#kitami family

[kanekoii]

Okay but yandere 3skm 😍

mika's notes -> you got me there....y'all know yandere is my fav thing to write...i got so unhinged with this i'm not sorry... (anons who request yandere ily)

pairings -> yandere! 3skm x gn! reader (separate)

genre -> headcanons + scenario

song -> dramaturgy - eve

warnings -> yandere obv, strong violence in some parts so proceed with caution, stalking, sink the yacht!!

KITAMI YUSEI ->

ok hear me out. he's the type of yandere who would spread rumors and lies about you as a means to make all your friends and some family leave slowly but surely. he hates hurting you like this, he really does, but it's for the best. he had been your friend since you and him were children, and he was the only one who never left. the only one to stay by your side no matter what, even despite the rumors. when he's the only one left, that's when he'd make his move. he'd ask you out, but in such a tone that there was no room to deny him and say no. it shouldn't be a surprise that your new boyfriend just happened to show up in places you never told him you'd be. he's often so playful and kind that you didn't really think much of it, well until you saw his wallet and phone, both full of pictures of you doing random tasks that he shouldn't have been around to see. it was creepy, it was unhinged, and he would immediately ask you what you were doing with his phone and wallet, invading his privacy like that. say you love him and it makes him feel as if all his unhinged and frankly creepy actions were all worth it, because now he has you to hold and keep forever. don't even think about leaving, because he'll always find you and drag you back into this relationship and away from your friends and family.

KAISEI ->

new oshi unlocked. anyways. he's the type of yandere to lock you up in his house. seeing as he's a locksmith, there isn't much hope that you'll manage to break free of the chains on your wrists keeping you tethered to the foot of his bed. his smile and touch were so soft, making the times he freed you and allowed you to walk around his house freely even more heavenly. of course, it's not like those times are frequent. if you cry loud enough, maybe he'll let you sleep in his bed with him, his iron grip almost suffocating. he can't risk his darling running away, can he? it's all for the best, you'll understand soon, he'd always say as the tears leak from your eyes. at times like this, he'd unlock the chains on your wrists to reveal how bruised and raw they were with a small click of his tongue. only at times like this will he let you have a semblance of a normal life. he'd treat you as if he was a good boyfriend, not a monster who quite literally kept you locked away from the world that he deemed too cruel to witness your soft beauty. don't even think about going outside, he will never allow it. nobody deserves to lay their eyes on you for even a fraction of a second except him, and he wouldn't have it any other way. the few times when he shows you affection sometimes brings tears to your eyes. he's going to break you ever so slowly, making it so he's the only person you'll ever need in your life until the day you die.

SAKAKI NESS ->

this butler is a more traditional yandere. he won't let anyone touch you unless they want their hand cut off, or worse, to be disemboweled right in front of you. don't even bother getting close to anyone who isn't him, because they'll be dead by the next morning without fail. he'd kill every single person in the world if it meant you'd finally accept his deranged form of affection. each smear of blood on his body and face, the viscera of his previous kill on his clothes, it's all a confession of his undying love for you. don't you see? all he wants is for you to know he loves you, and this is how he shows it. someone's blood smeared into a heart on his cheek, his hands covered in bits of flesh and guts and blood, hearts in his eyes as he holds out a rose to you. one day, you'll understand that this is all his way of saying he loves you. maybe when you and him are the last people in the world entirely, you'll get it. so be it if that's what he has to do to make you love him. he would never hurt you directly, you're the only safe one. he's only protecting you, don't you get it?

[nijigasakilove]

Well things are definitely moving quickly with Tsubasa and Fuyuki! Already on their first date.

The winter festival looked really fun. I’d love to go to one one day. Seeing an outsider enjoy the local Kitami charm made Fuyuki appreciate how nice her hometown is which was sweet. Grass is always greener on the other side, but the space, vibes and atmosphere of Hokkaido are unmatched.

Speaking of which, eating lunch together at school and getting a little sampler of local Hokkaido foods and treats was awesome. There’s way too much Tokyo slice of life stuff these days so seeing Hokkaido which is kind of like the last frontier of the main islands being highlighted like this is great.

Nice dose of ecchi today with the igloo scene. Fuyuki really gotta be more careful with her phrasing. Poor Tsubasa grandma damn near had a heart attack thinking she’d witnessed something she shouldn’t have lmao. Everything came full circle since Fuyuki had just mentioned wanting to marry his grandma earlier in the ep, and they end up meeting at the end.

He looks so happy when he’s with Fuyuki and everyone around can tell. I’m happy for him.

So far first two episodes have been ok. My main issue is things are moving a little too fast between the two leads. As soon as they met she was all over him and now they’re already on dates and hanging out with family etc. I know you probably have to do that to keep the target audience engaged, but taking things a little slower would’ve been nice. Then of course the usual shonen romance MC syndrome with him being flustered all the time, but it is what it is.

Main girl is cute and it’s hokkaido based which is enough for rn.

[fudgesoup]

Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable just ended, and I'm crying! Great job to Kai Ikada for such a wonderful series. I joined the fandom late, but I still got to wait for the final chapter that dropped today.

I found myself wanting more from other characters in the series, so I decided to try my hand at fan fic writing, im so nervous because it's my first fic ever. In this instance, I'm expanding Rena's character and her experiences at college after Chapter 115.

Here's a snippet of Chap 1 of

The Stars are Cheering for You

By me! Fudgesuperior!

The night before she left for university Rena ran into Tsubasa’s grandfather, Gin. He was a man who inspired and encouraged her to do what she loved. She accredited him for her love of traditional Japanese history and culture. They had not seen each other since she was a child, encountering him so near her departure felt as if it were fate. Shiki bestowed upon her his personal hand fan as a token, a reminder to look up at the sky so that the stars might cheer her up when she was sad. This was the final push she needed to confront her future and begin her new journey.

Rena Natsukawa left Hokkaido with a mix of emotions, feeling bittersweet as she said goodbye to her friends, family, and hometown. Though leaving was hard, she was excited to pursue her career in her chosen field at her top pick university in Tokyo. As she packed for the move, her thoughts were filled with reflections on the friends she’d made, her cherished home, and Tsubasa…

Her arrival in Tokyo couldn’t have gone smoother. Rena’s living arrangements had all been settled and it was only a matter of finding the address and unpacking. Tokyo was far busier than Kitami, but she had grown accustomed to the city’s hustle and bustle after traveling here several times in the past. Still, there was something different this time— a sense of finality, of stepping into a new chapter of her life. The towering skyscrapers, the sea of people rushing past— all of it felt both exhilarating and overwhelming. She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself as she navigated through the unfamiliar streets.

She was lost in thought as she made her way outside of the airport, her eyes taking in the cityscape that stretched before her. The towering buildings, bright signs, and crowded streets were a stark contrast to the quieter life she had known in Kitami. The voices of conversation and the distant sound of traffic filled the air, blending with the aroma of street food that wafted from nearby vendors.

The buildings and stores started to blur together as she continued to walk, heavily contemplating what her new life would be like. Would she meet new people here? Was there a possibility for her to make more impactful friendships like she had back home?

Uneasiness began to creep into Rena's mind because of all the unknown factors. With her perception of the outside world diminishing, she found herself stumbling directly into a stranger. She had been so lost in her thoughts that she hadn't noticed the young man approaching from the opposite direction— neither of them paying attention, both engrossed in their respective worlds.

“HEY, WATCH IT!” the young delinquent yelled, his voice sharp and filled with irritation. Rena blinked, momentarily stunned that someone would shout at her over such a minor incident. As she collected herself, she couldn’t help but feel a strange sense of familiarity as she looked up at him. Tall, broad shoulders, and that messy brown hair… something about him struck a chord within her. The recognition was unsettling.

You can read more Here if you want!

Thank you, and enjoy!

[queenlua]

attn: Ace Attorney fandom: the origin of Gourdy?

SO, while I was in Hokkaido, I spent a night in a cute lil B&B on the shores of Lake Kussharo, and when I opened the little information book in my room, I saw this entry:

Which, of course, IMMEDIATELY made me think of Ace Attorney's beloved seamonster Gourdy:

I looked into it and, yeah, there's a cute local legend about "Kussie" at this lake, complete with a little statue of the guy near a visitor's center:

There's also really adorable illustrations of him on signs around the lake:

I have no idea if this was a direct inspiration for Gourdy in the game, but it seems possible?  The shape seems similar, and area around the lake definitely gave me some Lake Gourd vibes, and it seems at least possible Shu Takumi holiday’d here at some point...

Super-fun find, either way, so I'm sharing it here!

(I'm dropping the Google Translate results for the page from the book under the cut—I have no idea how good the translation is, as I know very little Japanese myself, but at the very least it pointed me to the right things to look up, haha.)

“The Legend of Lake Kussharo” ~Legend of Kussie~ It was August 1973 (Showa 48) that it became a big deal with a mysterious 10-meter ride on the surface of Lake Kussharo.  I saw 40 junior high school students in Kitami City during my trip. However, the people who live in the surrounding area do not seem to be surprised.  There were many people who had witnessed it before, and most of them said, “I couldn’t accept it properly even if I said it.”  In July of the same year, Hokkaido Broadcasting embarked on an investigation.  Although an object of 10 meters or more was confirmed, due to the low transparency, it sas not possible to obtain firm confidence. I interviewed several people at the time.  All of them told vivid eyewitness stories, and some of them even provided photos.  Unfortunately, it wasn’t taken with a telephoto lens, so I couldn’t identify anything from the photo. I had been inclined towards the rumors of Furan-yaki that aroused the romance of Lake Kussharo, but the serious look of the people who had seen it gradually made me think that there must be something there. And it wasn’t until Da’s family witnessed it that I became convinced that there was no doubt about it. Maybe it’s a fact, not a legend.  It is very interesting whether the day will come when it will be exposed under my own eyes. Teshikaga Local Study Group (Kikuchi)

[centaurworks]

[ZINE] Precious First Memories

Commissions Open I have a Ko-Fi Social Medias Characters (Kitami Hato, Michiko Hato, Misaki Hato) © @CentaurWorks Looking through the family photos, Kitami stumbles upon one Kevin took. It was a moment where Kitami was holding her, at the time newly born daughters. Out of all the pile of photos, this is one that Kitami admires so much, a piece of history and a start of two amazing people's lives. This was submitted to the Capture The Memory Zine (Released on October 3rd, 2024), I had the hardest decision for the longest time as there were multiple ideas but only a few that would fit or want to do later. Then, around the same time I finished the image of Kitami for July, I got this idea. I wanted to also play with the idea of it being in a photo, seeing how the shadows and coloring would be on a photograph. It same out so gentle and wholesome.

[medea10]

My Review of Hokkaido Girls Are Super Adorable

Just a random pick. Roll it!

Tsubasa Shiki has just moved from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo to the northernest and chilliest part of Japan, Hokkaido…well, Kitami City if you want to get technical. His first day there, he meets a young girl waiting at a bus stop and was just amazed at her. Minami Fuyuki has blonde hair, flashy nails, makeup, and has the leg strength to withstand frigid cold temperatures without the need of knee-high socks. They seem to hit it off. As Tsubasa is new to this area, Minami seems to have her priorities all settled in terms of everyday life. So, she has no problem helping out the new guy.

And that’s essentially it for the story! There are Hokkaido girls Tsubasa hangs out with. He hangs out with the extrovert Fuyuki, the gamer Sayuri and the odd-ball senpai Rena.

BETWEEN THE SUB AND THE DUB: I guess I must have slept on the dub for the last couple of months because up until doing the finishing touches on the review, I didn’t know of its existence. Like nearly every other anime that is coming out nowadays it was licensed and dubbed by Crunchyroll. The sub has a lot of recognizable names and all do a great job. Here’s what you might recognize these folks from.

JAPANESE CAST: *Tsubasa is played by Nobunaga Shimazaki (known for Yuki on Fruits Basket 2019, Haru on Free!, Eugeo on SAO: Alicization, Sunakawa on Ore Monogatari, Shinichi on Parasyte, Yuno on Black Clover, and Izana on Tokyo Revengers)

*Minami is played by Ayane Sakura (known for Orla on Pokemon Horizons, Uraraka on My Hero Academia, Gabi on Attack on Titan, Nero on Black Clover, Fiona on Spy x Family, Gasper on High School DxD, and Saki on Girlfriend Girlfriend)

*Sayuri is played by Yumiri Hanamori (known for Nadeshiko on Laid-Back Camp, Hayasaka on Kaguya-sama, Evileye on Overlord, Ryuuji on Blue Period, Asahi on Happy Sugar Life, and Doumeki on Eizouken)

*Rena is played by Reina Ueda (known for Mallow on Pokemon SM, Kisa on Fruits Basket 2019, Kanao on Demon Slayer, Ariel on Mushoku Tensei, Miyo on My Happy Marriage, and Jiro on Tokyo Ghoul)

ENGLISH CAST: *Tsubasa is played by Matt Shipman (known for Floch on Attack on Titan, Cavendish on One Piece, Inasa on My Hero Academia, Sogiita on Railgun, and Chrome on Dr. Stone)

*Minami is played by Mikaela Krantz (known for Momiji on Fruits Basket 2019, Clementine on Overlord, Misaki on Railgun, Ai on Wonder Egg Priority, Doll on Black Butler, and Hyouka on Shimoneta)

*Sayuri is played by Brittany Lauda (known for Riko on Made in Abyss, F.F. on Jojo’s Pt. 6, Satoko on Higurashi Gou, Mai on Nichijou, and Saki on Girlfriend Girlfriend)

*Rena is played by Jill Harris (known for Noelle on Black Clover, Fern on Frieren, Aura on Overlord, Hiiragi on Natsume’s Book of Friends, and Shizuku on Love Live Nijigasaki)

SHIPPING: Hmm…three Hokkaido girls. All of them are attracted to this kid (kinda not really in a love way). Tsubasa’s a shy boy and new to the concept of…well, everything involving the opposite sex. I think I’ve seen this set up before. The only difference here is that Tsubasa has a very strict grandmother that’ll stop any of these clumsy girls falling on him. But you have to admit that Minami, Sayuri, and Rena are at play here. Rena is actually on good terms with Tsubasa’s grandmother and loves all the traditional things Tsubasa is accustomed to. Sayuri and Tsubasa had a lot of great moments together whether gaming or just opening up. And as for Minami, well, she’s first girl.

Honestly, I think that Tsubasa will get with one of these three before Kazuya gets with Chizuru on Rent-A-Girlfriend at this point.

BURRRRRRN!

And my take on the matter, I kinda became a Minami x Tsubasa shipper when Tsubasa played the piano for Minami.

RANDOM NOTE: I can’t be the only person who thinks this.

Agree or disagree? The opening theme sounds a little too similar to Uptown Funk.

In episode 11, you can see the singer of the opening theme playing the song. This experience felt like watching the Love Rollercoaster scene from Beavis and Butt-head Do America. If you know, you know.

ENDING: Kind of a weird time for this to happen, but Tsubasa is now entering his second year of high school. Yeah, we don’t see that until the end of or beginning of a season. Whatever! We are in the spring season, but you wouldn’t know that since Hokkaido is much like the town of South Park. Snow is going to be on the ground regardless of what your calender says. There’s a lot of talk and thinking about the growth of these characters over the past few months. Since Tsubasa transferred, a lot of these characters have changed. Sayuri was able to kinda come out of her shell and do things with classmates she normally wouldn’t do. Rena was able to see the impact of what she does. And Matsuo…

Wait, who’s Matsuo again?

I guess this random guy, Matsuo is part of the crew now. I noticed it subtly when he was featured with the rest of the main cast at the end of the opening theme. I didn’t even realize that he was the guy that made that comment about not getting homemade chocolates from Minami during the Valentine’s episode. Whatever!

One little comment from Tsubasa about wishing to see cherry blossoms in Hokkaido prompted Minami to set up a surprise trip for him several hours from where they live. She wanted to have Tsubasa go out with her for one day and because she has something important to say. A myriad of possibilities pop up in our brains when Minami wants to discuss with Tsubasa. When it comes to this girl, it can be anything. While she is a flirt, we are approaching the season finale and this could be something serious. For now, let’s enjoy these two enjoying the spring weather, good food, music, and all that fun stuff. So, of course Minami is going to drop a bombshell at the end of this particular episode. And give Tsubasa some credit as he thought that Minami was going to reveal personal feelings for him. I’m glad his character isn’t that freakin’ oblivious. Actually, Minami is leaving as she’s going to study abroad. Tsubasa hugs her and next thing you know, they’re both in a hotel room together.

Yeah, they both missed the bus from their current location and Tsubasa’s father (whom we haven’t seen up until these last two episodes) hooks his son up. Being alone in a hotel room with a pretty girl gave Tsubasa quite the vivid images in his mind. Fortunately, nothing came of that as he fell asleep while she was taking a shower and then she left immediately after.

In that aftermath, Tsubasa was quiet and kept himself inside, not even talking to Rena or Sayuri. Well, this is the day that Minami was going to leave. Minami reveals to Sayuri that it was because of people like her, Tsubasa, and Rena that she came to this decision about her future. Tsubasa eventually gets off his ass to go to the airport in one last romantic gesture you’ve seen in God-knows how many romcoms.

And as we all know, Tsubasa would never have the clearance to make it to the boarding area if this is any program after September 11th, 2001. But logic be damned as he came in to see Minami off and give her a hairpin that was left behind. And then she drops a big ol’ bombshell of a facepalm. Minami will only be gone for 2 weeks. The time passed by like that and we’re back to the status quo. The end!

I honestly didn’t know what to expect watching this week-by-week. What I was given was not bad. Yes, there’s going to be some fan-service when you have a character like Minami. Hell, there was an episode where she was talking to Tsubasa on the phone while naked in the bathtub. Girl’s a freak! I guess what I got from this is that we all need a close-knit group of friends that’ll be there to encourage you.

And that Hokkaido girls are super adorable!

Hence the title of the anime.

If you want a short, fluffy high school story, give this a try. Crunchyroll has every episode available.

[recommendmeanime]

As it turns out, Hokkaido gals ARE super adorable

[voltageboxs]

Takamune Kitami | Season 5

They are going to have 4 kids! 😍🥰 (but I think taka want even more hahahaha)

[rotantrm]

Ichiya’s daughter may resemble her father but she has hee mum’s eyes!!!!!!! Or eye shape loll

Also Takamune’s kids!!!!!! ☺️☺️☺️ i’m looking forward to reading about their family life! To me the daughters definable resemble the MC and they all have her hair!!!

Now i’m just gonna wait for Mako and Riku’s family route

[fangcyclonelunaheat]

I was gonna ask you something related to the AU ask but I was too late ;-;

If you have anything you'd like to info dump on me about them, please give me your word vomit I'd love to hear it !! <3

no worries!! im here to answer whenever i can! (im sorry if i was also late i was busy and out for most of the day soo yea) ive picked some that might be good rn so that my minds stomach can finally rest in peace

- here they are - [god au] - just like how there is the spirit village (where souls and spirits go after death by bunta) and the underground (where souls of people that did bad or have bad thoughts (smth like bad paraphilias or killing or using people for worse), is also a city where people get help and start a better life there or get punished for their actions), there is a 3rd place that is in the galaxy in and only stars can live in. that place is called celestia and its only population are the stars and is above the other 2 alternitive places. the stars are able to go down to people when they are ready and ask for a wish, if the wish is anything positive related, the star will turn into anything from a human to a ladybug depending on the person wishs and themselfs. it was made by god of fire keisuke during the great gray war (a 1 year war that was about void god and god shining/light god over their ideals after god shining tried to assasinate void because shining always saw him as evil and even thought he would destroy the world one day, it caused the other gods to fight eachother over the ideals when everyones was different). when keisuke was trying to escape the war by going to outer space when he suddenly found dust like stars floating around near the orbit of mars, he looked at them carefully and realised that they would be helpful when the war ended for those in need, so kei creates a warmhole made with qurks and a fire ring and made them a big space to grow. they still are giving wishes to people. (fun fact: takumis mom in this au is a star here) (also im very sorry if this sounds very nonsencical im not good with words) - speaking of the underground lets speak about akio (yes THAT akio), the ruler of the underground, the omen neddle, god of calamity, possession, neddles as well as fate and change, he used to be human before kitami (yes YES THAT KITAMI, hes also the void god i mentioned whos with the big boys) resigned as the ruler of the place he created and saw akio as a good new god for him and gou (has a company still there but its more like their the ones puting the things in place and help those that need it) and thos took him, gave him a medalion and guides him to a forbidden fountain with space like water where he needs to hold the medalion while its underwater and kitami used his powers to turn him into a god yeaeeeeeeeeeeee (nutshell version, might draw the story) - bunta and takumi have a big pet kitzune yuichi and hes big and fluffy and they take care of him for the end of time - the tech in the world has evolved so much that the gods accept it and even assist on whats new to come. even lightning boy kai goes to conserts - kenta / okami kenta was and still is a dragon that controls the rain and snow. he was raised by the cloud dragon and the soil dragon with a brother whos rawr could roll and brake bolders and rocks of a mountain. when okami was away, he saw that his parants were murdered by pirates trying to riches, with his brother missing. trying to fight back, he screams as loud as he could in summoning a rainstorm but it was weak against them and fled, now searching for his brother but, he was no where to be found. now weaping for his family causing a long rain to be held, he hid on a ditch to stay for the time being. a man came accoss okami and saw that it was weak, the man gave him food and comfort. he finally gained trust in him and so, flew with the man to the shine of the birds and the man revialed himself to be the god of water and sciance ryosuke. the brothers, close gods and kenta were always there together, when fighting or general viewing of the beautiful mountains and fields, their friendship bond harded in the group. one day, kenta started to feel weak to the point only light showers came once and never again. the brothers didnt want to lose him so, they came up with something that might work. they brought kenta to a dish with a big portion of water. they pray that it will work so, they do their performance as soon as it was done, it started to rain and a big beam appeared

infront of them and became smaller and smaller. there was a human that looked like a young adolt with horns and short brown hair. he sat up, keisuke and ryosuke were so relived and happy that it worked, they only named him kenta and gave him the god of rain and snow status. kenta was no longer weak and was better like before. the group are back together just as close as they were last time, and kenta now being able to use his weather ablities back in shape. (fuck ima make this fast) [oni au] - kyoichi is an actuall emperor now! with seiji being the army general - the plot of this au was a bit different one was where shingo gets captured but then releses himself and brakes free and gets revenge and there was one where nakazato and shingo do a dance batte [angel au] - takumi originally didnt have his big white robe on and needed to be ryos guardian angel ok i finished this on 03:15 ima sleep

[gposers]

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Every year Eorzeans gather round to celebrate Starlight; laying their eyes on a delicious rolled cake smothered with cream and berries. Lucky for you, we have just the recipe to share with your family & friends! Our last holiday recipe: the Starlight Log Cake!🎄❄️☃️

Special thanks to our talented staff Leeja Llen, Yomigami Okami, Aleterasu Tsubasa, Bedivere Eynhaerz, Midena, and Misia Kitami for all their help!

[sevencentral]

BASIC

name. aichi kagenori

stage name. kagenori

birthday. 03.11.95

zodiac. pisces

height. 173 ( 5’8 )

language. japanese, korean

nationality. japanese

birthplace. kitami, japan

face. yuta of nct

FAMILY

biological mother. deceased

biological father. aichi seiji

maternal grandmother. hoshino eri

maternal grandfather. hoshino yuzuru

CAREER

group. blonde boys

company. rainbow records

profession. idol

position. rapper, dancer

training. 7 years

PERSONALITY

mtbi. enfp

positive. energetic, confident, strong willed

negative. stubborn, overly dominant, impatient

FUN FACTS

kagenori grew up with his grandmother and grandfather in a small house near the riverside in kitami, japan. he said in an interview that he cherishes his grandparents are the source of his happiness.

kagenori has many friends in the industry but his favorite person in the world is cypher. kagenori , cypher and pluto trained together so naturally they have the closest relationship.

he is very impatient and tends to get frustrated during interviews. many netizens call him rude and lots of compilations of tico rolling his eyes.

kagenori never post selfies to the boys official instagram and does not have any social medias of his own ( public or private ) and fans only get content when cypher post photos with him.

[fudgesoup]

The Stars are Cheering for You

Chapter 1: Sweet and Brash

Rena has finally left her hometown of Kitami for University in Tokyo. Will her life in a new place be as she planned? Or will a certain mystery guy turn her world upside down?

Rated: Teen - 4.3k words - Rena Natsukawa x Original Character

Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Masterlist | AO3

Tags: Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable, Rena Natsukawa x Original Character, Rena Natsukawa x OC, Rena x OC, Fuyuki Minami, Natsukawa Rena, Shiki Tsubasa, Original Character, Rena Natsukawa, Minami Fuyuki, Tsubasa Shiki, Akino Sayuri, Manga & Anime, Alternate Universe, College/University AU, Fluff, Friendship, College, Romance, Eventual Romance, Slow Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Fate, Drama, Light Angst, Tokyo, I didn't sleep to write this, Gossip, Love Confessions, Confessions, Crushes, Dating, Falling In Love, I Wrote This Instead of Sleeping, Kendo, Plot, Slice of Life, Canon Spoilers, Tension, Family Drama, Plot Twists, Idiots in Love, post-epilogue

The night before she left for university Rena ran into Tsubasa’s grandfather, Gin. He was a man who inspired and encouraged her to do what she loved. She accredited him for her love of traditional Japanese history and culture. They had not seen each other since she was a child, encountering him so near her departure felt as if it were fate. Shiki bestowed upon her his personal hand fan as a token, a reminder to look up at the sky so that the stars might cheer her up when she was sad. This was the final push she needed to confront her future and begin her new journey.

Rena Natsukawa left Hokkaido with a mix of emotions, feeling bittersweet as she said goodbye to her friends, family, and hometown. Though leaving was hard, she was excited to pursue her career in her chosen field at her top pick university in Tokyo. As she packed for the move, her thoughts were filled with reflections on the friends she’d made, her cherished home, and Tsubasa…

Her arrival in Tokyo couldn’t have gone smoother. Rena’s living arrangements had all been settled and it was only a matter of finding the address and unpacking. Tokyo was far busier than Kitami, but she had grown accustomed to the city’s hustle and bustle after traveling here several times in the past. Still, there was something different this time— a sense of finality, of stepping into a new chapter of her life. The towering skyscrapers, the sea of people rushing past— all of it felt both exhilarating and overwhelming. She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself as she navigated through the unfamiliar streets.

She was lost in thought as she made her way outside of the airport, her eyes taking in the cityscape that stretched before her. The towering buildings, bright signs, and crowded streets were a stark contrast to the quieter life she had known in Kitami. The voices of conversation and the distant sound of traffic filled the air, blending with the aroma of street food that wafted from nearby vendors. 

The buildings and stores started to blur together as she continued to walk, heavily contemplating what her new life would be like. Would she meet new people here? Was there a possibility for her to make more impactful friendships like she had back home?

Uneasiness began to creep into Rena's mind because of all the unknown factors. With her perception of the outside world diminishing, she found herself stumbling directly into a stranger. She had been so lost in her thoughts that she hadn't noticed the young man approaching from the opposite direction— neither of them paying attention, both engrossed in their respective worlds.

“HEY, WATCH IT!” the young delinquent yelled, his voice sharp and filled with irritation. Rena blinked, momentarily stunned that someone would shout at her over such a minor incident. As she collected herself, she couldn’t help but feel a strange sense of familiarity as she looked up at him. Tall, broad shoulders, and that messy brown hair… something about him struck a chord within her. The recognition was unsettling.

“Hey!” Rena snapped, her voice rising defensively. “Why don’t you watch where you're going first?! You obviously walked into me!” Her tone, though meant to be stern, came out more adorable than intimidating, undercutting her attempt to assert dominance.The young man glared at her, but as his eyes focused on her face, there was a momentary pause, as if he was shocked by her appearance before his anger flared up again.

“Clearly, you must be blind if you think this is my fault. I’m not the one wandering around with my head in the clouds,” he retorted, his voice dripping with sarcasm. Rena puffed out her cheeks, glaring up at him in a futile attempt to seem threatening, her petite frame making it difficult to pull off. He appeared almost flustered by her display of defiance, an odd contrast to the irritation in his eyes.

“I have enough going on right now,” she shot back through gritted teeth. “I don't need to be lectured by some rude guy who can’t even admit he walked into me!”

“Little Miss Daydreamer,” he taunted, his tone condescending, “Can’t even admit fault either. You better be more careful. These streets can be dangerous for such a petite woman.” Despite the harsh words, there was a faint hint of concern hidden beneath his scolding. Rena crossed her arms, trying to stand her ground, despite the feel of her heart racing. 

“No one asked you to look out for me! Besides, I can handle myself just fine!” She noticed his eyes widen, a strange mix of frustration and something else she couldn’t quite place.

“Whatever!” He turned on his heel and stomped away before she could get the last word in. Rena watched him go, huffing in annoyance, but as she resumed her walk, her thoughts kept drifting back to him. There was something so strikingly familiar about him— his voice, his posture— it nagged at her memory.

As the realization slowly dawned on her, a blush crept onto her own cheeks. He reminded her so much of Shiki, her old crush. His features were more angular in comparison: sharp cheekbones and deep set eyes. The thought left her feeling flustered and unsettled, the encounter lingering in her mind far longer than she would have liked.

Eventually, she found her new home, a multi-floored, well-maintained, luxury apartment structure, housing numerous sizable apartments. Her plan was to live alone, to focus on her studies and other related exploits. The apartment was gorgeous, the living and dining room were spacious, the kitchen had a sleek modern design and the bathrooms were well decorated. It was an easy fifteen minute walk to and from the university with convenience stores and other neighborhoods in between. The moment Rena entered she set her things by the sofa and took a look out the living room window. She had a beautiful view of the neighborhood from her third-story apartment and watched the hustle and bustle of people traveling along the street below.

Despite all the people she saw, there was a feeling of loneliness gnawing at her, the unease that had been interrupted earlier began to creep in again. A moment of weakness subdued her as she choked out a soft sob, thinking about everyone she cared about and how they weren't with her. The despair was taking hold of her when her phone went off, it was a sweet message from Fuyuki that read: 

Hope you made it to Tokyo in one piece, we all miss you and believe in you! Do your best!

It could not have come at a better time, even in her darkest moments her friends were still watching over her, even from afar. She vowed to herself at that moment that she would do her absolute best while in Tokyo. 

After doing some light unpacking and other general chores, she was ready to turn in. As Rena settled in she found herself unable to stop thinking about her earlier interaction with that stranger. He was extremely brash and very rude, but there had been something about his stern look from those piercing eyes of his that she couldn't get out of her mind. She let out a small huff, burying her face in her pillow. There was something about it that kept her on her toes, she couldn't explain it. She needed to shake the feeling if she hoped to get any rest because the next day was the first of the semester.

Rena attended the welcoming ceremony and made it through the day without problems. It was as perfect as she could have hoped for, especially when many eyes were on her. The experience was different however, there was inconsistency and no structure as it was in high school. There was nothing to gauge how her relationships could blossom without seeing the same people everyday. 

The first couple of weeks were the hardest emotionally, the occasional check-ins from Fuyuki and Akino, along with her mother calling her everyday, had kept her mind at ease so far. Rena often thought of Tsubasa and his new relationship with Fuyuki and wondered if she would find a love like that here. 

As another week flew by, Rena found herself in a classroom room. She attended a classical history class every Monday and Wednesday. It was her favorite class of the semester thus far. She had the motivation to do her absolute best since she knew her loved ones were cheering her on back home. Lost in thought, she snapped out of it when a pleasing voice interrupted her inner thoughts. 

“Excuse me, your name is Natsukawa, right? Can I talk to you for a minute?”

Rena looked up and found herself face to face with a cute girl with shoulder-length hair, adorned with an array of hair clips keeping her bangs out of her face. The girl smiled warmly as she introduced herself.

"I'm Agawa Umi, a second-year university student. I’m majoring in Japanese history."

Rena’s eyes lit up at the mention of history. “Yes, that's me. It's a pleasure to meet you! I'm also studying Japanese history. It’s great to meet someone who shares the same interests.”

Umi brightened at Rena’s sweet tone, feeling an instant connection. It made her even more eager to be friends with her. 

“Well,” Umi began, her enthusiasm bubbling over, “a few friends and I are going out to lunch at 2:30, and we’d love for you to join us!”

Rena paused, considering the offer. She had another class that didn’t end until three and explained this to Umi.

“That’s okay!” Umi shrugged. “We can wait for you. It’s no big deal to hang around for an extra half hour! Let me get your contact info, and I’ll send you the address.”

Rena handed her phone to Umi, who quickly entered her contact details.

“Let me know when you send the address!” Rena said with a smile.

A moment later, her phone pinged with a new message, and she looked up to give Umi a nod of acknowledgment.

“Perfect, I’ll see you there!” Umi grinned before shuffling off to her seat as class began.

Rena felt a sense of relief wash over her. The anxiety she’d been carrying about making friends started to fade. Now it was up to her to take that next step and meet some new people.

Three in the afternoon rolled around and Rena arrived at the diner. After a moment of searching the faces in the restaurant she spotted Agawa. She was waving her over while laughing with another classmate. Rena took a breath to steady herself, pushed the introvert in her aside, and made her way over to the table, smiling nervously. 

"Natsukawa! You made it!" Agawa exclaimed, waving excitedly as Rena approached. She quickly jumped into introductions, starting with herself. "As you know, I'm Agawa Umi, and I'm majoring in history. This is my best friend, Hikari," she added, gesturing to the girl beside her.

Hikari, with her sweet smile and warm demeanor, introduced herself as a business major. She looked Rena up and down before gushing, "You're even prettier up close. Are you from Tokyo, or Europe? You're just too adorable!"

The two girls peppered Rena with questions about her life, and she was surprised by how genuinely interested they seemed. She answered them one by one, explaining that she was from Hokkaido but had moved to Tokyo for school. She shared that she was majoring in Japanese history, and that her hobbies included reading, jogging, and practicing kendō. The more she spoke, the more impressed the girls seemed, and soon their questions turned playful.

"Okay, spill it," Umi teased with a grin. "Do you have a crush on anyone?"

Rena was caught off guard. She stammered, a wave of embarrassment washing over as she glanced to the side. "It’s complicated... I've only ever been on one date before," she mumbled. 

The girls immediately noticed her blush and began to giggle, playfully teasing her about her non-existent love life. Rena’s embarrassment only worsened as she ducked her head, pouting at their teasing.

“So there is a guy?” Hikari eventually broke the streak of teasing. "Does he live back in Hokkaido?"

Rena nodded, still avoiding their gazes. "He's happy with my friend Fuyuki. They started dating right before I left."

The girls' laughter faded as they realized the situation, and they quickly offered to buy her whatever she wanted to apologize for their teasing. Rena insisted she was fine, but her puffed-up cheeks and rosy complexion betrayed her feelings. They hadn’t meant to cause any distress— she knew they were only just trying to break the ice.

After a brief silence, Umi tried to steer the conversation away from crushes. "So, Rena, what do you hope to achieve with your degree?"

The abrupt change in topic threw Rena off for a moment, but she quickly composed herself. "Well, I don't have a specific plan yet. I just love Japanese history and wouldn't mind a research opportunity involving it."

She smiled shyly, fiddling with a strand of her hair as she spoke. Although the previous teasing had ended she was still feeling shy.. Umi and Hikari exchanged glances, still captivated by Rena's natural beauty.

Hikari squealed suddenly. "You must have been the absolute most beautiful girl at your school! I can't even with you!"

Rena’s face dropped in disappointment as the topic went back to her looks.. Everyone had always praised her  beauty but never saw the hard work she put in to be appreciated. She was more than a pretty face, but to not be rude she indulged the two.

Letting out a small huff, putting on a small and sweet smile; Rena laughed nervously and nodded.

"I was voted Beauty of Kitami Hokuryo High School two years in a row."

"I knew it!" Umi exclaimed. 

Agawa, detecting a shift in her demeanor, started asking Rena about her hopes for this year and what she wanted to accomplish. Rena perked up to this new direction. Agawa genuinely wanted to know something else about her and make sure that they were not just there to gawk at her. A brief bragging session revealed that Rena had been the top student since attending high school. She opened up more, detailing her plan on maintaining this title during university. Umi and Hikari listened intently, making sure she knew that they would be her immediate support system for their time together.

They dove deeper into their conversation, topics ranging from their personal interests to their families. Rena smiled, feeling more at ease. She was glad that she decided to come out to lunch with them, and laughed softly along with them. When they expressed their gratitude to her for coming, Rena just shook her head.

"No no, thank you for inviting a lonely loner like me along!”

Umi and Hikari made an exaggerated noise of protest, calling her out in a mock-scolding manner for calling herself a 'lonely loner’. Rena laughed again, a genuine laugh, at their antics.

It wasn't long before the girls realized that they had spent nearly two hours chatting, laughing and eating. Rena checked her phone as she was reminded that she had homework for the week to finish. She gathered her things and stood, smiling sheepishly.

"I'm sorry I have to leave to finish up a project, thank you for the food and the good time.”

Rena was packing up, just about to leave when she heard him. A brash, loud, familiar voice sounded from the entrance. The tone of this voice gave her goosebumps... She bristled and turned to look toward the source of it, recognizing the voice almost immediately. She let out a disgruntled sigh as she thought to herself: 'of course it's him..'

She glanced back toward her new friends, then back to see the stranger as he entered the diner. Her annoyance began to rise and she pursed her lips. Her new friends were surprised by the sudden change in her attitude, noticing the way she had stiffened up and her expression hardened at the sight of the stranger. Rena sat back in the diner booth wearing a sweet, albeit strained, smile.

Rena watched the stranger turn to look her way and stiffened a bit more, holding eye contact with him, returning his glare with her own. Then as quickly as he came in, he ducked to the bathroom with even greater speed. Rena kept her glare on the bathroom door as the girls looked at her in confusion.

“Natsukawa? Please tell me you don't know that guy,” Hikari pleaded. 

Rena explained how they bumped into each other when she first arrived in Tokyo and the encounter that followed. Her description of his rudeness and lack of tact was on brand according to Hikari. His name was Akimitsu and the general consensus was that he was trouble. She kept describing the rumors that went around about why he lashes out and how he was a general delinquent that attracts the wrong kind of attention.

“Everyone says he’s banned from using his family name because he brought shame to his household. His family is said to be loaded but he messed up big time. Now he preys on the weak to satiate some twisted desire.” 

Hikari sounded more like she was spreading gossip than telling facts, but Rena didn’t know what to believe. She took the information with caution since it was the only thing she had to go on.

“Are you sure that's correct?” Rena inquired further, a hint of concern in her voice, “He can’t use his family name…”

Hikari nodded, “No one around here knows his name, the only reason why I know it is because he used to date my other friend's sister. She never got his last name out of him.”

This information hit Rena hard, she was all about trying to earn praise from her strict family and get people around her to acknowledge her achievements. Akimitsu on the other hand seemed to be the exact opposite, out there presenting himself like the world around him didn't matter with little to no consideration for others. Rena started to imagine all the reasons a family would abandon a member. 

“Hey Natsukawa, you need to stay awa-”

Rena didn't hear the warning. She thought: even though he had lashed out at her, he was still a person in her eyes for the moment. A person that might be hurting. 

"Do you know why? Why don't they want anything to do with him? Anything specific?"

There was a hint of concern in her voice, which caught her off guard and confused her friends just as much. She shouldn’t have been feeling any sort of concern for someone that she didn't even know, especially after being cross with her. But since Rena had a lack of sense when it came to boundaries, she found herself wanting to know if the reason for his “punishment” was because of actions he took, or maybe some sort of misfortune fell upon him. 

“Rena,” Hikari warned, “You don’t want to get involved with him.Why don’t you just leave now while he’s in the bathroom? Don’t let him pull you in.”She nudged Umi to support her words of caution.

That was not an option however. She had already decided that she was not going to avoid him but rather ambush him and ask her question point blank. Getting up from the booth, she strode to a table by the bathroom door. 

He exited to find Rena was waiting for him, leaning on the edge of the table. Akimitsu appeared flustered for a moment but quickly shifted to glare at her, his facial features painting a general picture of discontent. She couldn't tell if he was uncomfortable with her presence or angry, but it didn't matter. She took a deep breath and met his eyes, her expression a mixture of annoyance, curiosity and a hint of concern. He didn’t yield to her scowl, so she took the opportunity to approach him and asked him to have a private word with her.

He was not prepared for her to invade his personal space, obviously becoming uncomfortable under her stare.. His initial shock waned into annoyance as he crossed his arms.

“What's your issue, pinky? Why do you want to talk to me all of a sudden? I would imagine someone as innocent looking as you would want to avoid someone like me.”

His quip about her hair broke her focus. She scowled at the new nickname he gave her and crossed her arms, her mood worsening at his statement. 

"Pinky? Excuse you, didn't your mother ever teach you how to talk to girls in a respectful way?" 

Akimitsu grimaced and turned away from her, his tone shifted as he replied, “I'm not discussing that with you…” His voice was shrinking and shaky. “Okay then… What do you want?” 

Rena was thrown off by his diffident response. Could it be that the topic of his mother was a touchy one? There was something about it that must explain his disposition. She needed to compose herself and pry, in high hopes to understand him. He couldn't just be this rotten, could he? Rena continued to look up at him, still frustrated, but her glare had faded to a soft look as concern started to win over. 

"I… I just..." She hesitated, thinking for a moment to find the words but they failed her. "I just… I wanted to ask why your family doesn't want anything to do with you…"

The words didn’t feel right as she spoke them. Akimitsu found the insinuation an affront, so much so that he crowded Rena, moving to glare directly into her eyes.. She became more flustered as closed in on her, her heart hammering in her chest as he was inches from her face. 

“I don't see how my family is any of your business.” He whispered in a hushed and rugged voice. “Now, run back to your gossiping… since that’s all you’re here for. Either that or you are genuinely insane.””

His initial response sent shivers down her spine, but his follow up made her upset. Rena's expression hardened as she frowned at his answer. Hikari was right. She shouldn't have tried to understand him, he was just rude and careless... But...why was she still feeling that tiny sliver of concern in her chest…

"Of course… Why did I even bother… You're just crass and arrogant." She started, gaining intensity but keeping her voice steady. “I was mistaken to think that you might have needed… Nevermind…”

She took a few steps back and looked away as her irritation rose again. She scoffed at her own foolishness. Why had she thought he was someone worth understanding? She remained silent for a few more moments, trying to collect her features into a neutral expression. She didn't want him to see her eyes tearing up, the conflicting feelings of contempt and empathy toward him battling inside her. 

In her attempt to regain her composure, she had failed to notice how her retort affected him.. She turned back to him, only to find Akimitsu surrounded by a now quiet and frightening aura. He closed the gap between them again, his eyes piercing her defenses.

“I don't care what you think of me. I don't care if I will never be what others want me to be.”

He said this so softly and cold-heartedly that Rena could not find any words to follow. All she saw was the daunting look on his face and what seemed to be a tear in his eye before he stormed out of the diner.

Rena's heart clenched a bit. She got a glimpse into what may be his own insecurities and something inside her was telling her to go after him, but she stood rooted to the spot, unable to move. She lost herself in thought: Why would he tell her that, if he truly did not care what she thought? She knew well enough about putting up a front, but it did not negate the fact that Akimitsu was still irritating to her.

Her new friends came up behind her to check in, she had been standing alone for a long while contemplating and organizing her thoughts. She turned to look at them, their eyes searching her face for answers. They were completely unaware of the inner turmoil she was currently facing, but could see the troubled expression flicker across her face for a moment.

Rena took a deep breath, steadying herself and put a small smile on her face, masking her conflicted thoughts. 

"Apologies for that… He’s just… He's really vexing…"

The girls looked at her for a moment, as if trying to determine if she was hiding something about the conversation from them. 

‘Vexing?’ They both thought, unable to decipher what she had meant. They snapped to and asked her to elaborate on what just occurred, they didn't want to eavesdrop and risk Akimitsu blowing a fuse if he caught them. 

“You two were speaking too softly, we couldn't hear anything. Did he threaten you at all?” Hikari asked with great concern. 

Rena assured them that he didn't say anything excessively mean, just lashing out at her invasive question. Agawa warned her that she needed to stay away from him and avoid him should she see him out in public again. Hikari agreed but had one more thing to add about Akimitsu.

“I'm honestly surprised he didn't try to hit on you or convince you to be his girlfriend. He’s always trying to go for the prettiest girls around. He’s really good looking but I could never deal with his personality.”

Agawa chimed back in to take the reins over Hikari’s tactless comment and suggested Rena go home and clear her head. They reassured her that they will get together again, soon. Rena grabbed her bag and bid her new friends farewell exiting the diner, her mind distracted and disquiet.

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Winter Troupe’s 7th Play: Hotel Compass 3/ 4

In a certain region, in a certain town lies Hotel Compass.

Established over one hundred years ago, the hotel sits far from popular tourist destinations and even the nearest train station. Unfortunately with its poor location, competing hotels have quickly snatched up many potential guests and this once grand hotel has begun to fall into disrepair.

The hotel has also been short staffed for quite some time, forcing the owner, Owari, and manager, Tsuzuki, to perform the majority of the maintenance and upkeep of the hotel. They spend each day tending to the needs of their few, but always eccentric guests.

Characters

Note: The theme of this play is “compass” with all the characters have direction-based names. I have included the character’s names in Kanji along with the double-meaning.

Azuma as Owari (尾張, sounds like “終わり, End”)

Guy as Tsuzuki (津々木, sounds like “続き,Continuation”)

Homare as Higashikawa (東川, East river)

Tasuku as Minami (三波, sounds like “南, South”)

Hisoka as Nishi (西, west)

Tsumugi as Kitami (北見, north view)

Due to the length of this play, I will be posting it in 4 parts.

[ Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 ]

Owari

Hey, is Mr. Minami alright?

He’s been sitting in the same position at that table for a while now.

I think by now its time to lay down the pen for a bit.

Tsuzuki

Really now...

Owari

Mr. Minami.

Is everything alright?

Minami

That’s it...

Yessss....

It’s all coming to me now...

HUH?

What is it?

Owari

Oh, is there anything we can do for you?

Minami

Some coffee please.

Owari

Right away, sir.

Tsuzuki, if you please.

Tsuzuki

It will be ready right away, sir.

Minami

My brush is flying.

My zest for life is overflowing...

I can still write my novel!

Owari

I am glad to hear that.

Minami

Oh, hey Kuroda!

Owari

...?

Minami

I have finished my rough draft, wanna see?

Hello, hello, Kuroda?

I have finished my rough draft so aren’t you gonna come have a look? 

Huh, what? You’re at my house?

Wait, you’re not at the hotel!?

Huh, uh no it’s nothing.

Understood. I’ll email you right away.

Yes, I am alright.

There is no problem at all.

This is going to be my next masterpiece!

Owari

So Mr. Kitami had nothing to do with Mr. Minami after all...

After eavesdropping on Nishi’s story, Minami is suddenly filled with inspiration and begins writing again.

Whilst writing, Minami also feels his will to live flowing back into his body.

Kitami appears and Minami tells him he is finished with his rough draft, however Kitami seems perplexed and simply walks away.

After a phone call with his editor, Kuroda, Minami realises that he had mistaken Kitami for his editor after all.

Owari

Sigh...

Finally some time to catch my breath.

Tsuzuki

Today has sure been eventful.

Owari

I feel like we have had more troubles than we have guests.

Owari: Why does it feel like our hotel is filled with only the most eccentric of guests?

Tsuzuki

Well our hotel is a place for lost travelers to come and rest after all, right?

Owari

Lost travelers, huh?

I feel like I’m the one who’s lost my way.

I’ve been slaving away trying to take care of the hotel that’s been around since my grandfather’s time, but for what?

After my wife and children walked out, I feel as if I have been working my ass off for nothing.

This hotel has been so dead ever since they left.

Does that mean I’ll be the last owner of this hotel?

I should really just quit before it’s too late.

But I don’t think I could bring myself to really do it.

This is the worst.

Well, no use dwelling over it now I guess.

I suppose if things keep going downhill we’ll just have to file for bankruptcy.

Tsuzuki

There are a lot of people that depend on this hotel.

Tsuzuki: If Mr. Minami could get back on his feet, I don’t see a reason why we couldn’t do the same.

Owari

I suppose you’re right.

That evening, Owari takes a moment to catch his breath and take a much needed break. Owari complains that he feels like their hotel has been taken over by only the most eccentric of guests. Tsuzuki tells Owari that their hotel is a place for lost travelers to stay.

Owari confesses to Tsuzuki that he also feels lost. He reveals that his wife and children had all left him some years ago. Owari wonders if he can even continue to keep his grandfather’s hotel open or if he will become the hotel’s last owner. Tsuzuki tells Owari that there are many people that depend on the hotel.

Detective

....

Owari

Welcome.

Detective

We are with the police. Could we have a moment of your time?

Higashikawa

Huh!?

Detective

Have you seen a man who looks like this?

His name is Hashima Ryou.

He is wanted on account of murder.

A man who looked like the suspect was last seen at this hotel.

Owari

Suspected murderer...

I don’t think I have seen anyone that fits that description...

I think I would have remembered if I saw someone with hair like that.

Detective

Some features may look a little different to this image.

Well if you have any leads, please contact us right away.

Owari

Understood.

Higashikawa

By the way...

If they’re looking for someone suspicious maybe that Mr. Kitami has something to do with it.

Owari

Well we just haven’t seen his true face.

.... It does seem suspect.

AH!

Higashikawa

What is it?

Owari

It’s just Mr. Nishi said earlier that one person will disappear from this hotel.

Higashikawa

HUH!?

WHAT’S THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN!?

WAS HE ANNOUNCING HIS PLAN TO MURDER SOMEONE!?

Owari

Maybe...

Tsuzuki

What’s going on?

Higashikawa

Big SOS, Tsuzuki!

We have a murderer amongst us! ALLEGEDLY!

Tsuzuki

A murderer you say....

Higashikawa

And on top of that, someone in this hotel is going to die, probably!!!!

Owari

I think you’re overthinking it.

Higashikawa

We need to see Mr. Kitami’s real face!

I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep tonight if we don’t!

Owari

However...

Higashikawa

The police did tell us to tell them if we had any information. We gotta try at least!

Owari

And what will we do if he is the murderer?

Higashikawa

Then I’ll let Tsuzuki take the wheel!

Kitami

....

Higashikawa

Mr. Kitami!

Kitami

-- 

Owari

Hey, Higashikawa.

Higashikawa

Sorry to bother you, but we just got a visit from the police. We were wondering if you could take off your mask and--

Kitami

-- AH!!!

Tsuzuki

STOP RIGHT THERE!

Higashikawa

But Tsuzuki!

If we don’t see his real face--

Tsuzuki

There is no need for that.

Because, I am the one the police are looking for.

Higashikawa

HUUUUHH!!!?

Tsuzuki

I apologise for causing trouble.

I will now go turn myself in to the police.

Owari

So you’re saying you really are....?

Kitami

....So we meet at last, Hashima.

Owari

HUH?

Tsuzuki

You are--

Kitami

I am the son of Shimoi, the man you killed.

Tsuzuki

That you are...

I can see it in your face.

Higashikawa

I-Is this some sort of plot to avenge his father!?

Owari

RUN, TSUZUKI!

Kitami

Not at all.

Actually I wanted to give my thanks to Hashima....

Owari

Thanks?

Kitami

My father, Shimoi, was truly the most despicable type of human being.

He was known for committing numerous frauds, blackmail, and extortion, he even was violent towards the rest of our family. He was the type of person who was really just asking to be killed.

I felt so relieved when I heard the news of my father’s death.

It felt as if I was finally released from hell.

Tsuzuki

No one deserves to die.

I am no better than him as I am a man who has also attempted to run from his sins.

Kitami

But you are the one who saved my life.

Tsuzuki

---

Kitami

I just wanted to tell you how grateful I am, Hashima.

Just in case anyone staying at this hotel knew who you were, I made sure to wear a mask so as not to draw any further suspicion. I am truly sorry for all the trouble I have caused.

Tsuzuki

No, the secret would have gotten out eventually.

It is not like I could run forever.

The time has come.

It is a good thing we had this chat.

That evening, the police came to look for a suspected criminal. Owari recalled Nishi’s words and wondered if the two are somehow connected and if Nishi really knew a murder would happen.

Naturally, Owari and company first suspect their masked guest, Kitami. However, when they went to try and apprehend him, Tsuzuki makes a startling confession that he is the murderer. Owari and company are left in shock.

Kitami then removes his mask and reveals that he is the son of the man that Tsuzuki had murdered.

Owari and company tell Tsuzuki to run for fear that Kitami had come to avenge his father. To everyone’s surprise, Kitami tells the group about his father’s awful behavior in life and in fact felt relieved upon hearing news of his father’s death.

Kitami continues to explain that he came to the hotel to thank Tsuzuki for his actions. However, to avoid raising suspicion from the police and others at the hotel, Kitami wore a mask.

To be continued.... Read part 4 here!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY - AZUKI MOMOI

The 7th of July is the birthday of Azuki Momoi who debuted on 24th of November 2011. The poster girl for her family’s textile shop, she’s a small idol with big dreams... and big plans for her future. The bright and cheerful girl known for her crazy ideas and very specific idea names, once she has something set, there’s nothing stopping her. She is currently unvoiced.

Let’s celebrate today by dreaming big and planning as early as now! Stop procrastinating

Starlight Stage Rumors :

It is said that she is well-informed when it comes to japanese textile

It is said that she’s not good at wrapping clothes in furoshiki

Notable Unit(s)

フリルドスクエア, with Shinobu Kudo, Honoka Ayase, Yuzu Kitami

Check out the following tags on Twitter, to see all the producers who joined in celebrating her birthday :

#桃井あずき誕生日,  #桃井あずき生誕祭2020

※ The birthday idol will gain a boost in bond gain when fed items in the room, as well as an un-noted rate up in the gacha ( rate increase unknown )

※ Putting the birthday idol in your team will also grant you a special bond item that will give 30 points each until the week ends

[tsumikashares]

大人の初恋、はじめます・My Last First Kiss

Season 5

北見隆宗・Takamune Kitami

永遠の初恋、はじめます編・First Love, Forever

Twins and a little boy for Taka! Not exactly sure about their names but for the one in green ribbon it can be Anna or Kyouna.  As for the one in orange it can be Kyouri, also Anna, Ari, Anri, or Airi. Kyouna and Kyouri or Anna and Anri sounds nice to me. And the little brother can be Makoto, Minori, or Minoru. Love his big family!