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Awakening King | Chapter One: Gyroaxia Reborn

Finally, it was time.　

Near Susukino Station sat a small underground studio. In front of the studio’s heavy metal door, Sakaigawa Miyuki took several deep breaths. His handsome face became tense with nerves.

“I feel like I’m breaking into someone’s house and challenging them to a duel,” Miyuki thought to himself. He wasn’t entirely wrong either. Today, he had come to test his power and talent.

Just thinking about how Gyroaxia, one of Sapporo’s increasingly popular bands, was practising right behind that door was enough to excite him. Especially when he considered that he could very well be joining them as a member today.

His friend had invited him along to one of Gyroaxia’s lives where he promptly became a prisoner to their explosive style of performing music. He wanted to be a part of the vocalist’s melodies, his lyrics and the intense, dominating outlook of the world they formed through their vigorous performances. Fortunately for Miyuki, the band’s line up hadn’t been fixed into place just yet. As of late, they had been going through a number of substitute drummers and when Miyuki heard that they were accepting applicants, he did a mental air pump. It was fate, he thought.

Miyuki had picked up drumming as a means to gain popularity with women. He had formed a band with some of his seniors at university and while the fun had lasted a while, it no longer felt like enough to him. Something was missing, and it was Gyroaxia who had been able to fill that gaping hole in his heart and show him what he needed. With a sound brimming with ambition and passion, it was clear to him that they were aiming for endless heights. Like them, Miyuki wanted to see how far his ability and music could go.

Consequently, he was there that day to see whether or not he had what it took to become a member of Gyroaxia. With the amount of practice he had packed in, there wasn't anything to worry about. Reading himself, he took one final deep breath and like ripping off a bandaid, he quickly grabbed hold of the door knob.

“I’ve got this!”

Miyuki opened the door to his fate.

It seemed that he had entered the room right as they were having their break.

Nayuta stood in front of the microphone, scribbling away at a sheet of music with a knitted brow. He recognised him as the genius vocalist that mesmerised crowds with his overwhelming skill and charisma.

Further back, tuning his guitar was their rhythm guitarist, Reon. Time and time again he would fascinate people with his thrilling ad libs during live shows.

Simultaneously using both a laptop and a mobile phone was the lead guitarist, Kenta. He didn’t show off as much as Reon did, but some would say that his unparalleled accuracy during performances was vital to their songs.

Their bassist, Akebono Ryo, was counting something on his fingers while staring absentmindedly at the ceiling. His deep sounds supported Gyroaxia’s strong performances and his reputation said that he'd practically been born to play the bass.

Miyuki felt a thrill seeing what the members were like off stage. Gyroaxia was really right before his eyes. As he stepped foot into the room, everyone’s gaze turned to Miyuki.

“Who’re you?”

The vocalist, Asahi Nayuta, turned to him with daggers in his eyes. Miyuki tried covering up his nerves with a friendly smile.

“I’m Sakaigawa Miyuki. I hear you guys are looking for a drummer? I’m pretty sure I spoke to your leader, Satozuka-kun, about it.”

“...Hmph.”

Instead of returning the smile, Nayuta slumped down in a chair and crossed his legs. Taking his place, Kenta approached him with a greeting.

“Ah, yes of course. I’m glad you could make it Sakaigawa-kun.”

“Sorry for showing up late. It seems I got the times all mixed up.”

“Don’t worry about it, Sakaigawa-kun. If you’d have gotten here earlier we would’ve been in the middle of practice.”

“You woke me up this morning and told me to be here in five minutes! That’s just crazy,” Reon said with a pout. Nayuta shot a glare at him.

“If you’ve got complaints then you can leave at any time.”

“Something like that’s not enough to make me quit!”

“Then shut up.”

A dangerous atmosphere grew between Reon and Nayuta. Averting his gaze, Reon silently stepped away. Unlike their unity on stage, it seemed that they didn’t get along in ordinary life. Breaking the cold air the two had created, Kenta addressed Miyuki.

“Sakaigawa-kun, you were in a band with some other university students, correct? I’ve seen some of your performances. Your drumming was quite powerful.”

“It’s an honour to hear that coming from the leader of Gyro.”

“Your band...what happened to it?” Reon asked with a puzzled tilt of his head.

“Most of the members were third years. We disbanded so that they could search for jobs. Well, originally we actually formed a band to try and get more popular. I still want that but...more than anything, I want to start being more serious about music,” Miyuki explained with a charming smile.

“You’d definitely become more popular being in this band.”

“Leave.”

The temperature in the studio dropped within an instant.

“Woah woah, Nayuta! You’re making a decision way too soon?!” Like second nature, Reon rebutted Nayuta’s immediate rejection. However, he turned to Miyuki with a displeased look.

“But, if that really is your motive then you honestly should just leave now.”

“I’ve never heard that before. That’s why you want to join Gyro?” Even Ryo, whose voice rarely portrayed much emotion, carried a hint of irritation to it. Regardless, Miyuki refused to give up and lightly waved the drumsticks in his hand.

“I’d never gain popularity if I sucked. I’m quite confident in my skills.”

Reon and Ryo still seemed unconvinced. Nayuta had quickly lost interest and began fiddling with his music sheets. Seeing the member’s attitudes, Kenta shrugged his shoulders.

“I’d still like to see how you play. You had me convinced so you’ll deliver what I expect of you, won’t you?”

“Of course!” Miyuki responded to Kenta’s question with a confident nod.

“What do you think, Nayuta? Our next live will fall through if we don’t have a drummer,” Kenta asked, turning to Nayuta.

“...You get one try. No second chances,” Nayuta said, carelessly throwing the score Miyuki’s way. That was his cue to begin.

After hearing that Gyroaxia was looking for a drummer, he had begun practising with more enthusiasm than ever. He stopped attending parties and cut back on the number of dates he went on.

The song he had been given was one he’d seen them perform live. He’d thought that the drums had been lacking but he’d be able to play the song, even if it was only for his trail. Miyuki thought about the sound he heard that day as he swung his drumsticks.

Finishing off with one powerful final strike, Miyuki lowered his arms, body dripping with sweat. He’d never felt so nervous about a performance before, not even at his old band’s first live show. Regardless of how confident he claimed to be, he had played with every ounce of his power. Now, he just had to see what the other members thought.

A silence so heavy that a pin drop could be heard fell over the studio. No one uttered a single word. As the silence dragged on, Miyuki grew more and more antsy. Had he failed? Just as he was about to reach that conclusion, Reon hesitantly opened his mouth.

“So…”

“Be quiet,” Nayuta immediately cut him off with a glare. Reon looked like he was about to protest but held his tongue. They were apparently the same age, yet it appeared that Nayuta held far more power over Reon. Miyuki unconsciously straightened out his posture as Nayuta turned to him with a calculating gaze.

“...Take this music sheet. Get into place, everyone,” Nayuta angrily hissed .

“At least tell us what you think first! I thought you didn’t like this guy!”

“Shut up. Stop yelling,” Nayuta coldly replied to Reon who was stammering like a puppy. Ryo abruptly plucked a string on his bass and the deep sound momentarily echoed throughout the studio.

“I can see the day when I return to the stars just on the horizon.”

The stars? Taken aback by Ryo’s words, Miyuki made a noise of confusion. Well, Ryo was said to be a genius bassist, so he was bound to be a bit of an oddball.

“You’re always acting like this, aren't you? If you could just be less confusing…”

“Hurry up and get ready.”

“Do you even listen to anything anyone says!?”

Nayuta and Reon were in another quarrel. Or rather, it was more of an one-sided argument on Reon’s half.

“Uhh…”

Miyuki had still yet to hear how his tryout had gone. Amidst his confusion, he tried to get a grasp on the situation when Kenta gave him a pat on the shoulder.

“Looks like you’ve passed. Good luck from here on out,” he said with a pleasant smile.

For a moment, Miyuki didn’t comprehend what he was saying.

It was only when Nayuta stood before his microphone and said, without even looking his way, “Hurry up and get to it. We’ll do the same song as earlier,” when Miyuki was able to understand.

It finally hit him—he’d made it.

“Alright!” Miyuki said, raising his drumsticks above him and punching the air.

Gyroaxia proved to be more demanding than he thought.

“...Drums, do it with more power.”

“G-Got it.”

After two weeks of being in the band, Miyuki had become accustomed to Nayuta solely addressing him as ' drums' . However, in all that time, he was still unable to deliver the sound that Nayuta asked of him.

“No, you went overboard this time! You can’t play without restraint!”

“M-My bad.”

It wasn’t like Miyuki was inexperienced, in fact, he was quite confident in his abilities. He wouldn’t have knocked on Gyroaxia’s door in the first place if he didn’t think he was capable. Yet every time he tried to keep up with Nayuta, he was reminded of how much he still had to learn.

“I think it sounded fine. The stronger the sound is, the bigger of an impression it’ll leave,” Reon interrupted.

“Are you deaf?”

“Excuse me!?”

Another argument began to brew as Nayuta shut down Reon’s opinion. Miyuki intervened between the two, feeling guilty for being the inciting factor.

“Hey, calm down you two. I’ll hold back a little more next time so let’s just give it another go.”

“Fine. Hurry up and start,” Nayuta ordered, grabbing the microphone. With deep concentration, Miyuki began to count.

Exhausted and full of nerves, Miyuki lowered his arms once the song ended and waited to hear Nayuta’s verdict. The vocalist slowly looked over his shoulder with eyes as cold as ice.

“If you’re going to get in the way anymore, then quit.”

“...!”

He’d messed up again. They didn’t have much time left until the day of their live performance. He’d made a show of flaunting his confidence when he first joined so he knew he couldn’t start falling behind now. In the end, he still couldn’t produce the sounds Nayuta demanded from him.

“Satozuka, I have no intention of delivering half-assed music. We might have to cancel the live,” Nayuta said, looking at Kenta.

“Wait!” Reon interrupted. Naturally, he refused to stay silent in the face of such tyranny. “You want to cancel…? That’s so irresponsible! Isn’t Sakaigawa-san good enough for the time being!?

“Don’t make me repeat myself. I won’t settle for just ‘good enough’, ” Nayuta said, throwing a cold glare at Reon. “If you have complaints then get out. It’s not like your guitar is irreplaceable.”

“What…?”

“You’ve got time to be worried about others, do you? My songs aren’t an opportunity for you to mess around with the guitar. Don’t get in my way.”

Reon stared dumbfounded as Nayuta bluntly shut him down. The tense atmosphere gave Miyuki chills. Shit, this was all his fault.

“Alright, let’s leave it here for today” Kenta said with a clap of his hands before Reon could lash out at Nayuta again. “We can see if the venue will allow us to cancel another day. For now, let’s switch over to some individual practice.”

“But Kenta-san, isn’t the live coming up soon? We won’t be able to get everything in sync if we don’t practice together.”

“Reon, you made some mistakes during the second verse. Have it perfected next time.”

“That’s because Nayuta goes too fast…”

“Didn’t you agree to the change in the current arrangement? Is it too hard for you after all?”

“No, I can do it! I’ll have it down perfectly next time!”

Grumbling to himself, Reon put down his guitar and began looking over the marked spots on his music sheet while Ryo and Nayuta started packing up.

“Sorry, I’ll be sure to have everything polished up by next time,” Miyuki remorsefully apologised to Kenta.

“Please do. It’ll be a pain if we have to cancel,” Kenta encouraged him with a light pat on the back. Miyuki could sense the crushing weight beneath his touch.

Nayuta and Kenta didn’t stick around once they’d left the studio.

“Well then, I’ll be accompanying Nayuta to his vocal training.”

“Satozuka, let’s go already. I haven’t got time to waste.”

“Okay okay, we’ll get going. I’ve booked the usual studio.”

Nayuta walked off in a hurry with Kenta following after. They looked like a master and his loyal servant. Reon looked at Miyuki, sensing his unease.

“So, should we head to the train station?”

“Y-Yeah. Let’s do that.”

Their usual practice studio in Susukino was about a twenty minute walk from Sapporo Station. When practice ended, Ryo, Reon and Miyuki would often walk back to the station together. At the station, the three of them would head to the bus terminal and catch a bus home. There was also an underground train that went from Susukino to Sapporo but it was too much trouble to catch the train for just two stops.

Miyuki had always enjoyed exercise but Ryo and Reon both had their own reasons for favouring walking over riding the train to the station. Ryo, for example, liked looking at the sky so he preferred walking above ground rather than under. Occasionally, Nayuta and Kenta would join them but it seemed that today Nayuta was off to another studio with Kenta in tow.

“Let’s go, Ryo-san.”

“Okay,” Ryo looked up from where he was crouching on the ground, playing with a stray cat. Ryo stood up and the three of them silently set off down the narrow alleyway, side by side.

Although they were in Hokkaido, the nights during July could get a little warm but despite that, there seemed to be a cold air between the three. Usually, Miyuki would talk to Reon and he, in turn, would indulge in his small talk but there was none of that today. Nayuta’s words from earlier haunted Miyuki’s mind.

“If you’re going to get in the way anymore, then quit.”

Nayuta was completely serious. He hadn’t known him for long, but he'd learned enough to get a good grasp on Asahi Nayuta's character. No one took music more seriously than Nayuta. He was always the first one at the studio and never sounded anything short of flawless. On top of that, he had no problem doing a piece over and over again if he wasn’t happy with it. Even if everyone else agreed upon a sound, if Nayuta wasn’t satisfied with it, they’d do it again. ‘Compromise’ wasn’t a word that existed in the Emperor of Music’s dictionary. That’s just how Asahi Nayuta was.

Despite joining Gyroaxia full of confidence, Miyuki had yet to receive Nayuta’s approval even once. In truth, he was beginning to question why they even let him in in the first place. Was it just on a whim? No, it couldn’t have been. Nayuta wouldn’t do that. He had certainly approved of his performance when he initially tried to audition. Even if it was just barely, a pass was still a pass. It pained him to think that he was betraying the hope that Nayuta had held for him.

“...Hey, Sakaigawa-san? Do you want to grab something to eat?”

Before he’d realised it, they had arrived in Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade and were surrounded by several signs for various bars. Pointing towards a more suitable restaurant, Reon shyly looked at Miyuki.

“Ah...I’ll pass. I’m not that hungry.”

“...Alright then.”

With his head crowded full of thoughts on how to produce a sound that Nayuta would approve of, his appetite had escaped him.

“Oh, but don't worry about me, Misono-kun, Akebono-kun. You guys can go get something to eat if you want. We can just part ways here,” he quickly followed up when he noticed Reon's embarrassed aversion of his eyes.

“No, I’m honestly not that hungry either… By the way, you don’t have to address me so formally. Just Reon is fine. You’re older than me anyway, Sakaigawa-san.”

“You’re a third year in highschool right? Two years isn’t much of a difference. Besides, you’ve been in the band way longer than I have, which makes you my superior in a way. You can just call me Miyuki too.”

“Then...I’ll call you Miyuki-san.”

“...You can call me Ryo too. I’m younger than you, Miyuki-kun,” Ryo said, jumping in on Miyuki and Reon’s conversation.

“S-Sure. Ryo...you’re a first year in university right?” Miyuki asked, ever confused by Ryo’s peculiar behaviour.

“Yep. I came to Earth when I was nineteen.”

“Earth?”

“I’m a criminal, so I joined Gyroaxia to atone for it.”

“O-Oh…”

Miyuki was only trying to make small talk but he felt like he’d just heard something he shouldn’t have. Reon patted Miyuki on the shoulder as if to say, “Don’t worry about it.”

“Don’t think about it too much, Kenta-san is the only one that gets Ryo-san anyway.”

“Kenken...my friend.”

“O-Okay then.”

Like Nayuta and Ryo, Gyroaxia had many strange members. He was honestly impressed that Kenta managed to act as their leader.

“It feels like he favours Nayuta a bit much, though…”

Kenta never disagreed with Nayuta. While he had pushed discussion of cancelling their live show to ‘a later date’, he ultimately didn’t have any objections. Perhaps if Miyuki couldn’t meet Nayuta’s standards then Kenta really would cancel the live. The pressure felt like enough to drown him.

In Gyroaxia, there was no regard for healthy relationships between the members. Miyuki began to realise that from Nayuta’s continuous angry outbursts during practice. He knew that to some extent, the band was entirely focused on Nayuta. If they couldn’t produce music that passed Nayuta’s judgement then they couldn’t stay in Gyroaxia.

He couldn’t shake the urge to get back to the drums. He knew it was impossible, but he wanted to run right back to the studio and start practising again.

“Hey...don’t worry about it too much.”

“Huh?” Miyuki lifted his head, meeting Reon’s concerned gaze.

“Nayuta’s always like that. I mean, he does go a bit far, doesn’t he? We’ve finally found ourselves a drummer but he’s still being a shithead,” Reon complained while kicking at the ground. It was clear he held a lot of resentment towards Nayuta.

“No no, I’m still a newbie in Gyro so I’m gonna be a problem until I can get in sync with everyone. I’m sorry for causing so many arguments and interruptions during practice...”

“Ah, no actually...we’ve always been like that.”

“Really?”

“It’s because of Nayuta’s massive ego! I practiced really hard on a guitar riff for the hook of that song we’re working on, but then he cut it out! Don’t get me started on what else he’s done…” Reon grumbled, his brow creasing.

“Nayuta is a first magnitude star,” Ryo muttered to himself, walking a little ahead of the other two.

“He’s a first magnitude star…?”

In a way, Ryo’s comment was awfully fitting.

The night sky peered through the glass panels in the roof of the shopping arcade. The bright lights of downtown Sapporo drowned out much of the starry sky but… there was one star that outshone the city lights. It shined as brightly as Nayuta did.

“I get what you mean. I wanted to join Gyro after hearing Nayuta’s music, after all.”

“I thought you joined to become more popular?”

“If I can be part of a performance like that, I’ll be popular regardless.” Miyuki looked up at the sky and reached out towards the lone radiant star. If only he could be like it too. “So I’m going to give it my all to get Nayuta’s approval.”

“Wow, this has to be the first time ever that someone normal has joined Gyro...” Reon clamped a hand over his mouth and trembled with emotion. Reon enthusiastically grabbed Miyuki’s hands, clasping them in his own. “Miyuki-san! Please don’t ever leave Gyro! I’m rooting for you!”

“S-Sure. Thanks”

Through that burst of passion, Miyuki felt like he could see what Reon’s position in Gyroaxia had been until now. He must have gone through a lot.

He was still unsure of how he could improve his abilities to meet Nayuta’s standards…he didn’t have the answer yet, but for now he’d fight tooth and nail to keep his place Gyroaxia.

“I’ll put in everything I’ve got into some extra practice until our next rehearsal. I can’t give up yet.”

“I don’t think any extra effort is necessary,” Ryo said, having appeared beside him without him noticing.

“Huh? What do you mean?”

“All you have to do is listen to Nayuta’s sound.”

Miyuki grew irritated by Ryo’s carefree advice. He always had a cool aura to him and played with an incredible accuracy so he was rarely ever the subject of Nayuta’s anger. While hard to understand, Ryo was undoubtedly a genius, although a different kind than Nayuta was.

Miyuki felt that despite all the sweat, blistered hands and hard work, he still hadn’t done enough to please Nayuta.

“I thought I was listening closely.”

Maybe there was something Ryo knew that Miyuki didn’t.

“Then you’re already doing enough,” Ryo said, seemingly having lost interest and walked off with his eyes glued to the sky. “A constellation can’t be made with only a first magnitude star.”

Miyuki titled his head, growing annoyed by Ryo’s way of speaking in riddles.

“What’re you even trying to say!?” Miyuki pressed, hurrying after him when Ryo tripped over something. In a panic, Miyuki rushed to catch him by the arm.

“Thank you.”

“Ryo-san, I’ve told you how dangerous it is to stare at the sky while you’re walking! You walked into a telephone pole just the other day,” Reon scolded with a heavy sigh. Unbothered, Ryo took one last look at the sky before lowering his gaze down to the ground.

“I see…if you only look at the stars, you’ll miss what’s at your feet,” Ryo said, staring with unreadable eyes. Miyuki wondered if that was also meant to be advice.

“At my feet…? Is that something else I should be taking another look at?” Miyuki asked, eager to know what Ryo meant. However, Ryo slightly tilted his head and pointed towards the train station.

“We’ve arrived at the station…”

Amidst all their talking, they had reached their destination.

“Ah, I’ll be catching the bus. I’ll see you later then! Good luck with everything!”

“Me too… see ya.”

The pair ran off towards the bus terminal. Left on his own, Miyuki stared at his feet.

“There’s nothing there…?”

Kenta may be able to decipher the meaning behind Ryo’s words but he couldn’t disturb him while he was at Nayuta’s vocal training. He couldn’t see an answer yet but if he sat around twiddling his thumbs until the next practice, he’d only disappoint Nayuta even more.

“For now, I should head home and work on my training.”

He couldn’t play on his drum set at home because of how loud it was, so he’d just have to practice using a drum pad. For now, all he could do was grow stronger, little by little. It was how he’d always gotten what he wanted. He’d gained popularity with women, his appearance, muscle and drumming skills all from continuous hard work and it’d be the same with his current situation. He’d do whatever it took to get Nayuta’s approval.

Miyuki walked away with clenched fists, the stars twinkling overhead as if cheering him on.

The blue punching bag swung with a loud bang as Miyuki slammed his toned leg into it. He exhaled deeply and slowly lowered his leg. With his brows furrowed in displeasure, he readied himself once again. This time he’d aim for several lighter, continuous kicks. A rhythm began to form from the sound of the short and repeated bangs.

Kickboxing—like music—was a hobby that Miyuki had picked up for the sake of gaining popularity. Even when he began focusing on band activities, he still went to the gym near the north exit of Sapporo Station three times a week in order to maintain the stamina and physical strength needed to be a drummer. In his wireless headphones, he listened to Nayuta’s singing, matching up his kicks to the punching bag with the rhythm. He was growing impatient.

Gyroaxia had a rehearsal that afternoon. He wondered whether he’d be able to play to Nayuta’s expectations that day…his problem still hadn’t been resolved but he was confident in his skills. He’d even gone over his music sheets so thoroughly that they’d been tattered with his writing. On top of that, he’d booked a studio the day before and spent all day practicing.

But...it still didn’t feel like enough. Nayuta was going to reach far away heights and Miyuki wasn’t sure he’d be able to follow him.

Plagued with anxiety and impatience, Miyuki had come to the gym. He felt awful not indulging in his usual habits and besides, if he missed one day of training, he’d have to do three times the amount of work to make up for it. His muscles and endurance required a lot of work and he couldn’t give up on them. Despite his flirtatious appearance, Miyuki was self-disciplined and had the will-power to put in the hard work. However, he felt that he’d reached a dead end.

“What am I supposed to do...dammit!”

Overcome with frustration, Miyuki violently kicked the punching bag. He felt a dull aching in his leg and Ryo’s perplexing words from the other day echoed in his mind.

“All you have to do is listen to Nayuta’s sound.”

“A constellation can’t be made with only a first magnitude star.”

“If you only look at the stars, you’ll miss what’s at your feet.”

Ryo would often say strange things like, “I can hear the sounds of space,” or, “I want to return to the stars,” but what he said that day felt different somehow. Miyuki wanted to know the truth behind Ryo’s advice so he tried asking Kenta about it, however his reply wasn’t of much help.

“...I see. I know what Ryo was trying to say, however, I wouldn’t want anyone that can’t understand that to be a member of Gyroaxia.”

“Huh...?”

“Find the answer before our next practice session. It’ll be too much trouble if we have to cancel the live. Nayuta isn’t listening to my suggestions.”

That was the jist of what he’d been told.

“That bastard...he thinks I’m just a tool that can be replaced whenever he sees fit,” Miyuki thought to himself.

To be truthful, Miyuki wasn’t the only one the sentiment extended to. In fact, he’d say it was likely that Kenta saw everyone but Nayuta that way. It was aggravating. Miyuki felt himself flaring up with anger.

“I won’t be thrown away like all their other drummers!” Miyuki thought, violently swinging his leg in time with Nayuta’s shouts.

“Ah, shit…!”

With all his focus honed on kicking his leg, he'd neglected his pivot foot. He lost his balance, almost falling over, but managed to regain his footing. It was against Miyuki’s aesthetic values to show himself in such an unsightly manner.

“No matter how much I’ve been thinking about it, now’s not the time. I know this stuff like the back of my hand, right?”

The pivot foot was essential during a kick. Without firm footing, a kick would have no power. You’d make a fool of yourself if you lost your balance and risked a tumble to the ground like Miyuki just had. In a band, the pivot foot could be compared to the rhythm unit, like the bass and drums. With a sturdy foundation, you could achieve incredible feats and aim for greater heights.

“...Oh.”

He felt everything click into place. He’d been so intent on playing to gain Nayuta’s recognition that he’d made a huge mistake.

“All you have to do is listen to Nayuta’s sound.”

The true meaning behind Ryo’s words seeped into his heart. Nayuta didn’t need a sound that would overcome him, he needed one that would support him. His duty was to uplift a genius like Nayuta so that he could soar as high as possible.

The moment he realised that, he couldn’t stay put. Right away, he contacted a member from his old university band.

“Hey, it’s me. Sorry about this, but do you think you could lend me your studio? I’m itching to go drum.”

After ending the call, he recklessly wiped off his sweat. With one last flowing, clean, roundhouse kick to the punching bag, Miykui left the gym.

“...Don’t tell me what to do.”

“I’m just saying you could make it a little easier to understand!”

“It’s your fault if you don’t get it. Are you really that stupid?”

“You littleー This is what I’m talking about…!”

Nayuta and Reon were already arguing when Miyuki arrived at the studio.

“Sorry for being late.” Reon shook his head at Miyuki’s apology.

“You're not late. Nayuta just always comes early.”

From the looks of their light sheen of sweat, it seemed that they had already begun practising. Kenta shrugged his shoulders as he tuned his guitar.

“Well, the studios here are quite reasonable with allowing us additional use of their space.”

“Kenta-san, you pamper Nayuta way too much!”

“It’s not that I’m pampering him, I’m only ensuring that he can deliver the best performance possible.”

It hadn’t been long since Miyuki joined Gyroaxia, however he’d witnessed this kind of exchange more than enough times. As always, if it was for Nayuta’s sake, nothing was too much trouble for Kenta. To Miyuki’s knowledge, he’d even negotiated with several studios, including the one they were currently using, so that Nayuta was free to use them whenever he felt like practising. On the outside, he came across as a good guy who’d go to the effort of negotiating with live houses for them, butー

“More importantly, Reon, haven’t I reminded you plenty of times that we’ve cut that guitar riff out? Instead of talking back, do as you've been told,” Kenta said to Reon, indifferent and cold.

While always addressing people in a composed manner, there was something about the way he treated all the members save Nayuta that pissed Miyuki off. He didn’t view them as anything but replaceable tools. All that he was concerned with was having people to follow Nayuta.

“But…”

“It’s unbearable to listen to. Quit it,” Nayuta interrupted, cutting Reon off before he could argue any further.

‘Huh…? If that’s the issue, then I’ll just work on it until it sounds better!”

“That’s not the problem.”

“You’re the only one who doesn’t like it!! The crowd from our last show loved it!”

“...Then do it alone. It has no place in my music.”

“Why don’t we just give it one more try and see how it sounds? I’d like to hear it too,” Miyuki intervened, never one to simply stand by.

“No, Nayuta made his decision so there will be no further discussion. Cut it out, Reon. We’re wasting valuable practice time,” Kenta retorted before Nayuta had the chance to.

“Come on now, don’t be like that. We’re all in this band together. Performing a live is a group effort amongst all the members, so…”

“...Shut up,” Nayuta interrupted Miyuki. “If you’re going to waste any more of my time with useless things then I’m leaving.”

Reon reluctantly stepped down, knowing he was on the verge of losing his patience. “...Fine. Sorry, Miyuki-san. Let’s start rehearsal.”

“I’m always ready to go,” Ryo said, raising his hand from where he was scribbling on a music sheet. Miyuki wanted to check in with Reon but ultimately decided that any further conversation would have been futile. Besidesー

“More importantly, don’t you have something to say? The answer, did you find it?” Kenta asked, cutting straight to what Miyuki had been worried about. “Do your best today. It’ll pose a problem if we don’t begin arranging ticket sales soon. Whether it be finding a substitute drummer or even cancelling the show, we have a lot of work to do.”

Miyuki felt the pressure piling onto him with every second that Kenta’s heartless gaze sat on him. That feeling of being viewed as nothing but a tool returned. He could sense the calculation behind those eyes, evaluating whether or not he was useful.

“I won’t waste anymore of your time.”

As irritated as he was, Miyuki didn’t leave the house that day without any hope for success.

“Let’s get to it. We don’t have enough time as is,” Nayuta ordered, pointing his chin towards the drum set with a scowl.

“Understood.”

“...Will you be alright?” Reon whispered to him with a worried look.

“Don’t worry, I’ll be getting a gold star today,” Miyuki replied with a reassuring nod. Truthfully, he wasn’t one hundred percent sure he’d pass. What if the answer he had come to was wrong…? His hands sweated with nerves at the thought.

Besides...he couldn’t give this position up to anyone else. He didn’t want to give it up. There was nowhere else that he could watch Nayuta’s back and uplift his music in such a way.

“Hurry up,” Nayuta snapped, quickly growing impatient. There could be a thousand meanings behind the look Kenta gave Miyuki. It irritated him being stared at with such a condescending expression.

“Just you watch. I’ll knock that deadpan look off your face!”

With a deep breath, Miyuki started counting and the song that would determine his fate began.

Reon caught on as soon as he started to play—there was something different about Miyuki’s drumming. Not being a drummer himself, it was difficult for Reon to put his finger on how he’d managed to completely alter his sound.

But…it was easier to play alongside, more so than Miyuki’s previous self—or any of Gyroaxia’s drummers—ever had been. Bouncing off of his rhythm felt incredible. Rather than harshly dragging them along, it felt like he had laid out a firm road for them to run endlessly upon…with this play-style, no matter what arrangement they settled on, he knew Miyuki would be just fine.

The strength of Miyuki’s drums remained prominent and their powerful sound remained alive and healthy, but somewhere in that thundering, something had changed.

It was full of intensity and vigour…but mingling within was a gentle sound that provided an unbreakable support for both the ferocity and delicateness of Nayuta’s voice.

That’s when Reon heard it. Swept away in the rhythm, Nayuta’s voice flooded the room like it never had before.

As soon as the song came to a close, Miyuki cast his head towards the ceiling and was overcome with a wave of drowsiness. After releasing his stress, even his lower body that he had always been so attentive towards formed a warm, dull pain. He felt a throbbing heat in his calves and the top of his thighs.

It wasn’t the arms that would give the audience a performance that was easy to follow, but the legs. He had changed the way he stepped on the bass drum to better comply with Nayuta’s voice. He wondered if Nayuta had noticed…or if that sound had met his expectations.

Body tense with nerves, he awaited Nayuta’s verdict. Without ever looking back at Miyuki, Nayuta slightly raised his hand.

“We’re not wasting anymore time. Do it again.”

Again.

He hadn’t been terminated. Miyuki’s heart beat faster at what he considered high praise from Nayuta. Finally, he had gotten his approval. As he trembled with overwhelming emotion, Nayuta turned around and shot a glare at Miyuki.

“Didn’t you hear me? We don’t have time to waste. We’ll run through that last one three more times and then start work on the other songs.”

In the euphoric aftermath of earning Nayuta’s approval, the merciless decree made his cheeks twitch. He had just played with everything he had. Without having amassed much practice with his new play-style, perfecting it was still a nerve wrecking process. While he was confident in his physical strength, that wasn’t the part of him that consumed so much of his energy. If he was being honest with himself, he could really do with a break, but—

“Show us that you don't just run on luck,” Kenta challenged, killing off any complaints he had.

“Yeah, I’ll show you why Gyroaxia’s only drummer is me,” he flung back and pushed up his sleeves. Looking at Miyuki, a triumphant smile broke out across Kenta’s face.

“I’m sure you will. Now then, why don’t we get all the songs on the setlist finished off by the end of the day, hm?”

…He’d make that bastard cry someday.

As his temples twitched with fury towards Kenta, Miyuki raised his drumsticks.

Finally, the day of their live show arrived.

In their green room, Miyuki looked over their set list for the day while the other members of the band killed time in their preferred ways before the performance started.

Nayuta had his eyes closed and listened to music with his earphones, Reon was busy perfecting the tuning on his guitar, while Ryo looked at a picture book on astronomy… As for Kenta, he was occupied elsewhere, meeting with the staff of the live house. From the sounds of it, they were doing amazingly on ticket sales and could expect a full house.

Miyuki’s thoughts drifted to the practice he had dedicated himself to everyday. With a big stretch, Miyuki let out an emotional sigh at how far he had come. Once Nayuta had approved of Miyuki’s performance, they had undergone days of hellish rehearsals. Even though Nayuta hadn’t called for the live to be cancelled, the tensions remained tight and even the smallest of mistakes would lead to shouts of anger and a complete restart.

He’d say that he and Reon received an equal share of grating critiques but in Reon’s case, he wouldn’t take the criticisms without lashing back at Nayuta, often leading to the two of them arguing amongst themselves. Kenta was also the subject of Nayuta’s anger a fair amount, but he would only ever obediently follow his orders, never once talking back. Whenever Reon and Nayuta got into fights about music, to a fault, Kenta would always take Nayuta’s side. Miyuki would often take it upon himself to intervene and comfort the sulking Reon. Although he could understand in some respects why Kenta held Nayuta in such superior regard, it still gave him a weird feeling.

Nayuta had an undeniably sharp sense for sound but his relentlessness when pointing that out could hurt even someone as mentally strong as Miyuki. The ever tranquil Ryo potentially wasn’t bothered by any of it…but in Reon’s case, it seemed that he had been hampered with a great deal of gloom.

“It’s not balanced at all…”

Kenta had a pleasant facade that he used with people outside of the band—such as studio or livehouse staff—and he didn’t think it was unreasonable to wish he’d show even a little of that to his fellow bandmates, or to wish he’d at least check in with the people that had been slashed apart by Nayuta’s blade.

Nayuta was a sword that had been sharpened beyond comparison, and that was just a part of his charm. But that sword had to be sheathed by someone, a feat that Kenta wasn’t capable of. Instead, he was a whetstone whose only goal was to sharpen Nayuta’s blade even further.

“There’s nothing I can do, I just have to keep trying my best.”

If he could just make it through this live show, he’d officially be able to call himself Gyroaxia’s drummer. What followed after would depend on his own efforts but he had no intentions of handing over the position to anyone else.

He liked Nayuta. Despite his arrogance, sharp tongue and curtness, his musical talent made for ample compensation. No matter his personality, Nayuta was still young. Along his journey to becoming a pro, the people he’d meet could lead him to change. They were sure to hit some bumps along the way but Miyuki would be there to patch things up. Kenta…wasn’t very reliable, in that aspect.

“Well, that’s my job as an adult, isn’t it?"

Miyuki’s train of thought was suddenly cut off and he turned his head with a look of suspicion. Ryo was braiding Miyuki’s long hair.

“...Hey, what do you think you’re doing?”

“I call it the Bellatrix Parade. I did a good job, I think.”

A look in the mirror revealed that his hair had been done up in some kind of strange hairstyle, with twin tails and a generous amount of colourful clips.

“You little~!! Why’re you doing this when we’re about to go on stage!? Are you serious!?”

He rushed to undo it all but the braided portions had already formed into subtle waves.

“Wax, I need wax…”

“...But all my hard work.”

“Shut up! I can’t go out there with hair like that!”

Miyuki ignored the way Ryo’s shoulders sagged with a look of disappointment and continued looking for his hair wax. Although he’d been thinking about taking over for Kenta and supporting the other members himself…Ryo might be a lost cause. He never had a clue what that man was thinking.

Reon held out a towel and hairdryer to Miyuki.

“Miyuki-san, wouldn’t it be faster to wet your hair a little and then dry it?”

“Yeah, you’re right. I’ll go with that.”

Miyuki took the items from Reon’s hands but the moment he stood up to rush to the bathroom—

Suddenly, the door to the green room was violently flung open.

For a moment, he thought that Kenta had come back—but he was wrong.

“Nayuta…”

Even after being addressed, Nayuta made no move to raise his head. Just as Miyuki was about to do something, thinking there must have been a mistake, Reon uttered a name.

“Shinya-san…”

The man standing before him was one Miyuki didn’t recognise. He seemed to be around the same age as him and bore a plain face.

“You know this guy?”

Reon met Miyuki’s question with an affirmative nod.

“He was one of the first members of Gyroaxia…or I mean, we used to be in an old band together, but he dropped out as soon as we became Gyro…”

From Reon’s vague explanation, he gathered that he had been driven out in usual Nayuta fashion. Reon casually put himself between Shinya and Nayuta.

“S-Shinya-san, did you come to watch our show? It’ll be starting soon so please go wait in your seat. Hey, Nayuta, he was nice enough to come see us so the least you could do is say hello!”

Nayuta cracked open his eyes and without even removing his earphones, he addressed him with a hellishly cold voice.

“...You’re being a pest. Leave.”

“Oi…”

Reon’s expression changed, but it paled in comparison to the way Shinya’s mood shifted. He looked at Nayuta with a look of absolute despair.

“...Why? Even though I chose you. Even after I dropped out, this whole time I’ve been practising all so that I could earn your approval. I sent you all those clips of me playing, right? Why won’t you even reply to me!?”

“...”

“How many drummers have you gone through? After this, you’re just gonna kick out the one you have now too anyway, right? So just put me back in again! I’ll do exactly as you say this time! I’ll become a drummer worthy of you, Nayuta!”

Miyuki’s chest ached seeing Shinya desperately ramble on. Shinya had the hands of a drummer—of a man that had undergone endless practice. Like Miyuki, he had poured out all of his efforts for Nayuta’s sake.

Shinya was a reflection of a person Miyuki could have been. Just another discarded tool.

But still, he had refused to give up.

Nayuta could have at least offered him a response. Of course, Miyuki had no intentions of stepping down as their drummer, but just a word or two couldn’t hurt. At the very least, he could mention those videos he sent—

“Don’t make me repeat myself…get out.”

“But…I’ve gotten better…”

“Don’t care. Out.”

It was hopeless. Shinya’s face was as white as paper and until the end, Nayuta never even spared him a glance.

“I’ve been through so much, all for you…!”

Shinya tightly clenched his fists.

“NAYUTAAAAAAA!!” he yelled, and raised his fist. Without a second thought, Miyuki rushed to put himself between Nayuta and Shinya.

“I’m not going to let you do that!”

Before his fist could make impact with Nayuta, Miyuki kicked his long leg towards Shinya. He gasped as the precise kick headed towards him and within an instant his body had frozen solid. Miyuki’s foot had stopped right before his eyes.

“Ah…”

Miyuki started at Shinya, who was scared stiff.

“Stop it. Hitting him won’t change anything. Don’t hurt your precious fingers like that.”

Miyuki’s words made Shinya’s face contort, as if he was about to burst into tears.

“Why are you saying this…? You stole my place from me…so why…”

Shinya slumped to his knees. It seemed that someone had called for help, as the clamorous sound of staff rushing down the hallway headed towards them.

“Wonderful work.”

Miyuki shot a glare at Kenta’s unconcerned face as he clapped him on the shoulder. After receiving a message from Ryo, Kenta and the live house staff had quickly made their way to the scene. The staff had restrained both of Shinya’s arms and with no will left to resist, he rose to his feet without objection. With eyes filled with a lingering remorse, he turned to Nayuta.

“Nayuta, I’m sorry…but…if I could play with you…just one more time…”

Fed up, Reon grabbed Nayuta’s shoulder and pulled out his earphones.

“Nayuta! Fucking say something! He used to be our comrade, dammit!”

With a look of irritation, Nayuta shook off Reon’s hand and snatched back his earphones, not even attempting to hide his awful mood.

“...Don’t tell me what to do. You’re ruining my focus.”

“Nayuta, you prick…”

Even Miyuki, who had only just met Shinya, couldn’t stand to watch from the sidelines and jumped in to intervene.

“Can’t you just quickly say something to him…?” he wanted to say but was stopped by Kenta before he had the chance.

“Let the grudge go. Nayuta doesn’t need to say anything to you.”

Miyuki was outraged as he watched Kenta nod at the staff as if to signal for them to take Shinya away.

“This isn't right! I know Nayuta’s tough to convince but can’t you just—”

“...No, it’s fine,” Shinya himself interrupted, “I couldn’t become what Nayuta deserves. I’m sorry for causing a scene right before you go on stage.”

Parting with those final words, the staff took Shinya away. Reon accompanied him, perhaps unable to leave things as they were. A heavy atmosphere dominated the room as Miyuki turned to question Kenta, hit abruptly with an unpleasant hunch.

“Don’t tell me you had something to do with those videos he was sending Nayuta…”

“I disposed of them. They weren’t anything worth troubling Nayuta’s ears with.”

With such a cruel response, the blood rushed to Miyuki’s head.

He understood now. Miyuki and the other band members weren’t the only ones that Kenta viewed as tools, but Nayuta too. He didn’t see Nayuta as a human—all he saw was his music.

He would never mediate between the members of the band. It was Nayuta alone whom he worshipped, and Nayuta alone who he obeyed. Nothing else mattered as long as Kenta had Nayuta’s voice.

“I can’t stand that part of you…!”

Without thinking, Miyuki grabbed Kenta by the collar of his shirt. Kenta remained perfectly composed and readjusted his glasses.

“It’s time to go on stage. The audience is waiting for us,” he replied plainly. He was right. There was nothing in that moment that Miyuki could have said to change Kenta.

“...Just you wait. I’m not going to let you just do as you please.”

“As long as it doesn’t hinder Nayuta in any way, you’re welcome to act freely. All I want is for Nayuta to create only the most supreme music.”

Miyuki released his hold with a sour look. At that moment, Reon returned with some members of the staff in tow.

“Are you ready?” one of the staff asked with concern.

“Yes. We’ll head out now,” Kenta replied. His gaze shifted to land on Nayuta. “Nayuta, there’s no problems, right?”

Nayuta raised an eyebrow and slowly rose to his feet.

“Who do you think you’re talking to? Obviously there’s no problems.”

Throwing on his jacket, Nayuta made his way over to the door.

“This is my moment now.”

He walked away with arrogance in his stride, as if he hadn’t nearly been hit just minutes before. It was the presence of a king.

Miyuki’s worries began to set in once he stepped foot on stage. Although it wasn’t a large venue, there wasn’t a single seat that hadn’t been filled. The only thing reflected in his eyes was Nayuta’s back as he faced their audience.

From what he could tell, the situation that suddenly broke out earlier hadn’t affected him at all. Nonetheless, Nayuta was still only seventeen years old so it wouldn’t have been surprising if he had been even a little taken aback. It was possible he was only putting up a front of strength but regardless, he was furious with Kenta for sending him on stage without checking in on him first. What was up with his attitude of, “It’s Nayuta, he’ll be fine,” ?

He would make Kenta cry one day. He would absolutely make him cry.

As his rage towards Kenta burned inside him, Nayuta quickly glanced in Miyuki’s direction. With that signal to begin, Miyuki’s readiness settled in. They were already on stage, he didn’t have time to be caught up in his anxieties.

Miyuki raised his drumsticks and began to count. The moment the first lyrics left Nayuta’s mouth, Miyuki’s worries vanished.

“Damn…I actually made it this far!”

During their rehearsals, he thought he had a good understanding of Nayuta’s excellence but it was clear to him now that when Nayuta took the stage, he became something entirely different. The strength, intensity and element of delicacy that the core of his voice held teemed with passion. That passion infected the audience and lit up the small live house like a smothering fire. The wild enthusiasm intensified with each passing song, dragging in not only the audience, but the other members of the band too.

Higher and higher. Further and further.

With Nayuta beside them, accompanied by his voice, there was nowhere they couldn’t go.

Caught up in the frenzy, Miyuki frantically rushed to regulate himself, concerned that his own sound was demanding too much attention. He couldn’t allow himself to lose control. He knew his job was to support Nayuta’s sound but the fire in his body refused to simmer down.

Nayuta had a voice that turned people mad. That sound, that voice, it fed him an illusion that even he could grow wings. Even if the Sun turned him to ash, he wouldn’t stop soaring across the skies with Nayuta.

Gyroaxia existed for Nayuta. He thought he understood that sentiment, but his naivety became all too clear in that moment. He realised why no matter how many times Reon had been beaten down, he had never once quit—and why Kenta prioritised Nayuta to such an extreme extent.

He knew that all kinds of people had been wounded by Nayuta’s blade. Shinya certainly wasn’t the only one with a grudge against Nayuta.

But it was hopeless. There was nothing that could be done. Once you heard that voice, you had no choice but to worship the vocalist Asahi Nayuta.

Nayuta’s songs couldn’t be sung by anyone but him. No one but Nayuta could make that kind of sound. To the lone God of Singing, Miyuki, Reon and Kenta were entirely mundane. As for Ryo, he might be a slightly different case.

“Playing music alongside this voice is something I’ll never be able to give up.”

Dammit, his body was already moving on its own. He couldn’t stifle the euphoria of being able to perform alongside Nayuta’s voice. After discovering this exhilaration and incredible sensation, he lost all interest in playing for any band that wasn’t Gyroaxia—he felt that more strongly than ever now. He vowed that he wouldn’t give this spot up to anyone else. He couldn't give it up.

Reon strummed his guitar like he had been overwhelmed with emotion. Ryo’s base resonated pleasantly in the core. As much as he hated to admit it, Kenta’s guitar was…flawless.

The audience’s frenzy climbed to its apex. The band’s instruments melted perfectly together with Nayuta’s voice to give life to an unparalleled sound. Miyuki was entirely drunk on the sensation.

“Shinya…I’m sorry. No matter how hard you try, the position of Gyroaxia’s drummer belongs to me.”

He wouldn’t give it up to Shinya, or to anyone else.

“It’s me…Gyroaxia’s drummer is me!”

To make his declaration known, Miyuki hit his drums with strikes full of power.

“I’m totally beat…”

After their live show came to a close, Miyuki had found a place to lie down in their green room when a towel suddenly landed on his face.

“...Huh?”

Miyuki raised his head to find Nayuta looking back at him. He must have been the one who threw the towel at him then. Miyuki dried off his sweat, albeit puzzled by the strange gesture. The towel was a piece of merchandise Gyroaxia was selling in commemoration of their live, but it was surprisingly soft and absorbent.

“...Play a little better next time,” Nayuta said as he wiped off his own sweat and averted his gaze, “I don’t care what happens before a live show. I won’t tolerate a messy performance.”

Nayuta’s unforgiving comment caused Reon to bite back immediately.

“This stuff only happens because you go around making enemies!”

“...Don’t care”

As Reon loudly yelled his complaints at Nayuta, Miyuki felt slightly moved. It felt like…Nayuta throwing a towel at him was his own way of expressing his concern…but that could just be his imagination. Besides, that ‘next time’ Nayuta had mentioned meant that he’d been approved of as Gyroaxia’s drummer. He hoped that was the case.

He knew that the character Nayuta had developed over the past seventeen years wouldn’t change overnight…but a force like Kenta that only further enabled that personality was out of the question.

Miyuki raised the towel in celebration and finally let out a laugh.

“Next time, I’ll show you a flawless performance.”

“Good.”

“But I’ve gotta say, I’m kinda worried about what happened today. Please try not to get on anyone else's bad side from now on. You’re our precious vocalist, and all,” Miyuki warned nonetheless. By no means did he expect an immediate change but every marathon begins with just a single step.

“Even if Nayuta is a king, he’ll still face danger. I’ll support him in those areas too, not just in music.”

After all, Kenta certainly wouldn’t.

In exchange for the towel, Miyuki threw a water bottle Nayuta’s way. A suspicious look flashed across Nayuta’s face before he gave in and gulped it all down in a single go.

Kenta smiled faintly watching Nayuta drink the water that Miyuki had given him. It seemed that their drums had finally been stabilised. Now, they would be able to progress.

Gyroaxia’s rule had only just begun.

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allhailthephoenix · 7 months ago

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i've posted a LOT of babymetal stuffs (with some ghost, but pretty sure it's mostly been babymetal because they're currently my hyperfixation and i have nobody to rant about them to🤞🏾) so i decided to make an appreciation post for my other interests because they also deserve love

this post will contain A LOT of infodumping (average autistic activities + around 2.5k words), so be ready for a long post (pictures included, because who doesn't love pictures?)

ps: there may be some spoilers in the movies/tv and video games section

music

~atarashii gakko!~

• atarashii gakko (新しい学校のリーダーズ!) translates to new school leaders

• their main uniform is a sailor uniform that was commonly worn by female japanese students in the 70s and 80s; they also have a stylized gakuran (male japanese students) that they wear with their original uniform to represent the aspects of both males and females

• the red armband they wear is to signify their leadership and representatives of the youth of japan

• they made their debut with a song called kamu-to-funyan with a music video that features a 360° camera view/angles

• their genres include j-pop, j-rock, jazz, and more

• original fans only knew their birthdays until 2020 where their ages were revealed

• kanon/カユン(かゆん): kanon is the youngest at 22 years old (january 18, 2002); one of her hobbies include baking and eating sweets (her favs are cookies); she is physically the strongest due to always carrying suzuka on her shoulders; she is trained in ballet; she is the graceful one of the group

• rin/リン(りん): she is the same age as suzuka, but a few months older (september 11, 2001); she sometimes does freestyle dance; one of her hobbies include being a dj; she likes to change her hairstyle a lot and experiment, atm she has permed hair; she is the nice and funky one of the group

• suzuka/スズカ(すずか): she is the same age as kanon, but a few months older (november 29, 2001); her glasses are fake as they have no actual lenses in them; she has a very unique art style and even has a separate instagram account for her art; she is the tallest out of all 4 of them at 5'6"; she is from osaka, japan, causing her to have a different dialect than the other 3; she is the wild card of the group

• mizyu: she is the oldest of the group at 25 (december 22, 1998); her hair is very important to her and reportedly cuts her own bangs every 10 days (she has done an entire instagram live of just her touching up her bangs and no talking); she's known for her pigtail helicopters; mizyu is just a nickname, her real name is mizuki/水木(みずき); she is the kawaii but fierce one or the sleeping kitten of the group (as she always gets compared to looking like a cat, she loves cats, and she loves sleeping)

~maximum the hormone~

• maximum the hormone (マキシマムザホルモン) is a japanese heavy metal/hardcore punk band

• their genres include nu metal, hardcore punk, metal core, alternative, metal, and funk metal

• they started in 1998 and their lineup until later that same year was daisuke-han (vocalist), key-yan (guitarist), and nao (drums)

• their lineup since 1999 has been daisuke-han (vocalist), nao (drummer), maximum the ryo-kun (guitarist), and ue-chang (bassist)

• daisuke-han/ダイスケはん (だいすけはんくん): screaming vocals, rapping, additional drums, percussion, and keyboard

• nao/ナヲ (なお): drums, percussion, and clean vocals

• maximum the ryo-kun/マキシマムザ利用 (まきしまむざりよう): guitar, clean vocals, and harsh vocals

• ue-chang/上ちゃん (うえちゃん): bass, backing vocals

• most, if not all of their songs have each member doing lead vocals (sometimes multiple switches between them within one song) with the exception of ue-chang who does backing vocals almost exclusively

• nao is the older sister of maximum the ryo-kun

• maximum the ryo-kun joined in january of 1999 and ue-chang completed the lineup later that same year in september

• in 2006, their song koi no mega lover reached number 9 on oricon charts

• that same year, they had 3 songs across 2 different animes: what's up, people?! and zetsubō billy (both for death note) and akagi for the anime of the same name

• in 2009, they had to take a small hiatus because daisuke needed corrective surgery on his throat, but after that, they went on to headline at multiple shows with help from bring me the horizon and blessed by a broken heart

• that same year, they won the award for best rock music video for their previously released single tsume, tsume, tsume

• on november 19, 2009, it was revealed on their official website that nao was pregnant

• nao had decided to continue with the shows the band was currently doing, but on november 3, 2010 she had fallen ill and was transported to a hospital, leading the band to go on a second hiatus as doctors told her it wouldn't be safe or healthy for her to continue

• on may 6, 2010, it was revealed that nao had a healthy baby girl :)

• their album yoshū fukushū was released in 2013 (their first album in 6 years) and was their first album to reach 1 on oricon charts

• on june 2, they released their music video for the song a-l-i-e-n but it was placed on a randomly relocating url as a prank

• the band had gone on a third hiatus in 2015 as nao wanted to try for another child (which was born in may of 2016) and they went back to action in 2017

• they have recently done two more songs for the anime chainsaw man (hawatari nioku centi and kamigami) in 2021-2022

~hanabie.~

• hanbie (花冷え。) initially started between 4 high school friends because of their shared admiration for maximum the hormone

• they started as a cover band of maximum the hormone, but went into writing their own music with their first self-produced singles in 2016 (crash over and sweet killer)

• they are a japanese metalcore band from tokyo with the self description of harajuku-core

• they combine metalcore, hardcore punk, and nu metal with a mix of hip hop and electronica

• their name comes from the fact that hettsu, matsuri, and kaede (their original drummer) were all born in the winter and yukina was born in the spring: 花冷え。means chilly spring weather, which is a japanese word for the spring day in which winter returns

• kaede/カエデ (かえで): original member, withdrew in december of 2016, drums

• boa/ボア (ぼあ): joined in july of 2017, withdrew september of 2018, drums

• sae/サエ (さえ): joined of september 2020, withdrew april 20, 2023, member color was emerald green/sage green

• yukina/ユキナ (ゆきな): original member, harsh and clean vocals, member color is dark pink/cherry blossom pink

• mattsuri/マツリ (まつり): original member, guitar and clean vocals, member color is metallic blue/baby blue

• hettsu/ヘッツ (へっつ): original member, bass and backing vocals, member color is electric purple/wisteria

• chika/チカ (ちか): joined may 27, 2023, drums, member color is green

movies/tv shows

~studio ghibli~

• studio ghibli was founded by hayao miyazaki, isao takahata, and toshio suzuki on june 15, 1985

• my favorite ghibli movies: spirited away (comfort movie), my neighbor totoro, howl's moving castle, and ponyo

• spirited away (2001): every name has a meaning (the soot spirits are called susuwatari which translates to wandering soot, kamaji means boiler geezer, yubaba means bathhouse witch, zeniba means money witch, chihiro means a thousand questions which later gets reduced to just sen meaning a thousand by yubaba)

• spirited away (2001): the soot spirits first appeared in my neighbor totoro and jiji from kiki's delivery service is on a pillow in boh's room

• spirited away (2001): for haku's movement in his dragon form, multiple real life animals were used as reference (a geko's gait when he climbed a wall, a snake's movement as he fell to the floor, and a dog's mouth for when chihiro gave him the medicine but since none of the animators owned a dog, miyazaki made them go to a vet clinic and video a golden retriever's mouth as reference)

• my neighbor totoro (1988): it initially premiered in 1988 alongside another ghibli movie, grave of the fireflies, but my neighbor totoro didn't get a commercial success until it reached japanese television

• my neighbor totoro (1988): totoro is the mispronunciation of the japanese word for troll, tororu, which makes sense considering that mei, the 4 year old, gives the totoro that name

• my neighbor totoro (1988): the names of the sisters are similar in meaning (satsuki is an old japanese word for the month of may and mei is pronounced as may)

• howl's moving castle (2004): when calcifer starts to lose his fire, he actually turns into the form of a beating heart kept alive by a small blue flame before howl brings him back

• howl's moving castle (2004): the war subplot was added to the movie as a criticism of america due to their invasion of iraq; miyazaki knew he would get backlash but still decided to add it in to show war as a senseless act (calcifer's flame is also a parallel to the flames of war; calcifer is a warm and kind character that rarely ever hurts anybody and is keeping the castle alive, but the fires seen during the war are used to hurt people, showing the audience that a home fire can be something monster-like when used by the wrong people)

• howl's moving castle (2004): the city that sophie is from and lives in is modeled after colmar, france

• ponyo (2008): ponyo's birthname is brunhildle and ponyo means soft or squishy

• ponyo: it was inspired by hans christian andersen's little mermaid (love, sacrifice, and the desire to be part of a different world)

• ponyo (2008): it is the last ghibli movie and last anime to be released on vhs only in japan on july 3, 2009

~adventure time~

• jake isn't full dog (obviously), he's part dog, part transdimentional shape shifter

• jake's grandson, gibbon, is the leader of an entire kingdom made up of descendants of jake and lady

• lady rainicorn and bmo have the same voice actress

• gibbon is 1,000 years old: this is because he stole a gem from the ice thing which led to him having pink powers and he also erases the powers of new pups when they are born, although he didn't take beth's powers and she's now an enemy of the kingdom

• the first real forshadowing of bubbeline was when marcy failed to sing "i'm just your problem" to open up the door because she was lying to herself

• the episodes bmo noir and princess potluck happened on the same day, but the episodes themselves aren't back to back

~murder drones~

• the arm that uzi slapped n with is a left arm

• imma be honest, i don't have a lot of fun facts about this one, but i do love this show for both it's storyline and because my bestie was the one who had recommended it to me

• but a fun fact about me and the most recent episode: i watched the entire episode in german without realizing it until i had finished it. pls don't ask how because i have no idea

video games

~sky: children of the light~

• even though i haven't finished it yet, as i still need to go to eye of eden (it looks scary), it's still going in this section

• the whale light creatures pick you up for a ride and take you to the temple in daylight prairie if you get close enough to them

• with every event, the icon of the game changes to match with the event

• the original soundtrack is available for listening to outside of the game along with aurora's soundtrack from season of aurora

• aurora's spirit along with the guardian spirits that surround her are still available in the coliseum in the valley of triumph

• isle of dawn is the only realm with no social space at the beginning

• the dog that you're able to ride after doing the group butterfly call in daylight prairie is based off the co-founder's dog named oreo

• there is a fairy ring in the daylight prairie village section that is available every 10 minutes per hour

• the developers were very indecisive about the real names: isle of dawn used to be just dawn, then changed to isle of dawn, then shortened to isle, then back to isle of dawn; daylight prairie used to be cloudy day, then changed to plains of day, changed again to daylight prairie, shortened to just prairie, and then back to daylight prairie; hidden forest was originally called rain, changed to weeping forest, shortened to just forest, and then it was finally named hidden forest; valley of triumph used to be called sunset, changed to valley of triumph, then it was changed to valley of mountains, then changed back to valley of triumph; vault of knowledge was originally called night and also referred to as library or the tower

• it is thought that each floor of the vault of knowledge represents each previous realm

• the 4 guardians of aurora are still playable: mindful miner is in the hidden forest and is the only one not named after it's respective song (all is soft inside from infections of a different kind (step I)); running wayfarer is in isle of dawn (runaway (all my demons greeting me as a friend)); seed of hope is in the golden wasteland (the seed (a different kind of human (step II)); and the warrior of love is in the valley of triumph (warrior (all my demons greeting me as a friend))

~little misfortune~

• little misfortune is set in the same world as fran bow

• morgo (mr. voice) is from a "6th" realm that was created as a byproduct from the ultra war

• the game is set in sweden in 1993, with the date being october 11

• misfortune's japanese ghost friend, hiro, is asking where the fog is because misfortune can see him and probably because he's trying to get to senersedee so that he can finally rest, but his own morgo keeps pulling him back away

• misfortune is very obviously different from the other kids that morgo or benji has seen: she can see and hear them, which they are both surprised at; she can see the other children that have gone missing (hiro being the most notable); she can see the ultra reality (hiro getting pulled back away from her); she can also read the language of the second reality

honorable mentions

~sally face~

• i haven't finished playing the game, but i love this game so much

• but here's a few of my favorite things from the game:

1. sal's guitar: i'm at the part where you play for the deadstone and of course i did the demon, too; i love playing the guitar and it looks cool

2. my favorite character is lowkey gizmo

3. sal being short, i love that for him, it reminds me of my friend lol (you know who you are)

~ghost~

• you guys imma be honest: i have posted quite a bit about them, but i'm not caught up on the lore, i still have a little bit to go on babymetal's lore

• also: i still can't tell the ghouls or ghoulletes apart

• what i DO know tho is that i love all of them so much and copia is lowkey my lil princess and i can't wait to see the ghovie

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kimsgoeun · 2 years ago

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plots, muses, and fcs i wanna have/use. i prefer writing on tumblr and will most likely write using my multimuse blog. like or message me if you’re interested.

plots

give me a “i’ve been in love with my best friend forever but they’ve never noticed, so i decided to start something up with best friend’s enemy/rival in the hopes of making them jealous.”

muse a is a knight—it’s all they have ever wanted to be. muse b is a prince/princess, and muse a is assigned to personally protect them. this could go one of two ways—they could be fond of each other and eventually fall for one another, even though muse b is meant to marry into a noble family; OR they could both dislike each other but honor dictates that muse a must put up with muse a, and it’s more like an enemies-to-lovers sort of deal.

“A plot where a flower crown, summer dress wearing innocent princess of a girl goes to a festival and by chance meets the lead guitarist of one of the head-lining acts. He’s super punk and is known as the player/heartbreaker of his band and first of all just sees the girl as another groupie to add to his list–there’s lots of sneaking back stage and into tents when its dead late and eye fucking when he’s on stage. Then surprise, surprise, he falls hard for her her only to find out later that she has some sophisticated, rich boyfriend from some ivy league college and she’s not actually so innocent after all.”

give me a plot based off of ‘my love story with yamada-kun at lv999′; after muse a’s bf dumps them for someone they met online in a game, muse a decides to show up to a game event in the hopes of getting their ex to regret their decision. muse b is a well-known gamer online but doesn’t have much interest in the real world. the pair happen to meet in person after realizing they know of each other through one of the games muse b plays. muse a, spotting their ex and their new gf, convinces muse b to pretend to be in a relationship with them just to save face.

witch hunter and witch having an illicit affair

demon x human gfs

"we met in the woods while riding early in the morning and had an intense fuck session but opps turns out you are actually my brother's betrothed since birth and your marriage will end up a centuries long dispute between our kingdoms"

i just want a i have a famous boyfriend but i cannot tell anyone plot cause cute like going out at night and dressing him up so that people won’t recognize him, secret meetings at the closet and FUCKING inside the bus

*whispers* a f/f thread where they’re two best friends, coworkers, whatever. who are both single and decide to spend valentine’s day together watching movies, eating snacks and drinking wine as gal pals but at some point of the night they’re singing to their favorite song because FUCK YEAH they sooo don’t need a man and slow dancing and there’s too much wine in their system and it’s all too unintentionally romantic that they start kissing and oh…..

ok but someone give me that cute bartender storyline though? like this guy tends bar at a restaurant or a pub or something and always sees this cute girl hanging out there, but she’s always either with friends or with some guy so he never really gets the time to talk to her BUT ONE DAY she walks into the place alone and orders so many drinks until she’s so bloody drunk, screaming about how her boyfriend cheated on her, that the bartender had to bring her home himself. she wakes up with a horrible hangover, stumbles out the room to find the bartender cooking breakfast and rolling his eyes, laughing. “first of all, you’re an idiot. second, we didn’t have sex if that’s what you’re wondering. third, breakfast will be ready soon. sit.” and fluff commences HELP PLZ

but what about “your ex hired me to make you fall in love with me then break your heart but oops i think i fell in love and now i’m conflicted what the fuck is happening i’m supposed to hurt you ow what am i sUPPOSED TO DO” that’d be rad

muses (totally open to other plots for them btw)

jang soo-min

25 | athletic trainer | park yoo-na fc

very work-oriented; sarcastic; more of a tomboy; reactive; likes to host parties; social

plot ideas: ▶ muse a was invited to spend the summer at their best friends beach house with their entire family , including the older brother / sister ( muse b ) that they’ve had a small ( but hopeless ) crush on since middle school . despite all the years they’ve known each other , they’ve never spent this much time around each other and it’s hard to keep their eyes off of one another , especially when the hot summer sun is involved . ▶ i just need a “hey, i know you’re dating my brother but he’s an asshole and just playing with you but me, i’m in love with you since 3rd grade” plot? ▶ Oh your parents planned a surprise visit and now you’re having that awkward ‘Where is your life going? We’re low key disappointed in you.’ conversation in a ridiculously public place? Here let me pretend to be the reason you’ve been staring at your phone this whole time. “Hey baby, sorry I’m late.” ▶ athletic trainer x athlete

jasper o’hara

26 | financial analyst | alex fitzalan fc

a little impulsive; was a major screw-up growing up (still is a little bit now); tends to avoid relationships; a smart-ass; has a strained relationship with his family; doesn’t really believe he’s capable of much

plot ideas: ▶ “academic rivals to lovers but she’s the only one who hates him and he’s been in love with her since the day they met” ▶ pls gimme a cliche ass plot with two best friends where muse a is an asshole who fucks everything with a pulse & doesn’t care about anyone but gets super protective etc about their best friend muse b at all times!! ▶ “i had to be ur fake boyfriend/girlfriend bc some creep was hitting on you and it was making you uncomfortable and now i have busted knuckles and a cut lip but hey are u okay” au

min moon-ji

31 | art teacher | shin hye-sun fc

soft spoken; takes her a while to warm up to people; invisible middle child; doesn’t like asking for help

plot ideas: ▶ “Muse A is well-mannered, polite, quiet, and shy, and Muse B didn’t even know they existed until they tap on Muse B’s shoulder and asks them out super awkwardly/nervously. Muse B, feeling bad for them, agrees and ends up having a rather awkward and weird first date with them. Despite this, Muse A asks them out a second time, and while Muse B doesn’t exactly think it’s a good idea, finds themselves agreeing again. Of course the second time around, Muse A goes in for a kiss and it ends up not being chaste, sweet, or awkward like Muse B expects, but instead it’s rough and passionate and oops, now Muse B is a little more interested to see where things lead.” ▶ we’ve been best friends since we were kids, and people always see us as practically siblings, and we do everything together, but one night we had a ~ moment ~ and things have been weird ever since. now you’re making out with someone else right in front of me, and i don’t know why it makes me so upset, you’ve had bfs/gfs before and it wasn’t a problem. ▶ teacher x teacher ships

sebastian pierce-waldorf

25 | brand marketing assistant | felix mallard fc

arrogant and a little condescending; tries to please his parents even if he hates the life they want for him; kind of a stick in the mud; high-strung; leads a semi-double life tp let off steam; occasionally does underground ring fights; too emotionally unavailable to be in relationships

plot ideas: ▶ enemies to lovers // enemies with benefits ▶ “We’re fake-dating and I’m supposed to publicly break up with you but you’ve been irritating me lately so instead of dumping you I publicly proposed to mess up your plan and now we’re getting married, fuck” au ▶ childhood friends where you’re about the only person i can stand being around and i’m really protective over you

wren gables

41 | hitman | ben barnes fc

lots of anger; got into the job to exact revenge; overthinker and a little narrow-minded; perfectionist in their work; loner

plot ideas: ▶ all i want right now is a cliché undercover marriage 1x1 where there’s two spies who hate each other and everyone knows it but now they’re the only two available for this long term undercover mission as a married couple in an apartment/suburb and they have to be believable through dinner parties and etc. just pleASE give this to me ▶ Give me a dark couple. Two ex-killers who have gone domestic and can’t seem to adjust properly, despite it being what they both agreed on. ▶ Give me an assassin and a girl he can’t kill and I’ll ship the hell out of it.

fcs

angelina jolie

anne hathaway

banita sandhu

ben barnes

bona

brie larson

catherine haena kim

chae jong-hyeop

dichen lachman

henry golding

kang tae-oh

katherine mcnamara

kim taeri

lee joo myung

lee soo hyuk

levy tran

lewis tan

meghann fahy

nathalie emmanuel

penn badgely

rowoon

sam claflin

sandra oh

simone ashley

song jihyo

song kang

tati gabrielle

theo james

woo do hwan

yoo in na

#plot bunny #open to new peeps or current writing partners

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multifandomfangirl435 · 2 months ago

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Fanmade Danganronpa: fractured Memories

I made a fanmade Danganronpa: fractured memories, it takes place in a closed down college for people with ultimate talents which had a Nostalgic effect on Kazuki and Nozomi like they been to a similar school like it before the player character is Masaru Akase he is the Ultimate spiritual guide, and the story is told from his view, he has a crush on Nozomi the ultimate Idol not caring that she was blind or how childish she acts.

here are the characters

Name: Masaru Akase (Student 1) Gender: Male Talent Title: Ultimate Spiritual Guide Birthday: October 9th (Libra) Height: 178 cm

Appearance: Masaru has a serene and composed demeanor. His hair is long and black, often tied back in a loose ponytail, with a few strands framing his face. He has piercing, thoughtful grey eyes.

Outfit: He wears a traditional white kimono with subtle silver patterns, paired with a dark hakama. Around his neck, he carries a set of prayer beads, and he often holds a small, well-worn book of spiritual texts.

Personality: Masaru is calm and collected, often serving as a voice of reason among the group. He’s introspective and speaks with intention, rarely raising his voice. He believes deeply in the power of spiritual connection and often meditates to find solutions to problems.

Likes:

Meditation,

tranquillity,

ancient texts

Nozomi

Dislikes:

Loud noises,

conflict,

materialism

Fears:

losing his spiritual path

becoming disconnected from the world’s energy.

the potential of his own mind to create illusions that could lead him astray.

Name: Nozomi Komaeda/Mimi (Student 2)

Gender: Female

Talent Title: Ultimate Idol

Birthday: April 28th (Taurus)

Height: 158 cm

Appearance: Nozomi has striking white hair and cloudy light blue eyes. Despite her visual impairment, she has a radiant presence that captivates an audience, she has a petite frame that makes her look younger then she actually is.

Outfit: She wears a casual clothes mainly consisting of a teal hoodie with a white skirt reflecting her purity but no matter what the outfit, she always wears her most cherished accessory, an aquamarine hairclip in the shape of a dove, which is a gift from her brother.

Personality: Nozomi is the epitome of grace and politeness. Despite her blindness, she navigates the world with confidence, guided by her beloved cat, Mochi, even though Nozomi childish for someone her age, she dislikes being treated as a child or as fragile due to her blindness.

Likes:

Performing on stage

Her guide cat Mochi

family and friends

strawberry shortcake

Akase-Kun

Dislikes:

Being underestimated

Overprotectiveness from others

Junko and Despair

Fears:

Losing her independence

Being abandoned

Losing her beloved cat, Mochi

Being a burden to others

Memories of the tragedy at hope’s peak

Name: Tamiyo Miyamoto (Student 3) Gender: male Talent Title: Ultimate guitarist Birthday: May 20th (Taurus) Height: 170 cm

Appearance: Tamiyo has shoulder-length, jet-black hair. His eyes are a striking steel blue, and he has a lean, muscular build from years of carrying around heavy guitar equipment.

Outfit: He typically wears a black leather jacket adorned with various music-related pins over a white V-neck t-shirt, ripped jeans, and classic red high-top sneakers. His signature item is a pair of vintage aviator sunglasses that he perches on his head, rarely wearing them over his eyes.

Personality: Tamiyo is laid-back and cool-headed, rarely losing his temper. He’s passionate about music and can often be found practicing or writing new songs. Despite his cool exterior, he’s incredibly kind and always willing to lend an ear to friends in need.

Likes:

Experimenting with new guitar riffs

Collecting vintage guitars

Small, intimate concerts

Coffee shops with live music

Dislikes:

Over-commercialization of music

Instruments being treated poorly

Interrupted practice sessions

Spicy food

Fears:

Losing his hearing, which would end his music career

Heights, which makes rooftop performances a challenge

Being forgotten in the music industry

Name: Akira Kinjo (Student 4)

Gender: Female

Talent Title: Ultimate Gardener

Birthday: April 15th (Aries)

Height: 175 cm

Appearance: Akira has a lean build with tanned skin, reflecting her hours spent under the sun. her hair is a deep green, resembling the lushness of healthy foliage, and is styled in a messy, windswept manner. her eyes are a bright hazel, mirroring the earthy tones of the garden.

Outfit: she wears a practical, yet stylish white breathable linen shirt rolled up to the elbows, dark brown cargo pants, and sturdy boots. A wide-brimmed straw hat protects her from the sun.

Personality: Akira is a calm and nurturing soul, much like the plants she tends to. She’s patient, observant, and has a growth mindset, believing that with time and care, anyone and anything can flourish. She’s also environmentally conscious and advocates for sustainable gardening practices.

Likes:

Tending to her garden

Rainy days (good for the plants)

Composting and recycling

Herbal teas

Dislikes:

Pesticides

Neglect of the environment

Wastefulness

Fears:

the loss of biodiversity.

climate change

Name: Kira Oma (Student 5) Gender: Female Talent Title: Ultimate Stripper

Birthday: June 21 (cancer) Height: 154 cm

Appearance: Kira has blackish-purple hair, usually tied up in a high ponytail. She has a playful smile.

Outfit: She wears an oversized hoodie with a skirt that has a black and white checkered pattern, paired with dark slacks and comfortable loafers.

Personality: Kira is known for her calm and composed demeanor. She’s introspective. Despite her reserved nature, she enjoys making others flustered with her playful, flirtatious jokes.

Likes:

Solitude for self-reflection

Classical music, which she finds relaxing

Puzzles and riddles, as they challenge her mind

Dislikes:

Loud noises, as they disrupt her peace

Overly crowded places

Being the center of attention

Fears:

Losing her twin brother, Kokichi

Being misunderstood or misjudged because of her talent

Name: Kazuki Saito (Student 6) Gender: Female Talent Title: Ultimate Delinquent (and lesbian) Birthday: Oct 26th (Scorpio) Height: 167 cm

Appearance: Kazuki has striking black hair and bright green eyes. A small scar is visible over her right eye, adding to her tough demeanor.

Outfit: She wears a customized school uniform that reflects her rebellious spirit, with a loosely worn tie and rolled-up sleeves. Her outfit is accessorized with bandages and metal jewellery, hinting at her delinquent status and wears a flower hairclip which was gifted to her by Nozomi.

Personality: Kazuki presents a cold front to most, yet she’s incredibly kind and caring towards her gang and children who’ve had a rough life. Her tough experiences have shaped her into a protective and empathetic leader.

Likes:

Loyalty

Nozomi

Motorcycles

Dislikes:

Authority

Injustice

Fears:

Losing her gang members

Being helpless in the face of injustice

Her abusive father

Name: Harmony Hirasawa (Student 7) Gender: Female Talent Title: Ultimate Botanist Birthday: April 14th (Aries) Height: 162 cm

Appearance: Harmony has long, flowing hair the color of fresh spring leaves and eyes that sparkle like dewdrops in the morning sun. Her complexion is radiant and healthy, reflecting her connection with nature.

Outfit: She prefers comfortable, earth-toned clothing that allows her to work with plants easily. She often wears a floral-patterned dress with a green cardigan, and her boots are always covered in a bit of soil from her latest project.

Personality: Harmony is nurturing and person, with a gentle demeanor that puts others at ease. She’s deeply empathetic, often able to sense the mood of those around her. She finds joy in the simple things and can spend hours tending to her plants.

Likes:

Morning walks,

herbal teas,

the smell of wet earth.

Dislikes:

Pollution, deforestation,

artificial flavors.

Fears:

Plant based diseases

environmental disasters

the loss of biodiversity

Name: Reiko Fujimoto (Student 8) Gender: Male Talent Title: Ultimate Healer Birthday: September 9th (Virgo) Height: 182 cm

Appearance: Reiko has a serene and composed presence, with short golden blonde hair compassionate grey eyes. His posture is always upright, reflecting his disciplined nature.

Outfit: He wears traditional healer’s robes in soft shades of blue and white, symbolizing tranquillity and purity. His outfit is completed with comfortable sandals and a satchel containing various herbs and healing tools.

Personality: Reiko is the embodiment of calmness and patience, always ready to listen and provide comfort. He speaks softly but with conviction, and his presence is often enough to soothe troubled minds. He is deeply spiritual and often meditates to maintain his inner peace.

Likes:

Herbal remedies

meditation

the sound of flowing water

Dislikes:

Aggression,

unnecessary surgery,

synthetic medicines.

Fears:

The resurgence of diseases thought to be cured,

the loss of traditional healing knowledge,

being unable to help those in need.

Name: Yuna Takahashi (Student 9) Gender: Female Talent Title: Ultimate Astrophysicist Birthday: July 7th (Cancer) Height: 162 cm

Appearance: Yuna has long, flowing black hair with streaks of cosmic blue, and her eyes sparkle like stars. She often has a thoughtful expression, as if pondering the mysteries of the universe.

Outfit: She wears a midnight blue dress that resembles a starry night sky, complete with a silver belt that mimics the Milky Way. Her accessories include a telescope pendant necklace and constellation-themed earrings.

Personality: Yuna is introspective and often lost in thought. She’s incredibly intelligent and has a passion for unraveling the secrets of space. Despite her quiet demeanor, she’s always willing to share her astronomical knowledge with others.

Likes:

Stargazing

Solving complex equations

Science fiction novels

Dislikes:

Light pollution

Superstitions

Interruptions during her research

Fears:

The vastness of space overwhelming her

Black holes

Losing her research data

Name: Haruto Kawano (Student 10) Gender: Male Talent Title: Ultimate Adventurer Birthday: October 10th (Libra) Height: 175 cm

Appearance: Haruto has short, messy brown hair and keen green eyes that reflect his curiosity about the natural world. He carries a rugged yet approachable look.

Outfit: He prefers practical clothing, often seen in a green field jacket with multiple pockets filled with fieldwork tools, khaki pants, and sturdy boots.

Personality: Haruto is analytical and observant, always taking notes and making sketches of his surroundings. He’s passionate about conservation and can often be found lecturing others on the importance of biodiversity.

Likes:

Hiking in untouched forests

Collecting rare plant specimens

Documentaries about ecosystems

Dislikes:

Pollution

Urban sprawl

Pseudoscience

Fears:

The extinction of species he’s yet to discover

Invasive species disrupting ecosystems

Being stuck indoors for too long

Name: Toshio Yamada (Student 11) Gender: trans Male Talent Title: Ultimate Bookworm Birthday: April 2nd (Aries) Height: 168 cm

Appearance: Toshio has a gentle demeanor with round glasses perched on his nose. His hair is a dishevelled chestnut brown, often falling over his forehead as he’s buried in a book.

Outfit: He’s usually seen in a cozy sweater vest over a crisp white shirt, with comfortable slacks and loafers. He always carries a messenger bag filled with books.

Personality: Toshio is introspective and soft-spoken, with an insatiable thirst for knowledge. He’s kind-hearted and always ready to share interesting trivia from his latest read.

Likes:

The smell of old books

Quiet libraries

Literary debates

Dislikes:

Dog-eared pages

Interruptions while reading

Fears:

Losing his eyesight

A world without books

Forgetting the stories, he’s read

Name: Nana Tanaka (Student 12) Gender: Female Talent Title: Ultimate Track Star Birthday: May 15th (Taurus) Height: 170 cm

Appearance: Nana is athletic and toned, with a runner’s build. She has short, sleek black hair that’s often tied back to keep it out of her face, and her eyes are a determined hazel.

Outfit: She wears a custom-designed track uniform in her school colors with the number 15 on it and her number is prominently displayed. Her running shoes are well-worn but cared for, showing her dedication to the sport.

Personality: Nana is competitive and driven, always pushing herself to beat her best times. She’s a team player and encourages her classmates to stay active and healthy.

Likes:

Morning jogs

The sound of a starting pistol

Breaking personal records

Dislikes:

Rainy days that cancel track meets

Injuries

Unfair competition

Fears:

Not being able to run

Losing her speed

Letting her team down

Name: Ozuru Nozawa (Student 13) Gender: Male Talent Title: Ultimate Animator Birthday: February 29th (Pisces) Height: 178 cm

Appearance: Ozuru has an artistic flair, with vibrant, dyed hair that changes color at the tips. His eyes are a deep brown, often seen sparkling with creativity.

Outfit: He sports a casual graphic tee featuring one of his favourite animation characters, paired with comfortable jeans and a pair of high-top sneakers. He always wears a digital drawing tablet slung over his shoulder.

Personality: Ozuru is imaginative and expressive, often getting lost in his animated worlds. He’s friendly and approachable, always eager to share his latest project or animation technique.

Likes:

Sketching new characters

Anime conventions

Kira

The latest animation software

Dislikes:

Creative blocks

Deadlines

Low battery notifications

Fears:

His animations not resonating with an audience

Losing his drawing hand’s dexterity

Power outages during unsaved work

Name: Chimaki Asakai (Student 14) Gender: Female Talent Title: Ultimate Psychiatrist (and probably the sanest person here) Birthday: December 12th (Sagittarius) Height: 165 cm

Appearance: Chimaki has a calm and reassuring presence, with shoulder-length auburn hair and warm, observant eyes. She carries herself with poise and professionalism.

Outfit: She dresses in a smart, tailored blazer and skirt, with a crisp white blouse. Her attire is complemented by a simple pendant and some profession looking glasses

Personality: Chimaki is empathetic and insightful, always ready to lend an ear to those in need. She’s analytical, yet compassionate, and values the mental well-being of her peers above all.

Likes:

Quiet conversations

Herbal tea

trying new therapy tactics

seeing people overcome their trauma

Classical music

Dislikes:

Loud noises

Conflict

Superficial judgments

Fears:

Being unable to help someone in crisis

Misdiagnosis

The stigma surrounding mental health

Name: Kuro Kuroshima (Student 15) Gender: Male Talent Title: Ultimate Fanboy Birthday: August 9th (Leo) Height: 172 cm

Appearance: Kuro has an energetic vibe with messing jet-black hair and bright, expressive eyes. He often wears a wide grin, showcasing his enthusiasm for his fandoms.

Outfit: He dons a black hoodie adorned with a few badges and patches of his favourite series, paired with cargo pants filled with gadgets and a pair of limited-edition sneakers.

Personality: Kuro is outgoing and passionate, with an encyclopedia knowledge of his favourite shows and games. He’s always eager to discuss theories and share his collections.

Likes:

Collecting rare merchandise

Kira

Attending conventions

2D girls

Marathon gaming sessions

Dislikes:

Spoilers

Series cancellations

Waiting for new releases

Fears:

Missing out on exclusive content

His favourite series ending

Losing his memorabilia

Kira rejecting him

Name: Hatsuna Sasaki (Student 16) Gender: Female Talent Title: Ultimate Escape Artist Birthday: August 1st (Leo) Height: 157 cm

Appearance: Hatsuna has an elusive aura, with piercing blue eyes and platinum blonde hair cut in a sleek bob. She moves with a grace that belies her profession.

Outfit: She dons a form-fitting performance suit with intricate patterns that resemble lock mechanisms, complete with a utility belt holding various escape tools.

Personality: Hatsuna is resourceful and quick-witted, always three steps ahead of any challenge. She’s confident in her abilities and enjoys the thrill of a seemingly impossible escape.

Likes:

Puzzles and riddles

Sleight of hand tricks

The adrenaline rush of a successful escape

Dislikes:

Confinement

Predictability

Broken locks

Fears:

Being trapped with no way out

Losing her dexterity

Failing in front of an audience

#anime #oc #gaming #danganronpa #fanmade #fanganronpa #danganronpa fangame

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fumiko-matsubara · 7 years ago

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I had to repolish my art skills before I even had the guts to this...

Miki had found last year’s graduation album and saw a photo of a very familiar guy. Since no name of his was written below, she decided to ask Chiba about him, knowing that he’s also a member of the Light Music Club.

In the end, Miki never knew the identity of the very familiar looking guy.

Class E’s Club Activities

There’s a page in the databook with details on ten of the students’ club activities, which they had done before dropping into Class E. I thought they were pretty interesting, adding some details on both popular and overlooked students alike, so I figured I’d share it!

Tennis Club:

Isogai used an old, secondhand racket because of financial difficulties at home, but even so, he was a strong player. On top of that, he was well-liked.

Swimming Club:

Although she is girl, Kataoka was called the “underwater nobleman”. As one would expect, she was very popular with girls.

Cooking Club:

When Hara belonged to the cooking club, her cooking was so warm and cordial that she was able to capture the stomachs of the other club members.

Amateur Radio Club:

Nakamura would use the radio to tease and tell dirty jokes to innocent, geeky boys, but this was still her main club.

Photo Club:

Okajima only took pictures of people (specifically, of women). He was a legendary member who spent day after day running about and searching for people (women) to photograph.

[Note: The parts in parenthesis are part of the text, not from me ^^;]

Railroad Research Club:

Yoshida, who likes vehicles in general, used to be affiliated with this club. He’s especially crazy for steam locomotives, so he took a railroad tour.

Light Music Club:

Chiba prefers hardcore punk. When performing with the club’s band, he’d do things like spike his hair, which exposed his eyes.

Brass Band Club:

Nagisa was the only boy there. Wanting another male member, he tried to persuade other guys into joining every year, but he was always told “That club’s for girls”.

Detective Club:

The world’s best detective, Katsuragi Yako, came to lecture and consumed all the catered lunch, which was supposed to be for everybody, before returning home.

[Note: For those who haven’t read Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro, Matsui’s previous work before Assassination Classroom, Yako is the main character. It’s nice to see references to his old work.]

Fishing Club:

Muramatsu was good at ocean fishing, and apparently, he’d use the fish he caught during club activities at his shop.

#lead guitarist-kun #please credit me if you'd like to use these ideas :d

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fumiko-matsubara · 4 years ago

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I never really said the context behind this artwork from last year, so I did some quick sketches.

But following along the Lead Guitarist-kun concept, Chiba would sometimes tie his hair in a half ponytail whenever he practices with the band, more often during the summer.

Chiba Ryuunosuke Masterlist

#assassination classroom #ansatsu kyoushitsu #chiba ryuunosuke #ryuunosuke chiba #my art #my sketches #my headcanons #target on #a dream once shared #lead guitarist-kun #please credit me if you'd like to use these ideas :D

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amyyythestarry · 10 months ago

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TOILET BAND HANAKO KUN!

A band au, but not like the Idol au. Like them actually in a band.

The Broadcasting group and Toilet group only though, and Akane and Teru either join the Toilet trio’s band or they produce all their music. Or something like that.

Plus Mei and Shijimei. They probably make the album covers. Shijimei does it for the Broadcast group and Mei does it for the Toilet group.

Sakura plays the keyboard, Natsuhiko has the bass guitar, Mitsuba is on the drums, and Tsukasa is holding the microphone. Occasionally he plays an instrument, let’s say if they’re only doing an instrumental song, but sometimes he manages to break the instrument somehow. Like with the drums, he accidentally broke the sticks and put a hole through one of the drums. So they don’t let him play instruments so often.

Mitsuba’s unconsciously mimicking Tsukasa’s rough behavior on the drums, he keeps breaking the sticks because of his accidental supernatural strength.

Nene has the microphone and the guitar as the lead guitarist, Aoi is the rhythm guitarist, Kou plays the drums, and Hanako/Amane also is on vocals. Aoi and Nene play the guitars. Sometimes the singing roles are switched, and sometimes Hanako/Amane and Nene sing together.

The supernaturals are still supernaturals in this au, but they can switch from human to supernatural when it matters. The Broadcast group play in the Far Shore and the Toilet group, the Near Shore.

The toilets don’t know about the broadcasts band ( Not yet ), but the broadcasts know about their band. Even though they interact as humans when at school/in the Near Shore.

Also, they band names are ‘The Toilet Band’ and ‘The Broadcasters’.

Scenario: Tsuchigomori and Yako are the Toilets producers, and also helped them set up their band. Tsuchigomori asks them what their band name should be, and Amane jokingly says they should be ‘The Toilet Band’. Kou, Nene and Aoi disagree and they start arguing over what they should be called. Since Yako and Tsuchigomori are jotting down ideas, and they only were able to hear Amane’s idea, Yako smugly suggests they make ‘The Toilet Band’ official.

Then the next day, when they’re setting up their set, Nene asks what their band name was again. Tsuchigomori points to the board where it says Amane’s idea.

“Who can up with that??”

They all look at him.

The Broadcasters are named ‘The Broadcasters’, they all collectively agreed on that name.

They spread rumors through their songs and basically are still on the funky business they are in in canon. The Toilet Band figures out that the mysteries of Kamome are going haywire, because of the rumors, and make a band to fix the rumors.

When the Broadcasters were coming up with their roles in the band, Tsukasa blurted out that he wanted to be the singer. Everyone looked at him like he was crazy, but they let him do it anyways and warned him if he did bad he wouldn’t be the singer anymore and it would be Sakura instead.

So when they are starting their first song, they hear Tsukasa’s majestically, beautiful voice and they stop their instruments in shock.

But yeah, they just didn’t know he could sing good at first.

Sakura sings at the start of their songs, when she’s telling the rumor.

The Toilet Band and The Broadcasters occasionally produce music for humans ( Since their music is mostly to cause chaos and disperse chaos ), but the artists of the songs that come out of nowhere are always unknown.

The Toilet Band does that more occasionally than the Broadcaters.

But the humans accidentally mix up the Toilets and the Broadcasters music. Since Tsukasa and Hanako’s Japanese singing voices are really similar ( Cause they have the same Japanese VA ), whenever the humans hear the music from the unknown artists, they always think the Broadcasters and the Toilets music is by the same people because of the singers.

Also, when the Toilets figured out about the Broadcasters identities, they kind of became frenemies with each other whenever they were posing as regular humans in school.

The Toilets are always trying to convince the Broadcasters to take their music down by including it in random topics, but the Broadcasters always stop listening.

But that’s it. I literally just thought of this au, and now I’m gonna write a oneshot about it. >:))

#anime #tbhk #jshk #jshk au #tbhk au #au idea #band au #jshk toilet band hanako kun #tbhk toilet band hanako kun #jshk broadcasting group #tbhk toilet group #jshk toilet group #tbhk broadcasting group #various jshk characters #various tbhk characters #random post #random thoughts

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floraljae · 3 years ago

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Works in progress !

Below is a compilation of stories I am and will be working on throughout this year. Please do lmk (send an ask/dm) if you want to be tagged in any/all of them! I will be tagging the people in my general taglist hehe, so dw.

𓍯 THE ART OF LOVING A VILLAIN !

Pairing: Lee Taeyong x female reader

Themes: Hero x Villain dynamics, enemies to lovers, Hero!Taeyong, Villain! Reader, secret relationship, angst, fluff, Top tier (shitty) anime betrayals you people are going to beat me up for

Warnings: swearing, food, tba

Approximate Wc: 2.2k-5k

Summary: You and Taeyong were doing a great job at performing the roles society had assigned you with- that was playing the predator and saviour. But away from the flashing of ominous spotlights and cameras, it was the same Taeyong who had healed the scars you’d gotten. He’d painted you with colour, making you start hoping for a happy ending- for the first time in forever. But when did life ever go as planned? Especially when it was a hero you’d loved.

𓍯 BEATS AND STRINGS !

A part of the "Smells Like a Teen spirit" collab by @nayuyeons

Pairing: Lee Taeyong x female readerFor

Themes: College band!au, drummer!reader, boy next door!Taeyong, way too much friendship/platonic dynamics, fluff, angst, competitive people, tba

Warning: Profanity, drinking, bitches :D, super dark humour because Clown Jukebox is involved, tba

Approximate Wc: 2k-5k

Summary: You and your friends had always been a little too passionate about performing. When the bass guitarist quits abruptly right before Bandemonium, the biggest band face-off of the year, you have no other choice but to welcome Lee Taeyong, good boy extraordinaire (and someone who Johnny claims a boss of it all) into your group. What could possibly go wrong?

𓍯 SPACE SONG !

Pairing: Jung Jaehyun x reader

Themes: strangers to lovers, lovers to exes to idfk what, actor!jaehyun, singer!reader, just angst with a pinch of fluff, divorce au, tba

Warning: profanity, heavily suggestive content, mentions of alcoholism and drug abuse, mentions of cheating and divorce, tba

Approximate wc: 10-15k

Summary: Jung Jaehyun could never hate you. And his biggest mistake? Not realising until you'd finally started to move on, find solace in someone else's arms. Someone that wasn't him.

𓍯 HOPE YOU'RE HAPPIER !

A part of the "Kurama" collab by @127-mile

Pairing: Jung Jaehyun x reader

Themes: death, parallel universe!au, wallflower!Jaehyun, high school student!reader, crushes to lovers, fluff, angst, tba

Warning: profanity, mentions of death, it's just way too sad ig, tba

Approximate wc: NOT MORE THAN 10K ISTG I CAN'T

Summary: Jung Jaehyun was your first love, and probably, the last. You had admired him from afar for as long as you could recall. Until the day when you receive a letter from your future self. One leading you straight into his life.

Alternatively, Jaehyun needed you more than you ever thought or knew he would.

𓍯 SWAN SONG !

A part of the open ending collab by @taemin-jaemin

Pairing: Qian Kun x Reader

Themes: Strangers to rivals to lovers, pianist!kun, violinist!reader, fluff, angst

Warning: talks about death, suggestive, tba

Approximate wc: 2-3k

Summary: When preparing for his last performance, Qian Kun finds the letters he'd written to you, his first love, his muse and his long gone lover- who taught him to live for those couldn't, the ones like you.

Taglist: @moonbeamsung

I am almost halfway through with nearly all of them (minus Swan Song and Space song). And yeah, the actual reason as to why most of my upcoming fics are parts of different collabs is that I actually had all the plots in my drafts, just saw the collabs and went "Oh wait I have smth like this in my gdocs" bahaha. Call it fate or whatnot lmao.

#works in progress #just realised how whipped I am for Jaeyong #but yes #feel free to check these out

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do-you-know-worldwide-handsome · 4 years ago

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So I'm gonna pull a big brain cause Tumblr hates my main blog @fumiko-matsubara for some reason.

Chiba Ryuunosuke Masterlist

Wiki Page Rewrite: A detailed description of Chiba's personality because he's a common victim of mischaracterization from this fandom.

[Headcanons, meta, ideas, and designs].

Headcanons

Lead Guitarist-kun pt. 1

Lead Gutarist-kun pt. 2

That Kaho shitpost that started the whole ship lmao

Volleyball Player AU

Long list of my Chiba Headcanons pt. 1

Long list of my Chiba Headcanons pt. 2

Long list of my Chiba Headcanons pt. 3

Long list of my Chiba Headcanons pt. 4

Chiba, Maehara, and Nakamura Friendship Headcanons

Chiba and Kurahashi Friendship Headcanons

Chiba and 3E Teachers Headcanons

Chiba and Gakushuu Friendship Headcanons

Chiba and Nakamura Friendship Headcanons pt. 1

Chiba and Nakamura Friendship Headcanons pt. 2

Chiba and Nakamura Enemies pt. 1

Chiba and Nakamura Enemies pt. 2

Chiba and Kanzaki Friendship Brainrot

Habits

May 20th

Face Headcanons

Music Taste

Hairstyles I believe that Chiba would despise to have

Koro fears Chiba for reasons aside from his sniping

The Social Rebels and the Sleazebags

The SS Squad Relationship Chart

The Evil Enabler and the Hazards to Mankind

The Three Self-sacrificial Older Brothers

He is NOT good with horror y'all 😭

Meta

Chiba is possibly a delinquent

Chiba is a calm type of social butterfly?

Levels of Love Language

Post canon Chiba deserves better

Chiba Ryuunosuke: Introvert or Extrovert?

Chiba isn't insecure about his appearance, actually.

Chiba is fairly an optimistic person

How would Chiba cry?

Chiba and Kanzaki: Two opposite victims of societal standards

Rant: I will make my own time skip for the snipers dammit

Unspoken manga detail of Chiba and Nakamura

Sensing vs Intuition: The difference between Chiba and Hayami's sniping styles

Sun and Moon: Isogai and Chiba are the caretakers in 3E

Chiba Family

Chiba Family Headcanons

MBTI Types

Mother: Chiba Sango

Middle Sister: Chiba Kohaku

Older Brother: Chiba Ryuunosuke

House Cat: Mr. Popo

Writing

July 03, 2014 ー 16:04

August 24, 2014 ー 14:39

November 2014 ー 07:34

September 29, 2014 ー 09:52

October 01, 2014 ー 07:52

Art & Design

What I believe his fashion style should be

Alternative Kid Fashion Check

Chiba Ryuunosuke (High School)

Short-haired Chiba

Blond Chiba

Blond Chiba Art dump

Blonde Chiba (4th year college)

Post-3E Chiba Designs

Post-3E Chiba Designs (2022 Update)

High School Graduate Chiba

16 year old Chiba

23 year old Chiba's forearm dragon tattoo

Younger Chiba Design

Tower of God AU Design - Act I & II

Tower of God AU Design - Act III

Korotan B Friend Group

Zaina's Association Post and What I drew from it

Manga Panel Redraw: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

Anime Screenshot Redraw: Pt 1, Pt 2, Pt 3, Pt 4, Pt 5, Pt 6

Hairstyles: Part 1, Part 2

May 20: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Bonus 1: ChiHo Masterlist

Bonus 2: The D.R.E.A.M. Masterlist

#assassination classroom #ansatsu kyoushitsu #chiba ryuunosuke #ryuunosuke chiba #my art #my headcanons #meta #my ideas #my design #masterlist #this better show up on the main tags >:(

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ya-ya-ak-liu-zhang · 3 years ago

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Revisiting Galaxy Traveler’s Band theme song re-creation

After watching their re-creation, my first reaction was “this song belongs in a movie.” I can see this movie being about a bunch of misfit (sort of underdog) solo artists (rapper, singers, drummers, guitarists, composers) who have to band together to enter some music competition. Throughout this movie, the members bond while we learn each of their stories

(e.g., AK striving to prove himself to the world, Huang Kun wanting more people to hear his music, Fu Sichao becoming a great singer-songwriter, Ichika no longer being overshadowed by his brother, Lin Mo finding strength in a team, Zhang Jiayuan trying to stay youthful, and Zhang Teng taking care of his family).

This re-created song would be their final performance song--the one that they struggle to write at first but eventually finish after tapping into their deepest emotions and desires. The song that leads them to victory, either in the sense that they “win” the competition (or lose but discover that the greatest reward is a newfound love for teamwork and a renewed conviction in their dreams).

What came to your mind during this (and other) re-creations?

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65Qvb8d4gFE

#ak liu zhang #liu zhang #ak 刘彰 #lin mo #zhang teng #zhang jiayuan #ichika #huang kun #fu sichao #chuang 2021 #theme song recreation #yes the story is cliche #but it's the type of movie that's humorous and heartwarming #into1

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itsuki-minamy · 4 years ago

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“SIX IDOLS”

CHAPTER 6: CRUNCH AND SOLVED! RICE BALL DETECTIVES, RICE AND SEAWEED! (Complete)

* K - Six Idols (List of Chapters) * Projects & Chapters

Translation: Naru-kun Raws: Ridia

"What does it say?"

"Kuro! Number 1 on the list, congratulations!"

Papapan! Several trumpets sounded at the same time.

When Neko pulled the rope, the Kusudama broke and the colored confetti scattered. The room was filled with handmade red and white curtains, garlands, and large signs like "You're cool!" "This guy is happy!" and "Popular idol!"

Kuro's new song "Sprint ☆ BLACK ☆ DOG" released last week gained the number one spot on the charts in the first week of its release.

Although he has a name value as a guitarist for the popular idol unit "HAKU ☆ MAI", the top of the list that suppressed many powerful idols was just a feat. Even with the harsh circumstances of "Shirogin Record", they are trying to have a celebration party.

Shiro, the organizer of this party, was clapping with the smile of the good man himself, and Neko, who was finally released from the assignment, started randomly stuffing food into her mouth.

And speaking of Kuro, who is the protagonist this time.

"Um..."

He was uncomfortable with a shiny tricorne on his head and a glass of champagne in hand.

"What's up? It's a celebration, so let's be happier!"

"No, no, well, I'm happy, but, I mean…"

Kuro looks around with a subtle expression, and...

"Didn't anyone call you?"

As Kuro said, there were only three people in the "Shirogin Record" office, the place of the party, Shiro, Kuro, and Neko. The decoration of the room is striking, so it seems cooler.

Shiro laughed as if he was shy, "No!"

"I don't have the budget..."

"My new song didn't sell? Where did the sales go?!"

"When I used it to supplement other businesses, I didn't have much left."

Kuro was amazed. He doesn't care about money, but he wanted to preach to the bowl account called Shiro's diversified management for a long time.

"You are...! Why are you like this! You always say that something like 'Idol King' is not going to enter the mysterious chase!"

"Well, I thought it would work this time. Well, don't miss it!"

"This is the line! No, it is not this line! Worry a little more and get serious about the way of idols."

"Hey, don't they eat rice? Can Wagahai eat it all?"

Kuro turned his neck towards Neko and yelled loudly.

"I will eat!"

With that, he had started the celebration party.

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"Shirogin Record" was one of the well-established government-approved offices, but it had a weak production that both themselves and others recognized.

There are only three idols in the Ashinaka High School dorm office. It is one of the mysteries of the entertainment world why the government officially recognizes such a weak production.

The skill of idols, who only have three, is with origami.

Miyabi Ameno, commonly known as Neko, has become a regular in magazine gravure due to her impressive proportions. She not only looks she, but is also popular with women and children due to her innocent personality and her excellent physical ability.

Yashiro Isana, commonly known as Shiro, is one of the "crooked idols" that cannot be pushed or straightened. It's easy for him to get involved in dubious diversified management, but if you let him be MC and commentator, there's no question of his skill.

And Kuroh Yatogami, commonly known as Kuro.

Kuro, a direct disciple of the legendary idol Miwa Ichigen, is a new idol from "Shirogin Record". Even though it has been a short time since his debut, he accomplished the feat of being at the top of the charts due to his dance performance and singing ability, which has been upgraded to the art level.

He is weak, but you cannot underestimate them, that was the evaluation of "Shirogin Record" by other government approved offices.

In the small office, the three of them are sitting on a chair and chewing onigiri.

As it is a celebration party, it is the white rice that returns to accompany the pizza at home, the sushi, the hot sandwiches, etc. Even in Shiro's suspicious diversified management, connecting with a farmer who miraculously helped, "Shirogin Record" is constantly replenished with delicious rice.

"No, but it really helped me. If it hadn't been for Kuro's new song, the three of us would have been on a tuna fishing boat."

"Oh, we too?"

"Can Wagahai be anywhere else? If Shiro and Kurosuke are together, it's easy to be fine anywhere."

"Thanks, Neko."

"Don't put it as a good story! I'm not giving up on being an idol just yet!"

Shiro actually laughs as he pinches Negima's skewer.

"Okay, but it was really good. Isn't Ichigen-san happy?"

"Hmm... well, that..."

Neither Shiro nor Neko missed the shadow of Kuro's expression. While glancing at each other, Shiro started to say...

"What's wrong? Is there something bothering you?"

Kuro was lost for a moment and then began to speak.

"When I announced the results this time, Ichigen-sama was as happy as I was. I was proud to be a disciple of Ichigen-sama."

He lowered his eyes and looked at the bowl he was holding in his hand. The miso soup in the bowl swayed so muddy, as if it reflected Kuro's feelings.

"The teachings I received from Ichigen-sama are not limited to songs, instruments and dances. I have not been able to demonstrate them all. The path of idols is endless and I am just beginning to walk that path. I was wondering if I could be happy."

Shiro and Neko looked at each other again and then laughed happily.

"What the hell is that?"

"Kurosuke, you are stupid."

Kuro opened his eyes and looked at them.

"How stupid?! I'm thinking what an idol is."

"Well Kuro, you want to try something new, right? So, you would have said that from the beginning!"

Shiro put the onigiri on the plate and ran to the president's seat. Neko laughed, "Hehehe.", when she saw Kuro's face with a question mark.

"I'm always excited and eager for new things. That's how I met Wagahai!"

Kuro lost his words and looked at Neko seriously.

Get on stage and perform the song. It's something he should be proud of, even if it's just a moment in a world that's easy to change.

However, it was the memory of the past that crossed his mind that spilled water on Kuro's joy that he was about to boil.

Mishakuji Yukari. A traitor who stood up to Ichigen Miwa.

The beauty of the live performance once performed by the man who currently belongs to "Jungle Pro". Awesome luster. Overwhelming flowers that spread across the entire field of view.

Just thinking about it, the joy faded and disappeared very easily.

He still can't beat that man. He has to train more and go to a place where he can get to Mishakuji Yukari asap, one step closer.

It was an unmistakable impatience that drove Kuro. There was no place for fun or joy.

However, Neko described it as "exciting".

Before Kuro gave an answer to what that meant, Shiro pushed the materials that he had.

"Look, read it! I've been wondering if this is for Kuro for a long time. I'm sure I can do something nice with Kuro now!"

He looked through the materials as if pushed by a big smile.

"Drama planning from scratch ~ The idol drama ~" It was written there.

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"I've done all my theater practice."

After finishing the celebration party and returning to the usual office, the three of them were taking a break with hot tea.

He spread the material on the chabudai and looked at it from the chair. Maybe Neko doesn't feel like reading sentences, Shiro stopped her when she tried to scribble in the margin.

"It seems like it's not just a drama, right?"

"Yes, that's right! As the title says, this project is a project where an idol makes a drama from scratch and plays it himself!"

Also, it is a strange project. Kuro implicitly read what Shiro brought.

It is a medium-sized production company whose name even Kuro knows. If so, he is not that suspicious.

"From scratch, what do you mean? Will Wagahai make the clothes?"

"Ah, it is not possible to do it with our own hands, but it seems that they will listen to our opinions on the costume design, etc. Also, we will think about the story and direction as much as possible."

"I see."

That said, it was Kuro who didn't turn out very well. He has been studying theater theory under Miwa, but there was no element in which he said, "Do everything from scratch!"

Then Neko raised her hands and yelled happily.

"Wagahai schoolboy drama? Are you doing it just with Wagahai? Wow, it looks like fun!"

"Ah, thank you Neko. I mean, is it okay for Kuro?"

Kuro turned his eyebrows and looked at them alternately.

Of course, he is worried about a project that he had never done before.

There was also a tactic that may be against Miwa's teaching.

"You're the one who wants to get in touch and doesn't understand."

His merciful expression came to his mind when he remembered the words of his former brother, Mishakuji Yukari.

He can't beat him as he is.

Then there is no choice but to take a new step.

"Okay. I'll take care of that too."

Shiro smirked.

"Okay! That's the rule. "Silver Record" will do its best to work on this project!"

His expression was calm, but his eyes burned with determination. The title "Silver Idol King" was not in vain.

"For now, I'll take this project to the producer at an acquaintance's station. I know some people who seem to like this. Neko, your friends had some directors, right? Try talking to people."

"Okay!"

"And Kuro will receive a very important part."

"Oh. What should I do?"

Shiro closed one eye and raised a big thumb.

"I will ask you to take charge of the story-making, that is, the setting for the main drama!"

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~ Synopsis ~

At that time, the samurai Jinichi Isobe, who went to the Kishu Owari clan warehouse in Kaei's first year, was killed by his colleague's grudge. The other samurai, Hitaro Tawara, will lead the Owari clan as it is, and Jingoro Isobe, Jinichi's son, will go on a wandering journey to avenge his death. Fifteen years later, Jingoro finally found the whereabouts of a bundle that was his nemesis, Hyoutarou. However, he was already living a quiet life with his wife and children. Jingoro's anguished choice is really...

"How is it?"

A week later, at the "Shirogin Record" office.

Kuro, who had dark circles in his eyes, asked Shiro, who was reading it carefully.

It was a week of hell for Kuro, who had barely touched stories, much less created them.

He has to think about what kind of story he wants to talk about, what role he wants to play and how long he wants to talk about, and make it visible... Kuro, who has a strong sense of responsibility, performed all these tasks until he stayed satisfied.

From now on, Shiro's evaluation was to determine how much Kuro's hellish week was worth.

"That's right."

After reading, Shiro crossed his arms to ponder what to say. Kuro's throat moved.

Seeing that, Shiro laughed and raised a big thumb.

"Yes! I think it's okay!"

"……"

"I like historical drama. It's not very fashionable right now, but maybe that's why we should do it! It's a bitter and good feeling for revenge. Isn't it okay?"

Kuro exhaled deeply.

It was the first scenario that he wrote, but he was confident. Although he was a friend, he felt relief and joy when he received high praise.

His week was not in vain.

It was a ruthless word from Neko that shattered that feeling of loneliness.

"Well, Wagahai is going to do this."

"Mmm!"

His heart leaps. Looking at him, Neko seemed bored at the stage created by Kuro.

"Because he is black."

"What? Black?"

"Look, it's black!"

Neko slammed the stage paper against Kuro's nose. Kuro stared at the paper with confused eyes and said growling deep in his throat.

"Well, surely... Kuro!"

"What is the history?"

Shiro asked the question. Kuro clenched his fist and hit his knee.

"Neko is probably saying the percentage of kanji in this setting. Look, so many kanji! Thanks to that, the stage paper will look black!"

Shiro looked back at the stage and muttered.

"It's true. I didn't notice it, but if you ask me, it's definitely black."

"Shiro, you're probably reading a lot of books regularly. Not just novels, but also academic books and entertainment books, this amount of characters can be natural. But Neko is different!"

For some reason, Neko was proud.

"Wagahai, you usually only see fashion magazines!"

"Yes! What we are trying to make is a drama that idols make from scratch. They are our fans, never the ones who like historical drama and revenge drama!"

Kuro deeply regretted. Although he was not used to creating scenarios, he overtook him with his tastes and he lost sight of popularity. If Mishakuji Yukari had seen this scenario, he would have laughed and said, "Is it okay if I'm alone and I'm okay, but you're still one of Miwa's disciples?"

That (imaginary) word ignited a fire of anger in Kuro's heart. He roughly grabbed the paper from the stage and tried to rip it hard.

"Something like this!"

"Do not do it!"

It was Neko who stopped him.

She clung to Kuro's arm with her body and sealed Kuro's hand that was trying to tear the paper. Kuro asked Neko to release him.

"Why stop? You didn't like this scenario, did you?"

"That's right, but don't do that! Because Kuro found it difficult to do it, right? Even if Wagahai doesn't find it interesting, even if everyone else doesn't, Kuro can't do that!"

"……"

Kuro opened his eyes and looked at the stage.

His own story that he first made with his own hands.

There was no originality. The quality was not high either. This story will be rolling everywhere and no one will regret when it is gone.

No, if Kuro didn't cry, he really would be.

That is why Kuro must take good care of him. Try new things. Because it was done as a first step, Kuro shouldn't break.

Kuro relaxed his hand. He placed the crumpled paper on the chabudai and stretched it out as if he were stroking it.

"Thanks, Neko. You're right."

Neko smiled.

"Yes! Thanks for your understanding, Kurosuke!"

Kuro smirked when he saw her smile.

She's kind of selfish, she doesn't know common sense and takes her clothes all over the place, yet Neko only knows what is really important.

Kuro corrected his posture and turned to Shiro.

"I can't expose this scenario as it is. I have a hunch, but I still want it to be a scenario that everyone can enjoy. Is it okay to fix it?"

"Of course it doesn't matter, but is it really okay?"

"Oh. Taking care of what you do and improving it will not be a conflict."

Then Kuro looked at Neko.

"And Neko. Please let me know your opinion at that time."

Neko blinked and pointed to herself.

"Wagahai?"

"You've seen a lot more entertainment than me or Shiro, so you should be able to give me more accurate advice. I'm asking you!"

With both fists on the ground, Kuro bowed deeply. Neko looked at him in amazement.

She finally slammed her chest and screamed with a motivated expression.

"Leave it to me! Let's do a very interesting drama with Wagahai!"

"Thanks, Neko!"

The two shook hands. The best drama has already been done, but the other's fiery eyes seemed to say so.

Seeing that, Shiro crossed his arms and shook his head, "Hmm?"

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~ Synopsis ~

The time is the Edo period. Jingoro Isobe, a young samurai from the Omusubi feudal clan, embarked on a journey for delicious foods across the country at the behest of the feudal lord: "Find the best match for white rice!" Clams boiled in soy sauce, pickled salmon roe in soy sauce, sea bream and salted seaweed. Edo gourmet Manyuuki on delicious foods all over Japan!

"How is it, Shiro?"

"How's it going?"

A week later, at the "Shirogin Record" office.

Kuro and Neko, who had dark circles under their eyes, asked Shiro, who was reading carefully.

Both Kuro and Neko are popular idols and it was extremely difficult to match their schedules. Still, in this scenario, they were able to hold meetings with PDA messages and online calls for dozens of minutes before going to bed and for a few minutes after waking up.

"Neko says that revenge is dark and not very popular. No, of course I think she has the bitter goodness you said."

"Wagahai, I like delicious food!"

"Haha, it's better to have something everyone likes. So I tried this, but how's it going?"

"Yes."

After reading, Shiro crossed his arms to ponder what to say. Neko and Kuro gulp.

Seeing that, Shiro laughed and raised a big thumb.

"Yes! I think it's okay!"

"……"

"Because food is popular nowadays. It's new to add an element of the time. The theme of food that goes well with rice is easy for everyone to understand, and it's perfect if you can point to a link with the old gourmet food!"

Kuro exchanged glances with Neko. Neko's blue and gold eyes sparkled with joy. It's probably the same with Kuro. It was a brilliance shared only by human beings who worked together to create one thing.

"So, let's make this a station producer."

At that moment, she rang the bedroom door.

"Shiro-kun, do you have a moment?"

"Kukuri? You can come in."

When Shiro screamed, the door opened with a noise and a girl peeked out from the other side.

Kukuri Yukizome is a student at Ashinaka High School and a resident of this dorm. Although she is not an idol, she is an important neighbor and friend of Shiro and his friends.

When Kukuri found Neko and Kuro, she laughed and waved. Then, she went to Shiro and placed the documents that she had in the holder.

"This is from the dorm keeper. I wonder if we can increase the amount of rice we deliver next."

"I see! Thank you, I will consider it positively!"

Shiro replied with a smile and started reading the documents. Ashinaka High School dormitory is a promising client of Shiro's rice business.

Kukuri looked around the room with a touch of the hand and noticed the stage in the chabudai. She made a small voice, "Ah.", and quickly looked away from it.

"Sorry, were you at work? If there's something important, I won't look at it."

Kuro and Neko looked at each other again. Knowing that they had the same opinion, they actively handed the stage over to Kukuri.

"Actually, this time we are going to do a drama. We are also in charge of the stage."

"Kukuri, read! This is how you tell us what you think!"

"Eh, yeah, okay?"

"Oh. If you like Kukuri, give us your opinion!"

Kukuri was rolling her eyes, but when she saw Kuro and Neko's overly serious attitude, she smiled. It is not a good idea to give it, but it is one of the great beauties of Kukuri that you do not hesitate too much.

"Then, I'll read it!"

Kukuri started reading the scene.

If she had a miscalculation, Kukuri didn't know how much energy Kuro and Neko had put into this scenario. The two passionate eyes accurately read the faint emotions on Kukuri's facial expressions.

After reading the scenario, Kukuri looked up and tried to say "it was interesting".

"Honestly, tell us."

The words were blocked by Kuro's direct gaze.

"Let us know. We want to make this scenario even better. We want it to be a drama that everyone can enjoy and watch! Please tell us your frank impressions!"

Kukuri regretted trying to help Neko. This is because Neko was looking at Kukuri with the same gaze.

"How was it? Was it interesting? Wasn't it interesting?"

Saying "but" here was a detour from Kukuri, which is one of the beauty spots. She can't lie if she's seriously under pressure. Even if she is visible to bring new problems.

"Oh, I'm not very familiar with historical drama, so I don't know a little..."

"......"

"Ah, but! Is it true that it was interesting? I think I am going to like this Isobe-san very much! The rice looks delicious!"

Neko lowered her eyes. Kuro didn't look down. He brought his face closer to Kukuri while he kept his eyes full of seriousness without intimidating the other party.

"Kukuri. When you found out about this drama, would you like to see it?"

Kukuri did the right thing there for the first time. She asked Shiro for help.

However, Shiro shook his head when he shook himself, with the expression "It's too late."

Kukuri thought and decided to express her impressions honestly.

"Maybe I wouldn't see it. Maybe I would see it because I know Kuro-kun, but if not, I'm not really interested in that..."

Those words made Kuro and Neko brilliantly knocked out.

Kukuri looked around her, sympathizing with Kuro, as she knelt on the ground and was caught between two people with both hands.

"Um... Kuro, I think this scenario can be left as is..."

"I'll write it again."

Oh, after all, Shiro thought. Well, he shouldn't complain because he was the one who approached Kuro to do a drama.

"Okay, Neko, Kukuri?"

"Yes, I want to do something interesting!"

"Eh?"

"From now on, the three of us will create an entertainment blockbuster that will be accepted by all! Please wait until next week! We will definitely create something that is satisfying!"

"Well, OK..."

"Okay! Neko, Kukuri, come on! First, check the materials in the library!"

"Wait a minute, why am I supposed to participate?! Oh, Wagahai-chan, don't pull!"

While discussing such things, they left the office and Shiro took out the PDA to postpone meeting with the station producer.

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~ Synopsis ~

The time is the Edo period. Norigorou Isobe, a young samurai from the Omusubi clan, gets trapped in a mysterious warp gate and enters a different world as he travels through the country. It was modern Japan 200 years after Norigorou was there! Norigorou's comedy swordsman, who decided to open a restaurant for some reason!

"How is it?"

"How's it going?"

"I did my best!"

A week later, at the "Shirogin Record" office.

Kuro, Neko and Kukuri, who had dark circles under their eyes, handed it to Shiro, who was reading it carefully.

The addition of Kukuri was a great harvest for Kuro and Neko. As a high school student, she had more time than Kuro and Neko, and she was also an excellent administrator.

The meetings were adjusted to the free time of the three people and they used it effectively, that gave them a rich and useful time.

Combining both hands on the chabudai, Kuro said with a serious expression.

"As a result of adding Kukuri's opinion, it is easier to understand if it is a modern product. The result of combining samurai, food and modern times is the setting."

"I asked everyone in the class to read it and compare it, but they told me this is better. This samurai-san likes rice, so we named him Norigorou."

"Speaking of omsubi, it's nori after all!"

" How is it, Shiro? I want to hear your opinion."

"Yes."

After reading, Shiro crossed his arms to ponder what to say. Kuro, Neko, and Kukuri's throats were moving.

Seeing that, Shiro sighed and shook his head.

"Sorry, but I don't think this will work."

"Eh?"

"What a disappointment…"

Kukuri felt the rejected. Recognizing what is shining in her eyes, Shiro clenched his fist.

"After all, the story an amateur like me thought is useless..."

"What are you saying, Kukuri! That's not true! Your idea really helped!"

"That's right, Kukuri! Even the Ashinaka students never thought that of the story. It's not Kukuri's fault…"

Neko's eyes were also deeply disappointed. Shiro hastily said.

"Wait a minute! I'm not saying this scenario is bad, but for some reason…"

"Reason? What are the circumstances?"

"Look, did you say you were going to take this project to a producer at a TV station? It seems the person is quite excited and is already starting to get serious."

The Kuro thing is striking. Kukuri is an ordinary person, and Kuro and Neko are idols, but they are unfamiliar with the dynamics of the industry.

Shiro decided to give a brief explanation.

"In short, that person is a great person and we have to listen to him as much as possible. He was able to understand the purpose of the project that idols create from scratch, but I was able to set the conditions for it."

After a heartbeat and confirming that the explanation had penetrated the three of them, Shiro continued.

"That means all three "Silver Records" idols will appear. That is also the main role."

"Three people? That means…"

"Me, Kuro and Neko."

Shiro placed the stage paper on the chabudai and placed his palm on it.

"The producer wants to attract "Shirogin Records" fans to this drama. It is a bit weak just because it was created by an idol. Yashiro Isana, Kuroh Yatogami and Miyabi Ameno, will work together and will have an active role as the main role, fans will see."

The first person to buy into the explanation was Kukuri, who was not an idol at all.

"In this scenario, only Isobe Norigorou appears as the main role, right?"

"Yes. That's exactly the problem. There must be three protagonists. It doesn't matter what the form is, but I think whether to put it in a trio or combine it in one combination and incorporate the other in another form. If you don't get it, you can't let it go how is."

Kuro crossed his arms, Neko picked up the paper from the stage and Kukuri put her hand on her chin, and they each thought.

Seeing that, Shiro changed his mind.

Of these three people, Kukuri is not an idol, but they all look at the "front" correctly. Instead of swallowing the circumstances that Shiro spoke about and complaining about, they were starting to think about how to turn it into something that suits the circumstances.

If he just does what people tell him, he doesn't have to do that little trick. It is the planners, not the idols, who have to coordinate with the conditions.

However, at the same time, beings who are simply doing what people have told them cannot be called idols.

Idol. Human norms. What is defined as such in the book "Era of Yamato Idol" which should be targeted. The definition that Daikaku Kokujoji and Reisi Munakata proclaimed was, however, slightly different from what Shiro was looking for.

The idol Shiro aspires to is simpler and anyone can understand it.

Idols are the ones that entertain people and bring smiles.

And Shiro knows that people support idols because they are serious. They have real passion, not fake. A real smile. True joy. People can enjoy watching idols because they spray those things.

Then Shiro reached out and grabbed the stage paper.

"Well, will you let me participate in setting the stage from now on?"

"Shiro?"

Shiro smiled at Kuro, who looked at himself in amazement.

"Until now, I was dedicated to coordinating roles, but when I saw them, I wanted to participate, and if it appeared, there would be many things that I would like to do."

Kuro, Neko and Kukuri laughed at the same time Shiro said with a smile.

"Oh, of course! Give us your opinion!"

"Wow, let's all talk together! Enjoy!"

"So I have to make time for the meeting again, right? Oh, but can I do that?"

"Of course! Kukuri is a good planning advisor! Rather, we'd be in trouble if she wasn't on the team!"

Kukuri was happy and smiled at Shiro's words. Shiro looked around the faces of the three enthusiastic people and said clearly.

"Let's make this project absolutely interesting! Make it a drama that everyone, our fans and non-fans alike, can enjoy watching!"

"Oh!"

At the same time, Shiro powerfully occupied the cheers. It's been a while since I've tried new things. Thinking about that, Shiro took the red pen and started writing on the stage paper.

Almost a year has passed.

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~ Final synopsis ~

Under the guidance of Detective Omusubi Yonesuke Tawara (acting: Yashiro Isana), whose reasoning power is increased 100 times by eating omsubi, and samurai Isobe Norigorou (acting: Kuroh Yatogami), who has traveled through time since the Edo period, they go after Kaito Neko Miyabi (acting: Mayabi Ameno).

Two people start an investigation to protect the treasure of the ancient Okome civilization "Ninigi no Tears" from Neko Miyabi. However, while investigating the ruins of the ancient Okome civilization, Yone and Nori are forced into a desperate rush to purchase someone!

The Fishing Roof Is Coming! The only exit won't open unless he breaks the code! Unsurprisingly, will the two of you become addicted to rice crackers?

"Nuooh!"

With an enthusiastic voice, Isobe Norigorou pushed his hands towards the fishing ceiling.

Even for the Norigorou samurai, it is not easy to withstand the strong pressure of the multi-ton upper roof. Sweat floats on the forehead due to muscle tension and the facial expression is distorted in agony.

His partner, Yonesuke Tawara, cried out sadly.

"Nori!"

"Break the code while I support you!"

Yone took a breath for a moment at the confidence of his partner, and then took it with determination.

When he opened the furoshiki trademark, he saw an extractor that stores omsubi and seaweed separately. Wrapped in crisp seaweed, Yone sat up straight and clasped his hands!

"Crispy solution! I'll have it!"

Yone opened his mouth wide and clung to the Omusubi. The pleasant sound of the seaweed crunching and the sweetness of the rice spreading in the mouth stimulate Detective Omusubi's cerebral cortex! Yone opened his eyes and began to crack the code etched on the door with the reasoning power that jumped 100 times!

(Yes! The four characters "rice" engraved on the door! This means "88" in one! Then the numbers that apply to the code are...)

Yone stretched his arms and quickly manipulated the twelve stone dials. The moment the eight and four crosses hit the dial, a loud sound echoed and the door began to swing open to the left and right. Yone looked back and screamed.

"Nori's exit has been opened!"

"Ah... the point!"

At the same time that he relaxed his arms, Nori ran off. Due to the recoil that had been suppressed until then, the fishing ceiling was approaching with tremendous force!

And…

It was only a second after Nori walked through the door that the ceiling and floor were completely glued together and the space for a rice cracker disappeared.

"Huh. We really barely saved each other."

"Thanks to you, Nori. If you hadn't done it in time, we would be lost."

In an ominous imagination, Yone shook himself. On the other hand, Nori reveals his anger and stomps on the ground.

"Neko Miyabi! Inviting me to buy like this is a 10 million cowardice! Next time will surely land you in jail!"

"No, that is not the case."

"Eh?"

"Neko Miyabi is a criminal, but she has never hurt anyone. Perhaps this purchase was prepared by someone else."

"Whom?!"

"I don't know... but he's a dangerous person who doesn't care about human life...!"

Nori's expression was strained. Yone turned his forehead back with a serious expression and turned toward the darkness that was creeping into the ruins.

"No matter who she is, you can't give 'Ninigi's Tears' to a person like that! Come on, Nori!"

"I understood."

And the two of them start walking into the dark. No matter what danger is there, they will never panic. Because Yonesuke Tawara and Norigorou Isobe are Omusubi detectives who love peace and rice.

"Great, great!"

The headmaster's voice rang out, and Shiro and Kuro stopped at the same time.

"Hmm.", Kuro exhaled. The staff rushed over and wiped away his sweat. He had to keep this sweat off before his next turn. Physical control is the most important task for an actor.

As he was leaving the set, the director stood up and greeted him.

"Great, Shiro-chan, Kuro-chan! As expected, the filming is fine!"

"Yes, thanks!"

"I'm glad."

Shiro waved his hand with a smile, and Kuro turned to the headmaster and bowed politely.

That fold is the reason why the role of "Isobe Norigorou" played by him became very popular. Very modern samurai are widely accepted, especially among the middle-aged.

"Now, next is cut 4 from scene 8! Neko, are you ready?"

"Yes, yes! Of course, Wagahai is always a blast!"

Neko in a Venetian mask replied cheerfully. Yone and Nori's rival, youkai.

She plays Neko Miyabi and is extremely popular with young people due to the gap between her and her usual life.

"3, 2, 1, Action!"

Along with the director's scream, Neko who has become Neko Miyabi stands on a telephone pole and laughs. Shiro whispered softly as he looked at her.

"It's been almost a year."

"Oh. I was wondering what would happen at first, but I'm still here."

There was a reason why Kuro was deeply moved.

"Crisp Solution! Detective Omusubi Yone & Nori! This drama was finally given that name. The setting was that a time-traveling gourmet samurai and a modern gourmet detective would work together to solve a difficult case, starting from the frame 15 minutes to midnight.

When they heard the news that the popular idol unit "HAKU ☆ MAI" would be appearing in a self-made drama, most of the audience reaction was "Are they sane?". Also, as an example, it was only accepted that the president, Yashiro Isana, could have started something strange.

However, contrary to expectations, "Yone & Nori" gradually increased in popularity.

The reason may be that "HAKU ☆ MAI" was originally popular with fans, it may be the three people who continue to act enthusiastically even though it is a night frame, and it may be a strange but attractive character.

Perhaps it was a terrible but uncertain scenario.

But Shiro knows the real reason.

That's because they were enjoying this drama. They do everything in their power to do and perform. People are drawn to her brilliance.

It has been a year since we started the project. "Yone & Nori", which started in the middle of the night, was finally about to enter the golden frame.

"One term is fine! Neko, thank you!"

"Yes, thanks!"

Neko hurried to run as she waved a smile. The bright smile is just that of an idol.

Shiro greets Neko with a smile.

"Thanks, Neko. The acting was really good!"

"Thanks! It's great, Wagahai is also excited. Oh, I'm always excited, right? Today is special!"

"Ah, I know."

"More than that, will we have a celebration with Kukuri after this? You haven't forgotten!"

"Oh. It seems that Kukuri has already arrived at the office. Let's tell her that we will head there when we finish the recording."

Since the beginning of the whole story, Kukuri has been involved in "Shirogin Record" as a manager and stage assistant only for this drama. Once, Shiro was half-seriously asked if she could enter the "Shirogin Registry", but Kukuri herself wanted to be a normal girl.

"Hey, Neko-chan. Can you watch the video, please?"

The director told Neko. Neko looked back, cheerfully replied, "Yes!", and went.

"Well Kuro. It's our turn again. Do you remember the lines?"

"It's natural. This is the scene I thought of."

With that said, Kuro walked to the set and fluttered.

"Thank you, Shiro."

Shiro tilted his head and asked.

"What did I do?"

"I thank you for bringing me this project a year ago. Without that, I wouldn't be on stage right now. I was just doing what I could, that's how I felt."

Kuro smirked as he looked at Shiro.

"Appearing in a drama. Creating a setting. It takes courage to try new things, but it's not scary with you either."

"Yes."

Shiro smiled and replied.

"But this is not the end. There are still many possibilities in front of us! There are endless things you can get hooked on and get serious about. Find them and look at them again. Let's challenge them together."

"Oh, it's true."

In front of Kuro and the others, the possibility of the lack of color is expanding. It has the potential to be stained in any color.

They will continue to make sure of that possibility one by one. That was the path of idols that Kuro found.

"Come on. All the staff and fans are waiting!"

"Yes! Let's do the best performance!"

Shiro and Kuro laughed at each other and proceeded to the dazzling lighting.

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