Glass Ball Rejection

HOT PASSION!!

Jump Into the New World

POP TALKING

Till Sunrise

Vitamin SUMMER!