#kijima shun

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Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern (竜の貴婦人), published by Hayakawa Publishing as 2 volumes in 1991. Translation by Miki Yōko (幹遙子), cover art by Kijima Shun (木嶋俊).

I've put the images above so that Volume 1 is on the right and Volume 2 on the left, so you can see how the Red Star aligns on the cover. (Images sourced from Paisley Books on Ebay; here and here)

Dragonriders of Pern has been translated as パーンの竜騎士 (Pern).

[sandreeen]

Making of Gintama (2017)

[head-vampire]

“The Challenge” (1985)

From L. Ron Hubbard’s Battlefield Earth

Art by Shun Kijima

Source

[pardi-real]

I really love these kinda "If characters from __ series went to karaoke" videos

But especially Akuneko since the cast are mostly rising stars (except the Villa butlers' cracked VAs). Man, that Lamli & Ammon's song is super good like wth

Songs on the list:

6️⃣ Totemo sutekina rokugatsu deshita - Haruki Ishiya (Bastien) Source: song by Eight ft. Hatsune Miku

💊 Overdose - Kazuki Ura (Nac) Source: song by natori

♥️ Gimme Your Love - Shogo Sakata (Fennesz) Source: Remote ☆ Host

🏖️ Natsu no dilemma - Eguchi Takuya (Hanamaru) Source: A3!

🌸 Hanabira mau yoru ni - Yuuki Inoue (Lamli), Tomohito Takatsuka (Ammon), + Shuta Morishima Source: STATION IDOL LATCH!

🥞 Tameiki Kafeteria - Atsushi Tamaru (Berrien) Source: Glico x Tsukipro

🎻 Kanade - Yoshitaka Yamaya (Lato) Source: Ishuukan friends/one week friends anime

💫 Hoshi to eien - Tomohito Takatsuka (Ammon) Source: original song

♨️ Crimson Soul - Shinichiro Kamio (Boschi) Source: Ensemble Stars!

🕺RANCHiKi - Hinata Tadokoro (Miyaji) + Shun Horie, Toshiyuki Toyonaga Source: Fabulous Night

☂️ Hikari tatsu ame - Soma Saito (Yuhan) Source: original song

🌌 Kaji shou sou chronicle - Kazuki Furuta (Flure) + Takao Mitsutomi, Shuta Morishima Source: Dance and Music for KAMI (kamigami keshin)

🚶Daimei no nai kyou - Taito Ban (Haures) Source: song by HIRAIDAI

🍾 Party o tomenaide - Ryuichi Kijima (Lucas) Source: Hypnosis Mic

🧑‍🎤 Still… - Ryota Suzuki (Lono) Source: CARNELIAN BLOOD

🧑‍💼 Romeo - Nobunaga Shimazaki (Teddy) + Koki Uchiyama Source: HoneyWorks

That kamigami keshin, featuring teniwoha, R sound design, etc?? Illust by Akiakane??? That's so cool man. I feel so disoriented with so many music multi media projects I've never heard before in this list :| (Remote ☆ Host, STATION IDOL LATCH!, Fabulous Night, CARNELIAN BLOOD, kamigami keshin)

Btw let me know if you find any mistakes here thanks.

[kamyru]

Voltage Inc characters and what makes their hearts beat faster (Headcanons)

Jin Namba: When MC presses her entire body on him while they lay on the bed. It makes Jin want to hug her as tight as possible and melt in this position.

Hideki Ishigami: When MC rambles at him. Hideki has never been someone's confidant. So, knowing that MC is comfortable enough in his presence not to care what she is talking about makes him blush.

Hyogo Kaga: When MC smiles. That's it. It's enough to conquer Kaga's heart with a genuine smile that shows MC's affection for him and happiness.

Shusuke Soma: When MC tries to scare him by appearing out of nowhere. It has never worked, but seeing her so motivated and happy to do it makes Soma want to get better and better at noticing her so that she can do it forever.

Takaomi Tsugaru: When MC changes clothes in his presence. It has nothing to do with sex. But the intimacy and comfort it shows give Tsugaru more reasons to live.

Seiji Goto: When MC sends him random photos of herself. Sometimes, they don't have enough time to spend together, and getting photos from her makes him feel closer.

Ayumu Shinonome: When MC answers questions about him without even noticing. They have spent so much time getting to know each other that it's only natural that she knows Ayumu so well. Yet, her attentiveness always surprises him in the best way.

Toru Kurosawa: When MC runs towards him to hug or jump in his arms. Seeing her so excited makes Toru even more excitable than he already is.

Yukihisa Maki: When MC listens to his ramblings about topics he is interested in. Even Shun sometimes gets bored of Yuki's mushrooms, so when MC listens, remembers, and asks questions about his inner child is the happiest.

Shunichiro Tachibana: When MC plays with her engagement ring. He wants to be a safe place for her and seeing that she thinks of him like that is simply happiness.

Jun Araki: When MC waits for him at the office so they can go home together. Jun always tells her to go home and rest, but it doesn't always work, and truth be said, it makes Jun happier than he is ready to admit. He has never thought that having someone to wait for you feels so good.

Toshiaki Kijima: When MC tries her best to be silent and not bother him while he sleeps. She wants to stop him from overworking himself, and he is ready to do it to spend more moments like this with her.

Toma Kiriya: When MC asks him for help at work. He knows she is good at her job and can figure most things alone, but he also appreciates that she trusts him enough to show him her less-than-perfect sides.

Natsume Asaoka: When MC lets herself look like a slob in front of him. Natsume thinks MC is the most beautiful when she sleeps with her mouth open, doesn't brush her hair, or wears old house clothes.

Ukyo Senkawa: When MC claps her hands in the happiness of winning a game against him but stops for a second to check that he is alright. She can't hide her empathy and love for him even in the moments that are about her, and she knows that he has to protect her at all costs.

Kunihiro Kasai: When MC asks him to check her messages or notifications while she is busy with something else. Growing up in a family where infidelity was normal gave Kunihiro some trust issues. But knowing that MC is comfortable enough with him to let him enter her private space reassures him.

Daimon Togo: When MC tells him about things that have happened while he was away. He has never been too interested in gossip, but it is simply too cute to know that MC thinks that he wants to be up-to-date with some details.

Kuranosuke Kiba: When MC accidentally does something domestic at work, like calling him by his first name or brushing her fingers in his hair. It makes him question the possibility of keeping his personal and professional lives apart.

Eiji Takao: When MC looks at how he cooks. She doesn't give him any advice or comments on anything, but from time to time, she hugs him from behind. So, Eiji is ready to take on cooking duties for the rest of his life if it means seeing her like this forever.

Shu Hasunuma: When MC is so excited to tell him something and tries to combine it with what else she is doing. Like when she thinks of a joke so funny that she is trying to say it while still brushing her teeth. Shu has never felt more loved and cared about than in that moments.

Sui Claude Saigu: When MC looks directly into his eyes, waiting for explanations of his behavior. She is not pressing him. She just tries to understand him better and show that she cares. And it makes Claude appreciate her even more.

Mikoto Amamitsu: When MC sends or reads him quotes from books she likes. Reading is a hobby they share, and seeing such a personal part of her makes him feel even closer.

Ryoga Buto: When MC works out with him. They are on different levels, and both know it. However, trying as hard as possible together makes it easier and more enjoyable.

Ikki Tatsumi: When MC stays in the same room with him while they both work on their things. Knowing that she appreciates his presence near him makes him more loved and cared about than he has ever felt before.

Toshiki Kasumi: When MC thanks him for his hard work. Being called "The Angel of Death" for so long, Kasumi has forgotten how it feels to be appreciated. And when MC does it, he is always on the verge of crying for happiness.

Munechika Takado: When MC intertwines her fingers with his. She is so tiny, and he wants to protect him from everything this cruel world can come up with.

Sentaro Kyogoku: When MC finds a new medical textbook and brings it home to study with Sentaro. Her excited voice and pleading eyes will never not make his heart flutter.

Taro Akuchi: When MC puts his palms on her face to make him "see" how she looks. Taro knows every millimeter of her features. Yet he can't get enough of it.

Suzumu Mado: When MC asks him to open the jars for her. Suzumu isn't very confident in his body and strength, and knowing that MC sees him as someone stronger motivates him.

[toshiakikijima]

夜ふかしルーム：EP 281

Night 281: Tonight’s talk - Toshiaki Kijima’s festival

Tachibana: It’s been a long time since we been in a late-night room. How is everyone? 

Araki: I was too invested in preparing for the festival that I should of taken a break. 

Maki: I agree. Kijima’s birthday party is quite late. 

Maki: I am sorry, Kijima. I was planning a party filled with mushrooms, but...

Kijima: It is okay. I celebrated in the most peaceful way, please do not worry about it. 

Mitsuura: Rather, I am glad the mushroom party was not held. 

Kamiki: I am little curious as to what kind party its going to be.

Kiriya: Are you serious? 

Hayama: Before introducing the birthday messages, can we talk about tonight’s festival? 

Kijima: Of course. 

Hayama: it’s getting cold, isnt it? What perfect for the season when you are missing human touch? 

Hayama: Do you think one night [together] is a mistake? 

Okubo: I don’t consider what happened. [Hayama] that way of speaking... 

Asaoka: You might say “I want a lover,” but it’s not easy to say, “Last night was a mistake.” 

Kiriya: “Let’s introduce [the event] in a better way, I will explain it clearly. 

Kiriya: Alright? Right now. we are holding a “Your festival” event. 

Kiriya: Firstly, you can read parts of the main story for free for all characters. The guy you are reading right now is a great choice. 

Kiriya: Even if you are not interested, take a peek at his story. 

Kiriya: One of the 10 men, I think there is at least one guy you will like. 

Kiriya: Like me, a man with a devoted mouth [affective mouth]

Mitsuura: Did you just wanted to brag about yourself? I’ll take it from here. 

Mitsuura: 80% off for every character’s main stories. 

Mitsuura: If you enjoyed the main story, you can continue reading their story for a reasonable price. 

Araki: Can I read it for free and get points? What happened with maintaining profit? 

Asaoka: It’s a festival... 

Maki: Most importantly...

Maki: Shun’s new season “Love That Repeats Over and Over Again” is now available. 

Maki: Even so, his love for her is straightforward and delicate, their bond between them is strong. 

Maki: Have I finally been defeated? 

Araki: It doesn’t look like there’s the slightly change to take advantage of them. 

Tachibana: It hasn’t been like that since the beginning. I’m always looking at her. 

Maki: I’m defeated. 

Kamiki: Next. I really liked the Chat style response. 

Kamiki: How we all respond to the truth of a tipsy girlfriend... 

Okubo: It’s fun, right? She’s so cute... 

Okubo: They can be bought separately, and there is a set. So you can choice who ever you like! Please try it out! 

Kijima: Event’s are held for VIP Rooms. Isn’t it? [XXX Dream]

Kijima: It is said that needs are hidden in dreams. 

Hayama: It’s a must to see who has what type of dream and how to recreate it.

Hayama: It is amazing how you dream. 

Tachibana: Also, I want every to participate and have fun. 

Skipped line. 

Skipped line. 

Tachibana: I don’t mind what your memorable night is like. 

Okubo: There are many nights, but every night has their own drama. 

Asaoka: Come to think about it, even sometimes, adults needs funs at night. 

Mitsuura: Araki’s “Love Lessons Until Morning” is released. 

Okubo: Sound bad ass. According to what I heard, that so called “self-restraint.”

Kiriya: It’s almost over, but over 20 story are on sale tonight. 

Kamiki: Do Love Lessons Until Morning sounds dangerous. 

Araki: I would not forgive you. 

Araki: I’ll make you cry in many different ways, so you must read it. 

Skipped line. 

Asaoka: the festival isn’t over yet, so enjoy it until the end. 

Kiriya: I should had finish with a brief explanation, but there is a lot to share. 

Kiriya: But next is Kijima’s Festival. 

Hayama: This year again, we’ve received message from you all! Please enjoy! 

Happy birthday, Kijima Toshiaki! 

Message: Bluntly, I’ve been short of Kijima. I get withdrawal symptoms, I would like to go on a date soon! I love you, Kijima! 

[SN: If he was 34 in 2017, wouldn’t 1983 be his birth year? This year he will be 40! He will be forever 34 in my eyes!] 

Kijima: You’re right. I am sorry for making you feel lonely...

Kijima: I miss you too, but keeping it in moderation is bad for my body. 

Kijima: *sound of love* 

Kijima: I do not mind keeping it inside the house, but outside. Well, let’s think about it because it’s your request...

Kijima, Happy birthday! 

Message: This year is the first time we have a birthday together. Maybe that’s why it feels a little different than usual. However, my feelings for Kijima will never change. I will always love you. 

Kijima: Ah. As our family grows, so did my happiness. 

Kijima: To have such happiness. I wouldn’t have known it if I hadn’t met you. 

Kijima: I really appreciate you. Thank you. I will love you forever. 

Kijima, Happy Birthday!

Message: For me too, October first is the day when the month first starts every year. I alway will love you too! 

Kijima: I am more than happy enough with you, who cherishes my birthday more than I do, 

Kijima: Thank you for every year I will spend with you. Being able to spend time with you is the best gift. 

Kijima: So please stay by my side every year from now. I am always happy with just that. 

Tachibana: Kijima, I am late, but congratulations again. 

Kijima: Thank you 

Tachibana: I apologize for the late birthday message. I am sorry. 

Kijima: Each message is care for and thank you. 

Kijima: It is getting cold lately, so sleep warmly so you would not catch a cold. 

Kijima: Enjoy tonight’s festival! 

[iciousill]

Seiyuu that...

...as considered by Shirai Yuusuke and Kijima Ryuuichi in Shirai's YT video here.

Idk if anyone has translated this video since I haven't checked. I'm not translating the whole video, just the questions and their answers in brief.

...seems good at drawing others into spoiling them? Kijima: Yonaga Tsubasa Shirai: Nishiyama Koutarou

...don't appear their age? Kijima: Tsuda Kenjirou Shirai: Asanuma Shintarou

...seem like they'd plan surprises for the person they're going out with? Kijima: Hayami Shou Shirai: Komada Wataru

...seem talented/ genius (presumably as a seiyuu)? Kijima: Namikawa Daisuke Shirai: Seki Tomokazu

...seem to have a behaviour gap between their on-the-job and off-work selves? Kijima: Ishikawa Kaito Shirai: Shirai Yuusuke

...would die first in a zombie movie? Kijima: Odagaki Yuuta Shirai: Nozuyama Yukihiro

...seem to easily get lonely? Kijima: Horie Shun Shirai: Chiba Shouya

...seem like they might kiss someone while drunk? Kijima: Saitou Souma Shirai: Amazaki Kouhei Most of the time they didn't refer to full names; you can message me to let me know if I made any mistakes.

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[sweet-pinkitty]

100Koi+ 4th Anniversary Party Room (Part 2)

➡️ Part 1

💟 Since 2014

Be My Princess Season 2

The prince 50 years later is also here!

Hayden A. Spencer | Kuon J. Casiraghi | Sieg Lieben | Oliver Button | Ivan Chernenkov | Aslan Mafdir | Kevin A. Alford | Maximillion Levaincois

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Enchanted in the Moonlight

Youkai also came to the venue...!

Miyabi | Chikage | Shinra | Kyoga | Yukinojo | Samon | Kiryu

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In Your Arms Tonight Season 2

Today everyone here...!

Takeru Ashida | Shinichiro Ogiwara | Shu Mishima | Fumitaka Nishi | Kazuya Seta | Ryosuke Sakura

_

Finally, in Love Again

Today everyone here...!

Aki Fujishima | Shuichiro Momoi | Sosuke Kikuchi | Yoh Kobayakawa | Yuto Tsuruya | Kazuki Serizawa | Kanata Tachibana

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True Love Sweet Lies

We invited detectives today!

Kiyoharu Nanahoshi | Sakuya Nanahoshi | Rui Wakaba | Naomasa Sakura | Nozomu Fuse

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Her Love in the Force

All the public security detectives are now in the match!

Seiji Goto | Hyogo Kaga | Hideki Ishigami | Shusuke Soma | Ayumu Shinonome | Jin Namba | Toru Kurosawa | Takaomi Tsugaru

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Star-Cossed Myth

The god of the constellations also came...!

Leon | Scorpio | Teorus | Dui | Huedhaut | Ichthys | Karno | Zyglavis | Aigonorus | Krioff | Tauxolouve | Partheno

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Scandal in the Spotlight

There were also national idols...!

Kyohei Rikudoh | Iori Enjo | Kota Igarashi | Nagito Aoshima | Takashi Ninagawa | Ryo Chibana | Ritsuto Ena | Fumito Ena

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My Wedding and 7 Rings

All of Sanno Shoji are here!

Asahi Kakyouin | Yamato Kougami | Junta Nikaido | Hiroto Chitose | Ren Shibasaki | Kai Fujisawa | Seiichirou Hayami

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💟 Since 2015

My Last First Kiss

Today are my childhood friends...!

Ayato Hidaka | Ichiya Misono | Makoto Morimachi | Takamune Kitami | Riku Morimachi | Hiroki Eniwa | Rin Yakumo

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Butler Until Midnight

There were also butlers...!

Yuma Akagi | Aoi Shirafuji | Tomoki Matsuba | Kyo Aizawa | Itsuki Matsuba

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After School Affairs

Everyone at Kiyoharu High School is now available!

Shinichi Kagari | Kiyonori Taishi | Rikiya Mononobe | Hidetaka Sera | Kenzo Yasukawa | Chiharu Utsumi 

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Bad Boys Do it Better!

Today, everyone from Shinran High School is here!

Ryoji Ryukai | Rei Todo | Yu Agatsuma | Akira Sakaki | Keiichiro Minase | Yuki Saejima

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Era of Samurai: Code of Love

Over time from the end of the Edo period...!

Toshizo Hijikata | Soji Okita | Sanosuke Harada | Hajime Saito | Isami Kondo | Shinsaku Takasugi

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💟 Since 2016

Dangerous Seduction

We invited all of you today!

Masaharu Ryuzaki | Yasumi Arimura | Haruma Fujioka | Asuka Hino | Kentaro Inui

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Irresistible Mistakes

Pheromen are also available here!

Shunichiro Tachibana | Toshiaki Kijima | Toma Kiriya | Taku Hayama | Go Okubo | Natsume Asaoka | Yukihisa Maki | Keita Miura | Rei Kamiki | Jun Araki

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Love Brings You Home

Everyone here is here today!

Taiyo Inami | Arata Yuki | Liam Kurusu | Hazuki Tojo | Yoshiro Fukumoto

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💟 Since 2017

When Destiny Comes Knocking

There were also regulars of Jesus!

Nozomu Kaneko | Rheo Usami | Seiya Fushimi | Wataru Toge | Shintaro Ando

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Rose in the Embers 

You came from the imperial capital of the Taisho era!

Kyosuke Takatsukasa | Takahisa Togo | Misao Higuchi | Tsukumo Kobayakawa | Atsuro Shibusawa

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Our Private Homeroom

There were also teachers from Shirogaoka High School...!

Ryota Mochizuki | Yohji Furuya | Shuya Komaki

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Kings of Paradise

The best men are now available...!

Taki Kozaki | Kiyohito Shirakami | Shun Randoh | Yosuke Sagara | Kaisei Kuon | Hayachika Ryutsubaki | Blood Moon / Sakuto Amatsuka

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💟 Since 2018

A World With(out) You

Tonight, these guys also came to see you again.

Kotaro Kamiyama | Saku Fukazawa | Kento Miyoshi | Kiyohiro Amemiya

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Masquerade Kiss

Today, these people have a slightly dangerous scent...!

Kazuomi Shido | Yuzuru Shiba | Kei Soejima | Boss / Seiichi Setoyanagi

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Romance MD: Always on Call

There were also members of the Seikai University Hospital and the Special Lifesaving Department...!

Munechika Takado | Tetsuya Hosho | Kyogoku Sentaro | Matsunaga Eiichi | Toshiki Kasumi | Kaede Ekuni

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💟 Since 2019

Destind: Mr. Almost Right

All of these people, who are rarely gathered together, are all together today!

Rei Rindoh | Araya Kuze | Takane Momochi | Ryogo Saikusa | Haruma Tosaka | Yuri Kazumoto

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Love's Hella Punk

He rushed to see you today!

Tengoku Shima | Tatsunoshin Utsuki | Daiki Hazeki | Akira Kousaka

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💟 Since 2020

Professional Boyfriend

These two are also the same...!

Banri Saki | Ikki Tatsumi

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💟 Since 2021

Oops, I Said Yes?!

The last is...! These people came from Miyoshi Kukansha Co., Ltd.!

Kunihiro Kasai | Kiba Kuranosuke | Shu Hasunuma | Eiji Takao | Sengawa Ukyo

[hotcocosharing]

Glory Days Part 25 (IM RP AU- Shun & Midi)

Part 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 22 / 23 / 24 

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Midori’s POV Choking - that’s my first reaction; to choke unladylike on the bite of pizza I have in my mouth and knock over the glass of beer I have in front of me as I attempt to grab a napkin just proving to myself and my date - boyfriend - yeah.. I think so; well… maybe - that I’m not capable of functioning like a human being. Be a girlfriend? Me? Is he aware I might screw this up? Better yet has the beer we’ve been drinking on this date made Shun’s head fuzzy? After salvaging the table and my meal which I’m sure wouldn’t taste half bad with some bitter hops spilt onto it; I nod like a child who’s been asked if she’s behaved herself. "Do you really need me to answer that question?” Hand dropping down over Shunichiro’s; I squeeze his fingers slightly and lean in for a not so quick, yet not so hesitant kiss that I’m hoping says everything and seals the deal. I can feel my heart beating to the point it seems like it may explode straight out my chest. Dropping my head to attempt to conceal my burning flushed cheeks, once we’ve finished with our food I politely decline dessert - otherwise it would seem like I have the appetite of an elephant, and suggest a walk around town; at least to spend some more time together before the night is over and hopefully not run into anyone from the campus. “I have to admit Shunichiro - I think beer, pizza and kisses make the ultimate date night. Oh and your company; definitely your company.” There’s a skip to my step as I walk beside him; eager to text Eri and tell her the good news but at the same time fully aware that my fingers probably wouldn’t be able to use a phone properly, and a short internal sigh which ends as we walk by a shop front with the most gorgeous blush coloured dress in the window it makes my pulse pelt. It would be perfect for the uni-ball happening later this week. “It’s beautiful….”, I whisper; rolling my eyes at my own girlish tendencies which have recently appeared suddenly and bite my bottom lip - aware that we’ve agreed we’re a couple yet unsure of the lengths and measures that we’ll both go to and what it means. “….out of curiosity. The uni-ball on Friday - are you going?” Glancing over one shoulder, I hold my breath; wondering if this is all a little sudden and quick. Rikiya’s POV Soft - everything feels so soft that it’s almost like a dream. The sheets underneath me are warm and there’s the smallest trickle of hot breath that burns with a delightfulness across my neck I’m not familiar with yet without a doubt could get use to. We must have fallen asleep last night - Eri seemed exhausted; the tears, the emotions, the honestly, the near drowning that put me into a state of frenzy. Her body shifts in such an innocent way as she murmurs something I can’t quite make out beneath her breath and grips at my shirt like she doesn’t want to let go. A bad dream perhaps? I’m curious; but instead of waking her up to find out just because I want to know I instead gently brush my fingers through her hair and rub them across her cheek; wiping away any tears that managed to slip and stain her cheeks that puff out as she huffs in her sleep. It’s a half loud; semi broken murmur that indicates to me that she’s slowly starting to wake up but I’ve got no intention of rushing her. It’s a shame that’s what the world seems to be doing - rushing her. A girl like Eri just needs time and space to learn, try, fail and succeed; not unrealistic expectations from this around her that can’t be met.

At least that’s just what I think. “You’re awake…”, she murmurs subtly, half sitting up; rubbing her eyes like a child as she blows some hair out of her eyes and lazily flops back down which lets me catch her into a hug. A chuckle escaping both Eri and me. “Haven’t been for long”, I explain, wrapping the sheets around her a little more. After her quest to drop into a slumber last night after saving her from near drowning; she put up a fight trying to put any kind of clothing on. Eventually convincing her that she needed something - i turned my back for two seconds as she slipped into something; giving her privacy, giving her space and agreed to stay by her side until she’d shut her eyes but seemingly, I bet her to it. “You’re a strange one you know that…”, I smirk, earning a raised eyebrow from the girl who seems unsure of where my comment is going yet bites her bottom lip allowing me to continue anyway, “..if you want my attention next time - seriously - a kiss will do fine; drowning in a bathtub or stripping down to nothing in a pool isn’t necessary. I’m a simple guy - it doesn’t take much for someone as smart as you to grab my attention.” Watching as she shakes her head before burying her face into my chest, I gain a sense of satisfaction I haven’t felt in a while. The faint remains of the perfume she wears are still etch across her skin are invigorating - rousing every tiny piece of inquisitiveness I have in me. “Do you have any classes this morning?”, I ask - the question met with a groan about some business styled subject I’d most probably fail in yet her sweet and innocent response of ‘why?’ has me on cloud nine. “..well I’d like to get to know you a little more if that’s ok? Let me take you out for lunch. Then maybe we could visit our secret little place or the beach, maybe a movie - mini golf? I could teach you how to play?” It’s short kiss after sweet kiss after Eri’s fingers snaking through and grabbing ever so softly at my hair that make each breath I take quiver. Patiently though; even though her hands drop to the sides of my face then my shoulders and then chest, I’m waiting for an answer. Something which shows and proves that me waking up beside a girl that I could possibly be bad news for, she’s willing to look past and perhaps in her life have a fresh start with someone new.

Eriko’s POV

He sounds vulnerable, perfectly sweet yet vulnerable. I simply smile, pulling him in for kiss after kiss with hands wandering over his slender body.

The kind of intimacy I’m well familiar with regardless the identify of the man I’ve my claws on, they’re pretty much the same with eyes closed. It feels nice, to be wanted, craved and worshipped but that never lasts.

I know, infatuation never does.

Once Rikiya Mononobe gets to know me, he’ll leave but unlike the rest, I may actually miss this one.

Pushing the sheets away, I glimpse his face blushes crimson as I get out of bed, once again with nothing underneath but a white tank top. I can’t help but shake my head and chuckle at myself a little, perhaps I am beyond saving- drama seems to be in my blood or I am secretly a nudist. Smiling down at the lost puppy, I lean in and kiss his forehead gently, mimicking the one he did on the night we met.

"I’d love to but if I fail anymore papers, you’ll never see me again. My father is dead serious about sending me overseas if I screw up in the slightest way.”

The hot water reaching my sore eyes, completely overwhelmed by this whole pouring my heart out to a guy. I feel horrible, guilty and punished. Was it how those guys feel when they confess to me? What kind of torture had I put them through?

The image of Toshiaki and Rikiya appear in my head just as tension is leaving my tired body, maybe this time not even a shower could solve it for me.

“Friends, I could do……”

Toshiaki’s horrid words still stab me through the heart but he’s probably right, we are better off as friends. I am just better off to be on my own, doing everyone a favor. The best way to avoid trouble is to stay away from the source, and Rikiya should do the same too.

As expected, he has coffee ready by the table. “Not sure if you have the stomach for food but at least have something warm.”

Suppressing the urge to lean over and seal his lips is hard, for someone like me anyway. One that does whenever she’s pleased, such self control suddenly seems surreal to me but why do I lead a guy on when fate has already been decided for us.

“Thank you, Rikiya. You’re a great friend, really, I don’t know what I’ll do without you last night.” I take a deep breath and sink into the warmth from my mug, pretending not to notice his sadden expression. No, don’t let it get to you, Eri. You’re doing the right thing.

“I’m done, I’m so done with guys now. Study- that’s all I would focus on. Oh, and about Shinichi.. I’m not sure what ball or party he’s referring to but maybe the three of us could go? I want to at least hold my up end of bargain.”

Shuichi’s POV

Okay, I have other things to do - like the bloody political paper I have been trying to finish or visit my parents like I’ve promised weeks ago but no I end up checking my phone every two minutes, wondering why the girl from yesterday still hasn’t reached out yet.

Rushing over to my desk as soon as a notification sound come to ears, finally receiving a text from an unfamiliar number.

“Hey, this is the girl from yesterday. Are you free to meet today?”

Typing in full speed and with few more text exchange, I’m now standing in front a bookshop cafe and waiting like a anxious little boy which is pathetic. I have seen beautiful women and dated before but none left such impression, possibly because they just want my family’s name and status, not me.

“Ummm hi?"

I blink a few times to try and gather my memory from yesterday, picturing if they are the same person as the girl before my eyes is a lot prettier than I remember- striped top and knotted denim jacket with a waist pleated black skirt just below her belly button. I am no fashion stylist but she sure as hell looks good, taking my breath away when she cracks a smile and asks if I’m okay.

"Yeah, sorry about yesterday.” I murmur, holding out a new box set of iPhone and thinking of an excuse to keep her around longer.

“You don’t need to get me a new phone, just money to get it fixed is fine.”

“Don’t worry about it, it was a gift. Anyway, let me buy you a drink as proper apology.”

The brunette bites her lips, eyes glancing sideways. Wind glistening through her long curly hair with the sun’s rays beaming onto her face.

“Just a drink, nothing inappropriate.”

Watching her smiles only put me on spot further more with full awareness that she knows I’m attracted to her.

“Okay, coffee?” She shrugs and points to the cafe behind. “Oh wait, actually could you apologize in another way?”

Pausing our steps by the stairs, she lifts a textbook up from her hand and pleas with an innocent look.

“I seriously need help with my study, do you mind?”

[threadfall]

Dragonsong (竜の歌) (1986) and Dragonsinger (竜の歌い手) (1989), published by Hayakawa Publishing. Both were translated by Obi Fusa (小尾芙佐), with cover art by Kijima Shun (木嶋俊).

[trashexplorer]

BLCD 2021: January Releases

Legends:

✓ - have      

💡 - interested

✘ - not interested (but will probably still listen to)    

🙏 - dying for

1. Momichupa Opabbu ♂ Time 2  ✘

Release Date: 2021/01/08

Cast: Ono Yuuki x Satou Takuya

Synopsis: Adaptation of the second volume of the series of the same name.

2. Dear + Comics February Issue 2021 Etoiro Koizoushi 💡

Release Date: 2021/01/17

Synopsis: Special CD released along with fifth chapter of the seventh volume of the series.

3. Given 5 Cheri + March Issue 2021 💡 *any reason why Hiiragi’s giving the finger? 💀  

Release Date: 2021/01/20

Cast:

Furukawa Makoto + Saitou Souma

Hino Satoshi + Yasuaki Takumi

Tamaru Atsushi

Masuda Toshiki

Hamano Daiki

Synopsis: Special CD released along with the fifth volume of the series.

4. Hirano to Kagiura Comic Gene February 2021 Furoku Drama CD ✘ 

Release Date: 2021/01/20

Cast: Shimazaka Nobunaga + Matsuoka Yoshitsugu

Synospsis: Extra from the series of the same name.

5. Tashiro-kun, Kimi tte yatsu wa. ✘

Release Date: 2021/01/20

Cast: Masuda Toshiki x Matsuoka Yoshitsugu

Synopsis: Ebihara gets mugged by Tashiro, his junior in college. They somehow end up hanging out together after that, and Ebihara slowly begins to realise that Tashiro may not be as frightening or as weird as he appears at first glance.

6. Yamashii Koi no Hajimekata ✘

Release Date: 2021/01/20

Cast: Nakajima Yoshiki x Kumagai Kentarou *Damn, mans really became his gen’s resident rapist, huh? 💀

Synopsis: A university student Araki Kentaro has a problem than he can’t reveal to anyone. It’ about the erotic dream he’s been having, certainly caused by the fact that he was violated by his young childhood friend Azuma Haru the day before Kentaro moves to Tokyo.

“You’re awake, Ken chan?” said he, while Kentaro struggled to keep his eyes closed. What he looked like when he said so, Kentaro wonders.

“Haru was just teasing me…” Kentaro’s been trying to make him believe so. It’s been two years since then, yet the words and feelings linger, and he can’t erase them. Now Kentaro discovers Haru is in the same university as his. Is his dream going to start all over again?

7. 24-jikan Ochi nai Kiss ✘ 

Release Date: 2021/01/22

Cast: Kijima Ryuuichi x Komada Wataru

Synopsis: A scandalous office romance about a cool young designer and a moderately annoying businessman! At this cosmetics company, the entire design division shares a common problem, and that problem is Takumi Tokura. A manager with a history in sales and a penchant for sports festivals and living the dream, Mr. Tokura unknowingly pushes impossible tasks on the design team while spewing idealisms at company parties...

In reaction, Ryo Takizawa falls deeper and deeper into a quiet rage. That anger comes to a head after the party when Mr. Tokura announces a mandatory trip to a brothel for all the male employees. Ryo stubbornly tries to go home, but his superior tries to act like a life coach and yells that "sex is important!" This situation leads to a surprising twist! "If you're so insistent, please teach me." This superior and his subordinate mix together like oil and water, but neither can go back once they open the door to new pleasures...! (Renta!)

8. Blue Sky Complex 5 ✘

Release Date: 2021/01/27

Cast: Satou Takuya x Eguchi Takuya

Synopsis: Adaptation of the fifth volume of the series.

9. Danshi Koukousei, Hajimete no after Disc 4th. ✘

Release Date: 2021/01/29

Cast:

Kumagai Kentarou x Enoki Junya

Hamano Daiki x Ono Yuuki

Nakajima Yoshiki x Horie Shun *welcome back!

Synopsis: 

[SIDE Aikawa x Mito] October. It’s almost time for the student council members to change. Mito is busy drowning himself in the preparations for the school festival in attempts to hide his loneliness.

[SIDE Hiroi x Amane] Just before Christmas, Amane proclaims that he and Hiroi should break up?!

[SIDE Neriya x Yamamoto] On one particular day, a stranger appears in front of Yamamoto who was staying at Neriya’s house as usual...

10. Kokoro—Watashi no Koi 💡

Release Date: 2021/01/29

Cast: 

Toki Shunichi

Takahashi Hidenori

Eguchi Takuya

Hamano Daiki *OMG! HE RETURNS AS SOMEONE NOT KASHIMA!

Synopsis: *inteRestING

“Romance is different from love, love is guilt.”

The student (me) meets an older male (teacher) by the Kamakura sea. Sensei is a thoughtful, kind, and easy-going type whose mind you can’t read. I felt a strange attraction to him and started visiting him at his mansion that he shares with Shizuma. 

They were partners of the same sex who lived without any worries nor inconveniences—at least, that’s how they seemed to me.

Forty-nine days of the memorial service after sensei commits suicide, I invited Shizuma to the sea of memories written in sensei’s suicide letter.

[iristial]

Checked my Word Doc and I actually resumed my Fourze watch on Tuesday - meaning it took about four days to get from episode 6 to episode 24, aka I watched nineteen episodes in total

I'm currently on episode 25! Tbh I like the way the show goes about with Shun and Miu. Not that I ship them but it's like - they don't immediately go back to dating each other but the affection isn't lost, and they're in this limbo between knowing each other as friends and having a chance of being canon, and yet I'm not annoyed by the ambiguity like I would be in other cases. It's enjoyable the way it is :)

Kijima is also an interesting Horoscope (partially bc I can't tell if he was always that horrible or the Switch brought out his worst side) and it's fun seeing how he unravels Hayami, marking the beginning of the latter being poked like a poodle. I've also noticed that there's a pattern in the Switchers a Horoscope chooses i.e. Hayami tends to pick students who respect him and are star pupils in certain fields. Kijima actually feels like the type Sonoda would've picked; a person who has repressed, even ugly feelings, but hides them under a mask. I kinda wish the later episodes didn't focus more on the Horscopes because I'd like to see what kinds of students the others would've chosen ^^;

[head-vampire]

“Pursuit” (1985)

From L. Ron Hubbard’s Battlefield Earth

Art by Shun Kijima

Source

[ginrise]

As bitter as I am, I think we can all agree that matako and sougo look the best in the live action. Can't forget our Lord oguri shun of course.

[kamyru]

Acts that make it obvious that they are married (Toshiaki Kijima & Kuranosuke Kiba x MCs) (Shorts)

Toshiaki Kijima x MC

Even before Mr. Tachibana could present the team to the client, they understood there was a couple. How? Pretty simple and very sweet. MC barely made it in time because she had to come after another meeting outside the office. Loudly breathing and with strands of hair glued to her forehead, she carelessly sat at the corner of the table near her husband. Kijima, without even looking at his splendid wife, put his hand in the sharp corner to prevent MC from hurting herself. A smile appeared on Shun and the client's faces, the only ones able to see what had happened.

Ten minutes later, while Mr. Kijima asked for a few details about the project, MC's pencil fell on the ground. With the same casual move, Toshiaki again protected MC's head from hitting the corner by covering it with his palm while she bent to take the pencil back. Before the client answered his questions, curiosity took over them:

"Can I ask you if you two are together?"

Mr. Kijima looked at MC, that looked back at her husband.

"We are married," finally answered the executive. "How did you understand?"

The client didn't say a thing. They just put their palm on the nearest corner of the table, which made both Kijima blush.

Kuranosuke Kiba x MC

Kuranosuke raised a brow at his colleague from another department who entered the office, looked at everyone for five seconds, and left. Rolling his eyes, he chose to let his kind and helpful side out:

"Do you need anything?" The Blizzard asked in the least kind way possible.

The victim of his sharp eyes pointed a finger at themselves and, after seeing the man nod, finally answered: "I just needed MC. But if she is away, I can come later."

Kiba looked at his wife's place for a moment and continued with his kind persona: "You can wait here for her. She's not far away and for a long time. As you can see, her phone is on the table. Usually, she takes her phone with her, but today she is wearing something that doesn't have pockets, except for the blazer that's now on the chair. I made her a coffee half an hour ago. So, most probably, she's in the restroom."

Mamoru had to bite his tongue not to comment about "his superior's love life" again. The waiting colleague started to relax. Yet, the most animated reaction was MC's, who happened to hear everything on her way back from the restroom. For the rest of the day, Kuranosuke had to stop himself from rolling his eyes every time he saw his grinning wife.