#azusagawa yukino

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YAKITATE!! JAPAN (2002-2007) by hashiguchi takashi

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Currently submitted characters with multiple eligible submissions:

Curly - Mouthwashing

Danny Fenton - Danny Phantom

Foxy Loxy - Chicken Little

Frecklewish - Warrior Cats

Currently submitted characters with eligible submissions:

Albedo - Ben 10 UAF

Ali Hakim - Oklahoma!

Amane Momose - MILGRAM

Anzu Hoshino - Romantic Killer

Artificer's Green Pup - Rain World

Azusagawa Yukino - Yakitate Ja-pan

Battler Ushiromiya - Umineko no Naku Koro ni

Bismuth - Steven Universe

Boston - Only Friends

Boy Sucking On His Thumb - Struwwelpeter

Britta Perry - Community

Butch the Bully - Cool Cat Saves The Kids

Chloe Bourgeois - Miraculous Ladybug

Citizens of Hamelin - The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Fairy Tale)

Cozy Glow - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Crookedstar - Warrior Cats

C!Tommyinnit - DSMP

Damian Wayne - Batman/DC comics

Dhar - Indivisible

Foeslayer - Wings of Fire

Gorsepaw - Warrior Cats

Gregory Edgeworth - Ace Attorney

Henry - Horrid Henry

Holt Hyde - Monster High

Jason Todd - Batman/DC

Jeff and Pam McKenzie - Home Sweet Home Alone

Jonathan Sims - The Magnus Archives

Joyce - Saw 3D

Kaede Akamatsu - Danganronpa

Kamen Rider Imperer/Mitsuru Sano - Kamen Rider Ryuki

King Dedede - Kirby

Kyle - She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

Lamia - Greek Mythology

Leafpool - Warrior Cats

Mapleshade - Warriors

Melia - Pokemon Rejuvenation

Millie Fitzsimmons - FNaF: Fazbear Frights

Niðuðr’s sons - Völundrkviða

Odysseus - The Odyssey

Phoenix Wright - Ace Attorney

Prometheus - Greek Mythology

Rainbow Dash - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Randal Kirkland - From

Rizzen Do'Urden - Legend of Drizzt

Ryuji Sakamoto - Persona 5

Sabo - One Piece

Shen Jiu - Scum Villain's Self-Saving System

Snow White/Mary Margaret Blanchard - Once Upon A Time

Spongy - BFDI

Squidward Tentacles - Spongebob Squarepants

Stanley Pines - Gravity Falls

Sylas - League of Legends

Ted - I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream

Ted Spankoffski - Hatchetfield/Nightmare Time

The Snatcher/The Prince - A Hat in Time

Violet Beauregarde - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Wasp - Transformers Animated

William James Moriarty (original) - Moriarty The Patriot

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ISML 2022: Mikoto Misaka Wins Aquamarine Necklace

ISML 2022: Mikoto Misaka Wins Aquamarine Necklace Hachiman Hikigaya Takes Aquamarine Pendant

By Jo-Ryan Salazar The Bedlam On Baltic Avenue 12 December 2022

Mention the words Mikoto Misaka and Aquamarine and you mention a combo that withstands the tests of time. A clear-cut favorite to finally get over the hump and win re-election as Saimoe Prime Minister, Misaka routed Rikka Takamashi 4048-1923 to win the Necklace on Match Day 6 of the 2022 International Saimoe League Aquamarine Period. Yukino Yukinoshita was third with 1649 votes, Violet Evergarden was fourth with 1314 votes, Kurumi Tokisaki was fifth with 1058 votes, Mai Sakurajima was sixth with 643 votes, Rem was seventh with 541 votes and Eru Chitanda was last with 467 votes in a rare tough day out for Hyouka.

Hachiman Hikigaya won the Aquamarine Pendant, accelerating past Accelerator 3786-2455. Yuuta Togashi was third with 1891 votes, Houtarou Oreki was fourth with 1298 votes, Sakuta Azusagawa was fifth with 862 votes, Kazuto Kirigaya was sixth with 738 votes, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji was seventh with 544 votes and Sora was last with 487 votes.

A number of faces were spared the cut in the Female Division Wildcard: Sora Kasugano (2813), Isla (2867), Kanade Tachibana (2869), Index Prohibitorum (3540), Ritsu Tainaka (2786) and Ai Haibara (3183). In the Male Division Wildcard, advancing to the Amethyst were Masamune Izumi (1991), Kaito Kuroba (2304), Dio Brando (1900), Saika Totsuka (2239), Nasa Yuzaki (2097) and Ainz Ooal Gown (1894).

Seasonal matches also took place. In Seasonal action, Nezuiko Kamado defeated Illyasviel von Einzbern 2785-2230, Silence Suzuka raced past Tooru Amuro 2727-2111, Kotoko Iwanaga prevailed over Sakura Matou 2337-2066, Takagi thumped Ninym Ralei (3070-1686, Special Week stormed past Momo Chiyoda 2640-1569, Renge Miyauchi blew past Toge Inumaki 2885-1559, Kobayashi roared past Kyaru 2620-1995 and Sajina Inui cruised past Wakana Gojou 2960-1146.

Eris Boreas Greyrat defeated Yuuko Yoshida 2363-1811, Ai Hayasaka routed Zhuge Kongming 3696-1559, Miko Iino tore down Zhong Lanzhu 3255-1181, Tohka Yatogami crushed Eika Tsukimi 3116-1653, Yoshino leveled Shouko Komi 3057-1914, Shikimori rolled past Filo 2817-1426, Tomoyo Sakagami upended Kogorou Mouri 3022-2047 anf Ushio Kofune defeated Reina Aharen 2556-2095.

Wrapping up Seasonal action, Ushio Okazaki hammered Serena 3308-1144, Fuuko Ibuko blazed pastMio Kofune 2958-1653, Kurumi trounced Hinata Hyuuga 3249-1876, Ruka Sarashina slayed Son Goku 2619-1704, Sumi Sakurasawa won the closest race of the round, a 2119-2102 thriller over Shalltear Bloodfallen, Kei Karuizawa annihilated Hizuru Minakata 3010-1736, Yume Irido mowed down Jolyn Kuujou 2780-1865, Albedo defeated Ayano Yugiri 2310-1994, Suzune Horikita whipped past Nazuna Nanakusa 2938-1840, Kisaraslammed David Martinez 3104-1409 and Lucy eased past Rin Shima 2333-1881.

Match Day 1 of the 2022 International Saimoe League Amethyst Period is scheduledfor 13 December 2022. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. And keep it right here on the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue for continuing coverage of the world's premier anime character competition, the International Saimoe League.

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I was rewatching Yakitate!! Japan Episode 68 just earlier (the one where Kuroyanagi had the reaction to Azuma and Yukino’s tarts that led to everyone parodying Lord Of The Rings for that episode) and I realized how fitting it was that Meister Kirisaki (as Meistrof) was the one that called out for Yukino Azusagawa (as Snowza) to appear.

Considering how it was established WAYYYY back in the Pantasia Newcomers’ Tournament arc that Meister Kirisaki himself had tried investigating into Yukino’s sabotage attempts at the semifinals (and failed because Yukino was able to cover up evidence *just* enough and also play the “innocent granddaughter” front in front of her own grandfather/the owner of Pantasia itself), I just found it funny that Meister (as Meistrof) gets to call out Yukino to come out as herself (or a version of herself as Snowza) in her true colors as a horrible person with nothing to hide. And sure, he gets frozen by her shortly afterwards and Azuma eventually defeats her himself with the loquat stuck to him, but I just found that scene fitting for the dynamic Meister and Yukino had with each other. 

It also makes me want to write a fanfic with those two involved, likely in the Lord of the rings/loquat-related context but I think it could be fun!

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⚔ - NOTP with your muse?

OOC: A definite NOTP is Sylvan KirisakixYukino Azusagawa from Yakitate!! Japan, hands down.

I mean, it’s implied in CANON (rather explicitly in the manga if not too explicitly in the anime) that Yukino was in a sexual relationship with Yuiichi Kirisaki, WHO IS SYLVAN’S DAD. If Yukino were to start hitting on Sylvan, I’m just—no. No no no no no.

I don’t even understand how the heck Yukino ended up hooking up with Yuiichi Kirisaki in the first place, I just...ick. That was the worst part of the manga/anime series for me, for sure. I can’t help but grimace whenever I think of Yukino because of how horrible she is...

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Fire Up The Anime Adaptation Speculation With Ranking Of Year's Hottest Light Novels

Every year since 2004's '05 guide, Takarajimasha publishes Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! (This Light Novel is Amazing!), an overview of what's new and hot in Cool Japan's illustrated prose. With descriptions of what's on the shelves, it offers top lists of the fan favorites, as selected by online polls. These lists always invite anime adaptation speculation. Sure to fuel this, last year, Re:Zero was topped by The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done!/Ryuuou no Oshigoto!, which is just about to get an anime adaptation.

  There is a look at what made the list for the 2018 guide. See what made the list...

  Bunko Collab Votes Top 10 -via industry votes 1. The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done! 2. 86 3. Infinite Dendrogram 4. Moon, Laika and Vampire Princess 5. Sword Art Online 6. Bokutachi no Remake/Remake our Life 7. Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun 8. Gamers! 9. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? 10. A Sister's All You Need

  Bunko Top 10 - via fan votes 1. Sword Art Online 2. The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done! 3. Konosuba 4. Seirei Gensouki - Konna Sekai de Deaeta Kimi ni 5. Re Zero 6. Classroom of the Elite 7. No Game No Life 8. Seishun Buta Yarou 9. The Irregular at Magic High School 10. A Certain Magical Index

  Tankoubon Top 10 1. Honzuki no Gekokujou 2. I'm A Spider, So What? 3. Saga of Tanya the Evil 4. Overlord 5. Monogatari 6. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime 7. Mushoku Tensei 8. Yokohama Station Fable 9. Majo no Tabitabi 10.If It’s for My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord

  Tankoubon "Ordinary" Top 10: 1. Honzuki no Gekokujou 2. Overlord 3. Saga of Tanya The Evil 4. Slime 5. Monogatari 6. Mushoku Tensei 7. Kumo 8. Maou no Machizukuri 9. Majo no Tabitabi 10. In a Different World with a Smartphone

  Female top 10

1 Misaka Mikoto 664 points / 240 votes 2 Main (Rozenmain, Honzuki) 288 points / 103 votes 3 Yuuki Asuna 253 points / 144 votes 4 Sakurajima Mai 5 Katou Megumi 6 Yukinoshita Yukino 7 Yuigahama Yui 8 Rem 9 Isshiki Iroha 10 Othinus

  Male top 10

1 Kirito 612 points/254 votes 2 Hikigaya Hachiman 551 points/232 votes 3 Kamijou Touma 496 points/191 votes 4 Shiba Tatsuya 440 points/ 201 votes 5 Accelerator 407 points/ 164 votes 6 Sora 224 points 7 Natsuki Subaru 216 points 8 Ferdinand 208 points 9 Satou Kazumi 200 points 10 Ayanokoji Kiyotaka (196 points)

  Characters top 10

1 Misaka Mikoto 664 points / 240 votes 2 Kirito 612 points/254 votes 3 Hikigaya Hachiman 551 points/232 votes 4 Kamijou Touma 496 points/191 votes 5 Shiba Tatsuya 440 points/ 201 votes 6 Accelerator 407 points/ 164 votes 7 Maine (Rozenmain, Honzuki) 288 points / 103 votes 8 Yuuki Asuna 253 points / 144 votes 9 Sora 224 points 10 Natsuki Subaru 216 points

  Illustrator top 10

1 Haimura Kiyotaka 575 points / 224 votes 2 abec 492 points / 211 votes 3 Mishima Kurone 411 points /195 votes 4 ponkan8 410 points /183 votes 5 Mizoguchi Keiji 6 Kantoku 7 Misaki Kurehito 297 points /137 votes 8 Shirabii

Notable series

Seirei Gensouki - 13

Re Zero - 16

Goblin Slayer - 36

Classroom of the Elite - 19

No Game No Life- 23 Index - 26

Seishun Buta - 20

Irregular At Magic High School - 18

         The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done! is being adapted into a winter 2018 anime. It's offered in English by BookWalker, who describes it

The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done! is a story about a teenage boy named Yaichi Kuzuryu who happens to be the strongest shogi player in history, holding the top title of "Ryuo"(Dragon King). One fateful day, shogi-loving elementary student, Ai Hinatsuru, appears before him claiming that he promised to be her master. But was such a promise really ever made? Thus began their master and disciple relationship!

Originally published by SB Creative, The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done! took the number one spot on the "Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi" 2017 light novel rankings. SB Creative also announced earlier this month that the animated series will air in January 2018.

      86 by Shirabi and Asato is described

    For a long time this country was attacked by its neighbor, the Empire, which created a series of unmanned military vehicles called the Legion. In response to the threat, the Republic successfully completes the development of similar technology and reflects the enemy's attack, having managed to do without casualties. But this is... the official version. In fact, there were victims. Outside of 85 districts of the Republic there was actually another one. "The non-existent 86th district." It was there that day and night continued the battles in which young men and women from the detachment known as Eighty-Six participated—they fought in drones... Sheen directs the actions of young suicide bombers while on the battlefield. Lena is a "curator" who commands a detachment from a remote rear with the help of special communication. The farewell story of the severe and sad struggle of these two begins!

  Infinite Dendrogram by is offered in English by J-Novel Club

In the year 2043, Infinite Dendrogram, the world's first successful full-dive VRMMO was released. In addition to its ability to perfectly simulate the five senses, along with its many other amazing features, the game promised to offer players a world full of infinite possibilities. Nearly two years later, soon-to-be college freshman, Reiji Mukudori, is finally able to buy a copy of the game and start playing. With some help from his experienced older brother, Shu, and his partner Embryo, Reiji embarks on an adventure into the world of Infinite Dendrogram. Just what will he discover and encounter in this game world known for its incredible realism and infinite possibilities?

  Seishun Buta Yarou by Pet Girl of Sakurasou authors Hajime Kamoshjida and Keijo Mizoguchi is described 

"Hey, shall we kiss?" She who was teasing me with these seductive words temporarily disappeared before my eyes. 

There could not be a bunny girl inhabiting a library. Azusagawa Sakuta faced a scene that toppled common sense—he encountered a bunny girl, and she is nowhere a normal bunny girl. She is Sakurajima Mai senpai, a student studying at the same school as Sakuta and a retired yet renowned actress. It was said that starting from a few days ago, those around her could no longer see her anymore, and she came to the library just to confirm this. Is this related to the hit topic on the internet, the unimaginable phenomenon known as "the puberty syndrome"? Sakuta, wanting to know the reasons behind and get closer to Mai, decided to solve the puzzle. However, the situation then developed in an unexpected way?

In the city surrounded by the skies and the seas, the romance story of I and she began. The brand new romantic comedy presented by the Sakurasou combo.

  Remake our Life - Let's time-travel to 10 years ago and renjoy creative and sweet youthfyk days

  Jaku Chara Tomozaki-kun by Yuuki Yaku and Fly is described

This is a walkthrough of life (a shitty videogame)! Life is a bad video game. This cliche phrase is, sadly, a reality. However, life doesn’t have simple, easy rules. What it does have is irrationality and inequality. The strong say that they have a lot of freedom, but the weak have no choice but to live an overwhelmingly disadvantaged lifestyle. Therefore, it’s a shit game. There’s no mistake because I, the best gamer in Japan, declare it to be shit. —However, that person, who is on the same level as me, goes around saying “Life is a great game.” The school’s perfect, strong-willed heroine, Hinami Aoi. Furthermore, “I’ll teach you the rules of life (game)”? … Normally, I wouldn’t believe in those words. However, Hinami Aoi is a character that doesn’t even fit in a normal frame at all! 

    Seirei Gensouki - Konna Sekai de Deaeta Kimi ni by Yuri Kitayama and Riv is described

Amakawa Haruto is a young man who died before reuniting with his childhood friend who disappeared five years ago. Rio is a boy living in the slums who wants revenge for his mother who was murdered in front of him when he was five years old. Earth and another world. Two people with completely different backgrounds and values. For some reason, the memories and personality of Haruto who should've died is resurrected in Rio's body. As the two are confused over their memories and personalities fusing together, Rio (Haruto) decide to live in this new world. Along with Haruto's memories, Rio awakens an unknown "special power," and it seems that if he uses it well, he can live a better life. But before that, Rio encountered a kidnapping that turns out to be two princesses of the Bertram Kingdom that he lives in. After saving the princesses, Rio is given a scholarship to the Royal Academy, a school for the rich and powerful. Being a poor orphan in a school of nobles turns out to be an extremely detestable place to be.

     Honzuki no Gekokujou by Miya Kazuki and Suzuka is described

Reino, a book-loving college student who just got her librarian certification, was just hired to be a librarian at a large university library. Just before graduating and entering the job of her dreams, she was killed by a massive earthquake crushing her underneath a pile of her own books.  Wishing for reincarnation in order to read evermore, she got reincarnated to a world with a low literacy rate and very few books, limited only to the nobility. As she reincarnated as the daughter of a lowly soldier, no matter how much she wants to read there there are no books within her reach.  If there are no books then what do you do? Why, you make them yourself, of course! Her goal is to become the librarian of her own library! In order to live a life surrounded by books, she starts by making books.

  I'm A Spider, So What? by Okina Baba and Tsukasa Kiryuu is licensed by Yen Press

I used to be a normal high school girl but in the blink of an eye, I woke up in a place I've never seen before and-and I was reborn as a spider?! How could something that's nothing more than a tiny spider (that's me) possibly survive in literally the worst dungeon ever? Are there no rules? There should be some rules! Who the hell is responsible for this? SHOW YOUR FACE!

  That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime by Fuse is licensed by Yen Press

Living alone and never having had a girlfriend, 37-year-old Satoru Mikami is dissatisfied with how his life has turned out. But after dying at the hands of a robber, he awakens to a fresh start in a new world...as a slime monster.

    Mushoku Tensei by Rifujin na Magonote and Shirotaka is described

A 34-year-old NEET otaku, chased out from his house by his family, found that his life is reaching a dead end. He then recalled that his life could actually have been much better if he had made better choices in the past.  Just when he was at the point of regret, he saw a truck moving at fast speed, and three high schoolers in its path. Mustering all the strength he had, he tried to save them and ended getting run over by the truck, quickly ending his life.  The next time he opened his eyes, he is reincarnated to a world of sword and magic as Rudeus Greyrat. Born to a new world, a new life, Rudeus decided that, "This time, I'll really live my life to the fullest with no regret!" Thus starts the journey of a man yearning to restart his life.

   Majo no Tabitabi by Jougi Shiraishi and Azuru is described 

In a certain place, there was a traveler witch. Her name was Elaina. Being a traveler, she came across many people and countries while continuing her long, long journey. A country that only accepted magicians, a muscle loving giant, a youth wanting to return the lover from the grasp of death, a Princess left alone in the ruined country, and the story of witch herself up until now and from now on. While meeting unbelievably odd people and experiencing beautiful moments of some, now, even now, the witch keeps spinning the tale of meeting and parting. “Please don’t mind it. After all, I’m a traveler. I must hurry.” The Witch.――Yes, me.

  If It’s for My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord by CHIROLU and Kei Truffle is licensed by J-Novel Club

Dale is a cool, composed, and highly skilled adventurer who’s made quite a name for himself despite his youth. One day on a job deep in the forest, he comes across a little devil girl who’s almost wasted away. Unable to just leave her there to die, Dale takes her home and becomes her adoptive father. Devil or not, Latina is beyond adorable, and the adventurer soon finds himself head over heels with being a parent. But why was she out in the forest to begin with, and why does she carry the mark of a criminal?

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I’m sorry I took so long answering the post you tagged me in, @hcibara!!!

I don’t even know how to copy the post with formatting, I mean is there an easy way to do so because I literally just copied the text and added the formatting??? =)) okay sorry HAHA

I put a short fic at the end because... we... friends... :') For you, @hcibara, because you're a blessing!

Fandom (Pairing): DCMK (CoAi) Title: Morning Summary (Word Count): He sneaks visits in the early morning... (305) Links: Entry on AO3 and FF

RULES: Choose any three fandoms (in random order) and answer the questions. Then tag some friends.

friends i’m gonna tag:

…I don’t have friends????????????? I’ll tag you back @hcibara LOL sry for ppl kind enough to read this pls answer this and be my friend???? No? Yes???

I choose: dead fandoms. No, not really, just kidding… 1/3 kidding.

Detective Conan (obvsly, I do nothing but post about this)

Yakitate!! Japan

Eyeshield 21

The first character you loved:

Haibara Ai/Miyano Shiho (because how can you not??? That was a rhetorical q btw, no need to answer guys pls this bb deserves only love)

Azuma Kazuma (or is it Kazuma Azuma lord ppl would think I don’t have a fandom besides dc)

Hiruma Youichi (because senpai is cool ya-ha! Okay sry)

The character you never expected to love so much:

Agasa-hakase (at first, he’s meh, but but but how he cares for queen Ai-kun is perf)

Kanmuri Shigeru (I liked him already when he was introduced but no no no not to this extent maybe I just have a weakness for genius)

Kobayakawa Sena (I usually don’t like spineless main chara but but but senaaaaaa)

The character you relate to most:

Haibara Ai (current height to actual age ratio lol jk but she’s full of contradictions i love her)

Kawachi Kyousuke (srsly I react to anything)

Kobayakawa Sena (because I’m awkward as hell)

The character you’d slap:

Kudo Shinichi (b o i why you always lying)

Azusagawa Yukino (G U RL NO also if I can include Mizuno here also????)

Kongou Agon (u so petty bro)

Three favorite characters (these are in order of preference): I’m guessing the first one is my ult?

Haibara Ai, Miyano Shiho, Sherry—wait what you mean I have to include two more???? Lol—Agasa Hiroshi, Kuroba Kaito (I wish him and the queen interact in canon; honorable mentions: canon ran is a gem a true angel, conan on the other hand boy u consider my bb’s feelings first before I put u in top 3, k?)

Kanmuri Shigeru, Kazuma Azuma, their baby idk maybe it’s possible with bread jk errrrr Kinoshita Kageto lelelel

Hiruma Youichi, Seijuurou Shin, Kobayakawa Sena

A character you liked at first but not so much anymore:

Shinichi Kudo/Edogawa Conan (I still like him, though not as much…)

Matsushiro Ken (his chara was kinda put on the back-burner in the mid-late chaps, sadly…)

Taki Suzuna (because it was fine until she occupied the late panels which could have been for best girl Anezaki Mamori huhuhu)

A character you did not like at first, but they’ve grown on you:

Kuroba Kaito (I’m not rly fond of magicians but huhu this precious precious kid)

Coo (HAHAHA sorry but i rly didn’t like the bird at first but well birds are pretty and ahem Hatoful Boyfriend lel)

Raimon Tarou (huhu, bb acts/is stupid but has times of depth as well????? ????????? Also Juumonji Kazuki and Yukimitsu Manabu but huhu monta wins by just a little bit huhuhu)

3 OTPs: Again, I’m guessing the first one’s the true otp lol totp? ottp? Sorry, don’t mind me, this is why I don’t have friends?

CoAi, ShinShi, ConAi (HAHAHA okay srsly anyone or anything with sass queen Haibara Ai/Miyano Shiho, I ship as in you know coai can actually stand for coffee x ai lel)

Kanmuri Shigeru x Kazuma Azuma, Kanmuri Shigeru x Kuroyanagi Ryou

None AND THAT’S A MIRACLE so I’ll just put some of my OTP’s in other dead fandoms, yes? i can’t do that????? But this is my post so I’ll do it anyway??????? Imonoyama Nokoru x Takamura Suoh, SuzaLulu, Yuuri Shibuya x Wolfram von Bielefield (HUHUHUHUHUHU)

It’s fun answering q’s and reading answers too so if you managed to read until here, i’d love to see your answers also! ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡

Morning

A girl is sitting at the couch, alone in the dark. Strawberry blonde locks fall across her face, making it difficult to see her expression. Has she fallen asleep on the couch again? The quiet intruder fetches a blanket and carefully drapes it on the girl. She doesn’t stir, and he wears an expression of exasperation, though a fond smile makes it way on his face and stays.

For a while, he stands motionless, just staring at her. But the break of dawn is near, and he must go—he visited this early only to check on her after all, however much he tries to convince himself otherwise. But he needs to do one last thing, for himself too, later, he thinks, but he almost laughs at how absurd he’s acting, sneaking into his friend’s house just to make coffee for a grumpy old lady. He smirks—she’d hate it if I told her—then flushes—no, this is NOT for her—as he shuffles around the kitchen and fusses over the coffeemaker.

He leaves as silently as he had come.

They meet moments later in the same house. As she brings the cup of coffee to her face, she takes in its aroma with her eyes closed, and she smiles a full second. A scene he first witnessed three days ago when he stayed over and prepared coffee. His undoing.

The rim reaches her lips and she drinks. As the cup is placed back on the saucer, the usually frigid air around her during mornings has considerably warmed, which, for a few days now, is seemingly becoming her new norm.

Today, though, she raises her brow at him, asking, “Problem?”

Countless. How about you, do you only ever smile at pets and... coffee???

He brings his own cup down, answering, “Nothing. Nothing at all.”

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u want fandom asks??? gotta go with yakitate

Heck yea. 👉👉-How I entered/learned about the said game/show/movie/etc. of that fandom: Our anime club watched the first few episodes of the show, and I really liked it so I finished the rest of the series.-Fave character: Kyousuke Kawachi or Shigeru Kanmuri. 😫👌-Least fave character: Hmm.. Probably Yukino Azusagawa. -OTP(s): Ok, I really ship Azuma x Kawachi (I call it KawAzuma lol).-Pairing that everyone likes but I don’t get: Uhh..ldk.-Fave thing about the fandom: *squints* What fandom?-The most despised thing: Everything about Yakitate Japan is good- I despise nothing. -If there is something I would change from said game/show/movie/etc., what would it be?: Not sure, tbh. Probably nothing.

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Every Character lineup in the Disproportionate Retribution ( aka the punishment is harsher than the crime) Poll:

Side A:

Squidward Tentacles (Spongebob Squarepants) vs Hiyoko Saionji (Danganronpa)

Albedo (Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Force) vs Bismuth (Steven Universe)

William James Moriarty (Moriarty the Patriot) vs Millie Fitzsimmons (FNaF: Fazbear Frights)

Britta Perry (Community) vs Anzu Hoshino (Romantic Killer)

Citizens of Hamelin (The Pied Piper of Hamelin/Fairy Tale) vs Jeff and Pam McKenzie (Home Sweet Home Alone)

Kamen Rider Imperer/Mitsuru Sano (Kamen Rider Ryuki) vs Randal Kirkland (From)

Amane Momose (Milgram) vs Snow White/Mary Margaret Blanchard (Once Upon a Time)

Curly (Mouthwashing) vs Frecklewish (Warrior Cats)

Foxy Loxy (Chicken Little) vs Chloe Bourgeois (Miraculous Ladybug)

Henry (Horrid Henry) vs King Dedede (Kirby)

Kaede Akamatsu (Danganronpa) vs The Snatcher/The Prince (A Hat in Time)

Ted (I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream) vs Melia (Pokemon Rejuvenation)

Artificer's Green Pup (Rain World) vs Niðuðr’s sons (Völundrkviða)

Rainbow Dash (My Little Pony) vs Kyle (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power)

Cozy Glow (My Little Pony) vs Wasp (Transformers Animated)

Battler Ushiromiya (Umineko no Naku Koro ni) vs Stanley Yelnats (Holes)

Side B

Foeslayer (Wings of Fire) vs Mapleshade (Warrior Cats)

Damian Wayne (DC Comics) vs Leafpool (Warrior Cats)

Holt Hyde (Monster High) vs c!TommyInnit (DSMP)

Ali Hakim (Oklahoma) vs Ted Spankoffski (Hatchetfield/Nightmare Time)

Violet Beauregarde (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) vs Konrad/Daumenlutscher (Struwwelpeter)

Odysseus (The Odyssey) vs Danny Fenton (Danny Phantom)

Rizzen Do'Urden (Legend of Drizzt) vs Ryuji Sakamoto (Persona 5)

Joyce (Saw 3D) vs Gregory Edgeworth (Ace Attorney)

Lamia (Greek Mythology) vs Boston (Only Friends)

Shen Jiu (Scum Villain's Self-Saving System) vs Azusagawa Yukino (Yakitate Japan)

Gorsepaw (Warrior Cats) vs Spongy (BFDI)

Jason Todd (DC Comics) vs Dhar (Indivisible)

Phoenix Wright (Ace Attorney) vs Jonathan Sims (The Magnus Archives)

Prometheus (Greek Mythology) vs Butch the Bully (Cool Cat Saves The Kids)

Sylas (League of Legends) vs Crookedstar (Warrior Cats)

Stanley Pines (Gravity Falls) vs Sabo (One Piece)

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ISML 2022: That's! A! Wrap!

ISML 2022: That's! A! Wrap! An Era Of Saimoe Finally Draws To A Close

By Jo-Ryan Salazar The Bedlam On Baltic Avenue 22 February 2023

This is the final Saimoe news bulletin for the International Saimoe League on The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue. Nearly two decades of memories, great battles and countless sagas in the Saimoe movement drew to a close with the conclusion of Match Day 8 in the 2022 International Saimoe League Eliminations Period.

The first of three Female Division necklaces up for grabs went to Mashiro Shiina, who defeated Violet Evergarden 3241-1550. Elaina was third with 1222 votes, Nao Tomori was fourth with 870 votes, Miko Nakano was fifth with 781 votes, Mai Sakurajima was sixth with 66 votes, Rem was seventh with 564 votes and Yukino Yukinoshita was last with 500 votes.

The second Female Division necklace went to Yui Yuigahama, who defeated Shiro 2598-2256. Nagisa Furukawa was third with 1306 votes, Nanami Aoyama was fourth with 820 votes, Illyasviel von Einzbern was fifth with 680 votes, Konata Izumi was sixth with 434 votes, Yuri Nakamura was seventh with 378 votes and Yui-nyan was last with 237 votes.

Ai Haibara won the third Female Division necklace, prevailing over Kumiko Oumae 3420-3376, Shouko Nishimiya was third with 1100 votes, Isla was fourth with 720 votes, Hu Tao was fifth with 576 votes, Iroha Isshiki was sixth with 469 votes, Megumi was sixth with 402 votes and Eriri Spencer Sawamura was last with 345 votes.

The first Male Division pendant up for grabs went to Conan Edogawa, who delivered the Final Upset of the Round as declared by the Bedlam, a 2968-2796 scalp of Miyuki Shirogane. Accelerator was third with 1344 votes, Sakuta Azusagawa was fourth with 1100 votes, Kazuto Kirigaya was fifth with 873 votes, Taki Tachibana was sixth with 654 votes, Subaru Natsuki was seventh with 508 votes and Touma Kamijou was last with 470 votes.

Takashi Natsume took the second Male Division pendant after belting Shidou Itsuka 2321-1793. Shirou Emiya was third with 1354 votes, Saika Totsuka was fourth with 1103 votes, Saitama was fifth with 870 votes, Ryuunosuke Akasaka was sixth with 761 votes, Kazuma Satou was seventh with 617 votes and Ainz Ooal Gown was last with 560 votes.

Tanjiro Kamado earned the third Male Division pendant of Eliminations 8, a 2058-2021 victor over Sasuke Uchiha. Gilbert Bougainvillea was third with 1502 votes, Inuyasha was fourth with 1181 votes, Nasa Yuzaki was fifth with 1019 votes, Mikaela Hyakuya was sixth with 904 votes, Mochizou Ouji was seventh with 789 votes and Tomoya Aki was last with 560 votes.

Finally, a convoy of dual matches and the odd race involving more than two took place to cap off an era of Saimoe to be believed. Schwi Dola flew past Jibril 2294-1552, Mahiro Oyama defeated Hideyoshi Kinoshita 1905-1417, Hitori Gotou rocked Yui Hirasawa 2793-2192, Jinx leveled Vi 1777-1017, Pikachu shocked Ai Kizuna 2879-1639, Aqua Minato prevailed over Kokori Amamiya 1607-1555, and in a battle of hololive rivals, Gawr Gura (1336) outlasted Pekora Usada (1281) and Kanaeru Kobo (958).

Amiya sailed past Laffey 2004-1353, Mikoto Misaka finished off her service to Saimoe with victories over Gotou (3454-2344) and Kanade Tachibana (3400-2172), Takagi took down Nagisa Kubo 2142-1498, Raiha Uesugi rolled past Takebayashi 1782-1594, Wein Salema Arbalest won a 1459-1246 snoozer over Kazuya Souma, Nodoka Manabe barreled past Jun Suzuki 1850-1355, Shuu Ogata defeated Haruhiko Ichijou 1632-1438 and Tom outdid Jerry 1987-1904.

Chisato Nishikigi routed Kei Karuizawa 3316-1315, Satoshi and Pikachu eased past Sakura Kinomoto and Cerberus 2713-2142, Mio Akiyama boomed past Ryou Yamada 2694-2107, Lelouch Lamperouge stormed past Light Yagami 2694-2107, Yuki Nagato hammered Fate Testarossa 2206-959, Archer torched Loid Forger 2366-2334, Yuki prevailed over Shinya Yukimura 1493-1304, Lyrule drove past Yu-no 1402-1195, Catarina Claes clocked Aileen Lauren Dautriche 1628-1303 and Seika Ijichi pulverized Kou Yagami 2532-1166.

Nishikigi and Takina Inoue teamed up to defeat Azusa Nakano and Yui Hirasawa 2691-2498, Umaru Doma trounced 2652-1049, Erika Kurumi defeated Laura La Mer 1441-993, Kana Sukoya blew past Himiko Toga 1720-1051, Yamada bounced back with a 2616-2487 statement win over Konata Izumi, Sanae Dekomori thumped Souji Mitsuka 2281-1016, Eru Chitanda had Houtarou Oreki's number 2431-1840, Shuu Ogata outhandled Rentarou Satomi 13900.2-12321.9 and in a special group race, Saber came away victorious with a score of 23777.7.

Wrapping up an era of Saimoe that millions around the world witness in real time, Shinku defeated Yaya 1650-1406, Isuzu Sento drove past Mai Kawakamu 2013-1292, Seiya Kanie overcame Tatsuya Shiba 1689, and Rudeus Greyrat closed the Saimoe era with a 1766-1281 victory over Naofumi Iwatani.

That's. A. WRAP! The International Saimoe League has concluded for the very last time, and the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue thanks you for what has been a journey of anime greatness to remember. This blog will continue to cover other things, such as content on its YouTube sister channel (Bongaboi151) and sports recaps, but all the bulletins you see here can be viewed in their entirety on bedlamba.blogspot.com. Thank you for your support of the International Saimoe League. May your love for all things anime shine here, now…and into the future.

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ISML 2022: Eru Chitanda Wins Necklace

ISML 2022: Eru Chitanda Wins Necklace Houtarou Oreki Takes Pendant In Hyouka Sweep

By Jo-Ryan Salazar The Bedlam On Baltic Avenue 5 January 2023

The last match day before the Eliminations Period in the 2022 International Saimoe League, Amethyst Match Day 6, is complete. As expected, Hu Tao and Raiden Ei, the Raiden Shogun of Inazuma, will settle it for the right to be the best saimoekko in all of Teyvat. Hu Tao eased past Ganyu 3605-2468, while Raiden dusted off Ayaka Kamisato 3348-2638. Based on results, all signs point to a close win for the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor director, but don't tell that to Tao.

"Raiden is a powerful Electro Archon for a reason," said Hu Tao while being asked for her thoughts by local media from Liyue and Mondstadt. "I know that I cannot underestimate the momentum she brings from having all of Inazuma under her command. As for me, I believe that I am capable of representing the hopes and dreams of not only Liyue, but all of Teyvat. Zhongli knows that I have waited all my life for this moment. I can't stop now!"

"Inazuma shines eternal, but so too does saimoe shine eternal," said Ei from a press conference in Inazuma City next to her own statue. "I believe that my centuries of leadership and battle-hardened resolve, combined with my renewed energy and drive upon casting the die with the Traveler, shall prove to the world that I can represent Teyvat with a strength and unshakable belief in my people. No matter where you are, or whose side you are on, I will be sure to let the whole world know that when all is said and done, Saimoe Shines Eternal!"

The final is scheduled for 8 January 2023 on InternationalSaimoe.com.

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Eru Chitanda defeated Mikoto Misaka 3974-2938 to win the necklace for this round. Rikka Takanashi finished third with 2040 votes, Yukino Yukinoshita was fourth with 1542 votes, Mashiro Shiina was fifth with 1241 votes, Elaina was sixth with 1009 votes, Violet Evergarden was seventh with 902 votes and Chisato Nishikigi was last with 773 votes.

Houtarou Oreki made it a Hyouka sweep, taking down Sakuta Azusagawa 3296-2959 to win the pendant. Hachiman Hikigaya was third with 2109 votes, Yuuta Togashi was fourth with 1627 votes, Accelerator was fifth with 1396 votes, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji was sixth with 908 votes, Touma Kamijou was seventh with 839 votes and Kazuto Kirigaya was eighth with 723 votes.

Advancing to Eliminations from the Female Division Wildcard were Kurumi Tokisaki (41269.9), Nao Tomori (38835.8), Yui Hirasawa (41228.4), Miku Nakano (41806.8), Rem (43466), Mio Akiyama (39893.1) and Kaguya Shinomiya (39859.8). Over in the Male Division WIldcard, advancing to Eliminations were Taki Tachibana (28795.5), Izumi Miyamura (27648.9), Sora (30803.7), Subaru Natsuki (29868.5), Conan Edogawa (330397.8), Miyuki Shirogane (31681.5) and Levi (26943.3).

In three seasonal pool races, coming out on top were Takagi (30217.5), Ai Hayasaka (38465.1) and Kei Karuizawa (33966.2). The Autumn Seasonals also got underway. Making the main draw were Hitori Gotou (4735), Nijika Ijichi (3379), Denji (1728), Ikuyo Kita (3503), Aki Hayakawa (1891), Anya Forger (3378), Makima (2032), Ran Mouri (2422), Yor Forger (3264), Akari Watanabe (1118), Shinnosuke Nohara (1402), Amiya (1816), Itsuki Nakano (3136), Ichika Nakano (2623), Shigeo Kageyama (1165), Megumin (2322), Yousuke Shibazaki (1372) and Hana Uzaki (1256). Gotou is tipped by the Bedlam to win the seasonal.

Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. Keep it right here on The Bedlam On Baltic Avenue for continuing coverage of the world's premier anime character competition, the International Saimoe League.

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Chapter 1 of my The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild/Yakitate!! Japan fanfic, “A Matter Of Pride,” is now posted!

This is another fic in my Trials Of The Wild series and I hope all of you enjoy reading it! Chapter 2 comes next week!

Read on Archive Of Our Own!

Read on Fanfiction.net!

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The second chapter of my Yakitate!! Japan/The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild crossover fanfic, "A Tinted Red Sky," is now posted! 🔱

Click here or the link above to read on Archive Of Our Own!

Click here to read on Fanfiction.net!

Click here to read a whole masterlist of a fics in the series so far!

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ISML 2019: Yukino Yukinoshita Wins Amethyst Necklace

ISML 2019: Yukino Yukinoshita Wins Amethyst Necklace Sakuta Azusagawa Pulls Off Major Upset, Wins Amethyst Pendant

By Jo-Ryan Salazar The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue September 15, 2019

A reliable third choice at 7-1, Yukino Yukinoshita defeated Asuna Yuuki 8563-7690 to win the 2019 International Saimoe League Amethyst Necklace and give Yuuki the position of Challenger of Record for the Sapphire Necklace. Schwi Dola was third with 5097 votes, Kurumi Tokisaki was fourth with 4097 votes, Mashiro Shiina was fifth with 3273 votes, Kurisu Makise was sixth with 2823 votes, favorite Sagiri Izumi turned in a horror showing with 2180 votes to finish seventh and Mai Sakurajima once against finished last with 1720. The Sakurajima/Azusagawa camp is suspecting that the last place finish is on purpose, meaning that possibility of winning the Diamond Necklace is a distinct possibility, however, Sakurajima and Sakuta Azusagawa have denied this.

Speaking of Azusagawa, in the Upset of the Round, Mai's husband may have been a 30-1 dark horse, but he scalped Levi Ackerman 7103-6845 to win the Amethyst Pendant. Archer was third with 4417 votes, Yuuta Togashi was fourth with 3337 votes, Willem Kmetsch was fifth with 2723 votes, Taki Tachibana was sixth with 2439 votes, Touma Kamijou was seventh with 2149 votes and Eugeo was last with 1851 votes. Kaguya Shinomiya's form from the Winter seasonal held in an easy 13096-4534 rout of Fumino Furuhashi. Shinomiya is on track to be named the next Speaker of the Saimoe Diet, following Violet Evergarden.

In the Female Division, advancing to the Sapphire Period via with Wild Card were Taiga Aisaka (76511.3), Eriri Spencer Sawamura 75481.4), Sakura Kinomoto (69400.9), Sora Kasugano (71549.7), Mirai Kuriyama (68793.1) and Mitsuha Miyamizu (76425.6). In the Male Division, Shidou Itsuka (56171.6), Katsuki Bakugou (56136.2), Karma Akabane (54471.6), Joutarou Kuujou (52997.3), Sorata Kanda (61589) and Neutrophil (55832.4) survive and advance.

Finally, a series of doubles exhibitions took place. Karen Tendou and Mafuyu Shiina hammered Aguri and Kurimu Sakurano 7447-4768, Satoshi Fukube and Mayaka Ibara pounded Youhei and Mei Sunohara 8911-6430, Souta Mochizuki and Akari Hayasaka defeated Yuu Setoguchi and Natsuki Enomoto 5689-4418, Aoi Miyamori and Nayuta Kani prevailed over Aoba Suzukaze and Kaoruko Moeta 7757-6745, Kotori Kanbe and Shiroha Naruse thumped Tamaki Kousaka and Eruruu 8837-3653, Charlotte Dunois and Charlotte Belew eased past Houki Shinonono and Yaya 7041-6043, and Iori Minase and Kotori Minami drilled Azusa Miura and Umi Sonoda 8072-5103.

Match Day 1 of the 2019 International Saimoe League Sapphire Period is scheduled for September 18, 2019. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. And keep it right here on The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue for continuing coverage of the 2019 International Saimoe League, the world's premier anime character competition.

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ISML 2021: Right On The Money - Mikoto Wins Sapphire Necklace

ISML 2021: Right On The Money - Mikoto Wins Sapphire Necklace

Yuuta Togashi Also Cashes In, Wins Sapphire Pendant

By Jo-Ryan Salazar

The Bedlam On Baltic Avenue

November 5, 2021

A 1-9 first choice, Mikoto Misaka outslugged Mai Sakurajima 4524-3103 to win the 2021 International Saimoe League Sapphire Necklace. Elaina was third with 1990 votes, Yui Yuigahama was fourth with 1213 votes, Asuna Yuuki was fifth with 1059 votes, Rikka Takanashi was sixth with 943 votes, Chika Fujiwara was seventh with 837 votes and Utaha Kasumigaoka was last with 683 votes.

Also a favorite, this time at even money, Yuuta Togashi broke Touma Kamijou 3052-2670 to win the Sapphire Pendant, Kazuto Kirigaya was third with 1834 votes, Nasa Yuzaki was fourth with 1501 votes, Levi was fifth with 1238 votes, Kazuma Satou was sixth with 1017 votes, Archer was seventh with 873 votes and Tomoya Okazaki was last with 665 votes.

Nanami Aoyama prevailed over Tooru 3075-2875 to win the Sapphire Bracelet. Aqua was third with 1825 votes, Yui Hirasawa was fourth with 1603 votes, Tamako Kitashirakawa was fifth with 1253 votes, Kaede Azusagawa was sixth with 1090 votes, Tohka Yatogami was seventh with 948 votes and Origami Tobiichi was last with 643 votes.

Shouya Ishida got past Shidou Itsuka to win the Sapphire Ring, 2517-2208. Gintoki Sakata was third with 1717 votes, Ryuuju Takasu was fourth with 1370 votes, Joutarou Kuujou was fifth with 1137 votes, Kyoujurou Rengoku was sixth with 1012 votes, Edward Elric was seventh with 820 votes and Ainz Ooal Gown was last with 631 votes.

Violet Evergarden became Saimoe Leader of the Free World with a 57399.7-55963.1 win over Yukino Yukinoshita in the Tournament of Champions' Women's Final. In the Men's Final, Houtarou Oreki became Deputy Saimoe Leader after overcoming Hachiman Hikigaya 51340.5-47458.9.

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The field has been set for the Summer Seasonal. Making the cut were Alice (1688), Catarina Claes (1928), Celia Claire (1591), Ilulu (2051), Jahy (1107), Madoka Kaname (2810), Eiko Kawasegawa (1295), Milim Nava (2091), Nagisa Minase (1513), Kukuru Misakino (1213), Fuuka Miyazawa (1388), Nagisa Natsunagi (1736), Saki Saki (1480), Miyuki Shiba (1962), Kanon Shibuya (1862), Aki Shino (1882), Siesta (3002) and Keke Tang (3463). Tang has been tipped by the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue to win the Diadem over Siesta.

In the Wild Card Round, advancing to the next portion of the season were Index Prohibitorum (3619), Misaki Shokuhou (3333), Ruiko Saten (2912), Megumin (3084), Rin Tohsaka (3504), Kei Shirogane (3467), Taiga Aisaka (2869) and Kurisu Makise (3658). This means that even though Aoyama has won the Bracelet, this consolation prize will be her going-away present as she has been eliminated from the tournament proper. Also in the Wild Card Round, advancing from the Male Division were Rintarou Okabe (3260), Shouya Ishida (2515), Kyoujurou Rengoku (2139), Lelouch Lamperouge (2513), Kousei Arima (2174), Satoshi Fukube (2195), Joutarou Kuujou (2272) and Edward Elric (2136).

Finally, the Virtual YouTube tournament continued. Diana defeated Ui Shigure 3063-2799, Nana Kagura rolled past Lize Helesta 3342-1958. Saku Sasaki prevailed over Suisei Hoshimachi 2696-2345, Akari Mirai won the closest race of the roung, a 2650-2633 thriller over Eileen, Rushia Uruha overcame Bella 2834-2752, Mito Tsukino won a 2330-2258 barnburner over Kokoro Amamiya 2330-2258, Nanami routed Coco Kiryuu 3589-2198 and Mea Kagura thumped Toko Inui 3038-1787.

Match Day 1 of the 2021 International Saimoe League Emerald Period is coming up and is scheduled for November 8, 2021. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. And keep it right here on the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue for continuing coverage of the International Saimoe League, the world's premier anime character competition!

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Elaina, 2022 ISML Saimoe Prime Minister

Good morning, afternoon, evening, wherever you are in the world. My name is Elaina, the Wandering Witch. I will be your Saimoe Prime Minister for the 2022 session, succeeding Yukino Yukinoshita. Prior to, I began my work as Speaker of the Saimoe Diet and it is apparent that my work has been rewarded with your trust. I would like to first take this time to congratulate Mikoto Misaka on a well-fought race and for a strong campaign. Her work as a longtime Saimoe champion must be honored and respected, as she is a role model for many heroes of our time. Thank you, Mikoto, for lighting the way.

I want to start with a little story about myself. I grew up well off, well versed in magic, naive and not knowing what it felt to fall short. In the past, I tried to cheat to get to where I needed to be, but then I realized that this is not how I want to be remembered as. I believe that fairness is key, and knowing that learning from failure will lead to improving one-self, and become successful. I believe that we can do better as men and women of principles and ideals, and that allowed me to craft my platform and my mission, ideals and principles that I hope all will use in the coming months ahead.

As I had championed when beginning my term, good government and resolute diversity was my platform then, and will be my platform now. Balance and moderate resolution are principles that I will champion as your Saimoe Prime Minister. I plan to hear all sides and all arguments and encourage my cabinet, my team of lawmakers, to provide effective solutions to alleviate the world's problems.

You know full well that I can't solve every problem or dilemma, and it takes a full team to save our movement from elimination. So I plan to bring in the best people from our Diet to steer forward a game plan that we can all agree on. You know that when it comes to my leadership, women's rights matter. Feminism, tolerance, and the celebration of who you are and to never be judged on who you are and who you will be is what gets me motivated for what we are about to encounter. Never stop being you. Whether you are a man, a woman, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, no matter your orientation, no matter who you choose to love, your ideals, your principles, your happiness in inviolate. Invincible. And you know this. You know this.

So, my dear brothers and sisters in the cause, let us rise up to a new tomorrow. A tomorrow where the coronavirus pandemic becomes harnessed, and controlled. Where the world can become able to heal, to renew, to re-energize. Where the wars of petty factions can cease, and the magic of love and hope can spread the wings of the downtrodden, allowing them to take flight into the future.

I want to take this time to thank people who pushed me forward. My teacher, Fran, the rock of my studies and who I still remember fondly. My mother Victorica, for raising me, and my father. I want to thank Saya, who will be working with me in the cabinet this coming session, for arranging my campaign and working hard to get me over the line. And to Sheila and Mina, you have also been wonderful in your work and have done well, and your efforts have been rewarded.

One more person I would like to congratulate before I close off this short speech is Sakuta Azusagawa, husband of Ms. Mai Sakurajima. Sakuta, you were unlucky to fall short last year against Miyuki Shirogane. But your wife believed in you. We all did. We always did. And so you never gave up and used your defeat to come back stronger. And here you are, a Deputy Saimoe Prime Minister who will working with me to celebrate and foster the great things people can do to spread love, hope, happiness and healing. You and Mai will be great additions to my team. Let's all work together to get things done.

In closing, I will close this statement with a maxim. The great Ellen Pompeo, or Dr. Meredith Grey, once said, “And sometimes, against all odds, against all logic, we still hope.” Believe in the power of love so you can keep hope alive, and be the gift that keeps on giving. The Saimoe movement has been good to all of us. And so, as you continue your own battles, your own adventures, know full well that we are here for you, to be an inspiration, to motivate you to be at your best. You give us our support and will pay it back and forward. That is my promise, that is our promise. We will do our best to make this year one you will remember, no matter the cost.

So will that, I hope you have a great week, month, year and life. May God bless you, and may God bless Japan and the world. Good night.

-Elaina

2022 Saimoe Prime Minister

International Saimoe League