#kaoru-centric

[kame56u]

blush meter

neck kisses

unreasonable captain

vacation and scars

fever

smile?

tougen anki doodle dump 4 (masukao comics)

[kyaruun]

i feel like (putting rei aside) undead is surprisingly underrated? at least from what i've seen in the english speaking fandom. i know i literally do Not shut up about knights but i assure you i used to be just like that with undead

[mothwingwritings]

Sanctuary

F!Reader X Kaoru Hanayama

Hello my little ghost, goblins, ghoulies, and all around babes! By some miracle I was actually able to churn out a lil Halloween fic feat. Vampire Hanayama for you guys to sink your teeth into ( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°) this hallow's eve. It was a lot of fun to write and I hope you all enjoy! Have a FANGtastic and funky Halloween tomorrow, my little morsels~!

(And yes, I realize I am posting two blood-centric fics in a row, I promise I don't have a thing for this heh heh heh)

WARNINGS!: Death, gore, blood, a horny and possessive vampire lord, an elderly couple having the worst day of their lives and terrible things happen to them, mentions of kidnapping and imprisonment/being held against your will.

There was a convenience store at the foot of the hill, the last stop right before you start heading into the mountains.

It didn’t have a name, the weather worn, paint chipped sign simply reading ‘GOODS AND SUPPLIES’. The building was so small it didn’t have a dedicated parking lot, and it had a touch of dilapidation that made the rare passerby wonder if it was even still in business.

But the old building’s lights always shined so bright through its foggy windows, drawing any would be customers to the warm luminosity. Though scant, the shelves were always stocked, and the older couple that had ran the place for the last 50 years always gave you a pleasant and warm greeting when you walked through its creaking door.

Though you were sure you must look like a strung out, malnourished, vagabond they never batted an eye at your appearance. They also never questioned why you came around on a somewhat consistent basis, even though all that surrounded you was endless forest and towering mountains, the nearest town miles and miles away. This shop survived solely by being the only accessible place for campers to grab necessities before starting their trek into true wilderness. Places like this didn’t have regulars, at least not until you started coming around.

Maybe they felt sorry for you, thinking you were some poor homeless girl that had holed up in the mountains somewhere just trying to get by. Each time you entered their establishment you wondered if they were concerned you may pilfer from their limited shelves. Not that you could blame them if they did, by all accounts you appeared sketchy. Donned in ratty hoodies, your shifty eyes and general downtrodden persona would have had anyone keeping an eye on you. However, your appearance never alarmed them. If anything they seemed genuinely pleased to see you, their eyes lighting up in recognition whenever they saw you meandering down their aisles.

If they were troubled by your presentation, ever sickened by the bruises that dotted your body or appalled by the shoddily hidden bite marks that trailed your neck, they never spoke of it. You wished you could tell them how thankful you were for that. The reminders on your body were bad enough to deal with on your own, someone else nit picking you about them would be too cruel of a reminder of just how futile your situation was.

This little Podunk store had become your lifeline, your only beacon of normalcy since Kaoru Hanayama had claimed you.  You couldn’t slip away to it often, having to rely on the security of the sun’s rays to protect you from the great vampire lord, but when you could escape his estate you always ended up finding your way here.  Often times you didn’t even have money, coming and going with no purchases made.  Yet still you were welcome here, and you readily sought solace within its fluorescently lit walls, a reminder to yourself that you weren’t the last human alive on this god forsaken planet. It had become your sanctuary.

… Up until today.

You knew something was off the moment you stepped through the front door. The lights were all on, the glow of the welcome sign beckoning you with a brightness that cut through the shade of the setting sun. When you pushed open the door the same familiar chime announced your arrival, and the same old TV in the corner was playing whatever sport happened to be in season (right now it was baseball, and judging by the cheering, a player had just done something good). As usual, the radio was playing outdated pop songs softly over the speaker system, a bit of static barely noticeable as it blended with the jaunty tune.

For the most part, the store looked as it normally did. There wasn’t anything alarming about the old metal shelves holding new merchandise, and the coolers filled with varying beverages lining the back wall all hummed along as they typically did. The aisles were tidy, the floors clean, the racks orderly.  If any other customer had stopped by to shop, they would be thoroughly convinced it was business as usual.

But you were the only regular they had, and you were savvier on how they ran their business. Someone was always at the counter, but today the position sat eerily vacant. Even when they had to step away for a moment, one of the two would call out a greeting as soon as you stepped through the door. Your arrival was always announced, but today no cheery voice welcomed you, there was no warm smile cast your way as you made your way inside.

The absence filled you with unease, a cold dread seeping into your bones.      

Tentatively, you stepped closer to the counter, part of you wanting to call out to see if you get a response. Maybe you had caught them unawares-you did show up at a much later time than you typically did. Perhaps at this time of the day they are busy in back taking inventory or getting ready to restock. Was it really so strange that a small store like this didn’t have staff front and center at all times? It was just the two of them, after all. You can’t expect them to be stationed front and center 24/7.

But you couldn’t shake the feeling nestled deep in your gut that something was very, very wrong. The closer you inched toward the checkout counter, the more unsettled you felt. After a few steps in, a foreign noise came to your ear, growing clearer with every step. At first it was barely audible, a small and drawn out wheezing that sounded in weird intervals. It came from around the corner, near the back where the store room was located. You wondered if maybe the heating system was about to bite it, or an old cooler may be on its last leg.

However, a dying refrigerator didn’t explain the sudden wet sputter that rang out from just beyond your view, followed by a low, agonized groan.

Instinct took over. Propelling your body into action as you leapt across the counter, your legs taking out various snacks and energy supplements as you vaulted yourself towards the backroom. What if the owners had fallen, or something fell on them and they were trapped? Concern surged through you for the elderly couple. Surely there was a good chance if an accident occurred they wouldn’t have the means to pull themselves out of it. If they were in a compromising situation, who knows how long they had been stuck like that, who knows what position they may be in.

Nothing could prepare you for the sight that assaulted you as you rounded the corner.

Red was the first thing your eyes caught. It covered the floor, splattered the walls, coating the world around you. Its source was the kindly old woman whose warm smile you were greatly missing just moments ago. Her gentle, pleasant face was void of happiness for the first time since you met her, instead twisted into a look of abject horror and excruciating pain. She had a pallor that damn near made her look like a corpse, and you supposed that wasn’t too surprising judging from the amount of blood that was gushing from her neck, trailing in angry streaks down her body as it dripped down to the floor, adding to the mass puddle of human gore where her husbands decimated corpse was discarded.

You stifled a gasp, your hands flying to your mouth to muffle any cries or vomit that threatened to spill. Your body shook violently, a mix of disgust, fear, and anguish urging you to flee the scene, leave and never come back. Abandon your sanctuary, save yourself. They were beyond saving. They were beyond hope.

But you remained frozen in place, incapacitated by not only the shock of the situation, but also by the presence of the man that perpetrated it.

The woman hung limply from his mouth, much like how a dog dangles a toy when it’s trying to coax you into playing. His jaw latched to her small throat in a death grip, white fangs peeking through his snarled lips as his eyes caught yours. The only thing supporting the woman’s body was his bite, the ferocity with which he clamped down, the bob of his Adams apple as he greedily gulped down her essence, was quickly and efficiently stealing her life away. With her final burst of strength, her glazed over eyes looked your way. She raised a shaky hand towards you, one final rasp sputtering from her torn throat. Was it a cry for help, or a plea for you to run? Maybe she was cursing you for leading her to this fate. Whatever it was you would never know, as one final bone shattering chomp broke the woman’s neck, effectively ending her life.

Hanayama looked so out of place here in your secret spot, standing center stage as if he belonged here and wasn’t a blight on the ounce of freedom you had left. The whole scene was so surreal you felt as if you were trapped in a nightmare, your mind struggled to accept the horrors laid out plainly before you.

His imposing form nearly took up the entire store room, his height making his head graze the ceiling. Looking akin to a caged bear he was panting, his eyes wild as he released his grip letting the woman’s body fall limply to the floor, joining her husband. He was high from his meal, though you couldn’t imagine it being much of a thrilling hunt. The excitement surely stemmed from you catching him in the act. If you knew Hanayama at all, you knew the look of sheer dread plastered across your face was sure to send excitement coursing through him.

He was dressed to the nines in his tailored designer suit, shiny Italian leather shoes clicking away on the scuffed tiles of the floor as he started to approach you, each step adding a splatter of blood to his previously immaculate ensemble. His feral look had waned as he approached, giving him a more composed air. You imagined this is how he must have looked when he entered the building, his stony face littered with scars, inhumanly red eyes boring holes at the cashier, a dramatic shadow cast across his face from his swanky brimmed hat. He would have definitely caught the older couple off guard with how out of place he looked. Such a strange gentleman wandering into their quaint shop must have entranced them. These good-natured and trusting hosts were probably intrigued with his outlandish presence, interested in his story and what brought him so deep into the woods.

They would have never guessed what he truly was until it was too late. You just hoped that it had been quick for the husband, and that the woman’s suffering was not lengthy.

“So this is where you have been slinking off to.” His voice was smooth as he languidly wiped the blood from his lips, smearing the brilliant red across the once pristine white sleeve of his suit. You shuddered as he addressed you, and he instantly picked up on the quiver, though it was only momentary. He knew you like the back of his hand, all your quirks and fears, it was foolish to think he wouldn’t be able to ascertain that you were sneaking off when he explicitly ordered you not to leave the mansion’s grounds.

“I try and avoid the elderly. Past a certain age and the blood loses much of its flavor and vitality.” His eyes bore into yours, a cold smile tugged at his lips, “But these two were surprisingly delectable, even past their prime. Maybe it was their fondness for you that made them so delicious?”

“I didn’t…” the words died in your throat, burning as you choked them out. You cast your gaze towards the dead couple, the shop keepers glazed over eyes soullessly staring at you. They were still wet with tears.

“You didn’t think,” Kaoru seethed, taking another step forward, crowding your personal space. The coppery smell of blood was radiating from him in such intense waves that you could taste the tang of it on your tongue.  “You made a decision, one that I warned you against time and time again, and now you must face the consequences of that decision.”

He grabbed your chin in a tight pinch, the blood on his hands still warm as it smudged your skin. Stepping aside slightly, his hand guided your head, forcing your attention back on the couple. His steady grip kept your head in place as he spoke in your ear.

“You caused this, (name). If you had listened to me and done as you were told, their untimely death would have been avoidable. You only have yourself to blame. May the weight of their deaths hinder you from making anymore foolish decisions in the future, little one.”

He sighed heavily, releasing your chin, “I took a huge gamble coming out here at this time of day. Even with the sun low in the sky it still poses a threat to my kind. I compromised my safety to bring you home.” His gaze softened, his hand relinquishing its hold on your chin in favor of dragging his cold knuckles softly against the back of your cheek.

“It’s good I came when I did. If I had taken even a moment longer, it was sure to cause issues. Before I entered the store I heard them discussing you, talking about their concern for you. It seems they misunderstood your living situation, seeing you as some form of victim, believing that you had some manner of backwater husband that was abusing you.”

He spat the words with disdain, casting a brief disgusted glance towards the corpses on the floor. “They were trying to formulate plans to ‘save’ you, even mentioning they wanted to bring the police into it. Ridiculous.”

A sob erupted past your lips at the revelation, tears blurring your vision as they began to torrent down your cheeks. Hanayama lowered his voice, placing his hands on either side of your shoulders as he pivoted your focus to him, holding you in place. “This is why you must stay inside, my love. They don’t understand us. Most humans have small, closed minds. They don’t have the capability to understand the nature of our love. They only seek to tear us apart, hell bent on placing an end to something beautiful.”

He scooped you up before your legs could give way, nestling you against his chest in a restraining hold. He pressed a rough kiss to the crown of your head as he stepped through the door, beginning the long trek back to the cold, dank halls of the mansion.

“It has been a trying day, and you need rest,” Darkness had overtaken the sky, the chill of the nights air stinging your wet cheeks. The brilliance of the full moon was your only guiding light as it shone down upon the two of you, making Hanayama’s pale flesh appear to glow.

“But the night is young, my love, and you have a lot of making up to do for the transgressions you have made against me this day,” There was a huskiness to his voice, the words were meant as a threat, but the underlying hint of lust made their true meaning crystal clear. “You are mine (Name), and I will enjoy taking my time engraving that reminder into your soul for as long as it takes, until you finally realize your place.”

[tam-o-shunter]

Thomas the Tank Engine android AU which takes place in the far future, when humanity has spread across the cosmos and sentient androids coexist with them.

The trains are robots who were designed to pilot supersonic space trains across a network of interplanetary and interstellar railways, by temporarily uploading their consciousnesses into them. The Famous Eight reside in New Sodor, a highly advanced settlement within Proxima Centauri’s solar system.

What started as a fun sci-fi AU eventually evolved into an Edward-centric romantic drama because watching old school TTTE fuelled my late Victorian aesthetic itch, which in turn prompted me to rewatch all of Emma: a Victorian Romance. I’m still getting into the swing of digital painting, so this is about as good an homage to Kaoru Mori which I can pay.

Edward is the only trainbot with flight-capable wings, and they play an important symbolic role in this story. He used to have a pair of seagull-coloured wings before the events of Old Iron led to them getting replaced with dragonfly-shaped ones.

Expect an Edward-James-Gordon love-triangle

[outofgreysmind]

Mainly Kaoru-centric Sk8 sketch dump, including the initial sketch for the finished matchablossom piece I shared. I feel like he'd 100% be the type of extra to own a Rich Widow Robe. These aren't all super great but they were fun nonetheless!

[idiaswifeey]

So not a TWST-centric post like usual, but I need help (again)...

How do you tell the difference between Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin from OHSHC? Some special feature(s) that separate them other than their hair because I know they change it in that one episode.

[ao3feed-matchablossom]

A perfect Confession

by NEOPAE2Q Miya is deeply in love with Takashi, and that's something everyone knows. Although they have not openly confirmed it, it is possible that they themselves are aware of the emotional attraction they feel towards each other.   Deep down, Miya wants Takashi to take the first step toward a deeper relationship, or at least something that indicates that what they have is reciprocal.   About Kojiro and Kaoru helping Miya with his obsessive crush. Words: 9023, Chapters: 1/4, Language: English Fandoms: SK8 the Infinity (Anime) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: M/M Characters: Chinen Miya, Takashi (SK8 the Infinity), Nanjo Kojiro | Joe, Sakurayashiki Kaoru | Cherry Blossom Relationships: Chinen Miya/Takashi, Chinen Miya & Nanjo Kojiro | Joe, Nanjo Kojiro | Joe/Sakurayashiki Kaoru | Cherry Blossom, Chinen Miya & Sakurayashiki Kaoru | Cherry Blossom Additional Tags: Fluff, Married Nanjo Kojiro | Joe/Sakurayashiki Kaoru | Cherry Blossom, Chinen Miya-Centric, Mentioned Kyan Reki, Mentioned Hasegawa Langa, Mentioned Higa Hiromi | Shadow, Pls Miya is so in love, Takashi too source https://archiveofourown.org/works/61018753

[ensemblestarscafe]

EVERYONE > Epiphany <

Gender neutral reader TW/CW: I actually have no idea Order type: Vanilla Latte

Word count: 1636 Written by: Yeul Proofread: n/a Writer’s note: been a few days over the 1 year anniversary so cafe manager here will give yall something to eat, also kinda Knights centric and some very obvious favouritism with Anzu

1 year of a fever dream.

…All of them were fake.

“...ke up! (Y/n), you hear me?”

You wonder. You never wanted to wake up. Not face the harsh reality that was provided by mother nature.

Rustling on your bed you squint open your tired eyes.

A square room. A bed. A working table, and finally, your older sister.

“...Yes I do, (S/n).”

“Alright. Good. We need to leave now, the cafe needs to be opened you know?”

Right. The cafe. The small quaint cafe that you and your sister owned.

The small cafe that seemed to have gained so much popularity that people would start to find the little shop somewhere within the small dark yet warm streets.

Getting up from your bed, you change your clothes and brush your teeth, bringing your bag as you lock the door to your house.

“Thinking of which, should we move the cafe somewhere else? Customers have been coming in a lot lately, and there’s not enough space.”

You muse, and your sister nods in agreement. 

“Yeah, but staying where we started 10 years ago by our parents bring the nostalgia, no?” she replies.

That was true. You were a wee little kid back then, unknowing of the new ‘world’ that would be given once you were 18.

Memories. Nice to know that we still remember.

Opening the cafe doors, the warmth of the orange lights turn on.

9:00 AM and your first customer walks in.

Familiar tousled orange hair, bright blue eyes… along with a dark black haired boy with sharp deep blue eyes.

“I’d like a Vanilla Latte, a Macchiato, an espresso shot, a hot chocolate, along with 2 croffles and 2 bagels please.”

That was one familiar voice.

Pressing the buttons on the cashier screen, you nod as you recheck the order.

“Alright, may I have your name?”

“Hidaka Hokuto.”

“Would you like your order to be taken out?”

The boy nods in replacement of a vocal reply.

“That will be 2800 yen.”

Taking out his wallet, he brings a 2000 yen note along with one 500 yen coin with three 100 yen coins.

Nodding, you press the onscreen keyboard, writing the dark haired boy’s name down.

“Your order will be ready soon, thank you for ordering!”

Taking the order out, you call your sister as she gets the food ready while you brew the drinks.

Hidaka Hokuto…

Hidaka… Hokuto?

You realise quite quickly that the ‘fantasy’ you dreamed of was actually real– and you definitely know these people. Very well in fact. You had ‘interacted’ with these two and you knew the orange haired’s name. Akehoshi Subaru. But if you said that out loud, they’d definitely find you odd, right?

A few minutes later, the food was done as well as the drinks.

Placing them at the small space to take the drinks, the dark haired boy walks up, taking the cups while the oranged haired boy takes the food.

The latter smiles as he shouts a short but warm, “Thank you!” as they both leave, the small bell chime jingling to produce a calm rhythm.

Many more people come in as they come and go– some similar, such as Aoba Tsumugi, Mikejima Madara, Oukawa Kohaku, Hasumi Keito, Shino Hajime, Hakaze Kaoru– where he tried flirting with you, keyword, tried– Aoi Hinata and Aoi Yuta, Kagehira Mika, Kazehaya Tatsumi, and the group of Ran Nagisa, Tomoe Hiyori, Saegusa Ibara and Sazanami Jun– which was basically about 90% of the people you had interacted with in your fantasy.

Others stayed at tables to talk and study. A few hours later, 14:50, a dark navy haired boy walks in as he stares at the menu. Then he checks his phone, and then he orders.

“May I have one hot Chocolate, one Vanilla Latte, one Mocha and one iced Americano?”

“Of course, that will be 1450 yen.”

He smiles as he brings out a debit card. You take it as you slide it over the card machine.

“Would you like it to go or in the cafe?”

“To go please.”

“Thank you for ordering! May I have your name?”

“Fushimi Yuzuru.”

Typing rapidly on the monitor, you nod as he walks to the small waiting place.

Thats another that I know… Fine, was it? I wonder if they’re idols here or just normal people, but judging from others’ reactions they all just seem to be one big group of friends…

Brewing the last of the order, you put them in the small cardboard boxes as you bring them where Yuzuru stands.

“Thank you very much.”

He smiles and leaves, the glass door chiming along with the small twittering of the birds outside.

Wonder who’s coming next…

A girl with milk chocolate hair and aquamarine blue eyes enter the cafe with care, as she walks towards the cashier.

“Hello, I’d like to have three hot Chocolates, one cappuccino, one Vanilla Latte, and one hot Americano please.”

“Alright, that will be 2100 yen. Would you like it to go or in the cafe?”

“To go please, heres the cash.”

Smiling, you take the cash as you put them in the box.

“May I have your name?”

“Anzu.”

“Thank you for ordering. Your order will be ready in a few!”

She smiles in appreciation as she settles on a small booth.

Your sister comes in as she brews the drinks while you greet another customer– a group.

The red haired walks up as he talks with his friends, then turns to you to order.

“Hello! May I have one hot Chocolate, one Vanilla Latte, one iced Americano, two Cappuccinos, two cupcakes and two croffles?”

“Of course. That will be 3350 yen. To go or in the cafe?”

“In the cafe please.”

He takes out a credit card as you take it and slide it over the card machine, the receipt being printed out slowly.

Taking the receipt and the card, you hand it over to the boy.

“May I have your name?”

“Suou Tsukasa.”

Typing it in, you nod as you smile.

“Your order will be ready in a while. Thank you for ordering!”

The group smiles as they walk over to a booth.

Meanwhile, Anzu’s order was done, and was set down at the counter.

Calling out her name but with no reply, to check up, only to find her dozing off at the wall.

…Should I wake her up…? But she’s so peaceful now…

Deciding on what to do, she wakes up, deep aquamarine like eyes blinking rapidly as she stares at your figure.

…She’s really pret– Woah (Y/n), focus on the job!

“...Oh, you’re awake– your order is ready!”

You hand her the drinks as she bows in reply, leaving the cafe in a tousled hurry.

And about 20 minutes later, all of the orders are done for the group of five– which you recognise as Suou Tsukasa, Tsukinaga Leo– happily drawing on the small cafe napkin– Sena Izumi, Sakuma Ritsu– dozing off– and Narukami Arashi, talking to her friends.

Setting the tray down, you walk over to the outer side of the counter as you bring the tray to the booth.

“Ah, thank you so much!”

You smile as you take the tray, setting it on the counter as you head back into the staff room.

Checking your phone, it shows as 20:25, which was 35 minutes close to closing time.

Your sister looks at your figure as she laughs in amusement, tone arch.

“Some of the customers seem very alike to your descriptions of people in your dreams, (Y/n).”

“They are them… their names are the same, its just their jobs that seem to be not… the same?”

She looks confused, but you understand. You’re confused too.

“Oh right, since it’s close to closing, we need to clean for tomorrow…”

Your sister mumbles.

Taking the broom, you and your sister head out to find Anzu outside of the cafe, soaked in rain.

Dropping your broom to your older sister, you open the door as you usher her in, bringing a soft dry towel. The five at the booth waves at her as she waves back.

While Anzu dries herself, you head to the booth where you find them starting to leave, putting the extra napkins as a pile.

“Thank you for visiting the cafe! However, it’s raining outside, so it’s best to stay in until it goes away.”

They smile as they nod, resuming to talking again as you take the cups and tissues back to the counter.

Leaving them for your sister to take care of, you check up on Anzu, seeing her in a better condition.

“You alright?”

“Yeah… thanks for letting me in…”

“(Y/n)”

“Mm… thanks, (Y/n)...”

Anzu nods in appreciation as she stares at you.

“I… I think I know you…?”

Anzu speaks.

Making a slightly surprised squeak, your head turns as you look at her.

“Me?”

She nods. Also confused, she stares more intensely, as she analyses your face.

“Yeah. I think I do, I’ve seen you in my dreams… it doesn’t make sense, but it does…”

Thats the same predicament I’m having today…

“Quite the same if I say so myself, 90% of my customers were people I’m familiar with in my dreams…”

You gesture over to the five.

Anzu nods as she looks over, her eyes widening as she looks back at you.

“They’re my friends, and they texted me a few minutes ago that they thought they recognised you…” she continues, “Quite odd, right?”

“Odd but nice to know I’m not the only one.” You chuckle.

The street lights seem to flicker in glee when you two approach the five.

Conversing, you feel as if you stand in a moment of epiphany that you weren’t the only one.

[misshallery]

recent enstars fic dump

in the same vein as my fe post, i had a bit of an enstars phase in the past few months and have been writing about it a lot, so here's a humble summary of what i've been up to for ur perusal :) <3

"sweet silent thought" jun centric, i think this is maybe the fic i'm happiest with ever. it's a hiyojun thing primarily but it's mainly about him struggling in reimei and having a lot of hopeless doomed crushes. you know, normal coming of age stuff.

"kintsugi" this is just my "i love nazuna" fic. it's a bunch of scenes strung together that show his growth and healing and friendships with other characters.

"petals" little izuleo drabble where they're living together and very close and domestic but don't really know what to do with their feelings yet. or rather, how to express them. there's a flower metaphor.

special reikao section because i'm kinda obsessed with them atm and im not showing any sign of slowing down

"i bleed too" this one is super rei focused. it's a bunch of hcs i have about his childhood and illness stitched together, and conveys that being vulnerable with kaoru might help him heal from those things.

"not like before" obligatory internalised homophobia fic, you know how it is. also kanata mischief cameo.

"refreshing breeze" ritsu is in this pretty heavily. it's set in the present but it's about him finding out rei wrote very syrupy love poems about kaoru when he was studying abroad in his second year LOL

"fair winds and stormy weather" the most long ass thing i have ever written. it all happens in rei's head, and it's about them travelling postgrad and having realisations about each other (that they're in love, duh).

[noxiatoxia]

im sure you've talked about this before, but how would you rewrite the carriage allegory

so i didn't answer this asap because 1) i think you sent it while i was in the hospital i am unsure and 2) i needed time to think on it

so firstly, obviously, the important thing is to identify WHY the carriage allegory fails in the current state it does, and what it was trying to accomplish in the first place.

This can be explained pretty simply. The carriage allegory aims to explore Kaoru's deeper fears (as lifted from the manga) while also imparting an impending sense of doom to the audience for the lead up to the finale. To this end, it achieves both these things from an outset perspective-- episode 21, despite how much psychic damage it gives me bc duhhh the carriage, is a genuinely good episode. The only real issue I have with it is the fact Kaoru's sudden character fears (specifically being wrapped up in a cinderella allegory) comes out of nowhere and feels very very abrupt, especially more so bc it seems to become a core trait of his henceforth, so the pacing is a little whack, but besides that, it is a genuinely clever episode with clever imagery and metaphors. The issues arise towards the latter half, that being the allegory isn't resolved.

I've talked about this before, but here is the reiteration: basically, the plot relevance - that being to give the audience a sense of suspense about the host club's future - is fulfilled and solved. But Kaoru's personal issues about letting go and his anxiety, THOSE are not resolved.

The reason this happens is because they attempted to take a pre-existing arc - that being Kaoru's depression from the manga, let's just call it for simplicity - and combine it with a plot device for the audience because the two easily can be intertwined. The issue with this is not inherently in the fact they did this, but in the fact that they cared only about solving the aforementioned plot device and not the character arc aspect of it, leaving that open-ended - and not in a good way.

Compare this to the arc with Kyoya's father or Tamaki's mother. These are both character-centric plot threads that are expounded upon little by little as the show goes on, and in the final 2 episodes, they are tackled head-on. NEITHER are fully "solved", but they are given a reasonable open-ended resolution. We do not know what will happen next - will Tamaki ever see his mother again? Will Kyoya truly grow to be his own person? We do not know, but we are given the answer of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Tamaki CHOSE to stay with the host club over seeing his mother again. Kyoya CHOSE to defy his father. These give HINTS to where their intentions and hearts lie, and so while the answer is up in the air, their arcs were acknowledged and reasonably addressed.

Kaoru? We don't get that. There is no scene in the anime that parallels Kaoru and Hikaru's heart-to-heart from the manga. There is subtle imagery (the carriage crashing in a pumpkin patch = the spell has worn off, but everything turns out alright in the end anyways) but this is more in reference to the PLOT-centric side of the allegory (the host club falling apart), and not Kaoru's character. Kaoru himself never gets a scene to acknowledge his issues, and I use "acknowledge" because some people are under the impression I'm mad it was never outright stated Hikaru won't leave Kaoru or smth like that. That is not the case. As said, like with Tamaki and Kyoya, i am MORE than fine with things being left up in the air for interpretation. But there is a very big difference between left up for interpretation and just neglecting to follow through on something. Kaoru's arc falls in the second category because, again, unlike Tamaki and Kyoya, it is never mentioned or acknowledged beyond a brief moment in episode 23 that only reinforces his fears and does nothing to signify any possibility for a conclusion.

How this could be fixed, in specifics, could go many ways. They could adapt the manga scene of Hikaru and Kaoru's conversation, although this imo would feel out of place in the pacing of the final few episodes, and for this to work, they would pretty much need to cut out Kasanoda from the series (which, as much as I love the guy, I think they probably should have ignored his whole character and used the 2 episodes about him to dedicate to Mori & Kaoru respectively)

So assuming we can't just get a straight up adaptation, my next best suggestion would probably be an added scene in episode 23. You could do the end of the last episode, but I feel like putting the spotlight on Kaoru at the end of the series would be awkward when clearly it should be on Haruhi/Tamaki. So episode 23 is the best choice. And it could easily work; Tamaki comes close to realizing his feelings for Haruhi in that episode, and as we know Hikaru has weird cringe misfit issues, so maybe it could cause him to have a mini bitch fit. Through some dialogue, directly or indirectly, it could be revealed Kaoru's fears of drifting apart from Hikaru. Hikaru could then reassure Kaoru that they'll always be close. Boom. Solved. You can even have Kaoru still hint at his anxiety of the host club breaking up, which would then get resolved in the final episode. That's the best way I can think, anyways.

basically all im saying is that they should hire me to go back in time and fix the ouran script.

[emilycollins00]

Bedtime stories (Tsuzuru centric)

Bedtime stories.

They have always been a core part of Tsuzuru's childhood. He had to thank his parents for that— and well, his brothers too. Maybe.

It's almost half past nine when Mr. Minagi gently readjusts the duvet so that 3 years-old Tsuzuru is buried warmly beneath it. Tadoru and Meguru are curling their bodies as best as they can around him —the bed definitely small for three kids to lay on it.

"Okay. Are we comfortable and ready?" A chorus of high-pitched squeals and excited nods received in return makes the man chuckle. "All right, then."

Bedtime stories have always been a thing in the Minagi household. After all, acquiring books from the library was free, offered a big variety of options, and allowed for good family quality time.

Of course, happen to be a moment when no book came in handy, their parents easily resolved to make-up stories as well. About faraway lands, fantastic worlds, or even ordinary tales with characters that had quite the resemblance to their own family, the scripwright would recall with nostalgia once he grew up.

It was definitely tiny Tsuzuru's favorite part of the day.

Tonight he watches his father open the book and begin to read, their mother with baby Kaoru in the room next door. Tadoru has been complaining here and there lately about the type of books and stories they sometimes get, but even Tsuzuru can tell both he and Meguru continue to lay on his bed rather than in their respective bunks because they too love the experience. The voices both their parents make when storytelling —a high-pitched witch, a grumpy dinosaur, or an energetic raindrop among others, even the motions and background noises of the wind and machines— brought a genuine smile to the boys' faces, not allowing a single moment for them to get distracted.

And while his older brothers tended to make comments and interrupt here and there asking questions, young Tsuzuru stays still as if in trance, turquoise eyes shining fascinated with each story, quietly absorbing every detail. Even after the storytell ends and they are tucked in their beds he sometimes continued the story in his little mind, wondering what more could have happened afterward. Of course, nothing really makes sense at that age. So while he still has fun, he doesn't share anything out loud. For now, he prefers to listen to his parent's voices from the comfort of his bed alongside his big brothers.

Years pass by, and 6 years-old Tsuzuru is now the one who rests on the bed of a barely 4 years-old Kaoru. This time mum is the one telling the story and his father is the one next door, putting the twins to bed in their cribs.

She's currently imitating the voice of a lion. It's a made-up story Tsuzuru already knows by heart and yet he smiles happily as her mother winks at him knowingly while she speaks. Because like always, she portrays it in such a way he can't help but get excited even when he knows the outcome.

At some point, however, and despite her best effort, the slowing sounds of her breathing signaled that the story was lulling her towards sleep whilst the young one looked up at her with eager eyes, showing little sign of fatigue.

"Mummy...?" little Kaoru calls. He tries to reach her arm and wake her up to no avail. She mumbles something unrecognizable under her breath — twins do take energy like no parent is used to, no matter the experience.

"We should go to sleep," Tsuzuru whispered. "Mom's tired."

"But I want to know what's going to happen to the lion!"

Tsuzuru sighs, half-expecting the reaction. He stays still for a few seconds, looking for any movement coming from the bunks above them. Just snores. His older brothers had grown enough to stay awake for the end of a story they already knew.

"Mummy, you need to finish it!"

Tsuzuru jumps, startled at the pleads rising in volume. He looks towards their mother, whose head continues to tilt ever so slightly unaware of the situation. Then, a thought crosses his mind.

"Kaoru... Want me to tell you the story instead?"

He hadn't expected much, so when Kaoru's eyes —similar to his very own and his other brothers— stared back at him shining brightly, something jumps in little Tsuzuru's tummy.

"Yeah!" With a newfound interest his younger brother curls up again on the bed, the tattered form of what once was Tsuzuru's teddy bear —prior to him Meguru's and most likely Tadoru's—squashed beneath his arm. Glassy eyes stare up at him, waiting. Tsuzuru feels his cheeks heat up at the thought of being suddenly the center of attention.

“All right, uh. Are you comfortable...?” he awkwardly tries to imitate his parent's tone. Kaoru giggles excitedly, and nods. "Okay then. Where were we..."

"The lion didn't want to play with the monkeys because he— um, he didn't want to lose!"

"Right. So after that, he encountered a Crocodile—" resting his head back on the soft pillow next to Kaoru, he lowered his voice in order to not wake their mother. "who said 'Come play with me!' But the lion said..."

The wood of the door cracked slightly. Not much of course, but enough to let the two young boys know someone was entering the bedroom.

“Daddy! Come!” Kaoru rises up once he recognizes him, whispering excitedly. He pats his own bed with one hand, using the other to point toward the Tsuzuru, who was sitting next to him as well. "Tsuzu-nii is telling me the adventures of Sparsly the Lion!”

“He means Sparky the Lion.” Tsuzuru clarifies bashfully after seeing his father's look of confusion. "Mum fell asleep so, uh... I tried to tell him the story. Since I already knew how it ended." he scratched the back of his head shrugging. Kaoru agreed enthusiastically.

"It was so much fun!"

"I can see that." His father laughed. He sat on the bed listening to Kaoru's ramble while trying to wake his wife. Once she opened her eyes, looked at her young children on one side and at his husband on another, her expression turned remorseful.

"Don't tell me I fell asleep."

The man smiled in understanding while Kaoru grabbed her hand grinning. "You did, but listen! Tsuzu-nii told me the story!"

"Oh? Did he now?"

"And it was better that yours!"

Ms Minagi gasped, placing a hand on her chest. "Even better than us?"

"No! Not that good...!" Tsuzuru shook his head, flustered at the mere thought of substituting his parent's storytelling. "I just— added some things after the end because Kaoru kept asking for more."

"Mhm! It was awesome!"

"So we got ourselves our very own storyteller, uh..." his father stated as he rubbed his nose against both of them, his hair tickling their faces in the process, making them laugh. Her mother stood up from the chair amused, taking the opportunity to check on the other two boys in the bunks above.

"Okay." the man eventually claimed. "I think it's about time we all try to get some sleep. Can't believe your older brothers can sleep this soundly with the amount of noise we are making."

Kaoru pouts, but allows his dad to tuck him in, Tsuzuru already on his way to enter his own bed.

"Tsuzuru?"

The 6-year-old turns his head towards his mother, who sat on the edge of his bed, trying not to wake a snoring Meguru on top. "I'm sorry for falling asleep in the middle of our bedtime story. Thank you for covering for me, that was really nice of you."

Tsuzuru blushes, covering himself with his blankets until they reach his nose. "I didn't want to wake you. Noboru and Suberu cry a lot lately and Tadoru-nissan says you two don't sleep."

Her mother laughed, looking at him with affection. "We get enough sleep, don't worry honey. Seems like today I was just a bit more tired." She began to run her fingers through his hair. Tsuzuru nodded, although he didn't seem fully convinced. "Hey, I was thinking..." she got closer, whispering as if they were about to share a secret. "How about you help us next time to come up with a new story?"

"Knowing more about Sparky the Lion does sound like a good idea." his dad conceded as he passed by, ruffling Tsuzuru's head before heading out of the room.

The suggestion makes Tsuzuru's eyes shine. "...Are you sure?" he whispers back.

Her mother's turquoise eyes soften at the view. Their third oldest wasn't the selfish type, but both she and her husband could tell when something called his attention, and storytelling was definitely one of those things. "Absolutely." She smiled, tucking him into bed and kissing his cheek in the process.

Standing up, she went back to Kaoru's bed to finish the nightly routine and walked to the door, her spare hand on the door frame. "Sweet dreams."

Tsuzuru closed his eyes as the lights went out, a smile decorating his face.

"You? But Tadoru-nissan you suck at reading stories!"

"Oh come on go easy on me, I'm trying my best to— Mitsuru can you stop running, please?" once the 18-year-old Minagi finished putting on the boy's pajama he stood up and headed towards a shelf filled with books. Looking around for a bit while humming, he ended up picking a colorful one. "Okay, how about this one?"

The twins shook their heads at the same time from the bunks. "We have already read that one!"

"So? You guys have heard all of these books."

"That's why we need a new bedtime story, right Tooru? Mitsuru?"

Tooru played with his glasses in the bed below, quietly nodding without saying anything out loud. Meanwhile, Mitsuru looked up at them curiously. "New story...?" he repeated.

"Yeah! Something you have never heard. Isn't that cool?"

The youngest in the room beamed at the thought. "Mitsuru wants a new story too!"

"See?"

"You two I swear— ah, Tsuzuru, Kaoru. Thank you for cleaning the kitchen. Were you able to call mum and dad?"

"Yeah, they are both still stuck in traffic. Why's there so much noise in here anyway?"

The oldest groaned, dropping himself onto the floor. Of course, at the motion, Mitsuru did not waste a second before he began to climb onto him, amused by his reaction. Tadoru paid no mind to it. "Where's Meguru?"

Tsuzuru shrugged sitting on Tooru's bed. "I think he's still trying to change Takeru's diapers."

"Great. Okay, that's it." Standing up he put the book back in the self, tuck Mitsuru into bed and walked to the door. "You lot, time to go to sleep."

"What?!"

"But you didn't even read us a book!"

"And what do you want me to do? You criticize my reading skills and I can't come up with a story out of nowhere."

"Why don't you do it?" proposed Kaoru looking at Tsuzuru. The boy raised his eyebrows and pointed to himself.

"Me?"

Kaoru shrugged, placing his hands in his pockets and leaning on the wall. "You are the one who comes up with most of the ideas for our made-up stories anyway."

Tsuzuru faltered. "Well, yeah but—"

"THAT'S IT. I GIVE UP. TADORU-NISSAN!"

Meguru's scream from the room next door followed by a piercing baby's cry made everyone grimace. The oldest took a long deep breath and clapped his hands together. "All right! As of now, Tsuzuru has been officially put in charge of storytelling."

"What!?" he complained rising from the bed. "But I just cleaned the kitchen with Kaoru!"

"Please, Tsuzuru, do it for me. I'll invite you to anything you want some other day, okay? Thanks, buddy!" he ruffled his hair.

"TADORU-NISSAN!"

"I'm coming, Meguru!"

"But Tadoru-nissan you can't just—!" before Tsuzuru could finish the sentence, Tadoru was already gone. Not a second later the phone rang downstairs.

"I'll take it," announced Kaoru leaving the bedroom as well. "Could be mum or dad."

"Someone take that phone call!"

A scream and more distant baby cries continued to reach from the room next door. Tsuzuru sighed defeated and turned to the rest of the young ones resting on their beds. "All right, um... any suggestion?"

Young Tsuzuru would learn shortly two things:

One, taking suggestions was not the best way to spend a night without their parents at home.

And two, watching his brother enjoy his stories wasn't so bad after all.

"Tsuzu-nii, hurry!"

"Tsuzuru-nissan!"

"Coming...!" A sixteen years old Tsuzuru opens the door to the bedroom, encountering a full-on displayed camp distributed between two bunks. He sighs. "Aren't most of you a bit too old to wait for me to tell a bedtime story anyway?"

The twins glance at one another and then look back at Tsuzuru.

"Do you have any idea what is like to sleep when it's your turn to tell a bedtime story?"

"Yeah, I have no idea how Kaoru-nii does it."

"Right?"

"Okay, okay, I get it. Good grief..."

"Tsuzu-nii, can you sit next to me?" asks Mitsuru from his bed, his voice ever so quiet in contrast with Takeru's adamant whines.

"No, sit on my bed! You promised me! Yuzuru can sit with you Mitsuru!"

"I'm going to sit in the middle of the room so everyone can hear and that's the end of it, understood?" there's a chorus of nods.

At this point it's been years since he started to tell stories that he imagined in his head. The course of that one night so long ago and the excitement that came with Tsuzuru's made-up story —despite the chaos it provoked— opened a new door he hadn't thought existed before; About the what-if, of books they had already read. Then about new characters. New scenarios.

Soon enough, they were all portraying his stories, incorporating them in an attempt of plays for their parent's entertainment, which they definitely enjoyed. Because why not? Once again, it was free, provided lots of options, and allowed everyone to participate as much as they wished.

Even nowadays, bedtime stories are still a thing in their household.

Tsuzuru loved writing scripts. But there was this specific moment at night, when all of them were together in the same room and he could take a moment to watch their expectant eyes, that made it extra special.

"All right." Tsuzuru clears his throat and the room finally goes silent. He looks at his brothers, and a smile appears. "Are we comfortable and ready?"

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Minagi household content? *nods* Minagi household content.

Wishing you all a wonderful day! 💕

[seishun-emergency]

tagged by @clockworkspider ! thank you for the tag :3

Rules: Share the first line of ten of your most recent fanfics and then tag ten people. Don't have ten? Not to worry, just share what you have.

owahh i have. no idea what this’ll end up being like…

1. Koga talks. A lot. (standing in the aftermath, chapter 5 - adosoukoga)

2. “And so, the princess was saved from her tower by the knight when he slayed the dragon. Then they got married and lived happily ever after, the end!” (fairy tales and oaths of love - lesbian maoritsu)

3. Tetora isn’t late. (gamer girl, lover boy - tetohina)

4. [A view of one of the Starmaker Production offices. The camera blurs, then focuses on the figure of Tenshouin Eichi, sitting at what is recognizable as the desk in his private office.] (the world’s number one cutie - tori character study)

5. “So, Ritsu-chan?” (method acting, chapter one - ritsuhokke)

6. “Amagi, you’re leaving practice early?” (honey, honey - rinniki)

7. “Mido-chan!” (all i want for christmas - hajimidosora)

8. In every heroic journey, there is a moment of rest. (dear fellow traveller - five eccentrics fantasy/dnd au)

9. It’s a day like any other, when Rei approaches him. (the neon signs, unplugged (they fade) - bad timeline au, kaoru-centric)

10. Ibara thinks that the only appropriate way to describe the swirl of emotions running through him as Hiyori herds the rest of Eden through backstage and into a company car is baffled. (a place for us - polyeden)

what i learned from this is that i really like starting fics with dialogue and in medias res. good for me?

tagging ummm . @vampacidic @posebean @windypuddle @birthday-of-music !

[otakusmart]

Top 10 Anime Like Oshi no Ko (My Star) to Watch in 2023

The world of anime continues to captivate fans around the globe with its diverse range of storytelling and captivating characters. "Oshi no Ko," a popular anime series that aired in recent years, has garnered significant attention for its unique premise and compelling narrative. If you enjoyed "Oshi no Ko" and are looking for similar anime experiences, this article presents a hand-picked selection of the top 10 anime to watch in 2023 that share similar themes and qualities. From intense character-driven dramas to heartwarming tales of growth and friendship, this list covers a variety of anime like Oshi no Ko or better known as My Star.

Top 10 anime like Oshi no Ko (My Star)

Shirobako https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DUqUGFYx48&ab_channel=ShoutStudios "Shirobako" delves into the behind-the-scenes world of anime production, exploring the trials and tribulations a group of friends faces as they strive to make their dreams of creating anime a reality. With its realistic portrayal of the industry and endearing characters, this anime offers a cute glimpse into the world of animation. Bakuman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG0Z23fZRbw&ab_channel=vizmedia "Bakuman" follows the journey of two aspiring manga artists as they navigate the competitive publishing world. With its blend of drama, romance, and comedy, this series showcases the challenges faced by artists and the determination required to succeed in their chosen fields. Sakura Quest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVq-r9HimDI&ab_channel=KloposAnimus In "Sakura Quest," a young woman named Yoshino finds herself unexpectedly working as a tourism ambassador in a rural town. This slice-of-life anime explores personal growth, community, and the importance of finding purpose in unexpected places. Sakamichi no Apollon (Kids on the Slope) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7plEDcWy0Oc&ab_channel=HanabeeEntertainment Set in the 1960s, "Sakamichi no Apollon" follows the story of Kaoru, a reserved student, and Sentarou, a talented drummer. Their shared love for jazz music forms a bond that transcends societal barriers, and the anime beautifully portrays their friendship against a backdrop of youthful passion. Chihayafuru https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8U-E8hldHk&ab_channel=Sentai "Chihayafuru" is a sports anime centered around the traditional Japanese card game karuta. The series follows Chihaya as she aspires to become the Queen of Karuta while exploring themes of friendship, determination, and personal growth. Hibike! Euphonium" (Sound! Euphonium) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxowSlinlb0&ab_channel=AlltheAnime This music-centric anime focuses on the Kitauji High School concert band striving for excellence and overcoming internal conflicts. With meticulous attention to detail, "Hibike! Euphonium" provides a heartfelt and realistic portrayal of the dedication and passion required to pursue musical excellence. Sora yori mo Tooi Basho (A Place Further than the Universe) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAYL5VNAJq0&ab_channel=AnimaxAsia Four high school girls embark on a journey to Antarctica in "Sora yori mo Tooi Basho." This coming-of-age tale explores friendship, self-discovery, and the pursuit of dreams. With its breathtaking visuals and emotional storytelling, this anime resonates deeply with its audience. 3-gatsu no Lion (March Comes in Like a Lion) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL5nnx4vd7k&ab_channel=AniplexUSA "3-gatsu no Lion" delves into the life of Rei Kiriyama, a young professional shogi player struggling with loneliness and depression. The anime showcases Rei's journey as he confronts his demons, finds solace in unexpected friendships, and discovers the true meaning of family. Hanasaku Iroha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYvnsxzbepU&ab_channel=NISAmerica "Hanasaku Iroha" follows Ohana Matsumae as she starts working at her estranged grandmother's traditional Japanese inn. This slice-of-life anime delves into Ohana's personal growth as she learns about responsibility, relationships, and embracing change. Barakamon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gmN_3kr4wo&ab_channel=AlltheAnime "Barakamon" revolves around the life of a calligrapher named Seishuu Handa, who is exiled to a remote island after an artistic mishap. Through his interactions with the eccentric locals, Seishuu learns valuable life lessons and again discovers his artistic voice.

Conclusion

If you enjoyed the charm, depth, and unique storytelling of "Oshi no Ko," this list of top 10 anime like Oshi no Ko provides a diverse range of options. Whether you are interested in anime production, character-driven dramas, or heartwarming tales of growth and friendship, these anime series will surely capture your attention and leave a lasting impact. Immerse yourself in these anime titles' captivating narratives and vibrant characters, and let them transport you to new and exciting worlds in 2023. Read the full article

[4cplconsultancy2005]

7 QUALITY CONTROL TOOLS FOR PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

“As much as 95 per cent of all quality-related problems in the factory can be solved with seven fundamental quantitative tools.”

-Kaoru Ishikawa, The inventor of Fishbone Diagram

In today’s customer-centric market, quality is an integral factor in the growth and sustainability of any business. Businesses go the extra mile to provide the best and excellent customer experience to ensure customer satisfaction. Hence, efficient quality management which has the highest impact on customer experience is one of the most essential features for any business.

Introduced by Kaoru Ishikawa, the seven basic tools of quality also known as 7QC tools are very effective in quality management and quality assurance process. So, businesses who want to ensure competitive and excellent quality of their products and services can utilize the proven 7QC tools for structuring a strategic plan for quality improvement.

LIST OF 7 QC TOOLS

Cause and Effect Diagram

Cause and Effect Diagram also known as Fishbone Diagram helps in identifying the potential causes of an effect or a problem. In addition to sorting ideas in respective categories, it also helps in understanding the areas of opportunity through effective brainstorming. Fishbone training empowers you to identify the potential cause in the problem.

Control Chart

Control charts are used to study how the processes have changed over a period of time. Further, by comparing current data to historical control limits, one could lead to the conclusion about whether the process variation is consistent as in under control or unpredictable as in out of the control due to being affected by special causes of variation.

Pareto Chart

Pareto Chart is based on the 80/20 rule where it shows the significant factors that have the highest impact on the identified problem.

Check Sheet

Check sheet is a structured process which helps to collect and analyzing data. It is an effective tool that can be for a variety of purposes.

Histogram

Histogram is commonly used a graph that shows the data and its frequency of distribution to help users identify each different value in a set of data occurs.

Scatter Diagram

Scatter diagram shows the relationship between two important factors i.e. pairs of numerical data, one variable on each axis to demonstrate the relationship.

Stratification

Stratification also known as a flow chart or run chart is a technique that separates the data gathered from a variety of sources so that patterns can be seen i.e., the path an entity has taken through a defined process.

Utilizing the 7 QC tools in six sigma or quality management process helps in taking a systematic approach to identify and understand the risk, assess the risk, control fluctuation of product quality and accordingly provide solutions to avoid future defects.

WHEN SHOULD YOU USE 7 QC TOOLS?

7 QC tools can be carried out during the quality management, quality improvement process, six sigma implementation processes or even the regular PDCA cycle for the quality purpose for enhanced quality management.

In the first phase of measuring and identifying, Fishbone Diagram also known as cause and effect diagram, Pareto Chart and Control Chart can be utilized. In the next phases of assessment and analysis, Scatter Diagram, Histogram and Checklist can be carried out. The Control Chart can be utilized consistent quality improvement.

BENEFITS OF 7 QC TOOLS

The 7 QC tools are structured and fundamental instruments that help businesses improve their management and production process for achieving enhanced product quality.

From assessing and examining the production process, identification of key challenges and problems to controlling the fluctuation present in the product quality and providing solutions for prevention of defects in future, the easy to understand and implement, 7 QC tools are very effective. Some of the major business benefits of 7 QC tools are listed below.

Provides a more structured path for problem-solving and quality improvement

Easy to understand as well as implement yet extremely effective

A scientific and logical approach for problem-solving

Follows the 80/20 rule i.e. gain 80% result with 20% efforts

Improve the quality of product and services

Helps in identifying and analyzing problems during the process

Fishbone training aides in root cause analysis and problem-solving

Encourages team spirit and fosters a healthy culture

Identifies roots cause and solve it permanently

Enhance customer experience and customer satisfaction

Based on the data-driven process and customer-centric approach, 7 QC tools implementation is one of the most effective processes that too in the shortest amount of time.

4C team of certified professionals has provided 80+ implementation of 7 QC Tools and 120+ 7 QC Tools Training. By solving 200+ quality problems, 4C has empowered clients to reduce the 80% cost of poor quality.  To accelerate your quality management process and reduce your cost of poor quality, contact our experts now.

[ao3feed-matchablossom]

everythings gonna be alright

by Idekwtfidatp joe comforts miya after the elevator scene Words: 889, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Fandoms: SK8 the Infinity (Anime) Rating: Not Rated Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Chinen Miya, Nanjo Kojiro | Joe, Sakurayashiki Kaoru | Cherry Blossom, Mentioned Kyan Reki - Character Relationships: Chinen Miya & Nanjo Kojiro | Joe, Chinen Miya & Nanjo Kojiro | Joe & Sakurayashiki Kaoru | Cherry Blossom, Minor or Background Relationship(s), Nanjo Kojiro | Joe/Sakurayashiki Kaoru | Cherry Blossom Additional Tags: Chinen Miya Needs a Hug, Parental Nanjo Kojiro | Joe, Parental Sakurayashiki Kaoru | Cherry Blossom, Chinen Miya-Centric, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, i had to look up what little kitten in italian was for this, Italian, Half-Italian Nanjo Kojiro | Joe, its not really that significant but still, Joe speaks Italian - Freeform, Is that not a tag? source https://archiveofourown.org/works/60382756

[fudan-no-nijiiro]

Nijiiro's UtaPri Fanfiction - Masterpost

So it turns out that I've written a lot of UtaPri fanfiction over the past few years. In fact, there's so much that it's all listed in Anonymous collections—I decided I didn't want it clogging up the rest of my Ao3 profile, and even making a pseud felt like it wouldn't keep them separate enough.

However, that means (for better or worse) that it's a bit harder than usual to find, so here's my solution to that: a masterpost of my UtaPri fanfiction to date, just in case anyone's interested.

Key:

(SL) indicates a fic based in some element of Shining Live canon (RIP).

(gen) indicates no (overt) relationships

ST☆RISH-centric

Of dubious veracity (SL, ~5k, Otoya/Tokiya, complete): A fic that asks how the stars of the Tokilock TV series would handle it if their characters started dating in the show. (So in other words, about 5k of Tokiya in crisis.)

unmasked (SL, ~3.5k, Natsuki/Syo, complete): A Darkmoon/Lightwing in-universe reconciliation fic (with added Kaoru, because Kaoru-reintroduction is a motif in my work in this fandom as a whole).

late blooms (SL, 2.5k, Tokiya/Natsuki, complete): In-universe continuation of the Strawflowers and Flossflowers series, in which "Natsu" is "Lord Toki's" butler and bodyguard. Getting-together fluff.

mirrors and windows (SL, 2k, gen Syo & Kaoru with hints of Cecil/Ai, complete): An in-universe sequel to the Desert Sea + Light of the Desert duology. (Kaoru-reintroduction is kind of the whole point of this one. Also, Ai is also technically in this fic, so it isn't *only* STARISH boys in here, but the STARISH characters are still the main focus so it stays here because I said so. Also also, I have no idea how Ai and Cecil started feeling like a viable ship in this one, but life finds a way I guess.)

pro indication (SL, ~1.5k, Syo/Haruka, complete): Based (loosely) on the Syo's Heart-Pounding Theme Park card SL, but also very much on Syo's True Love route in Repeat. In which Haruka's fears about Syo's limitations are thankfully unfounded. (I still think I fumbled this title tbh)

Quartet Night-centric

but if i[t] had to perish twice (~25k, gen QN, in progress): Mind-the-warnings levels of angst in this one, which imagines what would happen if Ai started taking after his predecessor in terms of mental/emotional state. (I *am* going to finish the epilogue chapter to this one of these days, I swear. This fucker haunts me.)

rhopalia (SL, 1.5x drabble, Ai/Haruka if you really squint): A snapshot of a moment inspired by the Dreamy Aquarium Shining Live event. (This fic is teensy.)

Haunted (SL, 3k, gen Reiji & Ai, complete): Angsty oneshot bringing wider canon into the School Life Melody Reiji card.

our encore (SL, 2.5k, Ai/Haruka, complete): Theoretically inspired by the Ai's Joyful Birthday card story. First chapter is fluff, second chapter merits the E rating (smutty smut smut). Be warned.

HEAVENS-centric

Cloudy Skies, Rainy Days (~30k, gen HEAVENS, complete): In which each HEAVENS boy gets a chance to shine/suffer in a sickfic/hurt/comfort oneshot (though in Eiichi's case it's a twofer, because he and I are both dramatic). This could've been a series instead, if I'm being honest with myself, but then I'd need seven different titles and ugh. If I'm being honest, though, I'm damn proud of this set of stories.

Tipping Point (~4k, Yamato/Eiji, complete): A fluffy getting-together college AU fic I wrote for a gift exchange. Not a ship I would have tried otherwise, but they have a pretty cute dynamic.

Cross-Unit / Mix-and-Match specials

Setsugetsuka making-of cycle (SL, gen/full cast, 9.5k altogether, complete): A love letter to my personal favorite of the content Shining Live produced. This series of 3 fics focuses on Masato, Reiji, and Otoya respectively. (I actually used Ao3's series function correctly for these, hooray!)

lured by literature (SL, 5k, Camus/Tokiya, complete): I have no idea why this became one of my favorite obscure ships, but it absolutely did, and the The Lure of Literature story in SL is 100% to blame. Someday I may even revisit these dorks, because the BL chemistry between them is just that incredible.

scrape (SL, 2k, gen Ai & Tokiya, complete): In-universe coda to the Puppeteer's Workshop event story, featuring Lito and Luke protecting each other when danger strikes. (These two are both so dramatic. I love this event story so much.)

boards and bonds (SL, 2k, gen Ren & Ai, complete): Extra scene in the Winter Sports: Skiing and Snowboarding SL stories. In which Ren totally knows Ai's secret and is totally chill (heh) about it.

lights in snow (SL, ~1k, gen Reiji & Cecil, complete): In which Reiji is a good senpai. (This is also Winter Sports: Skiing and Snowboarding, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't get this fic and the previous one mixed up sometimes lol)

Bespoken (SL, 3k, Ai/F!reader OR Cecil/F!reader, complete): Would you like an in-universe reader-insert fic where two boys are flirting outrageously with you at once and it's up to you which one you're interested in? Enjoy. (This was a bit of a stretch to write, but in a fun way.)

Tuning the Kaleidoscope (3k, gen, any & all characters, abandoned): My attempt at prompt fills, both requests and randomized. I started writing these really early on and it's not my best work, but it was a fun as a way to do character studies. (This is another multi-chapter work that should probably be a series.)

...Aaand that's all for now! I've got some other bits and pieces kicking around in drafts—including a few sequels that've been on the back burners for a while, and at least one big-ass project that I got pretty far into without feeling ready to start posting it—but here's what I've published. I'm pretty happy with most of it and very happy with some of it, thank you very much for looking and I hope that if you follow some of these links you find something you'll enjoy. 🌈