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B-PROJECT KAIKAN* EVERYDAY CARD STORY Mikado Sekimura SSR 「CHINA TOWN」

「So you'll forgive me for this-- Ah it hurts! Eh, Momotasu!? Isn't your pressure getting stronger!?」

01 MEETING ROOM

A&R: That's all for the China Town event explanation. Thank you everyone for your hard work.

Hikaru: Thank you for the hard work!

Hey, do you want to go get some food after this?

Tatsuhiro: Now that I think about it, I'm hungry.

Mikado: What about that newly opened fast food restaurant?

Kazuna: Fast food? That's an unusual choice for you, Mikado.

Mikado: Yes! That's right! Actually the restaurant I want to go to is doing a collaboration with Mamirin!

Tatsuhiro: Ah, is that so...

Mikado: You can't miss the chance to get Mamirin exclusive goods!

Momotasu, please help me out too!

Momotaro: Understood, leave it to me.

Tatsuhiro: You're obedient......

Hikaru: Well then, let's go to that fast food restaurant!

A&R: Ah, wait a minute. Could Mikado-san and Momo-kun stay behind for a while longer?

Momotaro: I don't mind, but what's the matter?

Mikado: A&R-san is talking to just me and Momotasu together...... Ah, could it be love advice!?

Tatsuhiro: Why?

Hikaru: A&R-chan, can we stay too?

A&R: Yes, it's okay. As part of the event we discussed earlier, I was asked to cover the preparations for the festival and I was wondering if I could ask the two of you to do that?

Mikado: Me and Momotasu?

A&R: Yes. You will be covering preparations for the parade and the practice of the lion dance, they will broadcast the footage on the news. I believe the two of you are the perfect people for the job.

Kazuna: I agree. Mikado is good at talking and Momo has a keen eye for details, so I'm sure it will be an interesting interview.

Tatsuhiro: That's true...

Momotaro: Ahh, I'm interested in what kind of practice is required to dance in the lion dance.

Mikado: I'm also interested in the lion dance and it's nice to be able to see behind the scenes of the parade that you don't usually get to see.

A&R: I will be busy with all of the events and interviews, but I look forward to working with you both.

Mikado: Yes, leave it to us! Even so, it's been a while since I worked alone with Momotasu.

Momotaro: That's right. Let's do our best Mika.

Mikado: Yes!

02 CHINA TOWN

Mikado: We are currently in China Town. What has everyone been doing here for a while now……

Momotaro: It's the lion dance practice.

Mikado: That's right! The locals here are practicing the lion dance.

Momotaro: It's very exciting.

Mikado: I can feel everyone's spirit.

Momotaro: The movement is so flexible, I can't believe it's being moved by someone inside.

Mikado: It's a dance that feels graceful yet powerful at the same time.

Locals: Hey, you Nii-chan's have a good eye for this, do you know what happens if you get bitten by a lion?

Momotaro: ……Mika, do you know?

Mikado: It is said that the lion dance eats away the evil spirits of a person, thus warding off bad luck and ensuring good health.

Locals: Oh, that's exactly right! The Nii-chan with the glasses knows very well!

Mikado: This is the end of the coverage of the lion dance, I feel like I'm missing something..

Momotaro: Aah, I wanted to see more.

A&R: Mikado-san, Momo-kun, thank you for your hard work. The coverage of the lion dance practice went smoothly.

Mikado: It was thanks to the local people that the event went smoothly.

Momotaro: That's right, the lion dance was also amazing.

A&R: Even so, you knew very well what would happen if you were bitten by a lion dance, Mikado-san.

Mikado: I've been interested in lion dance for some time, so I did a little research on it. Then, I remembered the legend that the lion dance would devour evil spirits because I found it interesting.

A&R: Is that so.

Locals: Oh, the Nii-chans are still here?

Mikado: As I said earlier, thank you for letting me interview you.

Locals: No, the same to you. It will be a good advertisement for China Town. I have a question for you… I know this was just for an interview but this seems like a great opportunity, would you like to experience the lion dance?

Mikado: Eh? Is that okay?

Locals: As long as the two of you are okay with it, you're welcome to.

Momotaro: Looks like it will be a valuable experience.

Mikado:Momotasu seems to be enthusiastic about it too, I would also like to experience it too!

If possible I would like to participate in the real performance as well.

Wouldn't it be fun if Momotasu and I came out of the lion dance costume at the end of the event!?

Momotaro: Aah, it sounds exciting.

Locals: That sounds fun!

Mikado: That's right! A&R-san, what do you think?

A&R: I'll check with the office to confirm, but we'll move forward with preparations as best as we can.

Mikado: Thank you very much!

Momotaro: Let's do it, A&R.

03 PRACTICE ROOM

Mikado: Now, let's lower our stance a little…… How's that, Momotasu?

Momotaro: I'm okay, let's keep going.

Mikado: Understood!

A&R: (Since they decided to try the lion dance experience, they've taken lessons from the locals several times.) (It's amazing how the both of them mastered the basic posture and lion-like movements in such a short period of time.)

Locals: However, I'm surprised that you were able to do so much in such a short period of time. They key to Shishimai is the co-operation between the two but they work so well together that it seems like this is something to look forward to.

A&R: That's good to hear. Thank you to both of you for your hard work practicing. It's getting pretty close to completion. The locals are also happy, saying that the two of you are a perfect fit and they seem to be looking forward to it.

Mikado: That makes me happy. After all we are one in the same spirit right, Momotasu?

Momotaro: One in the same…….

Mikado: Eeh, am I wrong!?

A&R: (Fufu, they're in sync after all.)

Mikado: ……fuwah

A&R: Mikado-san, are you okay?

Mikado: Eh, what is it?

A&R: Physically Momo-kun is the head and Mikado-san is the torso but it must be difficult to always be in a crouching position.

Also, there is a part in the middle where Momo-kun is lifted up with his head held high……

Mikado: Ahh, if that's it then there is no problems. I asked the locals for tips on how to lift it, and at first it was difficult to lift it up but once you get used to it, it's no big deal.

Momotaro: …….Really?

Mikado: Eeh, really… If it wasn't for Momotasu however, I don't think I could have come this far in such a short time.

Momotaro: It's the same for me too.

Mikado: I'm so happy! Let's work together and do our best until the real performance, Momotasu!

Momotaro: Mm.

A&R: I will do my best to support you both.

Mikado: Thankyou very much, A&R-san.

A&R: Yes!

Momotaro: ……….

04 RADIO RECORDING STUDIO

Osari: Alright, let's get excited for today's「Moonlight Talk」! H-hmm? Where's Mikachi?

Kazuna: Looks like he hasn't arrived yet. It's unusual because he's usually the first to arrive in the studio when he doesn't have any previous work.

Tatsuhiro: I guess he must've had some business to do.

A&R: That's right….. I'll wait a little longer to contact him.

Momotaro: ……

Mikado: Hello everyone, you're early.

Hikaru: Hey, Mikachi! You're finally here∼!

Mikado: It seems like I'm the last one?

Nome: Ah, you're usually the first one to arrive but you hadn't arrived yet so we were worried.

Kazuna: Did something happen?

Mikado: Eh? No, I was doing some shopping. I was planning to buy only the new Mamirin products and then go home but my eyes were drawn to the other products…….

Tatsuhiro: Mamirin again……

Mikado: Tatsu-dono, it's not 「again」! It's the long-awaited new Mamirin products!

Momotaro: ……..

Hikaru: Mn… doesn't Mikachi smell like disinfectant?

A&R: Disinfectant?

Mikado: !?

Kazuna: Mikado?

Mikado: Fufufu…… Did Hikarun notice? Yes, my true nature is…….a mad scientist who terrorizes people!

Hikaru: Mikachi is acting different!?

Tatsuhiro: Ha….. here we go again.

Kazuna: Hahaha……

Momotaro: ……Mika

Mikado: What's wrong, Momotasu?

Momotaro: ……No, it's nothing.

A&R: (Momo-kun has looked confused for a while now, I wonder what's up with him?)

Hikaru: Tomorrow is finally the event in China Town! Ah∼ I can't wait!

Tatsuhiro: Aren't you more excited about the stalls before the event than the actual event itself?

Hikaru: Hehe, you noticed? But I'm not lying when I say I'm looking forward to the event!

Mikado: It's finally tomorrow that we will perform the lion dance. We will make sure to show you all a wonderful dance.

Kazuna: Mmn, good luck to the both of you.

Mikado: Our Leader says so too, so let's do our best tomorrow!

Momotaro: ……That's right.

05 CHINA TOWN

A&R: (After the locals dance, it was finally time for the two lions, Mikado-san and Momo-kun.) (Ah, here they come!)

Audience: The big lion was impressive and nice, but this small lion also has sharp movements. Ahh, it's really worth watching.

A&R: (That's good. It seems to be popular with the audience. It's about time for both of them to come out from under the lion……)

Audience: Huh? Look what came out of the lion dance…..!

Mikado: Hello everyone! B-Project's Sekimura Mikado here.

Momotaro: Onzai Momotaro here.

A&R: (Amazing cheers…..! Mikado-san's surprise was a great success.)

GANDARA BUILDING HALLWAY

A&R: I think Momo-kun and Mikado-san should have finished changing by now.

Hikaru: Ok∼ay! Pi-chan and Mikachi's lion dance was super cool!

Tatsuhiro: Ah, I can't believe they practiced in such a short period of time.

Kazuna: Yeah, the audience was very happy and both of them did a great job.

A&R: I was also moved watching it…… Ah, the dressing room is here.

DRESSING ROOM

A&R: Excuse me.

Mikado: Ouch! Wait, that's……!

Momotaro: ……..

Kazuna: Um… what are you both doing on the floor lying down?

Mikado: Ah, everyone, Thank you for your hard work. Um, just a little massage………

Hikaru: Ah! Are you thanking him for the lions dance earlier?

Tatsuhiro: Is that it?

Momotaro: ……..

Mikado: Well…….I hurt my lower back.

Tatsuhiro: On the stage just now?

Mikado: No, from 3 days ago……

Tatsuhiro: Ha? 3 days ago?

Kazuna: Could it be that the smell of disinfectant that Hikaru was talking about during the recording the other day……

Hikaru: So you weren't shopping, you were going to the hospital!?

Mikado: I'm ashamed…..

Kazuna: So you were on stage enduring the pain in your back all this time…….

Tatsuhiro: What are you doing being so reckless?

Mikado: I knew that the locals had high expectations for me, so I couldn't let them down.

A&R: Mikado--san……

Hikaru: By the way, Pi-chan, you haven't said anything for a while, what's up?

Momotaro: ……..

Mikado: I made him angry because I didn't tell him about my back pain……

Momotaro: …..Mika always pushes himself too hard.

Mikado: It hurts, it hurts! Momotasu, it hurts!

Momotaro: Of course it's going to hurt…

Mikado: I'm sorry! I won't try to hide anything from you anymore! Please forgive me∼!

Kazuna: It's been a while since I've seen Momo this angry.

Momotaro: This time it was just mild back pain but I don't know what will happen next time…. I always want to support what Mika wants to do, but I can't help you if you're keeping secrets. If you had told me, there would have been something I could've done.

Mikado: Momotasu…… I'm really sorry for making you worry, but I promise to take better care of myself from now on.

Momotaro: Mika…….

Mikado: So you'll forgive me for this-- Ah it hurts! Eh, Momotasu!? Isn't your pressure getting stronger!?

Momotaro: …….

Mikado: Um….. wait a second!? Please say something, Momotasuuuuuu∼!

★ Shishimai is the lion dance typically with two dancers inside who are covered and require co-operation, where as the dragon dance is multiple people holding the dragon above their heads with poles instead.

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@xxyumeno​ whispered: ❝ Are you ticklish here? ❞ Tomohisa to Kazuna

affection starters.

✮*•̩̩͙✧•̩̩͙*˚✧*˚     He hated where this was going...Tomo had just been holding him as he was about to fall asleep, admittedly exhausted from the afternoon recording session, but his fingers had found their way to his SIDES so they could ghost over the clothed albeit sensitive flesh.  He visibly flinched away from the other as soon as he popped the question, heat flooding to his face until his cheeks were stained red.

     ❝ Don’t you even think about it, Tomo! ❞  he exclaimed, covering up the sensitive spots on sides with his arms as he attempted to protect himself.  He was highly ticklish and he would hate for someone as sneaky as his old friend to exploit something like that.

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Kazuna Masunaga SSR

2019 ー Latte Art [ラテアート]

“Agreed ♪. Well then, let us open “Café Kazuna”!”

『Event: Gift of Thanks for White Day (28th Feb. - 7th March 2019)』

Part 1

ーIn the waiting room.ー

Kazuna: ‘ “Café Kazuna”?’

Tsubasa: ‘Yes. We received a proposal for a new project, called “Pretty Boy Intelligence Agency”. I heard that Masunaga-san will, in the setting as a café owner, give advice about love matters coming from the audience.’ 

Kazuna: ‘That sounds like an interesting project. Though I’m a bit worried about me as the lead…..’

Mikado: ‘What are you saying! If you need advice, there is no one better suited for this role than you, leader!’

Momotaro: ‘Leader as the owner….. They definitely are a match.’

Kazuna: ‘I hope you’re right.’

Tsubasa: ‘There also seems to be a direction where you give out a latte accompanied with a brief comment at the end of the segment….. I wonder if you will be fine, because you will have to challenge to make art on a latte?’

Kazuna: ‘I heard that latte art is difficult. I don’t know if I can do it well, but I want to try it out.’

Tatsuhiro: ‘….. Are you sure? Leader’s art skill isーー’

Tatsuhiro: ‘Hngh.’

Mikado: ‘Psst! Don’t say any more, Tatsu-dono!’

Kazuna: ‘What’s wrong? Tatsuhiro seems to be in pain…..’

Mikado: ‘No, no! There is nothing.’

Kazuna: ‘I-Is that so…..?’

Momotaro: ‘Latte art seems to be quite a bit of work, but the project itself is simple and I think it will make the fans happy.’

Kazuna: ‘You’re right. The smell of coffee can’t reach the outside of the screen, but….. I hope I can create an atmosphere where the people who are watching feel warm and soft.’

Hikaru: ‘I’m sure leader can do it! And then it will become a popular segment. A café with a handsome owner who listens to your worries with a delicious latte is the best! You usually want to go to such a place!’

Mikado (excited): ‘I will also come eight times a week!’

Kazuna: ‘Ahaha, there are also days where one comes twice a day, huh.’

Tsubasa: ‘Fufu, then I will reply to them that it is fine for you.’ 

Kazuna: ‘Yeah. Please do so, Sumisora-san.

Kazuna: ‘If possible I want to practice doing latte art before the actual performance…..’

Tsubasa: ‘Understandable. I will arrange it so that you will be teached by a professional.’ 

Kazuna: ‘Thanks, that’s a big help.’

Kazuna: ‘Though, it’s rude if I don’t know the basics. Should I look them up on the Internet…..’

Mikado: ‘It would be best to look up videos.’

Kazuna: ‘Video, video….. Aah, some look interesting.’

Kazuna: Hee….. There sure are various types of latte art. I need to properly study them before I have the lessons.’

Part 2

ーIn a café, during lesson.ー

Owner: ‘ーーIn this way, drawing something by pouring milk in is a technique called free pour. Let’s try this as a sample.’

Kazuna: ‘Yes, I will try it. First I turn the pitcher to make the milk glossy….. Like this?’

Owner: ‘Yes, that’s good.’

Kazuna: ‘Then, from a high position I pour in the milk…..’

Kazuna: ‘Oh!’

Kazuna: ‘….. I am sorry. I used too much force and it spilled over.’ 

Owner: ‘It’s fine, everyone is like this at the beginning. Come on, let’s try one more time.’

Kazuna: ‘Yes…..!’

Kazuna (concentrated): ‘Pour from a high place…..’

Owner: ‘That’s good, please gradually bring the cup closer.’

Kazuna: ‘Huh….. I can’t make a milk circle?’

Owner: ‘When the pitcher is in a high position, it will cause momentum and the milk mixes with the espresso, unfortunately.’ 

Kazuna: ‘It’s better to bring the cup closer at the last moment….. One more time, please!’

Owner: ‘Of course.’

Kazuna (very concentrated): ‘Pour from a high position….. Bring it closer until the last moment.’

(He was able to make a milk circle in the middle of the cup…..!)

Owner: ‘Great, let’s do a heart shape next.’

Kazuna (smiles): ‘Yes. Cross the center of the circle….. And push your hand through…..!’

Owner: ‘….. Yes, the procedure is correct.’ 

Kazuna: ‘Thank you very much. But….. you can’t say it’s a heart.’ 

Owner: ‘I think the strength you used to cross the milk was too weak. It’s important to use boldness and delicacy properly in each process.’ 

Kazuna: ‘Boldness and delicacy…..’

Kazuna: ‘Can I try it one more time from the start?’

Owner: ‘Of course. Let’s keep trying.’

Kazuna: ‘Yes!’ _________

Owner: ‘Now, please carefully shake the pitcher to create a layer.’

Kazuna: ‘Carefully, but without stopping the flow…..’

(That’s the 20th attempt….. I hope this time it works.)

Kazuna: ‘At the end, push through….. With great force!’

Tsubasa: ‘!’

Kazuna: ‘….. Did it work…..?’

Tsubasa: ‘You did it, Masunaga-san! It is such a beautiful heart…..!’

Owner: ‘I agree, the layer, as well, is clean, how wonderful. A result that can be served to the customers.’ 

Kazuna: ‘Thank you very much…..!’

Owner: ‘If you master the basics of the heart shape, then you can apply them to other patterns. Let’s practice making a stable heart after a short break.’

Kazuna: ‘Yes, I look forward to it.’

Kazuna: ‘Fuu…..’

Kazuna (shocked): ‘….. Oh.’

Tsubasa: ‘Masunaga-san?’

Part 3

Tsubasa: ‘Did something happen?’

Kazuna: ‘No…. I didn’t think my failures were like this, so I was shocked just now. I was too focused to notice.’ 

Kazuna: ‘I am sorry, owner. I was being wasteful….’ 

Owner: ‘No, don’t worry about them. That’s something you can’t avoid.’ 

Kazuna: ‘Thank you. But…. Is it fine to drink them, since I have already made them? All of them may not be possible, but I feel sorry for throwing them away.’ 

Owner: ‘Yes, of course. Please don’t overdo it.’

Tsubasa: ‘May I also join you?’

Kazuna: ‘Sumisora-san…. Thanks.’

Owner: ‘Well, then I shall join as well.’

Kazuna: ‘Yes, please.’

Kazuna: ‘…. Hm. This latte is…. Really delicious….’

Tsubasa: ‘It really is! I do not mind that the latte is already cold.’

Kazuna: ‘You’re right. It’s not only the taste, but also the smell of it is really great…. I was distracted by the technique of the latte art, but I can understand very well why the owner is so particular about the taste.’ 

Owner: ‘Haha, it makes me happy, when you can say that. Especially this time, as we are using beans of the best quality.’

Kazuna: ‘Is it fine to use such high-quality beans during practice?’

Owner: ‘That’s because it’s practice. I always do that so that one doesn’t feel like it’s okay to waste them.’ 

Kazuna: ‘I understand….’

Kazuna: ‘Huh? But this is the first time that I am told this….’

Owner: ‘I didn’t say something, because I thought it was unnecessary in your case. Masunaga-san surely is a person that doesn’t waste beans for nothing, no matter what quality.’ 

Kazuna (surprised): ‘Owner….’

Owner: ‘As someone who handles food and drinks, this is an important quality. You can become a great owner yourself.’ 

Kazuna: ‘Thank you very much. This time I am going to play the role of “the owner” for work, but….  I firmly face my feelings as if I were a real owner. I wish to serve the person asking for advice a delicious and beautiful latte with a feeling of relief.’ 

Owner: ‘Indeed. I will do my best to help you.’

Kazuna: ‘Thank you, I appreciate it.’

(It looks like Masunaga-san’s honest feelings were conveyed…. I really think he can become a great owner.) 

Part 4

Hikaru: ‘I’m coming in!’

Kazuna: ‘Hello. A table for five?’

Mikado: ‘Tunk! We’re greeted by a handsome owner ♪.’

Hikaru: ‘Leader is a superb owner! Is this here the rumoured “Café Kazuna”!?’

Tatsuhiro: ‘My bad, leader. Even though you’re practicing, it’s so noisy.’

Kazuna: ‘No, I’m sorry to have you come with me. Since today will be the last practice, I wanted to hear everyone’s thoughts.’  

Mikado: ‘That much is no problem! Right, Momotasu?’

Momotaro: ‘Yeah. I came looking forward to a delicious latte.’

Kazuna: ‘Then I will prepare the cups without much delay. Sumisora-san, take a seat as well.’ 

Tsubasa: ‘Thank you very much.’

Kazuna: ‘At first, from the basic heart….’

Kazuna: ‘Here it is, enjoy.’ 

Hikaru: ‘Ooh~! It’s really a heart!’

Momotaro (smiles): ‘There are so many layers of milk. It’s delicious….’

Kazuna: ‘Yes, that’s the leaf shape.’

Mikado: ‘Eeh! You are able to do such a difficult shape!?’

Tatsuhiro: ‘Even though you only poured in the milk, that’s amazing….’

Kazuna: ‘Fufu, thanks. It’s all thanks to the guidance of this store’s owner.’

Hikaru: ‘Say, say, can you also do things like animals or characters?’

Kazuna: ‘That’s etching. We practiced that, too, more or less, but….’

Mikado (excited): ‘Yes, yes! I request Mamirin!’

Momotaro: ‘Mika, that’s probably difficult to do. There are many parts as well.’

Mikado: ‘Hhm, it does seem so….’

Hikaru: ‘Here, here! Then I want to request a cute dog!’

Kazuna: ‘A cute dog, huh. Of course.’

Tatsuhiro: ‘Oh, very owner-like….’

Kazuna: ‘Here you have it. A latte with a small dog.’

Hikaru: ‘Ooh~!’

Hikaru: ‘…. O-Ooh~!?’

(A, A latte with a mysterious life-form….)

Tatsuhiro: ‘Ooh…. It’s as you imagine it, in a way….’

Momotaro: ‘It’s fine, it has eyes, a nose and ears. It’s unmistakably a dog.’

Kazuna (smiles): ‘The point I’m particular about is the laughing mouth.’

Hikaru: ‘Eh, that’s a mouth!?’

Mikado: ‘Cough, cough!’

Mikado: ‘Eh, this is a wonderful workmanship, but the level of art is too high that it may not reach the audience.’

Kazuna: ‘I see…. It’s something I’m proud of, but that’s difficult.’

Tatsuhiro: ‘The recording of the program should be soon, isn’t it? The latte seems to be no problem, but how about the part with giving advice?’

Momotaro: ‘It was love counseling, if I’m not wrong. That sounds quite hard.’

Kazuna (shocked): ‘Ah…. Indeed, you’re right. I didn’t think to this point. I don’t know the content of the consultation until the actual day, but it may be better to do a simulation of it.’

Hikaru: ‘Why do it now! We’re here after all!’

Mikado: ‘Agreed ♪. Well then, let us open “Café Kazuna”!’

Part 5

Hikaru: ‘Owner, listen, listen~.’

Kazuna: ‘Yes, if you are fine with me.’ 

Hikaru: ‘I have someone I’m interested in, but what should I do to make myself appealing?’

Kazuna: ‘Hm, let me see….’

Kazuna: ‘I am sorry that I can not say anything concrete, but is it not fine to meet them as you are now? If you force something, then it will be painful. You will not be able to continue for long.’

Kazuna: ‘…. But, if you decide to act with the person you like in mind, that’s very wonderful I think. I will support you.’

Hikaru: ‘Kyaah! Thanks, leaー, no, owner!’

Mikado (excited): ‘Owner, please listen! The person I like is sending me JOIN messages every day, does that mean they have an interest in me!?’

Hikaru: ‘Ooh, what a somewhat realistic matter….!’

Kazuna (smiles): ‘I see…. If the messages have some simple content, there might be some interest on their end. I would be happy if I could exchange a good morning with the person I like.’

Mikado: ‘Then he also likes me….!?’

Tatsuhiro: ‘Are you in a girl setting, or what.’

Hikaru: ‘Mikako, confess already~!’

Momotaro (surprised): ‘Hikaru as well….?’

Kazuna: ‘…. However, if the content is about work or something practical, then it may be better to think about it calmly one more time.’

Hikaru & Mikado: ‘Ooh~.’

Hikaru: ‘That feels kind of correct!’

Mikado: ‘In reality I do not have to worry about this, but I feel relieved…. For the time being, there is no such interest!’

Momotaro: ‘About that, I wonder if the JOIN messages were business ones.’

Tatsuhiro: ‘I’m glad you cooled off, Sekimura….’

Hikaru: ‘Here, here! I also want to try out the role of the owner! Tatsu, ask me for advice!’

Tatsuhiro: ‘What!? Impossible, absolutely impossible.’

Mikado: ‘It is fictional, so isn’t it fine? Come on, set your feelings free, Tatsumi-san!’

Tatsuhiro: ‘Who’s Tatsumi!!’

Hikaru: ‘Hahaha! Tatsumi - that sounds nice!’

Momotaro (smiles): ‘Tatsumi is a shy person, isn’t she. It can’t be helped then.’

Tatsuhiro: ‘Hey, Onzai, are you against me, too….!?’

Tsubasa: ‘Fufu.’

Kazuna: ‘Sumisora-san.’

Tsubasa: ‘Yes?’

Kazuna: ‘Here, please.’

Tsubasa: ‘Waah. A latte with a heart flower…. How cute. I feel like I am seeing this pattern for the first time.’

Kazuna: ‘It’s a tulip. To be honest, I practiced, so that I could show it to Sumisora-san.’

Tsubasa: ‘Eh, to me?’

Kazuna: ‘You were busy, yet you came with me to many practices. I wanted to give you the most beautiful art I can manage.’

Tsubasa: ‘Thank you. It somehow is a waste to drink….’ 

Kazuna: ‘Don’t hold back. When I get better in the future I want to try making an original character for Sumisora-san.’

END

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random bpro character headcanons

im prolly gonna update this over time but here we goooo ksjhdfksjhdf

tomohisa

he comes off as very serious, but trust me, this boy is ANYTHING but innocent. he’s definitely made ryuji blush more than once in private.

actually very self-conscious about his appearance and puts a lot of work into looking his absolute best

actually acts very motherly towards ryuji and makes sure that he’s had enough to eat and drink and that he’s not too cold, warm, or tired

he can also get extremely physically playful with ryuji as well; he’ll massage his shoulders if he comes up behind him on his way to sit next to him on the couch, tickle his feet when he reclines opposite to him, and give him gentle pats on the head when he’s falling asleep or after a successful concert

his hands are so big and warm and his fingers are so gentle ;w;

ryuji

is actually a huge teddy bear in private tbh, esp if he’s with tomo

not huge on physical touch at first; it takes him a while to open up to be comfortable enough for hugs and other kinds of friendly contact

absolutely hates being cold and bundles up the most he can when it gets chilly outside

contrary to tomo, his hands are always cold

prefers iced coffee over hot coffee

goshi

snorts if he laughs too hard (the only person capable of doing this is mikado or hikaru)

has arachnophobia, but not as severe as kento

is literally always getting annoyed by kento. like whenever he’s driving or sitting next to him but not paying attention he’ll just grab his phone and read all of the notifications that pop up on the screen

gets cold easily and always shivers when he walks outside in the wintertime

tries to avoid high-calorie foods when he can and probably has somewhat of an unhealthy eating schedule

yuta

probably procrastinates until the last possible minute on his assignments

his laugh can get super high-pitched and squeaky when he gets excited or when something is super funny to him

always loses his stuff tbh

films all of the pranks he pulls on his friends. one of his favorites was when he hid a fake spider in kento’s coffee mug and he screamed and ran back to his room

a bit of an airhead and never understands jokes or riddles

kento

ok listen this man sheds like a MANIAC. like seriously his hair gets everywhere, you’ll find a nice-sized clump of it in like every corner of the thrive apartment

he probably knows a lot of random facts and methods of how to do things quickly and efficiently

has to touch the person he’s talking to

has this spot on the back of his neck that makes him squeak and flinch if you pinch or poke it

insanely afraid of spiders. if anything looks remotely like or reminds him of a spider he just. screams and he’s gone. not to mention the fact that yuta once chased him all the way around the block with a caterpillar. he also hates butterflies too. just anything with more than four legs and wings he absolutely hates

kazuna

he kinda moms hikaru more than he does the other members of the group individually. even when he knows hikaru is being dramatic, he can’t help but ask what’s wrong.

he kind of has an intuitive sense of what the outcome of one of his bandmates’ actions are. he warns against taking action against something if he senses that there’s something wrong. he’s usually the first one to step in if he senses or when one of his friends are in danger.

gets scared VERY easily and jumps and screams at the slightest sound in complete silence

used to have severe separation anxiety as a kid; sometimes he can still get pretty anxious about being alone in public or over small things but not to the degree he used to

he drinks SOO much hot chocolate during the cold season....he’s gotten a couple stomachaches from drinking so much more often than not

momotaro

he’s actually capable of laughing, believe it or not!!! except mikado is probably the only person who can make him laugh out loud

he comes off stone-cold but is actually a major sweetheart tbh. he loves to listen to people and is willing to spend his time watching and looking at things just to make the other person happy

always gives positive affirmation when he feels it’s appropriate

secretly loves how nerdy and how much of an otaku mikado is uwu

always gets his friends the sweetest, most thoughtful gifts on their birthdays or for christmas. he shamelessly spends his money on good gifts for them

hikaru

has snake bite piercings and an industrial but rarely ever wears them

wears a pair of glasses whenever he’s on the computer. he needs some help since his eyes get strained a lot

pulls a lot of scare pranks on kazuna, particularly those involving jumping out of nowhere and screaming in his face.......ah fuck it he pranks the whole group. one time when mikado was rushing to leave for a photo shoot he secured invisible plastic wrap around the bathroom door and mikado walked into it so hard that his glasses fell off ksjdhfskjdhf

it’s canon that he’s the worst driver in moons, but he’s actually like. REALLY shitty at it tbh. has caused three accidents and lost his license for six months due to property damage. also has a bit of speeding habit and is not very consistent in making turns. usually the only one available to drive (besides kazu who is CONSIDERABLY a better driver) and always freaks his friends out with his driving whenever they’re in the car

probably sticks his icy-cold bare toes under the shirts of his bandmates just to watch them squeal and jump away

tatsuhiro

has a v v weak stomach and gets sick a lot ;n; the littlest things gross him out to the point of throwing up

his more playful and talkative side is usually brought out when he’s with hikaru; he even ends up roughhousing with him more times than once

scared of bees!! always ends up running away whenever he sees or hears one

he’s actually a major softie and is extremely gentle with his bandmates, if kazu isn’t there he’s usually the first one to rush in and make sure the other person is okay. he always lends an open ear to those who seem like they need one, even if he doesn’t make the offer out loud.

probably one of the more vocally versatile singers of moons; he can change the tone and quality of his voice to match a certain characteristic or instrumental sound requested by the producers

mikado

bisaster™

when he takes his glasses off, he can notice major details (like where things in the room are and how many fingers someone else is holding up), but it’s all just a blur to him. he’s also red-green colorblind, which comes to be a bit of a difficulty when he drives

a very easy target when it comes to teasing, but he doesn’t usually get overly frustrated; he just yells at the other person to stop or goes on a frustrated tangent

probably loves eggnog and drinks it all the time during the holiday season

writes hilariously esoteric notes on his friends’ birthday cards

yuzuki

has really intense seasonal allergies (pollen, grass, pine, the whole bunch) and sneezes a ton. like one time when they were little he and his family sat down to eat and while they were preparing to get their food he got a little absent minded and just. sneezed all over the table without thinking

probably collected a bunch of wild reptiles (frogs/lizards/geckos) and beetles thinking that it would be something cute to share with haruhi but it scared the ever living hell out of him. that’s how he discovered that his brother was afraid of bugs

he probably has to pee like every 20 minutes or smth jsjjskskdk

very good at drawing!!! also writes lyrics in his free time sometimes

kind of a hoe for matcha

haruhi

probably would give a kidney to save his brother’s life if need be. ah fuck it he would give ANY part of his body to make sure that his brother was alive and well skjhfsdf

TICKLE. MONSTER. probably does it to annoy yuzuki a lot (bc in his own words yuzuki is probably the most ticklish person on the planet) but he usually initiates attacks on akane if miroku doesn’t first skjkjshdfjh

also once walked around the table when everyone was playing cah and tazed their sides just to make them scream (loudest was kind of a tie between kazu/yuzuki/akane)

his closet and dresser probably once got stuffed to the brim when he lost track of how many clothes he had after a shopping spree.....until he found all of his older clothes in the back that he forgot to give away or put in storage

probably cried when he found out that santa wasn’t real

akane

he’s probably the one member of killer king who’s the most fun to annoy. haruhi is the one who pulls the most harmless (well, mostly harmless) pranks on him, miroku just teases him verbally, but yuzuki is just a sweetheart to him. well, sometimes he joins up with his brother to poke fun, but he never really goes as far as haruhi.

that being said (and i mentioned this in my other long hc post skjdfhsdf), the other members of thrive like to gang up on him and just. tickle the shit out of him bc it’s so cute and the sounds he makes are so funny jhksjhdkjhf

shitty immune system. whenever he gets a cold he almost always ends up getting a fever later on

GIANT CUDDLE BUG. one time killer king was invited to do a talk show and in the studio there was this area full of beanbag chairs, blankets, pillows, and other soft cushy stuff. he immediately launched himself into it and not only did he leave the set looking nothing like the way it started out, he kinda crawled all over the place during the show just so he could hug and cuddle up to his bandmates for a few minutes uwu (ended up snuggling with miroku the whole time)

probably a big k-pop stan (or at least really loves the genre)

miroku

instantly turns into a teddy bear when akane hugs him ;w;

probably gives him piggy back rides when he gets tired too (and once did it on stage; the fans got a kick out of seeing that)

offers to do the rap verses in songs (if present), but isn’t too big on it

that thing on his ear that looks like a piercing? well, he does have that area pierced, but prefers to wear cuffs over that part due to its tendency to get itchy or infected

comes off as gruff and stoic, but in private he’s like. the biggest sweetheart. he’s always so touchy and soft with akane (probably bc of his muscle fetish but secretly he loves watching the smaller boy squirm and giggle under his touch ;w; slkjhfskjdhf)

[a-forlorn-soul]

Prompt #15: Surpassing the Master

Prompt: Thunderous

Character: Akihide Shibata

Time: Past

The air was alive with tensions as onlookers followed the movement of the two swordsmen on the field below. It was a rare time for those who focused on more martial skills in Sharlayan to have such a demonstration of prowess. Especially in the arts of a Hingan Samurai. So many had gathered to witness the two squaring off against each other, trading blows easily as they examined each other's defenses to look for an opening. Out of this crowd one person was a bit out of place, a small raen woman whose scales were shining like pearls that matched one of the fighters.

Another clang of metal on metal echoed through the air as katanas clashed before the two fighters broke apart yet again. Both raen were smirking at each other as they appeared to be almost evenly matched. Neither one of them was willing to give the other an opening or the open hand.

“Careful Father, you seem to be slowing in your old age,” Akihide taunted with a laugh, “It almost looks like you are struggling.

A loud scoffing laugh escaped Kazuna. “Oh please boy, I was just entertaining our guests. Now the real fight begins.”

When Kazuna came in at him this time it was far quicker than any of the other blows. So much so that he almost missed the movement entirely. Thankfully for him he had his own tricks up his sleeve. The man’s blade tore through an image of Akihide, dissolving an illusion instead of striking him.

“Clever, but will it be enough?”

The following exchange of blows were enough to boggle the mind. One of them using strikes that were blindingly fast while the other resorted to illusions to mask their true movements. To make it even harder to follow, Akihide was constantly changing whether his movements were faster or slower than the movement of the images. Kazuna was able to keep up with them for the most part, but it was clear that he was struggling to do so and was often parrying blows at the very last moment. Which, surprisingly, caused him to smirk.

“Not bad, you’ve got your mother’s talent with illusion. But it defies all the traditions of our fighting style.”

“Weren’t you the one who told me that tradition should only ever be a foundation to grow from, not a restraint to keep us stagnant?”

“True, but can you defy tradition and win?”

“We’ll have to find out, now won’t we?”

Kazuna suddenly backed off from Akihide and slid his katana back into its scabbard. The stance he then took was similar to iaijutsu, but there was a slight difference that told Akihide that this was going to be his father’s own personal style of a strike, one that was passed down for generations and perfected. Like most iaijutsu it was a quick draw technique, but this one was at such a high speed that it was imperceptible to the naked eye and created a massive shockwave in a full circle around him. The only real counter that had been designed was the same move executed at the same time.

At least that is what his father and grandfather thought. Aki was of a different mind and took a new stance. The air around them shimmered to make it difficult to see what was going on, only for there to be several images of Akihide surrounding Kazuna and they were all taking the same stance. They were leaning back slightly with their katana horizontal to the ground and one hand sliding down the length of the blade.

“Interesting…” Kazuna muttered with a slight pause, “A perfect illusion. They have the same aether signature, make sound, and even give off a presence. I have no way to tell which one is the real you. But it won’t be enough.”

As expected, both samurai moved at speeds that few could follow, if any could follow it. For a moment it looked like Kazuna had succeeded in having the upperhand, with all the images of Akihide having been slashed through. Then the images shifted to show they were all illusions. This then led to two additional images having come in from above and below. Kazuna couldn’t tell which was real and which was fake and went with his instinct to block the blow from above. In the end it turned out the one coming from below was the real Akihide who now held his blade to his father’s throat.

“I agree, it wasn’t enough. Which is why it was just a diversion.”

His father suddenly laughed before putting his blade up and clapping. This then prompted a thunderous applause to come from their audience, drowning out all else. No one had expected any of this to happen, and on the sidelines the small raen was smiling brightly as her husband and her son offered each other a bow. There could be nothing more pleasing to see her son find his own way while still honoring the beliefs of his father.

[sweatyato]

I’ll follow you into the dark 

• read on ao3  • words: 955  • characters: yato and yukine 

 • warnings non-graphic self-harm, spoilers from chapter 84 and onward, the author doesn’t even try to place this coherently in the timeline 

Bishamon’s shrines don’t feel as holy as they used to, but they’re a safe place to hide as the night falls upon them. 

scratch scratch scratch scratch scratch scratch scratch scratch

Yato’s body flinches at the noise and he glances at the small figure sitting by Bishamon’s feet — a statue, not the psycho herself, sadly — rubbing his shoulder viciously, trembling back turned to Yato. He had promised to stop three times by now, and it was getting worse. Angrier. 

He says, “Yukine, for the last time, that’s not gonna erase... it.”

“I know.”

Yukine's flesh is reddened by his own hands, although the sins of another's, and Yato has no holy water holy enough to heal from a dad like that. He misses being blighted. Yukine's sorrow coloring his body a rotten purple was the price to pay for being able to feel his child's love beating in his own chest, to heal with him.

Yato can't feel Hagusa.

His old man's method of naming overpowers a god's. Any god, Yato supposes. Still, it feels as if he can fix their loneliness if he searches hard enough for their connection. It's here, somewhere trapped between the warmth of Yukine's shoulder and the Underworld's pitch-black ink. It's here. It's here. 

scratch scratch scratch scratch scratch scratch scratch scratch

"Yukine!” He snaps. “Stop. Right now. I mean it."

It’s quiet for a moment, and then it’s not.

scratch scratch scratch scratch scratch scratch scratch scratch

"I can't. I’m sorry. I...”

Yato is crouching by his side the next instant. "I didn’t mean to talk to you that way, c’mon. Stop hurting yourself. Please.”

Yukine covers his expression with his hands, and Yato’s own follow the gesture. He tries to pry them away from Yukine’s tear-strained face, but as soon as he feels the shinki fighting off his tugging, he stops. Like this, he also can’t have a look at his shoulder; he can only hope it’s not bleeding. 

The others are in a room nearby to give them some privacy. Kazune, who’s praying to his asleep goddess — he’s Kazuna when he prays more than he is anytime else, Yato knows — probably has bandages with him. 

“That’s not...” Yukine trails off, sniffing. 

“What are you trying to do, then?” Yato brushes Yukine’s knuckles with this thumb gently, and then tries to push his finger’s apart just a bit. “I know my good looks are too much to handle sometimes, but this isn’t necessary. Stop hiding.”

Yukine doesn’t surrender. "I'm trying to hurt him, not me."

“How so?” 

“I... I don’t know. I want him to feel it.  I want the sorcerer to feel how much I hate this name, how much I want it off me. This is all so stupid,” his sobs. “I’m so fucking stupid. I let him trick me.” 

Yato’s chest burns. “He has been manipulating me for centuries, kiddo.”

"That’s different! You know who you are—”

“—thanks to you and Hiyori—”

“—and I let him name me! I failed you. My name might be here still, but if the other one is revoked, I’ll turn into that monster again. I deserve it. It was my fault, I deserve it." 

“We’ll find a way! And it wasn’t your fault.”

“It was!” Yukine snarls. “I shouldn't have doubted you, after all you’ve done for me, I was your guidepost and I betrayed —”

“So what? I left you!” Yato’s hands travel to his pulses, and he shakes them slightly. “I won’t ever do it again. But I left you. My dad put all these ideas in your head, you saw me with Kazuma, Hiyori and the others couldn’t help... I let it all fall apart. You are my responsibility, too, guidepost.”

“Responsibility,” Yukine echos. “I felt so abandoned. I thought you saw me as your tool. Something you could just...throw away...”

Yato bites down a miserable sort of sound he can’t quite name. He isn’t crying, he thinks. He shifts so he can sit in front of Yukine and crosses his legs. “So, you can’t tell right now, but I’m also hiding my face.”

“Wh—”

He jerks forward blindly, and they collide. Yukine lets out a surprised ow!, too taken aback to feel bitter for a second. “The hell, Yato?!”

Yato coos in the silliest voice he can muster before opening his eyes: “Where’s my little Yukine? Where is he? Peak-a-boo! ”

Yukine is staring at him dead-silent, hands finally resting on his knees. His wide-eyed expression quivers — Yato fears for a second that Yukine might punch him in the face—, then he throws back his head and guffaws until he can’t breathe.

“Why are you like this...” 

While he gasps for air, Yato scoops him onto his lap. “I miss being able to feel what you feel. Don’t hide from me.”

The laughter is morphing into wheezing when Yukine speaks again, twisting Yato’s jersey with his fists: ‘I’m sorry.” 

He presses a kiss to Yukine’s true name on his collarbone. “Hi, Sorry. I’m Yato.” 

He holds him the tightest he’s ever held anyone, and Yukine’s grip in return almost hurts. Yukine buries his face into the crook of his neck and has the audacity to say: “I’m not hiding now, I’m just recovering from your idiotic joke.”

Yato whispers into the unruly blond hair, “That, Yukine, was a classic dad joke. I’m gonna tell you one every day for the next hundred years or so if I have to. If you ever think you’re my tool again, tell me. I don’t care what I’ll have to do, but I will change your mind. Understood, young man?”

His child only cries harder at this, but Yato doesn’t need any holy connection to know that Yukine did understand. 

[astroboyart]

The opening song for Go Go Atom (Go Astro Boy Go), performed by Doberman Infinity.

[spurnedadulthood]

GENERAL.

full name. Kensuke Hibiki pronunciation. Ken-skay Hee-bee-key nicknames.  Kenken ( @unladylikc ) height. 166cm ( 5′4 ) age. 19 zodiac. Pisces languages. Japanese, somewhat fluent English

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS.

hair colour. Sandy brown eye colour. Gray but can look brown with certain lighting, clothing, or mood skin tone. Fair body type. Mesomorph ( Canon divergent ) accent. Japanese accent dominant hand.  None, is ambidextrous posture.  Upright, usually seen with arms folded across his chest while idle scars. None tattoos.  None most noticeable features.  His glasses, but once topless, Kensuke’s muscular arms and toned upper body stand out the most due to how short he is.

CHILDHOOD.

place of birth. Japan hometown.  Miyabi City ( Real life equivalent of Yokohama City in Japan ) birth weight / height.  2.8 kg / 48.6 cm manner of birth. Natural birth first words. Mama siblings.  N/A parents. Kazuna Hibiki ( Mother ), Fumio Hibiki ( Father ) parental involvement. Nothing out of the ordinary. They make sure he’s well fed, clothed, and rested; emotionally speaking, however, there’s a lack of real connection there. Since they want him to work hard and succeed in life, Kensuke’s parents operate on tough love, meaning they rarely ever compliment him on a job well done; in fact, their way of encouraging him is telling him he could do better, whether it be through his studies or music.

This is especially the case with Kensuke’s father, who in the anime straight up expresses disappointment over the fact he supposedly can’t ‘play the piano well’, which isn’t the actual case; if anything, the man just has way too high expectations for his son. Aside from that, though, they do love him and provide for him - it’s just that they struggle to express their feelings well due to how emotionally distant their own parents were.

After Kensuke succumbed to the side effects of Astral Syndrome, however, his mother was beside herself with worry while his father worked longer hours to save up money for better doctors. It’s only after he awakens that they try their best to bond with him, albeit rather awkwardly.

ADULT LIFE

occupation. Regular highschool / college student, depending on verse. current residence. Verse dependent. While in Mobius, he stays with his fake parents in Mobius while in the real world, he stays at his actual parents house. close friends. Protagonist of ‘The Caligula Effect/The Caligula Effect: Overdose’, Vivian ( @unladylikc ) relationship status. Single, but secretly pining for Vivian in cases where he hasn’t developed feelings for someone else financial status.  Mooching off his parents driver’s license. N/A, but he’s looking to eventually get his driver’s license at some point criminal record.  N/A

SEX & ROMANCE.

sexual orientation.  Heterosexual romantic orientation. Demiromantic with a preference for girls, but isn’t strictly opposed to dating outside his gender preferences preferred emotional role.  submissive | dominant | switch  |  unsure preferred sexual role.  submissive  |  dominant  |  switch |  sex repulsed libido. High to medium turn on’s. Breast play, paizuri, lingerie, light bdsm, shibari ( more so his partner being tied up than him ), overstimulation ( giving ), watching his partner, humiliation ( giving ), using toys on his partner, being potentially caught turn off’s. Mommy/daddy kink, rough femdom, scat, pegging love language. The writing of romantic poems, bringing over flowers if partner is female, requests made for dates, desire to rest his head on lap if partner is female, holding hands together, chaste pecks on the cheek, the usage of ‘my dear/my sweet’, occasional affectionate teasing relationship tendencies. At first, Kensuke would be a bit on the shy side, but over time, he’ll grow confident enough to initiate light PDA around his partner. He’s also quite the romantic and if his partner is female, proves a gentleman in every sense of the word by opening doors and pulling out chairs for them. Provided he’s still in Mobius, he’ll make constant declarations he’ll protect them from Digiheads, but when it comes to being a lover, Kensuke does occasionally want to be physically spoiled by his partner, so he’ll do stuff like asking if they could run their fingers through his hair.

MISCELLANEOUS.

character’s theme song. Peter Pan Syndrome - 40mP hobbies to pass the time. Writing poetry, listening to music, singing, playing the piano, jogging, working out mental illnesses disorder. Peter Pan Syndrome ( Granted, he does eventually accept adulthood after escaping Mobius, but during his time there, Kensuke really struggles with the concept of growing up in the real world. ) physical illnesses. Astral Syndrome ( This only applies to verses where he’s stuck in Mobius, meaning his actual body is rendered in a comatose state ) left or right brained. Left  fears. Adulthood and never accomplishing anything note-worthy in life self confidence level. Very low vulnerabilities. His uncertainty over the future. All his life, Kensuke grew up, thinking he never wanted to end up like an ordinary adult with an unsatisfactory lifestyle so having another adult tell him just how bad they have it further increases his pessimism and anxiety regarding adulthood.

tagged by: @cielcrd ( thank you very much for tagging me, sche! i had a blast doing this meme. )

tagging: @rcvanentlost ; @magicalshe ; @illdivine ; @thelazyeditor ; @solitaryblade / @grimystic ; @truthevade ( chie ) and whoever else who would like to!

[scaberix]

Aspiration ─ Momotarou Onzai SSR

Momotarou’s new job offer consists in a photoshoot for a Kabuki magazine, which is what he says he’s been intrested in recently. While working hard as usual, he discusses with Tsubasa about Kabuki and his role as an idol.

Many thanks to @xiinao for being so nice as to record for me this story.

Celebrity: Today our guests, MooNs, received a lot of letters from the listeners.

Hikaru: Everyone, thank you-!

Celebrity: First, radio name’s Tsukimi Dango* writes: “MooNs members, hello.“

MooNs: Hello there!

Celebrity: “Since I have just become a fan of MooNs, I would like to know you better.“ Celebrity: “So, here's my question: is there anything you've been into recently?” Celebrity: How about it, Onzai-san? Since you have this mysterious image, I’d like to ask as well.

Momotarou: Something I've been into recently...

Hikaru: If it’s Pi-chan we’re talking about, it’s definitely got to be electrical appliances?

Mikado: That’s Momotasu’s hobby, so shouldn’t it be something different?

Momotarou: .......

Tatsuhiro: He’s lost in thoughts.

Kazuna: Momo, did something come to mind?

Momotarou: I like stages in general, but... Momotarou: Recently, I especially like Kabuki...

Celebrity: I see, if Onzai-san’s into Kabuki, then you have quite the good taste. Do you visit such a place?

Momotarou: I make sure to go when I have time. Momotarou: There are many discoveries every time I see the same program. The interpretation changes as the actors do, I find that interesting. Momotarou: Even traditional themes feel refreshing to me. I’m also interested in the history of Japan... Momotarou: I think I get stimulated every day by Kabuki.

Mikado: Ooh...! Momotasu is unusually talkative.

Kazuna: I didn't know you liked Kabuki that much.

Momotarou: Is that so? I didn’t tell you?

Celebrity: Since we found out Onzai-san’s unexpected interest, shall we ask the other members as well?

Tsubasa: Momo-kun’s interested in Kabuki. Even I didn’t know...

*In this case, Tsukimi Dango is a radio name but usually, translated as moon-viewing dumplings, they are traditional Japanese sweets prepared during the mid-autumn festival known as Tsukimi (lit. watching the moon).

___________

Tsubasa: I wonder if they’re done with the dance lesson.

(Door opens)

Tsubasa: Excuse me. Everyone, good work.

Kazuna: Ah, Sumisora-san, good work.

Mikado: ... Huh? Tsubasa-san, were we supposed to meet you today?

Tsubasa: No, I need to talk with Momo-kun about work and I thought I’d watch a bit your lesson, but it seems it’s over already...

Hikaru: Because it went well today!

Momotarou: ... What’s this job thing about?

Tsubasa: It has been decided you’ll be modeling and talk in a Kabuki magazine.

Kazuna: Eh-, what an amazing coincidence! Even though Momo just said he’s into Kabuki on the radio.

Mikado: Isn’t it way too much for a coincidence? I’m sure this is fate... no, God's will!

Tsubasa: That’s not fate, but well... Momo-kun, don’t you have a classmate who’s a Kabuki actor?

Momotarou: Why, that-?

Tsubasa: Actually, I got a message from that person and that led to the current job.

Mikado: Ahh, so that was it? Then, he should have contacted me or Momotasu, not you Tsubasa-san.

Tsubasa: Ah, is an acquaintance of yours as well, Mikado-san?

Mikado: Yes, he’s a friend from when Momotasu and I were kids.

Kazuna: Ohh, I didn’t know you had such a friend.

Mikado: I didn't have the chance to talk about it. Recently we don’t meet either.

Momotarou: That means that the magazine's interviewer is...

Tsubasa: Yes, that friend of yours. He said he wanted to do it after listening to the radio the other day. Tsubasa: Also, since you’ve been invited to the stage, let’s go together before the talk.

Momotarou: Okay. Momotarou: It’s been a while since I last saw him perform. I can’t wait.

___________

A few days later.

Tsubasa: Yesterday’s kabuki was impressive... It was my first time seeing it, but I got a jolt.

Momotarou: Is that so? Momotarou: The seats were close to the stage, I think it's a good first experience. I also received a new stimulus. Momotarou: Those delicate and audacious movements... The expressive style that is not used nowadays surprised me a lot.

Tsubasa: You’re totally right... Tsubasa: The acting in Kabuki is unique and yet has something very attractive.

Momotarou: ... Yesterday, watching the stage made me feel once again that Japanese culture is something to be proud of. Momotarou: Even if a friend is involved... Regardless of personal feelings.... what I feel is genuine. Momotarou: ... I can’t lose either. Momotarou: I want to work harder and improve my self. There is still a lot to aim for.

Tsubasa: Momo-kun...

Momotarou: In order to convince Kabuki fans, I’ll work hard for both modeling and the talk.

Tsubasa: Yes, I'm looking forward to it.

___________ 

On the day of the shooting for the magazine.

Momotarou: ... Sorry for the wait. I'm done changing my clothes.

Tsubasa: Good work with the shooting. Tsubasa: This kabuki magazine has both authentic and gorgeous costume and set.

Momotarou: Yeah. That kimono, I hardly have a chance to wear one so, thanks to that, I was able to immerse myself in Kabuki’s world... Momotarou: I hope I was able to express the depth of Kabuki...

Tsubasa: I think the pictures turned out quite well. The atmosphere of today’s Momo-kun was a little different from usual.

Momotarou: What do you mean?

Tsubasa: How do I put it, well... You were seductive.

Momotarou: That’s probably... because I was influenced by Kabuki. Momotarou: The expressions and gestures, I consciously tried to grasp them during the performance we went previously.

Tsubasa: Now that you say that... That soft and delicate feeling seemed exactly the same.

Momotarou: No, I was just imitating. I still haven’t assimilated within myself. Momotarou: However, if you have felt seductiveness, Tsubasa, then the nuance isn’t wrong.

Tsubasa: He said he was just imitating, but, as far as I can see, I think he’s way past that. Tsubasa: Still, assimilating things you just saw and being able to express them, he sure is quick-witted.

Momotarou: ... What’s left is the talk, huh? I can’t wait to see what we’ll be talking about.

___________

After the talk ended.

Tsubasa: The talk ended without problems, huh?

Momotarou: ...

Tsubasa: Err, Momo-kun?

Momotarou: Ah, sorry... did you say something?

Tsubasa: No, well... Are you alright? That was a long stretch, you must be tired.

Momotarou: No, it’s just that I’m growing a bit excited. Momotarou: Even though I knew him, it was such a valuable experience to be able to talk with a Kabuki actor...

Tsubasa: Seeing such an excited Momo-kun is a first for me...

Tsubasa: Looks like this time your work was rewarding, huh?

Momotarou: I... Momotarou: As an idol, what would be the best thing to do? Is there something I can do...? Momotarou: I am looking for a solution to that, so I’m happy to be able to work in various fields.

Tsubasa: ... Ah.

Tsubasa: Momo-kun grabbed my hand...

Momotarou: I’m so glad you took up this job.

Tsubasa: What, I didn’t really... Tsubasa: ... Huh? Your hand is quite cold, Momo-kun.

Momotarou: That’s probably because of the tension. The truth is, during the talk I was so nervous. Momotarou: He has been a good rival of mine from long ago; this time, for the first time, facing him felt as if I was being tested.

Tsubasa: Momo-kun, you’re always composed so it’s surprising to know that you were nervous... Tsubasa: ... Uhm-

Momotarou: Mh?

Tsubasa: I’ll work hard in order to make you work more on things you want to do.

Momotarou: Tsubasa... Momotarou: Thanks. To meet such expectations, I will also keep on working hard. There’s still a long way before getting to the place I aim at the top.

Tsubasa: Yes!!

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There was a rattle from the window before it suddenly opened and in Akira went! He dust himself off before rushing over to Kazuna and without warning kissed him oh so dearly and deeply for a moment or two. He had missed the love of his life during his trip but now he was back where he belonged, “I’m back. Sorry I took long” he said during a pause of the kiss and continued for another moment till he finally broke it gently and held his lover dearly.

      Kazuna blinked as he heard the his room window rattle. He was about to get out of bed to investigate what caused it. Though, there seemed to be no need when he saw who had climbed in through the window. About to greet him the strawberry blond was suddenly taken in by a deep kiss. A small sound was made as he melted into the kiss and wrapped his arms around Akira’s neck.

   After a moment or two the kiss was broken and Kazuna’s face was flushed with color. ❝You could have called me.❞ he said, a soft smile on his lips. The kissed picked up where it left off before it broke again and blond was held dearly by his beloved.

      🎵 ▸ @burninghooligans &&. Akira Kurusu + Kazuna (Rapunzel, the Remake just with a thief instead of a prince)

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new muse tag dump (pt 2)!!

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Hikaru Osari SSR

2017 ー Flower Garden [Flower Garden]

“I’ll do, I’ll do it! Leave it to me! Tsubasa-chan recommended me after all!”

Part 1

Tsubasa: ‘Everyone, we will start moving in about 10 minutes, so please prepare everything.’ 

Hikaru: ‘Okaーy!’

Momotaro: ‘..... Hikaru, you’re still not changed yet?’ 

Hikaru: ‘It’s only the hair left!’ 

(I wonder if Hikaru-kun is used to fixing his own hair? He’s quite skillful…..) 

Hikaru: ‘Alright, all done! What do you think, Tsubasa-chan? Does it look good?’

Tsubasa: ‘Yes. Hikaru-kun, you’re skillful with your hands.’

Tsubasa: ‘The current hairdo as well, it looks good as always, very impressive.’ 

Hikaru: ‘Hehehe! It’s like a habit from when I was a kid, so I kind of got used to it.’ 

Tsubasa: ‘Since you were small?’

Hikaru: ‘Yep. I have two sisters, right? Since forever I would braid their hair or tie them up into a ponytail.’ 

Tsubasa: ‘I see! What a good brother.’ 

Hikaru: ‘Eheh! If it’s braiding, I can do it!’ 

Tsubasa: ‘Amazing…….!’

Hikaru: ‘Ah, I know! I will do it for Tsubasa-chan next time, too!’ 

Tsubasa: ‘Eeh?’

Tatsuhiro: ‘Hikaru. Don’t just talk, clean this space. You have your phone and wallet lying there.’

Hikaru: ‘Mhm~ Tatsu, you’re like a mom! I’m not a child!’

Tatsuhiro: ‘Look who’s talking, who was it again that forgot his wallet at the studio last time?’

Hikaru: ‘Ugh……!’

Momotaro: ‘Hikaru, you’re forgetting your toothbrush.’ 

Hikaru: ‘Eh!’ 

Kazuna: ‘This towel also is Hikaru’s, right?’

Hikaru: ‘O-Ooh, how weird, heh. Pi-chan, leader, thanks! I sure am loved by everyone.’

Tatsuhiro: ‘Haa….... . How troublesome.’ 

Tsubasa: ‘Ahaha……’

(Hikaru-kun’s hairdo really is perfect.)

Hikaru: ‘.......Okay! I’m also ready, Tsubasa-chan! Our next job is the lesson, isn’t it?’ 

Tsubasa: ‘Yes, it is the dance lesson for the Flower Garden opening ceremony we talked about the other day.’

Hikaru: ‘Well then, with lots of energy, let’s go~!’

Part 2

ーAfter the dance lesson.ー

Tsubasa: ‘Everyone, good job.’ 

Hikaru: ‘Considering that we don't have time to practice, doesn’t it feel good?’

Tsubasa: ‘I agree. Because there are many songs you are used to, it was a stable and good performance I think.’

Kazuna: ‘Yeah, hopefully, the real one will be fine.’ 

Tatsuhiro: ‘The stage is smaller than usual…..’

Momotaro: ‘This is the extent to how we can adjust things during rehearsals.’ 

Tatsuhiro: ‘Yeah, agreed.’ Hikaru: ‘I’ve never been to Flower Garden, I wonder what the stage feels like?’  

Mikado: ‘Now that you speak of it, it’s a new place at Omotesandō*, yes?’ 

Tsubasa: ‘Yes, that’s right. You can enjoy your meal there, and it seems to be a facility even for wedding ceremonies. I only saw the stage in pictures but there are a lot of flowers, it looks like a really beautiful place.’ 

Hikaru: ‘Hee, now I’m looking forward to it!’

(......Oh, right. I need to consult with Hikaru-kun about that matter.)

Tsubasa: ‘Uhm, Hikaru-kun. To be honest, there is a favour about the opening ceremony I’d like to ask you…….’

Hikaru: ‘Hm, what is it?’

Tsubasa: ‘The performing artists are asked to perform a champagne opening by a representative of each one. The venue asked for this favour.’ 

Tsubasa: ‘There will also be the flowers of the ceremony but I was talking to Yashamaru-san and thought that the one suitable to lift the mood is Hikaru-kun…..’ 

Tsubasa: ‘What do you think?’ 

Hikaru: ‘Eeh, are you sure about it being me!?’

Tsubasa: ‘Of course. If Hikaru-kun does not mind.’ 

Hikaru: ‘I’ll do, I’ll do it! Leave it to me! Tsubasa-chan recommended me after all!’

Tsubasa: ‘Thank you very much! Then I will pass your reply on to the other party.’ 

Hikaru: ‘Do that, thanks!’

(I’m glad that he accepted. Hikaru-kun is cheerful as usual, I’m sure it will become an enjoyable performance.)

Part 3

ーThe day of the opening ceremony.ー

Tsubasa: ‘Please move efficiently when the staff will call for you for the make-up and changing.’

Kazuna: ‘Understood.’

Hikaru: ‘Like this, swinging it like this…….’

Kazuna (surprised): …...Hikaru?

Momotaro: ‘Are you fine?’

Hikaru (startled): ‘........Eh?’

Tatsuhiro: ‘You didn’t listen to what she said at all, right?’

Hikaru: ‘Ah…… Sorry! I did mental training for the champagne opening.’

Mikado: ‘Though we already finished the meeting, right?’

Hikaru: ‘Well, I did listen to the explanation but…..’

Tsubasa: ‘It was only a verbal explanation since it is a performance without rehearsal.’

Hikaru: ‘You’re right. I never opened a champagne bottle. I’m a bit nervous.’ 

Tatsuhiro (pensive): ‘Isn’t it enough if you just swing the bottle?’

Hikaru: ‘Uwah, that works!’

Kazuna: ‘Hikaru, remember to aim the opening of the bottle somewhere without people.’ 

Hikaru: ‘Okay!’

Momotaro: ‘By no means, don’t look into the opening even if the bottle is open.’ 

Hikaru: ‘I know that much~! I properly listened to the explanation.’ 

Mikado: ‘It’s impossible for us to not worry, though. Considering the many failures of Hikarun……’

Hikaru: ‘Wait a sec, Mikachi! Stop with that right before the real thing!’

Mikado (smiles): ‘Oops, that was rude of me.’

Mikado (excited): ‘If you decided for it to become wonderful then it’s going to be great! Please do your best. ♪ Kyaarun ♪’ 

Hikaru: ‘Uh, what’s with this pose……’

Mikado: ‘It’s Mamirin’s cheerleader pose!’

Hikaru: ‘Mikachi’s support makes me happy but…… I’d rather be told this from Tsubasa-chan if anything!’

Mikado: ‘Oho, Tsubasa-san. It seems that you were called.’

Tsubasa: ‘Eh, me? Uhm……’

Tsubasa: ‘P-Please give it your all! I am sure, if it is Hikaru-kun, it will go well!’

Hikaru: ‘Alriーght! I feel like I can do it all perfectly!!’

Mikado: ‘How rude! Mamirin’s cheerleader pose also has tremendous power!’

Tatsuhiro (smiles): ‘Well, let it pass for now.’

(I wonder how Hikaru-kun’s champagne opening will be….. I’m glad if I could cheer him up but hopefully, there will be no injuries.) 

Part 4

ーAfter the end of the ceremony. Back at MooNs apartment.ー

Hikaru: ‘Aah~~~, finally home!’

Kazuna: ‘Good job. The opening ceremony came safely to an end.’

Tatsuhiro: ‘Yeah. Especially Hikaru’s champagne performance.’

Momotaro: ‘I’m relieved that the bottle cork didn’t hit my face.’ 

Tatsuhiro: ‘The guests were safe as well.’

Hikaru: ‘Right, right!’

Hikaru: ‘...... So, why is no one praising me!?’

Tsubasa: ‘Both Hikaru-kun’s champagne opening and the party were so much fun and a big success.’

Hikaru: ‘Tsubasa-chan thinks so, too? I was wondering as well if I could hear the cheers during the opening of the bottle!’

Tatsuhiro: ‘Even though you were so nervous before the performance and did all that mental training.’

Hikaru: ‘Wrong, I’m strong when it comes to the actual performance! As expected of an idol! Right, Tatsu?’ 

Tatsuhiro (sighs): ‘Aah, yes, yes. I agree.’ 

Hikaru (excited): ‘Say, say, Tsubasa-chan, was I cool?’

Tsubasa: ‘Yes. You were absolutely gorgeous and wonderful.’

Hikaru: ‘Really? Ehehe.’

Hikaru: ‘I was quite nervous at first. But it was like the award ceremony of the F1**! Once everyone will be able to drink alcohol, leave the opening of the champagne bottle to me!’

Hikaru: ‘Like today, I will do this flashy bang!’

Tatsuhiro: ‘Stop it. I feel like the floor will be covered with champagne.’

Kazuna (smiles worriedly): Such a flashy way is not something you can do at home. We won’t be able to drink the alcohol at all like that.’ 

Hikaru: ‘Ah…… True.’

(I’m very happy that the opening ceremony ended safely. ….. As soon as relief takes over, I kind of feel sleepy. I was running around the whole day to support B-PRO.)

While Tsubasa is lost in her thoughts, Hikaru notices something.

Hikaru: ‘......Ah. Tsubasa-chan, wait.’

Tsubasa: ‘Hikaru-kun…..?’

He comes closer to her. 

(What could it be? Did something happen……?)

Part 5

Hikaru: ‘Tsubasa-chan, can I for a moment?’

He then comes closer to her.

Tsubasa: ‘Hikaru-kun? What’s wrong?’

Hikaru: ‘Stay like this, don’t move.’

Hikaru: ‘........ As I thought!’

Tsubasa: ‘W-What…….??’

Hikaru: ‘Tsubasa-chan, it’s disheveled here.’

Tsubasa: ‘......Eh? Ah, is it my hair?’

Hikaru (laughs): You’ve been moving around the whole day for us, thanks for that.’

Tsubasa: ‘No, I think that Hikaru-kun had a hard time as well….. Even if I am busy, my hairdo needs to be neat. I am sorry, I will correct it right away.’

Hikaru: ‘Say, won’t you let me tie your hair?’

Tsubasa: ‘No, I can do this much myself……’

Hikaru: ‘Come on! I won’t ruin it! Sit here!’

Tatsuhiro: ‘It’s the wrong choice of words, though.’

Hikaru: ‘It’s all fine! Here, take a seat!’

Tsubasa: ‘Ah, yes…….’

Hikaru: ‘I’ve always loved to touch hair, you know~’

Hikaru: ‘Tsubasa-chan has quite long hair. It reminds me of my little sister. Since everyone in MooNs has short hair, it’s not worth playing with it.’

Tsubasa: ‘..........’

(It makes you nervous somehow when your hair is touched by someone……)

He makes another discovery while she is lost in thoughts. 

Hikaru: ‘Uwahh! Tsubasa-chan, your hair is super smooth! How enviable~!’

Tsubasa: ‘Eh, no, that’s……..’

Hikaru: ‘And it smells nice~! It kind of makes my heart beat faster!’ 

Tsubasa: ‘Eeh!?’

Mikado: ‘Wait a minute, Hikarun! What fun things are you doing there all alone! You can’t steal a march on us!’ 

Hikaru: ‘And I say I don’t!’

Kazuna (chuckles): ‘Hikaru, you really are used to it, huh.’

Mikado: ‘Leader, don’t be impressed by it, stop him~!’

Mikado proceeds to end it himself.

Hikaru: ‘Wait, Mikachi! Don’t get in the way!’

(Hikaru-kun, he doesn’t slow down even while he’s talking. He really is used to touching hair…..)

Hikaru: ‘...... Okay, done!’

Hikaru: ‘Here, a mirror, Tsubasa-chan! Look, look, what do you think?’

(Waah…… It’s much cleaner than when I tied it myself.)

Tsubasa: ‘T-Thank you very much! Hikaru-kun, you really are skilled.’

Hikaru: ‘Ehehe. It was my job to send off my sisters to school cutely after all!’ 

Tsubasa: ‘I am sure they were pleased as well.’

Hikaru: ‘If Tsubasa-chan is too, then I’m happy.’

Tsubasa: ‘Yes, it is so lovely that it is a waste to undo it.’

Hikaru: ‘I’m very happy to hear that! If you have a hard time working and your hair gets disheveled again, let me tie it up for you!’

Tsubasa: ‘Yes, at that time I will come to you.’ 

(It’s Hikaru-kun who is always a bit unreliable but when it’s about the hair, I also like to rely on him.) 

END ___________________________

*Omotesandō: Omotesandō (表参道) is a zelkova tree-lined avenue located in Shibuya and Minato, Tokyo, stretching from the Meiji Shrine entrance to Aoyama-dōri (Aoyama Street), where Omotesandō Station can be found. Omotesandō is known as one of the foremost 'architectural showcase' streets in the world, featuring a multitude of fashion flagship stores within a short distance of each other. [Source: Wikipedia]

**F1: Formula One (Motor racing sport).

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Thanks for your patience!!

Finals are coming up for me so I’m a bit stressed and busy rn and that means I probably cant update this blog for a week or two. I’m happy and grateful for all the support this blog has received so far and I hope it will grow and spread some love for B-Project!!

Requests will still be opened for this little break/hiatus until the inbox has 10+ requests. After that I’ll close requests until it gets to 5/10 so that I don’t get overwhelmed. This method is opened to criticism since I came up with it last night while I was trying to sleep lol

Coming up:

•HCs for Yuuta, Kazuna, Momo, Kento, and Nome who have a crush on a female idol

•NSFW HCs for Kento

• Scrnario with Ryuuji and his S/O who isn’t fluent in Japanese

• B-Project turning into kids and Tsubasa taking care of them with her girlfriend (will probably be headcanons but it depends on what the requester wants)

• Yandere headcanons for Mikado, Ryuuji, and Hikaru

• A scenario of Goushi reacting to his S/O being in the hospital

• HCs for Kazuna and a photographer S/O

If you don’t see your request here then feel free to send it again and the askbox will always be opened to chat if you want to talk about your best boys!

Again thank you for the love and support so far!! Hope everyone who reads this has a great day and finds new fan art of their best boy!!

With love, (Mod???) A

[a-forlorn-soul]

Prompt #10: Letter from Home

Prompt: Heady

Character: Akihide Shibata

Timeline: Current

A roar of noise was all he could hear in the building as he sat at a table in the corner of one of the upper floors of the Shiokaze Hostelry. He hadn’t anticipated such a large crowd to be there this night, though thinking back on what sun it was he probably should have. Not that it would have mattered since he would have still come. They had the smoothest and most potent sake money could buy here in Kugane. It was just something he needed at that moment.

‘I was such an idiot.’

Carefully gripping the sake bottle he drank the heady liquid right from it, completely ignoring the saucer that it was usually served out of. Most would assume by the action that he was wallowing in defeat or bad news, but that wasn’t entirely accurate. He had been quite successful in getting the Aetheric Transference system up and running, and even better it had worked better than he could have hoped on imprinting aetheric properties onto inanimate objects. The reason he was drinking was what he found out when he decided to see if the system could detect aetheric frequencies in living subjects.

‘And that worked too. Worked better than I could have hoped since Unit 337 was able to get the Allagan node fully functional.’

Much to his surprise after testing the system on himself he learned that it was able to identify aetheric frequencies with ease. The problem was when he looked at the results for himself. Not one, nor even two, but three separate aetheric frequencies were detected by the system. Trying to just split off one from another was daunting enough, but now he had to find a way to split three frequencies apart without any loss or damage to his own actual aether.

‘I should have thought about this being a problem. A first year Studium student would have been able to spot that this would have been an issue. The seal that was placed has its own unique frequency and there is no way to tell which is which. Not unless I can find the Geomancer who cast the seal in the first place.’

Once more the bottle was brought to his lips for a long sip before being returned to the table. It was getting lighter faster than he thought. Perhaps he should pace himself, either that or order another bottle because he was going to need it. There was just no way he was going to be able to find that same Geomancer. He didn’t even know what their name was, or what they looked like. He had been unconscious at the time the seal was performed.

‘Just when I thought I was getting closer to an answer.’

“Excuse me, are you Shibata no Akihide?”

At first Akihide blinked a few times as he looked up in utter confusion. Next to his table was standing a hyuran man wearing the standard attire for one of the local couriers. Yet he didn’t remember any letter or parcel that he should be expecting.

“I am. What can I help you with?” he asked in a careful voice.

“A missive just arrived for you in port and the ferrymaster mentioned that he had seen you entering the Hostelry,” the man stated before offering out a letter to the man.

He was still rather confused but he moved to take the letter with a nod of his head. “You have my thanks then,” Akihide stated politely.

Once the hyur walked off Akihide carefully opened the missive and pulled the parchment out to read it. A bit of shock took him over as it was from home. True, his mother and him sent letters with a fairly regular frequency, but not his father.

Aki

Your mother has kept me apprised of what you are doing there in Hingashi and I have done what I can to keep an eye out for any information here in the motherland that might be of use to you. Ever since the return of your debriefers there has been a lot of activity in the technology and development portions of the island. Specifically in areas concerning aetherochemistry. From what I am able to gather they have been attempting to recreate what was done to you, but do not worry as they have not come anywhere near succeeding.

That said, there have been some interesting developments regarding some of the information you gave them. Though they are still trying to figure out how to handle the differences in aetheric frequency my colleague stated they have come across a way to separate the mind and aether from each other. No one will say where this information came from at all, just that they have come across it. I was, however, able to get a hold of some of the notes and have included them in this missive. Though it may not fully solve the riddle of attempting to reverse the process I hope that it provides an avenue with which you can find a way to at least diminish the damage.

Be careful, they are watching you.

-Shibata no Kazuna

P.S. Your sisters are demanding you come home for a visit at some time and wouldn’t let me seal the missive until I wrote such.

A soft chuckle escaped him as he read the last part. He could just imagine his two younger sisters standing over his father after having found some way to force him to write that. They were a creative and troublesome duo. That was a part of the reason he was glad he was conducting such work so far from home. He didn’t envy his elder brother the task of trying to get research done when their sisters could drop by at any time.

His attention then turned to the other pieces of parchment within the missive, at which point his eyes narrowed. Where had his father gotten these? Where had the researchers themselves gotten them? Some of this he couldn’t quite make sense of, it was far too in depth in the field of Allagan aetherochemistry for him to do so. Yet if he understood the overall picture the Allagans had the ability to separate mind from aether, and it had something to do with the blood of the royal line. Not that it really helped him, but it did confirm it was possible. The really interesting part was the additional notes at the bottom. Auractite from both Bozja and Dalmasca have shown capabilities of capturing memories in a more detailed way than soul crystals did at the moment.

“I wonder… perhaps…”

If he could transfer his mind into a temporary container, split his aether from the other two signatures, and then recombine it all back into his body that might just solve it. There were still too many variables, but it was a potential way forward at least, unless he could somehow find a way to specifically target the problem aether.

“Screw it, I’ll take it,” he muttered before polishing off the rest of his sake.

[b-project]

SR Masunaga Kazuna [Glass Tree] Card Stories 

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

Love, Kei (๑˃ᴗ˂)ﻭ

Glass Tree 01

MooNs: “MooNs’ Moonlight Talk”.

Kazuna: The purpose of this radio is to bring you B-PRO and MooNs’ latest information. Today as well, all members are present! First off, let’s look at the Question Corner. Momo, please.

Momotarou: A question from radio name, “Moon Princess”-san, “Good evening, MooNs.”

MooNs: Good evening!

Momotarou: “It’s almost Christmas, but until when did everyone stop believing in Santa Claus?”

Kazuna: Fufu, I hope everyone who listens to this radio doesn’t believe in Santa, but what about Tatsuhiro?

Tatsuhiro: Me? Ah---… I’m pretty sure it was around primary school; I remembered that I was shocked to see my elder brother’s true form getting exposed.

Hikaru: Uwah---! That’s shocking! Whereas for me, I desperately told my younger sister and brother that Santa exists.

Tatsuhiro: Haha, that’s very Hikaru-like.

Hikaru: But you know, suddenly one day they said, “Santa is really Mother, right?”…

Mikado: That itself must have been quite shocking. What about Momotasu?

Momotarou: For me, I remembered that I was worried that Santa wouldn’t be able to enter the house, so I left the window’s lock unlocked and then slept.

Mikado: Ooh! What a cute episode! It’s making me hope Santa successfully enters my room!

Tatsuhiro: Mikado, calm down. That’s illegal.

Kazuna: Ahaha, everyone has their unforgettable memories.

Mikado: Then, what about Leader?

Kazuna: I… Well…. I think it’s better to think that Santa exists, since it’s more exciting that way.

Mikado: I wasn’t referring to that topic! For example, don't you have heart-throbbing Masunaga youth stories to share?

Kazuna: Yeah, I don’t really have anything special to share. Ah, that’s right. Speaking of Christmas, I have to mention this. It has been confirmed that we will be attending the Music Party Christmas Special, which is being broadcast on the 25th of December.  

Tsubasa: (Oh, Masunaga-san, he avoided the topic…?)

Hikaru: That’s right! All members of B-PRO will be attending! I’m really looking forward to what kind of stage it will become!

Tatsuhiro: Aah, I think it will be the best live. We will do our best, so please look forward to it.

Momotarou: During the New Year’s holiday, it has been confirmed that we will be attending lots of other shows as well.

Mikado: It will become a winter full of B-PRO, right?

Kazuna: Yes, that’s right. It would make me happy if everyone checks it out.

TO BE CONTINUED.

Glass Tree 02

Tsubasa: Good work on radio recording!

Kazuna: Good work to Sumisora-san as well.

Hikaru: Today was full of Christmas questions.

Momotarou: That’s right. It may be still early, but everyone seems to be looking forward to it.

Hikaru: Seems so~ I was finally able to buy presents for my younger sisters.

Mikado: That’s great. What type of present did you buy?

Hikaru: Muffler! I think they would definitely like it!

Kazuna: Hikaru went through that much trouble to decide on the present, so I’m sure they will love it.

Hikaru: Hehe, I hope so.

Tatsuhiro: Even so, that’s a lot of sincerity year after year.

Hikaru: Really? I quite like giving presents to people, but---

Tsubasa: Why don't you prepare presents for one another?

Tatsuhiro: No, we don’t do that.

Momotaro: Me, too.

Mikado: During the end of the year, we are busy and don’t get around preparing presents. I guess that was pretty straightforward.

Kazuna: Yeah, that’s right.

Tsubasa: Is that so? Ah, THRIVE seems to be exchanging presents with one another.

Hikaru: Seriously?! Those three?!

Mikado: That’s also a little… They exceeded my expectations and that’s kind of weird...

Tsubasa: Kaneshiro-san mentioned that people abroad leave presents under the Christmas tree, and after hearing that, Yuuta-kun wanted to do the same.

Tatsuhiro: I see. That much I can imagine.

Kazuna: Fufu, how Yuuta-like.

Hikaru: Nene!  In that case, we should exchange presents as well!

Kazuna: Eh, we? But, wouldn’t everyone be busy preparing for the Christmas live…

Hikaru: Ehhh~ We have time for something like that!

Mikado: Well, that’s true but exchanging presents between men is not very romantic.

Momotarou: Well, don’t you think once in a while is okay?

Mikado: If Momotasu says so, then I’ll gladly participate.

Hikaru: Uwah, Mikachi’s change of attitude was quick!

Tatsuhiro: Then, it’s decided.

Kazuna: ………

Tsubasa: (Masunaga-san seems to be deep in thought, but I wonder what’s wrong?)

TO BE CONTINUED.

Glass Tree 03

Kazuna: Thank you for accompanying me today, even though it was your day off. I’m sorry.

Tsubasa: No, it’s fine. Besides, it was fun choosing presents.

Kazuna: That’s good, then.

Tsubasa: (But, I didn’t think he would ask me to accompany him to choose presents.) It was good that we could find such wonderful presents.

Kazuna: Yeah. This is all thanks to Sumisora-san. I’m sure, if it was just myself, I wouldn't have been able to decide. Up until now, I’ve never had the chance to personally choose Christmas presents. No matter how close we are, exchanging presents between men is not very common.

Tsubasa: Fufu, but I think it’s a good opportunity.

Kazuna: Ah, I guess. If I don’t overcome this…

Tsubasa: ?

Kazuna: This, would you accept it? It's to thank you for accompanying me to choose presents.

Tsubasa: Ehh, is that all right?

Kazuna: Of course. If you don’t mind, open and have a look.

Tsubasa: Yes… Wahh, it’s a glass Christmas tree!

Kazuna: I happened to find it while we were shopping. It was very beautiful, so I wanted to give it to Sumisora-san as a present. There’s still a bit of time till Christmas, but now is the only time you can decorate it. 

Tsubasa: (When the light hits the surface, it twinkles and shines, so pretty…)  Thank you so much! Once I return to my room, I’m going to decorate it. 

Kazuna: Thank goodness.

Tsubasa: Um, my present for…

Kazuna: Yes. If it’s about my present, then I’ve already received it.

Tsubasa: Eh…?

Kazuna: Today felt like a date. I’m satisfied with that.

Tsubasa: Masunaga-san…

Kazuna: Fufu, if the others found out what I just said, they will probably get angry at me?

THE END.

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★B-PROJECT 2nd Anniversary 2017.09.04★

The special site opened 

Exorcist : Tomohisa Kitakado, Ryuji Korekuni and  Kazuna Masunaga 

Magician : Momotaro Onzai, Hikaru Osari, Tatsuhiro Nome and Mikado Sekimura

Vampire : Yuta Ashu, Kento Aizome, Yuduki Teramitsu and Haruhi Teramitsu 

Wear Wolf : Goshi Kaneshiro, Akane Fudo and Miroku Shingari