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[yuzukahibiscus]

Flower Troupe siennes graduating in the next Grand Theatre musical

The following three members will graduate on October 8th, 2023.

Wataru Hibiki (fukukumichou* – vice troupe leader)

Stage debut: 2007

Nickname: Kyon

Looks like or said to look like: Kaonaji from Spirited Away

I’m a really morning type of person so I would finish basically anything before noon. I love reading books and I love animals!

My favourite: My dog from my family home, Milk-chan ♡ Manager Corelli’s hairstyle is taken reference from Mil-chan! (If people don’t understand, it please watch the “TOP HAT” DVD!)

from Mineka Towa

Hey! Hanagumi Fukukumichou!!

I knew Kyon-san when I was still in middle school, and she’s someone too wonderful with an unchanging inclusive heart and gentleness.

Kazumi Shou

Stage debut: 2008

Nickname: Shii-chan

Looks like or said to look like: A knife (A sharp beauty comparable to that of the knife so there’s a compliment like that.)

As someone living in the World of Dreams, I’m rather a realistic person. I hate doing meaningless things, so that sense of achievement for finishing off a meticulous schedule without any gaps, it’s the best!!

My favourite: This is a photo of me singing the national anthem by myself in the Yafuoku Dome (a sports stadium, now called Fukuoka PayPay Dome) in 2017. I’m happy to sing in the Dome that l’ve been to in primary school...then my next dream is throwing the first pitch (LOL). This is a two-shot with the mascot Herculy Hawk ♡

from Wataru Hibiki

She has good manners and she doesn’t do anything meaningless, I’ve always received help from her. When she smiles, the corners of her lip curl up and it’s so cute (LOL).

Haruhi Urara

Stage debut: 2011

Nickname: Urara, Yukari

Looks like or said to look like: Moomin

I’ve entered the revue for 12 years. Be pure, proper, and beautiful. And also be cheerful ☺️ I will continue to work hard. Please take care of me 🌸

My favourite: On the first day of the rehearsal for “Paris in the Winter Fog”, I took a photo with 3 of our classmates. “It’s the 3 of us~” “How should we take it~?”. This is a favourite photo while we were discussing the poses 💓

from Maizuki Nagisa 

U-chan is always full of a radiance, a clarity and a gentle vibe✨ She’s very calm but also is a wonderful musumeyaku with a strong foundation ♡

Shizuno Megumi

Stage debut: 2021

Nickname: Sacchii, Sacchan

Looks like or said to look like: Amabie

I am Shizuno Megumi. I love singing! I look forward to becoming a musumeyaku with a musumeyaku-like style. Please take care of me ✨

My favourite: My favourite sisters ♡ My youngest sister is 10 years younger than me, she’s as a cute as a doll ♡ We are very close sisters that never argue ☺️

from Sakura Saki

With a pure and honest haeart, she’s someone with a beautiful voice that you could hear anywhere! Her clear eyes captivate the audience’s hearts that you can’t take your eyes off her!

Megumi taidanned as of today, May 23rd 2023.

[akehoshimystar]

[Break My Case] Taking a Breather: Mysterious Tea Party event and cards translation 🫖

Translation by Kalos (@Kumonkunliker on X)

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10

🐇☕️🎩🍰🃏🪄🫖🐁🍄💐⏱️🐈‍⬛🔮

Urara R - That Elusive Tail Soyogu SR - Journey of Thoughts With Purple Smoke Haruhi SR - Sleepy Alice Taiga SSR - A Never-ending Tea Party Kyoya SSR - An Invitation From the White Rabbit Roka SSR - The Red of Heart, The Color of Passion

[sasaranurude]

I'm sure I'll enjoy the current bremai event whenever I read it bc I do love Mao and I want to know what's up with him and Kou but man am I itching for more admin department. Give me haruhi I want haruhi where is my little boy

[kahran042]

The Q-factors of various anime characters

If you're wondering, the Q stands for cuteness, measured in kinomoto, with one kinomoto being the approximate cuteness of Sakura Kinomoto. And keep in mind that this is all subjective, so if you disagree, then you disagree, and that's fine.

Est (Bladedance of Elementalers) - 0.8 kinomoto Hitomi Kanzaki (The Vision of Escaflowne) - 0.8 kinomoto Natsumi Suzuhara (I'm Gonna Be An Angel!) - 0.8 kinomoto Quatre Raberba Winner (New Mobile Report Gundam Wing) - 0.8 kinomoto Shiro (No Game No Life) - 0.8 kinomoto Tohma Seguchi (Gravitation) - 0.8 kinomoto Wolfram von Bielefeld (Kyo Kara Maoh!) - 0.8 kinomoto Haruhi Fujioka (Ouran High School Host Club) - 0.82 kinomoto Ai Enma (Hell Girl) - 0.85 kinomoto Garrod Ran (After War Gundam X) - 0.85 kinomoto Hotaru Tomoe (Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon) - 0.85 kinomoto Kanade Sakurada (Castle Town Dandelion) - 0.85 kinomoto Kazuto Kirigaya (Sword Art Online) - 0.85 kinomoto Kenshin Himura (Rurouni Kenshin) - 0.85 kinomoto Neese Starseeker (Record of Lodoss War) - 0.85 kinomoto Tiffa Adill (After War Gundam X) - 0.85 kinomoto Suguha Kirigaya (Sword Art Online) - 0.87 kinomoto Akatsuki (Log Horizon) - 0.9 kinomoto Keen Kiss (Aura Battler Dunbine) - 0.9 kinomoto Negi Springfield (Negima!) - 0.9 kinomoto Izuna Hatsuse (No Game No Life) - 0.95 kinomoto Lyria (Granblue Fantasy The Animation) - 0.95 kinomoto Emi Sendou (Cardfight!! Vanguard) - 0.99 kinomoto Greta (Kyo Kara Maoh!) - 0.99 kinomoto Hikari Yagami (Digimon Adventure) - 1 kinomoto Mikan Sakura (Gakuen Alice) - 1 kinomoto Nanako Dojima (Persona 4: The Animation) - 1 kinomoto Rena Lanford (Star Ocean EX) - 1 kinomoto Sakura Kinomoto (Cardcaptor Sakura) - 1 kinomoto Serara (Log Horizon) - 1 kinomoto Silica (Sword Art Online) - 1 kinomoto Yui Hirasawa (K-On!) - 1 kinomoto Choco Kawagoe (Chocotto Sister) - 1.1 kinomoto Chika Itou (Strawberry Marshmallow) - 1.1 kinomoto Colette Brunel (Tales of Symphonia) - 1.1 kinomoto Hikari Sakurada (Castle Town Dandelion) - 1.1 kinomoto Mitsukuni Haninozuka (Ouran High School Host Club) - 1.1 kinomoto Shiori Sakurada (Castle Town Dandelion) - 1.1 kinomoto Tenma Tsukamoto (School Rumble) - 1.1 kinomoto Ui Hirasawa (K-On!) - 1.1 kinomoto Urara Kasugano (Yes! PreCure 5) - 1.1 kinomoto Yui (Sword Art Online) - 1.1 kinomoto Kisa Sohma (Fruits Basket) - 1.15 kinomoto Momiji Sohma (Fruits Basket) - 1.15 kinomoto Vivian (Cross Ange) - 1.15 kinomoto Sasami Masaki Jurai (Tenchi Muyo!) - 1.25 kinomoto Noelle (I'm Gonna Be An Angel!) - 1.3 kinomoto Kirimi Nekozawa (Ouran High School Host Club) - 1.5 kinomoto Chiyo Mihama (Azumanga Daioh) - 2 kinomoto

[recentanimenews]

Ask and You Shall Receive: A (Slightly NSFW) Dogeza de tanondemita PV

  Back in July, we broke news on an upcoming short anime adaptation of Dogeza de tanondemita — a doujinshi series about a man who attempts to endear himself to women using a full traditional grovel. A new PV for the upcoming anime is far less vague about the adult-oriented series's contents, and introduces the short subject's star-studded cast.

  Bowing protagonist Dogesuwaru will be played by Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki in Gintama, Kyon in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya). Joining him will be the following voice actors, several of whom are doubling or tripling up on roles:

  Yui Ogura (Priestess in GOBLIN SLAYER) as Minori Gakesaka, Ayame Omoi, and Yua Aneha

Juri Nagatsuma (Yuri Carlton in Wise Man's Grandchild) as Urara Toyofusa and Rui Sukiyabashi

Miyu Tomita (Rizu Ogata in We Never Learn: BOKUBEN) as Kanan Misenai and Rei Shioya

Ayaka Shimizu (Reo Wakasa in High School Fleet) as Akari Oosaka and Tama Kyan

Saika Kitamori as Natsumi Yuuseki and Sanami Murakami

Kazuma Horie (Kaname Tanuma in Natsume Yujin-cho) as Heavenly Voice

Akane Kaida as Sannose Ninose

  Check them out in action in the new PV:

    The PV also includes a sample of the opening theme, "DOGEZA! Do get that!" performed by the main cast.

    Dogeza de tanondemita will broadcast on AT-X in Japan starting on October 14. On the same day, it will be available to watch on several online streaming sites including dAnime, GYAO!, and Niconico. There is currently no word of an international release.

  >> Dogeza de tanondemita Website

  Source: Anime! Anime!

    By: news+feed@crunchyroll.com

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Top Ten Favourite Female Seiyuu

My first one didn’t do a whole lot of justice, so I decided to have another go at it! Here we go! Time to edit this up!

I notice that I didn’t include as many female seiyuu in my honourable mentions, but that’s because I had an easier time choosing here! I kind of knew what voices I liked from the beginning. I also don’t like the really high pitched annoying characters sometimes (with exceptions), so that was taken into consideration.

Some honourable mentions that I didn’t get the chance to mention were: Yuu Kobayashi, Ami Koshimizu, Chiwa Saito, Marina Inoue, Mai Nakahara, and Mamiko Noto. I love their voices and their roles, but I haven’t watched a whole lot of them either in anime or singing. I also seem to remember seiyuu more from their characters, and it’s a real shame that there aren’t as many female anime characters that are as well developed as their male counterparts which is why I don’t remember their characters as often. But most of it is just because I haven’t watched their major work yet.

Honourable Mentions:

Sakura Ayane

I just wanted to give a shout out to her because her performance of Uraraka is amazing, and she really nails her positive personality. She plays a range of other characters (sadly I haven’t watched most of them). I’ve been impressed by her other characters as well. Niwatori in Juuni Taisen has such an innocent personality at first, and even though it wasn’t a very good anime, she gave this character a lot of life despite being a character with only one episode of development. Haru in Nisekoi was the annoying little sister nobody wanted, but I’m proud of the fact that she makes me hate some characters that she plays because I think that’s the point most of the time. Suzuka from Tokyo Ravens is another example of this. That doesn’t mean she doesn’t have range though. Her role as Ryouko in Tsurezure Children surprised me. Roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh6QDBvTn34 Singing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpV6YFq6SrU Bonus: https://youtu.be/DRUzKPD68W0

Aoi Yuuki

Range. Just range. I can’t tell it’s her ever. Just never. I originally knew her for voicing Tsuyu from My Hero Academia, but after searching her up, I realized her range. Even though I didn’t watch most of the anime she has done, just clips of it can give you the biggest shock of a lifetime. I didn’t realize she was Kayo from Erased, Madoka from Madoka Magica, Tatsumaki from One Punch Man, Diane from The Seven Deadly Sins, and Lulu in League of Legends. She apparently also games. Roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7pnmeV3MD0 Singing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1C4bmNIWyA

Aya Hirano

(I couldn’t find a gif of her, but have a Haruhi)

Okay, so maybe she has fallen off the grid for a bit, but the reason for some people now hating her is really stupid. I won’t get into it, but people are allowed to have lives outside of their work. Who would’ve known? Besides that, she is a talented singer who I know for voicing Lucy from Fairy Tail and Haruhi from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. She is also known for her role as Konata in Lucky Star and Misa in Death Note. Roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcDIA_VDyXA Singing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWB01IuMvzA (wow this song is catchy)

NOW FOR THE LIST!

10. Maaya Uchida

This is slightly bias because she did just such a good job playing Hiyori. I love her voice and can’t imagine anyone else playing one of my favourite characters. With that being said, I think the best role I’ve seen from her, but she has done a ton of other roles too. Takanashi Rikka from  Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! is another role that stands out to me. She truly makes me want to believe alongside her with her “eighth-grade syndrome”. Alluka from Hunter x Hunter is a role I didn’t expect, but I thought for the few clips I watched it was amazing and bone-chilling. I haven’t watched Rea from Sankarea, Yusa from Charlotte, and a bunch of other roles. Roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkGPh-BIoHo Singing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYSz35K8LaM

9. Mizuki Nana

Wow. I have a hard time recognizing her too, but maybe that’s because of her incredible range. On top of being a singer, she’s a tremendously talented voice actor. I know her as the soft-toned Hinata, but she has so many other roles. I haven’t watched a lot of her more prominent roles, but I have watched her as Hakuei Ren in Magi, Lan Fan in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, and Kisaki in WWW.Working! She has several other roles that I haven’t watched. The reason she has been placed this high on this list is that of the range I’ve seen in her performance and that craziness of her voice. Roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZpcbDTZhbw Singing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBO64zFAF1Q

8. Romi Park

(I couldn’t find a gif)

Yes. Her range is amazing. Edward Elric was given a voice by her. She is relatable, and she’s bilingual (and possibly trilingual) too! She speaks Korean and she has studied English! I haven’t watched a lot of shows with her in it (or at least completely), but here are a few roles that you might know her from. Ganta from Deadman Wonderland, Toshirou from Bleach, Temari from Naruto, Akane from Danganronpa, Switzerland from Hetalia, Angelina from Black Butler, Hange from Attack on Titan, and so many other roles! She’s really good at singing too! She’s so talented! Side note: She often represents Arakawa Hiromu (the mangaka of Fullmetal Alchemist), and I didn’t notice until now. Wow. Roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgmvx1yfr4Q Singing: (in English apparently) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgmvx1yfr4Q (Japanese) https://youtu.be/cWbMom6MDCE

7. Tomatsu Haruka

Weirdly, sometimes I have a hard time recognizing her voice. She has voiced such a large range of characters. She was one of the characters who gave me feels in Anohana where she played Anaru. I had so much fun watching a clip of Gintama’s genderbend where she played a female Gintoki. She was an independent protagonist in a shoujo as Shizuku in Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun and the Miyakoshi horrible cook who kills in WWW.Working. Other people might know her as Asuna from SAO, Megumi from Accel World, Shiro from Tokyo Ghoul, Ichika from Waiting in Summer, Rena in ReLife, Megumi from Shiki, and now you might know her as Zero Two in Darling in Franxx. But my favourite role from her is definitely Morgiana from Magi. She was such a badass, and I loved every minute with her on screen. She has so many other roles, and she sings really well too. Roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQOmY_gFQrE Singing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwEofctFN3E

6. Kana Hanazawa

She has done so many characters and is really popular. I love a lot of her roles, but this list is full of only the best of the best, so number 6 isn’t that bad! I love a good number of the characters she does too. She made me absolutely despise her in Akame Ga Kill as Seryuu. She was great as Shiemi from Blue Exorcist and broke my heart a little as Kanade from Angel Beats. I loved her little side roles as Lucy from Bungou Stray Dogs and as Kougyoku Ren from Magi. Sonohara from Durarara, Natsume from Tokyo Ravens, Chiaki from Danganronpa, and Onodera from Nisekoi are just a few other roles I’ve watched from her. I hope to watch Psychopass, the Monogatari series, Orange, Sakurada Reset, and Steins;Gate. Roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDC6SpI3xA0 Singing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-caezFDfTs

5. Sora Amamiya

She voices so many cool characters! Her portrayal of Akame was awesome. I was in it since then. But like all these other actors: range. I mean, Aqua from Konosuba is a character I despise, but she plays her brilliantly and makes me hate her so much. Other characters I’ve watched her play are Elise from Bungou Stray Dogs, Natsuki in Anthem of the Heart, Elizabeth in The Seven Deadly Sins, Touka in Tokyo Ghoul, and Shiho in WWW.Working. She has a lot of other roles too! Roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaQsOj9RUOY Singing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9IN61D92OY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb85LQHEdqU Bonus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQR5UM9VeyE

4. Saori Hayami

She’s so cool. I’ve seen her play Chiriko from Anohana, Himawari from Boruto, Sharyuu from Juuni Taisen, and Emi from Your Lie In April. One of her most outstanding role for me was Shirayuki. I wouldn’t have it any other way because she gives her such a feeling of elegance, humility, and innocence. But one of the best roles I’ve seen from her is as Shouko from A Silent Voice. That movie shocked me and left me absolutely stunned. Her portrayal was timeless, moving, and amazing. I was hit in the feels, and her performance along with Miyu Irino will probably stay with me forever. She sings some good OPs, but she can also scream at the top of her lungs and play some insane characters. Just look at Kakegurui. I have only seen a couple of scenes from that anime, but there are so many other roles that I want to see from her! Serebryakova, Viktoriya Ivanovna from Youjo Senki, Urara from Yamada, Yukino from SNAFU, Yutsugi from the Monogatari series, Minami from Tokyo Ghoul (Jack), Shinoa from Owari no Seraph, Saki from Higashi no Eden, and several other roles! Roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhBvZWG8oRQ Singing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_9PWDkqbcs

3. Rie Kugimiya

Okay wow. She’s amazing. Alphonse Elric has such a childish and innocent personality that was aided by her voice. She gave Taiga the perfect tsundere voice. She gives Kagura life and energy with her high-pitched voice. Those are my top three roles from her. Nobody else would ever be able to top those. Nora from Noragami is a character that I love to hate. I really want to watch her as Shana in Shakugan no Shana and as Juuzo from Tokyo Ghoul, and even though she doesn’t have as many roles that I want to catch up on, she plays three anime characters that I love. Her voice is the only one I hear when I see those three characters, and I would love to see her in other works as well. Roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL6wgRNtkcc Singing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayJdEzhqQ0I

2. Maaya Sakamoto

Holy moly her singing voice is really good. Her relationship with Kenichi Suzumura is so sweet, and I wouldn’t have found out about him if it wasn’t for her. She can play little girls, boys, and wonderfully beautiful well-developed androgynous characters. Her role in Kara no Kyoukai as Shiki sends chills down my spine. It almost distracted from the fact that I had no clue about the timeline. She portrayed the craziest Crona in Soul Eater was absolutely insane. Scherezade from Magi was another role I’ve seen from her. Nino from Arakawa Under the Bridge was so quirky and wonderful, and I loved her weirdness. Haruhi was another role from her that I absolutely loved. She was calm, talented, and played a nice protagonist that I liked compared to the rest of the main cast. But I have so much catching up to do on her other roles because she has so many! Motoko from Ghost in a Shell, Falangies from Arslan Senki, Shinobu in the Monogatari series, Ciel in Black Butler, Merlin in the Seven Deadly Sins, and Eto and Sen from Tokyo Ghoul. She is such a badass because she plays a lot of cool characters. Roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coN0PuJrp_o Singing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j74CRP-QCA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SL_Hd4ItPw

1. Miyuki Sawashiro

She is honestly such a nice person. I watched a segment with her and her brother. She sounds like an awesome older sister. She plays so many badass women. Bishamon is honestly such a caring badass goddess who takes in people because she wants to care for them. She is a respectable goddess who is one of my favourite Noragami characters. Celty is a mysterious biker who is also a badass. Even though she barely speaks literally in Durarara, Miyuki reads her texts perfectly. The quest to find what she has been missing is one of my favourite sides of the story. Seo from Gekkan Shoujo is an inspiration who I love to this day. She’s one of my favourite characters, and I always rewatch her scenes. I have also seen her as Kusaribe in Zetsuen no Tempest (which I didn’t really like), Isasawa in Angel Beats, Touko in Danganronpa, Ul and Ultear in Fairy Tail, and Ayane in Kimi ni Todoke. I want to watch a lot more anime with her in the future including Shion in Psychopass, Sugura in the Monogatari series, Toto Sakigami in Deadman Wonderland, Seri in K, Shane in Charlotte, Kira in Btooom, Leona in Yamada, Himeko in Kokoro Connect, Kana in Kiseijuu, and Kurapika from Hunter x Hunter. I love her voice and her singing. She apparently knows how to play the piano too. I can’t even express in words how much respect I have for her. Roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAcgJyuO5rM Singing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AM5OaDR-5U Bonus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBhlM0UpHLU

I think this concludes the list. I had such a hard time coming up with the order. I love my female seiyuu picks, and if you know anyone that I missed that I should’ve mentioned, just tell me! There aren’t that many female seiyuu Tumblr accounts though, so if you know any, send those to me too!

Shout out to @akaskira for this idea!

[tsukinonindo]

Animes vus(De décembre 2008 à aujourd'hui)...y a des animés que j'ai vu qui sont marqué après les futurs animés que je verrais qui sont dans cette liste!

1: 11 eyes 2: 30-sai no hoken taiiku 3: a channel. 4: absolute duo 5: acchi kocchi 6: akahori gedou hour rabuge 7: akikan! 8: amagi brilliant park 9: angel beats! 10:ano hana 11: another 12: arcana famiglia 13: asobi ni iku yo 14: astarotte bo omocha! 15: b gata h kei 16: baka to test 17: barakamon 18: ben-to 19: binbou shimai monogatari 20: black rock shooter 21: blood lad 22: blue drop 23: boku wa tomodachi 24: brothers conflict 25:candy boy 26:c3 27: ai mai mii 28: chuunibyou demo koi ga shitai! 29: clannad 30: comet lucifer 31: cuticle tantei inaba 32: da capo 33: danganronpa 34: danshi koukousei no nichijou 35: date a live 36: denpa onna to seishun otoko 37: dog days 38: damachi 39:el cazador de la bruja 40: elfen lied 41:fate/stay night 42: free! 43: fruits basket 44: GA 45: gochuumon wa usagi desu ka ? 46: haiyore!nyaruko-san 47: kirino mosaic 48: hentai ouji to warawanai neko 49: high school dxd 50: highschool of the dead 51: himouto!umaru-chan 52: hyouka 53: ikoku meiro no croisée 54: inu x boku ss 55: inu to neko 56: k-on! 57:kananazuki no miko 58: kantai collection 59: karneval 60: kashimashi girl meet girl 61: kampfer 62: kill me baby 63: kodomo no jikan 64: kokoro no connect 65: komori-san 66: kuttsukiboshi 67: love lab 68: love live! 69: lucky star 70: lyrical nanoha 71: mangirl! 72: maoyuu maou yuusha 73: maria holic 74: mawaru penguindrum 75: mayoi neko overrun! 76: medaka box 77: minami-ke tadaima 78: mirai nikki 79: miss monochrome 80: mm! 81: to love ru 82: mouretsu pirates 83: musaigen no phantomn world 84: negima!? 85: nichijou 86: no game no life 87: noir 88: non non biyori 89: ojisan to marshmallow 90: oneechan ga kita 91: onsen yousei hakone-chan 92: spice and wolf 93: orelmo 94: ore no kanojo 95: pandora hearts 96: panty and stocking 97: papaneki 98: boku no pico 99: pastic neesan 100: pupa 101: ro-kyu-bu! 102: rosiario to vampire 103: rozen maiden 104: sakura trick 105: skurako-san 106: sankarea 107: sasameki koto 108: seitokai no ichizon 109: senki zesshou symphogear 110: shinryaku!ika musume 111: shoujo sect 112: simoun 113: super sonico 114: sora no otoshimono 115: strawberry panic 116: strike witches 117: gargantia 118: super seisyun brothers 119: haruhi suzumiya 120: tamako market 121: there she is!! 122: toaru kagaku no railgun 123: toradora! 124: umineko 125: usagi drop 126: utawarerumono 127: valkyrie drive mermaid 128: watamote 129: working!! 130: snafu 131: yama no susume 132: yokuwakaru gendaimahou 133: yumekui merry 134: yuri kuma arashi 135: yuru yuri 136: yuushubu 137: zan kyou no terror 138: zero no tsukaima 139:annehappy 140:uchuu patroll lulucolo 141:hundred 142:bakuon! 143:kuma miko 144:pan de peace! 145:re zero 146:onigiri 147:haru to chika 148:musaigen no phantopm world 149:dagashi kashi 150:ojisan to mashmallow 151:shoujo tachi 152:galko chan 153:luck and logic 154:grimgar 155:ooyasan wa shishunki! 156:ao no kanata no four rythm 157:saijaku muhai no bahamut 158:kono suba 159:erased 160:netoge no yome 161:shounen maid 162:flying witch 163:high school fleet 164:tanaka kun 165:sansha sanyou 166:wagamama high spec 167:minna atsumare! 168:idol master 169:koukei no kanata 170:hyperdimension neptunia 171:relife 172:juuou mujin no fafnir 173:koufuki graffiti 174:saenoi heroine 175:rolling girls 176:seiken tsukai no world break 177:akane iro ni somaru saka 178:plastic memories 179:re-kan 180:mikagura gakuen kumikyoku 181:isuca 182:military 183:danchigai 184:makura no danshi 185:nyanpire 186:etotama 187:aiura 188:danna ga nani o itteiru ka wakaranai ken 189:wakaba girl 190:senyuu 191:mangaka-sans to assistant-san 192:himegoto 193:recorder to randoseru 194:binchotan 195:double j 196:ao haru hide 197:rec 198:amazing girl nanako 199:itadakimasu! 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my winter 2017 anime recap

the only shows i'd recommend with no reservations are acca 13, kuzu no honkai, and kemono friends. that said, since i finished 15 shows this season (counting lwa which isn't done yet, and yeah i know that's a lot) here are my thoughts about the others (free of straight-up plot spoilers, but if you're really concerned i'd stop reading here).

youjo senki: after the above three this would be my next favorite show this season, but i can't think of much else to say about it. watch it if you like military strategy, evil (but admirable) protagonists, or just crazy awesome fights. not so much if you're after a tense battle of wits.

rakugo, konosuba, ao no exorcist, etc.: they're probably good, but i didn't watch these shows. it's the first time i've ever done this, and i haven't watched season 1 of anything that got a sequel this season!

lwa: not over yet, generally pretty good so far but you already knew that.

masamune-kun, fuuka: the two harem/high school romances this season - neither is bad, but both are pretty skippable. masamune-kun is more humorous and definitely has both higher highs and lower lows than fuuka does. i'd only watch fuuka if you really love haruhi but wish she would tone down the sociopathy.

cute girls etc. gabriel dropout: standard straightforward comedy with cute angel/demon girls. is no more and no less than you would expect - it's enjoyable, but nothing special.

urara meirochou: similar to gabriel but lighter on the "comedy" and heavier on the "cute", with some surprisingly emotional moments. if moe is your thing, this is a must-watch - its art is beautiful and its characters are heartwarming from start to finish. if moe isn't your thing, you'll get bored.

maid dragon: okay so i'm just going to rant for a sec. honestly early in the season this was my favorite of all the comedy sols - pretty animation, some good jokes, and a wholesome relationship between the two leads. but midway through the season... the show really started to overuse its running gags, which wouldn't be too bad except that some of those are in really bad taste. the show kind of runs into a wall plot-wise at that point too, and while it really does end well, overall i was disappointed by this show. i'm sad that it's been so hyped because there are shows that do a much better job of telling the same kind of story.

demi-chan: in short, the show that i thought maid dragon would be. can get kind of dialogue-heavy and unsubtle with its messages - but more importantly, every character, including the male protagonist, feels like a real, likable person. oh and it's almost completely devoid of the creepy scenes that bothered me so much in maid dragon.

assorted randomness akiba's trip: sets out to be a relentless parody of otaku hobbies that gives no fucks, and is exactly that. the funniest show of the season imo but if you're after anything remotely deep or emotionally meaningful this is not it.

onihei: for all 12 of you who are interested in watching this, you'll be happy, though it's episodic - and some of the episodes are a lot better than others. kind of has a cowboy bebop feel, with a less interesting aesthetic but imo an equally good protagonist.

hand shakers: honestly i can't defend this anymore. every once in a while it'll suddenly throw in some character monologue that's surprisingly well done and make you think it's getting good. it's not. i will say it's far from boring, which this kind of show can often be - so, i don't know. maybe watch it. but you should probably be high first.

nyanko days: it's a 2-minute short about catgirls. if that description appeals to you, watch it. if it doesn't, what's wrong with you?

[yuzukahibiscus]

【Performance Review】Flower Troupe “MAYERLING” “ENCHANTEMENT －A Luxurious Perfume－”

A royal love romance that Takarazuka Revue is proud of, Yuzuka Rei creates an ultimate aesthetic for the tragic Crown Prince

(This article was taken from Ronza, which you can find the original article here. This is the free coverage of the whole review.)

Flower Troupe performance Musical Romance “MAYERLING” “ENCHANTEMENT – A Luxurious Perfume –” opens its first day (Shonichi) in the Takarazuka Grand Theatre on January 1st.

The stage performance “MAYERLING” is set in 19th century Austria, describing the poignant love story between Crown Prince Rudolf and Baroness Mary. It has been performed several times since its premiere in 1983 and is now proudly a representative performance in Takarazuka Revue. This is both the 40th anniversary since the premiere and performed again in the stage of Takarazuka Grand Theatre after 30 years, adding in new direction that follows current modernity.

The one playing the tragic Crown Prince Rudolf is of course Flower Troupe Top Star Yuzuka Rei-san. Beyond the solemn image of the pure white military outfit, she creates an aesthetic world with her expressions full of despair. Together with Hoshikaze Madoka-san who plays as Mary, you have the beautiful and compatible Top Combi. This ephemeral, beautiful, ultimate love romance opens 2023 for Takarazuka Revue glamorously. (Spoilers below.)

Yuzuka’s beauty in the tragic prince

When we talk about “MAYERLING”, the first we remember is the opening scene, right. Symmetrical to the crimson red grand staircase are Rudolf and Mary standing and just from that alone, Takarazuka fans can’t hold their enthusiasm anymore. Then comes the dramatic introduction of Rudolf and Mary’s lines, which is definitely the signature of this production. That moved feeling when the curtain opens up as the beautiful melody plays, is unchanging in any era.

–– January 26 1889, the German embassy in Vienna. In the ball where the royal family attended, happily dancing are Crown Prince Rudolf (Yuzuka) and baroness Mary Vestera (Hoshikaze). But both of them already secretly made decisions in their heart. Going back in time 9 months ago. Heralded as the next emperor, Rudolf was burdened with affairs and conventions, having a cold relationship with his wife Stephanie (Haruhi Urara) and living the stifling days. On the other hand, (Rudolf) praises the lives his cousin Johann (Minami Maito) and his lover Millie (Hoshizora Misaki) lead, despite (Johann) being a member of the Habsburgs. One day, Rudolf met Mary in the celebration of Burgtheatre. Since he also wants to live a life like Johann... He couldn’t stop thinking about it and he was strongly interested by the girl ––

The prologue continues with a Vienna Waltz, a graceful one. The beautiful musumeyaku and the princes, whom look like they came out from mangas, danced ballet and right from there, the atmosphere is dreamy.

In that kind of world view, Rudolf who appears in that Viennese ball is especially beautiful. Her sadness concealed in her gaze and her flawless and smart actions made me realise again that this is the charm of Takarazuka otokoyaku which cannot be found elsewhere.

Responsible for the next era of Europe is successor Rudolf, who doesn’t have a day of rest in heart. The feud with his father, the relationship with his mother, his childhood education... You could see that invisible heavy pressure, and that loneliness clouded on Yuzuka-san’s Rudolf and by seeing that alone makes me heart wrenched. It is eerily fascinating to see how fitting it is for this prince chained in this decadent and aesthetic world, to have a horrifying skull and pistol on his table. Above all, when he couldn’t meet Mary, his sexy aura is exquisite as he rumages his military outfit in the bar. This process enhances persuasion as we see how Rudolf is forced into where he was.

Yuzuka-san has already played Rudolf in 2014 Flower Troupe performance “ELISABETH”. Even though she was also amazing then, this depth accumulated over the year adds onto a new layer of charm. I can experience yet a different depth of emotions.

【公演評】花組「梅耶林」「ENCHANTEMENT －華麗的香水－」

寶塚歌劇團引以為豪的皇室愛情羅曼史，柚香光為悲情的皇太子打造極致審美

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1月1日，花組公演浪漫音樂劇「梅耶林」「ENCHANTEMENT – 華麗的香水 –」初日在寶塚大劇場開幕。

舞台劇「梅耶林」以19世紀的奧地利為背景，描述了魯道夫皇太子與瑪麗男爵夫人之間淒美的愛情故事。 自1983年首演以來已多次公演，現已成為寶塚歌劇團的代表公演。 這既是首演40週年，也是時隔30年再次登上寶塚大劇場的舞台，增添了符合現代性的新執導方向。

扮演悲慘的皇太子魯道夫的，當然是花組的TOP STAR柚香光了。 在純白軍裝的莊嚴形象之外，她充滿絕望的表情營造了一個唯美的世界。 與扮演瑪麗的星風まどか一起，就是美麗且兼容的TOP控比。 2023 年，寶塚歌劇團以這種短暫、美麗、終極的愛情羅曼史開場。（以下劇透。）

悲劇的王子，柚香的美

說起「梅耶林」，我們最先想到的應該是開場吧。站在赤紅色大階段與之對稱的是魯道夫和瑪麗。光看這一點，寶塚的粉絲們就再也按捺不住了。然後是戲劇性的序幕，魯道夫和瑪麗說出台詞，絕對是這部作品的標誌。伴隨著優美的旋律拉開帷幕的那種感動，在任何時代都不會改變。

——1889年1月26日，德國駐維也納大使館。 在王室一家都出席的舞會上，皇太子魯道夫（柚香）和男爵夫人瑪麗維斯特拉（星風）歡快地跳舞。 但兩人心裡都已經暗自做了決定。 在9個月前，被譽為下任皇帝的魯道夫身負繁重的事務和慣例，與妻子斯蒂芬妮（春妃うらら）關係冷淡，過著令人窒息的日子。 另一方面，儘管（約翰）是哈布斯堡王朝的成員，（魯道夫）讚揚他的堂兄約翰（水美舞斗）和他的情人米莉（星空美咲）的生活。 一天，魯道夫在城堡劇院的慶典上與瑪麗相遇。 因為他也想過著約翰那樣的生活⋯他不禁想到這裡，對這個女孩產生了濃厚的興趣——

序幕以優美的維也納華爾茲繼續。 美麗的娘役們和彷彿從漫畫中走出來的王子們跳著芭蕾舞，一開始就營造出夢幻般的氛圍。

在那樣的世界觀裡，在那個維也納舞會上出現的魯道夫格外美麗。 她那眼神中隱藏的憂傷，那完美無瑕的動作，讓我再次體會到，這就是寶塚男役的魅力，在別處是找不到的。

本身應承擔下一個歐洲時代的是繼任者魯道夫，他心中沒有一天可以休息。 與父親的不和，與母親的關係，從小的教育⋯可以看到籠罩在柚香桑魯道夫身上那無形的沉重壓力和孤獨感，光是看到這些就讓人心痛。 看到這位被困在這個頹廢又淒美世界中的王子，桌子上放著可怕的頭骨和手槍竟然是多麼合適，是不可思議的感覺。最重要的是，在無法見到瑪麗艾的情況下，他在酒場弄亂了軍裝，散發著性感的氣質是極致的。當我們看到魯道夫是如何被逼迫時，這種過程增強了說服力。

柚香桑已經在2014年花組公演「ELISABETH」中飾演魯道夫。 儘管她當時也很了不起，但多年積累的這種深度，又增添了一層新的魅力，體驗到不同深度的情感。

[akehoshimystar]

Kyoya SSR

An Invitation From the White Rabbit

Part 1

Kyoya: Even so, I was surprised.

I never thought Yashiro-san would eye the same book as I do.

Ito: (Yeah. Even something like this rarely happens in fiction.)

I was looking for materials regarding Alice for the next dress-up event at the bookstore, when I happened to meet Shido-san. After a fierce battle of giving each other the book we found, we are now cooling off in the park.

Ito: Thank you for letting me have it.

Kyoya: Don't mention it. I have a car, so I can search anywhere I want.

Ito: (Now that’s a smart follow-up.)

Well. If you really need it, I can open it here right now, just tell me.

Kyoya: Really? Then, can I just ask for the scene where the White Rabbit appears?

I'm planning to buy the book later, but since I was entrusted with this task, I thought I'd get a good idea of ​​it first.

Ito: Of course.

Once I responded to his wish, I flipped through the illustrated book. When I reached the scene I was looking for, I opened the book for Shido-san to see it easily.

Kyoya: Let me get a little closer.

Shido-san waited for my reply before coming closer, and continued reading with a serious look on his face.

Kyoya: ......Yeah, when people think of the White Rabbit, they tend to have the strong impression that he's in a hurry and pressed for time. 

Ito: In fact, most people think that.

Kyoya: For those who like the original, I think it would be better to recreate that aspect as well.

Ito: I’m not sure.... Alice itself has been made into a work in many places, but each one has its own unique character.

Even if you have your own individuality, it's unlikely that people will be disappointed.

Kyoya: In that case, I guess I should just try to find something we have in common without forcing myself.

Ito: (What Shido-san and the White Rabbit have in common...? Maybe they both look good in white?)

As I was thinking, Shido-san clapped his hands as if he had noticed something.

Kyoya: Oh, something just came to me.

I'm conscious of time when I'm walking between classes at school or walking down the hallway, so this may apply.

Ito: That's true. If the classroom you're heading to is far away, you might not have enough time.

Kyoya: That's right. Well, in my case, it’s a wristwatch, so we may not be that similar.

I guess I will try wearing a pocket watch for the sake of getting into character.

Ito: (That would be... very picturesque, indeed.)

Part 2

Ito: Let’s see if there’s something else you have in common...

(Hmm...)

As I took a glance at Shido-san who’s looking for more clues, I noticed that people passing by were gazing at us.

Ito: (Ah, I see.)

I think I got it.

Kyoya: Do let me know.

Ito: Yes. Sorry in advance if I'm off the mark. I think it's "the part that makes people want to chase after you."

Though in Shido-san’s case, it's more with the eyes than it is physically.

Kyoya: Haha, that's an interesting one.

Shido-san also seemed to realize the meaning of the gazes of those around him, then he smiled with a gentle expression.

Ito: From what I've heard, I feel like there's something about you that makes the students at school want to follow after.

Kyoya: ...As a teacher, that’s the badge of honor.

Whatever the reason behind it may be, I'm glad that you feel that way, Yashiro-san. Thank you.

Ito: Don’t mention it.

(If anything, I'm also starting to think I should follow Shido-san's example and put in a bit more effort in analysis.)

I think this is what makes me want to follow him.

Kyoya: Yeah, I feel like I've managed to sort out my thoughts thanks to talking to Yashiro-san.

Even if it’s not 100% matched, it's fine as long as there’s something about me that people can enjoy.

Ito: Exactly my thoughts.

Kyoya: I'll try to work it out a bit more before the appointed day, so it would be helpful if you could give me your thoughts then. 

Ito: Absolutely, I'm looking forward to it.

Part 3

And now, the day of the event has finally arrived. Before the opening time….

Kyoya: Yashiro-san, is there anything strange with my outfit?

Ito: Excuse me, can you show me your back?

(Not a single strain….. In fact, even the collar and sleeves are perfectly aligned.)

No problem at all.

Kyoya: That's good to hear. Yashiro-san looks good as a Card Soldier as well.

Ito: Thank you. After talking to Shido-san, I was inspired and found it worth it to find something that me and my role have in common.

Kyoya: Haha, Yashiro-san, you always take your job seriously after all.

It’s probably difficult to find similarities with the original Card Soldiers that tried to deceive the Queen by fabricating roses.

In that sense, that might be the case with everyone here….

Saying that, Shido-san directed his attention to the whole place.

Haruhi: ….I wanna sleep.

I’ll extend my break a little more.

Alice who doesn’t chase after the White Rabbit, in fact, not moving even a single inch.

Roka: Hmm? What happened to your fur? Look, Urara, are you wearing it properly?

Urara: Shut your trap. Don't say another word.

The friendly Queen of Hearts and the unsmiling Cheshire Cat.

Taiga: It's already this late. I'll move the plates to somewhere they can be easily picked up so that we can respond to orders immediately.

Soyogu: It must be hard to do it alone, I'll help you.

The Hatter who calculates the time perfectly and the energetic Caterpillar. It's true that this place is filled with nothing but inconsistency. Totally different from the original Alice.

Ito: (Still, they’re strangely cohesive for some reason. There is something about it that strangely draws me into the worldview...)

Kyoya: It's lovely here, isn't it?

Ito: …..Yes.

And the calm White Rabbit in front of me blended in perfectly with the atmosphere.

Ito: Sorry for the late comment, but Shido-san, it suits you.

Kyoya: ….Oh, are you talking about our promise?

Thank you for remembering it.

Right after he smiled softly, as if savoring the moment, Shido-san peered into his pocket watch.

Kyoya: It's about time.

Let's put the finishing touches on Aporia's Alice story for the sake of our customers’ enjoyment.

Ito: Yes.

The noble White Rabbit finally walked out to greet the customers. And as a minor character in the story, I started preparing delicious tea for our guests today.

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Tale of Genji / Melodia- Notice of Absence

As of the 15:30 performance on 11/27/2015 Ousaki Ayaka will not be performing due to poor physical health. 

Shiroki Mirei will assume the role of Murasaki no Ue, while Haruhi Urara will assume the role of Kumoi no Kari until Ousaki’s return. 

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wow pretty ladies!!

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Urara R

That elusive tail

Part 1

Urara: Hahh, I'm dead tired...

That damn Roka gets to decide who will be the members of the dress-up event. The staff was chosen randomly from the members, and I really hoped it would be someone other than me. But it is what it is.

Urara: (Why me of all people? He’d better stop messing around.)

(It's finally time for a break, I’ll rest a littl-…)

Haruhi: Hello.

Urara: tch….

(A little, my ass. Why is that dude here?)

(Whatever, I don’t think Ichikawa is a meddlesome type.)

Haruhi: …….

Urara: ………..

Haruhi: ………

Or so I thought, I can feel someone looking at me. Yeah, it's not noisy, but this is getting annoying. 

Urara: .…..Quit staring at me. Look somewhere else.

Haruhi: …���..That thing.

Urara: Huh?

Haruhi: The tail on your waist. It's been swinging around since you were outside.

Urara: I mean, it's attached to the costume. Why wouldn’t it sway when I walk?

Haruhi: That explains why the fur looks so messy. Let me see.

Urara: Huh?

Haruhi: That ruffled end gonna make you look like an angry cat, I'll fix it.

Urara: I’ve had enough of your joke, don't even think about getting near me.

Haruhi: Let me pet it and it’ll be as good as new.

Urara: If you want to pet something, go use Roka’s fur or something. 

Haruhi: That’s not a cat, so it doesn't really matter.

Urara: I'm not a cat either.

Haruhi: Isn’t your role Cheshire Cat? As a matter of fact, yes, you are.

Urara: Seriously, shut up.

This guy is just interested in the tail. Then I’ll just remove it.

With one hand, I removed the fur from my costume and placed it on the table.

Haruhi: Can I touch it?

Urara: As long as you keep your mouth shut during my break time. 

I'll take it back myself, so don't say a word.

Haruhi: Got it.

Perhaps Ichikawa was satisfied with fixing my fur, he became really docile. After confirming that it finally quieted down, I exhaled.

Urara: (Hahhh…..)

A little while passed in silence like this….

Taiga: Good work. Time to switch….

………………Why is Haruhi holding Manami-kun's tail? He didn't steal it, did he?

Haruhi: Of course not. Well, it just happened

Taiga: …….Huh?

Urara: (Don’t expect any response from me either.)

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Chapter 10

Customer 6: Thanks for the meal. Both food and tea were really delicious, I had a great time!

Kyoya: I'm honored to hear that.

I shall see you off to the exit. Tea party doesn't end until you get home after all.

Roka: And that’s a wrap! Good work, everyone~

Ito: Thank you for your hard work.

Haruhi: Yeah.

Kyoya: It was a huge success since the moment we started the event. 

Soyogu: The goods were sold like hot cakes too. Right, Manami?

Urara: Who cares.

Soyogu: Do not lie now.

A moment of silence fell on the cafe that used to be filled with laughter and chatter a moment ago, then, I heard a sigh of relief that didn’t sound aligned with others’.

Taiga: …….

Ito: (Tsukimoto-san?)

Taiga: Everyone...

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Soyogu: Woah….

Urara: Don't just suddenly raise your voice like that.

Roka: So, what is it?

With everyone's eyes on him, Tsukimoto-san made a very deep bow.

Taiga: Allow me to express my gratitude again.

The reason we managed to end this event nicely is entirely thanks to everyone's support.

Also, I regret that I caused so much trouble in the preparation stage.

I'll bring something and apologize to each and every one of you in a proper way again.

Kyoya: There's no need for that. In the first place, this wasn't caused by Taiga's mistake.

Taiga: No, it’s still my-

Kyoya: Haha. It's just as those owner spouses said.

Taiga: Eh?

Kyoya: Despite the mistake coming from the store side, they mentioned something after seeing how Aporia staff handled the situation.

They praised us for having an abundance of responsibility and kindness.

Right, Yashiro-san?

Ito: Yes. Also...

If possible, they would like to apologize directly to the regulars like you. They said they were sorry for the mistake in spite of how thoroughly the notes were written. 

Taiga: There's absolutely no need to do that…

Kyoya: Of course, we declined. We’re grateful for the thought, though.

With that said, Taiga-kun, stop blaming yourself.

Taiga: But even so…

Haruhi: ………..

Shoulder everything on your own like that is just so like you, Taiga.

Taiga: Haruhi……

Soyogu: That's what's cool about Taiga-san, but… that won’t fly this time.

Roka: That's right!

Above all, the reason we were able to overcome the mishap was because we saw Taiga’s sincerity and working hard at everything

Thus, everyone here wanted to respond to that effort ☆

Kyoya: With that in mind, it's no exaggeration to say that Taiga-kun is the MVP for this occasion.

Taiga: That’s definitely an exaggeration!

Roka: And as the MVP, Taiga will be rewarded with some relaxation time~♪

Taiga: …..Eh?

Roka: Come on, sit down.

Roka-san put his hands on Tsukimoto-san’s stiff shoulders and helped him sit down. His face was full of excitement and pride.

Soyogu: Taiga-san, please give in already.

Kyoya: To perform at your best, you need to relax your shoulders.

Haruhi: Here's my treat for you.

Ito: (When did Ichikawa-kun get tea and cake...?)

Taiga: T-Thank you... I can say that, right?

Haruhi: Well, you’re the one who made the cake. As for the tea, I'm not as good at brewing it as you are.

Taiga: I appreciate your sentiment.

Ito: (Tsukimoto-san seems to start easing up a little bit.)

Taiga: But it's a little embarrassing to be the only one getting serviced, so everyone, please sit down and have some tea together.

Also... I really want to express my gratitude for this time. Can I bake everyone a cake later?

Kyoya: Haha, as long as it's not an apology, I don't see any reason to refuse.

Soyogu: I'm looking forward to it.

Roka: I'd fly back from the other side of the world if it means I could taste Taiga’s cake.

Ito: I'll prepare tea sets for everyone.

The tea party with Alice and friends surrounding the Hatter continued.

The night after the tea party…

Haruhi: Ah….

Taiga: Zzzzz…..

Haruhi: (Taiga is dozing off... It’s not everyday I get to see this.)

(How serious is he, not even lying down at a time like this?)

Taiga: Hnnggg……

Haruhi: …….

(It’s the reverse this time.)

While thinking that, I covered Taiga with a blanket. With his eyes closed, the corner of his mouth gently curled up. I felt strangely relieved to find out that Taiga wasn't having a bad dream.

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Chapter 9

Kyoya: I'm glad there were more tea leaves than I thought.

This way, a lot of people will be able to enjoy the combination of tea and recipes that Taiga-kun came up with.

Ito: Yes, that was such a relief.

Shido-san and I were the ones who were appointed to pick up the tea leaves and also contacted the Main Office about the additional expense. Right now, the car is filled with a faint, pleasant aroma from the boxes we bought.

Kyoya: That reminds me, the couple who own the shop are really nice.

The atmosphere of the hideaway shop was to my liking as well, I'd like to visit it on my own next time.

Ito: (Same here.)

Kyoya: Well, I'll just keep going and visit a few more places.

I knew a shop that sells the same tea leaves, so I contacted them as well.

Ito: That would be helpful.

Kyoya: The best way to go from here is….

The way Shido-san stared at the clock and thought about the route reminded me once again of the White Rabbit from Alice. Despite being pressed for time, he never loses his touch of elegance. Each of them were having a fight with their own time.

Roka: Well then, let the tea party begin ☆

Roka: Welcome!

Roka-san opened the door and greeted the customers with a sparkling aura that didn't show any sign of fatigue from all those preparations.

Haruhi: What is Roka-san’s job again?

Ito: He’s a receptionist, after consulting with Kise-san and Mika-san, we came to that conclusion.

His main job is to guide customers and chat with them.

(To be more exact…)

(The real reason is that….. We could already foresee what would happen if we leave the waiter job or merchandise handling to him.)

(It's a special position prepared by Kise-san and Mika-san.)

Haruhi: …………..I think I can guess what’s going on.

But in the end, that role fits him perfectly. He already nailed the job soon after opening hour.

Customer 1: Wow, so many tasty-looking stuff, I don’t know what to choose at all.

Roka: Well yes, the one who came up with the menu is a tea ceremony professional!

Customer 2: So, the hatter?

Roka: Good answer ♪

Customer 1: Ahaha, we got it right. Any recommendations?

Roka: Hmm, that's a difficult question! But if I had to say...

Ito: (Ichikawa-kun is right actually.)

(He makes every customer who comes into the store smile...)

(It just showed how effective it was to have Roka-san at the reception.)

Roka: Please enjoy the mysterious tea party to your heart's content today ☆

Kyoya: Sorry to keep you waiting, here is your afternoon tea set.

Along with smoked salmon sandwiches and berry Victoria cake.

I shall pour you some tea.

Customer 3: Wow, what a nice smell!

Kyoya: Thank you. We have chosen the tea that goes well with your food, do enjoy. 

Soyogu: Thank you for your patronage. You have ordered two cutlery sets. 

Customer 4: Can I take a look at this teapot?

Soyogu: Certainly. I'll bring it right away… Oh.

Urara: Hmph.

Soyogu: Nice timing.

Urara: ……

Soyogu: Please take a look.

Customer 4: Just now, did the pot and the man appear out of nowhere!?

Customer 5: I've already lost sight of him!?

Soyogu: Haha, don’t worry, he’ll randomly appear again.

Ito: Tsukimoto-san, an order for a second cup of tea.

They told me that its combination with Mont Blanc was superb.

Taiga: Oh, really?

Haruhi: Table 4, one afternoon tea set.

Also, you should start preparing our recommended black tea and matcha roll cake now.

I think there will be more order from the terrace seat. 

Ito: How did you know?

Haruhi: I saw a customer eating and having the time of their life, someone is interested for sure.

Ah, I have been called as we speak. I'm off.

Taiga: I’ll be waiting.

Ito: (Each person has a completely different character, I thought they wouldn’t work well together...)

(Not only is there a strange harmony, but their synergy fills the space with smiles.)

Right now, this place has become an extremely charming wonderland.

Chapter 10

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Chapter 8

Taiga: Dang it... One of the several types I ordered was missing, and I received tea leaves I didn't order.

To make matters worse, the one that's missing is the rarest one.

Ito: Oh, the one you said you really wanted to use this time...?

Taiga: Yes.

Soyogu: Did they read it wrong?

Tsukimoto-san quietly shook his head.

Taiga: I checked the invoice, and there were no mistakes.

Soyogu: So that means it was a delivery mistake on their part.

Ito: You ordered the tea leaves that were used by the Administrative Dept. from a private store,right?

Taiga: Yes. It was a small store...

The tea leaves I got are the ones we always buy, so I guess they proceeded with past purchase logs.

I should have predicted that risk and checked it earlier.

Ito: I'm sorry. It was my job to place the order, but I left it to you without following up...

Taiga: Oh, don't apologize! The responsibility was transferred to me the moment I accepted it, so it was entirely my fault. 

Haruhi: …….

Taiga: I thought I could ease the burden on everyone at the Main Office, yet I butted in and brought this outcome.

I have no idea how to make up for this...

But now's not the time to be depressed. I'm sorry!

Tsukimoto-san lifted his head, shaking off the heavy atmosphere.

Taiga: First of all, I'll contact them.

Ito: (.….That's right. We need to switch things up now.)

I followed Tsukimoto-san’s direction. The priority now is how to deal with this situation.

Taiga: As for the combination of food and tea, I'll try adjusting it with the tea leaves we have now.

But... If I do that, I'll have to leave the setup up to everyone.

Ito: You’re very welcome to do so.

Roka: That's right, Taiga! One for all! All for one!

Taiga: Thank you. Also... It will affect the menu.

Haruhi. Can I ask you to redo it?

Haruhi: I can do that in no time.

Taiga: Sorry. I had to make you edit the menu that you took your time making for us.

Haruhi: Ugh, stop it. I don’t need consideration from someone who put in more effort than me.

I mean….Taiga is the one who feels the most frustrated right now, no?

Taiga: !

Ito: (Ah... I see.)

(There's no way he wouldn't feel bad about giving up on something he worked so hard to prepare.)

Ichikawa-kun’s words made me realize what was neatly hidden.

Ito: (I'm sure Ichikawa-kun was the one who saw him preparing until late at night closer than anyone else. That’s why he could see it...)

Plus, I also remembered.

During the tasting party, Tsukimoto-san told me with a smile about the details he was particular about.

As we started to search for alternatives, Shido-san was the first to speak up.

Kyoya: Maybe there's still a way to use the tea leaves you have ordered.

Taiga: Eh?

Kyoya: Even if it's a rare one, the store probably still has some in stock, so if I go buy it myself via my car, we might be able to make it in time.

There are uncertainties involved, but it's worth trying.

Taiga: Shido-san….

Roka: Nice idea!! I second that!

Kyoya: I will explain the situation to the tea shop. Would you entrust me with this task?

If it's a store that the Administrative Dept. regularly buy at, it's best to avoid making it seem like there are complaints.

That sort of thing is no difficult task for me.

Soyogu: Leave the rest of the setup to me. And Manami will do the cleaning. Will you?

Urara: Tch... I ain’t gonna hear an order from Gorilla. 

Taiga: Everyone... I'm really sorry for all the trouble.

Roka: I think everyone here knows that Taiga has been working hard!

I won't let anyone's efforts go to waste.

Taiga: Thank you so much!

In order to overcome the crisis, each person started working to achieve their best.

Ito: (I'll do what I can too.)

Kyoya: I had the store check the stock of the tea leaves you originally wanted.

Although it is not enough to meet the planned number, it looks like we can secure some to a certain degree. 

Taiga: ! Even a small amount would be helpful. 

Kyoya: Should I return the tea leaves that were delivered by mistake?

Taiga: These are the tea leaves that our department always orders, so maybe we can do something about them. 

Roka: Then, let's make full use of them!

Taiga: Actually, there's a pairing with cake that Sei-san really likes.

So I’m thinking of adding that set to the menu.

Roka: If Sei likes it, you can't go wrong with it!

Also, how about making an option to serve the second cup in a teacup prepared as a merchandise?

The first cup will be in a teacup for the cafe that is not for sale, that way people can enjoy it twice with a different design ☆

Ito: Oh. I can already see the increase in sales.

Ichikawa-kun, can you add more options and set menu?

Haruhi: In that case, it would be quicker to put the additional items on stickers and put them on the printed menu.

Ito: I'll check right away to see if there's something we can use for that in the office.

Roka: Yeah. This is just like Alice's lore!

Taiga: Pardon?

Roka: This situation where we need to improvise in order to make the customers smile ☆

Just like how that story was born.

Alice in the story is also able to overcome the troubles that arise one after another with her action and wit, right?

Kyoya: I see, you phrase it perfectly.

Soyogu: Let's complete our own story, too.

Taiga: ……Yes, let’s do that.

Chapter 9